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4-230-237-11(1)
Stereo Cassette
Deck
Operating Instructions
TC-SP55
©2000 Sony Corporation
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The TC-SP55 tape deck is Do not install the appliance in a confined space, designed only for the such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. CMT-SP55MD Micro Hi-Fi component system This system is equipped with the Dolby* B-type noise reduction system. Here are some of the features you can use with * Manufactured under license from Dolby this tape deck when connected with the Laboratories. CMT-SP55MD Micro Hi-Fi component system “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks (see page 4). of Dolby La
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Table of Contents Getting Started Hooking up the system .............................. 4 Operations Recording a CD on a tape — CD-TAPE Synchro Recording ...... 6 Playing a tape ............................................ 7 Recording a tape on an MD ...................... 9 Recording your favourite CD tracks on a tape — CD-TAPE Synchro Recording .... 10 Recording an MD on a tape .................... 11 Recording your favourite portions on a tape — Manual Recording ....................... 13 Reco
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Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure 1 and 2 to hook up your system using the supplied cord. Note Be sure to hook up the system with the mains lead unplugged from the mains. Hooking up the system with the mains lead plugged in may cause the system to malfunction. AM loop aerial FM aerial CMT-SP55MD rear panel Tuner Amplifier Right Left speaker speaker CD player Tape deck MD deck 4
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Getting Started SYSTEM CONTROL 3 SYSTEM CONTROL 3 Preparations Arranging the components side 1 Stack the components vertically in the order of by side tuner, amplifier, CD player, tape deck and MD Once you have finished the connections, you can deck. rearrange the components as desired. 2 Disconnect the system cable supplied with CMT-SP55MD from the SYSTEM CONTROL 3 connectors on the tuner and MD deck. 1 Connect the SYSTEM CONTROL 3 connectors (red) in the order of the tuner, tape deck and MD de
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Operations 1 Press A on the tape deck to open the Recording a CD on a cassette tray and insert a blank tape. — CD-TAPE Synchro Recording tape With the side you want to record on facing up. You can make an analogue recording of a CD on a tape. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tape. The recording level is automatically adjusted. You can also record a programme of favourite tracks (see page 10). To turn on the system, press ?/1 (power). The tape deck turns on automatically. Press A ag
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Operations 5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly until g Playing a tape appears to record on one side or h (or j) to record on both sides. You can use any type of tape, TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV (metal), since the 6 Press S on the tape deck. tape deck automatically detects the tape type (ATS*). Recording starts. When the recording is completed, the CD 1 player and the tape deck stop automatically. To Do this Stop recording Press s on the tape deck or CD player. Remove the Press A on the
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Playing a tape (continued) To Do this Fast-forward Press lm or ML on the tape deck in stop mode. Rewind Press lm or ML on 4 Press H on the tape deck. the tape deck in stop mode. The indicator on the H button lights up, then the tape starts playing from the front Remove or replace Press A on the tape deck. the tape side. Press h on the tape deck to play the reverse Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME. side. * The Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) feature detects a blank space of more than four seconds To Do
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Operations 3 Turn FUNCTION on the amplifier until Recording a tape on an “TAPE” appears. MD 4 Press z REC on the MD deck. You can make an analogue recording of a tape on The MD deck stands by for recording. an MD. You can use TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (CrO2) tape. The recording level is automatically adjusted. Tape playback side 6 2 >>> appears for the front side, and <<< for the reverse side. To play the side not indicated, press s on the tape deck and remove the tape to reverse the tape side, t
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Selecting the tracks Recording your favourite CD tracks on a tape 1 Press CD on the remote to switch the function to CD. — CD-TAPE Synchro Recording 2 Press PLAY MODE on the remote You can select your favourite CD tracks with the repeatedly until “PROGRAM” appears. Programme Play feature, then record the programme on a tape using the Synchro Recording feature. This lets you rearrange the track order 3 Press the track number of the track you while making sure the playback time fits on each want t
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Operations 9 Press H on the tape deck to record Recording an MD on a starting from the front side. To record from the reverse side, press tape h on the tape deck. You can make an analogue recording of an MD on a tape with the tracks in the same sequence as the 10 Press DIRECTION repeatedly until g original MD. appears to record on one side or h (or You can also record a programme of favourite j) to record on both sides. tracks. If you select both sides recording and the tape reaches the end of t
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Recording an MD on a tape Recording your favourite MD (continued) tracks You can select your favourite MD tracks with the 6 Press DIRECTION repeatedly until g Programme Play feature, then record the appears to record on one side or h (or programme on a tape. j) to record on both sides. If you select both sides recording and the `/1 tape reaches the end of the front side part- way through a track, the entire track is recorded again from the beginning of the reverse side. When you start recording
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Operations 3 Press the track number of the track you Recording your favourite want to record. portions on a tape To select track number 11 — Manual Recording and higher Press >10 once and then the number buttons of the track number. With manual recording, you can record just the For example, to select track 32, press >10, 3, portions you like from a CD or an MD on a tape. and 2. The recording level is automatically adjusted. To select track number 100 and higher 3 Press >10 twice and then the nu
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Recording your favourite portions on a tape (continued) Recording from the radio 5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly until g appears to record on one side or h (or You can make an analogue recording a radio j) to record on both sides. programme on a tape. You can use TYPE I When you start recording from the reverse (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tape. The recording side, the recording stops at the end of the level is automatically adjusted. reverse side even though you select h. 5 6 Press S on the tape dec
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Operations 6 Press H on the tape deck to record Timer recording radio starting from the front side. To record from the reverse side, press programmes h on the tape deck. To timer record, you must first preset the radio station and set the clock (refer to the 7 Press DIRECTION repeatedly until g CMT-SP55MD Operating Instructions). appears to record on one side or h (or j) to record on both sides. `/1 If you select both sides recording and the tape reaches the end of the front side part- 8 way thr
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Timer recording radio To cancel the procedure programmes (continued) Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. To change the setting 4 Set the time to start recording. Start over from step 1. Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER/YES. To check the setting/activate The minute indication flashes. the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT and press . or > repeatedly until “SEL TAPE REC” appears. Then press ENTER/YES. It is not necessary to set the start and stop times Press . or > repeatedly to set the e
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Operations/Additional Information Additional Information Cleaning the cabinet Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild Precautions detergent solution. Before placing a cassette in the On safety tape deck • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise, the tape source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. become damaged. • Unplug the sys
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Precautions (continued) Troubleshooting Cleaning the tape heads If you have any problem using this system, use the Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. following checklist. When the tape heads become dirty; First, check that the mains lead is connected — the sound is distorted firmly and that the speakers are connected — there is a decrease in sound level correctly and firmly. — the sound drops out — the tape does not erase completely Should any problem persist, consult your nearest
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Additional Information Messages Specifications One of the following messages may appear or Tape deck section (TC-SP55) flash in the display during operation. Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF) 40 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes Cannot SYNC 40 – 15,000 Hz (±3 dB), • There is no tape in the tape deck, or the tab using Sony TYPE II cassettes has been removed from the cassette. • The tabs and the direction setting do not General match. Dimens
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S Index Saving recordings 17 A, B T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z Adjusting the volume 8 Timer-recording 15 Automatic Source Selection 8 Troubleshooting 18 C, D, E, F, G CD-TAPE Synchro Recording 6, 10 Connecting. See Hooking up H, I, J, K, L Hooking up the system 4 M, N, O Messages 19 P , Q Playing a tape 7 Protecting recordings 17 R Recording a CD 6, 10, 13 a radio programme 14 a tape 9 an MD 11, 13 manual recording 13, 14 timer-recording 15 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
