About This Manual, Preparing Power Sources, Recording

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for the M-417, M-427, M-427C, M-437, M-529V, M-539V and M-579V. Before you start reading, check your model number. The M- 529V is the model used for illustration purposes. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “M-529V only”.

Preparing Power Sources

Choose one of the following power sources.

Dry Batteries

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Make sure that nothing is connected to the DC IN 3V jack.

1Open the battery compartment lid.

2Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with correct polarity and close the lid.

If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached

Attach it as illustrated.

When to replace the batteries

Replace the batteries with new ones when the BATT (battery) lamp dims and the sound is distorted.

Battery life (Approx. hours)

Batteries	Recording

Sony R6P (SR)	5.5

Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)	19

NC-AA (M-579V only)	6.0

House current

to the wall outlet

DC IN 3V

AC power adaptor (supplied with M- 579V only) or AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not supplied)

Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V and to a wall outlet. Use the AC power adaptor (supplied with M- 579V only) or the AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not supplied). Do not use any other AC power adaptor.

Polarity of the plug

Recording

	EAR
		Microphone
		REC/BATT
	TAPE	r
	TAPE	CPAUSE
	SPEED	0CUE/REVIEW )
	TAPE	0CUE/REVIEW )
	TAPE	p6
	COUNTER	p6
	COUNTER
		VOR

1(M-529V/539V/579V only) Press the reset button of the TAPE COUNTER.

2Press p6 and insert a standard microcassette with the side to start recording facing the lid.

3Select the desired tape speed.

2.4cm for optimum sound (recommended for normal use): A 30-minute recording can be made using both sides of the MC-30 microcassette.

1.2cm for longer recording time: A 60-minute recording can be made using both sides of the MC-30 microcassette.

4(M-529V/539V/579V only) Set VOR to H, L or OFF. If you set VOR to H or L, the unit automatically starts recording the sound and pauses when there is no sound (you can save tapes and batteries).

H: To record at meeting or in a quiet and/or spacious place.

L: To record for dictation or in a noisy place.

When the sound is not loud enough, set it to OFF, or the unit may not start recording.

5Press r. Recording starts. Recording level is fixed.

To	Press or slide
Stop recording	p6
Start recording during	rduring playback (the unit
playback	becomes in the recording mode)
Review the portion just	Push up 0CUE/)REVIEW
recorded	toward )REVIEW during the
	recording. Release the button at the
	point to start playback.
Pause recording	Slide CPAUSE in the direction
	of the arrow. The BATT lamp goes
	off.
Take out a cassette	p6

Note

Select the 2.4 cm tape speed for recording, if you play back the recorded tape with another unit. Otherwise, the sound quality may be changed.

Notes on VOR (Voice Operated Recording) (M-529V/ 539V/579V only)

•The VOR system depends on the environmental conditions. If you cannot get the desired results, set VOR to OFF.

•When you use the system in a noisy place, the unit will stay in the recording mode. If the sound is too soft, on the contrary, the unit will not start recording. Set VOR to H (high) or L (low) depending on the conditions.

To monitor the sound

Connect the earphone (not supplied) to EAR jack. The monitor volume cannot be adjusted by VOL.

To prevent a cassette from being accidentally recorded over

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

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Playing a Tape

1Insert a cassette with the side to start playing facing the lid.

2Select the tape speed to the same speed as that used for recording.

3Press 9.

4Adjust the volume.

	EAR	VOL
		REC/BATT
	TAPE	CPAUSE
	TAPE	9
	SPEED	9
	SPEED	0CUE/REVIEW )
		0CUE/REVIEW )
		p6

To	Press or slide
Stop playback/stop fast	p6
forward or rewind*
Pause playback	Slide CPAUSE in the direction of
	the arrow. The BATT lamp goes off.

Fast forward	Slide 0CUE/)REVIEW toward
	0CUE during stop.**

Rewind	Slide 0CUE/)REVIEW toward
	)REVIEW during stop.**

Search forward during	Keep 0CUE/)REVIEW pushed
playback (CUE)	down during playback and release it
	at the point you want.**
Search backward during	Keep 0CUE/)REVIEW pushed
playback (REVIEW)	up during playback and release it at
	the point you want.**

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

rewound, the batteries will be consumed rapidly. Be sure to depress p6.

**The tape moves faster in the rewind/REVIEW mode than in the fast forward/CUE mode.

At the end of the tape

In the recording or playback mode, the tape stops at the end of the tape and the locked buttons will be released automatically (Automatic shut-off mechanism).

After fast forward or rewind, be sure to return 0CUE/ )REVIEW to the center.

Recording/Playback with the Connected Equipment

Dubbing onto another tape recorder

Set this unit to the playback mode and another tape recorder to the recording mode.

EAR

MIC

Connecting cord RK-G64HG (not supplied)