Sony TCM-200DV Operating Instructions page 2

C
MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
D
VOL
REC TIME
/PLAY MODE
(TCM-200DV only)
TCM-200DV
z REC
x STOP
SPEED CONTROL
(TCM-200DV only)
N PLAY
TCM-200DV
m REW/
REVIEW
> FF/CUE
PAUSE .
E
Capstan
Erase head
Record/playback
Pinch-roller
Cotton swab
head
Lever
English
To Press or slide
Recording from
Stop playback/ x STOP
Various Sound stop fast
forward or
Sources
(see Fig. C)
rewind
(TCM-200DV only) Pause playback PAUSE . in the
direction of the
arrow
Recording with an To release pause
playback, release
External Microphone
PAUSE .*.
Connect a microphone to the MIC Search forward Press and hold
during M FF/CUE and
jack.
playback (CUE) release it at the point
There is a tactile dot beside the MIC jack.
you want.
Use a microphone of low
Search Press and hold
impedance (less than 3 kΩ) such as
backward m REW/REVIEW
the ECM-115 (not supplied). during and release it at the
playback point you want.
When using a plug-in-power
(REVIEW)
system microphone, the power to
the microphone is supplied from Fast forward** M FF/CUE during
stop
this unit.
Rewind** m REW/REVIEW
during stop
Note
When recording with an external Start recording z REC
microphone, the VOR system may not during
playback
work properly due to difference in
sensitivity .
Eject a Press x STOP and
cassette open the cassette
compartment lid.
Recording from Another
Equipment
* PAUSE . will also be
automatically released when
Connect another equipment to the
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
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m REW/REVIEW at the end of the
Insert a cassette with the side to
tape. To start playback again, press
be played facing the cassette
x STOP, then press N PLAY.
holder.
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For TCM-200DV only:
B Additional
Set REC TIME/PLAY MODE to
the same position as that used Information
for recording.
To playback commercially
Precautions
available music tape, etc., select
NORMAL.
On power
3
Press N PLAY and then adjust
• Operate the unit only on 3 V DC.
the volume.
For AC operation, use the AC
The N PLAY button has a tactile
power adaptor recommended for
dot on it and the VOL control also
the unit. Do not use any other
has a tactile dot beside it to show the
type. For battery operation, use
direction to turn up the volume.
two R6 (size AA) batteries.
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For TCM-200DV only:
Adjust the tape playback speed. On the unit
Turn SPEED CONTROL to: • Do not leave the unit in a location
SLOW (slow) to play back at a near heat sources, or in a place
slower speed. subject to direct sunlight,
Center position to play back at excessive dust or mechanical
normal speed. shock.
FAST (fast) to play back at a • Should any solid object or liquid
faster speed. fall into the unit, remove the
batteries or disconnect the AC
At the end of the tape, playback
power adaptor, and have the unit
stops and the unit turns off
checked by qualified personnel
automatically.
before operating it any further.
• Keep personal credit cards using
If you plug in headphones (not
magnetic coding or spring-wound
supplied) to the EAR jack, you will
get monaural output from both left watches, etc. away from the unit
to prevent possible damage from
and right channels.
the magnet used in the speaker.
• If the unit has not been used for a
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 No sound comes from the
minutes speaker.
• The earphone is plugged in.
We do not recommend the use of
• The volume is turned down
tapes longer than 90 minutes except
completely.
for a long continuous recording or
playback. They are very thin and
The sound drops out or has with
tend to be stretched easily. This
excessive noise.
may cause malfunction of the unit
• The volume is turned down
or sound deterioration.
completely.
If you have any questions or
• The batteries are weak.
problems concerning your unit,
• Use the unit away from
please consult your nearest Sony
radiowave-emitting devices such
dealer.
as cellular phones.
• The heads need cleaning. See
"Maintenance."
• Direct placement of the cassette
Maintenance
tape on the speaker resulted in
(see Fig. E) magnetization and deteriorated
tonal quality.
To clean the tape heads and • You are using a High-position
path (TYPE II) or metal (TYPE IV) tape.
Press z REC while pushing the
lever in the tape compartment. Tape speed is too fast or too slow
in Playback mode.
Wipe the heads, pinch roller, and
• Improper setting of the REC TIME
the capstan with a cotton swab
moistened with alcohol after every /PLAY MODE switch. Set it to the
10 hours of use. same speed as that used for
recording (TCM-200DV only).
To clean the exterior
• SPEED CONTROL is set at a point
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened
other than the center (TCM-
in water. Do not use alcohol,
200DV only).
benzine or thinner.
• The batteries are weak.
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Should any problem persist after
Recording system
you have made these checks,
2-track 1 channel monaural
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Tape speed
4.8 cm/s or 2.4 cm/s
The unit does not operate. Frequency range
250 - 6 300 Hz using nomal (TYPE
• The batteries have been inserted
I) cassette (with REC TIME/PLAY
with incorrect polarity.
MODE switch* at "NORMAL")
• The batteries are weak.
*TCM-200DV only
• PAUSE . is slid in the
Speaker
direction of the arrow.
Approx. 5.0 cm (2 in.) dia.
• The AC power adaptor is not
Power output
firmly connected.
TCM-200DV: 350 mW (at 10 %
• The unit will not run on dry
harmonic distortion)
batteries if the AC power adaptor
TCM-150: 250 mW (at 10 %
is left plugged into the DC IN 3V
harmonic distortion)
jack even though you disconnect
Input (TCM-200DV only)
the AC power adaptor from the
Microphone input jack (minijack)
power source. sensitivity 0.2 mV for 3 kΩ or
lower impedance microphone
You cannot press z REC. Output
Earphone jack (minijack) for 8 -
• The tab on the tape has been
300 Ω earphone
removed.
Variable range of the tape speed
From approx. +30% to –15% (with
Recording cannot be made.
REC TIME/PLAY MODE switch*
• Connection is made incorrectly.
at "NORMAL")
• VOR has been set to the improper
*TCM-200DV only
position when VOR function
Power requirements
works (TCM-200DV only).
• 3 V DC batteries R6 (AA) x 2
• External DC 3 V power sources
Recording is interrupted.
Dimensions (w/h/d) (incl. projecting
• VOR is set to H or L. When you parts and controls)
Approx. 86.9 × 116.3 × 36.5 mm
do not use VOR, set it to OFF
× 4 × 1
(TCM-200DV only). (3 1 / 5 / 7 / in.)
2 8 16
Mass (main unit only)
TCM-200DV:
Recording cannot be erased
Approx. 171 g (6.1 oz.)
completely.
TCM-150:
• The erase head is contaminated.
Approx. 169 g (6.0 oz.)
• You are using a High-position
(TYPE II) or metal (TYPE IV) tape.
Design and specifications are subject
to change without notice.
You cannot play the tape.
• The tape has reached the end.
Rewind the tape.
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Sony
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E
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(TYPE IV) TYPE II
z REC
•
REC TIME/PLAY MODE
TCM-200DV
SPEED CONTROL •
TCM-200DV
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Sony
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PAUSE . •
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*REC TIME TYPE I
•
"NORMAL" /PLAY MODE
DC IN 3V
TCM-200DV *
z REC
•
TCM-200DV
TCM-150
•
VOR •
TCM-200DV
VOR
TCM-200DV
L H VOR •
VOR
TCM-200DV OFF
*REC TIME/PLAY MODE
"NORMAL"
•
TCM-200DV *
TYPE II •
(TYPE IV)
AA R6 •
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× ×
: TCM-200DV
: TCM-150
x STOP
C
TCM-200DV
PAUSE .
MIC
MIC
*PAUSE .
M FF/CUE
ECM-115
(CUE)
m REW/REVIEW
(REVIEW)
M FF/CUE
VOR
**
m REW/REVIEW **
z REC
MIC
RK-G64HG
x STOP
PAUSE . *
D
x STOP
** 1
x STOP
2
TCM-200DV
REVIEW
REC TIME/PLAY MODE
m REW/REVIEW
x STOP
N PLAY
NORMAL
b
3
N PLAY
N PLAY
VOL
•
4
TCM-200DV
SPEED CONTROL
R6
SLOW
AA
FAST
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EAR
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