Owner's Record The serial urbaner is located inside the battery compartment and the model number is located at the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product, Mendel No. NT-2 Special To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Information For Customers in the USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Lags B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed fo provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, used, and can radiate radian frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful] interference to radio communications.
Features 0 Compact digital stereo tape recorder High-fidelity digital sound realized by the NT {Non-Tracking) format is available with simple operations. i3 Stamp-size cassette tape The tiny NT {Non-Tracking) cassette tape is capable of up to 120 minutes of playback/ recording. T Runs on one Size AA (LR6) battery One alkaline battery provides power for about § hours af continuous recording or about 3 hours of continuous playback.
Table of Contents Connecting to AC power and a CD player, efc. Recording from a €D, efe. Listening with the headphones Power sources and setting the flock Using on a dry battery Installing a lithium battery Setting the clock . Recording Recording with a microphone .. Adjusting the recording level Selecting the automatic adjustment mode. Adjusting the recording level manually biannual recording) .
i ;cantonment to AC power Icelandic . player, etc.” ) <0 player, Line cable ete oo {sipped) to LINE OUT. AC power adapter AGATE (supplied) The recorder is operable on AC power using the AC power adapter (supplied) When the sound source has a minister type LINE OUT jack Use a line cable RK-GI36GS Roister mini plug «-v stereo mining, not supplied). For example, portable CD placers have this type of LINE OUT jacks.
€D player, slide EJECT upward to open the cassette holder and insert the tape. the side to start recording Slide in the tape in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Select DIR MODE {direction mode). =2: To record on one side DI MODE Tee ) facing the cassette holder (FWD) ©: To record on both sides (from FWD to REV) 3 start recording. While pressing the red button, shied it. C;fijg 4 Play the (D, etc. To stop recording Once vou pane the cassette holder, the Press .
1 connect the headphones. 2 insert the tape with the side you want to listen to facing the cassette holder. 3 select DIR MODE (direction mode). To play one side €=0: To play both sides*® * The recorder plays both sides three times contentiously and ten automatically stops for protecting the tape, DIR MODE o> 4 Play the tape.
Using on a dry battery Install an Size AA (LR6) alkaline battery. 1 Open the battery compartment lid. While pressing the lid, slide it in the direction of the arrow. Battery compartment fid 2 insert the battery with the side first. When the battery becomes weak The 05 indication flashes in the display.
IR Installing a lithium battery To operate the built-in clock, install the lithium battery (CR1220, supplied). 1 while sliding the release switch with a pointed object, rotate the lid in the direction of OPEN, The lid is removed. 2 install a lithium battery with the + side facing up. 3 Replace the lid, and rotate it in the direction of CLOSE until it clicks.
Lithium battery life Replace the lithium battery once about a year. When the battery becomes weak, the date and time display may flash or the clock may foes time. Note that the builtin clock normally lases about 2 ‘minutes a month Replace the battery only with one of the same type and sting, After replacing the lithium battery 1t necessary, reef the clock {page 121, If ¥ou use the recorder without resenting the clock, the corset date and time will ot be recorded with the seconding.
T Setting the clock Set the clock before starting any retarding operations to stamp the date and time. After connecting to the power source, set the year month (M), date (D), hour (H), minute (M) in this order. To ga to the next step, press MODE. To enter the digits, press + or CLOCK SET o OPEN CLOSE 1 while the recorder is not operating, press CLOCK SET for about one second with a pointed object. The digits of the year flash. 4 ,D‘Q" Y 2 Press enter the current year .
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the month, date, hour, and minute. The display changes illustrated. rarity 3| The time is displayed in the ‘Date (D) flashes. 24-hour system. 530 s Toenail el Somali Lt Hour () flashes. Minute M} Hashes. 5 After setting the minute, press MODE, The clock starts operating, and the current time (hour, minute, and second) is displayed. To set the time precisely, press MODE at the same time as a time signal.
Recording with a microphone Make a recording using the stereo microphone (supplied) ‘Raster microphone " 1 Connect the stereo microphone (supplied) to MiC. 2 sited ABJECT upward to open the cassette holder and insert the taps, Slide in the tape in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. the side you want to Start recording o 3 Select DIR MODE (direction mode).
4 while pressing the red button on REC, sited REC. Recording starts. This unit adjust the recording level automatically. To stop recording Pres M, o suspend recording Press 8. “PAUSE” and the tape counter appearing the display alternately. To resume recording, press B again, To adjust the recording level Recording level adjustment mod has een preset 1o SPEECH.
< Recording with a microphone Using the stereo microphone {supplied} You can attach the microphone t6 your doting {for example, your tie or collar) The clip rotates as lust rated, sip To adjust the sensitivity of the microphone et the MIC SENS switch to H thigh o L Low) according to the recording condition while monitoring with the headphone.
Adjusting the recording level Sound levels of the source are automatically adjusted when recorded on the tape. You can select the automatic adjustment mode according to the sound soiree. If you want to control the recording level more precisely, you can adjust the level manually. Selecting the automatic adjustment made 1 Press FUNCTION in recording or recording standby mode. In other modes, press FUNCTION while pressing the red button. 2 Press MODE repeatedly to select SPEECH or MUSIC.
Adjusting the recording level Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual [T 1 Press FUNCTION in recording or recording standby mode. In other dames, press FUNCTION while pressing the red button. 2 press MODE repeatedly to select MANUAL. FUNGAL Press FUNCTION. The recording level control is switched to manual control. 4 while pressing the red button, press adjust the level. As the digits increase, the level increases — Tt Adjust the feel so 21 that the tap bar lights concertina while.
Displays while recording Each time you press the MODE button while recording, while in the standby mode, or right after the retarder has stopped recording, the display changes as follows: Tape counter Counted length of the tape, not elapsed time. Remaining time “This shows you can record for 32 more minutes. Year, month, and date This shows today is July 4, 199, Hour, minute, and second This shows it s just 1:03 pm nuw. (The lock operates in 24-hour system.
Listening with a stereo system Connect another piece of audio equipment such as a stereo system. stereo system, etc 1 Connect the line cable {supplied) to the LINE OUT jack of the recorder, and then connect the other side of the cable to the LINE IN jack of your stereo system. 2 insert the tape with the side you want to fasten to facing the cassette holder. 3 select DiR MODE (direction mode). == ; To play only one side.
Operation while playing back To Press stop playing play the opposite side of a tape suspend playback 1 fast-forward W (stop) and then FF. rewind W (stop) and then REW. R STIR Use the car battery cord D CC-E215HG or D CC-E215 {not supplied) aud the
Using the playback features When listening with the headphones, you can select the sound quality. Emphasizing the bass (BASS BUSTY feature) ‘The BASS BOOST feature intensifies low frequency sound for richer bass reproduction 1 Press FUNCTION. 2 press MODE to select BASS 1 or BASS 2. Each time you press MODE, the setting changes as follows: OFF” —"BASS 2" BASS 1: slight emphases of the bass BASS 2 strong emphasis of the bass 3 Press FUNCTION to end selection.
T Protecting your hearing (LAVS) The LAVS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function allows you to it the maxim urn volume of the recorder to protect your ears. Slide LAVS on the remote controller to ON, The volume does not exceed over “F 23” (maximum “P 30“) when using LAVS function, even if vou attempt to tarn the volume up higher.
AR Displays while playing ‘The recording time and date stamped on the tape is displayed during playback. Each time you press the MODE button, the display changes as follows: o oFZ 130500 + Lo ole A TN B Ta pie counter Counted length of the tape, not elapsed e Remaining time This shows you can play for 32 more minutes. Year, month, and date recorded Iris shows the recording was made an July ¢, 199%.
Locking the controls (Hold function) To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated, use the Hold function. It can lock the controls while you axe walking with the recorder in your bag or pocket. Even when this function is activated, you can still reset the tape counter and change the display. Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow. The HOLD switch on the recorder works to dock the controls on the recorder.
Precautions On the AC power adapter + Use only the AC-NTH AC power adapter (supplied). Do not use any other AC power adapter. Polarity of the plug * The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself has been turned off. * If you are not going to use this recorder for a long time, be sure to disconnect the power supply (AC power adapter, dry battery).
* Keep an NT cassette tape ont of the reach of children. Should the tape be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. + On cassettes lager than 90 minutes The use of cassettes longer than %0 minutes is not recommended except for long continuous playback. Road safety Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle, It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas.
Maintenance LR ST Prolonged operation will cause contamination of the tape head. To result in the best possible recording and playback, we recommend cleaning the tape head periodically (after a 10-hour run), using the Sony NTC-10CL cleaning cassette (supplied). If the recorder was not used for a long time, clean the tape head before operation. How to use the cleaning cassette 1 Insert the cleaning cassette as you do with an NT cassette tape. 2 Set DIR MODE 1o 3= 3 Cross <.
| Troubleshooting Guide 1t you experience any of the following difficulties while using your recorder, use this troubleshooting guide fo help you remedy the problem. Symptom Cause and remedy The cassette holder cannot be The cassette tape is not inserted properly. closed. The recorder dares sot work + The battery Is weak. though a certain button is + Replace fhe battery with a new one pressed + The power source is connected incorrectly. « The tape does not nave. + Hld function works.
R What is the NT (Non-Tracking) format? The NT format is the digital audio tape format which employs stamp-size cassette tapes and is intended 53 one of the next generation tape Recorders. ‘The major benefits of this NT format are: * Pocketbook size Digital Hi-F stereo sound « Long battery life with one Size AA (LR6) battery Fiasco operation Stamp-size cassette tapes The size of the NT cassette made possible a tape recorder small enough to keep in your pocket.
<+ What is the NT (Non-Tracking) format? The Non-Tracking format With the conventional helical scan system of tape tracking, a rotary head must precisely trace each recorded track of the tape during playback. This tracking ‘method requires highly precise mechanical components, which makes it difficult to reduce the size of the recorder. track tape ‘The head rotates in this direction.
head—3 7 AN ane track o deaf precisely aces tracksuit one. The data picked up may be disconnected or fragmented. However, the IC memory rearranges and augments the data and accurately reproduces the original sound. The place for data to be picked up and strangest ‘The tads picked up have been rearranged.
=+ What is the NT (Non-Tracking) format? L AL ROLE TR TN The conventional helical scan system uses a loading mechanistic that needs to draw out the tape from a cassette and wrap it around a rotary drum. This loading mechanism increases the complexity of the mechanism in a recorder. On the other hand, with the Non-Loading method, sophistic tape guides are molded in an NT cassette to fit a rotary drum in the cassette.
Looking at the controls {1} FUNCTION button COUNTER RESET button (volume} buttons MODE button %) Cassette holder (8] REC (record) switch 7] FF (fast forward) /REW {rewind) button M (stop) button {9] «» (play/direction) button i NN (pause) button REMOTE/]} (headphones) jack i MIC SENS microphone sensitivity) switch i3 MIC (microphone} jack {f HOLD switch Rear gf the recorder 1} CLOCK SET button peritoneum INA 104 J DIR MODE (direction mode) switch | LINE OUT jack B} UNE IN jack 37
3 Looking at the controls How to attach the carting case Fit the screw on the carting case t the hole on the recorder and fasten the screw. Carrying case Hole for attaching the carting case. Note To avoid damage to the carting case, do not leave the headphones cord wound round the case.
[[7he display window = REMAIN indication Shows that the remaining time of the tape (of ane side} is Jess than about 4 minutes. (page 19) i Counter Displays the tape counter, the current date and time, and the date and time the recording was made. Also displays the character information such as "PAUSE", etc. REC DATE {recorded date) indication Lights up along with the date and time the recording was made.
= rooking at the controls Cassette indication Lights up while the cassette s inserted. REC (record) indication Lights up while recording. BB {BASS BOOST) indication Lights up when low frequency (bass} sound s emphasized. REC MODE (recording mode) indication Shows the recording level is adjusted automatically ("AUTO") or mam ally o0 {battery } indication Flashes when the dry battery is weak.
