User manual SONY TC-K561S

[. . . ] With the side you want to record facing you To protect recordings against accidental erasure Do not press POWER or § EJECT while the tape deck is operating. turn REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level. The recording level should not exceed the recommended level for the indicated tape type. After doing the all adjustments, stop playing the program source. [. . . ] Since there are many different types of cassettes on the market, your tape deck automatically sets the appropriate equalization characteristics and bias current for each tape type (ATS: Automatic Tape Selection). However, you can get better recording results by doing the automatic bias current and the recording level calibration. Turn the cassette over or rewind the tape to a new position that allows recording of the test tone. Change the cassette or clean and demagnetize the heads (see page 11). Insert the cassette you want to record on. Make sure the record-protect tabs on the cassette have not been removed. If the record-protect tab for that size has been removed (see page 11), "AUTO CAL" in the display flashes three times and automatic calibration cannot be performed. As long as the tape deck stays on, calibration data are saved and called up each time you insert a cassette of the same type (I, II or IV). "AUTO CAL" appears in the display when you insert a cassette to indicate that calibration data for that tape type exists. However, we recommend that you repeat the automatic calibraion procedure each time you insert a new cassette since cassettes of the same type also vary in their characteristics. Before recalibrating, be sure to clear the existing calibration data by pressing AUTO CAL until "AUTO CAL" disappears from the display. Do not place the tape deck: -- on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom. To insert a blank space of less than 4 seconds After pressing R REC MUTE, press P PAUSE at any time. Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your tape deck, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Inside of the cassette holder Erasing head Capstan To record on a tape having a broken tab Cover the record-protect tab hole for side A or B with adhesive tape. When you are using a type II or type IV tape, be careful not to cover the detector slots that the deck uses to determine the tape type. Cleaning the heads and tape path Clean the heads and tape path of the tape deck after every 10 hours of operation to guard against: · Incomplete erasure To ensure better recording, we recommend that you clean the heads and tape path before every recording. We do not recommend the use of tapes longer than 90 minutes except for a long continuous recording or playback. With the tape deck turned off, wipe the heads, the pinch roller, and the capstan with a cotton swab slightly moistened with alcohol or a commercially available cleaning fluid for tape decks. Do not insert a cassette until the cleaned areas are completely dry. [. . . ] Erasing head × 1 (F&F head) Playing/Recording head × 1 (SD head) Signal-to-noise ratio (at peak level, weighted, and with Dolby NR off) Remote commander RM-J710 For more information on the availability of the remote commander, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This adjustment works together with the deck's ATS (Automatic Tape Selection, see above) to get the best possible recording results on any tape. The Dolby HX PRO system reduces distortion and noise in high-frequency response while recording. [. . . ]