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Remote Commander Operation

Each button on the remote commander
functions in the same way as those having
the same name on the front panel.
However, the following operations cannot
be performed using the remote
commander. Use the front panel controls
instead.

• Turning the power on and off
• Selecting digital(optical/coaxial)/analog

input source

• Adjusting the recording level and

balance

• Adjusting the headphones level
• Setting the timer recording/playback
• Selecting the record mode (standard or

long)

• Writing and erasing a start ID, skip ID

and end ID.

The following operations can be performed
only with the remote commander.

• Repeat play
• Skip play
• RMS* play

*RMS: Random Music Sensor

• Designating and canceling a program

number.

• Resetting the linear counter to "0 M 00S"
• Resetting the margin of peak level.
• Changing the display mode.

Installing Batteries

Notes on remote control

• Do not expose the remote sensor on the

deck to strong light such as direct
sunlight, lighting apparatus, etc.

• Do not place any obstructions between

the remote commander and the remote
sensor, or else operations will not be
performed correctly.

• The controllable range is limited. Point

the remote commander directly at the
remote sensor on the deck.

• When remote control operation distance

becomes shorter, the batteries are weak.
Replace both batteries with new ones.

To avoid battery leakage

When the commander will not be used for a
long period of time, remove the batteries to
avoid damage caused by battery leakage
and corrosion.

Battery life

About half a year of normal operation can
be expected when using the Sony SUM-3
(NS) batteries.

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with correct polarity, and close
the lid.

Location and
Function of Controls

Summary of Contents for DAT DTC-690

Page 1: ...1 3 756 209 21 1 Operating Instructions DTC 690 1993 by Sony Corporation ...

Page 2: ...sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful int...

Page 3: ...ital Audio Tape DAT Digital Audio Tape is a new recording system which digitalizes the audio signal and records it on a DAT cassette tape DAT records the audio signal by converting the analog sound into a digital signal This converting system is called the PCM Pulse Code Modulation and its accurate processing of the audio signal allows recording playback with lower wow and flutter wider dynamic ra...

Page 4: ...tem that permits digital to digital recording for one generation You can record CD sound or other digital formats through a digital to digital connection See page 54 Three sampling frequencies Recording playback can be done with three sampling frequencies 48 kHz 44 1 kHz and 32 kHz 48 kHz For analog and digital input signals in a standard mode 44 1 kHz For compact disc and pre recorded DAT tape 32...

Page 5: ...tor is lit the start ID will automatically be written during recording When the AUTO indicator is not lit press the START ID WRITE button at the point where you want to write a start ID 30 WRITE Press to write the start ID at the desired point during recording or playback 31 ERASE Press to erase a start ID When a start ID and a program number are written on the tape both codes are simultaneously e...

Page 6: ...IGITAL IN OPTICAL jack COAXIAL For recording from the equipment connected to the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL jack q REC MODE selector Normally set to the STANDARD position When this selector is set to the LONG position you can record analog input signals or digital signals with 32 kHz in the long play mode 21 24 w REC LEVEL recording level controls Adjust the recording levels and balance for the analog inp...

Page 7: ...the 8pause or 3 button r PHONES jack and LEVEL control Insert the headphones plug to this jack and turn the control to adjust the headphones volume level 43 t 0OPEN CLOSE button Press to open or close the cassette compartment 18 This button does not function during recording or in the record muting mode y Numeric buttons 0 9 and CLEAR button Designate the desired program number to be played back b...

Page 8: ...rtion repeatedly Each time you press the button the indicatior changes as follows REPEAT 1 REPEAT ALL off 45 MUSIC SCAN button Press to listen to the beginning of each selection successively 47 a SKIP PLAY button Press to activate the skip ID code function The portion of the tape previously marked will be skipped 49 s RMS play buttons ENTER To program the selections in a desired order press this b...

Page 9: ... M 00S Resetting the margin of peak level Changing the display mode Installing Batteries ı Notes on remote control Do not expose the remote sensor on the deck to strong light such as direct sunlight lighting apparatus etc Do not place any obstructions between the remote commander and the remote sensor or else operations will not be performed correctly The controllable range is limited Point the re...

Page 10: ...AY OFF AUTO indicator lights momentarily just before the indicators go off When pressing the DISPLAY MODE button except during recording or playback the DISPLAY OFF AUTO indicator lights In this case all the indicators go off immediately after recording or playback starts To change the brightness of the display window While pressing the COUNTER MODE button press one of the numeric buttons 1 2 and ...

Page 11: ...icator lights when peak level meters and margin indicators are turned off The DISPLAY OFF AUTO indicator lights momentarily before all the indicators are turned off 5 CAUTION indicator Lights when moisture condensation occurs If this happens the deck stops functioning automatically 4 6 INPUT selector indicators The DIGITAL IN OPTICAL or DIGITAL IN COAXIAL indicator lights according to the position...

Page 12: ...en all the selections are played back repeatedly q SKIP indicator When this indicator is lit during playback the portion marked by the skip ID is skipped and playback continues from the next start ID w START ID mode indicators AUTO Lights when the AUTO button is pressed to write the start ID automatically WRITE Lights when writing the start ID manually ERASE Lights when erasing the start ID AUTO R...

Page 13: ... or erasing a start ID code and lights when the start ID is detected during playback SKIP ID indicator Lights when writing for 1 or 2 seconds or erasing a skip ID code or when the skip ID is detected during playback t SKIP ID mode indicator WRITE Lights when writing the skip ID ERASE Lights when erasing the skip ID y END ID mode indicator WRITE Lights when writing the end ID ERASE Lights when eras...

Page 14: ...a built in D A converter or other digital source such as a CD player for digital to digital recording 4 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT digital output jack optical jack Connect to the digital inputs of an amplifier having a built in D A converter or another DAT deck for playback of a DAT cassette or digital to digital recording Notes on connection Use the connecting cords specified in the illustrations Turn o...

Page 15: ...nput jacks ı Use an optional coaxial connecting cord such as VMC 1ES VMC 10ES etc For OPTICAL IN OUT optical transmission digital input output jacks Ç Use an optional optical cable such as POC 15 POC 10HS etc How to connect the optical cable Î Remove the cap and plug it in firmly Notes on the optical cable Do not bend the cord When the cord is not used curl it with a diameter of more than 15 cm 5 ...

Page 16: ...on connect the sound source equipment the digital output to DIGITAL IN COAXIAL or OPTICAL of the DTC 690 When connecting a microphone Connecting a stereo microphone amplifier the analog output to LINE IN of the DTC 690 Note If PROH appears on the display recording via digital to digital connection cannot be performed In this case connect the sound source equipment using LINE IN and OUT jacks A B D...

Page 17: ...on the display recording via digital to digital connection cannot be performed In this case connect the sound source equipment using LINE IN and OUT jacks Analog signal Digital signal coaxial cable or optical cable Signal flow d DTC 690 a b DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN DIGITAL IN c DIGITAL IN DIGITAL IN DIGITAL REC OUT REC OUT TAPE DIGITAL REC OUT LINE OUT TAPE etc LINE IN REC OUT Connection...

Page 18: ...moment in the display window During this period no buttons other than the 0OPEN CLOSE and 3 buttons are operative Wait until flashing stops and the 8 indicator goes off When inserting the cassette do not push the cassette compartment closed Be sure to use the 0OPEN CLOSE button On the sampling frequency When a cassette is inserted and a source program is played back the sampling frequency 48 kHz 4...

Page 19: ... section R Recording S Selection Sound muted portion ı Means the portion on which a recording has been applied but that no audible sound is recorded A Sound muted section R Recording S Selection Important When recording be certain that no blank section is left on the tape If blank sections remain on the tape search operations using the AMS buttons for example may take quite a long time or the abso...

Page 20: ...e from the beginning of the tape Note however that the absolute time codes are not written if you start recording from the middle of blank section No blank sections should be left on the tape when recording Tips for recording To insert silence between selections use the record muting function page 25 Do not advance the tape with the or 3 button To start recording from the middle of the tape use th...

Page 21: ...ecord that source with the digital to digital connection In this case use the analog to analog connection 6 When recording the analog input signal adjust the recording level and balance with the REC LEVEL controls respectively Page 23 No recording level adjustment is required when recording the digital input signal 7 Set the REC MODE selector When recording in the long play mode or standard mode s...

Page 22: ...le position Page 18 No cassette is loaded The INPUT selector is set to the incorrect position Tape is fully rewound to the end The output level of the playback equipment is too low The digital copy prohibit signal is written in the codes of the sound source you want to record The PROH indicator appears on the display The REC LEVEL controls are set to the 0 position Only when recording the analog i...

Page 23: ...dB Whenever a signal having a higher level than the displayed one is input the new level replaces the lower one on the MARGIN indicator Turn the REC LEVEL controls so that the OVER segments do not light even at the highest level To reset the margin Press the MARGIN RESET button The margin will become If the level exceeds 0 dB The OVER segments light in red and 0 0 dB flashes If OVER lights steadil...

Page 24: ...cannot be recorded played back in the long play mode even if the REC MODE selector is set to the LONG position Digitally recorded analog input signal with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz or 48 kHz can be recorded via digital to digital connection The longest recording period at each mode Recording mode position of the REC MODE selector REC MODE LONG STANDARD standard 2h 1h 30m 1h The longest record...

Page 25: ...AMS function is realized by using the start ID code Page 29 Caution To place a space on a DAT cassette you must not advance the tape with the or 3 button If a space is created this way no absolute time code will be recorded on the succeeding area and you cannot check the elapsed time of the tape To create a sound muted portion of more than 4 seconds Keep the REC MUTE button pressed for as long as ...

Page 26: ...ted the EE indicator lights at the PGM NO display When new recording is made from the position where the end ID is written the end ID is erased automatically Note If the point where you pressed the button is blank the end search operation will not function When the end ID is written before a blank section Ç The end search operation stops at the beginning of this end ID as described in Fig Ç A Sele...

Page 27: ...time can be rewritten after the audio signal recording has been completed The recorded audio signals are not affected by the rewritten sub codes When you record the tape with sub codes written onto a new tape via digital to digital connection the sub codes to be written on the new tape are following A B Start IDs Skip IDs Program Numbers Absolute time End ID The same as the codes written on the or...

Page 28: ...indicator is lit during playback the deck will skip at high speed from where the skip ID is marked to the next start ID and then playback will start again Record this skip ID at the beginning of portion you want to skip A Selection B Skip ID C Skip to the next start ID D Start ID End ID This signal indicates the end position of a recording 1 When you do not want to listen to the very end of a tape...

Page 29: ... to record other material onto the same tape A Selection B Blank C Recorded tape D When recording new material onto the same tape E End ID F Portion where you have not made a second recording This first recording has not be erased 3 When an end ID which has been written is detected during locating selections or rehearsal playback of start ID or skip ID the unit stops at the beginning of the end ID...

Page 30: ...tton When turning on the power and inserting a cassette with its safety tab at the record possible position the AUTO indicator lights automatically In timer recording this indicator will be the same as the one before the power is turned off Start IDs will be recorded automatically when the AUTO indicator lights 2 To start recording press the REC button then press the 8PAUSE or 3 play button When t...

Page 31: ...on To shift the start ID position see Shifting Start IDs and Program Numbers Position on page 37 Illustration of writing a start ID Å a Selection b Start ID c Particular level d More than 3 seconds When recording from a CD player If the auto space function is available with your CD player activate this function to ensure that the start IDs are written correctly Writing Manually during Recording 1 ...

Page 32: ...at the MARGIN display shows how much the repeat start point is shifted from the point where you pressed the START ID WRITE button 3 After setting the beginning of the start ID at the desired point press the START ID WRITE button again The WRITE indicator lights steadily and the start ID is written The program number is not written in this time a When you pressed twice Note on the point where a sta...

Page 33: ... the stop mode press the START ID ERASE button Make sure that the safety tab of the cassette is closed That start ID is erased The ERASE indicator flashes while the start ID is detected While the start ID is being erased the ERASE indicator lights and the START ID indicator flashes If you press the START ID ERASE button during the stop mode or while the START ID indicator is not on the display The...

Page 34: ...pe 1 Make sure that the AUTO indicator is lit If it is not lit press the START ID AUTO button When turning on the power and inserting a cassette with its safety tab at the record possible position the AUTO indicator lights In timer recording the AUTO indicator will be the same as the one before the power is turned off 2 To start recording press the REC button then press the 8 8 8 8 8PAUSE or 3 3 3...

Page 35: ...rogram number of the last selection with the numeric button on the remote commander If you are not aware of the program number press the 4 button to check the last program number After checking the program number locate the last point of the previous recording using the end search function If the program number of the last selection appears at the PGM NO display you need not to designate the next ...

Page 36: ...t press the START ID AUTO button 2 Press the RENUMBER button during playback or in the stop mode The tape will automatically be rewound to the beginning and the program numbers are re arranged from 1 in numerical order at each start ID position While the program numbers are rewritten the START ID indicator flashes and while the tape is fast forwarded to the next start ID the AUTO RENUMBER indicato...

Page 37: ...gram number position of the 2nd selection and the succeeding selections will be shifted toward the head of the tape by about 0 3 of a second When program numbers are written incorrectly the renumber function operates Erasing Make sure that the safety tab of the cassette is closed During playback press the START ID ERASE button while the program number to be erased appears on the display That progr...

Page 38: ...b of the cassette is closed 1 During playback press the SKIP ID WRITE button at the desired position The REHEARSAL indicator lights and the WRITE indicator flashes and the portion for 3 seconds to the point where you pressed the SKIP ID WRITE button is played back repeatedly rehearsal function The end of the repeated portion will be the beginning of the skip ID 2 Press the 1 1 1 1 1 or button to a...

Page 39: ...ake sure that the safety tab of the cassette is closed During playback or in the stop mode press the SKIP ID ERASE button immediately after the skip ID to be erased immediately after the SKIP ID indicator appears The tape is rewound to the nearest skip ID position and the skip ID is erased The ERASE indicator lights while the skip ID is being searched for and goes off when the skip ID is erased Pr...

Page 40: ...deck enters the record pause mode after a sound muted portion is created for 4 seconds 2 Press the END ID WRITE button The END ID WRITE indicator lights 3 Press the 8 8 8 8 8PAUSE or 3 3 3 3 3 play button to release the record pause mode The EE indicator appears on the display The end ID is written for about 9 seconds 18 seconds in the long play mode Tape returns to the beginning of the end ID aft...

Page 41: ...r flashes and the portion for 3 seconds to the point where you pressed the END ID WRITE button is played back repeatedly rehearsal function The end of the repeated portion will be the beginning of the end ID 2 Press the 1 1 1 1 1 or button to adjust the repeat end point The repeat end point is shifted backward with the 1 button or forward with the button by 0 3 of a second The indicator at the MAR...

Page 42: ...portion is played back up to 8 times and then tape stops Note When recording is finished in the middle of a tape be sure to write the end ID at the end of the last selection Erasing Make sure that the safety tab of the cassette is closed 1 Search for the beginning of the end ID with the button Page 26 When the end ID is detected the EE indicator lights 2 Press the END ID ERASE button The END ID ER...

Page 43: ...the 1 or button To advance the tape cue with hearing the tape sound Press the button during playback To rewind the tape review with hearing the tape sound Press the 1 button during playback Sound is heard while the button is pressed Release the button at the desired point Playback resumes The speed of the tape increases about 4 seconds after the cue or review starts On the volume adjustment Compar...

Page 44: ...r beginning To reset the counter to 0M 00S press COUNTER RESET on the remote commander Remaining time does not appear in the following cases Immediately after the deck is set in the playback mode The remaining time will appear about 16 seconds in the standard play mode later When playback is started from a blank section page 19 the remaining time may not appear Press the 1 or 4 button Accuracy of ...

Page 45: ...f more than 9 seconds End of the tape or end ID Skip ID with SKIP play activated Playing all selections repeatedly During playback press the REPEAT 1 ALL button until the REPEAT ALL indicator appears on the display After the tape is played back to the end it is rewound to the beginning and the playback of all selections is repeated In the RMS play page 50 all the selections programmed are played b...

Page 46: ...he number of time you pressed is displayed When the designated selection is located playback resumes To locate the previous selection Press the 4 button Each pressing moves the tape to the previous selection in sequence Example ı To designate three selection back excluding the selection being played press the 4 button four times a The number of time you pressed 4 is displayed When the designated s...

Page 47: ...can time press the 1 or button while the scan time is indicated at the MARGIN display 2 Press the 3 3 3 3 3 play button The tape is rewound to the beginning the first part of each selection start ID position is played back for the time you designated sequentially The 3 and START ID indicators light during playback When you press the 4 button instead of the 3 play button The nearest start ID before...

Page 48: ...peration can be performed only with the remote commander 1 Designate the desired program number with the numeric button s a Current program number b Designated program number 2 Press the 3 3 3 3 3 play button The designated selection is searched for at high speed and playback starts from the beginning of that selection a Displayed number is advanced to the designated number one by one b Goes off W...

Page 49: ... release the SKIP play mode Press the SKIP PLAY button to turn off the SKIP indicator Auto Play Restarting Playback after Rewinding While pressing the 1 button press the 3 button The tape is rewound to the beginning and playback starts automatically Notes If the above operation is done immediately after the cassette is inserted the auto play operation does not function In this case press the 3 but...

Page 50: ...designated order To stop RMS play Press the 7 button To check the programmed selections Press the CHECK button on the remote commander Each time you press the CHECK button the programmed selections appear in the designated order To add a selection to the program Once the RMS play starts you cannot add a selection To add a selection first stop the RMS play and program new selection s by following t...

Page 51: ... indicator lights start IDs will be written during recording When timer activated recording is finished Be sure to set the TIMER switch to the OFF position Precautions If the TIMER switch is left at the REC position recording will start when the power is turned on the next time and the tape contents will be erased In timer recording the TIMER switch is set to the REC position the auto rewind funct...

Page 52: ... on 4 Set the TIMER switch to the PLAY position At the preset time the power is supplied and playback starts after about 4 seconds When timer activated playback is finished Normally set the TIMER switch to the OFF position If you want to start playback at the preset time every day automatically leave the TIMER switch to the PLAY position To the AC outlet 2 4 4 1 3 REC OFF PLAY TIMER Timer Activate...

Page 53: ...rt a normal DAT cassette 2 Press 3 Press 7 after about 10 seconds 3 Remove the cleaning cassette without rewinding it 4 Proceed with recording and playback with a normal DAT cassette and check the sound quality Notes on the cleaning cassette The cleaning cassette cannot be used for recording and playback Do not clean the head with the cleaning cassette more than five times over a short period Clea...

Page 54: ...an record a compact disc to a digital audio tape via digital input output But you cannot record the recorded tape to another via digital input output First generation tape recorded via digital input output or Optical digital cable Digital input output Recording is possible when connected via analog input output Digital input output DAT deck Compact disc player Coaxial digital cable DAT deck playba...

Page 55: ...k Coaxial digital cable or Recording is possible when connected via analog input output Digital input output DAT deck recording DAT deck recording DAT deck Coaxial digital cable or Optical digital cable Tape recorded via analog input output First generation tape recorded via digital input output Remarks There are no restrictions for generation when DAT decks are connected via analog input output e...

Page 56: ... Moisture condenses inside the unit Defective or damaged cassette is inserted The cassette is removed forcibly from the cassette compartment Remedy Insert the cassette correctly page 18 Wait until the blinking of the 8 indicator goes off and then try again Press the 8PAUSE button to release pause Press the 1 or 4 button to rewind Connect properly pages 15 to 17 Operate the amplifier as required by...

Page 57: ...ck Search function operates suddenly during playback Search function stops The tape operation buttons do not operate while writing the start ID The absolute time codes cannot be written End ID cannot be written during playback Renumbering function does not operate Start ID cannot be erased Skip ID cannot be erased End ID cannot be erased Remedy Insert a cassette tape with its safety tab at the rec...

Page 58: ...r 4 the tape stops for a moment and then starts running Cause This situation depends upon the cassette being used and is not a problem A defective or damaged cassette has been inserted Incorrect adjustment of the recording balance Contamination of the head This is not a problem Remedy Press the 0OPEN CLOSE button to change the tape Adjust the recording balance correctly by using the REC LEVEL cont...

Page 59: ...ifications General Power requirements 120 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption 31 W Dimensions Approx 430 x 110 x 350 mm w h d 16 15 16 x 4 3 8 x 13 7 8 inches Weight Approx 5 kg 11 lb Remote commander supplied Remote control system Infrared control Power requirements 3V DC with two size AA R6 batteries Dimensions Approx 40 x 20 x 175 mm w h d 1 9 16 x 13 16 x 7 inches Weight Approx 100 g 4 oz incl batter...

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