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Digital Audio
Tape-corder
Operating Instructions page 2 ou
Mode d’emploi page 2°
WALKMAN
TCD-D8
(1995 by Sony CorporationOWNER’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
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To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
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comply wit the iis fora Cnet
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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
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