Sony TCM-400DV Operating Instructions page 2

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MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
D
VOL
REC
SPEED CONTROL
STOP
PLAY
REW/
REC TIME
REVIEW
FF/CUE
PAUSE
E
Erase head Capstan
Record/playback
Pinch-roller
head
Cotton swab
Lever
English
To Press or slide
Recording from
Stop playback/ x STOP
Various Sound stop fast
forward or
Sources
(see Fig. C)
rewind
Pause playback PAUSE . in the
direction of the
Recording with an
arrow
External Microphone
To release pause
playback, release
Connect a microphone to the MIC
PAUSE .*.
jack.
Search forward Press and hold
There is a tactile dot beside the MIC jack.
during M FF/CUE and
playback (CUE) release it at the point
Use a microphone of low
you want
impedance (less than 3 kΩ) such as
Search Press and hold
the ECM-T6 (not supplied).
backward m REW/REVIEW
When using a plug-in-power
during and release it at the
system microphone, the power to
playback point you want
the microphone is supplied from (REVIEW)
this unit.
Fast forward** M FF/CUE during
stop
Note
Rewind** m REW/REVIEW
When recording with an external during stop
microphone, the VOR system may not
Start recording z REC
work properly due to difference in
during
sensitivity.
playback
Eject a Press x STOP and
cassette open the cassette
Recording from Another
compartment lid.
Equipment
* PAUSE . will also be
Connect another equipment to the automatically released when
x STOP is pressed (stop-pause-
MIC jack using the RK-G64HG
release function).
connecting cord (not supplied).
** If you leave the unit after the tape
has been wound or rewound, the
batteries will be consumed rapidly.
Be sure to press x STOP.
Playing a Tape
(see
Note on REVIEW
Fig. D)
Playback may not start automatically
even if you release
1
Insert a cassette with the side to
m REW/REVIEW at the end of the
be played facing the cassette tape. To start playback again, press
x STOP, then press N PLAY.
holder.
2
Set REC TIME to the same
position as that used for
B Additional
recording.
Information
To playback commercially
available music tape, etc., select
NORMAL.
Precautions
3
Press N PLAY and then adjust
On power
the volume.
• Operate the unit only on 3 V DC.
The N PLAY button has a tactile
Use two R6 (size AA) batteries.
dot on it and the VOL control also
has a tactile dot beside it to show the
On the unit
direction to turn up the volume.
• Do not leave the unit in a location
4
Adjust the tape playback speed.
near heat sources, or in a place
Turn SPEED CONTROL to:
subject to direct sunlight,
SLOW (slow) to play back at a
excessive dust or mechanical
slower speed.
shock.
Center position to play back at
• Should any solid object or liquid
normal speed.
fall into the unit, remove the
FAST (fast) to play back at a
batteries and have the unit
faster speed.
checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
At the end of the tape, playback
• Keep personal credit cards using
stops and the unit turns off
magnetic coding or spring-wound
automatically.
watches, etc. away from the unit
If you plug in headphones (not
to prevent possible damage from
supplied) to the EAR jack, you will
the magnet used in the speaker.
get monaural output from both left
• If the unit has not been used for a
and right channels.
long time, set it in the playback
mode to warm it up for a few
minutes before inserting a tape.
On tapes longer than 90 The sound drops out or has with
minutes excessive noise.
• The volume is turned down
We do not recommend the use of
completely.
tapes longer than 90 minutes except
• The batteries are weak.
for a long continuous recording or
playback. They are very thin and • Use the unit away from
tend to be stretched easily. This radiowave-emitting devices such
as cellular phones.
may cause malfunction of the unit
• The heads need cleaning. See
or sound deterioration.
"Maintenance."
If you have any questions or
• Direct placement of the cassette
problems concerning your unit,
tape on the speaker resulted in
please consult your nearest Sony
magnetization and deteriorated
dealer.
tonal quality.
• You are using a High-position
(TYPE II) or metal (TYPE IV) tape.
Maintenance
Tape speed is too fast or too slow
(see Fig. E) in Playback mode.
• Improper setting of the REC TIME
To clean the tape heads and switch. Set it to the same speed as
path that used for recording.
• SPEED CONTROL is set at a point
Press z REC while pushing the
lever in the tape compartment. other than the center.
• The batteries are weak.
Wipe the heads, pinch roller, and
the capstan with a cotton swab
moistened with alcohol after every
10 hours of use.
Specifications
To clean the exterior
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened
Recording system
in water. Do not use alcohol, 2-track 1 channel monaural
benzine or thinner.
Tape speed
4.8 cm/s or 2.4 cm/s
Frequency range
250 - 6 300 Hz using nomal (TYPE
I) cassette (with REC TIME switch
Troubleshooting
at "NORMAL")
Speaker
Should any problem persist after
Approx. 3.6 cm (1 7 / in.) dia.
16
you have made these checks,
Power output
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
250 mW (at 10 % harmonic
distortion)
The unit does not operate.
Input
• The batteries have been inserted
Microphone input jack (minijack)
with incorrect polarity.
sensitivity 0.2 mV for 3 kΩ or
• The batteries are weak.
lower impedance microphone
• PAUSE . is slid in the Output
direction of the arrow. Earphone jack (minijack) for 8 -
300 Ω earphone
You cannot press z REC. Variable range of the tape speed
From approx. +30% to –15% (with
• The tab on the tape has been
REC TIME switch at "NORMAL")
removed.
Power requirements
3 V DC batteries R6 (AA) × 2
Recording cannot be made.
Dimensions (w/h/d) (incl. projecting
• Connection is made incorrectly.
parts and controls)
• VOR has been set to the improper
Approx. 86.7 × 114.4 × 35.4 mm
position when VOR function × 4 × 1
(3 1 / 5 / 7 / in.)
2 8 16
works.
Mass
Approx. 160 g (5.7 oz.) (main unit
Recording is interrupted. only)
• VOR is set to H or L. When you
Design and specifications are subject
do not use VOR, set it to OFF.
to change without notice.
Recording cannot be erased
completely.
• The erase head is contaminated.
• You are using a High-position
(TYPE II) or metal (TYPE IV) tape.
You cannot press N PLAY.
• The tape has reached the end.
Rewind the tape.
No sound comes from the
speaker.
• The earphone is plugged in.
• The volume is turned down
completely.
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