Sony TC-WR550Z - Manual (Page 3)

Welcome!
T able of contents
Thank you for purchasing the Sony
Stereo Cassette Deck. Before operating
the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for
models TC-WA8ESA, WA7ESA,
WE805S, WE705S, WE605S. WR550Z
and WE505. Check your model number
by looking at the rear panel of your tape
deck. In this manual, the TC-VVE805S is
the model »e«d for illustration
purposes. Any difference in operation is
clearly indicated in the text, for
example, "TC-WA8ESA/VVE805S only."
Differences among the models
The seven models covered by this
manual are distinguished by their
features, as listed in the tables below.
Check the tables to verify the features
available on your tape deck before vou
start operating it.
\Model WA8ESA WE805S
Featur^
WA7ESA WE705S
Pitch control •
High-speed
fast-forwarding
and rewinding • •
Dolby S • •
CD synchro­
recording
•
\Model WE605S WR550Z WE505
Featur^
Pitch control •
High-speed
fast-forwarding
and rewinding
Dolby S • •
CD synchro- •
recording
Of the seven models, onh' the TC-
WA8ESA and VVE805S are capable of
recording on both decks. Rela\'
recording and simultaneous recording
are therefore featured on these two
models only.
Convention
The following icon is used in this
manual:
Getting Started
Unpacking 4
Hooking
up the System 4
Playing a Tape 5
Recording on a Tape e
Advanced Playback Operations
Locating a Track (Multi-AMS/Auto Play/Memory Play) 8
Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play) 9
Advanced Recording Operations
Adjusting Bias and Recording Level Calibration Automatically 11
Adjusting the Recording Level Automatically (Auto Rec Level) 12
Fading In and Out (Fader) 13
Dubbing a Tape 13
Recording on Both Decks in Succession (Relay Recording) (TC-
WA8ESA/WE805S only) 14
Recoding the Same Source on Both Decks (Simultaneous Recording)
(TC-WA8ESA/WE805S only) 15
Recording Your Own Program (RMS Dubbing) 15
Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) 16
Synchro-Recording With a CD Player Through a Control A1 Cable
(TC-WE805S/WE705S/WE605S only) 16
Additional Information
Precautions 18
, Notes on Cassette Tapes 18
Cleaning 19
Troubleshooting 20
Specifications 21
Glossary 22
Index 22
V
Indicates hints and tips for
making the task easier.