User manual SONY TCM-900DV

[. . . ] This Cassette-Corder is equipped with a REC TIME switch that lets you record double the normal length on any cassette. When batteries are new Tapes recorded with the REC TIME switch in the DOUBLE position cannot be played properly by a tape recorder without the REC TIME switch function. When batteries become weak * Measured valued by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) (Using a Sony HF series cassette tape on which music has been recorded is played at volume setting 7) ** With the DPC switch on AUTO and the SPEED CONTROL dial all the way to FAST. To record on both sides Set " DIR " to FWD. [. . . ] â· When the tape starts to run or when it finishes, i may appear momentarily. If the indicator goes off immediately, there is no need to replace the batteries. To reuse the tape for recording, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. While the tape runs, the REC lamp lights and flickers depending on the strength of the sound. The number in the tape counter will increase when playing back the forward side, and decrease when playing back the reverse side. At the end of the reverse side, recording stops and the unit turns off automatically. To record on both sides Place the tape with the side to start recording facing the cassette compartment lid. To record on a single side Place the tape with the side to be recorded facing the unit. Set VOR and MIC SENS to suit the recording condition before recording. At the end of the section you want to repeat, press REPEAT. Securely insert the supplied headphones into the remote control's 2 jack and set VOL on the unit to about 7. adjust the volume using VOL of the remote control. Connecting the remote control to the Cassette-Corder automatically cuts off the sound from the speaker. Notes If the remote control is removed from the EAR jack while sound is coming from the speaker during playback, the sound will not come out of the speaker when the remote control is inserted again. If you want to hear the sound from the speaker, press and hold SPEAKER for at least 2 seconds. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The AC power adaptor is not firmly connected. â· When trying to run on dry batteries, the AC power adaptor has been left plugged in to the DC IN 3V jack, but not to the power source. You are using a Hi-position (TYPE II) or metal (TYPE IV) tape. The volume of the unit is turned down completely. The sound drops out or comes with excessive noise. Adjusting the pitch will change the sound slightly (you hear sound of howl or echo etc. [. . . ] The unit may not return to playback after searching forward/backward during playback (CUE/REVIEW) as described below. In this case, first press p STOP and then press "" PLAY to start playback. â· If the tape is completely wound or rewound after CUE/REVIEW, playback does not start, even when you release FF/CUE or REW/REVIEW. â· When using the unit with batteries, if you release FF/CUE or REW/REVIEW after CUE/REVIEW, i flashes and playback does not start. [. . . ]