ENGLISH
RADIO RECEPTION
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1 Set the RADIO/TAPE switch to RADIO.
2 Select AM or FM ST (stereo).
3 Turn the TUNING control to tune in to a station.
4 Adjust the volume.
After listening,
set the RADIO/TAPE switch to TAPE to turn off the power.
Super bass
Set the S-BASS switch to ON to emphasize the low frequencies.
If the FM stereo signal is weak
Select FM in step 2.
The sound will be heard in monaural, but distortion will be reduced.
For better reception
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FM: The headphone cord functions as the FM antenna. Keep it extended.
AM: Turn the unit to find the position which gives the best reception.
RECORDING FROM THE RADIO
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• Use Type
I
(normal) tape for recording.
• Recording is done on the side facing the cassette holder.
1 Insert a cassette.
a
The side to be recorded on
2 Tune in to a station.
3 Press
i
REC to start recording.
The
|
PLAY button is depressed simultaneously, and the REC indicator
flashes in red.
After recording,
set the RADIO/TAPE switch to TAPE to turn off the power.
Basic operation
• When the end of the tape is reached, recording stops and
i
REC and
|
PLAY are released.
• The PAUSE switch is released automatically when the
a
STOP button is
pressed.
If a high-pitched sound is heard during recording from AM
Set the OSC switch
b
to the position that less noise is heard.
RECORDING FROM THE MICROPHONE
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• Use Type
I
(normal) tape for recording.
• Recording is done on the side facing the cassette holder.
• You can record from the FLAT MIC (built-in microphone) or optional
external microphone.
Recording with the FLAT MIC
The recorded sound will be monaural.
1 Insert a cassette.
a
The side to be recorded on
2 Set the RADIO/TAPE switch to TAPE.
3 Place the unit on a desk, etc. with the FLAT MIC facing upward and
oriented to the sound source.
4 Press
i
REC to start recording.
The
|
PLAY button is depressed simultaneously, and the REC indicator
flashes in red.
Basic operation
• When the end of the tape is reached, recording stops and
i
REC and
|
PLAY are released.
• The PAUSE switch is released automatically when the
a
STOP button is
pressed.
Note
When you record with the FLAT MIC, make sure that no other microphone
is connected to the MIC jack.
To start recording immediately during playback
Press
i
REC during playback. Recording starts immediately.
If a high-pitched howling sound is heard
Move the headphones and the microphone farther apart, or reduce the
volume. Adjusting the output volume does not affect the sound to be
recorded.
Recording with the optional external microphone
Connect an optional external microphone to the MIC jack before recording.
In this case, the recorded sound will be stereo. Connecting a microphone
to the MIC jack deactivates the FLAT MIC.
MAINTENANCE
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To clean the head and the tape path
After every 10 hours of use, clean the head and the tape path with a head
cleaning cassette or cotton swab moistened with cleaning fluid or denatured
alcohol. (These cleaning kits are commercially available.)
When cleaning with a cotton swab
a
, wipe
b
,
c
,
d
and
e
.
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine or thinner.
SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency range:
FM 87.5 – 108 MHz; AM 530 – 1,605 kHz
Maximum output:
6 mW + 6 mW (JEITA 32 ohms)
Power sources:
DC 3 V using two R6 (size AA) dry cell batteries, AC
house current using the optional AC power adaptor
Sony AC-E30HG.
Maximum dimensions:
120.7 (W)
×
91 (H)
×
39.4 (D) mm
(4
7
/
8
×
3
5
/
8
×
1
9
/
16
in.)
Weight:
Approx. 166 g (5.8 oz) excluding the batteries
Accessories:
Stereo headphones (1)
Belt clip (1)
• The specifications and external appearance of this unit are subject to
change without notice.
COPYRIGHT
Please check the laws on copyright relating to recording from discs, radio or
external tape for the country in which the unit is being used.
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2
3
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2
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4
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2
FM
AM
To stop
Press
a
STOP.
To pause
Set the PAUSE switch to ON.
The REC indicator lights in green.
To resume, set it to OFF.
To stop
Press
a
STOP.
To pause
Set the PAUSE switch to ON.
The REC indicator lights in green.
To resume, set it to OFF.
S-BASS
1
2
3
4
MIC
4
PAUSE
2
REC
FLAT MIC
1
STOP
FLAT MIC
