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    Operating Instructions Ster eo Cassette Deck 4-231-016- 11 (1) ©2000 by Sony Corporation TC-TX595[...]

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    2 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-TX595 tape deck is designed for the stereo systems listed below • DHC-MD313 • DHC-MD333 • DHC-MD373 • DHC-MD595 Connect the tape deck [...]

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    3 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 stereo system operating instructions. Remote Control If the remote supplied with the stereo system has buttons with the same names as the controls on the tape deck, you can a[...]

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    4 Getting Started Hooking up the system The stereo systems with the tape control jack (DHC-MD373/595) Complete steps 1 to 3 , 5 to 7 below to hook up your system using the supplied cords. Audio connecting cords (supplied) TC-TX595 rear panel Mains lead System cable adapter (supplied) DHC-MD373 rear panel AU BUS connecting cable[...]

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    5 TC-TX595rear panel Mains lead AU BUS connecting cable DHC-MD333 rear panel The stereo systems with the AU BUS jack (DHC-MD313/333) Complete steps 4 to 7 below to hook up your system using the supplied cords. Connection to the DHC- MD373/595 1 Firmly connect the AU BUS connecting cable to the system cable adapter. B A TC-TX595 Adapter 2 Peel away [...]

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    6 3 Firmly connect the system cable adapter to the tape control jack on the DHC-MD373/595. B A Insert the connector firmly all the way. TC-TX595 DHC-MD373 Note The system cable adapter is used to connect the AU BUS connecting cable for exchanging signals between the tape deck and the DHC-MD373/595. If you do not connect the system cable adapter and[...]

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    7 5 Connect A to A , and B to B using 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 A or B using either cord. TC-TX595 rear panel TAPE L R AB A B IN OUT DHC-MD373 rear panel TC-TX595 rear panel TAPE L R IN OUT A B AB DHC-MD333 rear panel L : sound flow * A[...]

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    8 Operations Playing a tape You can use any type of tape, TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (CrO 2 ) or TYPE IV (metal), since the tape deck automatically detects the tape type (ATS 1) ). 1) ATS: Automatic Tape Selection. Tape deck TC-TX595 24 S A x m/M h 3 DOLBY NR 2) Cassette indicator 2) This tape deck is equipped with the Dolby B-type noise reduction sy[...]

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    9 Other operations To Do this Stop playing Press x . Pause Press S . Press again to resume playing. Fast-forward Press x , then M for the top side. Press x , then m for the bottom side. Rewind Press x , then m for the top side. Press x , then M for the bottom side. Find the succeeding track* (AMS**) Press M for the top side during playback. Press m[...]

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    10 Recording a CD — CD-T APE 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 (CrO 2 ) tape, since the tape deck automatically detects the tape type. Tape deck TC-TX595 26 5 4 H h x DOLBY NR* Cassette indicator * This tape deck is equipped with the Dolby B-type noise reduction[...]

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    11 Tips • When you press `/1 (power) on the tape deck, only the tape deck turns on. Press `/1 (power) on the stereo system to turn on the stereo system. • Inserting the tape when the power is off automatically turns on the tape deck only. Press `/1 (power) on the stereo system to turn on the stereo system before recording. • The cassette indi[...]

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    12 3 Switch the function of the stereo system to the desired sound source (e.g. “ CD, ” “ MD, ” “ AM ” or “ FM ” ). 4 Set DIRECTION to g to record on one side. Set it to s to record on both sides. 5 Press z REC on the tape deck. The tape deck stands by for recording. The indicators on the z REC, H (for the top side) and S buttons li[...]

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    13 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. Tab of side B Tab of side A Detector slots Side A Break off the cassette tab of side A If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. However, be careful not [...]

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    14 T roubleshooting If you run into any problem using this tape deck, use the following checklist. First, check that the mains lead is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The operation buttons on the tape deck do not work. • Press any of the operation [...]

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    15 Specifications Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response (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 Wow and flutter ±0.13% W. Peak (IEC) 0.07% W. RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W. Peak (DIN) Input TAPE IN (phono jacks): impedance 47 kilohms Output TAPE OUT ([...]

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