User manual SONY TCD-D8

[. . . ] The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Welcome to the world of the DAT tapecorder! [. . . ] Renumbering the program number With the optional system adaptor kit RM-D3K or the wired remote control RMT-D7, you can renumber the program number. (For more details, refer to the Operating Instructions manual that comes with each product. ) " " flashes while the program number is renumbered. When the renumbering operation is completed, the tape-corder rewinds the tape to the beginning and enters the stop mode. Renumbering is necessary to the following tape: · On which the Start ID is written during playback. ⷠWhich has missing program numbers or duplicated program numbers because the tape is recorded from the halfway of it. ⷠWhich has a missing program number because the program number is erased at the same time a Start ID is erased on the tape. You can connect the tape-corder to other analog audio equipment and audio equipment with digital output. The volume cannot be adjusted with the VOLUME buttons of this tape-corder. Note When a plug is connected to the PHONES/LINE OUT jack, the tape-corder cannot change the output mode from LINE OUT to PHONES (AVLS) during playback although you can set the PHONES (AVLS)/LINE OUT switch to PHONES (AVLS), vice versa. Playback with an audio equipment with digital input (Digital connection) The AVLS* function is operational when using the headphones during playback or in the recording monitor mode. The AVLS function keeps down the maximum volume to prevent excessive sound from harming your ears. To PHONES/LINE OUT PHONES (AVLS)/LINE OUT * Auto Volume Limiter System Note The sound may be warped and distorted at times especially during enhanced bass segments when the AVLS function is operating. Set the PHONES (AVLS)/LINE OUT switch to 2 AVLS OFF or ON when hearing the playback or recording monitor sound with the headpnones. " " appears followed by " when the VOLUME button is " pressed. When the volume is at maximum level, " " flashes. Each time you press the VOLUME buttons, the level of volume changes " appears. This tape-corder is not equipped with a power switch. As a result, the LCD display will always be turned on as long as the batteries are inserted. However, power consumption is minimal and negligible. ⷠEspecialy when the tape-corder is in the low-power consumption mode, all indicators do not disappear in the display immediately after removing the battery holder from the tape-corder. cancel the low-power consumption mode before removing the battery holder. [. . . ] ⷠDo not clean the head with the cleaning cassette more than five times in succession. Cleaning the head continuously for a long period of time may cause wear to the head. ⷠDo not rewind the cleaning cassette each time you use it. When the cleaning cassette reaches the end of the tape, rewind it to the beginning and reuse it. [. . . ]