Sony TCD-D3 User manual

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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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AMS |<< P| buttons
Press
to
locate
the
beginning
of
a
selection
during
playback or in the stop mode.
HOLD switch
Set
to
the
right
position
where
you
can
see
the
O
mark
to
keep
the
current
setting
and
to
avoid
accidentally
activating
the
POWER
switch,
EJECT
button
and
any
other
operating
buttons.
COUNTER
MODE/RESET
and
LIGHT
buttons
work
regardless
of
the
position
of
this
switch.
START ID buttons
MODE:
The
indication
on
the
display
window
changes
to
AUTO
>
(no
indication:
AUTO
off)
>
ERASE
>
RENUM
each
time
you
press
this
button.
Select
the
appropriate
indication
when
writing
a
start
ID
manually
or
automatically,
eliminating
it,
or
renumbering
program
numbers.
ENTER:
Press
to
execute
when
writing
a
start
ID
manually,
eliminating
it,
or
renumbering
program
numbers.
REC
LEVEL
(recording
level)
control
Adjust
the
recording
level
for
the
analog
input
signals
from
MIC/LINE
IN
jack.
You
can
control
both
L
(left)
and
R
(right)
channel
level
with
this
control.
When
recording
digital
signals,
adjustment
of
the
level
is
not
necessary
because
itis
done
automatically.
COUNTER buttons
MODE:
Press
to
select
the
time
display—tape
running
time,
absolute
time,
elapsed
time
of
the
selection,
or
remaining
time.
RESET:
Press
to
reset
the
counter
to
0H00m00s
while
the
tape
running
time
of
the
selection
appears.
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Location and Function of Controls
Display window
PGM No. indicator
Shows the number of the selection being played.
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AUTO indicator
Lights when you set to the AUTO mode to write the start
ID automatically.
WRITE indicator
Lights when writing the start 1D automatically or
manually.
ERASE indicator
Lights when erasing the start ID Is possible.
RENUNM indicator
Lights when renumbering the program numbers is
possible.
AUTO, ERASE and RENUM appear in order each time
you press START ID MODE. Set the indicator to off to
write the start ID manually.
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REMAIN (remaining time) indicator
Lights when the counter shows the remaining time of the
tape.
ABS TIME (absolute time) indicator
Lights when the counter shows the tape running time
from the beginning.
PGM TIME (program time) indicator
Lights when the counter shows the elapsed time of the
current selection.
During the normal tape counter mode, the above three
indicators all go off.
Counter/indicator for sampling frequency
Displays the linear counter, absolute time, elapsed time
of the selection being played, and the total remaining
time of the tape. Each time COUNTER MODE is
pressed, the display mode changes in turn.
Displays sampling frequency when the &» PLAY button
is pressed during playback and recording.
Peak level meters
Indicate peak level of recording or playback signals. Ina
fast-forward or rewind, ml mark on the left side meter
indicates the direction of the tape running. ml mark on
the right side meter indicates how much tape remains.

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* On the CAUTION indicator
Press the POWER switch again when the CAUTION flickers.
If the indicator flickers again or flickers frequently during you
use the unit, consult your local Sony’s dealer or service
station after turning off the power.
LP (long-play mode) indicator
Lights when recording or playback is being performed in
the long play mode.
START ID indicator
Blinks when writing the start ID and lights during
playback when the tape comes to the position where the
start ID is recorded.
DIGITAL IN (digital signal input) indicator
Lights when recording digital signals.
@ G24 indicator
Lights during recording or monitoring of input signals.
Blinks when recording is prohibited or when the signal
stops during recording of digital signals.
p> indicator
Lights during playback or recording and blinks during
AMS operation and auto-play operation.
Wl indicator
Lights during recording-pause or play-pause mode.
CAUTION indicator*
Blinks when some trouble occurs inside the unit and the
operation will stop.
Tape inside indicator
Lights when cassette tape is inside of the unit.
Moisture condensation indicator
Lights when moisture has condensed inside the unit and
the operation stops. All operation buttons other than
EJECT button and POWER switch will not function.
Exhaution of battery indicator
Blinks when the battery becomes weak. Recharge the
battery pack in this case.
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Power Sources
sources
Outdoors Rechargeable battery pack (supplied): BP-D3
indoors House current
AC power adaptor/battery charger (supplied)
12 V Car battery
Car mount arm (equipped with car battery cord, not
Inthecar supplied): CPM-D3
Car battery cord (not supplied): DCC-E190L
Be sure to charge the supplied rechargeable battery pack.
aie k power adaptor to a wall the AC power adaptor.
BUETY DEREK: outiet. Red CHARGE lamp lights up.
Charging is completed
The charging time is about when the lamp goes off.
1 hour. to a wall outlet
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ied A h
1 First, charge the qa) Connect the supplied AC @) Attach the battery pack to
Align the grooves on the battery
with those on the AC power
CHARGE lamp with the < mark on the front
@) Remove the battery pack.
Battery pack
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While pressing the BATT RELEASE
knob in the direction of the arrow,
slide the battery pack off.

Attach the battery
pack to the unit. TCD-D3
Aligh the groove on the
battery pack with that
onthe unit.
Battery pack
While pressing the
BATT RELEASE knob
in the direction of the
arrow, Slide the battery
pack off.
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Power Sources
Operating time of the battery pack
A fully-charged battery pack provides
approximately 2 hours of continuous use. We
recommend that you should prepare more than
two battery packs when using DT-120 or recording
in the long-recording mode.
If you use the battery pack in a cold place, its
operating time is shortened.
When the battery becomes weak
The a indication blinks in the display window.
Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one
after turning off the power. If you leave the unit
with the <x indication blinking, the unit will be
turned off automatically in 5 minutes.
The battery pack heats up
During charging or recording, the battery pack or
the AC power adaptor heats up. This is not
dangerous.
Life of the battery pack
When the operating time of the fully-charged
battery pack becomes short, purchase a new one
and use it.
If you plug in the AC power adaptor to the unit
while operating the unit with the battery pack
The unit stops operating automatically.
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On treatment
© Keep the metal terminals on the battery pack
away from metal objects, otherwise it may short
circuit.
On charging
« Charge the battery pack directly before using it.
e Recharge the battery pack only when itis
exhausted. (When the <I indication begins to
blink in the display window, it indicates that the
battery pack is exhausted.)
¢ If you do not use the battery pack for a long time,
it becomes fully discharged. A discharged
battery cannot be charged to its fully capacity in
1 charge and its operating time becomes short.
In this case, recharge 2 or 3 times. (Do not
repeat charging except in this case since the
battery pack may become damaged.)
How to care for the battery pack
Remove the battery pack from the unit after using
it, and keep it in a cool and dry place. When the
battery pack is attached to the unit, a smail
amount of current flows to the unit even if the
power is turned off. This may overdischarging and
shorten battery life.

to a wall outlet
-
AC power adaptor
* You can charge the battery pack simultaneously in the
above case. Attach the battery pack to the AC power
adaptor.
* Charging takes 2 hours. Charging is completed when
the CHARGE lamp goes off.
‘Note
on
the
AC
power
adapto:
Use only the supplied AC power adaptor.
Never use any other adaptors manufactured by Sony because the polarity of the supplied adaptor is
opposite of conventional adaptors.
Polarity of the plug
Notice for customers in Australia
If the supplied cord of this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced by the special cord (KDK type
LTSA-2F).
Use the car mount arm equipped with a car battery cord CPM-D3 or the car battery cord DCC-E190L (not
supplied).
CPN-D3 cannot be installed a few types of cars. Please consult a Sony dealer in this case.
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To Record
Recording via digital output
Adjustment of the recording level is unnecessary because it is done automatically.
When you connect TCD-D3 with other equipment directly
There are 2 ways as follow.
@) If your equipment has an optical digital output
@) If your equipment has a coaxial digital output
@
To optical digital output
of compact disc player,
DAT deck or digital
amplifier
onthe
@)
To coaxial digital output
of compact disc player,
DAT deck or digital
amplifier
When you connect TCD-D3 with an adaptor ki
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To optical digital output
of compact disc player,
DAT deck or digital
amplifier
POC-15 (not supplied)
to optical
digital output
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To coaxial digital output
to coaxial
digital
output ->
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to COAXIAL
vMC-1$, INPUT
(not supplied)
of compact disc player,
DAT deck or digital
amplifier
If you connect an RM-D3K (not supplied)
The unit enables recording and playback via
digital input/output (optical, coaxial), operation
with a wireless remote commander and timer-
activated recording or playback with your
audio-timer.
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POC-DA12
(supplied)
Slide the selector
cord to
to REMOTE/
DIGITAL I/O
t RM-D3K
to REMOTE/
DIGITAL I/O
RM-D3K
(not supplied)
Slide the selector
to DIGITAL
Select OPTICAL or COAXIAL
according to the connection
If you cannot record via the digital input/output
@ G4 blinks in the window display if a digital
signal which cannot be recorded is input to the unit
or if the digital signal cannot be input to the unit.
Record via the analog input/output in this case.

Recording via analog output
¢ Slide the selector on the cable or adaptor kit to ANALOG if the connection on page @ has been done.
¢ Adjustment of recording level is necessary (See page ®).
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Connecting cord (supplied)
Slide the selector
to LINE IN
to MIC/LINE IN
When you connect a microphone
MIC ATT selector
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system or radio cassette
to line output
Stereo microphone with
auto-power supply system
ECM-S220 (not supplied)
to MIC DC OUT
One point stereo microphone
ECM-737 or ECM-959 etc.
(not supplied)
to MIC/LINE IN
Slide the selector to MIC
How to use the MIC ATT switch
Set to 0 dB normaly. Slide to 20 dB if the level of
the input signal is too high causing distortion of
the sound.
Monitoring the recorded sound
Connection for playback (See page @ of ‘‘To Play
Back’’) is also necessary.
You cannot use a plug-in power microphone with
this unit.
Recording small sounds with a microphone
Digital audio tape-corders enable recording with
very little noise. However, if you set the recording
level (see page @) too high and record small
sounds with a microphone, noise from the
microphone itself or the microphone input
amplifier may be magnified and recorded.
To reduce noise, set the microphone as close as
possible to the sound source and lower the
recording level.
The specifications of a microphone also
influence recording. We recommend the high-
quality microphone ECM-737 or ECM-959 for
better recording results.
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To Record
When
detaching
the
battery
pack
or
the
AC
power
adaptor
from
the
unit,
be
sure
to
do
it
after
closing
the
holder
You
may
not
be
able
to
close
the
holder
if
you
detach
the
above
power
sources
just
after
opening
it.
In
this
case,
press
the
POWER
switch
after
attaching
the
power
sources
and
close
the
holder.
To remove the tape
Note
Check if the tape can be recorded
with the hole covered before
inserting the tape (See page @).
© Window side up
e Tab facing towards you
e Insert the tape correctly
Insert the tape firmly
until it clicks.
If you close the holder with the tape
inserted incorrectly, it may cause
the malfunction.
Press the holder closed.
Inside the unit, the tape will
be loaded around the head
automatically. At this time, you can
see { {} A blinkinginthe
display window.
Display window