Sony Cassette-Corder TCM-23DV User's Manual
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1. 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 TCM 21DV supplied 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 EN Rechargeable Batteries see Fig EJ supplied to TCM 22DV only Before using the rechargeable batteries charge them with the supplied battery charger adaptor and AC power adaptor L insert the rechargeable batteries NC AA into the battery charger adaptor with correct polarity 2 Connect the AC power adaptor supplied to TCM 22DV to the DC IN 3V jack of the battery charger adaptor and to the wall outlet The power indicator lights up 3 Unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet and from the battery charger adaptor after about 8 hours Notes e The power indicator lights in green as long as the AC power adaptor is plugged to the wall outlet and the DC IN 3V jack even when the charging has not been don2. 3 868 083 71 1 SONY XXXX Cassette Corder Operating Instructions lt T gt TCM 23DV 22DV 21DV 20DV Sony Corporation 2000 Built in mic XXXX Sony iine http www world sony com REC TIME lt lt REW REVIEW PAUSE Tab for side A A 4 jl Battery charger adaptor XXXX DC IN 3V f Cela AC power adaptor XXXX Power indicator XXXX AC power adaptor XXXX DC IN 3V Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Sony Cassette Corder This Cassette Corder is equipped with a REC TIME switch that lets you record double the normal length on any cassette Note Tapes recorded with the REC TIME 2 4 cm s switch in the DOUBLE position cannot be played properly by a tape recorder without the REC TIME switch function Supplied accessories The instructions in this manual are for 4 models The TCM 20DV is the model used for illustration purposes TCM 23DV 22DV 21DV 20DV AC power adaptor 1 O Battery charger adaptor 1 O Rechargeable batteries 2 NC AA 12V 700mAh O Ni Cd Cassette tape C 90 1 Battery LR6 2 Monaural microphone 1 Super directional microphone 1 o Carrying pouch 1 O Hand strap 1 attached to the unit Ge S x2 gt Getting Started ey Preparing a Power Source Choose one of the following power sources 000
3. N 3V and to a wall outlet The AC power adaptor is supplied only with the TCM 22DV For other models use the AC E30HG AC power adaptor not supplied Do not use any other AC power adaptor Polarity of the plug Note Specifications for AC E30HG vary for each area Check your local voltage and the shape of the plug before purchasing gt Operating the Unit eee Recording see Fig E You can record right away with the built in microphone Make sure that nothing is connected to the MIC jack 1 Insert a normal TYPE I tape with the side to start facing the cassette holder 2 Set REC TIME to the desired mode NORMAL 4 8cm s for optimum sound Recommended for normal recordings DOUBLE 2 4cm s for double recording time for example 120 minutes using both sides of a 60 minute cassette Suitable for recording conferences dictations etc Not recommended to record music 3 Set VOR to H or L to start and pause recording automatically to the sound 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 Set VOR to OFF to start and stop recording manually Note When the sound to be recorded is not loud enough set the VOR switch to OFF or the unit may not start recording G Press REC B PLAY is pressed simultaneously and recording starts At the end of the tape recording stops and the unit turns off
4. automatically To Press or slide Stop E STOP recording Pause PAUSE in the recording direction of the arrow To release pause recording release PAUSE Review the Press and hold portion just lt lt REW REVIEW recorded during recording Release the button at the point to start Take out Press W STOP and open a cassette the cassette compartment lid by hand PAUSE will also be automatically released when E 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 High position 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 The SPEED CONTROL switch works in the playback mode only Recording will be made independent of this control Notes on VOR Voice Operated Recording e When you use the VOR system ina noisy place the unit will stay in the recording mode If the sound is too soft on the contrary the unit will not start recording Set VOR to H high or L low depending on the conditions to pick up necessary sound only e The VOR system depends on the environmental conditions If you cannot get the desired results even though you adjust VOR to H or L set VOR to OFF To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over see Fig E Break off and remove the cassette
5. e e Use only the supplied or recommended AC power adaptor battery charger adaptor and rechargeable batteries e The rechargeable batteries can be charged approximately 500 times e Do not leave the battery charger adaptor plugged in for more than 20 hours Overcharging may damage the rechargeable batteries When to replace the batteries see Fig E Replace the batteries with new ones or charge the batteries supplied to TCM 22DV only when the BATT lamp dims Notes e After the batteries have been used for a while the BATT lamp may flicker 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 BATT lamp dims However replace the batteries as soon as you can If you do not subsequent recording will not be done correctly Battery life Approx hours EIAJ Playback Recording Sony alkaline LR6 SG ie ie Sony R6P SR 3 3 Sony rechargeable battery NC AA fully charged TCM 22DV only Measured value by the standard of EIAJ Electronic Industries Association of Japan Using a Sony HF series cassette tape and playing back with speakers Note The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit For maximum performance we recommend that you use alkaline batteries House Current see Fig N Connect the AC power adaptor to DC I
6. en the cassette compartment lid by hand PAUSE will also be automatically released when E 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 If the tape runs too fast or too slowly check SPEED CONTROL gt Additional Information _ _ E Precautions On power e Operate the unit only on 3 V 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 e The nameplate indicating operating voltage etc is located on the bottom of the unit 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 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 to 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 exc
7. ept for a long continuous recording or playback They are very thin and tend to be stretched easily On rechargeable battery Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product Please consult with your local authority If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit please consult your nearest Sony dealer el Maintenance see Fig B To clean the tape heads and path Depress REC while pushing the lever Wipe the heads pinch roller and the capstan with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol after every 10 hours of use To clean the exterior Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water Do not use alcohol benzine or thinner ee Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made these checks consult your nearest Sony dealer You cannot press REC e The tab on the tape has been removed You cannot press B PLAY e The tape has reached the end Rewind the tape The unit does not operate The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity e The batteries are weak e PAUSE is slid in the direction of the arrow e The AC power adaptor is not firmly connected When trying to run on dry batteries the AC power adaptor has been left plugged in to the DC IN 3V jack but not to the power source No sound comes from the speaker e The earphone is plugged in e The volume is turned down completely Tape speed is too fast o
8. nt Connect another equipment to the MIC jack using the RK G64HG connecting cord not supplied aT Playing a Tape see Fig B 1 Insert a cassette with the side to start playing facing the cassette holder 2 Set REC TIME to the same position as that used for recording To playback commercially sold tapes select NORMAL 3 Press B gt PLAY and then adjust the volume There is a raised dot beside VOL to show the direction to turn down volume 4 Adjust the tape playback speed Set SPEED CONTROL to SLOW slow to play back a tape slower Center position to play back a tape at normal speed FAST fast to play back a tape faster speed At the end of the tape playback stops and the unit turns off automatically If you plug in headphones not supplied to the EAR jack you will get monaural output from both left and right channels To Press or slide Stop playback W STOP stop fast forward or rewind Pause playback PAUSE in the direction of the arrow To release pause playback release PAUSE Search forward Press and hold during gt gt FF CUE and playback CUE release it at the point you want Search Press and hold backward lt A REW REVIEW during and release it at the playback point you want REVIEW Fast forward gt FF CUE during stop Rewind lt 4 REW REVIEW during stop Start recording REC during playback Take out Press W STOP and a cassette op
9. r too slow in the playback mode e Improper setting of the REC TIME switch Set it to the same speed as that used for recording e SPEED CONTROL is set at a point other than the center The sound drops out or comes with excessive noise e The volume is turned down completely e The batteries are weak e The heads are contaminated See Maintenance Recording cannot be made e Connection is made incorrectly e The batteries are weak e The record playback head is contaminated e VOR has been set to the improper position when VOR function works Recording is interrupted e VOR is set to H or L When you do not use VOR set it to OFF Recording cannot be erased completely e The erase head is contaminated Recording or erasing is being made using a High position TYPE II or metal TYPE IV tape a Specifications Recording system 2 track 1 channel monaural 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 at NORMAL Speaker Approx 3 6 cm dia Power output 250 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 approx 30 to 15 with REC TIME switch at NORMAL Power requirements 3 V DC batteries R6 AA x 2 External DC 3 V power sou
10. rces Dimensions w h d incl projecting parts and controls Approx 112 x 36 6 x 90 3 mm Mass Approx 175 g Design and specifications are subject to change without notice
11. tabs To reuse the tape for recording cover the tab hole with adhesive tape turn over a C MIC PLUG IN POWER 2 Lx m ygn00d qoot e A E STOP w PLAY SPEED CONTROL lt 4 REW REVIEW gt gt FF CUE PAUSE Erase head XXXX Record playback head XXXX Pinch roller Cotton swab XXXX XXXX Recording from Various Sound Sources see Fig f Recording with the supplied Microphone see Fig Supplied to TCM 23DV only Connect the supplied Super directional microphone monaural to the MIC jack and direct the microphone to the sound source Note The supplied microphone will pick up noise if it is hand held while recording Place the microphone on a flat surface To use the stand see Fig If the stand gets detached see Fig Attach the stand as shown Recording with an External Microphone Connect a microphone to the MIC jack The raised bar near the MIC jack identifies as the jack for a microphone not an earphone For TCM 21DV 23DV Use the supplied microphone For other models Use a microphone of low impedance less than 3 kilohms such as ECM T115 not supplied 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 due to difference in sensitivity Recording from Another Equipme
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