[. . . ] Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. This Cassette-Corder is a product which Sony Corporation developed specially for visually impaired people. ⷠYou can play back and record with two tape speeds (4. [. . . ] **If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or rewound, noise will be heard. To Search forward during playback (CUE) Search backward during playback (REVIEW) Take out a cassette Do this Press and hold ) FF/CUE and release it at the point you want. Other operations are the same as those of playing a 4-track tape described on pages 14 and 15. 4cm/s tape speed such as a 4-track tape, the playback speed will be adjusted from approximately +100% to 0%. 8cm/s tape speed, the playback speed will be adjusted from approximately +100% to ­50%. If you change the playback tape speed, the pitch will be automatically adjusted. 4cm/s tape speed, the playback speed will be normal even if you set DPC to SLOW. ⷠEven though you use DPC, you cannot acquire the same pitch as the original. When the power of the batteries is weak, the DPC may make noise if you turn it fast. ⷠWhen DPC is turned or the volume is adjusted during playback, BATT/REC lamps may flicker. Take out any slack in the tape and insert the cassette with the side to start recording facing the lid. 8 (cm/s) for optimum sound (recommended for normal use): A 60-minute recording can be made using both sides of a C-60 cassette. 4 (cm/s) for longer recording time: A 120minute recording can be made using both sides of a C-60 cassette. Place the unit on a hard surface such as a desk with the cassette holder side up so that the flat microphone can record effectively. While the tape runs, the REC lamp lights and flashes depending on the strength of the sound. When the tape comes to an end Recording stops and the unit turns off automatically (Automatic shut-off mechanism). To Stop recording Pause recording Press or slide p STOP PAUSE c To release pause recording, release PAUSE c*. * PAUSE c will be also automatically released when p STOP is pressed (stop-pause-release function) Note 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. [. . . ] To reuse the tape for recording, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. M The batteries have been inserted, but simultaneously the AC power adaptor is connected and not to be done to the wall outlet. The sound drops out, sound quality becomes worse or sound has excessive noise. M If the cassette has been put on a speaker without its case, the sound quality may be distorted. [. . . ]