Sony BM-577 EN - Manual (Page 5)

>■ Additional Information
Precautions
On power
• Operate the unit only on 3V^DC.
For battery operation, use two size AAA (R03) batteries or BP-43
Sony rechargeable battery.
For AC operation, use the AC power adaptor recommended for
the unit. Do not use any other type.
•The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc., is located on the
rear exterior.
On location
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.
•Keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-
wound watches etc. away from the unit to prevent possible
damage from the magnet used for the speaker.
On operation
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the
batteries or disconnect the AC power adaptor, and have the unit
checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
•Use only the ( microcassetisj ™ with this unit.
• Two tape speeds can be selected for recording with the TAPE
SPEED selector: 2.4 cm/sec. ('M ô ips) or 1.2 cm/sec C%
2
ips).
Match the playback speed to the recording speed. Select the 2.4
cm/sec tape speed for recording, if you play back the recorded
tape with another unit. Otherwise, the sound quality may be
changed.
Troubleshooting
For the customers in the USA
RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY.
MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
CSX
Ni-Cd
Nickel-Cadmium batteries are recyclable. You can help
preserve our environment by returning your
unwanted batteries to your nearest Sony Service
Center for collection, recycling or proper disposal.
Note; In some areas the disposal of nickel-cadmium
batteries in household or business trash may be
prohbited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY
(United States only)
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel-cadmium batteries.
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks,
consult your nearest sony dealer.
The unit does not operate.
-> The LOCK switch is set to the direction of the arrow.
Cassette cannot be inserted.
•> You attempt to insert the cassette improperly.
The tape does not move.
■> The tape reaches its end. (Soon, a beep will sound.)
•> The function lever is set to STOP.
-> Battery polarity is incorrect.
■> Battery operation is attempted while the AC power adaptor
or the car battery cord is still connected to the DC IN 3V jack.
■> The AC power adaptor or car battery cord is not firmly
connected.
The VOR switch is set to ON in recording.
No sound comes from the speaker
-> VOL is turned down completely.
-> The earphone is connected to the EAR jack.
Tape speed is excessively fast or too slow during
playback mode.
-) The TAPE SPEED selector is not set correctly.
■> The FAST PB switch is set to the upper position. (In fast
playback mode, tape runs faster that normal.)
Recording cannot be made or is unsatisfactory.
■> Connection is made incorrectly.
-> The batteries are weak.
-> The record/playback head is contaminated. See "Mainte­
nance."
VOR or MIC SENS has been set to the improper position
when VOR function works.
Sound drop-outs, loss of high frequency sounds, or
excessive noise.
-> The heads are dirty.
Recording cannot be erased completely.
The erase head is contaminated.
A beep is heard when you try to slide up the function
lever to DICT or LISTEN. (BM-577 only)
"> No cassette is in the cassette compartment.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.