Sony TCM-818 User manual

SONY

3-786-274-21

(1)

TCM-818

Operating

Instructions

Before

operating

the

unit,

please

read

this

manual

thoroughly

and

retain

for

future

reference.

Owner’s

Record

The

model

number

located

the

bottom

and

the

serial

number

located

the

battery

compartment.

Record

the

serial

number

the

space

provided

below.

Refer

these

numbers

whenever

you

cal!

upon

your

Sony

dealer

regarding

this

product.

Model

No.

TCM-818

Serial

No.

Sony

Corporation

1988

Printed

Malaysia

prevent

fire

shock

hazard,

not

expose

the

unit

rain

moisture.

RISK

ELECTRIC

SHOCK

NOT

OPEN

CAUTION

REDUCE

THE

RISK

ELECTRIC

SHOCK.

NOT

REMOVE

COVER

(OR

BACK)

USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS

INSIDE

REFER

SERVICING

QUALIFIED

SERVICE

PERSONNEL

shock

persons.

This

symbol

intended

alert

the

user

the

presence

important

operating

and

maintenance

(servicing)

instructions

the

literature

accompanying

the

appliance.

*The

graphical

symbols

are

the

bottom

enclosure.

This

symbol

intended

alert

the

user

the

presence

uninsulated

“dangerous

voltage”

within

the

product’s

enclosure

that

may

sufficient

magnitude

constitute

risk

electric

Precautions

not

open

the

casing.

Refer

servicing

qualified

personnel

only.

Operate

the

unit

only

120V

AC,

60Hz,

DC,

with

four

size

(R14)

batteries.

For

operation,

use

the

supplied

power

cord.

not

use

any

other

type.

Disconnect

the

power

cord

from

the

wall

outlet

when

the

unit

not

used

for

extended

period

time.

disconnect

the

cord,

pull

out

grasping

the

plug.

Never

pull

the

cord

itself.

When

the

internal

batteries

are

not

used,

remove

them

avoid

damage

caused

battery

leakage

and

corrosion.

not

leave

the

unit

location

near

heat

sources,

place

subject

direct

sunlight,

excessive

dust,

mechanical

vibration,

shock,

car

with

its

windows

closed.

Should

any

solid

object

liquid

fall

into

the

unit,

unplug

the

unit

and

temove

the

batteries,

and

have

the

unit

checked

qualified

personnel

before

operating

any

further.

Since

strong

magnet

used

for

the

speaker,

metallic

objects

such

pins,

etc.

may

cling

the

unit.

Keep

personal

credit

cards

using

magnetic

coding

away

from

the

unit

prevent

possible

damage

caused

the

magnet.

the

unit

has

not

been

used

for

long

time,

set

playback

mode

and

warm

for

few

minutes

before

inserting

cassette.

Note

the

120-minute

cassette

The

use

120-minute

cassette

tape

not

recommended

except

for

long

Gontinuous

recording

playback.

you

have

any

question

problem

concerning

your

unit

that

not

covered

this

manual,

please

consult

your

nearest

Sony

dealer.

Playback

COUNTER

Insert

cassette.

Side

VOL

Take

any

slack

the

tape

before

inserting

cassette.

played

back

stop

playback

Other

operations

REW

PAUSE

stop

the

tape

momentarily

restart,

press

again.

advance

the

tape

rapidly

rewind

the

tape

Listening

with

the

earphone

Connect

the

optional

earphone

the

jack

this

unit.

The

built-in

speaker

automatically

disconnected.

control

the

unit

with

the

remote

control

unit

For

remote

stop/start

operation

during

playback

recording,

connect

the

optional

remote

control

unit

the

REMOTE

jack

this

unit.

the

end

the

tape

All

the

locked

buttons

will

released

automatically.

Insert

cassette.

Monitoring

the

recording

Connect

the

optional

earphone.

The

monitoring

volume

fixed.

Recording

with

external

microphone

Connect

external

microphone

the

MIC

jack

this

unit.

The

built-in

microphone

automatically

disconnected.

When

microphone

with

PLUG

POWER

system

connected,

power

supplied

with

the

microphone

from

this

unit.

For

indexing

the

tape

contents

Use

the

COUNTER.

Press

the

reset

button

set

the

counter

“000”.

The

figure

the

counter

increases

during

playback,

recording

and

fast-forwarding,

and

decreases

during

rewinding.

stop

recording

The

button

depressed

automatically.

prevent

accidental

erasure

Break

out

the tab

corresponding

the

side

recorded

on.

Recording

that

side

will

protected.

ese

reuse

Ko)

ro)

Tab

cassette

Power

Sources

House

Current

(120

AC)

The

unit

cannot

operated

the

internal

batteries

(if

present)

when

the

power

cord

connected

the

unit.

wall

outlet

power

cord

(supplied)

Batteries

Insert

four

size

(R14)

batteries

with

correct

polarity.

Concerning

battery

life,

see

Specifications”.

ETI

ahClarlaler

Cleaning

the

Heads

and

the

Tape

Path

Prolonged

use

may

contaminate

the

tape

heads

and

the

tape

path.

Contamination

causes

insufficient

recording

sound

drop-outs

playback.

Clean

the

tape

heads

and

the

tape

path

after

every

hours

use

enjoy

optimum

sound.

Moisten

cotton

swab

soft

cloth

with

alcohol,

and

gently

wipe

the

parts

shown

the

illustration.

Cotton

swab

Capstan

Decca

head

Erase

head

Pinch

roller

After

cleaning,

press

release

and

_Cleaning

the

Case

Clean

the

case

with

soft

cloth

slightly

moistened

with

water.

not

use

atcohol,

benzine

thinner

they

may

mar

the

finish.

Troubleshooting

Guide

Troubles

Cause/Remedy

Tape

does

not

move.

The

power

cord

not

connected

(on

operation).

Battery

operation

attempted

while

the

power

cord

connected

the

recorder

but

not

the

wall

outlet.

batteries

the

battery

compart-

ment

(on

operation).

Incorrect

polarity

batteries

weak

batteries.

The

button

depressed.

Cassette

cannot

inserted.

Cassette

being

inserted

improperly.

The

button

depressed.

The

button

cannot

depressed.

“'*

cassette

the

cassette

holder.

The

cassette

inserted

has

the

tabs

removed.

sound

from

the

speaker.

The

earphone

plugged

in.

The

VOL

control

turned

down

completely.

Weak

distorted

sound,

sound

drop-outs,

excessive

noise.

Dirty

heads.

awe

Weak

batteries.

Specifications

Recording

system

2-track

1-channel

monaural

Speaker

Approx.

6.6cm

(2°,,inches)

dia.

Frequency

response

100--6.300

Input

Microphone

input

(minijack)

sensitivity

0.25mV

for

low

impedance

microphone

Output

Earphone

jack

(minijack)

for

300-ohm

earphone

Other

jack

Remote

control

jack

Power

output

400

(at

10%

harmonic

distortion,

operation)

Power

requirements

120V

AC,

DC.

four

size

(R14)

batteries

Battery

life

(hours)

Batteries

Recording

DAtehy

SUMING).

PBDIOR

Ge:

|__

Sony

alkaline

battery

AM2

(N)

Approx.

For

maximum

performance,

recommend

the

use

alkaline

batteries

Dimensions

Approx.

240

x68

148

(w/hid)

(9Y,x2%/,x5//,

inches)

incl.

projecting

parts

and

controls

Weight

Approx.

1.1kg

(2!b

7.02)

incl.

batteries

Supplied

accessory

power

cord

(1)

Design

and

specifications

subject

change

without

notice.

Optional

Accessories

Earphone

ME-L82,

ME-83

Remote

contro!

unit

RM-45A

Electret

condenser

microphone

ECM-K8

Foot

switch

FS-10A

PERSONAL/PORTABLE

AUDIO

PRODUCTS

LIMITED

WARRANTY

SONY

CORPORATION

AMERICA

(‘SONY’)

warrants

this

product

against

defects

material

workmanship,

follows:

SONY:

For

period

days

from

the

date

retail

purchase,

SONY

shall

its

sole

and

absolute

option

either

repair

the

defective

product

charge

replace

the

defective

product

with

the

same

model

its

equivalent

model

charge

through

SONY

SERVICE

CENTER.

obtain

warranty

service

during

the

initial

90-day

period,

you

must

take

the

product,

deliver

the

product

prepaid,

one

the

SONY

SERVICE

CENTERS

located

the

United

States.

After

the

initial

90-day

period,

SONY

will

supply,

charge,

new

rebuilt

replacements

for

defective

parts

for

period

year

from

the

date

retail

purchase.

Labor

for

removal

and

installation

these

parts

available

from

your

SONY

authorized

service

facility

SONY

SERVICE

CENTER,

your

expense.

Proof

purchase

the

form

bill

sale

receipted

invoice,

which

indicates

that

the

product

within

the

warranty

period,

must

presented

obtain

warranty

service.

SONY

suggests

that

the

purchaser

retain

the

dealer's

dated

bill

sale

evidence

the

date

retail

purchase.

This

warranty

does

not

cover

cosmetic

damage,

and

damage

any

part

the

product,

including

the

antenna,

which

results

from

acts

God,

accident,

misuse,

abuse,

improper

maintenance,

connection

improper

voltage

supply.

This

warranty

valid

only

the

serial

number

appears

the

product.

This

warranty

valid

only

the

United

States

America.

REPAIR

REPLACEMENT

PROVIDED

UNDER

THIS

WARRANTY

THE

EXCLUSIVE

REME-

THE

CONSUMER.

SONY

SHALL

NOT

LIABLE

FOR

ANY

INCIDENTAL

CONSEQUEN-

TIAL

DAMAGES

FOR

BREACH

ANY

EXPRESS

IMPLIED

WARRANTY

THIS

PRODUCT.

EXCEPT

THE

EXTENT

PROHIBITED

APPLICABLE

LAW,

ANY

IMPLIED

WARRANTY

MERCHANTABILITY

FITNESS

FOR

PARTICULAR

PURPOSE

THIS

PRODUCT

LIMITED

DURATION

THE

DURATION

THIS

WARRANTY.

Some

states

noc

allow

the

exclusion

limitation

incidental

consequential

damages,

allow

limitations

how

long

implied

warranty

lasts,

the

above

limitations

exclusions

may

not

apply

you.

addition,

you

enter

into

service

contract

with

the

Sony

Partnership

within

days

the

date

sale,

the

limitation

how

long

implied

warranty

lasts

does

not

apply

you.

This

warranty

gives

you

specific

legal

rights,

and

you

may

also

have

other

rights

which

vary

from

state

state.

Please

refer

the

list

SONY

SERVICE

CENTERS

the

reverse

side

for

the

SONY

SERVICE

CENTER

nearest

you.

For

your

convenience,

Sony

Corporation

America

has

established

the

Customer

Information

Center

supply

you

with

product

service

information.

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INFORMATION

CENTER

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(7669)

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