Sony Model TC-SP55 User Manual
4-230-237-11(1)
Stereo Cassette
Deck
Operating Instructions
TC-SP55
©2000 Sony Corporation
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
This system is equipped with the Dolby* B-type noise
reduction system.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
The TC-SP55 tape deck is
designed only for the
CMT-SP55MD Micro Hi-Fi
component system
Here are some of the features you can use with
this tape deck when connected with the
CMT-SP55MD Micro Hi-Fi component system
(see page 4).
Auto Power On/Off
The tape deck power is tied with the
CMT-SP55MD Micro Hi-Fi component system.
Synchro Recording
You can easily record a CD onto a tape (see
pages 6 and 10).
Automatic Source Selection
You can switch from another source to the tape
deck and start playing a tape just by pressing H
or h on the tape deck (see page 8).
Timer
You can wake up to music or record a radio
programme at a preset time. For details, refer to
“Falling asleep to music” and “Waking up to
music” in the CMT-SP55MD Operating
Instructions, and “Timer recording radio
programmes” on page 15.
Remote Control
You can operate the tape deck using the remote
supplied with CMT-SP55MD.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Hooking up the system.............................. 4
Operations
Recording a CD on a tape
— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording ...... 6
Playing a tape ............................................ 7
Recording a tape on an MD ...................... 9
Recording your favourite CD tracks
on a tape
— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording .... 10
Recording an MD on a tape .................... 11
Recording your favourite portions
on a tape
— Manual Recording ....................... 13
Recording from the radio ........................ 14
Timer recording radio programmes ........ 15
Additional Information
Precautions .............................................. 17
Troubleshooting ...................................... 18
Messages ................................................. 19
Specifications .......................................... 19
Index..........................................Back cover
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system
Perform the following procedure 1 and 2 to hook up your system using the supplied cord.
Note
Be sure to hook up the system with the mains lead unplugged from the mains. Hooking up the system with the
mains lead plugged in may cause the system to malfunction.
AM loop aerial
FM aerial
CMT-SP55MD
rear panel
Tuner
Amplifier
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speaker
Left
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CD player
Tape deck
MD deck
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1 Stack the components vertically in the order of
tuner, amplifier, CD player, tape deck and MD
deck.
2 Disconnect the system cable supplied with
CMT-SP55MD from the SYSTEM CONTROL
3 connectors on the tuner and MD deck.
1 Connect the SYSTEM CONTROL 3
connectors (red) in the order of the
tuner, tape deck and MD deck using the
system cable supplied with TC-SP55.
Notes
• The system cable is used to send signals and
electricity between the components for
interlinked operation.
Be sure to insert the connector horizontally
until it clicks into place. Otherwise the system
will not operate correctly.
• Keep the system cable away from the aerials
to prevent noise or malfunction.
Arranging the components side
by side
Once you have finished the connections, you can
rearrange the components as desired.
Getting Started
Tip
All information for the TC-SP55 tape deck appears in
the display on the tuner of CMT-SP55MD.
2 Connect the mains lead to the mains
after you complete all the connections.
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Operations
Recording a CD on a
tape
You can make an analogue recording of a CD on a
tape. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II
(CrO2) tape. The recording level is automatically
adjusted.
You can also record a programme of favourite
tracks (see page 10).
To turn on the system, press ?/1 (power).
The tape deck turns on automatically.
— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording
?/1 (power)
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1 Press A on the tape deck to open the
cassette tray and insert a blank tape.
With the side you want to record on facing
up.
Press A again to close the cassette tray.
2 Press A on the CD player and place a
CD on the disc tray.
With the label side up.
When you play a CD single (8 cm CD),
place it on the inner circle of the tray.
Press A again to close the disc tray.
3 Turn FUNCTION until “CD” appears.
DOLBY NR*
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* This tape deck is equipped with the Dolby B-type
noise reduction system.
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4 Press CD SYNC REC on the tape deck.
The CD SYNC REC indicator lights up. The
tape deck stands by for recording and the CD
player pauses for play.
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