3-866-256-11(1) Stereo Cassette Deck Operating Instructions TC-WE835S TC-WE635 1999 by Sony Corporation INFORMATION Warning This equipment has been tested and Welcome! found to comply with the limits for a To prevent fire or shock Class B digital device, pursuant to Part Thank you for purchasing the Sony 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are Stereo Cassette Deck. Before operating hazard, do not expose designed to provide reasonable the unit, please read this manual the unit to rain or protection against harmful interference thoroughly and retain it for future moisture. in a residential installation. This reference. equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance About This Manual NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE with the instructions, may cause The instructions in this manual are for U.S.A. harmful interference to radio models TC-WE835S and WE635. Check communications. However, there is no your model number by looking at the guarantee that interference will not rear panel of your tape deck. In this occur in a particular installation. If this manual, the TC-WE835S is the model equipment does cause harmful used for illustration purposes. Any interference to radio or television difference in operation is clearly reception, which can be determined by indicated in the text, for example, turning the equipment off and on, the “TC-WE835S only.” user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the Differences between the models following measures: The two models covered by this manual differ with respect to the features shown —Reorient or relocate the receiving in the table below. Check the table to This symbol is intended to alert the user antenna. verify whether the features are available to the presence of uninsulated —Increase the separation between the on your tape deck before you start “dangerous voltage” within the equipment and receiver. operating it. product’s enclosure that may be of —Connect the equipment into an outlet sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk on a circuit different from that to Model WE835S WE635 of electric shock to persons. which the receiver is connected. Feature —Consult the dealer or an experienced High-speed radio/TV technician for help. Fast-forwarding • and Rewinding CAUTION Dolby S • This symbol is intended to alert the user You are cautioned that any changes or to the presence of important operating modification not expressly approved in The power switch and maintenance (servicing) instructions this manual could void your authority The power switch is different, in the literature accompanying the to operate this equipment. depending on the model and the place appliance. you purchased the tape deck. NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN Where purchased The power switch Owner’s Record CANADA The model and serial numbers are CAUTION U.S.A. and Canada 1/u* located on the rear panel of the unit. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO Record the serial number in the space Other countries U NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG provided below. Refer to them U WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, * for the TC-WE635 U.S.A. and whenever you call upon your Sony RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET Canadian models. dealer regarding this product. UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY Convention INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE Model No. ___________ • Instructions in this manual describe EXPOSURE. Serial No. ___________ the controls on the cassette deck. You can also use the controls on the optional remote (supplied for TC- WE835S U.S.A. model only) if they have the same or similar names as those on the deck. • The following icons are used in this manual: Z Indicates a task that requires use of the remote. 2 Indicates hints and tips for z making the task easier. 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 Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play) 9 Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting Bias and Recording Level Calibration Automatically 11 Adjusting the Recording Level Automatically (Auto Rec Level) 12 Fading In and Out (Fader) 13 Dubbing a Tape 13 Recording on Both Decks in Succession (Relay Recording) 14 Recording the Same Source on Both Decks (Simultaneous Recording) 15 Recording Your Own Program (RMS Dubbing) 15 Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) 16 Synchro-recording With a CD Player Through a Control A1 Cord 16 Synchro-recording With a CD Player Using a Remote 17 Additional Information Precautions 18 Notes on Cassette Tapes 18 Cleaning 19 Troubleshooting 20 Specifications 21 Glossary 22 Index 22 3 Getting Started Hookups Unpacking • Connecting the tape deck to an amplifier Check that you received the following items: Connect the amplifier to the LINE IN/OUT connectors using the supplied audio connecting cords. • Audio connecting cords (2) When connecting an audio connecting cord, be sure to • Remote commander (remote) RM-J910 (1)* match the color-coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the • Sony R6 (size AA) batteries (2)* components: Red (right) to Red and White (left) to White. • Control A1 cord (1)** Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. * Supplied for TC-WE835S U.S.A. model only Tape deck Amplifier ** Supplied for Canadian models only Ç LINE TAPE Inserting batteries into the remote IN OUT REC OUT IN (TC-WE835S U.S.A. model only) L L L Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries, matching the + and – on the batteries with the markings inside the battery R R R compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote control sensor g on the tape deck. ç ç: Signal flow • Connecting the tape deck to a CD player equipped with CONTROL A1 connectors For information on connections through the CONTROL A1 connectors, refer to the pamphlet included with this manual. Setting the voltage selector (only on models supplied with a voltage selector) Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the Hooking Up the System 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 This section describes how to hook up the tape deck to an AC outlet. an amplifier or a CD player equipped with CONTROL A1 connectors. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections. VOLTAGE 220V 230 – Tape deck 240V 120V Ç ç to an AC outlet Connecting the AC power cord REC TAPE OUT IN Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet. Amplifier Where do I go next? to a Now you’re ready to use your tape deck. wall outlet CONTROL For basic operations, go to pages 5 to 7; for advanced A1 operations, go to the sections starting from page 8. CD player ç: Signal flow 4 Basic Operations Basic Operations Playing a Tape 32 4 RESET MEMORYABCOUNTER RESET MEMORY AUTO REC LEVEL • 5 • 46 • • U 37 • • 28 • • 19 • • RMS AUTO CAL ( START P ) DUBBING AnB 0 10 DIRECTION MODE RMS/START SET CHECK DISPLAY DECK A DECK B A+B REC HIGH/NORMAL AaRELAY – RMS + START (DECK B P) FADER ARL 0 (AMS)(AMS) ) 0 (AMS)(AMS) ) Ø ON ø OFF SYNCHRO p ª· p ª· PITCH CONTROL CLEAR BACK FRONT • PHONES DOLBY NR PAUSE REC MUTING RECOFF ON ON FILTER BCS PAUSE REC MUTING REC P Rr PRr –+ §§ • See page 4 for hookup Turn on the amplifier and select the tape deck position. information. 1 • You can use either deck for playback. Press U (or 1/u), and press § fully to 2 open the cassette holder, then insert a z To adjust the pitch (Pitch cassette. Control function) With the side you want to play øOFF facing you ØON Basic Operations PITCH CONTROL Set DIRECTION MODE. + – 3 Push in the PITCH To play back Set to CONTROL button to activate One side only A the Pitch Control function and turn the control Both sides continuously* a clockwise to raise the pitch or Both decks in succession* RELAY counterclockwise to lower it. You can adjust the pitch * The deck automatically stops after playing back five times. during playback on deck A or normal-speed dubbing Press ·. (but not during RMS play or 4 RMS dubbing). The deck starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplifier. U 1/u § z To play a tape recorded Do not press (or ) or while the tape deck is with the Dolby* NR operating. If you do so, the tape may be damaged. Set DOLBY NR to ON and select the same position that the tape was recorded in—B, C, or S (TC-WE835S only). To Press Stop playing p z You can connect the headphones to the PHONES Start playback from the reverse side ª jack Pause PAUSE P. Press the button again to resume play. Fast-forward or rewind ) or 0 when the deck is stopped Increase the tape fast-forward or rewind ) or 0 again during fast-forwarding or * “DOLBY”, the double-D speed (High-speed Fast-forwarding and rewinding symbol a and “HX Pro” are Rewinding functions) (TC-WE835S only) trademarks of Dolby Take out the cassette § after stopping playing Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 5 Basic Operations Recording on a Tape 3 2 5 4 RESET MEMORYABCOUNTER RESET MEMORY AUTO REC LEVEL • 5 • 46 • • U 37 • • 28 • • 19 • • RMS AUTO CAL ( START P ) DUBBING AnB 0 10 DIRECTION MODE RMS/START SET CHECK DISPLAY DECK A DECK B A+B REC HIGH/NORMAL AaRELAY – RMS + START (DECK B P) FADER ARL 0 (AMS)(AMS) ) 0 (AMS)(AMS) ) Ø ON ø OFF SYNCHRO p ª· p ª· PITCH CONTROL CLEAR BACK FRONT • PHONES DOLBY NR PAUSE REC MUTING RECOFF ON ON FILTER BCS PAUSE REC MUTING REC P Rr PRr – + §§ • See page 4 for hookup Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want to information.