TCWE625 - Cassette tape SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TCWE625 SONY

Pitch controlHigh-speedfast-forwardingand rewindingDolby S Feature WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the SonyStereo Cassette Deck. Before operatingthe unit, please read this manualthoroughly and retain it for futurereference. About This Manual The instructions in this manual are formodels TC-WE825S, WE725 and WE625.Check your model number by lookingat the rear panel of your tape deck. Inthis manual, the TC-WE825S is themodel used for illustration purposes.Any difference in operation is clearlyindicated in the text, for example,“TC-WE825S only.” Differences among the models The three models covered by thismanual are distinguished by theirfeatures, as listed in the table below.Check the table to verify the featuresavailable on your tape deck before youstart operating it. Model Convention The following icon is used in thismanual: Indicates hints and tips formaking the task easier. WE825S

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 Cable 16 Additional Information Precautions 18 Notes on Cassette Tapes 18 Cleaning 19 Troubleshooting 20 Specifications 21 Glossary 22 Index 22 1/01-03_TC-WE825S.31(1)EN 8/19/98, 4:25 PM3Getting Started

• Connecting the tape deck to a CD player equipped with CONTROL A1 connectors For information on connections through the CONTROLA1 connectors, refer to the pamphlet included with thismanual. 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. Hookups

• Connecting the tape deck to an amplifier Connect the amplifier to the LINE IN/OUT connectorsusing the supplied audio connecting cords.When connecting an audio connecting cord, be sure tomatch the color-coded cord to the appropriate jacks on thecomponents: Red (right) to Red and White (left) to White.Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum andnoise. 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. Tape deckç: Signal flow to a wall outletAmplifierCD playerto an ACoutletTape deckAmplifierç: Signal flow

220V 120V VOLTAGE230 – 240V Unpacking Check that you received the following items:

• Audio connecting cords (2) 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. Getting Started 2/04_TC-WE825S.31(1)EN 8/19/98, 4:25 PM45

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PRr PAUSEREC MUTING REC Playing a Tape Basic Operations

Turn on the amplifier and select the tape deck position.

• You can use either deck for playback. z To adjust the pitch (Pitch Control function) (TC-WE825S/WE725 only) With the side you want to play facing you

Press ·. The deck starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplifier. Do not press U or § while the tape deck is operating. If you do so, the tape may be damaged.

Press Stop playing p Start playback from the reverse side ª PAUSE P. Press the button again to resume play. ) or 0 when the deck is stopped ) or 0 again during fast-forwarding or rewinding Pause Increase the tape fast-forward or rewind speed (High-Speed Fast- Forwarding and Rewinding functions) (TC-WE825S/WE725 only) § after stopping playingTake out the cassette Fast-forward or rewind Push in the PITCH CONTROL button to activate Pitch Control function and turn the control clockwise to raise the pitch or counter- clockwise 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* system Set DOLBY NR to ON and select the same position that the tape was recorded in—B, C, or S (TC-WE825S only). z You can connect the headphones to PHONES

• Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY“ and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. PITCH CONTROL

ØON øOFF 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. 3/05-07_TC-WE825S.31(1)EN 8/19/98, 4:25 PM56

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

13) to make a copy of the

tape. z To check the approximate remaining time on a tape (TC-WE825S/WE725 only) 1 Locate the end of the recorded portion on the tape and press RESET for the deck you’re using to reset the tape counter to “0.00”. 2 Press ) to fast-forward the tape to its end. The tape counter shows the approximate remaining time. Note Since the counter is not a digital clock, the displayed value will differ slightly from the actual elapsed recording or playing time. Recording on a Tape Basic Operations With the side you want to record facing you

• lights up for recording on the side facing you. If it doesn’t, press · 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 7. Do not press U or § while the tape deck is operating. If you do so, the tape may be damaged. To record on Set to Only one side A Both sides* a

• Recording stops when the tape reaches the end of reverse side. 3/05-07_TC-WE825S.31(1)EN 8/19/98, 4:25 PM67

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Use these switches (controls) to perform additional operations

Start playing the program source.

Press Stop recordingStart recording from the reverse side ª twice in Step 5Pause PAUSE P. Press the button again toresume recording.Take out the cassette § after stopping recording

z To protect recordings against accidental erasureBreak out the record-protecttab(s) (see page 18). To record with the Dolby NR system Set DOLBY NR to ON, and select B, C, or S (TC-WE825S only) before you start recording. To record FM broadcasts with the Dolby NR system If the FM reception is unsatisfactory, set DOLBY NR to ON FILTER (multiplex filter) (see page 22). To adjust the recording level manually After pressing REC r in Step 4 on page 6, turn REC LEVEL so that the peak level meters reach the recommended level for the corresponding tape type. After completing the adjustments, stop playing the program source, then continue the procedure from Step 5. z The Dolby HX PRO* system automaticallyworks during recordingDistortion and noise in thehigh-frequency response arereduced to produce high-quality sound that can beenjoyed even duringplayback on other tape decks.* HX Pro headroom extensionoriginated by Bang & Olufsenand manufactured under licensefrom Dolby LaboratoriesLicensing Corporation.“DOLBY“, the double-D symbola and “HX PRO” aretrademarks of DolbyLaboratories LicensingCorporation.For type I ortype II tapeFor type IV tape

0 / )0 / )ª / · Note Check the direction indicator of the deck you use. When you locate a track on the reverse side (when ª lights up), press the button(s) in the parentheses. Locating 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). Notes

• 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. — 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 a, the deck stops when the current side reaches the end during Multi-AMS operation.

• The tape counters are reset to “0.00” (TC-WE825S/WE725 only) or to “0000” (TC-WE625 only) when you turn off the tape deck. To locate The beginning of the current track (Multi-AMS) Press The beginning of the next or succeeding tracks (Multi-AMS) ) (or 0) as many times as you want during playback. For example, to locate 2 tracks ahead, press twice. 0 (or )) once during playback. 0 (or )) as many times as you want during playback. For example, to locate 2 tracks behind, press three times. The beginning of the preceding tracks (Multi-AMS) The beginning of a tape (Auto Play) MEMORY on the deck being used repeatedly until “M” disappears in the display. Then press 0 (or )) while holding down · (or ª). MEMORY on the deck being used repeatedly until “M” appears in the display. Find the point you want, then press RESET to reset the tape counter and to memorize the point. To locate the memorized point and start playback, press 0 (or )) while holding down · (or ª). (Press 0 or ) to stop at “0.00” (TC-WE825S/WE725 only) or at “0000” (TC-WE625 only). ) A particular point on a tape (Memory Play) Advanced Playback Operations 4/08-09_TC-WE825S.31(1)EN 8/19/98, 4:25 PM89

RESET Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play) 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. 5 Repeat Steps 2 to 4 to program more tracks. If “FULL” appears in the display This means that you’ve already programmed 28 tracks 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 Play Press p (CLEAR) once. The RMS program still remains. To cancel RMS Play Press p (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. z You can play the program again after RMS Play ends Press RMS/START. Notes

• During RMS Play, you can only use CHECK, DISPLAY, p on deck A, and p, 0, ) 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. Checking the order of tracks in the program Press CHECK. 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. (Continued) 1 Press RMS/START. “RMS” and a flashing cursor appear in the display. 2 Press ª (BACK) or · (FRONT) to select the side of the tape. ª or · appears in the display. 3 Press 0 or ) repeatedly until the track number you want appears in the display. Side of the cassette Track number 4 Press SET to store your selection. To program the same track again, press SET once more. Track number Order on the program RMS buttons (RMS/START, SET, CHECK, DISPLAY)

Adding tracks to the end of a program Press p (CLEAR) once, and follow Steps 2 to 5 in “Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play)” on page 9. z To create another program Press p (CLEAR) until the order on the program returns to 0 and the cursor flashes above track number 1 in the display, then follow Steps 2 to 5 on page 9. z You can use your Sony remote to perform RMS programming If your Sony stereo receiver’s remote has RMS buttons, do the following steps. 1 Turn on the receiver and press TAPE. 2 Press RMS/START. 3 Press · or ª to select the front or reverse side of the tape, and the number keys and the >10 key to specify the tracks. 4 Press RMS/START again to start RMS Play. Note For more information on the availability of Sony stereo receiver remotes with RMS capability, contact your nearest Sony dealer. 5/10_TC-WE825S.31(1)EN 8/19/98, 4:25 PM1011

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RESET Adjusting Bias and Recording Level Calibration Automatically 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. 4 Press PAUSE P to start the automatic calibration procedure. The automatic calibration procedure starts (i.e., recording test tones, rewinding, and playing back). During the calibration, the counter changes from 9 to 0. Advanced Recording Operations 1 Insert the cassette you want to record 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 · or ª to select the side of the tape to be recorded. When the automatic calibration procedure ends, the tape rewinds to the original position, the counter returns to normal and the tape deck stops. 5 Start the actual recording (see page 6). To cancel the automatic calibration function Press p on the deck you’re using. If “A” or “B” flashes continuously The automatic calibration procedure has been interrupted by: — The end of the tape. Reverse the tape direction or rewind the tape to a new position that allows recording of the test tone. — Damaged tape or dirty heads. Change the cassette or clean and demagnetize the heads (see page 19). Updating the calibration setting If you insert 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 insert a new cassette since cassettes of the same type also vary in their characteristics. Before recalibrating, be sure to turn off “[A] CAL” or “CAL [B]” by pressing DECK A or DECK B. Then start from Step 2 of the automatic calibration procedure. Press The front side · The reverse side ª To select CA. L9

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RESET z 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. z To record with the optimum recording level

• To prevent changes in the recording level after recording starts, press REC r 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. z Recording level setting remains even after the recording has ended 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 the deck off. Adjusting the Recording Level Automatically (Auto Rec Level) 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. 1 Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Recording on a Tape” on page 6. Make sure that record-protect tabs on the cassette have not been removed. 2 Press REC r. 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. 3 Press PAUSE P or ·. Recording starts. To cancel the Auto Rec Level function Press ARL or turn REC LEVEL so that the AUTO indicator goes off. If you do either of these during recording, recording will continue but with the Auto Rec Level function turned off. To stop recording Press p. z How the Auto Rec Level function adjusts the recording level While the AUTO indicator is flashing, the deck sets the recording level as high as possible without causing distortion. If the signal level rises excessively after the start of recording, the deck gradually decreases the recording level. AUTO indicator 6/11-17_TC-WE825S.31(1)EN 8/19/98, 4:25 PM1213

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RESET Dubbing a Tape You can copy a tape in deck A to a tape in deck B at normal or high speed. Fading In and Out (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. Fade in 1 Follow Steps 1 to 4 of “Recording on a Tape” on page 6. 2 Press FADER. 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. To Do the following: Fade out Press FADER when you want to start fading out while recording. When the fade-out has completed, “REC” flashes in the display and the deck pauses. Note Fade-in or fade-out is not possible when you have used REC LEVEL to manually set the recording level to 0 (minimum) (see page 7). 1 Insert the recorded cassette into deck A and a blank cassette into deck B. 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 A Both sides a. Recording on the reverse side on deck B starts independently of playback on deck A. RELAY. Recording on the reverse side on deck B starts simultaneously with playback of the reverse side on deck A. Set DIRECTION MODE to 3 Select the dubbing speed. To select Press HIGH/NORMAL Normal speed Once High speed Twice “HIGH” or “NORM” appears in the display. The tape deck changes to dubbing standby. 4 Select the side from which to start dubbing. The front side · The reverse side ª To record from Press 5 Press PAUSE P on deck B to start dubbing. (Continued) AUTO indicator 6/11-17_TC-WE825S.31(1)EN 8/19/98, 4:25 PM1314

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RESET z During high-speed dubbing Only p is operative. z You don‘t have to adjust the recording level or select the Dolby NR system during dubbing Dubbing is automatically performed with the same recording level and Dolby NR system as the original in deck A. If, however, you want to monitor the sound during normal-speed dubbing, set DOLBY NR to match the tape in deck A (see page 5). z You can adjust the pitch of the playback on deck A (TC-WE825S/WE725 only) See page 5. 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. Dubbing only specific portions You can do this only during the normal-speed dubbing. 1 Press p on deck A at the portion you want to skip. Deck B changes to recording pause. 2 Locate the point you want to resume recording on deck A, then stop the tape. 3 Press PAUSE P on deck B to resume dubbing. Recording on Both Decks in Succession (Relay Recording) You can make a continuous recording that starts on a cassette in deck A and ends on a cassette in deck B. 1 Insert blank cassettes into both decks. Make sure that record-protect tabs on the cassettes have not been removed. 2 Select the Dolby NR system (see page 7). 3 Set DIRECTION MODE to RELAY. 4 Press REC r on deck A. Deck A changes to recording pause. 5 Start playing the program source. 6 Adjust the recording level manually, if necessary (see page 7). 7 Start recording. Normal-speed dubbing High-speed dubbing p on deck B p on either deck During Press To stop dubbing To record from Press The front side · on deck A The reverse side ª on deck A To stop Relay Recording Press Recording on deck A p on deck A During Recording on deck B p on deck B Note Make sure that · on deck B appears in the display. If it doesn’t, press · on deck B once; otherwise, Relay Recording stops when the reverse side of the cassette in deck B finishes. 6/11-17_TC-WE825S.31(1)EN 8/19/98, 4:25 PM1415

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RESET Recording the Same Source on Both Decks (Simultaneous Recording) You can record the same source on cassettes in deck A and B at the same time. Recording Your Own Program (RMS Dubbing) You can record an RMS program that you’ve created (see “Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play)” on page 9). This function works only at normal speed. 1 Insert the recorded cassette into deck A and a blank cassette into deck B. Make sure the record-protect tabs on the cassette in deck B have not been removed. 2 Program tracks on deck A (see Steps 1 to 5 on page 9). 3 Press HIGH/NORMAL once to change the tape deck to dubbing standby. 4 Select the side of the tape in deck B you want to record on. To record from Press The front side · The reverse side ª 8 Press PAUSE P on deck B. Simultaneous Recording starts. To stop Simultaneous Recording Press p on both decks. z PAUSE P and REC MUTING R (see page 16) on deck B can control both decks at the same time During Simultaneous Recording, PAUSE P and REC MUTING R on deck B control both decks, but not PAUSE P and REC MUTING R on deck A. 4 Press A+B REC. Both decks change to recording pause. 5 Start playing the program source. 6 Adjust the recording level manually, if necessary (see page 7). 7 Select the side you want to start recording from on both decks. 1 Insert blank cassettes into both decks. Make sure that record-protect tabs on the cassettes have not been removed. 2 Select the Dolby NR system (see page 7). 3 Select the side(s) to be recorded on. To record on Only one side Both sides Set DIRECTION MODE to

To start recording Press On the front side On the reverse side ª

5 Press RMS/START or PAUSE P on deck B to start RMS Dubbing. To stop RMS Dubbing Press p on deck B. The RMS program remains even after RMS Dubbing stops. z To insert a blank space on the tape before you start RMS Dubbing You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds or more on the tape in deck B by pressing REC MUTING R after Step 4. For details, see “Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting)” on page 16. z A blank of 10 seconds is automatically inserted on the tape when you start RMS Dubbing if: — you insert a new cassette into deck B. — the tape in deck B is completely rewound to its beginning and automatically stopped. 6/11-17_TC-WE825S.31(1)EN 8/19/98, 4:25 PM1516

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RESET Synchro-Recording With a CD Player Through a Control A1 Cable By pressing SYNCHRO, you can perform synchro- recording on your tape deck with a Sony CD player connected to the CONTROL A1 connector through an optional control A1 cable (see page 4). The control A1 cable supports advanced functions not possible with the commander-based CD synchro-recording function on previous models. Further information on the various operations made possible by a control A1 cable is provided in the pamphlet attached to this manual. Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds between each track. 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. 1 Start recording. 2 Press REC MUTING R where you want to insert a blank space. “REC” flashes in the display and a blank is recorded on the tape. After 4 seconds, P lights up and the tape deck changes to recording pause. 3 Press PAUSE P to resume recording. z If you want to insert a blank space longer than 4 seconds Hold down REC MUTING R as long as you want. After 4 seconds, “REC” flashes faster. When you release REC MUTING R, P lights up and the tape deck changes to recording pause. Press PAUSE P to resume recording. 1 Set the source selector on the amplifier to CD player. 2 Insert a CD into the CD player. 3 Select the play mode (CONTINUE, SHUFFLE, or PROGRAM) of the CD player. 4 Insert a cassette into deck B. 5 Select the side(s) to be recorded on. 6 Select the side you want to start recording from on deck B. To record from Press The front side · The reverse side ª AOnly one side Both sides To record on Set DIRECTION MODE to a or RELAY 6/11-17_TC-WE825S.31(1)EN 8/19/98, 4:25 PM1617

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7 Press SYNCHRO. If your CD player has the Peak Search function: The SYNCHRO button indicator lights up and the CD player locates the highest signal level among the tracks to be recorded as the tape deck adjusts the recording level. When the recording level adjustment is completed, CD Synchro-Recording starts. If your CD player does not have the Peak Search function: The CD player changes to play pause and deck B to recording pause. Press PAUSE P on deck B to start Synchro-Recording. To stop CD Synchro-Recording Press p on deck B or the CD player. z You can use an optional remote to operate the CD player To start CD play, press P twice; to pause CD play, press P once; to locate a CD track, press = or +. z If the SYNCHRO button indicator goes off after flashing three times The tape cannot be recorded on because the record- protect tab(s) on the cassette has (have) been removed. z Length of tape used for recording 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. z When recording from the middle of the tape A tape that is inserted 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 a few seconds before starting the CD Synchro-Recording procedure. z If the tape ends during CD Synchro-Recording on the front side of the tape (· lights up) and DIRECTION MODE is set to a 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 (ª lights up), CD Synchro- Recording stops and the CD player stops playing. 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. 6/11-17_TC-WE825S.31(1)EN 8/19/98, 4:25 PM1718

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Notes on Cassette Tapes To protect a recording on side A or B Break out the respective tab. 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. On power sources

• 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.

• 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. 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 inserted 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. 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. If you have any questions or problems concerning your tape deck, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. To record on a tape with a missing record-protect tab Cover the respective tab hole with adhesive tape. When you are using a type II or type IV tape, be careful not to cover the detector slots that the deck uses to determine the tape type. Type II Type IV Detector slots Detector slots On tapes longer than 90 minutes We do not recommend the use of tapes longer than 90 minutes except for a long continuous recording or playback. They are very thin and tend to stretch easily. On handling cassettes

• To prevent the heads and tape path from getting dirty, avoid touching the tape surface of a cassette.

• Place cassettes away from equipment with magnets, such as speakers and amplifiers, which may cause tape distortion or erase the recordings.

• Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, extremely cold temperature, or moisture. Tab for side B Side A Tab for side A Additional Information 7/18-23_TC-WE825S.31(1)EN 8/19/98, 4:25 PM18Additional Information

Cleaning 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. Cleaning the heads and tape path Clean the heads and tape path of the tape deck after every 10 hours of operation to guard against:

• a decrease in sound level

• excessive wow or flutter

• impairment of recording function To ensure better recording, we recommend that you clean the heads and tape path before every recording. 1 Press § to open the cassette holder. Grasp the front cover on both sides and gently lift to remove it. 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 commercially available cleaning fluid for tape decks. 3 Replace the front cover. Head assembly Erasing head Recording/playback head Capstans Pinch rollers 7/18-23_TC-WE825S.31(1)EN 8/19/98, 4:25 PM1920

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Troubleshooting 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. The function buttons do not work. / The tape deck has been just turned on and does not operate for about 3 seconds. Wait until P stops flashing. / Check that the cassette is inserted correctly and the 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 18). / 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 19). / The recording/playback head is magnetized. Demagnetize it (see page 19). There is excessive wow, flutter or sound drop-out. / The capstans and pinch rollers are dirty. Clean them (see page 19). 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 19). / The recording/playback or erasing head is magnetized. Demagnetize it (see page 19). 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. There is an unbalanced tone. / Check that DOLBY NR position is the same as when the tape was recorded. An unbalanced tone may result when a tape recorded in the S Dolby NR system is played back in B or C system, or when a tape recorded in the B or C Dolby NR system is played back in the S system (TC-WE825S only). / The tape deck is placed near a TV or VCR. Move the tape deck away from the TV or VCR. The tape stops before the tape has been fully rewound. / 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, a passage of low frequencies or very low volume, or a gradual increase or decreace in volume. / The space before a track is less than 4 seconds long. Insert a blank space of 4 seconds using REC MUTING R. / The signal strength of the left and right channels are very different. / There is noise in the space before a track. / You pressed ) (or 0) immediately before the beginning of the next track or immediately after the beginning of the current track. The DOLBY NR function does not work properly during playback. / The Pitch Control function is on and the frequency characteristics of the sound is altered. Push the PITCH CONTROL button again to turn off the function (TC-WE825S/ WE725 only). The High-Speed Fast-Forwarding and Rewinding functions do not work (TC-WE825S/WE725 only). / You pressed ) (or 0) when there is little tape remaining in that direction. This is to protect the tape. / To protect the tape, the high-speed fast- forwarding or rewinding function may operate for only a short time or not at all when activated in the middle of the tape. There is excessively loud tape transport noise during fast-forwarding or rewinding. / This noise is caused by the cassette and is not a mechanical problem. § does not work. / The tape deck is playing back or recording. Press p or PAUSE P to stop playback or recording before pressing §. / A power failure has occurred, the tape deck has been turned off or the power cord has been disconnected during tape operation. Reconnect the power or turn off the tape deck, then on again. 7/18-23_TC-WE825S.31(1)EN 8/19/98, 4:25 PM20Additional Information

Specifications System Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Fast-winding time (approx.) 90 sec. (with Sony C-60 cassette) High-speed fast-winding time (approx.) (TC-WE825S and TC-WE725 only) 45 sec. (with Sony C-60 cassette) Bias AC bias Signal-to-noise ratio (at peak level and weighted with Dolby NR off) Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL): 55 dB Type II tape, Sony Type II (HIGH): 57 dB Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL): 58 dB S/N ratio improvement (approximate values) With Dolby B NR on: 5 dB at 1 kHz, 10 dB at 5 kHz With Dolby C NR on: 15 dB at 500 Hz, 20 dB at 1 kHz With Dolby S NR on (TC-WE825S only): 10 dB at 100 Hz, 24 dB at 1 kHz Harmonic distortion 0.4% (with Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL): 160 nWb/m 315 Hz, 3rd H.D.) 1.8% (with Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL): 250 nWb/m 315 Hz, 3rd H.D.) Frequency response (Dolby NR off) Inputs Line inputs (phono jacks) Sensitivity : 0.16 V Input impedance : 47 kilohms Outputs 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 ohms General Power requirements Tape type Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL) 30 – 16,000 Hz (±3 dB, IEC), 20 – 17,000 Hz (±6 dB) Type II tape, Sony Type II (HIGH) 30 – 17,000 Hz (±3 dB, IEC), 20 – 18,000 Hz (±6 dB) 30 – 19,000 Hz (±3 dB, IEC), 20 – 20,000 Hz (±6 dB), 30 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB, –4 dB recording) Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL) Wow and flutter ±0.13% W. Peak (IEC) 0.07% W. RMS (NAB) ±0.18% W. Peak (DIN) Variable pitch range (approx.) –30 to +30% 220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power requirementsWhere purchased Continental Europe 120/220/230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other countries Power consumption 30 W Dimensions (approx) (w/h/d) 430 × 120 × 290 mm (w/h/d) including projecting parts and controls Mass (approx.)

Supplied accessories Audio connecting cords (2 phono plugs - 2 phono plugs) (2) Optional accessory Remote commander RM-J910 For more information on the availability of the remote commander, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 7/18-23_TC-WE825S.31(1)EN 8/19/98, 4:25 PM2122

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Glossary ATS Automatic Tape Selection. The tape deck automatically sets the appropriate equalization characteristics and bias current according to the type of tape inserted in the deck. Automatic calibration The automatic adjustment of the bias current and recording level for the inserted tape. This adjustment works together with the deck’s ATS (Automatic Tape Selection, see above) to get the best possible recording results on any tape. Auto rec level function A function that automatically sets the recording level according to the peak signal level of the program source prior to recording. When active, this function gradually decreases the recording level when the signal level rises excessively during recording. Dolby HX PRO system A system that reduces distortion and noise in high-frequency response during recording. A tape recorded with this system produces the same high-quality sound even when played on other tape decks. Dolby NR (noise reduction) system A system that eliminates tape hiss noise by boosting low- level signals in the high-frequency range during recording, then lowering them during playback. There are four types of systems: A, B, C and S (TC-WE825S only). Type A is for professional use (and is not available on your tape deck), and types B, C and S are for consumer use. Type S has the maximum noise reduction capability, followed by types C and B. Multi-AMS Multi-Automatic Music Sensor is a function that locates the beginning of up to 30 tracks before or after the current track by detecting the blank space (of over 4 seconds) between tracks. Multiplex filter A filter for eliminating the 19-kHz stereo carrier and the 38-kHz sub-carrier signals that may impair the Dolby NR system. Though tuners are usually equipped with this filter, if you got poor results when recording FM broadcasts with the Dolby NR system, your tuner may not have a filter or the filter may not be working. In this case, set the DOLBY NR switch on the tape deck to ON FILTER. Test tones Signals (10-kHz and 400-Hz) generated by the tape deck for bias current and recording level calibration. Index Index A, B Accessories optional 21 supplied 4, 21 Adjusting recording level automatically. See Auto rec level recording level manually 7 volume 5 ATS 11, 22 Audio connecting cord 4, 21 Auto play 8 Automatic Music Sensor. See Multi-AMS Automatic calibration 11, 22 Automatic Tape Selection. See ATS Auto rec level 12, 22

Cassette. See Tape CD synchro-recording 16 Cleaning cabinet 18 heads and tape path 19 Connecting. See Hooking up Control A1 cable 4, 16 D, E, F, G Difference among the models 2 Dolby HX PRO system 7, 22 Dolby NR system 5, 7, 22 Dubbing high-speed dubbing 13 normal-speed dubbing 13 only specific portions 14 RMS dubbing 15 Fader 13 Fading in. See Fader out. See Fader FILTER. See Multiplex filter H, I, J, K Heads cleaning 19 demagnetizing 19 High-speed fast-forwarding function 5 rewinding function 5 Hooking up hookups 4 overview 4 Insert blank space 16 cassette 5, 6

Index M, N, O Memory play 8 Multi-AMS 8, 22 Multiplex filter 7, 22 P, Q Pitch control function 5 Playing auto play 8 basic play 5 memory play 8 RMS play 9

Random Music Sensor. See RMS play or dubbing Recording basic recording 6 CD synchro-recording 16 FM broadcasts 7 on both decks in succession. See Relay recording the same source on both decks. See Simultaneous recording Record muting 16 Relay recording 14 Remote commander 21 RMS dubbing 15 RMS play adding tracks 10 checking the order of tracks 9

Searching. See Locating Simultaneous recording 15 Specifications 21

Tape ejecting 5, 7 notes 18 path cleaning 19 protect the recording 18 type 18 Test tones 11, 22 Troubleshooting 20 U, V, W, X, Y, Z Unpacking 4 Names of Controls Buttons A+B REC (simultaneous recording) 15 ARL (automatic recording level adjustment) 12 CHECK 9

DUBBING A BSTART(DECK B

PRrPAUSEREC MUTING REC

DUBBING A BSTART(DECK B

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DUBBING A BSTART(DECK B

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REC MUTE REC PAUSE REC MUTE REC ON FILTERONOFF (AMS) (AMS)