Sony TC-KA1ESA User Manual

SON^

3-656>131-21(1)

Stereo

Cassette Deck

Operating Instructions

TC-KA1ESA
TC-KE500S

1996 by Sony Corporation

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the unit
to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical ¡(hock do not open
the cabinet.
Refer ser^'tcing to qualified personnel
onlv.

FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED STATES

A

This symbol is inter>ded to alert the user
to the presence of unirtsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
proifuct's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk

of electric shock to fvrsons.

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ThU Symbol is intende<.( lo alert thè user
lo thè preM*nce of ini^xui.int o|.vrating^
and maintenanre (scrvit-ing) insliuctioris
in thè literature arcompanving thè
appli.iru'e.

Owner's record

The model and serial numbers are
loc.itrtt on the rear of the unit. Record
the Si'rial number in the space provided
below. Refer to lhe.se numbers whenever
yoti call ufx>n ymirStiny dealer
regarding this product-

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INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and

found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuaitl tu 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 ersergy 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 encourageai to try to correct the
interferertce by orw or more of the
following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

— Irtcrease 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
modificniions not expressly approved ir
this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sonv
Stereo Cassette Deck. Before operating
the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.

t he TC-KAIESA and TC-KE?liOS are
provtdeil with an FET input PB
amplifier which enables higher quality
sourni output. (For details on the FET
input PB amplifier, see "Glossary" on
page 15.)

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for
models TC-KAlESA and TC KE300S
All illustrations in this manual show the

TC-KE500S.
Please note the following distinguishing
features of each model:

TOKA1ESA

• Is for sale in the U.S.A. and Canada.

TC-KE500S

• Is for sale in the U.S.A.. the U.K., all
European countries. Australia, and
other amntries.

Conventions

• Instructions in this manual desi-ribe
the controls on the deck.

• llie following icon is iistsl in this
manual:

Indicalc.s visefui information or
ti(>s that make a task easier.

Table OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Unpacking 4
Hooking Up the System 4

Playing a Tape s Recording on a Tape e

Advanced Playback Operations

Locating a Track (Multi-AMS/Auto Play/Memory Play) 8

Advanced Recording Operations

Adjusting Bias and Recording Level Calibration 9
Monitoring the Recorded Sound 10
Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) 10

Additional Information

Precautions 11
Notes on Cassette Tapes 11
Cleaning 12
Troubleshooting 13
Specifications 14
Glossary 15

Index Back cover

Unpacking

Check that vou have receiveii the tollowin^ .supplied
item:

• Audio connecting; cords (2)

To connect your tape deck to another tape deck

Cimnecl both tape decks as shown belou'.

Tape deck Another tape deck

LINE

IN-©OUT

LINE

IN

,-t^

OUT

Hooking Up the System

This section describes ho\c to hook up the tape deck to
an ampliiier. Be sure to turn oft the power of each
component before making the connectiorts.

TC-KA1ESA/KE5<iOS

Hookups

When connecting an audio connecting C(>rit be sure to
match the color*ci*ded cord to the appn*pfiate jacks »>n
the components: Red (right) to Red and White (left) to
While. Be sure to make contu'ctions firmiv to avoid
hum and noise.
Connect the tape deck to the amplifier a.s shown
below.

Tape deck Amplifier

tSignal flow

Setting the voltage selector (only on models supplied with a voltage selector)

Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the
tape deck is .set to the local power line voltage. If not,
set the selector to the correct position using a
screwdriver before connecting the AC poiver cord to
an AC outlet.

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC pi>wer cord to an AC outlet.

Where do I go next?

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Basic Operations

Playing a Tape

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To play a tap« rtcerded with the Oolby NR* system

Turn DOLBY \R hi iW
IX>(by system thi\t the tape
« as rccorUeU in—B, C. or S.
Пеа«* note ll\a( the B. C. and
S scttin|;s on bt>th sides are
idvnlica) during playback
since the MP\ tiller o^vralcs
only during recording.

You can connect the

headphones to PHONES.

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Turn on the ampUfier and select the tape deck position.

1

2 Press TOWER, and then press & EJECT.

insert a cassette and close the cassette holder.

"TAPE" and the tape type (I, ll, or IV) appear in the display.

Do not prtss POWER or ^ EJECT while the tape deck is

operating. If you do so, the tape may be damaged.

To Press
Stop playing

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FaiU-torwnrd or rewind
Increase the tape fast-forward or rewind ►► or again dtiring fast-forwarding

speed
Take out the cassette

■
II I'AUSE. Pri’s.s iho button again to •

ri*sume v'lay.
►► or whc‘n the deck is stopped

or rewinding

iè F|ECT after stopping {.Maying