Sony TC-K611S - SECTION 4 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS; Record;Playback Head Azimuth Adjustment

Recording
if playback starts instead of recording
The cassette tab for that side has been removed. To record
on this cassette, cover the hole with plastic tape. (See “To
Protect a Recording” on this page.)
Set the TIMER switch to OFF
Otherwise, recording or playback will start automatically
when the power is turned on.
Is it necessary to set the MONITOR button for
recording?
No. The source mode is automatically selected and
SOURCE is displayed. If you wish to monitor the recorded
sound, press the MONITOR button to select the TAPE mode.
To start recording while the cassette holder is open
If you press the @ button while the cassette holder is open,
the holder will close automatically and the unit will switch to
recording pause mode. This function allows you to start
recording at a moment's notice.
Checking the recording time on a tape
To check the remaining recording time on a tape:
1 Press the RESET button to reset the counter to 0.00.
2 Press the ® button to advance the tape to its end. The
number on the counter shows the approximate recording
time.
To check the total recording time of a tape, first rewind the
tape to its beginning, then follow the same steps as above.
(See ‘The Accuracy of the Digital Linear Counter” on page
10.)
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o Protect a Recor
To protect a recording on side A or B
Break out the respective tab.
Tab for side A
To recover a cassette for recording
Cover the respective slot with tape.
When using Type !I (CrOz) or Type IV (metal) cassettes
Be careful not to cover the detector slots which are
necessary for automatic tape detection.
Type IV (matal)
Type Il (CrOz)
Detector slots
Tab Tab Tab Tab
Cassette care
* Avoid touching the tape surface of a cassette to prevent
contamination of the heads by dirt, dust, or oil on the skin.
+ Keep cassettes away from equipment with magnets, such
as speakers and amplifiers, as erasure or distortion on the
recorded tape could occur.
+ Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, extremely cold
temperatures or moisture.
Note on cassettes longer than 90 minutes
The use of cassettes longer than 90 minutes is not
recommended except for long continuous playback.