Sony TCM 333 User Manual

En g lish  
3-862-978-12(1)  
To cle a n t h e e xt e rio r  
z Op e ra t in g t h e Un it  
z Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n  
Ca sse t t e -Co rd e r  
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine  
or thinner.  
B
Ab o u t Th is Ma n u a l  
The instructions in this manual are for TCM-333 and TCM-323. Before  
you start reading, check your model number. TCM-333 is the model used  
for illustration purposes. Any differences in operation are clearly  
indicated in the text, for example, “TCM-333 only”.  
Re co rd in g (se e Fig . B-a, b)  
Pre ca u t io n s  
Operating Instructions  
Manual de instrucciones (en el reverso)  
a
You can record right away with the built-in microphone.  
On p o w e r  
• Operate the unit only on 3V DC.  
Sp e cifica t io n s  
Recording system  
2-track 1 channel monaural  
Frequency range  
1
Insert a normal (TYPE I) tape with the side to start recording facing  
the cassette holder.  
For AC operation, use the AC power adaptor recommended for the  
unit. Do not use any other type (TCM-333 only).  
For battery operation, use two size R6 (AA) batteries.  
z Ge t t in g St a rt e d  
2
Press r REC.  
EAR  
Recording starts.  
At the end of the tape, recording stops and the unit turns off  
automatically.  
250 - 6,300 Hz  
On t h e u n it  
TCM-333/323  
Sony Corporation 1998 Printed in China  
Pre p a rin g a Po w e r So u rce  
Choose one of the following power sources.  
Speaker  
b
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place  
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.  
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the batteries  
or disconnect the AC power adaptor (TCM-333 only), and have the unit  
checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.  
• Keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-wound  
watches etc. away from the unit to prevent possible damage from the  
magnet used for the speaker.  
Approx. 3.6 cm (1716 in.) dia.  
Pow er output  
Built-in  
microphone  
130 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)  
Output  
Earphone jack (minijack) for 8 - 300 ohms earphone  
Pow er requirements  
To  
Press or slide  
Dry Ba t t e rie s (se e Fig . A-a)  
Make sure that nothing is connected to the DC IN 3V jack (TCM-333 only).  
r REC  
Stop recording  
Pause recording  
p STOP  
1
2
Open the battery compartment lid.  
Insert two size R6 (AA) batteries (not supplied) with correct polarity  
and close the lid.  
Fo r cu st o m e rs in t h e Un it e d St a t e s  
Ow n e r’s Re co rd  
The model number is located at the bottom and the serial number is  
located inside the cassette holder. Record the model and serial  
numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to these numbers  
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.  
PAUSE c in the direction of the arrow  
To release pause recording, release PAUSE  
c*.  
p STOP  
• Two size R6 (AA) batteries (not supplied): 3V DC  
• DC IN 3 V jack (TCM-333 only) accepts:  
– AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not supplied) suitable in the  
country where the unit is to be used.  
– Sony DCC-E230 car battery cord (not supplied) for use on 12 V car  
battery.  
• If the unit has not been used for a long time, set it in the playback mode  
and warm it up for a few minutes before inserting a tape.  
0 REW/  
REVIEW  
Notes  
Review the portion  
just recorded  
Press and hold 0 REW/ REVIEW  
during recording.  
• Do not charge a dry battery.  
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
• Do not use different types of batteries.  
• When you do not use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to  
avoid any damage caused by battery leakage and subsequent corrosion.  
• (TCM-333 only) Dry batteries will not be expended when another  
power source is connected.  
On t a p e s lo n g e r t h a n 90 m in u t e s  
We do not recommend the use of tapes longer than 90 minutes except for  
a long continuous recording or playback. They are very thin and tend to  
be stretched easily.  
Release the button at the point to start playback.  
PAUSE c  
Dimensions (w /h/d) (incl. projecting parts and controls)  
Approx. 112 × 91 × 36.5 mm  
(412 × 358 × 1716 in.)  
* PAUSE c will be also automatically released when p STOP is  
pressed (stop-pause-release function).  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
c
Mass (not incl. batteries)  
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please  
consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
A
To m o n it o r t h e so u n d  
Connect an earphone (not supplied) firmly to the EAR jack.  
Approx. 170g (6.0 oz)  
A
Side A  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
To t a ke o u t t h e b a t t e rie s (se e Fig . A-b)  
Tab for side A  
Note  
a
Do not use a CrO2 (TYPE II) or metal (TYPE IV) tape, otherwise the  
sound may be distorted when you play back the tape, or the previous  
recording may not be erased completely.  
To a t t a ch t h e b a t t e ry co m p a rt m e n t lid if it is  
a ccid e n t a lly d e t a ch e d (se e Fig . A-c)  
Tro u b le sh o o t in g  
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult  
your nearest Sony dealer.  
Th is w a rra n t y is va lid o n ly in t h e Un it e d  
St a t e s.  
Est a g a ra n t ía e s vá lid a so la m e n t e e n  
Est a d o s Un id o s.  
Wh e n t o re p la ce t h e b a t t e rie s (se e Fig .A-d)  
Replace the batteries with new ones when the BATT lamp dims.  
To p re ve n t a t a p e fro m b e in g a ccid e n t a lly  
re co rd e d o ve r (se e Fig . B-c)  
Break out and remove the cassette tabs. To reuse the tape for recording,  
cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.  
Yo u ca n n o t p re ss r REC.  
m
The tab on the tape has been removed.  
Notes  
Yo u ca n n o t p re ss ( PLAY.  
VOL  
• After the batteries have been used for a while, the BATT  
lamp may flicker with the playback sound when you turn up the  
volume; however, this does not mean that you need to replace the  
batteries.  
• The unit will play back normally for a while even after the BATT lamp  
dims. However, replace the batteries as soon as you can. If you do not,  
subsequent recording will not be done correctly.  
C
m
The tape has reached the end. Rewind the tape.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
Th e u n it d o e s n o t o p e ra t e .  
m
m
m
m
The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity.  
The batteries are weak.  
PAUSE c is slid in the direction of the arrow.  
The AC power adaptor or car battery cord is not firmly  
connected (TCM-333 only).  
Pla yin g a Ta p e (se e Fig . C)  
b
d
c
1
Insert a cassette with the side to start playing facing the cassette  
holder.  
p STOP  
m
The batteries have been inserted, but simultaneously the AC  
power adaptor is connected and not to be done to the wall outlet  
(TCM-333 only).  
Battery life (Approximate hours)  
Playback  
(EIAJ*)  
2
Press ( PLAY then adjust the volume. There is a raised dot to show  
( PLAY  
Recording  
the direction to turn down volume beside VOL.  
At the end of the tape, playback stops and the unit turns off  
automatically.  
If you plug in headphones (not supplied) to the EAR jack, you will get  
monaural output from both left and right channels.  
No so u n d co m e s fro m t h e sp e a ke r.  
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)  
Sony R6P (SR)  
11  
3
11  
3
m
m
The earphone is plugged in.  
The volume is turned down completely.  
0 REW/REVIEW  
) FF/CUE  
* Measured value by the standard of EIAJ(Electronic Industries  
Association of Japan). (Using a Sony HF series cassette tape)  
Th e so u n d d ro p s o u t o r co m e s w it h e xce ssive  
n o ise .  
m
m
m
The volume is turned down completely.  
The batteries are weak.  
The heads are contaminated. See “Maintenance.”  
Press or slide  
To  
Note  
BATT lamp  
PAUSE c  
The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.  
p STOP  
Stop playback/ stop fast  
forward or rewind  
Re co rd in g ca n n o t b e m a d e .  
Ho u se Cu rre n t (TCM-333 o n ly) (se e Fig . A-e)  
Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V and to the wall outlet. Use  
the AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not supplied). Do not use any other  
AC power adaptor.  
PAUSE c in the direction of the arrow  
To release pause playback, release PAUSE  
c*.  
m
m
m
Connection is made incorrectly.  
The batteries are weak.  
The record / playback head is contaminated.  
Pause playback  
D
Capstan  
Erase head  
Re co rd in g ca n n o t b e e ra se d co m p le t e ly.  
Press and hold ) FF/ CUE and release it  
at the point you want  
Search forward during  
playback (CUE)  
m
m
The erase head is contaminated.  
Recording or erasing is being made using recorded CrO2 (TYPE  
II) or metal (TYPE IV) tape.  
e
Polarity of the plug  
AC pow er adaptor  
Press and hold 0 REW/ REVIEW and  
release it at the point you want  
Search backward during  
playback (REVIEW)  
Cotton sw ab  
Pinch-roller  
Record/playback head  
Note  
) FF/ CUE during stop  
0 REW/ REVIEW during stop  
r REC  
Fast forward**  
Rewind**  
Specifications for AC-E30HG varies for each area. Check your local  
voltage and the shape of plug before purchasing.  
DC IN 3V  
Ma in t e n a n ce (se e Fig . D)  
To cle a n t h e t a p e h e a d s a n d p a t h  
Wipe the heads, pinch rollers, and the capstans with a cotton swab  
moistened with alcohol every 10 hours of use.  
Start recording  
during playback  
* PAUSE c will be also automatically released when p STOP is  
pressed (stop-pause-release function).  
** If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or rewound, the  
batteries will be consumed rapidly. Be sure to depress p STOP.  

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