3-858-049-11(1)
Stereo Cassette
Deck
Operating Instructions
TC-TX5
©1996 by Sony Corporation
TC-TX5 3-858-049-11 (1)
TableofContents
Getting Started
Hooking up the system ......................... 4
Operations
Playing a tape.......................................... 5
Recording a CD ...................................... 7
Recording manually............................... 8
Additional Information
Precautions .............................................. 9
Troubleshooting ................................... 10
Specifications ........................................ 11
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Hooking up the system
Do the following procedures 1 to 3 to hook up your system using the supplied cords.
DHC-MD5 rear panel
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TC-TX5 rear panel
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Connect the AU BUS connecting
cord to the AU BUS connectors until
it clicks.
Connect the mains lead to a wall
outlet.
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Connect the audio connecting cords
to the jacks of the same colour.
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3 Set DIRECTION to A to play one
side. Set it to a* to play both
sides.
Playing a tape
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*).
4 Press ·.
Press ª to play the reverse side. The
tape starts playing.
* ATS: Automatic Tape Selection.
* The tape deck stops automatically after repeating
the sequence five times.
POWER
ª
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π
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To
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Stop play
Pause
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∏. Press again to resume play.
Fast-forward
π, then ‚ (for upper side) or
º (for reverse side).
Rewind
π, then º (for upper side) or
‚ (for reverse side).
∏
DOLBY NR 3
Find the
‚ (for going forward) or º
biginning of a (for going back) during
1 Turn the DHC-MD5 component
track(AMS)**
playback.
system on.
Remove the
cassette
§.
The tape deck turns on automatically.
**The Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) feature
detects a blank space of more than four seconds
between tracks and locates the track quickly.
2 Press § on the tape deck and place
a recorded tape.
Pressing § again closes the cassette
tray.
With the side you want
to play facing upward
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Tips
• The lamp above § lights up in red when a cassette
is loaded in the tape deck and goes off when there
is no cassette in the tape deck.
• Pressing · or ª when the power is off
automatically turns the power on and starts tape
playback (One Touch Play).
• You can switch from another source to the tape
deck just by pressing · or ª (Automatic Source
Selection).
• 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 low-
level high-frequency signals, set DOLBY NR to
ON.
Note
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.
— low volume or low sound continues.
— the TV is too close to the tape deck.
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3 Place a CD in the CD player.
Recording a CD
— CD Synchro Recording
4 Set DIRECTION to A to record on
one side. Set it to a to record on
both sides.
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.
5 Press CD SYNC on the tape deck.
The tape deck stands by for recording
and the CD player stands by for
playback. The lamps on ® REC, CD
SYNC, · (for upper side) and ∏ light
up.
POWER
π
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6 Press ∏ on the tape deck.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press π on the tape deck or on the CD player.
DOLBY NR
6
4
Tips
• If you want to record from the reverse side, press
ª (for reverse side) so that the lamp on ª lights
up.
1 Turn the DHC-MD5 component
system on.
• 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 low-
level 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). The track will record again
from the beginning of the reverse side.
The fadeout feature also works when you record
on one side only.
The tape deck turns on automatically.
2 Press § on the tape deck and place
a blank tape.
Pressing § again closes the cassette
tray.
With the side you want to
record on facing upward
Note
You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
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3 Press FUNCTION of the DHC-MD5
until “CD,” “MD,” “TUNER” or
“VIDEO (GAME*)” appears.
* Select this indication when you record the
sound of the connected VCR or video
game.
Recording manually
With this procedure, you can record a CD just
the songs as you like, or start recording from
the middle of the tape. You can also record a
radio programme or MD on the tape.
For details, refer to “Connecting optional
AV components and outdoor aerials” in
the instructions of the DHC-MD5
component system.
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4 Set DIRECTION to A to record on
one side. Set it to a to record on
both sides.
DOLBY NR
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5 Press ® REC on the tape deck.
The tape deck stands by for recording.
The lamps on ® REC, ∏ and · (for
upper side) light up.
1 Turn the DHC-MD5 component
system on.
6 Press ∏ or · on the tape deck.
The tape deck turns on automatically.
Recording starts.
2 Press § on the tape deck and place
a blank tape.
7 Start playback on the source
component.
Pressing § again closes the cassette
tray.
To
Press
Stop recording
Pause recording
π on the tape deck
∏ on the tape deck
With the side you want
to record facing upward
Tips
• If you want to record from the reverse side, press
ª (for reverse side) so that the lamp on ª lights
up.
• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-
level high-frequency signals, set DOLBY NR to
ON before step 5 .
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To save a tape permanently
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded
over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as
illustrated. If you later want to reuse the tape for
recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.
Precautions
On operating voltage
Before operating the tape deck, check that the
operating voltage of your tape deck is identical with
the voltage of your local power supply.
Side A
On safety
• 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.
• 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. Never pull the cord itself.
• 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.
Tab of
Tab of
side A
side B
When you are using a TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV
(metal) cassette, be careful not to cover the detector
slots which allow the tape player to automatically
detect the type of tape.
TYPE II
TYPE IV
• The mains lead must be changed only at a
qualified service shop.
Detector slots
Cleaning the tape heads
On placement
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.
When the tape heads become dirty
— the sound is distorted
• 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
— there is a decrease in sound level
— the sound drops out
— the tape does not erase completely
— the tape does not record.
— Dusty or dirty
— Very humid
— Vibrating
— Subject to direct sunlight
Make sure to clean the tape heads before you start
an important recording or after playing an old tape.
Use a separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning
cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the
cleaning cassette.
Before placing a cassette in the
tape deck
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape
may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and
become damaged.
Demagnetizing the tape heads
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. For details, refer to the instructions of the
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.
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape
deck.
Cleaning the cabinet
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.
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There is excessive wow or flutter, or the
sound drops out.
•The capstans in the tape deck are dirty.
Clean them (see page 9).
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problem using this tape
deck, use the following check list.
Noise increases or the high frequencies
are erased.
First, check that the mains lead is connected
firmly and the speakers are connected
correctly and firmly.
•The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
page 9).
•Move the tape deck away from the TV or
VCR.
Should any problem persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
The sound is distorted.
•Set DOLBY NR to the same setting as the
tape was recorded.
The cassette tray does not close.
•Turn on the tape deck again and press §.
•Move the tape deck away from the TV or
VCR.
There is no sound.
•The mains lead is disconnected from the
wall outlet.
•Make sure the connection of the audio
connecting cords is correct.
The operating buttons on the tape deck do
not work.
•Press any of the operating buttons after
the lamp on ∏ stops flashing. (For
approximately two seconds after the tape
deck turns on, the buttons on the tape
deck do not work.)
The remote does not work/Automatic
Source Selection and/or One Touch Play
does not work.
•Reset the cassette and press §.
The tape does not play or record.
•There is slack in the tape. Take up any
slack in the tape.
•The heads are dirty. Clean them (see
page 9).
•Make sure the connection of the AU BUS
connecting cords is correct.
The functions synchronized with the
DHC-MD5 such as the CD Synchro
Recording does not work.
The tape does not record.
•No cassette in the cassette tray.
•Make sure the connection of the AU BUS
connecting cord is correct.
•The tab has been removed from the
cassette (see page 9).
•The tape has reeled to the end.
The tape does not record nor play or there
is a decrease in sound level.
•The heads are dirty. Clean them (see
page 9).
•The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
page 9).
The tape does not erase completely.
•The record/playback heads are
magnetized. Demagnetize them (see
page 9).
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Specifications
Recording system
Frequency response
4-track 2-channel stereo
(DOLBY NR OFF)
30 – 14,000 Hz ( ±3 dB),
using Sony TYPE I
cassette
30 – 15,000 Hz ( ±3 dB),
using Sony TYPE II
cassette
Wow and flutter
±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)
0.1% W. RMS (NAB)
±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)
TAPE IN (phono jacks):
impedance 47 kilohms
TAPE OUT (phono jacks):
voltage 550 mV
Input
Output
impedance 47 kilohms
General
Power requirements
Power consumption
Dimensions
220 – 230V AC, 50/60 Hz
10 W
Approx. 280 x 85 x
360 mm (11 1/8 x 3 3/8 x
14 1/4 in) (w/h/d)
incl. projecting parts and
controls
Approx. 3.7 kg (8 lb 3 oz)
Audio connecting cord
(2)
Mass
Supplied accessories:
AU BUS connecting cord
(1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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