User manual SONY TCM-343

[. . . ] Choose one of the following power sources. At the end of the tape, recording stops and the unit turns off automatically. to Stop recording Pause recording Press or slide x STOP PAUSE . In the direction of the arrow To release pause recording, release PAUSE . [. . . ] 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. Dry batteries will not be drained when another power source is connected. If you do so, the sound may be distorted when you play back the tape, or the previous recording may not be erased completely. Recording will be made independent of this control. You can record right away with the built-in microphone. Make sure that nothing is connected to the MIC jack (TCM-200DV only). Replace the batteries with new ones when the BATT lamp dims. 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. 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. To clean the tape heads and path press z REC while pushing the lever in the tape compartment. Wipe the heads, pinch roller, and the capstan with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol after every 10 hours of use. Connect another equipment to the MIC jack using the RK-G64HG connecting cord (not supplied). ** If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or rewound, the batteries will be consumed rapidly. Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The AC power adaptor is not firmly connected. The unit will not run on dry batteries if the AC power adaptor is left plugged into the DC IN 3V jack even though you disconnect the AC power adaptor from the power source (this does not apply to TCM-343 for USA/Canada/ Europe). VOR has been set to the improper position when VOR function works (TCM-200DV only). You are using a High-position (TYPE II) or metal (TYPE IV) tape. 4 cm/s Frequency range 250 Hz - 6 300 Hz using nomal (TYPE I) cassette (with REC TIME/PLAY MODE switch* at "NORMAL") *TCM-200DV only Speaker Approx. [. . . ] To start playback again, press x STOP, then press N PLAY. Insert a cassette with the side to be played facing the cassette holder. For AC operation, use the AC power adaptor recommended for the unit. Turn SPEED CONTROL to: SLOW (slow) to play back at a slower speed. [. . . ]