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Sony DTC-690 - User Manual

Sony DTC-690
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Table of Contents

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Summary

Safety and Operational Precautions

On Safety Guidelines

Safety guidelines for operation, liquid exposure, and power cord.

Location and Function of Controls

Front Panel Controls (1-6)

Explains controls 1 through 6 on the front panel and remote.

Front Panel Controls (7-12)

Details further controls from 7 to 12 on the unit's front and rear panels.

Remote Control Buttons (17-22)

Details specific buttons on the remote commander, 17 through 22.

Remote Commander Operation and Installation

Explains how to use the remote and install batteries.

Rear Panel Jacks and Connections

Details the LINE IN/OUT, COAXIAL/OPTICAL IN, and OPTICAL OUT jacks.

Connecting Cables and Jacks

LINE IN;OUT Connections

How to connect LINE IN/OUT jacks with audio cords.

Digital Input;Output Connections

How to connect COAXIAL and OPTICAL digital jacks.

Cassette Loading and Removal

Recording Process Steps

Starting the Recording Process

Steps to turn on, load, locate, and initiate recording.

Analog Input Level Adjustment

How to adjust recording levels for analog inputs.

Recording Level Adjustment Details

Start ID: Introduction and Automatic Writing

Writing Start ID Automatically

How to ensure the AUTO indicator is lit for automatic Start ID writing.

Start ID: Manual Writing During Playback

Program Numbers: Automatic Writing

Program Numbers: Manual Writing from Middle

Program Numbers: Renumbering Automatically

Skip ID: Writing During Recording and Playback

Skip ID: Point of Writing and Erasing

End ID: Writing During Recording

End ID: Writing During Playback (Rehearsal)

Playback Operation Basics

Starting Playback

Steps to turn on, load cassette, and press play.

Repeat Playback Functions

Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) Operation

Music Scan Function

Designating Specific Selections

Skip Play and Auto Play

Random Music Sensor (RMS) Programming

Timer Activated Recording

Cabinet and Head Cleaning

Cleaning the Head

How to periodically clean the head using a cleaning cassette.

Serial Copy Management System (SCMS) Overview

Troubleshooting: Basic Operation Issues

Tape Handling and Sound Issues

Solutions for tape ejection, no movement, no sound, or stopped tape.

Troubleshooting: Sub Code Operation Issues

Technical Specifications

Summary

Safety and Operational Precautions

On Safety Guidelines

Safety guidelines for operation, liquid exposure, and power cord.

Location and Function of Controls

Front Panel Controls (1-6)

Explains controls 1 through 6 on the front panel and remote.

Front Panel Controls (7-12)

Details further controls from 7 to 12 on the unit's front and rear panels.

Remote Control Buttons (17-22)

Details specific buttons on the remote commander, 17 through 22.

Remote Commander Operation and Installation

Explains how to use the remote and install batteries.

Rear Panel Jacks and Connections

Details the LINE IN/OUT, COAXIAL/OPTICAL IN, and OPTICAL OUT jacks.

Connecting Cables and Jacks

LINE IN;OUT Connections

How to connect LINE IN/OUT jacks with audio cords.

Digital Input;Output Connections

How to connect COAXIAL and OPTICAL digital jacks.

Cassette Loading and Removal

Recording Process Steps

Starting the Recording Process

Steps to turn on, load, locate, and initiate recording.

Analog Input Level Adjustment

How to adjust recording levels for analog inputs.

Recording Level Adjustment Details

Start ID: Introduction and Automatic Writing

Writing Start ID Automatically

How to ensure the AUTO indicator is lit for automatic Start ID writing.

Start ID: Manual Writing During Playback

Program Numbers: Automatic Writing

Program Numbers: Manual Writing from Middle

Program Numbers: Renumbering Automatically

Skip ID: Writing During Recording and Playback

Skip ID: Point of Writing and Erasing

End ID: Writing During Recording

End ID: Writing During Playback (Rehearsal)

Playback Operation Basics

Starting Playback

Steps to turn on, load cassette, and press play.

Repeat Playback Functions

Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) Operation

Music Scan Function

Designating Specific Selections

Skip Play and Auto Play

Random Music Sensor (RMS) Programming

Timer Activated Recording

Cabinet and Head Cleaning

Cleaning the Head

How to periodically clean the head using a cleaning cassette.

Serial Copy Management System (SCMS) Overview

Troubleshooting: Basic Operation Issues

Tape Handling and Sound Issues

Solutions for tape ejection, no movement, no sound, or stopped tape.

Troubleshooting: Sub Code Operation Issues

Technical Specifications

Sony DTC-690 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sampling Frequency48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz
Weight5.8 kg
Quantization16-bit linear
Tape FormatsDAT (Digital Audio Tape)
TypeDAT (Digital Audio Tape) Recorder
Track System4-track
Recording Timeup to 120 minutes
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion0.005%
Digital Inputs1 x Coaxial, 1 x Optical
Digital Outputs1 x Coaxial, 1 x Optical
Dimensions (W x H x D)430 x 100 x 290 mm
Inputs1 x Line
OutputsAnalog (RCA), Digital (coaxial/optical)
Recording SystemDigital PCM recording

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