User manual SONY TCM-40DV

[. . . ] Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. [. . . ] â· After the batteries have been used for a while, the BATT/REC lamps may flicker during playback if the volume is turned up. This is, however, not an indication for the batteries to be replaced. â· The unit will play back normally for a while even after the i lamp flashes. You should, nonetheless, replace the batteries as soon as possible. Otherwise, the built-in speaker may emit a loud noise and recordings may not be made correctly. â· The i lamp may flash momentarily at beginning of playback or the end of the tape. If the flashing stops right away, you do not need to replace the batteries. 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. 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. For AC operation, use the AC power adaptor recommended for the unit. for battery operation , use two size AA (R6) batteries. The sound drops out or comes with excessive noise. You are using a Hi-position (TYPE II) or metal (TYPE IV) tape. Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. [. . . ] To Stop playback/stop fast forward or rewind Pause playback Press or slide p STOP PAUSE c in the direction of the arrow To release pause playback, release PAUSE c*. Press and hold ) FF/CUE and release it at the point you want Press and hold 0 REW/REVIEW and release it at the point you want ) FF/CUE during stop 0 REW/REVIEW during stop r REC Press p STOP and open the cassette compartment lid by hand. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. [. . . ]