Sony TCM-453V - Manual (Page 5)

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Precautions
On power
•Operate the unit only on 3V DC. For AC operation, use
the AC power adaptor recommended for the unit. Do
not use any other type. For battery operation, use two
size R6 (AA) batteries^
On the unit
• Do not leave the unit in a location aear heat sources, or
in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
•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.
•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.
•If the unit has not been used for a long time, set it in the
playback mode and warm it up for a few minutes
before inserting a tape.
On tapes longer than 90 minutes
We do not recommend the use of tapes longer than 90
minutes except for a long continuous recording or
playback. They are very thin and tend to be stretched
easily.
Troubleshooting
For the customers in the USA and Canada
RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES
(Supplied to TCM-454VK only)
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY.
BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF
PROPERLY.
CSX
Nl-Cd
Nickel-Cadmium batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment by
retunung your unwanted batteries to your
nearest Sony Service Center or Factory
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 prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-
SONY (United States only)
For the Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-
SONY (Canada only)
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel-
cadmium batteries.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Should any problem persist after you have made these
checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
You cannot press • REC.
The tab on the tape has been removed.
You cannot press ► PLAY.
■> The tape has reached the end. Rewind the tape.
The unit does not operate.
-> The batteries have been inserted with incorrect
polarity.
The batteries are weak.
PAUSE —^ is slid in the direction of the arrow.
-> The AC power adaptor or car battery cord is not
firmly connected.
The batteries have been inserted, but simultane­
ously the AC power adaptor is connected and not
to be done to the wall outlet.
No sound comes from the speaker.
•> The earphone or headphones is plugged in.
-> The volume is turned down completely.
Tape speed is too fast or too slow in the
piayback mode.
-> SPEED CONTROL is set at a point other than the
center.
The sound drops out or comes with excessive
noise.
•> The volume is turned down completely.
The batteries are weak.
-> ITie heads are contaminated. See "Maintenance."
Recording cannot be made.
Connection is made incorrectly.
-> The batteries are weak.
-> The record/playback head is contaminated.
-> VOR has been set to the improper position when
VOR function works.
Recording is interrupted.
^ VOR is set to H or L. When you do not use VOR,
set it to OFF.
Recording cannot be erased completely.
■> The erase head is contaminated.
-> Recording or erasing is being made using recorded
CrCh (TYPE II) or metal (TYPE FV) tape.
Specifications
Recording system
2-track 1 channel monaural
Frequency range
TCM-473V: Recording: 250-6,300Hz
Playback: 100-8,000Hz
TCM-454VK/453V: 250-6,300Hz
Speaker
Approx. 3.6 cm (lYw in.) dia.
Power output
TCM-473V: 130mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)
TCM-454VK/453V: 300mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)
Input
TCM-473V: Microphone input jack (minijack) sensitivity 0.2
mV for 3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone
TCM-454VK/453V: Microphone input jack (minijack)
sensitivity 0.14 mV for 3 kilohms or lower impedance
microphone