SONY TC-WR730
¥ 59,800 (released in 1986)
Commentary
A double cassette deck equipped with an 8-bit microcomputer for enhanced operability and editing functions.
Equipped with 2 speed dubbing function of Normal Speed and High Speed.
If you turn on the auto pause switch while dubbing at normal speed with the auto pause function installed, the end of the music is detected and the recording pause state is automatically set.
Using the AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) and FF/REW installed on the A deck, you can perform a series of editing operations, selecting music → dubbing → selecting music → dubbing.
When there is no signal for more than 10 seconds during playback, the Blank Skip function automatically fast-forwards, detects the start of the next song, and restarts playback.
By changing the direction mode, it is possible to perform continuous repeat playback across the A/B decks by shifting to reverse playback of the B deck automatically after reverse playback of the A deck.
B deck is equipped with a quick reverse mechanism.
Equipped with Dolby NR B-C type.
Equipped with the Record / Replay Oatley Verse function that allows you to select from three modes : single-sided recording / playback, double-sided one cycle recording / playback, and double-sided one cycle recording / continuous cycle playback.
The A deck has an auto tape selector, and the B deck has a manual tape selector.
Equipped with 2 x 12-segment LCD peak level meter.
Equipped with Rec Mute function with auto space.
Synchronous recording with Sony record players and CD players is possible (B-deck only).
It is possible to record the absence and play the alarm clock by the separately sold timer.
It has a headphone port.
Wireless remote control (sold separately) allows remote operation. (B-deck only)
Model Rating
| Type | Cassette deck |
| Heads | Play : 1 (A Deck) Erase : 1 Recording : 1 (B Deck) |
| Motor | DC Servo Motors : 1 each DC Motor : 1 each |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 56dB(EIAJ) 58 db (Dolby off, Peak Level, Metal Tape) 71dB(Dolby NR C) |
| Frequency characteristic | 30 Hz ~ 15 kHz ± 3 dB (EIAJ, Metal Tape) |
| Frequency range | 20 Hz ~ 16 kHz (EIAJ, Metal Tape) |
| Wow and flutter (EIAJ) |
± 0.1% Wpeak 0.07%WRMS |
| Distortion factor | 0.5% (EIAJ, Metal Tape) |
| Power consumption | 22W |
| External dimensions | Width 430x Height 130x Depth 275 mm |
| Weight | 5.2kg |
| Sold Separately | Wireless Remote Control RM-88 (¥ 10,000) |