Refurbished SONY TCM-57 Cassette Recorder - Auto Reverse Playback/Record

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⭕️ Made in Japan, manufactured in 1987 (Showa 62)

○ Serviced and fully functional ○ Built-in speaker

Recording:
You can record immediately with the built-in microphone. Please use a normal tape (TYPE I) for recording.

To record: Press the record button. The play button is pressed simultaneously, and recording begins.
During recording, the brightness of the recording lamp changes according to the sound level.
When the tape reaches the end, it stops automatically.

Fast forward
Rewind
Listening while:
Fast forwarding (Cue)
Rewinding (Review)
Stop
Pause
Counter (Belt replacement)
Speaker

● Fully functional, operation confirmed.

Main Features:

Record/Play Auto Shut-Off Function
Auto Stop
When the tape reaches the end during playback or recording, the play/record button returns to its original position, and the power turns off.

Auto Reverse Function
You can listen to the other side of the tape without flipping it.

Battery level indicator and battery replacement notification lamp.

Three-speed switch

When you plug the included receiver into the earphone jack, you can hear sound from both ears (however, the audio is monaural).

Built-in flat microphone that clearly captures the speaker's voice.

After fast-forwarding or rewinding the tape, if you leave it as is, the battery will drain rapidly, so be sure to press the stop button.

【Appearance】
The exterior shows some minor scratches on the tape window due to aging, but the surface is in a clean condition. The speaker cover on the back is also in good condition without dents or scratches.

Maintenance:
Belt replacement, oxidation removal treatment of volume and switch contacts, head and roller cleaning, demagnetization.

Power Supply:
AA batteries x 2
AC power

Accessories: Instruction manual (with stains), earphone plug replacement, case.

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