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3-867-730-11(1)
Stereo Cassette
Deck
Operating Instructions
TC-TX373
©1999 by Sony Corporation
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This system is equipped with the Dolby* B-type noise reduction system. * Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double-D symbol ; are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 2
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The TC-TX373 tape deck is Table of Contents designed only for the DHC- MD373/333 component system Here are some of the features you can use with Getting Started this tape deck when connected with the Hooking up the system .............................. 4 DHC-MD373/333 Mini Hi-Fi component system (see page 4). Auto Power On/Off Operations The tape deck power is tied with the Playing a tape ............................................ 7 DHC-MD373/333 component system (see page 11). Recording a CD
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Getting Started Hooking up the system Complete steps 1 to 3, 5 to 7 below to hook up your system (DHC-MD373) using the supplied cords. TC-TX373 rear panel Mains lead Audio connecting cords (supplied) AU BUS connecting cable System cable adapter (supplied) DHC-MD373 rear panel Complete steps 4 to 7 below to hook up your system (DHC-MD333) using the supplied cords. TC-TX373 rear panel Mains lead Audio connecting cords (supplied) AU BUS connecting cable DHC-MD333 rear panel 4
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A B A B A B Connection to the DHC-MD373 3 (DHC-MD373 only) Firmly connect the system cable adapter to the tape control jack on the 1 (DHC-MD373 only) DHC-MD373. Firmly connect the AU BUS connecting cable to the system cable adapter. TC-TX373 TC-TX373 Adapter DHC-MD373 Insert the connector firmly all the way. 2 (DHC-MD373 only) Note Peel away the seal paper from the back The system cable adapter is used to connect the AU of the system cable adapter and secure BUS connecting cable for exchanging s
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A B A B Hooking up the system 5 Connect A to A, and B to B using (continued) the audio connecting cords. Insert the plugs into jacks of the same colour. Connection to the DHC-MD333 The two audio connecting cords are the same, so you can connect A or B using 4 (DHC-MD333 only) either cord. Firmly connect the AU BUS connecting TC-TX373 rear panel cable to the AU BUS jack on the TAPE L DHC-MD333. IN OUT R AB A B TC-TX373 DHC-MD373 rear panel DHC-MD333 TC-TX373 rear panel Insert the TAPE connector f
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Operations How to insert the plugs Insert the plugs firmly into the jacks. Playing a tape Not firmly inserted You can use any type of tape, TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV (metal), since the tape deck automatically detects the tape type 1) (ATS ). 1) ATS: Automatic Tape Selection. Tape deck TC-TX373 Insert to here. 24 A S 6 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage. VOLTAGE SELECTOR 2) h x DOLBY NR Cassette 110-120V 220-2
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Playing a tape (continued) 3 Set DIRECTION to g to play one 3) side. Set it to s to play both sides. The remote supplied with the DHC-MD333 4 Press H. Press h to play the bottom side. 1 FUNCTION switches to “TAPE” automatically, then the tape starts playing. FUNCTION 3) The tape deck stops automatically after repeating the sequence five times. To play a tape using the DHC-MD373 component system Do the following operation in step 4. TAPEh/H TAPEx 1 Press TAPE so that “TAPE” appears in the TAPEm/
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When using the DHC-MD333 Other operations Symbols in parentheses indicate the buttons on the remote supplied with the DHC-MD333. When using the DHC-MD373 To Do this You can also operate the tape deck using the remote supplied with the DHC-MD373. Stop playing Press x (or TAPEx). Pause Press S (or TAPEX). To Do this Press again to resume playing. Stop playing Press x. Fast-forward Press x, then M (or Pause Press S (or X on the remote). TAPEM) for the top side. Press again to resume playing. Press
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Playing a tape (continued) Recording a CD — CD Synchro Recording Tips • When you press `/1 (power) on the tape deck, only the tape deck turns on. Press `/1 (power) on the The CD SYNC button lets you record from a CD DHC-MD373/333 to turn on the DHC-MD373/333 to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal) or component system. TYPE II (CrO2) tape, since the tape deck • The cassette indicator lights up in red when a automatically detects the tape type. cassette is inserted and goes off when no cas
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The remote supplied with the DHC-MD333 5 Press CD SYNC on the tape deck. The tape deck stands by for recording and the CD player stands by for playback. The 1 indicators on the CD SYNC, zREC, H (for the top side) and S buttons light up. If you want to record starting from the bottom side, press h (for the bottom side) so the indicator on the h button lights up. 6 Press S on the tape deck. Recording starts. If the tape reaches the end of the top side TAPEx part-way through a track, the tape rewi
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The remote supplied with the DHC-MD333 Recording manually With manual recording, you can record just the 1 songs you like from a CD, or start recording from the middle of the tape. You can also record a 3 radio programme or MD. Tape deck TC-TX373 26 H TAPEx TAPEX h DOLBY NR* x 4 5 * This tape deck is equipped with the Dolby B-type noise reduction system. 1 Press `/1 (power) on the DHC-MD373/333 to turn on the The remote supplied with the DHC-MD373 DHC-MD373/333 component system. The tape deck t
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Additional Information 5 Press zREC on the tape deck. Precautions The tape deck stands by for recording. The indicators on the zREC, H (for the top side) and S buttons light up. On operating voltage If you want to record starting from the (for models with a voltage bottom side, press h (for the bottom side) selector) so the indicator on the h button lights up. Before operating the tape deck, check that the operating voltage of your tape deck is identical with the voltage of your local power sup
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Precautions (continued) Cleaning the tape heads Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. When the tape heads become dirty To save a tape permanently — the sound is distorted To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded — there is a decrease in sound level over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as — the sound drops out illustrated. — the tape does not erase completely — the tape does not record. Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or a
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Noise increases or the high frequencies Troubleshooting are erased. • The record/playback heads are magnetised. Demagnetise them (see page 14). If you run into any problem using this tape deck, • Move the tape deck away from the TV or use the following checklist. VCR. First, check that the mains lead is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly The sound is distorted. and firmly. • Set DOLBY NR to the same setting in which the tape was recorded. Should any problem persist, consul
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Specifications Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF) 50 – 14,000 Hz ( ±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes 50 – 15,000 Hz ( ±3 dB), using Sony TYPE II cassettes Wow and flutter ±0.13% W. Peak (IEC) 0.07% W. RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W. Peak (DIN) Input TAPE IN (phono jacks): impedance 47 kilohms Output TAPE OUT (phono jacks): voltage 550 mV impedance 47 kilohms General Power requirements European countries model: 220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other models: 110 – 120 V or 22
