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3-759-737-11(1)
Stereo
Cassette Deck
Operating Instructions EN
Mode d‘emploi F
Manual de instrucciones ES
Manual de Instruções P
TC-KA6ES
TC-KA3ES
1995 by Sony Corporation
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FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA WARNING Welcome! CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO To prevent fire or shock hazard, Thank you for purchasing the Sony NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG Stereo Cassette Deck. Before operating do not expose the unit to rain WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, the unit, please read this manual RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET or moisture. thoroughly and retain it for future UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY reference. INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE To avoid electrical shock, do not EXPOSURE. op
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Recording on a Tape 4 Playing a Tape 6 Getting Started Unpacking 7 Hooking Up the System 7 Advanced Playback Operations Locating a Track (AMS/Auto Play/Memory Play) 9 Playing Using a Timer 9 Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting Bias, Recording Level and Recording Equalizer Calibration 10 Monitoring the Recorded Sound 11 EN Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) 11 Recording Using a Timer 12 Synchro-Recording With a CD Player (Canadian Model Only) 12 GB GB A
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• • • Basic Operations Basic Operations Recording on a Tape 2 3 5 MONITOR REC LEVEL MPX FILTER HX PRO CALIBRATION REC LEVEL REC EQ BIAS RESET MEMORY ≠ AMS ± TIMER OPEN/CLOSE § REC OFF PLAY DOLBY NR PHONES 0() OFF LEVEL • B C PAUSE REC MUTE REC S POWER p P R r 6 4 See page 7 for hookup Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want to information. 1 record. Set TIMER to OFF and press POWER. 2 Press § OPEN/CLOSE and insert a cassette. 3 With the side you want to record facing y
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• • • • • • • Basic Operations • • • • • • • • • • • • Basic Operations Start playing the program source. 7 To Press Stop recording p Pause P PAUSE. Press the button again to resume recording. Take out the cassette § OPEN/CLOSE after stopping recording Use these buttons (controls) for additional operations RESET MPX FILTER HX PRO REC LEVEL MONITOR REC LEVEL MPX FILTER HX PRO CALIBRATION 5 4 6 3 7 REC LEVEL REC EQ BIAS 2 8 0 0 0 • • • RESET MEMORY 1 9 ≠ AMS ± TIMER OPEN/CLOSE 0 10 –3 +3
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• • • Basic Operations Basic Operations Basic Operations Playing a Tape 2 3 MONITOR REC LEVEL MPX FILTER HX PRO CALIBRATION REC LEVEL REC EQ BIAS RESET MEMORY ≠ AMS ± TIMER OPEN/CLOSE § REC OFF PLAY 0() DOLBY NR PHONES OFF LEVEL • B C PAUSE REC MUTE REC S POWER p P R r 4 See page 7 for hookup Turn on the amplifier and select the tape deck position. information. 1 Set TIMER to OFF and press POWER. 2 Press § OPEN/CLOSE and insert a cassette. 3 With the side you want to play facing you Pres
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Basic Operations Getting Started Unpacking Hooking Up the System Check that you have received the following supplied This section describes how to hook up the tape deck to items: an amplifier. Be sure to turn off the power of each • Remote commander (remote) RM-J701 (1)* component before making the connections. • Size AA (R6) batteries (2)* • Audio connecting cord (2) TC-KA6ES/KA3ES * Canadian model only Inserting batteries into the remote (Canadian model only) to LINE IN to LINE OUT / Insert t
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Getting Started To connect your tape deck to another tape deck Connect both tape decks as shown below. Tape deck Another tape deck LINE LINE IN OUT IN OUT L L L L ç R R R R Ç 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 240V
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• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Getting Started Playing CDs Advanced Playback Operations Notes • The AMS function may not work correctly if: Locating a Track (AMS/Auto Play/ — the blank space between tracks is less than 4 seconds long. Memory Play) — the signal strength of the left and right channels are very different. You can locate the following/previous tracks (AMS: — there is a passage of low frequencies or very low volume within a track. Automati
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• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Advanced Recording Operations 6 Adjust REC LEVEL CALIBRATION so that only appears. Make sure either 9 or ( does not Adjusting Bias, Recording Level appear. and Recording Equalizer If ( appears, turn REC LEVEL CALIBRATION clockwise. Calibration If 9 appears, turn REC LEVEL CALIBRATION Since there are many different types of cassettes on the counterclockwise. market, the tape deck automatically sets the appropriate equalization characteristics and bias curre
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• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Advanced Recording Operations Monitoring the Recorded Sound Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) You can compare the quality of the recorded sound with the sound of the program source while recording. You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds between each track. The blank spaces between tracks let you locate MONITOR the track easily with the AMS function (see page 9). Also, use this function to elimi
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• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Advanced Recording Operations Advanced Recording Operations Recording Using a Timer Synchro-Recording With a CD Player (Canadian Model Only) You can start recording on a tape at any time you want by connecting a timer (not supplied). Please also refer By pressing CD SYNCHRO START on the remote to the instructions of the timer if you need help. (supplied with the Canadian model only), you can perform synchro-recording on your tape deck with a Sony CD player.
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Additional Information Notes on Cassette Tapes Precautions On safety To protect the recording • Do not disassemble the cabinet — this may result in an Break off the respective tab for side A or B. electrical shock. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Side A • 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
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• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Additional Information Demagnetizing the heads Cleaning 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 Inside of the cassette holder demagnetizer. Pinch rollers Capstans Erasing head Recording head Playing head MONITOR REC LEVEL MPX FILTER HX PRO CALIBRATION 5 4 6 3 7 REC LEVEL REC EQ BIAS 2 8
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Additional Information There is an unbalanced tone. / Check that the DOLBY NR control is set to the Troubleshooting position where the tape was recorded. / The tape deck is placed near a TV or VCR. Place If you’ve experienced any of the following difficulties the tape deck away from the TV or VCR. while using the tape deck, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any The AMS function does not work properly. problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. / One
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Additional Information Wow and flutter Specifications TC-KA6ES TC-KA3ES ±0.05% W. Peak (IEC) ±0.04% W. Peak (IEC) System 0.022% W. RMS (NAB) 0.025% W. RMS (NAB) Recording system ±0.07% W. Peak (DIN) ±0.065% W. Peak (DIN) 4-track 2-channel stereo Fast winding time (approx.) Inputs 90 sec. (with Sony C-60 cassette) Line inputs (phono jacks) Sensitivity: 0.16 V Bias Input impedance: 47 kilohms AC bias Heads Outputs Head (×1) TC-KA6ES TC-KA3ES Line outputs (phono jacks) Erasing S&F S&F Rated outpu
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Additional Information Memory Backup Function for storing tape deck operating parameters after the Glossary power is turned off. The memorized parameters are: — linear counter and counter memory parameters AMS — MPX FILTER, Dolby HX PRO and MONITOR settings. Automatic Music Sensor. A function that locates the beginning To reset parameters to their original factory settings, turn on of a track by detecting a blank space of over 4 seconds between the tape deck while holding down both RESET and R
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Index P, Q Names of Controls Index Playing Buttons a tape 6 auto play 9 CALIBRATION 10 A memory play 9 CD SYNCHRO STANDBY 12 Adjusting using a timer. See Timer CD SYNCHRO START 12 recording balance 5 playing CD SYNCHRO STOP 12 bias calibration 10 Precautions 13 HX PRO 5 recording equalizer calibration MEMORY 9 10 MONITOR 11 R recording level 4 MPX (multiplex) FILTER 5 recording level calibration 10 Recording RESET 9 volume 6 equalizer calibration 10, 17 ≠ / ± (AMS) 9 AMS 9,
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Playing CDs Index GB GB EN 19
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AVERTISSEMENT Bienvenue! A propos de ce manuel Afin d’éviter tout risque Merci pour l’achat de cette platine à cassette stéréo Sony. Avant de la mettre d’incendie ou d’électrocution, Les instructions de ce mode d’emploi en service, veuillez lire attentivement ce ne pas exposer cet appareil à la concernent les modèles TC-KA6ES et TC- mode d’emploi et le conserver pour toute KA3ES. pluie ou à l’humidité. référence future. Les illustrations de ce mode d’emploi représentent le TC-KA3ES. Afin d’écart
