User manual SONY TC-K561S

[. . . ] Turn DOLBY NR clockwise to the position you want -- B or C before you start recording. If you cannot get satisfying results when recording FM broadcasts with Dolby NR system 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. What happens during Multi-AMS operation You can locate the following/previous tracks (MultiAMS: Automatic Music Sensor) or the beginning of a tape quickly. [. . . ] -- the signal strength of the left and right channels are very different. -- there is a passage of low frequencies or very low volume within a track. Since the counter is not a digital clock, it will differ from the actual elapsed playback or recording time. The beginning of the next or succeeding tracks (Multi-AMS*) the beginning of the current track (Multi-AMS*) the beginning of the preceding tracks (Multi-AMS*) the beginning of a tape (Auto Play) * You can use the Multi-AMS to locate up to the 30th track after or before the current track. 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. Turn the cassette over or rewind the tape to a new position that allows recording of the test tone. Make sure the record-protect tabs on the cassette have not been removed. If the record-protect tab for that size has been removed (see page 11), "AUTO CAL" in the display flashes three times and automatic calibration cannot be performed. As long as the tape deck stays on, calibration data are saved and called up each time you insert a cassette of the same type (I, II or IV). "AUTO CAL" appears in the display when you insert a cassette to indicate that calibration data for that tape type exists. Inside of the cassette holder Erasing head Capstan To record on a tape having a broken tab Cover the record-protect tab hole for side A or B 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. 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: · Incomplete erasure To ensure better recording, we recommend that you clean the heads and tape path before every recording. We do not recommend the use of tapes longer than 90 minutes except for a long continuous recording or playback. With the tape deck turned off, wipe the heads, the pinch roller, and the capstan with a cotton swab slightly moistened with alcohol or a commercially available cleaning fluid for tape decks. 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; it may cause tape distortion or erase the recordings. Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, extremely cold temperature or moisture. 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. If you've experienced any of the following difficulties while using the tape deck, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. / The tape deck has just been turned on and does Not operate for about 3 seconds. [. . . ] The signal strength of the left and right channels are very different. You pressed ) button immediately before the next track, or 0 button immediately after the beginning of the current track. / Clean the heads and tape path and There is excessive wow, flutter, or a sound dropout. Erasing head × 1 (F&F head) Playing/Recording head × 1 (SD head) Signal-to-noise ratio (at peak level, weighted, and with Dolby NR off) Remote commander RM-J710 For more information on the availability of the remote commander, contact your nearest Sony dealer. [. . . ]