User manual SONY TC-DD3

[. . . ] 3 Connect the mains lead to a wall You can use any type of tape, TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV (metal), since the tape deck automatically detects the tape type (ATS*). * The tape deck stops automatically after repeating the sequence five times. , (for going forward) or º (for going back) during playback. With the side you want to play facing upward **The Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) feature detects a blank space of more than four seconds between tracks and locates the track quickly. [. . . ] ⷠYou can switch from another source to the tape deck just by pressing · To start playing automatically from the beginning of the tape after fast winding (Auto Play), press · While holding down º (for the upper side) or press ª while holding down , (for the reverse side). ⷠWhen you want to reduce the hiss noise in lowlevel high-frequency signals, set DOLBY NR to ON. The AMS feature may not work in the following cases; -- the blank space between tracks is four seconds or less. -- the sound sources recorded in the right channel are different from that in the left channel as in a KARAOKE tape. The CD SYNC button lets you record from a CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tape, since the tape deck automatically detects the tape type. With the side you want to record on facing upward If you want to record from the reverse side, press ª (for reverse side) so that the lamp on ª lights up. ⷠWhen you record on both sides, be sure to start from the upper side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side. ⷠWhen you want to reduce the hiss noise in lowlevel high-frequency signals, set DOLBY NR to ON before step 5. ⷠIf the tape reaches the end of its upper side during dual-sided recording, the fadeout feature works so that a track is not abruptly cut off at the end of the tape (Fade Synchro). Use a separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette. Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged. Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that has contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. When using a tape longer than 90 minutes the tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding etc. Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents, such as thinner or benzine, since they may damage the finish. If you have any questions or problems concerning your tape deck, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you run into any problem using this tape deck, use the following check list. First, check that the mains lead is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. [. . . ] There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out. Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased. Move the tape deck away from the TV or VCR. Move the tape deck away from the TV or VCR. [. . . ]