Sony TC-K 615 S

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Sony
• Model: TC-K 615 S
• Type: Single cassette deck
• Years of manufacture: 1994-95
• Made in: Japan
• Colour: Black
• Remote control: optional: RM-J701 and others
• Power consumption: 23 watts
• Dimensions: 430 x 123 x 310 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 4,3 kg
• Original price approx.: 650 DM

Connections

• Number of inputs: 1

Line In (Cinch)

• Number of outputs: 2
  • Line Out (Cinch),
  • Headphones: 6.35 mm jack plug

Technical Data

• Audio heads: 3
• Motors: 3
• Synchronisation fluctuations: ± 0.14 % (DIN)
• Tape types: Automatic detection of type I/II/IV (shown in the display)
• Frequency response:
  • 20 - 20,000 Hz (Type IV, Metal).
  • 20 - 18,000 Hz (Type II, Chrome)

20 - 17,000 Hz (Type I, Normal)

• Distortion factor: 1.5
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 60 dB
• Auto Reverse: no
• Title search: yes, AMS
• Dolby: B, C, S, HX-Pro
• MPX filter: yes
• Fader: no
• Pitch control: no

Features 3-head cassette deck

• Quartz lock servo
• Rear tape control (monitor circuit: during recording the result can be listened to)
• 3 motors
• besides Dolby B and C as noise reduction also Dolby S
• Motor-driven cassette compartment
• Manual tape calibration with integrated test tone generator
• Semi-automatic test tone calibration for bias and level - very adjustable
• 3-digit electronic counter (linear)
• REC Mute (automatic insertion of blanks)
• Headphone output, not adjustable
• The display is dimmable with the RM-J701 remote control.
• Remote control sensor built-in
• CD Synchro Recording: Yes, with Remote Control RM-J701
• Single capstan drive
• Cassette compartment illuminated
• Title search AMS

Remarks

• Other models in the same series:
  • TC-K 215
  • TC-K 315
  • TC-K 415
  • TC-K 515 S
  • TC-K 615 S
  • TC-K 715 S
  • TC-K 815 S

• Predecessor model: TC-K 611S.
• Successor model: TC-K 661S.
• The equipment does not have a timer (!) (preinstallation for timer) any more - in contrast to the TC-K611 S and the larger brother TC-K715 S.
• Similar in construction to the TC-K 715S, which was sold at the same time, but which has the TCM-200 mech and a timer.
• The TC-K 615S used the TCM-190 mech whereas its predecessor TC-K 611S used the TCM-200 mech.

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