Sony TC-K6 User Manual

SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL : Frequency Response:
Power Requirements: 120V ac, 60 Hz (US, Canadian model)
110, 120, 220, 240V ac, 50/60 Hz
{AEP, E model)
Power Consumption: 17W ac (US, Canadian model)
19W ac (AEP, E model)
Dimensions: (US, Canadian model)
Approx. 460 (w) x 170 (h) x 310(d) mm
181/g (w) x 63/4 (h) x 12 1/4 (d) inches
(AEP, E model)
Approx. 430 (w) x 170 (h) x 310(d) mm
17 (w) x 63/4 (h) x 12/4 (d) inches Wow and Flutter:
including projecting parts and controls
Weight: 9.5kg, 20lb 150z (US, Canadian mode!) SN Ratio:
8.5kg, 18 lb 120z (AEP, E model)
TAPE RECORDER SECTION
Track: 4-track 2-channel stereo
Fast Forward
Rewind Time: Approx. 90 seconds with Sony cassette C-60
‘Dotby’ and the double-D symbol are the trade marks of
Dolby Laboratory Inc. Noise reduction system manufactured
under license from Dolby Laboratory Inc.
DOLBY NR OFF
With Ferri-Chrome cassette
20—18,000 Hz (NAB)
30—16,000 Hz +3. dB (NAB)
30—16,000 Hz (DIN)
With chromium dioxide cassette
20—17,000 Hz (NAB)
30—15,000 Hz +3dB (NAB)
30—15,000 Hz (DIN)
With standard cassette
20—15,000 Hz (NAB)
30—15,000 Hz (DIN)
0.05% WRMS (NAB)
£0.14% (DIN)
DOLBY NR OFF
With Ferri-Chrome cassette
59 dB at peak level (NAB)
57 dB (DIN, 1975 rev.)
With chromium dioxide cassette
55 dB at peak tevel (NAB)
DOLBY NR ON
Improved by 5dB at 1 kHz,
10dB above 5kHz
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SERVICE MANUAL

Sony TC-K6 Specifications

General

Track System	4-track, 2-channel stereo
Motor	DC Servo Motor
Tape Speed	4.8 cm/s
Tape Type	Type I, CrO2, Metal
Frequency Response	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Input	Line In
Outputs	Line
Dimensions	430 x 130 x 290 mm

Summary

Sony TC-K6/K6B Specifications

General and Performance Specifications

Covers power, dimensions, weight, track format, frequency response, wow/flutter, and SN ratio.

Electrical Performance and Model Information

Details distortion, bias frequency, input/output levels, and specification labels for various models.

Section 1 Block Diagrams

System Control and Amplifier Diagrams

Includes block diagrams for the system control and amplifier sections of the device.

Section 2 Disassembly Procedures

External and Internal Component Removal

Instructions for removing the case, front panel, window, holder, and mechanism assembly.

Function Block and Exploded Views

Details function block procedures and provides exploded views of its components and assemblies.

Section 3 Adjustments

Mechanical Adjustments

Covers precautions and detailed procedures for mechanical calibration of various parts.

Electrical Adjustments

Instructions for calibrating tape speed, levels, azimuth, and frequency response.

1/4 Watt Carbon Resistors Reference

Hardware Nomenclature Guide

Section 4 Diagrams

System Control Diagrams

Includes mounting and schematic diagrams for the system control section.

Amplifier Diagrams

Provides mounting and schematic diagrams for the amplifier sections.

Section 5 Exploded Views

External and Internal Component Views

Diagrams showing disassembly of exterior parts, circuit boards, jacks, and connectors.

Mechanism and Functional Component Views

Views of mechanism parts, functional blocks, switches, and drive trains.

Section 6 Electrical Parts List

Semiconductors, Passive, and Power Components

Lists transistors, ICs, diodes, coils, capacitors, transformers, and resistors with part numbers.

Switches, Connectors, and Accessories

Lists switches, connectors, cables, and miscellaneous items for the unit.