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Sony Model TC-SP55 manual

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  • Page 1

    Operating Instructions Ster eo Cassette Deck 4-230-237- 11 (1) ©2000 Sony Corporation TC-SP55[...]

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    2 Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. This system is equipped with the Dolby* B-type noise reduction system. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. The TC-SP55 tape deck is designed only for the CMT-SP55MD M[...]

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    3 T able of Contents Getting Started Hooking up the system .............................. 4 Operations Recording a CD on a tape — CD-TAPE Synchro Recording ...... 6 Playing a tape ............................................ 7 Recording a tape on an MD ...................... 9 Recording your favourite CD tracks on a tape — CD-TAPE Synchro Recor[...]

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    4 Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure 1 and 2 to hook up your system using the supplied cord. Note Be sure to hook up the system with the mains lead unplugged from the mains. Hooking up the system with the mains lead plugged in may cause the system to malfunction. AM loop aerial Right speaker CMT-SP55MD rear panel [...]

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    5 Getting Started Preparations 1 Stack the components vertically in the order of tuner, amplifier, CD player, tape deck and MD deck. 2 Disconnect the system cable supplied with CMT-SP55MD from the SYSTEM CONTROL 3 connectors on the tuner and MD deck. 1 Connect the SYSTEM CONTROL 3 connectors (red) in the order of the tuner, tape deck and MD deck us[...]

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    6 Operations Recording a CD on a tape — CD-T APE Synchr o Recor ding You can make an analogue recording of a CD on a tape. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO 2 ) tape. The recording level is automatically adjusted. You can also record a programme of favourite tracks (see page 10). To turn on the system, press ?/1 (power). The tape deck t[...]

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    7 Operations 5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly until g appears to record on one side or h (or j ) to record on both sides. 6 Press S on the tape deck. Recording starts. When the recording is completed, the CD player and the tape deck stop automatically. To Do this Stop recording Press s on the tape deck or CD player. Remove the tape and CD Press A on th[...]

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    8 4 Press H on the tape deck. The indicator on the H button lights up, then the tape starts playing from the front side. Press h on the tape deck to play the reverse side. To Do this Stop play Press s on the tape deck. Pause Press S on the tape deck. The indicator on the S button lights up. Press again to resume play. Find the preceding track (AMS*[...]

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    9 Operations Recording a tape on an MD You can make an analogue recording of a tape on an MD. You can use TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (CrO 2 ) tape. The recording level is automatically adjusted. 5 2 6 4 1 Insert a recordable MD. With the arrow pointing toward the deck. With the label side up, and the shutter on the righthand side. 2 Press A on the ta[...]

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    10 Recording your favourite CD tracks on a tape — CD-T APE Synchro Recording You can select your favourite CD tracks with the Programme Play feature, then record the programme on a tape using the Synchro Recording feature. This lets you rearrange the track order while making sure the playback time fits on each side of the tape. 11 9 10 8 `/1 2 3,[...]

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    11 Operations Recording an MD on a tape You can make an analogue recording of an MD on a tape with the tracks in the same sequence as the original MD. You can also record a programme of favourite tracks. Recording tracks in the same sequence as the original MD 5 6 4 7 1 Insert a blank tape. 2 Insert an MD. 3 Turn FUNCTION on the amplifier until “[...]

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    12 6 Press DIRECTION repeatedly until g appears to record on one side or h (or j ) to record on both sides. If you select both sides recording and the tape reaches the end of the front side part- way through a track, the entire track is recorded again from the beginning of the reverse side. When you start recording from the reverse side, the record[...]

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    13 Operations 3 Press the track number of the track you want to record. To select track number 11 and higher Press >10 once and then the number buttons of the track number. For example, to select track 32, press >10, 3, and 2. To select track number 100 and higher Press >10 twice and then the number buttons of the track number. Selected tr[...]

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    14 5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly until g appears to record on one side or h (or j ) to record on both sides. When you start recording from the reverse side, the recording stops at the end of the reverse side even though you select h . 6 Press S on the tape deck. Recording starts. 7 Press H on the CD player or MD deck. To Press Stop recording s on th[...]

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    15 Operations 6 Press H on the tape deck to record starting from the front side. To record from the reverse side, press h on the tape deck. 7 Press DIRECTION repeatedly until g appears to record on one side or h (or j ) to record on both sides. If you select both sides recording and the tape reaches the end of the front side part- way through a tra[...]

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    16 4 Set the time to start recording. Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER/YES. The minute indication flashes. Press . or > repeatedly to set the minute, then press ENTER/YES. The hour indication flashes again. 5 Set the time to stop recording following the procedure in step 4. “ OFF TIME NG ” appears if the start tim[...]

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    Operations/Additional Information 17 Detector slots Tab of side B Tab of side A Side A Break off the cassette tab of side A Additional Information Precautions 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 system f[...]

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    18 T r oubleshooting If you have any problem using this system, use the following checklist. First, check that the mains lead is connected firmly and that the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. When bringing the system in for repairs, be sure to bring in the entire system. This[...]

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    Additional Information 19 Specifications Tape deck section (TC-SP55) Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF) 40 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes 40 – 15,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE II cassettes General Dimensions (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls Approx. 202 × 101 × 283 mm Ma[...]

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    Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Index A, B Adjusting the volume 8 Automatic Source Selection 8 C, D, E, F, G CD-TAPE Synchro Recording 6, 10 Connecting. See Hooking up H, I, J, K, L Hooking up the system 4 M, N, O Messages 19 P , Q Playing a tape 7 Protecting recordings 17 R Recording a CD 6, 10, 13 a radio programme 14 a tape 9 an MD 11, 13 m[...]