Sony M-2020 - Microcassette Dictator And... User manual

SON
Y.
3-754-128-22
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Microcassette™ Dictator/Transcriber
-2020
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. M-2020 Serial No.
© 1991 by Sony Corporation Printed in Japan

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
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
harmíul interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by tuming 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
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Connecting the foot control unit ................. PENES dee ine eto Seeds sS e eevee ssi 9
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Maintenance ................ MOOR EPIS Veeelecs eaves EEE TOT ME 14
Specifications ............ AAEE E EANET PLU eva exec itus OAS 15
Troubleshooting guide .................... ERN —— Á—— — ERTE 16
Features
* The supplied hand control unit remotely controls the M-2020 dictator/transcriber.
* Auto backspace function makes transcribing easy by reviewing the last few recorded words
each time listening is resumed. (Only with the foot control unit.)
* Adjustable tape speed and tone control.
* Two alarms (end-of-tape, no-cassette) alert you.
* The supplied foot control unit makes Play/Stop/Rew possible with your foot. Convenient for
transcribing with your hands free.

* Operate the unit only on 9 V DC.
* Use the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use any other AC power adaptor as it may cause
malfunction.
* Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when it is not to be used for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull it by the cord.
* Use only the Gwesocasserre" with this unit.
* Two tape speeds can be selected for recording with the SPEED selector: 2.4 cnvsec. or 1.2
cm/sec. Match the playback speed to the recording speed. _
* Do not install the unit in a location near heat sources such as radiators or airducts, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.
* Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit near
materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation holes.
* Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by '
qualified personnel before operating it any further.
* The AC power adaptor which has been supplied becomes hot if it is connected to an AC outlet
for a long period of time. But this will not cause any trouble.
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If you have any question or problem concerning your unit that is not covered in this manual,
please consult the Sony dealer from whom you purchased the unit.

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Slack in the tape
Before inserting, take up any slack in the tape by using a pencil.
To prevent accidental erasure
When a recording is made, the previous recording is automatically erased. To prevent erasure,
break the cassette tabs.
To record on a cassette with removed tabs
Cover each slot with a piece of plastic tape.
Note on the Microcassette
This unit uses only modern standard Microcassettes. The non-standard Microcassettes cannot
be used because their "L" dimension shown in the illustration below is different.
Non-standard
Approx. 2.5 mm

Location
and
Function
of
Controls
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Hand
control
unit
(supplied)
Foot
contro!
unit
(supplied)
Cradie
(supplied)
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[1] DC IN 9 V jack (external power input) jack
[2] OPR (operation) indicator
The indicator illuminates during tape operation.
[3] REC (record) indicator
The indicator illuminates during recording.
[4] 4 EJECT (cassette eject) lever
[8] CONTROL UNIT connector
[6] MIC (external microphone) (PLUG IN POWER)
EARPHONE jack (minijack)
MIC (built-in microphone)
[9] SPEED selector
2.4 cm: A 60-minute recording can be made using both sides of the MC-60 Microcassette.
This setting produces optimum sound and is recommended for normal use.
1.2 cm: A 120-minute recording can be made using both sides of the MC-60.
REV (reverse) TIME (0/1/3)
(auto-backspace time) control
[11] TONE control
Slide toward H (high) to reinforce treble, and L (low) to weaken it.
[12] «#4 REW (rewind) button
[i3] SPEED CONTROL (tape speed control)
VOLUME control
[t5] >> FF (fast forward) button
> PLAY button
Recording (STOP/REC) switch
E STOP button
RESET button
Press to reset the counter to zero.
Tape counter
[21] Cassette compartment
[22] Built-in speaker
Rewind pedal
Playback pedal

Note on the AC power adaptor
Use only the AC power adaptor
supplied. Do not use any other AC
power adaptor.
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power
adaptor
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the Hand Control Unit (supplied)
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Be
careful
of
the
direction
of
the
plug
when
connecting
it
to
the
unit.
This side facing down.
Hand contro! unit (supplied) à;
Attaching the cradle
Attach
the
supplied
cradle
to
the
left
side
of
the
unit.
Insert
the
cradle
into
the
slots
until
there
is
a
click
sound
to
secure
it.
Place
the
hand
control
unit
(supplied)
on
the
cradle
while
not
in
use.
Attaching
the
cradle
Disconnecting
the
cradle

This side facing down.
Foot control unit (supplied)
1 Take up any slack in the tape.
2 Slide the eject button in the direction of the arrow to open the cassette holder.
3 Insert a cassette into the cassette holder with the side to be recorded on or played back
facing upward.
4 Close the cassette holder.

Connect the AC power adaptor to the unit and to an AC
outiet.
Connect the supplied hand control unit.
Slide EJECT and insert a cassette.
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: If the tape counter is not reset
: to zero, press RESET.
Select the tape speed with the SPEED selector.
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Set the function selector of the hand control unit (sup-
plied) to REC and speak into the microphone.
Set the function selector of the hand control unit (sup-
: For quick review/ playback
: and correcting the dictated
: material, keep the function — :
: selector pressed down toward |
: REW to rewind the tape until -
` the desired point on the tape :
; is reached. Release the :
: selector and playback of the
: dictation begins. When the
: reviewing is completed, set
: the function selector to REC
* to proceed with dictation.
Slide the eject button to remove the cassette.
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Hand the cassette to your secretary or transcriptionist.
For transcribing, refer to Transcription on page 12.