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Sony Corporation  

Printed in China

Specifications

Recording system

4-track 2-channel stereo

Frequency response

(DOLBY NR OFF)
50 – 14,000 Hz ( ±3 dB),
using Sony TYPE I
cassettes
50 – 15,000 Hz ( ±3 dB),
using Sony TYPE II
cassettes

Wow and flutter

±0.13% W. Peak (IEC)
0.07% W. RMS (NAB)
±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)

Input

TAPE IN (phono jacks):
impedance 47 kilohms

Output

TAPE OUT (phono jacks):
voltage 550 mV
impedance 47 kilohms

General

Power requirements
North American model:

110 V AC, 50/60 Hz

European countries model:

220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Other models:

110 – 120 V or 220 – 240 V
AC, 50/60 Hz
Adjustable with the
voltage selector

Power consumption

12 W

Dimensions

Approx. 215 

×

 60 

×

 230

mm (w/h/d)
incl. projecting parts and
controls

Mass

Approx. 2.5 kg

Supplied accessories:

Audio connecting cords
(2)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Noise increases or the high frequencies
are erased.

•The record/playback heads are

magnetised.  Demagnetise them (see
page 11).

•Move the tape deck away from the TV or

VCR.

The sound is distorted.

•Set DOLBY NR to the same setting in

which the tape was recorded.

•Move the tape deck away from the TV or

VCR.

There is no sound.

•The mains lead is disconnected from the

mains.

•Make sure the audio connecting cords

are connected correctly (see page 5).

The remote supplied with the DHC-MD313
does not function.

•Press FUNCTION on the DHC-MD313 to

switch the FUNCTION to “TAPE.”

•Make sure the AU BUS connecting cord

is connected correctly (see page 4).

Automatic Source Selection or One Touch
Play does not work.

•Make sure the AU BUS connecting cord

is connected correctly (see page 4).

The functions tied with the
DHC-MD313, such as CD Synchro
Recording, do not work.

•Make sure the AU BUS connecting cord

is connected correctly (see page 4).

The inserted tape will not eject.

•The POWER of the tape deck is OFF.

Press POWER to turn on the tape deck,
then press 

§

.

The cassette indicator flashes.

•Press POWER to turn off the tape deck,

then press POWER again to turn on the
tape deck.

Troubleshooting (continued)

Summary of Contents for TC-TX313

Page 1: ...3 860 887 15 1 1997 by Sony Corporation TC TX313 Stereo Cassette Deck Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...lations This system is equipped with the Dolby B type noise reduction system Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation DOLBY and the double D symbol a are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not ex...

Page 3: ... 6 CD Synchro Recording You can easily record a CD onto a tape see page 8 One Touch Play Pressing or ª on the tape deck when the tape deck is off automatically turns on the tape deck and the DHC MD313 and starts playing a tape if a cassette is inserted see page 7 Automatic Source Selection You can switch from another source to the tape deck and start playing a tape just by pressing or ª on the tap...

Page 4: ...using the supplied cords Note The AU BUS connecting cord is used for exchanging signals between the tape deck and the DHC MD313 If you do not connect the cord firmly the tape deck and DHC MD313 may not operate correctly TC TX313 rear panel DHC MD313 rear panel Mains lead AU BUS connecting cord Audio connecting cords supplied DHC MD313 rear panel B A B A ...

Page 5: ...jacks firmly you may not be able to listen to the sound of the tape deck The plugs of the audio connecting cords may be tight Insert the plugs at the point shown in How to insert the plugs in step 2 3 4 Connect A to A and B to B using the audio connecting cords Insert the plugs into jacks of the same colour The two audio connecting cords are the same so you can connect A or B using either cord sou...

Page 6: ...rns on automatically 2 Insert a recorded tape 3 Set DIRECTION to A to play one side Set it to a3 to play both sides 4 Press Press ª to play the bottom side FUNCTION switches to TAPE automatically then the tape starts playing 3 The tape deck stops automatically after repeating the sequence five times To play a tape using the DHC MD313 component system Do the following operation in step 4 1 Press FU...

Page 7: ...ns on the tape deck and starts playing a tape if there is a cassette inserted One Touch Play Inserting the tape when the power is off automatically turns on the tape deck only Press POWER on the DHC MD313 to turn on the DHC MD313 component system 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...

Page 8: ...only Press POWER on the DHC MD313 to turn on the DHC MD313 component system before recording The cassette indicator lights up in red when a cassette is inserted and goes off when no cassette is inserted 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 the top side during both sides recording the fadeout featu...

Page 9: ... on the REC for the top side and buttons light up If you want to record starting from the bottom side press ª for the bottom side so the indicator on the ª button lights up 6 Press on the tape deck Recording starts You can also start recording by pressing the or ª button that is lit 7 Start playing on the source component Tips The cassette indicator lights up in red when a cassette is inserted and...

Page 10: ...equate 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 Dusty or dirty Very humid Subject to vibration Subject to direct sunlight 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...

Page 11: ... tape does not erase completely The record playback heads are magnetised Demagnetise them There is excessive wow or flutter or the sound drops out The capstans in the tape deck are dirty Clean them using a cleaning cassette Cleaning the tape heads Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use When the tape heads become dirty the sound is distorted there is a decrease in sound level the sound dr...

Page 12: ...ads are magnetised Demagnetise them see page 11 Move the tape deck away from the TV or VCR The sound is distorted Set DOLBY NR to the same setting in which the tape was recorded Move the tape deck away from the TV or VCR There is no sound The mains lead is disconnected from the mains Make sure the audio connecting cords are connected correctly see page 5 The remote supplied with the DHC MD313 does...

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