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Stereo
Cassette Deck
Operating Instructions
1999 by Sony Corporation
TC-WE835S
TC-WE635
2
Warning
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or
moisture.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are
located on the rear panel of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ___________
Serial No. ___________
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following 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 is connected.
--Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modification not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN
CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony
Stereo Cassette Deck. Before operating
the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for
models TC-WE835S and WE635. Check
your model number by looking at the
rear panel of your tape deck. In this
manual, the TC-WE835S is the model
used for illustration purposes. Any
difference in operation is clearly
indicated in the text, for example,
"TC-WE835S only."
Differences between the models
The two models covered by this manual
differ with respect to the features shown
in the table below. Check the table to
verify whether the features are available
on your tape deck before you start
operating it.
Model WE835S
WE635
Feature
High-speed
Fast-forwarding
and Rewinding
·
Dolby S
·
The power switch
The power switch is different,
depending on the model and the place
you purchased the tape deck.
Where purchased
The power switch
U.S.A. and Canada
1/u*
Other countries
U
*
U for the TC-WE635 U.S.A. and
Canadian models.
Convention
· Instructions in this manual describe
the controls on the cassette deck. You
can also use the controls on the
optional remote (supplied for TC-
WE835S U.S.A. model only) if they
have the same or similar names as
those on the deck.
· The following icons are used in this
manual:
Z
Indicates a task that requires use
of the remote.
z
Indicates hints and tips for
making the task easier.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking 4
Hooking Up the System 4
Playing a Tape 5
Recording on a Tape 6
Advanced Playback Operations
Locating a Track (Multi-AMS/Auto Play/Memory Play) 8
Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play) 9
Advanced Recording Operations
Adjusting Bias and Recording Level Calibration Automatically 11
Adjusting the Recording Level Automatically (Auto Rec Level) 12
Fading In and Out (Fader) 13
Dubbing a Tape 13
Recording on Both Decks in Succession (Relay Recording) 14
Recording the Same Source on Both Decks (Simultaneous Recording) 15
Recording Your Own Program (RMS Dubbing) 15
Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) 16
Synchro-recording With a CD Player Through a Control A1 Cord 16
Synchro-recording With a CD Player Using a Remote 17
Additional Information
Precautions 18
Notes on Cassette Tapes 18
Cleaning 19
Troubleshooting 20
Specifications 21
Glossary 22
Index 22
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Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
· Audio connecting cords (2)
· Remote commander (remote) RM-J910 (1)*
· Sony R6 (size AA) batteries (2)*
· Control A1 cord (1)**
* Supplied for TC-WE835S U.S.A. model only
** Supplied for Canadian models only
Inserting batteries into the remote
(TC-WE835S U.S.A. model only)
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries, matching the + and
on the batteries with the markings inside the battery
compartment. When using the remote, point it at the
remote control sensor g on the tape deck.
Hooking Up the System
This section describes how to hook up the tape deck to
an amplifier or a CD player equipped with CONTROL
A1 connectors. Be sure to turn off the power of each
component before making the connections.
CONTROL
A1
REC
OUT
TAPE
IN
Ç ç
ç: Signal flow
Hookups
· Connecting the tape deck to an amplifier
Connect the amplifier to the LINE IN/OUT connectors
using the supplied audio connecting cords.
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.
Ç
ç
REC OUT
IN
LINE
OUT
IN
L
R
TAPE
L
R
L
R
ç: Signal flow
· Connecting the tape deck to a CD player equipped
with CONTROL A1 connectors
For information on connections through the CONTROL
A1 connectors, refer to the pamphlet included with this
manual.
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.
220V
120V
VOLTAGE
230
240V
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet.
Where do I go next?
Now you're ready to use your tape deck.
For basic operations, go to pages 5 to 7; for advanced
operations, go to the sections starting from page 8.
Getting Started
Tape deck
to a
wall outlet
Amplifier
CD player
to an AC
outlet
Tape deck
Amplifier
Basic Operations
Basic
Operations
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Basic Operations
Playing a Tape
32
4
0
p
P
ª·
)
U
§§
Rr
P
R
r
0
p
ª·
)
·
(AMS)(AMS)
CLEAR
RMS/START
SET
RMS
AUTO CAL ( START P )
DUBBING AnB
CHECK
DISPLAY
DECK A
DECK B
A
+B REC
HIGH/NORMAL
RMS +
PAUSE
RESET
MEMORY
RESET
MEMORY
REC MUTING
REC
PAUSE
REC MUTING
REC
OFF
DOLBY NR
COUNTER
AB
ON ON FILTER
BACK
FRONT
Aa
DIRECTION MODE
PITCH CONTROL
PHONES
AUTO REC LEVEL
Ø ON ø OFF
RELAY
BC
S
(AMS)(AMS)
FADER
ARL
SYNCHRO
START (DECK B P)
+
5
0
10
19
28
37
46
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
1 Turnontheamplifierandselectthetapedeckposition.
2 PressU(or1/u),andpress§fullyto
open the cassette holder, then insert a
cassette.
3 SetDIRECTIONMODE.
To play back
Set to
One side only
A
Both sides continuously*
a
Both decks in succession*
RELAY
* The deck automatically stops after playing back five times.
4 Press·.
The deck starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
Do not press U (or 1/u) or § while the tape deck is
operating. If you do so, the tape may be damaged.
With the side you want to play
facing you
To
Press
Stop playing
p
Start playback from the reverse side
· See page 4 for hookup
information.
· You can use either deck for
playback.
z To adjust the pitch (Pitch
Control function)
PITCH
CONTROL
+
Ø
ON
ø
OFF
Push in the PITCH
CONTROL button 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 or
RMS dubbing).
z To play a tape recorded
with the Dolby* NR
Set DOLBY NR to ON and
select the same position that
the tape was recorded in--B,
C, or S (TC-WE835S only).
z You can connect the
headphones to the PHONES
jack
ª
Pause
PAUSE P. Press the button again to resume
play.
Fast-forward or rewind
) or 0 when the deck is stopped
Increase the tape fast-forward or rewind
speed (High-speed Fast-forwarding and
Rewinding functions) (TC-WE835S only)
) or 0 again during fast-forwarding or
rewinding
Take out the cassette
§ after stopping playing
* "DOLBY", the double-D
symbol a and "HX Pro" are
trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.