Sony ECM-T15 Operating Instructions - Page 2

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Features • Small. tiepin-shaped microphone suitable for clipping to your tie, lapel or pocket (ECM-T15/T115). Small lavalier inlet oylenn which allows easy holder dip (ECM-T145) attachment. • 2 way power system for compatibility with your tape recorder (powered by supplied battery box or the plug-in power supply system.) (ECM-1115/T145). • Usable only with the plug-in power supply system (ECM-T15). • Remaining battery life is indicated by LED (ECM-1115/ 1145). • The rystem supplies power to the microphone and allows you to operate it just by connecting to the microphone jack. Precautions • This microphone is a precision instrument. Never disassemble. • Keep the microphone away from extremely high temperatures (above 60°C or 140•F) and humidity. • if the microphone is placed near speakers, a high pitched noise may be heard (howling effect). This is caused by the microphone catching sound from the speakers repeatedly. In this case, place the microphone as far as possible from the speakers. • When using outdoors, never let the microphone become wet with rain or saltwater. • When the unit, plugs or lithium battery become soiled, wipe them with a dry cloth. • Always hold the plug when disconnecting. Pulling the cord may cause it to snap. As this system uses a monaural plug (two poles), recording is done only on the left channel when connected to a stereo tape recorder. Notes on lithium battery • Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. • Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure good contact. • Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery. • Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers. Doing so can cause a short-circuit. WARNING Battery may explode if handled. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose in fire. Parts Identification (See fig. Ell) coMI POWER switch Battery check indicator When you turn the power on, the battery check indicator lights up momentarily. This is normal. The light tells you that the battery still has life. When the battery becomes weak, the indicator lights dimly or does not light at all. 1.-shaped monaural miniplug (gold plated) E Battery box (Supplied only to ECM-TI15/T145) You can clip the battery box to your tie, lapel or pocket. 33 Wind screen (Supplied only to ECM-T145) Attach to reduce hollow noise caused by the direct exposure to direct wind or breath. E Microphone jack t•shaped monaural mIniplug (gold plated)- ® Battery compartment E Holder clip (Su lied only to ECM-1145) 02 Interlock the projection of the holder to the groove on the microphone. n Microphone Installing the battery (S.fig.p) When connecting to a tape recorder not compatible with the plug-in power supply system, use the battery box with a Sony lithium battery CR2025 (not supplied) installed. Before installing, wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure good contact. When install the battery be sure to match the 0 and 0 on the lithium battery with the same marks on the battery compartment. Otherwise, the microphone will not operate. I Push the hook inside using a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen and pull out the battery compartment. 2 Install a new lithium battery into the battery compartment with the 0 side up. 3 insert the battery compartment back into the battery box. Battery life The Sony lithium battery CR2025 (not supplied) gives continuous operation on the microphone for about 300 hours. When you turn the power on, the battery check indicator lights momentarily. When the battery becomes weak, the indicator lights dimly or does not light at all. In this case, replace the battery with a new one (Sony lithium battery CR2025 (not supplied)). To avoid battery wear or leakage, be sure to turn the power off after using the microphone. Connection Connecting to a tape recorder compatible with the plug-in power supply system (See fill. RD The power of the microphone is supplied with the connected equipment. Connecting to a tape recorder not compatible with the plug-in power supply system (See fig. Note The battery box is not attached to the ECM-TIS. Use ECM-T15 swuipthplryescyosrtdeimng. equipment compatible with the plug-in power Removing the wind screen (See fig. II) Pull up the hook as shown in the figure to remove the wind screen. sb- Specifications Type Elective condenser microphone Dimensions Microphone parts: 9 x 20.2 x 41.5 nun (w/h (including clip parts)/d) ('/e x "/u x 1 tVu in.) (ECM-715, ECM-T113) 8.5 x 17.3 mm (diarneterdength)(Vii x 'VI. in.) (ECM-T145) Battery box parts: 40 x16.5 x46 min(w/h/d) (1°/.s 2 'biz 1"/u in.) Mass Microphone'parts (includingcord): Approx. 11 g (039 oz.) (ECM-T15, ECM-T113) Approx. 13 g (0.46 oz.) (ECM-T145) Battery box parts (including lithium battery and cord): Approx. 17 g (0.6 oz.) Cord Microphone parts: OFC lid cord (1cord shielded) Length: approx.1m (39 V.in.) et 15 mm (Vu in.) (ECM-T115) • 2/ mm (Vse in.) (ECM-1145) ei 13 mm We in.) (ECM-T[5) Battery box parts: OFC litz cord (2 core shielded • 2/ mm ('/u in.) length: approx. 0.3 m(11'/. in.) Supplied at Battery box (1) (ECM-T115, ECM-T145) Holder dip (II(ECM-T145) • Wind screen (1) (ECM-T143) Frequently response 50 - 13000 Hz Directivity Omni-directional Output impedance (ECM-T115, ECM-T145) 25 kilohms x 30% Sensitivity Open circuit output voltage level -42 I 5 dB 0 dB I V/ Pa. 1,000 Hz (1Pa e l0ti bar e 94 dBsn.) Battery life Approx. 300 hourz(wIth Sony lithium battery CMS. (not supplied)) Maximum sound pressure input level Approx. 110 dBute 1% wave distortion at 1,000 Hz (0 dItin e 2 x 10 'Pa) Operating temperature range VC -40. 0 (3rF - 104°F) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.