Sony Microcassette Recorder TCM 465 User Manual

En g lish  
3-867-917-11(1)  
To use the microphone w ithout standing it  
When you want to record a  
wide range for conversations in  
a meeting, etc., use the  
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We lco m e !  
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Cassette-Corder.  
Some features are:  
Pre ca u t io n s  
a
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.  
• 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.  
On p o w e r  
• 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.  
Ca sse tte -Co rd e r  
For TCM-459V/ 36:  
Operating Instructions  
Operating Instructions  
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.  
On t h e u n it  
• 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 and warm it up for a few minutes before  
inserting a tape.  
Note  
When using the microphone in a standing position, the  
sensitivity will be higher than the flat mic.  
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EAR  
TAPE COUNTER  
MIC  
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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.  
Flat mic  
VOR (TCM-459V)  
rREC  
MIC SENS (TCM-459V)  
To  
Press or slide  
On t a p e s lo n g e r t h a n 90 m in u t e s  
pSTOP  
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Stop recording  
Pause recording  
p STOP  
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.  
BATT/REC  
TCM-465V/459V/36  
PAUSE c in the direction of the arrow  
To release pause recording, release  
PAUSE c*.  
0REW/  
REVIEW  
Pre p a rin g a Po w e r So u rce  
Sony Corporation 1999  
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit,  
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
TCM-465V  
PAUSE  
Review the portion  
just recorded  
Press and hold 0 REW/ REVIEW  
during recording.  
Choose one of the following power sources.  
POP-UP MIC  
sw itch  
Release the button at the point to start  
playback.  
Dry Ba t t e rie s (se e Fig . A-a)  
Make sure that nothing is connected to the DC IN 3V jack.  
Tro u b le sh o o t in g  
* PAUSE c will be also automatically released when p STOP is  
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2
Open the battery compartment lid.  
Ab o u t Th is Ma n u a l  
microphone  
pressed (stop-pause-release function).  
Insert two size R6 (AA) batteries (supplied to TCM-36  
and tourist model of TCM-465V only) with correct  
polarity and close the lid.  
Should any problem persist after you have made these  
checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Yo u ca n n o t p re ss r REC.  
The instructions in this manual are for TCM-465V,TCM-  
459V 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”.  
To m o n it o r t h e so u n d  
Connect an earphone (not supplied) firmly to the EAR jack.  
VOR  
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The tab on the tape has been removed.  
Yo u ca n n o t p re ss ( PLAY.  
The tape has reached the end. Rewind the tape.  
Th e u n it d o e s n o t o p e ra t e .  
Notes  
CUE MARKER  
• Do not charge a dry battery.  
Notes  
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• 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.  
• 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/REC  
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The batteries have been inserted with incorrect  
polarity.  
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The batteries are weak.  
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• Dry batteries will not be expended when another power source is  
connected.  
PAUSE c is slid in the direction of the arrow.  
The AC power adaptor or car battery cord is not firmly  
connected.  
Notes on VOR (Voice Operated Recording) (TCM-465V/  
459V only)  
A
To t a ke o u t t h e b a t t e rie s (se e Fig . A-b)  
Side A  
• 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 recommend setting VOR  
to OFF.  
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The batteries have been inserted, but simultaneously  
the AC power adaptor is connected and not to be done  
to the wall outlet.  
Tab for side A  
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 (se e Fig . A-c)  
No so u n d co m e s fro m t h e sp e a ke r.  
Wh e n t o re p la ce t h e b a t t e rie s (se e Fig .A-d)  
Replace the batteries with new ones when the BATT/ REC  
lamps go off and the i lamp flashes.  
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The earphone is plugged in.  
The volume is turned down completely.  
Ta p e sp e e d is t o o fa st o r t o o slo w in t h e p la yb a ck  
m o d e .  
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.  
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.  
The BATT/ REC lamps change as illustrated:  
Notes  
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SPEED CONTROL is set at a point other than the  
center.  
• 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.  
Th e so u n d d ro p s o u t o r co m e s w it h e xce ssive n o ise .  
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The volume is turned down completely.  
The batteries are weak.  
The heads are contaminated. See “Maintenance.”  
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• After the batteries have been used for a while, the BATT/ REC  
lamps 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.  
MIC (PLUG IN POWER)  
Re co rd in g ca n n o t b e m a d e .  
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Connection is made incorrectly.  
The batteries are weak.  
The record/ playback head is contaminated.  
For TCM-465V: Change the flat mic or pop-up mic.  
For TCM-459V: MIC SENS has been set to the  
improper position when VOR function works.  
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.  
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Re co rd in g is in t e rru p t e d .  
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 (se e Fig . B-c)  
Break out and remove the cassette tabs. To reuse the tape for  
recording, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.  
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For TCM-465V/ 459V: VOR is set to ON. When you do  
not use VOR, set it to OFF.  
Battery life (Approximate hours)  
(EIAJ*)  
Re co rd in g ca n n o t b e e ra se d co m p le t e ly.  
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The erase head is contaminated.  
Recording or erasing is being made using recorded  
CrO2 (TYPE II) or metal (TYPE IV) tape.  
Playback  
Recording  
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)  
Sony R6P (SR)  
11  
3
11  
3
Re co rd in g fro m Va rio u s So u n d  
So u rce s (se e Fig . C)  
* Measured value by the standard of EIAJ (Electronic Industries  
Association of Japan). (Using a Sony HF series cassette tape)  
VOL  
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d
c
Ma in t e n a n ce (se e Fig . E)  
Re co rd in g w it h a n Ext e rn a l Micro p h o n e  
Note  
To cle a n t h e t a p e h e a d s a n d p a t h  
Wipe the heads, pinch rollers, and the capstans with a cotton  
swab moistened with alcohol every 10 hours of use.  
Connect a microphone to the MIC jack. The raised dot near  
the MIC jack identifies as the jack for a microphone, not an  
earphone. Use a microphone of low impedance (less than 3  
kilohms) such as ECM-T115 (not supplied).  
When using a plug-in-power system microphone, the power  
to the microphone is supplied from this unit.  
The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the  
unit.  
p STOP  
( PLAY  
Ho u se Cu rre n t (se e Fig . A-e)  
To cle a n t h e e xt e rio r  
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use  
alcohol, benzine or thinner.  
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.  
SPEED CONTROL  
0 REW/REVIEW  
) FF/CUE  
Note  
When recording with an external microphone, the VOR system  
may not work properly because of the difference in sensitivity.  
Polarity of the plug  
Sp e cifica t io n s  
BATT  
Re co rd in g fro m An o t h e r Eq u ip m e n t  
Connect another equipment to the MIC jack using the RK-  
G64HG connecting cord (not supplied). (For TCM-36: For  
Japan use the RK-G64, not supplied)  
When batteries  
are new  
Recording system  
Note  
light  
PAUSE  
2-track 1 channel monaural  
Frequency range  
Specifications for AC-E30HG varies for each area. Check your local  
voltage and the shape of plug before purchasing.  
REC  
250 - 6,300 Hz  
Speaker  
Approx. 3.6 cm (1716 in.) dia.  
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Pow er output  
BATT  
300 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)  
Input  
Microphone input jack (minijack) sensitivity 0.2 mV for 3 kilohms  
or lower impedance microphone  
Output  
Earphone jack (minijack) for 8 - 300 ohms earphone  
Variable range of the tape speed  
from +30% to –15%  
When batteries  
become w eak  
Pla yin g a Ta p e (se e Fig . D)  
Re co rd in g (se e Fig . B-a, b)  
light  
1
Insert a cassette with the side to start playing facing the  
cassette holder.  
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REC  
You can record right away with the built-in microphone.  
Make sure that nothing is connected to the MIC jack.  
2
Adjust the tape playback speed.  
Set SPEED CONTROL to:  
Erase head  
Capstan  
1
2
Press the counter reset button to reset the tape counter.  
BATT  
SLOW (slow) to play back a tape slower.  
Center position to playback a tape at normal speed.  
FAST (fast) to playback a tape faster.  
Replace batteries  
Pow er requirements  
• Two size R6 (AA) batteries (supplied to TCM-36 and tourist  
model of TCM-465V only): 3V DC  
DC IN 3 V jack accepts:  
• AC-E30M (TCM-36 only) or AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not  
supplied) suitable in the country where the unit is to be used.  
• Sony DCC-E230 car battery cord (not supplied) for use on 12 V  
car battery.  
Insert a normal (TYPE I) tape with the side to start  
recording facing the cassette holder.  
REC  
3
Press ( PLAY then adjust the volume. There is a raised  
dot to show the direction to turn down volume beside  
VOL.  
flash  
3
For TCM-465V/ 459V:  
Cotton sw ab  
Record/playback head  
1Set VOR to:  
ON to start and pause recording automatically to the  
sound.  
OFF to start and stop recording manually.  
For TCM-459V:  
2Set MIC SENS to select the sensitivity of the  
microphone to:  
At the end of the tape, playback stops and the unit turns off  
automatically.  
Dimensions (w /h/d) (incl. projecting parts and controls)  
TCM-465V: Approx. 116 × 91 × 43mm (458 × 358 × 134 in.)  
TCM-459V/ 36: Approx. 116 × 91 × 38mm (458 × 358 × 112 in.)  
Mass (not incl. batteries)  
TCM-465V: Approx. 200 g (7.1 oz.)  
TCM-459V/ 36: Approx. 195 g (6.9 oz.)  
Supplied accessories  
Pinch-roller  
e
Press or slide  
To  
AC pow er adaptor  
p STOP  
Stop playback/ stop fast  
forward or rewind  
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.  
PAUSE c in the direction of the  
arrow  
Pause playback  
DC IN 3V  
R6 (size AA) batteries (2) (TCM-36 and tourist model of TCM-  
465V only)  
To release pause playback, release  
PAUSE c*.  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Note  
Press and hold ) FF/ CUE and release  
it at the point you want  
Search forward during  
playback (CUE)  
When the sound to be recorded is not loud enough, set the  
VOR switch to OFF, or the unit may not start recording.  
Press and hold 0 REW/ REVIEW and  
release it at the point you want  
Search backward during  
playback (REVIEW)  
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.  
) FF/ CUE during stop  
0 REW/ REVIEW during stop  
r REC  
Fast forward**  
Rewind**  
Start recording  
during playback  
1 Slide the POP-UP MIC  
switch as illustrated.  
* PAUSE c will be also automatically released when p STOP is  
pressed (stop-pause-release function).  
** If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or  
rewound, the batteries will be consumed rapidly. Be sure to  
depress p STOP.  
2 Face the microphone  
toward the sound source.  
 

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