Wh e n t o re p la ce t h e b a t t e rie s
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.
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:
To m o n it o r t h e so u n d
Connect an earphone (not supplied) firmly to the EAR
jack.
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Ab o u t Th is Ma n u a l
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:
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”.
Ca sse t t e -Co rd e r
Notes
Polarity of the plug
• Do not use a CrO2 (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.
BATT
Operating Instructions
When batteries
2 Set MIC SENS to select the sensitivity of the
microphone to:
light
are new
H (high) to record at meetings or in a quiet and/
or spacious place.
REC
Note
L (low) to record for dictation or in a noisy place.
Notes on VOR (Voice Operated Recording) (TCM-465V/
459V only)
Specifications for AC-E30HG varies for each area. Check your
local voltage and the shape of plug before purchasing.
z Ge t t in g St a rt e d
Note
TCM-465V/459V/36
Sony Corporation 1998 Printed in China
BATT
When batteries
become weak
• 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.
When the sound to be recorded is not loud enough, set the
VOR switch to OFF, or the unit may not start recording.
light
Pre p a rin g a Po w e r So u rce
Choose one of the following power sources.
Dry Ba t t e rie s
REC
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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.
Fo r cu st o m e rs in t h e Un it e d St a t e s
Re co rd in g
BATT
Replace batteries
Lo ca t in g t h e Cu e Ma rke r Po sit io n (TCM-
465V o n ly)
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.
Ow n e r’s Re co rd
Make sure that nothing is connected to the DC IN 3V
jack.
You can record right away with the built-in microphone.
Make sure that nothing is connected to the MIC jack.
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.
REC
flash
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.
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.
Model No. _______________ Serial No.___________________
2 Face the microphone toward the sound source.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
• To use the microphone w ithout 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.
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.
1
2
Open the battery compartment lid.
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied to TCM-36
only) with correct polarity and close the lid.
EAR
We lco m e !
TAPE COUNTER
MIC
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Cassette-Corder.
Some features are:
Notes
To p re ve n t a t a p e fro m b e in g a ccid e n t a lly
re co rd e d o ve r
Break out and remove the cassette tabs. To reuse the tape
for recording, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
• Do not charge a dry battery.
• 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.
• 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.
Flat mic
For TCM-459V/ 36:
VOR (TCM-459V)
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.
rREC
MIC SENS (TCM-459V)
Battery life (Approximate hours)
Playback
11
(EIAJ*)
pSTOP
A
• Dry batteries will not be expended when another power source
is connected.
BATT/REC
Recording
Side A
Note
0REW/
REVIEW
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)
Sony R6P (SR)
11
3
When using the microphone in a standing position, the
sensitivity will be higher than the flat mic.
Tab for side A
To t a ke o u t t h e b a t t e rie s
3
TCM-465V
PAUSE
5
Press r REC.
Recording starts.
While the tape runs, the BATT/ REC lamp lights and
flickers depending on the strength of the sound.
* Measured value by the standard of EIAJ (Electronic Industries
Association of Japan). (Using a Sony HF series cassette tape)
microphone
Note
POP-UP MIC
sw itch
At the end of the tape, recording stops and the unit turns
off automatically.
The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the
unit.
VOR
• 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.
CUE MARKER
To
Press or slide
To a t t a ch t h e b a t t e ry co m p a rt m e n t lid if it is
a ccid e n t a lly d e t a ch e d
Ho u se Cu rre n t
Stop recording
Pause recording
p STOP
AC pow er adaptor
BATT/REC
PAUSE c in the direction of the arrow
To release pause recording, release
PAUSE c*.
DC IN 3V
1
2
Press the counter reset button to reset the tape
counter.
Review the portion
just recorded
Press and hold 0 REW/ REVIEW
during recording.
Release the button at the point to start
playback.
Insert a normal (TYPE I) tape with the side to start
recording facing the cassette holder.
* PAUSE c will be also automatically released when p STOP
is pressed (stop-pause-release function).
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