Sony 453V Operating Instructions Manual

AC power adaptorBattery chargeradaptorDC IN 3VPower indicatorTo attach the battery compartment lid if it isaccidentally detachedRechargeable Batteries (supplied to TCM-454VK only)Before using the rechargeable batteries, charge them withthe supplied battery charger adaptor and AC poweradaptor.1 Insert the rechargeable batteries (NC-AA) into thebattery charger adaptor with correct polarity.2 Connect the AC power adaptor (supplied to TCM-454VK) to the DC IN 3V jack of the battery chargeradaptor and to the wall outlet.The power indicator lights up.3 Unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall outletand from the battery charger adaptor after abouteight hours.Notes• The power indicator lights in green as long as the AC poweradaptor is plugged to the wall outlet and the DC IN 3V jack,even when the charging has not been done.• Use only the supplied or recommended AC power adaptor,battery charger adaptor and rechargeable batteries.• The rechargeable batteries can be charged approximately 500times.• Do not leave the battery charger adaptor plugged in for morethan 20 hours. Overcharging may damage the rechargeablebatteries.When to replace the batteriesReplace the batterieswith new ones or chargethe batteries (TCM-454VK only) when theBATT lamp dims.Notes• After the batteries have been used for a while, the BATT lampmay flicker with the playback sound when you turn up thevolume; however, this does not mean that you need to replacethe batteries.• The unit will play back normally for a while even after theBATT lamp dims. However, replace the batteries as soon asyou can. If you do not, subsequent recording will not be donecorrectly.Battery life (Approximate hours) (EIAJ*)Playback RecordingSony alkaline LR6 (SG) 11 11Sony R6P (SR) 3 3(Models for U.S.A. and Canada)3 3(Model for Europe)3.5 4* Measured value by the standard of EIAJ (Electronic IndustriesAssociation of Japan). (Using a Sony HF series cassette tape)NoteThe battery life may shorten depending on the operation of theunit.House CurrentConnect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V and to thewall outlet. The AC power adaptor is supplied only withthe TCM-454VK. For other models, use the AC-E30HGAC power adaptor (not supplied). Do not use any otherAC power adaptor.Polarity of the plugNoteSpecifications for AC-E30HG varies for each area. Check yourlocal voltage and the shape of plug before purchasing.z Operating the UnitRecordingYou can record right away with the built-in microphone.Make sure that nothing is connected to the MIC jack.1 Insert a normal (TYPE I) tape with the side to startrecording facing the cassette holder.2 Set VOR to: H or L to start and pause recordingautomatically 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.NoteWhen the sound to be recorded is not loud enough, set theVOR switch to OFF, or the unit may not start recording.3 Press r REC.Recording starts.At the end of the tape, recording stops and the unit turnsoff automatically.Sony Corporation  1998 Printed in Taiwan, R.O.C.Cassette-CorderOperating InstructionsTCM-473V/455V/454VK/453VWARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose theunit to rain or moisture.Welcome!Thank you for purchasing the Sony Cassette-Corder.Some features are:•VOR (Voice Operated Recording) system that starts andstops recording automatically in response to the sound,to save tapes and batteries.•SPEED CONTROL function that lets you increase ordecrease the tape playback speed.•Stereo playback function that lets you enjoy pre-recorded stereo tapes with the supplied headphones(TCM-473V only).About This ManualThe instructions in this manual are for 4 models. TheTCM-453V is the model used for illustration purposes.Their differences are shown in the table below:TCM-473V 454VK 455V/453VEAR (earphone) jack — g g2 (Stereo headphones) jack g — —Battery charger adaptor — g —Rechargeable batteries — g —AC power adaptor — g —g: provided or supplied —: not provided or not suppliedz Getting StartedPreparing a Power SourceChoose one of the following power sources.Dry BatteriesMake sure that nothing is connected to the DC IN 3Vjack.1 Open the battery compartment lid.2 Insert two size R6 (AA) batteries (TCM-455V forU.S.A.: supplied/Other models: not supplied) withcorrect polarity and close the lid.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 thebatteries to avoid any damage caused by battery leakage andsubsequent corrosion.•Dry batteries will not be expended when another power sourceis connected.To take out the batteries3-862-202-12(1) To Press or slideStop recording p STOPPause recording PAUSE c in the direction of thearrowTo release pause recording, releasePAUSE c*.Review the portion Press and hold 0 REW/REVIEWjust recorded during recording.Release the button at the point to startplayback.* PAUSE c will be also automatically released when p STOPis pressed (stop-pause-release function).To monitor the soundFor TCM-473V: Connect stereo headphones (supplied)firmly to the 2 (headphones) jack.For TCM-455V/454VK/453V: Connect an earphone (notsupplied) firmly to the EAR jack.Notes•Do not use a CrO 2 (TYPE II) or metal (TYPE IV) tape, otherwisethe sound may be distorted when you play back the tape, orthe previous recording may not be erased completely.•The SPEED CONTROL switch works in the playback modeonly. Recording will be made independent of this control.Notes on VOR (Voice Operated Recording)•When you use the VOR system in a noisy place, the unit willstay in the recording mode. If the sound is too soft, on thecontrary, the unit will not start recording. Set VOR to H (high)or L (low) depending on the conditions to pick up necessarysound only.•The VOR system depends on the environmental conditions. Ifyou cannot get the desired results even though you adjustVOR to H or L, set VOR to OFF.To prevent a tape from being accidentallyrecorded overBreak out and remove the cassette tabs. To reuse the tapefor recording, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.Continue to the reverse side mASide ATab for side ABATT lampDC IN 3VAC power adaptor0REW/REVIEWpSTOPPAUSErRECMIC VOREAR(TCM-455V/454VK/453V)2(TCM-473V)Built-inmicrophoneOwner’s RecordThe model number is located at the bottom and the serialnumber is located inside the cassette holder. Record the modeland serial numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer tothese numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealerregarding this product.Model No. ________________ Serial No.__________________For customers in the United StatesSony rechargeablebattery (NC-AA)fully charged (TCM-454VK only)

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