User manual SONY TC-K690

[. . . ] · Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the deck. · The following icons are used in this manual: Indicates useful information or tips that make a task easier. (Canadian model only) Owner's record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. [. . . ] After you have used the timer, set TIMER on the tape deck to OFF. 2 3 the beginning of a tape (auto play) a particular point on a tape (memory play) 4 * You can use the AMS to locate up to the 30th track after or before the current track. You can change the indication on the display (Canadian model only) Press DISPLAY on the remote repeatedly to change the display as follows: n tape counter only n no display n full display · · p P R r · · · OPEN/CLOSE · · · · · p P R r 10 You can start playing a tape at any time you want by connecting a timer (not supplied). Please also refer to the instructions of the timer if you need help. TIMER · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · MONITOR MPX FILTER HX PRO CALIBRATION 4 3 REC LEVEL 5 6 7 REC LEVEL · REC EQ · BIAS 2 8 0 ·· · 0 ·· · · 0 ·· · 1 0 10 9 · · · TIMER AMS ± · · · +20 10 · L R GB 9 Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting Bias, Recording Level and Recording Equalizer Calibration Since there are many different types of cassettes on the market, the 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 adjusting the bias current, recording level and recording equalizer. p ( REC LEVEL CALIBRATION 6 Adjust REC LEVEL CALIBRATION so that only appears. If 9 appears, turn REC LEVEL CALIBRATION counterclockwise. Only appears 7 MONITOR MPX FILTER HX PRO CALIBRATION 4 3 REC LEVEL 5 6 7 REC LEVEL · · REC EQ · · BIAS 2 8 · RESET MEMORY 0 ·· · 0 ·· · · 0 ·· · 1 0 10 9 TIMER AMS ± OPEN/CLOSE ­3 +3 ­2 +2 ­20 +20 L REC OFF PLAY R 0 ( PAUSE ) REC MUTE § DOLBY NR OFF B ·· C S · PHONES LEVEL Adjust REC EQUALIZER CALIBRATION so that both meters reach the recommended level. The REC indicator starts flashing and the tape moves on without recording any signals. After 4 seconds, the P PAUSE indicator lights up and the tape deck is now ready to resume recording. To insert a blank space longer than 4 seconds Hold down R REC MUTE as long as you want. When you release the R REC MUTE , the P PAUSE indicator lights up and the tape deck is ready to resume recording. Press P PAUSE or ( to resume recording. 3 To insert a blank space of less than 4 seconds After pressing R REC MUTE, press P PAUSE at any time. To resume recording, press r REC instead of P PAUSE. · · p P R r · · · OPEN/CLOSE · · · While recording, press MONITOR repeatedly until "TAPE" appears in the display. You can monitor the sound being recorded. · · · · · · · · · · · p P R r · · · · +20 L R · 10 MONITOR MPX FILTER HX PRO CALIBRATION 4 3 REC LEVEL 5 6 7 REC LEVEL · REC EQ · BIAS 2 8 RESET MEMORY 0 ·· · 0 ·· · · 0 ·· · 1 0 10 9 · · · TIMER AMS ± · · · +20 10 · L R GB 11 Advanced Recording Operations Recording Using a Timer You can start recording on a tape at any time you want by connecting a timer (not supplied). Please refer to the instructions of the demagnetizer. Erasing head Recording head Playing head MONITOR MPX FILTER HX PRO CALIBRATION 4 3 REC LEVEL 5 6 7 REC LEVEL · · REC EQ · · BIAS 2 8 · RESET MEMORY 0 ·· · 0 ·· · · 0 ·· · 1 0 10 9 TIMER AMS ± OPEN/CLOSE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ­3 +3 ­2 +2 ­20 REC OFF PLAY 0 ( PAUSE ) REC MUTE § DOLBY NR OFF B ·· C S · PHONES LEVEL REC POWER 0 POWER §OPEN/CLOSE 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 · sound dropout · incomplete erasure To ensure better recording, we recommend that you clean the heads and tape path before every recording. 1 2 Set the volume control on the amplifier to minimum. With the tape deck turned off, hold down § OPEN/ CLOSE and press POWER. The holder opens, the heads rise, and the pinch rollers begin to rotate. 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. 3 4 14 · p P R r · · · +20 L R · 10 Additional Information There is hum or noise. 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. The cassette holder does not close. / Reinsert the AC power cord, then close the cassette holder. / The tape deck is placed near a TV or VCR. Place the tape deck away from the amplifier. There is an unbalanced tone. / Check that the DOLBY NR control is set to the position where the tape was recorded. Place the tape deck away from the TV or VCR. The AMS function does not work properly. The function buttons do not work. / The tape deck has just been turned on and does not operate for about 3 seconds. / Check that the cassette is inserted correctly and the cassette holder is closed completely. / 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 tape deck automatically sets the appropriate equalization characteristics and bias current according to the tape type inserted in the deck. 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. 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, set the MPX FILTER switch on the tape deck to ON. Bias calibration Adjustment for optimum recording. [. . . ]