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Stereo Cassette
Deck
Operating Instructions
TC-SD1
©1998 by Sony Corporation
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WARNING 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. IMPORTANT: Never connect two mains leads into a single mains plug. – For TC-SD1 – The mains lead plug of TC-SD1 is a 2-pin type designed to be connected only to CMT-SD1, CMT-SD3 or MDS-SD1. Do not connect this plug t
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The TC-SD1 tape deck is Table of Contents designed only for the CMT-SD1/SD3 and Getting Started MDS-SD1 component Hooking up the system ......................... 4 system Here are some of the features you can use Operations with this tape deck when connected with the CMT-SD1/SD3 compact Hi-Fi component Playing a tape .......................................... 6 system (see page 4). Recording a CD ...................................... 8 The MDS-SD1 is also available (see page 4). Refer to “Recor
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Hooking up the system Complete steps 1 through 3 (1 through 4 for CMT-SD3) to hook up your system using the supplied cords. The front panel is made of tempered glass. Please remember to handle this unit carefully. TC-SD1 (CMT-SD3 only) 3 2 1
CMT-SD1/SD3 4
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For the customers using the MDS-SD1 already Hook up your system as follows. To hook up the MDS-SD1 with CMT-SD1/SD3, refer to the MDS-SD1 Operating Instructions. TC-SD1 (CMT-SD3 only) 3 1 2
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CMT-SD1/SD3 5
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SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROL CThe sound signals of the CD, MD 1 Firmly connect the system cable to and TUNER flow through the the SYSTEM CONTROL jack on the CMT-SD1/SD3 (and MDS-SD1) to the tape deck when you record onto a CMT-SD1/SD3. tape. When using the MDS-SD1, connect to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack on the D The sound signal of the tape deck MDS-SD1. flows to the CMT-SD1/SD3 when you play a tape. How to insert the plugs Insert the plugs firmly into the jacks. Not firmly inserted. Insert to h
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• • • • 1 Press 1/u on the CMT-SD1/SD3 to Playing a tape turn on the CMT-SD1/SD3 You can use any type of tape, TYPE I component system. (normal), TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV (metal), The tape deck turns on automatically. since the tape deck automatically detects the 1) tape type (ATS ). 2 Press ¤ on the tape deck to open the 1) ATS: Automatic Tape Selection. cassette tray and insert a recorded tape. Tape deck TAPE TC-SD1 Press ¤ again to close the cassette tray. indicator 1/u 2 With the side you
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Tips Other operations • When you press 1/u on the tape deck while the To Press CMT-SD1/SD3 is power on, only the tape deck Stop playing ¹ (or p*). turns on/off. Press 1/u on the CMT-SD1/SD3 to turn on the CMT-SD1/SD3 component system. Pause ¸ (or P*). • The TAPE indicator lights up in red when a Press again to resume playing. cassette is inserted and goes off when no cassette Fast-forward ¹, then ) (or )*) for the is inserted. top side. • You can switch from another source to the tape ¹, then 0
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• • • • 2 Press ¤ on the tape deck to open the Recording a CD cassette tray and insert a blank tape. — CD Synchro Recording Press ¤ again to close the cassette tray. With the side you want to The CD SYNC button lets you record from a record on facing up CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (CrO2), or TYPE IV (metal) tape, since the tape deck automatically detects the tape type. ) á
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Tape deck 0 10 TAPE TC-SD1 1/u indicator 2 3 Place a CD on the disc tray of the CMT-SD1/
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7 Press ¸ on the tape deck. Recording manually Recording starts. With manual recording, you can record just the songs you like from a CD, or start To stop recording recording from the middle of the tape. You Press ¹ on the tape deck or p on the remote. can also record a radio programme or MD. Tips Tape deck TAPE TC-SD1 1/u indicator • When you press 1/u on the tape deck while the 2 CMT-SD1/SD3 is power on, only the tape deck turns on/off. Press 1/u on the CMT-SD1/SD3 to turn on the CMT-SD1/SD3 c
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• • • • Recording manually (continued) 6 Start playback on the component you want to record. 2 Press ¤ on the tape deck to open the 7 Press REC LEVEL lightly to release, cassette tray and insert a blank tape. and turn to set the recording level. Press ¤ again to close the cassette tray. The level indicator reads the current recording level. With the side you want to record on facing up Adjust as the 0 (zero) indicator lights up ) á
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Tips • The TAPE indicator lights up in red when a Timer recording cassette is inserted and goes off when no cassette is inserted. radio programmes • When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low- level high-frequency signals, set DOLBY NR to To timer record, you must first preset the “B” or “C” before step 5. Switching DOLBY NR radio station and set the clock on the while recording will cause the newly recorded CMT-SD1/SD3 (refer to the CMT-SD1/SD3 sound to differ in quality from the previously
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• • • • Timer recording radio programmes 7 Press ¤ on the tape deck to open the (continued) cassette tray and insert a blank tape. Press ¤ again to close the cassette tray. 4 Set the time to start recording. With the side you want to Press +/– to set the hour, then press record on facing up ENTER. The minute indication flashes. SHUFFLE PROGRAM REPEAT 1 TUNED STEREO MONO SURR DAILY REC SLEEP DBFB DISC AUTO kHz ) MANUAL PREST á
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0 10 Press +/– to set the minute, then press ENTER. The hour
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To cancel timer recording Press TIMER SET. Precautions To change the setting About tempered glass Start again from step 1. The front panel of this tape deck is made of tempered glass, which has been known to break in To check the setting / To use the extreme circumstances. timer Press TIMER SELECT repeatedly until “REC” On safety appears. The start time appears, followed by • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power the stop time, the preset number, and source (mains) as long as it is conn
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Precautions (continued) Cleaning the tape heads Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. When the tape heads become dirty To save a tape permanently — the sound is distorted To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded — there is a decrease in sound level over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as — the sound drops out illustrated. — the tape does not erase completely — the tape does not record. Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or a
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Noise increases or the high frequencies are Troubleshooting erased. •The record/playback heads are magnetised. Demagnetise them (see page If you run into any problem using this tape 14). deck, use the following checklist. •Move the tape deck away from the TV or VCR. First, check that the mains lead is connected firmly and the speakers are connected The sound is distorted. correctly and firmly. •Set DOLBY NR to the same setting in Should any problem persist, consult your which the tape was recor
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Specifications Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF) 30 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes 30 – 15,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE II cassettes 30 – 15,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE IV 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 500 mV impedance 47 kilohms General Power requirements European countries model: 220 –
