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USER MANUAL TCKE240 SONY

WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not openthe cabinet.Refer servicing to qualified personnelonly. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the SonyStereo Cassette Deck. Before operatingthe unit, please read this manualthoroughly and retain it for futurereference.Auto reverse •Dolby HX Pro •Automaticcalibration

About This Manual The instructions in this manual are formodels TC-RE340 and KE240. Checkyour model number by looking at therear panel of your tape deck. In thismanual, the TC-RE340 is the modelused for illustration purposes. Anydifference in operation is clearlyindicated in the text, for example,“TC-RE340 only.” Differences between the models The two models covered by this manualdiffer with respect to the features shownin the table below. Check the table toverify whether the features are availableon your tape deck before you startoperating it. Model RE340 KE240 Feature Convention

• Instructions in this manual describethe controls on the cassette deck. Youcan also use the controls on theoptional remote (not supplied) if theyhave the same or similar names asthose on the deck.• The following icons are used in thismanual: Indicates a task that requires useof the optional remote (notsupplied). Indicates hints and tips formaking the task easier.3

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 Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting Bias and Recording Level Calibration Automatically (TC-RE340 only) 9 Adjusting the Recording Level Automatically (Auto Rec Level) 10 Fading In and Out (Fader) 11 Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) 11 Synchro-recording With a CD Player Through a Control A1 Cord 12 Synchro-recording With a CD Player Using a Remote 13 Additional Information Precautions 14 Notes on Cassette Tapes 14 Cleaning 15 Troubleshooting 16 Specifications 17 Glossary 18 Index 184

Tape deck to a wall outlet Amplifier CD player to an AC outlet Tape deck Amplifier Getting Started 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

connectors. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections. CONTROL REC OUT TAPE

• 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.

• 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. 240V VOLTAGE 120V 220V 110V 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.Basic Operations Basic Operations

Basic Operations Playing a Tape

Turn on the amplifier and select the tape deck position.

Press POWER, and press EJECT § fully to open the cassette holder, then insert a cassette.

Set DIRECTION MODE (TC-RE340 only). To play back Set to One side only A Both sides once Å Both sides continuously* a

• The deck automatically stops after playing back five times.

Press ·. The deck starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplifier. Do not press POWER or EJECT § 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 (TC-RE340 only)

• See page 4 for hookup information. z To play a tape recorded with the Dolby* NR Turn DOLBY NR to the same Dolby system that the tape was recorded in — B or C. Please note that the B and C settings on both sides are identical during playback since the MPX filter operates only during recording. z You can connect the headphones to the PHONES jack

Pause PAUSE P. Press the button again to resume play. Fast-forward or rewind ) or 0 when the deck is stopped Take out the cassette EJECT § after stopping playing

• “DOLBY”, the double-D symbol a and “HX Pro” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.Basic Operations

With the side you want to record facing you Recording on a Tape

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

Press POWER, and press EJECT § fully to open the cassette holder, then insert a cassette.

Set DIRECTION MODE (TC-RE340 only). To record on Set to One side only A Both sides once* Å Both sides* a

• Recording stops when the tape reaches the end of reverse side.

Press REC r. The AUTO indicator flashes and the deck automatically adjusts the recording level (see page 10). 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 POWER or EJECT § while the tape deck is operating. If you do so, the tape may be damaged.

• See page 4 for hookup information. z When ª lights up in Step 4 (TC-RE340 only) Press · once to reverse the direction before proceeding to Step 5.Basic Operations Basic Operations

dB –30 –20 –10 –4 0 +2 +4 +8

Start playing the program source. To Press Stop recording p Start recording from the reverse side ª twice in Step 5 (TC-RE340 only) Pause PAUSE P. Press the button again to resume recording. Take out the cassette EJECT § after stopping recording Use the following selectors and control to perform additional operations REC LEVEL DOLBY NR OFF MPX FILTER DOLBY NR BALANCE AUTO CAL REC LEVEL

AMS To record with the Dolby NR Turn DOLBY NR clockwise to the position you want — B or C before you start recording. To record FM broadcasts with the Dolby NR Turn DOLBY NR counterclockwise to the position you want (B or C with MPX FILTER) before you start recording. The filter turns on to make the Dolby NR system work more effectively. (For details on the MPX filter, see “Glossary” on page 18.) 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 To protect recordings against accidental erasure Break out the record-protect tab(s) (see page 14). z The Dolby HX Pro* automatically works during recording (TC-RE340 only) Distortion and noise in the high-frequency response are reduced to produce high- quality sound that can be enjoyed even during playback on other tape decks. Note Even after adjusting the recording level, distortion may occur depending on the source that you’re recording from. If this happens, turn REC LEVEL counterclockwise to lower the level.

• HX Pro headroom extension originated by Bang & Olufsen and manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY”, the double-D symbol a and “HX Pro” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.Advanced Recording Operations

Advanced Playback Operations 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). h/H )0 RESET MEMORY OFF MPX

• 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.

• Even if the DIRECTION MODE selector is set to Å or a, the deck stops when the current side reaches the end during Multi-AMS operation. (TC-RE340 only)

• The tape counters are reset to “00 00” when you turn off the tape deck. 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. The beginning of the current track (Multi-AMS) 0 (or )) once during playback. The beginning of the preceding tracks (Multi-AMS) 0 (or )) as many times as you want during playback. For example, to locate 2 tracks behind, press three times. The beginning of a tape (Auto Play) MEMORY repeatedly until “M” disappears in the display. Then press 0 (or )) while holding down · (or ª). A particular point on a tape (Memory Play) MEMORY 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 “00 00”.)Advanced Recording Operations

Adjusting Bias and Recording Level Calibration Automatically (TC-RE340 only) Since there are many different types of cassettes on themarket, your tape deck automatically sets theappropriate equalization characteristics and biascurrent for each tape type (ATS: Automatic TapeSelection). However, you can get better recordingresults by doing the automatic bias current and therecording level calibration.AUTO CALPAUSE P OFF MPX

RESET MEMORY POWER DIRECTION MODE EJECT SYNCHRO FADER ARL AMS 1 Insert the cassette you want to record on. Make sure the record-protect tabs on the cassettehave not been removed. 2 Press AUTO CAL until “CAL” appears in the display. Note If the record-protect tab for that side has been removed (see page 14), “AUTO CAL” in the display flashes three times and automatic calibration cannot be performed. 3 Press PAUSE P to start the automatic calibration procedure.The automatic calibration procedure starts (i.e.,recording test tones, rewinding, and playingback).During the calibration, the counter changes from9 to 0.

When the automatic calibration procedure ends,the tape rewinds to the original position, thecounter returns to normal and the tape deckstops. 4 Start the actual recording (see page 6). To cancel the automatic calibration function Press p. If “AUTO CAL” flashes continuously The automatic calibration procedure has beeninterrupted by:— The end of the tape. Turn the cassette over orrewind the tape to a new position that allowsrecording of the test tone.— Damaged tape or dirty heads. Change the cassetteor clean and demagnetize the heads (see page 14). Updating the calibration setting As long as the tape deck stays on, calibration data aresaved and called up each time you insert a cassette ofthe same type (I, II or IV). “AUTO CAL” appears inthe display when you insert a cassette to indicate thatcalibration data for that tape type exists. However, werecommend that you repeat the automatic calibraionprocedure each time you insert a new cassette sincecassettes of the same type also vary in theircharacteristics. Before recalibrating, be sure to clear theexisting calibration data by pressing AUTO CAL until“AUTO CAL” disappears from the display. Then startfrom Step 2 of the automatic calibration procedure. Advanced Recording OperationsAdvanced Recording Operations

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. AUTO indicator ARL OFF MPX

RESET MEMORY POWER DIRECTION MODE EJECT SYNCHRO FADER ARL AMS The Auto Rec Level function normally operates when you record by the procedure described in “Recording on a Tape” on page 6. To cancel the Auto Rec Level function Press ARL or turn REC LEVEL to turn off the AUTO indicator. 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. z You should adjust the recording level manually with the REC LEVEL control 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.Advanced Recording Operations

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. AUTO indicator FADER OFF MPX

RESET MEMORY POWER DIRECTION MODE EJECT SYNCHRO FADER ARL AMS To Do the following: Fade in 1 Follow Steps 1 to 4 of “Recording on a Tape” on page 6. 2 Start playing the program source and press FADER at the point where you want the fade-in to start. 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. Fade out While you’re still recording, press FADER at the point where you want the fade-out to start. 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 the REC LEVEL control is manually set to 0 (minimum) (see page 7). Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds between the tracks. 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.

PAUSE P REC MUTING R

RESET MEMORY POWER DIRECTION MODE EJECT SYNCHRO FADER ARL AMS 1 Follow Steps 1 to 5 of “Recording on a Tape” on pages 6 and 7. Recording starts. 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 or · 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 or · to resume recording.Advanced Recording Operations

Synchro-recording With a CD Player Through a Control A1 Cord By pressing the SYNCHRO button, you can perform synchro-recording on your tape deck with a Sony CD player connected to the CONTROL A1 connector through a Control A1 cord (not supplied). The Control A1 cord 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 cord is provided in the pamphlet attached to this manual. PAUSE P DIRECTION MODE SYNCHRO h/H OFF MPX

RESET MEMORY POWER DIRECTION MODE EJECT SYNCHRO FADER ARL AMS 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. 5 Select the side(s) to be recorded on (TC-RE340 only). To record on Set DIRECTION MODE to Only one side A Both sides Å or a 6 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. To change the side of the tape to record on for the TC-RE340, press · or ª before the level adjustment finishes. 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 the tape deck to recording pause. To change the side of the tape to record on for the TC-RE340, press · or ª before the level adjustment finishes. Press PAUSE P on the tape deck to start Synchro-Recording. To stop CD Synchro-recording Press p on the tape deck or the CD player. z You can use an optional remote (not supplied) 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 rapidly 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 about 10 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 the DIRECTION MODE selector is set to Å or a (TC-RE340 only) 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.Advanced Recording Operations

Synchro-recording With a CD Player Using a Remote Z By pressing the START button on the optional remote RM-J910/J710 (not supplied), you can perform Synchro-recording on your tape deck with a Sony CD player. This function is possible only with Sony CD players with remote control capability. Note Use the B deck buttons on the RM-J910. RM-J910 (for TC-RE340 only) STARTSTANDBY STOPPRESET RM-J710 (for TC-KE240 only) STARTSTANDBY STOP 1 Set the source selector on the amplifier to CD player. 2 Insert a CD into the CD player and select the play mode (CONTINUE, SHUFFLE, or PROGRAM) of the CD player. 3 Insert a cassette. 4 Select the side(s) to be recorded on (TC-RE340 only). To record on Set DIRECTION MODE to Only one side A Both sides Å or a 5 Press STANDBY. The CD player changes to play pause and the tape deck to recording pause. To record on the reverse side Press ª (RM-J910 only) once. 6 Press START. To stop Synchro-recording Press STOP. z When ª lights up in Step 5 (TC-RE340 only) Press · once to reverse the direction before proceeding to Step 6. z If your CD player has the Peak Search function After performing Steps 1 to 3 above, press PRESET to turn on the Auto Rec Level function (see page 10). Then continue from Step 4 (RM-J910 only). z You can use the 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 +. Note Some CD player might not start playback when you press START. In this case, press P on the CD player to start playback.Additional Information

Tab for side B Side A Tab for side A Notes on Cassette Tapes To protect a recording on side A or B Break out the respective tab. 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. 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. Additional Information 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.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• 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. Type IV Detector slots Detector slots Type IIAdditional Information

Erasing head Recording/playback head Pinch rollers Cleaning

• TC-KE240 has one pinch roller and one capstan. 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 EJECT § to open the cassette holder. 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. Do not insert a cassette until the cleaned areas are completely dry. 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. Capstans Head assembly (TC-RE340) *Additional Information

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 14). /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 15). /The recording/playback head is magnetized. Demagnetize it (see page 15). There is excessive wow, flutter or sound drop-out. /The capstans and pinch rollers are dirty. Clean them (see page 15). 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 15). /The recording/playback or erasing head is magnetized. Demagnetize it (see page 15). 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. /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 the REC MUTING R button. / The signal strength of the left and right channels are very different. / There is noise in the space before a track. / You pressed the ) (or 0) button immediately before the beginning of the next track or immediately after the beginning of the current track. 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. EJECT § does not work. / The tape deck is playing back or recording. Press the p or PAUSE P button to stop playback or recording before pressing the EJECT § button. / 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.Additional Information

Specifications System Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Fast-winding time (approx.) 100 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 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) Tape type Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL) 30 – 15,000 Hz (±3 dB, IEC), 20 – 16,000 Hz (±6 dB) Type II tape, Sony Type II (HIGH) 30 – 16,000 Hz (±3 dB, IEC), 20 – 17,000 Hz (±6 dB) Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL) 30 – 18,000 Hz (±3 dB, IEC), 20 – 19,000 Hz (±6 dB), 30 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB, –4 dB recording) 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 Europe and certain countries in Asia: 220 – 230 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz Australia: 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other countries: 110 – 120/220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption TC-RE340: 15 W TC-KE240: 14 W Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d) 430 × 120 × 290 mm Mass (approx.)

Supplied accessories See page 4. Optional accessory Remote commander RM-J910/J710 For more information on the availability of the remote commander, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Wow and flutter ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC) 0.1% W. RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)Additional Information

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 A system that reduces distortion, and increases high- frequency headroom 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) 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: A, B, C and S. 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. MPX filter 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. Usually the tuner has an MPX filter. If you cannot get a satisfying result when recording FM broadcasts with Dolby NR system, your tuner does not have a filter or the filter is not working. In this case, turn the DOLBY NR switch countercolckwise to the position you want — B or C with MPX FILTER. 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. Test tones Signals (10-kHz and 400-Hz) generated by the tape deck for bias current and recording level calibration. Index A, B Accessories optional 17 supplied 4 Adjusting recording level automatically. See Auto rec level recording level manually 7 volume 5 ATS 9, 18 Audio connecting cord 4 Auto play 8 Automatic Music Sensor. See Multi-AMS Automatic calibration 9, 18 Automatic Tape Selection. See ATS Auto rec level 10, 18

Cassette. See Tape CD synchro-recording through a control A1 cord 12 using a remote 13 Cleaning cabinet 14 heads and tape path 15 Connecting. See Hooking up Control A1 cord 4, 14 D, E, F, G Difference between the models 2 Dolby HX Pro 7, 18 Dolby NR 5, 7, 18 Fader 11 Fading in. See Fader out. See Fader FILTER. See MPX filter H, I, J, K Heads cleaning 15 demagnetizing 15 High-speed fast-forwarding function 5 rewinding function 5 Hooking up hookups 4 overview 4 Insert blank space 11 cassette 5, 6 IndexAdditional Information

Locating beginning of the tape 8 particular point 8 tracks 8 M, N, O Memory play 8 Multi-AMS 8, 18 MPX filter 7, 18 P, Q Playing auto play 8 basic play 5 memory play 8

Recording basic recording 6 CD synchro-recording 12 FM broadcasts 7 Record muting 11 Remote commander 4, 13, 17

Searching. See Locating Specifications 17

Tape ejecting 5, 7 notes 14 path cleaning 15 protect the recording 14 type 14 Test tones 9, 18 Troubleshooting 16 U, V, W, X, Y, Z Unpacking 4 Names of Controls Buttons ARL (automatic recording level adjustment) 10 FADER 11 MEMORY 8 PAUSE P 5, 7, 9 – 12 REC (recording) r 6, 7, 12 REC MUTING (record muting) R 11 RESET 8 SYNCHRO 12 EJECT § 5, 6, 15 p (stop) 5, 7, 9 – 12

• (forward play) 5, 6, 8, 10 – 12 ª (reverse play) 5, 7, 8, 12 ), 0 (fast-forwarding and rewinding/AMS) 5, 8 Selectors DIRECTION MODE 5, 6, 12, 13 DOLBY NR 7 Switches POWER 5, 6 Controls REC (recording) LEVEL 7, 10 Jacks CONTROL A1 4 PHONES 5 Others AUTO indicator 6, 10, 11 Cassette holder 5, 6, 15 Peak level meters 7 SYNCHRO button indicator 122

dB –30 –20 –10 –4 0 +2 +4 +8

PAUSE P REC MUTING R

dB –30 –20 –10 –4 0 +2 +4 +8

PAUSE P REC MUTING R