Sony DTC-690 Cause, Remedy, Symptom, Basic Operation

Troubleshooting Guide

Basic Operation

Symptom		Cause		Remedy

The tape is ejected after being loaded.	The cassette is inserted incorrectly.		Insert the cassette correctly. (page 18)

The tape does not move.

For 4 seconds after the power is turned on, the buttons do not function.

The 8PAUSE button is activated. (The 8 indicator lights.)

The tape is wound completely.

Wait until the blinking of the 8indicator goes off and then try again.

Press the 8PAUSE button to release pause.

Press the 1or 4button to rewind.

The sound is not heard.	Incorrect connections.		Connect properly. (pages 15 to 17)

	Incorrect operation of the connected		Operate the amplifier as required by the
	amplifier.		deck operation. (Refer to the operating
			instructions of the amplifier.)

Recording cannot be made.	The safety tab of the cassette is open.

	Incorrect position of the INPUT selector.

Close the tab of the cassette. (page 18)

Set the INPUT selector correctly.

When recording sound from the equipment connected to the COAXIAL IN or OPTICAL IN jack, set the INPUT selector to the COAXIAL or OPT position respectively. When recording sound from the equipment connected to the LINE IN jacks, set to the ANALOG position.

The digital copy prohibit signal exists in the source signal input to the digital input jack.

Connect the source equipment to the LINE IN jacks.

The 0OPEN/CLOSE does not function.

The 0OPEN/CLOSE does not function during recording.

Press 7to stop recording and then press 0OPEN/CLOSE.

The sound is not heard from the recorded tape.

When recording analog input signals, the recording level is turned down completely. (When recording the analog input signal)

Adjust the recording level by using the REC LEVEL control. (page 23)

The CAUTION indicator lights, and no button does function.

Moisture condenses inside the unit.

Defective or damaged cassette is inserted.

The cassette is removed forcibly from the cassette compartment.

Leave the unit turned on for about an hour. (page 4)

Remove the cassette.

Turn off the unit and then turn on again.

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Contents

3-756-209-21(1) Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Owner's Record WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture CAUTION Before using the DAT deck Digital audio tape Display window Rear panel jacks Connections On safety Operation Installation Moisture Condensation If moisture is present Location and Function of Controls Front Panel/Remote Commander Å 789pq Page Location and Function of Controls Remote Commander Operation Installing Batteries ı Notes on remote control To avoid battery leakage Battery life Display Window Ç To turn off the display window To change the brightness of the display window Page 8 9pq w eSampling frequency indicator 44.1kHz: Lights when recording or playing back a CD or a pre-recorded DAT cassette tape rSTART ID indicator SKIP ID indicator Rear Panel Jacks ‰ Notes on connection Note on sound signals Connecting Cords For LINE IN/OUT (analog input/ output) jacks Å Note For COAXIAL IN (digital input) jacks For OPTICAL IN/OUT (optical transmission digital input/output) jacks Ç Connection Examples If your amplifier is not equipped with digital signal jacks When connecting a microphone Note If your amplifier is equipped with digital signal jacks Turn on the power Press 0OPEN/CLOSE 3 Insert the cassette 4 Press 0OPEN/CLOSE To remove the cassette Blank Section and Sound Muted Portion Blank section Å Sound muted portion ı Important Difference between the blank section and sound-mutedportion Absolute Time Codes Ç Recording absolute time codes Tips for recording: If a blank section is left on the tape 1 ¡ 2 Insert a cassette and press the 5 Press the ¶REC button 7 Set the REC MODE selector 10 Press the 8PAUSE or 3(play) button Note on the recording from the beginning of the tape To stop recording To stop recording for a moment To release pause and restart recording Note on the 0OPEN/CLOSE button Recording level adjustment (for analog input signals only) Å To reset the margin If the level exceeds 0 dB LONG STANDARD REC MODE Long-playmode ı Recording mode Creating a Sound Muted Portion (Record Muting) Using sound muted portion Caution End Search When the end ID is written before a blank section Ç Note on the duration of a blank section Page Start ID ı Program number Ç Skip ID Î End ID ‰ Absolute time When using the sub codes Things that can Required sub be done Writing Automatically during Recording Why 9 seconds or 18 seconds are necessary for writing a start ID If the signal level stays very low for more than 3 seconds When the portion between selections is not clear Illustration of writing a start ID Å When recording from a CD player a)b) c)c) d) e) Writing Manually during Playback (Rehearsal Function) Make sure that the safety tab of the cassette is closed START ID ERASE Writing program numbers from the beginning of the tape 2AUTO START ID RM-D690A Writing program numbers from the middle of the tape If the program number of the last selection appears at the PGM NO. display you need not to designate the next number Renumbering Renumbering Program Numbers Automatically When renumbering is terminated Shifting Start IDs’ and Program Numbers Position When the program number is erased The skip ID indicates the beginning of the portion to be skipped Writing during Recording The SKIP ID and WRITE indicators light momentarily Writing during Playback (Rehearsal Function) 1 During playback, press the SKIP ID WRITE button at the desired position SKIP ID ERASE 1 Press the 8PAUSE or •REC MUTE button to stop recording 2 Press the END ID WRITE button 3 Press the 8PAUSE or 3(play) button to release the record-pausemode After you write an end ID •During playback, no end ID can be written on a blank section •Make sure that the safety tab of the cassette is closed The end of the repeated portion will be the beginning of the end ID 2 Press the 1or ¡ button to adjust the “repeat end” point a) When you pressed ¡twice Note on the point where an end ID is written Å 1 Search for the beginning of the end ID with the ¡button. (Page 26.) 2 Press the END ID ERASE button To stop playback To stop playback for a moment To release pause and restart playback To rewind or fast-forwardthe tape To advance the tape (cue) with hearing the tape sound Display Window Å Remaining time does not appear in the following cases Accuracy of the indicator for the remaining time REPEAT 1/ALL Automatic Music Sensor Operation To locate the selection ahead To locate the previous selection Music Scan 1 In the stop mode*, press the MUSIC SCAN button 2 Press the 3(play) button When you press the 4/¢button instead of the 3 (play) button To listen to the beginning of a selection for more than the designated time To listen to an entire selection Designating the Desired Selection 1 Designate the desired program number with the numeric button(s) Skip Play Press the SKIP PLAY button To release the SKIP play mode Auto Play: Restarting Playback after Rewinding CLEAR CHECK2 Timer Activated Operation Timer Activated Recording When timer activated recording is finished Precautions Timer Activated Playback 2 Turn on the DAT deck, and insert the cassette 4 Set the TIMER switch to the PLAY position When timer activated playback is finished Cleaning the Cabinet Cleaning the Head How to use the cleaning cassette Notes on the cleaning cassette Compact disc player DAT deck Digital input/output DAT deck (playback) DAT deck (recording) Turntable Tuner Analog input/output Microphone amplifier (playback) Basic Operation Symptom Cause Remedy Sub Code Operation Others Tape Input Jack type Impedance Rated input level