Sony TC-366 Setup guide

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THREE HEAD STEREO TAPECORDER
TC-366 owner's instruction manual

The SONY Model TC-366 is a solid state 4-track stereo tape
deck designed for serious home recordists. The highly develop.
ed fdcilities of the TC-366 will offer a new world of sound
when used in conjunction with high fidelity components.
Special features are : scrape filter which eliminates tape modula.
tion distortion; tape tension regulator to reduce flutter and
wow; noise suppressor to cut off high frequency noise; auto-
matic shut-off mechanism ; tape selector for low.noise high-
output tapes ; facility for mic and line mixing ; slant cabinet
designed for convenience of operating in either horizontal or
vertical use. '{'
Before operating, read this manual carefully to become familiar
with all features and.operating procedures so as to realize the
full capabilities of TC-366. Keep this manual handy for future
reference.
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PRECAUTIONS
Always keep the heads clean. Dust and deposits of f oreign
matter on the heads will affect sound quality of recording and
playback. For maintenance, refer to page 8.
The Function Selector of the TC-366 cannot be locked
without threading tape, because the Automatic Shut.off
Mechanism is activated in that condition.
The Microphone lnputs and the Auxiliary lnputs of this
recorder can be used simultaneously for mixing To record
only through the Microphone lnputs, disconnect any input
source from the Auxiliary lnputs; and vice versa.
Turn the Function Selector to STOP position and switch the
power off when the recorder is not being used.
Keep the recorder in a well ventilated area and away from
any excessive heat.
Do not block the ventilation grille at the back of the recorder
as this may stop ventilation and cause excessive heat inside
the recorder.
TABLE OF,GONTENTS
Location of Controls and Connectors ................ 1
Connections.. 2
Operation of Controls 3
Tape Threading................ 4
Recording Procedure 4
Playback Procedure 6
Mixing........ 6
Sound-on-sound Recording 7
Erasing Tape ........... 8
Splicing Tape........... B
Maintenance B
Guide for Checking Troubles ..... 11
Specifications ......... 12
Circuit Diagram ................ .......... 13
Warranty ............... 14

LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
ITAPE SPEED]
Tape Speed Selector
Tape Counter
ItNST srop]
lnstant Stop Lever
INorsE SUPPRESS]
Noise Suppressor
IHEADPHONE]
Headphone Jack
IMtc]
Microphone lnputs
IDc^]
Lt\LVl
Record Levers
ILEVEL]
Level Meters
Reel Caps
IAUX rN]
Auxiliary lnputs
IcND]
Ground Terminal
ILINE oUT]
Line Outputs
Reel Spindles
[<< r > >>l
Function Selector
ITAPE SELECT]
Tape Selector
IPowER]
Power Switch
Pilot Lamp
IMONrroR]
Monitor Switches
[REcoRD VOLUME]
Record Volume Control
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