Sony TCM-465V User Manual

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Sony Corporation

1998 Printed in China

Cassette-Corder

Operating Instructions

TCM-465V/459V/36

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Cassette-Corder.
Some features are:
•VOR (Voice Operated Recording) system that starts and

stops recording automatically in response to the sound,
to save tapes and batteries (TCM-465V/459V only).

•SPEED CONTROL function that lets you increase or

decrease the tape playback speed.

•High sensitive flat mic picks up a wide range of sound

clearly (TCM-459V/36 only).

•Pop-up microphone system allows you to use the

microphone properly by adjusting it to the situation
(TCM-465V only).
When the microphone is in the standing position, it
works as an unidirectional microphone and picks up
sound coming from the front side clearly.
When the microphone is at the flat position, it picks up
a wide range of sound clearly.

•Cue marker function to mark a desired portion during

recording (TCM-465V only)

•Three BATT/REC lamps indicate the remaining battery

power in two steps and the

i lamp indicates when to

replace the batteries.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for TCM-459V, TCM-
465V and TCM-36. Before you start reading, check your
model number. TCM-459V is the model used for
illustration purposes. Any differences in operation are
clearly indicated in the text, for example, “TCM-459V
only”.

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Getting Started

Preparing a Power Source

Choose one of the following power sources.

Dry Batteries

Make sure that nothing is connected to the DC IN 3V
jack.

1

Open the battery compartment lid.

2

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied to TCM-36
only) with correct 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 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

3-862-203-13(1)

When to replace the batteries

Replace the batteries with new ones when the BATT/
REC lamps go off and the

i lamp flashes.

The BATT/REC lamps change as illustrated:

When batteries
are new

When batteries
become weak

Replace batteries

Notes

• During FF(CUE) or REW(REVIEW), the

i lamp may flash.

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 the

i

lamp flashes. 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

i

lamp may momentarily light. If the lamp goes off, you do not
need to replace the batteries.

Battery life

(Approximate hours)

(EIAJ*)

Playback

Recording

Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)

11

11

Sony R6P (SR)

3

3

* Measured value by the standard of EIAJ (Electronic Industries

Association of Japan). (Using a Sony HF series cassette tape)

Note

The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the
unit.

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). (For TCM-36: For Japan use the AC-E30M, not
supplied) Do not use any other AC power adaptor.

Polarity of the plug

Note

Specifications for AC-E30HG varies for each area. Check your
local voltage and the shape of plug before purchasing.

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Operating the Unit

Recording

You can record right away with the built-in microphone.
Make sure that nothing is connected to the MIC jack.

1

Press the counter reset button to reset the tape
counter.

2

Insert a normal (TYPE I) tape with the side to start
recording facing the cassette holder.

To monitor the sound
Connect an earphone (not supplied) firmly to the EAR
jack.

Notes

• Do not use a CrO

2

(TYPE II) or metal (TYPE IV) tape, otherwise

the sound may be distorted when you play back the tape, or
the previous recording may not be erased completely.

• The SPEED CONTROL switch works in the playback mode

only. Recording will be made independent of this control.

Notes on VOR (Voice Operated Recording) (TCM-465V/
459V only)

• The VOR system depends on the environment conditions. If

you cannot get the desired results, set VOR to OFF.

• When using the VOR system, the unit starts recording only

when a sound is detected, therefore, the beginning of the word
may not be recorded. For an important recording, we recom-
mend setting VOR to OFF.

Locating the Cue Marker Position (TCM-
465V only)

Press CUE MARKER during recording. You will hear a
buzz at the cue marker position when you press FF/CUE
or REW/REVIEW while playing back the tape.

It is convenient to mark at an important part of speech,
for example, during an interview to quickly find that
portion by pressing FF/CUE or REW/REVIEW while
playing back the tape.

Notes

•Cue will not be marked if you press STOP or PAUSE

immediately after having pressed CUE MARKER.

•You may hear noise at the cue marker position during

playback when you are listening to the recording through a
sensitive earphone.

To prevent a tape from being accidentally
recorded over
Break out and remove the cassette tabs. To reuse the tape
for recording, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

3

For TCM-465V/459V:
1 Set VOR to:

ON to start and pause recording automatically to
the sound.
OFF to start and stop recording manually.

For TCM-459V:
2 Set MIC SENS to select the sensitivity of the

microphone to:
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.

Note

When the sound to be recorded is not loud enough, set the
VOR switch to OFF, or the unit may not start recording.

4

For TCM-465V:

To use the microphone in a standing position

When you record a lecture or a speech, use the
microphone in a standing position.
1 Slide the POP-UP MIC switch

as illustrated.

2 Face the microphone toward the sound source.

To use the microphone without standing it

When you want to record a wide range for
conversations in a meeting, etc., use the microphone
at a flat angle.
Place the unit on a hard surface such as a desk with
the cassette holder side up so that the flat mic can
record effectively.

For TCM-459V/36:
Place the unit on a hard surface such as a desk with
the cassette holder side up so that the flat mic can
record effectively.

Note

When using the microphone in a standing position, the
sensitivity will be higher than the flat mic.

5

Press

r REC.

Recording starts.
While the tape runs, the BATT/REC lamp lights and
flickers depending on the strength of the sound.

At the end of the tape, recording stops and the unit turns
off automatically.

To

Press or slide

Stop recording

p STOP

Pause recording

PAUSE c in the direction of the arrow
To release pause recording, release
PAUSE c*.

Review the portion

Press and hold

0 REW/REVIEW

just recorded

during recording.
Release the button at the point to start
playback.

* PAUSE c will be also automatically released when p STOP

is pressed (stop-pause-release function).

Continue to the reverse side m

A

Side A

Tab for side A

DC IN 3V

AC power adaptor

BATT

REC

BATT

REC

BATT

REC

For customers in the United States

light

light

flash

Owner’s Record

The model number is located at the bottom and the serial
number is located inside the cassette holder. Record the
model and serial numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.

Model No. _______________ Serial No.___________________

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.

0

REW/

REVIEW

p

STOP

PAUSE

r

REC

MIC TAPE COUNTER

EAR

Flat mic
VOR (TCM-459V)

MIC SENS (TCM-459V)

BATT/REC

TCM-465V

microphone

POP-UP MIC
switch

VOR

BATT/REC

CUE MARKER

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