SONY, May 1987 DTC-1000ES, TC-K777ES II - cassette decks
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ソニー「カセットデッキ 総合カタログ」・昭和62年5月
Sony cassette deck catalog from May 1987, covering the full lineup from the entry-level TC-R303 to the flagship TC-K777ES II. The ES series leads with the three-head TC-K555ESX featuring the LC-OFC Laseramorphous Head, joined by the new TC-K333ESX at ¥85,000. The WR dual-deck series with 21 kHz Super Bias and auto-reverse runs from the TC-WR750 up to the TC-WR950 at ¥95,000 with Dolby B/C and HX Pro. The last page introduces a new category entirely: the DTC-1000ES DAT deck at ¥200,000, Sony’s first consumer digital tape recorder.
| Model | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| SONY TC-K777ES II | cassette deck | ¥168,000 |
| SONY TC-K555ESX | cassette deck | ¥105,000 |
| SONY TC-K333ESX | cassette deck | ¥85,000 |
| SONY TC-WR950 | cassette deck | ¥95,000 |
| SONY TC-WR930 | cassette deck | ¥89,800 |
| SONY TC-WR750 | cassette deck | ¥59,800 |
| SONY TC-R502 | cassette deck | ¥49,800 |
| SONY TC-R303 | cassette deck | ¥39,800 |
| SONY DTC-1000ES | DAT deck | ¥200,000 |
| Technical terms | Translation |
|---|---|
| LC-OFCレーザーアモルファスヘッド | LC-OFC laser amorphous head |
| スーパーバイアス | super bias |
| Sヘッド | S head |
| ツインドライブシステム | twin drive system |
| Marketing terms | Translation |
|---|---|
| アーティストの心の動きまでも再現したい。リスナーが使いやすさを実感できる高度な操作性を獲得したい。そのために、デジタル時代のデッキのあり方を本質から問い直しました。音質に、機能に、ハイポテンシャルなクオリティをもつソニーの新世代カセットデッキ・ラインアップ。そのひとつひとつに、音楽へのはかり知れない情熱が結晶しています。 | We want to reproduce even the movements of the artist’s heart. We want to achieve advanced operability that listeners can truly feel is easy to use. To that end, we have questioned from the ground up what a deck should be in the digital age. Sony’s new-generation cassette deck lineup, with high-potential quality in sound and in function. In each and every one of them, immeasurable passion for music has crystallized. |
| 「A」「B」デッキ同時録音、連続録音が可能。ハイレベルな基本性能を備えたツイン録再リバースデッキ。 | Simultaneous recording on decks “A” and “B” and continuous recording are possible. A twin record/playback reverse deck with high-level basic performance. |
| WR930は、「A」「B」同時録音をはじめ、両デッキのリレー動作による長時間録音、そして15時間のロングプレイ(C-90テープ使用)など、多彩な機能を搭載したツイン録再リバースデッキ。また、ソニー独自のスーパーバイアス方式の採用で、ハイスピード・ダビング時の周波数特性を大幅に改善するなど、音質重視を徹底しました。テープ編集から長時間リスニングまで、ハイレベルな基本性能と使いやすさで応えます。 | The WR930 is a twin record/playback reverse deck loaded with varied functions, starting with simultaneous “A” and “B” recording, long recording through relay operation of both decks, and 15 hours of long play (using a C-90 tape). In addition, by adopting Sony’s own super bias system, it greatly improves the frequency response during high-speed dubbing and so on, thoroughly prioritizing sound quality. From tape editing to long listening sessions, it responds with high-level basic performance and ease of use. |
| 〝ES〟デッキの設計思想を忠実に継承し、音質を磨き抜いたデジタル時代のスタンダードデッキ。 | A standard deck for the digital age that faithfully inherits the design philosophy of the “ES” decks and has had its sound quality polished to the utmost. |
| 「デジタルソースを録る」という目的に照準をしぼったソニーのESシリーズ・デッキ。その設計思想とノウハウを忠実に受け継ぎ、高度なテクノロジーをふんだんに盛り込んで誕生したのが、このK333ESです。基本性能の高さ、そして音質のすばらしさで、〝ES〟デッキのエッセンスを手軽に味わっていただけます。 | Sony’s ES series decks, aimed squarely at the purpose of “recording digital sources”. This K333ES was born by faithfully inheriting that design philosophy and know-how and incorporating advanced technology in abundance. With its high basic performance and superb sound quality, you can easily enjoy the essence of an “ES” deck. |
| ソニーがもてるデジタルオーディオ・テクノロジーの粋を結集。DATデッキの第1号機、誕生。 | The very best of the digital audio technology Sony possesses, brought together. The first DAT deck is born. |
| 従来のカセットの約半分という小さなテープで2時間の長時間録音を実現。しかもCDと肩を並べる高音質で、高速・自在なサーチ機能もそなわる――これが次世代の録音方式=DAT(デジタルオーディオテープ)です。DTC-1000ESはDATの魅力を最大限に生かすため、ソニーがもてる最先端テクノロジーを結集。音質・機能・操作性すべての面で、将来にわたるDATデッキのリファレンスを指標します。 | A small tape about half the size of a conventional cassette achieves 2 hours of long recording. On top of that, with sound quality on a par with CD and fast, flexible search functions, this is the next-generation recording system: DAT (digital audio tape). To bring out the appeal of DAT to the fullest, Sony brought together its most advanced technology in the DTC-1000ES. In sound quality, functions and operability alike, it sets the reference for DAT decks for years to come. |
昭和62年5月（1987 May）
