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Stereo
Cassette Deck
3-856-686-11(1)
Operating Instructions
TC-WE305
Sony Corporation © 1996 Printed in China
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Read This First
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or
moisture.
For the customers in the
United States
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CAimON TO H60OCE THE RISK Of ELECTRIC SMOCK.
REFER SERVICING TO QUAUFIEO SERVICE PERSONNEL
!K Of fLECTRIC SMOCK
DO WOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
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A
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.
Unpacking
Check that you received the
following items:
• 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-WE305
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to LINE IN I to LINE OUT
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to an AC
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.
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-WE305
Serial No.
______________
to a
wall outlet
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
OUT
IN
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H
TAPE
IN
REC OUT
Connecting the AC power
cord
Connect the AC power cord to an
AC outlet.
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Basic Operations
Playing a Tape
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See “Hooking Up the
System" for hookup
information.
You can use either deck for
playback.
Turn on the amplifier and select the tape deck position.
1
Press POWER, and then press ■ =
and insert a cassette.
With the side you want to play
facing you
Set TAPE TYPE on the deck you use.
When the tape type
you use is
TYPE I TYPE I
TYPE II TYPE II/IV
TYPE IV
DECK A to
TYPE II/IV
Press O.
Set TAPE TYPE on
DECK B to
TYPE I
TYPE II
TYPE IV
Q To play a tape recorded
with the Dolby NR system
Set DOLBY NR to ON.
The deck starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
Do not press POWER or while the tape deck is
operating. If you do so, the tape may be damaged.
To
Stop playing
Pause PAUSE II. Press the button again to
Fast-forward or rewind ►► or ◄◄ when the deck is stopped
Take out the cassette ■ = after stopping playing
Press
resume play.
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Advanced Operations
Dubbing a Tape
You can copy a tape in deck A to a tape in deck B at
normal or high speed.
DUBBING SPEED
[> TAPE TYPE REC • PAUSE II
1 Insert the recorded cassette into deck A and a
blank cassette into deck B.
Make sure the record-protect tabs on the cassette
in deck B have not been removed.
2 Set TAPE TYPE on both decks.
3 Press DUBBING SPEED to set to HIGH or
NORMAL.
4 Press REC # on deck B and O on deck A.
Notes on Cassette Tapes
To protect a recording on side A or B
Break out the respective tab.
To record on a tape with a missing record-protect tab
Cover the respective tab hole 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.
To stop clubbing
Press on both decks.
'Q' During high-speed dubbing
Only is operative.
Q' You don't have to adjust the recording level or set
Dolby NR during dubbing
Dubbing is automatically performed with the same
recording level and Dolby NR setting as the original in
deck A. If, however, you want to monitor the sound
during normal-speed dubbing, set DOLBY NR to match
the tape in deck A.
Note
If a TV set is placed near the tape deck, noise may occur
during high-speed dubbing. In that case, turn the television
set off or move it away from the tape deck.
Dubbing only specific portions
You can do this only during the normal-speed
dubbing.
1 Press PAUSE II on deck B at the portion you want
to skip.
Deck B changes to recording pause.
2 Locate the point you want to resume recording on
deck A, then stop the tape.
3 Press O on deck A.
Press PAUSE II on deck B to resume dubbing.
Type II
Detector slots Detector slots
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 stretch 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, which may cause tape
distortion or erase the recordings.
• Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, extremely cold
temperature, or moisture.
Type IV
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Basic Operations
Recording on a Tape
• See "Hooking Up the
System" for hookup
information.
• Use deck B (on your right
hand side) for recording.
• Refer to "Dubbing a Tape" to
make a copy of the tape.
Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want
1
to record.
Press PAUSE II, and then press REC #.
C> depresses automatically.
Do not press POWER or while the tape deck is
operating. If you do so, the tape may be damaged.
^ Turn REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level.
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 playing the program source.
For type I or type '
II tape
For type IV tape
To protect recordings
against accidental erasure
Break out the record-protect
tab(s) (see "Notes on Cassette
Tapes").
Press PAUSE II.
Recording starts.
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Basic Operations
Q What is the Dolby NR
system?
The Dolby NR (noise
reduction) system eliminates
tape hiss noise by boosting
low-level signals in the highfrequency range during
recording, then lowering
them during playback.
The MPX filter
automatically works
during recording
Start playing the program
To
source.
Press
Stop recording
Pause
PAUSE II. Press the button again to
resume recording.
Take out the cassette
■ = after stopping recording
To record with the Dolby NR* system
Set DOLBY NR to ON before you start recording.
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DOLBY NR
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.
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting Cleaning
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 the
problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The function buttons do not work.
Check that the cassette is inserted correctly and the
cassette holder is closed completely.
The tape deck does not play or record.
There is no cassette in the cassette holder.
The tape has come to the end.
The tape is slack. Take up the tape slack.
The record-protect tab has been removed from the
cassette.
Make sure the amplifier setting is correct.
Check that the tape deck connections are secure.
The heads and tape path are dirty. Clean them.
The recording/playback head is magnetized.
Demagnetize it.
There is excessive wow, flutter or sound drop-out.
The capstans and pinch rollers are dirty. Clean
them.
There is a decrease in sound level, sound drop-out, or
poor reproductioji of hi^h frequencies./The tape does not
erase completely./Noise increases.
The recording/playback or erasing head and tape
path are dirty. Clean them.
The recording/playback or erasing head is
magnetized. Demagnetize it.
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:
• low-quality sound
• a decrease in sound level
• excessive wow or flutter
• sound dropout
• incomplete erasure
• impairment of recording function
To ensure better recording, we recommend that you
clean the heads and tape path before every recording.
Inside the cassette holder of deck B
Erasin
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Recording/ Pinch roller
playback
head
There is hum or noise.
^ The tape deck is placed near a TV or VCR. Move
the tape deck away from the TV or VCR.
^ The tape deck is placed on or under the amplifier.
Move the tape deck away from the amplifier.
There is an unbalanced tone.
^ Check that DOLBY NR and TAPE TYPE are set to
the same positions as when the tape was recorded.
The tape deck is placed near a TV or VCR. Move
the tape deck away from the TV or VCR.
The tape stops before the tape has been fully rewound.
The tape is slack. Take up the tape slack.
The cassette shell is bent. Use another cassette.
There is excessively loud tape transport noise during
fast-forwarding or rewinding.
This noise is caused by the cassette and is not a
mechanical problem.
1 Press to open the cassette holder. Grasp the
front cover on both sides and gently lift to remove
it.
2 With the tape deck turned off, wipe the heads, the
pinch rollers and the capstans with a cotton swab
slightly moistened with alcohol or a commercially
available cleaning fluid for tape decks.
3 Replace the front cover.
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
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 (not
applicable to European models).
• 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, grasp the plug itself;
never pull the jord. .
• 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.
For the customers in the United
States
For detailed safety precautions, see the
leaflet "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS".
If you have any questions or problems
concernipg your tape deck, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Specifications
System
Recording system
4-track 2-channel stereo
Fast-winding time (approx.)
120 sec. (with Sony C-60 cassette)
Bias
AC bias
Signal-to-noise ratio (at peak level and
weighted 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 NR on: 5 dB at
1 kHz, 10 dB at 5 kHz
Harmonic distortion
0.4% (with Type 1 tape, Sony Type I
(NORMAL):
160 nWb/m 315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)
1.8% (with Type IV tape, Sony Type
IV (METAL):
250 nWb/m 315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)
Frequency response (Dolby NR off)
Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL):
30 -14,000 Hz (±3 dB, lEC)
20- 15,000 Hz (±6dB)
Type II tape, Sony Type II
(HIGH):
30 -15,000 Hz (±3 dB, lEC)
20 -16,000 Hz (±6 dB)
Type IV tape, Sony Type IV
(METAL):
30-15,000 Hz(±3dB, lEC)
20- 16,000 Hz (±6 dB)
30 -13,000 Hz (±3 dB, -i dB
recording)
Wow and flutter
±0.21 % W. Peak (lEC)
0.15 % W. RMS (NAB)
±0.3 % W. Peak (DIN)
Inputs
Line inputs (phono jacks)
Sensitivity : 0.16 V
Input impedance : 47 kilohms
Outputs
Line outputs (phono jacks)
Rated output level: 0.5 V at a load
impedance of 47 kilohms
Load impedance : Over 10
kilohms
General
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption
27 W
Dimensions (approx.)
430 X 120 X 305 mm (w/h/d)
(17 X 4’A X 12'/« inches)
including projecting parts and
controls
Mass (approx.)
3.3 kg (7 lbs 4 oz)
Supplied accessories
Audio connecting cords (2 phono
plugs - 2 phono plugs) (2)
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
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