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- Page 1 3-758-576 -21 (2) Operating Instructions TC-K615S 1994 by Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 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. TC-K615S Serial No.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Features ... 3 Precautions ... 4 Unpacking ... 4 Checking the supplied accessories ... 4 Notes on installation ... 4 Checking the operating voltage ... 4 Hooking up the system ... 5 Before you begin ... 5 Hooking up an amplifier ... -
Page 4: Precautions
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvents such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please contact your nearest Sony dealer. For the customers in the U.S.A. For detailed safety precautions, see the leaflet ”IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS”. -
Page 5: Hooking Up The System
LINE IN LINE OUT recording playback Amplifier REC OUT TAPE INPUT Hooking Up for Tape Dubbing Signal flow LINE IN TC-K615S to an AC (socket) outlet to another tape deck LINE IN to a wall outlet (mains) White Signal flow... -
Page 6: Identifying The Parts On The Front Panel
REC (recording) button * Remote control sensor You can remotely control this cassette deck with: — A remote commander that came with a Sony amplifier or receiver if it has the g mark and cassette deck control capability. — An optional Sony remote commander with the g mark and cassette deck control capability. -
Page 7: Chapter 2 Playback
Chapter 2 Playback Playing Back Follow the procedure below to play back a cassette. POWER COUNTER RESET MEMORY POWER PAUSE REC MUTE · 0 AMS ) Turn on the amplifier and select the tape function. Insert a cassette with the side to be played facing outward. -
Page 8: Locating A Selection - Multi-Ams (Automatic Music Sensor)
Locating a Selection — Multi-AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) Through its ability to detect the blank space between selections, the Multi-AMS function allows you to skip up to 30 selections while fast forwarding or reversing to the beginning of a specific selection. POWER MPX FILTER Ø... -
Page 9: Locating A Specific Playback Position - Memory Play
Locating a Specific Playback Position — Memory Play Memorizing and Locating a Specific Playback Position The Memory Play function allows you to use the counter to record a specific position on a cassette for fast relocation and automatic playback later. POWER COUNTER RESET... -
Page 10: Playing Back Automatically After Rewinding - Auto Play
Playing Back Automatically After Rewinding — Auto Play The Auto Play function automatically starts playing back a cassette after fastwinding it to the beginning. POWER COUNTER RESET MEMORY POWER PAUSE REC MUTE · 0 AMS ) Make sure the MEMORY indicator is off. If not, press MEMORY. - Page 11 Turn REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level. REC LEVEL See “Adjusting the Recording Level” on page 12. Turn BALANCE to adjust the balance. BALANCE Restart the program source, if required. Press P or · to start recording. PAUSE To stop recording Press the p button.
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Page 12: Protecting A Recording
Recording Protecting a Recording To protect a recording on side A or B Break out the respective tab. Side A Tab for Tab for side A side B To record on a cassette that is protected Cover the respective hole with tape. When using Type II or Type IV cassettes Be careful not to cover the detector slots which are necessary for automatic tape-type detection. -
Page 13: Monitoring The Recorded Sound
Monitoring the Recorded Sound As this unit has three separate heads for recording, playback and erasure, you can check the quality of a recorded sound by comparing it with the input source signal. To listen to the input source signal, press the MONITOR button to turn on the SOURCE indicator. -
Page 14: Calibrating The Bias Current And Recording Level
Calibrating the Bias Current and Recording Level Although the ATS (Automatic Tape Selection) system in your unit sets the appropriate equalization characteristics and bias current for each tape type, you may be able to obtain even better results by doing the bias current and recording level calibration function described below. -
Page 15: Inserting A Blank Space During Recording - Record Muting
Adjust BIAS until both meters indicate equal playback levels. A low reading on the A high reading on the upper meter indicates a upper meter indicates high bias current. a low bias current. REC CAL REC CAL TYPE BIAS – –... -
Page 16: Chapter 4 Additional Information
Chapter 4 Additional Information Maintenance Cleaning the Heads and Tape Path Clean all surfaces over which the tape travels after every ten hours of operation to guard against: — low-quality sound — a decrease in sound level — excessive wow, flutter or drop-out —... -
Page 17: Specifications
20 - 18,000 Hz ( 3 dB, IEC) Type I cassette 20 - 17,000 Hz ( 3 dB, IEC) Type IV : Sony Type IV (METAL) Type II : Sony Type II (HIGH) Type I : Sony Type I (NORMAL) Wow and flutter 0.065% W.Peak (IEC) -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide
The following trouble checks will help you correct the most common problems encountered with your tape deck. Should any problems persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Function Buttons and Tape Transport Problems Symptom The function buttons do not work. - Page 19 Recording and Playback Problems Symptom Recording or playback cannot be made or there is a decrease in sound level. Excessive wow, flutter or drop-out. Incomplete erasure. Increased noise or poor reproduction in high frequencies. Unbalanced tone in high frequencies. The specified selection cannot be located even when Multi-AMS is on.
- Page 20 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 1994 by Sony Corporation...