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
Battery life (Approximate hours)
(EIAJ*)
EAR(TCM-455V/454VK/453V)
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Ab o u t Th is Ma n u a l
Playback
Recording
2(TCM-473V)
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)
Sony R6P (SR)
11
3
11
3
The instructions in this manual are for 4 models. The
TCM-453V is the model used for illustration purposes.
Their differences are shown in the table below:
MIC VOR
Built-in
microphone
(Models for U.S.A. and Canada)
Sony rechargeable
battery (NC-AA)
fully charged (TCM-
454VK only)
3
3
(Model for Europe)
TCM-473V 454VK 455V/453V
3.5
4
Ca sse tte -Co rd e r
EAR (earphone) jack
2 (Stereo headphones) jack
Battery charger adaptor
Rechargeable batteries
AC power adaptor
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g
g
—
g
g
g
g
—
—
—
—
rREC
* Measured value by the standard of EIAJ (Electronic Industries
Association of Japan). (Using a Sony HF series cassette tape)
pSTOP
Re ch a rg e a b le Ba t t e rie s (su p p lie d t o TCM-
454VK o n ly)
0REW/
REVIEW
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Operating Instructions
Note
Before using the rechargeable batteries, charge them with
the supplied battery charger adaptor and AC power
adaptor.
The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the
unit.
PAUSE
g: provided or supplied —: not provided or not supplied
Ho u se Cu rre n t
AC pow er adaptor
AC pow er adaptor
Battery charger
adaptor
1
2
Insert a normal (TYPE I) tape with the side to start
recording facing the cassette holder.
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DC IN 3V
DC IN 3V
Set VOR to: H or L to start and pause recording
automatically to the sound.
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
Pow er indicator
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.
OFF to start and stop recording manually.
Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V and to the
wall outlet. The AC power adaptor is supplied only with
the TCM-454VK. For other models, use the AC-E30HG
AC power adaptor (not supplied). Do not use any other
AC power adaptor.
1
2
Insert the rechargeable batteries (NC-AA) into the
battery charger adaptor with correct polarity.
Connect the AC power adaptor (supplied to TCM-
454VK) to the DC IN 3V jack of the battery charger
adaptor and to the wall outlet.
TCM-473V/455V/454VK/453V
Make sure that nothing is connected to the DC IN 3V
jack.
Note
When the sound to be recorded is not loud enough, set the
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The power indicator lights up.
VOR switch to OFF, or the unit may not start recording.
Polarity of the plug
3
Unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet
and from the battery charger adaptor after about
eight hours.
3
Press r REC.
Recording starts.
At the end of the tape, recording stops and the unit turns
off automatically.
Notes
Note
WARNING
• 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.
Specifications for AC-E30HG varies for each area. Check your
local voltage and the shape of plug before purchasing.
To
Press or slide
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
Stop recording
Pause recording
p STOP
1
2
Open the battery compartment lid.
PAUSE c in the direction of the
arrow
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Insert two size R6 (AA) batteries (TCM-455V for
U.S.A.: supplied/ Other models: not supplied) with
correct polarity and close the lid.
To release pause recording, release
PAUSE c*.
Re co rd in g
We lco m e !
Review the portion
just recorded
Press and hold 0 REW/ REVIEW
during recording.
Notes
You can record right away with the built-in microphone.
Make sure that nothing is connected to the MIC jack.
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Cassette-Corder.
Some features are:
• VOR (Voice Operated Recording) system that starts and
stops recording automatically in response to the sound,
to save tapes and batteries.
• SPEED CONTROL function that lets you increase or
decrease the tape playback speed.
• Stereo playback function that lets you enjoy pre-
recorded stereo tapes with the supplied headphones
(TCM-473V only).
Release the button at the point to start
playback.
• Do not charge a dry battery.
Wh e n t o re p la ce t h e b a t t e rie s
Replace the batteries
with new ones or charge
the batteries (TCM-
454VK only) when the
BATT lamp dims.
• 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.
* PAUSE c will be also automatically released when p STOP
is pressed (stop-pause-release function).
BATT lamp
To m o n it o r t h e so u n d
For TCM-473V: Connect stereo headphones (supplied)
firmly to the 2 (headphones) jack.
• Dry batteries will not be expended when another power source
is connected.
For TCM-455V/ 454VK/ 453V: Connect an earphone (not
supplied) firmly to the EAR jack.
To t a ke o u t t h e b a t t e rie s
Notes
• 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.
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