4-232-596-12 (1)
Stereo
Cassette Deck
Operating Instructions
TC-WE675
TC-WE475
© 2001 Sony Corporation
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Table of Contents
Parts Identification
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 20
Troubleshooting................................... 22
Specifications ...................................... 23
Main unit ............................................... 4
Getting Started
Hooking up the system .......................... 6
Playing a Tape
Playing a tape ........................................ 7
Locating a track
— Multi-AMS/Auto Play/
Memory Play ................................... 8
Creating your own program
— RMS Play (TC-WE675 only)..... 8
Recording on a Tape
Recording on a tape ............................. 10
Adjusting bias and recording level
calibration automatically
(TC-WE675 only) ......................... 11
Adjusting the recording level
automatically
— Auto Rec Level......................... 12
Fading in and out — Fader .................. 13
Dubbing a tape..................................... 14
Recording on both decks in succession
— Relay Recording
(TC-WE675 only) ......................... 15
Recording the same source on both decks
— Simultaneous Recording
(TC-WE675 only) ......................... 15
Recording your own program
— RMS Dubbing
(TC-WE675 only) ......................... 16
Inserting a blank space during recording
— Record Muting ......................... 16
Using the CONTROL A1II control
system ............................................ 17
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Parts Identification
The items are arranged in alphabetical order.
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Main unit
TC-WE675
1
2
3
4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs qd
qf
qg qh qj
RESET
MEMORY
A
COUNTER
B
RESET
MEMORY
AUTO REC LEVEL
5
4
6
3
1
7
POWER
2
8
9
10
0
(
)
DIRECTION MODE
RELAY
RMS
SET
AUTO CAL START
X
DUBBING
A+B REC HIGH/NORMAL
START (DECK X)
A
B
FADER
ARL
RMS/START
CHECK
DISPLAY
DECK
A
DECK
B
–
RMS
+
B
SYNCHRO
(
)
(
)
(
)
(
)
AMS
AMS
AMS
AMS
m
CLEAR
M
FRONT
m
M
ON
OFF
BACK
x
x
PITCH CONTROL
PHONES
DOLBY NR
OFF ON ON FILTER
PAUSE
REC MUTING
REC
PAUSE
REC MUTING
REC
B
C
X
W
z
X
W
z
–
+
wh
wj
wg wf wd ws wa
es
w; ql qk
wk wl e; ea
–
RMS
+
START (DECK
B
X)
(
)
(
)
(
)
(
)
AMS
AMS
AMS
AMS
m
CLEAR
M
FRONT
m
M
BACK
x
x
DOLBY NR
OFF ON ON FILTER
PAUSE
REC MUTING
REC
PAUSE
REC MUTING
REC
B
C
X
W
z
X
W
z
ra r; el ek ej eh eg ef ed
A + B REC ws (15)
ARL qj (12)
AUTO indicator qg (10, 12)
CHECK wf (9)
RESET (on deck A) 6 (8)
RESET (on deck B) q; (8)
RMS/START 4 (8, 16)
SET 5 (9)
H (play on deck B) es (7, 10, 11)
z REC (on deck B) ed (10)
W REC MUTING (on deck B) ef
(16)
h (reverse play on deck B) eg (7,
10, 11)
Deck A 3 (7, 20)
DECK A wd (11)
SYNCHRO ql (18)
X PAUSE (on deck B) eh (7, 10,
11)
z REC (on deck A) ek (10)
h (reverse play on deck A)/BACK
el (7, 8, 10, 11)
W REC MUTING (on deck A) r;
(16)
X PAUSE (on deck A) ra (7, 10,
11)
Deck B qf (10, 20)
DECK B 9 (11)
DIRECTION MODE 2 (7, 10)
Display qs
DISPLAY 8 (9)
DOLBY NR ej (7, 10)
FADER w; (13)
HIGH/NORMAL qd (14)
MEMORY (on deck A) 7 (8)
MEMORY (on deck B) qa (8)
PHONES jack qk
PITCH CONTROL wh (7)
POWER 1 (7, 10)
REC LEVEL qh (11, 12)
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
A (eject on deck B)wa (7, 10, 21)
A (eject on deck A) wg (7, 10, 21)
x (stop on deck A)/CLEAR wj (7,
9, 10, 12)
M (go forward)/AMS/RMS +/m
(go back)/AMS/RMS – (on deck
A) wk (7, 8)
H (play on deck A)/FRONT wl (7,
8, 10, 11)
x (stop on deck B) e; (7, 10, 12)
M (go forward)/AMS/m (go
back)/AMS (on deck B) ea (7, 8)
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TC-WE475
1
2
3
4 5
6
7 8 9
0
qa
qs qd qf
RESET
MEMORY
A
COUNTER
B
RESET
MEMORY
AUTO REC LEVEL
5
4
6
3
1
7
POWER
2
8
9
10
0
DIRECTION MODE
RELAY
DUBBING
A
B
FADER
ARL
HIGH/NORMAL
SYNCHRO
(
)
(
)
(
)
(
)
AMS
AMS
AMS
AMS
m
CLEAR
M
FRONT
m
x
M
ON
OFF
BACK
x
PITCH CONTROL
PHONES
DOLBY NR
PAUSE
REC MUTING
REC
OFF
B
C
X
W
z
–
+
ea
e; wl wk wjwhwgwfwdws wa w; ql qk
qj qh qg
ARL qf (12)
AUTO indicator qs (10, 12)
Deck A 3 (7, 20)
Deck B qa (10, 20)
DIRECTION MODE 2 (7, 10)
Display 6
DOLBY NR wg (7, 10)
FADER qj (13)
HIGH/NORMAL 9 (14)
MEMORY (on deck A) 5 (8)
MEMORY (on deck B) 8 (8)
PHONES jack qg
PITCH CONTROL ea (7)
POWER 1 (7, 10)
REC LEVEL qd (11, 12)
RESET (on deck A) 4 (8)
RESET (on deck B) 7 (8)
SYNCHRO qh (18)
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
M (go forward)/AMS/m (go
back)/AMS (on deck B) q; (7, 8)
H (play on deck B) qk (7, 10)
z REC (on deck B) ql (10)
A (eject on deck B) w; (7, 10, 21)
W REC MUTING (on deck B) wa
(16)
h (reverse play on deck B) ws (7,
10)
X PAUSE (on deck B) wd (7)
x (stop on deck B) wf (7, 10)
H (play on deck A) wh (7)
h (reverse play on deck A) wj (7)
A (eject on deck A)wk (7)
x (stop on deck A) wl (7)
M (go forward)/AMS /m (go
back)/AMS (on deck A)e; (7, 8)
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system
This section describes how to hook up the tape deck to an amplifier or a CD player equipped with
CONTROL A1II connectors. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the
connections.
Hookups
to an AC outlet
Amplifier
CD player
Connecting the tape deck to an
amplifier
Connect the amplifier to the IN/OUT
connectors using the supplied audio connecting
cords.
Setting the voltage selector
(only on models supplied with
a voltage selector)
Check that the voltage selector on the rear
panel of the 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 an AC outlet.
When connecting an audio connecting cord, be
sure to match the color-coded cord to the
appropriate jacks on the components: Red
(right) to Red and White (left) to White. Be
sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum
and noise.
VOLTAGE
220V
230
–
Connecting the tape deck to a CD
player equipped with CONTROL A1II
connectors
240V
120V
For details, see “Using the CONTROL A1II
control system” on page 17.
Connecting the AC power
cord
Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet.
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Playing a Tape
Tips
• Push in PITCH CONTROL to activate the Pitch
Control function and turn the control clockwise to
raise the pitch or counterclockwise to lower it.
You can adjust the pitch during playback on deck A
or normal-speed dubbing (but not during RMS
play 2) or RMS dubbing2)).
Playing a tape
1 Turn on the amplifier and select the
tape deck position.
2) TC-WE675 only
2 Press POWER, and press A fully to
open the cassette holder, then load a
cassette.
• To play a tape recorded with the Dolby 3) NR, set
DOLBY NR to ON (TC-WE675 only) and select
the same position that the tape was recorded in—B
or C.
3) “Dolby”, “HX Pro”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
With the side you
want to play
facing you
3 Set DIRECTION MODE.
To play back
Set to
g
One side only
Both sides continuously1)
s
Both decks in succession 1) RELAY
1) The deck automatically stops after playing back
five times.
4 Press H.
The deck starts playing. Adjust the volume
on the amplifier.
Do not press POWER or A while the
tape deck is operating. If you do so,
the tape may be damaged.
To
Press
x
Stop playing
Start playback from the
reverse side
h
Pause
X PAUSE. Press the button
again to resume play.
Fast-forward or rewind M or m when the deck
is stopped
Take out the cassette
A after stopping playing
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Notes
Locating a track
• The Multi-AMS function may not work correctly if:
– the blank space between tracks is less than 4
seconds long.
– there is a passage of low frequencies or very low
volume within 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).
– the signal strength of the left and right channels
are very different.
• The Multi-AMS function is inoperative on a deck
whenever the other deck is playing, recording
(except during dubbing), or in pause.
• Even if DIRECTION MODE is set to s, the
deck stops when the current side reaches the end
during Multi-AMS operation.
Note
• The tape counters are reset to “0000” when you turn
off the tape deck.
Check the direction indicator of the deck you use.
When you locate a track on the reverse side (when
h lights up), press the button(s) in the parentheses.
To locate
Press
Creating your own
program
The beginning of the
next or succeeding
tracks (Multi-AMS)
M (or m) as many
times as you want during
playback.
For example, to locate 2
tracks ahead, press twice.
— RMS Play
(TC-WE675 only)
The beginning of the
current track
m (or M) once during
playback.
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.
(Multi-AMS)
The beginning of the
preceding tracks
(Multi-AMS)
m (or M) as many
times as you want during
playback.
For example, to locate 2
tracks behind, press three
times.
1Press RMS/START.
The beginning of a tape MEMORY repeatedly until
(Auto Play)
“M” disappears in the
display. Then press m
(or M) while holding
down H (or h).
“RMS” and a flashing cursor appear in the
display.
2Press h (BACK) or H (FRONT) to
select the side of the tape.
A particular point on a MEMORY repeatedly until
h or H appears in the display.
tape (Memory Play)
“M” appears in the display.
Find the point you want,
then press RESET to reset
the tape counter and to
memorize the point.
3Press m or M repeatedly until the
track number you want appears in the
display.
To locate the memorized
point and start playback,
press m (or M) while
holding down H (or h).
(Press m or M to stop at
“0000”.)
H
0 3
FRONT
RMS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
BACK
Side of the cassette
Track number
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4 Press SET to store your selection.
Checking the order of tracks
in the program
To program the same track again, press SET
once more.
Press CHECK.
H
1 3
Each time you press this button, the display
shows the track numbers in the order they were
programmed. After the last track in the
program, “End” appears in the display.
FRONT
RMS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14
BACK
Track number
Order on the program
Adding tracks to the end of a
program
5 Repeat Steps 2 to 4 to program more
tracks.
Press x (CLEAR) once, and follow Steps 2 to
5 in “Creating your own program (RMS Play)”
on page 8.
If “FULL” appears in the display
This means that you’ve already programmed 28
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Note
For more information on the availability of Sony
stereo receiver remotes with RMS capability, contact
your nearest Sony dealer.
The peak level meters appear in the display.
To stop RMS Play
Press x (CLEAR) once. The RMS program
still remains. To resume RMS play, press
RMS/START.
To cancel RMS Play
Press x (CLEAR) repeatedly until the peak
level meters appear in the display or eject the
tape in deck A. When RMS Play is canceled,
the RMS program is automatically erased.
To alternate between the RMS and
peak level meter displays
Press DISPLAY.
Tip
To play the program again after RMS Play ends, press
RMS/START.
Notes
• During RMS Play, you can only use CHECK,
DISPLAY, and x on deck A, and x, m, and M
on deck B.
• The RMS function may not work properly if a blank
space between tracks is short.
• If there is a long blank space between tracks, the
deck may fast-forward a portion of the blank space.
• If your program includes a number for a track that
does not exist, the deck will skip that number
during RMS Play.
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Recording on a Tape
To
Press
Stop recording
x
Recording on a tape
Start recording from the h twice in Step 5
reverse side
1 Turn on the amplifier and play the
Pause
X PAUSE. Press the button
again to resume recording.
program source you want to record.
2 Press POWER, and press A fully to
open the cassette holder, then load a
cassette.1)
Take out the cassette
A after stopping recording
Tip
To protect recordings against accidental erasure,
break out the record-protect tab(s) (see page 20).
To record with the Dolby NR
Set DOLBY NR to ON (TC-WE675 only), and
select B or C before you start recording.
With the side you
want to record
facing you
To record FM broadcasts with the
Dolby NR (TC-WE675 only)
1) On the TC-WE675, you can record on both
decks.
On the TC-WE475, you can record only on deck
B.
If the FM reception is unsatisfactory, set
DOLBY NR to ON FILTER (multiplex filter).
Tip
The Dolby HX Pro3) automatically works during
recording.
3 Set DIRECTION MODE.
Distortion and noise in the high-frequency response
are reduced to produce high-quality sound that can be
enjoyed even during playback on other tape decks.
3) Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
To record on
Only one side
Both sides2)
Set to
g
s
2) Recording stops when the tape reaches the end
of reverse side.
HX Pro headroom extension originated by Bang &
Olufsen.
“Dolby”, “HX Pro”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
4 Press z REC.
H lights up for recording on the side
facing you. If it doesn’t, press H once.
The tape deck automatically adjusts the
recording level (see page 12). After the
AUTO indicator lights up continuously,
stop playing the program source. If you
wish to adjust the recording level manually,
see “To adjust the recording level
manually” on page 11.
Do not press POWER or A while the
tape deck is operating. If you do so,
the tape may be damaged.
5 Press X PAUSE or H.
Recording starts.
6 Start playing the program source.
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To adjust the recording level
manually
After pressing z REC in Step 4 on page 10,
turn REC LEVEL so that the peak level meters
reach the recommended level for the
Adjusting bias and
recording level
calibration automatically
corresponding tape type. After completing the
adjustments, stop playing the program source,
then continue the procedure from Step 5.
(TC-WE675 only)
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.
0
+
+
8
–
∞
–30 –20
–10
–4
;
4
dB
L
R
For type I or type II tape
For type IV tape
Note
1 Load the cassette you want to record
Even after adjusting the recording level, distortion
may occur depending on the source that you’re
recording from. If this happens, turn REC LEVEL
counterclockwise to lower the level.
on into either deck.
Make sure the record-protect tabs on the
cassette have not been removed.
2 Press DECK A or DECK B until “CAL”
appears in the display.
3 Press H or h to select the side of the
tape to be recorded.
To select
Press
H
The front side
The reverse side
h
4 Press X PAUSE.
The automatic calibration procedure starts
(i.e., recording test tones, rewinding, and
playing back).
During the calibration, the counter changes
from 9 to 0.
CAL
B
REC
CA.L9
When the automatic calibration procedure
ends, the tape rewinds to the original
position, the counter returns to normal and
the tape deck stops.
continued
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Adjusting bias and recording level
calibration automatically (continued)
Adjusting the recording
level automatically
5 Start the actual recording (see page
10).
— Auto Rec Level
To cancel the Automatic Calibration
function
Press x on the deck you’re using.
The Auto Rec Level function automatically
measures the peak signal level and adjusts the
recording level accordingly. The Auto Rec
Level function operates during normal
recording, Relay Recording* or Simultaneous
Recording* on either deck.
If “A” or “B” flashes continuously
The automatic calibration procedure has been
interrupted by:
* TC-WE675 only
• The end of the tape. Reverse the tape
direction or rewind the tape to a new position
that allows recording of the test tone.
1Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Recording on a
tape” on page 10.
• Damaged tape or dirty heads. Change the
cassette or clean and demagnetize the heads
(see page 21).
Make sure that record-protect tabs on the
cassette have not been removed.
2Press z REC.
The AUTO indicator flashes and the deck
automatically adjusts the recording level.
The AUTO indicator lights up continuously
after the recording level has been adjusted.
Updating the calibration
setting
If you load a cassette and “A CAL” or “CAL
B” appears in the display, it means that
automatic calibration data in that deck for that
tape type (I, II or IV) exists. However, we
recommend that you repeat the automatic
calibration procedure each time you load a new
cassette since cassettes of the same type also
vary in their characteristics.
3Press X PAUSE or H.
Recording starts.
To cancel the Auto Rec Level
function
Press ARL or turn REC LEVEL to turn off the
AUTO indicator. If you do either of these
during recording, recording will continue but
with the Auto Rec Level function turned off.
Before recalibrating, be sure to turn off “A
CAL” or “CAL B” by pressing the DECK A
or DECK B button. Then start from Step 2 of
the automatic calibration procedure.
To stop recording
Press x.
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Tips
Fading in and out
• You should adjust the recording level manually
with REC LEVEL in the following cases:
– 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. If a high sound level is
expected later on in the track, play that portion
first so that the right adjustment can be obtained.
– The recording level does not decrease for a long
time. The Auto Rec Level function may not
work properly when you try to record sound
produced by a graphic equalizer that has
extremely high-level signals.
• To prevent changes in the recording level after
recording starts, press z REC while playing the
highest sound level portion of the program source to
be recorded. The result is a more natural-sounding
recording.
• If you play the entire program source after the
AUTO indicator has stopped flashing and is lit
continuously, the deck will set the recording level
for the portion of the program source with the
highest signal level.
— Fader
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.
To
Do the following:
Fade in
1 Follow Steps 1 to 4 of “Recording
on a tape” on page 10.
2 Start playing the program source and
press FADER at the point where you
want the fade-in to start. During
fade-in, the AUTO indicator flashes.
When the fade-in has completed, the
AUTO indicator lights up if the Auto
Rec Level function is working, or
goes off if the Auto Rec Level
function is not working.
• After you have finished recording with the Auto
Rec Level function, the AUTO indicator remains on
and the recording level setting remains the same.
To cancel the setting, do one of the following:
– Press ARL to turn off the AUTO indicator
– Turn REC LEVEL
Fade out
While you’re still recording, press
FADER at the point where you want
the fade-out to start. When the fade-out
has completed, “REC” flashes in the
display and the deck pauses.
– Turn the deck off.
Note
Fade-in or fade-out is not possible when REC LEVEL
is manually set to 0 (minimum) (see page 11).
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To stop dubbing
Dubbing a tape
During
Press
Normal-speed dubbing x on deck B
You can copy a tape in deck A to a tape in deck
B at normal or high speed.
High-speed dubbing
x on either deck
1 Load a recorded cassette into deck A
Tips
and a blank cassette into deck B.
• During high-speed dubbing, only x is operative.
• Dubbing is automatically performed with the same
recording level and Dolby NR as the original in
deck A. You don‘t have to adjust the recording
level or select the Dolby NR during dubbing. If,
however, you want to monitor the sound during
normal-speed dubbing, set the DOLBY NR selector
to match the tape in deck A (see page 7).
Make sure the record-protect tabs on the
cassette in deck B have not been removed.
2 Select the side(s) to be recorded on.
To record on
One side
Set DIRECTION MODE to
g
• You can adjust the pitch of the playback on deck A.
See page 7.
Both sides
s.
Recording on the reverse side
on deck B starts
independently of playback on
deck A.
Note
If a TV set is placed near the tape deck, noise may
occur during high-speed dubbing. In that case, turn
the television set off or move it away from the tape
deck.
RELAY.
Recording on the reverse side
on deck B starts
simultaneously with playback
of the reverse side on deck A.
Dubbing only specific
portions
3 Select the dubbing speed.
You can do this only during the normal-speed
dubbing.
To select
Press HIGH/NORMAL
Normal speed
High speed
Once
1Press x on deck A at the portion you
Twice
want to skip.
Deck B changes to recording pause.
“HIGH” or “NORM” appears in the
display.
The deck changes to dubbing standby.
2Locate the point you want to resume
recording on deck A, then stop the
tape.
4 Select the side from which to start
dubbing.
3Press X PAUSE on deck B to resume
dubbing.
To record from Press
The front side
H
h
The reverse side
5 Press X PAUSE on deck B to start
dubbing.
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Recording on both decks
in succession
Recording the same
source on both decks
— Relay Recording
— Simultaneous Recording
(TC-WE675 only)
(TC-WE675 only)
You can make a continuous recording that
starts on a cassette in deck A and ends on a
cassette in deck B.
You can record the same source on cassettes in
deck A and B at the same time.
1 Load blank cassettes into both decks.
1 Load blank cassettes into both decks.
Make sure that record-protect tabs on the
cassettes have not been removed.
Make sure that record-protect tabs on the
cassettes have not been removed.
2 Select the Dolby NR (see page 10).
2 Select the Dolby NR (see page 10).
3 Select the side(s) to be recorded on.
3 Set DIRECTION MODE to RELAY.
To record on
Only one side
Both sides
Set DIRECTION MODE to
g
4 Press z REC on deck A.
Deck A changes to recording pause.
s
5 Start playing the program source.
4 Press A+B REC.
6 Adjust the recording level manually, if
Both decks change to recording pause.
necessary (see page 11).
5 Start playing the program source.
7 Start recording.
6 Adjust the recording level manually, if
To record from Press
necessary (see page 11).
The front side
H on deck A
7 Select the side you want to start
The reverse side h on deck B
recording from on both decks.
To record from Press
To stop Relay Recording
The front side
H
h
During
Press
The reverse side
Recording on deck A
Recording on deck B
x on deck A
x on deck B
8 Press X PAUSE on deck B.
Simultaneous Recording starts.
Note
To stop Simultaneous Recording
Press x on both decks.
Make sure that H on deck B appears in the display.
If it doesn’t, press H on deck B once; otherwise,
Relay Recording stops when the reverse side of the
cassette in deck B finishes.
Tip
During Simultaneous Recording, X PAUSE and W
REC MUTING on deck B control both decks, but not
X PAUSE and W REC MUTING on deck A.
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Recording your own
program
Inserting a blank space
during recording
— RMS Dubbing
— Record Muting
(TC-WE675 only)
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.
You can record an RMS program that you’ve
created (see “Creating your own program
(RMS Play)” on page 8). This function works
only at normal speed.
1 Load a recorded cassette into deck A
1Follow Steps 1 to 5 of “Recording on a
and a blank cassette into deck B.
tape” on page 10.
Make sure the record-protect tabs on the
cassette in deck B have not been removed.
Recording starts.
2Press W REC MUTING where you want
2 Program tracks on deck A (see Steps 1
to load a blank space.
to 5 on page 8).
“REC” flashes in the display and a blank is
recorded on the tape.
After 4 seconds, X lights up and the tape
3 Press HIGH/NORMAL once to change
the tape deck to dubbing standby.
4 Select the side of the tape in deck B
deck changes to recording pause.
you want to record on.
3Press X PAUSE to resume recording.
To start recording
On the front side
Press
H
Tip
If you want to insert a blank space longer than 4
seconds, hold down W REC MUTING as long as you
want. After 4 seconds, “REC” flashes faster.
When you release W REC MUTING, X lights up and
the tape deck changes to recording pause.
On the reverse side
h
5 Press RMS/START or X PAUSE on
deck B to start RMS Dubbing.
Press X PAUSE to resume recording.
To stop RMS Dubbing
Press x on deck B. The RMS program
remains even after RMS Dubbing stops.
Tips
• You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds or more
on the tape in deck B by pressing W REC MUTING
after Step 4.
For details, see “Inserting a blank space during
recording (Record Muting)” on page 16.
• A blank of 10 seconds is automatically inserted on
the tape when you start RMS Dubbing if:
– you load a new cassette into deck B.
– the tape in deck B is completely rewound to its
beginning and automatically stopped.
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CONTROL A1II and CONTROL A1
compatibility
The CONTROL A1 control system has been
updated to the CONTROL A1II which is
the standard system in the Sony 300 disc
CD changer and other recent Sony
Using the CONTROL A1II
control system
This cassette deck is compatible with the
CONTROL A1II Control System.
The CONTROL A1II control system was
designed to simplify the operation of audio
systems composed of separate Sony
components. CONTROL A1II connections
provide a path for the transmission of control
signals that enable automatic operation and
control features usually associated with
integrated systems.
components. Components with CONTROL
A1 jacks are compatible with components
with CONTROL A1II, and can be
connected to each other. Basically, the
majority of the functions available with the
CONTROL A1 control system will be
available with the CONTROL A1II control
system. However, when making
Currently, CONTROL A1II connections
connections between components with
CONTROL A1 jacks and components with
CONTROL A1II jacks, the number of
functions that can be controlled may be
limited depending on the component. For
detailed information, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the component(s).
between a Sony MD deck, CD player, amplifier
(receiver), and cassette deck provide automatic
function selection and synchronized recording.
In the future the CONTROL A1II connection
will work as a multifunction bus allowing you
to control various functions for each
component.
continued
Note
The CONTROL A1II control system is designed to
maintain upward compatibility as the control system
is upgraded to handle new functions. In this case,
however, older components will not be compatible
with the new functions.
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Using the CONTROL A1II control
system (continued)
Synchro-recording with a CD
player
Connecting the CONTROL
A1II control system
By pressing SYNCHRO, you can perform
synchro-recording on your tape deck with a
Sony CD player connected to the CONTROL
A1II connector through a CONTROL A1II
cable.
Connect monaural (2P) mini-plug cables in
series to the CONTROL A1II jacks on the back
of each component. You can connect up to ten
CONTROL A1II compatible components in
any order. However, you can connect only one
of each type of component (i.e., 1 CD player, 1
MD deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver). (You
may be able to connect more than one CD
player or MD deck, depending on the model.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the respective component for details.)
1Set the source selector on the amplifier
to CD player.
2Load a CD into the CD player.
3Select the play mode (CONTINUE,
SHUFFLE, or PROGRAM) of the CD
player.
4Load a cassette into deck B.
Example
5Select the side(s) to be recorded on.
To record on
Only one side
Both side
Set DIRECTION MODE to
g
Amplifier
CD player
MD deck
s or RELAY
(Receiver)
6Select the side you want to start
recording from on deck B.
To record from
The front side
Press
H
Tape deck
Other component
The reverse side
h
In the CONTROL A1II control system, the
control signals flow both ways, so there is no
distinction of IN and OUT jacks. If a
component has more than one CONTROL A1II
jack, you can use either one, or connect
different components to each jack.
7Press SYNCHRO.
To stop CD Synchro-recording
Press x on deck B or the CD player.
About the connecting cable
When a CONTROL A1II compatible
component is not supplied with a connecting
cable, use a commercially available monaural
(2P) mini-plug cable less than 2 meters (6.6
feet) long, with no resistance (such as the Sony
RK-G69HG).
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Tips
Automatic function selection
• If the indicator on SYNCHRO goes off after
flashing rapidly, the tape cannot be recorded on
because the record-protect tab(s) on the cassette has
(have) been removed.
• Tracks on a CD differ in length. Classical music
CDs and others often have tracks that exceed the
recording time of a single cassette side. In this
case, record the tape manually.
• A tape that is loaded and has not been played or
recorded on is assumed by the deck to be a new
tape, even if the present location is in the middle of
the tape. The deck will transport the tape for 10
seconds before starting CD Synchro-recording to
bypass the portion corresponding with the leader.
To begin CD Synchro-recording without the ten-
seconds delay, play or record on the tape for about
10 seconds before starting the CD Synchro-
recording procedure.
• If the tape ends during CD Synchro-recording on
the front side of the tape (H lights up) and
DIRECTION MODE is set to s or RELAY,
recording of the track ends immediately, the tape
direction is reversed, and recording starts again
from the beginning of the track. If the tape ends on
the reverse side of the tape (h lights up), CD
Synchro-recording stops and the CD player stops
playing.
When you connect CONTROL A1II
compatible Sony components using
CONTROL A1II cables (not supplied), the
function selector on the amplifier (or receiver)
automatically switches to the correct input
when you press the play button on one of the
connected components.
(For example, when you press H (play
button) on the cassette deck while the CD is
playing, the function selector on the amplifier
switches from CD to TAPE.)
Notes
• This function works only when the components are
connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs
according to the names on the function buttons.
Certain receivers allow you to switch the names of
the function buttons. In this case, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the receiver.
• When recording, do not play any components other
than the recording source. It will cause the
automatic function selection to operate.
Notes
• To prevent interruption of the recording process, do
not press any operation buttons on the CD player
during CD Synchro-recording.
• Certain operation buttons on the tape deck are
disabled during CD Synchro-recording
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Additional Information
On cleaning the tape deck
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
Precautions
On safety
• 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.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your tape deck, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Notes on Cassette Tapes
On power sources
To protect a recording on side A or B
Break out the respective tab.
• Before operating the tape deck, check that the
operating voltage of the tape deck is identical with
your local power supply. The operating voltage is
indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the tape
deck.
Side A
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off
(U.S.A. and Canadian models only).
Tab for side A
• If you are not going to use the tape deck for a long
time, be sure to disconnect the tape deck from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord,
grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.
Tab for side B
To record on a tape with a missing
record-protect tab
Cover the respective tab hole with adhesive
tape.
On operation
• Because of a safety mechanism, the function
buttons will not operate if the cassette holder is not
completely closed, if there is no cassette in the
cassette holder, or if a cassette has been incorrectly
loaded into the cassette holder.
• Be sure to stop the tape before turning off the tape
deck. Otherwise, the tape may be damaged.
On placement
• Place the tape deck in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the tape deck.
• Do not place the tape deck:
– on a soft surface such as a rug that might block
the ventilation holes on the bottom.
– in a location near heat sources.
– in a place subject to direct sunlight.
– in an inclined position.
– in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical
shock.
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1 Press A to open the cassette holder.
Cleaning the heads and tape
path
2 With the tape deck turned off, wipe the
heads, the pinch rollers and the
capstans with a cotton swab slightly
moistened with alcohol or a
Head assembly
commercially available cleaning fluid
for tape decks.
Pinch rollers
Capstans
Demagnetizing the heads
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.
Erasing head
Recording/playback
head
A
Clean the heads and tape path of the tape deck
after every 10 hours of operation to guard
against:
• low-quality sound
• a decrease in sound level
• excessive wow or flutter
• sound dropout
• incomplete erasure
• impairment of recording function
To ensure better recording, we recommend that
you clean the heads and tape path before every
recording.
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The tape stops before the tape has been fully
rewound.
Troubleshooting
• The tape is slack. Take up the tape slack.
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.
• If “M” is shown in the display, press MEMORY
repeatedly until “M” disappears.
• The cassette shell is bent. Use another cassette.
The Multi-AMS function does not work properly.
• One of the tracks contains a long pause, a
passage of low frequencies or very low volume,
or a gradual increase or decrease in volume.
The function buttons do not work.
• The tape deck has been just turned on and does
not operate for about 3 seconds. Wait until X
stops flashing.
• The space before a track is less than 4 seconds
long. Load a blank space of 4 seconds using
W REC MUTING.
• Check that the cassette is loaded correctly and
the cassette holder is closed completely.
• The signal strength of the left and right channels
are very different.
The tape deck does not play or record.
• There is no cassette in the cassette holder.
• The tape has come to the end.
• There is noise in the space before a track.
• You pressed M (or m) immediately before
the beginning of the next track or immediately
after the beginning of the current track.
• The tape is slack. Take up the tape slack.
• The record-protect tab has been removed from
the cassette (see page 20).
The Dolby NR function does not work properly
during playback.
• Make sure the amplifier setting is correct.
• The Pitch Control function is on and the
frequency characteristics of the sound is altered.
Push PITCH CONTROL again to turn off the
function.
• Check that the tape deck connections are secure.
• The heads and tape path are dirty. Clean them
(see page 21).
• The recording/playback head is magnetized.
Demagnetize it (see page 21).
There is excessively loud tape transport noise
during fast-forwarding or rewinding.
There is excessive wow, flutter or sound drop-
out.
• This noise is caused by the cassette and is not a
mechanical problem.
• The capstans and pinch rollers are dirty. Clean
them (see page 21).
There is a decrease in sound level, sound drop-
out, or poor reproduction of high frequencies./
The tape does not erase completely./Noise
increases.
• The recording/playback or erasing head and tape
path are dirty. Clean them (see page 21).
• The recording/playback or erasing head is
magnetized. Demagnetize it (see page 21).
There is hum or noise.
• The tape deck is placed near a TV or VCR.
Move the tape deck away from the TV or VCR.
• The tape deck is placed on or under the
amplifier. Move the tape deck away from the
amplifier.
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Inputs
Specifications
Line inputs (phono jacks) sensitivity 0.16 V, input
impedance 47 kilohms
System
Outputs
Fast-winding time
Approx. 100 sec. (with
Sony C-60 cassette)
Signal-to-noise ratio (at peak level and weighted with
Line outputs (phono jacks) rated output level 0.5 V at
a load impedance of 47
kilohms, load impedance
over 10 kilohms
Headphones (stereo phone jack)
output level 0.25 mW at a
load impedance of 32
Dolby NR off)
55 dB, using Sony TYPE I
cassette
57 dB, using Sony TYPE
II cassette
58 dB, using Sony TYPE
IV cassette
With Dolby B NR on:
Approx. 5 dB at 1 kHz,
10 dB at 5 kHz
With Dolby C NR on:
Approx. 15 dB at 500 Hz,
20 dB at 1 kHz
0.4% (using Sony TYPE I
cassette): 160 nWb/m
315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)
1.8% (using Sony TYPE
IV cassette): 250 nWb/m
315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)
30-16,000 Hz (±3 dB,
IEC), 20-17,000 Hz
(±6 dB), using Sony
TYPE I cassette
30-17,000 Hz (±3 dB,
IEC), 20-18,000 Hz
(±6 dB), using Sony
TYPE II cassette
30-19,000 Hz (±3 dB,
IEC), 20-20,000 Hz
(±6 dB), 30-13,000 Hz
(±3 dB, –4dB recording),
using Sony TYPE IV
cassette
ohms
S/N ratio improvement
Harmonic distortion
General
Power requirements
U.S.A. and Canadian models:
120 V AC, 60Hz
220-230 V AC, 50/60Hz
Other European models: 230 V AC, 50/60Hz
British models:
Australian models:
Other models:
240 V AC, 50/60Hz
120/220/230-240 V AC,
50/60Hz
Adjustable with voltage
selector
Power consumption
TC-WE675:
TC-WE475:
Frequency response
(DOLBY NR OFF)
22 watts
18 watts
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 430 × 120 ×
300 mm
Mass
4.2 kg
Supplied accessories
Audio connecting cords (2)
Control A1II cable (1)*
* Supplied for Canadian models only
Optional accessory
Remote commander RM-J910
For more information on the availability of the remote
commander, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Wow and flutter
TC-WE675:
±0.13% W. Peak (IEC)
0.1% W. RMS (NAB)
±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)
±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)
0.1% W. RMS (NAB)
±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)
Approx. –30 to + 30 %
TC-WE475:
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Variable pitch range
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