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

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

Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL): 56 dB

Type II tape, Sony Type II (HIGH): 58 dB

Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL): 59 dB

S/N ratio improvement (approximate values)

With Dolby B NR on: 5 dB at 1 kHz, 10 dB at 5 kHz

With Dolby C NR on: 15 dB at 500 Hz, 20 dB at 1 kHz

With Dolby S NR on: 10 dB at 100 Hz, 24 dB at 1 kHz

Harmonic distortion

0.4% (with Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL):

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

1.8% (with Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL):

250 nWb/m 315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)

Frequency response (Dolby NR off)

Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL): 25 - 16,000 Hz (±3 dB, IEC)

Type II tape, Sony Type II (HIGH): 25 - 18,000 Hz (±3 dB, IEC)

Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL): 25 - 20,000 Hz (models for the U.S.A. and Canada), 25 - 19,000 Hz (models for other countries) (±3 dB, IEC)

30 - 15,000 Hz (±3 dB, –4 dB recording)

Wow and flutter

±0.09% W. Peak (IEC)

0.06% W. RMS (NAB)

±0.16% W. Peak (DIN)

Variable pitch range (approx.)

–30 to +30%

Inputs

Line inputs (phono jacks)

Sensitivity : 0.16 V

Input impedance : 47 kilohms

Outputs

Line outputs (phono jacks)

Rated output level : 0.5 V at a load impedance of

47kilohms

Load impedance : Over 10 kilohms

Headphones (stereo phone jack)

Output level : 0 to 3 mW at a load impedance of 32 ohms

General

Power requirements

Where purchased

Power requirements

 

 

U.S.A. and Canada

120 V AC, 60 Hz

 

 

Australia

240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

 

 

Other countries

120/220/240 V AC,

 

50/60 Hz

 

 

Power consumption

30 W

Dimensions (approx) (w/h/d)

430 ⋅ 135 ⋅ 350 mm (w/h/d)

(17 ⋅ 5 3/8 ⋅ 13 7/8 inches)

including projecting parts and controls

Mass (approx.)

6.5 kg (14 lbs 6 oz)

Supplied accessories

Audio connecting cords (2 phono plugs - 2 phono plugs) (2)

Remote commander RM-J903 (1)* Sony size AA (R6) batteries (2)*

* not supplied with the U.S.A. and Canadian models

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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