Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Microcassette-Corder. Some features are:
•The BATT lamps indicate remaining battery power in two steps and the i lamp indicates when to replace the batteries.
•The CUE MARKER
•The FAST PB (fast playback) function enables you to review the contents approx. 20% faster than normal playback.
•The VOR (Voice Operated Recording) system starts and stops recording automatically in response to the sound.
•Edit
•Tape counter
•Automatic
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for the
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 size AA (R6) 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 lamps go off and the i lamp flashes.
The BATT lamps change as illustrated:
When batteries are new | BATT |
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When batteries become weak | BATT |
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light | go off |
Replace batteries | BATT |
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flash | go off |
Notes
•The unit will play back normally for a while, even after the ilamp flashes. However, replace the batteries as soon as you can. If you do not, the playback cannot be made with normal sound, noise may be recorded and the recorded sound will not be loud enough.
•In the following cases you do not need to replace the batteries:
–if the BATT lamps flash with the playback sound when you turn up the volume.
–if the ilamp lights momentarily when the tape starts running or at the end of the tape.
–if the ilamp flashes during FF (CUE) or REW (REVIEW).
•In some cases when the unit is used with rechargeable batteries (supplied with
Battery life (Approx. hours)
| Batteries | Recording |
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Sony R6P (SR) | 5.5 |
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Sony alkaline LR6 (SG) | 19.0 |
5.5 | |
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House current
to the wall outlet
DC IN 3V
AC power adaptor (supplied with
Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V and to a wall outlet. Use the AC power adaptor (supplied with
Polarity of the plug
Rechargeable batteries (supplied with M- 679V only)
Charge the rechargeable batteries only with the supplied charge adaptor and the AC power adaptor. The rechargeable batteries can be charged approximately 500 times.
Be sure to charge the rechargeable batteries for approximately 8 hours before using them. The unit can be used for recording for approximately 5.5 hours with the fully charged rechargeable batteries.
To charge | Charge adaptor |
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1 | to the wall outlet | |
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| AC power |
| Power indicator | adaptor |
Rechargeable |
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batteries |
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The power indictor of the charge adaptor remains lit as long as power is supplied from the wall outlet.
To use
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Notes
•Use the supplied two rechargeable batteries only with the supplied charge adaptor.
•If there is distortion of sound or excessive noise, or if the unit does not operate properly, turn off the unit and recharge the two rechargeable batteries together.
•The rechargeable batteries will discharge even when not in use. Be sure to charge them before use.
•Recharge the two rechargeable batteries together. Otherwise, the charging cannot be done.
•Be sure to remove the rechargeable batteries from the charge adaptor to avoid overcharging (more than 20 hours) when charging has been completed.
•Charging and operation should be made in temperature ranges 5°C to 40°C (40°F to 104°F).
•The charge adaptor will become warm during charging but this is not a sign of problem.
•Do not use or leave the charge adaptor in a location near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight or excessive moisture.
•Unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet when it is not to be used for long.
•Do not attempt to charge dry batteries.
Recording
Make sure that nothing is connected to MIC.
EAR | MIC (PLUG IN POWER) | |
| Microphone | |
| REC | |
| CUE MARKER | |
TAPE | r | |
CPAUSE | ||
SPEED | 0CUE/REVIEW ) | |
TAPE | ||
p6 | ||
COUNTER | ||
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BATT | VOR |
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p6 |
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1Press the reset button of the TAPE COUNTER.
2Press p6and 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
1.2cm for longer recording time: A
4Set 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. While the tape runs, the REC lamp lights and flashes depending on the strength of the sound. Recording level is fixed.
To | Press or slide |
Stop recording | p6 |
Start recording during | rduring playback (the unit becomes in |
playback | the recording mode) |
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Review the portion just | Push up 0CUE/)REVIEW toward |
recorded | )REVIEW during the recording. |
| Release the button at the point to start |
| playback. |
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Pause recording | Slide CPAUSE in the direction of the |
| arrow. The REC and BATT lamps go off. |
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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)
•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.
Recording cue markers (M-729V only)
While recording, you can record a special signal on the tape to mark a specific position.
At the desired position, press CUE MARKER to record a signal. The REC lamp goes off and a signal will be recorded on the tape. If you want to record a signal longer than that, press CUE MARKER as long as you want.
During cue and review, you will hear the beep sound at the signal position. During playback, you will hear the signal with low frequency sound at the signal position.
Notes
•We recommend recording cue markers when there is a break in the sound.
•During cue and review, the beep sounds differently.
•The beep may sound differently depending on the marked position on the tape because the winding speed varies from the beginning to the end of the tape.
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 | |
FAST PB |
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TAPE | CPAUSE | |
9 | ||
SPEED | ||
0CUE/REVIEW ) | ||
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BATT | p6 | |
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To | Press or slide |
Stop playback/stop fast | p6 |
forward or rewind* |
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Pause playback | Slide CPAUSE in the direction of the |
| arrow. The BATT lamp goes off. |
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Fast forward | Slide 0CUE/)REVIEW toward |
| 0CUE during stop.** |
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Rewind | Slide 0CUE/)REVIEW toward |
| )REVIEW during stop.** |
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Search forward during | Keep 0CUE/)REVIEW pushed down |
playback (CUE) | during playback and release it at the point |
| you want.** |
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Search backward during | Keep 0CUE/)REVIEW pushed up |
playback (REVIEW) | during playback and release it at the point |
| you want.** |
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*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.
Note
If the tape is completely rewound while searching backward during playback (REVIEW), the 0CUE/)REVIEW switch may not return to the center position when you release the switch. In this case, push back the switch to the center to start playback.
To increase the playback speed
Slide the FAST PB switch in the direction of the arrow. The playback speed will be increased.
To return to the original speed, slide the FAST PB switch to the original position.
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