Sony TC KA 6ES Owners Manual

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2EN WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED STATES Welcome! 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-KA6ES and TC-KA3ES. All illustrations in this manual show the TC-KA3ES. Please note the following distinguishing features of each model: TC-KA6ES - Uses an SD head - Does not have an HX PRO button; the Dolby HX PRO function is continuously on - Is for sale in Europe only TC-KA3ES - Uses an LA head - Has an HX PRO button for turning the Dolby HX PRO function on and off - Is for sale in the U.S.A., Canada, and other non-European countries Conventions - Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the deck. - The following icons are used in this manual: Indicates useful information or tips that make a task easier. Indicates a task that requires use of the remote. (Canadian model only) FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Owners record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. TC-KA3ES Serial No.

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3EN T ABLE OF CONTENTS Recording on a Tape 4 Playing a Tape 6 Getting Started Unpacking 7 Hooking Up the System 7 Advanced Playback Operations Locating a Track (AMS/Auto Play/Memory Play) 9 Playing Using a Timer 9 Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting Bias, Recording Level and Recording Equalizer Calibration 10 Monitoring the Recorded Sound 11 Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) 11 Recording Using a Timer 12 Synchro-Recording With a CD Player (Canadian Model Only) 12 Additional Information Precautions 13 Notes on Cassette Tapes 13 Cleaning 14 Troubleshooting 15 Specifications 16 Glossary 17 Index 18 EN