SONY. _ Digital Audio Tape-corder Operating Instructions page 2 ou Mode d’emploi page 2° WALKMAN TCD-D8 (1995 by Sony CorporationOWNER’S RECORD The model and seria! numbers are located on the bottom of the unit Record the serial number in the space provided below, Refer to them whenever you fall upon your Sony dealer regarding this product ‘Mode! No, TCD-D8_ Serial No To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. “Tis equipment hos boon tested and fou to comply wit the iis fora Cnet {dove pursunnt to Part 5 ofthe FOC Riles The inte dng to provie ‘essonable precio against harm {neler in residential installation. This ‘sipment generates uses, and can adit ‘ado reguey energy ae not installed lind wasn accordance with he etrtons thay cause haf nteverence 0 radio Somancatons However there no. [nrntoe that interference ll not oc a Frou installa. egpmnent os xase harm interference to radio or television reception, which con be deter Sy turning teegutpment off nd on these fC encour ta et oer hesntrtnence throne er more ofthe lllowing measures = Reorentor relocate the eceving antenna, — Increave the separation bstveen the spent and eer ve Circa ferent trom tat 0 which the socver cmc — Cosa the dealer ora expelenced faa TV ocho for “This device comps with Part 5 of the BCC ules Operation s subject tothe folowing two conditions () Thdevice may not cause Igroflstrference nd 2 ths device mast sccopt any interference received nein intelrence that may enue ondesred operation You are cautions that any changes oF tmodifeatone not expres approved nes ‘hana ould void your atone to operate tis equipment 2" | aodcion Welcome! Welcome to the world of the DAT tape: order! Your DAT tape-corder has the following features they wl be hepfol for you to enjoy {tho the ful, + Superb DAT sound quality with excellent Frequency responte, low netse and lack of distortion, «+ Easy DAT operation with high speed fst- forward rewind and cue/review + Long-time recording inthe LP mode using Four LR6 (size AA} alkaline batteries. ‘Adjustable (automaticimanual) recording level to suit every recording concn + Rec mute function that makes a four second Blank automatically + Date function tht stamps dateand time staring recording + LCD display that indicates the current ‘operating mode aed th hatery power + Digita-to-dgital recording compatibility ‘with CD/MD players or BS/CS tuner, ee + Theee sampling frequencies (48/44.1/32 Fea) thot support ih quality digital recording Notes on recording + This tape-conder is designed for business or commeres tise Never attempt formouiy o tamper the tape-corder 0 that itanbe connected to other business oF ‘ommercin! ado sjipmen Do not use this tapecone fordtata storage + Chk au make sure thatthe recording ‘operation és not malfnctioning peor to cording npr materials + In no event shall Sony beable fo any iret indirect, consequential or incidental ‘damages arising fom the malfunction of the recording operation ofthis tape-corder. + Observe the relevant regulations on opyright relating to your collection of Fecondinss, Unauthorized public performance, broadcasting aed duplication ifs recorded material for commercial purposes area violation of applicable laws, TN 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,Table of contents Inserting the Batteries Setting the Clock Inserting the Cassette. Recording, Locating the point at which to begin recording, Recording from a microphone Playing Back Recording Connecting with Other Equipment for Recording, 15 Recording from analog audio ‘equipment 15 Recording from audio equipment with digital ‘output Useful Recording Functions... 17 Adjusting the recording level manually—Mantal recording 7 Recording in the Long Play mode—LP REC "7 Recording blank segment — REC MUTE 18 Monitoring the recording .... 18, Writing Start 1D ” Writing Start ID during recording so 9 Weiting Start ID during playback 2 Erasing Start ID 2 Assigning Program Number... 22 Playback Connecting with Other Equipment for Playback q 3 Playback with an analog audio ‘equipment Playback with an audio ‘equipment with digital input Useful Playback Functions Using AVES function. Power Sources Replacing the batteries Low-power Consumption Mode Operating with the AC Power ‘Adaptor or Car Battery Additional Information Connecting with Other Equipment Serial Copy Management iystem (SCMS) Message Display Troubleshooting Precautions Maintenance ‘Specifications Location and Funetion of Controls Display window Using the display 2B a 2 m4 » 30 35 a 39 40 Ieroduction ee