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3-800-701-11(1)
SONY.
Cassette-Corder
Operating Instructions
TCM-929
Sony Corporation ‘c 1995 Printed in China
Owner's Record
The model numbc'r is located at the bottom and the serial number is located
inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space
prov ided below. Refer to these numbers whenex^er vou call upon \'our Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. TCM-929 Sena! No.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Son\- TCM-929 Cassette-Corder.
Some features are:
•Portable cassette-cordcr with retractable handle.
•Full auto shut-off mechanism releases all the locked buttons
automatically at the end of the tape.
•Three-digit tape counter for indexing the tape contents.
Handle
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► Getting Started
Preparing a Power Source
Choose either of the following power sources.
House Current
Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 6V and to the wall outlet.
Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use any other
AC power adaptor.
Polarity of the plug
Note
Unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet when it is not going to
be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the AC power
adaptor, pull it out by grasping the AC power adaptor itself. Never pull it
by the cord.
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Dry Batteries
Make sure that nothing is connected to the DC IN 6V jack.
1 Open the battery compartment lid.
2 Insert four size A A (R6) batteries (not supplied) with correct
polarity and close the lid.
To take out the batteries
Battery life (Approximate hours)
Playback
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG) 9
Sony R6P (SR) .3 3
Notes
• 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.
• Dry batteries will not be expended when another power source is
connected.
Recording
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► Operating the Unit
Recording
You can record right away with the built-in microphone.
Make sure that nothing is connected to the MIC jack.
1 Press the counter reset button to reset the TAPE COUNTER.
2 Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette holder.
3 Insert a TYPE I (normal) tape with the side to start recording
facing upward, and close the cassette holder.
4 Press «REC.
► PLAY is depressed automatically.
At the end of the tape, recording stops and the unit turns off
automaticallv.
To
Stop recording ■ ^ STOP/EJECT
Pause recording II PAUSE
Notes
Press
Press the button again to resume recording.
• You cannot monitor the recording sound.
• For recording, we recommend the use of TYPE I (normal) tapes only. Do
not use TY'PE II (CrO’) and TYPE IV (metal) tapes.
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To prevent a tape from being accidentliy recorded over
Break out and remove the cassette tabs. To reuse the tape for
recording, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
Recording with an External Microphone
MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
Connect a microphone of low impedance (not supplied) to the MIC
jack. The built-in microphone is automatically disconnected.
When using a plug-in-power system microphone, the power to the
microphone is supplied from this unit.
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Playing a Tape
EAR
m± STOP/
EJECT
il PAUSE
VOL
(volume)
1 Press ■— STOP/EJECT to open the cassette holder.
2 Insert a TYPE I (normal) tape with the side to start play facing
upward, and close the cassette holder,
3 Press ► PLAY then adjust the volume.
At the end of the tape, pla\'back stops and the unit turns off
automatically.
To Press or slide
Stop playback/stop
fast forwarid or rewind
Pause playback II PAUSE
Search forward
during playback (CUE)
Search backward
during playback
(REVIEW)
Fast forward
Rewind
■ ¿b STOP/EJECT
Press the button again to resume pEiy.
Press and hold ►► FF/CUE and release it at the
point vou want
Press and hold REW/REVIEW and release it
at the point you want
►► EE/CUE during stop
◄◄ REW/REVIEW during stop
At the end of the tape
All the locked buttons will be automatically released (Full auto
shut-off mechanism).
To listen with an earphone
Connect an earphone (not supplied) to the EAR jack of the unit.
The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected.
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Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
You cannot insert a cassette.
^ The cassette is inserted incorrectly.
-> ► PLAY is pressed.
You cannot press • REC.
No cassette in the cassette holder.
-> The tab on the tape has been removed.
You cannot press ► PLAY.
The tape has reached the end. Rewind the tape.
The unit does not operate.
-> No batteries in the battery compartment.
-> The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity.
-> The batteries are weak.
The AC power adaptor is not firmly connected.
-> The batteries have been inserted, but simultaneously the AC
power adaptor is connected and not to be done to the wall
outlet.
- -> II PAUSE is pressed.
No sound comes from the speaker.
The earphone is plugged in.
The volume is turned down completely.
The sound drops out or comes with excessive noise.
-> The batteries are weak.
The heads are contaminated. See "Maintenance."
Recording cannot be made.
Connection is made incorrectly.
The batteries are weak.
The record/playback head is contaminated.
Recording cannot be erased completely.
-> The erase head is contaminated.
-) TYPE II (Cr02) or TYPE IV (metal) tape is used.
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► Additional Information
Precautions
On power
• Operate the unit only on 6V DC.
For AC operation, use the AC power adaptor recommended for
the unit. Do not use any other type. For battery operation, use
four size AA (R6) batteries.
•The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc., is located on the
bottom of the unit.
On the unit
•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, remo\’e the
batteries or disconnect the AC power adaptor, and have the unit
checked by qualified personnel before operating it anv 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.
•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.
On tapes longer than 90 minutes
We do not recommend the use of tapes longer than 90 minutes
except for a long continuous recording or playback. Thev are very
thin and tend to be stretched easily.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Maintenance
To clean the tape heads and path
Wipe the heads, pinch rollers, and the capstans with a cotton swab
moistened with alcohol every 10 hours of use.
Before cleaning, press • REC while pushing the lever as shown in
the illustration. After cleaning, press STOP/EJECT.
To clean the exterior
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol,
benzine or thinner.
Tape Cassette Plaver/Recofdet/CO Player/Mini Disc
SONY.
OATiRadio.'Head Phooe/Speaket/MIC/Pefsor>als
[~^rtable Audio j
LIMITED WARRANTY
SONY ELECTRONICS INC. ("SONY”) warraniB this PrcKJuci (including any accessories! against
detects in material or workmanship as follows
1. LABOR: for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase, if this Product is determined
to be defective, Sony will repair the Product at no charge or pay the labor charges to any SONY
authorized service facility After the Warranty Period, you must pay for all labor charges,
2 PARTS: In addition. SONY will supply, at no charge new or rebuilt replacements in ex
change for defective parts for a period of one Ml year. After 90 days from the date of purchase
labor for removal and installation is available from SONY authorized service facilities or a Sony
Service Center at your expense
To obtain warranty service, you must take the Product, or deliver the Product freight prepaid, in
either Its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to any autho
rized SONY service facility.
This warranty does rrot cover customer instruction, installation, set up ad)usiments or signal
reception problems
This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse,
abuse, negligence commercial use. or modif'cation of. or to any pan of the Product, including the
antenna. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, con
nection to improper voltage supply, or artempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized
by Sony to service the Product. This warranty does not cove’ Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL
FAULTS, or consumables (such as fuses or banene.si This warranty is valid only in the United
Stales
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sa‘e or receiptee mvoice which is evidence that the unit
IS within the Warranty period must be presenteo to obtair- warranty service
This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial nurnber has been altered or removed from the
Product
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REME
DY OF THE CONSUMER SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSE
QUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS
PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WAR
RANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT
IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitatio’'. of ihCidental or consequential damages, or
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, s,c the above lintitations or exclusions
may not apply to you. In addition, if you enter mte a servee conract with the Sony Partnership
within 90 days of the date of sale, the limitation on how lonc an implied warranty lasts does not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legai rights anq you rnay have other rights which
vary from stale to state
Specifications
Recording system
2-track 1 channel monaural
Frequency range
InO-8,00(1 Hz
Speaker
Approx. 6.6 cm (2X in.) dia.
Power output
400 mW (at 10 ‘/< harmonic distortion) ,
Input
Microphone input jack (minijack) sensitivity 0.775 mV for low
impedance microphone
Output
Earphone jack (minijack) for 8 - .500 ohms earphone
Power requirements
• Four size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied): 6V DC
•DC IN 6 V jack accepts:
Supplied AC power adaptor for use on 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Dimensions (w/h/d) (incl. projecting parts and controls)
Approx. 144 X 60 X 237 mm
(5 '/4 X 2 % X 9 y» in.)
Mass (not incl. batteries)
Approx. 673 g (23.9 oz.)
Supplied accessories
AC power adaptor (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
For your convenience, SONY ELECTRONICS INC has established leleohor
ly asked questions:
To locate the service' o> dealer nearest you, call'
1 (800;-342 5721
For service assistance or resolution of s service problem, call
SONY CUSTOMER RELATIONS CENTER
1 (800)-282-2B4S
For Product information or operation, calk
SONY CUSTOMER INFORMATION CENTER
I201I-368-9272
or write to
Sony Customer Information Center
One Sony Drive
Park Ridge, New .Jersey 07656-80U3
1 accessory or pan r
I available from your autnonzeC deae'. ca-
1-(800!-488-S0NV >7669.
lumbers for frequent-
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Tap« Cassene Plaver/Recordef/CO Player/Mini Disc
SONY®
DAT/Radio/Head Phor>e/Speaker/MlC/Per»nals
1 Portable Audio~]
LIMITED WARRANTY
SONY ELECTRONICS INC. (”SONY'’| warrarris this Product (inciudir>g any accessorie«) against
defects in material or workmanship as loliows:
1. LABOR: For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase, if this Product is determirted
to be defective. Sotty will repair the Product at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any SONY
authorited service facility. After the Warrar^ty №riod, you must pay for all labor charges.
2. PARTS: In addition, SONY will supply, at no charge r>ew or rebuilt replacements in ex
change for defective paas for a period of one (1) year. After 90 days from the date of purchase
labor for removal and installation is available from SONY authorized service facilities or a Sony
Service Center at your expense
To obtain warranty service you must take the Product, or deliver the Product freight prepaid, in
either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to any autho
rized SONY service facility.
This warranty does г
reception problems
This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse,
abuse, negiiger>ce commercial use or modification of, or ю any pan of the Product, including the
antenna. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, con
nection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized
by Sony to service the Product. This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL
FAULTS, or consumables (such as fuses or bartenes.'. This warranty is valid only *n the United
States.
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sa^e or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit
is within the Warranty period must be presented to oPtam warrants seAiic&
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REME
DY OF THE CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OH CONSE
QUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS
PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY (MPUED WAR
RANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT
IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you in addition, if you enter into a service contract with the Sony Partnership
within 90 days of the date of sale the limitation on, how long an implied warranty lasts does not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which
vary from state to state.
I cover customer instruction, msiaflation, set up adjustments or signal
Ш
For your convenience, SONY ELECTRONICS INC nas established telephone numbers for frequent
ly asked questions:
To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you, ca"
1-1800) 3^2-5721
For service assistance or resolution of a service oroblem, call
SONY CUSTOMER RELATJONS CENTEfi
1 (BOOl-282-2848
For Product information or operation, call:
SONY CUSTOMER INFORMATION CENTER
120D-368-9272
or write tO'
Sony Customer Information Center
One Sor^v Drive
Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 6003
For an accessory or paa not available from you- authorized dealer, call.
1-I8001-488 S0NV (7669i
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