Sony TCM-465 User's Manual
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1. _ _ ey Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made these checks consult your nearest Sony dealer You cannot press REC gt The tab on the tape has been removed You cannot press PLAY gt The tape has reached the end Rewind the tape The unit does not operate gt The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity The batteries are weak PAUSE is slid in the direction of the arrow The AC power adaptor or car battery cord is not firmly connected The batteries have been inserted but simultaneously the AC power adaptor is connected and not to be done to the wall outlet No sound comes from the speaker gt The earphone is plugged in gt The volume is turned down completely Tape speed is too fast or too slow in the playback mode gt SPEED CONTROL is set at a point other than the center The sound drops out or comes with excessive noise gt The volume is turned down completely gt The batteries are weak gt The heads are contaminated See Maintenance Recording cannot be made Connection is made incorrectly The batteries are weak The record playback head is contaminated For TCM 465V Change the flat mic or pop up mic For TCM 459V MIC SENS has been set to the improper position when VOR function works Recording is interrupted gt For TCM 465V 459V VOR is set to ON When you do not use VOR set it to OFF Recording cannot be erased completely gt The eras2. R6 size AA batteries 2 TCM 36 and tourist model of TCM 465V only Design and specifications are subject to change without notice
3. Pop up microphone system allows you to use the microphone properly by adjusting it to the situation TCM 465V only When the microphone is in the standing position it works as an unidirectional microphone and picks up sound coming from the front side clearly When the microphone is at the flat position it picks up a wide range of sound clearly e Cue marker function to mark a desired portion during recording TCM 465V only Three BATT REC lamps indicate the remaining battery power in two steps and the lamp indicates when to replace the batteries gt Getting Started e O OO Preparing a Power Source Choose one of the following power sources Dry Batteries see Fig EJ Make sure that nothing is connected to the DC IN 3V jack 1 Open the battery compartment lid 2 Insert two size R6 AA batteries supplied to TCM 36 and tourist model of TCM 465V only with correct polarity and close the lid Notes e Do not charge a dry battery e Do not use a new battery with an old one e Do not use different types of batteries e When you do not use the unit for a long time remove the batteries to avoid any damage caused by battery leakage and subsequent corrosion e Dry batteries will not be expended when another power source is connected To take out the batteries see Fig EN To attach the battery compartment lid if it is accidentally detached see Fig FN When to replace the batteries see Fig N Replac
4. SONY Cassette Corder Operating Instructions Operating Instructions TCM 465V 459V 36 Sony Corporation 1999 About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for TCM 465V TCM 459V and TCM 36 Before you start reading check your model number TCM 459V is the model used for illustration purposes Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text for example TCM 459V only 3 867 917 11 1 EAR Flat mic VOR TCM 459V REC ESTOP MIC SENS TCM 459V BATT REC lt lt REW REVIEW PAUSE POP UP MIC switch microphone CUE MARKER BATT REC a XXXX When batteries are new When batteries become weak Replace batteries MIC PLUG IN POWER E STOP w PLAY SPEED CONTROL lt A REW REVIEW gt gt FF CUE PAUSE BATT Erase head Capstan Ot flash aw Cotton swab Record playback head Pinch roller AC power adaptor q S p Sy Xe A lg Q Y Se VE SS N Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Sony Cassette Corder Some features are e VOR Voice Operated Recording system that starts and stops recording automatically in response to the sound to save tapes and batteries TCM 465V 459V only e SPEED CONTROL function that lets you increase or decrease the tape playback speed e High sensitive flat mic picks up a wide range of sound clearly TCM 459V 36 only
5. cording TCM 465V 459V only The VOR system depends on the environment conditions If you cannot get the desired results set VOR to OFF e When using the VOR system the unit starts recording only when a sound is detected therefore the beginning of the word may not be recorded For an important recording we recommend setting VOR to OFF Locating the Cue Marker Position TCM 465V only Press CUE MARKER during recording You will hear a buzz at the cue marker position when you press FF CUE or REW REVIEW while playing back the tape It is convenient to mark at an important part of speech for example during an interview to quickly find that portion by pressing FF CUE or REW REVIEW while playing back the tape Notes Cue will not be marked if you press STOP or PAUSE immediately after having pressed CUE MARKER eYou may hear noise at the cue marker position during playback when you are listening to the recording through a sensitive earphone To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over see Fig E Break out and remove the cassette tabs To reuse the tape for recording cover the tab hole with adhesive tape es Recording from Various Sound Sources see Fig Recording with an External Microphone Connect a microphone to the MIC jack The raised dot near the MIC jack identifies as the jack for a microphone not an earphone Use a microphone of low impedance less than 3 kilohms such as ECM T115 not su
6. e microphone at a flat angle Place the unit on a hard surface such as a desk with the cassette holder side up so that the flat mic can record effectively For TCM 459V 36 Place the unit on a hard surface such as a desk with the cassette holder side up so that the flat mic can record effectively Note When using the microphone in a standing position the sensitivity will be higher than the flat mic 5 Press REC Recording starts While the tape runs the BATT REC lamp lights and flickers depending on the strength of the sound At the end of the tape recording stops and the unit turns off automatically To Press or slide Stop recording E STOP PAUSE in the direction of the arrow To release pause recording release PAUSE Press and hold lt lt REW REVIEW during recording Release the button at the point to start playback Pause recording Review the portion just recorded PAUSE will be also automatically released when W STOP is pressed stop pause release function To monitor the sound Connect an earphone not supplied firmly to the EAR jack Notes e Do not use a CrO TYPE II or metal TYPE IV tape otherwise the sound may be distorted when you play back the tape or the previous recording may not be erased completely e The SPEED CONTROL switch works in the playback mode only Recording will be made independent of this control Notes on VOR Voice Operated Re
7. e head is contaminated gt Recording or erasing is being made using recorded CrO TYPE II or metal TYPE IV tape Vu Vv bttb o e a E A T Maintenance see Fig B To clean the tape heads and path Wipe the heads pinch rollers and the capstans with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol every 10 hours of use To clean the exterior Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water Do not use alcohol benzine or thinner A Specifications Recording system 2 track 1 channel monaural Frequency range 250 6 300 Hz Speaker Approx 3 6 cm 176 in dia Power output 300 mW at 10 harmonic distortion Input Microphone input jack minijack sensitivity 0 2 mV for 3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone Output Earphone jack minijack for 8 300 ohms earphone Variable range of the tape speed from 30 to 15 Power requirements e Two size R6 AA batteries supplied to TCM 36 and tourist model of TCM 465V only 3V DC DC IN 3 V jack accepts e AC E30M TCM 36 only or AC E30HG AC power adaptor not supplied suitable in the country where the unit is to be used e Sony DCC E230 car battery cord not supplied for use on 12 V car battery Dimensions w h d incl projecting parts and controls TCM 465V Approx 116 x 91 x 43mm 4 x 3 x 1 in TCM 459V 36 Approx 116 x 91 x 38mm 4 x 3 x 1 in Mass not incl batteries TCM 465V Approx 200 g 7 1 oz TCM 459V 36 Approx 195 g 6 9 oz Supplied accessories
8. e the batteries with new ones when the BATT REC lamps go off and the J lamp flashes The BATT REC lamps change as illustrated Notes e During FF CUE or REW REVIEW the J lamp may flash Only when the tape does not run properly replace the batteries e In some cases when the unit is used with rechargeable batteries only one BATT REC lamp will light even though the batteries have been fully charged e After the batteries have been used for a while the BATT REC lamps may flash with the playback sound when you turn up the volume however this does not mean that you need to replace the batteries e The unit will play back normally for a while even after the 53 lamp flashes However replace the batteries as soon as you can If you do not a loud noise may be emitted by the built in speaker or subsequent recording will not be done correctly e When the tape starts running or at the end of the tape the J lamp may momentarily light If the lamp goes off you do not need to replace the batteries Battery life Approximate hours EIAJ o Playback Recording Sony alkaline LR6 SG 11 11 Sony R6P SR 3 3 Measured value by the standard of EIAJ Electronic Industries Association of Japan Using a Sony HF series cassette tape Note The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit House Current see Fig EJ Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V and to the wall outlet Use the AC E30HG AC pow
9. er adaptor not supplied For TCM 36 For Japan use the AC E30M not supplied Do not use any other AC power adaptor Polarity of the plug HS Note Specifications for AC E30HG varies for each area Check your local voltage and the shape of plug before purchasing gt Operating the Unit Recording see Fig 5 0 You can record right away with the built in microphone Make sure that nothing is connected to the MIC jack 1 Press the counter reset button to reset the tape counter 2 Inserta normal TYPE I tape with the side to start recording facing the cassette holder 3 For TCM 465V 459V Set VOR to ON to start and pause recording automatically to the sound OFF to start and stop recording manually For TCM 459V Set MIC SENS to select the sensitivity of the microphone to H high to record at meetings or in a quiet and or spacious place L low to record for dictation or in a noisy place N Note When the sound to be recorded is not loud enough set the VOR switch to OFF or the unit may not start recording 4 For TCM 465V e To use the microphone in a standing position When you record a lecture or a speech use the microphone in a standing position Slide the POP UP MIC switch as illustrated Face the microphone toward the sound source e To use the microphone without standing it When you want to record a wide range for conversations in a meeting etc use th
10. ing playback PAUSE will be also automatically released when W STOP is pressed stop pause release function Tf you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or rewound the batteries will be consumed rapidly Be sure to depress W STOP gt Additional Information H Precautions On power e Operate the unit only on 3V DC For AC operation use the AC power adaptor recommended for the unit Do not use any other type For battery operation use two size R6 AA batteries On the unit e Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock e Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit remove the batteries or disconnect the AC power adaptor and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further e Keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring wound watches etc away from the unit to prevent possible damage from the magnet used for the speaker e If the unit has not been used for a long time set it in the playback mode and warm it up for a few minutes before inserting a tape On tapes longer than 90 minutes We do not recommend the use of tapes longer than 90 minutes except for a long continuous recording or playback They are very thin and tend to be stretched easily If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit please consult your nearest Sony dealer
11. pplied When using a plug in power system microphone the power to the microphone is supplied from this unit Note When recording with an external microphone the VOR system may not work properly because of the difference in sensitivity Recording from Another Equipment Connect another equipment to the MIC jack using the RK G64HG connecting cord not supplied For TCM 36 For Japan use the RK G64 not supplied E Playing a Tape see Fig D 1 Inserta cassette with the side to start playing facing the cassette holder 2 Adjust the tape playback speed Set SPEED CONTROL to SLOW slow to play back a tape slower Center position to playback a tape at normal speed FAST fast to playback a tape faster 3 Press B gt PLAY then adjust the volume There is a raised dot to show the direction to turn down volume beside VOL At the end of the tape playback stops and the unit turns off automatically To Press or slide Stop playback stop fast W STOP forward or rewind PAUSE in the direction of the arrow To release pause playback release PAUSE Press and hold FF CUE and release it at the point you want Pause playback Search forward during playback CUE Search backward during Press and hold lt lt REW REVIEW and playback REVIEW release it at the point you want Fast forward gt gt FF CUE during stop Rewind lt 4 REW REVIEW during stop Start recording REC dur
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