Sony Pressman TCM-4TR User manual

1998 by Sony Corporation
3-862-269-13 (1)
Cassette-Corder
Operating Instructions
Mode d‘emploi
TCM-4TR
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For the customers in the U.S.A.
Owner’s Record
The model number is located at the bottom and the serial number is
located inside the tape holder. Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. TCM-4TR Serial No.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable 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 equipment 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.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.

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Table of Contents
Welcome!......................................................................4
Getting Started
Preparing a Power Source .........................................6
Dry Batteries..........................................................6
House Current ....................................................11
Operating the Unit
Playing a Tape...........................................................12
Playing a 4-track Tape ....................................... 12
Playing a 2-track Tape ....................................... 16
Adjusting the Playback Speed (DPC Function) ... 17
Recording...................................................................20
Recording Cue Marks .............................................. 26
Recording from Various Sound Sources ...............28
Recording with an External Microphone........28
Recording from Another Equipment...............29
Additional Information
Precautions ................................................................30
Maintenance ..............................................................32
Troubleshooting........................................................33
Specifications.............................................................36
Location of parts and controls ................................38
Index ...........................................................................40
LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................... 41

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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Cassette-
Corder.
This Cassette-Corder is a product which Sony
Corporation developed specially for visually
impaired people. You can play back a tape
recorded on 4 tracks at 2.4 cm/s.
Some features are:
•You can play back a 4-track tape as well as a
normal 2-track tape.
•You can play back and record with two tape
speeds (4.8cm/s and 2.4cm/s).
•DPC (Digital Pitch control) allows you to increase
or decrease the speed of the playback sound
(page 17). If you change the playback tape speed,
the pitch will be automatically adjusted.
•The CUE MARKER function locates a specific
point on a recording (page 26).
•Built-in flat microphone for clear recording of
speaker’s voice.

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•When the batteries are running out of power, a
beep sounds (page 9).
•The BATT/REC lamps indicate the remaining
battery power in two steps. A beep sounds and
the ilamp shows when to replace the batteries
(page 9).
•Automatic shut-off mechanism at the end of the
tape (in the recording/playback mode only).
•Stop-pause-release function —The pause switch
is released automatically when the pSTOP
button is depressed, so that you won’t miss a
recording chance (pages 15, 22).
Notes
•Recording can be made with 2 speeds but only
on 2 tracks. Note that 4-track recording cannot
be made.
•A tape recorded in stereo cannot be played
back properly.
•A tape recorded with 2.4cm/s tape speed
using this unit cannot be played back on a
normal tape recorder.

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zGetting Started
Preparing a Power Source
Choose either one of the following power sources:
dry batteries (see below) or house current (see
page 11).
Dry Batteries
Make sure that nothing is connected to the DC IN
3 V jack.
1Open the battery compartment lid.
2Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (not
supplied) with correct polarity and close the
lid.
DC IN 3V jack

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Notes
•Do not charge a dry battery.
•Do not use a new battery with an old one.
•Do not use different types of batteries.
•When you do not use the unit for a long time, remove
the batteries to avoid any damage caused by battery
leakage and subsequent corrosion.
•Dry batteries will not be expended when another
power source is connected.
To take out the batteries
To attach the battery compartment lid
if it is accidentally detached
Attach it as illustrated.
Continued

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Preparing a Power Source (continued)
Battery life (Approximate hours) (EIAJ*)
Sony alkaline Sony
LR6(SG) R6P(SR)
Recording (4.8cm/s) 6.5 1.0
Recording (2.4cm/s) 7.0 1.5
Playback (4.8cm/s) 6.5 1.0
Playback (2.4cm/s) 7.0 1.5
* Measured value by the standard of EIAJ (Electronic
Industries Association of Japan)(Using a Sony HF-
series cassette tape)
We recommend to use long-life alkaline batteries.
Note
The battery life may shorten depending on the
operation of the unit.

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When to replace the batteries
When the batteries are running out of power, a
beep sounds and the BATT/REC lamps go off and
the ilamp flashes. When this happens, replace
the batteries with new ones.
The BATT/REC lamps change as illustrated.
When batteries
are new When batteries
become weak
light
flash
Replace batteries
light
Continued
(A beep sounds.)

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Preparing a Power Source (continued)
Notes
•During recording, you will hear the beep through the
earphone. During playback, you will hear the beep
through the earphone and the speaker.
•During FF (CUE) or REW (REVIEW), the ilamp may
flash with a beep. Only when the tape does not run
properly, replace the batteries.
•In some cases when the unit is used with rechargeable
batteries, only one BATT/REC lamp will light even
though the batteries have been fully charged.
•After the batteries have been used for a while, the
BATT/REC lamp(s) may flash with the playback
sound when you turn up the volume; however, this
does not mean that you need to replace the batteries.
•The unit will play back normally for a while even after
ilamp flashes with a beep. However, replace the
batteries as soon as you can. If you do not, a loud
noise may be emitted by the built-in speaker or
subsequent recording will not be done correctly.
•When the tape starts running or at the end of the tape
the ilamp may momentarily light with a short beep.
If the lamp goes off, you do not need to replace the
batteries.

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House Current
Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V and
to the wall outlet. Use the AC-E30HG AC power
adaptor (not supplied). Do not use any other AC
power adaptor.
DC IN 3V
to the wall outlet
Polarity of the plug
Note
Specification for AC-E30HG varies for each area. Check
your local voltage and the shape of plug before
purchasing.
AC-E30HG AC power adaptor
(not supplied)

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zOperating the Unit
Playing a Tape
Playing a 4-track Tape
1Open the cassette compartment lid.
2Insert a cassette with the side to start
playing facing the lid.
3Close the cassette compartment lid.
4Set TAPE SPEED to 2.4 (cm/s) .
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(PLAY
TAPE TRACK
TAPE SPEED

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5Set TAPE TRACK to 1-2 or 3-4 and start
playback.
To play the tape from the beginning, follow the
procedure below. Make sure that side A is
facing the lid.
1Set TAPE TRACK to 1-2 and press (PLAY.
Track 1 will be played. At the end of the
tape, playback stops automatically.
2Take out the cassette and reinsert the cassette
with side B facing the lid.
3Leaving TAPE TRACK at 1-2, press
(PLAY. Track 2 will be played.
4Take out the cassette and reinsert the cassette
with side A facing the lid.
5Set TAPE TRACK to 3-4 and press (PLAY.
Track 3 will be played.
6Take out the cassette and reinsert the cassette
with side B facing the lid.
7Leaving TAPE TRACK at 3-4, press
(PLAY. Track 4 will be played.
When the tape comes to an end
Playback stops and the unit turns off automatically
(Automatic shut-off mechanism).
After fast forward or rewind, press pSTOP, as the unit
does not automatically enter the stop mode at the end of
the tape. Continued

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VOL
pSTOP
)FF/CUE
0REW/
REVIEW
(PLAY
TAPE TRACK
Playing a Tape (continued)
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TAPE SPEED
PAUSE c
EAR jack
To
Adjust the volume
Stop playback/stop
fast forward or
rewind
Pause playback
Fast forward**
Rewind**
Do this
Turn VOL.
Press pSTOP.
Slide PAUSE c.
To release pause playback, release
PAUSE c*.
Press )FF/CUE during stop.
Press 0REW/REVIEW during
stop.

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Do this
Press and hold )FF/CUE and
release it at the point you want.
Press and hold 0REW/REVIEW
and release it at the point you
want.
Press pSTOP and open the
cassette compartment lid by hand.
* PAUSE cwill be also automatically released when
pSTOP is pressed (stop-pause-release function).
**If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or
rewound, noise will be heard. Be sure to depress
pSTOP. Otherwise, the batteries will be consumed
rapidly.
To
Search forward
during playback
(CUE)
Search backward
during playback
(REVIEW)
Take out a cassette
To listen through the earphones
Connect the supplied earphones to the EAR jack.
Continued

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Playing a Tape (continued)
Playing a 2-track Tape
1Proceed with steps 1 to 3 on page 12.
2Set TAPE SPEED to 2.4 (cm/s) or 4.8 (cm/s) to
match the tape speed used for recording.
3Set TAPE TRACK to 1-2.
4Press (PLAY.
Other operations are the same as those of playing a
4-track tape described on pages 14 and 15.
Note
If the recording is made in stereo, only the L channel is
heard.

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Adjusting the Playback
Speed (DPC Function)
The DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function allows
you to increase or decrease the playback speed.
When playing back a tape with 2.4cm/s tape speed
such as a 4-track tape, the playback speed will be
adjusted from approximately +100% to 0%.
When playing back a tape with 4.8cm/s tape
speed, the playback speed will be adjusted from
approximately +100% to –50%.
If you change the playback tape speed, the pitch
will be automatically adjusted.
Continued

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Adjust DPC as follows:
To play back Set DPC to
faster (2.4 cm/s tape) FAST
(4.8 cm/s tape) FAST
at normal speed Center
slower (2.4 cm/s tape ) Not available
(4.8 cm/s tape) SLOW
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DPC
Adjusting the Playback Speed (DPC Function)
(continued)

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Notes
•When playing back a tape with 2.4cm/s tape speed,
the playback speed will be normal even if you set DPC
to SLOW.
•Even though you use DPC, you cannot acquire the
same pitch as the original. The tone will be somewhat
different from the original.
•When the power of the batteries is weak, the DPC may
make noise if you turn it fast. In that case turn it
slowly or change the batteries.
•When DPC is turned or the volume is adjusted during
playback, BATT/REC lamps may flicker.

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Recording
You can record the sound easily with the built-in
microphone. Use a normal (TYPE I) tape.
Make sure that nothing is connected to the MIC
jack.
1Open the cassette compartment lid.
2Take out any slack in the tape and insert the
cassette with the side to start recording
facing the lid.
3Close the cassette compartment lid.