Sony TC-WAS8ESA User manual

SONTY.
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SONY BDA
Stereo
Cassette Deck
Operating Instructions
TC-WAS8ESA
TC-WA7ESA
TC-WE8055S
TC-WE7055S
TC-WE6055S
TC-WR550Z
TC-WE505
© 1996 by Sony Corporation

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INFORMATION
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found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
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equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
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tadio/TV technician for help.
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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony
Stereo Cassette Deck. Before operating
the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for
models TC-WA8ESA, WA7ESA,
WE805S, WE7058, WE605S, WR550Z
and WE505. Check your model number
by looking at the rear panel of your tape
deck. In this manual, the TC-WE8055 is
the model used for illustration
purposes. Any difference in operation is
clearly indicated in the text, for
example, “TC-WA8ESA / WE805S only.”
Differences among the models
The seven models covered by this
manual are distinguished by their
features, as listed in the tables below.
Check the tables to verify the features
available on your tape deck before you
start operating it.
Hcg WASESA WES805S
Feature WA7ESA WE705S
Pitch control se
High-speed e e
fast-forwarding
and rewinding
Dolby S e e
CD synchro- e
recording
oo WE605S WR550Z WES05
Feature
Pitch control °
High-speed
fast-forwarding
and rewinding
Dolby S e e
CD synchro- e
recording
Of the seven models, only the TC-
WASES.A and WE8055 are capable of
recording on both decks. Relay
recording and simultaneous recording
are therefore featured on these two
models only.
Convention
The
following
icon
is
used
in
this
manual:
tte
*fy° Indicates hints and tips for
making the task easier.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking 4
Hooking Up the System 4
Playing a Tape 5
Recording on a Tape 6
Advanced Playback Operations
Locating a Track (Multi-AMS/ Auto Play /Memory Play) 8
Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play) 9
Advanced Recording Operations
Adjusting Bias and Recording Level Calibration Automatically 11
Adjusting the Recording Level Automatically (Auto Rec Level) 12
Fading In and Out (Fader) 13
Dubbing a Tape 13
Recording on Both Decks in Succession (Relay Recording) (TC-
WAS8ESA/WE805S only) 14
Recoding the Same Source on Both Decks (Simultaneous Recording)
(TC-WA8ESA / WE805S only) 15
Recording Your Own Program (RMS Dubbing) 15
Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) 16
Synchro-Recording With a CD Player Through a Control Al Cable
(TC-WE805S / WE705S / WE605S only) 16
Additional Information
Precautions 18
Notes on Cassette Tapes 18
Cleaning 19
Troubleshooting 20
Specifications 21
Glossary 22
Index 22

Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
* Audio connecting cords (2)
Hooking Up the System
This
section
describes
how
to
hook
up
the
tape
deck
to
an
amplifier
or
a
CD
player
equipped
with
CONTROL
Al
connectors
(TC-WE805S
/
WE705S
/
WE605S
only).
Be
sure
to
turn
off
the
power
of
each
component
before
making
the
connections.
Tape deck
te an AC
outlet
CD player
=>) Signal flow
Hookups
¢ Connecting the tape deck to an amplifier
Connect
the
amplifier
to
the
LINE
IN/OUT
connectors
using the supplied audio connecting cords.
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.
Tape deck Amplifier
=: Signal flow
*
Connecting
the
tape
deck
to
a
CD
player
eqipped
with
a
CONTROL
A1
connector
(TC-WE805S/WE7055/WE605S
only)
For
information
on
connections
through
the
CONTROL
Al
connectors,
refer
to
the
pamphlet
included
with
this
manual.
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.
VOLTAGE
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet.
Where do | go next?
Now you're ready to use your tape deck,
For
basic
operations,
go
to
pages
5
to
7;
for
advanced
operations,
go
to
the
sections
starting
from
page
8.

Basic Operations
Playing a Tape
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4
¢ See page 4 for hookup
information.
‘e You can use either deck for
playback.
'Q@ To adjust the pitch (Pitch
Control function) (TC-
WE805S/WE705S/WE505
only)
ON DOFF
ONTROL
eX
+
Push in the PITCH
CONTROL button to activate
Pitch Control function and
turn the control clockwise to
raise the pitch or counter-
clockwise to lower it.
You can adjust the pitch
during playback on deck A or
normal-speed dubbing (but
not during RMS play or RMS
dubbing).
To play a tape recorded
with the Dolby NR*
system
Set DOLBY NR to ON and
select the same position that
the tape was recorded in—B,
C, or S (unavailable on the
TC-WES505).
ae
Les You can connect the
headphones to PHONES
* Dolby noise reduction
manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D
symbo] 00 are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
1 Turn on the amplifier and select the tape deck position.
Press POWER, and then press &
and insert a cassette.
With the side you want to play
facing you
3 Set DIRECTION MODE.
To play back Set to
One side only =
Both sides continuously* cD
Both decks in succession* RELAY
* The deck automatically stops after playing back five times.
Press >.
The deck starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
Do not press POWER or & while the tape deck is operating.
If you do so, the tape may be damaged.
~
° Press
Stop playing a
Start playback from the reverse side <J
Pause PAUSE I. Press the button again to
resume play.
Fast-forward or rewind PP or <4 when the deck is stopped
Increase the tape fast-forward or
rewind speed (High-Speed Fast-
Forwarding and Rewinding
functions) (TC-WAS8ESA / WA7ESA/
WE805S / WE705S only}
PP or 44 again during fast-forwarding
or rewinding
Take out the cassette & after stopping playing

Basic Operations
Recording on a Tape
* See page 4 for hookup
information.
¢ Recording is possible on
both decks A and B on the
TC-WA8ESA and WE805S,
but only on deck B on all
other models.
* See “Dubbing a Tape" (page
13) to make a copy of the
tape. :
¥ To check the approximate
remaining time on a tape
(TC-WE805S/WE705S/
WAS8ESA/WATESA only)
1 Locate the end of the
tape and press RESET for
the deck you're using to
reset the tape counter
to "0.00".
2 Press PP to fast-forward
the tape to its end. The
tape counter shows the
approximate remaining
time.
Note
Since the counter is not a
digital clock, the displayed
value will differ slightly
from the actual elapsed
recording or playing time.
1
Turn
on
the
amplifier
and
play
the
program
source
you
want
to
record.
Press POWER, and then press & and
insert a cassette.
facing you
3 Set DIRECTION MODE.
To record on Set to
Only one side _
Both
sides*
cD
* Recording stops when the tape reaches the end of reverse side.
4 Press REC @.
[> lights up for recording on the side facing you. If it doesn’t,
press C= 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 leve] manually, see “To adjust the recording level
manually” on page 7.
Do not press POWER or & while the tape deck is operating.
if you do so, the tape may be damaged.

Basic Operations
@ To protect recordings
‘ against accidental erasure
Break out the record-protect
tab(s) (see page 18).
'@ The Dolby HX PRO*
system automatically
works during recording
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.
* HX Pro headroom extension
‘ originated by Bang & Olufsen
and manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY”, the double-D symbol
OO and “HX PRO” are
trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation.
Press PAUSE If or >.
Recording starts.
6 Start playing the program source.
+
° Press
Stop recording a
Start recording from the reverse side <I twice in Step 5
Pause PAUSE I. Press the button again to
resume recording.
Take out the cassette & after stopping recordin
Pping g
Use these switches (controls) to perform additional
operations
DOLBY NR REC LEVEL
To record with the Dolby NR system
Set DOLBY NR to ON, and select B, C, or S (unavailble on the TC-WE505)
before you start recording.
To record FM broadcasts with the Dolby NR system
If the FM reception is unsatisfactory, set DOLBY NR to ON FILTER (multiplex
filter) (see page 22).
’ To adjust the recording level manually
After pressing REC @ in Step 4 on page 6, turn
REC LEVEL so that the peak level meters reach
the recommended level for the corresponding
tape type. After completing the adjustments,
stop playing the program source, then continue
the procedure from Step 5. For type IV tape
For type | or
type Il tape

Advanced Pla yback Operations
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Locating 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).
RESET MEMORY RESET
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<p </> 44 / >>
Note
Check the direction indicator of the deck you use. When you
locate a track on the reverse side (when << lights up), press
the button(s) in the parentheses.
To locate Press
The beginning of the >P (or 44) as many times as you
next or succeeding want during playback.
tracks For example, to locate 2 tracks
(Multi-AMS) ahead, press twice.
The beginning of the <4 (or PP) once during playback
current track
(Multi-AMS)
The beginning of the 44 (or PP) as many times as you
preceding tracks want during playback.
(Multi-AMS) For example, to locate 2 tracks
behind, press three times.
The beginning of a MEMORY on the deck being used
tape (Auto Play} Tepeatedly until “M” disappears in
the display . Then press <4 (or
b>) while holding down > (or
<I),
A particular pointona MEMORY on the deck being used
tape (Memory Play) tepeatedly until “M” appears in the
display. Find the point you want,
then press RESET to reset the tape
counter and to memorize the point.
To locate the memorized point and
start playback, press <#f (or PP)
while holding down > (or <2).
(Press <4 or PP to stop at “0.00”
(TC-WAS8ESA / WA7ESA / WE805S/
WE7055 only) or at “0000” (TC-
WE605S/ WR550Z / WE505 only}. )
Notes
* 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. :
— 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 @>, the deck stops
when the current side reaches the end during Multi-AMS
operation.
¢ The tape counters are reset to “0.00” (TC-WAB8ESA /
WAZESA / WE805S / WE705S only) or to “0000” (TC-
WE605S/ WR550Z / WE505 only) when you turn off the
tape deck.

Advanced Playback Operations
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Creating Your Own Program
(RMS Play)
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 Ist to the 14th tracks on
each side of the tape.
RMS buttons (RMS/START, SET, CHECK, DISPLAY)
</p> B/C
1° Press RMS/START.
“RMS” and a flashing cursor appear in the
display.
2 Press <J (BACK) or > (FRONT) to select the
side of the tape.
~<<J or > appears in the display.
3 Press <4 or PP repeatedly until the track _
number you want appears in the display.
7 5 67 8 9 10111213 14
Side of the cassette
Track number
4 Press SET to store your selection.
To program the same track again, press SET once
more.
-
12345 67 8 9 1013121914
Track number
Order on the program
5 Repeat Steps 2 to 4 to program more tracks.
If “FULL” appears in the display
This means that you've already programmed 28 tracks
and can’t program any more.
6 Press RMS/START to start RMS Play.
The peak level meters appear in the display.
To stop RMS Play
Press Mi (CLEAR) once. The RMS program still remains.
To cancel RMS Play
Press & (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.
ate
¢v You can play the program again after RMS Play ends
Press RMS/START.
Notes
* During RMS play, you can only use CHECK, DISPLAY,
on deck A, and Mf, <4, > 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.
Checking the order of tracks in the
program
Press CHECK.
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.

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Advanced
Playback
Operations
Adding tracks to the end of a program
Press @ (CLEAR) once, and follow Steps 2 to 5 in
“Creating
Your
Own
Program
(RMS
Play)”
on
page
9.
"© To create another program
Press ™@ (CLEAR) until the order on the program
returns
to
0
and
the
cursor
flashes
above
track
number
1
in the display, then follow Steps 2 to 5 on page 9.
.°Z You can use your Sony remote to perform RMS
programming
If
your
Sony
stereo
receiver’s
remote
has
RMS
buttons,
do the following steps.
1 Turn on the receiver and press TAPE.
2 Press RMS/START.
3 Press B> or ~#@ to select the front or reverse side of
the tape, and the number keys and the >10 key to
specify the tracks.
4 Press RMS/START again to start RMS Play.
Note
For
more
information
on
the
availability
of
Sony
stereo
receiver
remotes
with
RMS
capability,
contact
your
nearest
Sony
dealer.

Advanced Recording Operations
Adjusting Bias and Recording
- Level Calibration
Automatically
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. You can do automatic
calibration on either deck (TC-WA8ESA /WE8055 only)
or only on deck B (on all other models).
DECK A / DECK B
PAUSE 11 <J / C> PAUSE II
1 Insert the cassette you want to record on into
deck B or into either deck (TC-WA8ESA /WE805S
only).
Make sure the record-protect tabs on the cassette
have not been removed.
2 Press DECK A or DECK B on the TC-WA8ESA
and WE805S, or AUTO CAL on all other models
until “CAL” appears in the display. :
3 Press > or <J to select the side of the tape to be
recorded.
To select Press
The front side >
The reverse side <a
4 Press PAUSE fl to start the automatic calibration
procedure.
The automatic calibration procedure starts (i.e.,
recording test tones, rewinding, and playing
back).
During the calibration, the counter changes from
9 to 0.
cat 0 (ED CALS
When the automatic calibration procedure ends,
the tape rewinds to the original position, the
counter returns to normal and the tape deck
stops.
5 Start the actual recording (see page 6).
To cancel the automatic calibration function
Press @ on the deck you're using.
if “[A]” or “[B)" on the TC-WA8ESA and WE805S or
“CAL” on all other models flashes continuously
The automatic calibration procedure has been interrupted
by:
— The end of the tape. Reverse the tape direction or rewind
the tape to a new position that allows recording of the
test tone.
— Damaged tape or dirty heads. Change the cassette or
clean and demagnetize the heads (see page 19).
Updating the calibration setting
If you insert a cassette and “[A] CAL” or “CAL [B]” on
the TC-WA8ESA and WE805S or “CAL” on all other
models 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 calibraion procedure each time you
insert a new cassette since cassettes of the same type
also vary in their characteristics.
Before recalibrating, be sure to turn off “[A| CAL” or
“CAL [B]” on the TC-WA8ESA and WE805S or “CAL”
on all other models by pressing DECK A or DECK B on
the TC-WA8ESA and WE805S or AUTO CAL on all
other models. Then start from Step 2 of the automatic
calibration procedure.
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Adjusting the Recording Level
Automatically (Auto Rec Level)
The Auto Rec Level function automatically measures
the peak signal level and adjusts the recording level
accordingly. Please note that the Auto Rec Level
function is provided for deck B only on the TC-
WEZ7ESA, WE705S, WE605S, WR550Z and WE505. On
the TC-WA8ESA and WE8055, the Auto Rec Level
function operates during normal recording, Relay
Recording or Simultaneous Recording on either deck. -
PAUSE IE REC @
1 Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Recording on a Tape” on
page 6.
Make sure that record-protect tabs on the cassette
have not been removed.
2 Press 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.
3 Press PAUSE 8 or >.
Recording starts.
To cancel the Auto Rec Level function
Press ARL or turn REC LEVEL so that the AUTO indicator
goes off. If you do either of these during recording,
recording will continue but with the Auto Rec Level function
turned off.
To stop recording
Press @.
"QO How the Auto Rec Level function adjusts the
recording level
While the AUTO indicator is flashing, the deck sets the
recording level as high as possible without causing
distortion. If the signal level rises excessively after the
start of recording, the deck gradually decreases the
recording level.
2
atte,
ay
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 record with the optimum recording level
* To prevent changes in the recording level after
recording starts, press 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.
Recording level setting remains even after the
recording has ended
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
* Turn the deck off.

Advanced Recording Operations
Fading In and Out (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 6.
2 Press FADER. 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.
Fade out Press FADER when you want to start
fading out while recording. When the
fade-out has completed, “REC” flashes
in the display and the deck pauses.
Note
Fade-in or fade-out is not possible when you have used REC
LEVEL to manually set the recording level to 0 (minimum)
(see page 7).
Dubbing a Tape
You can copy a tape in deck A to a tape in deck B at
normal or high speed.
DIRECTION MODE <J/C HIGH / NORMAL
| PAUSE Il
1 Insert the recorded cassette into deck A and a
blank cassette into deck B. :
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 Set DIRECTION MODE to
One side —
Both sides cS.
Recording on the reverse side on
deck B starts independently of
playback on deck A.
RELAY.
Recording on the reverse side on
deck B starts simultaneously with
playback of the reverse side on
deck A.
3 Select the dubbing speed.
To select Press HIGH/NORMAL
Normal speed Once
High speed Twice
“HIGH” or “NORM” appears in the display.
The tape deck changes to dubbing standby.
4 Select the side from which to start dubbing.
To record from Press
The front side
The reverse side <<
5 Press PAUSE Ill on deck B to start dubbing.
To stop dubbing
During Press
Normal-speed dubbing B on deck B
High-speed dubbing @ on either deck
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Advanced Recording Operations
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During
high-speed
dubbing
Cee
ae
Only
Mis
operative.
Recording
on
Both
Decks
in
Succession (Relay Recording)
coy You don’t have to adjust the recording level or
select
the
Dolby
NR
system
during
dubbing
(TC-WASESA/WE805S
only)
;
Dubbing
is
automatically
performed
with
the
same
recording
level
and
Dolby
NR
system
as
the
original
in
You
can
make
a
continuous
recording
that
starts
on
a
deck
A.
If,
however,
you
want
to
monitor
the
sound
cassette
in
deck
A
and
ends
on
a
cassette
in
deck
B.
during normal-speed dubbing, set DOLBY NR to match
the
tape
in
deck
A
(see
page
5).
DIRECTIONMODE
<J/c>
REC®@
Key You can adjust the pitch of the playback on deck A
{TC-WE805S/WE705S/WE505 only)
See page 5.
Note
If a TV set is placed near the tape deck, noise may occur 1
during high-speed dubbing. In that case, turn the television
set off or move it away from the tape deck.
Insert blank cassettes into both decks.
Make sure that record-protect tabs on the
cassettes have not been removed.
Dubbing
only
specific
portions
2
Select
the
Dolby
NR
system
(see
page
7).
es
a
do
this
only
during
the
normal-speed
3
Set
DIRECTION
MODE
to
RELAY.
4 Press REC @ on deck A.
1
Press
Ml
on
deck
A
at
the
portion
you
want
to
Deck
A
changes
to
recording
pause.
skip.
Deck
B
changes
to
recording
pause.
5
Start
playing
the
program
source.
2
Locate
the
point
you
want
to
resume
recording
on
6A
dust
the
recording
level
manually,
if
necessary
deck
A,
then
stop
the
tape.
(see
page
7).
3
Press
PAUSE
8
on
deck
B
to
resume
dubbing.
7
Start
recording
RSS
To record from Press
The front side [> on deck A
The reverse side <J on deck A
To stop Relay Recording
SV SS ST A EB ET A NTE!
During Press
Recording on deck A @ on deck A
Recording on deck B on deck B
v
Note
Make sure that [> on deck B appears in the display. If it
doesn’t, press E> on deck B once; otherwise, Relay ‘
Recording stops when the reverse side of the cassette in deck
B finishes.

Advanced Recording Operations
SI A rp
Recording the Same Source on
Both Decks (Simultaneous
Recording)
(TC-WAS8ESA/WE805S only)
You can record the same source on cassettes in deck A
and B at the same time.
DIRECTION MODE
<J/f> A+B REC
PAUSE II
1° Insert blank cassettes into both decks.
Make sure that record-protect tabs on the
cassettes have not been removed.
Select the Dolby NR system (see page 7).
3 Select the side(s) to be recorded on.
To record on Set DIRECTION MODE to
—_—
Only one side =
Both sides cD
4 Press A+B REC.
Both decks change to recording pause.
3 Start playing the program source.
6 Adjust the recording level manually, if necessary
(see page 7).
7 Select the side you want to start recording from
on both decks.
ene n
To record from Press
The front side ae
The reverse side <a
8 Press PAUSE Il on deck B.
Simultaneous Recording starts.
To stop Simultaneous Recording
Press Ml on both decks.
v PAUSE lf and REC MUTE © (see page 16) on deck B
can contro! both decks at the same time
During Simultaneous Recording, PAUSE El and REC
MUTE © on deck B control both decks, but not PAUSE
8 and REC MUTE O on deck A.
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Recording Your Own Program
(RMS Dubbing)
You can record an RMS program that you've created
(see “Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play)” on
page 9). This function works only at normal speed.
RMS / START <1 / > HIGH / NORMAL
[ icsate:
PAUSE 81
1 Insert the recorded cassette into deck A and a
blank cassette into deck B.
Make sure the record-protect tabs on the cassette
in deck B have not been removed.
2 Program tracks on deck A (see Steps 1 to 5 on
page 9).
3 Press HIGH/ NORMAL once to change the tape
deck to dubbing standby.
4 Select the side of the tape in deck B you want to
record on.
To start recording Press
On the front side >
On the reverse side <j
5 Press RMS/START or PAUSE Wf on deck B to
start RMS Dubbing.
To stop RMS Dubbing
Press Ml on deck B. The RMS program remains even after
RMS Dubbing stops.
"@ To insert a blank space on the tape before you start
RMS Dubbing
You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds or more on
the tape in deck B by pressing REC MUTE O 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:
— vou insert a new cassette into deck B.
— the tape in deck B is completely rewound to its
beginning and automatically stopped.
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16
Advanced Recording Operations
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Inserting a Blank Space During
Recording (Record Muting)
You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds between each
track. 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.
PAUSE Il
REC MUTE O
1 Start recording.
2 Press REC MUTE O where you want to insert a
blank space.
“REC” flashes in the display and a blank is
recorded on the tape.
After 4 seconds, §—l lights up and the tape deck
changes to recording pause.
3 Press PAUSE Ill to resume recording.
"@ If you want to insert a blank space longer than 4
seconds
Hold down REC MUTE O as long as you want. After 4
seconds, “REC” flashes faster.
When you release REC MUTE O, II lights up and the
tape deck changes to recording pause.
Press PAUSE If to resume recording.
[Be nd gp eS |
Synchro-Recording WithaCD _
Player Through a Control A1
Cable
(TC-WE805S/WE705S/WEG05S only)
By pressing SYNCHRO, you can perform synchro-
recording on your tape deck with a Sony CD player
connected to the CONTROL A1 connector through a
control Al cable (see page 4). The control Al cable
supports advanced functions not possible with the
commander-based CD synchro-recording function on
previous models. Further information on the various
operations made possible by a control A1 cable is
provided in the pamphlet attached to this manual.
DIRECTION MODE a/c
SYNCHRO
1 Set the source selector on the amplifier to CD
player.
2 Insert a CD into the CD player.
3 Select the play mode (CONTINUE, SHUFELE, or
PROGRAM) of the CD player.
4 insert a cassette into deck B.
Select the side(s) to be recorded on.
Set DIRECTION MODE to
To record'on
Only one side =
Both sides > or RELAY
6 Select the side you want to start recording from
on deck B.
To record from Press
The front side >
‘
The reverse side <—J

Advanced Recording Operations
7
Press
SYNCHRO.
Notes
* To prevent interruption of the recording process, do not
press any operation buttons on the CD player during CD
If your CD player has the Peak Search function: Synchro-Recording.
The
SYNCHRO
button
indicator
lights
up
and
the
CD
*
Certain
operation
buttons
on
the
tape
deck
are
disabled
player
locates
the
highest
signal
level
among
the
tracks
during
CD
Synchro-Recording.
to be recorded as the tape deck adjusts the recording
level. When the recording level adjustment is
completed, CD Synchro-Recording starts.
If your CD player does not have the Peak Search
function:
The CD player changes to play pause and deck B to
recording pause. Press PAUSE If on deck B to start
Synchro-Recording.
To stop CD Synchro-Recording
Press Ml on deck B or the CD player.
"@ You can use an optional remote to operate the CD
player
To start CD play, press Ell twice; to pause CD play, press
Il once; to locate a CD track, press Kd or PPI.
"O If the SYNCHRO button indicator goes off after
flashing three times
The tape cannot be recorded on because the record-
protect tab(s) on the cassette has (have) been removed.
"@ Length of tape used for recording
Tracks ona CD differ in length. Classical music CDs
andi others often have tracks that exceed the recording
time of a single cassette side. In this case, record the
tape manually.
"@ When recording from the middle of the tape
A tape that is inserted 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 a few seconds before starting the CD
Synchro-Recording procedure.
ev
If
the
tape
ends
during
CD
Synchro-Recording
on
the
7
front
side
of the
tape
(C>
lights
up)
and
DIRECTION
MODE
is
set
to
C—
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
(<J
lights
up),
CD
Synchro-
Recording
stops
and
the
CD
player
stops
playing.

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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.
On power sources
* 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.
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.
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 inserted 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.
— ina location near heat sources.
— ina place subject to direct sunlight.
— in an inclined position.
— ina place subject to excessive dust or mechanical shock.
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.
For the customers in the United States
For detailed safety precautions, see the leaflet
“IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS”.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
tape deck, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Notes on Cassette Tapes
To protect a recording on side A or B
Break out the respective tab.
Tab for side B Tab for side A
To record on a tape with a missing record-protect tab
Cover the respective tab hole with adhesive tape.
When you are using a type II or type IV tape, be careful not
to cover the detector slots that the deck uses to. determine
the tape type.
Detector slots
Detector slots
On tapes longer than 90 minutes
We do not recommend the use of tapes longer than 90
minutes except for a long continuous recording or playback.
They are very thin and tend to stretch easily.
On handling cassettes
* To prevent the heads and tape path from getting dirty,
avoid touching the tape surface of a cassette.
* Place cassettes away from equipment with magnets, such
as speakers and amplifiers, which may cause tape
distortion or erase the recordings.
* Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, extremell y cold
temperature, or moisture.

Additional Information
2
Cleaning
Head assembly of the TC-WE805S
Pinch rollers
Capstans
p Ti a Y
Erasing head
Recording/playback head
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:
¢ 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.
1 Press & to open the cassette holder. Grasp the
front cover on both sides and gently lift to remove
it.
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 commercially
available cleaning fluid for tape decks.
3 Replace the front cover.
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.
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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. Should the
problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The function buttons do not work.
=> The tape deck has been just turned on and does
not operate for about 3 seconds. Wait until #9
stops flashing.
=> Check that the cassette is inserted correctly and
the cassette holder is closed completely.
The tape deck does not play or record.
=> There is no cassette in the cassette holder.
=™> The tape has come to the end.
=> The tape is slack. Take up the tape slack.
=> The record-protect tab has been removed from
the cassette (see page 18).
= Make sure the amplifier setting is correct.
=> Check that the tape deck connections are
secure.
=> The heads and tape path are dirty. Clean them
(see page 19). :
=> The recording / playback head is magnetized.
Demagnetize it (see page 19).
There is excessive wow, flutter or sound drop-out.
«> The capstans and pinch rollers are dirty. Clean
them (see page 19).
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 19).
=> The recording / playback or erasing head is
magnetized. Demagnetize it (see page 19).
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.
There is an unbalanced tone.
=> Check that DOLBY NR position is the same as
when the tape was recorded. An unbalanced
tone may result when a tape recorded in the S
Dolby NR system is played back in B or C
system, or when a tape recorded in the B or C
Dolby NR system is played back in the S
system (unavailable on the TC-WE505).
=> The tape deck is placed near a TV or VCR.
Move the tape deck away from the TV or VCR.
The tape stops before the tape has been fully rewound.
=> The tape is slack. Take up the tape slack.
=> 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 decreace in volume.
=> The space before a track is less than 4 seconds
long. Insert a blank space of 4 seconds using
REC MUTE O.
=> The signal strength of the left and right
channels are very different.
= There is noise in the space before a track.
=> You pressed PP (or 44) immediately before
the beginning of the next track or immediately
after the beginning of the current track.
The DOLBY NR function does not work properly during
playback.
=> The Pitch Control function is on and the
frequency characteristics of the sound is
altered. Push the PITCH CONTROL button
again to turn off the function.
The High-Speed Fast-Forwarding and Rewinding
functions do not work (TC-WASESA/WA7ESA/WE8055/
WE705S only).
=> You pressed PP (or <4) when there is little
tape remaining in that direction. This is to
protect the tape.
=> To protect the tape, the high-speed fast-
forwarding or rewinding function may operate
for only a short time or not at all when
activated in the middle of the tape.
There is excessively loud tape transport noise during
fast-forwarding or rewinding.
=> This noise is caused by the cassette and is not a
mechanical problem.
& does not work.
=> The tape deck is playing back or recording.
Press Mf or PAUSE II to stop playback or
recording before pressing &.
=> A power failure has occurred, the tape deck has
been turned off or the power cord has been
disconnected during tape operation. Reconnect c
the power or turn off the tape deck, then on
again.