Sony TC-WE635 User Manual

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Stereo

Cassette Deck

Operating Instructions

TC-WE835S

TC-WE635

1999 by Sony Corporation

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.

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.

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. ___________

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modification 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.

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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-WE835S and WE635. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your tape deck. In this manual, the TC-WE835S is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “TC-WE835S only.”

Differences between the models

The two models covered by this manual differ with respect to the features shown in the table below. Check the table to verify whether the features are available on your tape deck before you start operating it.

Model WE835S WE635

Feature

High-speed

Fast-forwarding •

and Rewinding

Dolby S	•

The power switch

The power switch is different, depending on the model and the place you purchased the tape deck.

Where purchased	The power switch
U.S.A. and Canada	1/u*
Other countries	U

*U for the TC-WE635 U.S.A. and Canadian models.

Convention

•Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the cassette deck. You can also use the controls on the optional remote (supplied for TCWE835S U.S.A. model only) 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

Z of the remote.

Indicates hints and tips for z making the task easier.

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 Cord 16 Synchro-recording With a CD Player Using a Remote 17

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)

•Remote commander (remote) RM-J910 (1)*

•Sony R6 (size AA) batteries (2)*

•Control A1 cord (1)**

*Supplied for TC-WE835S U.S.A. model only

**Supplied for Canadian models only

Inserting batteries into the remote (TC-WE835S U.S.A. model only)

Insert two R6 (size-AA) 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 gon the tape deck.

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.

Tape deck

Ç	ç	to an AC
		outlet

REC TAPE

OUT IN

Amplifier

to a

wall outlet CONTROL A1

CD player

ç: Signal flow

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.

Tape deck	Amplifier
Ç
LINE	TAPE
IN OUT	REC OUT	IN
L	L	L
R	R	R

ç

ç: Signal flow

•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.

Setting the voltage selector (only on models supplied with a voltage selector)

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

230 –

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 5 to 7; for advanced operations, go to the sections starting from page 8.

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Basic Operations										Basic Operations
Playing a Tape
3 2				4
	RESET	MEMORY		A	COUNTER	B		RESET	MEMORY
										AUTO REC LEVEL
										• 5	•
										4	6
U										•	•
										•	•
										3	7
										2	8
										•	•
										1	9
										•	•
			RMS		AUTO CAL ( START P )			DUBBING AnB		0	10
DIRECTION MODE	RMS/START	SET	CHECK DISPLAY DECK A				DECK B	A+B REC HIGH/NORMAL
A aRELAY		–	RMS +
								START (DECK B P)		FADER	ARL
	0 (AMS)		(AMS) )			0 (AMS)		(AMS) )
Ø ON ø OFF										SYNCHRO
PITCH CONTROL	p		ª	·		p		ª	·
	CLEAR		BACK	FRONT						PHONES
•
	PAUSE	REC MUTING REC			DOLBY NR		PAUSE REC MUTING REC
				OFF ON	ON FILTER	B C S
	P	R	r				P	R	r

– +

§§

•See page 4 for hookup information.

•You can use either deck for playback.

zTo adjust the pitch (Pitch Control function)

		OFF
Ø	ON ø
PITCH		CONTROL
		+
	–

Push in the PITCH CONTROL button to activate the Pitch Control function and turn the control clockwise to raise the pitch or counterclockwise to lower it. 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

Set DOLBY NR to ON and select the same position that the tape was recorded in—B, C, or S (TC-WE835S only).

zYou can connect the headphones to the PHONES jack

*“DOLBY”, the double-D symbol aand “HX Pro” are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

1	Turn on the amplifier and select the tape deck position.
2	Press U (or 1/u), and press § fully to
	open the cassette holder, then insert a

cassette.

With the side you want to play facing you

3 Set DIRECTION MODE.

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.

4 Press ·.

The deck starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplifier.

Do not press U (or 1/u) or § while the tape deck is operating. If you do so, the tape may be damaged.

To	Press
Stop playing	p
Start playback from the reverse side	ª
Pause	PAUSE P. Press the button again to resume
	play.
Fast-forward or rewind	) or 0 when the deck is stopped
Increase the tape fast-forward or rewind	) or 0 again during fast-forwarding or
speed (High-speed Fast-forwarding and	rewinding
Rewinding functions) (TC-WE835S only)
Take out the cassette	§ after stopping playing

Operations Basic

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Basic Operations

Recording on a Tape

3 2									5
		RESET	MEMORY		A	COUNTER		B		RESET	MEMORY
U
				RMS			AUTO CAL ( START P )			DUBBING AnB
DIRECTION MODE		RMS/START	SET	CHECK	DISPLAY		DECK A		DECK B	A+B REC	HIGH/NORMAL
A aRELAY			–	RMS +
										START (DECK B P)
		0 (AMS)		(AMS) )				0 (AMS)		(AMS)	)
Ø ON	ø OFF
PITCH CONTROL		p		ª	·			p		ª	·
		CLEAR		BACK	FRONT
	•
		PAUSE	REC MUTING REC			DOLBY NR			PAUSE REC MUTING REC
					OFF ON	ON FILTER	B	C S
		P	R	r					P	R	r
–	+
		§									§

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AUTO REC LEVEL

•	5	•
4		6
•		•
3		7
•		•
2		8
•		•
1		9
•		•
0		10

FADER ARL

SYNCHRO

PHONES

•See page 4 for hookup information.

•You can use either deck for recording.

•See “Dubbing a Tape” (page 13) to make a copy of the tape.

zTo check the approximate remaining time on a tape (TC-WE835S 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.

1	Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want to
	record.
2	Press U (or 1/u), and press § fully to
	open the cassette holder, then insert a
	cassette.
	With the side you want to
	record facing you

3 Set DIRECTION MODE.

To record on	Set to
Only one side	A
Both sides*	a

* Recording stops when the tape reaches the end of reverse side.

4 Press REC r.

· 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 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 U (or 1/u) or § while the tape deck is operating. If you do so, the tape may be damaged.

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Basic Operations

zTo protect recordings against accidental erasure

Break out the record-protect tab(s) (see page 18).

zThe Dolby HX Pro* 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.

Note

Even after adjusting the recording level, distortion may occur depending on the source that you’re recording from. If this happens, turn REC LEVEL counterclockwise to lower the level.

*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

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

5	Press PAUSE P or ·.
	Recording starts.
6	Start playing the program source.

To	Press
Stop recording	p
Start recording from the reverse side	ª twice in Step 5
Pause	PAUSE P. Press the button again to
	resume recording.
Take out the cassette	§ after stopping recording

Use the following selectors and control to perform additional operations

ORY

A

COUNTER

B

RESET

MEMORY

								AUTO REC LEVEL		Basic
RMS	+					START (DECK B P)		• 5	•
								FADER	ARL
								4	6
								•	•
								3	7
								•	•
								2	8
								•	•
								1	9
								•	•
RMS				AUTO CAL ( START P )		DUBBING AnB		0	10
T	CHECK	DISPLAY		DECK A	DECK B	A+B REC HIGH/NORMAL
	(AMS) )			0 (AMS)		(AMS)	)	REC LEVEL		Operations
	DOLBY NR
								SYNCHRO
ª		·
BACK		FRONT						PHONES
TING REC			DOLBY NR		PAUSE	REC MUTING	REC
		OFF ON	ON FILTER	B C S
r					P	R	r
						§

To record with the Dolby NR

Set DOLBY NR to ON, and select B, C, or S (TC-WE835S only) before you start recording.

To record FM broadcasts with the Dolby NR

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 r in 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.

L

∞

–30 –20

–10

–4 a 0

+4

+8

dB –

R

For type I or type II tape

For type IV tape

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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).

RESET MEMORY RESET MEMORY

U
	0		)	0	)
	p	ª	·	p	ª ·
	P	R r			P R r
	§				§
0/)	ª/·				0/)

Note

Check the direction indicator of the deck you use. When you locate a track on the reverse side (when ª lights up), press the button(s) in the parentheses.

To locate	Press
The beginning of the	)(or 0) as many times as you
next or succeeding	want during playback.
tracks	For example, to locate 2 tracks
(Multi-AMS)	ahead, press twice.

The beginning of the 0(or )) once during playback. current track

(Multi-AMS)

The beginning of the	0(or )) as many times as you
preceding tracks	want during playback.
(Multi-AMS)	For example, to locate 2 tracks
	behind, press three times.
The beginning of a tape	MEMORY on the deck being used
(Auto Play)	repeatedly until “M” disappears in
	the display. Then press 0(or ))
	while holding down · (or ª).

A particular point on a MEMORY on the deck being used tape (Memory Play) repeatedly until “M” appears in the

display. Find the point you want, then press RESET to reset the tape counter and to memorize the point. To locate the memorized point and start playback, press 0(or )) while holding down · (or ª). (Press 0or )to stop at “0.00” (TC-WE835S only) or at “0000” (TCWE635 only). )

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 the DIRECTION MODE selector 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-WE835S only) or to “0000” (TC-WE635 only) when you turn off the tape deck.

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