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Digital Micro Recorder NT-2
Digita
Record
Operating Instr
Mode d'emploi
Bedienungsanle
Manual de instr
NT-2
1995 by Sony Corpora
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o Automatic Gain Control (AGC) WARNING The digital AGC adjusts the recording To prevent fire or shock hazard, do level automatically. (The recording level not expose the unit to rain or can also be adjusted manually.) moisture. o Date function To avoid electrical shock, do not The unit stamps the date and time open the cabinet. Refer servicing to during recording. Whenever you play qualified personnel only. back a recording, you can see when it was recorded. IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER o Remote
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Table of Contents Connecting to AC power (mains) and a CD player, etc. ...................... 4 Recording from a CD, etc. ..................................................................... 5 Listening with the headphones ............................................................ 6 Power sources and setting the clock Using on a dry battery ............................................................................... 7 Installing a lithium battery............................................
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Connecting to AC power (mains) and a CD player, etc. CD player, etc. Line cable (supplied) to LINE OUT NT-2 to LINE IN to wall outlet AC power adaptor AC-NT2 (supplied) to DC IN 1.5V The recorder is operable on AC power (mains) using the AC power adaptor (supplied). When the sound source has a stereo- mini type LINE OUT jack Use a line cable RK-G136GS (stereo miniplug ÷ stereo miniplug, not supplied). For example, portable CD players have this type of LINE OUT jacks. Using on a dry battery m pa
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Recording from a CD, etc. 2 4 CD player, etc. 3 1 1 Slide EJECT upward to open the cassette holder and insert the tape. the side to start recording on Slide in the tape in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. EJECT 2 Select DIR MODE (direction mode). DIR MODE A: To record on one side facing the cassette holder (FWD) a: To record on both sides (from FWD to REV) 3 Start recording. While pressing the red button, slide it. 4 Play the CD, etc. Once you open the cassette holder, the To stop re
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Listening with the headphones 352 14 to REMOTE / 2 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). DIR MODE A: To play one side a: To play both sides* * The recorder plays both sides three times continuously and then automatically stops for protecting the tape. 4 Play the tape. 5 Ajust the volume. Operation while playing back To Press stop playing p play the opposite side of a tape Ï suspend playback
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Power sources and setting the clock Using on a dry battery Install an LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery. 1 Open the battery compartment lid. While pressing the lid, slide it in the direction of the arrow. Battery compartment lid 2 Insert the battery with the – side first. When the battery becomes weak Battery life The i indication flashes in the display. You can record continuously with a new Replace the battery with a new one, alkaline battery for about 5 hours, or otherwise the battery will go de
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Installing a lithium battery To operate the built-in clock, install the lithium battery (CR1220, supplied). (rear) 1 While sliding the release switch with a pointed object, rotate the lid in the direction of OPEN. The lid is removed. Release switch 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. 8-EN
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Power sources and setting the clock Lithium battery life Notes on lithium battery Replace the lithium battery once about a • Keep the lithium battery and the year. When the battery becomes weak, recorder out of the reach of children. the date and time display may flash or Should the battery be swallowed, the clock may lose time. Note that the immediately consult a doctor. built-in clock normally loses about 2 • Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to minutes a month. assure a good contact. Replac
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Setting the clock Set the clock before starting any recording operations to stamp the date and time. After connecting to the power source, set the year (Y), month (M), date (D), hour (H), minute (M) in this order. To go to the next step, press MODE. To enter the digits, press + or –. MODE +/– CLOCK SET 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. flash YM D 0 6 CLOCK 12 20 30 40 FWD –dB LR 2 Press +
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Power sources and setting the clock 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the month, date, hour, and minute. The display changes as YM D YM D 0 0 6 6 CLOCK CLOCK 12 12 illustrated. 20 20 30 30 40 40 –dB –dB FWD FWD LR LR The time is displayed in the Date (D) flashes. 24-hour system. 0 0 H M S HS M 6 6 CLOCK CLOCK 12 12 20 20 30 30 40 40 FWD –dB FWD –dB LR LR Hour (H) flashes. Minute (M) flashes. 5 After setting the minute, press MODE. The clock starts operating, and the current time (hour, minute, and s
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Recording with a microphone Make a recording using the stereo michrophone (supplied). REC c DIR MODE to MIC Red button P Stereo microphone 1 Connect the stereo microphone (supplied) to MIC. 2 Slide EJECT upward to open the cassette holder and insert the tape. Slide in the tape in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. the side you want to start recording on 3 Select DIR MODE (direction mode). A : To record on one side DIR MODE facing the cassette holder (FWD) a : To record on both sides (f
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Recording 4 While pressing the red button on REC, slide REC. Recording starts. This unit adjust the recording level automatically. To stop recording To start recording quickly Press p. After finishing step 3, slide REC while pressing the red button after pressing P. To suspend recording The recorder enters recording standby mode. When you want to start Press P . “PAUSE” and the tape counter recording, press P. appear in the display alternately. To resume recording, press P again. When you set
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m Recording with a microphone Using the stereo microphone When the following indications flash (supplied) “REC” and “PROTECT” You can attach the microphone to your The cassette is record-protected. Release clothing (for example, your tie or collar). the record-protect or insert a new The clip rotates as illustrated. cassette. (pages 25, 31) “REC” “PROTECT” and “9 REV” The REV side of the cassette is record- protected. “REMAIN” The remaining time of the tape (of one Clip side) is less than about
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Recording 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 source. If you want to control the recording level more precisely, you can adjust the level manually. Selecting the automatic adjustment mode FUNCTION +/– MODE Red button 1 Press FUNCTION in recording or recording stanby mode. In other modes, press FUNCTION while pressing the red button. 2 Press MODE repeate
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m Adjusting the recording level Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording) FUNCTION +/– MODE Red button 1 Press FUNCTION in recording or recording stanby mode. In other modes, press FUNCTION while pressing the red button. 2 Press MODE repeatedly to 0 6 12 select MANUAL. REC 20 REC MODE 30 AUTO 40 MANUAL FWD –dB LR 3 Press FUNCTION. The recording level control is switched to manual control. 4 While pressing the red button, press + or – to adjust the level. 0 Adjust the level so 6
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Recording Displays while recording Each time you press the MODE button while recording, while in the standby mode, or right after the recorder has stopped recording, the display changes as follows: 0 H M S 6 12 Tape counter REC 20 REC MODE Counted length of the tape, not 30 AUTO 40 MANUAL elapsed time. –dB FWD LR 0 H M S 6 Remaining time REMAIN 12 REC 20 This shows you can record for 32 REC MODE 30 AUTO more minutes. 40 MANUAL FWD –dB LR OVER YM D 0 Year, month, and date 6 CLOCK 12 This shows t
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Listening with a stereo system Connect another piece of audio equipment such as a stereo system. a stereo system, to LINE OUT etc. to LINE IN DIR MODE p EJECT Ï 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 listen to facing the cassette holder. 3 Select DIR MODE (direction mode). A : To play only one side. a : To play both sides continuou
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Playback Operation while playing back To Press stop playing p play the opposite side of a tape Ï suspend playback P fast-forward p (stop) and then FF. rewind p (stop) and then REW. To listen to a tape in a car Use the car battery cord DCC-E215HG or DCC-E215 (not supplied) and the car connecting pack CPA-8 (not supplied). Connect the DC IN 1.5V jack of the recorder to the cigarette lighter socket of the car with the car battery cord. And connect the LINE OUT jack of the recorder to the cassette
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Using the playback features When listening with the headphones, you can select the sound quality. AVLS BB FUNCTION MODE Emphasizing the bass (BASS BOOST 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 1"→”BASS 2" BASS 1: slight emphasis of the bass BASS 2: strong emphasis of the bass 3 Press FUNCTION to end selection. To s
