Additional Information
Specifications
System
Recording system
4-track 2-channel stereo
Fast-winding time (approx.)
100 sec. (with Sony C-60 cassette)
Bias
AC bias
Signal-to-noise ratio (at peak level and weighted with Dolby NR off)
Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL): 55 dB
Type II tape, Sony Type II (HIGH): 57 dB
Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL): 58 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
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): 30 – 16,000 Hz
(±3 dB, IEC)
Type II tape, Sony Type II (HIGH): 30 – 17,000 Hz
(±3 dB, IEC)
Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL): 30 – 19,000 Hz
(±3 dB, IEC)
30 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB, –4 dB recording)
Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL): 20 – 17,000 Hz
(±6 dB)
Type II tape, Sony Type II (HIGH): 20 – 18,000 Hz
(±6 dB)
Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL): 20 – 20,000 Hz
(±6 dB)
Wow and flutter
±0.15% W. Peak (IEC)
0.1% W. RMS (NAB)
±0.2% 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) (TC-WE525/WE425 only)
Output level: 0.25 mW at a load impedance of
32 ohms
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General
Power requirements
Where purchased
Power requirements
Continental Europe
220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Other countries
120/220/230 – 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Power consumption
18 W
Dimensions (approx) (w/h/d)
430 × 120 × 290 mm
including projecting parts and controls
Mass (approx.)
4 kg
Supplied accessories
Audio connecting cords (2 phono plugs - 2 phono
plugs) (2)
Optional accessory
Remote commander RM-J920
For more information on the availability of the remote
commander, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.