Sony M-2020 User Manual

Microcassette™ Dictator/Transcriber

M-2020

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

3-754-128-22 (1)

Model No. M-2020 Serial No________________________________

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer senricing to qualified personnel only.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential Installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radioTTV technician for help.

This device complies with Paul 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, emd (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate tiiis equipment.

Table of Contents

Features ......................................................................................................................................................... 3

Precautions ..................................................................................................................................................... 4

Notes on cassettes ..................................................................................................................................... 5

Location and function of controls..................................................................................................................... 6

Preparation ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

Power connection ....................................................................................................................................... 8

Connecting the hand control unit ................................................................................................................. 8

Connecting the foot control unit ................................................................................................................... 9

Cassette insertion ....................................................................................................................................... 9

Dictation ......................................................................................................................................................... 10

Transcription .................................................................................................................................................. 12

Recording ...................................................................................................................................................... 13

Telephone Pick-up ...................................................................................................................................... 13

Alarm system .................................................................................................................................................. 14

Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................... 14

Specifications ................................................................................................................................................. 15

Troubleshooting guide .................................................................................................................................... 16

Features

The supplied hand control unit remotely controls the M-2020 dictator/transcriber. Auto backspace function makes transcribing easy by reviewing the last few recorded words each time listening is resumed. (Only with the foot control unit) Adjustable tape speed and tone control. Two alarms (end-of-tape, no-cassette) alert you. The supplied foot control unit me^es Play/Stop/Rew possible with your foot Convenient for transcribing with your hands free.

Operate the unit only on 9 V DC. Use the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use any other AC power adaptor as it may cause malfunction. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when it is not to be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull it by the cord.

Use only the (microcassctt?)'“ with this unit.

Two tape speeds can be selected for recording with the SPEED selector: 2.4 cm/sec. or 1.2 cm/sec. Match the playback speed to the recording speed.

Do not install the unit in a location near heat sources such as radiators or airducts, or in a place

subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock. Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation holes. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. The AC power adaptor which has been supplied becomes hot if it is connected to an AC outlet for a long period of time. But this will not cause any trouble.

If you have any question or problem concerning your unit that is not covered in this manual, please consult the Sony dealer from whom you purchased the unit.

Slack in the tape

Before inserting, take up any siack in the tape by using a pencil.

To prevent accidental erasure When a recording is made, the previous recording is automatically erased. To prevent erasure, break the cassette tabs.

To record on a cassette with removed tabs Cover each slot with a piece of plastic tape.

Note on the Microcassette This unit uses only modem standard Miaocassettes. The non-standard Microcassettes cannot be used because their ‘‘L” dimension shown in the illustration below is different.

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Standard^ Only the standard

Microcassette has a small indenta tion here.

Aoorox. 5 mm

Non-standard

Approx. 2.5 mm

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