Sony DTC-57ES User Manual

3-753-350-21(1)Digital Audio Tape DeckOperating InstructionsDigital AudioTapeDTC-57ESO 1991 by Sony Corporation

Location and Function of ControlsDisplay WindowTo turn off the display windowWhen the power is turned on, the display window also is turned on. During

[D INPUT selector indicatorsThe OPTICAL or COAXIAL indicator lights according to the position of the INPUT selector. No indicator light

ConnectionsRear Panel JacksH] LINE IN (line input) jacks (phono Jack)Connect to the recording outputs of an amplifier. Signals supplied by the amplifi

Connecting CordThere are following three types of connecting jacks at the rear of the deck. Each type of jack requires a different

Connection ExamplesIf your amplifier is not equipped with digital signal jacks: Analog signal : Digital signal(coaxial cable or optical cable) : S

Connection ExamplesIf your amplifier is equipped with digital signal jacks; Analog signal : Digital signal(coaxial cord or optical cable) : Signal flo

Clock SettingThis unit employs a built-in clock to keep track of the current date and time. Once you set the date and time, this

Setting the time1 Display the time.PRESENTDÎ}h ODyDDs2 Set the hour.CLOCK SETL_n_D0(~) MUSIC SCAN (+)15b•\UISffil-S~J0»^DyOOs3 Set the minutes.CLOCK S

Cassette Loading1 3On a digital audio tapeOnly the digital audio tape made especially for DAT deck is required.Unlike a conventional analog audio cass

Before RecordingBlank Section and Sound Muted PortionAbsolute Time CodesWith conventional analog audio tapes, the tape portion on which no recording e

WARNINGOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.Owner's RecordThe m

Recording11 Make sure that the TIMER switch is set to the OFF position, and turn on the power.2 Insert a cassette and press the ^OPEN/CLOSE button t

To Store the Recording Date and TimeTo Check the Recording Date and TimeOnce the built-in clock is set, the day, the day of the week and time of recor

Recording level adjustment (for analog input signals only)The peak level meters show the peak level of the analog input signal held momentarily. The M

Creating a Sound Muted Portion (Record Muting) End Search1 During recording or record*pause mode, press the OREC MUTE button where a soun

Fade-in/Fade-out RecordingCD Synchronized RecordingFade-in recording1 Press the «REC button at the starting point of recording.The deck enters the re

Sub CodesIn addition to the ordinary audio signais. various controi codes caiied sub codes can be recorded on the OAT cassette tapes to ease recording

End IDThis signal indicates the end position of a recording.0 When you do not want to listen to the very end of a tape, record the end

start IDThe start ID indicates the beginning of each selection.You can start playback from the start ID position. (See page 25 for details.)There are

Writing Manually during Recording1 Make sure that the AUTO indicator is off. If it is not, press the START ID AUTO button to turn it off.2 To start

Program NumbersProgram numbers are the codes indicating the selection order. (See page 25 for details.)There are two ways to write program numbers:•

Table of ContentsBefore using the DAT deckWarning... 2Digital

RenumberingIf you record from the beginning to the middle of a tape on which another recording has ever been applied, the same program number may be w

When the skip ID is detected during playback, the tape skips to the next start ID position, and the normal playback resumes. (See page 25 for details.

The end ID indicates the last position of the recording or playback. While recording on the same tape has been done several times, you can locate the

PlaybackErasingMake sure that the safety tab of the cassette is closed.^ Search for the beginning of the end iD with the ^ button. (See page 23.)When

Display WindowEach time you press COUNTER MODE, the counter changes as follows.C / Q Linear counter Dm ijs(tape running time)ABSTIMEBm ^US Abs

Various Playback OperationsFade-in/Fade-out Play Repeat Playt OO 1 ^1♦ 1 » 1 _‘a Ml rail * 1 * 1 eFade-in/fade-out play cannot be performed through th

Various Playback OperationsAutomatic Music Sensor OperationWhen you press the or button during playback, playback will start from the beginning of the

To listen to the beginning of a selection for more than the designated timePress the ► (play) button while the selection you want to listen to is play

Various Playback OperationsRandom Music Sensor (RMS) OperationCHECK2•RMS = Random Music SensorThe RMS function allows you to program thedesired select

Timer Activated Operation2 4Use a commercially available audio timer to activate recording or playback at a desired time.Read the operating instructio

PrecautionsSafety• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit i

MaintenanceCleaning the CabinetClean the cabinet, panels and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use

Block DiagramREC-DATALCHLINEINPUTLCH _ LINEOUTPUT ^DIGITALINPUT (COAXIAL) DIGITALOUTPUT (COAXIAL) DIGITALINPUT (OPTICAL)PHONELEVELFADERj7<1-EMUTIN

Guide to the Serial Copy Management SystemThis digital audio tape deck adopts the Serial Copy Management System. This system enables one

You can record a digital audio tape recorded via analog input/output to another via digital input/output. But, you cannot make a sec

Technical InformationRecording Format of DATTo record and playback the digital signal converted from the analog signal, a recording/playba

Construction of the DAT cassetteSafety tabTrack FormatDAT can record various kinds of information in addition to the audio signal as iilustrated below

TroubleshootingSymptomCauseRemedyThe tape is ejected after being ioaded.The cassette is inserted incorrectly.Insert the cassette correctly, (page 18)T

Symptom CauseRemedySearch function does not activate during piayback.The start ID is not written correctly. Erase it (page 28), and then write it agai

SymptomCauseRemedyTape transport noise seems excessively loud in rewind or ftistforward mode.This situation depends upon the cassette being used and i

SpecificationsTapeRecording head Recording timeDigital audio tape Rotary head Standard: 120 minutes. Long-play mode: 240 minutes (with DT-120)Standar

Serial copy management systemThis unit utiiizes the seriai copy management system that permits digital-to-digital recording for one generation. You ca

Location and Function of ControlsFront Panel/Remote CommanderHI POWER switchTurns the power on and off.H] Cassette compartmentInsert a cassette with t

m COUNTER buttonsMODE: Selects the counter display in the display window among the linear counter (tape running time), absolute time, elapsed time of

Location and Function of ControlsFront Panel/Remote CommanderHD OPEN/CLOSE buttonPress to open or close the cassette compartment.Tape operating button

Remote Commander OperationInstalling BatteriesEach button on the remote commander functions in the same way as those having the same name on the front