Sony TC-SD1 User Manual

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Stereo Cassette Deck

Operating Instructions

TC-SD1

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.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

IMPORTANT: Never connect two mains leads into a single mains plug.

– For TC-SD1 –

The mains lead plug of TC-SD1 is a 2-pin type designed to be connected only to CMT-SD1, CMT-SD3 or MDS-SD1. Do not connect this plug to any other system or mains supply.

This system is equipped with the Dolby* B-type and C-type noise reduction system.

* 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.

WARNING

The TC-SD1 tape deck is designed only for the CMT-SD1/SD3 and MDS-SD1 component system

Here are some of the features you can use with this tape deck when connected with the CMT-SD1/SD3 compact Hi-Fi component system (see page 4).

The MDS-SD1 is also available (see page 4). Refer to “Recording manually” (page 9) to record from an MD to a tape, and refer to “Recording on an MD manually” (in the MDS-SD1 Operating Instructions) to record from a tape to an MD.

Auto Power On/Off

The tape deck power is tied with the CMT-SD1/SD3 component system (see page

6).

CD Synchro Recording

You can easily record a CD onto a tape (see page 8).

Automatic Source Selection

You can switch from another source to the tape deck and start playing a tape just by pressing · or ª on the tape deck (see page

7).

Timer

You can wake up to music or record a radio programme at a preset time. For details, refer to “Falling asleep to music” and “Waking up to music” in the CMT-SD1/SD3 component system Operating Instructions, and “Timer recording radio programmes” on page 11.

Remote Control

You can operate the tape deck using the remote supplied with the CMT-SD1/SD3.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Hooking up the system ......................... 4

Operations

Playing a tape.......................................... 6

Recording a CD ...................................... 8

Recording manually............................... 9

Timer recording radio programmes .. 11

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 13

Troubleshooting ................................... 15

Specifications ......................... Back cover

Hooking up the system

Complete steps 1 through 3 (1 through 4 for CMT-SD3) to hook up your system using the supplied cords.

The front panel is made of tempered glass. Please remember to handle this unit carefully.

TC-SD1

CMT-SD1/SD3

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(CMT-SD3 only)

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For the customers using the MDS-SD1 already

Hook up your system as follows. To hook up the MDS-SD1 with CMT-SD1/SD3, refer to the MDS-SD1 Operating Instructions.

TC-SD1

MDS-SD1

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(CMT-SD3 only)

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CMT-SD1/SD3

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1 Firmly connect the system cable to

the SYSTEM CONTROL jack on the CMT-SD1/SD3.

When using the MDS-SD1, connect to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack on the MDS-SD1.

SYSTEM

CONTROL

SYSTEM CONTROL

CThe sound signals of the CD, MD

and TUNER flow through the CMT-SD1/SD3 (and MDS-SD1) to the tape deck when you record onto a tape.

The sound signal of the tape deck flows to the CMT-SD1/SD3 when you play a tape.

How to insert the plugs

Insert the plugs firmly into the jacks.

Not firmly inserted.

Insert to here.

3 For CMT-SD3, reconnect the Mains

lead of the super woofer to the unswitched AC OUTLET on the TC-SD1.

Note

The system cable is used for exchanging signals between the tape deck and the CMT-SD1/SD3 (or MDS-SD1). If you do not connect the cord firmly, the tape deck may not operate correctly.

2 Connect C to C, and

using the audio connecting cords. Insert the plugs into jacks of the same colour.

TC-SD1

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CMT-SD1/SD3

: signal flow

4 Connect the Mains lead of the

TC- SD1 to the AC OUTLET on the CMT-SD1/SD3.

When using the MDS-SD1, connect to the AC OUTLET on the MDS-SD1.

5 Connect the Mains lead of the

CMT-SD1/SD3 to a mains after you complete all the connections.

If there is no sound or the tape does not record at the first operation

Make sure the plugs are inserted into the jacks firmly.

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If the plugs are not inserted into the C jacks firmly, you may not be able to record the sound of the CD, MD and TUNER onto a tape.

• If the plugs are not inserted into the jacks firmly, you may not be able to listen to the sound of the tape deck.

The plugs of the audio connecting cords may be tight. Insert the plugs at the point shown in “How to insert the plugs” in step 2.

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