Sanyo TRC540M - Auto Stop Microcassette Recorder User manual

TRC-540M
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Micro Cassette Recorder
ESPAÑOL
1AD6P1P1672-B
TRC-540M, Issue Number 1
Printed in China
SANYO’S HELP-LINE
Call the toll-free number below if you have any difficulties
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ENGLISH
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CONTROLS (Fig. 1)
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1. Earphone jack (EAR)
2. Volume control (–VOL+)
3. Operation/Battery indicator (OPR/BATT)
4. Built-in microphone (MIC)
5. Pause switch (PAUSE a)
6. Record button (mREC)
7. Play button (bPLAY)
8. Fast forward/Cue and Rewind/Review switch
(FFW/CUE | REW/REV)
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Fig. 2
AC 120V, 60 Hz
EXT DC3V
9. Stop/Eject button (n/qSTOP/EJECT)
10. Tape speed switch (SPEED)
11. Battery compartment (back panel)
12. External DC 3V jack (EXT DC 3V) (left side)
13. Record mode switch (REC MODE) (left side)
14. Cassette compartment
POWER SUPPLY
AC adaptor
Connect the optional AC adaptor (Sanyo Model No. 3CV-
120US) to the EXT DC 3V jack (Fig. 2). (The batteries are
automatically disconnected.)
• The center pin of the EXT DC 3V jack is positive (+).
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Battery
Install two “AA” batteries (not supplied) as shown in Fig. 3.
Observe proper polarity.
• If you are not going to use the unit with batteries for one
month or more, remove the batteries.
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Battery replacement
When the OPR/BATT indicator does not light during opera-
tion or is lit dimly, replace the batteries.
• When replacing the batteries, use two new batteries of
the same type. Do not mix a used battery with a new
one or mix different types of batteries.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
SPENT OR DISCHARGED BATTERIES MUST BE RE-
CYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY IN COMPLI-
ANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS.
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR LO-
CAL COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY.
Fig. 3
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CONNECTIONS
Earphone
Connect an earphone (not supplied) to the EAR jack for
private listening. (The speaker is automatically
disconnected.)
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Fig. 4
RECORDING (Fig. 4)
Fig. 5
1. Press the STOP/EJECT button. The cassette holder
opens.
2. Load a microcassette as shown in Fig. 5.
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3. Set the SPEED switch to 2.4 or 1.2.
2.4 cm: Compatible with most single-speed
microcassette recorders.
1.2 cm: For longer recordings; approximately 2 hours of
recording time (total for both sides of a 60-minute
cassette; MC-60).
• Do not change tape speed during recording.
4. Set the REC MODE switch to DICT (Dictation) or CONF
(Conference).
NOTE: This switch does not affect playback.
Fig. 6
5. Press the REC button. (The PLAY button is engaged
simultaneously.)
6. Press the STOP/EJECT button to stop recording. Press
it again to eject the microcassette.
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Automatic stop system
When the end of the tape is reached during recording or
playing back, the tape stops automatically and the buttons
are released. This system does not work in fast forward or
rewind operation. Be sure to press STOP/EJECT button when
the end of the tape has been reached.
Example (When using MC-60 tape):
Press the STOP/EJECT button after approximately 2 min-
utes have elapsed under fast forward or rewind operation.
Fast forwarding or rewinding
In the stop mode, slide and lock the FFW/CUE | REW/REV
switch: down for fast forward, up for rewind.
Press the STOP/EJECT button when the desired point or
end of the tape is reached.
Temporarily stopping operation
Slide the PAUSE switch up in recording or playing back. Slide
it down to resume operation.
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Quick reviewing and recording
While recording, slide the FFW/CUE | REW/REV switch up
and hold it (the REC button is released) until the tape has
rewound to the desired point. Release the FFW/CUE | REW/
REV switch to play back your recording. Press the REC
button to resume recording.
Safeguards against accidental erasure (Fig. 7)
To protect side A, break out tab (1). To protect side B, break
out tab (2).
• To erase or record a protected cassette, cover the tab
openings with adhesive tape (3).
NOTE: The REC button cannot be depressed when using a
protected cassette.
Fig. 7
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PLAYBACK (Fig. 8)
Fig. 8
1. Load the microcassette as shown in Fig. 5.
2. Set the SPEED switch to 2.4 or 1.2 to correspond with
the recorded tape speed.
3. Press the PLAY button and adjust the –VOL+ control.
4. Press the STOP/EJECT button to stop playback.
Cue and reviewing
While playback, slide the FFW/CUE | REW/REV switch down
or up and hold it. Release the button when the desired point
is reached. Playback continues.
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MAINTENANCE
To ensure continued high performance, use cotton swab (1)
moistened with head cleaner to clean the heads (2, 3), pinch
roller (4) and capstan (5) after about every 10 hours of use
(Fig. 9).
Fig. 9
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For USA
SANYO SERVICE PLUS
LIMITED WARRANTY
DICTATION PRODUCTS ONLY
OBLIGATIONS
In order to obtain factory warranty service for Sanyo Dicta-
tion Products, call the toll-free number below. The unit must
be packed in the original carton or a well-padded sturdy car-
ton in order to avoid shipping damage.
Note: Do not return this unit to the retail store for service.
To obtain Service Plus Warranty service, product opera-
tion information or for problem resolution, call
Toll Free 1-877-999-1840
Weekdays 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pacific Time
THIS WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY ON SANYO DICTATION
PRODUCTS PURCHASED AND USED IN THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA, EXCLUDING ALL U.S. TERRITO-
RIES AND PROTECTORATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES
ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL USER, AND DOES NOT
APPLY TO PRODUCTS USED FOR ANY INDUSTRIAL,
PROFESSIONAL, OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSE. THE
ORIGINAL DATED BILL OF SALE OR SALES SLIP MUST
BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS
REQUESTED.
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SubjecttotheOBLIGATIONS above andEXCLUSIONSbelow,
SANYO FISHER COMPANY (SFC) warrants this SANYO
Dictationproductagainstdefectsinmaterials and workmanship
for the periods of LABOR and PARTS specified below. SFC
will, at its option, within two business days after its receipt of
any dictation product that fails to conform to this warranty at
SFC’s designated facility, either (a) repair such product or
any of its parts which fail to conform to this warranty or (b)
ship a replacement product. The warranty period commences
on the date the product was first purchased at retail.
LABOR PARTS
1 YEAR 1 YEAR
EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not cover (A) the adjustment of customer-
operated controls as explained in the appropriate model’s
instruction manual, or (B) the repair of any product, whose
serial number has been altered, defaced or removed. This
warranty shall not apply to the cabinet or cosmetic parts,
knobs or routine maintenance.
This warranty does not apply to repairs or replacements ne-
cessitated by any cause beyond the control of SFC including,
but not limited to, any malfunction, defect, or failure caused
by or resulting from unauthorized service or parts, improper
maintenance, operation contrary to furnished instructions,
shipping or transit accidents, modification or repair by the
user, abuse, misuse, neglect, accident, incorrect line voltage,
fire, flood, or other Acts of God, or normal wear and tear.
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The foregoing is in lieu of all other expressed warranties
and SFC does not assume or authorize any party to assume
for it any other obligation or liability.
THE DURATION OF ANY WARRANTIES WHICH MAY BE
IMPLIEDBY LAW(INCLUDINGTHE WARRANTIESOF MER-
CHANTABILITYAND FITNESS) IS LIMITED TO THETERM
OF THIS WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL SFC BE LI-
ABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGESARISING FROM OWNERSHIP OR USE OF THIS
PRODUCT, OR FOR ANY DELAY IN THE PERFORMANCE
OF ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS WARRANTY DUE TO
CAUSES BEYOND ITS CONTROL. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY LASTSAND/OR DO NOTALLOW THE EXCLUSION
OR LIMITATION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SOTHE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT AP-
PLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS.YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
For your protection in the event of theft or loss of this product,
please fill in the information below for your own personal
records.
Model No.
Serial No.
(Located on back or bottom side of unit)
Date of Purchase
Purchase Price
Where Purchased
S/D R2
21605 Plummer Street
Chatsworth, CA 91311
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For Canada
THE SANYO COMFORT WARRANTY
BUSINESS SYSTEMS - DICTA RECORDERS
WARRANTY APPLICATION
New, unused Sanyo Dicta Recorder products purchased in
Canada are warranted against manufacturing defects in ma-
terialsand workmanship for ONE YEAR forparts and NINETY
DAYS for labour, from the date of purchase by the original
retail purchaser. This warranty only applies in favour of the
original retail purchaser of the warranted product.
SANYO CANADA INC.’S RESPONSIBILITY
During the warranty period, SANYO Canada Inc. will repair,
or at our option, replace a Sanyo Dicta Recorder product
which shows evidence of a manufacturing defect in materi-
als or workmanship.
Replacement PARTS are warranted for the remaining por-
tion of the warranty period.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
(a). Dicta Recorder products purchased outside Canada.
(b). Dicta Recorder products purchased in a used condition.
(c). Problems due to product set-up and installation.
(d). Adjustments that are outlined in the Operating Manual.
(e). Accessory items including carrying cases, cassette tapes
and cables.
(f). Damage in or due to transportation.
(g). Damage due to improper maintenance, accident, abuse,
misuse or negligence.
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ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER’S RESPONSIBILITY
You, the original retail purchaser, must present your original,
datedbill-of-saletogether with this warranty to SANYOCanada
Inc. or to an authorized Sanyo Service Depot when you make
a claim under this Warranty.
You, the original retail purchaser, are responsible for any
costs of TRANSPORTING the product to and from SANYO
Canada Inc. or an authorized Sanyo Service Depot. You
also are responsible for the cost of any MAINTENANCE
necessary in respect of the product.
WARRANTY BECOMES VOID
This warranty becomes void if the product’s serial numbers
are altered or removed or if any repair to the product is made
other than by SANYO Canada Inc. or by an authorized Sanyo
Service Depot.
LIMITATIONS
(a) SANYO Canada Inc. reserves the right to change or im-
prove the design of the model of the product warranted
hereunder without incurring any obligation to make any
modifications to or to install any improvement in or on
the product.
(b) In no event shall SANYO Canada Inc. or any of its Au-
thorized Dealers be liable for special or consequential
damage arising from the use of this product.
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SANYO Canada Inc.
STATUTORY WARRANTIES
The above provisions do not preclude the operation of any
applicable provincial statute which in certain circumstances
may not allow some of the limitations and exclusions de-
scribed in this Warranty. Where any terms of this Warranty
are prohibited by such a statute, they shall be deemed null
and void but the remainder of this warranty shall remain in
effect.
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
Please contact the Sanyo Authorized Dealer from whom the
product was purchased, or contact us directly at:
SANYO Canada Inc.
1-300 Applewood Cresent
Concord, Ontario
L4K 5C7
[phone]
1-800-263-2244
http://www.sanyocanada.com
SDR 01/05 (R11)
Model No.
Serial No.
(Located on back or bottom side of unit)
Date of Purchase
Purchase Price
Where Purchased
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CONTROLES (Fig. 1)
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ESPAÑOL
1. Conexión de los auriculares (EAR)
2. Control de volumen (–VOL+)
3. Indicador de Operación/Pilas (OPR/BATT)
4. Micrófono incorporado (MIC)
5. Interruptor de Pausa (PAUSE a)
6. Botón de Grabación (mREC)
7. Botón de reproducción (bPLAY)
8. Interruptor de Avance rápido/Punto de referencia
(FFW/CUE | REW/REV)
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Fig. 2
AC 120V, 60 Hz
EXT DC3V
9. Botón de Parada/Eyección (n/qSTOP/EJECT)
10. Interruptor de Velocidad de Cinta (SPEED)
11. Compartimento para Pilas (panel trasero)
12. Enchufe externo CC 3 V (EXT DC 3V) (lado izquierdo)
13. Interruptor de Modo de Grabación (REC MODE)
(lado izquierdo)
14. Compartimento para cassettes
ENERGÍA
Adaptador CA
Conecte el adaptador de CA opcional (Modelo Sanyo No.
3CV-120US) a la clavija EXT DC 3V (Fig. 2). (Las pilas se
desconectan automáticamente).
• El conector central del enchufe EXT DC 3V es positivo
(+).
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Pilas
Instale dos pilas “AA” (no incluidas) como se indica en la
Fig. 3. Fíjese bien el la posición de la polaridad.
• Quite las pilas si no utiliza el aparato con pilas por un
período prolongado de más de un mes.
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Reemplazo de las pilas
Reemplace las pilas cuando vea que el indicador OPR/BATT
no se ilumina o se ilumina tenuemente durante el
funcionamiento.
• Al reemplazar las pilas utilice dos pilas nuevas del mismo
tipo. No mezcle una pila usada con una nueva, ni mezcle
diferentes tipos de pilas.
NOTA IMPORTANTE:
LAS PILAS USADAS O DESCARGADAS DEBAN
RECICLARSE O DESECHARSE DE FORMA
CORRECTA, DE ACUERDO CONTODAS LAS LEYES
VIGENTES.
PARA OBTENER INFORMACIÓN MÁS DETALLADA,
PÓNGASE EN CONTACTO CON LA AUTORIDAD LO-
CAL DE DESECHOS SÓLIDOS.
Fig. 3
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