[. . . ] For TCM-459V: 2 Set MIC SENS to select the sensitivity of the microphone to: H (high) to record at meetings or in a quiet and/ or spacious place. When the sound to be recorded is not loud enough, set the VOR switch to OFF, or the unit may not start recording. Do not use a CrO2 (TYPE II) or metal (TYPE IV) tape, otherwise the sound may be distorted when you play back the tape, or the previous recording may not be erased completely. [. . . ] â· When you do not use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid any damage caused by battery leakage and subsequent corrosion. â· Dry batteries will not be expended when another power source is connected. When you want to record a wide range for conversations in a meeting, etc. Place the unit on a hard surface such as a desk with the cassette holder side up so that the flat mic can record effectively. It is convenient to mark at an important part of speech, for example, during an interview to quickly find that portion by pressing FF/CUE or REW/REVIEW while playing back the tape. Cue will not be marked if you press STOP or PAUSE immediately after having pressed CUE MARKER. â· You may hear noise at the cue marker position during playback when you are listening to the recording through a sensitive earphone. For TCM-459V/36: Place the unit on a hard surface such as a desk with the cassette holder side up so that the flat mic can record effectively. note When using the microphone in a standing position, the sensitivity will be higher than the flat mic. To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over Break out and remove the cassette tabs. To reuse the tape for recording, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. While the tape runs, the BATT/REC lamp lights and flickers depending on the strength of the sound. At the end of the tape, recording stops and the unit turns off automatically. To Stop recording Pause recording Press or slide p STOP PAUSE c in the direction of the arrow To release pause recording, release PAUSE c*. [. . . ] (For TCM-36: For Japan use the RK-G64, not supplied) At the end of the tape, playback stops and the unit turns off automatically. Press or slide p STOP PAUSE c in the direction of the arrow To release pause playback, release PAUSE c*. Press and hold ) FF/CUE and release it at the point you want Press and hold 0 REW/REVIEW and release it at the point you want ) FF/CUE during stop 0 REW/REVIEW during stop r REC Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. [. . . ]