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Stereo Cassette
Deck
Operating Instructions
TC-TX333
©1998 by Sony Corporation
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WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. NOTICE 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. The
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The TC-TX333 tape deck is Table of Contents designed only for the DHC-MD333 component system Getting Started Here are some of the features you can use Hooking up the system ......................... 4 with this tape deck when connected with the DHC-MD333 Mini Hi-Fi component system (see page 4). Operations Auto Power On/Off Playing a tape .......................................... 6 The tape deck power is tied with the Recording a CD ...................................... 8 DHC-MD333 component s
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A B A B Hooking up the system Complete steps 1 through 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords. TC-TX333 rear panel Mains lead Audio connecting cords (supplied) AU BUS connecting cord DHC-MD333 rear panel Note Firmly connect the AU BUS 1 The AU BUS connecting cord is used for exchanging connecting cord to the AU BUS jack signals between the tape deck and the DHC-MD333. If you do not connect the cord firmly, the tape deck on the DHC-MD333. and DHC-MD333 may not operate correctly. DHC-MD
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Connect A to A, and B to B Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the 2 3 using the audio connecting cords. position of your local power line Insert the plugs into jacks of the voltage (Except for North American same colour. and European countries model). The two audio connecting cords are the VOLTAGE SELECTOR 110-120V 220-240V same, so you can connect A or B using either cord. TC-TX333 rear panel L IN OUT R TAPE A B Connect the Mains lead to a mains 4 A B after you complete all the *** connections. If the plu
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2 Insert a recorded tape. Playing a tape You can use any type of tape, TYPE I With the side you want to play facing up (normal), TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV (metal), since the tape deck automatically detects the 1) tape type (ATS ). 1) ATS: Automatic Tape Selection. Tape deck 2 ¤ 4 ∏ TC-TX333 3 Set DIRECTION to A to play one 3) side. Set it to a to play both 2) DOLBY NR Cassette » p 3 sides. indicator 0/) The remote 4 Press á. supplied with Press » to play the bottom side. the DHC-MD333 1 FUNCTI
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Tips Other operations • When you press on the tape deck, only the To Press tape deck turns on. Press on the Stop playing p (or TAPEp*). DHC-MD333 to turn on the DHC-MD333 component system. Pause ¸ (or TAPEP*). • The cassette indicator lights up in red when a Press again to resume playing. cassette is inserted and goes off when no cassette Fast-forward p, then ) (or TAPE)*) for is inserted. the top side. • Pressing á or » when the tape deck is off p, then 0 (or TAPE0*) for automatically turns o
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3 Place a CD on the disc tray of the Recording a CD DHC-MD333. — CD Synchro Recording 4 Set DIRECTION to A to record on one side. Set it to a to record on The CD SYNC button lets you record from a both sides. CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tape, since the tape deck automatically detects the tape type. 5 Press CD SYNC on the tape deck. The tape deck stands by for recording Tape deck 2 á 6 TC-TX333 and the CD player stands by for playback. The indicators on t
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3 Press FUNCTION on the Recording manually DHC-MD333 until “CD,” “MD” or With manual recording, you can record just “TUNER” appears. the songs you like from a CD, or start recording from the middle of the tape. You 4 Set DIRECTION to A to record on can also record a radio programme or MD. one side. Set it to a to record on both sides. Tape deck 2 6 TC-TX333 á 5 Press rREC on the tape deck. The tape deck stands by for recording. The indicators on the rREC, á (for the top side) and ¸ buttons lig
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To save a tape permanently To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded Precautions over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated. On operating voltage (Except for North American and European countries model) Before operating the tape deck, check that the Detector slots operating voltage of your tape deck is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. Tab of side B Tab of side A On safety • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power Side A source (mains) a
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Cleaning the tape heads Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. Troubleshooting When the tape heads become dirty — the sound is distorted — there is a decrease in sound level If you run into any problem using this tape — the sound drops out deck, use the following checklist. — the tape does not erase completely First, check that the mains lead is connected — the tape does not record. Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an firmly and the speakers are connected important rec
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Troubleshooting (continued) Specifications Noise increases or the high frequencies Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo are erased. Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF) •The record/playback heads are 50 – 14,000 Hz ( ±3 dB), magnetised. Demagnetise them (see using Sony TYPE I page 11). cassettes •Move the tape deck away from the TV or 50 – 15,000 Hz ( ±3 dB), using Sony TYPE II VCR. cassettes The sound is distorted. Wow and flutter ±0.13% W. Peak (IEC) 0.07% W. RMS (NAB) •Set DOLBY NR to the
