3-862-714-11(1)
Stereo
Cassette Deck
Operating Instructions
TC-WE525
TC-WE425
TC-WR681
ã 1998 by Sony Corporation
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Stereo Cassette Deck. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for models TC-WE525, TC-WE425 and TC-WR681. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your tape deck. In this manual, the TC-WE525 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “TC-WE525 only.”
Type of differences
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The power switch
The power switch is different, depending on the place you purchased the tape deck.
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Convention
The following icon is used in this manual:
zIndicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking 4
Hooking Up the System 4
Playing a Tape 5
Recording on a Tape 6
Advanced Recording Operations
Adjusting the Recording Level Automatically (Auto Rec Level) 8 Fading In and Out (Fader) 9
Dubbing a Tape 9
Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) 10 Synchro-Recording With a CD Player Through a Monaural (2P) Mini-plug Cord (TC-WE525/WE425 only) 11
Additional Information
Precautions 13
Notes on Cassette Tapes 13
Cleaning 14
Troubleshooting 15
Specifications 16
Index 17
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Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
• Audio connecting cords (2)
Hooking Up the System
This section describes how to hook up the tape deck to an amplifier. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections.
To purchasers of the TC-WR681
For information on connecting your tape deck to the TA-AV581 Amplifier, refer to the Operating Instructions included with the TA-AV581.
To purchasers of the TC-WE525/WE425
Follow the instructions below to connect your tape deck to an amplifier.
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Hookups
•Connecting the tape deck to an amplifier
Connect the amplifier to the LINE IN/OUT connectors using the supplied audio connecting cords.
When connecting an audio connecting cord, be sure to match the color-coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components: Red (right) to Red and White (left) to White. Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
Connect the tape deck to the amplifier as shown below.
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•Connecting the tape deck to a CD player equipped with CONTROL A1 connectors (TC-WE525/WE425 only)
For information on connections through the CONTROL A1 connectors, refer to the pamphlet included with this manual.
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet.
Where do I go next?
Now you’re ready to use your tape deck.
For basic operations, go to pages 5 to 7; for advanced operations, go to the sections starting from page 8.
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•See page 4 for hookup information.
•You can use either deck for playback.
zTo locate the beginning of a tape and start playback automatically (Auto Play)
Press 0while holding down ·. For the reverse side, press )while holding down ª.
zTo play a tape recorded with the Dolby NR* system
Set DOLBY NR to the same position that the tape was recorded in—B or C.
zWhat is the Dolby NR system?
The Dolby NR (noise reduction) system eliminates tape hiss noise by boosting low-level signals in the highfrequency range during recording, then lowering them during playback. Type C provides greater noise reduction than type B.
zYou can connect the headphones to PHONES (TC-WE525/WE425 only)
*Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY“ and the double-D symbol aare trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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* The deck automatically stops after playing back five times.
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The deck starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
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Operations Basic
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Basic Operations
Recording on a Tape
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•See page 4 for hookup information.
•Use deck B (on your right hand side) for recording.
•See "Dubbing a Tape" (page 9) to make a copy of the tape.
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Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want |
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Press 1/u(or U), and then press § |
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Set DIRECTION MODE. |
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The tape deck automatically adjusts the recording level
(see page 8). After the AUTO indicator lights up continuously, stop playing the program source. If you wish to adjust the recording level manually, see “To adjust the recording level manually” on page 7.
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