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TC-WA9ES
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Sony TC-WA9ES User Manual

Stereo Cassette Deck
3-798-768-23(1)
Operating Instructions
TC-WA9ES
1995 by Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
For the customers in the United States
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.
INFORMATION
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.
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
This manual covers models for the U.S.A., Canada, and other countries. Please note the following differences in design and function according to the country of purchase.
Models for the U.S.A. and Canada
• Remote is not supplied.
• Voltage selector is not equipped.
• CONTROL S connector is equipped.
Models for other countries
• Remote is supplied.
• Voltage selector is equipped (except for Australian model).
• CONTROL S connector is not equipped.
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 model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. TC-WA9ES Serial No.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
For the customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “not supplied with the U.S.A. and Canadian models).”
Conventions
• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the cassette deck. You can also use the controls on the remote (not supplied with the U.S.A. and Canadian models) if they have the same or similar names as those on the deck.
• The following icons are used in this manual:
Indicates a task that requires use of the remote.
Indicates useful information or tips that make a task easier.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Recording on a Tape 4 Playing a Tape 6
Getting Started
Unpacking 7 Hooking Up the System 7
Advanced Playback Operations
Locating a Track (Multi-AMS/Auto Play/Memory Play/Blank Skip) 9 Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play) 10 Playing a Tape Using a Timer 11
Advanced Recording Operations
Adjusting Bias and Recording Level Calibration Automatically 12 Dubbing a Tape 13 Recording on Both Decks in Succession (Relay Recording) 14 Recording the Same Source on Both Decks (Simultaneous Recording) 15 Recording Your Own Program (RMS Dubbing) 15 Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) 16 Synchro-Recording With a CD Player 16 Recording Using a Timer 17
Additional Information
Precautions 18 Notes on Cassette Tapes 18 Cleaning 19 Troubleshooting 20 Specifications 21 Glossary 22 Index 22
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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Recording on a Tape
2 3
0
POWER
• See page 7 for hookup information.
• You can record on either deck.
• Refer to "Dubbing a Tape" (page 13) to make a copy of the tape.
- RMS +
(AMS)
(AMS)
p
CLEAR BACK FRONT
)
9
REC MUTE REC
PAUSE
PRr
6
OPEN/
§
CLOSE
COUNTER BA
RESET
MEMORY
RESET MEMORY
RMS
PITCH CONTROL
ON/OFF
BLANK SKIP
AUTO PAUSE
1
2
3
MPX FILTER
A -DOLBY NR-B
+–
4
5
6
A -AUTO CAL-B
DIR MODE
OFF
REC PLAY
7
8
9
START P
5
TIMER
47
(
RMS / START DISPLAY
CHECK SET
A+B REC10HIGH
SYNCHRO DUBBING A B START (DECK B P)
>10
DUBBING LEVEL
NORMAL
Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want to
1
record.
Set TIMER to OFF and press POWER.
2
OPEN/
§
CLOSE
REC LEVEL
5
46
37
28
19
100
BALANCE
L
MAXMIN R
– +
PHONE LEVEL
PAUSE REC MUTE REC
(AMS))(AMS)
0
p
PRr
9
(
PHONES
Press § OPEN/CLOSE and insert a cassette,
3
then press the button again to close the cassette holder.
With the side you want to record facing you.
Select the direction mode.
4
To record on
Only one side
Both sides*
Both decks in succession
Press DIR MODE repeatedly to select
A
a
RELAY (see page 14)
* Recording stops when the tape reaches the end of reverse side.
Press REC r.
5
”·”, “P”, and “REC” for the deck you’re using light up. “·” indicates the side facing you. If “ª” lights up instead, press ( once.
Turn REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level.
6
0
+
a
–
–10–20–
30
–
∞
Turn REC LEVEL so that the peak level meters reach the recommended level for the corresponding tape type.
After you’ve done the adjustments, stop
4
playing the program source.
dB
L R
For type I or type II tape
For type IV tape
4
+8+6+4
2
Basic Operations
S
To protect recordings against accidental erasure
Break out the record-protect tab(s) (see page 18).
Press PAUSE P or (.
7
Recording starts.
Start playing the program source.
8
To
Stop recording
Start recording from the reverse side 9
Pause PAUSE P. Press the button again to
Take out the cassette § OPEN/CLOSE after stopping recording
Use these buttons (controls) for additional operations
OPEN/
§
CLOSE
PITCH CONTROL
REC MUTE REC
PAUSE
PRr
9
BACK FRONT
(
OFF
REC PLAY
TIMER
+–
Press
p
resume recording.
RESET
MEMORY
ON/OFF
BLANK SKIP
AUTO PAUSE
1
2
3
MPX FILTER
A -DOLBY NR-B
4
5
6
A -AUTO CAL-B
DIR MODE
7
8
9
START P
COUNTER BA
RMS / START DISPLAY
CHECK SET
A+B REC10HIGH
SYNCHRO DUBBING A B
START (DECK B P)
RESET MEMORY
RMS
>10
REC LEVEL
46
37
28
19
DUBBING LEVEL
MAXMIN R
NORMAL
– +
PHONE LEVEL
BALANCE
L
OPEN/
§
CLOSE
5
100
(AMS) (AM
0
p
Basic Operations
To check the approximate remaining time on a tape
1 Locate the end of the
recorded portion on the tape and press RESET for the deck you’re using to reset the tape counter to “0.00”.
2 Press ) to fast-forward
the tape to its end. The tape counter shows the approximate remaining time.
* Dolby noise reduction and HX
Pro headroom extension manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. HX Pro originated by Bang & Olufsen.
“DOLBY“, the double-D symbol a and “HX PRO” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
MPX FILTER DOLBY NR BALANCE
To adjust balance
Turn BALANCE so that L (left) and R (right) of the peak level meters in the display are at the levels you want.
To record with the Dolby NR* system
Press DOLBY NR repeatedly for the deck you’re using to select B, C, or S before you start recording. “B,” “C,” or “S” appears in the display.
If you can’t get satisfying results when recording FM broadcasts with the Dolby NR system
Press MPX FILTER (multiplex filter) (see page 22) with the Dolby NR system on. The filter turns on to make the Dolby NR system work more effectively. “FILTER” appears in the display.
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Basic Operations
Playing a Tape
2 3
POWER
- RMS +
PAUSE
(AMS)
(AMS)
p
)
9
PRr
0
CLEAR BACK FRONT
REC MUTE REC
(
OPEN/
§
CLOSE
PITCH CONTROL
REC PLAY
COUNTER BA
RESET
MEMORY
RESET MEMORY
RMS
ON/OFF
BLANK SKIP
AUTO PAUSE
1
2
3
MPX FILTER
A -DOLBY NR-B
+–
4
5
6
A -AUTO CAL-B
DIR MODE
OFF
7
8
9
START P
TIMER
RMS / START DISPLAY
CHECK SET
A+B REC10HIGH
SYNCHRO DUBBING A B
START (DECK B P)
>10
DUBBING LEVEL
NORMAL
OPEN/
§
CLOSE
REC LEVEL
5
46
37
28
19
100
BALANCE
L
MAXMIN R
– +
PHONE LEVEL
PAUSE REC MUTE REC
(AMS))(AMS)
0
p
PRr
9
(
PHONES
45
• See page 7 for hookup information.
• You can play a tape on either deck.
To adjust the pitch (Pitch Control function)
ON/OFF
PITCH CONTROL
–
1
+
Press PITCH CONTROL ON/ OFF so that “TAPE SPEED” appears in the display. Turn PITCH CONTROL clockwise to raise the pitch, or counterclockwise to lower it. You can adjust it during playback on deck A or normal-speed dubbing. Press PITCH CONTROL ON/ OFF to turn off “TAPE SPEED” when not in use.
To play a tape recorded with the Dolby NR system
Press DOLBY NR repeatedly to select the same position that the tape was recorded in—B, C, or S.
You can connect the headphones to PHONES
You can adjust the headphone volume with PHONE LEVEL +/–. Press – to lower the volume, or + to raise it. The adjustment range is – ∞ to 0 dB.
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Turn on the amplifier and select the tape deck position.
1
Set TIMER to OFF and press POWER.
2
Press § OPEN/CLOSE and insert a cassette,
3
then press the button again to close the cassette holder.
With the side you want to play facing you.
Select the direction mode.
4
To play back
Press DIR MODE repeatedly to select
One side only A
Both sides continuously* a
Both decks in succession* RELAY
* The deck automatically stops after playing back five times.
Press (.
5
The deck starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
To
Stop playing p
Start playback from the reverse side 9
Pause PAUSE P. Press the button again to
Fast-forward or rewind ) or 0 when the deck is stopped
Take out the cassette § OPEN/CLOSE
Press
resume play.
Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
• Audio connecting cords (2)
• Remote commander (remote) RM-J903 (1)*
• Sony size AA (R6) batteries (2)*
* not supplied with the U.S.A. and Canadian models
Hookups
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
Ç
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert two size-AA (R6) batteries, matching the + and – on the batteries with the markings inside the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote control sensor g on the tape deck.
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-WA9ES
LINE
L R
ç: Signal flow
OUTIN
L R
TAPE
REC OUT IN
L
R
ç
L R
Connecting the tape deck to a Sony amplifier or a receiver through CONTROL S connectors (U.S.A. and Canadian models only)
Connect the components through the CONTROL S connectors using a CONTROL S cable (not supplied). When using this connection, the deck accepts only remote commands from the amplifier or receiver. The remote control sensor on the tape deck will not function.
Tape deck Amplifier/receiver
CONTROL S
IN
Ç
CONTROL S cable (not supplied)
ç: Signal flow
CONTROL S
OUT
Basic Operations
to LINE IN
to REC OUT
to LINE OUT
to TAPE IN
Note
For more information on the availability of Sony amplifier or receiver with a CONTROL S connector, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
to an AC outlet (or a switched outlet on the amplifier for using a timer)
Amplifier
to a wall outlet
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Getting Started
Setting the voltage selector (not supplied with the U.S.A., Canadian, and Australian models)
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 240V 120V
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 4 to 6; for advanced operations, go to the sections immediately after this one.
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