User manual SONY TC-KA2ES

[. . . ] Position of your local power line voltage (Except for North American and European countries model). If the plug on this tape deck does not fit your mains, detach the supplied adapter from the plug (Except for North American and European countries). If there is no sound or the tape does not record at first operation Make sure the plugs are inserted into the jacks firmly. ⷠIf the plugs are not inserted into the A jacks firmly, you may not be able to record the sound of the CD, MD and TUNER onto a tape. [. . . ] ⷠUsing the timer function on the DHC-MD333, you can wake up to music at a preset time. for details , refer to "Wake up to music" in the DHC-MD333 component system Instruction Manual. When you set the Wake-up timer, DOLBY NR must be set on the tape deck. **The Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) feature detects a blank space of more than four seconds between tracks to locate tracks quickly. The AMS feature may not work in the following cases: -- the blank space between tracks is four seconds or less. -- the sound source recorded on the right channel is different from that on the left channel as with a KARAOKE tape. -- low volume or low sound continues for a long time. 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. If you want to record starting from the bottom side, press ª (for the bottom side) so the indicator on the ª button lights up. When you press on the tape deck, only the tape deck turns on. The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned off. ⷠUnplug the tape deck from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the component, unplug the tape deck and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. ⷠThe AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at a qualified service shop. Place the tape deck in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the tape deck. ⷠDo not place the unit in an inclined position. ⷠDo not place the unit in locations where it is: -- Extremely hot or cold -- Dusty or dirty -- Very humid -- Subject to vibration -- Subject to direct sunlight If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. However, be careful not to cover the detector slots which allow the tape player to automatically detect the type of tape. Otherwise, the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged. When using a tape longer than 90 minutes the tape is very elastic. [. . . ] There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out. Recording system Frequency response 4-track 2-channel stereo (DOLBY NR OFF) 50 ­ 14, 000 Hz ( ±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes 50 ­ 15, 000 Hz ( ±3 dB), using Sony TYPE II cassettes ±0. Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased. Move the tape deck away from the TV or VCR. [. . . ]