Sony TC-WR565 User Manual

Stereo

Cassette Deck

3-798-411-21(1)

Operating Instructions

TC-WR665S
TC-WR565

© 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

O OPOkJCE THE R

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 these numbers in the spaces
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, mav eause 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.

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.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363
is fitted to this equipment for your safety
and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied
need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS
marked with or ^ mark) must be
used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment

has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to
attach the fuse cover after you change the
fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse
cover. If you should lose the fuse cover,
please contact your nearest Sony service
station.

IMPORTANT

If the plug supplied is not suitable for the
socket outlets in your home, it should be
cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in
accordance with the following
instructions.

The wires in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this apparatus may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be
connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured
black. Tire wire which is coloured brown
must be connected to the terminal which
is marked with the letter L or coloured
red. Do not connect either wire to the
earth terminal in the plug which is
marked by the letter E or by the safety
earth symbol + or coloured green or
green-and-yellow.

WARNING

To prevent shock hazard, do not insert the
plug cut off from the mains lead into a
socket outlet. This plug cannot be used
and should be destroyed.

ijoZ, (i.e.

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-WR665S and TC-WR565.
Check your model number by looking at
the rear panel of your tape deck. In this
manual, the TC-WR665S is the model
used for illustration purposes. Any
difference in operation is clearly indicated
in the text, for example, "TC-WR665S

only."

Type of differences

Model WR665S WR565

Feature

Dolby S
Memory Play

Convention

The following icon is used in this manual:

Indicates hints and tips for making
the task easier.

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Table of contents

Recording on a Tape 4 Playing a Tape e

Getting Started

Unpacking 7
Hooking Up the System 7

Advanced Playback Operations

Locating a Track (Multi-AMS/Auto Play/Memory Play
(TC-WR665S only)) 8
Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play) 9

Advanced Recording Operations

Adjusting Bias and Recording Level Calibration Automatically 10
Dubbing a Tape 11
Recording Your Own Program (RMS Dubbing) 12
Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) 12

Additional Information

Precautions 13
Notes on Cassette Tapes 13
Cleaning 14
Troubleshooting 15
Specifications 16
Glossary 17

Index 18

Recording on a Tape

3 6 4

See page 7 for hookup
information.
Use deck B (on your right
hand side) for recording.
Refer to "Dubbing a Tape"
(page 11) to make a copy of
the tape.

Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want to

1

record.

Press POWER, and then press = and
insert a cassette into deck B.

With the side you want to record ?
facing you

Set DIR MODE.

To record on

Only erne side
Both sides*
* Recording stops when the tape reaches the end of reverse side.

Press # REC.
"t>" lights up for recording on the side facing you. If it doesn't,

press C> once.

Set to

=

To protect recordings

* against accidental erasure

Break out the record-protect
tnb(s) (see page 13).

Turn REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level.

Turn REC LEVEL so that the peak level
meters reach the recommended level for "

the correspond ing tape type. type I or
After you've done the adjustments, stop

playing the program source. For type fv tape

Press II PAUSE or O.
Recording starts.

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Start playing the program source.

Basic Operations

To

Press

Stop recording ■
Start recording from the reverse side
Pause

<1

II PAUSE. Press the button again to

resume recording.

Take out the cassette

= after stopping recording

Use these buttons (controls) for additional operations

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DOLBY NR BALANCE

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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

Set DOLBY NR to ON, and select B, C, or S (TC-WR665S only) before you
start recording.

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Dolby ni)ise reduction and ИХ
I’ro headroom extension
manufactured under license from
Dolbv Laboratories Licensing
Ct)rporation. 1IX Pro originated
by Bang & Olufseii-

"DOLBY, " the double-O symbol
□П and "MX PKO" are
trademarks ol Dolby Laboratories
Ucensiiig C'orporation.

To record FM broadcasts with the Dolby NR* system

If the FM reception is unsatisfactory, set DOLBY NR to FILTER (multiplex
filter) ON (see page 17).

Basic Operations

playing a Tape

2 3 4

See page 7 for hookup
information.
You can use either deck for
playback.

*Q' To adjust the pitch

CONTPO^-

PITCH

pULL

w

Pull the PITCH CONTROL
knob out and turn it clockwise
to raise the pitch, or counter
clockwise to knver it. You can
adjust it during playback on
deck A or normal-speed
dubbing. Push the knob back
in when not using.

.jAi, To play a tape recorded

V with the Dolby NR system

Set DOLBY MR to ON and
select the same position that
the tape was recorded in—B,

C, or S rrC-VVR065S only).

You can connect the

V

headphones to PHONES

Turn on the amplifier and select the tape deck position.

1

To play back

One side only

Both sides continuously*
Both decks in succession*

* The deck automatically stops after playing back five times.

Press [>.

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

To Press

Stop playing
Start playback from the rc\'crsc side
Pause (deck B only)

Fast-forward or rewind
Take out the cassette

■
<3
II P.AUSL. Press the button again to

resume play
►► or MM whcMi the deck is sloppt'd

after slopping playing

Set to

RELAY

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items:

• Audio connecting cords (2)

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.

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.

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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.

Hookups

When connecting an audio 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

1»

Advanced Playback Operations

Locating a Track (Multi-AMS/ Auto Play/Memory Play

(TC-WR665S only))

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, TC-WR665S only).

RESET MEMORY

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

dif<^rent.

• The Multi-AMS function doesn't work on one deck
whenever the other deck is playing, recording, or in pause.

• Even if DIR MODE is set to CD, the deck stops when the
current side reaches the erre’. during Multi-AMS operation.

• The tape counters are reset to "0000" when you turn off the
tape deck.

Note

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

To locate

The beginning of the
next or succeeding
tracks
(Multi-AMS)

The beginning of the
current track
(Multi-AMS)

The beginning of the
preceding tracks
(Multi-AMS)

The beginning of a
tape (Auto Play)

A particular point on a
tape (Memory Play,

TC-WR66fiS only)

Press

►► (or ◄◄) as many times as you
want during playback.
For example, to locate 2 tracks

ahead, press twice.

(or ►►) once during playback

(or ►►) as many times as you
want during playback.
For example, to locate 2 tracks

behind, press three times.

MEMORY on the deck being used
repeatedly until "M" disappears in
the display. Then press (or ►►)
while holding down O (or O).

MEMORY on the deck being used
repeatedly until "M” appears in the

displa^^ 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 (or ►►)

while hc'lding down O (or O).
(Press ◄◄ or ►► to stop at "0000".)

Creating Your Own Program

Advanced Playback Operations

To stop RMS Play

Press ■ (CLEAR) once. The RMS program still remains.

(RMS Play)

By creating a program, you can play back tracks on

deck A in any order that you want. The Random
Music Sensor (RMS) function lets you create a program
of up to 28 tracks, from the 1st to the 14th tracks on

each side of the tape.

RMS/START SET CHECK

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1 Press RMS/START.

"RMS" and a flashing cursor appear in the display.

2 Press <l (BACK) or O (ITRONT) to select the side

of the tape.

"<]" or "O" appears in the display.

3 Press or ►► repeatedly until the track number

you want appears in the display.

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To cancel RMS Play

Press ■ (CLEAR) repeatedly until the peak level meters appear
in the display or eject the tape in deck A. When RMS Play is
canceled, the RMS program is automatically erased.

To alternate between the RMS and peak level meter displays

Press DISPL AY.

'rt' You can play the program again after RMS Play ends

* Press RMS/START.

Notes

• During RMS play, you can only use CHECK, DISPLAY, ■
on deck A, and ■, ►► on deck B.

• The RMS function may not work properly if a blank space
between tracks is short.

• If there is a long blank space between tracks, the deck may
fast-forward a portion of the blank space.

• If your program includes a number for a track that does not
exist, the deck will skip that number during RMS Play.

Checking the order of tracks in the program

Press CHECK.
Each time you press this button, the display shows the
track numbers in the order they were programmed.
After the last track in the program, "End" appears in
the display.

Side of the cassette

Track number

4 Press SET to store your selection.

To program the same track again, press SET once
more.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 1 2 13 14

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Track number

Order on the program

5 Repeat Steps 2 to 4 to program more tracks.

If "FULL" appears in the display

This means that veu'\'e alread\' programmed 2S tracks
and can't program an\' more.

6 Press RMS/STAK'P to start RMS !ha\c

The peak k'vi'l meters appear in the liisplav.

Adding tracks to the end of a program

Press ■ (CLEAR) once, and follow Steps 2 to 5 in
"Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play)" on this
page.

'Q' To create another program

Press ■ (CLEAR) until the order on the program returns
to 0 and the cursor flashes above track number 1 in the
display, then follow Steps 2 to 5.

You can use your Sony remote to perform RMS

programming

If your Sony stereo receiver's remote has RMS buttons, do
the following steps.

1 Turn on the receiver and press TAPE.
2 Press RMS/START.

3 Press or to select the front or reverse side ol the

tape, and the number keys and the >10 key to specify
the tracks.

4 Press RMS/START again to start RMS I’lav.

Note

For more ink>rmalion on the availability ol Sony stereo
receiver remotes with RMS capability, contact rour
nrMivst Sony rleak’r.

Advanced Recording Operations

Adjusting Bias and Recording

To cancel the automatic calibration function

Pres.s H on deck B.

Level Calibration Automatically

Since there are many different types of cassettes on the
market, your tape deck automatically sets the
appropriate equalization characteristics and bias
current for each tape type (ATS: Automatic Tape
Selection). However, you can get better recording
results by doing the automatic bias current and the
recording level calibration.

AUTO CAL

B.
Make sure the record-protect tabs on the cassette
have not been removed.

If "CAL" flashes continuously

The automatic calibration procedure has been interrupted by:
— The end of the tape. Reverse the tape direction or rewind

the tape to a new position that allows recording of the test
tone.

— Damaged tape or dirty heads. Change the cassette or clean

and demagnetize the heads (see page 14).

Updating the calibration setting

As long as the tape deck stays on, calibration data are
saved and called up each time you insert a cassette of
the same type (1, II or IV). "CAL" appears in the
display when you insert a cassette to indicate that
calibration data for that tape type exists. However, we
recommend that you repeat the automatic calibraion
procedure each time you insert a new cassette since
cassettes of the same type also vary in their
characteristics. Before recalibrating, be sure to clear the
existing calibration data by pressing AUTO CAL until
"CAL" disappears from the display. Then start from
Step 2 of the automatic calibration procedure.

2 Press AUTO CAL until "CAL" appears in the

display.

3 Press O or <1 to select the side of the tape to be

recorded.

To select Press

The front side
The reverse side

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4 Press II PAUSE to start the automatic calibration

procedure.
The automatic calibration procedure starts (i.e.,
recording test tones, rewinding, and playing back).
During the calibration, the counter changes from 9
to 0.

When the automatic calibration procedure ends, the
tape rewinds to the original position, the counter
returns to normal and the tape deck stops.

10

5 Start the actual recording (see page 4).

Dubbing a Tape

I

Advanced Recording Operations

During high-speed dubbing

Only ■ is operative.

You can copy a tape in deck A to a tape in deck B at
normal or high speed.

HIGH NORMAL

DIR MODE II PAUSE <1 / O

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 Select the side(s) to be recorded (

To record on

One side
Both sides

Set DIR MODE to

:;=rt

Recording on the reverse side on
deck B starts independently of
playback on deck A.

You don't have to adjust the recording level or select the Dolby NR system during dubbing

Dubbing is automatically f>erformed with the same
recording level and Dolby NR system 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 (see page 5).

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 ■ on deck A 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 II PAUSE to resume dubbing.

RELAY.
Recording on the reverse side on
deck B starts simultaneously with
playback of the reverse side on
deck A.

3 Press HIGH or NORMAL to select the dubbing

speed.
"HIGH" or "NORM" appears in the display.
The tape deck changes to dubbing standby.

4 Select the side from which to start dubbing.

To record from

The front side
The reverse side

Press

o
<1

5 Press II PAUSE to start dubbing.

To stop dubbing
During

Normal-speed dubbing
High-speed dubbing H on either deck

Press

■ on dtx'k B

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Advanced Recording Operations

I

Recording Your Own Program (RMS Dubbing)

You can record an RMS program that you've created

(see "Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play)" on
page 9). This function works only at normal speed.

RMS/START NORMAL

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 Program tracks on deck A (see Steps 1 to 5 on page

9).

3 Press NORMAL to change the tape deck to dubbing

standby.

Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting)

You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds between each
track. The blank spaces allow you to locate the start of
specific tracks afterwards using the Multi-AMS
function (see page 8). You can also use this lurichon io
erase unwanted portions on a tape.

t>

II PAUSE O REC MUTE

1 Start recording.
2 I’ress O REC MUTE where you want to insert a

blank space.

"REC" flashes in the display and a blank is recorded
on the tape.
After 4 seconds, "II" lights up and the tape deck
changes to recording pause.

4 Select the side of the tape in deck B you want to

record on.

To start recording

On the front side
On the reverse side

Press

o

5 Press mS/START or 11 PAUSE to start RMS

Dubbing.

To Stop RMS Dubbing

Press ■ on deck B. The RMS program remains even after RMS
Dubbing stops.

To insert a blank space on the tape before you start RMS Dubbing

You can ii\sort a blank space of 4 seconds or more on the
tape in deck B by pressing O REC MUTE after Step 4.
For details, see ''inserting a Blank Space During Recording
(Record Muting)" on this page.

'Q' A blank of 10 seconds is automatically inserted on the

tape when you start RMS Dubbing if:

- vtui insert a new cassette into deck B.
the tape in deck B is compietelv rewound to its
bi'ginning and automatically stopped.

3 Press II PAUSE or O to resume recording.

'Q' If you want to insert a blank space longer than 4

seconds

Hold down O REC MUTE as long as you want. After 4
seconds, "REC" flashes faster.
When you release O REC MUTE, "II" lights up and the
tape deck changes to recording pause.
Press II PAUSE or t> to resume recording.

12

Precautions

Notes on Cassette Tapes

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.

• 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 cord.

• 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 holcier, or if a cassette has been
incorrectly inserted into the cassette holder.

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 tlrat the deck uses to determine the tape
type.

Type li

Type IV

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 safetv precautions, see the leaflet "l.MPOR I AN 1
SAFFCiflARDS".

If voii ha\'e anv questions or problems concerning your

tape deck, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Detector slots Detector slots

On tapes longer than 90 minutes

We do not recommend the use of tapes longer tlian 90 minutes
except for a long continuous recording or playback. They are
very thin and tend to stretch easilv.

On handling cassettes

• To pre\’ent 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 mav cause tape distortion or
erase the recordings.

• Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, extremelv cold
temperature, or moisture.

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Additional Information

Cleaning

Inside the cassette holder of Deck B

■ Pinch rollers •

f~ artcfane

Erasing head

Recording/playback head

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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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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.

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.

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Troubleshooting

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.

^ The tape deck has been just turned on and does

not operate for about 3 seconds. Wait until "II"
stops flashing.

^ 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 (see page 13).

Make sure the amplifier setting is correct.
^ Check that the tape deck connections are secure.
^ Tire heads and tape path are dirty. Clean them

(see page 14).
^ The recording/playback head is magnetized.

Demagnetize it (see page 14).

There is excessive wow, flutter or sound drop-out.

^ The capstans and pinch rollers are dirty. Clean

them (see page 14).

Additional Information

The Multi-AMS function does not work properly.

^ One of the tracks contains a long pause, a

passage of low frequencies or very low volume,
or a gradual increase or decreace in volume.

^ The space before a track is less than 4 seconds

long. Insert a blank space of 4 seconds using O
REC MUTE.

^ The signal strength of the left and right channels

are very different.
^ There is noise in the space before a track.
^ You pressed ►► (or -<^) immediately before the

beginning of the next track or immediately after

the beginning of the current track.

The DOLBY NR function does not work during playback.

^ The PITCH CONTROL function is on and the

frequency characteristics of the sound is altered.

Push the PITCH CONTROL knob in to turn off

the function.

There is excessively loud tape transport noise during fast­forwarding or rewinding.

This noise is caused by the cassette and is not a

mechanical problem.

= does not work.

The tape deck is playing back or recording. Press

■ or II PAUSE to stop playback or recording

before pressing =.
^ There has been a power failure or the power cord

has been disconnected during tape operation.

Reconnect the power.

There is a decrease in sound level, sound drop-out, or poor reproduction of high frequencies./The tape does not erase completely./Noise increases.

The recording/playback head and tape path are
dirty. Clean them (see page 14).

^ The recording/playback head is magnetized.

Demagnetize it (see page 14).

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 position is the same 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.
If "M" is shown in the display, press MEMORY
repeatedly until "M" disappears.
The cassette shell is Knit. Use another cas.sette.

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Additional Information

Specifications

Headphones (stereo phone jack)

Output level: 1 mW at a load impedance of

32 ohms

System

Recording system

4-track 2-channel stereo

Fast-winding time (approx.)

90 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 B NR on: 5 dB at 1 kHz, 10 dB at 5 kHz
With Dolby C NR on: 15 dB at 500 Hz, 20 dB at 1 kHz
With Dolby S NR on (TC-WR665S only): 10 dB at 100
Hz, 24 dB at 1 kHz

Harmonic distortion

0.4% (with Type I 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 - 15,000 Hz
(±3 dB, lEC)
Type II tape, Sony Type II (HIGH): 30 -17,000 Hz
(±3 dB, lEC)
Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL): 30 - 18,000 Hz
(±3 dB, lEC)
30 -13,000 Hz (±3 dB, -4 dB recording)

Wow and flutter

TC-WR665S:

±0.13% W. Peak (lEC)

0.07% W. RMS (NAB)
±0.18% W. Peak (DIN)
TC-WR565:
±0.14% W. Peak(IEC)

0.08% W. RMS (NAB)

±0.19% W. Peak (DIN)

General

Power requirements

Where purchased

U.S.A. and Canada
U.K. and Continental Europe
Australia
Other countries

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz
220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
120/220/240 V AC,

50/60 Hz

Power consumption

26 W

Dimensions (approx) (w/h/d)

Model for U.K. and Australia:

430 X 123 X 300 mm (w/h/d)
(17 X 4 ^/s X ll’/s inches)

Model for other countries:

430 X 123 X 290 mm (w/h/d)

(17 X 4 ”/s X 11' /2 inches)

including projecting parts and controls

Mass (approx.)

4.5 kg (9 lbs 15 oz)

Supplied accessories

Audio connecting cords (2 phono plugs - 2 phono
plugs) (2)

Optional accessory

Remote commander RM-J902

Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

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Variable pitch range (approx.)

-30 to +30%-

Inputs

Line inputs (phono jacks)

Sensitivity: 0.16V

Input impedance : 47 kilohins

Outputs

Line outputs (phono jacks)

Rated output level : 0.5 V at a load impedance of

47 kilohms

Load impedance : (Over 10 kiiohms

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Glossary

ATS

Automatic Tape Selection. The tape deck automatically sets the
appropriate equalization characteristics and bias current

according to the type of tape inserted in the deck.

Automatic calibration

The automatic adjustment of the bias current and recording
level for the inserted tape.
This adjustment works together with the deck's ATS

(Automatic Tape Selection, see above) to get the best possible
recording results on any tape.

Dolby HX PRO system

A system that reduces distortion and noise in high-frequency
response during recording. A tape recorded with this system
produces the same high-quality sound even when played on
other tape decks.

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Additional Information

Dolby NR (noise reduction) system

A system that eliminates tape hiss noise by boosting low-level
signals in the high-frequency range during recording, then
lowering them during playback.
There are four types of systems: A, B, C and S (provided on
TC-WR665S only). Type A is for professional use (not available
on your tape deck), and types B, C and S are for consumer use.
Type S has the maximum noise reduction capability, followed
by types C and B.

Multi-AMS

Multi-Automatic Music Sensor is a function that locates the
beginning of up to 30 tracks before or after the current track by
detecting the blank space (of over 4 seconds) between tracks.

Multiplex filter

A filter for eliminating the 19-kHz stereo carrier and the 38­kHz sub-carrier signals that may impair the Dolby NR system.
Though tuners are usually equipped with this filter, if you got
poor results when recording FM broadcasts with the Dolby NR
system, your tuner may not have a filter or the filter may not be
working. In this case, set the DOLBY NR switch on the tape
deck to FILTER ON.

Test tones

Signals (Ifl-kHz and 400-Hz) generated by the tape deck for
bias current and recording level calibration.

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Index

Adjusting

balance 5
recording level 4

volume 6
ATS 10,17
Audio connecting cord 7,16
Auto play 8
Automatic Music Sensor. See Multi-AMS
Automatic calibration 10,17
Automatic Tape Selection. See ATS

B,c

Balance 5

Cassette. See Tape
Cleaning

cabinet 13

heads and tape path 14

Connecting. See Hooking up

D, E, F, G

Dolby HX PRO system 5,17
Dolby NR system 5, 6,11,17
Dubbing

high-speed dubbing 11
normal-speed dubbing 11,12
only specific portions 11
RMS dubbing 12

FILTER, Set’ Multiplex filter

H, I, J, K

Heads

cleaning 14
demagnetizing 14

Hooking up 7

hookups 7
overview 7

Insert

blank space 12
cassette 4, 6

R, s

Random Music Sensor. See RMS play or dubbing
Recording 4
Record muting 12
RMS dubbing 12
RMS play 9
Searching. See Locabng
Specifications 16

Tape

ejecting 5,6
notes 13
path cleaning 14
protect the recording 4,13

type 13
Test tones 10,17
Troubleshooting 15

U, V. W, X, Y. Z

Unpacking 7

Names of Controls

Buttons

AUTO CAL 10
CHECK 9
DISPLAY 9
^ (eject) 4 - 6,14,15
HIGH 11
MEMORY (TC-WR665Sonly) 8,15
NORMAL 11,12
II PAUSE 4-6,10-12,15

• REC (recording) 4
O REC MUTE (record muting) 12,15
RESET 8
RMS/START 9,12
SET 9

■ (stop/RMS CLEAR) 5, 6, 9,11,15
O (forward play/RMS FRONT) 4, 6, 8 -12
<1 (reverse play/RMS BACK) 5, 6,8 -12

(fast-forwarding and rewinding/AMS/

RMS-r/-) 6,8,9,15

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Locating

beginning of the tape 8
particular point 8
tracks 8

M, N, O

Memory play 8
Multi-AMS 8,17
Multiplex filter 5,17

P,Q

Playing 6

auto play 8

memory play 8
RMS play 9

Switches

DIR (direction ) MODE 4, 6,11
DOLBY NR 5,6,11,17
POWER 4, 6

Controls

BALANCE 5
PITCH CONTROL 6,15
REC (recording) LEVEL 4

Jacks

LINE IN 7
LINE OUT 7
PHONES 6

Others

Cassette holder 4, 6,14
Peak le\’el meters 4, 5,9

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