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TCD-D100 Serial No. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or... a recorded material for commercial purposes are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which... device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Model No. Notes on copyright relating to your Sony dealer regarding this device must accept any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental damages arising from that interference will...
TCD-D100 Serial No. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or... a recorded material for commercial purposes are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which... device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Model No. Notes on copyright relating to your Sony dealer regarding this device must accept any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental damages arising from that interference will...
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... Operating with the AC Power Adaptor or Car Battery 36 Additional Information Connecting with digital output 23 Useful Recording Functions 24 Adjusting the recording level manually-Manual recording 24 Recording in the Long Play mode-LP REC 25 Recording blank segment- REC MUTE 25 Monitoring the recording 25 Writing Start IDs 26...
... Operating with the AC Power Adaptor or Car Battery 36 Additional Information Connecting with digital output 23 Useful Recording Functions 24 Adjusting the recording level manually-Manual recording 24 Recording in the Long Play mode-LP REC 25 Recording blank segment- REC MUTE 25 Monitoring the recording 25 Writing Start IDs 26...
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.... • Superb DAT sound quality with excellent frequency response, low noise, and lack of the DAT tapecorder! Aproximately 3.5 hours of continuous recording. • Adjustable (automatic/manual) recording level to suit every recording condition. • MIC LIMITER that automatically holds down sudden large input signals to a certain level. • Rec mute function... with LCD that indicates current operating mode. • Serial Copy Management System - (SCMS) that indicates how many times the tape could be operated automatically or manually. 4EN Introduction
.... • Superb DAT sound quality with excellent frequency response, low noise, and lack of the DAT tapecorder! Aproximately 3.5 hours of continuous recording. • Adjustable (automatic/manual) recording level to suit every recording condition. • MIC LIMITER that automatically holds down sudden large input signals to a certain level. • Rec mute function... with LCD that indicates current operating mode. • Serial Copy Management System - (SCMS) that indicates how many times the tape could be operated automatically or manually. 4EN Introduction
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... (continued) Main unit -back side CD, (CD N% 1 2 • MIC ATT (microphone sensitivity) switch (16) 17 MIC/LINE IN (microphone/line input) switch (16, 22) • MANUAL•MIC LIMITER•AUTO (AGC) selector (16, 22) • SP•LP (standard play/long play mode select) switch (16, 23, 24) REMOTE•...
... (continued) Main unit -back side CD, (CD N% 1 2 • MIC ATT (microphone sensitivity) switch (16) 17 MIC/LINE IN (microphone/line input) switch (16, 22) • MANUAL•MIC LIMITER•AUTO (AGC) selector (16, 22) • SP•LP (standard play/long play mode select) switch (16, 23, 24) REMOTE•...
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... prevents undesirable entry of the arrow. When a button is not displayed before disconnecting the power source. Release HOLD to enter the low-power consumption mode manually when using the unit on batteries. (See page 34.) " You can record on the tape. HOLD function Main unit: Slide the HOLD switch until the...
... prevents undesirable entry of the arrow. When a button is not displayed before disconnecting the power source. Release HOLD to enter the low-power consumption mode manually when using the unit on batteries. (See page 34.) " You can record on the tape. HOLD function Main unit: Slide the HOLD switch until the...
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... recording on a partially recorded tape Press the 10* I Inserting the Cassette / Recording Recording Microphone (not supplied) II PAUSE • REC MIC ATT MIC/LINE IN MANUAL•MIC LIMITER•AUTO (AGC) ► PLAY to MIC/LINE IN SP•LP Refer to the beginning. If you initially locate the end...
... recording on a partially recorded tape Press the 10* I Inserting the Cassette / Recording Recording Microphone (not supplied) II PAUSE • REC MIC ATT MIC/LINE IN MANUAL•MIC LIMITER•AUTO (AGC) ► PLAY to MIC/LINE IN SP•LP Refer to the beginning. If you initially locate the end...
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Set the SP•LP switch to MIC. To record in the Long Play mode, set the selector to MANUAL or MIC LIMITER. (See page 24.) Select the sampling frequency. Press the I Recording The tape-corder adjusts the recording level automatically. When "- -" flashes for the ... 44.1 kHz). LINE IN 3 MIC ATT 0dB 20dB Set the MIC ATT switch. 0 dB: Normal 20 dB: For loud sound 4 MANUAL I _.i LrAUTO(AGC) MIC LIMITER 5 SP - 48kHz 44.1kHz LP Set the MANUAL•MIC LIMITER•AUTO (AGC) selector to rewind the tape until "- -" stops flashing. To adjust the recording level...
Set the SP•LP switch to MIC. To record in the Long Play mode, set the selector to MANUAL or MIC LIMITER. (See page 24.) Select the sampling frequency. Press the I Recording The tape-corder adjusts the recording level automatically. When "- -" flashes for the ... 44.1 kHz). LINE IN 3 MIC ATT 0dB 20dB Set the MIC ATT switch. 0 dB: Normal 20 dB: For loud sound 4 MANUAL I _.i LrAUTO(AGC) MIC LIMITER 5 SP - 48kHz 44.1kHz LP Set the MANUAL•MIC LIMITER•AUTO (AGC) selector to rewind the tape until "- -" stops flashing. To adjust the recording level...
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... of the tape, it off. • If CrE12 appears when the recording mode is turned on while recording. Compatible microphones • Optional plug-in the manual recording mode) and move the microphone away from the sound source. For better recording, use the optional ECM-MS957 or ECM-MS907 microphone. Clear and...
... of the tape, it off. • If CrE12 appears when the recording mode is turned on while recording. Compatible microphones • Optional plug-in the manual recording mode) and move the microphone away from the sound source. For better recording, use the optional ECM-MS957 or ECM-MS907 microphone. Clear and...
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.... 22" Recording SP (48kHz, 44.1kHz): normal recording mode. Sampling will be done by 32kHz. (see page 16) 3 Select sampling frequency using the MANUAL•MIC LIMITER• AUTO (AGC) selector. Then, begin recording. to LINE OUT 1 Set the MIC/LINE IN switch to LINE IN Audio connecting cable... the tape-corder to page 15 for "Recording". Refer to other analog audio equipment or audio equipment with a LINE OUT jack (Analog connection) TCD-D100 tk) to LINE IN. 2 Select the recording mode using the SP• LP switch. Recording from analog audio equipment with digital output.
.... 22" Recording SP (48kHz, 44.1kHz): normal recording mode. Sampling will be done by 32kHz. (see page 16) 3 Select sampling frequency using the MANUAL•MIC LIMITER• AUTO (AGC) selector. Then, begin recording. to LINE OUT 1 Set the MIC/LINE IN switch to LINE IN Audio connecting cable... the tape-corder to page 15 for "Recording". Refer to other analog audio equipment or audio equipment with a LINE OUT jack (Analog connection) TCD-D100 tk) to LINE IN. 2 Select the recording mode using the SP• LP switch. Recording from analog audio equipment with digital output.
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Manual adjustment is not available in this case. • Setting of the SP•LP switch is applicable when recording a 32 kHz source only. (When set ... with this case, you cannot record in the LP mode. Source and sampling frequency for recording When recording with digital output (Digital connection) Optical cable TCD-D100 POC-DA12P INPUT POC-DA12MP lD SELECT POC-DA12SP to (OPTICAL) O (not supplied) digital output CD player, tC or BS tuner, DAT deck, to the...
Manual adjustment is not available in this case. • Setting of the SP•LP switch is applicable when recording a 32 kHz source only. (When set ... with this case, you cannot record in the LP mode. Source and sampling frequency for recording When recording with digital output (Digital connection) Optical cable TCD-D100 POC-DA12P INPUT POC-DA12MP lD SELECT POC-DA12SP to (OPTICAL) O (not supplied) digital output CD player, tC or BS tuner, DAT deck, to the...
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... that the peak level indicators are maintained around level 0. Turn down sudden large input signals. Recording Adjusting the recording level manually-Manual recording For optimum recording with microphones or from the sound source. Turn the REC LEVEL control so that OM does not ...recording level slightly higher than the usual level will give good results when recording at parties or conferences. What's the MIC LIMITER? MANUAL: to MANUAL or MIC LIMITER. MIC LIMITER: to record via analog connection or microphones. Headphones, active speakers, etc. Useful Recording Functions ...
... that the peak level indicators are maintained around level 0. Turn down sudden large input signals. Recording Adjusting the recording level manually-Manual recording For optimum recording with microphones or from the sound source. Turn the REC LEVEL control so that OM does not ...recording level slightly higher than the usual level will give good results when recording at parties or conferences. What's the MIC LIMITER? MANUAL: to MANUAL or MIC LIMITER. MIC LIMITER: to record via analog connection or microphones. Headphones, active speakers, etc. Useful Recording Functions ...
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... the source. Tape transport direction track track Tape START ID•ENTER O START ID•MODE Start ID Tips • To write the Start ID manually during recording, recording monitor or recording pause modes. Writing Start IDs during recording When AUTO-ID is turned on, the Start IDs will be written...
... the source. Tape transport direction track track Tape START ID•ENTER O START ID•MODE Start ID Tips • To write the Start ID manually during recording, recording monitor or recording pause modes. Writing Start IDs during recording When AUTO-ID is turned on, the Start IDs will be written...
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O O ■ STOP 0 -% fro " The unit will enter the low- To enter the low-power consumption mode manually 1 Make sure that the tape-corder is in the stop mode for 3 minutes* or longer, it will enter the low-power consumption mode when the ...
O O ■ STOP 0 -% fro " The unit will enter the low- To enter the low-power consumption mode manually 1 Make sure that the tape-corder is in the stop mode for 3 minutes* or longer, it will enter the low-power consumption mode when the ...
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... cassette compartment lid is open. The set functions will be canceled and the tape will be unloaded for more details, refer to its Operating Instructions manual. 3C'EN 0 Power Sources Notes on the AC power adaptor • Use only the AC-E45HG AC power adaptor. The cassette compartment lid ...may rise. Operating with the car battery, connect the car battery cord Sony DCC-E245 (not supplied) to the DC IN 4.5V jack of the tape-corder. Using the AC power adaptor Connect the AC power adaptor AC...
... cassette compartment lid is open. The set functions will be canceled and the tape will be unloaded for more details, refer to its Operating Instructions manual. 3C'EN 0 Power Sources Notes on the AC power adaptor • Use only the AC-E45HG AC power adaptor. The cassette compartment lid ...may rise. Operating with the car battery, connect the car battery cord Sony DCC-E245 (not supplied) to the DC IN 4.5V jack of the tape-corder. Using the AC power adaptor Connect the AC power adaptor AC...
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... (See page H.) See "Connecting with Other Equipment for a while and restart the unit by turning on the power. Adjust the recording level (manual recording) (page 24). The unit does not operate. The batteries are placed too close the lid. When monitoring the recording sound with new ones... or charge the rechargeable batteries. Solution Connect the power source and close to the Operating Instructions manual of the connected equipment. Press II PAUSE or ► PLAY button to release pause mode. (See pages 17 and 19.) • ...
... (See page H.) See "Connecting with Other Equipment for a while and restart the unit by turning on the power. Adjust the recording level (manual recording) (page 24). The unit does not operate. The batteries are placed too close the lid. When monitoring the recording sound with new ones... or charge the rechargeable batteries. Solution Connect the power source and close to the Operating Instructions manual of the connected equipment. Press II PAUSE or ► PLAY button to release pause mode. (See pages 17 and 19.) • ...
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... start recording from the unit for a long time. The batteries were removed from that point. (See page 15.) Use the recommended NH-D100 battery. 42° Additional Information While the Start ID is being written. Clean the head with the cleaning cassette. Rewind the tape to ...26). The volume cannot be used. The head may be written. There is open. Operate the connected equipment as instructed in the Operating Instructions manual. Incorrect operation of the tape. The Hold function is not recorded on the tape. Solution Adjust the recording level correctly. (See page 24.)...
... start recording from the unit for a long time. The batteries were removed from that point. (See page 15.) Use the recommended NH-D100 battery. 42° Additional Information While the Start ID is being written. Clean the head with the cleaning cassette. Rewind the tape to ...26). The volume cannot be used. The head may be written. There is open. Operate the connected equipment as instructed in the Operating Instructions manual. Incorrect operation of the tape. The Hold function is not recorded on the tape. Solution Adjust the recording level correctly. (See page 24.)...