Sony TC-K 690

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Sony
• Model: TC-K 690
• Type: Cassette Tape Deck
• Years of manufacture: 1992 - 1994
• Made in: Japan
• Color: Black
• Remote control: optional, RM-J701
• Power consumption: 19 W
• Dimensions: 430 x 123 x 300 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 4.9 kg
• Original price approx.: 650 DM

Connections

• Number of inputs:
  • 1 x Cinch
• Number of outputs:
  • 1 x Cinch
  • 1 X headphone

Technical Data

• Sound heads: 3
• Motors: 3
• Synchronization fluctuations: +- 0,05% W.RMS
• Band types: all
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (Metal)
• Distortion factor: 0.4% Type I
• Signal-to-noise ratio:
  • 57dB (Type I)

59dB (Type II) 60dB (Type IV)

• Auto Reverse:
• Title search: yes
• Dolby: B + C + HX Pro
• MPX filter: yes
• Faders:
• Pitch Control:
• CD Synchro Recording:

Special Features

• 3 sound heads: recording, playback and erasing head
• Electronically controlled 3-motor drive
• Closed loop dual capstan
• Pre-magnetization current and recording level calibration for optimum recording quality with any tape type
• Ceramic cassette holder for stable tape running
• Dolby B and C HX-Pro noise reduction
• Rear tape control.
• Motorised cassette compartment, opens and closes at the touch of a button
• Display can be switched off
• Title jump function (Multi-AMS) and memory-controlled playback start
• Timer-controlled recording and playback when a separate timer is connected
• Digital linear counter

Remarks

• Identical in construction with Sony TC-K 679 ES (USA)

• The drive from the TC-K 670 adopted.

• Other models of the same series:
• Sony TC-K 390
• Sony TC-K 490
• Sony TC-K 590
• Sony TC-K 690
• Sony TC-K 679 ES
• Sony TC-K 790 ES
• Sony TC-K 890 ES
• Sony TC-K 990 ES

Pictures

• [[Picture: Sony TC-K 690

Reports

• Test report in "FonoForum" 1 / 1993