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
Erasing head x 1 (F&F head)
Playing/Recording head x 1 (SD head)
Motors
Capstan motor x 1 (DC servo motor)
Reel motor x 1 (DC motor)
Signal-to-noise ratio (at peak level, weighted, and with Dolby NR off)
Type I tape, Sony Type 1 (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
With Dolby S NR on: 10 dB at 100 Hz, 24 dB at 1 kHz
(TC-KE400S oniy)
Harmonic distortion
0.4% (with Type I tape, Sony Tvpe I (NORMAL);
160n Wb/m 315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)
1.8% (with Type IV taj?e, Sony Type iV (METAL):
250n Wb/m 315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)
Frequency response (Dolby NR off)
TC-KE400S/KE300
Type I tape, Sony Type 1 (NORMAL):
30 - 15,000 Hz (±3 dB, lEC)
20- 16,000 Hz (±6dB)
Type II tape, Sony Type II (HIGH);
30 -^16,000 Hz (±3 dB, lEC)
20- 17,000 Hz(±6dB)
Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL);
30- 18,000 Hz (±3 dB, lEC)
30 - 13,000 Hz (+3 dB, —4dB recording)
20 - 19,000 Hz (±6 dB)
TC-KE200
Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL):
30 - 14,000 Hz (±3dB, lEC)
' 20 - 15,000 Hz (±6 dB)
Type II tape, Sony Type li (HIGH);
30- 15,000 Hz(±3dB. lEC)
20- 16,000 Hz (±6 dB)
Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL):
30 - is,000 Hz (±3 dB, lEC)
30 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB, ^dB recording)
20 - 16,000 Hz (±6 dB)
Wow and flutter
±0.13% W. Peak (lEC)
0.07% W. RMS (NAB)
±0.18% 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: 0.25 mW at a load impedance of
32 ohms
General
Power requirements
Where purchased
Power requirements
U.S.A.
120 V AC, 60 Hz
U.K and
Continental Europe
220 - 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Australia
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Other countries no -120 V or 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
adjustable with the voltage selector
Power consumption
TC-KE400S: 20 W
- TC-KE300:19 W
TC-KE200:19 W
Dimension.s (approx.) (w/h/d)
430 x 120 X 310 mm (17 X 4 ^4 x 12 ‘/4 inches)
incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass (approx.)
3.5 kg (7 lbs 11 oz)
Supplied accessories
Audio cormecting cords (2)
Optional accessory
Remote commander RM-J710
For more information on the availabilitv of the remote
commander, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
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