Sony TC-FX45 User Manual

US Model
Canadian Model
‘Dolby’ and the double-D symbol are the trade marks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Noise reduction
system manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
SPECIFICATIONS
Recording system
4-track 2-channel stereo
Fast-forward and rewind time
Approx. 100 sec. (with C-60 cassette)
Bias frequency 105
kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio (NAB, at peak level)
OFF B-TYPE ON C-TYPE ON
TYPE IV (Sony METALLIC)
56 dB 65 dB
71 dB
TYPE
III (Sony FeCr)
59 dB
66 dB
72 dB
TYPE II (Sony UCX)
56 dB
63 dB 69 dB
TYPE
I (Sony BHF or HFX)
54 dB
61 dB 67 dB
Total harmonic distortion
1 0% (with Sony METALLIC and FeCr
cassettes)
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY SHADING AND MARK
ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS, EXPLODED
VIEWS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO
SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS
WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR
AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS
PUBLISHED BY SONY.
AEP Model
UK Model
E Model
Frequency response DOLBY NR OFF
l With TYPE IV cassette (Sony METALLIC)
20 18,000 Hz
30
- 16,000 Hz (±3 dB), (DIN)
30
- 13,000 Hz (±3 dB, 0 VU recording)
l With TYPE III cassette (Sony FeCr)
20
- 16,000 Hz
30
- 16,000 Hz (±3 dB), (DIN)
l With TYPE II cassette (Sony UCX)
20 17,000 Hz
30
- 15,000 Hz (±3 dB), (DIN)
l With TYPE I cassette (Sony BHF or HFX)
20
- 16,000 Hz
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Sony TC-FX45 Specifications

General

Type	Stereo Cassette Deck
Track System	4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape Speed	4.8 cm/s
Heads	1 x record/playback, 1 x erase
Noise Reduction	Dolby B
Total Harmonic Distortion	1.5%
Motor	DC Servo Motor
Tape Type	CrO2, Metal
Wow and Flutter	0.08%
Output	Line Out
Inputs	Line In
Outputs	Line Output, Headphone Output

Summary

SPECIFICATIONS

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

FEATURES

Dolby NR C-type Noise Reduction System

Advanced noise reduction system for improved dynamic range.

Automatic Tape Select System

SAFETY CHECK-OUT (US Model)

Leakage Test

Procedure to test AC leakage from exposed metal parts to earth ground.

FUNCTION OF CONTROLS

Recording and Playback Controls

TROUBLE CHECKS

Function Buttons and Tape Transport Problems

Troubleshooting common issues with control buttons and tape movement.

Recording and Playback Problems

Diagnosing and resolving issues with sound level, noise, and recording/playback quality.

SECTION 1 BLOCK DIAGRAM

SECTION 2 DISASSEMBLY

SECTION 3 ADJUSTMENTS

Torque Measurement

Pinch Roller Pressure Measurement

Capstan Motor Speed Adjustment

Calibrating the speed of the capstan motor for accurate playback.

Record/Playback Head Azimuth Adjustment

Aligning the head for optimal stereo separation and high-frequency response.

Playback Level Adjustment

Setting correct output levels for playback across channels.

Phase Check

Record Bias Adjustment

Adjusting bias level for optimal recording on different tape types.

Record Level Adjustment

Setting the input level for recording to prevent distortion.

Level Meter Calibration

Calibrating the peak level meters for accurate indication.

SECTION 4 DIAGRAMS

4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM