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3-862-301-13(1)
Stereo
Cassette Deck
Operating Instructions EN
Mode d‘emploi F
Manual de instrucciones ES
Manual de Instruções P
TC-KB920S
1998 by Sony Corporation
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WARNING Welcome! About This Manual To prevent fire or shock Thank you for purchasing the Sony The instructions in this manual are for Stereo Cassette Deck. Before operating model TC-KB920S. hazard, do not expose the unit the unit, please read this manual to rain or moisture. thoroughly and retain it for future Conventions reference. • Instructions in this manual describe To prevent fire, do not cover the the controls on the deck. ventilation of the apparatus with news • The following icon is us
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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 Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting Bias and Recording Level Calibration 9 Monitoring the Recorded Sound 10 EN Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) 10 GB GB Additional Information Precautions 11 Notes on Cassette Tapes 11 Cleaning 12 Troubleshooting 13 Specifications 14
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Getting Started Getting Started To connect your tape deck to another tape deck Connect both tape decks as shown below. Unpacking Another tape deck Tape deck Check that you have received the following supplied LINE LINE item: • Audio connecting cords (2) IN OUT IN OUT L L L ç R R R Hooking Up the System Ç ç :Signal flow This section describes how to hook up the tape deck to an amplifier. Be sure to turn off the power of each Setting the voltage selector (only on component before making the conne
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Basic Operations Basic Operations Basic Operations Playing a Tape 2 BIAS CAL REC LEVEL REC LEVEL 5 4 6 L R L R 3 7 CALIBRATION DOLBY NR BALANCE 2 8 OFF B B COUNTER RESET MEMORY CC 1 9 SS 0 10 MPX U AMS AMS FILTER º ‚ L R · PHONES EJECT MONITOR PAUSE REC MUTE REC § π ∏ R® 3 • See page 4 for hookup Turn on the amplifier and select the tape deck position. information. 1 Press POWER, and then press §. z To play a tape recorded 2 Insert a cassette and close the cassette hol
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Basic Operations Recording on a Tape 2 4 BIAS CAL REC LEVEL REC LEVEL 5 4 6 L R L R 3 7 CALIBRATION DOLBY NR BALANCE 2 8 OFF B B COUNTER RESET MEMORY CC 1 9 SS 0 10 MPX U AMS AMS FILTER L R º · ‚ PHONES EJECT MONITOR PAUSE REC MUTE REC π ∏ R® § 5 3 • See page 4 for hookup Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want information. 1 to record. Press POWER, and then press §. 2 Insert a cassette and close the cassette holder. “TAPE” and the tape type (I, II,
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Basic Operations Basic Operations Start playing the program source. 6 To Press Stop recording p Pause P PAUSE. Press the button again to resume recording. Take out the cassette § after stopping recording tape counter BIAS CAL REC LEVEL REC LEVEL 5 4 6 0000 z The Dolby HX PRO* system L R L R 3 7 CALIBRATION DOLBY NR BALANCE 2 8 OFF B B COUNTER RESET MEMORY CC 1 9 SS automatically works during 0 10 U AMS AMS MPX L R º · ‚ FILTER PHONES PAUSE REC MUTE EJECT MONITOR REC re
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Getting Started Playing CDs Advanced Playback Operations Advanced Playback Operations Playing What happens during Multi-AMS operation When Multi-AMS is operating, “PLAY” appears. And each Locating a Track (Multi-AMS/ time the deck detects a blank space, the indicated number Auto Play/Memory Play) decreases by one. After locating the beginning of the specified track, the counter indication appears again and the You can locate the following/previous tracks (Multi- deck starts playing the track.
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9 9 9 Advanced Recording Operations Advanced Recording Operations 6 Adjust CAL REC LEVEL so that both meters reach the recommended level. Adjusting Bias and Recording Turn CAL REC LEVEL clockwise to increase both Level Calibration meters. Turn CAL REC LEVEL counterclockwise to Since there are many different types of cassettes on the decrease both meters. market, the tape deck automatically sets the appropriate equalization characteristics and bias current for each tape type (ATS: Automatic Tape
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Advanced Recording Operations Monitoring the Recorded Inserting a Blank Space During Sound Recording (Record Muting) You can compare the quality of the recorded sound You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds between each with the sound of the program source while recording. track. The blank spaces between tracks let you locate the track easily with the Multi-AMS function (see page 8). Also, use this function to eliminate only unwanted MONITOR portions on the tape. BIAS CAL REC LEVEL REC LEVEL
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Additional Information Additional Information Precautions Notes on Cassette Tapes On safety To protect the recording • Do not disassemble the cabinet — this may result in an Break off the record-protect 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 Tab for side A Tab for side B •
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Additional Information Cleaning Inside of the cassette holder Capstan Recording head Playing head Erasing head Pinch roller BIAS CAL REC LEVEL REC LEVEL 5 4 6 L R L R 3 7 CALIBRATION DOLBY NR BALANCE 2 8 OFF B B COUNTER RESET MEMORY CC 1 9 SS 0 10 U AMS AMS MPX º · ‚ FILTER L R PHONES EJECT MONITOR PAUSE REC MUTE REC π ∏ R® § § 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: •a decreas
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Additional Information The Multi-AMS function does not work properly. / One of the tracks contains a long pause, a Troubleshooting passage of low frequencies or very low volume, or a gradual increase or decreace in volume. If you’ve experienced any of the following difficulties / The space before a track is less than 4 seconds while using the tape deck, use this troubleshooting long. Insert a blank space of 4 seconds using guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any R REC MUTE button. pro
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Additional Information Inputs Specifications Line inputs (phono jacks) Sensitivity: 0.16 V Input impedance: 47 kilohms System Recording system Outputs 4-track 2-channel stereo Line outputs (phono jacks) Fast winding time (approx.) Rated output level: 0.5 V at a load impedance of 90 sec. (with Sony C-60 cassette) 47 kilohms Load impedance: Over 10 kilohms High-speed fast-winding time (approx.) 45 sec. (with Sony C-60 cassette) Headphones (stereo phone jack) Output level: 0.25 mW at a load imp
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Additional Information MPX filter Multiplex filter. A filter for eliminating the 19-kHz stereo Glossary carrier and the 38-kHz sub-carrier signals that may impair the Dolby NR system. Usually the tuner has an MPX filter. ATS If you cannot get a satisfying result when recording FM Automatic Tape Selection. The tape deck automatically sets broadcasts with Dolby NR system, your tuner does not have the appropriate equalization characteristics and bias current a filter or the filter is not working
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Index Index M Names of Controls Index Memory play 8 Buttons Monitoring sound 10 MPX filter. See Multiplex filter CALIBRATION 9 A Multi-AMS 8, 15 MEMORY 8 Adjusting Multiplex filter 7, 15 MONITOR 10 bias calibration 9 RESET 8 N, O recording balance 7 0/) AMS 8 recording level 6 Noise reduction 7, 15 0 (rewind) 5, 8 recording level calibration 9 Notes on cassette tapes. See · (play) 5, 6, 8 - 10 ATS 9, 15 Tape notes ) (fast-forward) 5, 8 Auto play 8 § (eject) 5 - 7 P, Q Automa
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Index GB GB EN 17
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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 concernent le modèle TC-KB920S. mode d’emploi et le conserver pour la pluie ou à l’humidité. toute référence future. Conventions • Les instructions de ce mode d’emploi Pour ne pas risquer un incendie, ne déc
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TABLE DES MATIÈRES Préparatifs Déballage 4 Raccordement de la platine 4 Lecture d’une cassette 5 Enregistrement sur une cassette 6 Fonctions élaborées pour la lecture Localisation d’une plage (Multi-AMS/Lecture automatique/Lecture mémorisée) 8 Fonctions élaborées pour l’enregistrement Calibrage du courant de polarisation et du niveau d’enregistrement 9 Contrôle du son enregistré 10 Insertion d’un espace blanc pendant l’enregistrement (Silencieux d’enregistrement) 10 F GB GB Informatio
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Préparatifs Fonctions de base Pour raccorder la platine à une autre platine à cassette Déballage Reliez les deux platines de la manière suivante. Vérifiez que l’élément suivant se trouve bien dans l’emballage: Platine à Autre platine à • Cordons de liaison audio (2) cassette cassette LINE LINE IN OUT IN OUT L L L ç Raccordement de la platine R R R Cette partie explique comment raccorder la platine à Ç un amplificateur. N’oubliez pas d’éteindre les deux appareils avant de les raccorder. ç : Flux
