Tips

When the supplied microphone is connected, power is supplied from the unit.

The supplied microphone is a plug-in-power type and should be connected to MIC jacks of cassette recorders that are compatible with the plug- in-power type only.

To prevent accidental operations of the buttons, use the hold function (see page 30).

Using the supplied microphone

The clip of the supplied microphone can be swiveled in the desired direction and fastened for your convenience.

Notes on recording

Recording level

The recording level is fixed. Adjusting VOLUME and TONE does not affect the sound to be recorded.

Recording with the supplied microphone

Before inserting a cassette, make sure that the cassette tab is not broken off. A cassette with a broken tab cannot be recorded to prevent accidental recording of your important cassette. If you wish to use the cassette for recording again, cover the opening of the broken tab with adhesive tape.

Operate REC approximately 2 seconds prior to the point you wish to begin recording. If not, the leading segment may not be recorded.

Switching the recording side is not possible when œis pressed during recording.

24EN

Cassette

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Sony ICF-SW1000TS 24EN, Using the supplied microphone, Recording level, Recording with the supplied microphone

ICF-SW1000TS, ICF-SW1000T specifications

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