Sony TC-S1 User Manual

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Note on cassettes longer than 90
minutes
We do not recommend the use of cassettes
longer than 90 minutes except for long
continuous playback.
Adjusting the Recording
Level
You can record on a tape without distortion
and hiss by adjusting the recording level.
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1 Play the programme source to be
recorded.
For example: To record from a CD, play
the CD player.
2 Press REC e.
The peak level meter appears.
3 Adjust the REC LEVEL control.
Adjusting the REC LEVEL control as high
as possible without exceeding the
recommended range for the inserted tape.
Peak level meter recording by tape
type
Recommended maximum peak level meter
readings.
for Type |
or TYPE Il
tape — for Type
IV tape
dB -20
Lenane
Tips on recording level adjustment
Setting the recording level too low will
produce a hissing sound, while setting it too
high will produce distortion. Generally the
proper recording level for high and low
frequencies is lower than that for middle
frequencies. When recording programme
sources with many high and low frequencies,
set the level to a relatively low position, then
make adjustments according to the recording
results.
Chapter 3: Recording
Recording with the Dolby
Noise Reduction System
DOLBY NR
1 Press DOLBY NR to select B, C, or S.
Each time you press DOLBY NR, the
DOLBY NR system changes as follows:
B -» C > S -» OFF (no indication)
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2 Start recording.
(Refer to page 7.)
What is the DOLBY HX PRO
System?
The Dolby HX PRO system provides
precise bias control during recording to
reduce distortion and improve linearity in
the high-frequency range. The result is
recorded sound that is highly faithful to the
original. Since the HX PRO system operates
only during recording, the same high-
quality sound is produced even during
playback on other tape decks. The HX PRO
system is independent from the Dolby NR
system and is unaffected by the Dolby NR
setting.
Calibrating the
Recording Level
Cassettes are available in several types,
each with varying magnetic properties. In
additional to the Automatic Tape Selection
(ATS) system which sets the appropriate
equalization characteristics, bias current
and recording level for each tape type, the
automatic calibration function can be used
to obtain optimum recording conditions for
your tape, especially in conjunction with
the Dolby NR system.
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1 Press &.
The cassette tray opens.
2 Place the cassette to be recorded.
Place the cassette on the cassette tray
with the desired side facing up.
3 Press &.
The cassette tray closes.
4 Press the respective AUTO CAL.
The respective CAL indicator appears in
the display, “CAL” appears on the
counter and the unit enters recording
pause mode.
5 Press [> or <<J to select the side to be
recorded.
To select the upper side, press >.
To select the reverse side, press <<.
6 Press If.
The unit fastwinds a short distance, the
unit performs recording, rewinding and
playback as part of the calibration
process.
After automatic calibration is
completed, the tape rewinds to the
beginning position, the counter returns
to normal and the unit enters stop
mode.
7 start recording.
(Refer to page 7.)
To stop the automatic calibration
Press @.
To apply the generated calibration data
to another tape
As long as the unit remains on, all generated
calibration data are saved and applied by the
system whenever a cassettes of the same type
(LII or IV) is inserted.
The CAL indicator appears when previous
calibration data are being applied. However,
since cassette of the same type also vary in
their characteristics, recalibration is
recommended each time a new cassette is
inserted.
To clear the automatic calibration
data
While pressing ll, press AUTO CAL.
Notes
Since a test tone is recorded on the tape
during automatic calibration, previously
recorded material is erased where the test
tone is recorded.
Relatively new tape and clean heads are
recommended for best calibration results.
Excessively worn tape or dirty heads may
result in incorrect calibration values.
The automatic calibration function works
only when deck is stopped.

Sony TC-S1 Specifications

General

Brand	Sony
Model	TC-S1
Category	Cassette Player
Language	English