Sony TCD-D3 User manual

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ONY
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Digital
Audio
Tape-corder
TCD-D3
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to
them whenever you cail upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. TCD-D3 Serial No.
©1990 by Sony Corporation Digital Audio Tape

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
IMPORTANT
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 fetter 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.
Application of the serial copy management system
This unit utilizes a serial copy management system
which permits digital-to-digital recording for one
genration. You can record CD sound or other digital
formats through a digital-to-digital connection.
Three sampling frequencies
Recording/playback can be done with three sampling
frequencies 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz.
48 kHz: For analog input signals in a standard mode
and 48 kHz, digital audio signals.
44.1 kHz: For digital input of compact disc and pre-
recorded DAT tape.
32 kHz: For analog input signals in a long-play mode
and 32 kHz digital audio signals.
Capability for recording an analog signal source
MIC/LINE IN jack on the unit in addition to digital
input/output allows recording of an analog signal source
from a microphone or fine output signal from stereo
system.
Excellent sound quality
Excellent sound quality through a built-in over sampling
digital filter.
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INFORMATION
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in
strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions,
may cause interference to radio and television reception.
it has been type tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with
the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference in a residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause 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 the receiving antenna
Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver
Move the equipment away from the receiver
Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that
equipment and receiver are on different branch
circuits.
if necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions. The user may find the following booklet
prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful:
“How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference
Problems”. This booklet is available form the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402,
Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
Miniaturized digital audio tape recorder
The newly-developed miniaturized mechanism and ICs
make possible this very small digital audio tape recorder.
Long play mode
This unit can operate in a !ong play mode. Analog input
signals or 32 kHz digital signals can be recorded or
played back for up to four consecutive hours when the
DT-120 DAT cassette tape is used. The sampling
frequency will be 32 kHz in the long play mode.
Post edit recording of start iD and program numbers
You can record or rewrite the start ID and program
numbers after the audio signal recording has been
completed.
Locating the beginning of the selection at high
speed.
Liquid crystal display with a back-light system.
Approximately two-hour continuous recording and
playing is possible with the supplied rechargeable
battery.
AC power adaptor which can be used during
charging is supplied.

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Guide
to
the
Serial
Copy
Management
System
What is the Serial Copy Management System
This
system
permits
one
generation
of
digital
recording
of
prerecorded
software
via
the
digital
input/output.
A
summary
of
the
rules
which
this
system
encompasses
is
as
follows:
Digital
CD player playback
*You can record via the (Recording)
analog input/output. (Tape playback)
Playback a Digital
prerecorded digital
audio tape
DAT deck
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Cees *
(Recording)
*You can record via the (Tape playback)
analog input/output.

Note
The Serial Copy Management System may not apply to some digital
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Digital
BS tuner
(Tape playback)
*You can record via the
analog input/output.
(Tape playback) Output (Recording)
You can record a digital audio tape which has been recorded from analog input onto
another digital audio tape to make a second generation via the digital input/output. But you
cannot record the second generation tape to another via the digital input/output.
Player, tuner, etc.
Microphone
DAT deck
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(Recording
is
possible)
(Tape playback)
*You can record via the
analog input/output.
(Tape siayoeaien Ouput Input (Recording)
Notes
There are no restrictions for generation when DAT decks are connected via the analog input/output. Therefore, you
can record any audio source onto a digital audio tape via the analog input/output even when you cannot record them
via digital input/output.

Precautions
On Safety
e 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.
¢ Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
¢ Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the
cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
¢ Do not put anything in the DC IN 9 V (external power input) jack.
On Power Sources
e Use the supplied rechargeable battery pack or house current.
¢ For AC operation: Use the AC power adaptor supplied with this unit.
Do not use any other AC power adaptor as it may cause malfunction.
For car battery operation: Use the car mount arm CPM-D3 (not supplied) equipped with a car battery cord
or the car battery cord DCC-E190L (not supplied).
e When the unit will not be used for a long time, be sure to disconnect the power source (AC power adaptor,
rechargeable battery pack, car battery cord or mount plate) from the unit. To remove the AC power adaptor
from the wall outlet, grasp the adaptor itself; never pull it by the cord.
¢ Do not install the unit in a location near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
¢ Do not place anything on the top of the cabinet. The top ventilation holes must be unobstructed for the
proper operation of the unit and to prolong the life of its components.
On Moisture Condensation
If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the unit. In this
condition, the tape may adhere to the head drum and be damaged, or the unit may not operate correctly.
Always remove the cassette when the unit will not be used.
If moisture is present...
¢ Function controls will not operate.
© All operations will stop.
When the CAUTION Indicator lights and the unit will not operate
Leave the unit turned on for about an hour.

¢ Turn off the power of the unit before you connect the cable to it.
¢ The minimum radius of the cable when coiled is 25mm.
¢ Do not drop any heavy object on the cable.
¢ To disconnect the cable, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cable itself.
¢ The optical plugs are designed to prevent connection to the optical transmission module upside down.
Whenever you plug them in, make sure they are right side up.
© Keep the surface of the terminals of the connectors clean. When they become soiled, wipe them gently
with clean tissue or cotton, moistened with ethyl alcohol. Do not use any other type of solvent except ethyl
alcohol. (Sony KK-9 cleaning kit is available.)
¢ Remove the caps of the rectangular-shaped, optical input/output connectors when you use the cable.
© When you put away the cable, do not fold nor bend it since it contains an optical fiber.
Secure with string, wire, etc. Do not tie the cable itself.
If you have any question or problem concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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» PLAY button
Press to play back the tape or to check the sampling
frequency in the display window during playback or
recording.
@ STOP button
Press to stop recording or playback.
<< REW/REVIEW button
In the stop mode, press to rewind the tape. During
playback, press to rewind the tape while listening to the
sound.
EJECT button
Press when inserting or removing the cassette. This
functions as long as when a power soruce—AC power
adaptor, battery pack—is connected even if the power
switch is set to off.
Pp FF/CUE button
In the stop mode, press to fast-forward the tape. During
playback or recording, press to fast-forward the tape
while listening to the sound.
if PAUSE button
Press to stop for a moment during recording or
playback. To restart recording or playback, press this
button again or press &.
If the unit is left in the pause mode for about 5 mintues, it
will be automatically released and the deck will enter the
stop mode. To restart recording or playback from the stop
mode, press REC and & PLAY at the same time when
recording or press ® PLAY when playing back.
@ REC (recording) button
Press to start recording or to monitor the input signal.

PHONES (headphones) jack
Connect headphones to this jack.
POWER switch
Press in the direction of ~~» to turn on the power. Press again to turn off the power. The power will turn off
automatically if the stop mode continues for ten minutes when using a battery pack. This helps save the
battery power. This function does not work when the power is supplied from the AC power adaptor or car
battery cord.
LIGHT (illumination for display window) button
Press this button to illuminate the display window when using the unitin a dark place. Press again to turn
off.
VOLUME control
Adjust the volume level of the connected headphones
with this control.
BATT RELEASE ( (battery release) knob
Press this knob in the 4 direction when you remove the
battery pack.
MIC ATT (attenuator for microphone) selector
Select to change the sensitivity of an input level froma
microphone. Normally, set it to the 0 dB position. If you
set it to 20 dB, the sensitivity will be attenuated by 20 dB
and the setting can prevent sound distortion caused by
high input signals. The selector is effactive when
recording with microphones.
MIC DC OUT (DC output for microphone) jack
Supplies the power to the ECM-S220 microphone with
an auto-power supply system.
LINE iN/MIC (line input/microphone) selector
Select the appropriate position, line input or microphone, according to the
connected analog source.
SP/LP (standard play mode/long play mode) selector
Select the mode, standard play or long play, before recording. The unit selects the
appropriate mode automatically during playback.
MIC/LINE IN (microphone/line input) jack
You can record an analog signal source if you connect a microphone or line output
signal from a stereo system or radio cassette corder.

Location
and
Function
of
Controls
DCIN 9 V(DC 9 V input) jack
Connect the supplied AC power adaptor or car battery
cord to this jack.
LINE OUT (line output) jack
Connect
equipment
which
has
a
line
input
jack
to
this
jack.
VOLUME
control
does
not
affect
the
signal
from
this jack.
REMOTE, DIGITAL I/O (remote, digital
input/output) jack
Connect
equipment
which
has
digital
input/output
with
a
POC-DA12
cable
(supplied)
or
RK-DA10
cable
(not
supplied)
or
an
RM-D3K
adaptor
kit
(not
supplied)
to
this
jack.
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