3-862-713-11(1)
Stereo
Cassette Deck
Operating Instructions
TC-WE825S
TC-WE725
TC-WE625
ã 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.
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.
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.
NOTICE 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.
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-WE825S, WE725 and WE625. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your tape deck. In this manual, the TC-WE825S is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “TC-WE825S only.”
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.
Model WE825S WE725 WE625
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The power switch is different, depending on the place you purchased the tape deck.
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Convention
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zIndicates hints and tips for 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 Playback Operations
Locating a Track (Multi-AMS/Auto Play/Memory Play) 8 Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play) 9
Advanced Recording Operations
Adjusting Bias and Recording Level Calibration Automatically 11 Adjusting the Recording Level Automatically (Auto Rec Level) 12 Fading In and Out (Fader) 13
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 Through a Control A1 Cable 16
Additional Information
Precautions 18
Notes on Cassette Tapes 18
Cleaning 19
Troubleshooting 20
Specifications 21
Glossary 22
Index 22
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Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
•Audio connecting cords (2)
•CONTROL A1 cord (1) (supplied for Canadian models only)
Hooking Up the System
This section describes how to hook up the tape deck to an amplifier or a CD player equipped with CONTROL A1 connectors. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections.
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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.
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•Connecting the tape deck to a CD player equipped with CONTROL A1 connectors
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.
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Basic Operations Basic Operations
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•See page 4 for hookup information.
•You can use either deck for playback.
zTo adjust the pitch (Pitch Control function) (TC-WE825S/WE725 only)
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You can adjust the pitch during playback on deck A or normal-speed dubbing (but not during RMS play or RMS dubbing).
zTo play a tape recorded with the Dolby NR* system
Set DOLBY NR to ON and select the same position that the tape was recorded in—B, C, or S (TC-WE825S only).
zYou can connect the headphones to PHONES
*Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY“ and the double-D symbol aare trademarks of
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* The deck automatically stops after playing back five times.
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The deck starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
Do not press 1/u(or U) or § while the tape deck is operating. If you do so, the tape may be damaged.
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Operations Basic
Basic Operations
Recording on a Tape
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•See page 4 for hookup information.
•See "Dubbing a Tape" (page 13) to make a copy of the tape.
zTo check the approximate remaining time on a tape (TC-WE825S/WE725 only)
1Locate 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”.
2Press )to fast-forward the tape to its end. The tape counter shows the approximate remaining time.
Note
Since the counter is not a digital clock, the displayed value will differ slightly from the actual elapsed recording or playing time.
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3 Set DIRECTION MODE.
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The tape deck automatically adjusts the recording level (see page 12). 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.
Do not press 1/u(or U) or § while the tape deck is operating. If you do so, the tape may be damaged.
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zTo protect recordings against accidental erasure
Break out the record-protect tab(s) (see page 18).
zThe Dolby HX PRO* system automatically works during recording
Distortion and noise in the high-frequency response are reduced to produce highquality sound that can be enjoyed even during playback on other tape decks.
*HX Pro headroom extension originated by Bang & Olufsen and manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY“, the double-D symbol aand “HX PRO” are
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To record with the Dolby NR system
Set DOLBY NR to ON, and select B, C, or S (TC-WE825S only) before you start recording.
To record FM broadcasts with the Dolby NR system
If the FM reception is unsatisfactory, set DOLBY NR to ON FILTER (multiplex filter) (see page 22).
To adjust the recording level manually
After pressing REC rin Step 4 on page 6, turn REC LEVEL so that the peak level meters reach the recommended level for the corresponding tape type. After completing the adjustments, stop playing the program source, then continue the procedure from Step 5.
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Operations Basic
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Advanced Playback Operations
Locating a Track (Multi-AMS/
Auto Play/Memory Play)
You can locate the following/previous tracks within a range of 30 tracks (Multi-AMS: Automatic Music Sensor) or the beginning of a tape quickly (Auto Play). You can even locate a specific point anywhere on a tape (Memory Play).
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Check the direction indicator of the deck you use. When you locate a track on the reverse side (when ªlights up), press the button(s) in the parentheses.
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Notes
•The Multi-AMS function may not work correctly if:
—the blank space between tracks is less than 4 seconds long.
—there is a passage of low frequencies or very low volume within a track.
—the signal strength of the left and right channels are very different.
•The Multi-AMS function is inoperative on a deck whenever the other deck is playing, recording (except during dubbing), or in pause.
•Even if DIRECTION MODE is set to a, the deck stops when the current side reaches the end during Multi-AMS operation.
•The tape counters are reset to “0.00” (TC-WE825S/WE725 only) or to “0000” (TC-WE625 only) when you turn off the tape deck.
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