This is a Sony TCM-40DV Pressman Portable Cassette Recorder Player – Rare Model with Variable Speed Playback Control. It is often used as a portable voice / audio player and recorder as it has an inbuilt microphone and speaker. This machine is no longer available new but is a very popular and sought after machine for it’s convenience and quality build. Photos are of the actual item. Please review all photos for cosmetic condition. Includes a new cassette tape, alkaline batteries (installed) and printed user guide. Not in original box. The Sony TCM-40DV is a vintage portable “Cassette-Corder” first introduced around 1999, specifically engineered for voice recording and dictation. Recording System: 2-track, 1-channel monaural. Frequency Response: 250 Hz – 6,300 Hz. Tape Speeds: Supports standard 4.8 cm/s and a half-speed 2.4 cm/s mode. Double Recording Time (2X REC TIME): Allows you to record up to double the standard duration on a regular cassette when using the 2.4 cm/s speed. Playback Speed Control: Manual pitch/tempo adjustment dial ranging from approximately +30% to -15%. Microphone: Built-in flat electret condenser microphone. Speaker: Built-in 3.6 cm approx. 1.4 inches diameter loudspeaker with a 250 mW power output. Voice Operated Recording (VOR): Automatically activates recording when audible sound is detected, featuring High, Low, and Off adjustment settings. Clear Voice Sound System: Enhanced audio processing to optimize and clarify human speech frequencies during both recording and playback. Mechanical Counter: Analog 3-digit tape counter. Indicators: 3-LED array for monitoring battery level. Input: 3.5mm external Microphone jack. Output: 3.5mm L/R Monaural Earphone jack (routes mono audio into both sides of standard headphones). Power Input: 3V DC-In jack. Battery Requirements: 3V DC via 2 x AA (LR06) batteries. External Power: Supports AC-E30HG AC power adapter (not included). Dimensions (W x H x D): Approximately 86.7 mm x 114.4 mm x 35.4 mm (or 116 x 91 x 38 mm depending on corner protrusions). Weight: Approximately 160g to 195g (excluding batteries). Will my cassettes work in this unit? This unit uses standard size compact cassettes. It is not compatible with microcassettes or minicassettes. Do you provide a guarantee? What is your refurbishment process (for refurbished items)? The unit is tested and any components e. Belts, pinch rollers, capacitors, motors, etc are replaced if required. The unit is then serviced and calibrated (as applicable). Finally, it is cleaned and sanitized. May I collect the item in person? I use recycled packaging where possible. When checking out, please check that your address is correct as I will post to the address you have given at this point.