Sony TC-K 490

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Sony
• Model: TC-K 490
• Type: Cassette Tape Deck
• Years of manufacture: 1992 - 1994
• Made in: Japan
• Color: Black
• Remote control: yes (not included)
• Power consumption: 17 W
• Dimensions: 430 x 123 x 300 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: approx. 4.5 kg
• Original price approx.: 450 DM

Connections

• Number of inputs: 1

Line in (Cinch)

• Number of outputs: 2
  • Line out (Cinch)
  • Headphones (stereo jack)

Technical data

• Audio heads: 3
• Motors: 2
• Synchronization fluctuations:
  • +-0.09% W.PEAK (IEC).
  • 0,06% WRMS (NAB)
  • +-0.16% W.PEAK (DIN)
• Band types: Normal (Type I), CrO2 (Type II), Pure Iron (Type IV).
• Frequency response:
  • Type IV cassette (Sony METAL-S): 30 - 18,000 Hz (+-3dB, IEC).
  • Type II cassette (Sony UX-S): 30 - 17,000 Hz (+-3dB, IEC)

Type I cassette (Sony HF-S): 30 - 15,000 Hz (+-3dB, IEC) Distortion factor: 1.0% (with Sony METAL-S cassette)

• Signal-to-noise ratio:
  • Type IV (Sony METAL-S): 59 dB (Dolby off), 67 dB (Dolby B), 74 dB (Dolby C).

Type II (Sony UX-S): 58 dB (Dolby off), 66 dB (Dolby B), 73 dB (Dolby C) Type I (Sony HF-S): 56 dB (Dolby off), 64 dB (Dolby B), 71 dB (Dolby C)

• Auto-Reverse: no
• Title search: yes (AMS)
• Dolby: B and C HX-Pro
• MPX filter: yes
• Faders:
• Pitch control:
• CD synchro recording: no

Special Features

• Pre-magnetization control (BIAS).
• Rec mute function (insertion of blank spaces)

Memory function for best. Tape position

• Autom. tape type display
• Balance control

Remarks

• Other models in 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 490