User manual SONY TCM-450DV

[. . . ] Check your local voltage and the shape of the plug before purchasing. Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet hands. Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible mains. Should you notice an abnormality in the AC power adaptor, disconnect it from the mains immediately. [. . . ] (Using a Sony HF series cassette tape) *2 Using a tape on which music has been recorded is played at volume setting 7 using speaker *3 When using Sony LR03 (SG) alkaline dry batteries (produced in Japan) When you are going to record something that you may not have an opportunity to record again, test the unit first before you actually start recording. When recording with an external microphone, the VOR system may not work properly because of the difference in sensitivity. If you plug in headphones (not supplied) to the EAR jack, you will get monaural output from both left and right channels. If the unit has not been used for long, set it in the playback mode and warm it up for a few minutes before inserting a cassette. Use the unit away from radiowaveemitting devices such as cellular phones. We do not recommend the use of tape longer than 90 minutes except for a long continuous recording or playback. they are very thin and tend to be stretched easily. This may cause malfunction of the unit or sound deterioration. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Tape speed is too fast or too slow or the sound is distorted in the playback mode. Set it to the same speed as that used for recording. In the direction of the arrow To release pause playback, release PAUSE . M FF/CUE during stop m REW/REVIEW during stop There is a clicking noise during tape operation. Use a microphone of low impedance (less than 3 k). When using a plug-in-power system microphone, the power to the microphone is supplied from this unit. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. You cannot insert a cassettte or close the cassette compartment lid. The cassette is being inserted in the wrong way. [. . . ] Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. 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 in the speaker. [. . . ]