Sony TC-FX600

Name: Sony TC-FX600
Brand: Sony

Stereo cassette deck with Dolby B and C noise reduction, laser amorphous recording head, and auto-reverse playback

Overview

The Sony TC-FX600 is a stereo cassette deck featuring Dolby B and C noise reduction, a laser amorphous recording head, and auto-reverse functionality. It includes a 4-position tape selector for Normal, CrO2, Metal, and FeCr tapes, allowing simultaneous switching of bias and equalizer settings. The deck uses a Direct Function mechanism for transport control and features Quick Auto Reverse for seamless playback direction changes.

Specifications

Wow and Flutter	0.04% WRMS (EIAJ)
Frequency Response	30 Hz – 17 kHz ±3 dB (EIAJ, Metal Tape)
Frequency Range	20 Hz – 19 kHz (EIAJ, Metal Tape)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	72 dB (Dolby C)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	59 dB (Dolby off, Peak Level, Metal Tape)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	56 dB (EIAJ, reference unspecified)
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.5% (DUAD Cassette, EIAJ)
Inputs	80 mV (line), microphone input terminal
Outputs	0.5 V (line), headphone
Head	Recording: laser amorphous; Erasing: Ferrite & Ferrite (F&F)
Motors	1 x DC Servo Motor (capstan), 1 x DC Motor (reel)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	430 x 105 x 275 mm
Weight	5.6 kg
Power Requirements	AC 100 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption	21 W
Tape Selector	Normal, CrO2, Metal
Auto-Reverse	Yes
Remote Control	Input terminal included
Accessories	Stereo connection cord ×2, head cleaning rod sold separately

Design

The TC-FX600 uses a laser amorphous head for recording and playback, with a separate ferrite & ferrite head for erasing. It features a double indication peak program meter that holds peak values for 4 seconds and a linear electronic counter with subtraction function. The pre-end counter flashes when two to three minutes of tape remain during recording. The capstan flywheel is damped to prevent resonance, and transport functions are managed by a single microcomputer. It includes a long-stroke slide level control for recording, Rec Mute with auto-space after four seconds of silence, and a high-output headphone terminal.

Market

The Sony TC-FX600 originally retailed for ¥59,800 around 1982. Optional accessories included the RM-80 wireless remote (¥18,000), RM-50 wired remote (¥6,000), RM-51 foot remote (¥8,800), and RM-65 synchro remote (¥3,000).

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