Sony TCD D100 User's Manual
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1. 2 co Set the MIC LINE IN switch to H MIC LE IN 3 MIC ATT Set the MIC ATT switch E 0 dB Normal pale 20 dB For loud sound 4 Set the MANUAL MIC MANUAL LIMITER AUTO AGC selector to AUTO AGC The tape corder adjusts the i recording level automatically AUTO AGC ane To adjust the recording level manually set the selector to MANUAL or MIC LIMITER See page 24 5 Select the sampling frequency Set the SP LP switch to SP agiz Standard Play mode 48 kHz or ml 44 1 kH2 TP To record in the Long Play mode set the switch to LP See page 25 16 Recording 6 PAUSE A 7 PAUSE PLAY D h or Tips To begin recording immediately press the b gt PLAY button while pressing the REC button in the stop or playback mode The sampling frequency is displayed when the sampling frequency is changed during recording and recording pause If the tape corder remains in the pause mode for five minutes or longer the tape corder will enter the stop mode automatically in order to protect the head and tape If the tape corder remains in the stop mode for three minutes or longer while using the unit on batteries the tape corder will enter the low power consumption mode automatically see page 35 to protect the tape and to conserve the battery Press the REC and Ii PAUSE buttons The tape corder enters the pause mode If only the REC button is pressed the tape corder2. Specifications Tape Digital audio tape Recording time Standard 120 minutes Long play mode 240 minutes with DT 120 Sampling frequency 48 kHz 44 1 kHz 32 kHz Quantization Standard 16 bit linear Long play mode 12 bit non linear Frequency response Standard Fs 48 kHz 20 22 000 Hz 1 0 dB LINE IN during playback Fs 44 1 kHz 20 20 000 Hz 1 0 dB LINE IN Fs 32 kHz 20 14 500 Hz 1 0 dB LINE IN Long play mode Fs 32 kHz 20 14 500 Hz 1 0 dB LINE IN Signal to noise ratio Standard more than 87 dB Long play mode more than 87 dB 1 kHz IHF A LINE IN Dynamic range Standard more than 87 dB Long play mode more than 87 dB 1 kHz IHF A LINE IN Total harmonic distortion Standard less than 0 008 1 kHz 22 kHz LPF LINE IN Long play mode less than 0 09 1 kHz 22 kHz LPF LINE IN Wow and flutter Below measurable limit less than 0 001 W PEAK Input Jack type Impedance Rated input level Minimum input level MIC MIC MIC wo 4 7 kilohms 1 4 mV 0 3 mV LINE IN k MIGA ane LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN 47 kilohms 500 mV 120 mV Output Jack type Impedance Rated output Maximum output level Load impedance LINEOUT Stereo 220 ohms 500 mV 10 kilohms minijack REMOTE _ stereo minijack 16 ohms 87mV 20 mW 20 mW 16 ohms Input Output DIGITAL I O REMOTE jack special jack Digital input output remote control operation and timer activated operation is possible by connection with an adaptor kit t
3. there may be a deviation in the amount of time displayed depending on the tape Location and Function of Controls 04 UOD Jo UO DUNJ pue UO eI07 E Qe The RECORDED TIME Clock display is displayed while i playing back only Each time the CLOCK SET button is pressed on the remote control the CLOCK button the display h follows ndie changes as follows When the tape corder pi enters the recording RECORDED TIME recording monitor or eee ee date of the recording pause mode while RECORDED TIME is indicated the tape corder displays the current time RECORDED TIME time of the recording Message display Refer to page 39 for Message Display Current date year month date Current time hour minute second 10 Location and Function of Controls Inserting the Batteries Use two LR6 size AA alkaline batteries Battery compartment lid You may also use the rechargeable battery or the house current For more details see Power Sources page 32 1 0 Open the battery compartment lid Insert two new alkaline batteries not supplied into the battery holder Make sure to insert them with correct polarity Close the compartment lid Inserting the Batteries sau2 eg ay Buryasuy SJ01 U07 Jo UO DUNY pue UO EI07 E 11 Setting the Clock Set the clock before starting any recording operations to stamp the date and time Otherw
4. Cancel the Hold function Cannot rewind AMS the tape The Start ID is not written Write the Start IDs page 26 The tape stops suddenly during playback There is an unrecorded segment on the tape The clock displays 97Y4M1D AM12H00M00 Neither Start ID nor PGM number can be written The Start ID is written but the PGM number is not written Operation buttons do not work while the Start ID is being written Absolute time cannot be written The battery life has become shorter The batteries were removed from the unit for a long time The record protect shutter on the cassette is open When recording on a partially recorded tape the most recent PGM number is not displayed before recording While the Start ID is being written none of the buttons except M STOP can be used Recording has been started from an unrecorded segment of the tape The battery life may shorten excessively depending on the temperature or the type of battery Set the clock again See page 12 Close the shutter on the cassette See page 14 When recording on a partially recorded tape display the PGM number before commencing recording Press the buttons after the EEE indicator has stopped flashing Rewind the tape to the beginning locate the end of the previous recording and start recording from that point See page 15 Use the recommended NH D100 batter
5. Limiter System Note You may operate the AVLS function on both the main unit or the remote control You can cancel AVLS by pressing AVLS on the remote control even if the AVLS switch on the main unit is set to LIMIT will disappear from the remote display and AVLS will be cancelled Using the AVLS function Operational either from the main unit or the remote control Main unit Set the AVLS switch to LIMIT Remote control Press AVLS on the remote control will be displayed in the window of the remote control AVLS switch Volume and display LIMIT The maximum volume is restricted to a designated level HNL GS appears followed by NUL when the VOLUME button is pressed When the volume is turned to the maximum level A VL 5 flashes NORM none The volume control is set to normal Each time you press the VOLUME buttons the volume level changes accordingly and VG appears When the volume is turned to the maximum level M A4 appears is indicated for the remote control Playback 31 B Power Sources Using the unit on Nickel Metal Hydride Rechargeable Batteries You can use the Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeagble batteries NH D100 Before using the nickel metal hydride rechargeagble batteries be sure to charge it AC power adaptor Charging adaptor AC E45HG BC D100 to the wall outlet CHARGE lamps Tips Connec
6. The absolute time is automatically written simultaneously while recording The absolute time is indicated as the length of time from the beginning of the tape and is useful in determining the elapsed time from the beginning of the tape If you wish to continue to record ona partially recorded tape make sure that you initially locate the end of the previous recording prior to resuming recording from that point to avoid leaving any unrecorded segment unnecessarily Once the absolute time is written it cannot be erased If you wish to insert a four second blank segment automatically refer to page 25 for Recording blank segment REC MUTE To record from the beginning of the tape Press the Kk lt 4 button to rewind the tape 7 72 flashes when the tape is rewound to the beginning To record on a partially recorded tape Press the P gt PP button to locate the end of the previous recording hi ANH appears when the end of the previous recording is located and the tape stops at the point Bulpsorey ayjasse gt ay uruesu g Recording 15 When flashes for the program number indicates an unrecorded segment Press the HEA lt lt button to rewind the tape until stops flashing Then press the gt gt PPI button to locate the end of the previous recording Recording from a microphone 1 Insert a cassette and locate the point at which to begin recording
7. and recording are applicable on one side of the cassette only e Under normal usage the construction of the DAT cassette prevents undesirable entry of dust and foreign particles Do not open the DAT cassette unnecessarily Do not insert items into the holes on the reverse side of the DAT cassette To prevent accidental operations HOLD function Main unit Slide the HOLD switch until the yellow hold mark shows When a button is pressed in the HOLD mode HOLD will flash for 3 seconds in the display and the buttons will be locked Remote control Slide HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow O will light up in the display and the buttons will be locked Recording Microphone not supplied il PAUSE REC MIC ATT MIC LINE IN MANUALeMIC LIMITER AUTO SPeLP Refer to page 22 for Connecting with Other Equipment for Recording Note The absolute time may not be written correctly in the following cases When recording on a partially recorded tape containing an unrecorded segment i e a portion of the tape that has never been recorded When recording on a partially recorded tape for which the absolute time has not been written originally Note Do not press the i STOP button when bi ANH is displayed If it is pressed the absolute time will become H M S and will not be written thereafter Locating the point at which to begin recording
8. dB 5040 24 8420 Bessese If distortion still occurs when is not displayed set the MIC ATT switch to20dB or move the microphone away from the sound source Recording Adjusting the recording level manually Manual recording For optimum recording with microphones or from analog audio equipment adjust the recording level manually Set the MANUAL MIC LIMITER AUTO AGC switch to MANUAL or MIC LIMITER MANUAL to record via analog connection or microphones MIC LIMITER to record via microphones 2 Press the REC button to enter the recording monitor mode 3 Begin playback of the source and turn the REC LEVEL control to adjust the recording level while monitoring the sound Turn the REC LEVEL control so that the peak level indicators are Boe EET maintained around level Make sure that does not appear when there is a loud sound input 4 Press the B gt PLAY button while pressing the REC button to begin recording Peak level indicator Notes A tape recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back on a DAT deck which is not equipped with the LP mode function A loud noise may be heard during the transition from the SP mode to the LP mode when a tape containing a recording that has been switched from the SP mode to the LP mode halfway is played back on a DAT deck which is not equipped with the LP mode function In this case turn down the volume or stop playback Tip 43 To
9. enter the When the unit automatically switches to the low low power f power consumption mode Shes eee j The tape unloads automatically to protect the tape and holder is open for the tape corder enters the low power consumption about 30 seconds mode to conserve the battery when the tape corder is When the CLOCK in the stop mode for 3 minutes or longer In the low button etc is pressed power consumption mode the display changes to the during a low power 5 clock and the backlight turns off On the remote consumption mode the 3 unit will re enter the control the display is turned off low power consumption mode in Done To enter the low power consumption mode manually Make sure that the tape corder is in the stop mode Press the M STOP button if the tape corder is in the j pause mode 2 Slide the HOLD switch on the main unit to show the yellow hold mark The tape corder enters the low power consumption mode N Ds When you press a button HGL 2 will flash for a few seconds in the display Power Sources 35 Operating with the AC Power Adaptor or Car Battery Tips When the AC power adaptor or the car battery cord is connected to the DC IN 4 5V jack of the tape corder the internal batteries are automatically disconnected Power is automatically supplied from the external power source When the AC power plug or the car battery cord is used for an extended period of time the internal tem
10. enters the recording monitor mode see page 25 and does not begin recording Press either the B amp PLAY or H PAUSE button The recording begins Other operations To Press Stop recording E STOP Pause recording II PAUSE Release pause B1 PAUSE or B gt PLAY Check the input source REC in the recording mode in the recording monitor mode in the recording pause mode Press the button until the input source display appears Check the sampling frequency b gt PLAY in the recording mode until the sampling frequency is displayed Recording Bulpio2oy We 1 gem Tip When the tape corder records to the end of the tape it rewinds the tape automatically to the beginning and stops Auto rewind function Notes The unit will not enter the low power consumption mode during the recording monitor mode even when using the unit on batteries e Changing the sampling frequency while recording may cause temporary sound dropout to be recorded e Noise may be recorded if you set the MIC LINE IN switch during recording e Noise may be recorded when the display light is turned on while recording In this case turn it off If appears when the recording mode is set to AUTO AGC set the MIC ATT to 20dB or move the microphone away from the sound source Recording To record relatively low sounds Lower the recording level in the manual re
11. gt ONY 3 858 733 11 1 amp Digital Audio Tape corder Operating Instructions page 2 ES Mode d emploi page 2 F 1997 by Sony Corporation OWNER S RECORD The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No TCD D100 Serial No WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For the customers in the U S A 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 protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipme
12. insert a blank segment of 4 seconds or more press the II PAUSE button while pressing the REC button and then hold down only the 1 PAUSE button for 4 seconds or longer When the blank segment exceeds four seconds IF indicator will flash quikly The tape corder re enters the pause mode when the 11 PAUSE button is released Recording in the Long Play mode LP REC Set the SPeLP switch to LP to record twice the recording time of conventional DAT cassettes Accordingly a 60 minute DAT cassette recorded in the LP mode enables recording of 120 minutes Tape counter display during LP mode The absolute time and the remaining time of the tape are based on the SP mode Therefore the actual time is twice the amount of the value shown on the display The actual time during LP mode is 4 and half minutes Recording blank segments REC MUTE A blank segment can be inserted at the beginning of the track and between tracks In this case the Start ID is not written Press the REC button and the II PAUSE button to enter the recording pause mode 2 Press the H PAUSE button while pressing the REC button A four second blank segment is inserted and the unit returns to the recording pause mode automatically Monitoring the recording Use the headphones or speakers of the stereo unit to monitor the sound while recording 1 Plug the headphones to the REMOTE jack or the stereo unit to the LINE
13. properly when the unit is operating on batteries Do not leave the RM D100K in a place subject to direct sunlight as this may lead to a malfunction Note on using the SBM 1 When operating the optional SBM 1 with AC power adaptor the power is supplied from this tape corder if the power of the SBM 1 is turned off When this tape corder is operated with batteries disconnect the AC power adaptor from the SBM 1 to conserve the battery Using the optional system adaptor kit RM D100K The optional RM D100K functions as a relay unit between an equipment with digital I O jack and this tape corder The RM D100K supports input output of both optical and coaxial cables Connect according to the jack of the digital audio equipment you wish to connect TCD D100 to OPTICAL I O to COAXIAL I O When the RM D100K is connected Combining the unit with a audio timer for timer recording or playback and using the Music Scan function or Direct Search function on the supplied remote commander are many of the noteworthy features of the RM D100K Using the optional Super Bit Mapping adaptor SBM 1 The optional SBM 1 enables recording of higher quality when connected to this tape corder TCD D100 gt Microphone not supplied The optional RMT D100 can be connected to the SBM 1 to enable remote control However when operating the SBM 1 with the batteries the RMT D100 is not operational if the powe
14. the recording 25 Confirming the copy data 38 Writing Start IDs mere 26 Message Display nn 39 Writing Start ID during Troubleshooting ssscscceseeeeeee 41 recording ss 26 Precaitiens Writing Start IDs during On safety Playback 00 27 Erasing Start IDs cee 28 T ono hears an He Assigning Program Numbers 29 On H Playback minutes 0 eseesecseseseereseeeseeseens 43 Connecting with Other On moisture condensation 43 Equipment for Playback 30 On installation 0 00 Playback with an analog On headphones audio equipment uu 30 M int nance a Playback with an audio NE equipment with digital input 30 mie A aaa hiiret Useful Playback Functions 31 S EP he neadanen iaie Using the AVLS function 31 pecifications 00 eseeeeeteseeteresees 6 Introduction 3 4E Welcome Welcome to the world of the DAT tape corder Your DAT tape corder has the following features they will be helpful for you to enjoy it to the full e e Superb DAT sound quality with excellent frequency response low noise and lack of distortion Easy DAT operation with high speed fast forward rewind and cue review High fidelity recording with a high quality mic amplifier also used in the Super Bit Mapping adaptor SBM 1 Long time recording using two Nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries Aproximately 3 5 hours of continuous recording Adjustable automatic manu
15. 9 Bb Playback i Connecting with Other Equipment for Playback You can connect the tape corder to other analog audio equipment and audio equipment with digital output Refer to page 19 for Playing Back Tip The output level of the LINE OUT jack and the REMOTE DIGITAL I O jack is fixed The volume cannot be adjusted with the VOLUME buttons of this tape corder Note Use only the recommended optical cable not supplied page 47 You cannot use the POC DA12 DA12M DA12S digital connecting cables or RK DA10 coaxial cable with this unit Playback Playback with an analog audio equipment Analog connection TDC D100 Audio connecting cable RK G129 not supplied Stereo unit or radio cassette recorder etc to LINE OUT gt to LINE IN Begin playback and adjust the volume of the connected equipment Playback with an audio equipment with digital input Digital connection Optical cable POC DA12P POC DA12MP POC DA12SP not supplied TDC D100 ET DAT deck digital amplifier etc Connect the digital audio equipment to this tape corder as shown Begin playback and adjust the volume of the connected equipment Useful Playback Functions The AVLS function is operational when using the headphones during playback or in the recording monitor mode The AVLS function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears yoeqhel d Auto Volume
16. MS COPY PROHi bi signal is received TAPE TAPE and PROTECT appears alternately when the REC PROTELT button is pressed or when writing erasing a Start ID in the playback mode usinga tape whose record protect shutter is open HOLD Flashes for a moment when you set the HOLD switch to HOLD on the main unit Appears or flashes when you press a button while the HOLD function is operating TOP Flashes when the beginning of a tape is reached ENT Flashes when the end of the tape is reached EE ENX Appears when the End ID is detected bhi ANK Flashes when the unrecorded segment of a tape is detected during playback or fast forwarding MIT m Appears when the REC button is held down during MIC recording recording pause recording monitor modes LINE in Appears when the REC button is held down during recording pause or recording monitor modes while another equipment is connected via the analog connection DIGITAL Appears when the REC button is held down in the recording pause or recording monitor modes while another equipment is connected via the digital connection HRITE Appears when the Start IDs are being written REHRSAL Flashes when the Start ID is pressed during playback mode in the rehearsal function ERASE a Flashes when the Start IDs are being erased RENGI a when the program numbers are being renumbered ANLS Flashes when the AVLS is set to LIMIT or when the AVLS is o
17. OUT jack of the tape corder 2 Begin recording Recording Buipio2sy 25 26 Writing Start IDs A Start ID is a signal which indicates the beginning of a program track The tape corder searches the Start IDs to locate the beginning of a program track with the AMS Automatic Music Sensor START ID ENTER function Tape transport direction START ID MODE track track bat Ie Tape i K i Start ID Tips Writing Start IDs during recording e To write the Start ID manually during recording press the START IDeENTER button The Start ID is written at the point where the START IDe ENTER button is pressed regardless of whether AUTO ID is displayed or not When AUTO ID is turned on the Start IDs will be written during recording on the basis of the output level of the source When AUTO ID is turned off the Start IDs will be written during recording on the basis of the existing ID information of the source Press the START ID MODE button on the main unit repeatedly until AUTO ID You can only switch AUTO ID on or off when START ID MODE is pressed during recording recording monitor or recording pause modes Note The buttons except the E STOP button do not work while is flashing Recording appears to turn on AUTO ID auto or disappears to turn off AUTO ID Begin the recording When the Start ID is written WRI TE appears for a moment an
18. Start ID is written when All Recording begins or the recording pause is released Start ID is written regardless of whether the segment contains a sound or not The START ID ENTER button is pressed during recording CD player Identical to the existing track digital input information of the CD In addition to the above DAT player Identical to the existing track digital input information of the DAT tape In addition to the above Writing Start IDs during playback You can write a Start ID anywhere you want without erasing the contents of the existing recording ae Press the START ID MODE button on the main unit repeatedly until AUTO ID appears to turn on AUTO ID or disappears to turn off AUTO ID 2 Press the START IDeENTER button during playback where you want to rewrite REHRSAL flashes when you select the point for Start ID The tape corder plays back the segment of the tape up to 3 seconds from the point and repeats it 16 times Rehearsal function Recording 27 Note If a Start ID is erased the program number which is written on the same point will be erased also 28 Recording 3 Press the START ID ENTER button during Rehearsal function uP TE will appear for a moment will flash and the Start ID will be written During this step the sound will be muted To adjust the selected point Each time you press the Kt lt 4 or P gt PPI
19. T is displayed the source cannot be recorded See page 38 Use only the recommended digital cable not supplied see page 47 You cannot use the POC DA12 DA12M DA12S digital connecting cables or RK DA10 coaxial cable with this unit Make sure to set the INPUT SELECT switch of the connecting cable to DIGITAL before recording Switching the digital analog switch during recording will cause a short mute in the recording Tips In digital connection note the following e Setting the recording mode is not required e The recording level is set automatically to the level of the source Manual adjustment is not available in this case Setting of the SPeLP switch is applicable when recording a 32 kHz source only When set to SP the source is recorded in the 32 kHz SP mode When set to LP the source is recorded in the 32 kHz LP mode Other sources will be automatically recorded in its own sampling frequency regardless of the SPeLP switch In this case you cannot record in the LP mode Recording from audio equipment with digital output Digital connection Optical cable POC DA12P TCD D100 s to REMOTE INPUT POC DA12MP SELECT POC DA12SP not supplied to OPTICAL digital output CD player Jer BS tuner DAT deck etc DIGITAL I O Coaxial cable To COAXIAL digital output RK DA10P meet not supplied Use and connect the optical cabl
20. Y and gt gt PPI during playback High speed review Press B PLAY and Kd lt 4 during playback To locate the beginning of a track AMS function You can locate the beginning of a track in the playback fast forward rewind and stop modes Playback mode Press BB PPH PP or Kd lt 4 Hed quickly Fast forward rewind mode Press gt PPI PP or Kd lt lt HE once Stop mode Press D gt PP Pl or Kd Aq Ked twice To locate the beginning Press gt PPI PP once of the next succeeding repeatedly CHERS program track Gba E g When locating the i beginning of the Li fifth succeeding program track eS To locate the beginning Press Kd lt 4 Hd once of the current previous repeatedly program track ee Lh Eg When locating the beginning of the 04 fourth previous track B including the current mme program track nm is indicated for the remote control To check the sampling frequency You can check the sampling frequency of the recorded sound Press B PLAY in the playback mode until the sampling frequency is displayed Display during fast forward rewind AMS function Peak level indicator L shows the tape transport direction Peak level indicator R shows the remaining amount of tape Tape transport direction to the right fast forward to the left rewind Remaining amount of tape To play back the tape from the beginning automatically Auto play functi
21. al recording level to suit every recording condition MIC LIMITER that automatically holds down sudden large input signals to a certain level Rec mute function that makes a four second blank automatically Date function that stamps date and time during recording LCD with EL electroluminescent illumination backlight that indicates the current operating mode and the battery power status in the dark Digital to digital recording compatibility with CD MD players or BS CS tuner etc Three sampling frequencies 48 44 1 32 kHz that support high quality digital recording After Recording function that lets you write and erase Start Ds and Program Numbers after recording Remote control equipped with LCD that indicates current operating mode Serial Copy Management System SCMS that indicates how many times the tape could be copied Low Power Consumption mode that makes battery life longer This may be operated automatically or manually Introduction Location and Function of Controls Refer to the pages in for details Main unit front side e N E E e N fo e el N START IDeMODE button START IDeENTER button LIGHT button Press to illuminate the display when using the tape corder in the dark VOLUME buttons 19 HOLD switch 12 14 19 35 Hold function does not lock the CLOCK SET COUNTER RESET buttons except for the low power consumption mode Slide the switch t
22. as missing program numbers or duplicated program numbers because the tape is recorded from the halfway of it e Which has a missing program number because the program number was erased at the same time a Start ID was erased on the tape START ID MODE START IDeENTER When recording from the beginning of the tape The program number is written automatically from number 1 in sequential order at the same time as the Start I When recording from the halfway of the tape Press the P gt PP or Kd lt lt button to display the program number before you begin recording The program number is written in sequential order from the following program at the same time the Start ID is written Renumbering the program number 1 Press the START IDe MODE button repeatedly until RENUMBER appears in the display of the 2 main unit Press the START IDe ENTER button when the tape corder is in the stop or playback mode The tape will automatically rewind to the beginning of the program number that was written with the Start ID and then starts to renumber the program tracks Brien flashes while the program number is renumbered Canim and FP ENUM and the tape counter appears while the tape is fast forwarding to the next Start ID program track When the renumbering operation is completed the tape corder rewinds the tape to the beginning and stops Recording fuipio2oy 2
23. austed and bAT TERY appears The AC power adaptor is connected incorrectly The safety system is activated due to moisture condensation DEW appears Other causes Solution Connect the power source and close the lid Cancel the Hold function Replace both batteries with new ones or charge the rechargeable batteries Connect the AC power adaptor correctly Leave the unit for a while and restart the unit by turning on the power Disconnect the power source from the unit then connect it again I PAUSE button is activated the M indicator appears Press If PAUSE or B PLAY button to release pause mode See pages 17 and 19 The tape is wound completely to the end Cannot record The Hold function is on e Press the Kd lt 4 button to rewind the tape Replace the cassette Cancel the Hold function The record protect shutter on the cassette is open Close the shutter on the cassette See page 14 Incorrect operation of the connected equipment See Connecting with Other Equipment for Recording on page 22 or refer to the Operating Instructions manual of the connected equipment SCMS signal was detected The sound picked up is distorted The sound source is too loud when using the micrephone The MIC LINE IN switch is not set Record via the analog connection See page 22 e Set MIC ATT switch to 20dB e Move t
24. button the selected point shifts backwards or forwards in 0 3 second increments up to a maximum extent of about 10 seconds in either direction Selected point Tape Each time you press 4 the gt gt PPI button Each time you press the EE ZA taa d button Erasing Start IDs You can erase the Start IDs without erasing the contents of the existing recording Erasing the Start ID is possible only when the tape corder is in the stop or playback mode Press the gt gt PPI or Kd 4 button to locate the Start ID you want to erase 2 Press the START ID MODE button repeatedly until ERASE appears in the display of the main unit 3 Press the START IDeENTER button The tape will automatically rewind to find the Start ID of that program track and then R will flash in the display and start to erase the Start ID During this step the sound will be muted Playback will start when this mode is done Assigning Program Numbers A program number is a signal which indicates the number of the program track The program number is written at the same time as the Start ID Note Writing and renumbering of the program number may not be completed successfully to a tape that has been recorded on other DAT decks and has a Start ID at the beginning Tip Renumbering is necessary for the following tapes On which the Start ID was written during playback e Which h
25. charging time if you are charging it for the first time or if you have not used the battery for a long time The charging time will become average after you have charged it a few times On rechargeable batteries When the battery life of a fully charged battery becomes short replace the rechargeable batteries with new ones Be sure to cover the poles of the used batteries with elastic tape to insulate it and then dispose the used batteries Note Remove the rechargeable batteries as soon as possible from the charging adaptor when charging is finished If you leave the rechargeable batteries in the charging adaptor for a long period of time it may decrease the battery capacity On battery placement e Store the batteries in a cool dry place Power Sources 821NOS 1 MOd l 336 Replacing the batteries Tips This tape corder is not equipped with a power switch As a result the LCD display will always be turned on as long as the batteries are inserted However power consumption is minimal and negligible The clock will return to its default setting TU 97Y4M1D AM12H00M005 if the batteries are removed from the tape corder for a long time In this case set the clock again Notes e Tf bAT TERY is still displayed after replacing the batteries press any button to clear this display When using the unit on batteries do not use a dry battery and a rechargeable battery
26. cording mode and move the microphone as close as possible to the sound source and then adjust the recording level Clear and optimum recording with minimal noise interferences will be achieved Choosing microphones for better recording The recording is affected by and is dependent upon the type of microphones used For better recording use the optional ECM MS957 or ECM MS907 microphone Compatible microphones Optional plug in power type microphones are compatible for this tape corder Optional auto power supply type microphones are not compatible for this tape corder Playing Back HOLD gt gt PP Refer to page 30 for Connecting with Other Equipment for Playback 1 2 ie Insert a cassette and connect the headphones with remote control Release the Hold functioni Press the B PLAY button The playback begins Tips The SP Standard Play mode and LP Long Play mode will be detected automatically for playback When the tape corder plays back to the end of the tape it rewinds the tape automatically to the beginning and stops Auto rewind function The pause playback cannot be operated with the remote control D PLAY if PAUSE Other operations To Press Adjust the volume VOLUME VOL Stop playback E STOP M Pause playback IE PAUSE Release pause Fast forward I PAUSE or B PLAY gt PP PPI gt P in the stop mode Rewi
27. d then flashes for about 9 seconds about 18 seconds in the LP mode Notes When AUTO ID is turned on the Start ID may not be written properly if there is noise in the sound source When writing Start IDs continuously make sure that there is an interval of 9 seconds or longer 18 seconds or longer in the LP mode between the start IDs Otherwise the tape corder may not locate the beginning of a track correctly When AUTO ID is turned off during digital connection the existing program track information of the CD may not be written properly as the Start ID depending on the CD player in use The existing program track information of an MD is not written as the Start ID Notes e Start IDs which were written during recording or written after the selected point cannot be moved To move the Start IDs rewrite it after erasing e Start IDs cannot be written while is flashing rapidly during the Rehearsal function To write Start ID when AUTO ID is turned on Source A Start 1D is written when All Recording begins or the recording pause is released During a soundless segment Start ID is written at the point where sound is emitted A sound is input after a soundless segment or a segment with a very low recording level of 3 seconds or longer The START ID ENTER button is pressed during recording Guipio2sy To write Start ID when AUTO ID is turned off Source A
28. e or coaxial cable according to the digital output jack of the connected equipment 2 Set the INPUT SELECT switch of the connecting cable to DIGITAL 3 Press the REC and II PAUSE buttons 4 Press either the B gt PLAY or If PAUSE button to begin recording Then begin playback of the connected source Source and sampling frequency for recording When recording with digital connection the sources will be automatically recorded in its own sampling frequency shown below Source Sampling frequency Broadcasting satellite B mode audio DAT SP mode 48 kHz CD MD DAT SP mode 44 1 kHz Broadcasting satellite A mode audio DAT LP mode 32 kHz Recording Bu p4o 4 j 2 FEN eS Useful Recording Functions D PLAY il PAUSE REC MANUAL MIC LIMITER AUT AGC SPeLP Headphones active speakers etc to REMOTE Q What s the MIC LIMITER The MIC LIMITER automatically holds down sudden large input signals Setting the recording mode to MIC LIMITER and setting the recording level slightly higher than the usual level will give good results when recording at parties or conferences Notes e Manual adjustment of the recording level is unavailable when recording via digital connection Recording level is set excessively high when appears in the right side of the peak level indicator Turn down the recording level Qeennaneses 6
29. enter Always remove the DAT cassette from the unit when the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time On installation e Do not install the unit in a location near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration of shock Do not place anything on top of the cabinet If the unit causes interference to the radio or television reception turn off the unit or move it away from the radio or television 4 Additional Information On headphones Road safety Do not use headphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play your headphones at high volume while walking especially at pedestrian crossings You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situation Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce volume or discontinue use Caring for others Keep the volume at a moderate level This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you Maintenance Cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasi
30. er system switch 31 Headphones with Remote Control EE 2 3 a A E Stereo mini plug COUNTER MODE button 9 VOL volume button 19 CLOCK button 10 AVLS button 31 HOLD switch 12 14 19 35 When you slide it to the direction of the arrow the buttons on the remote control will be locked But the COUNTER MODE CLOCK and the AVLS buttons will operate TAPE operating buttons 17 PI Fast forward cue AMS button gt play button E stop button Hea Rewind review AMS button Display 9 Remote plug Location and Function of Controls 04 U0D Jo uoun pue uone E JEN RF Location and Function of Controls continued Display Main unit ee l LP Long Play mode indicator 16 25 2 PGM NO program number day e AM PM indicator 12 20 3 Tape counter clock volume message indicator 9 10 39 START ID automatic Start ID renumber erase signal indicator 26 5 START ID indicator 26 a Remote control Peak level indicator 24 BATT remaining battery power status indicator 34 MIC LIMITER indicator AGC indicator REC recording indicator IE pause indicator b gt playback indicator O PGM NO program number day e AM PM e volume indicator Moisture condensation indicator Tape counter clock indicator START ID indicator Peak level indicator EE ER Location and Function of Control
31. he microphone away from the sound source Set the sound source and the connections The recording level is too loud Noise occurs during recording Adjust the recording level manual recording page 24 When monitoring the recording sound with headphones or external speakers they are placed too close to the microphone Keep the microphone away from them Additional Information uonewozuj j EUONIPpY i aie 42 Cr Problem Cause Solution Sound is not recorded on the tape Recording level control was set to the minimum level when recording via the analog input Increase of noise or deterioration of sound Adjust the recording level correctly See page 24 The head may be dirty Clean the head with the cleaning cassette Recording was done with the head dirty There is no sound The volume is turned down completely Incorrect operation of the connected equipment Clean the head with the cleaning cassette and try again Press the button of VOLUME to adjust the volume Operate the connected equipment as instructed in the Operating Instructions manual The head may be dirty The sound is distorted through the headphones Clean the head with the cleaning cassette The volume is too loud Turn down the volume e Set AVLS to LIMIT page 31 The volume cannot be adjusted The Hold function is on
32. ise you cannot get the correct date and time The clock will return to its default setting TU 97Y4M1D AM12HO00MO0S if the batteries are removed from the unit fora long time In this case set the clock again HOLD CLOCK SET Make sure that the tape corder is in the stop mode and that the HOLD function is off n 1 CLOCK SET Press the CLOCK SET button for s iy more than four seconds Jaa en Ja Te ATS 2 C2 Press or button to set the current year then press the CLOCK SET button 3 Repeat step 2 to set the current month date hour minute For CLOCK SET x seconds pressing or will set it to 00 Then press the CLOCK SET button The display stops flashing and the clock operates Tip To Set the clock accurately set the second to 00 with the or button and then press the CLOCK SET button at the time of the tone Setting the Clock To select either the 12 hour or 24 hour clock display Press the button for 2 seconds or more To quit the clock setting Press the W STOP button The clock display will return to the previous clock setting However if the date is set the year month and date will be set and will not be applicable for further cancellation Inserting the Cassette Cassette compartment lid OPEN Open the cassette compartment lid Slide the OPEN switch Open the cassette compartment lid when it opens slight
33. ly Insert the cassette Insert the cassette with the window facing up If the cassette is inserted upside down it may not be removed from the unit Close the lid The cassette is loaded automatically Inserting the Cassette ayosse ay furuesu 1201 ay Buies E 13 14 Notes e The cassette holder will not open if HOLD is locked Release HOLD to insert a cassette e When inserting or taking out a cassette do not hold the cassette as shown below This may lead to a malfunction e Make sure that the cassette compartment lid is closed and UNL GAD or L GAD is not displayed before disconnecting the power source Otherwise the cassette compartment lid may not close In this case connect the power source again Tip While the tape corder is in the stop mode slide the HOLD switch on the main unit to HOLD to enter the low power consumption mode manually when using the unit on batteries See page 34 You can set the display clock or AVLS Inserting the Cassette To eject the cassette While the tape corder is in the stop mode slide the OPEN switch To protect your recording Slide open the record protect shutter to record protect your tape If the shutter is open you cannot record on the tape if the shutter is closed you can record on the tape Notes on DAT cassettes e Unlike conventional analog cassettes playback
34. nd Ke Hd in the stop mode is indicated for the remote control Playing Back yoeg Buifejd BuIpio2sy 19 20 Tips If the tape corder remains in the pause mode for five minutes or longer the tape corder will automatically enter the stop mode in order to protect the head and tape If the tape corder remains in the stop mode for three minutes or longer while using the unit on batteries the tape corder will enter the low power consumption mode automatically see page _ 35 to protect the tape and to conserve the battery Notes When you set the recording level too high the sound may become distorted If this happens turn down the recording level The AMS function will not operate if the Start IDs are not written See page 26 The AMS function may not operate properly with a DAT cassette recorded on other DAT decks Automatic Music Sensor Playing Back To fast forward rewind while monitoring the sound You can fast forward cue or rewind review while monitoring the sound Cue Press and hold gt PPI PP in the playback mode When the button is released normal playback resumes Review Press and hold Ka 44 Ke in the playback mode When the button is released normal playback resumes is indicated for the remote control To high speed cue review This function can be operated only from the main unit High speed cue Press D PLA
35. nd duplication of a recorded material for commercial purposes are a violation of applicable laws IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT Table of contents Welcome ato ait htm cats En 4 Location and Function of Controls 5 Inserting the Batteries ccceee 11 Setting the Clock 12 Inserting the Cassette 13 Recording ns cadena eeu te 15 Playing BaCk CE 19 Recording Power Sources Connecting with Other Using the unit on Nickel Metal Equipment for Recording 22 Hydride Rechargeable battery 32 Recording from analog audio Replacing the batteries 34 equipment with a LINE OUT Low power Consumption jack res 22 Mode sser nn 35 Recording from audio Operating with the AC Power B equipment with digital Adaptor or Car Battery 36 OULPUE agani iaee 23 Additional Information Useful Recording Functions 24 Connecting with Other Adjusting the recording level Equipment ssssesesssiesreriesserssr 37 manually Manual Using the optional system oe PE AO 24 adaptor kit RM D100K 37 ecording in the Long Pay Using the optional Super Bit P ear Pise triste ten qus ee 25 Mapping adaptor SBM 1 37 ecording blank segment Serial Copy Management REC MUTE ss ce 25 System SCMS nr 38 Monitoring
36. ne ECM MS957 ECM MS907 ECM 717 plug in power system Stereo earphones MDR E868 MDR E888 e Stereo headphones MDR D77 MDR D55 Active speaker system SRS 88 e Super Bit Mapping adaptor SBM 1 DAT cleaning cassette DT 10CLA Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories Please consult your dealer for more information Additional Information uonewo u JEUOIIPPY E 47
37. nt and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 2 introduction You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment For the Customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OR PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT Notes on recording This tape corder is not designed for business or commercial use Never attempt to modify or tamper the tape corder so that it can be connected to other business or commercial audio equipment Do not use this tape corder for data storage e Check and make sure that the recording operation is not malfunctioning prior to recording important materials Inno event shall Sony be liable for any direct indirect consequential or incidental damages arising from the malfunction of the recording operation of this tape corder Observe the relevant regulations on copyright relating to your collection of recordings Unauthorized public performance broadcasting a
38. o HOLD in the stop mode to enter the low power consumption mode REMOTE headphones jack 19 24 31 LINE OUT line output jack 25 30 9 T m E 13 T 5 10 14 12 13 14 15 REC LEVEL recording level control 24 MIC LINE IN microphone line input jack 15 22 24 Tape operation buttons 17 Kd lt 4 rewind review AMS button E STOP button b gt PLAY button gt gt PPI fast forward cue AMS button REC record button I PAUSE button DC IN 4 5V external power input jack 36 OPEN switch 13 RESET button 9 38 COUNTER button 9 CLOCK SET button 10 12 01 U05 jo uol pUNY pue UoI e207 Location and Function of Controls 5 Location and Function of Controls continued Main unit back side A amp amp a 6 Location and Function of Controls MIC ATT microphone sensitivity switch 16 MIC LINE IN microphone line input switch 16 22 MANUALeMIC LIMITER AUTO AGC selector 16 22 SPeLP standard play long play mode select switch 16 23 24 N El 29 REMOTE DIGITAL I O input output jack 23 30 37 Connect equipment with digital input output using the connecting cable POC DA12P DA12MP DA12SP or RK DA10P not supplied the adaptor kit RM D100K the remote control RMT D100 or the super bit mapping adaptor SBM 1 etc Battery compartment lid 11 AVLS automatic volume limit
39. o this jack Power requirements Two R6 size AA alkaline batteries not supplied e Two nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery DC IN 4 5 V jack accepts the Sony AC power adaptor AC E45HG the car battery cord DCC E245 not supplied for use with 12V 24V car battery Battery life See Replacing the batteries page 34 Power consumption 0 9W Dimension Approx 80 x 29 2 x 117 3 mm 37 x 1 x 3 in w h d not incl projecting parts and controls Mass Main unit Approx 290 g 10 3 oz When using the main unit Approx 395 g 14 oz incl headphones with remote control rechargeable batteries and a cassette 46 Additional Information Supplied accessories AC power adaptor AC E45HG 1 e Charger adaptor BC D100 1 e Nickel Metal Hydride Rechargeable battery NH D100 2 e Headphones with a remote control 1 DAT cleaning cassette DT 10CLA 1 e Carrying case 1 These accessories may be supplied to certain models Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Optional accessories AC Adaptor AC E45 HG e Nickel Metal Hydride Rechargeable battery NH D100 e Car battery cord DCC E245 e Car connecting pack CPA 9 e Wired remote commander RMT D100 System adaptor kit RM D100K Digital cable POC DA12P rectangular shaped optical plug POC DA12MP optical miniplug input POC DA12SP optical miniplug output RK DA10P coaxial e Audio connecting cord RK G129 e Stereo micropho
40. on This function can be operated only from the main unit Press the B PLAY button while pressing the Hd lt lt button Playback begins automatically when the tape is rewound to the beginning Likewise playback begins automatically when the tape is rewound to the beginning of the previous program track in the AMS function Playing Back yeg BulAejg l 2AN 22 B Recording Connecting with Other Equipment for Recording You can connect the tape corder to other analog audio equipment or audio equipment with digital output Refer to page 15 for Recording Recording from analog audio equipment with a LINE OUT jack Analog connection TCD D100 Audio connecting cable RK G129 not supplied Stereo unit gt Or radio en E cassette corder etc to LINE IN to LINE OUT Set the MIC LINE IN switch to LINE IN 2 Select the recording mode using the MANUAL e MIC LIMITER AUTO AGC selector MANUAL adjust recording level manually see page 24 AUTO AGC recording level will be adjusted automatically see page 16 3 Select sampling frequency using the SP LP switch SP 48kHz 44 1kHz normal recording mode LP long continuous recording mode Sampling will be done by 32kHz see page 25 4 Press the REC and I PAUSE buttons 5 Press either the PLAY or BI PAUSE button to begin recording Then begin playback of the connected source Recording Notes e If CCPY PROHib
41. perating and the VOLUME button is pressed Additional Information uonewno u EUOHIPPY 39 40 MAR Appears when volume is set to the maximum level bALTLERS DE Appears when volume is set to the minimun level Flashes when the batteries are weak Appears when a digital copy data is displayed OG Digital copying is possible as many times as you want D Digital copying is not possible i i Digital copying is possible only once TE ht bow Flashes when a new virgin tape is used for the first time 2 The End ID is a signal which indicates the position of a tape where the recording has ended You cannot register the End IDs with this unit however the unit can play back the tapes which are registered with the End IDs and detect them When the unit detects an End ID during fast forward it stops there You can only forward the tape by recording from that point When the unit detects an End ID during playback it enters the auto rewind mode Appears when moisture condensation occurs inside the unit Additional Information Troubleshooting Problem Cause The cassette compartment lid cannot be closed Power source is disconnected from the unit while L GAZ or UNLOAD is flashing in the display Operation buttons do not function The unit does not operate The tape does not move The Hold function is on The batteries are exh
42. perature of the tape corder may rise This is not a malfunction If the unit is in the stop mode for more than 10 minutes while using the house current or a car battery The set functions will be canceled and the tape will be unloaded for tape protection e Power Sources AC power adaptor AC E45HG Using the AC power adaptor Connect the AC power adaptor AC E45HG to the DC IN 4 5V jack Notes on the AC power adaptor e Use only the AC E45HG AC power adaptor Do not use any other AC power adaptor Dyo Polarity of the plug e Make sure that the cassette compartment lid is closed before disconnecting the AC power adaptor or removing the batteries The cassette compartment lid may not close if the power source is disconnected or removed while the cassette compartment lid is open In this case connect the power adaptor or insert the batteries again Using the car battery To operate the tape corder with the car battery connect the car battery cord Sony DCC E245 not supplied to the DC IN 4 5V jack of the tape corder For more details refer to its Operating Instructions manual Additional Information Connecting with Other Equipment Connect other equipment to this tape corder to enable flexible use of the tape corder Notes on using the optional RM D100K e Operate this tape corder with the AC power adaptor Wireless remote control functions and digital input output connections may not operate
43. r of the SBM 1 is turned off When operating the SBM 1 with the AC power adaptor the RMT D100 is operational regardless of whether the power of the SBM 1 is turned on or off Additional Information uonewozuj EUOIIPPY S221N0S 12MOd 37 3 BEN Serial Copy Management System SCMS The Serial Copy Management System SCMS which is incorporated in the domestic DAT equipments prevents repeated digital dubbing from one equipment to another However this system lets you record at least one generation of digital prerecorded software via digital connections Notes If the equipment used for recording is not protected with the SCMS these rules may not apply e Even if digital dubbing is impossible you can still dub tapes via analog connections When digital dubbing is not possible the message copy pPpouibt will appear in the display These source examples may not apply to some countries Tip During recording recording monitor or recording pause modes you can confirm the copy data that is going to be written on the tape During playback or playback pause modes you can confirm the copy data that is written on the tape Additional Information Digital Digital dubbing dubbing is CD player is possible not possible DAT Music tape p 24 DAT MD player gt Ist 2nd generation generation tape tape Digital Digital Digital BS tuner audio dubbing dubbing dubbing i
44. s 6 9 m pa r battery power status indicator AVLS indicator LP Long Play mode indicator HOLD indicator Hl pause indicator w playback indicator REC recording indicator Using the display Main unit Day AM PM indicator REMAIN CLOCK MIC LIMITER A TIME EXO IIS AGC UN FR FR FR EN ER HH ID RENUMBER ERASE STARTID Pb Il Em an ee L IOVERI d4 24 6420 m m et OVER Tape counter clock indicator 55 6 Remote control Day AM PM indicator A TIME REMAIN CLOCK IMTI O D Limi EES RE eee Tape counter clock indicator Tape counter display Each time the COUNTER button is pressed on the remote control the COUNTER MODE button the display changes as follows Example indication on the main unit Note u The tape counter is A provided as a visual guideline and is not a clock The value displayed in the counter is not an accurate depiction of the actual time Therefore do not use the tape counter as a clock REMAIN rer NII 14 Lt tte LE Lis Tape counter normal display Absolute time absolute time from the beginning of the tape Remaining time of the tape To reset the tape counter normal display to OHOOMO0S Press the RESET button on the main unit when the tape counter is displayed Remaining time of the tape The remaining time of the tape appears normally after about 16 seconds of commencing playback in the SP mode However
45. s HD High Definition is possible is possible not possible TV audio DAT DAT DAT CS Communication gt 3 gt 83 x Satellite audio 1st 2nd 3rd SBM 1 genera genera genera tion tion tion tape tape tape Recording Digital Digital via analog dubbing dubbing is Microphone inputs is possible not possible Record player on SE ST Radio tuner gt gt 5 E gt 8 etc 1st 2nd 3rd genera genera genera tion tion tion tape tape tape Confirming the copy data You can confirm if digital copying is possible or not Hold down the RESET button during recording recording monitor playback or pause modes when the tape counter is not displayed and then press the COUNTER button for more than 2 seconds 56 OG Digital copying is possible as many times as you want 56 D Digital copying is not possible i6 It Digital copying is possible only once To clear the display press the CLOCK COUNTER or RESET button EEE EEE Message Display The following messages will be displayed on the main unit while operating this unit Message Description NO TAPE Flashes when there is no tape inside the unit OPEN Flashes when the cassette compartment lid is open i QAJ Flashes while loading a tape No INPUT Flashes when unloading a tape ny ot TI LING GHA Flashes when the digital input signal is not received copy and PPGHibT appears alternately when the SC
46. t the charging adaptor BC D100 to the AC e The charging adaptor can charge either one battery or two batteries at a time During the charging the rechargeable batteries and the AC power adaptor may emit some heat but this is not a malfunction Notes Use only the recommended rechargeable battery charging adaptor and AC power adaptor for charging If you use other types of charging equipment this may lead toa malfunction e When the CHARGE lamp flashes a red light remove the rechargeable battery and check the polarity and the conditon of the batteries If there is no problem with the battery try to charge them again You cannot charge a dry battery ora fully charged rechargeable battery Power Sources power adaptor AC E45HG and then connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet 2 Insert the nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries NH D100 into the charging compartment The CHARGE lamp will light red during charging After the charging has been completed the CHARGE lamp will light green Charging will take about 2 5 hours The charging time may vary depending on the temperature 3 Insert the charged batteries into the battery compartment of the main unit Notes on charging e Charge the battery just before using it e Charge the batteries that are completely exhausted when bAT TERY starts to flash in the display of the main unit Charging may take longer than the average
47. tant material since such tapes are subject to the following problems e Sound distortion e Unstable tape speed after repeated AMS rewinding fast forwarding cueing or reviewing operations Incorrect writing and erasing of Start IDs On moisture condensation If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside the unit In such a condition the tape may adhere to the head drum and can be damaged or the unit may not operate properly Although this unit has a safety device to prevent damage from moisture condensation remove the DAT an pura cassette from the unit when JE u flashes on the display of the main unit or the indicator flashes on the display of the remote control When this indicator comes on this unit enters the low power consumption mode and FEW will appear in the display Leave the unit alone for a while and then operate the unit as described below f Additiona Information uonewo u PUOHIPPY 43 a a au On battery operation Press an operation button to exit the low power consumption mode When the unit recovers from the moisture condensation FE amp will disappear from the display On house current When the unit recovers from the moisture condensation FE will disappear from the display automatically If the unit does not operate properly _ within a few hours please consult your nearest Sony service c
48. together The battery life may shorten depending on the temperature and the type of the battery bATTERY or N may not be displayed depending on the type of battery Use the recommended NH D100 battery When no plug is connected to the LINE OUT REMOTE Q or the REMOTE DIGITAL f O jacks and the display backlight turned off Power Sources When to replace the batteries The status of the remaining battery power is displayed on the main unit On the remote display A7 will flash or appear when the batteries become weak Display on the main unit Battery full Replace both batteries with new FRITES ones bAT TERY flashes and the tape corder stops when used beyond this point Display on the remote control se The batteries are weak Replace both nye batteries with new ones Vv tJ The batteries are completely exhausted Battery life Approx hours Battery Playback Recording Sony nickel metal hydride 4 3 3 5 rechargeable NH D100 Sony alkaline LR6 size AA 2 5 1 5 2 5 Values for battery life at 20 C and for long continuous playback or recording Battery capacity decreases and battery life becomes shorter in low temperatures Low power Consumption Mode If the tape corder remains in the stop mode for 3 minutes or longer it will enter the low power consumption mode automatically to conserve the battery s221n0S 13M0Od4 l The unit will
49. ve pads scouring powders or solvents such as alcohol or benzene Cleaning the head Prolonged operation may cause the head to become dirty If the head is dirty it may cause sound dropouts during playback To make the best possible recording and playback we recommend you to clean the head after every ten hours of recording playback using the supplied cleaning cassette DT 10CLA Likewise when the unit has not been used for a long period of time clean the head with the cleaning cassette before use Using the supplied cleaning cassette DT 10CLA 1 Insert the cleaning cassette as you would a normal DAT cassette 2 Press the B PLAY button then press the W STOP button after about 10 seconds 3 Remove the cleaning cassette without rewinding it 4 Proceed with recording and playback with a normal DAT cassette and check the sound quality Notes on the cleaning cassette The cleaning cassette cannot be used for recording or playback Do not clean the head with the cleaning cassette more than five times in succession Cleaning the head continuously for a long period of time may cause wear to the head Do not rewind the cleaning cassette each time you use it When the cleaning cassette reaches the end of the tape rewind it to the beginning and reuse it The cleaning cassette can be used approximately 200 times with 10 seconds of cleaning each time Additional Information uonewo u EUOI PPY 45
50. y Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid object of liquid fall into the unit unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further To unplug the AC power adadptor pull it out by grasping the plug Never pull the cord itself Do not put any foreign object into the DC IN 4 5 V external power input jack On power sources For AC operation Use only the recommended AC power adaptor Do not use any other AC power adaptor as it may damage the unit For the car battery operation Use the car battery cord DCC E245 not supplied When th unit is not to be used for an extended period of time be sure to disconnect the power source batteries AC power adaptor car battery cord etc from the unit e The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself is turned off On batteries e Do not charge the dry batteries Do not carry the dry batteries with coins or other metallic objects It can generate heat if the positive and negative terminals of the batteries are accidentally contacted by a metallic object When you are not going to use the unit for a long time remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion On tapes longer than 120 minutes Do not use cassette tapes with playing time of over 120 minutes to record impor
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