Sony 323 Leaflet

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

B

a

b

c

Sony Corporation 



1998 Printed in China

Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones 

(en el reverso)

A

a

b

c

d

e

C

D

p STOP

( PLAY

0 REW/REVIEW

) FF/CUE

PAUSE c

A

r REC

p STOP

0 REW/
REVIEW

PAUSE c

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(see Fig. B-a, b)

You can record right away with the built-in microphone.

Insert a normal (TYPE I) tape with the side to start recording facing
the cassette holder.

Press 

r REC.

Recording starts.

At the end of the tape, recording stops and the unit turns off
automatically.

Stop recording

p STOP

Pause recording

PAUSE c in the direction of the arrow
To release pause recording, release PAUSE
c*.

Review the portion

Press and hold 

0 REW/REVIEW

just recorded

during recording.
Release the button at the point to start playback.

* PAUSE c will be also automatically released when p STOP is

pressed (stop-pause-release function).

Connect an earphone (not supplied) firmly to the EAR jack.

Note
Do not use a CrO

2

 (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 prevent a tape from being accidentally
recorded over (see Fig. B-c)

Break out and remove the cassette tabs. To reuse the tape for recording,
cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

(see Fig. C)

Insert a cassette with the side to start playing facing the cassette
holder.

Press 

( PLAY then adjust the volume. There is a raised dot to show

the direction to turn down volume beside VOL.

At the end of the tape, playback stops and the unit turns off
automatically.
If you plug in headphones (not supplied) to the EAR jack, you will get
monaural output from both left and right channels.

Stop playback/stop fast
forward or rewind

Pause playback

Search forward during
playback (CUE)

Search backward during
playback (REVIEW)

Fast forward**

Rewind**

Start recording
during playback

* PAUSE c will be also automatically released when p STOP is

pressed (stop-pause-release function).

** If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or rewound, the

batteries will be consumed rapidly. Be sure to depress 

p STOP.

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• Operate the unit only on 3V DC.

For AC operation, use the AC power adaptor recommended for the
unit. Do not use any other type (TCM-333 only).
For battery operation, use two size R6 (AA) batteries.

• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place

subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the batteries

or disconnect the AC power adaptor (TCM-333 only), and have the unit
checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• Keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-wound

watches etc. away from the unit to prevent possible damage from the
magnet used for the speaker.

• If the unit has not been used for a long time, set it in the playback mode

and warm it up for a few minutes before inserting a tape.

We do not recommend the use of tapes longer than 90 minutes except for
a long continuous recording or playback. They are very thin and tend to
be stretched easily.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.

r REC.

m

The tab on the tape has been removed.

( PLAY.

m

The tape has reached the end. Rewind the tape.

m

The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity.

m

The batteries are weak.

m

PAUSE c is slid in the direction of the arrow.

m

The AC power adaptor or car battery cord is not firmly
connected (TCM-333 only).

m

The batteries have been inserted, but simultaneously the AC
power adaptor is connected and not to be done to the wall outlet
(TCM-333 only).

m

The earphone is plugged in.

m

The volume is turned down completely.

m

The volume is turned down completely.

m

The batteries are weak.

m

The heads are contaminated. See “Maintenance.”

m

Connection is made incorrectly.

m

The batteries are weak.

m

The record / playback head is contaminated.

m

The erase head is contaminated.

m

Recording or erasing is being made using recorded CrO

2

 (TYPE

II) or metal (TYPE IV) tape.

(see Fig. D)

Wipe the heads, pinch rollers, and the capstans with a cotton swab
moistened with alcohol every 10 hours of use.

The instructions in this manual are for TCM-333 and TCM-323. Before
you start reading, check your model number. TCM-333 is the model used
for illustration purposes. Any differences in operation are clearly
indicated in the text, for example, “TCM-333 only”.

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Choose one of the following power sources.

(see Fig. A-a)

Make sure that nothing is connected to the DC IN 3V jack (TCM-333 only).
1

Open the battery compartment lid.

Insert two size R6 (AA) batteries (not supplied) with correct polarity
and close the lid.

Notes
• Do not charge a dry battery.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not use different types of batteries.
• 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.

• (TCM-333 only) Dry batteries will not be expended when another

power source is connected.

To take out the batteries (see Fig. A-b)

To attach the battery compartment lid if it is
accidentally detached (see Fig. A-c)

When to replace the batteries (see Fig.A-d)

Replace the batteries with new ones when the BATT lamp dims.

Notes
• After the batteries have been used for a while, the BATT

lamp may flicker with the playback sound when you turn up the
volume; however, this does not mean that you need to replace the
batteries.

• The unit will play back normally for a while even after the BATT lamp

dims. However, replace the batteries as soon as you can. If you do not,
subsequent recording will not be done correctly.

Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)

11

11

Sony R6P (SR)

 3

 3

* Measured value by the standard of EIAJ(Electronic Industries

Association of Japan). (Using a Sony HF series cassette tape)

Note
The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.

(see Fig. A-e)

Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V and to the wall outlet. Use
the AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not supplied). Do not use any other
AC power adaptor.

Note
Specifications for AC-E30HG varies for each area. Check your local
voltage and the shape of plug before purchasing.

The model number is located at the bottom and the serial number is
located inside the cassette holder.  Record the model and serial
numbers in the spaces provided below.  Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.

   Serial No.

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine
or thinner.

2-track 1 channel monaural

250 - 6,300 Hz

Approx. 3.6 cm (1

7

⁄

16

 in.) dia.

130 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)

Earphone jack (minijack) for 8 - 300 ohms earphone

• Two size R6 (AA) batteries (not supplied): 3V DC
• DC IN 3 V jack (TCM-333 only) accepts:

– AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not supplied) suitable in the

country where the unit is to be used.

– Sony DCC-E230 car battery cord (not supplied) for use on 12 V car

battery.

Approx. 112 

×

 91 

×

 36.5 mm

(4

1

⁄

2

 

×

 3

5

⁄

8

 

×

 1

7

⁄

16

 in.)

Approx. 170g (6.0 oz)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.