User manual SONY TC-KB920S

[. . . ] When connecting an audio connecting cord, be sure to match the colour-coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components: Red (right) to Red and White (left) to White. Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. To play a tape recorded with the Dolby NR* system turn DOLBY NR to the same Dolby system that the tape was recorded in--B , C , or S. Please note that the B, C, and S settings on both sides are identical during playback since the MPX filter operates only during recording. [. . . ] If the lower meter shows a higher level than the upper meter, turn BIAS counterclockwise. You can compare the quality of the recorded sound with the sound of the program source while recording. You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds between each track. The blank spaces between tracks let you locate the track easily with the Multi-AMS function (see page 8). Also, use this function to eliminate only unwanted portions on the tape. While recording, press MONITOR repeatedly until "TAPE" appears in the display. You can monitor the sound being recorded. Press R REC MUTE once when you want to insert a blank space. "REC" in the display starts flashing and the tape moves on without recording any signals. After 4 seconds, "P" lights up and the tape deck is now ready to resume recording. To insert a blank space longer than 4 seconds Hold down R REC MUTE as long as you want. After 4 seconds, "REC" flashes faster. When you release the R REC MUTE , "P" lights up and the tape deck is ready to resume recording. To insert a blank space of less than 4 seconds After pressing R REC MUTE, press P PAUSE at any time. Do not disassemble the cabinet -- this may result in an electrical shock. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the tape deck and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. Before operating the tape deck, check that the operating voltage of the tape deck is identical with your local power supply. If you are not going to use the tape deck for a long time, be sure to disconnect the tape deck from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop. The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. To record on a tape having a broken tab Cover the record-protect tab hole for side A or B with adhesive tape. [. . . ] To balance both the bias current and high-frequency response, it is necessary to adjust the bias current appropriately. However, to suit your taste, you can also adjust the bias current as you want. Multi-Automatic Music Sensor is a function that locates the beginning of up to 30 tracks before or after the current track by detecting a blank space (of over 4 seconds) between tracks. Even when you have adjusted the recording level correctly, the playing level might turn out to be low depending on the tape used. [. . . ]