Sony 453V Cassette Player User Manual
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1. House Current AC power adaptor Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V and to the wall outlet The AC power adaptor is supplied only with the TCM 454VK For other models use the AC E30HG AC power adaptor not supplied Do not use any other AC power adaptor Polarity of the plug o gt 5 Note Specifications for AC E30HG varies for each area Check your local voltage and the shape of plug before purchasing gt Operating the Unit Recording You can record right away with the built in microphone Make sure that nothing is connected to the MIC jack EAR TCM 455V 454VK 453V Q TCM 473V Built in microphone REC ESTOP lt lt REW REVIEW PAUSE 1 Insert anormal TYPE I tape with the side to start recording facing the cassette holder 2 Set VOR to H or L to start and pause recording automatically to the sound H high to record at meetings or in a quiet and or spacious place L low to record for dictation or in a noisy place OFF to start and stop recording manually Note When the sound to be recorded is not loud enough set the VOR switch to OFF or the unit may not start recording 3 Press REC Recording starts At the end of the tape recording stops and the unit turns off automatically To Press or slide Stop recording E STOP Pause recording PAUSE in the direction of the arrow To release pause recording release PAUSE Press and ho2. tab on the tape has been removed You cannot press B PLAY gt The tape has reached the end Rewind the tape The unit does not operate gt The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity gt The batteries are weak gt PAUSE is slid in the direction of the arrow gt The AC power adaptor or car battery cord is not firmly connected gt The batteries have been inserted but simultane ously the AC power adaptor is connected and not to be done to the wall outlet No sound comes from the speaker gt The earphone or headphones is plugged in gt The volume is turned down completely Tape speed is too fast or too slow in the playback mode gt SPEED CONTROL is set at a point other than the center The sound drops out or comes with excessive noise gt The volume is turned down completely gt The batteries are weak gt The heads are contaminated See Maintenance Recording cannot be made Connection is made incorrectly The batteries are weak The record playback head is contaminated VOR has been set to the improper position when VOR function works Recording is interrupted gt VOR is set to H or L When you do not use VOR set it to OFF Recording cannot be erased completely gt The erase head is contaminated gt Recording or erasing is being made using recorded CrO TYPE II or metal TYPE IV tape Vive SSS SS Specifications Recording system 2 track 1 channel monaural Frequency range
3. SONY 3 862 202 12 1 Cassette Corder Operating Instructions TCM 473V 455V 454VK 453V Sony Corporation 1998 Printed in Taiwan R O C For customers in the United States Owner s Record The model number is located at the bottom and the serial number is located inside the cassette holder Record the model and serial numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture Serial No SSS ae Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Sony Cassette Corder Some features are e VOR Voice Operated Recording system that starts and stops recording automatically in response to the sound to save tapes and batteries e SPEED CONTROL function that lets you increase or decrease the tape playback speed eStereo playback function that lets you enjoy pre recorded stereo tapes with the supplied headphones TCM 473V only About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for 4 models The TCM 453V is the model used for illustration purposes Their differences are shown in the table below TCM 473V 454VK 455V 453V EAR earphone jack O O Q Stereo headphones jack 0 Battery charger adaptor O Rechargeable batteries _ O AC power adaptor aE O O provided or supplied not provided or not supplied g
4. TCM 473V Recording 250 6 300Hz Playback 100 8 000Hz TCM 455V 454VK 453V 250 6 300Hz Speaker Approx 3 6 cm 1s in dia Power output TCM 473V 130mW at 10 harmonic distortion TCM 455V 454VK 453V 300mW at 10 harmonic distortion Input TCM 473V Microphone input jack minijack sensitivity 0 2 mV for 3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone TCM 455V 454VK 453V Microphone input jack minijack sensitivity 0 14 mV for 3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone Output TCM 473V Q headphones jack stereo minijack for 8 300 ohms headphones TCM 455V 454VK 453V Earphone jack minijack for 8 300 ohms earphone Variable range of the tape speed from 30 to 15 Power requirements e Two size R6 AA batteries TCM 455V for U S A supplied Other models not supplied 3V DC e Two NC AA rechargeable batteries 1 2 V supplied to TCM 454VK DC IN 3 V jack accepts e Sony AC power adaptor supplied to TCM 454VK or AC E30HG AC power adaptor not supplied suitable in the country where the unit is to be used e Sony DCC E230 car battery cord not supplied for use on 12 V car battery Dimensions w h d incl projecting parts and controls 113 x 91 x 37 mm 4 2 x 3 s x 1 2 in Mass not incl batteries TCM 473V 185g 6 6 oz TCM 455V 454VK 453V 170g 6 0 oz Supplied accessories Hand strap 1 attached to the unit AC power adaptor 1 TCM 454VKk Battery charger adaptor 1 TCM 454Vk Re
5. The power indicator lights in green as long as the AC power adaptor is plugged to the wall outlet and the DC IN 3V jack even when the charging has not been done e Use only the supplied or recommended AC power adaptor battery charger adaptor and rechargeable batteries e The rechargeable batteries can be charged approximately 500 times e Do not leave the battery charger adaptor plugged in for more than 20 hours Overcharging may damage the rechargeable batteries When to replace the batteries Replace the batteries with new ones or charge the batteries TCM 454VK only when the BATT lamp dims BATT lamp Notes e After the batteries have been used for a while the BATT lamp may flicker with the playback sound when you turn up the volume however this does not mean that you need to replace the batteries e The unit will play back normally for a while even after the BATT lamp dims However replace the batteries as soon as you can If you do not subsequent recording will not be done correctly Battery life Approximate hours EIAJ Playback Recording Sony alkaline LR6 SG 1i 11 Sony R6P SR 3 3 Sony rechargeable Models for U S A and Canada battery NC AA 3 3 arom TCM ae Model for Europe P Measured value by the standard of EIAJ Electronic Industries Association of Japan Using a Sony HF series cassette tape Note The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit
6. chargeable batteries TCM 454VK 2 Models for U S A and Canada NC AA 1 2V 600mAh Ni Cd Model for Europe NC AA 1 2V 700mAh Ni Cd Cassette tape DC 90 TCM 455V for U S A 1 Sony alkaline battery LR6 SG TCM 455V for U S A 2 Microphone TCM 455V for U S A 1 Carrying pouch TCM 455V for U S A 1 Headphones 1 TCM 473V Design and specifications are subject to change without notice T Maintenance Erase head Capstan Pinch roller Cotton swab Record playback head Wipe the heads pinch rollers and the capstans with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol every 10 hours of use To clean the exterior Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water Do not use alcohol benzine or thinner Note TCM 473V only Clean the headphones plug periodically This warranty is valid only in the United States
7. ck release PAUSE Pause playback Search forward Press and hold gt gt FF CUE and during playback CUE release it at the point you want Search backward Press and hold lt lt REW REVIEW during playback and release it at the point you want REVIEW Fast forward gt gt FF CUE during stop Rewind lt lt REW REVIEW during stop Start recording REC during playback PAUSE will be also automatically released when W STOP is pressed stop pause release function If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or rewound the batteries will be consumed rapidly Be sure to depress W STOP To play back a tape recorded in stereo TCM 473V only The built in speaker on this unit is monaural To enjoy stereo sound use the supplied headphones gt Additional Information as Precautions On power e Operate the unit only on 3V DC For AC operation use the AC power adaptor recommended for the unit Do not use any other type For battery operation use two size R6 AA batteries On the unit e Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock eShould 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 e Keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring wound wa
8. ld lt lt REW REVIEW during recording Release the button at the point to start playback PAUSE will be also automatically released when W STOP is pressed stop pause release function Review the portion just recorded To monitor the sound For TCM 473V Connect stereo headphones supplied firmly to the Q headphones jack For TCM 455V 454VK 453V Connect an earphone not supplied firmly to the EAR jack Notes e Do not use a CrO TYPE II or metal TYPE IV tape otherwise the sound may be distorted when you play back the tape or the previous recording may not be erased completely e The SPEED CONTROL switch works in the playback mode only Recording will be made independent of this control Notes on VOR Voice Operated Recording e When you use the VOR system in a noisy place the unit will stay in the recording mode If the sound is too soft on the contrary the unit will not start recording Set VOR to H high or L low depending on the conditions to pick up necessary sound only e The VOR system depends on the environmental conditions If you cannot get the desired results even though you adjust VOR to H or L set VOR to OFF To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over Break out and remove the cassette tabs To reuse the tape for recording cover the tab hole with adhesive tape Continue to the reverse side gt Recording from Various Sound Sources The sound is recorded in mo
9. naural MIC PLUG IN POWER Recording with an External Microphone Connect a microphone to the MIC jack The raised dot near the MIC jack identifies as the jack for a microphone not an earphone For TCM 455V for U S A Use the supplied microphone For other models Use a microphone of low impedance less than 3 kilohms such as ECM T110 not supplied When using a plug in power system microphone the power to the microphone is supplied from this unit Note When recording with an external microphone the VOR system may not work properly because of the difference in sensitivity Recording from Another Equipment Connect another equipment to the MIC jack using the RK G64HG connecting cord not supplied Playing a Tape VOL E STOP Bm PLAY SPEED CONTROL lt 4 REW REVIEW gt gt FF CUE PAUSE 1 Insert a cassette with the side to start playing facing the cassette holder 2 Adjust the tape playback speed Set SPEED CONTROL to SLOW slow to play back a tape slower Center position to playback a tape at normal speed FAST fast to play back a tape faster 3 Press B gt PLAY then adjust the volume There is a raised dot to show the direction to turn down volume beside VOL At the end of the tape playback stops and the unit turns off automatically To Press or slide Stop playback stop E STOP fast forward or rewind PAUSE in the direction of the arrow To release pause playda
10. t Getting Started SSS SS SS SS SS SS ed Preparing a Power Source Choose one of the following power sources Dry Batteries Make sure that nothing is connected to the DC IN 3V jack 1 Open the battery compartment lid 2 Insert two size R6 AA batteries TCM 455V for U S A supplied Other models not supplied with correct polarity and close the lid Notes e Do not charge a dry battery e Do not use a new battery with an old one e Do not use different types of batteries e 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 e 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 Rechargeable Batteries supplied to TCM 454VK only Before using the rechargeable batteries charge them with the supplied battery charger adaptor and AC power adaptor AC power adaptor Battery charger ae adaptor Power indicator 1 Insert the rechargeable batteries NC AA into the battery charger adaptor with correct polarity 2 Connect the AC power adaptor supplied to TCM 454VK to the DC IN 3V jack of the battery charger adaptor and to the wall outlet The power indicator lights up 3 Unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet and from the battery charger adaptor after about eight hours Notes e
11. tches etc away from the unit to prevent possible damage from the magnet used for the speaker elf 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 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 They are very thin and tend to be stretched easily For the customers in the USA and Canada RECYCLING NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERIES Supplied to TCM 454VK only NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY Nickel Cadmium batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by eo returning your unwanted batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Ni Cd Service Center for collection recycling or proper disposal Note In some areas the disposal of nickel cadmium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 800 222 SONY United States only For the Factory Service Center nearest you call 416 499 SONY Canada only Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel cadmium batteries If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit please consult your nearest Sony dealer EA Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made these checks consult your nearest Sony dealer You cannot press REC gt The
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