Sony Stereo System TC WE675 User Manual

4-232-596-12 (1)  
Stereo  
Cassette Deck  
Operating Instructions  
TC-WE675  
TC-WE475  
© 2001 Sony Corporation  
 
Table of Contents  
Parts Identification  
Additional Information  
Precautions .......................................... 20  
Troubleshooting................................... 22  
Specifications ...................................... 23  
Main unit ............................................... 4  
Getting Started  
Hooking up the system .......................... 6  
Playing a Tape  
Playing a tape ........................................ 7  
Locating a track  
— Multi-AMS/Auto Play/  
Memory Play ................................... 8  
Creating your own program  
— RMS Play (TC-WE675 only)..... 8  
Recording on a Tape  
Recording on a tape ............................. 10  
Adjusting bias and recording level  
calibration automatically  
(TC-WE675 only) ......................... 11  
Adjusting the recording level  
automatically  
— Auto Rec Level......................... 12  
Fading in and out — Fader .................. 13  
Dubbing a tape..................................... 14  
Recording on both decks in succession  
— Relay Recording  
(TC-WE675 only) ......................... 15  
Recording the same source on both decks  
— Simultaneous Recording  
(TC-WE675 only) ......................... 15  
Recording your own program  
— RMS Dubbing  
(TC-WE675 only) ......................... 16  
Inserting a blank space during recording  
— Record Muting ......................... 16  
Using the CONTROL A1II control  
system ............................................ 17  
3
 
Parts Identification  
The items are arranged in alphabetical order.  
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.  
Main unit  
TC-WE675  
1
2
3
4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs qd  
qf  
qg qh qj  
RESET  
MEMORY  
A
COUNTER  
B
RESET  
MEMORY  
AUTO REC LEVEL  
5
4
6
3
1
7
POWER  
2
8
9
10  
0
(
)
DIRECTION MODE  
RELAY  
RMS  
SET  
AUTO CAL START  
X
DUBBING  
A+B REC HIGH/NORMAL  
START (DECK X)  
A
B
FADER  
ARL  
RMS/START  
CHECK  
DISPLAY  
DECK  
A
DECK  
B
RMS  
+
B
SYNCHRO  
(
)
(
)
(
)
(
)
AMS  
AMS  
AMS  
AMS  
m
CLEAR  
M
FRONT  
m
M
ON  
OFF  
BACK  
x
x
PITCH CONTROL  
PHONES  
DOLBY NR  
OFF ON ON FILTER  
PAUSE  
REC MUTING  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC MUTING  
REC  
B
C
X
W
z
X
W
z
+
wh  
wj  
wg wf wd ws wa  
es  
w; ql qk  
wk wl e; ea  
RMS  
+
START (DECK  
B
X)  
(
)
(
)
(
)
(
)
AMS  
AMS  
AMS  
AMS  
m
CLEAR  
M
FRONT  
m
M
BACK  
x
x
DOLBY NR  
OFF ON ON FILTER  
PAUSE  
REC MUTING  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC MUTING  
REC  
B
C
X
W
z
X
W
z
ra r; el ek ej eh eg ef ed  
A + B REC ws (15)  
ARL qj (12)  
AUTO indicator qg (10, 12)  
CHECK wf (9)  
RESET (on deck A) 6 (8)  
RESET (on deck B) q; (8)  
RMS/START 4 (8, 16)  
SET 5 (9)  
H (play on deck B) es (7, 10, 11)  
z REC (on deck B) ed (10)  
W REC MUTING (on deck B) ef  
(16)  
h (reverse play on deck B) eg (7,  
10, 11)  
Deck A 3 (7, 20)  
DECK A wd (11)  
SYNCHRO ql (18)  
X PAUSE (on deck B) eh (7, 10,  
11)  
z REC (on deck A) ek (10)  
h (reverse play on deck A)/BACK  
el (7, 8, 10, 11)  
W REC MUTING (on deck A) r;  
(16)  
X PAUSE (on deck A) ra (7, 10,  
11)  
Deck B qf (10, 20)  
DECK B 9 (11)  
DIRECTION MODE 2 (7, 10)  
Display qs  
DISPLAY 8 (9)  
DOLBY NR ej (7, 10)  
FADER w; (13)  
HIGH/NORMAL qd (14)  
MEMORY (on deck A) 7 (8)  
MEMORY (on deck B) qa (8)  
PHONES jack qk  
PITCH CONTROL wh (7)  
POWER 1 (7, 10)  
REC LEVEL qh (11, 12)  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
A (eject on deck B)wa (7, 10, 21)  
A (eject on deck A) wg (7, 10, 21)  
x (stop on deck A)/CLEAR wj (7,  
9, 10, 12)  
M (go forward)/AMS/RMS +/m  
(go back)/AMS/RMS – (on deck  
A) wk (7, 8)  
H (play on deck A)/FRONT wl (7,  
8, 10, 11)  
x (stop on deck B) e; (7, 10, 12)  
M (go forward)/AMS/m (go  
back)/AMS (on deck B) ea (7, 8)  
4
 
TC-WE475  
1
2
3
4 5  
6
7 8 9  
0
qa  
qs qd qf  
RESET  
MEMORY  
A
COUNTER  
B
RESET  
MEMORY  
AUTO REC LEVEL  
5
4
6
3
1
7
POWER  
2
8
9
10  
0
DIRECTION MODE  
RELAY  
DUBBING  
A
B
FADER  
ARL  
HIGH/NORMAL  
SYNCHRO  
(
)
(
)
(
)
(
)
AMS  
AMS  
AMS  
AMS  
m
CLEAR  
M
FRONT  
m
x
M
ON  
OFF  
BACK  
x
PITCH CONTROL  
PHONES  
DOLBY NR  
PAUSE  
REC MUTING  
REC  
OFF  
B
C
X
W
z
+
ea  
e; wl wk wjwhwgwfwdws wa w; ql qk  
qj qh qg  
ARL qf (12)  
AUTO indicator qs (10, 12)  
Deck A 3 (7, 20)  
Deck B qa (10, 20)  
DIRECTION MODE 2 (7, 10)  
Display 6  
DOLBY NR wg (7, 10)  
FADER qj (13)  
HIGH/NORMAL 9 (14)  
MEMORY (on deck A) 5 (8)  
MEMORY (on deck B) 8 (8)  
PHONES jack qg  
PITCH CONTROL ea (7)  
POWER 1 (7, 10)  
REC LEVEL qd (11, 12)  
RESET (on deck A) 4 (8)  
RESET (on deck B) 7 (8)  
SYNCHRO qh (18)  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
M (go forward)/AMS/m (go  
back)/AMS (on deck B) q; (7, 8)  
H (play on deck B) qk (7, 10)  
z REC (on deck B) ql (10)  
A (eject on deck B) w; (7, 10, 21)  
W REC MUTING (on deck B) wa  
(16)  
h (reverse play on deck B) ws (7,  
10)  
X PAUSE (on deck B) wd (7)  
x (stop on deck B) wf (7, 10)  
H (play on deck A) wh (7)  
h (reverse play on deck A) wj (7)  
A (eject on deck A)wk (7)  
x (stop on deck A) wl (7)  
M (go forward)/AMS /m (go  
back)/AMS (on deck A)e; (7, 8)  
5
 
Getting Started  
Hooking up the system  
This section describes how to hook up the tape deck to an amplifier or a CD player equipped with  
CONTROL A1II connectors. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the  
connections.  
Hookups  
to an AC outlet  
Amplifier  
CD player  
Connecting the tape deck to an  
amplifier  
Connect the amplifier to the IN/OUT  
connectors using the supplied audio connecting  
cords.  
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.  
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.  
VOLTAGE  
220V  
230  
Connecting the tape deck to a CD  
player equipped with CONTROL A1II  
connectors  
240V  
120V  
For details, see “Using the CONTROL A1II  
control system” on page 17.  
Connecting the AC power  
cord  
Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet.  
6
 
Playing a Tape  
Tips  
• Push in PITCH CONTROL 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 2) or RMS dubbing2)).  
Playing a tape  
1 Turn on the amplifier and select the  
tape deck position.  
2) TC-WE675 only  
2 Press POWER, and press A fully to  
open the cassette holder, then load a  
cassette.  
• To play a tape recorded with the Dolby 3) NR, set  
DOLBY NR to ON (TC-WE675 only) and select  
the same position that the tape was recorded in—B  
or C.  
3) “Dolby”, “HX Pro”, and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
With the side you  
want to play  
facing you  
3 Set DIRECTION MODE.  
To play back  
Set to  
g
One side only  
Both sides continuously1)  
s
Both decks in succession 1) RELAY  
1) The deck automatically stops after playing back  
five times.  
4 Press H.  
The deck starts playing. Adjust the volume  
on the amplifier.  
Do not press POWER or A while the  
tape deck is operating. If you do so,  
the tape may be damaged.  
To  
Press  
x
Stop playing  
Start playback from the  
reverse side  
h
Pause  
X PAUSE. Press the button  
again to resume play.  
Fast-forward or rewind M or m when the deck  
is stopped  
Take out the cassette  
A after stopping playing  
7
 
Notes  
Locating a track  
• 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.  
— 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).  
– 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 s, the  
deck stops when the current side reaches the end  
during Multi-AMS operation.  
Note  
• The tape counters are reset to “0000” when you turn  
off the tape deck.  
Check the direction indicator of the deck you use.  
When you locate a track on the reverse side (when  
h lights up), press the button(s) in the parentheses.  
To locate  
Press  
Creating your own  
program  
The beginning of the  
next or succeeding  
tracks (Multi-AMS)  
M (or m) as many  
times as you want during  
playback.  
For example, to locate 2  
tracks ahead, press twice.  
— RMS Play  
(TC-WE675 only)  
The beginning of the  
current track  
m (or M) once during  
playback.  
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.  
(Multi-AMS)  
The beginning of the  
preceding tracks  
(Multi-AMS)  
m (or M) as many  
times as you want during  
playback.  
For example, to locate 2  
tracks behind, press three  
times.  
1Press RMS/START.  
The beginning of a tape MEMORY repeatedly until  
(Auto Play)  
“M” disappears in the  
display. Then press m  
(or M) while holding  
down H (or h).  
“RMS” and a flashing cursor appear in the  
display.  
2Press h (BACK) or H (FRONT) to  
select the side of the tape.  
A particular point on a MEMORY repeatedly until  
h or H appears in the display.  
tape (Memory Play)  
“M” appears in the display.  
Find the point you want,  
then press RESET to reset  
the tape counter and to  
memorize the point.  
3Press m or M repeatedly until the  
track number you want appears in the  
display.  
To locate the memorized  
point and start playback,  
press m (or M) while  
holding down H (or h).  
(Press m or M to stop at  
“0000”.)  
H
0 3  
FRONT  
RMS  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14  
BACK  
Side of the cassette  
Track number  
8
 
4 Press SET to store your selection.  
Checking the order of tracks  
in the program  
To program the same track again, press SET  
once more.  
Press CHECK.  
H
1 3  
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.  
FRONT  
RMS  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14  
BACK  
Track number  
Order on the program  
Adding tracks to the end of a  
program  
5 Repeat Steps 2 to 4 to program more  
tracks.  
Press x (CLEAR) once, and follow Steps 2 to  
5 in “Creating your own program (RMS Play)”  
on page 8.  
If “FULL” appears in the display  
This means that you’ve already programmed 28  
6 PtrarceksssanRdMcaSn/St TprAogRraTmtoansytmarotreR. MS Play.  
Note  
For more information on the availability of Sony  
stereo receiver remotes with RMS capability, contact  
your nearest Sony dealer.  
The peak level meters appear in the display.  
To stop RMS Play  
Press x (CLEAR) once. The RMS program  
still remains. To resume RMS play, press  
RMS/START.  
To cancel RMS Play  
Press x (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.  
Tip  
To play the program again after RMS Play ends, press  
RMS/START.  
Notes  
• During RMS Play, you can only use CHECK,  
DISPLAY, and x on deck A, and x, m, and M  
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.  
9
 
Recording on a Tape  
To  
Press  
Stop recording  
x
Recording on a tape  
Start recording from the h twice in Step 5  
reverse side  
1 Turn on the amplifier and play the  
Pause  
X PAUSE. Press the button  
again to resume recording.  
program source you want to record.  
2 Press POWER, and press A fully to  
open the cassette holder, then load a  
cassette.1)  
Take out the cassette  
A after stopping recording  
Tip  
To protect recordings against accidental erasure,  
break out the record-protect tab(s) (see page 20).  
To record with the Dolby NR  
Set DOLBY NR to ON (TC-WE675 only), and  
select B or C before you start recording.  
With the side you  
want to record  
facing you  
To record FM broadcasts with the  
Dolby NR (TC-WE675 only)  
1) On the TC-WE675, you can record on both  
decks.  
On the TC-WE475, you can record only on deck  
B.  
If the FM reception is unsatisfactory, set  
DOLBY NR to ON FILTER (multiplex filter).  
Tip  
The Dolby HX Pro3) automatically works during  
recording.  
3 Set DIRECTION MODE.  
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.  
3) Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
To record on  
Only one side  
Both sides2)  
Set to  
g
s
2) Recording stops when the tape reaches the end  
of reverse side.  
HX Pro headroom extension originated by Bang &  
Olufsen.  
“Dolby”, “HX Pro”, and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
4 Press z REC.  
H lights up for recording on the side  
facing you. If it doesn’t, press H 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 11.  
Do not press POWER or A while the  
tape deck is operating. If you do so,  
the tape may be damaged.  
5 Press X PAUSE or H.  
Recording starts.  
6 Start playing the program source.  
10  
 
To adjust the recording level  
manually  
After pressing z REC in Step 4 on page 10,  
turn REC LEVEL so that the peak level meters  
reach the recommended level for the  
Adjusting bias and  
recording level  
calibration automatically  
corresponding tape type. After completing the  
adjustments, stop playing the program source,  
then continue the procedure from Step 5.  
(TC-WE675 only)  
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.  
0
+
+
8
–30 –20  
–10  
–4  
;
4
dB  
L
R
For type I or type II tape  
For type IV tape  
Note  
1 Load the cassette you want to record  
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.  
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 H or h to select the side of the  
tape to be recorded.  
To select  
Press  
H
The front side  
The reverse side  
h
4 Press X PAUSE.  
The automatic calibration procedure starts  
(i.e., recording test tones, rewinding, and  
playing back).  
During the calibration, the counter changes  
from 9 to 0.  
CAL  
B
REC  
CA.L9  
When the automatic calibration procedure  
ends, the tape rewinds to the original  
position, the counter returns to normal and  
the tape deck stops.  
continued  
11  
 
Adjusting bias and recording level  
calibration automatically (continued)  
Adjusting the recording  
level automatically  
5 Start the actual recording (see page  
10).  
Auto Rec Level  
To cancel the Automatic Calibration  
function  
Press x on the deck you’re using.  
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.  
If “A” or “B” flashes continuously  
The automatic calibration procedure has been  
interrupted by:  
* TC-WE675 only  
• The end of the tape. Reverse the tape  
direction or rewind the tape to a new position  
that allows recording of the test tone.  
1Follow Steps 1 to 3 of Recording on a  
tapeon page 10.  
• Damaged tape or dirty heads. Change the  
cassette or clean and demagnetize the heads  
(see page 21).  
Make sure that record-protect tabs on the  
cassette have not been removed.  
2Press z REC.  
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.  
Updating the calibration  
setting  
If you load 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 load a new  
cassette since cassettes of the same type also  
vary in their characteristics.  
3Press X PAUSE or H.  
Recording starts.  
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.  
Before recalibrating, be sure to turn off “A  
CAL” or “CAL B” by pressing the DECK A  
or DECK B button. Then start from Step 2 of  
the automatic calibration procedure.  
To stop recording  
Press x.  
12  
 
Tips  
Fading in and out  
• 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.  
• To prevent changes in the recording level after  
recording starts, press z REC 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.  
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.  
To  
Do the following:  
Fade in  
1 Follow Steps 1 to 4 of “Recording  
on a tape” on page 10.  
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.  
• 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 REC LEVEL  
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.  
– Turn the deck off.  
Note  
Fade-in or fade-out is not possible when REC LEVEL  
is manually set to 0 (minimum) (see page 11).  
13  
 
To stop dubbing  
Dubbing a tape  
During  
Press  
Normal-speed dubbing x on deck B  
You can copy a tape in deck A to a tape in deck  
B at normal or high speed.  
High-speed dubbing  
x on either deck  
1 Load a recorded cassette into deck A  
Tips  
and a blank cassette into deck B.  
• During high-speed dubbing, only x is operative.  
• Dubbing is automatically performed with the same  
recording level and Dolby NR as the original in  
deck A. You don‘t have to adjust the recording  
level or select the Dolby NR during dubbing. If,  
however, you want to monitor the sound during  
normal-speed dubbing, set the DOLBY NR selector  
to match the tape in deck A (see page 7).  
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  
Set DIRECTION MODE to  
g
• You can adjust the pitch of the playback on deck A.  
See page 7.  
Both sides  
s.  
Recording on the reverse side  
on deck B starts  
independently of playback on  
deck A.  
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.  
RELAY.  
Recording on the reverse side  
on deck B starts  
simultaneously with playback  
of the reverse side on deck A.  
Dubbing only specific  
portions  
3 Select the dubbing speed.  
You can do this only during the normal-speed  
dubbing.  
To select  
Press HIGH/NORMAL  
Normal speed  
High speed  
Once  
1Press x on deck A at the portion you  
Twice  
want to skip.  
Deck B changes to recording pause.  
“HIGH” or “NORM” appears in the  
display.  
The deck changes to dubbing standby.  
2Locate the point you want to resume  
recording on deck A, then stop the  
tape.  
4 Select the side from which to start  
dubbing.  
3Press X PAUSE on deck B to resume  
dubbing.  
To record from Press  
The front side  
H
h
The reverse side  
5 Press X PAUSE on deck B to start  
dubbing.  
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Recording on both decks  
in succession  
Recording the same  
source on both decks  
Relay Recording  
Simultaneous Recording  
(TC-WE675 only)  
(TC-WE675 only)  
You can make a continuous recording that  
starts on a cassette in deck A and ends on a  
cassette in deck B.  
You can record the same source on cassettes in  
deck A and B at the same time.  
1 Load blank cassettes into both decks.  
1 Load blank cassettes into both decks.  
Make sure that record-protect tabs on the  
cassettes have not been removed.  
Make sure that record-protect tabs on the  
cassettes have not been removed.  
2 Select the Dolby NR (see page 10).  
2 Select the Dolby NR (see page 10).  
3 Select the side(s) to be recorded on.  
3 Set DIRECTION MODE to RELAY.  
To record on  
Only one side  
Both sides  
Set DIRECTION MODE to  
g
4 Press z REC on deck A.  
Deck A changes to recording pause.  
s
5 Start playing the program source.  
4 Press A+B REC.  
6 Adjust the recording level manually, if  
Both decks change to recording pause.  
necessary (see page 11).  
5 Start playing the program source.  
7 Start recording.  
6 Adjust the recording level manually, if  
To record from Press  
necessary (see page 11).  
The front side  
H on deck A  
7 Select the side you want to start  
The reverse side h on deck B  
recording from on both decks.  
To record from Press  
To stop Relay Recording  
The front side  
H
h
During  
Press  
The reverse side  
Recording on deck A  
Recording on deck B  
x on deck A  
x on deck B  
8 Press X PAUSE on deck B.  
Simultaneous Recording starts.  
Note  
To stop Simultaneous Recording  
Press x on both decks.  
Make sure that H on deck B appears in the display.  
If it doesn’t, press H on deck B once; otherwise,  
Relay Recording stops when the reverse side of the  
cassette in deck B finishes.  
Tip  
During Simultaneous Recording, X PAUSE and W  
REC MUTING on deck B control both decks, but not  
X PAUSE and W REC MUTING on deck A.  
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Recording your own  
program  
Inserting a blank space  
during recording  
RMS Dubbing  
Record Muting  
(TC-WE675 only)  
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.  
You can record an RMS program that you’ve  
created (see “Creating your own program  
(RMS Play)” on page 8). This function works  
only at normal speed.  
1 Load a recorded cassette into deck A  
1Follow Steps 1 to 5 of Recording on a  
and a blank cassette into deck B.  
tapeon page 10.  
Make sure the record-protect tabs on the  
cassette in deck B have not been removed.  
Recording starts.  
2Press W REC MUTING where you want  
2 Program tracks on deck A (see Steps 1  
to load a blank space.  
to 5 on page 8).  
“REC” flashes in the display and a blank is  
recorded on the tape.  
After 4 seconds, X lights up and the tape  
3 Press HIGH/NORMAL once to change  
the tape deck to dubbing standby.  
4 Select the side of the tape in deck B  
deck changes to recording pause.  
you want to record on.  
3Press X PAUSE to resume recording.  
To start recording  
On the front side  
Press  
H
Tip  
If you want to insert a blank space longer than 4  
seconds, hold down W REC MUTING as long as you  
want. After 4 seconds, “REC” flashes faster.  
When you release W REC MUTING, X lights up and  
the tape deck changes to recording pause.  
On the reverse side  
h
5 Press RMS/START or X PAUSE on  
deck B to start RMS Dubbing.  
Press X PAUSE to resume recording.  
To stop RMS Dubbing  
Press x on deck B. The RMS program  
remains even after RMS Dubbing stops.  
Tips  
• You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds or more  
on the tape in deck B by pressing W REC MUTING  
after Step 4.  
For details, see “Inserting a blank space during  
recording (Record Muting)” on page 16.  
• A blank of 10 seconds is automatically inserted on  
the tape when you start RMS Dubbing if:  
– you load a new cassette into deck B.  
– the tape in deck B is completely rewound to its  
beginning and automatically stopped.  
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CONTROL A1II and CONTROL A1  
compatibility  
The CONTROL A1 control system has been  
updated to the CONTROL A1II which is  
the standard system in the Sony 300 disc  
CD changer and other recent Sony  
Using the CONTROL A1II  
control system  
This cassette deck is compatible with the  
CONTROL A1II Control System.  
The CONTROL A1II control system was  
designed to simplify the operation of audio  
systems composed of separate Sony  
components. CONTROL A1II connections  
provide a path for the transmission of control  
signals that enable automatic operation and  
control features usually associated with  
integrated systems.  
components. Components with CONTROL  
A1 jacks are compatible with components  
with CONTROL A1II, and can be  
connected to each other. Basically, the  
majority of the functions available with the  
CONTROL A1 control system will be  
available with the CONTROL A1II control  
system. However, when making  
Currently, CONTROL A1II connections  
connections between components with  
CONTROL A1 jacks and components with  
CONTROL A1II jacks, the number of  
functions that can be controlled may be  
limited depending on the component. For  
detailed information, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the component(s).  
between a Sony MD deck, CD player, amplifier  
(receiver), and cassette deck provide automatic  
function selection and synchronized recording.  
In the future the CONTROL A1II connection  
will work as a multifunction bus allowing you  
to control various functions for each  
component.  
continued  
Note  
The CONTROL A1II control system is designed to  
maintain upward compatibility as the control system  
is upgraded to handle new functions. In this case,  
however, older components will not be compatible  
with the new functions.  
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Using the CONTROL A1II control  
system (continued)  
Synchro-recording with a CD  
player  
Connecting the CONTROL  
A1II control system  
By pressing SYNCHRO, you can perform  
synchro-recording on your tape deck with a  
Sony CD player connected to the CONTROL  
A1II connector through a CONTROL A1II  
cable.  
Connect monaural (2P) mini-plug cables in  
series to the CONTROL A1II jacks on the back  
of each component. You can connect up to ten  
CONTROL A1II compatible components in  
any order. However, you can connect only one  
of each type of component (i.e., 1 CD player, 1  
MD deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver). (You  
may be able to connect more than one CD  
player or MD deck, depending on the model.  
Refer to the operating instructions supplied  
with the respective component for details.)  
1Set the source selector on the amplifier  
to CD player.  
2Load a CD into the CD player.  
3Select the play mode (CONTINUE,  
SHUFFLE, or PROGRAM) of the CD  
player.  
4Load a cassette into deck B.  
Example  
5Select the side(s) to be recorded on.  
To record on  
Only one side  
Both side  
Set DIRECTION MODE to  
g
Amplifier  
CD player  
MD deck  
s or RELAY  
(Receiver)  
6Select the side you want to start  
recording from on deck B.  
To record from  
The front side  
Press  
H
Tape deck  
Other component  
The reverse side  
h
In the CONTROL A1II control system, the  
control signals flow both ways, so there is no  
distinction of IN and OUT jacks. If a  
component has more than one CONTROL A1II  
jack, you can use either one, or connect  
different components to each jack.  
7Press SYNCHRO.  
To stop CD Synchro-recording  
Press x on deck B or the CD player.  
About the connecting cable  
When a CONTROL A1II compatible  
component is not supplied with a connecting  
cable, use a commercially available monaural  
(2P) mini-plug cable less than 2 meters (6.6  
feet) long, with no resistance (such as the Sony  
RK-G69HG).  
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Tips  
Automatic function selection  
• If the indicator on SYNCHRO goes off after  
flashing rapidly, the tape cannot be recorded on  
because the record-protect tab(s) on the cassette has  
(have) been removed.  
• 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.  
• A tape that is loaded 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.  
• If the tape ends during CD Synchro-recording on  
the front side of the tape (H lights up) and  
DIRECTION MODE is set to s 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 (h lights up), CD  
Synchro-recording stops and the CD player stops  
playing.  
When you connect CONTROL A1II  
compatible Sony components using  
CONTROL A1II cables (not supplied), the  
function selector on the amplifier (or receiver)  
automatically switches to the correct input  
when you press the play button on one of the  
connected components.  
(For example, when you press H (play  
button) on the cassette deck while the CD is  
playing, the function selector on the amplifier  
switches from CD to TAPE.)  
Notes  
• This function works only when the components are  
connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs  
according to the names on the function buttons.  
Certain receivers allow you to switch the names of  
the function buttons. In this case, refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the receiver.  
• When recording, do not play any components other  
than the recording source. It will cause the  
automatic function selection to operate.  
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  
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Additional Information  
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.  
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.  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your tape deck, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
Notes on Cassette Tapes  
On power sources  
To protect a recording on side A or B  
Break out the respective tab.  
• 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.  
Side A  
• 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  
(U.S.A. and Canadian models only).  
Tab for side A  
• 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.  
Tab for side B  
To record on a tape with a missing  
record-protect tab  
Cover the respective tab hole with adhesive  
tape.  
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  
loaded 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.  
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1 Press A to open the cassette holder.  
Cleaning the heads and tape  
path  
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  
Head assembly  
commercially available cleaning fluid  
for tape decks.  
Pinch rollers  
Capstans  
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.  
Erasing head  
Recording/playback  
head  
A
Clean the heads and tape path of the tape deck  
after every 10 hours of operation to guard  
against:  
• low-quality sound  
• a decrease in sound level  
• excessive wow or flutter  
• sound dropout  
• incomplete erasure  
• impairment of recording function  
To ensure better recording, we recommend that  
you clean the heads and tape path before every  
recording.  
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The tape stops before the tape has been fully  
rewound.  
Troubleshooting  
• The tape is slack. Take up the tape slack.  
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.  
• 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 decrease in volume.  
The function buttons do not work.  
• The tape deck has been just turned on and does  
not operate for about 3 seconds. Wait until X  
stops flashing.  
• The space before a track is less than 4 seconds  
long. Load a blank space of 4 seconds using  
W REC MUTING.  
• Check that the cassette is loaded correctly and  
the cassette holder is closed completely.  
• The signal strength of the left and right channels  
are very different.  
The tape deck does not play or record.  
• There is no cassette in the cassette holder.  
• The tape has come to the end.  
• There is noise in the space before a track.  
• You pressed M (or m) immediately before  
the beginning of the next track or immediately  
after the beginning of the current track.  
• The tape is slack. Take up the tape slack.  
• The record-protect tab has been removed from  
the cassette (see page 20).  
The Dolby NR function does not work properly  
during playback.  
• Make sure the amplifier setting is correct.  
• The Pitch Control function is on and the  
frequency characteristics of the sound is altered.  
Push PITCH CONTROL again to turn off the  
function.  
• Check that the tape deck connections are secure.  
• The heads and tape path are dirty. Clean them  
(see page 21).  
• The recording/playback head is magnetized.  
Demagnetize it (see page 21).  
There is excessively loud tape transport noise  
during fast-forwarding or rewinding.  
There is excessive wow, flutter or sound drop-  
out.  
• This noise is caused by the cassette and is not a  
mechanical problem.  
• The capstans and pinch rollers are dirty. Clean  
them (see page 21).  
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 21).  
• The recording/playback or erasing head is  
magnetized. Demagnetize it (see page 21).  
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.  
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Inputs  
Specifications  
Line inputs (phono jacks) sensitivity 0.16 V, input  
impedance 47 kilohms  
System  
Outputs  
Fast-winding time  
Approx. 100 sec. (with  
Sony C-60 cassette)  
Signal-to-noise ratio (at peak level and weighted with  
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  
Dolby NR off)  
55 dB, using Sony TYPE I  
cassette  
57 dB, using Sony TYPE  
II cassette  
58 dB, using Sony TYPE  
IV cassette  
With Dolby B NR on:  
Approx. 5 dB at 1 kHz,  
10 dB at 5 kHz  
With Dolby C NR on:  
Approx. 15 dB at 500 Hz,  
20 dB at 1 kHz  
0.4% (using Sony TYPE I  
cassette): 160 nWb/m  
315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)  
1.8% (using Sony TYPE  
IV cassette): 250 nWb/m  
315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)  
30-16,000 Hz (±3 dB,  
IEC), 20-17,000 Hz  
(±6 dB), using Sony  
TYPE I cassette  
30-17,000 Hz (±3 dB,  
IEC), 20-18,000 Hz  
(±6 dB), using Sony  
TYPE II cassette  
30-19,000 Hz (±3 dB,  
IEC), 20-20,000 Hz  
(±6 dB), 30-13,000 Hz  
(±3 dB, –4dB recording),  
using Sony TYPE IV  
cassette  
ohms  
S/N ratio improvement  
Harmonic distortion  
General  
Power requirements  
U.S.A. and Canadian models:  
120 V AC, 60Hz  
220-230 V AC, 50/60Hz  
Other European models: 230 V AC, 50/60Hz  
British models:  
Australian models:  
Other models:  
240 V AC, 50/60Hz  
120/220/230-240 V AC,  
50/60Hz  
Adjustable with voltage  
selector  
Power consumption  
TC-WE675:  
TC-WE475:  
Frequency response  
(DOLBY NR OFF)  
22 watts  
18 watts  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
Approx. 430 × 120 ×  
300 mm  
Mass  
4.2 kg  
Supplied accessories  
Audio connecting cords (2)  
Control A1II cable (1)*  
* Supplied for Canadian models only  
Optional accessory  
Remote commander RM-J910  
For more information on the availability of the remote  
commander, contact your nearest Sony dealer.  
Wow and flutter  
TC-WE675:  
±0.13% W. Peak (IEC)  
0.1% W. RMS (NAB)  
±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)  
±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)  
0.1% W. RMS (NAB)  
±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)  
Approx. –30 to + 30 %  
TC-WE475:  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Variable pitch range  
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