Additional Information
Specifications
System
Recording system
4-track 2-channel stereo
Fast winding time (approx.)
90 sec. (with Sony C-60 cassette)
High-speed fast-winding time (approx.)
45 sec. (with Sony C-60 cassette)
Bias
AC bias
Heads
Erasing head × 1 (S&F head)
Recording head × 1 (SD head)
Playing head × 1 (SD head)
Motors
Capstan motor × 1 (DC servo motor)
Reel 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 dB
Type II tape, Sony Type II (HIGH): 59 dB
Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL): 61 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):
160n Wb/m 315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)
1.5% (with Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL):
250n Wb/m 315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)
Frequency response (Dolby NR off)
Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL):
Type II tape, Sony Type II (HIGH):
Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL):
Wow and flutter
±0.085% W. Peak (IEC)
0.055% W. RMS (NAB)
±0.16% W. Peak (DIN)
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20 - 17,000 Hz (±3 dB, IEC)
15 - 18,000 Hz (±6 dB)
20 - 18,000 Hz (±3 dB, IEC)
15 - 19,000 Hz (±6 dB)
20 - 20,000 Hz (±3 dB, IEC)
20 - 16,000 Hz (±3 dB, –4dB recording)
15 - 21,000 Hz (±6 dB)
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: 0.25 mW at a load impedance of
32 ohms
General
Power requirements
Where purchased
Power requirements
Continental Europe
220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Australia
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Other countries
120, 220, or 230 - 240 V AC, 50/60Hz
adjustable with the voltage selector
Power consumption
23 W
Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d)
430 × 123 × 305 mm
incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass (approx.)
5.1 kg
Supplied accessories
Audio connecting cords (2)
Optional accessory
Remote commander RM-J710
For more information on the availability of the remote
commander, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.