Sony TC-KE300 User Manual

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WARNING

Welcome!

About This Manual

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

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-KE300.

Conventions

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the deck.

• The following icon is used in this manual:

Indicates useful information or

tips that make a task easier.

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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 Automatically 9 Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) 10

Additional Information

Precautions 10 Notes on Cassette Tapes 11 Cleaning 11 Troubleshooting 12 Specifications 13 Glossary 14

Index 15

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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-KE300

to LINE IN

to LINE OUT

to an AC (socket) outlet

Tape deck

LINE

OUTIN

Another tape deck

LINE

OUTIN

L R

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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 110V

240V 120V

to TAPE INto REC OUT

Amplifier

to a wall outlet (mains)

Hookups

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.

Tape deck Amplifier

LINE

OUTIN

TAPE

REC OUT IN

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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Basic Operations

Playing a Tape

RESET

MEMORY

0 AMS )

POWER

PRr

PAUSE

)

REC MUTE

REC

AUTO CAL

EJECT

DOLBY NR BALANCE OFF

MPX FILTER

Basic Operations

REC LEVEL

L R

PHONES

Basic Operations

• 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 or C. Please note that the B and C settings on both sides are identical during playback since the MPX filter operates only during recording.

z You can connect the

headphones to PHONES.

* 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.

Turn on the amplifier and select the tape deck position.

Press POWER, and then press § EJECT.

Insert a cassette and close the cassette holder.

The tape type (I, II, or IV) appears in the display.

With the side you want to play facing you

Press ·.

The deck starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplifier.

Do not press POWER or § EJECT while the tape deck is operating. If you do so, the tape may be damaged.

Stop playing p Pause P PAUSE. Press the button again to

Fast-forward or rewind ) or 0 when the deck is stopped

Press

resume play.

§ EJECT after stopping playingTake out the cassette

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Basic Operations

Recording on a Tape

RESET

MEMORY

0 AMS )

POWER

PRr

PAUSE

)

REC

REC MUTE

523

AUTO CAL

EJECT

DOLBY NR BALANCE

OFF

MPX FILTER

L R

PHONES

REC LEVEL

• 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

to record. Press POWER, and then press § EJECT.

Insert a cassette and close the cassette holder.

The tape type (I, II, or IV) appears in the display.

With the side you want to record facing you

Press r REC.

Do not press POWER or § EJECT while the tape deck is operating. If you do so, the tape may be damaged.

Turn REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level.

The recording level should not exceed the recommended level for the indicated tape type.

After doing the all adjustments, stop playing the program source.

dB –30 –20 –10 –4 0 +2 +4 +8

–

∞

L R

For type I or type II tape

For type IV tape

Press P PAUSE or ·.

Recording starts.

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Start playing the program source.

Basic Operations

z The Dolby HX PRO* system

automatically works during recording

* HX Pro headroom extension

originaled by Band & 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 14.

Press

Stop recording p Pause P PAUSE. Press the button again to

resume recording.

Take out the cassette

POWER

PRr

PAUSE

RESET

MEMORY

0 AMS )

)

REC MUTE

REC

§ EJECT after stopping recording

REC LEVEL

AUTO CAL

DOLBY NR BALANCE OFF

MPX

L R

FILTER

PHONES

EJECT

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 or C 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 or C with MPX FILTER) before you start recording. The filter turns on to make the Dolby NR system work more effectively. (For details on the MPX filter, see “Glossary” on page 14.)

Basic Operations

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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

REC LEVEL

RESET

00 00

MEMORY

0 AMS )

)

POWER

PRr

PAUSE

REC MUTE

REC

AUTO CAL

DOLBY NR BALANCE OFF

MPX FILTER

EJECT

L R

PHONES

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

)

[ ] [ ]

Previous track

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 “M” disappears in the display. Then press 0 while holding down ·.

MEMORY repeatedly until “M” 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 “00 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

Adjusting Bias and Recording Level Calibration Automatically

Advanced Recording Operations

4 Start the actual recording (see page 6).

To cancel the automatic calibration function

Press p.

Since there are many different types of cassettes on the market, your 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 doing the automatic bias current and the recording level calibration.

AUTO CAL

REC LEVEL

RESET

MEMORY

0 AMS )

)

POWER

PRr

PAUSE

REC MUTE

REC

AUTO CAL

DOLBY NR BALANCE OFF

MPX FILTER

EJECT

L R

PHONES

P PAUSE

1 Insert the cassette you want to record on.

Make sure the record-protect tabs on the cassette have not been removed.

2 Press AUTO CAL until “CAL” appears in the

display.

Note

If the record-protect tab for that size has been removed (see page 11), “AUTO CAL” in the display flashes three times and automatic calibration cannot be performed.

If “AUTO CAL” flashes continuously

The automatic calibration procedure has been interrupted by: — The end of the tape. Turn the cassette over or rewind the

tape to a new position that allows recording of the test tone.

— Damaged tape or dirty heads. Change the cassette or

clean and demagnetize the heads (see page 11).

Updating the calibration setting

As long as the tape deck stays on, calibration data are saved and called up each time you insert a cassette of the same type (I, II or IV). “AUTO CAL” appears in the display when you insert a cassette to indicate that calibration data for that tape type exists. However, we recommend that you repeat the automatic calibraion procedure each time you insert a new cassette since cassettes of the same type also vary in their characteristics. Before recalibrating, be sure to clear the existing calibration data by pressing AUTO CAL until “AUTO CAL” disappears from the display. Then start from Step 2 of the automatic calibration procedure.

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3 Press P PAUSE to start the automatic calibration

procedure. The automatic calibration procedure starts (i.e., recording test tones, rewinding, and playing back). During the calibration, the counter changes from 9 to 0.

AUTO

REC

CAL

When the automatic calibration procedure ends, the tape rewinds to the original position, the counter returns to normal and the tape deck stops.

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Advanced Recording Operations

Additional Information

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.

REC LEVEL

RESET

MEMORY

0 AMS )

)

POWER

PRr

PAUSE

REC MUTE

REC

AUTO CAL

DOLBY NR BALANCE OFF

MPX FILTER

EJECT

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.

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” in the display 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.

L R

PHONES

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

For detailed safety precautions, see the leaflet “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.”

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Additional Information

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

Detector slots Detector slots

Tab for side A

Type IV

Cleaning

Inside of the cassette holder

Erasing head

Playing/Recording head

RESET

MEMORY

0 AMS )

)

POWER

PRr

REC MUTEPAUSE

REC

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.

Capstan

Pinch roller

AUTO CAL

DOLBY NR BALANCE OFF

MPX FILTER

EJECT

§ EJECT

REC LEVEL

L R

PHONES

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.

1 Press § EJECT 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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Additional Information

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 “M” is shown in the display, press MEMORY

repeatedly until the indication disappears.

/ The cassette shell is bent. Use another cassette.

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 11).

/ 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 11).

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 11).

/ The heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them

(see page 11).

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.

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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Specifications

System

Additional Information

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)

Bias

AC bias

Heads

Erasing head × 1 (F&F head) Playing/Recording 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): 55 dB Type II tape, Sony Type II (HIGH): 57 dB Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL): 58 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

Harmonic distortion

0.4% (with Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL): 160n Wb/m 315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)

1.8% (with Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL): 250n Wb/m 315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)

Outputs

Line outputs (phono jacks)

Rated output level: 0.5 V at a load impedance of

Load impedance: Over 10 kilohms

Headphones (stereo phone jack)

Output level: 0.25 mW at a load impedance of

47 kilohms

32 ohms

General

Power requirements Where purchased

U.S.A. U.K and

Continental Europe Australia Other countries

Power consumption

19 W

Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d)

430 × 120 × 310 mm (17 × 4 3/4 × 12 1/4 inches) incl. projecting parts and controls

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 110 - 120 V or 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

adjustable with the voltage selector

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Frequency response (Dolby NR off)

Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL):

30 - 15,000 Hz (±3 dB, IEC) 20 - 16,000 Hz (±6 dB)

Type II tape, Sony Type II (HIGH):

30 - 16,000 Hz (±3 dB, IEC) 20 - 17,000 Hz (±6 dB)

Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL):

30 - 18,000 Hz (±3 dB, IEC) 30 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB, –4dB recording) 20 - 19,000 Hz (±6 dB)

Wow and flutter

±0.013% W. Peak (IEC)

0.07% W. RMS (NAB)

±0.18% W. Peak (DIN)

Mass (approx.)

3.5 kg (7 lbs 11 oz)

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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Additional Information

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.

Automatic calibration

The automatic adjustment of the bias current and recording level for the inserted tape. This adjustment works together with the deck’s ATS (Automatic Tape Selection, see above) to get the best possible recording results on any tape.

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.

Tape counter

A four-digit readout for monitoring elapsed playing or recording time. Useful for editing tapes. Press RESET to zero the counter (00 00).

Test tones

15-kHz, 3-kHz and 400-Hz signals produced by the tape deck when you do the automatic calibration.

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. B and C Dolby systems are available on this tape deck. Of the two, C provides higher noise reduction than B.

Output level

Dolby

NR off

100 500 10k

Noise reduction

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 or C 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.

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Index

Playing CDs

Index

Adjusting

bias and recording level calibration automatically. See Automatic calibration recording balance 7

recording level 6 ATS 9, 14 Auto play 8 Automatic Music Sensor. See Multi-AMS Automatic calibration 9 Automatic Tape Selector. See ATS

Balance 7

Cassette. See Tape Cleaning

cabinet 11

heads and tape path 11 Connecting. See Hookups Counter. See Tape counter

D, E, F

Demagnetizing the heads 11 Dolby HX PRO system 7, 14 Dolby NR system 5, 7, 14

P, Q

Playing

a tape 5 auto play 8 memory play 8

Precautions 10

Recording

on a tape 6

Record muting 10

Searching. See Locating Specifications 13

Tape

counter 8, 14 notes 11 path cleaning 11 protect the recording 11

type 5, 6, 11 Test tones 9, 14 Troubleshooting 12

U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Unpacking 4

Names of Controls

Buttons

AUTO CAL 9 MEMORY 8 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, 10

Switches

DOLBY NR (noise reduction) 5, 7 POWER 5, 6

Controls

BALANCE 7 REC (recording) LEVEL 6

Jack

PHONES 5

Others

Cassette holder 5, 6

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Glossary 14

Heads

cleaning 11

demagnetizing 11 Hooking up the system 4 Hookups 4

I, J, K

Insert

blank space 10

cassette 5, 6

Locating

beginning of the tape 8

particular point 8

tracks 8

Memory play 8 MPX filter. See Multiplex filter Multi-AMS 8, 14 Multiplex filter 7, 14

N, O

Noise reduction 7, 14 Notes on cassette tapes. See Tape notes

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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.

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-KE300.

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

manipulation.

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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 automatique du courant de polarisation et du niveau d’enregistrement 9 Insertion d’un espace blanc pendant l’enregistrement (Silencieux d’enregistrement) 10

Informations complémentaires

Précautions 10 Remarques sur les cassettes 11 Nettoyage 11 En cas de panne 12 Spécifications 13 Glossaire 14

Index 15

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Préparatifs

Fonctions de base

Déballage

Vérifiez que l’élément suivant se trouve bien dans l’emballage:

• Cordons de liaison audio (2)

Pour raccorder la platine à une autre platine à cassette

Reliez les deux platines de la manière suivante.

Platine à cassette

Autre platine à cassette

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-KE300

vers LINE IN

vers REC OUT

vers LINE OUT

vers TAPE IN

vers une prise secteur

Amplificateur

vers une prise murale

LINE

OUTIN

LINE

OUTIN

L R

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.

VOLTAGE

220V 110V

240V 120V

Branchement du cordon d’alimentation secteur

Branchez le cordon sur une prise secteur.

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

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

les fiches pour éviter tout ronflement ou bruit. Raccordez la platine à l’amplificateur comme indiqué ci-dessous.

Platine à cassette Amplificateur

LINE

ç : Flux du signal

OUTIN

TAPE

REC OUT IN

L R

3-856-134-51(1)

+ 40 hidden pages

Sony TC-KE300 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Basic Operations

Additional Information

Index