Sony TC-D5M User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

  • Channel configuration: two channel four track recording system
  • Time taken for fast winding: Approximately 150 seconds when using Sony C-60 Cassette
  • Operating frequency for bias: Approximately 85 kHz
  • Ratio between signal and noise:
  • With DOLBY NR turned off:
  • In the case of TYPE IV cassette:58 dB lower than peak level with (Sony METALLIC)
  • In the case of TYPE III cassette:59 dB lower than peak level with (Sony FeCr)
  • In the case of TYPE II cassette:56 dB lower than peak level with (Sony UCX or UCX-S)
  • In the case of TYPE I cassette:53 dB lower than peak level with (Sony AHF or BHF)
  • DOLBY NR: Improved by 5 dB at 1 kHz, 10 dB above 5 kHz
  • Overall group distortion measured: 1.0% in both cases TYPE III or IV
  • Extent of frequency response:
  • DOLBY NR OFF:
  • With TYPE IV cassette (Sony METALLIC) 20–19,000 Hz
  • With TYPE III cassette (Sony FeCr) 20–19,000 Hz
  • With TYPE II cassette (Sony UCX or UCX-S) 20–18,000 Hz
  • With TYPE I cassette (Sony AHF or BHF) 20–17,000 Hz
  • Flutter and wow:0.06 percent WRMS(NAB) and +0.17%(DIN)
  • Speaker power output of about: 200 mW at 10 percent harmonic distortion during direct current operation
  • Inputs: Sensitive 2 microphones input jacks rated at 0.25 mV, allied has two line input jacks with sensitivity 77.5 mV and a combined input of 47 kilo ohms.
  • Outputs: Contains a headphone socket with a max output of 20 mW for 8 to 150 ohm headphones and has two line outputs with an output level of 0.435 V.
  • Power requirements: Operates on batteries that meet theIEC designation R20 and connects to external power source of 6V DC, both allowing an operation range of 3V.
  • Power consumption: In the US it has an operational output of 15 watt at 60 Hz while 16 watt in Europe and Japan at 50 Hz.
  • Battery duration: Using sodium-sulfur AM1 alkaline batteries it consumes approximately 5.5 hours while at normal conditions with sony SUM-1 batteries it operates for 2 hours.
  • Dimensions: 237mm width, 48mm height and 168mm deep.
  • Weight: 1.7 kilograms with batteries.
  • Accessories supplied: C2T gets delivered with two connecting cords, one shoulder strap, two sodium-sulfur AM batteries, and one cleaning set.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: What type of tapes can I use with the TC-D5M?

A: It operates normally with TYPE I, TYPE II, TYPE III, and TYPE IV tapes.

  • Q: How long can I record on batteries?

A: A maximum of 5.5 hours paired with SIMN batteries or 2 hours correlated to a uninterrupted recording.

  • Q: How can I stop editing a recording by mistake?

A: Tear off the tiny tabs at the back of the cassette, so one does not write over the cassettes that have already been recorded.

  • Q: What should I check for if the device will neither play nor record?

A: Look to see whether or not a cassette has been placed into the slot, check to see whether the tabs have been snapped off and examine to see whether the device has been powered through batteries or an adapter.

  • Q: What function does this switch serve – the DOLBY NR one?

A: The DOLBY NR switch acts to suppress tape hiss while recording and playing a cassette in the ON position.

  • Q: What result do I obtain when the AC power adapter is attached?

A: When an AC power adapter is fitted in, the internal batteries are automatically disconnected and the unit uses outside power instead.

  • Q: Would I be able to clean the tape heads?

A: Yes it is advisable to clean the tape heads regularly so as to enhance their performance and mitigate sound drop out and maintain a good frequency response.

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Sony TC-D5M User Manual
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