Sony Cassette Player TC TX5 User Manual

3-858-049-11(1)  
Stereo Cassette  
Deck  
Operating Instructions  
TC-TX5  
©1996 by Sony Corporation  
TC-TX5 3-858-049-11 (1)  
 
TableofContents  
Getting Started  
Hooking up the system ......................... 4  
Operations  
Playing a tape.......................................... 5  
Recording a CD ...................................... 7  
Recording manually............................... 8  
Additional Information  
Precautions .............................................. 9  
Troubleshooting ................................... 10  
Specifications ........................................ 11  
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Hooking up the system  
Do the following procedures 1 to 3 to hook up your system using the supplied cords.  
DHC-MD5 rear panel  
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TC-TX5 rear panel  
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Connect the AU BUS connecting  
cord to the AU BUS connectors until  
it clicks.  
Connect the mains lead to a wall  
outlet.  
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Connect the audio connecting cords  
to the jacks of the same colour.  
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3 Set DIRECTION to A to play one  
side. Set it to a* to play both  
sides.  
Playing a tape  
You can use any type of tape, TYPE I  
(normal), TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV (metal),  
since the tape deck automatically detects the  
tape type (ATS*).  
4 Press ·.  
Press ª to play the reverse side. The  
tape starts playing.  
* ATS: Automatic Tape Selection.  
* The tape deck stops automatically after repeating  
the sequence five times.  
POWER  
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To  
Press  
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Stop play  
Pause  
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. Press again to resume play.  
Fast-forward  
π, then (for upper side) or  
º (for reverse side).  
Rewind  
π, then º (for upper side) or  
(for reverse side).  
DOLBY NR 3  
Find the  
(for going forward) or º  
biginning of a (for going back) during  
1 Turn the DHC-MD5 component  
track(AMS)**  
playback.  
system on.  
Remove the  
cassette  
§.  
The tape deck turns on automatically.  
**The Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) feature  
detects a blank space of more than four seconds  
between tracks and locates the track quickly.  
2 Press § on the tape deck and place  
a recorded tape.  
Pressing § again closes the cassette  
tray.  
With the side you want  
to play facing upward  
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Tips  
• The lamp above § lights up in red when a cassette  
is loaded in the tape deck and goes off when there  
is no cassette in the tape deck.  
• Pressing · or ª when the power is off  
automatically turns the power on and starts tape  
playback (One Touch Play).  
• You can switch from another source to the tape  
deck just by pressing · or ª (Automatic Source  
Selection).  
• To start playing automatically from the beginning  
of the tape after fast winding (Auto Play), press  
· while holding down º (for the upper side)  
or press ª while holding down (for the  
reverse side).  
• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-  
level high-frequency signals, set DOLBY NR to  
ON.  
Note  
The AMS feature may not work in the following  
cases;  
— the blank space between tracks is four seconds  
or less.  
— the sound sources recorded in the right  
channel are different from that in the left  
channel as in a KARAOKE tape.  
— low volume or low sound continues.  
— the TV is too close to the tape deck.  
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3 Place a CD in the CD player.  
Recording a CD  
— CD Synchro Recording  
4 Set DIRECTION to A to record on  
one side. Set it to a to record on  
both sides.  
The CD SYNC button lets you record from a  
CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I  
(normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tape, since the  
tape deck automatically detects the tape type.  
5 Press CD SYNC on the tape deck.  
The tape deck stands by for recording  
and the CD player stands by for  
playback. The lamps on ® REC, CD  
SYNC, · (for upper side) and light  
up.  
POWER  
π
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6 Press on the tape deck.  
Recording starts.  
To stop recording  
Press π on the tape deck or on the CD player.  
DOLBY NR  
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Tips  
• If you want to record from the reverse side, press  
ª (for reverse side) so that the lamp on ª lights  
up.  
1 Turn the DHC-MD5 component  
system on.  
• When you record on both sides, be sure to start  
from the upper side. If you start from the reverse  
side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side.  
• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-  
level high-frequency signals, set DOLBY NR to  
ON before step 5.  
• If the tape reaches the end of its upper side during  
dual-sided recording, the fadeout feature works so  
that a track is not abruptly cut off at the end of the  
tape (Fade Synchro). The track will record again  
from the beginning of the reverse side.  
The fadeout feature also works when you record  
on one side only.  
The tape deck turns on automatically.  
2 Press § on the tape deck and place  
a blank tape.  
Pressing § again closes the cassette  
tray.  
With the side you want to  
record on facing upward  
Note  
You cannot listen to other sources while recording.  
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3 Press FUNCTION of the DHC-MD5  
until “CD,” “MD,” “TUNER” or  
“VIDEO (GAME*)” appears.  
* Select this indication when you record the  
sound of the connected VCR or video  
game.  
Recording manually  
With this procedure, you can record a CD just  
the songs as you like, or start recording from  
the middle of the tape. You can also record a  
radio programme or MD on the tape.  
For details, refer to “Connecting optional  
AV components and outdoor aerials” in  
the instructions of the DHC-MD5  
component system.  
· ª π  
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4 Set DIRECTION to A to record on  
one side. Set it to a to record on  
both sides.  
DOLBY NR  
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5 Press ® REC on the tape deck.  
The tape deck stands by for recording.  
The lamps on ® REC, and · (for  
upper side) light up.  
1 Turn the DHC-MD5 component  
system on.  
6 Press or · on the tape deck.  
The tape deck turns on automatically.  
Recording starts.  
2 Press § on the tape deck and place  
a blank tape.  
7 Start playback on the source  
component.  
Pressing § again closes the cassette  
tray.  
To  
Press  
Stop recording  
Pause recording  
π on the tape deck  
on the tape deck  
With the side you want  
to record facing upward  
Tips  
• If you want to record from the reverse side, press  
ª (for reverse side) so that the lamp on ª lights  
up.  
• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-  
level high-frequency signals, set DOLBY NR to  
ON before step 5 .  
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To save a tape permanently  
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded  
over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as  
illustrated. If you later want to reuse the tape for  
recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.  
Precautions  
On operating voltage  
Before operating the tape deck, check that the  
operating voltage of your tape deck is identical with  
the voltage of your local power supply.  
Side A  
On safety  
• 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.  
• Unplug the tape deck from the wall outlet (mains)  
if it is not to be used for an extended period of  
time. To disconnect the cord (mains lead), pull it  
out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.  
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the  
component, unplug the tape deck and have it  
checked by qualified personnel before operating it  
any further.  
Tab of  
Tab of  
side A  
side B  
When you are using a TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV  
(metal) cassette, be careful not to cover the detector  
slots which allow the tape player to automatically  
detect the type of tape.  
TYPE II  
TYPE IV  
• The mains lead must be changed only at a  
qualified service shop.  
Detector slots  
Cleaning the tape heads  
On placement  
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.  
When the tape heads become dirty  
— the sound is distorted  
• Place the tape deck in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the tape  
deck.  
• Do not place the unit in an inclined position.  
• Do not place the unit in locations where it is:  
— Extremely hot or cold  
— there is a decrease in sound level  
— the sound drops out  
— the tape does not erase completely  
— the tape does not record.  
— Dusty or dirty  
— Very humid  
— Vibrating  
— Subject to direct sunlight  
Make sure to clean the tape heads before you start  
an important recording or after playing an old tape.  
Use a separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning  
cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the  
cleaning cassette.  
Before placing a cassette in the  
tape deck  
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape  
may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and  
become damaged.  
Demagnetizing the tape heads  
Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that  
has contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours  
of use with a separately sold demagnetizing  
cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the  
demagnetizing cassette.  
When using a tape longer than 90  
minutes  
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape  
operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding etc.  
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape  
deck.  
Cleaning the cabinet  
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild  
detergent solution.  
Never use strong solvents, such as thinner or  
benzine, since they may damage the finish.  
If you have any questions or problems concerning  
your tape deck, please consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
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There is excessive wow or flutter, or the  
sound drops out.  
•The capstans in the tape deck are dirty.  
Clean them (see page 9).  
Troubleshooting  
If you run into any problem using this tape  
deck, use the following check list.  
Noise increases or the high frequencies  
are erased.  
First, check that the mains lead is connected  
firmly and the speakers are connected  
correctly and firmly.  
•The record/playback heads are  
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see  
page 9).  
•Move the tape deck away from the TV or  
VCR.  
Should any problem persist, consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
The sound is distorted.  
•Set DOLBY NR to the same setting as the  
tape was recorded.  
The cassette tray does not close.  
•Turn on the tape deck again and press §.  
•Move the tape deck away from the TV or  
VCR.  
There is no sound.  
•The mains lead is disconnected from the  
wall outlet.  
•Make sure the connection of the audio  
connecting cords is correct.  
The operating buttons on the tape deck do  
not work.  
•Press any of the operating buttons after  
the lamp on stops flashing. (For  
approximately two seconds after the tape  
deck turns on, the buttons on the tape  
deck do not work.)  
The remote does not work/Automatic  
Source Selection and/or One Touch Play  
does not work.  
•Reset the cassette and press §.  
The tape does not play or record.  
•There is slack in the tape. Take up any  
slack in the tape.  
•The heads are dirty. Clean them (see  
page 9).  
•Make sure the connection of the AU BUS  
connecting cords is correct.  
The functions synchronized with the  
DHC-MD5 such as the CD Synchro  
Recording does not work.  
The tape does not record.  
•No cassette in the cassette tray.  
•Make sure the connection of the AU BUS  
connecting cord is correct.  
•The tab has been removed from the  
cassette (see page 9).  
•The tape has reeled to the end.  
The tape does not record nor play or there  
is a decrease in sound level.  
•The heads are dirty. Clean them (see  
page 9).  
•The record/playback heads are  
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see  
page 9).  
The tape does not erase completely.  
•The record/playback heads are  
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see  
page 9).  
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Specifications  
Recording system  
Frequency response  
4-track 2-channel stereo  
(DOLBY NR OFF)  
30 – 14,000 Hz ( ±3 dB),  
using Sony TYPE I  
cassette  
30 – 15,000 Hz ( ±3 dB),  
using Sony TYPE II  
cassette  
Wow and flutter  
±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)  
0.1% W. RMS (NAB)  
±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)  
TAPE IN (phono jacks):  
impedance 47 kilohms  
TAPE OUT (phono jacks):  
voltage 550 mV  
Input  
Output  
impedance 47 kilohms  
General  
Power requirements  
Power consumption  
Dimensions  
220 – 230V AC, 50/60 Hz  
10 W  
Approx. 280 x 85 x  
360 mm (11 1/8 x 3 3/8 x  
14 1/4 in) (w/h/d)  
incl. projecting parts and  
controls  
Approx. 3.7 kg (8 lb 3 oz)  
Audio connecting cord  
(2)  
Mass  
Supplied accessories:  
AU BUS connecting cord  
(1)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
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