Sony TC-WE525, TC-WR681, TC-WE425 User Manual
Ster eo
Cassette Deck
3-862-714-11(1)
Operating Instructions
ENEN
TC-WE525
TC-WE425
TC-WR681
1998 by Sony Corporation
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or
moisture.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
U.S.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.
This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of important
operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the
literature accompanying
the appliance.
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-WE525, TC-WE425 and
TC-WR681. Check your model number
by looking at the rear panel of your tape
deck. In this manual, the TC-WE525 is
the model used for illustration
purposes. Any difference in operation is
clearly indicated in the text, for
example, “TC-WE525 only.”
Type of differences
Model
Feature
Pitch control
PHONES jack
CD Synchro-
Recording
The power switch
The power switch is different,
depending on the place you purchased
the tape deck.
WE525
•
•
•
WE425
•
•
WR681
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are
located on the rear panel 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.
Serial No.
Where purchased The power switch
U.S.A. 1/u
Other countries U
Convention
The following icon is used in this
manual:
Indicates hints and tips for
z
making the 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 6
Advanced Recording Operations
Adjusting the Recording Level Automatically (Auto Rec Level) 8
Fading In and Out (Fader) 9
Dubbing a Tape 9
Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) 10
Synchro-Recording With a CD Player Through a Monaural (2P) Mini-plug Cord
(TC-WE525/WE425 only) 11
Additional Information
Precautions 13
Notes on Cassette Tapes 13
Cleaning 14
Troubleshooting 15
Specifications 16
Index 17
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Getting Started
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Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
• Audio connecting cords (2)
Hooking Up the System
Hookups
• Connecting the tape deck to an amplifier
Connect the amplifier to the LINE IN/OUT connectors
using the supplied audio connecting cords.
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.
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.
To purchasers of the TC-WR681
For information on connecting your tape deck to the
TA-AV581 Amplifier, refer to the Operating Instructions
included with the TA-AV581.
To purchasers of the TC-WE525/WE425
Follow the instructions below to connect your tape deck to
an amplifier.
TC-WE525/WE425
Ç
ç
to an AC
outlet
REC
OUT
TAPE
IN
Amplifier
to a
wall outlet
CONTROL
A1
AmplifierTape deck
ç: Signal flow
• Connecting the tape deck to a CD player equipped
with CONTROL A1 connectors (TC-WE525/WE425 only)
For information on connections through the CONTROL
A1 connectors, refer to the pamphlet included with this
manual.
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 5 to 7; for advanced
operations, go to the sections starting from page 8.
CD player
ç: Signal flow
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Basic Operations
Playing a Tape
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Basic Operations
DIRECTION MODE
RELAY
Aa
ØON øOFF
PITCH CONTROL
+–
• See page 4 for hookup
information.
• You can use either deck for
playback.
z To locate the beginning of
a tape and start playback
automatically (Auto Play)
Press 0 while holding
down ·. For the reverse
side, press ) while holding
down ª.
z To play a tape recorded
with the Dolby NR*
system
Set DOLBY NR to the same
position that the tape was
recorded in—B or C.
z 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. Type
C provides greater noise
reduction than type B.
z You can connect the
headphones to PHONES
(TC-WE525/WE425 only)
* Dolby noise reduction
manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
MEMORY
ª·
COUNTER
DOLBY NR
BC
OFF
0
p
ª·
PAUSE
PRr
RESET
START(DECK BP)
REC MUTING
)
DUBBING A B
HIGH/NORMAL
§
MEMORYAB
REC
AUTO REC LEVEL
4
3
2
1
0
FADER ARL
π SYNCHRO
PHONES
5
6
7
8
9
10
RESET
0)
p
§
Turn on the amplifier and select the tape deck position.
1
Press 1/u (or U), and then press §
2
and insert a cassette.
With the side you want to play
facing you
Set DIRECTION MODE.
3
To play back Set to
One side only A
Both sides continuously* a
Both decks in succession*
RELAY
* The deck automatically stops after playing back five times.
Press ·.
4
The deck starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
Do not turn off the deck during operation.
To
Stop playing p
Start playback from the reverse side ª
Pause (deck B only) PAUSE P. Press the button again to
Fast-forward or rewind ) or 0
Take out the cassette § after stopping playing
Press
resume play.
Basic Operations
“DOLBY“ and the double-D
symbol a are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
z To adjust the pitch (Pitch Control function) (TC-WE525 only)
ØON øOFF
PITCH CONTROL
–
Push in the PITCH CONTROL button to activate Pitch Control
function and turn the control clockwise to raise the pitch or
counter-clockwise to lower it.
You can adjust the pitch during playback on deck A or normalspeed dubbing.
+
5
Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Recording on a Tape
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DIRECTION MODE
RELAY
Aa
ØON øOFF
PITCH CONTROL
+–
• See page 4 for hookup
information.
• Use deck B (on your right
hand side) for recording.
• See "Dubbing a Tape" (page
9) to make a copy of the
tape.
MEMORY
ª·
COUNTER
DOLBY NR
BC
OFF
0
p
ª·
PAUSE
PRr
RESET
REC MUTING
START(DECK BP)
)
DUBBING A B
HIGH/NORMAL
§
MEMORYAB
REC
AUTO REC LEVEL
4
3
2
1
0
FADER ARL
π SYNCHRO
PHONES
5
RESET
0)
p
§
Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want
1
to record.
Press 1/u (or U), and then press §
2
and insert a cassette into deck B.
With the side you want to record
facing you
6
7
8
9
10
Set DIRECTION MODE.
3
To record on
Set to
Only one side A
Both sides* a
* Recording stops when the tape reaches the end of reverse side.
Press REC r.
4
· lights up for recording on the side facing you. If it doesn’t,
press · once.
The tape deck automatically adjusts the recording level
(see page 8). After the AUTO indicator lights up continuously,
stop playing the program source. If you wish to adjust the
recording level manually, see “To adjust the recording level
manually” on page 7.
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