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TC-TX5    3-858-049-

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Specifications

Recording system

4-track 2-channel stereo

Frequency response

(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)

Input

TAPE IN (phono jacks):
impedance 47 kilohms

Output

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

General

Power requirements

220 – 230V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

10 W

Dimensions

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

Mass

Approx. 3.7 kg (8 lb 3 oz)

Supplied accessories:

Audio connecting cord
(2)
AU BUS connecting cord
(1)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Summary of Contents for TC-TX5

Page 1: ...TC TX5 3 858 049 11 1 3 858 049 11 1 1996 by Sony Corporation TC TX5 Operating Instructions Stereo Cassette Deck ...

Page 2: ...u can record a CD to a cassette with easy operation see page 7 One Touch Play Pressing or ª on the tape deck when the power is off automatically turns the power on and starts tape playback if there is a cassette in the deck see page 6 Automatic Source Selection You can switch from another source to the tape deck and start playing a cassette just by pressing or ª on the tape deck see page 6 Timer Y...

Page 3: ...3 858 049 11 1 EN 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 ...

Page 4: ... to hook up your system using the supplied cords Connect the AU BUS connecting cord to the AU BUS connectors until it clicks Connect the audio connecting cords to the jacks of the same colour 1 Connect the mains lead to a wall outlet 3 2 1 2 1 2 3 TC TX5 rear panel DHC MD5 rear panel ...

Page 5: ... or TYPE IV metal since the tape deck automatically detects the tape type ATS ATS Automatic Tape Selection 1 Turn the DHC MD5 component system on The tape deck turns on automatically 2 Press on the tape deck and place a recorded tape Pressing again closes the cassette tray 9 p ª π 6 P º 0 r 2 4 3 POWER DOLBY NR With the side you want to play facing upward 9 p 6 P 0 r To Stop play Pause Fast forwar...

Page 6: ...o 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 sou...

Page 7: ...ng starts To stop recording Press π on the tape deck or on the CD player 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 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 signa...

Page 8: ...ck on the source component 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 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 radi...

Page 9: ...ast winding etc frequently The tape may get entangled in the tape deck 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 When you are using a TYPE II CrO2 or TYPE IV metal cassette be careful not to cover the detector ...

Page 10: ...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 There is excessive wow or flutter or the sound drops out The capstans in the tape deck are dirty Clean them see page 9 Noise increases or the ...

Page 11: ... 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 220 230V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 10 W Dimensions 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 Mass Approx 3 7 kg 8 lb 3 oz Supplied accessories Audio connecting cord 2 AU BUS connecting cord 1 Des...

Page 12: ...Sony Corporation Printed in Japan ...

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