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Unplug the AC power adaptor
from the wall outlet and from
the battery charger adaptor
after about 8 hours.
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3
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
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Thank you for purchasing the Sony
Cassette-Corder.
Notes
Ca sse t t e -Co rd e r
This Cassette-Corder is equipped
with a REC TIME switch that lets
you record double the normal
length on any cassette.
• The power indicator lights in green
as long as the AC power adaptor is
plugged to the wall outlet and the
DC IN 3V jack, even when the
charging has not been done.
• Use only the supplied or
recommended AC power adaptor,
battery charger adaptor and
rechargeable batteries.
• The rechargeable batteries can be
charged approximately 500 times.
• Do not leave the battery charger
adaptor plugged in for more than 20
hours. Overcharging may damage
the rechargeable batteries.
Operating Instructions
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Note
Tapes recorded with the REC TIME
(2.4 cm/ s) switch in the DOUBLE
position cannot be played properly by
a tape recorder without the REC TIME
switch function.
recommended to record music.
Set VOR to: H or L to start and
pause recording automatically
to the sound.
TCM-23DV/22DV/21DV/20DV
Sony Corporation © 2000
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.
EAR
Su p p lie d a cce sso rie s
The instructions in this manual are for
4 models.
The TCM-20DV is the model used for
illustration purposes.
VOR
MIC
Wh e n t o re p la ce t h e b a t t e rie s
(se e Fig . B-
Replace the batteries with new
ones or charge the batteries
(supplied to TCM-22DV only) when
the BATT lamp dims.
)
Built-in mic
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Set VOR to OFF to start and
stop recording manually.
TCM-
23DV 22DV 21DV 20DV
AC power adaptor (1)
Battery charger adaptor (1)
Rechargeable batteries (2)
(NC-AA, 1.2V, 700mAh,
Ni-Cd)
Cassette tape C-90 (1)
Battery LR6 (2)
Monaural microphone (1)
Super-directional
microphone (1)
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Note
BATT
When the sound to be recorded is
not loud enough, set the VOR
switch to OFF, or the unit may
not start recording.
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a
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z REC
x STOP
Notes
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a
a
a
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• After the batteries have been used
for a while, the BATT lamp may
flicker 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 BATT lamp
dims. However, replace the batteries
as soon as you can. If you do not,
subsequent recording will not be
done correctly.
REC TIME
4
Press z REC.
A
m REW/
REVIEW
N PLAY is pressed
simultaneously and recording
starts.
a
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Carrying pouch (1)
Hand strap (1)
(attached to the unit)
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a
PAUSE .
a
a
a
a
At the end of the tape, recording
stops and the unit turns off
automatically.
BGe t t in g St a rt e d
To
Stop
recording
Pause
Press or slide
x STOP
Pre p a rin g a Po w e r
So u rce
Choose one of the following power
sources.
Ba t t e ry life (Approx. hours) (EIAJ*)
PAUSE . in the
direction of the arrow
To release pause
recording, release
PAUSE .*.
Playback Recording
A
recording
Sony alkaline
LR6 (SG)
Sony R6P (SR)
Sony
rechargeable
battery
(NC-AA) fully
charged (TCM-
22DV only)
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3
11
3
Side A
A ±
Tab for side A
A ±™ ¡l§˘
Dry Ba t t e rie s (se e Fig . A-
Make sure that nothing is connected
to the DC IN 3V jack.
)
Review the
portion just
recorded
Press and hold
m REW/ REVIEW
during recording.
Release the button at
the point to start.
Press x STOP and open
the cassette
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3
1
Open the battery compartment
lid.
Take out
a cassette
2
Insert two size R6 (AA)
batteries (TCM-21DV:
supplied) with correct polarity
and close the lid.
* Measured value by the standard of
EIAJ (Electronic Industries
Association of Japan). (Using a Sony
HF series cassette tape and playing
back with speakers)
compartment lid by
hand.
* PAUSE . will also be
automatically released when
x STOP is pressed (stop-pause-
release function).
Notes
Note
• 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.
The battery life may shorten
depending on the operation of the
unit.
To m o n it o r t h e so u n d
Connect an earphone (not supplied)
firmly to the EAR jack.
For maximum performance we
recommend that you use alkaline
batteries.
Notes
• Do not use a High-position (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
Ho u se Cu rre n t (se e Fig . A-
)
Connect the AC power adaptor to
DC IN 3V and to a wall outlet. The
AC power adaptor is supplied only
with the TCM-22DV. For other
models, use the AC-E30HG AC
power adaptor (not supplied). Do
not use any other AC power
adaptor.
To t a ke o u t t h e b a t t e rie s
Battery charger adaptor
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(se e Fig . 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
independent of this control.
Notes on VOR (Voice Operated
Recording)
Fig . A-
)
• 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 VOR 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
though you adjust VOR to H or L,
set VOR to OFF.
DC IN 3V
Polarity of
the plug
Re ch a rg e a b le Ba t t e rie s (se e
Fig A- )(su p p lie d t o TCM-
22DV o n ly)
Before using the rechargeable
batteries, charge them with the
supplied battery charger adaptor
and AC power adaptor.
AC pow er adaptor
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Pow er indicator
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Note
Specifications for AC-E30HG vary for
each area. Check your local voltage
and the shape of the plug before
purchasing.
1
Insert the rechargeable batteries
(NC-AA) into the battery
charger adaptor with correct
polarity.
BOp e ra t in g t h e Un it
AC pow er adaptor
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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-
Break off and remove the cassette
tabs. To reuse the tape for
recording, cover the tab hole with
adhesive tape.
Re co rd in g (se e Fig . B-
,
)
2
Connect the AC power adaptor
(supplied to TCM-22DV) to the
DC IN 3V jack of the battery
charger adaptor and to the wall
outlet.
You can record right away with the
built-in microphone.
)
Make sure that nothing is connected to
the MIC jack.
DC IN 3V
The power indicator lights up.
1
Insert a normal (TYPE I) tape
with the side to start facing the
cassette holder.
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