StereoCassette Deck

© 2001 Sony Corporation

Operating Instructions

4-232-596-12 (1)

TC-WE675TC-WE475

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Warning

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do notexpose the unit to rain or moisture.To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of theapparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains,etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objectsfilled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space,such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Don’t throw a battery, dispose it as theinjurious wastes.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THEU.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert theuser to the presence of uninsulated“dangerous voltage” within theproduct’s enclosure that may be ofsufficient magnitude to constitute arisk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert theuser to the presence of importantoperating and maintenance(servicing) instructions in theliterature accompanying theappliance.

Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located on the rearpanel of the unit. Record the serial number in thespace provided below. Refer to them whenever youcall upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. ___________Serial No. ___________

INFORMATIONThis equipment has been tested and found to complywith the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. However,there is no guarantee that interference will not occurin a particular installation. If this equipment doescause harmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined by turning theequipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try tocorrect the interference by one or more of thefollowing measures:— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.— Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver isconnected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnician for help.

CAUTIONYou are cautioned that any changes or modificationnot expressly approved in this manual could voidyour authority to operate this equipment.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS INCANADA

CAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USETHIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH ANEXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHEROUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLYINSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

About this manualThe instructions in this manual are for modelsTC-WE675 and WE475. Check your model numberby looking at the rear panel of your tape deck. In thismanual, the TC-WE675 is the model used forillustration purposes. Any difference in operation isclearly indicated in the text, for example,“TC-WE675 only.”

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Table of Contents

Parts Identification

Main unit ............................................... 4

Getting Started

Hooking up the system .......................... 6

Playing a Tape

Playing a tape ........................................ 7Locating 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 ............................. 10Adjusting bias and recording level

calibration automatically(TC-WE675 only) ......................... 11

Adjusting the recording levelautomatically— Auto Rec Level ......................... 12

Fading in and out — Fader .................. 13Dubbing a tape ..................................... 14Recording 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 controlsystem ............................................ 17

Additional Information

Precautions .......................................... 20Troubleshooting ................................... 22Specifications ...................................... 23

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Parts Identification

The items are arranged in alphabetical order.

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

Main unit

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RESET (on deck A) 6 (8)RESET (on deck B) q; (8)RMS/START 4 (8, 16)SET 5 (9)SYNCHRO ql (18)

BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

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BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

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Getting Started

CD player

to an AC outlet

Amplifier

Hooking up the systemThis section describes how to hook up the tape deck to an amplifier or a CD player equipped withCONTROL A1II connectors. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making theconnections.

Hookups

Connecting the tape deck to anamplifierConnect the amplifier to the IN/OUTconnectors using the supplied audio connectingcords.

When connecting an audio connecting cord, besure to match the color-coded cord to theappropriate jacks on the components: Red(right) to Red and White (left) to White. Besure to make connections firmly to avoid humand noise.

Connecting the tape deck to a CDplayer equipped with CONTROL A1IIconnectorsFor details, see “Using the CONTROL A1IIcontrol system” on page 17.

Setting the voltage selector(only on models supplied witha voltage selector)

Check that the voltage selector on the rearpanel of the tape deck is set to the local powerline voltage. If not, set the selector to thecorrect position using a screwdriver beforeconnecting the AC power cord to an AC outlet.

220V

120V

VOLTAGE

230 – 240V

Connecting the AC powercord

Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet.

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Playing a tape

1 Turn on the amplifier and select thetape deck position.

2 Press POWER, and press A fully toopen the cassette holder, then load acassette.

3 Set DIRECTION MODE.

To play back Set to

One side only g

Both sides continuously 1) s

Both decks in succession 1) RELAY

1) The deck automatically stops after playing backfive times.

4 Press H.The deck starts playing. Adjust the volumeon the amplifier.

Do not press POWER or A while thetape deck is operating. If you do so,the tape may be damaged.

To Press

With the side youwant to playfacing you

Stop playing x

Start playback from thereverse side

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Pause X PAUSE. Press the buttonagain to resume play.

Fast-forward or rewind M or m when the deckis stopped

Take out the cassette A after stopping playing

Tips• Push in PITCH CONTROL to activate the Pitch

Control function and turn the control clockwise toraise the pitch or counterclockwise to lower it.You can adjust the pitch during playback on deck Aor normal-speed dubbing (but not during RMSplay 2) or RMS dubbing 2)).2) TC-WE675 only

• To play a tape recorded with the Dolby 3) NR, setDOLBY NR to ON (TC-WE675 only) and selectthe same position that the tape was recorded in—Bor C.3) “Dolby”, “HX Pro”, and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Locating a track— Multi-AMS/Auto Play/Memory Play

You can locate the following/previous trackswithin a range of 30 tracks (Multi-AMS:Automatic Music Sensor) or the beginning of atape quickly (Auto Play). You can even locatea specific point anywhere on a tape (MemoryPlay).

NoteCheck the direction indicator of the deck you use.When you locate a track on the reverse side (whenh lights up), press the button(s) in the parentheses.

To locate Press

The beginning of thenext or succeedingtracks (Multi-AMS)

M (or m) as manytimes as you want duringplayback.For example, to locate 2tracks ahead, press twice.

The beginning of thecurrent track(Multi-AMS)

m (or M) once duringplayback.

The beginning of thepreceding tracks(Multi-AMS)

m (or M) as manytimes as you want duringplayback.For example, to locate 2tracks behind, press threetimes.

The beginning of a tape(Auto Play)

MEMORY repeatedly until“M” disappears in thedisplay. Then press m(or M) while holdingdown H (or h).

A particular point on atape (Memory Play)

MEMORY repeatedly until“M” appears in the display.Find the point you want,then press RESET to resetthe tape counter and tomemorize the point.To locate the memorizedpoint and start playback,press m (or M) whileholding down H (or h).(Press m or M to stop at“0000”.)

Notes• The Multi-AMS function may not work correctly if:

– the blank space between tracks is less than 4seconds long.

– there is a passage of low frequencies or very lowvolume within a track.

– the signal strength of the left and right channelsare very different.

• The Multi-AMS function is inoperative on a deckwhenever the other deck is playing, recording(except during dubbing), or in pause.

• Even if DIRECTION MODE is set to s, thedeck stops when the current side reaches the endduring Multi-AMS operation.

• The tape counters are reset to “0000” when you turnoff the tape deck.

Creating your ownprogram

— RMS Play(TC-WE675 only)

By creating a program, you can play backtracks on deck A in any order that you want.The Random Music Sensor (RMS) function letsyou create a program of up to 28 tracks, fromthe 1st to the 14th tracks on each side of thetape.

1 Press RMS/START.“RMS” and a flashing cursor appear in thedisplay.

2 Press h (BACK) or H (FRONT) toselect the side of the tape.h or H appears in the display.

3 Press m or M repeatedly until thetrack number you want appears in thedisplay.

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5 Repeat Steps 2 to 4 to program moretracks.

If “FULL” appears in the displayThis means that you’ve already programmed 28tracks and can’t program any more.

6 Press RMS/START to start RMS Play.The peak level meters appear in the display.

To stop RMS PlayPress x (CLEAR) once. The RMS programstill remains. To resume RMS play, pressRMS/START.

To cancel RMS PlayPress x (CLEAR) repeatedly until the peaklevel meters appear in the display or eject thetape in deck A. When RMS Play is canceled,the RMS program is automatically erased.

To alternate between the RMS andpeak level meter displaysPress DISPLAY.

TipTo play the program again after RMS Play ends, pressRMS/START.

Notes• During RMS Play, you can only use CHECK,

DISPLAY, and x on deck A, and x, m, and Mon deck B.

• The RMS function may not work properly if a blankspace between tracks is short.

• If there is a long blank space between tracks, thedeck may fast-forward a portion of the blank space.

• If your program includes a number for a track thatdoes not exist, the deck will skip that numberduring RMS Play.

Checking the order of tracksin the program

Press CHECK.

Each time you press this button, the displayshows the track numbers in the order they wereprogrammed. After the last track in theprogram, “End” appears in the display.

Adding tracks to the end of aprogram

Press x (CLEAR) once, and follow Steps 2 to5 in “Creating your own program (RMS Play)”on page 8.

NoteFor more information on the availability of Sonystereo receiver remotes with RMS capability, contactyour nearest Sony dealer.

Order on the program

Track number

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Recording on a tape

1 Turn on the amplifier and play theprogram source you want to record.

2 Press POWER, and press A fully toopen the cassette holder, then load acassette. 1)

1) On the TC-WE675, you can record on bothdecks.On the TC-WE475, you can record only on deckB.

3 Set DIRECTION MODE.

To record on Set to

Only one side g

Both sides 2) s

2) Recording stops when the tape reaches the endof reverse side.

4 Press z REC.H lights up for recording on the sidefacing you. If it doesn’t, press H once.

The tape deck automatically adjusts therecording level (see page 12). After theAUTO indicator lights up continuously,stop playing the program source. If youwish to adjust the recording level manually,see “To adjust the recording levelmanually” on page 11.

Do not press POWER or A while thetape 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.

Recording on a Tape

With the side youwant to recordfacing you

To Press

Stop recording x

Start recording from thereverse side

h twice in Step 5

Pause X PAUSE. Press the buttonagain to resume recording.

Take out the cassette A after stopping recording

TipTo protect recordings against accidental erasure,break out the record-protect tab(s) (see page 20).

To record with the Dolby NRSet DOLBY NR to ON (TC-WE675 only), andselect B or C before you start recording.

To record FM broadcasts with theDolby NR (TC-WE675 only)If the FM reception is unsatisfactory, setDOLBY NR to ON FILTER (multiplex filter).TipThe Dolby HX Pro 3) automatically works duringrecording.Distortion and noise in the high-frequency responseare reduced to produce high-quality sound that can beenjoyed even during playback on other tape decks.3) Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories.HX Pro headroom extension originated by Bang &Olufsen.“Dolby”, “HX Pro”, and the double-D symbol aretrademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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To adjust the recording levelmanuallyAfter pressing z REC in Step 4 on page 10,turn REC LEVEL so that the peak level metersreach the recommended level for thecorresponding tape type. After completing theadjustments, stop playing the program source,then continue the procedure from Step 5.

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NoteEven after adjusting the recording level, distortionmay occur depending on the source that you’rerecording from. If this happens, turn REC LEVELcounterclockwise to lower the level.

Adjusting bias andrecording levelcalibration automatically

(TC-WE675 only)

Since there are many different types ofcassettes on the market, your tape deckautomatically sets the appropriate equalizationcharacteristics and bias current for each tapetype (ATS: Automatic Tape Selection).However, you can get better recording resultsby doing the automatic bias current and therecording level calibration.

1 Load the cassette you want to recordon into either deck.Make sure the record-protect tabs on thecassette 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 thetape to be recorded.

To select Press

The front side H

The reverse side h

4 Press X PAUSE.The automatic calibration procedure starts(i.e., recording test tones, rewinding, andplaying back).During the calibration, the counter changesfrom 9 to 0.

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When the automatic calibration procedureends, the tape rewinds to the originalposition, the counter returns to normal andthe tape deck stops.

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For type I or type II tape

For type IV tape

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Adjusting bias and recording levelcalibration automatically (continued)

5 Start the actual recording (see page10).

To cancel the Automatic CalibrationfunctionPress x on the deck you’re using.

If “A” or “B” flashes continuouslyThe automatic calibration procedure has beeninterrupted by:

• The end of the tape. Reverse the tapedirection or rewind the tape to a new positionthat allows recording of the test tone.

• Damaged tape or dirty heads. Change thecassette or clean and demagnetize the heads(see page 21).

Updating the calibrationsetting

If you load a cassette and “A CAL” or “CALB” appears in the display, it means thatautomatic calibration data in that deck for thattape type (I, II or IV) exists. However, werecommend that you repeat the automaticcalibration procedure each time you load a newcassette since cassettes of the same type alsovary in their characteristics.

Before recalibrating, be sure to turn off “ACAL” or “CAL B” by pressing the DECK Aor DECK B button. Then start from Step 2 ofthe automatic calibration procedure.

Adjusting the recordinglevel automatically

— Auto Rec Level

The Auto Rec Level function automaticallymeasures the peak signal level and adjusts therecording level accordingly. The Auto RecLevel function operates during normalrecording, Relay Recording* or SimultaneousRecording* on either deck.

* TC-WE675 only

1 Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Recording on atape” on page 10.Make sure that record-protect tabs on thecassette have not been removed.

2 Press z REC.The AUTO indicator flashes and the deckautomatically adjusts the recording level.The AUTO indicator lights up continuouslyafter the recording level has been adjusted.

3 Press X PAUSE or H.Recording starts.

To cancel the Auto Rec LevelfunctionPress ARL or turn REC LEVEL to turn off theAUTO indicator. If you do either of theseduring recording, recording will continue butwith the Auto Rec Level function turned off.

To stop recordingPress x.

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Tips• 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 suchas classical music, the recording level may notincrease for some time. If a high sound level isexpected later on in the track, play that portionfirst so that the right adjustment can be obtained.

– The recording level does not decrease for a longtime. The Auto Rec Level function may notwork properly when you try to record soundproduced by a graphic equalizer that hasextremely high-level signals.

• To prevent changes in the recording level afterrecording starts, press z REC while playing thehighest sound level portion of the program source tobe recorded. The result is a more natural-soundingrecording.

• If you play the entire program source after theAUTO indicator has stopped flashing and is litcontinuously, the deck will set the recording levelfor the portion of the program source with thehighest signal level.

• After you have finished recording with the AutoRec Level function, the AUTO indicator remains onand 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– Turn the deck off.

Fading in and out— Fader

You can gradually increase the recording levelat the beginning of a recording (fade in) orgradually decrease the recording level at theend of a recording (fade out).

It is convenient to use this function, forexample, when the tape reaches to its end andyou don’t want the track to be cut off abruptly.

To Do the following:

Fade in 1 Follow Steps 1 to 4 of “Recordingon a tape” on page 10.

2 Start playing the program source andpress FADER at the point where youwant the fade-in to start. Duringfade-in, the AUTO indicator flashes.When the fade-in has completed, theAUTO indicator lights up if the AutoRec Level function is working, orgoes off if the Auto Rec Levelfunction is not working.

Fade out While you’re still recording, pressFADER at the point where you wantthe fade-out to start. When the fade-outhas completed, “REC” flashes in thedisplay and the deck pauses.

NoteFade-in or fade-out is not possible when REC LEVELis manually set to 0 (minimum) (see page 11).

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Dubbing a tapeYou can copy a tape in deck A to a tape in deckB at normal or high speed.

1 Load a recorded cassette into deck Aand a blank cassette into deck B.Make sure the record-protect tabs on thecassette in deck B have not been removed.

2 Select the side(s) to be recorded on.

To record on Set DIRECTION MODE to

One side g

Both sides s.Recording on the reverse sideon deck B startsindependently of playback ondeck A.

RELAY.Recording on the reverse sideon deck B startssimultaneously with playbackof the reverse side on deck A.

3 Select the dubbing speed.

To select Press HIGH/NORMAL

Normal speed Once

High speed Twice

“HIGH” or “NORM” appears in thedisplay.The deck changes to dubbing standby.

4 Select the side from which to startdubbing.

To record from Press

The front side H

The reverse side h

5 Press X PAUSE on deck B to startdubbing.

To stop dubbing

During Press

Normal-speed dubbing x on deck B

High-speed dubbing x on either deck

Tips• During high-speed dubbing, only x is operative.• Dubbing is automatically performed with the same

recording level and Dolby NR as the original indeck A. You don‘t have to adjust the recordinglevel or select the Dolby NR during dubbing. If,however, you want to monitor the sound duringnormal-speed dubbing, set the DOLBY NR selectorto match the tape in deck A (see page 7).

• You can adjust the pitch of the playback on deck A.See page 7.

NoteIf a TV set is placed near the tape deck, noise mayoccur during high-speed dubbing. In that case, turnthe television set off or move it away from the tapedeck.

Dubbing only specificportions

You can do this only during the normal-speeddubbing.

1 Press x on deck A at the portion youwant to skip.Deck B changes to recording pause.

2 Locate the point you want to resumerecording on deck A, then stop thetape.

3 Press X PAUSE on deck B to resumedubbing.

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Recording on both decksin succession

— Relay Recording

(TC-WE675 only)

You can make a continuous recording thatstarts on a cassette in deck A and ends on acassette in deck B.

1 Load blank cassettes into both decks.Make sure that record-protect tabs on thecassettes have not been removed.

2 Select the Dolby NR (see page 10).

3 Set DIRECTION MODE to RELAY.

4 Press z REC on deck A.Deck A changes to recording pause.

5 Start playing the program source.

6 Adjust the recording level manually, ifnecessary (see page 11).

7 Start recording.

To record from Press

The front side H on deck A

The reverse side h on deck B

To stop Relay Recording

During Press

Recording on deck A x on deck A

Recording on deck B x on deck B

NoteMake 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 thecassette in deck B finishes.

Recording the samesource on both decks

— Simultaneous Recording

(TC-WE675 only)

You can record the same source on cassettes indeck A and B at the same time.

1 Load blank cassettes into both decks.Make sure that record-protect tabs on thecassettes have not been removed.

2 Select the Dolby NR (see page 10).

3 Select the side(s) to be recorded on.

To record on Set DIRECTION MODE to

Only one side g

Both sides s

4 Press A+B REC.Both decks change to recording pause.

5 Start playing the program source.

6 Adjust the recording level manually, ifnecessary (see page 11).

7 Select the side you want to startrecording from on both decks.

To record from Press

The front side H

The reverse side h

8 Press X PAUSE on deck B.Simultaneous Recording starts.

To stop Simultaneous RecordingPress x on both decks.

TipDuring Simultaneous Recording, X PAUSE and WREC MUTING on deck B control both decks, but notX PAUSE and W REC MUTING on deck A.

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Recording your ownprogram

— RMS Dubbing

(TC-WE675 only)

You can record an RMS program that you’vecreated (see “Creating your own program(RMS Play)” on page 8). This function worksonly at normal speed.

1 Load a recorded cassette into deck Aand a blank cassette into deck B.Make sure the record-protect tabs on thecassette in deck B have not been removed.

2 Program tracks on deck A (see Steps 1to 5 on page 8).

3 Press HIGH/NORMAL once to changethe tape deck to dubbing standby.

4 Select the side of the tape in deck Byou want to record on.

To start recording Press

On the front side H

On the reverse side h

5 Press RMS/START or X PAUSE ondeck B to start RMS Dubbing.

To stop RMS DubbingPress x on deck B. The RMS programremains 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 MUTINGafter Step 4.For details, see “Inserting a blank space duringrecording (Record Muting)” on page 16.

• A blank of 10 seconds is automatically inserted onthe 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.

Inserting a blank spaceduring recording

— Record Muting

You can insert a blank space of 4 secondsbetween the tracks. The blank spaces allowyou to locate the start of specific tracksafterwards using the Multi-AMS function (seepage 8). You can also use this function to eraseunwanted portions on a tape.

1 Follow Steps 1 to 5 of “Recording on atape” on page 10.Recording starts.

2 Press W REC MUTING where you wantto load a blank space.“REC” flashes in the display and a blank isrecorded on the tape.After 4 seconds, X lights up and the tapedeck changes to recording pause.

3 Press X PAUSE to resume recording.

TipIf you want to insert a blank space longer than 4seconds, hold down W REC MUTING as long as youwant. After 4 seconds, “REC” flashes faster.When you release W REC MUTING, X lights up andthe tape deck changes to recording pause.Press X PAUSE to resume recording.

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Using the CONTROL A1IIcontrol system

This cassette deck is compatible with theCONTROL A1II Control System.

The CONTROL A1II control system wasdesigned to simplify the operation of audiosystems composed of separate Sonycomponents. CONTROL A1II connectionsprovide a path for the transmission of controlsignals that enable automatic operation andcontrol features usually associated withintegrated systems.

Currently, CONTROL A1II connectionsbetween a Sony MD deck, CD player, amplifier(receiver), and cassette deck provide automaticfunction selection and synchronized recording.

In the future the CONTROL A1II connectionwill work as a multifunction bus allowing youto control various functions for eachcomponent.

NoteThe CONTROL A1II control system is designed tomaintain upward compatibility as the control systemis upgraded to handle new functions. In this case,however, older components will not be compatiblewith the new functions.

CONTROL A1II and CONTROL A1compatibilityThe CONTROL A1 control system has beenupdated to the CONTROL A1II which isthe standard system in the Sony 300 discCD changer and other recent Sonycomponents. Components with CONTROLA1 jacks are compatible with componentswith CONTROL A1II, and can beconnected to each other. Basically, themajority of the functions available with theCONTROL A1 control system will beavailable with the CONTROL A1II controlsystem. However, when makingconnections between components withCONTROL A1 jacks and components withCONTROL A1II jacks, the number offunctions that can be controlled may belimited depending on the component. Fordetailed information, refer to the operatinginstructions supplied with the component(s).

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Synchro-recording with a CDplayer

By pressing SYNCHRO, you can performsynchro-recording on your tape deck with aSony CD player connected to the CONTROLA1II connector through a CONTROL A1IIcable.

1 Set the source selector on the amplifierto CD player.

2 Load a CD into the CD player.

3 Select the play mode (CONTINUE,SHUFFLE, or PROGRAM) of the CDplayer.

4 Load a cassette into deck B.

5 Select the side(s) to be recorded on.

To record on Set DIRECTION MODE to

Only one side g

Both side s or RELAY

6 Select the side you want to startrecording from on deck B.

To record from Press

The front side H

The reverse side h

7 Press SYNCHRO.

To stop CD Synchro-recordingPress x on deck B or the CD player.

Connecting the CONTROLA1II control system

Connect monaural (2P) mini-plug cables inseries to the CONTROL A1II jacks on the backof each component. You can connect up to tenCONTROL A1II compatible components inany order. However, you can connect only oneof each type of component (i.e., 1 CD player, 1MD deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver). (Youmay be able to connect more than one CDplayer or MD deck, depending on the model.Refer to the operating instructions suppliedwith the respective component for details.)

Example

In the CONTROL A1II control system, thecontrol signals flow both ways, so there is nodistinction of IN and OUT jacks. If acomponent has more than one CONTROL A1IIjack, you can use either one, or connectdifferent components to each jack.

About the connecting cableWhen a CONTROL A1II compatiblecomponent is not supplied with a connectingcable, use a commercially available monaural(2P) mini-plug cable less than 2 meters (6.6feet) long, with no resistance (such as the SonyRK-G69HG).

Amplifier(Receiver)

CD player MD deck

Tape deck Other component

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Tips• If the indicator on SYNCHRO goes off after

flashing rapidly, the tape cannot be recorded onbecause the record-protect tab(s) on the cassette has(have) been removed.

• Tracks on a CD differ in length. Classical musicCDs and others often have tracks that exceed therecording time of a single cassette side. In thiscase, record the tape manually.

• A tape that is loaded and has not been played orrecorded on is assumed by the deck to be a newtape, even if the present location is in the middle ofthe tape. The deck will transport the tape for 10seconds before starting CD Synchro-recording tobypass the portion corresponding with the leader.To begin CD Synchro-recording without the ten-seconds delay, play or record on the tape for about10 seconds before starting the CD Synchro-recording procedure.

• If the tape ends during CD Synchro-recording onthe front side of the tape (H lights up) andDIRECTION MODE is set to s or RELAY,recording of the track ends immediately, the tapedirection is reversed, and recording starts againfrom the beginning of the track. If the tape ends onthe reverse side of the tape (h lights up), CDSynchro-recording stops and the CD player stopsplaying.

Notes• To prevent interruption of the recording process, do

not press any operation buttons on the CD playerduring CD Synchro-recording.

• Certain operation buttons on the tape deck aredisabled during CD Synchro-recording

Automatic function selection

When you connect CONTROL A1IIcompatible Sony components usingCONTROL A1II cables (not supplied), thefunction selector on the amplifier (or receiver)automatically switches to the correct inputwhen you press the play button on one of theconnected components.

(For example, when you press H (playbutton) on the cassette deck while the CD isplaying, the function selector on the amplifierswitches from CD to TAPE.)

Notes• This function works only when the components are

connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputsaccording to the names on the function buttons.Certain receivers allow you to switch the names ofthe function buttons. In this case, refer to theoperating instructions supplied with the receiver.

• When recording, do not play any components otherthan the recording source. It will cause theautomatic function selection to operate.

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Precautions

On safety• Do not disassemble the cabinet — this may result in

an electrical shock. Refer servicing to qualifiedpersonnel only.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into thecabinet, unplug the tape deck and have it checkedby qualified personnel before operating it anyfurther.

On power sources• Before operating the tape deck, check that the

operating voltage of the tape deck is identical withyour local power supply. The operating voltage isindicated on the nameplate at the rear of the tapedeck.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC powersource (mains) as long as it is connected to the walloutlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off(U.S.A. and Canadian models only).

• If you are not going to use the tape deck for a longtime, be sure to disconnect the tape deck from thewall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord,grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• AC power cord must be changed only at thequalified service shop.

On operation• Because of a safety mechanism, the function

buttons will not operate if the cassette holder is notcompletely closed, if there is no cassette in thecassette holder, or if a cassette has been incorrectlyloaded into the cassette holder.

• Be sure to stop the tape before turning off the tapedeck. 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 blockthe 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.

Additional InformationOn cleaning the tape deckClean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft clothslightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Donot use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder orsolvent such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any questions or problemsconcerning your tape deck, please consult yournearest Sony dealer.

Notes on Cassette Tapes

To protect a recording on side A or BBreak out the respective tab.

To record on a tape with a missingrecord-protect tabCover the respective tab hole with adhesivetape.

Side A

Tab for side B

Tab for side A

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Cleaning the heads and tapepath

Head assembly

A

Clean the heads and tape path of the tape deckafter every 10 hours of operation to guardagainst:

• 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 thatyou clean the heads and tape path before everyrecording.

Pinch rollers

Capstans

Erasing head

Recording/playbackhead

1 Press A to open the cassette holder.

2 With the tape deck turned off, wipe theheads, the pinch rollers and thecapstans with a cotton swab slightlymoistened with alcohol or acommercially available cleaning fluidfor tape decks.

Demagnetizing the headsAfter 20 to 30 hours of use, or when you noticea hissing sound or loss of high frequencies,demagnetize the heads with a commerciallyavailable demagnetizer for tape decks. Pleaserefer to the instructions of the demagnetizer.

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The tape stops before the tape has been fullyrewound.

• The tape is slack. Take up the tape slack.• 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, apassage of low frequencies or very low volume,or a gradual increase or decrease in volume.

• The space before a track is less than 4 secondslong. Load a blank space of 4 seconds usingW REC MUTING.

• The signal strength of the left and right channelsare very different.

• There is noise in the space before a track.• You pressed M (or m) immediately before

the beginning of the next track or immediatelyafter the beginning of the current track.

The Dolby NR function does not work properlyduring playback.

• The Pitch Control function is on and thefrequency characteristics of the sound is altered.Push PITCH CONTROL again to turn off thefunction.

There is excessively loud tape transport noiseduring fast-forwarding or rewinding.

• This noise is caused by the cassette and is not amechanical problem.

TroubleshootingIf you’ve experienced any of the followingdifficulties while using the tape deck, use thistroubleshooting guide to help you remedy theproblem. Should the problem persist, consultyour nearest Sony dealer.

The function buttons do not work.

• The tape deck has been just turned on and doesnot operate for about 3 seconds. Wait until Xstops flashing.

• Check that the cassette is loaded correctly andthe cassette holder is closed completely.

The tape deck does not play or record.

• There is no cassette in the cassette holder.• The tape has come to the end.• The tape is slack. Take up the tape slack.• The record-protect tab has been removed from

the cassette (see page 20).• Make sure the amplifier setting is correct.• 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 excessive wow, flutter or sound drop-out.

• The capstans and pinch rollers are dirty. Cleanthem (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./Noiseincreases.

• The recording/playback or erasing head and tapepath are dirty. Clean them (see page 21).

• The recording/playback or erasing head ismagnetized. 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 theamplifier. Move the tape deck away from theamplifier.

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Specifications

SystemFast-winding time Approx. 100 sec. (with

Sony C-60 cassette)Signal-to-noise ratio (at peak level and weighted withDolby NR off) 55 dB, using Sony TYPE I

cassette57 dB, using Sony TYPEII cassette58 dB, using Sony TYPEIV cassette

S/N ratio improvement With Dolby B NR on:Approx. 5 dB at 1 kHz,10 dB at 5 kHzWith Dolby C NR on:Approx. 15 dB at 500 Hz,20 dB at 1 kHz

Harmonic distortion 0.4% (using Sony TYPE Icassette): 160 nWb/m315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)1.8% (using Sony TYPEIV cassette): 250 nWb/m315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)

InputsLine inputs (phono jacks) sensitivity 0.16 V, input

impedance 47 kilohms

OutputsLine outputs (phono jacks) rated output level 0.5 V at

a load impedance of 47kilohms, load impedanceover 10 kilohms

Headphones (stereo phone jack)output level 0.25 mW at aload impedance of 32ohms

GeneralPower requirementsU.S.A. and Canadian models:

120 V AC, 60HzBritish models: 220-230 V AC, 50/60HzOther European models: 230 V AC, 50/60HzAustralian models: 240 V AC, 50/60HzOther models: 120/220/230-240 V AC,

50/60HzAdjustable with voltageselector

Power consumptionTC-WE675: 22 wattsTC-WE475: 18 wattsDimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 120 ×

300 mmMass 4.2 kg

Supplied accessoriesAudio connecting cords (2)Control A1II cable (1)** Supplied for Canadian models only

Optional accessoryRemote commander RM-J910For more information on the availability of the remotecommander, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

Design and specifications are subject to changewithout notice.

30-16,000 Hz (±3 dB,IEC), 20-17,000 Hz(±6 dB), using SonyTYPE I cassette30-17,000 Hz (±3 dB,IEC), 20-18,000 Hz(±6 dB), using SonyTYPE II cassette30-19,000 Hz (±3 dB,IEC), 20-20,000 Hz(±6 dB), 30-13,000 Hz(±3 dB, –4dB recording),using Sony TYPE IVcassette

Wow and flutterTC-WE675: ±0.13% W. Peak (IEC)

0.1% W. RMS (NAB)±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)

TC-WE475: ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)0.1% W. RMS (NAB)±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)

Variable pitch range Approx. –30 to + 30 %

Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF)

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