Sony TC-KB920S User Manual
Ster eo
Cassette Deck
3-862-301-13(1)
Operating Instructions EN
Mode d‘emploi F
Manual de instrucciones ES
Manual de Instruções P
TC-KB920S
1998 by Sony Corporation
WARNING
Welcome!
About This Manual
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the unit
to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the
ventilation of the apparatus with news
papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And
don’t place lighted candles on the
apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
Thank you for purchasing the Sony
Stereo Cassette Deck. Before operating
the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
The instructions in this manual are for
model TC-KB920S.
Conventions
• Instructions in this manual describe
the controls on the deck.
• The following icon is used in this
manual:
Indicates useful information or
z
tips that make a 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 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
EN
Additional Information
Precautions 11
Notes on Cassette Tapes 11
Cleaning 12
Troubleshooting 13
Specifications 14
Glossary 15
Index 16
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Unpacking
To connect your tape deck to another tape deck
Connect both tape decks as shown below.
Check that you have received the following supplied
item:
• 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.
TC-KB920S
to LINE IN to LINE OUT
to an AC
(socket) outlet
/
Tape deck
LINE
OUTIN
L
R
Another tape deck
L
ç
R
LINE
OUTIN
L
R
Ç
ç :Signal 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 power cord to
an AC outlet.
VOLTAGE
220V
230-240V
120V
to REC OUT to TAPE IN
Amplifier
/
to a
wall outlet
(mains)
Hookups
When connecting an audio connecting cord, be sure to
match the colour-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.
Tape deck Amplifier
Ç
LINE
OUTIN
L
TAPE
REC OUT IN
L
L
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.
R
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ç :Signal flow
R
ç
R
Basic Operations
Playing a Tape
2
MEMORY
RESET
COUNTER
AMS AMS
PHONES
U
º
PAUSE
∏
π
·
REC MUTE
R®
‚
REC
Basic Operations
CAL REC LEVEL
BIAS
3
L R
L R
DOLBY NR
CALIBRATION
B
CC
SS
MPX
FILTER
EJECT MONITOR
§
BALANCE
L R
2
1
OFF
B
REC LEVEL
4
0
5
6
7
8
9
10
• See page 4 for hookup
information.
z To play a tape recorded
with the Dolby NR*
system
Turn DOLBY NR to the same
Dolby system that the tape
was recorded in—B, C, or S.
Please note that the B, C, and
S settings on both sides are
identical during playback
since the MPX filter operates
only during recording.
z You can connect the
headphones to PHONES.
3
Turn on the amplifier and select the tape deck position.
1
Press POWER, and then press §.
2
Insert a cassette and close the cassette holder.
“TAPE” and the tape type (I, II, or IV) appear in the display.
With the side you want to play
facing you
Press ·.
3
The deck starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
Do not press POWER or § while the tape deck is operating.
If you do so, the tape may be damaged.
Basic Operations
* Dolby noise reduction
manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D
symbol a are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
To
Press
Stop playing p
Pause P PAUSE. Press the button again to
resume playback.
Fast-forward or rewind ) or 0 when the deck is stopped
Increase the tape fast-forward or rewind
speed
Take out the cassette
) or 0 again during fast-forwarding
or rewinding
§ after stopping playing
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Basic Operations
Recording on a Tape
CALIBRATION
PHONES
U
MEMORY
RESET
COUNTER
AMS AMS
º
·
REC MUTE
PAUSE
R®
∏
π
‚
REC
523
4
CAL REC LEVEL
BIAS
L R
DOLBY NR
BALANCE
OFF
B
B
CC
SS
MPX
FILTER
EJECT MONITOR
§
L R
L R
REC LEVEL
5
4
3
2
1
0
6
7
8
9
10
• See page 4 for hookup
information.
z To protect recordings
against accidental erasure
Break out the record-protect
tab(s) (see page 11).
Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want
1
to record.
Press POWER, and then press §.
2
Insert a cassette and close the cassette holder.
“TAPE” and the tape type (I, II, or IV) appear in the display.
With the side you want to record
facing you
Press r REC.
3
”SOURCE” appears in the display.
Do not press POWER or § while the tape deck is operating.
If you do so, the tape may be damaged.
Turn REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level.
4
dB
The recording level should
not exceed the
recommended level for the
indicated tape type.
After doing all the
adjustments, stop playing
the program source.
–∞–20 –10 –4 +20+8–30 +4 +6
L
R
For type I or
type II tape
For type IV tape
Press P PAUSE or ·.
5
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6
Recording starts.
Start playing the program source.
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Basic Operations
z The Dolby HX PRO* system
automatically works during
recording
z You can check how much
blank remains on the tape
1 Locate the end of the
recorded portion on the
tape.
2 Press RESET to reset the
tape counter to ”0.00.”
3 Press ) to fast-forward
the tape to its end.
The tape counter shows the
approximate amount of
remaining time.
To
Press
Stop recording p
Pause P PAUSE. Press the button again to
resume recording.
Take out the cassette
§ after stopping recording
tape counter
CAL REC LEVEL
BIAS
REC LEVEL
5
4
6
3
7
L R
BALANCE
8
2
9
1
0
10
L R
U
PHONES
0000
RESET
COUNTER
AMS AMS
º
·
REC MUTE
PAUSE
R®
∏
π
RESET
L R
DOLBY NR
CALIBRATION
OFF
B
B
MEMORY
‚
REC
CC
SS
MPX
FILTER
EJECT MONITOR
§
DOLBY NR BALANCE
To adjust the recording balance
Turn BALANCE so that the L (left channel) and R (right channel) peak level
meters in the display are at the levels you want.
To record with the Dolby NR system
Turn DOLBY NR clockwise to the position you want (B, C, or S) before you
start recording.
If you cannot get satisfying results when recording FM broadcasts
with Dolby NR system
Turn DOLBY NR counterclockwise to the position you want (B, C, or S with
MPX FILTER) before you start recording. The filter turns on to make the
Dolby NR system work more effectively. “FILTER” appears in the display.
(For details on the MPX filter, see “Glossary” on page 15.)
Basic Operations
* HX Pro headroom extension
originaled by Bang & Olufsen
and manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY, “ the double-D symbol
a and “HX PRO” are
trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
For details on DOLBY HX PRO,
see “Glossary” on page 15.
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Advanced Playback Operations
Advanced Playback Operations
Playing
Locating a Track (Multi-AMS/ Auto Play/Memory Play)
You can locate the following/previous tracks (MultiAMS: Automatic Music Sensor) or the beginning of a
tape quickly. You can even locate a specific point
anywhere on a tape.
RESET MEMORY
CAL REC LEVEL
U
PHONES
MEMORY
0.00
MEMORY
RESET
COUNTER
AMS AMS
º
·
REC MUTE
PAUSE
R®
∏
π
BIAS
L R
DOLBY NR
CALIBRATION
OFF
B
CC
SS
MPX
‚
REC
FILTER
EJECT MONITOR
§
REC LEVEL
5
4
6
3
7
L R
BALANCE
8
2
B
9
1
0
10
L R
Playing CDsGetting Started
What happens during Multi-AMS operation
When Multi-AMS is operating, “PLAY” appears. And each
time the deck detects a blank space, the indicated number
decreases by one. After locating the beginning of the
specified track, the counter indication appears again and the
deck starts playing the track.
: Beginning of track
)
0
[ ] [ ]
Previous
track
0)
Current
track
[ ][]
Next
track
0·)
To locate
the beginning of the next
or succeeding tracks
(Multi-AMS*)
the beginning of the
current track (Multi-AMS*)
the beginning of the
preceding tracks
(Multi-AMS*)
the beginning of a tape
(Auto Play)
a particular point on a
tape (Memory Play)
Press
) as many times as you
want while playing.
For example, to locate 2 tracks
ahead, press twice.
0 once while playing
0 as many times as you
want while playing.
For example, to locate 2 tracks
behind, press three times.
MEMORY repeatedly until
“MEMORY” disappears in the
display. Then press 0
while holding down ·.
MEMORY repeatedly until
“MEMORY” appears in the
display. Find the point you
want, and press RESET to
reset the tape counter and to
memorize the point.
To locate the memorized
point, press 0 while
holding down ·. (Press 0
only to stop at “0.00.”)
Notes
• The Multi-AMS function may not work correctly if:
— the blank space between tracks is less than 4 seconds
long.
— the signal strength of the left and right channels are
very different.
— there is a passage of low frequencies or very low
volume within a track.
• Since the counter is not a digital clock, it will differ from
the actual elapsed playback or recording time.
* You can use the Multi-AMS to locate up to the 30th track
after or before the current track.
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Advanced Recording Operations
Advanced Recording Operations
Adjusting Bias and Recording Level Calibration
Since there are many different types of cassettes on the
market, the tape deck automatically sets the
appropriate equalization characteristics and bias
current for each tape type (ATS: Automatic Tape
Selection).
However, you can get better recording results by
adjusting the bias current and recording level
calibration.
p·
MEMORY
RESET
COUNTER
U
AMS AMS
º
PHONES
·
REC MUTE
PAUSE
R®
∏
π
P PAUSE
‚
REC
r REC
CALIBRATION
CALIBRATION
1 Insert the cassette you want to record on.
2 Press CALIBRATION.
The display for adjusting the bias current and
recording level calibration appears.
H
L
REC CAL
9
9
TYPE
CAL REC LEVELBIAS
CAL REC LEVEL
BIAS
4
3
L R
L R
DOLBY NR
BALANCE
2
OFF
B
B
CC
SS
MPX
FILTER
EJECT MONITOR
§
1
0
L R
REC LEVEL
5
6
7
8
9
10
6 Adjust CAL REC LEVEL so that both meters
reach the recommended level.
Turn CAL REC LEVEL clockwise to increase both
meters.
Turn CAL REC LEVEL counterclockwise to
decrease both meters.
H
L
Recommended level
REC CAL
9
9
TYPE
Repeat steps 5 and 6 if necessary.
7 Press p.
The display returns to normal.
8 Rewind the tape and start the actual recording.
z You can also adjust the bias current and recording
level calibration according to your own taste
For details, see page 15.
Notes
• Because the meters use a wider amplitude during tape
calibration, they are more sensitive to slight changes in
signal level.
• When you use metal (type IV) tapes, the frequency
response to adjustments of the bias current is small.
Therefore, adjusting the bias current with the range of this
tape deck (a range of about ±20%) may not be effective.
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3 Press r REC.
4 Press P PAUSE or · to record the test tones.
(You can’t hear the test tones.)
After two or three seconds, the meters showing
the level of the test tones appear in the display.
Then adjust, in sequence, the bias current and
recording level calibtation.
5 Adjust BIAS so that both meters indicate equal
signal levels.
If the upper meter shows a higher level than the
lower meter, turn BIAS clockwise.
If the lower meter shows a higher level than the
upper meter, turn BIAS counterclockwise.
H
L
Equal signal level
REC CAL
9
9
TYPE
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Advanced Recording Operations
Monitoring the Recorded Sound
You can compare the quality of the recorded sound
with the sound of the program source while recording.
MONITOR
CAL REC LEVEL
BIAS
L R
DOLBY NR
CALIBRATION
OFF
B
U
PHONES
RESET
COUNTER
AMS AMS
º
·
REC MUTE
PAUSE
R®
∏
π
MEMORY
‚
REC
CC
SS
MPX
FILTER
EJECT MONITOR
§
While recording, press MONITOR repeatedly until
“TAPE” appears in the display.
You can monitor the sound being recorded.
To listen to the sound of the program source
Press MONITOR repeatedly until “SOURCE” appears in the
display.
REC LEVEL
5
4
6
3
7
L R
BALANCE
8
2
B
9
1
0
10
L R
Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting)
You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds between each
track. The blank spaces between tracks let you locate
the track easily with the Multi-AMS function (see page
8). Also, use this function to eliminate only unwanted
portions on the tape.
CAL REC LEVEL
BIAS
L R
DOLBY NR
CALIBRATION
OFF
B
U
PHONES
MEMORY
RESET
COUNTER
AMS AMS
º
·
REC MUTE
PAUSE
R®
∏
π
‚
REC
CC
SS
MPX
FILTER
EJECT MONITOR
§
P PAUSE·R REC MUTE
1 Start recording.
2 Press R REC MUTE once when you want to
insert a blank space.
“REC” in the display starts flashing and the tape
moves on without recording any signals.
After 4 seconds, “P” lights up and the tape deck
is now ready to resume recording.
REC LEVEL
5
4
6
3
7
L R
BALANCE
8
2
B
9
1
0
10
L R
3 Press P PAUSE or · to resume recording.
z To insert a blank space longer than 4 seconds
Hold down R REC MUTE as long as you want. After
4 seconds, “REC” flashes faster.
When you release the R REC MUTE , “P” lights up and
the tape deck is ready to resume recording.
Press P PAUSE or · to resume recording.
z To insert a blank space of less than 4 seconds
After pressing R REC MUTE, press P PAUSE at any
time. The deck changes to recording pause. To resume
recording, press r REC instead of P PAUSE.
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Additional Information
Additional Information
Precautions
On safety
• Do not disassemble the cabinet — this may result in an
electrical shock. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the tape deck and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
On power sources
• Before operating the tape deck, check that the operating
voltage of the tape deck is identical with your local power
supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the
nameplate at the rear of the tape deck.
• If you are not going to use the tape deck for a long time,
be sure to disconnect the tape deck from the wall outlet.
To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the unit itself has been turned off.
On operation
• Because of a safety mechanism, the function buttons will
not operate if the cassette holder is not completely closed,
if there is no cassette in the cassette holder, or if a cassette
has been incorrectly inserted into the cassette holder.
• Be sure to stop the tape before turning off the tape deck.
Otherwise, the tape may be damaged.
Notes on Cassette Tapes
To protect the recording
Break off the record-protect tab for side A or B.
Side A
Tab for side B
To record on a tape having a broken tab
Cover the record-protect tab hole for side A or B with
adhesive tape.
When you are using a type II or type IV tape, be careful not
to cover the detector slots that the deck uses to determine
the tape type.
Type II
Tab for side A
Type IV
On placement
• Place the tape deck in a location with adequate ventilation
to prevent heat build-up in the tape deck.
• Do not place the tape deck:
— on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the
ventilation holes on the bottom.
— in a location near heat sources.
— in a place subject to direct sunlight.
— in an inclined position.
— in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical shock.
On cleaning the tape deck
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
tape deck, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Detector slots
Detector slots
On tapes longer than 90 minutes
We do not recommend the use of tapes longer than
90 minutes except for a long continuous recording or
playback. They are very thin and tend to be stretched easily.
On handling cassettes
• To prevent the heads and tape path from getting dirty,
avoid touching the tape surface of a cassette.
• Place cassettes away from equipment with magnets, such
as speakers and amplifiers; it may cause tape distortion or
erase the recordings.
• Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, extremely cold
temperature or moisture.
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Additional Information
Cleaning
Inside of the cassette holder
Capstan
Recording
head
RESET
COUNTER
AMS AMS
º
·
REC MUTE
PAUSE
∏
π
R®
Playing head
Pinch roller
MEMORY
‚
REC
Erasing head
U
PHONES
CAL REC LEVEL
BIAS
L R
L R
DOLBY NR
CALIBRATION
BALANCE
OFF
B
B
CC
SS
MPX
FILTER
L R
EJECT MONITOR
§
§
REC LEVEL
5
4
6
3
7
8
2
9
1
0
10
Cleaning the heads and tape path
Clean the heads and tape path of the tape deck after
every 10 hours of operation to guard against:
•a decrease in sound level
• excessive wow or flutter
• sound dropout
• incomplete erasure
To ensure better recording, we recommend that you
clean the heads and tape path before every recording.
1 Press § to open the cassette holder.
2 With the tape deck turned off, wipe the heads, the
pinch roller, and the capstan with a cotton swab
slightly moistened with alcohol or a commercially
available cleaning fluid for tape decks.
Do not insert a cassette until the cleaned areas are
completely dry.
Demagnetizing the heads
After 20 to 30 hours of use, or when you notice a
hissing sound or loss of high frequencies, demagnetize
the heads with a commercially available demagnetizer
for tape decks. Please refer to the instructions of the
demagnetizer.
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EN
Troubleshooting
If you’ve experienced any of the following difficulties
while using the tape deck, use this troubleshooting
guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any
problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The function buttons do not work.
/
The tape deck has just been turned on and does
not operate for about 3 seconds. Wait until “P”
stops flashing.
/ Check that the cassette is inserted correctly and
the cassette holder is closed completely.
The tape stops before the tape has been fully rewound.
/
The tape is slack. Take up the tape slack.
/ If “MEMORY” is shown in the display, press
MEMORY repeatedly until the indication
disappears.
/ The cassette shell is bent. Use another cassette.
Additional Information
The Multi-AMS function does not work properly.
/ One of the tracks contains a long pause, a
passage of low frequencies or very low volume,
or a gradual increase or decreace in volume.
/ The space before a track is less than 4 seconds
long. Insert a blank space of 4 seconds using
R REC MUTE button.
/ The signal strength of the left and right
channels are very different.
/ There is noise in the space before a track.
/ You pressed ) button immediately before the
next track, or 0 button immediately after the
beginning of the current track.
The tape deck does not play or record.
/
The tape has reeled to the end.
/ The tape is slack. Take up the tape slack.
/ The record-protect tab has been removed from
the cassette. Cover the slot with tape (page 11).
/ Clean the heads and tape path and
demagnetize the heads (page 12).
/ Check that the tape deck is properly connected
(page 4).
/ Make sure the amplifier is correctly set.
There is excessive wow, flutter, or a sound dropout.
/
The capstans and pinch rollers are dirty. Clean
them (see page 12).
There is a decrease in sound level or a sound dropout./
The tape does not erase completely./Noise increases.
/
The heads and tape path are dirty. Clean them
(see page 12).
/ The heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them
(see page 12).
There is hum or noise.
/
The tape deck is placed near a TV or VCR.
Place the tape deck away from the TV or VCR.
/ The tape deck is placed on or under the
amplifier. Place the tape deck away from the
amplifier.
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There is an unbalanced tone.
/
Check that the DOLBY NR control is set to the
position where the tape was recorded.
/ The tape deck is placed near a TV or VCR.
Place the tape deck away from the TV or VCR.
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Additional Information
Specifications
System
Inputs
Line inputs (phono jacks)
Sensitivity: 0.16 V
Input impedance: 47 kilohms
Recording system
4-track 2-channel stereo
Fast winding time (approx.)
90 sec. (with Sony C-60 cassette)
High-speed fast-winding time (approx.)
45 sec. (with Sony C-60 cassette)
Bias
AC bias
Heads
Erasing head × 1 (S&F head)
Recording head × 1 (SD head)
Playing head × 1 (SD head)
Motors
Capstan motor × 1 (DC servo motor)
Reel motor × 1 (DC motor)
Signal-to-noise ratio (at peak level, weighted, and with Dolby NR off)
Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL): 57 dB
Type II tape, Sony Type II (HIGH): 59 dB
Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL): 61 dB
S/N ratio improvement (approximate values)
With Dolby B NR on: 5 dB at 1 kHz, 10 dB at 5 kHz
With Dolby C NR on: 15 dB at 500 Hz, 20 dB at 1 kHz
With Dolby S NR on: 10 dB at 100 Hz, 24 dB at 1 kHz
Outputs
Line outputs (phono jacks)
Rated output level: 0.5 V at a load impedance of
47 kilohms
Load impedance: Over 10 kilohms
Headphones (stereo phone jack)
Output level: 0.25 mW at a load impedance of
32 ohms
General
Power requirements
Where purchased Power requirements
Continental Europe 220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Australia 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Other countries 120, 220, or 230 - 240 V AC, 50/60Hz
adjustable with the voltage selector
Power consumption
23 W
Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d)
430 × 123 × 305 mm
incl. projecting parts and controls
Harmonic distortion
0.4% (with Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL):
160n Wb/m 315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)
1.5% (with Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL):
250n Wb/m 315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)
Frequency response (Dolby NR off)
Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL):
20 - 17,000 Hz (±3 dB, IEC)
15 - 18,000 Hz (±6 dB)
Type II tape, Sony Type II (HIGH):
20 - 18,000 Hz (±3 dB, IEC)
15 - 19,000 Hz (±6 dB)
Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL):
20 - 20,000 Hz (±3 dB, IEC)
20 - 16,000 Hz (±3 dB, –4dB recording)
15 - 21,000 Hz (±6 dB)
Wow and flutter
±0.085% W. Peak (IEC)
0.055% W. RMS (NAB)
±0.16% W. Peak (DIN)
Mass (approx.)
5.1 kg
Supplied accessories
Audio connecting cords (2)
Optional accessory
Remote commander RM-J710
For more information on the availability of the remote
commander, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
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Glossary
ATS
Automatic Tape Selection. The tape deck automatically sets
the appropriate equalization characteristics and bias current
according to the tape type inserted in the deck.
Bias calibration
Adjustment for optimum recording. You can get better
recording results with minimum distortion and flat
frequency response by adjusting the bias current to the
appropriate level. Lowering the bias current can boost highfrequency response, but also cause higher distortion. On the
other hand, raising the bias current can minimize distortion,
but also reduce high-frequency response. To balance both
the bias current and high-frequency response, it is necessary
to adjust the bias current appropriately.
However, to suit your taste, you can also adjust the bias
current as you want.
dB
Output
level
400 3k
Dolby HX PRO system
Distortion and noise reduction system. The Dolby HX PRO
system reduces distortion and noise in high-frequency
response while recording. A tape recorded with this system
brings the same high-quality sound even when you play the
tape on the other tape decks.
Dolby NR (noise reduction) system
Noise reduction system for eliminating hissing noise. The
Dolby NR system boosts the low-level signals in high
frequency during recording and restores them during
playback.
There are 4 types in the Dolby NR system: A, B, C and S.
A-type is for professional use (not available on this tape
deck), and B, C and S-types are for consumer use. S-type has
the maximum noise reduction capability, followed by C and
B.
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Additional Information
MPX filter
Multiplex filter. A filter for eliminating the 19-kHz stereo
carrier and the 38-kHz sub-carrier signals that may impair
the Dolby NR system. Usually the tuner has an MPX filter.
If you cannot get a satisfying result when recording FM
broadcasts with Dolby NR system, your tuner does not have
a filter or the filter is not working. In this case, turn the
DOLBY NR switch countercolckwise to the position you
want (B, C, or S with MPX FILTER).
Multi-AMS
Multi-Automatic Music Sensor is a function that locates the
beginning of up to 30 tracks before or after the current track
by detecting a blank space (of over 4 seconds) between
tracks.
Recording level calibration
Adjustment for optimum recording. Even when you have
adjusted the recording level correctly, the playing level
might turn out to be low depending on the tape used. By
adjusting the recording level calibration, you can
compensate for the low recording level. When you record
on a tape with the Dolby NR system, this function works
more effectively.
dB
Output
level
400 3k
Tape counter
A display element that shows the elapsed recording or
playing time as a digital readout. Since the counter is not a
digital clock, the displayed value will differ slightly from the
actual elapsed recording or playing time. The counter value
also includes the length of the leader tape.
Test tones
10-kHz and 400-Hz signals produced by the tape deck when
you do the bias and recording level calibration.
15k
+
0
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Output
level
Dolby
dB
NR off
S
100 500 10k
1k
noise reduction
B
C
5k
Hz
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Index
Index
Index
A
Adjusting
bias calibration 9
recording balance 7
recording level 6
recording level calibration 9
ATS 9, 15
Auto play 8
Automatic Music Sensor. See
Multi-AMS
Automatic Tape Selector. See
ATS
B
Balance 7
Bias calibration 9, 15
C
Calibration 9, 15
Cassette. See Tape
Checking the remaining time.
See Remaining time
Cleaning
cabinet 11
heads and tape path 12
Connecting. See Hookups
Counter. See Tape counter
D, E, F
Demagnetizing the heads 12
Dolby HX PRO system 7, 15
Dolby NR system 5, 7, 15
G
Glossary 15
M
Memory play 8
Monitoring sound 10
MPX filter. See Multiplex filter
Multi-AMS 8, 15
Multiplex filter 7, 15
N, O
Noise reduction 7, 15
Notes on cassette tapes. See
Tape notes
P, Q
Playing
a tape 5
auto play 8
memory play 8
Precautions 11
R
Record muting 10
Recording
level calibration 9, 15
on a tape 6
Remaining time 7
S
Searching. See Locating
Specifications 14
T
Tape
counter 7, 8, 15
notes 11
path cleaning 12
protect the recording 11
type 5, 6, 11
Test tones 9, 15
Troubleshooting 13
Names of Controls
Buttons
CALIBRATION 9
MEMORY 8
MONITOR 10
RESET 8
0/) AMS 8
0 (rewind) 5, 8
· (play) 5, 6, 8 - 10
) (fast-forward) 5, 8
§ (eject) 5 - 7
p (stop) 5, 7
P PAUSE 5 - 7, 10
R REC MUTE (record muting)
10
r REC (recording) 6, 9
Switches
DOLBY NR (noise reduction) 5,
7
POWER 5, 6
Controls
BALANCE 7
BIAS 9
CAL REC LEVEL 9
REC (recording) LEVEL 6
Jack
PHONES 5
Others
Cassette holder 5, 6
16
H
Heads
cleaning 12
demagnetizing 12
Hooking up the system 4
Hookups 4
U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Unpacking 4
I, J, K
Insert
blank space 10
cassette 5, 6
L
Locating
beginning of the tape 8
particular point 8
tracks 8
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Index
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AVERTISSEMENT
Bienvenue!
A propos de ce
Afin d’éviter tout risque
d’incendie ou d’électrocution,
ne pas exposer cet appareil à
la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Pour ne pas risquer un incendie, ne
couvrez pas les orifices d’aération de
l’appareil avec des journaux, nappes,
rideaux, etc. Et ne placez pas de bougies
allumées sur l’appareil.
Pour éviter tout incendie ou
électrocution, ne pas placer d’objet
rempli de liquide, tel que vase, sur la
chaîne.
Afin d’écarter tout risque
d’électrocution, garder le coffret fermé.
Ne confier l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à
un personnel qualifié.
Merci pour l’achat de cette platine à
cassette stéréo Sony. Avant de la mettre
en service, veuillez lire attentivement ce
mode d’emploi et le conserver pour
toute référence future.
manuel
Les instructions de ce mode d’emploi
concernent le modèle TC-KB920S.
Conventions
• Les instructions de ce mode d’emploi
décrivent les commandes de la
platine.
• Le symbole ci-dessus est utilisé dans
ce mode d’emploi:
Indique des conseils et des
suggestions qui facilitent une
z
manipulation.
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2
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
Préparatifs
Déballage 4
Raccordement de la platine 4
Lecture d’une cassette 5
Enregistrement sur une cassette 6
Fonctions élaborées pour la lecture
Localisation d’une plage (Multi-AMS/Lecture automatique/Lecture mémorisée) 8
Fonctions élaborées pour l’enregistrement
Calibrage du courant de polarisation et du niveau d’enregistrement 9
Contrôle du son enregistré 10
Insertion d’un espace blanc pendant l’enregistrement (Silencieux d’enregistrement) 10
Informations complémentaires
Précautions 11
Remarques sur les cassettes 11
Nettoyage 12
En cas de panne 13
Spécifications 14
Glossaire 15
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Index 16
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3
Préparatifs
Fonctions de base
Déballage
Vérifiez que l’élément suivant se trouve bien dans
l’emballage:
• Cordons de liaison audio (2)
Raccordement de la platine
Cette partie explique comment raccorder la platine à
un amplificateur. N’oubliez pas d’éteindre les deux
appareils avant de les raccorder.
TC-KB920S
vers LINE IN
vers LINE OUT
vers une prise
secteur
/
Pour raccorder la platine à une autre platine à
cassette
Reliez les deux platines de la manière suivante.
L
R
Platine à
cassette
LINE
OUTIN
ç
Autre platine à
cassette
LINE
OUTIN
L
R
L
R
Ç
ç : Flux du signal
Réglage du sélecteur de tension
(uniquement pour les modèles avec
sélecteur de tension)
Vérifiez que le sélecteur de tension sur le panneau
arrière de la platine à cassette est réglé sur la tension
du secteur local. Si ce n’est pas le cas, réglez-le sur la
position correcte avec un tournevis avant de brancher
le cordon d’alimentation secteur sur une prise murale.
vers REC OUT vers TAPE IN
Amplificateur
vers une prise
murale
/
Raccordements
Quand vous branchez un cordon audio, vérifiez la
couleur de la prise et celle de la fiche du cordon : Fiche
rouge (droite) dans la prise rouge et fiche blanche
(gauche) dans la prise blanche. Veillez à bien enfoncer
les fiches pour éviter tout ronflement ou bruit.
Raccordez la platine à l’amplificateur comme indiqué
ci-dessous.
Platine à cassette Amplificateur
Ç
LINE
OUTIN
L
TAPE
REC OUT IN
L
L
VOLTAGE
220V
230-240V
120V
Branchement du cordon d’alimentation
secteur
Branchez le cordon sur une prise secteur.
Que faire ensuite?
Maintenant la platine à cassette est prête.
Pour les fonctions de base, voir pages 5 à 7; pour les
fonctions élaborées, voir les paragraphes à partir de la page
8.
R
ç : Flux du signal
F
4
R
ç
R
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