Sony TCD-D8 operating instructions OWNER’S Record, Welcome

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OWNER’S RECORD

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.

Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. TCD-D8 Serial No.

WARNING

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

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 radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (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 this equipment.

Introduction

Welcome!

Welcome to the world of the DAT tape- corder!

Your DAT tape-corder has the following features, they will be helpful for you to enjoy it to the full.

•Superb DAT sound quality with excellent frequency response, low noise, and lack of distortion.

•Easy DAT operation with high speed fast- forward/rewind and cue/review.

•Long-time recording in the LP mode using four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.

•Adjustable (automatic/manual) recording level to suit every recording condition.

•Rec mute function that makes a four- second blank automatically.

•Date function that stamps date and time during recording.

•LCD display that indicates the current operating mode and the battery power status, etc.

•Digital-to-digital recording compatibility with CD/MD players or BS/CS tuner, etc.

•Three sampling frequencies (48/44.1/32 kHz) that support high quality digital recording.

Notes on recording

•This tape-corder is not designed for business or commercial use. Never attempt to modify or tamper the tape-corder so that it can be connected to other business or commercial audio equipment. Do not use this tape-corder for data storage.

•Check and make sure that the recording operation is not malfunctioning prior to recording important materials.

•In no event shall Sony be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental damages arising from the malfunction of the recording operation of this tape-corder.

•Observe the relevant regulations on copyright relating to your collection of recordings. Unauthorized public performance, broadcasting and duplication of a recorded material for commercial purposes are a violation of applicable laws.

IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.

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Contents Digital Audio Tape-corder OWNER’S Record WelcomeTable of contents Inserting the Batteries Battery compartment lidInsert from the ’ side Battery Lift the tab ¢ PullClock Setting the ClockTo quit the clock setting To select either the 12-hour or 24-hour clock displayWindow facing up Inserting the CassetteCassette compartment lid To prevent accidental operations To eject the cassetteTo protect your recording Inserting the CassetteTo record from the beginning of the tape RecordingLocating the point at which to begin recording To record on a partially recorded tapeRecording from a microphone When - flashes for the program numberREC Mode switch Program numberTips 10ENOther operations Press11EN To record relatively low soundChoosing microphones for better recording Compatible microphonesConnect firmly To PHONES/LINE OUT Playing Back12EN To fast-forward/rewind while monitoring the sound Playing Back13EN To high speed cue/reviewDisplay during fast-forward/rewind AMS function 14ENTo check the sampling frequency Tape transport direction Remaining amount of tape15EN Connecting with Other Equipment for RecordingRecording from analog audio equipment Analog connection RecordingSource Sampling frequency 16ENSource and sampling frequency for recording Useful Recording Functions Adjusting the recording level manually- Manual recordingToPHONES Headphones Recording in the Long Play mode-LP RECMonitoring the recording Tape counter display during LP modeRecording blank segment-REC Mute 18EN19EN Writing Start IDWriting Start ID during recording Stop p20EN Writing Start ID when AUTO-ID is turned onWriting Start ID when AUTO-ID is turned off Source Start ID is written whenErasing Start ID To adjust the selected pointWriting Start ID during playback 21ENAssigning Program Number When recording from the beginning of the tapeWhen recording from the halfway of the tape 22EN23EN Connecting with Other Equipment for PlaybackPlayback with an analog audio equipment Analog connection PlaybackUseful Playback Functions Using Avls functionAvls switch Volume and display 24ENSources PowerReplacing the batteries 25EN26EN Low-power Consumption ModeTo enter the low-power consumption mode manually Using the car battery Operating with the AC Power Adaptor or Car BatteryUsing the AC power adaptor 27ENUsing the optional super bit mapping adaptor SBM-1 Connecting with Other EquipmentUsing the optional system adaptor kit RM- D3K 28EN29EN Serial Copy Management System ScmsInformation AdditionalMessageDescription Message Display30EN Troubleshooting 31EN32EN Precautions 33ENCleaning the Head MaintenanceCleaning the Cabinet Using the supplied cleaning cassetteSpecifications 35ENWarranty information Supplied accessoriesOptional accessories For the Customers who Purchased the Sony World Model37EN Location and Function of ControlsAdditional 38EN Display window 39EN40EN Using the displayTo reset the tape counter normal display to 0H00M00S Tape counter displayMessage display 41ENClock display Remarques sur l’enregistrement BienvenueLecture Table des matièresEnregistrement Sources d’alimentationSoulevez le taquet ¢ Pull Mise en place des pilesCouvercle du logement des piles Insérez le côté ’ de la Pile en premierPiles/Réglage de l’horloge Réglage de l’horlogeMise en place des Pour quitter le réglage de l’horlogeAppuyez et poussez Introduction d’une cassetteCouvercle du logement de cassette Fenêtre tournée vers le hautProtection des enregistrements importants Ejection de la cassetteIntroduction d’une Pour éviter toute manipulation accidentelleEnregistrement depuis le début de la bande EnregistrementRecherche du point où l’enregistrement doit commencer Enregistrement sur une bande partiellement enregistréeCommutateur Enregistrement à partir d’un microphoneSi - clignote pour le numéro de programme Conseils Autres opérations10F Pour Appuyez surMicrophones compatibles Enregistrement d’un son relativement faibleChoix du microphone pour obtenir un meilleur enregistrement 11FBranchez à fond Vers PHONES/LINE OUT Lecture12F Recherche du début d’un programme d’une Plage-Fonction AMS Avance rapide/rebobinage pendant un contrôle audioRepérage/revue à grande vitesse Affichage pendant une avance rapide/rebobinage Fonction AMS 14FVérification de la fréquence d’échantillonnage Sens du défilement de la bande Quantité de bande restanteEnregistrement Connexion à un autre appareil en vue d’un enregistrement15F Source Fréquence ’échantillonnage 16FSource et fréquence d’échantillonnage pour l’enregistrement Vers Enregistrement en mode longue durée-LPFonctions d’enregistrement pratiques Casque, enceintes actives, etcContrôle de l’enregistrement Affichage du compteur de bande en mode LPEnregistrement d’un espace blanc-REC Mute 18F19F Inscription d’un ID code d’identification de départInscription d’un ID de départ pendant l’enregistrement 20F Source Un ID de départ s’inscrit quand21F Inscription d’un ID de départ pendant la lectureEffacement des ID de départ Réglage du point d’inscriptionEnregistrement à partir du milieu de la bande Attribution d’un numéro de programme22F Renumérotation des numéros de programmeLecture Connexion à un autre appareil en vue de la lecture23F Vers Remote Digital I/OUtilisation de la fonction Avls Commutateur Avls Volume et affichageFonctions de lecture pratiques 24F25F Remplacement des piles’alimentation 26F Mode économiquePour commuter manuellement en mode économique Utilisation de l’adaptateur d’alimentation secteur Remarques sur l’adaptateur d’alimentation secteur27F Utilisation d’une batterie de voitureUtilisation du processeur super bit mapping en option SBM-1 Connexion à un autre appareilUtilisation du kit d’adaptation de système RM-D3K en option 28F29F Système de protection de copie abusive ScmsSupplémentaire Affichage des messages 30FGuide de dépannage 31FVolume 32FPrécautions Entretien 34FSpécifications 35FPour les clients qui ont acheté le modèle Sony mondial Accessoires fournisAccessoires en option 36FEmplacement et fonctions des commandes 37F38F Fenêtre d’affichage 39FAffichage du compteur de bande Utilisation de l’affichage40F Réinitialisation du compteur affichage normal sur 0H00M00SAffichage des messages 41FAffichage de l’horloge
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