Sony TCM-141 User manual

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TCM-141
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS page 2
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OWNER’S RECORD
The model number is located at the bottom and the serial number
is located in the Battery Compartment.
Record the serial number in the space provided Below
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Model No. TCM-141 Serial No.
WARNING
®To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not ex-
pose the set to rain or moisture.
@To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified person-
nei only.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FEATURES
@
The
extremely
compact
size
permits
easy
one
hand
operation
with
ultimate
recording
simplicity—
merely
insert
a
cassette
and
depress
a
single
button.
@
A
built-in
electret
condenser
microphone
whose
sensitivity
is
adjustable
to
the
material
to
be
recorded.
@
The
MARKER
button
for
marking
a
desired
position
on
the
tape
with
a
signal
heard
in
cue
or
review
mode.
®
The
tape
speed
in
playback
mode
can
be
adjusted.
®
Automatic
recording
contro!
system
automatically
adjusts
and
maintains
a
proper
recording
level.
®
Automatic
Shut-off
Mechanism
activates
at
end-of-
-tape
in
either
the
record
or
playback
mode.
®
Cue
and
review
functions
to
quickly
locate
any
desired
portion
of
the
tape.
®
Quick
review
function
facilitates
listening
to
the
itis!
recorded
program.
®
Four
different
power
sources:
batteries,
house
current,
re-
chargeable
battery,
and
12
V
car
battery.

PRECAUTIONS
®
Do
not
open
the
cabinet.
Refer
servicing
to
qualified
personnel
only.
®
Operate
the
set
only
on
6
V
dc.
:
For
ac
operation,
use
the
ac
power
adaptor
recommended
for
this
set.
Do
not
use
any
other
ac
power
adaptor.
For
car
battery
operation,
use
the
car
battery
cord
recommended
for
this
set.
Do
not
use
any
other
car
battery
cord.
®
The
nameplate
indicating
operating
voltage,
etc.
is
located
on
the
rear
exterior.
®
Disconnect
the
ac
power
adaptor
from
the
wail
outlet
when
the
set
is
not
to
be
used
for
an
extended
period
of
time.
®
When
the
set
is
not
to
be
used
for
a
long
period
of
time
or
is
to
be
operated
extensively
on
other
power
sources,
remove
the
batteries
to
avoid
set
damage
from
battery
leakage.
@
Do
not
install
the
set
in
a
location
near
heat
sources
such
as
radiators
or
airducts,
or
in
a
place
subject
to
direct
sunlight,
excessive
dust,
moisture,
rain,
mechanical
vibration,
or
shock.
®
Should
any
liquid
or
solid
object
fall
into
the
set,
remove
the
batteries
and
disconnect
the
ac
power
adaptor,
and
have
the
set
checked
by
qualified
personnel
before
operating
it
any
further.
@
The
Record
Button
cannot
be
depressed
in
the
following
cases.
Never
depress
the
button
forcibly.
«No
cassette
in
the
Cassette
Compartment.
«The
cassette
inserted
has
had
the
tabs
removed.
If
you
have
any
question
or
problem
concerning
your
set
that
is
not
covered
in
this
manual,
please
consult
the
nearest
Sony
Service
facilities.

LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF CONTROLS
See photo on page 3.
@ MARKER button: During recording, press this button at the
desired
time
to
record
a
cue
signal
marking
the
required
point
on
the
program.
In
cue
or
review
mode,
the
recorded
signal
will
be
heard making it easy to relocate that portion of the tape. .
@ TONE control: Set to HIGH for more treble, and to LOW for
less treble.
3) ¥ FF (fast forward)/CUE button: Depress to rapidly advance the
tape.
To
put
the
recorder
in
cue
mode,
leave
the
W
button
locked
and press this button down.
@
4
REW
(rewind)/REVIEW
button:
Depress
to
rewind
the
tape.
To
put
the
recorder
in
review
mode,
leave
the
¥
button
locked
and
press
this
button
down.
© fi PAUSE button: Depress to stop the tape for a moment. To
restart,
press
to
release
the
button.
To
stop
the
tape
for
an
extended time, use the Te button.
Ov shale (forward) button: Depress to play back the tape.
@@
Si2F
button:
Press
to
stop
the
tape
and
to
release
the
locked
buttons.
Press
again
to
open
the
cassette
compartment.
@
e@
REC
(record)
button:
Depress
to
record,
and
the
¥
button
will
be
automatically
depressed
at
the
same
time.
©
BEC.
(record/battery)
indicator:
While
recording,
the
indicator
flickers;
in
other
modes,
it
lights
steadily.
During
battery
opera-
tion,
it
shows
the
battery
condition
(page
11).
@ Built-in microphone
- ® VOLUME control: Turn to adjust the playback volume.
@
MIC
SENS
(microphone
sensitivity)
switch:
Change
the
sensi-
tivity
of
the
built-in
microphone
with
this
switch
(page
18).
® EAR (earphone) jack: For listening with an earphone or use as
an
output
jack
to
another
tape
recorder
for
duplicating.

@®
REMOTE
control
jack:
For
remote
stop/start
Operation
during
recording
or
playback
by
connecting
the
Sony
FS-10
foot
switch
(optional),
or
Sony
two-pin
plug
microphone.
To
stop
the
tape
for
an
extended
time,
use
the
ST9F
button
on
the
recorder.
®
MIC
(microphone)
input
jack:
for
recording
with
an
external
microphone,
or
from
a
TV,
radio
or
another
tape
recorder.
®
SPEED
CONTROL:
Turn
towards
FAST
to
inclease
the
playback
tape
speed,
or
SLOW
to
decrease
it.
The
center
click
is
for
the
normal
speed
position.
@
Tape
counter
and
reset
button:
Use
the
counter
for
indexing
the
tape
contents.
Before
recording,
set
the
counter
to
000
by
pushing
the
reset
button.
The
figures
of
the
counter
change
as
the
tape
passes.
Make
a
note
of
the
figures
and
the
program
being
recorded.
Later
on,
the
desired
program
can
be
rapidly
located
by
using
the
¥
or
#
button.
@
DC
IN
6
V
(external
power
input)
jack:
For
operation
from
ex-
ternal
power
sources.
®
Cassette
compartment:
To
open
the
compartment,
press
the
STOP
button.
EJECT
@ Battery compartment

POWER SOURCES |
BATTERIES
Battery installation
2 battery holder ]
orange mark
Pull out.
two batteries
from the rear
@ Detach the Battery Case and remove the Battery Holder from
the case.
@ Insert four batteries, IEC designation R6 (size AA), with correct
polarity as illustrated.
© Put the holder into the case while matching the orange marks.
Install the Battery Holder and the case into the recorder.
@ The set cannot be opetated on the internal batteries when
either the ac power cord or car battery cord is connected to the
set.
10

Battery life
When
recording
from
the
Built-in
Microphone,
you
can
expect
Sony
New
Super
Batteries
SUM-3(NS)
or
Eveready
Heavy
Duty
Batteries
No.
1215
to
last
for
approximately
3.5
hours.
To
check
battery
condition
Check
the
battery
condition
by
observing
the
S&C,
indicator.
If
the
batteries
become
weak
while
the
recorder
is
in
operation,
the
indicator
light
will
glow
faintly.
When
the
batteries
are
exhausted
completely,
the
indicator
will
not
light.
®
Recording
or
playback
with
weak
batteries
will
cause
weak
and
distorted
sound,
and
it
will
be
necessary
to
replace
all
the
bat-
teries
with
fresh
new
ones.
@
For
critical
recordings,
fresh
new
batteries
are
recommended.
HOUSE
CURRENT
Use
the
appropriate
ac
power
adaptor
listed
on
page
12,
available
in
the
countries
where
the
set
is
used.
First,
connect
the
adaptor
to
the
recorder
DC
!N
6
V
jack,
and
then
to
a
wall
outlet.
@ to a wall outlet
qP
ac
power
adaptor
The
illustration
shows
the
AC-9W
AC
Power
Adaptor
for
example.
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11

as
Where used} AC Power Adaptor
Input voltage of
adaptor
120 V ac, 60 Hz
110 or 220 V ac
adjustable, 50 Hz
240 V ac, 50 Hz
$$
U.S.A. | AC-9W (supplied with the
TCM-141 available in U.S.A.)
—.
Canada AC-9 (supplied with the
TCM-141 available in Canada)
European AC-456C
countries (available in
European countries)
The United | AC-15A
Kingdom (available in
the United kingdom)
Other AC-4A
countries
110, 120, 220 or
240 V ac adjustable,
50/60 Hz
® When the ac power adapior is connected to the recorder DC IN
6 V jack, the internal batteries (if present) are automatically dis-
connected.
12

Note: Use only an ac power adaptor or car battery cord manufac-
tured by Sony. Polarity of the plugs of other manufacturers may
be different.
Polarity of the plug of Sony AC Power adaptor
and car battery cord
For operation on 12 V car battery or rechargeable battery, refer to
page 27.
13

CASSETTE INSERTION
@ Before inserting a cassette, take up any slack in the tape by
inserting a thick pencil into the hub of the cassette and turning it
a few times.
side up. the tape surface.
3 Desired Avoid touching
STOP
EJECT button
@ Press the S25 button to open the cassette compartment lid.
@ Place a cassette in the compartment as illustrated.
14

@ Close the lid.
@ The tape moves in the direction of the arrow indicated on the
cassette compartment while recording or playback. Make sure
sufficient tape is on the supply reel before starting to record. If
not, depress the 4 button to rewind the tape and stop the tape
with the S/2° button.
To take out the cassette, press the S/O? button.
15

RECORDING WITH THE BUILT-IN
MICROPHONE
Insert a cassette Select the microphone sensitivity
with the MIC SENS switch
(see page 18).
STOP
To stop the tape, press MneeiEcte so
16

®
No
recording
level
adjustment
is
necessary
with
the
automatic
recording
control
system.
® The BEC indicator flickers during recording.
@
The
sound
to
be
recorded
can
be
heard
through
the
earPione:
The
sound
level
through
the
earphone
is
fixed.
®
At
the
end
of
the
tape,
the
tape
motion
stops
and
the
locked
buttons
are
released
automatically.
®@ If the recording is not completed by the end of one side, take
out the cassette, turn the cassette over and repeat the recording
procedures.
To listen to the program just recorded
Depress the 4 button to rewind the tape, stop the tape with the
Seer Dutton, and depress the ¥ button.
Quick review function (page 23) facilitates listening. of the pie
gram just recorded.
Note: Make sure that nothing is connected to the MIC jack.
Otherwise, the recording with the built-in microphone cannot be
made.
17

BUILT-IN MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY
Select the microphone sensitivity with the MIC SENS switch.
When the MIC SENS switch is set to HIGH:
Use this position to pick up sound away from the built-in micro-
phone.
When the MIC SENS switch is set to LOW:
Use this position to pick up relatively large sound near the micro-
phone, while eliminating other environmental noise.
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HOW TO USE THE MARKER BUTTON
Use this button to facilitate replay of a certain portion of the
tape. During recording, depress the MARKER button at the point
on the program that you want to locate quickly afterward. When
the button is depressed, a low-frequency cue signal is recorded,
and it can be heard as a signal in cue or review mode, heard over
the chirping sound of the rapidly transported tape.
Notes:
@® Depress the MARKER bution firmly for about five seconds.
@ The recorded cue signal is not heard in playback, ordinary fast
forward, or rewind mode (with the ¥ button up), or when the
VOLUME control is turned fully counterclockwise.
@® The MARKER button itself functions only in the record mode.
while recording
review
depressed
depressed depressed
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PLAYBACK
RS
Adjust the volume. To stop, press the Se button.
® During playback the JES indicator lights.
® For listening with an earphone, plug it into the EAR jack.
The speaker is automatically disconnected.
@ At the end of the tape, the tape motion stops and the locked
button is released automatically.
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