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Stereo
Cassette Deck
Operating Instructions
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
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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.
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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.
Model No. TC-K;E400S/TC-KF^^IH'/
TC-KE200
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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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.
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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)
To connect your tape deck to another tape deck
Connect both tape decks as shown below.
Tape deck |
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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
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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.
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
i 220V-t^2• 40V.
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Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet.
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’.
Tape deck |
Amplifier |
Playing a Tape
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•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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Press POWER, and then press ^ EJECT.
2 Insert a cassette and close the cassette holder.
The tape type (1, II, or IV) appears in the display
With the side you want to play taring you
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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.
Dt'lbv noise reductioit manutactured under license from Dolby Laboratcirios Licensing C.'c>rpi'i'ation
"OOl.BY" and the double-D symbol □□ are trademarks of Dolby l.aboratories Licensing CorptMation.
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