TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS
Features
2
Precautions
2
Batteries
3
Cassette
insertion
4
Playback
4
Recording with the built-in microphone ...
S
Recording
with the external microphone
... 6
Tips
on
playback/recording
6
Sound
mixing 7
Recording from
various sound
sources
...
8
Notes on
cassettes
10
Other
power
sources
10
Maintenance
11
Location
and function
of controls
12
Specifications
14
Optional accessories
14
Troubleshooting guide
15
To
attach
the
shoulder strap back
cover
FEATURES
• Sony voice-operated recording
system us-
ing the BBD {Bucket Brigade Device)
(C starts
and
stops
recording
automatically according
to your
preset
level.
•
Three-head
system which enables you
to
monitor the
recorded
sound while actual
recording.
•
Pre-end
alarm system to
warn
you
when
the tape
is about
to run out.
•
Auxiliary
microphone jack for
record
mixing.
•
Playback speed
control plus cue and
review functions
to
quickly
catch and
write
down the tape
contents.
•
Eject lock mechanism
prevents accidental
opening of the cassette
compartment
lid.
•
Four
different power
sources: batteries,
house
current,
rechargeable battery, and
car
battery.
•
Do
not
disassemble the
casing.
Refer
servicing
to
qualified personnel only.
•
Operate
the
set only on
6
V
dc.
For ac
operation, use
the
ac
power
adaptor
recommended
for this set.
Do
not use
any
other ac power adaptor.
For car battery
operation, use the
car
battery
cord
recommended
for
this
set. Do not use
any other car
battery cord.
•
Do
not leave the
set in
a
location near heat
sources such
as
radiators
or
airducts, or in
a
place
subject to direct
sunlight,
excessive
dust,
moisture, rain, or
mechanical shock.
•
Should any
liquid or solid
object fall
into
the set,
remove the
batteries and
disconnect
the ac power
adaptor,
and have the set
checked
by
qualified personnel
before oper-
ating
it
any
further.
•
The record
button cannot
be depressed
in
the
following cases.
Never depress the
but-
ton
forcibly.
•
No
cassette
in
the
cassette
compartment.
•The
cassette
inserted
has
had the
tabs
removed.
If
you
have any
question or problem
concern-
ing
your
set
that is not
covered in
this
manual, please
consult the
nearest Sony
Ser-
vice
Station authorized
to service tape
recorders
{in the USA)
or the
nearest Sony ol
Canada
Factory
Service Station (in Canada).