Sony TC-150 - Section 1: Outline and Diagrams; Block Diagram

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TABLE OF CONTENT S
Features ........... ,, .. ,, .............. . ....... . ................................. 2
Precautions .................................. . ... .... ...... .. .... .. ...... ....... ....... 3
location and function of controls .... .... ..... ... . ...................... ...... 4
Power sources . ........ . . ......... ... .......... .. ... .. ......................... 6
Cassette
insertion ..... ......... ..... .. . ............ .. ....... .. .. . ...... . .... ..... . ... 9
Recording from the built-in microphone ... .... ..... ... .... ................ 10
Playback ...... .. ..... ... .. ...... ......... ............ . ...... .... ...... ............... 12
Recordlng from various sound sources ............... ...... ..... ....... ... 13
Erasing without recording ... .. .. . ... ....... ... .... .. .... .... . ... . .. ... .. ...... 15
Maintenance ..... .. ....... ... .. .. . ... . .... . ......... .... ....... . ............ . ... . .... 16
Specifications. ...... .... ....... .. .......... .. ... .... .... ......... ...... ..... .. . .1 7
Optional accessories .. .... .. ........ ... ............... .. ... ............... . ... 18
Troubleshooting guide .... .. ............. ......... ...... .. ............. ... ... .18
FEATURES
• Ultimate recording simplicity merely insert a cassette and de-
press a single button
• Automatic shut•off mechanism in the record and playback mode .
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Recording level can be controlled automatically .
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Cue and review function to quickly locate any desired portion of
the tape.
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Counter·inenial flywheels for stable tape speed.
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Instant tape stop switch .
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Built -i n Electret Condenser Microphone.
• Four·way power source operation : batteries . ac power with Sony
AC Power Adaptor (supplied ). Sony Rechargeable Battery P ack
BP-28 (optional ). or 12 V car battery with Sony Car Battery Corti
DCC-127H
(optfonal) .
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PRECAUTIONS
• Do not open the cabinet. Refer servic i ng to qualified personnel
only .
• Operate the set only on 6 V de . For operation from house cu r-
rent , use the ac power adaptor supplied with this set . For car
battery operation . use the car battery cord recommended for th is
set . Do not use any other ac power adaptor or car battery cord
• Disconnect the ac power adaptor from the ac wall out l et when
the set is not to be used for an ei,;tended period of time .
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When the set is not to be used for a long period of time or is
operated for long periods on other power sources . remove the bat •
teries to avoid set damage from battery leakage .
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Do not insta ll the set in a location near heat sources such as
radiators or airducts , or in a place subject to direct sunlight , ex·
cessive dust , moisture , rain or mechanical shock.
• Shou ld any liquid or solid object fall into the mechanism . remove
the batteries and disconnect the ac power adaptor, and have the
set checked by quali f ied personnel before operating it any further .
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Keeping the tape heads in a clean condition Is essential to the
proper operation of the recorder . For cleaning information , refer
to page 16.
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The REC button cannot be dep ressed in the follow111g cases
Never depress the button forcibly .
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No cassette in the cassette compartment
• The cassette Inserted has had the tabs removed
, The ► , ,.... or - button has been depressed .
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If you have any question or problem concerning your set thal is
not covered In this booklet , please consult the nearest Sony Ser -
vice Station authorized to service tape recorde rs (in U.S.A ) or th e
nearest Sony Factory Service Station (In CANADA ).
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