Sony TCM-323 - Manuel (Page 2)

About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for TCM-333 and TCM-323. Before
you start reading, check your model number. TCM-333 is the model used
for illustration purposes. Any differences in operation are clearly
indicated in the text, for example, 'TCM-333 only".
► Operating the Unit
► Getting Started
Preparing a Power Source
Choose one of the following power sources.
Dry Batteries (see Fig. Q-®)
Make sure that nothing is connected to (he DC IN 3V jack (TCM-333 only).
1 Open the battery compartment lid.
2 Insert two size R6 (AA) batteries (not supplied) with correct poiarity
and close the )id.
Notes
• Do not charge a dry battery.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not use different types of batteries.
• When you do not use ^ unit for a long lime, remove the batteries to
avoid any damage caused by battery leakage and subsequent corrosion.
• СГСМ-333 only) Dry batteries will not be expended when another
power source is connected.
To take out the batteries (see Fig. Q*®)
To attach the battery compartment lid if it is
accidentally detached (see Fig. Q-®)
When to replace the batteries (see Fig.Q-®)
Replace the batteries with new ones when the ВАТТ lamp dims.
Notes
• After the batteries have been used for a while, the ВАТТ
lamp may flicker with the playback sound when you turn up the
volume; however, this does not mean.thal you need to replace the
batteries.
• The unit will play back ttormally for a while even after the ВАТТ lamp
dims. However, replace the batteries as soon as you can. If you do not,
subsequent recording will not be dene correctly.
Battery life (Approximate hours) (EIAJ*)
Playback Recording
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG) 11 11
SonyR6P(SR) 3 3
* Measured value by the standard of EIAJ(Electric Industries
Association of Japan). (Using a Sony HF series cassette tape)
Note
The battery Hie may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.
House Current (TCM-333 only) (see Fig. ES-0)
Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V and to the wall outlet. Use
toe AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not supplied). Do not use any other
AC power adaptor.
Polarity of the plug
Note
Specifications for AC-E30HC varies for each area. Check your local
voltage and the shape of plug before purchasing.
Recording
(see Fig.
Hf-®,
®)
You can record right away with toe built-in microphone.
1 Insert a normal (TYPE I) tape with toe side to start recording facing
the cassette holder.
2 Press • REC.
Recording starts.
At the end of the tape, recording stops and the unit turns off
automatically.
To Press or slide
Stop recording ■ STOP
Pause recording PAUSE —^ in the direction of the arrow
To release pause recording, release PAUSE
Review the portion Press and hoid REW/REVIEW
just recorded during recording.
Release the button at the point to start playback.
* PAUSE will be also automatically released when I
pressed (stop-pause-release function).
I STOP is
To monitor the sound
Connect an earphone (not supplied) firmly to toe EAR jack.
Note
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.
To prevent a tape from being accidentally
recorded over (see Fig.
HI'©)
Break out and remove toe cassette tabs. To reuse the tape for recording,
cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
Playing a Tape
(see ng. Q)
1 Insert a cassette with the side to start playing facing the cassette
holder.
2 Press ► 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
forward or rewind* ■ STOP
Pause playback PAUSE —in toe direction of toe arrow
To release pause playdack, release PAUSE
Search forward during
playback (CUE) Press and hold ► ► FF/CUE and release it
at the point )^ou want
Search backward during
playback (REVIEW) press and hold REW/REVIEW and
release it at toe point you want
Fast forward** ► ► FF/CUE during stop
Rewind** ^ REW/REVIEW during stop
Start recording
during playback
• REC
PAUSE —^ wiB be also automatically released when ■ STOP is
pressed (stop-pause-release function).
* If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or rewound, toe
batteries will be consumed rapidly. Be sure to depress ■ STOP.