SONY TC-FX7 (1980) | Digic Deck Series

 

The Quartz Lock D.D. (Digic Deck) FX7, with a panel height of 70mm, marks an epoch in the slimming of cassette decks. This high-end "Digic Deck" is a bold new concept that takes on the slimming trend that has become a major trend in recent cassette decks. It achieves a panel height of 70mm, which is considered nearly the limit for an upright see-through type. It's also packed with innovative features, such as a linear electronic counter with digital (minute and second) display, fine feather touch operation, and multi-purpose remote control play. Inside the sharp design exuding the stately style of an advanced deck, it also boasts advanced basic performance, including a quartz-locked D.D. system. Slimming down a cassette deck is also extremely difficult when you add the requirement of erect perspective. This is because the cassette half is about 64mm high, and you also need to ensure space for the head. The FX7 has achieved an ultra-slim panel height of just 70mm within these constraints. Sony has developed the ultra-thin S&F tiny head, and 30 years of know-how in deckbuilding is certainly being put to good use. The electronic counter Digitally counts the tape running time in minutes and seconds. The relationship between the length of the song and the remaining tape, the relationship between the broadcast time and the remaining tape, etc. The TC-FX7 features a Quartz lock D.D. system. Direct drive capstan drive. You can enjoy three different remote controls: the optional RM-80 wireless remote control, the RM-50 wired remote control, and the RM-65 for synchronized play with the player. High-precision recording level adjustment with a width of 100 mm. A multi-function peak program meter with double indication that accurately captures peak values. Logic-controlled fine feather touch operation. 4-stage soft touch tape selector including metal position. 2-motor simple mechanism. Dolby NR. Complete IC. Auto play/memory play. Auto space. REC-MUTE timer standby switch. The TC-FX7 was the matching cassette deck for the Sony Precise slim - mini Hi-Fi system. Main photo shows the TC-FX7 with ST-JX5 tuner, RM-80 remote, MDR-FM7 wireless stereo headphones.

Main specifications: Heads: 1 erase, 1 record/playback; Motors: 1 BSL green motor, 1 high torque motor; Signal-to-noise ratio: 59 dB (Dolby OFF, peak level, DUAD cassette); Frequency response: 20-19,000 Hz (METALLIC cassette); Speed ​​deviation: within ±0.2%; Wow and flutter: 0.05% WRMS; Distortion: 0.9% (DUAD cassette); Dimensions: 430 (W) x 80 (H) x 340 (D) mm; Weight: 6.5 kg; Power consumption: 32 W Original sale price in Germany: 1300 DM

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