Sony TC-K490 Stereo Cassette Deck
The Sony TC-K490 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B and C noise reduction, it was introduced by Sony in 1993.
The main features of the Sony TC-K490 are: 3 heads and off-tape monitoring, electronic tape counter with 4 digits, automatic tape type selection with support for normal, chrome and metal tapes, belt driven single-capstan transport.
Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the left side of the deck. Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.
Level meters used on the TC-K490 are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the TC-K490 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.
Dolby C-type used in the TC-K490 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type. To further maintain recording accuracy, the TC-K490 incorporates a switchable multiplex filter. When you record FM stereo broadcasts, the MPX filter of the TC-K490 can be swiched on to prevent the standard 19kHz FM pilot signal from interfering with the noise reduction system.
For undisturbed listening a jack connector for a pair of stereo headphones is supplied. Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.
- 2 Motor Transport Mechanism
- Peak Level Meter
- AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)
- 3 Head
Historic events
Features of Sony TC-K490
Bias Fine Tune
AC Power Cord / Plug
RCA Input/Output Connectors
Headphones
Digital Peak-Reading Meters
4-Digıt Digital Counter
Record Protection
Orientation Left
Black Finish
Front Loading
Stereo
3 Head Desiǥn
4 Track / 2 Channel
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
MPX Filter
Dolby-C Noise Reduction
Music Scan
Full Logic Transport Control
Record Mute
Real-Time Tape Monitoring
Alternating Current
Record Level Balance Control
Master Record Level Control
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Automatic Tape Type Selection
Normal Tape Capabılity
Chrome Tape Capabılity
Metal Tape Capabılity
2x Motor Mechanism
Auto Shutoff
Mechanical Tape Loading
Sìngle Capsŧan Transport
Belt Drive (Capsŧan)
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