SONY TCM-900DV - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

English

Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing the Sony

Cassette-Corder.

This Cassette-Corder is equipped

with a REC TIME switch that lets

you record double the normal

length on any cassette.

Note

Tapes recorded with the REC TIME

switch in the DOUBLE position cannot

be played properly by a tape recorder

without the REC TIME switch

function.

Getting Started

Preparing a Power

Source

Choose one of the following power

sources.

Dry Batteries (see Fig. A-a)

Make sure that nothing is connected

to the DC IN 3V jack.

Open the battery compartment

lid.

Insert two size R6 (AA)

batteries 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

(see Fig. A-b)

To attach the battery

compartment lid if it is

accidentally detached (see

Fig. A-c)

When to replace the

batteries (see Fig.A-d)

The battery indicator in the display

window shows the remaining

battery power.

When the batteries are exhausted,

i appears in the display window.

Replace both batteries with new

ones.

The battery indicator in the display

window changes as illustrated:

Notes

· After the batteries are replaced, the

battery indicator will not appear

until the Cassette-Corder is

operated.

i may appear during fast forward

(cue) and rewind (review). Replace

the batteries only if the Cassette-

Corder is not operating properly.

· If

i appears, the tape operates

normally for a while, but the internal

speaker may emit noise and

recording may not proceed properly.

Always change the batteries when

i appears.

· When the tape starts to run or when

it finishes,

i may appear

momentarily. If the indicator goes

off immediately, there is no need to

replace the batteries.

3 Choose recording sides.

To record on both sides

Set

" DIR " to FWD.

Recording will start from the

side facing the cassette holder

window (forward side) and

switches automatically to the

reverse side at the end of the

side (Auto Reverse).

To record on a single side

Set

" DIR " to REV.

Recording will start from the

side facing the unit (reverse

side).

4 Set REC TIME to the desired

mode.

NORMAL (4.8cm/s): for

optimum sound.

Recommended for normal

recordings.

DOUBLE (2.4cm/s): for double

recording time (for example,

120 minutes using both sides of

a 60-minute cassette). Suitable

for recording conferences,

dictations, etc. Not

recommended to record music.

5 Set MIC SENS to select the

sensitivity of the microphone:

H (high) to record at meetings

or to record distant or faint

sounds.

L (low) to record dictation or to

record nearby or loud sound.

6 Set VOR to:

ON to start and pause

recording automatically to

the sound.

OFF to start and stop

recording manually.

Note

When the sound to be recorded is

not loud enough, set the VOR

switch to OFF, or the unit may

not start recording.

7 Press r REC.

"" PLAY is pressed

simultaneously and recording

starts.

While the tape runs, the REC

lamp lights and flickers

depending on the strength of

the sound.

At the end of the reverse side,

recording stops and the unit turns

off automatically.

Battery life (Approx. hours) (EIAJ*)

Sony

alkaline R6P

LR6 (SG) (SR)

Recording

Playback

DPC Playback** 6.5

1.5

* Measured value by the standard of

EIAJ (Electronic Industries

Association of Japan). (Using a

Sony HF series cassette tape on

which music has been recorded is

played at volume setting 7)

** With the DPC switch on AUTO and

the SPEED CONTROL dial all the

way to FAST.

Note

The battery life may shorten

depending on the operation of the

unit.

For maximum performance we

recommend that you use alkaline

batteries.

House Current (see Fig. A-e)

Connect the AC power adaptor to

DC IN 3V and to a wall outlet. Use

the AC-E30HG AC power adaptor

(not supplied). (For "Sony World

Model": for Japan, use AC-E30L,

not supplied.) Do not use any other

AC power adaptor.

Polarity of

the plug

Note

Specifications for AC-E30HG vary for

each area. Check your local voltage

and the shape of the plug before

purchasing.

Operating the Unit

Recording

(see Fig. B-a, b)

You can record right away with the

built-in microphone.

Make sure that nothing is connected

to the MIC jack.

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.

1 Press COUNTER RESET to

reset the tape counter.

Note

The number in the tape counter

will increase when playing back

the forward side, and decrease

when playing back the reverse

side.

2 Insert a normal (TYPE I) tape.

To record on both sides

Place the tape with the side to

start recording facing the

cassette compartment lid.

To record on a single side

Place the tape with the side to

be recorded facing the unit.

Cassette-Corder

3-224-726-12(1)

Operating Instructions

TCM-900DV

When batteries are new

When batteries become weak

Replace batteries

Tab for side A

Side A

Stop

recording

Pause

recording

Review the

portion just

recorded

Take out

a cassette

Press

p STOP

P PAUSE

To release pause

recording, press

P PAUSE again.*

Press and hold

REW/REVIEW

during recording.

Release the button at

the point to start.

Press

p STOP and open

the cassette

compartment lid by

hand.

DC IN 3V

AC power adaptor

P PAUSE will also be automatically

released when

p STOP is pressed

(stop-pause-release function).

(turn over)

MIC

EAR

REW/REVIEW

P PAUSE

REC TIME

VOR

MIC SENS

To monitor sound

Connect supplied headphones

firmly to the

2 jack on the remote

control. Then connect the remote

control firmly to the EAR jack on

the Cassette-Corder.

Adjust monitoring volume with

VOL on the remote control. The

recording level is not affected.

Notes

· Do not use a Hi-position (TYPE II) or

metal (TYPE IV) tape. If you do, 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 recording sides

· When recording on both sides,

recording will not be made for a few

seconds while the tape is switching

sides.

· When you open the cassette holder,

the direction of the tape is reset to

the forward side.

· The

" DIR " switch cannot be used

during recording.

Notes on VOR (Voice Operated

Recording)

· When you use the VOR system in a

noisy place, the unit will stay in the

recording mode. If the sound is too

soft, on the contrary, the unit will

not start recording. Set MIC SENS to

H (high) or L (low) depending on

the conditions to pick up necessary

sound only.

· The VOR system depends on the

environmental conditions. If you

cannot get the desired results even

after adjusting MIC SENS, set VOR

to OFF.

To prevent a tape from

being accidentally recorded

over (see Fig. B-c)

Break off and remove the cassette

tabs. To reuse the tape for

recording, cover the tab hole with

adhesive tape.

REC indicator

REC

This warranty is valid only in the

United States.

" DIR "

Flat mic

SPEED CONTROL

COUNTER RESET

DPC

HOLD

VOL

IC REPEAT REVIEW

REPEAT

SPEAKER

IC REPEAT CUE

p STOP

r REC

Sony.

REC

TIME,

REC TIME

DOUBLE,

REC TIME.

(. . A-a)

, DC IN 3V

R6 (),

· .

(. . A-b)

(. . A-c)

(. .A-d)

()

(. ) (EIAJ*)

Sony

Sony LR6 (SG) R6P (SR)

** DPC

6.5

1.5

* ,

EIAJ (

). (

Sony HF

** DPC,

AUTO, SPEED

CONTROL

FAST.

(. . A-e)

DC IN

3V .

AC-E30HG (

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Sony:

AC-E30L,

AC-E30HG

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MIC.

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1 COUNTER

RESET

(TYPE I).

3 .

" DIR " FWD.

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)

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" DIR " REV.

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REC TIME .

NORMAL (4,8 /):

DOUBLE (2,4 /):

(, 120

60- ).

MIC SENS

H ()

L ()

VOR :

OFF

VOR OFF,

7 r REC.

"" PLAY,

REC

p STOP

P PAUSE

REV/REVIEW

STOP

P PAUSE

p STOP (

)

EAR

VOL

(TYPE

II)

(TYPE

IV).

· SPEED CONTROL

" DIR ".

VOR

(, )

VOR ,

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MIC SENS

H () L

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· VOR

MIC

SENS,

VOR OFF.

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For the customers in the United States

Owner's Record

The model number is located at the rear and the serial number is located inside

the tape holder. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to

them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. TCM-900DV

Serial No. ____________________

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 harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning 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.

For the customers in Russia

This is valid only in Russia.

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IC)

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Recording from

Various Sound

Sources (see Fig. C)

Set VOR and MIC SENS to suit the

recording condition before

recording.

Recording with an

External Microphone

Connect a microphone to the MIC

jack. Use a microphone of low

impedance (less than 3 kilohms)

such as ECM-T6 (not supplied). (For

Sony World Model: for Japan, use

ECM-T15, not supplied.)

When using a plug-in-power

system microphone, the power to

the microphone is supplied from

this unit.

Note

When recording with an external

microphone, the VOR system may not

work properly due to difference in

sensitivity.

Recording from Another

Equipment

Connect another equipment to the

MIC jack using the RK-G64HG

connecting cord (not supplied). (For

"Sony World Model": for Japan, use

RK-G64, not supplied.)

Playing a Tape (see

Fig. D)

1 Insert a cassette with the side to

start playing facing the cassette

holder.

2 Set REC TIME to the same

position as that used for

recording.

To playback commercially sold

tapes, select NORMAL.

3 Set DPC to:

OFF to playback at normal

speed.

AUTO to adjust pitch

automatically according to play

speed.

MANUAL to adjust playback

sound pitch (tone) and play

speed independently.

4 Press "" PLAY and then adjust

the volume.

Playback will start from the

forward side and switches

automatically to the reverse

side at the end of the side (Auto

Reverse).

5 Adjust the tape playback speed.

Turn SPEED CONTROL to:

SLOW (slow) to play back at a

slower speed.

Center position to play back at

normal speed.

FAST (fast) to play back at a

faster speed.

At the end of the reverse side,

playback stops and the unit turns

off automatically.

If you plug in supplied headphones

to the EAR jack, you will get

monaural output from both left and

right channels.

English

Stop playback/

stop fast

forward or

rewind

Pause playback

Search forward

during

playback (CUE)

backward

during

playback

(REVIEW)

Fast forward**

Rewind**

Switch

playback side

Start recording

during

playback

Take out

a cassette

Press or slide

p STOP

P PAUSE

To release pause

playback, press

P PAUSE again.*

Press and hold

FF/CUE and release

it at the point you

want

Press and hold

REW/REVIEW and

release it at the point

you want

FF/CUE during stop

REW/REVIEW

during stop

" DIR "

r REC

Press

p STOP and

open the cassette

compartment lid by

hand.

To listen with the supplied

headphones

Securely insert the supplied

headphones into the remote

control's

2 jack and set VOL on the

unit to about 7. Adjust the volume

using VOL of the remote control.

Connecting the remote control to

the Cassette-Corder automatically

cuts off the sound from the speaker.

Notes

If the remote control is removed

from the EAR jack while sound is

coming from the speaker during

playback, the sound will not come

out of the speaker when the remote

control is inserted again. If you

want to hear the sound from the

speaker, press and hold SPEAKER

for at least 2 seconds.

Additional

Information

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

near 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 to 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.

If you have any questions or

problems concerning your unit,

please consult your nearest Sony

dealer.

Maintenance

(see Fig. F)

To clean the tape heads and

path

Wipe the heads, pinch roller, and

the capstan with a cotton swab

moistened with alcohol after every

10 hours of use.

To clean the exterior

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened

in water. Do not use alcohol,

benzine or thinner.

MIC (PLUG IN POWER)

VOL

EAR

p STOP

REW/REVIEW

P PAUSE

"" PLAY

FF/CUE

" DIR "

SPEED CONTROL

PITCH CONTROL +/

Pitch

indicator

DPC

REC TIME

P PAUSE will also be automatically

released when

p STOP is pressed

(stop-pause-release function).

** After winding the tape by either

fast forward or rewind, press

STOP. If you don't press

p STOP,

the battery will discharge rapidly.

Note on CUE/REVIEW

The unit may not return to playback

after searching forward/backward

during playback (CUE/REVIEW) as

described below. In this case, first

press

p STOP and then press

"" PLAY to start playback.

· If the tape is completely wound or

rewound after CUE/REVIEW,

playback does not start, even when

you release FF/CUE or

REW/REVIEW.

· When using the unit with batteries,

if you release FF/CUE or

REW/REVIEW after CUE/REVIEW,

i flashes and playback does not

start.

Notes on DPC (Digital Pitch Control)

· If you set DPC to MANUAL in step

3, adjust pitch using PITCH

CONTROL.

To lower pitch, press .

To raise pitch, press +.

The pitch indicator shows the

adjusted pitch level.

· If DPC is switched during playback,

the sound will cut off momentarily.

· When the DPC function is used, the

pitch will not be the same as that

from the original sound. Sound

quality will also differ slightly.

· When batteries are weak, rapid

movement of the SPEED CONTROL

dial will stop the tape. Either move

the dial slowly or replace the

batteries.

Repeat playback

(see Fig. E)

You can listen to the specific section

repeatedly by using IC repeat

function. The length of the repeat

(repeat time) can be from 1 to 48

seconds.

1 Look at the display window

and use REPEAT TIME +/ to

determine repeat time (1-48

seconds). Each press of +/ will

increase/decrease repeat time

by 1 second.

2 Press "" PLAY to start

playback.

3 At the end of the section you

want to repeat, press REPEAT.

The designated section will be

played repeatedly.

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after

you have made these checks,

consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The cassette cannot be

inserted.

The cassette compartment lid

cannot be closed.

· The cassette is inserted in the

wrong direction.

The unit does not operate.

· The batteries have been inserted

with incorrect polarity.

· The batteries are weak.

· The AC power adaptor is not

firmly connected.

·When trying to run on dry

batteries, the AC power adaptor

has been left plugged in to the DC

IN 3V jack, but not to the power

source.

The remote control does not

operate.

· Remote control's HOLD is moved

in direction of the arrow.

You cannot press

r REC.

· The cassette is not inserted.

· The tab on the tape has been

removed.

Recording is interrupted.

· VOR is set to ON. When you do

not use VOR, set it to OFF.

Recording cannot be erased

completely.

· The erase head is contaminated.

· You are using a Hi-position (TYPE

II) or metal (TYPE IV) tape.

Playback cannot be made.

·The tape has reached the end of

the reverse side. Set

" DIR " to

FWD.

No sound comes from the

speaker.

· The headphones are plugged in.

· The volume is turned down

completely.

No sound comes from the

headphones.

· The volume of the remote control

is turned down completely.

· The volume of the unit is turned

down completely.

The sound drops out or comes

with excessive noise.

· The volume is turned down

completely.

· The batteries are weak.

· The heads are contaminated. See

"Maintenance."

· Adjusting the pitch will change

the sound slightly (you hear

sound of howl or echo etc.), but

that is not a malfunction.

· Direct placement of the cassette

tape on the speaker resulted in

magnetization and deteriorated

tonal quality.

· You are using a Hi-position

(TYPE II) or metal (TYPE IV) tape.

Sometimes, the unit reproduces

unstable sound and suddenly

goes out of tune.

· The batteries are weak.

· The capstan and pinch-roller are

contaminated.

Tape speed is too fast or too slow

in the playback mode.

· Improper setting of the REC TIME

switch. Set it to the same speed as

that used for recording.

· DPC is set to AUTO or MANUAL,

and SPEED CONTROL is set at a

point other than the center.

· The batteries are weak.

Speed does not change when

SPEED CONTROL is turned.

· DPC is OFF.

Pitch does not change when

PITCH CONTROL + or is pressed.

· DPC is either on OFF or on

AUTO.

The tonal quality reproduced by

REPEAT is inferior.

· The repeated section is the

reproduction of what was

recorded on IC, and therefore the

tonal quality is somewhat inferior.

Specifications

Recording system

2-track 1 channel monaural

Tape speed

4.8 cm/s or 2.4 cm/s

Frequency range

150 - 6 300 Hz using nomal (TYPE

I) cassette (with REC TIME switch

at "NORMAL")

Speaker

Approx. 3.6 cm (1 7/

16 in.) dia.

Power output

250 mW (at 10 % harmonic

distortion)

Input

Microphone input jack (minijack)

sensitivity 0.12 mV for 3 kilohms

or lower impedance microphone

Output

Earphone jack (minijack) for 8 -

300 ohms earphone

Variable range of the tape speed

From approx. +100% to 50% (with

REC TIME switch at "NORMAL")

From approx. +100% to 30% (with

REC TIME switch at "DOUBLE")

Variable range of pitch control

variation

Approx. +1 octave to 1 octave

Power requirements

3 V DC batteries R6 (AA) x 2

External DC 3 V power sources

Dimensions (w/h/d) (incl. projecting

parts and controls)

Approx. 86.7 x 112.8 x 35.7 mm

(3 1/

2 x 4

2 x 1

16 in.)

Mass

Approx. 200g (7.1 oz.)

Supplied accessories

Headphones with remote control (1)

R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

("Sony World Model" only)

Carrying pouch (1)

Design and specifications are subject

to change without notice.

Pinch-roller

Erase head

Record/Playback head

Cotton swab

Capstan

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VOR

MIC SENS

MIC.

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Sony:

ECM-T15,

VOR

MIC

RK-G64HG

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Sony:

RK-G64, ).

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REC TIME ,

NORMAL.

DPC :

OFF

AUTO

MANUAL

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4 "" PLAY,

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SPEED

CONTROL :

SLOW ()

FAST ()

EAR,

(CUE)

(REVIEW)

p STOP

P PAUSE

P PAUSE*.

FF/CUE

REW/

REVIEW

FF/CUE

REW/

REVIEW

" DIR "

r REC

STOP

P PAUSE

STOP (

)

p STOP.

p STOP,

CUE/REVIEW

(CUE/

REVIEW), .

p STOP,

"" PLAY

CUE/REVIEW,

FF/CUE

REW/REVIEW.

FF/CUE REW/REVIEW

CUE/REVIEW,

DPC

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DPC 3 MANUAL,

PITCH CONTROL.

· DPC

· ,

SPEED

CONTROL .

· REPEAT

· REPEAT TIME

REPEAT ,

· ,

EAR.

HOLD

SPEAKER

2 ,

4 .

5 REPEAT

VOL

EAR,

SPEAKER 2 .

SPEAKER.

3 .

REPEAT

IC REPEAT CUE.

IC REPEAT

REVIEW.

SPEAKER

2 .

SPEAKER.

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DC IN

3V,

· HOLD

r REC.

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· VOR

ON.

VOR,

OFF.

· .

(TYPE

II)

(TYPE

IV).

" DIR " FWD.

· .

· . .

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(

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(TYPE II)

(TYPE IV).

· .

REC TIME.

· DPC

AUTO MANUAL,

SPEED CONTROL

· .

SPEED CONTROL.

· DPC

OFF.

PITCH CONTROL + .

· DPC

OFF AUTO.

REPEAT.

2- 1-

4,8 / 2,4 /

150 6300

(TYPE

I) (

REC TIME,

"NORMAL")

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250 (

10%)

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( REC TIME,

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( REC TIME,

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(1)

R6 ( AA) (2)

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(1)

HOLD

VOL

IC REPEAT REVIEW

REPEAT

SPEAKER

IC REPEAT CUE

REPEAT

REPEAT TIME +/

Repeat time

Notes

· Sound quality will differ slightly

between repeat playback and

standard playback.

· Press REPEAT while the tape is

playing. Repeat playback will not

work during pause.

· If you press REPEAT TIME during

repeat playback, the unit returns to

standard playback.

· If the time from the start of standard

playback to the pressing of REPEAT is

shorter than designated repeat time,

only the portion played will repeat.

· The paused sections during

standard playback will be

repeat-played as blanks and the

cued/reviewed sections will be

repeat-played as fast-played sound.

Repeat playback by

remote control

Repeat operations can be simplified

by connecting the supplied remote

control. Cue and review can also be

used in the repeated sections.

1 Connect the supplied remote

control to the EAR jack.

2 Slide HOLD on the remote

control in the opposite

direction of the arrow.

3 To listen to the speaker, press

and hold SPEAKER on the

remote control for at least 2

seconds, and the sound will

come out of the speaker.

4 Start playback.

5 Press REPEAT on the remote

control at the end of the section

you want to repeat.

(. . E)

IC REPEAT.

(

) 1

48 .

REPEAT TIME +/

(1 - 48 ).

1 .

2 "" PLAY

3 ,

REPEAT.

Return to

standard

playback

Pause

repeat playback

Change repeat

time

Press

REPEAT

P PAUSE

P appears in the

display window and

REPEAT flashes on

and off.

To release pause repeat

playback, press

P PAUSE.

REPEAT TIME

+ or during stop

Return to

standard

playback

Pause

repeat

playback

Go forward

the repeated

section

(IC repeat cue)

Go backwards

the repeated

section

(IC repeat

review)

Hear the sound

from the

speaker.

Cut off the

sound from the

speaker.

Press

REPEAT

To release pause repeat

playback, press

again.

Press and hold IC

REPEAT CUE.

You will hear beeps

during cue. Pressing

the button for one

second forwards the

section by about

three seconds.

Press and hold IC

REPEAT REVIEW.

You will hear beeps

during review.

Pressing the button

for one second puts

back the section by

about three seconds.

Press and hold

SPEAKER for at

least 2 seconds.

Press shortly

SPEAKER.

REPEAT

P PAUSE

REPEAT

P PAUSE.

REPEAT

TIME + -