Additional Information

Specifications

System

Recording system

4-track 2-channel stereo

Fast winding time (approx.)

90 sec. (with Sony C-60 cassette)

Bias

AC bias

Heads

Head (⋅ 1)

TC-KA6ES

TC-KA3ES

 

 

 

Erasing

S&F

S&F

 

 

 

Recording

SD

LA

 

 

 

Playing

SD

LA

 

 

 

Motors

Capstan motor ⋅ 1 (direct drive linear torque BSL motor)Reel motor ⋅ 1 (DC motor)Assist (mechanism drive) motor ⋅ 1 (DC motor)

Signal-to-noise ratio (at peak level, weighted, and with Dolby NR off)

Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL): 57 dBType II tape, Sony Type II (HIGH): 59 dBType IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL): 61 dB

S/N ratio improvement

Dolby NR on

Approximate values

 

 

B

5 dB at 1 kHz, 10 dB at 5 kHz

 

 

C

15 dB at 500 Hz, 20 dB at 1 kHz

 

 

S

10 dB at 100 Hz, 24 dB at 1 kHz

 

 

Harmonic distortion

Tape type

TC-KA6ES

TC-KA3ES

 

 

Type I tape

0.4% (160 nWb/m 315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)

Sony Type I (NORMAL)

 

 

 

 

 

Type IV tape

1.5% (250 nWb/m

1.3% (250 nWb/m

Sony Type IV (METAL)

315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)

315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)

 

 

Frequency response (Dolby NR off)

 

 

 

 

Tape type

TC-KA6ES

TC-KA3ES

 

 

 

Type I tape

20 - 17,000 Hz

15 - 17,000 Hz

Sony Type I (NORMAL)

(±3 dB, IEC)

(±3 dB, IEC)

 

 

 

Type II tape

20 - 19,000 Hz

15 - 20,000 Hz

Sony Type II (HIGH)

(±3 dB, IEC)

(±3 dB, IEC)

 

 

 

Type IV tape

20 - 21,000 Hz

15 - 22,000 Hz

Sony Type IV (METAL)

(±3 dB, IEC)

(±3 dB, IEC)

 

20 - 16,000 Hz

15 - 16,000 Hz

 

(±3 dB, –4dB

(±3 dB, –4dB

 

recording)

recording)

 

 

 

Wow and flutter

TC-KA6ES

TC-KA3ES

 

 

±0.05% W. Peak (IEC)

±0.04% W. Peak (IEC)

 

 

0.025% W. RMS (NAB)

0.022% W. RMS (NAB)

 

 

±0.07% W. Peak (DIN)

±0.065% W. Peak (DIN)

 

 

Inputs

Line inputs (phono jacks)

Sensitivity: 0.16 VInput impedance: 47 kilohmsOutputs

Line outputs (phono jacks)

Rated output level: 0.5 V at a load impedance of 47 kilohmsLoad impedance: Over 10 kilohms

Headphones (stereo phone jack)

Output level: 0 - 3 mW at a load impedance of 32 ohmsGeneral

Power requirements

Where purchased

Power requirements

 

 

U.S.A. and Canada

120 V AC, 60 Hz

 

 

Europe

220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

 

 

Other countries

120, 220 or 240 V AC adjustable,

 

50/60 Hz

 

 

Power consumption

 

30 W

 

Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d)

430 ⋅ 135 ⋅ 360 mm (17 ⋅ 5 3/8 ⋅ 14 1/4 inches) incl. projecting parts and controls

Mass (approx.)

7.6 kg (16 lbs 13 oz)Supplied accessoriesAudio connecting cords (2)Remote commander RM-J701 (1)*Sony batteries SUM-3(NS) (2)** Canadian model onlyDesign and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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