Sony TC-TX373 Manuel utilisateur
Operating Instructions
Stereo Cassette
Deck
3-867-730-11(1)
©1999 by Sony Corporation
TC-TX373
2
This system is equipped with the
Dolby* B-type noise reduction
system.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol ;are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
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The TC-TX373 tape deck is
designed only for the DHC-
MD373/333 component system
Here are some of the features you can use with
this tape deck when connected with the
DHC-MD373/333 Mini Hi-Fi component system
(see page 4).
Auto Power On/Off
The tape deck power is tied with the
DHC-MD373/333 component system (see
page 11).
CD Synchro Recording
You can easily record a CD onto a tape (see page
10). However, you cannot perform Fade Synchro
recording with the DHC-MD373 (see page 11).
One Touch Play (DHC-MD333
only)
Pressing Hor hon the tape deck when the
tape deck is off automatically turns on the tape
deck and the DHC-MD333, and starts playing a
tape if a cassette is inserted (see page 10).
Automatic Source Selection
You can switch from another source to the tape
deck and start playing a tape just by pressing H
or hon the tape deck (see page 10).
Timer
You can wake up to music or record a radio
programme at a preset time. For details, refer to
“Waking up to music” and “Timer recording radio
programmes” in the DHC-MD373/333 component
system Instruction Manual.
Remote Control
You can operate the tape deck using the remote
supplied with the DHC-MD373/333.
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Hooking up the system ..............................4
Operations
Playing a tape ............................................ 7
Recording a CD
— CD Synchro Recording ............... 10
Recording manually ................................ 12
Additional Information
Precautions .............................................. 13
Troubleshooting ...................................... 15
Specifications ............................ Back cover
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system
Complete steps 1to 3, 5to 7below to hook up your system (DHC-MD373) using the supplied
cords.
Complete steps 4to 7below to hook up your system (DHC-MD333) using the supplied cords.
Audio connecting
cords (supplied)
TC-TX373 rear panel
Mains lead
System cable adapter (supplied)
DHC-MD373 rear panel
Audio connecting
cords (supplied)
TC-TX373 rear panel
Mains lead
AU BUS connecting cable
DHC-MD333 rear panel
AU BUS connecting
cable
5
Connection to the DHC-MD373
1(DHC-MD373 only)
Firmly connect the AU BUS connecting
cable to the system cable adapter.
B
A
TC-TX373
Adapter
2(DHC-MD373 only)
Peel away the seal paper from the back
of the system cable adapter and secure
the adapter to the DHC-MD373.
B
A
3(DHC-MD373 only)
Firmly connect the system cable adapter
to the tape control jack on the
DHC-MD373.
B
A
Position the adapter
so that it does not
cover the ventilation
slits.
Insert the connector
firmly all the way.
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TC-TX373
DHC-MD373
DHC-MD373
TC-TX373
Note
The system cable adapter is used to connect the AU
BUS connecting cable for exchanging signals
between the tape deck and the DHC-MD373. If you
do not connect the system cable adapter and the AU
BUS connecting cable firmly, the tape deck and
DHC-MD373 may not operate correctly.
Position the adapter
so that it does not
interfere with the
audio connecting
cords.
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5Connect Ato A, and Bto Busing
the audio connecting cords. Insert the
plugs into jacks of the same colour.
The two audio connecting cords are the
same, so you can connect Aor Busing
either cord.
TC-TX373 rear panel
TAPE
L
R
AB
AB
IN OUT
DHC-MD373 rear panel
TC-TX373 rear panel
TAPE
L
R
IN OUT
AB
AB
DHC-MD333 rear panel
L: sound flow
*AlA
The sound signals of the CD, MD and TUNER
flow through the DHC-MD373/333 to the tape
deck when you record to tape.
** BlB
The sound signal of the tape deck flows to the
DHC-MD373/333 when you play a tape.
Connection to the DHC-MD333
4(DHC-MD333 only)
Firmly connect the AU BUS connecting
cable to the AU BUS jack on the
DHC-MD333.
B
A
B
A
TC-TX373
DHC-MD333
Insert the
connector firmly
all the way.
Note
The AU BUS connecting cable is used for exchanging
signals between the tape deck and the DHC-MD333.
If you do not connect the cable firmly, the tape deck
and DHC-MD333 may not operate correctly.
Hooking up the system
(continued)
7
How to insert the plugs
Insert the plugs firmly into the jacks.
Not firmly inserted
Insert to here.
6For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position
of your local power line voltage.
220-240V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
110-120V
7Connect the mains lead to a mains after
you complete all the connections.
If the plug on this tape deck does not fit your
mains, detach the supplied adapter from the
plug (only for models equipped with an
adapter).
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 both the Ajacks
firmly, you may not be able to record the sound of
the CD, MD and TUNER onto a tape.
• If the plugs are not inserted into both the Bjacks
firmly, you may not be able to listen to the sound of
the tape deck.
The plugs of the audio connecting cords may be
tight. Insert the plugs at the point shown in “How
to insert the plugs” in step 5.
Operations
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
(ATS1)).
1) ATS: Automatic Tape Selection.
Tape deck TC-TX373
24SA
x
m/M
h
3
DOLBY NR2)
continued
Cassette
indicator
2) This tape deck is equipped with the Dolby B-type
noise reduction system.
The remote supplied with the
DHC-MD373
x
.>
H
`/1
X
M
m
M
H
x
VOLUME
TAPE
m
X
1
8
The remote supplied with the
DHC-MD333
FUNCTION
1
TAPEx
TAPEX
VOLUME
TAPEh/H
TAPEm/M
1Press `/1 (power) on the
DHC-MD373/333 to turn on the
DHC-MD373/333 component system.
The tape deck turns on automatically.
2Insert a recorded tape.
Playing a tape (continued)
With the side you
want to play facing up
3Set DIRECTION to gto play one
side. Set it to s3) to play both sides.
4Press H.
Press hto play the bottom side.
FUNCTION switches to “TAPE”
automatically, then the tape starts playing.
3) The tape deck stops automatically after repeating
the sequence five times.
To play a tape using the
DHC-MD373 component system
Do the following operation in step 4.
1Press TAPE so that “TAPE” appears in the
display.
2Press Hon the remote.
To play the bottom side, press Hagain.
To play a tape using the
DHC-MD333 component system
Do the following operation in step 4.
1Press FUNCTION until “TAPE” appears in the
display.
2Press TAPEHon the remote.
To play the bottom side, press TAPEhon the
remote.
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Remove the cassette Press Aon the tape deck.
Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press
VOLUME +/– on the remote).
Other operations
When using the DHC-MD373
You can also operate the tape deck using the
remote supplied with the DHC-MD373.
To Do this
Stop playing Press x.
Pause Press S(or Xon the remote).
Press again to resume playing.
Fast-forward Press x, then Mfor the top
side.
Press x, then mfor the
bottom side.
Rewind Press x, then mfor the top
side.
Press x, then Mfor the
bottom side.
Find the succeeding
track (AMS*) Press Mfor the top side
during playback.
Press mfor the bottom side
during playback.
Find the preceding
track (AMS*) Press mfor the top side
during playback.
Press Mfor the bottom side
during playback.
When using the DHC-MD333
Symbols in parentheses indicate the buttons on the
remote supplied with the DHC-MD333.
To Do this
Stop playing Press x(or TAPEx).
Pause Press S(or TAPEX).
Press again to resume playing.
Fast-forward Press x, then M(or
TAPEM) for the top side.
Press x, then m(or
TAPEm) for the bottom
side.
Rewind Press x, then m(or
TAPEm) for the top side.
Press x, then M(or
TAPEM) for the bottom
side.
Find the succeeding
track (AMS*) Press M(or TAPEM) for
the top side during playback.
Press m(or TAPEm) for
the bottom side during
playback.
Find the preceding
track (AMS*) Press m(or TAPEm) for
the top side during playback.
Press M(or TAPEM) for
the bottom side during
playback.
Remove the cassette Press Aon the tape deck.
Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press
VOLUME +/–).
* The Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) feature detects
a blank space of more than four seconds between
tracks to locate tracks quickly.
continued
10
Recording a CD
— CD Synchro Recording
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.
Tape deck TC-TX373
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5
4
H
hx
DOLBY NR* Cassette
indicator
* This tape deck is equipped with the Dolby B-type
noise reduction system.
The remote supplied with the
DHC-MD373
x
.>
H
`/1
X
M
m
x
1
Tips
• When you press `/1 (power) on the tape deck, only
the tape deck turns on. Press `/1 (power) on the
DHC-MD373/333 to turn on the DHC-MD373/333
component system.
• The cassette indicator lights up in red when a
cassette is inserted and goes off when no cassette is
inserted.
• Pressing Hor hwhen the tape deck is off
automatically turns on the tape deck and starts
playing a tape if there is a cassette inserted (One
Touch Play) (DHC-MD333 only).
• Inserting the tape when the power is off
automatically turns on the tape deck only. Press
`/1 (power) on the DHC-MD373/333 to turn on
the DHC-MD373/333 component system.
• You can switch from another source to the tape
deck just by pressing Hor h(Automatic
Source Selection).
• To start playing automatically from the beginning
of the tape after fast winding (Auto Play), press
Hwhile holding down m(for the top side) or
press hwhile holding down M(for the bottom
side).
• To listen to a tape recorded with the Dolby noise
reduction system, set DOLBY NR to ON.
• Using the timer function on the DHC-MD373/333,
you can wake up to music at a preset time. For
details, refer to “Wake up to music” in the DHC-
MD373/333 component system Instruction Manual.
When you set the Wake-up timer, DOLBY NR
must be set on the tape deck.
Note
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 TV is too close to the tape deck.
Playing a tape (continued)
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