Sony TC-765

Data

General

  • Manufacturer: Sony
  • Model: TC-765 (Japan version Sony TC-R 6)
  • Type: 4-track tape machine (2-track version Sony TC-766-2)
  • Year of manufacture: 1977 - 1982
  • Made in: Japan
  • Color: Silver / Black, wooden side panels
  • Remote control: Yes, cable remote RM-30
  • Power consumption: 80 watts
  • Dimensions: 445 x 525 x 235 mm (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 26.5 kg
  • Original price approx.: 2'400 DM
  • Original price remote control RM-30 approx.: 9'800 Yen (Japan, 1976), 148 DM


Connections

  • Number of inputs:
    • 2x Microphone: 0.2 mV / 4.7 kOhm

2x line: 60 mV / 100kOhm

  • Number of outputs:
    • 2x Line: 775 mV, 100 kOhm
    • DIN: < 10 kOhm
    • Headphones: 8 Ohm


Technical Data

  • 4-track, 2-channel, stereo tape deck.
  • Max. Reel diameter: max. 26 cm
  • Drive: 3 motors

1x AC Servo (Dual Capstan) 2x 8-pole DC servo (reels)

  • Heads F&F: 3
    • 1x recording
    • 1x playback

1x delete

  • Tracks: recording, playback 2, playback 2 also 4
  • Tape speeds: 9.5 cm/s, 19 cm/s
  • Synchronisation fluctuations:
    • at 9.5 cm/sec: ± 0.04 % according to DIN
    • at 19 cm/sec: ± 0.03 % according to DIN
  • Pitch fluctuations:
    • ± 0.04% DIN (19cm/sec)
    • ± 0.05% DIN (9.5cm/s)
  • Overall frequency response:
    • 30 Hz - 20 kHz (9.5cm/s, ± 3 dB)
    • 30 Hz - 25 kHz (19cm/s, ± 3 dB)
  • Noise-to-voltage ratio according to NAB:
    • 61 dB at Low Noise-Band

65 dB at ferro-chrome band Distortion factor: 0.7% at 19 cm/sec, at Ferro-Chrome-Band and "0" dB

  • Equalization: NAB Equalizer
  • Crosstalk attenuation at 1 kHz in stereo mode: 54 dB
  • Cancellation attenuation:
  • Premagnetization and cancellation frequency: 160 kHz
  • Rewind time for 1100m band: 210 sec.


Special Features

  • Double-Capstan direct drive
  • Adjustable tape tension for 18 and 26 spools
  • Full logic key switch
  • Two-stage premagnetization
  • Three-stage equalization for normal, low-noise and SONY FeCr double-layer tape
  • Line / Microphone Mixer
  • Timer recording
  • RM-30 wired remote control


Remarks


Pictures

  • Extract from brochure: Sony TC-765

Sony TC-765-Prospekt-1.jpg


  • Picture: Sony TC-765 wired remote control RM-30

Sony RM-30-Prospekt-1.jpg


Reviews

  • Good Old Hifi review: [1]


Links

  • External link: "The Vintage Knob" website: [2]