3-866-256-11(1) Stereo Cassette Deck Operating Instructions TC-WE835S TC-WE635 1999 by Sony Corporation
Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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 Sa
Getting Started Hookups Unpacking • Connecting the tape deck to an amplifier Check that you received the following items: • Audio connecting cords (2) • Remote commander (remote) RM-J910 (1)* • Sony R6 (size AA) batteries (2)* • Control A1 cord (1)** Connect the amplifier to the LINE IN/OUT connectors using the supplied audio connecting cords.
Basic Operations Basic Operations Playing a Tape 3 2 4 RESET MEMORY A COUNTER RESET B MEMORY AUTO REC LEVEL • 4 5 • 6 • • U 3 7 • • 8 • • 2 9 DIRECTION MODE RMS/START SET DUBBING AnB AUTO CAL ( START P ) RMS CHECK DISPLAY DECK A A+B REC DECK B • • 1 10 0 HIGH/NORMAL A a RELAY – RMS + 0 (AMS) START (DECK B P) (AMS) ) 0 (AMS) (AMS) FADER SYNCHRO p PITCH CONTROL CLEAR • – ª · BACK FRONT PAUSE REC MUTING REC P R r OFF DOLBY NR ON ON FILTER B p ª
Basic Operations Recording on a Tape 3 2 5 RESET MEMORY A COUNTER 4 RESET B MEMORY AUTO REC LEVEL 4 • 5 • 6 • • U 3 7 • • 8 • • 2 9 DIRECTION MODE RMS/START SET DUBBING AnB AUTO CAL ( START P ) RMS CHECK DISPLAY DECK A A+B REC DECK B • • 1 10 0 HIGH/NORMAL A a RELAY – RMS + 0 (AMS) START (DECK B P) (AMS) ) 0 (AMS) (AMS) FADER SYNCHRO p PITCH CONTROL CLEAR • – ª · BACK FRONT PAUSE REC MUTING REC P R r OFF DOLBY NR ON ON FILTER B p ª · PHONE
Basic Operations The Dolby HX Pro* automatically works during recording Start playing the program source. To Press Stop recording p Start recording from the reverse side ª Pause PAUSE P. Press the button again to resume recording.
Advanced Playback Operations Notes Locating a Track (Multi-AMS/ Auto Play/Memory Play) You can locate the following/previous tracks within a range of 30 tracks (Multi-AMS: Automatic Music Sensor) or the beginning of a tape quickly (Auto Play). You can even locate a specific point anywhere on a tape (Memory Play). RESET MEMORY RESET MEMORY U 0 ª p ) 0 · p ) ª · • P R r § 0/) ª/· P R r § 0/) Note Check the direction indicator of the deck you use.
Advanced Playback Operations Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play) By creating a program, you can play back tracks on deck A in any order that you want. The Random Music Sensor (RMS) function lets you create a program of up to 28 tracks, from the 1st to the 14th tracks on each side of the tape. 5 Repeat Steps 2 to 4 to program more tracks. If “FULL” appears in the display This means that you’ve already programmed 28 tracks and can’t program any more. 6 Press RMS/START to start RMS Play.
Advanced Playback Operations Adding tracks to the end of a program Press p (CLEAR) once, and follow Steps 2 to 5 in “Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play)” on page 9. z To create another program Press p (CLEAR) until the order on the program returns to 0 and the cursor flashes above track number 1 in the display, then follow Steps 2 to 5 on page 9. z You can use your Sony remote to perform RMS programming If your Sony stereo receiver’s remote has RMS buttons, do the following steps.
Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting Bias and Recording Level Calibration Automatically Advanced Recording Operations 4 Since there are many different types of cassettes on the market, your tape deck automatically sets the appropriate equalization characteristics and bias current for each tape type (ATS: Automatic Tape Selection). However, you can get better recording results by doing the automatic bias current and the recording level calibration. ª/· Press PAUSE P.
Advanced Recording Operations z Adjusting the Recording Level Automatically (Auto Rec Level) • The recording level cannot be adjusted properly due to excessive noise in the program source. • The program source level is too low and the recording level does not increase. During a quiet passage in a program source such as classical music, the recording level may not increase for some time.
Advanced Recording Operations Fading In and Out (Fader) Dubbing a Tape You can gradually increase the recording level at the beginning of a recording (fade in) or gradually decrease the recording level at the end of a recording (fade out). It is convenient to use this function, for example, when the tape reaches to its end and you don’t want the track to be cut off abruptly. You can copy a tape in deck A to a tape in deck B at normal or high speed.
Advanced Recording Operations To stop dubbing During Press Normal-speed dubbing p on deck B High-speed dubbing p on either deck z You can make a continuous recording that starts on a cassette in deck A and ends on a cassette in deck B. During high-speed dubbing Only the p button is operative.
Advanced Recording Operations Recording the Same Source on Both Decks (Simultaneous Recording) You can record the same source on cassettes in deck A and B at the same time. DIRECTION MODE ª/· Recording Your Own Program (RMS Dubbing) You can record an RMS program that you’ve created (see “Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play)” on page 9). This function works only at normal speed.
Advanced Recording Operations Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds between the tracks. The blank spaces allow you to locate the start of specific tracks afterwards using the Multi-AMS function (see page 8). You can also use this function to erase unwanted portions on a tape.
Advanced Recording Operations If your CD player does not have the Peak Search function The CD player changes to play pause and deck B to recording pause. Press PAUSE P on deck B to start Synchro-Recording. To stop CD Synchro-recording Press p on deck B or the CD player. z You can use an optional remote (supplied for TCWE835S U.S.A.
Additional Information Precautions Notes on Cassette Tapes On safety To protect a recording on side A or B • Do not disassemble the cabinet — this may result in an electrical shock. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. • 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.
Additional Information Demagnetizing the heads Cleaning Head assembly Pinch rollers 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 demagnetizer.
Additional Information The tape stops before the tape has been fully rewound. Troubleshooting If you’ve experienced any of the following difficulties while using the tape deck, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should the problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The function buttons do not work. / The tape deck has been just turned on and does not operate for about 3 seconds. Wait until P stops flashing.
Additional Information Inputs Specifications Line inputs (phono jacks) Sensitivity: 0.16 V System Input impedance: 47 kilohms Recording system Outputs 4-track 2-channel stereo Line outputs (phono jacks) Fast-winding time (approx.) TC-WE835S: 90 sec. (with Sony C-60 cassette) Rated output level: 0.5 V at a load impedance of TC-WE635: 100 sec. (with Sony C-60 cassette) 47 kilohms High-speed fast-winding time (approx.) (TC-WE835S only) 45 sec.
Additional Information Index Glossary Index ATS A, B Automatic Tape Selection. The tape deck automatically sets the appropriate equalization characteristics and bias current according to the type of tape inserted in the deck. Accessories optional 21 supplied 4 Adjusting recording level automatically. See Auto rec level recording level manually 7 volume 5 ATS 11, 22 Audio connecting cord 4 Auto play 8 Automatic Music Sensor. See Multi-AMS Automatic calibration 11, 22 Automatic Tape Selection.
Index Additional Information M, N, O Memory play 8 Multi-AMS 8, 22 Multiplex filter 7, 22 P, Q Pitch control function 5 Playing auto play 8 basic play 5 memory play 8 RMS play 9 R Random Music Sensor. See RMS play or dubbing Recording basic recording 6 CD synchro-recording 16 FM broadcasts 7 on both decks in succession. See Relay recording the same source on both decks.
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