4-232-596-12 (1)

Stereo
Cassette Deck
Operating Instructions

TC-WE675
TC-WE475
© 2001 Sony Corporation
 Warning INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
expose the unit to rain or moisture. to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the harmful interference in a residential installation. This
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
in a particular installation. If this equipment does
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
Don’t throw a battery, dispose it as the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
injurious wastes. correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
U.S.A. different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
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user to the presence of uninsulated CAUTION:
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product’s enclosure that may be of THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
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About this manual
appliance.
The instructions in this manual are for models
Owner’s Record TC-WE675 and WE475. Check your model number
by looking at the rear panel of your tape deck. In this
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear
manual, the TC-WE675 is the model used for
panel of the unit. Record the serial number in the
illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is
space provided below. Refer to them whenever you
clearly indicated in the text, for example,
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
“TC-WE675 only.”
Model No. ___________
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 Table of Contents

Parts Identification Additional Information

Main unit ............................................... 4 Precautions .......................................... 20
Troubleshooting ................................... 22
Getting Started Specifications ...................................... 23

Hooking up the system .......................... 6

Playing a Tape
Playing a tape ........................................ 7
Locating a track
— Multi-AMS/Auto Play/
Memory Play ................................... 8
Creating your own program
— RMS Play (TC-WE675 only) ..... 8

Recording on a Tape
Recording on a tape ............................. 10
Adjusting bias and recording level
calibration automatically
(TC-WE675 only) ......................... 11
Adjusting the recording level
automatically
— Auto Rec Level ......................... 12
Fading in and out — Fader .................. 13
Dubbing a tape ..................................... 14
Recording on both decks in succession
— Relay Recording
(TC-WE675 only) ......................... 15
Recording the same source on both decks
— Simultaneous Recording
(TC-WE675 only) ......................... 15
Recording your own program
— RMS Dubbing
(TC-WE675 only) ......................... 16
Inserting a blank space during recording
— Record Muting ......................... 16
Using the CONTROL A1II control
system ............................................ 17

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 Parts Identification

The items are arranged in alphabetical order.

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

Main unit
TC-WE675

1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 0 qa qs qd qf qg qh qj

RESET MEMORY A COUNTER B RESET MEMORY

AUTO REC LEVEL

• 5 •
4 6

•
•
3 7
POWER

•
2 8

•
1 9

•
0 10

DIRECTION MODE RMS AUTO CAL ( START X) DUBBING A B

RELAY
FADER ARL
RMS/START SET CHECK DISPLAY DECK A DECK B A+B REC HIGH/NORMAL

– RMS + START (DECK B X)

SYNCHRO
ON OFF
m (AMS) (AMS) M m (AMS) (AMS) M
CLEAR BACK FRONT

PITCH CONTROL x x PHONES

DOLBY NR
PAUSE REC MUTING REC OFF ON ON FILTER B C PAUSE REC MUTING REC

X W z X W z
– +

wh wg wf wd ws wa w; ql qk

wj wk wl e; ea es
– RMS + START (DECK B X)
m (AMS) (AMS) M m (AMS) (AMS) M
CLEAR BACK FRONT

x x
DOLBY NR
PAUSE REC MUTING REC OFF ON ON FILTER B C PAUSE REC MUTING REC

X W z X W z

ra r; el ek ej eh eg ef ed

A + B REC ws (15) RESET (on deck A) 6 (8) H (play on deck B) es (7, 10, 11)
ARL qj (12) RESET (on deck B) q; (8) z REC (on deck B) ed (10)
AUTO indicator qg (10, 12) RMS/START 4 (8, 16) W REC MUTING (on deck B) ef
CHECK wf (9) SET 5 (9) (16)
Deck A 3 (7, 20) SYNCHRO ql (18) h (reverse play on deck B) eg (7,
DECK A wd (11) 10, 11)
Deck B qf (10, 20) X PAUSE (on deck B) eh (7, 10,
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS 11)
DECK B 9 (11)
DIRECTION MODE 2 (7, 10) A (eject on deck B) wa (7, 10, 21) z REC (on deck A) ek (10)
Display qs A (eject on deck A) wg (7, 10, 21) h (reverse play on deck A)/BACK
DISPLAY 8 (9) x (stop on deck A)/CLEAR wj (7, el (7, 8, 10, 11)
DOLBY NR ej (7, 10) 9, 10, 12) W REC MUTING (on deck A) r;
M (go forward)/AMS/RMS +/m (16)
FADER w; (13)
(go back)/AMS/RMS – (on deck X PAUSE (on deck A) ra (7, 10,
HIGH/NORMAL qd (14)
A) wk (7, 8) 11)
MEMORY (on deck A) 7 (8)
MEMORY (on deck B) qa (8) H (play on deck A)/FRONT wl (7,
PHONES jack qk 8, 10, 11)
x (stop on deck B) e; (7, 10, 12)
PITCH CONTROL wh (7)
POWER 1 (7, 10) M (go forward)/AMS/m (go
back)/AMS (on deck B) ea (7, 8)
REC LEVEL qh (11, 12)

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TC-WE475

Parts Identification
1 2 3 45 6 78 9 0 qa qs qd qf

RESET MEMORY A COUNTER B RESET MEMORY

AUTO REC LEVEL

• 5 •
4 6

•
•
3 7
POWER

•
2 8

•
1 9

•
0 10

DIRECTION MODE DUBBING A B

RELAY
FADER ARL
HIGH/NORMAL

SYNCHRO
ON OFF
m (AMS) (AMS) M m (AMS) (AMS) M
CLEAR BACK FRONT

PITCH CONTROL x x PHONES

DOLBY NR
OFF B C PAUSE REC MUTING REC

X W z
– +

ea e; wl wk wj whwg wf wdws wa w; ql qk qj qh qg

ARL qf (12) PHONES jack qg BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

AUTO indicator qs (10, 12) PITCH CONTROL ea (7)
Deck A 3 (7, 20) POWER 1 (7, 10) M (go forward)/AMS/m (go
back)/AMS (on deck B) q; (7, 8)
Deck B qa (10, 20) REC LEVEL qd (11, 12)
H (play on deck B) qk (7, 10)
DIRECTION MODE 2 (7, 10) RESET (on deck A) 4 (8)
z REC (on deck B) ql (10)
Display 6 RESET (on deck B) 7 (8)
DOLBY NR wg (7, 10) SYNCHRO qh (18) A (eject on deck B) w; (7, 10, 21)
W REC MUTING (on deck B) wa
FADER qj (13)
(16)
HIGH/NORMAL 9 (14)
h (reverse play on deck B) ws (7,
MEMORY (on deck A) 5 (8) 10)
MEMORY (on deck B) 8 (8)
X PAUSE (on deck B) wd (7)
x (stop on deck B) wf (7, 10)
H (play on deck A) wh (7)
h (reverse play on deck A) wj (7)
A (eject on deck A) wk (7)
x (stop on deck A) wl (7)
M (go forward)/AMS /m (go
back)/AMS (on deck A) e; (7, 8)

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 Getting Started

Hooking up the system

This section describes how to hook up the tape deck to an amplifier or a CD player equipped with
CONTROL A1II connectors. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the
connections.

Hookups

to an AC outlet

Amplifier CD player

Connecting the tape deck to an Setting the voltage selector

amplifier (only on models supplied with
Connect the amplifier to the IN/OUT a voltage selector)
connectors using the supplied audio connecting
cords. Check that the voltage selector on the rear
panel of the tape deck is set to the local power
When connecting an audio connecting cord, be
line voltage. If not, set the selector to the
sure to match the color-coded cord to the
correct position using a screwdriver before
appropriate jacks on the components: Red
connecting the AC power cord to an AC outlet.
(right) to Red and White (left) to White. Be
sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum VO LT AG E

and noise. 220V

230 –
Connecting the tape deck to a CD 240V

player equipped with CONTROL A1II 120V

connectors
For details, see “Using the CONTROL A1II
control system” on page 17.
Connecting the AC power
cord
Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet.

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 Playing a Tape
Tips
• Push in PITCH CONTROL to activate the Pitch
Playing a tape Control function and turn the control clockwise to
raise the pitch or counterclockwise to lower it.
You can adjust the pitch during playback on deck A
1 Turn on the amplifier and select the or normal-speed dubbing (but not during RMS

Playing a Tape
tape deck position. play 2) or RMS dubbing 2) ).
2)
2 Press POWER, and press A fully to TC-WE675 only
• To play a tape recorded with the Dolby 3) NR, set
open the cassette holder, then load a DOLBY NR to ON (TC-WE675 only) and select
cassette. the same position that the tape was recorded in—B
or C.
3)
“Dolby”, “HX Pro”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
With the side you
want to play
facing you

3 Set DIRECTION MODE.

To play back Set to
One side only g
Both sides continuously 1) s
Both decks in succession 1) RELAY
1)
The deck automatically stops after playing back
five times.
4 Press H.
The deck starts playing. Adjust the volume
on the amplifier.
Do not press POWER or A while the
tape deck is operating. If you do so,
the tape may be damaged.

To Press
Stop playing x
Start playback from the h
reverse side
Pause X PAUSE. Press the button
again to resume play.
Fast-forward or rewind M or m when the deck
is stopped
Take out the cassette A after stopping playing

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 Notes
Locating a track • The Multi-AMS function may not work correctly if:
– the blank space between tracks is less than 4
— Multi-AMS/Auto Play/Memory Play seconds long.
– there is a passage of low frequencies or very low
You can locate the following/previous tracks volume within a track.
– the signal strength of the left and right channels
within a range of 30 tracks (Multi-AMS: are very different.
Automatic Music Sensor) or the beginning of a • The Multi-AMS function is inoperative on a deck
tape quickly (Auto Play). You can even locate whenever the other deck is playing, recording
a specific point anywhere on a tape (Memory (except during dubbing), or in pause.
Play). • Even if DIRECTION MODE is set to s, the
deck stops when the current side reaches the end
Note during Multi-AMS operation.
Check the direction indicator of the deck you use. • The tape counters are reset to “0000” when you turn
When you locate a track on the reverse side (when off the tape deck.
h lights up), press the button(s) in the parentheses.
To locate Press
The beginning of the M (or m) as many
Creating your own
next or succeeding
tracks (Multi-AMS)
times as you want during
playback.
program
For example, to locate 2
tracks ahead, press twice.
— RMS Play
The beginning of the m (or M) once during (TC-WE675 only)
current track playback.
(Multi-AMS) By creating a program, you can play back
The beginning of the m (or M) as many tracks on deck A in any order that you want.
preceding tracks times as you want during The Random Music Sensor (RMS) function lets
(Multi-AMS) playback. you create a program of up to 28 tracks, from
For example, to locate 2 the 1st to the 14th tracks on each side of the
tracks behind, press three tape.
times.
The beginning of a tape MEMORY repeatedly until 1 Press RMS/START.
(Auto Play) “M” disappears in the “RMS” and a flashing cursor appear in the
display. Then press m display.
(or M) while holding
down H (or h). 2 Press h (BACK) or H (FRONT) to
A particular point on a MEMORY repeatedly until select the side of the tape.
tape (Memory Play) “M” appears in the display. h or H appears in the display.
Find the point you want,
then press RESET to reset 3 Press m or M repeatedly until the
the tape counter and to track number you want appears in the
memorize the point. display.
To locate the memorized H
point and start playback, 0 3
press m (or M) while FRONT
RMS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
holding down H (or h). BACK

(Press m or M to stop at
Side of the cassette
“0000”.)
Track number

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4 Press SET to store your selection. Checking the order of tracks
To program the same track again, press SET in the program
once more.
Press CHECK.
H
1 3 Each time you press this button, the display

Playing a Tape
FRONT shows the track numbers in the order they were
RMS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
BACK programmed. After the last track in the
Track number program, “End” appears in the display.
Order on the program
Adding tracks to the end of a
5 Repeat Steps 2 to 4 to program more program
tracks.
Press x (CLEAR) once, and follow Steps 2 to
If “FULL” appears in the display
5 in “Creating your own program (RMS Play)”
This means that you’ve already programmed 28
tracks and can’t program any more.
on page 8.

6 Press RMS/START to start RMS Play. Note

For more information on the availability of Sony
The peak level meters appear in the display.
stereo receiver remotes with RMS capability, contact
To stop RMS Play your nearest Sony dealer.
Press x (CLEAR) once. The RMS program
still remains. To resume RMS play, press
RMS/START.
To cancel RMS Play
Press x (CLEAR) repeatedly until the peak
level meters appear in the display or eject the
tape in deck A. When RMS Play is canceled,
the RMS program is automatically erased.
To alternate between the RMS and
peak level meter displays
Press DISPLAY.
Tip
To play the program again after RMS Play ends, press
RMS/START.
Notes
• During RMS Play, you can only use CHECK,
DISPLAY, and x on deck A, and x, m, and M
on deck B.
• The RMS function may not work properly if a blank
space between tracks is short.
• If there is a long blank space between tracks, the
deck may fast-forward a portion of the blank space.
• If your program includes a number for a track that
does not exist, the deck will skip that number
during RMS Play.

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 Recording on a Tape
To Press

Recording on a tape Stop recording x

Start recording from the h twice in Step 5
reverse side
1 Turn on the amplifier and play the Pause X PAUSE. Press the button
program source you want to record.
again to resume recording.
2 Press POWER, and press A fully to Take out the cassette A after stopping recording
open the cassette holder, then load a
cassette. 1) Tip
To protect recordings against accidental erasure,
break out the record-protect tab(s) (see page 20).
To record with the Dolby NR
With the side you
want to record Set DOLBY NR to ON (TC-WE675 only), and
facing you select B or C before you start recording.
To record FM broadcasts with the
Dolby NR (TC-WE675 only)
1)
On the TC-WE675, you can record on both If the FM reception is unsatisfactory, set
decks.
DOLBY NR to ON FILTER (multiplex filter).
On the TC-WE475, you can record only on deck
B. Tip
The Dolby HX Pro 3) automatically works during
3 Set DIRECTION MODE. recording.
To record on Set to Distortion and noise in the high-frequency response
are reduced to produce high-quality sound that can be
Only one side g
enjoyed even during playback on other tape decks.
Both sides 2) s 3)
Manufactured under license from Dolby
2)
Laboratories.
Recording stops when the tape reaches the end
HX Pro headroom extension originated by Bang &
of reverse side.
Olufsen.
4 Press z REC. “Dolby”, “HX Pro”, and the double-D symbol are
H lights up for recording on the side trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
facing you. If it doesn’t, press H once.
The tape deck automatically adjusts the
recording level (see page 12). After the
AUTO indicator lights up continuously,
stop playing the program source. If you
wish to adjust the recording level manually,
see “To adjust the recording level
manually” on page 11.
Do not press POWER or A while the
tape deck is operating. If you do so,
the tape may be damaged.
5 Press X PAUSE or H.
Recording starts.
6 Start playing the program source.

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To adjust the recording level
manually Adjusting bias and
After pressing z REC in Step 4 on page 10, recording level
turn REC LEVEL so that the peak level meters
reach the recommended level for the
calibration automatically
corresponding tape type. After completing the
adjustments, stop playing the program source, (TC-WE675 only)
then continue the procedure from Step 5.

Recording on a Tape
Since there are many different types of
dB –∞ –30 –20 –10 –4 ; 0 +4 +8 cassettes on the market, your tape deck
L
R automatically sets the appropriate equalization
characteristics and bias current for each tape
type (ATS: Automatic Tape Selection).
For type I or type II tape
However, you can get better recording results
by doing the automatic bias current and the
For type IV tape recording level calibration.
Note
Even after adjusting the recording level, distortion
1 Load the cassette you want to record
may occur depending on the source that you’re on into either deck.
recording from. If this happens, turn REC LEVEL Make sure the record-protect tabs on the
counterclockwise to lower the level. cassette have not been removed.
2 Press DECK A or DECK B until “CAL”
appears in the display.
3 Press H or h to select the side of the
tape to be recorded.
To select Press
The front side H
The reverse side h

4 Press X PAUSE.
The automatic calibration procedure starts
(i.e., recording test tones, rewinding, and
playing back).
During the calibration, the counter changes
from 9 to 0.
CAL B REC CA. L9

When the automatic calibration procedure

ends, the tape rewinds to the original
position, the counter returns to normal and
the tape deck stops.
continued

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 Adjusting bias and recording level
calibration automatically (continued) Adjusting the recording
5 Start the actual recording (see page level automatically
10).
— Auto Rec Level
To cancel the Automatic Calibration
function The Auto Rec Level function automatically
Press x on the deck you’re using. measures the peak signal level and adjusts the
recording level accordingly. The Auto Rec
If “A” or “B” flashes continuously Level function operates during normal
The automatic calibration procedure has been recording, Relay Recording* or Simultaneous
interrupted by: Recording* on either deck.
• The end of the tape. Reverse the tape * TC-WE675 only
direction or rewind the tape to a new position 1 Follow Steps 1 to 3 of “Recording on a
that allows recording of the test tone. tape” on page 10.
• Damaged tape or dirty heads. Change the Make sure that record-protect tabs on the
cassette or clean and demagnetize the heads cassette have not been removed.
(see page 21).
2 Press z REC.
The AUTO indicator flashes and the deck
Updating the calibration
automatically adjusts the recording level.
setting The AUTO indicator lights up continuously
If you load a cassette and “A CAL” or “CAL after the recording level has been adjusted.
B” appears in the display, it means that 3 Press X PAUSE or H.
automatic calibration data in that deck for that Recording starts.
tape type (I, II or IV) exists. However, we
recommend that you repeat the automatic To cancel the Auto Rec Level
calibration procedure each time you load a new function
cassette since cassettes of the same type also Press ARL or turn REC LEVEL to turn off the
vary in their characteristics. AUTO indicator. If you do either of these
during recording, recording will continue but
with the Auto Rec Level function turned off.
Before recalibrating, be sure to turn off “A
CAL” or “CAL B” by pressing the DECK A To stop recording
or DECK B button. Then start from Step 2 of Press x.
the automatic calibration procedure.

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Tips
• You should adjust the recording level manually Fading in and out
with REC LEVEL in the following cases:
– The recording level cannot be adjusted properly — Fader
due to excessive noise in the program source.
– The program source level is too low and the You can gradually increase the recording level
recording level does not increase.
During a quiet passage in a program source such
at the beginning of a recording (fade in) or
as classical music, the recording level may not gradually decrease the recording level at the

Recording on a Tape
increase for some time. If a high sound level is end of a recording (fade out).
expected later on in the track, play that portion
It is convenient to use this function, for
first so that the right adjustment can be obtained.
– The recording level does not decrease for a long
example, when the tape reaches to its end and
time. The Auto Rec Level function may not you don’t want the track to be cut off abruptly.
work properly when you try to record sound
To Do the following:
produced by a graphic equalizer that has
extremely high-level signals. Fade in 1 Follow Steps 1 to 4 of “Recording
• To prevent changes in the recording level after on a tape” on page 10.
recording starts, press z REC while playing the 2 Start playing the program source and
highest sound level portion of the program source to press FADER at the point where you
be recorded. The result is a more natural-sounding want the fade-in to start. During
recording. fade-in, the AUTO indicator flashes.
• If you play the entire program source after the When the fade-in has completed, the
AUTO indicator has stopped flashing and is lit AUTO indicator lights up if the Auto
continuously, the deck will set the recording level
Rec Level function is working, or
for the portion of the program source with the
goes off if the Auto Rec Level
highest signal level.
function is not working.
• After you have finished recording with the Auto
Rec Level function, the AUTO indicator remains on Fade out While you’re still recording, press
and the recording level setting remains the same. FADER at the point where you want
To cancel the setting, do one of the following: the fade-out to start. When the fade-out
– Press ARL to turn off the AUTO indicator has completed, “REC” flashes in the
– Turn REC LEVEL display and the deck pauses.
– Turn the deck off.
Note
Fade-in or fade-out is not possible when REC LEVEL
is manually set to 0 (minimum) (see page 11).

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 To stop dubbing
Dubbing a tape During Press

You can copy a tape in deck A to a tape in deck Normal-speed dubbing x on deck B
B at normal or high speed. High-speed dubbing x on either deck

1 Load a recorded cassette into deck A Tips

and a blank cassette into deck B. • During high-speed dubbing, only x is operative.
Make sure the record-protect tabs on the • Dubbing is automatically performed with the same
cassette in deck B have not been removed. recording level and Dolby NR as the original in
deck A. You don‘t have to adjust the recording
2 Select the side(s) to be recorded on. level or select the Dolby NR during dubbing. If,
To record on Set DIRECTION MODE to
however, you want to monitor the sound during
normal-speed dubbing, set the DOLBY NR selector
One side g to match the tape in deck A (see page 7).
Both sides s. • You can adjust the pitch of the playback on deck A.
Recording on the reverse side See page 7.
on deck B starts Note
independently of playback on
If a TV set is placed near the tape deck, noise may
deck A.
occur during high-speed dubbing. In that case, turn
RELAY. the television set off or move it away from the tape
Recording on the reverse side deck.
on deck B starts
simultaneously with playback Dubbing only specific
of the reverse side on deck A.
portions
3 Select the dubbing speed. You can do this only during the normal-speed
To select Press HIGH/NORMAL dubbing.
Normal speed Once
1 Press x on deck A at the portion you
High speed Twice want to skip.
“HIGH” or “NORM” appears in the Deck B changes to recording pause.
display. 2 Locate the point you want to resume
The deck changes to dubbing standby. recording on deck A, then stop the
tape.
4 Select the side from which to start
dubbing. 3 Press X PAUSE on deck B to resume
To record from Press dubbing.
The front side H
The reverse side h

5 Press X PAUSE on deck B to start

dubbing.

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 Recording on both decks Recording the same
in succession source on both decks
— Relay Recording — Simultaneous Recording
(TC-WE675 only) (TC-WE675 only)

You can make a continuous recording that You can record the same source on cassettes in

Recording on a Tape
starts on a cassette in deck A and ends on a deck A and B at the same time.
cassette in deck B.
1 Load blank cassettes into both decks.
1 Load blank cassettes into both decks. Make sure that record-protect tabs on the
Make sure that record-protect tabs on the cassettes have not been removed.
cassettes have not been removed.
2 Select the Dolby NR (see page 10).
2 Select the Dolby NR (see page 10). 3 Select the side(s) to be recorded on.
3 Set DIRECTION MODE to RELAY. To record on Set DIRECTION MODE to
4 Press z REC on deck A. Only one side g
Deck A changes to recording pause. Both sides s

5 Start playing the program source. 4 Press A+B REC.

6 Adjust the recording level manually, if Both decks change to recording pause.
necessary (see page 11).
5 Start playing the program source.
7 Start recording. 6 Adjust the recording level manually, if
To record from Press necessary (see page 11).
The front side H on deck A
The reverse side h on deck B
7 Select the side you want to start
recording from on both decks.
To record from Press
To stop Relay Recording
The front side H
During Press
The reverse side h
Recording on deck A x on deck A
x on deck B
Recording on deck B
8 Press X PAUSE on deck B.
Simultaneous Recording starts.
Note
To stop Simultaneous Recording
Make sure that H on deck B appears in the display.
If it doesn’t, press H on deck B once; otherwise, Press x on both decks.
Relay Recording stops when the reverse side of the
cassette in deck B finishes. Tip
During Simultaneous Recording, X PAUSE and W
REC MUTING on deck B control both decks, but not
X PAUSE and W REC MUTING on deck A.

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 Recording your own Inserting a blank space
program during recording
— RMS Dubbing — Record Muting
(TC-WE675 only)
You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds
You can record an RMS program that you’ve between the tracks. The blank spaces allow
created (see “Creating your own program you to locate the start of specific tracks
(RMS Play)” on page 8). This function works afterwards using the Multi-AMS function (see
only at normal speed. page 8). You can also use this function to erase
unwanted portions on a tape.
1 Load a recorded cassette into deck A
and a blank cassette into deck B. 1 Follow Steps 1 to 5 of “Recording on a
tape” on page 10.
Make sure the record-protect tabs on the
cassette in deck B have not been removed. Recording starts.

2 Program tracks on deck A (see Steps 1 2 Press W REC MUTING where you want
to 5 on page 8). to load a blank space.
“REC” flashes in the display and a blank is
3 Press HIGH/NORMAL once to change recorded on the tape.
the tape deck to dubbing standby.
After 4 seconds, X lights up and the tape
4 Select the side of the tape in deck B deck changes to recording pause.
you want to record on.
3 Press X PAUSE to resume recording.
To start recording Press
Tip
On the front side H
If you want to insert a blank space longer than 4
On the reverse side h seconds, hold down W REC MUTING as long as you
want. After 4 seconds, “REC” flashes faster.
5 Press RMS/START or X PAUSE on When you release W REC MUTING, X lights up and
deck B to start RMS Dubbing. the tape deck changes to recording pause.
Press X PAUSE to resume recording.
To stop RMS Dubbing
Press x on deck B. The RMS program
remains even after RMS Dubbing stops.
Tips
• You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds or more
on the tape in deck B by pressing W REC MUTING
after Step 4.
For details, see “Inserting a blank space during
recording (Record Muting)” on page 16.
• A blank of 10 seconds is automatically inserted on
the tape when you start RMS Dubbing if:
– you load a new cassette into deck B.
– the tape in deck B is completely rewound to its
beginning and automatically stopped.

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 Using the CONTROL A1II CONTROL A1II and CONTROL A1
compatibility
control system The CONTROL A1 control system has been
updated to the CONTROL A1II which is
This cassette deck is compatible with the
the standard system in the Sony 300 disc
CONTROL A1II Control System.
CD changer and other recent Sony
The CONTROL A1II control system was components. Components with CONTROL

Recording on a Tape
designed to simplify the operation of audio A1 jacks are compatible with components
systems composed of separate Sony with CONTROL A1II, and can be
components. CONTROL A1II connections connected to each other. Basically, the
provide a path for the transmission of control majority of the functions available with the
signals that enable automatic operation and CONTROL A1 control system will be
control features usually associated with available with the CONTROL A1II control
integrated systems. system. However, when making
Currently, CONTROL A1II connections connections between components with
between a Sony MD deck, CD player, amplifier CONTROL A1 jacks and components with
(receiver), and cassette deck provide automatic CONTROL A1II jacks, the number of
function selection and synchronized recording. functions that can be controlled may be
In the future the CONTROL A1II connection limited depending on the component. For
will work as a multifunction bus allowing you detailed information, refer to the operating
to control various functions for each instructions supplied with the component(s).
component.
continued
Note
The CONTROL A1II control system is designed to
maintain upward compatibility as the control system
is upgraded to handle new functions. In this case,
however, older components will not be compatible
with the new functions.

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 Using the CONTROL A1II control Synchro-recording with a CD
system (continued) player
Connecting the CONTROL By pressing SYNCHRO, you can perform
A1II control system synchro-recording on your tape deck with a
Sony CD player connected to the CONTROL
Connect monaural (2P) mini-plug cables in A1II connector through a CONTROL A1II
series to the CONTROL A1II jacks on the back cable.
of each component. You can connect up to ten
CONTROL A1II compatible components in 1 Set the source selector on the amplifier
any order. However, you can connect only one to CD player.
of each type of component (i.e., 1 CD player, 1 2 Load a CD into the CD player.
MD deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver). (You
may be able to connect more than one CD 3 Select the play mode (CONTINUE,
player or MD deck, depending on the model. SHUFFLE, or PROGRAM) of the CD
Refer to the operating instructions supplied player.
with the respective component for details.) 4 Load a cassette into deck B.
Example 5 Select the side(s) to be recorded on.
To record on Set DIRECTION MODE to
Only one side g
Amplifier CD player MD deck Both side s or RELAY
(Receiver)

6 Select the side you want to start

recording from on deck B.
To record from Press
Tape deck Other component The front side H
The reverse side h
In the CONTROL A1II control system, the
control signals flow both ways, so there is no
distinction of IN and OUT jacks. If a
7 Press SYNCHRO.
component has more than one CONTROL A1II To stop CD Synchro-recording
jack, you can use either one, or connect Press x on deck B or the CD player.
different components to each jack.
About the connecting cable
When a CONTROL A1II compatible
component is not supplied with a connecting
cable, use a commercially available monaural
(2P) mini-plug cable less than 2 meters (6.6
feet) long, with no resistance (such as the Sony
RK-G69HG).

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Tips Automatic function selection
• If the indicator on SYNCHRO goes off after
flashing rapidly, the tape cannot be recorded on When you connect CONTROL A1II
because the record-protect tab(s) on the cassette has compatible Sony components using
(have) been removed.
CONTROL A1II cables (not supplied), the
• Tracks on a CD differ in length. Classical music
CDs and others often have tracks that exceed the
function selector on the amplifier (or receiver)
recording time of a single cassette side. In this automatically switches to the correct input
case, record the tape manually. when you press the play button on one of the

Recording on a Tape
• A tape that is loaded and has not been played or connected components.
recorded on is assumed by the deck to be a new
tape, even if the present location is in the middle of (For example, when you press H (play
the tape. The deck will transport the tape for 10 button) on the cassette deck while the CD is
seconds before starting CD Synchro-recording to playing, the function selector on the amplifier
bypass the portion corresponding with the leader. switches from CD to TAPE.)
To begin CD Synchro-recording without the ten-
seconds delay, play or record on the tape for about Notes
10 seconds before starting the CD Synchro- • This function works only when the components are
recording procedure. connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs
• If the tape ends during CD Synchro-recording on according to the names on the function buttons.
the front side of the tape (H lights up) and Certain receivers allow you to switch the names of
DIRECTION MODE is set to s or RELAY, the function buttons. In this case, refer to the
recording of the track ends immediately, the tape operating instructions supplied with the receiver.
direction is reversed, and recording starts again • When recording, do not play any components other
from the beginning of the track. If the tape ends on than the recording source. It will cause the
the reverse side of the tape (h lights up), CD automatic function selection to operate.
Synchro-recording stops and the CD player stops
playing.
Notes
• To prevent interruption of the recording process, do
not press any operation buttons on the CD player
during CD Synchro-recording.
• Certain operation buttons on the tape deck are
disabled during CD Synchro-recording

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 Additional Information
On cleaning the tape deck
Precautions Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
On safety
• Do not disassemble the cabinet — this may result in
an electrical shock. Refer servicing to qualified If you have any questions or problems
personnel only. concerning your tape deck, please consult your
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the nearest Sony dealer.
cabinet, unplug the tape deck and have it checked
by qualified personnel before operating it any
further. Notes on Cassette Tapes
On power sources To protect a recording on side A or B
• Before operating the tape deck, check that the
Break out the respective tab.
operating voltage of the tape deck is identical with
your local power supply. The operating voltage is
indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the tape Side A
deck.
• 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 Tab for side A
(U.S.A. and Canadian models only).
• If you are not going to use the tape deck for a long
time, be sure to disconnect the tape deck from the Tab for side B
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord,
grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. To record on a tape with a missing
• AC power cord must be changed only at the record-protect tab
qualified service shop. Cover the respective tab hole with adhesive
On operation tape.
• Because of a safety mechanism, the function
buttons will not operate if the cassette holder is not
completely closed, if there is no cassette in the
cassette holder, or if a cassette has been incorrectly
loaded into the cassette holder.
• Be sure to stop the tape before turning off the tape
deck. Otherwise, the tape may be damaged.
On placement
• Place the tape deck in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the tape deck.
• Do not place the tape deck:
– on a soft surface such as a rug that might block
the ventilation holes on the bottom.
– in a location near heat sources.
– in a place subject to direct sunlight.
– in an inclined position.
– in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical
shock.

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Cleaning the heads and tape 1 Press A to open the cassette holder.
path 2 With the tape deck turned off, wipe the
Head assembly heads, the pinch rollers and the
capstans with a cotton swab slightly
moistened with alcohol or a
Pinch rollers commercially available cleaning fluid
Capstans
for tape decks.
Demagnetizing the heads
After 20 to 30 hours of use, or when you notice
a hissing sound or loss of high frequencies,

Additional Information
demagnetize the heads with a commercially
Erasing head available demagnetizer for tape decks. Please
refer to the instructions of the demagnetizer.
Recording/playback
head

Clean the heads and tape path of the tape deck

after every 10 hours of operation to guard
against:
• low-quality sound
• a decrease in sound level
• excessive wow or flutter
• sound dropout
• incomplete erasure
• impairment of recording function
To ensure better recording, we recommend that
you clean the heads and tape path before every
recording.

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 Troubleshooting The tape stops before the tape has been fully
rewound.
• The tape is slack. Take up the tape slack.
If you’ve experienced any of the following
• If “M” is shown in the display, press MEMORY
difficulties while using the tape deck, use this repeatedly until “M” disappears.
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the • The cassette shell is bent. Use another cassette.
problem. Should the problem persist, consult
your nearest Sony dealer. The Multi-AMS function does not work properly.
• One of the tracks contains a long pause, a
The function buttons do not work. passage of low frequencies or very low volume,
• The tape deck has been just turned on and does or a gradual increase or decrease in volume.
not operate for about 3 seconds. Wait until X • The space before a track is less than 4 seconds
stops flashing. long. Load a blank space of 4 seconds using
• Check that the cassette is loaded correctly and W REC MUTING.
the cassette holder is closed completely. • The signal strength of the left and right channels
are very different.
The tape deck does not play or record.
• There is noise in the space before a track.
• There is no cassette in the cassette holder.
• You pressed M (or m) immediately before
• The tape has come to the end.
the beginning of the next track or immediately
• The tape is slack. Take up the tape slack. after the beginning of the current track.
• The record-protect tab has been removed from
the cassette (see page 20). The Dolby NR function does not work properly
• Make sure the amplifier setting is correct. during playback.
• Check that the tape deck connections are secure. • The Pitch Control function is on and the
frequency characteristics of the sound is altered.
• The heads and tape path are dirty. Clean them
Push PITCH CONTROL again to turn off the
(see page 21).
function.
• The recording/playback head is magnetized.
Demagnetize it (see page 21). There is excessively loud tape transport noise
during fast-forwarding or rewinding.
There is excessive wow, flutter or sound drop-
• This noise is caused by the cassette and is not a
out.
mechanical problem.
• The capstans and pinch rollers are dirty. Clean
them (see page 21).
There is a decrease in sound level, sound drop-
out, or poor reproduction of high frequencies./
The tape does not erase completely./Noise
increases.
• The recording/playback or erasing head and tape
path are dirty. Clean them (see page 21).
• The recording/playback or erasing head is
magnetized. Demagnetize it (see page 21).
There is hum or noise.
• The tape deck is placed near a TV or VCR.
Move the tape deck away from the TV or VCR.
• The tape deck is placed on or under the
amplifier. Move the tape deck away from the
amplifier.

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 Inputs
Specifications Line inputs (phono jacks) sensitivity 0.16 V, input
impedance 47 kilohms

System Outputs
Fast-winding time Approx. 100 sec. (with Line outputs (phono jacks) rated output level 0.5 V at
Sony C-60 cassette) a load impedance of 47
Signal-to-noise ratio (at peak level and weighted with kilohms, load impedance
Dolby NR off) 55 dB, using Sony TYPE I over 10 kilohms
cassette Headphones (stereo phone jack)
57 dB, using Sony TYPE output level 0.25 mW at a
II cassette load impedance of 32
58 dB, using Sony TYPE

Additional Information
ohms
IV cassette
S/N ratio improvement With Dolby B NR on: General
Approx. 5 dB at 1 kHz,
10 dB at 5 kHz Power requirements
With Dolby C NR on: U.S.A. and Canadian models:
Approx. 15 dB at 500 Hz, 120 V AC, 60Hz
20 dB at 1 kHz British models: 220-230 V AC, 50/60Hz
Harmonic distortion 0.4% (using Sony TYPE I Other European models: 230 V AC, 50/60Hz
cassette): 160 nWb/m Australian models: 240 V AC, 50/60Hz
315 Hz, 3rd H.D.) Other models: 120/220/230-240 V AC,
1.8% (using Sony TYPE 50/60Hz
IV cassette): 250 nWb/m Adjustable with voltage
315 Hz, 3rd H.D.) selector
Frequency response 30-16,000 Hz (±3 dB, Power consumption
(DOLBY NR OFF) IEC), 20-17,000 Hz TC-WE675: 22 watts
(±6 dB), using Sony TC-WE475: 18 watts
TYPE I cassette Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 430 × 120 ×
30-17,000 Hz (±3 dB, 300 mm
IEC), 20-18,000 Hz Mass 4.2 kg
(±6 dB), using Sony
TYPE II cassette Supplied accessories
30-19,000 Hz (±3 dB, Audio connecting cords (2)
IEC), 20-20,000 Hz Control A1II cable (1)*
(±6 dB), 30-13,000 Hz * Supplied for Canadian models only
(±3 dB, –4dB recording),
using Sony TYPE IV
cassette Optional accessory
Wow and flutter Remote commander RM-J910
TC-WE675: ±0.13% W. Peak (IEC) For more information on the availability of the remote
0.1% W. RMS (NAB) commander, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)
TC-WE475: ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC) Design and specifications are subject to change
0.1% W. RMS (NAB) without notice.
±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)
Variable pitch range Approx. –30 to + 30 %

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