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4-231-016-11(1)
Stereo Cassette
Deck
Operating Instructions
TC-TX595
©2000 by Sony Corporation
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This system is equipped with the The TC-TX595 tape deck is Dolby* B-type noise reduction designed for the stereo system. systems listed below * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. • DHC-MD313 “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks • DHC-MD333 of Dolby Laboratories. • DHC-MD373 • DHC-MD595 Connect the tape deck to DHC-MD373/595 using audio connecting cords and the system cable adapter (see page 4). Connect the tape deck to DHC-MD313/333 using audio connecting cords and the
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Timer You can wake up to music or record a radio Table of Contents programme at a preset time. For details, refer to “Waking up to music” and “Timer recording radio programmes” in the stereo system operating Getting Started instructions. Hooking up the system .............................. 4 Remote Control If the remote supplied with the stereo system has buttons with the same names as the controls on the Operations tape deck, you can also operate the tape deck using these buttons. Playing a ta
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Getting Started Hooking up the system The stereo systems with the tape control jack (DHC-MD373/595) Complete steps 1 to 3, 5 to 7 below to hook up your system using the supplied cords. TC-TX595 rear panel Mains lead Audio connecting cords (supplied) AU BUS connecting cable System cable adapter (supplied) DHC-MD373 rear panel 4
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A B A B The stereo systems with the AU BUS jack (DHC-MD313/333) Complete steps 4 to 7 below to hook up your system using the supplied cords. TC-TX595rear panel Mains lead Audio connecting cords (supplied) AU BUS connecting cable DHC-MD333 rear panel Connection to the DHC- 2 Peel away the seal paper from the back MD373/595 of the system cable adapter and secure the adapter to the DHC-MD373/595. 1 Firmly connect the AU BUS connecting Position the adapter cable to the system cable adapter. so that
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A B A B A B Hooking up the system Connection to the DHC- (continued) MD313/333 3 Firmly connect the system cable adapter 4 Firmly connect the AU BUS connecting to the tape control jack on the cable to the AU BUS jack on the DHC-MD373/595. DHC-MD313/333. TC-TX595 TC-TX595 DHC-MD333 DHC-MD373 Insert the connector Insert the connector firmly all the way. firmly all the way. Note Note The system cable adapter is used to connect the AU The AU BUS connecting cable is used for exchanging BUS connecting
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How to insert the plugs 5 Connect A to A, and B to B using Insert the plugs firmly into the jacks. the audio connecting cords. Insert the plugs into jacks of the same colour. Not firmly inserted The two audio connecting cords are the same, so you can connect A or B using either cord. TC-TX595 rear panel TAPE L IN OUT Insert to here. R AB 6 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position A B of your local power line voltage. VOLTAGE SELECTOR 110-120V 220-240V DHC-MD373 re
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Operations 3 Set DIRECTION to g to play one Playing a tape 3) side. Set it to s to play both sides. You can use any type of tape, TYPE I (normal), 4 Press H. TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV (metal), since the tape deck automatically detects the tape type Press h to play the bottom side. 1) (ATS ). FUNCTION switches to “TAPE” 1) ATS: Automatic Tape Selection. automatically, then the tape starts playing. Tape deck TC-TX595 3) The tape deck stops automatically after repeating the sequence five times. 24
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Tips Other operations • When you press `/1 (power) on the tape deck, only To Do this the tape deck turns on. Press `/1 (power) on the Stop playing Press x. stereo system to turn on the stereo system. • The cassette indicator lights up in red when a Pause Press S. cassette is inserted and goes off when no cassette is Press again to resume playing. inserted. Fast-forward Press x, then M for the top • Pressing H or h when the tape deck is off side. automatically turns on the tape deck and starts P
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3 Place a CD on the disc tray of the CD Recording a CD player of the stereo system. — CD-TAPE Synchro Recording 4 Set DIRECTION to g to record on The CD SYNC button lets you record from a CD one side. Set it to s to record on to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal) or both sides. TYPE II (CrO2) tape, since the tape deck If you select both sides recording and the automatically detects the tape type. tape reaches the end of the top side part-way through a track, the entire track is recorde
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Tips • When you press `/1 (power) on the tape deck, only Recording manually the tape deck turns on. Press `/1 (power) on the stereo system to turn on the stereo system. With manual recording, you can record just the • Inserting the tape when the power is off songs you like from a CD, or start recording from automatically turns on the tape deck only. Press the middle of the tape. You can also record a `/1 (power) on the stereo system to turn on the stereo system before recording. radio programme
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Additional Information Recording manually (continued) Precautions 3 Switch the function of the stereo system On operating voltage to the desired sound source (e.g. “CD,” (for models with a voltage “MD,” “AM”or “FM”). selector) Before operating the tape deck, check that the 4 Set DIRECTION to g to record on operating voltage of your tape deck is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. one side. Set it to s to record on both sides. On safety • The unit is not disconnected from the
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To save a tape permanently Cleaning the tape heads To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as When the tape heads become dirty illustrated. — the sound is distorted — there is a decrease in sound level — the sound drops out — the tape does not erase completely — the tape does not record. Detector slots Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or after play
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Noise increases or the high frequencies Troubleshooting are erased. • The record/playback heads are magnetised. Demagnetise them (see page 13). If you run into any problem using this tape deck, • Move the tape deck away from the TV or use the following checklist. VCR. First, check that the mains lead is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly The sound is distorted. and firmly. • Set DOLBY NR to the same setting in which the tape was recorded. Should any problem persist, consul
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Specifications Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF) 50 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes 50 – 15,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE II cassettes Wow and flutter ±0.13% W. Peak (IEC) 0.07% W. RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W. Peak (DIN) Input TAPE IN (phono jacks): impedance 47 kilohms Output TAPE OUT (phono jacks): voltage 550 mV impedance 47 kilohms General Power requirements European countries model: 220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other models: 110 – 120 V or 220
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