Sony TC-U30 - Operating Instructions; Warning and Safety Precautions; Operating Voltage and Power Cord

FEATURES
@ Newly developed LED peak program meters enable the recording
of programs making full use of the dynamic range of tapes.
e@ Dolby NR (Noise Reduction) system which reduces tape hiss
noise.
@ Auto play function available for automatic replay promptly after
the tape is rewound.
@ Three-way tape selector to obtain maximum tape characteristics.
@ Timer-activated recording and playback function.
@ DC servo-motor with built-in frequency generator for low wow and
flutter and free from line voltage and frequency variations
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only.
For the Customers in the United Kingdom
Important
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live :
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the ter-
minals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the ter-
minal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
Notes on ac power cord
The three kinds of ac power cord plugs equipped with your tape
deck are illustrated below :
| Power cord plug
A detachable power cord adaptor is supplied with the type B plug,
and it permits a direct connection to an ac outlet in your house.
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OPERATING VOLTAGE
Before connecting the unit to the power source, check that the
operating voltage of your unit is the same as the local power lini
voltage.
The model in European countries (type 1): operates on 220 Vac
(or 240 V ac ~ adjustable by authorized Sony personnel).
The model in the United Kingdom (type 2): operates on 240 Vac
(or 220 V ac ~ adjustable by authorized Sony personnel).
The model in other countries (type 3): operates on 110, 120, 220
or 240 Vacr.
The voltage selector is located on the rear panel. If the selec
tor must be reset, disconnect the ac power cord and turn th«
selector with a coin so that the arrow mark of the selecto
points to the proper voltage figure.
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the program timer, and any equipment on the list below, this aday
tor is not needed.
A line-up of Sony audio components and timers available
Tuner: ST-636, ST-333L/S
Tape deck: TC-U60, TC-U30
Receiver: STR-434L/S, STR-333L/S
Turntable: PS-636, PS-434, PS-333 —
Program timer: PT-79R, PT-59
Amplifier: TA-636, TA-535, TA-333