Sony TCS-580V User Manual

3-76S-849-2H1)

Stereo

Operating Instructions

TCS-580V

Sony Coipofalion e t994 Pimud In Japan

Owner's Record

The model number is located at the bottom and the serial number is
located inside the cassette compartment lid. Record the sériai number
in the q>ace provided below, (tefer to these numbers whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product

Modd No. TCS-580V Serial No. ........ ■ .

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WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Qass B digital device, pursuant to Part IS of the FCC Rules. These
limits ate designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential instaBadoit This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in a accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installatirm. If this equipmait does cause harmfui
interference to radio or teievision reception, which can be determined
t^ turning the equipment off and oit, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Remiont or relocate the receiving anterma.
Increase the separation between the equipment and recdver.

- Cormect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to whidi ttie receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an erqreriencedtadio/TVtedmician for help.

You ate cautioned that any changes or modifications'not expressly
aiqxroved in this manual could vdd your authority to operate this

e^pment

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Stereo Cassette-Coider.
Here are some of the useful features.

•Built-in stereo microphones—You can make stereo recording
without using an external microphone.

•Stereo headphones jack

•The PB EQ (playback equalizer) switch selects the tape.

•The VOR (Voice Operated Recording) system starts and stops
recording automatically in response to the sound, and thus saves
tapes and batteries.

•You can increase or decrease the playback tape speed.

•Stop-pause-release—The pause switch is released automatically
when the H STOP button is depressed. Thus, you don't miss a

recording chance by forgetting to release the pause.

Precautions

On power

Opmte the unit only on 3 V DC.

For AC operation, use the AC power adaptor recommended for the
unit. Do not use any other type. For batt«y operation, use two size
AA (R6) batteries.

On the unit

•Do not ieave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place
subject to direct sunUght, excessive dust or mechanical shock.

•Shc^d any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the
batteries or discoimect the AC power adaptor, and have the unit
checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

•Keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring­wound watches etc away from the unit to prevent possible
damage from the magnet used for the speaker.

• When you do not use the unit for long, remove the batteries to
avoid damage caused by battery leatege and subsequent
corrosion.

•If the unit has not been used for long, set it in the pla3foack mode
and warm it up for a few minutes before inserting a tape.

On tape longer than 90 minutes

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.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit please
consult your nearest Sony de^er.

*nnoubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have made these checks,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.

A cassette cannot be inserted.

—» The cassette te being inserted in the wrong way. (The cassette

should be inserted in the lid.)

—» te- PLAY has been already pressed.

• REC cannot be pressed.

-• There is no cassette in the cassette compartment
—• The cassette tab has been removed.

^ PLAY cannot be pressed.

—• The tape has reached the end.

Abnormal sound is heard at the end of the tape in the
fast forward or rewind mode.

—• The unit is not set in the stop mode Depress ■ STOP.

vtM tap« «too* <n th* ctM or reviaw mod«.

After the fast terweM^ or rewilnct tho tap« does not

move even though you press W» PLAY.

—► The batteries are weak.

The unit does not operate.

—» The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity.
—► The batteries are weak.
—► PALBE te slid in the direction of the arrow.
—• The AC power adaptor or car battery cord is ronnected to the

unit only and you are going to use the unit on batterfes.

No sound comes from the speaker.

—» The headphones are plugg^ in.
—* The volume is turned down completely.

Tape speed is too fast or too siow in the playback mode.

—» SPEED CONTROL is set at a point other tton the center.

The sound drops out or comes with excessive noise.

—• The volume is turned dotvn completely.
—► The batteries are weak.
—» The heads are contaminated. See "Maintenance".

Recording cannot be made. |

—• Connection is made incorrectly. 1
—» The batteries are weak.

—» The record/playbadc head is contaminated.
—» MIC SENS has been set to the improper position when VOR

is set to ON.

Recording is interrupted.

—» VOR is set to ON. When you do not use VOR, set it to OFF.

Recording cannot be eras^ completely.

—• The erase head is contaminated.
—» Recording or erasing is being made using recorded CiOi

(TYPE ID or metal (TYPE rV) tape.

The playback sound comes from wrong direction.

—» When recording, the unit is placed in the wrong way.

Preparing Power Sources

Choose one of the following power sources.

Dry Batteries

Make sure that nofoing is connected to the DC IN 3V jack.

1 Open the batteiy compartment lid.
2 Insert two size AA (R6) battmies (not supplied) with conect

polarity and dose the lid.

To ttdce out the fsatteries

if the iNrttery compartment lid is accidentally detached

Attach it as illustrated.

When to replace the batteries

Replace the totteries with new ones when the REC/BATT (record/
battery) lamp dims and the sound is distorted.

Battery life (Approx, hours)

Batteries
Sony SUM-3 (NS)

Sony alkaline AMS (N) lOJ

Recordinq
3

Playback
25

85

House Current

AC>E30I. AC power adaptor

0CIN3V (not supplied)

Si

1

Cormect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V and to the wall outlet.
Use the AC-E30L AC power adaptor (not supplied). Do not use any
other AC power adaptor.

Polarity of the plug

Playing a Tape

1 Insert a cassette with the side to start playing facing the lid.

2 Press ►PLAY.
3 Adjust the volume.

To
Slop ptayback/stop fast

forward or rewind*
Pause playback

Fast forward
Rewind •44 REW/REVIEW during stop
Search forward during

playback (CUE)
Search backward during

playback (REVIEW)

*If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or rewound, the

batteries will be consumed rapi^. Be sure to depress ■ STOP.

Press or slide

■ STOP

Slide PAUSE in the direction of the
arrow.

►► FF/CUE during stop

Press and hold FF/CUE and release It
at the point you want

Press and hcdd-44 REW/REVIEW and
release it at the point you want

How to adjust the tape playback speed

Use the SPEED CONTROL.
S (slow): to play back a tape slower

Center position: to play back a tape at normal speed

F (fast): to play back a tape faster

How to equalize the sound

Set the PB EQ switch depending on the playback tape.

Tape
Normal tape (TYPE D
CrOt (TYPE n) or metal tape (TAPE IV)

PBEQswHch
NORMAL
CrOr/METAL

Recording

Make sure that nothing is connected to MIC.

Sound source

Atofes on VOR (Voke Operas Recording)

•The system depends on the envirorunental ctHtditions. If you cannot
get the de^red results even though you adjust MIC SENS, set VOR to
OFF.

• When you use the system in a noisy place, the unit will stay in the

- recording mode. If the sound is too soft, on the contrary, the unit will not
start recording. Set MIC SQ^IS to H (hi^) or L (low) depending on the
conditions to pidc up necessary sound ordy.

To monitor the sound

Coiuiect foe headphones (supplied) to 0.

Stand

MICSENS-

TAPE

------

COUNTER

STEREO­MIC

VOR-

• REC-

■ STOP-

■REaBATT

-PAUSE

Open the cassette compartment lid with your finger.
Insert a normal (TYPE I) cassette with the side to start recording

facing the lid.

Set VOR to ON or OFF.

If you set VOR to ON, the unit automatically starts recording
the sound and pauses when there is no sound {you can save

tapes and batteries).
When the sound is not loud enough, set it to OFF, or the unit
may not start recording.

Set MIC SENS to select the sensitivity of the microphone:

H (high) to record at meetings or in a quiet and/or spacious
place.
L (low) to record for dictation or in a noisy place.
Press • REC. The ^ PLAY button will 1« depressed together.
Recording starts.
While the tape runs, the REC/BATT lamp lights and flashes
depending on the strength of foe sound.

To
Stop recording ■ STOP

Start recording during playbadc

Review the portion just

recorded

Fause recording

Take out a cassette

Press or slide

e REC during playbadc (the unit
becomes in the recording mode)

Press and hold -«d REW/REVIEW
during recording. Release foe button at
the point to start playback.

^ide PAUSE in die direction of the
arrow.

■ STOP and open foe lid with your
finger

To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over

Break out and remove foe cassette tabs. To reuse the tape for
recording, cover foe tab hole with adhesive tape.

■FF/CUE
IREW/

REVIEW

Recording from Various Sound
Sources

Recording with an External Microphone

Connect a stereo microphone with stereo miiti plug to MIC. Use a

microphone of low impedance (less than 3 kilohms). When an

external microphone is coimected to MIC firmly, the built-in stereo

microphones are automatically disconnected. When using a plug
in-power system microphone, foe power to foe microphone is

supplied from this unit

Note

When recording with an external microphone, check the sensitivity of the
microphone, since the VOR system may not woric properly because of the
difference in sertsitivity.

Recording from Another Equipment

Cormect another equipment to MIC using a cormecting cord (not
supplied).

Notes

• Do not use a CrO> (TYPE ID or metal (TYPE IV) tape for recording;
otherwise the sound may be distorted when you play back the tape; or the
previous recording ituiy tK>t be erase comple^y.

• Be careful not to press the microphoites forcibly. Otherwise, the micto­phones will be damaged and cause noise.

•The SPEED CCHVTROL switch works in the playback mode only.
Recording wiil be made independent of this control.

Maintenance

To dean the tape heacb and path

Depress # REC while pushing the lever.
Wipe the erase head, record/playback head, capstan and the pinch
roller with a cotton swab, moistened with alcohol every 10 hours of

use.

To dean the exterior

Use a soft doth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol,
benzine or thinner.

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Specifications

Track

Compact cassette. Stereo

Speaker

Approx. 3j6 cm (% in.) dia.

Frequency range

M -12300 Hz (during playback)
70 -103 00 Hz (during recording)

Input

Microphone input jack (stereo ndnijack/FLUG IN POWER)

sensitivity 0.2 mV for 3 kilohms or tower impedance microphone

Output

Headphones jade (stereo minijadO for 8 -300 ohms headphones

Power output

Speaker 120 mW
Headphones 7 mW + 7 mW

Variable range of the tape speed

from+30% to-15%

Power requirements

• Two size AA (R6) batteries (not su(^Iied): 3 V DC

• Sony AC'E30L AC power adaptor (not supplied):

120VAC60HZ

»Sony DCC-EI30L car battery cord (not supplied): 12 Vear battery

Dimensions (w/h/d)

Approx. 90 X125 X 36 mm (3M X 5 X11^ in.) ind. prelecting parts and

controls

Mass

Approx. 265 g (9.4 oz) ind. batteries

Supplied accessories

Carrying cased)
Headplmnes(l)

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