Sony TC-KE400S User Manual
Stereo
Cassette Deck
Operating Instructions
3-856-134-22(1)
TC-KE400S
TC-KE300
TC-KE200
> 1996 by Sony Corporation
WARNING
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.
FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
UNITED STATES
A
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
A
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
Owner's record
The mode! and serial numbers are
located on the rear of the unit. Record
the serial number in the space provided
below. Refer to these numbers whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to 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 energy 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 encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
— Increase 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
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony
Stereo Cassette Deck. Before operating
the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for
models TC-KE400S, TC-KE300 and TCKE200.
All illustrations in this manual show the
TC-KE400S.
Differences among the models
The three models covered by this
manual are distinguished by their
features, as listed in the table below.
Check the table to verify the features
available on your tape deck before you
start operating it.
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Featur^
Dolby S
Dolby NR
switch with
MPX filter
settings
Automatic
calibration
The Dolby NR switch on the TC-KE200
does not have MPX filter settings since
the MPX filter function is continuously
on.
Conventions
• Instructions in this manual describe
the controls on the deck.
• The following icon is used in this
manual:
♦iAf# Indicates useful information or
^ tips that make a task easier.
KE400S KE300 KE200
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Model No. TC-K;E400S/TC-KF^^IH'/
Serial No.
TC-KE200
Table of contents
Getting Started
Unpacking 4
Hooking up the System 4
Playing a Tape 5
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 Automatically (unavailable on the TCKE200) 9
Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) 10
Additional Intormdtion
Precautions 10
Notes on Cassette Tapes 11
Cleaning 11
Troubleshooting 12
Specifications 13
Glossary 14
Index 15
Unpacking
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-KE400S/KE300/KE200
to LINE IN
to LINE OUT
to an AC
(socket) outlet
Amplifier
To connect your tape deck to another tape deck
Connect both tape decks as shown below.
Tape deck Another tape deck
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
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•240V
v120V
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet.
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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
Where do I go next?
Nouyyou'rt’ ready to use your tape deck.
For basic operations. to pages 5 to 7; for advanced
operations, go to the sections starting from page 6’.
Playing a Tape
2
• See page 4 for hookup
information.
^ 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
(TC-KE400S only).
Please note that the B, C and
S settings on both sides are
identical during playback
since the MPX filter operates
only during recording
(unavailable on the TCKR200).
Q You can connect the
headphones to PHONES.
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Dolby Laboratcirios Licensing
C.'c>rpi'i'ation
"OOl.BY" and the double-D
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Dolby l.aboratories Licensing
CorptMation.
Turn on the amplifier and select the tape deck position.
1
Press POWER, and then press ^ EJECT.
Insert a cassette and close the cassette holder.
2
The tape type (1, II, or IV) appears in the display
With the side you want to play
taring you
^ Press O.
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.
To
Stop playmg
Pause
Fast-forward or rewind ►► or MM when the deck is stopped
Take out the cassette ^ EJECT after stopping playing
Press
■
II PAUSE. Press the button again to
resume play.
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