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3-862-269-13 (1)
Cassette-Corder
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Operating Instructions
F
Mode d‘emploi
TCM-4TR
1998 by Sony Corporation
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For the customers in the U.S.A. Owner’s Record The model number is located at the bottom and the serial number is located inside the tape holder. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. TCM-4TR Serial No. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
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Table of Contents Welcome!...................................................................... 4 Getting Started Preparing a Power Source ......................................... 6 Dry Batteries .......................................................... 6 House Current .................................................... 11 EN Operating the Unit Playing a Tape ........................................................... 12 Playing a 4-track Tape ....................................... 12 Playi
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Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Cassette- Corder. This Cassette-Corder is a product which Sony Corporation developed specially for visually impaired people. You can play back a tape recorded on 4 tracks at 2.4 cm/s. Some features are: •You can play back a 4-track tape as well as a normal 2-track tape. •You can play back and record with two tape speeds (4.8cm/s and 2.4cm/s). •DPC (Digital Pitch control) allows you to increase or decrease the speed of the playback sound (page 17). If yo
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•When the batteries are running out of power, a beep sounds (page 9). •The BATT/REC lamps indicate the remaining battery power in two steps. A beep sounds and the i lamp shows when to replace the batteries (page 9). •Automatic shut-off mechanism at the end of the tape (in the recording/playback mode only). •Stop-pause-release function —The pause switch is released automatically when the p STOP button is depressed, so that you won’t miss a recording chance (pages 15, 22). Notes •Recording can be
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z Getting Started Preparing a Power Source Choose either one of the following power sources: dry batteries (see below) or house current (see page 11). Dry Batteries Make sure that nothing is connected to the DC IN 3 V jack. } ] ] } DC IN 3V jack 1 Open the battery compartment lid. 2 Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied) with correct polarity and close the lid. EN 6
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Notes •Do not charge a dry battery. •Do not use a new battery with an old one. •Do not use different types of batteries. •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 expended when another power source is connected. To take out the batteries } } ] ] To attach the battery compartment lid if it is accidentally detached Attach it as illustrated. Continued EN 7
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Preparing a Power Source (continued) Battery life (Approximate hours) (EIAJ*) Sony alkaline Sony LR6(SG) R6P(SR) Recording (4.8cm/s) 6.5 1.0 Recording (2.4cm/s) 7.0 1.5 Playback (4.8cm/s) 6.5 1.0 Playback (2.4cm/s) 7.0 1.5 * Measured value by the standard of EIAJ (Electronic Industries Association of Japan)(Using a Sony HF- series cassette tape) We recommend to use long-life alkaline batteries. Note The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit. EN 8
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When to replace the batteries When the batteries are running out of power, a beep sounds and the BATT/REC lamps go off and the i lamp flashes. When this happens, replace the batteries with new ones. The BATT/REC lamps change as illustrated. light light flash (A beep sounds.) When batteries Replace batteries When batteries are new become weak Continued EN 9
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Preparing a Power Source (continued) Notes •During recording, you will hear the beep through the earphone. During playback, you will hear the beep through the earphone and the speaker. •During FF (CUE) or REW (REVIEW), the i lamp may flash with a beep. Only when the tape does not run properly, replace the batteries. •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. •After the batteries have been
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House Current to the wall outlet DC IN 3V AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not supplied) Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V and to the wall outlet. Use the AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not supplied). Do not use any other AC power adaptor. Polarity of the plug Note Specification for AC-E30HG varies for each area. Check your local voltage and the shape of plug before purchasing. EN 11
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z Operating the Unit Playing a Tape Playing a 4-track Tape 1 Open the cassette compartment lid. 2 Insert a cassette with the side to start playing facing the lid. 3 Close the cassette compartment lid. TAPE TRACK y TAPE SPEED y yyy yyy ( PLAY 4 Set TAPE SPEED to 2.4 (cm/s) . EN 12
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5 Set TAPE TRACK to 1-2 or 3-4 and start playback. To play the tape from the beginning, follow the procedure below. Make sure that side A is facing the lid. 1 Set TAPE TRACK to 1-2 and press ( PLAY. Track 1 will be played. At the end of the tape, playback stops automatically. 2 Take out the cassette and reinsert the cassette with side B facing the lid. 3 Leaving TAPE TRACK at 1-2, press ( PLAY. Track 2 will be played. 4 Take out the cassette and reinsert the cassette with side A facing the lid.
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Playing a Tape (continued) TAPE TRACK y TAPE SPEED y yyy PAUSE c yyy ) FF/CUE EAR jack 0 REW/ REVIEW VOL ( PLAY p STOP To Do this Adjust the volume Turn VOL. Stop playback/stop Press p STOP. fast forward or rewind Pause playback Slide PAUSE c. To release pause playback, release PAUSE c*. Fast forward** Press ) FF/CUE during stop. Rewind** Press 0 REW/REVIEW during stop. EN 14
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* PAUSE c will be also automatically released when p STOP is pressed (stop-pause-release function). **If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or rewound, noise will be heard. Be sure to depress p STOP. Otherwise, the batteries will be consumed rapidly. To Do this Search forward Press and hold ) FF/CUE and during playback release it at the point you want. (CUE) Search backward Press and hold 0 REW/REVIEW during playback and release it at the point you (REVIEW) want. Take out a cassett
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Playing a Tape (continued) Playing a 2-track Tape 1 Proceed with steps 1 to 3 on page 12. 2 Set TAPE SPEED to 2.4 (cm/s) or 4.8 (cm/s) to match the tape speed used for recording. 3 Set TAPE TRACK to 1-2. 4 Press ( PLAY. Other operations are the same as those of playing a 4-track tape described on pages 14 and 15. Note If the recording is made in stereo, only the L channel is heard. EN 16
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Adjusting the Playback Speed (DPC Function) The DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function allows you to increase or decrease the playback speed. When playing back a tape with 2.4cm/s tape speed such as a 4-track tape, the playback speed will be adjusted from approximately +100% to 0%. When playing back a tape with 4.8cm/s tape speed, the playback speed will be adjusted from approximately +100% to –50%. If you change the playback tape speed, the pitch will be automatically adjusted. Continued EN 17
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Adjusting the Playback Speed (DPC Function) (continued) DPC yy yy Adjust DPC as follows: yy To play back Set DPC to faster (2.4 cm/s tape) FAST (4.8 cm/s tape) FAST at normal speed Center slower (2.4 cm/s tape ) Not available (4.8 cm/s tape) SLOW EN 18
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Notes •When playing back a tape with 2.4cm/s tape speed, the playback speed will be normal even if you set DPC to SLOW. •Even though you use DPC, you cannot acquire the same pitch as the original. The tone will be somewhat different from the original. •When the power of the batteries is weak, the DPC may make noise if you turn it fast. In that case turn it slowly or change the batteries. •When DPC is turned or the volume is adjusted during playback, BATT/REC lamps may flicker. EN 19
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Recording You can record the sound easily with the built-in microphone. Use a normal (TYPE I) tape. Make sure that nothing is connected to the MIC jack. 1 Open the cassette compartment lid. 2 Take out any slack in the tape and insert the cassette with the side to start recording facing the lid. 3 Close the cassette compartment lid. EN 20
