Sony TC-WR465 User manual

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Stereo
Cassette Deck
Operating Instructions
TC-WR465
© 1995 by Sony Corporation

enn, po ast,
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
For the customers in the
United States
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIOC
REFER SERVICING 10 QUALIFIFD SERVICE PERSONNEL,
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
AN
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located
on the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever
you cal] upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Model No. TC-WR465
Serial No.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and
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.
- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet
ona circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
For the customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS
IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363
is fitted to this equipment for your safety
and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied
need to be replaced, a5 AMP fuse
approved by ASTA or BSI to pS 1302, i.e.
marked with @ or Y mark) must be
used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment
has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to
attach the fuse cover after you change the
fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse
cover. If you should lose the fuse cover,
please contact your nearest Sony service
station.
IMPORTANT
If the plug supplied is not suitable for the
socket outlets in your home, it should be
cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in
accordance with the following
instructions.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this apparatus may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be
connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured
black. The wire which is coloured brown
must be connected to the terminal which
is marked with the letter L or coloured
red. Do not connect either wire to the
earth terminal in the plug which is
marked by the letter E or by the safety
earth symbol + or coloured green or
green-and-yellow.
WARNING
To prevent shock hazard, do not insert the
plug cut off from the mains lead into a
socket outlet. This plug cannot be used
and should be destroyed.

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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
TC-WR465.
Convention
The following icon is used in this manual:
a
s4° Indicates hints and tips for making
the task easier.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Recording on a Tape 4
Playing a Tape 6
Getting Started
Unpacking 7
Hooking Up the System 7
Advanced Recording Operations
Dubbing a Tape 8
Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) 9
Additional Information
Precautions 9
Notes on Cassette Tapes 10
Cleaning 10
Troubleshooting 11
Specifications 12
Index 13

Basic Operations
Recording on a Tape
¢ See page 7 for hookup
information.
¢ Use deck B (on your right
hand side) for recording.
¢ Refer to “Dubbing a Tape”
(page 8) to make a copy of
the tape.
Note
When deck B is recording or in
recording pause, all buttons on deck
A do not work.
ray To protect recordings
against accidental erasure
Break out the record-protect
tab(s) (see page 10).
1
2
Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want to
record.
Press POWER, and then press & and
insert a cassette into deck B.
With the side you want to
record facing you
Set DIRECTION.
To record on Set to
Only one side —
Both sides* ca
* Recording stops when the tape reaches the end of reverse side.
8 Stop: pe
Press REC @.
“C>" lights up for recording on the side facing you. If it doesn’t,
press E> once.
Turn REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level.
For type | or
After you've done the adjustments, stop type Il tape
playing the program source.
Turn REC LEVEL so that the peak level
meters reach the recommended level for
the corresponding tape type.
For type IV tape
Press PAUSE Hl or C=.
Recording starts.

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j Basic Operations
7 Start playing the program source.
To Press
Stop recording | .
Start recording from the reverse side <J
Pause PAUSE UI. Press the button again to
resume recording.
Take out the cassette & after stopping recording
Use these buttons (controls) for additional operations
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What
is
the
Dolby
NR*
DOLBY
NR
BALANCE
system?
The Dolby NR (noise
reduction) system eliminates
tape hiss noise by boosting
To adjust balance
Turn BALANCE so that L (left) and R (right) of the peak level meters in the
low-level
signals
in
the
high-
display
are
at
the
levels
you
want.
frequency
range
during
recording,
then
lowering
them
To
record
with
the
Dolby
NR*
system
duri layback. T
urmig playpacl: Type Set DOLBY NKR to B or C before you start recording.
provides greater noise
reduction than type B.
Eos 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.
* Dolby noise reduction and HX
Pro headroom extension
manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. HX Pro originated
by Bang & Olufsen.
“DOLBY, “ the double-D symbol
O0 and “HX PRO” are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.

Basic Operations
Playing a Tape
¢ See page 7 for hookup
information. 1
¢ You can use either deck for
playback.
Turn on the amplifier and select the tape deck position.
2 Press POWER, and then press &
and insert a cassette.
With the side you want to
play facing you
3 Set DIRECTION.
To play back Set to
One side only cet
Both sides continuously* C=
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.
¢ To locate the beginning of
a tape and start playback
automatically (Auto Play) To Press
Press 4 while holding down
[>. For the reverse side, press Stop playing Ee a
p> while holding down <1. Start playback from the reverse side <<
1 To play a tape recorded Pause (deck B only) PAUSE @f. Press the button again to
with
the
Dolby
NR
system
resume
play.
Set DOLBY NR to the same Fast-forward or rewind PP or 44 when the deck is stopped
position that the tape was A et 2 555 a
recorded
in—B
or
C.
Take
out
the
cassette
S
after
stopping
playing,
Y You can connect the
headphones to PHONES

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. Be sure to turn off the power of each
component before making the connections.
TC-WR465
to LINE OUT —_
to an AC outlet
to LINE IN
to REC OUT to TAPE IN
Amplifier
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to a wall outlet
Hookups
When connecting an audio 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.
Connect the tape deck to the amplifier as shown
below.
Tape deck Amplifier
LINE TAPE
IN| | OUT IN IREC OUT
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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 4 to 6; for advanced
operations, go to the sections immediately after this one.

Advanced Recording Operations
Dubbing a Tape
You can copy a tape in deck A to a tape in deck B at
normal or high speed.
DIRECTION PAUSE IE
a HIGH NORMAL
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.
Set DIRECTION to To record on
—
One side —
Both sides C5.
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 Press HIGH or NORMAL to select the dubbing
speed.
“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 co
The reverse side <J
5 Press PAUSE IM to start dubbing.
To stop dubbing
During Press
Normal-speed dubbing M@ ondeck B
High-speed dubbing @ on either deck
cer During high-speed dubbing
Only @ is operative.
cer You don't have to adjust the recording level or select
the Dolby NR system during dubbing
Dubbing is automatically performed with the same
recording level and Dolby NR system as the original in
deck A. If, however, you want to monitor the sound
during normal-speed dubbing, set DOLBY NR .v mz#*5
the tape in deck A (see page 5).
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.
Dubbing only specific portions
You can do this only during the normal-speed
dubbing.
1 Press Ml on deck A at the portion you want to skip.
Deck B changes to recording pause.
2 Locate the point you want to resume recording on
deck A, then stop the tape.
3 Press PAUSE If to resume dubbing.

Inserting a Blank Space During
Recording (Record Muting)
You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds between each
track or erase unwanted portions on a tape.
PAUSE If
RECMUTEQ [>
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, “Il” lights up and the tape deck
changes to recording pause.
3 Press PAUSE #1 or [> to resume recording.
xe) 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, “IN” lights up and the
tape deck changes to recording pause.
Press PAUSE Wf or [> to resume recording.
Additional information
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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 hecked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
On power sources
* Betore 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.
¢ 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.
* 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.
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:
— ona 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.
Side A
Tab for side B Qo 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, extremely cold
temperature, or moisture.
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Cleaning
Inside the cassette holder of Deck B
Pinch rollers
Capstans
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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Additional Information
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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 “HW”
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 10).
=> 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 10).
=> The recording /playback head is magnetized.
Demagnetize it (see page 10).
There is excessive wow, flutter or sound drop-out.
=> The capstans and pinch rollers are dirty. Clean
them (see page 10).
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 head and tape path are
dirty. Clean them (see page 10).
= The recording / playback head is magnetized.
Demagnetize it (see page 10).
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.
=> 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.
p> The cassette shell is bent. Use another cassette.
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.
=> There has been a power failure or the power cord
has been disconnected during tape operation.
Reconnect the power.
There is a short break in sound output during playback.
=> uu pressed PP, <4, or M on one deck while
the other deck was playing.
Or you pressed PAUSE WC, or <J on deck B
while deck A was playing.
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Additional Information
Specifications
System
Recording system
4-track 2-channel stereo
Fast-winding time (approx)
180 sec. (with Sony C-60 cassette)
AC bias
Signal-to-noise ratio (at peak level and weighted with Dolby NR off)
Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL): 55 dB
Type II tape, Sony Type II (HIGH): 57 dB
Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL): 58 dB
S/N ratio improvement (approximate values)
With Dolby B NR on: 5 dB at 1 kHz, 10 dB at 5 kHz
With Dolby C NR on: 15 dB at 500 Hz, 20 dB at 1 kHz
Harmonic distortion
0.4% (with Type J tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL):
160 nWb/m, 315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)
1.8% (with Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL):
250 nWb/m, 315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)
Frequency response (Dolby NR off)
Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL): 30 - 15,000 Hz
(+3 dB, IEC)
Type II tape, Sony Type II (HIGH): 30 - 17,000 Hz
(43 dB, IEC)
Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL): 30 - 18,000 Hz
(+3 dB, IEC)
30 - 13,000 Hz (+3 dB (+4 dB) recording)
Wow and flutter
+0.15% W. Peak (IEC)
0.1% W. RMS (NAB)
+0.2% W. Peak (DIN)
Inputs
Line inputs (phono jacks)
Sensitivity : 0.16 V
Input impedance: 47 kilohms
Outputs
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 : 1 mW at a load impedance of
32 ohms
General
Power requirements
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GSP
Where purchased Power requirements
U.S.A. and Canada 120 V AC, 60 Hz
U.K. and Continental Europe 220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Australia 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Other
countries
120/220/240
V
AC,
50/60
Hz
Power consumption
19W
Dimensions (approx) (w/h/d)
430 x 123 x 305 mm (w/h/d)
(17 x 47/6 x 12 '/s inches)
including projecting parts and controls
Mass (approx)
4.1 kg (9 Ibs 1 oz)
Supplied accessories
Audio connecting cords (2 phono plugs - 2 phono
plugs) (2)
Optional accessory
Remote commander RM-J902
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

Index
A
Adjusting
balance 5
recording level 4
volume 6
Audio connecting cord 7, 12
Auto play 6
B, C
Balance 5
Cassette. See Tape
Cleaning
cabinet 9
heads and tape path 10
Connecting. See Hooking up
D, E, F, G
Dolby HX PRO system 5
Dolby NR system 5, 6,8
Dubbing
high-speed dubbing 8
normal-speed dubbing 8
only specific portions 8
H, |, J, K, L, M, N, O
Heads
cleaning 10
demagnetizing 10
Hooking up 7
hookups 7
overview 7
Insert
blank space 9
cassette 4,6
P,Q, R,S
Playing 6
auto play 6
Recording 4
Record muting 9
Specifications 12
T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Tape
ejecting 5,6
notes 10
path cleaning 10
protect the recording 4, 10
type 10
Troubleshooting 11
Unpacking 7
Names of Controls
Buttons
S (eject) 4-6, 10,11
HIGH 8
NORMAL 8
PAUSE Il 4-6,8,9,11
REC @ (recording) 4
REC MUTE O (record muting) 9
BH (stop) 5,6, 8,11
C> (forward play) 4, 6, 8,9, 11
<1 (reverse play) 5, 6, 8, 11
oe, <~ (fast forwarding and rewinding) 6,11
Switches
DIRECTION 4, 6,8
DOLBY NR 5, 6,8
POWER 4,6
Controls
BALANCE 5
REC (recording) LEVEL 4
Jacks
LINEIN 7
LINE OUT 7
PHONES 6
Others
Cassette holder 4, 6, 10
Peak level meters 4,5
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