Sony TC-KA3ES - Manual (Page 16)

Additional Information
Specifications
System
Recording system
4-track 2-channel stereo
Fast winding time (approx.)
90 sec. (with Sony C-60 cassette)
Bias
Heads
AC bias
Head (x1) TC-KA6ES TC-KA3ES
Erasing S&F S&F
Recording SD LA
Playing SD LA
Motors
Capstan motor x 1 (direct drive linear torque BSL
motor)
Reel motor x 1 (DC motor)
Assist (mechanism drive) motor x 1 (IXl motor)
Signal-to-noise ratio (at peak level, weighted, and with Dolby NR off)
Type I tape, Sony Type 1 (NORMAL): 57 dB
Type II tape, Sony Type II (HIGH): 59 dB
Type 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
Sony Type 1 (NORMAL) 0.47«, (160 nWb/m 315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)
Type IV tape
Sony Type IV (METAL) 1.5% (250 nWb/m
315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)
1.3% (250 nWb/m
315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)
Frequency response (Dolby NR off)
Tape type TC-KA6ES TC-KA3ES
Type I tape
Sony Type I (NORMAL) 20 - 17,000 Hz
(±3 dB, lEC) 15 -17,000 Hz
(±3 dB, lEC)
Type II tape
Sony Type II (HIGH) 20-19,000 Hz
(±3dB, lEC) 15 - 20,000 Hz
(±3 dB, lEC)
Type IV tape
Sony Type IV (METAL) 20-21,000 Hz
(±3 dB, lEC) 15 - 22,000 Hz
(±3 dB, lEC)
20-16,000 Hz
(±3 dB, -4dB
recording) 15-16,000 Hz
(±3 dB, ^dB
recording)
Wow and flutter
TC-KA6ES TC-KA3ES
±0.05 % W. Peak (lEC) ±0.04% W. Peak (lEC)
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 V
Input impedance: 47 kilohms
Outputs
Line outputs (phono jacks)
Rated output level : 0.5 V at a load impedance of
47 kilohms
Load impedance : Over 10 kilohms
Headphones (stereo phone jack)
Output level: 0 - 3 mW at a load impedance of
32 ohms
General
Power requirements
Where purchased Power requirements
U.S.A. and Canada 120 VAC, 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 X 135 X 360 mm (17x 5 ’/a x 14 ’/r inches)
inch projecting parts and controls
Mass (approx.)
7.6 kg (16 lbs 13 oz)
Supplied accessories
Audio connecting cords (2)
Remote commander RM-J701 (1)*
Sony batteries SUM-3(NS) (2)*
’ Canadian model only
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
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