SONY 3-753-096-21 (3) Stereo Cassette Deck Operating Instructions: TC-WR 570 TC-W 411WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. ‘This symbol is intended to alert the User to the presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of ‘suificient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the Iterature accompanying the appliance. +The graphical symbols are onthe rear enciosre, Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. INFORMATION This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy ‘and if not installed and used property, that i, in strict ‘accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. it has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B ‘computing device in accordance with the specifications In ‘Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference In a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interterence will not occur in a particular installation. Wf this, ‘equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to ‘correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: orient the receiving antenna Relocate the equipment with respect to the recelver Move the equipment away from the receiver Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that ‘equipment and recelver are on different branch clrouts. Itnecessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radioftelevision technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems". ‘This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4, IMPORTANT (U.K. only) ‘The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with, the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live AAs the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings ientitying the terminals 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 terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. Do not connect elther wire to the earth terminal in the plug ‘which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol +r coloured green of greer-and-yellow.Table of Contents Features Getting Started FRALUOS oinennnnnniinmnninnninnnnemnnninnnnnind dake Playing back both decks in succession —Relay Play Playing back automatically after rewinding Locating a selection —Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) 0 Recording (only on deck B) ‘Adjusting the recording level What is the Dolby HX PRO system? ... To protect a recording \noerting a blank space during recording —Record Muting Dubbing a tape. 3 Dubbing only desired portions 4 ‘Specifications Troubleshooting gui +B and C type Dolby NR* systems which reduce tape noise. + The AMS function which provides easy access toa desired selection. + Synchronized dubbing at normal or high (double) speed. + The Dolby HX PRO™ system which improves the linearity Of the tape's high-range response during recording (TC- WR570 only). * Dobby role reduction manulactured under license rom Doby Laboratories Usereing Comoration. “DOLBY” and the double-D symbol IN are radomarks of Dobby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY, he doutieD smnbol Xan Hx PROT ao adamant Laboratories Licensing Corporation. eal Differences between the models This instruction manual covers the TC-WR570, TC-W370, T-WRS11 and TC-W411. The TC-WRS570 and the TC- ]WR51 1 have the following features which are not found in, the TC-W370 or the TC-W411. + Bidirectional tape movement + Auto reverseabcd On satety * Operate the unit only on 120 V AG, 60Hz (U.S.A. model) or ‘240V AC, SOHz (U.K. model). + Before operating the unit, be sure that the operating ‘voltage of your Unit is identical with that of your local power supply. + Should any solid object or quid fal into the cabinet, tunplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel ‘before operating it any further. * Unplug the unit from the wall outlet it wil not be used for «along time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the cord itself. + The unit is not disconnected from the ac power source (mains) as long as itis connected to the wall outlet, even i the unit itself has been tumed off. (On operation + When the unit is not used, tum the power off to conserve ‘energy and to extend the useful life of your unit. + Because of a safety mechanism, the function buttons will not operate if the cassette holder is not completely closed, it there is no cassette in the cassette holder, or if cassette has been incorrectly inserted into the cassette holder. On head cleaning ‘The head and tape path should be cleaned after every ten hours of operation. Dirty heads and a dirty tape path may cause: — loss of high-frequency response —loss of sound volume —sound drop-out lt you have any questions or problems conceming your unit, please contact your nearest Sony dealer, For detailed safety precautions, see the leaflet “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS". (U.S.A. only) Installation ie on + Place the unit with the front panel facing you In a location ‘with adequate air circulation to prevent overheating of the unit. + Do not place the unit: —near heat sources such as radiators or alr ducts. — in places subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, ‘mechanical vibration or shock. —in an inctined position. —0n a rug or other soft surfaces that would block the ventilation holes on the bottom of the unit. ‘Do not throw away the carton and the packing matertat ‘Thay will come in handy when transporting the unl or shipping it for servicing.Connections + Tum off the power to all equipment to be connected before ‘making any connection. + Note that the red plug of the supplied connecting cord is for right-channel (R) connection and the white plug for left- LO OL ‘channel (L) connection. RO =OR + The connecting cords should be fully inserted into the jacks. A loose connection may cause hum pickup. Red = Signal tiow TO-WRS70/W370 WRS11/N411Identification of Front Panel Parts 1 [14] fi fi 1] fof) “Remote control sensor For details, refer to the page number indicated in @ POWER switch ‘Tape operation buttons, |W (stop) button @ Deck a “<4 (AMS") (leftward fast winding) button “4 (reverse play) button (TC-WRS70/WRS1 1 only) (@ SYNCHRO DUBBING buttons @ (> (forward play) button HIGH SPEED button D> (AMS™) (ightward fast winding) button NORM (normal) SPEED button 'PAUSE button (deck B only) ‘REC MUTE (record muting) button (deck B only) @ @ Display panel (@ REC (recording) button (deck B only) [B DIR (airection) MODE switch PHONES (headphones) jack (stereo phone jack) (TC-WRS7OWRS11 only) @ © @ @ §@ 4 (eject) button (deck A) (© OONA (Dolby noise reduction) switch @ @ ‘Remote control sensor @ Tepe COUNTER and RESET button ‘You can remotely control this cassette deck with: —A remote commander that came with a Sony amplifier or @ Deck 8 receiver if it has the fl mark and cassette deck control [REC (recording) LEVEL control ® +e —Any optional Sony remote commander with the il mark BALANCE control @ ant eine een “AMS i an abbreviation for Automatic Muse Santo.Lea Ec N Lar sr 101.4 Follow the procedure below to play back a cassette on deck AorB. 5 stort playback. From the front side 1 Turn on the amplifier and select the tape funetion. 2 insert a cassette. 3 setD0 WR to the same position that was used ‘when the cassette wes recorded. 4. select the direction mode (TC-WRS7OWRS11 only). To play back to the tend of one side only To play back both sides continuously* >= * Altar paying back ve mes, th dock automaticaly stops. From the reverse side (TC-WRE7O/WRS11 Tepe drcton Puy ‘To stop playback, press the l button. ‘To stop playback momentarily, press the I button (only ‘on deck B). To restart play, press the I, = or B> button. To fastwind a tape rightward, press the PP button in stop mode. ‘To fastwind a tape leftward, press the <¢4 button in stop mode. ts itnecessary to set the tape type being used? 'No. The deck has an automatic tape type detection system. ‘When decks A and B are in playback mode (Only playback from deck A will be audio. What isthe Dolby NF system? ‘The Dolby NA (noise reduction) system reduces tape hiss noise in low-level, high frequency signals by boosting the signals during recording and lowering them during playback. Note ‘The Dolby HX PRO system is effective only during recording, not ‘during playback (TC-WR870 only).Playing Eye Both Dec ‘The Relay Play function plays back cassettes in deck Aand To stop relay play deck B continuously and in consecutive order. Press the ll button of the deck playing. Playback sequence of relay play Relay play always follows the sequence below regardless of where playback starts. Alter playing back five times, Relay Play automatically stops. TO-WRS7OWRS11 [Deck A [Beka (Frontside) | = | verse side) t | Dock Deck (everse std] “| ron side) 1 insert cassettes into both decks. Towsrowst Deck X =a [Decks erontsie) | 2 [Front it) 2 set the direction mode to RELAY (TC-WRS70/ WRS1T only). Saw 3 start playback of the cassette to be listened to first. From ont sie rae From the reverse side = (Tc-WRS70)WR511 oniy) Playing back more than two cassettes in succession Replacing cassettes that have finished playing with new ones ‘allows you to play back two or more cassettes alternately on each deck.Locating a Selection Automatically after Rewinding —auto Play SACU URS ae CUS) ‘The Auto Play function automatically starts playing back a ‘The AMS function detects the blank space between cassette after fast winding ito the beginning. selections, allowing you to quickly locate the beginning of ‘desired selections. During playback, check the direction indicator and press PP or <4 referring to the following table. From the beginning of. Tront side reverse side (TC-WRS70/WAS11 only) The PLAY indicator lashes while the AMS searches for the beginning of the selection. After locating the beginning of the selection, playback wil start ‘automatically. ‘The AMS may skip a selection in the following cases: + Ifthe PP (or 44) button is prossed immediately before the tollowing selection. + Itthere is noise in the space between selections. + Ifthe space is less than four seconds long. ‘Tho AMS will treat the following as blar + along pause in the music + a passage of iow frequencies or very low volume + a gradual increase or decrease In volume ‘The AMS does not function on both decks simultaneously + The AMS is activatad forthe deck whose PP or bution is. pressed fst. + Ifthe AMS is activated for deck B during playback on deck A, deck B fast winds tothe beginning ofthe selection and stops. + Ifthe AMS is activated for deck A during playback on deck 8, deck ‘A fast winds tothe beginning ofthe selection and begins playback. The sound from deck B willbe cut off when playback begins on deck A.pee 8 Ing (On Saar) cassette (deck B only). 6 aajust the recording level. See Adjusting the Recording Level V+ on page 11. | eames T adjust the batance. 8 Restart the program source, if required. Q start recording. + TC-WRSTOWWRS11 = “To record on the front side ofthe cassetie When >is on Press B= once of When son Press = ice. To record on the reverse si ofthe cassate When is on Press once orf 2 select the Dolby NR setting. When =e on Press = bce. ii + To-ws70Nwatt ow. Press Bort. 3 select the side(e) to be recorded (TC-WRS70/ To stop recording wrett ony le Press the Mbution. Saar Torecordon one side el = To record 00 tH both aides o« 4 Pace the unit into recording standby mode. It the tab has beon removed from elther side A or B Recortng is impose on tis sda). = ‘To recover caveat for recording, cover the respective sit wih i tape. See “To Protect a Recording” on page 12. am Noto on steps 1 Even a the => postion, recording automaticaly stops when the ral tape reaches the ond of reverse side (TC-WRS7OAWRSI1 on). Note on step 9 Pressing the aor B-buton twice wil cause the unit sto 5 Pray the program source to be recorded. Change tape drecion and then slat recoding i that deat. (TeWWRSTOWASI1 ont)(Omak ed ‘The optimum recording level, which differs according to the tape type, is indicated on the PEAK LEVEL METER for each tape type. ‘Adjust the REC LEVEL control as high as possible without ‘exceeding the recommended range forthe tape type being used. Recommended maximum PEAK LEVEL METER reading | for Type (normal) or | Type il (CrO:) tape —_ Tips on recording level adjustment + Ifthe recording level setting is too high, the recording will be distorted; if its 100 low, the tape will produce a hissing ‘sound. Therefore, the recording level should be set as high ‘88 possible without causing distortion. * Ifthe program source to be recorded has many high frequency signals, set the level to a relatively low position. PE ekute maedeaee eeu ‘The Dolby HX PRO system provides linearity n high-range frequency response during recording. Tapes recorded with this system retain the same high quality even when played back on other tape decks. l S18 He oe a eee oa D Ness Ne t Bias curent—> High Established bies current ‘As shown above, characteristics such as output level and istortion ditfer widely according to the bias (high-frequency) current. In conventional systems, the bias current is ‘susceptible to variations in certain recording signals (see diagram below) which may cause fluctuations in frequency response, distortion, or other unwanted characteristics. eS Output Frequency —e High With the Dolby HX PRO system, the effective bias amount ‘added to the bias current is controlled in millisecond units to {greatly reduce distortion, improving linearity in high-range response and ensuring high-intensity recording with minimal distortion and noise.Inserting a Blank Space during Recording Recording (only on Deck 8) ett eas olan or side B side A ‘When using Type It (Cr0:) or Type IV (metal) cassettes Be careful not to cover the detector slots which are necessary {or automatic tape type detection. Type (Cro) Cassette Care * Avoid touching the tape surtace of a cassette to prevent ‘contamination of the heads by dit, dust, or ollon the skin, + Keep cassettes away from equipment with magnets, such as speakers and amplifars, as erasure or distortion of the recorded tape could occur. + Do not expose cassettes to direct suniight, extremely cold temperatures, of moisture. Note on cassettes longer than 90 minutes ‘The use of cassettes longer than 90 minutes is not recommended except for long continuous playback. pei CI ‘The Record Muting function allows you to insert a four- second blank to enable proper AMS operation (see page 9), and to replace unwanted input with a blank of any desired length. 1 white recording, press © and release it a ma = om The [REC] indicator starts to blink. During this time, ‘no incoming signals are recorded on the tape. ‘After four seconds, the II indicator lights up and the unit enters recording pause mode. 2 Resume recording. ‘To create a blank longer than four seconds, Press the O button for the desired length of time. After four seconds, the [REC] indicator blinks with greater rapidity. When you release the O button, the If indicator lights up and the deck goes into recording pause mode. Press the If button to resume recording.Dubbing a Tape High-speed dubbing allows you to dub a tape in deck A to a ‘tape in deck B without making adjustments. High speed ‘dubbing is convenient for dubbing entire tapes while normal- ‘speed dubbing is handy for tape editing. 2m dubbing the rovers edo stats = independenty of decks. Both sides Dubbing ofthe rovers edo stats ‘simultaneously with deo A. 3 select the dubbing speed. SYNCHRO DUBBING ~> ly wove [omer] > Car] WTS select the side on which to start dubbing. From the front side From te reverse side Cre-wasrowesi: only) Deck B 5 start dubbing. To stop dubbing During normal-speed dubbing, press the ll button on deck B. During high-speed dubbing, press the ll bution on either dock A or B. ‘During high-speed dubbing (Only thei bution is operative. lH the NORMAL or HIGH SPEED indicator blinks three times Either one or both tabs of the cassette inserted into deck B have been removed, making dubbing impossible for that side. Cover the sot(s) with tape (eee page 12). ts it necessary to adjust the recording level and select the Dolby NR system? Nis unnecessary since the tape in deck B is automatically recorded with the same recording evel and Dobby noise reduction system as the original in deck A. “The Doky systom must, however, be sotto match the tape in deck ‘A when the sound is monitored during normal-speed dubbing ‘Notes on tape dubbing + Do not change the dubbing speed setting during tape dubbing. + Ifthe sound is affected by the proximity ofa television set during high-speed dubbing, tur the talevision sat off or move it away ‘rom the deck. 425 | Dubbing Only Desired cela ie) tae Follow the procedure below to dub only desired portions of selections, Note that this is only possible in the normal- ‘speed dubbing mode. 1 Atte start ofa selection to be skipped: Deck A 5 Deck A enters the stop mode and deck B enters the recording pause mode. 2 Locate the desired portion. Deck A SP s 3 resume dubbing. DeckB PAUSE oFeee Clean at urtaces over which te tape travels after every ten hours of operation to guard against: — low-quality sound —a decrease in sound level — excessive wow, flutter of drop-out — incomplete erasure — impairment of recording function To.blan igh cual corde scund, clearing btore every recor 1 Press the & button to open the cassette holder. Grasp the front holder on both sides and gently lit to remove it. 2. With the unit turned off, wipe the heads, the pinch rollers and the i with & cotton swab slightly moistened with alcohol or a commercially available cleaning fluid for Tape decks. ‘To-WRS70WRSt1 [Deck] 3 Replace the cassette holder. Do not insert a cassette until the cleaned areas are ‘completely dry. eeuern tenes {iter 201.90 hous of usp o whan 88 of high frequencies, the residus the heads should be removed. 1 Tum off the power. 2 Demagnetize the heads with any commercially available demagnelizer. Refer to the instruction manual of the demagnetizer for detailed instructions. Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slaty moitoned wih a mid detergent solusion, use abrasi scouring powder or soWvenis suai as ech ot Bona: notice hiss and/or Magnetism built up on Specifications Recording system —_4-rack 2-channel stereo Fast winding ime Approx. 80 sec. (with Sony C-60 cassette) Bias AC bias Signal-to-noise ratio (at peak level) Dolby NR switch oFF | B-Type0N | c-Typeon Type 1V Sony MeTAL-sLTs) | 5°48 hahaa os ‘Type (Sony UX-S) | 6748 508 7208 [Type (Sony HF-S) | _ 8548 3.08 70.68 ‘Total harmonic distortion 1.0% (with Sony METAL-SLT/S cassettes) Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF) ‘Type V cassette ]30- 16,000 Hz (28 0B, IEC) (Sony METAL-SLT/S) | 30 - 13,000 Hz [3 dB OVU (-4 4B) recording] Type ticassene : Cov umey 90- 15,000 Hz (£8 68, IEC) Type Teassete (Sony HES) 90-14,000 He (28:48, IEC) ‘Wow and futter 0.14% W. Peak (IEC) (0.08% WAMS (NAB) 0.19% W. Peak (DIN) Inputs Line inputs Sensitivity 775 mV (phono jacks) Input impedance __[47 kohme Outputs Line outputs Rated outputlevel | 032 V at aload [phono jacks) Impedance of 47 kohms, Load impedance | Over 10k obs: Headphones Output ievet (0.3 mW ataload (store phone jack) Impedance of 32 ohme| General Power requirements Model for US.A: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Model fo the United Kingdom: '240.V AG (or 220 V AC adjustable by Sony personnel), 50160 Ha Power consumption zw Dimensions. ‘Approx. 490 x 125 x 285 mm (whi) (178 111% ints) including projecting parts and controls. Weight ‘Approx. 4.5 kg (8 bs 18.02) ‘Supplied accessory ‘Audio connecting cords (2) ‘Optional accessories Sony size-AA (R6) battries (2) Design and specifications subject to change without notice. Note ‘This appilance conforms with EEC Directive 87/R08/EEC regarding interterence suppression.Troubieshooting ances ‘The following trouble checks will help you correct the most common problems encountered with your tape deck. ‘Should any problems persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. BBafore proceeding with these trouble checks, verify that: «The power cord is fimly connected. + Amplifier connections are firmly made. + Heads, capstans and pinch rollers are clean. + The amplifier controls and switches are sat correctly. To. and tape trans} foo Symptom Cause Remedy The tanto buttons donot activate. [The cassotie hoWer is not uly closed. | Close the Polder completely. [The cassettes not propery inserted. inser cassete comect. ution was pressed immediately after power was tured on. Wait und the Hf indicator stops bllnking. [The @ bution does not actival There is no casseti in the holder. Tnserta cassote. [A tab has been removed from the cassetie, | Cover the slot with tape (page 12). [Automatic shutolf mechanism activates | The tape is slack. Take up the tape slack. before tho tape comes to its ond. [The cassetie shells deformed. [Use another cassette [Excessively loud tape transport noise during_| This noise is caused by the cassetio and _ fast winding. does not signly a mechanical problem. The & eject button does not function, This occurs when there is a power failure or | Reconnect the power. | when the power cord is disconnected during playback or recaring Cause Remedy lecording or playback cannot be made or | The recording/playback and erasing heads | Ciean or demagnetize the heads. there is a decrease In sound level. are either dity or magnetized. Improper connection. ake connections properly (page 8). Improper sating of the amplifier contro. [Excessive wow, futtor oF dropout. The head, capstan or pinch roller is diy. Incomplele erasure. [The erasing head's Gry. Increased noise or poor reproduction inhigh |The head is magnetized. frequencies [Unbalanced tone Tn Figh Frequencies. Improper seting of the DCINA switch. [During playing back.set the switch tothe same positon used in . The units placed near a television set. | Move the deck away trom the television sot The desired selection cannot be located even | There is noise in the space between Rerecord the tape it you can, and insert a it you activate the AMS. selections. blank space of four seconds using the © The space is less than four seconds long. button. The BP (or <4) button was pressed immediately before the beginning of the folowing selection. Playback begins in the middle of selection when the AMS function is activated. [The selection contains one ofthe folowing: |— along pause in the music /— a passage of low frequencies or very low volume [— a gradual increase or decrease in volume While the tape is playing, press the <4 or >> button again. ‘Symptom Cause Remedy Hum noise. [The unit is stacked on or under the amplifier. [Separate the unit Noise is recorded. The recording was made near equipment | Move the unt away from the television sat or such as a television sat or a color monitor, and interference has affected the recording Jon the tape and the Dolby NR system. olor monitor. ‘Sony Corporation Printed in Japan