User manual SONY TCM-AP5V

[. . . ] â· The following examples use Sony products. If you have any problem when using other products, read the instruction manual of those products. Fast forward** Rewind** Search forward during playback (CUE) Search backward during playback (REVIEW) Take out a cassette When using a plug-in-power system microphone, the power to the microphone is supplied from this unit. Microphone of low impedance (less than 3 kilohms) such as ECM-T115 (not supplied) MIC You can record the sound easily with the built-in microphone. [. . . ] To clean the exterior Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Press r REC, and the unit automatically starts recording the sound and pauses when there is no sound (you can save tapes and batteries). You can set VOR to L or H during recording too. H: To record at meetings or in a quiet place. l: To record for dictation in a noisy place. When you use this system in a noisy place the unit stays in the recording mode. If the sound is too soft, on the contrary, the unit will not start recording. set VOR to L (low) or H (high) depending on the conditions. When you do not use this function, set VOR to OFF. If you cannot get the desired results, set VOR to OFF. â· When using the VOR system, the unit starts recording only when a sound is detected, therefore, the beginning of the word may not be recorded. Take out any slack in the tape and insert the cassette with the side to start recording facing the lid. Place the unit on a hard surface such as a desk with the cassette holder side up so that the flat mic can record effectively. While the tape runs, the REC lamp lights and flashes depending on the strength of the sound. On power Operate the unit only on 3V DC. For AC operation, use the AC power adaptor recommended for the unit. Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. â· 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. â· If the unit has not been used for a long time, set it in the playback mode and warm it up for a few minutes before inserting a tape. Keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-wound watches etc. Away from the unit to prevent possible damage from the magnet used for the speaker. On tapes longer than 90 minutes We do not recommend the use of tapes longer than 90 minutes except for a long continuous recording or playback. [. . . ] â· In some cases when the unit is used with rechargeable batteries, only one BATT/REC lamp will light even though the batteries have been fully charged. â· After the batteries have been used for a while, the BATT/REC lamp(s) may flash with the playback sound when you turn up the volume; however, this does not mean that you need to replace the batteries. â· The unit will play back normally for a while even after the i lamp flashes. However, replace the batteries as soon as you can. [. . . ]