SERVICE MANUAL
TCM-230DV
US Model
SPECIFICATIONS
Ver 1.0 2004.02
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism
NEW
Tape Transport Mechanism Type
MT-200DV-175
CASSETTE-CORDER
9-877-567-01
Sony Corporation
2004B05-1
Personal Audio Company
C
2004.02
Published by Sony Engineering Corporation
Battery life*
(approx. hours)
Batteries
Recording
Playback
Sony alkalin
25
16
LR6 (SG)**
Sony R6P (SR)
6.5
4
Sony
rechargeable
10
6
batteries
NH-7WMAA
* Measured value by the standard of
JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries
Association). (Using a Sony HF
series cassette tape on which music
has been recorded is played at
volume setting 7 using speaker)
** When using Sony LR6 (SG) alkaline
dry batteries (produced in Japan)
Note
The battery life may be shorter
depending on the operating condition,
the surrounding temperature and
battery type.
For maximum performance we
recommend that you use alkaline
batteries.
House Current
Connect the AC power adaptor to
DC IN 3V and to the mains. Use the
AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not
supplied) or the supplied AC power
adaptor (TCM-230DV/210DV only).
Do not use any other AC power
adaptor.
Polarity of
the plug
Notes
•
Specifications for AC-E30HG vary
for each area. Check your local
voltage and the shape of the plug
before purchasing.
•
Do not touch the AC power adaptor
with wet hands.
•
Connect the AC power adaptor to
the easily accessible mains. Should
you notice an abnormality in the AC
power adaptor, disconnect it from
the mains immediately.
Recording system
2-track 1 channel monaural
Tape speed
4.8 cm/s (1
7
/
8
ips) or 2.4 cm/s
(
15
/
16
ips)
Frequency range
250 - 6 300 Hz using nomal (TYPE
I) cassette (with REC TIME/PLAY
MODE switch at “NORMAL”)
Speaker
Approx. 5.0 cm (2 in.) dia.
Power output
350 mW (at 10 % harmonic
distortion)
Input
Microphone input jack (minijack)
sensitivity 0.2 mV for 3 k
Ω
or
lower impedance microphone
Output
Earphone jack (minijack) for 8 -
300
Ω
earphone
Variable range of the tape speed
From approx. +30% to
−
15% (with
REC TIME/PLAY MODE switch
at “NORMAL”)
Power requirements
•
3 V DC batteries R6 (AA) x 2
•
External DC 3 V power sources
Dimensions (w/h/d) (incl. projecting
parts and controls)
Approx. 86.9
×
116.3
×
36.5 mm
(3
1
/
2
×
4
5
/
8
×
1
7
/
16
in.)
Mass (main unit only)
Approx.
Supplied accessories
AC power adaptor (1)
Battery power adaptor (1)
Rechargeable batteries
NH-7WMAA (1.2 V, 700 mAh, Ni-MH) (2)
171 g (6.1 oz.)
Design and specifications are subject
to change without notice.
