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WARNING
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 rear of
the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DTC-60ES
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Serial No.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
00 NOT OPEN
CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
00 NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 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.
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
The graphical symbol are on the rear enclosure.
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 quarantee 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 1s
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
recerver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver 1s connected
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technicran
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.
INFORMATION
This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio
noise emissions set out in Radio Interference Regulations
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES
RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE
USE OF ANY PRODUCT.

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Digital Audio Tape
DAT (Digital Audio Tape) is a new recording system which
digitalizes the audio signal and records it on a DAT
cassette tape.
DAT records the audio signai by converting the analog
sound into a digital signal. This converting system is
called the PCM (Pulse Code Modulation), and its accurate
processing of the audio signal allows recording/playback
with lower wow and flutter, wider dynamic range, lower
distortion rate, and superb signal-to-noise ratio.
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Additional information
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in addition, various control codes called sub codes can be
written on the DAT cassette separately from the audio
signal. They are written for a variety of convenient
playback/tape editing operations, and except for the |
absolute time, can be rewritten after audio signal recording
has been completed.

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Safety
© Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.
© One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the
purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only
one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, contact your dealer.
© 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.
e Unpiug 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.
Operation
Before making program source connections, be sure to
unplug the unit.
installation
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.
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.
e All operations will stop.
When the CAUTION indicator lights and the unit will not
operate
Leave the unit turned on for about an hour.
Detaching the side panels (on the model sold in Canda)
After removing the screws, secure the cabinet with the
supplied lock screws (M4 x 6). Do not use the longer
screws.
For safety, before doing this, be sure to disconnect the AC
power cord from the AC outlet.
nt, do not push the -
For the customers in the U.S.A.
For detailed safety precautions. see the "IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS: leaflet.
If you have any question or problem concerning your unit,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer

Features
Serial copy management system
This unit utilizes the serial copy management system that
permits digital-to-digital recording for one generation. You
can record CD sound or other digital formats through a
digital-to-digital connection. (See page 42.)
Date Function automatically memorizes the recording
date and time
The year, month, day, day of the week, hour, minute and
second are automatically memorized in the subcode area
during recording, so that during playback you can display
this data to check when the tape was recorded. This
function is especially convenient when recording live
performances, etc.
Three sampling frequencies
Recording/playback can be done with three sampling
frequencies (48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz).
48 kHz: For analog and digital input signals in a standard
mode.
44.1 kHz: For compact disc, pre-recorded DAT tape and
analog input signals.
32 kHz: For analog input signals in a long-play mode.
Long play mode
This unit can operate in long-play mode. Analog input
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.
Visible cassette loading
You can view the tape operation through the lid of the
cassette compartment. Due to a revolutionary new transport
mechanism, cassette loading time has been significantly
reduced.
Excellent sound quality
1-bit A/D converter
For the A/D converter section which converts analog input
signals to digital signals, the unit employs a 1-bit A/D
converter which theoretically generates no zero-cross
distortion for a clear, elegant sound quality.
Pulse D/A converter
Superior playback performance is achieved with a 1-bit D/A
converter.
SBM (Super Bit Mapping)
Super Bit Mapping reduces noise at the frequency levels
most discernible to the human ear, and re-integrates sound
information subtracted during the A/D conversion process,
greatly improving the dynamic audible range and sound
Quality of the recorded signal during analog recording.
44.1-kHz analog recording capability
By supporting the recording of analog sources at a
sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz, the DTC-60ES allows you
to record from DAT tape to a MiniDisc recorder through a
digital-to-digital connection.
Rich variety of subcode information
This unit can record subcode information such as Start IDs,
program numbers, Skip IDs, and absolute time data,
enabling you to quickly locate tunes and display the
playback time in the same manner as when playing
compact discs.
Digital fade-in/fade-out
Professional sounding fade-in/fade-out of either digital or
analog signals can be accomplished by use of the FADER
button.
Post edit recording of sub codes
You can record or rewrite the following sub codes after the
audio signal recording has been completed.
Start ID: Signifies the beginning of a selection.
Program number: Gives a number to the selection.
Skip ID: Signifies the beginning of a portion to be skipped.
End ID: Signifies the end position of recording/playback.
Since sub codes are written on the tape separately from
audio signals, the audio signals are not affected.

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Pull this knob to open
the control panel.
(Side panels are provided only on the Canadian model.)
POWER switch
Turns the power on and off.
Cassette compartment
Insert a cassette with the window side up and the
safety tab facing you.
Display window
Remote sensor
Receives the signal from the remote commander.
SBM (Super Bit Mapping) switch and indicator
Set to ON for Super Bit Mapping during analog
recording through the LINE IN jacks in STANDARD
recording mode (REC MODE selector).
SBM indicator lights when the SBM function is on
(applicable during analog recording only).
COUNTER MODE button
Selects the display of the absolute time, elapsed time
of the current selection, remaining time to the end of
whole tape or linear counter (tape running time). Each
time you press the button, the display changes
sequentially.
INPUT selector
Set according to the signal to be recorded.
ANALOG: For recording from the equipment
connected to the LINE IN jacks.
OPTICAL: For recording from the equipment
connected to the DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) jack.
COAXIAL: For recording from the equipment
connected to the DIGITAL IN (COAXIAL) jack.
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REC LEVEL (recording !feve!) controls
Adjust the recording levels and balance for the analog
input signals.
The outer knob controls the L (left) channel leve! and
the inner knob the R (right) channel level. The knobs
can be adjusted together. To adjust each channet
independently. turn the knob while holding the other
knob.
When recording digital signals, it is not necessary to
adjust the recording levels.
REC MODE selector
Normally set to the STANDARD position
When this selector is set to the LONG position. you
canrecord analog input signals or digital signals with
32 kHz in the long-play mode.
PHONES-LEVEL jack and control
Insert the headphones plug to this jack and turn the
contro! to adjust the headphones volume level
TIMER switch
Normally set to the OFF position When recording or
playing back at the desired time using a commercially
available audio timer, set to the REC position or the
PLAY position respectively.
Numeric buttons (0 - 9)
Designate the deswed program number to be played
back before starting playback Designate the desired
number in the record-pause mode. the program
number is written consecutively from the designated
number.

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Press to listen to the beginning of each selection @ program number are written on the tape, both
successively. ar are simultaneously erased by pressing this
utton.
[14] FADER button RENUMBER: Press to renumber all programs on the
Press to fade in or fade out during recording or tape. When only the start IDs are written, pressing
playback this button will insert the proper program numbers
: beginning with “1”. The tape will rewind and start
hE MARGIN RESET button from the beginning to accomplish this function.
Press to reset the margin of peak level. fig CLOCK SET button
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6] END ID buttons ress to adjust the time of the clock built in this unit
In this mode, the 0 button and the 9 button function as
WRITE: Press to write the ID signifying the end of the + and - buttons respectively.
playback or recording.
ERASE: Press to erase the end ID. 20 PRESENT button
Press to display the current time.
Each time the RECORDED or PRESENT button is
pressed, day, month and year display, the day of the
week display or hour, minute and second display is
switched sequencially.
SKIP ID buttons
WRITE: Press at the beginning of the portion you may
wish to skip later. A skip ID will be written from the
point where you pressed this button.
ERASE: Press to erase the nearest skip ID which is
before the current position. PA RECORDED button
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AUTO: Press to turn on and off the AUTO indicator.
When the AUTO indicator is lit, the start /D will CLEAR button
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WRITE: Press to write the start ID at the desired point
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Front Panel‘Remote Commander
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@ (stop): Press to stop recording or playback.
> (play): Press to play back the tape.
ii PAUSE (pause): Press to stop for a moment during
recording or playback. To restart recording or
playback, press this button again or press the B>
button.
If the unit is left in the pause mode for about 10
minutes, it will automatically be released and the
deck will enter the stop mode. To restart recording
or playback from the stop mode, press the @ REC or
> bulton respectively.
O REC MUTE (record muting): Inserts a sound-
muted portion (space).
@ REC (recording): Press to enter the record-pause
mode. After pressing this button, press the 18 PAUSE
or B® button.
t<I<] / D1 (AMS): Press to locate the beginning of the
selection during the playback.
<< / BP (rewind/review, fast-forward/cue): In the
stop mode, press to rewind/fast-forward the tape.
During playback, press to rewind or fast-forward the
tape while listening to the sound.
& OPEN/CLOSE button
Press to open or close the cassette compartment.
DISPLAY MODE button
Changes the display mode. (Refer to page 10.)
RESET
Resets the linear counter to “Om 00s”.
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RMS play buttons
ENTER: To program the selections in a desired order.
press this button after pressing the numeric
buttons.
CHECK: Press to check the programmed contents
REPEAT 1/ALL button
Press to play a desired portion repeatedly Each time
you press the button, the indicatior changes as follows
REPEAT 1 —» REPEAT ALL — off
SKIP PLAY button
Press to activate the skip ID code function The portion
of the tape previously marked will be skipped
CD operation buttons
Operative only for the Sony CD player equipned with a
Remote Commander.
#8 (pause): Press this button twice to start playback
Press this button once in the playback mode. the
deck enters the pause mode.
iq / BPI (AMS): Press to locate the desired
selection on the Compact Disc during playback or in
the stop mode.
CD SYNCHRO (CD synchronized recording)
buttons
(The playback of the Sony CD player equipped with a
Remote Commander and the recording of the DAT
deck can be performed simultaneously )
STANDBY: Press to set the unit in the record-standby
mode.
START: Press to start recording of the DAT deck and
then playback of the CD player.
STOP: Press to stop the DAT deck recording and the
CD player playback.

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Each button on the remote commander functions in the
same way as those having the same name on the front
panel.
However, the following operations cannot be performed
using the remote commander. Use the front panel controls
instead.
¢ Turning the power on and off
¢ Selecting digital(optical/coaxial)/analog input source
© Setting the clock
© Adjusting the recording level and balance
¢ Adjusting the headphones level
¢ Setting the timer recording/playback
* Selecting the record mode (standard or long)
© Turning the SBM function on and off
The following operations can be performed only with the
remote commander.
© Activating CD synchronized recording using a Sony CD
player and controlling the CD player
¢ Locating a selection on the Compact Disc or changing
the CD player to pause mode (possible only when a Sony
CD player is used)
Repeat play
© Skip play
¢ RMS" play
* RMS: Random Music Sensor
¢ Resetting the linear counter to “Om 00s”
Installing Batteries
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with correct polarity,
and close the lid.
Notes on remote control
¢ Do not expose the remote sensor on the deck to strong
light such as direct sunlight, lighting apparatus, etc.
© Do not place any obstructions between the Remote
Commander and the remote sensor, or else operations
will not be performed correctly.
¢ The controllable range is limited. Point the Remote
Commander directly at the remote sensor on the deck.
When remote control operation distance becomes
shorter, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries
with new ones.
To avoid battery leakage
When the commander will not be used for a long period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid damage caused by
battery leakage and corrosion.
Battery life
About haif a year of normal operation can be expected
when using the Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries.

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To turn off the display window
When the power is turned on, the display window also is
turned on. During recording or playback, all display or
some parts of the display can be turned off as follows:
When operating with the front panel controls
While pressing the COUNTER MODE button, press the 0
button.
When operating with the remote commander
Press the DISPLAY MODE button.
Each time you press the above buttons, the indicators
change as follows:
Normal indicators
¥
Peak level meters and margin indicators go off.
(The DISPLAY OFF indicator lights.)
+
All the indicators go off during recording or playback’.
(The DISPLAY OFF AUTO indicator lights momentarily
just before the indicators go off.)
°
When pressing the COUNTER MODE or DISPLAY MODE button
except during recording or playback. the DISPLAY OFF AUTO
indicator lights In this case, all the indicators go off immediately
after recording or playback starts.
To change the brightness of the display window
While pressing the COUNTER MODE button on the front
panel or the COUNTER MODE button on the remote
commander, press one of the numeric buttons 1, 2 and 3.
The greater number pressed, the darker the display
window becomes.
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(1) LONG play mode indicator
Lights when recording or playback 1s being performed
in the long play mode
[2] TOC (Table Of Contents) indicator
When a pre-recorded DAT cassette is played back.
this indicator will light
[3] DATE indicator
Lights when the RECORDED button is pressed to
display the recording day of the tape being played
Flashes when the PRESENT button 1s pressed to
display the current time
[4] REMAINING (remaining time): Lights when the
counter shows the remaining time of the tape
PGM TIME (program time): Lights when the counter
shows the elapsed time of the current selection
ABS TIME (absolute time) indicator: Lights when the
counter shows the elapsed time from the beginning
of the tape.
[5] Time indicator
Indicates the tape running time. absolute time.
elapsed time of the current selection, remaining time
or recording day. Each time the COUNTER MODE
button is pressed. the display is changed
[6] Fade in/out indicator
“a : Flashes when recording or playback fades in
= * :Flashes when recording of playback fades out
AM/PM indicators
Show AM or PM of the time