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Specifications
System
Recording system
4-track 2-channel stereo
Fast winding time (approx.)
90 sec. (with Sony C-60 cassette)
Bias
AC bias
Heads
Wow and flutter
TC-KA6ES
±0.05% W. Peak (IEC)
0.025% W. RMS (NAB)
±0.07% W. Peak (DIN)
TC-KA3ES
±0.04% W. Peak (IEC)
0.022% W. RMS (NAB)
±0.065% 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 - 3 mW at a load impedance of
32 ohms
General
Power requirements
Power consumption
30 W
Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d)
430 × 135 × 360 mm (17 × 5
3
/8 × 14
1
/4 inches)
incl. projecting parts and controls
Mass (approx.)
7.6 kg (16 lbs 13 oz)
Supplied accessories
Audio connecting cords (2)
Remote commander RM-J701 (1)*
Sony batteries SUM-3(NS) (2)*
* Canadian model only
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
TC-KA3ES
TC-KA6ES
Head (×1)
Erasing
Recording
Playing
S/N ratio improvement
Dolby NR on
B
C
S
5 dB at 1 kHz, 10 dB at 5 kHz
15 dB at 500 Hz, 20 dB at 1 kHz
10 dB at 100 Hz, 24 dB at 1 kHz
Approximate values
Harmonic distortion
Tape type
Type I tape
Sony Type I (NORMAL)
Type IV tape
Sony Type IV (METAL)
TC-KA3ES
TC-KA6ES
0.4% (160 nWb/m 315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)
1.5% (250 nWb/m
315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)
1.3% (250 nWb/m
315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)
Frequency response (Dolby NR off)
Tape type
Type I tape
Sony Type I (NORMAL)
Type II tape
Sony Type II (HIGH)
Type IV tape
Sony Type IV (METAL)
TC-KA3ES
TC-KA6ES
S&F S&F
SD
LA
SD
LA
20 - 17,000 Hz
(±3 dB, IEC)
20 - 19,000 Hz
(±3 dB, IEC)
20 - 21,000 Hz
(±3 dB, IEC)
20 - 16,000 Hz
(±3 dB, –4dB
recording)
15 - 17,000 Hz
(±3 dB, IEC)
15 - 20,000 Hz
(±3 dB, IEC)
15 - 22,000 Hz
(±3 dB, IEC)
15 - 16,000 Hz
(±3 dB, –4dB
recording)
Where purchased
U.S.A. and Canada
Europe
Other countries
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Motors
Capstan motor × 1 (direct drive linear torque BSL
motor)
Reel motor × 1 (DC motor)
Assist (mechanism drive) motor × 1 (DC motor)
Signal-to-noise ratio (at peak level, weighted, and with Dolby NR off)
Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL): 57 dB
Type II tape, Sony Type II (HIGH): 59 dB
Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL): 61 dB
120, 220 or 240 V AC adjustable,
50/60 Hz