Sony M-729V Preparing a Power Source, Recording, Playing a Tape, Using Various Functions E, zGetting Started, zOperating the Unit, Dry Batteries B-a, House Current

English

As you read, refer to the illustrations in the Japanese corresponding text (labeled with A, B, etc.)

zGetting Started

Preparing a Power Source

Choose one of the following power sources.

Dry Batteries B-a

Make sure that nothing is connected to the DC IN 3V jack.1Open the battery compartment lid.

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

To take out the batteries B-bTo attach the battery compartment lid if it is accidentally detached B-cAttach as illustrated.

Battery life (Approximate hours)

	Recording

Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)	19

Sony R6P(SR)	5.5

We recommend to use long-life alkaline batteries.

Notes

•Do not charge a dry battery.

•Do not use a new battery with an old one.

•Do not use different types of batteries.

•When you do not use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid any damage caused by battery leakage and subsequent corrosion.

•Dry batteries will not be expended when another power source is connected.

When to replace the batteries H

Replace the batteries with new ones when the BATT (battery) lamps go off and the ilamp flashes.

The BATT lamps change as illustrated.

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 ilmap lights momentarily when the tape starts running or at the end of the tape.

–if the ilamp flashes during FF (CUE/0) or REW ()/REVIEW).

•In some cases when the unit is used with rechargeable batteries (not supplied), only one BATT lamp will light even though the batteries have been fully charged.

House Current

Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V and to Polarity of the plug the wall outlet. Use the AC-E30M (in Japan) or AC

-E30HG (in other countries) AC power adaptor (not supplied). Do not use any other AC power adaptor.

zOperating the Unit

Recording

You can record the sound easily with the built-in microphone.1Press wp(eject/stop) to open the cassette compartment lid.

2Take out any slack in the tape and insert the cassette with the side to start recording facing the lid. C-a

3Close the cassette compartment lid.

4Set VOR to L , H or OFF. For details, see “VOR (Voice Operated Recording)”. C-b

5Select the desired tape speed. C-c6Press r(record). C-d The REC lamp lights.Recording starts. The REC lamp flashes depending on the strength of the sound.

To	Press or slide

Stop recording	wp(eject/stop)

Pause recording	Slide CPAUSE in the direction of the arrow.
	The REC and BATT (or i) lamps go off.
	To resume recording, slide CPAUSE in the opposite
	direction of the arrow.

Take out a cassette	wp(eject/stop)

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.

Playing a Tape

1Open the cassette compartment lid.2Insert a cassette with the side to start playing facing the lid. D-a

3Close the cassette compartment lid.

4Select the tape speed to the same speed as that used for recording. D-b5Press 9(play) then adjust VOL (volume). D-c

To	Press or slide

Stop playback/stop fast	wp(eject/stop)
forward or rewind*

Pause playback	CPAUSE in the direction of the arrow.
	The BATT lamp(s) goes off.
	To resume playback slide CPAUSE in the
	opposite direction of the arrow.

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

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

Search forward during	Keep CUE/0•)/REVIEW pushed toward
playback (CUE)	CUE0during playback and release it at the point
	you want.**

Search backward during	Keep CUE/0•)/REVIEW pushed toward
playback (REVIEW)	)REVIEW 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 wp(eject/stop).

**The tape moves faster in the )/REVIEW mode than in the )/CUE mode.

Note

If the tape is completely rewound while searching backward during playback (REVIEW), the CUE/0•)/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.

Using Various Functions E

Tape counter

Before recording, press the reset button of the TAPE COUNTER to return to 000. It is useful to find the beginning of the recording.

Tape speed

Select the desired tape speed using TAPE SPEED.

2.4cm for optimum sound (recommended for normal use): A 60-minute recording can be made using both sides of the MC-60 microcassette.

1.2cm for longer recording time: a 120-minute recording can be made using both sides of the MC-60 microcassette.

Note

•Play back a tape with the same tape speed as that used for recording. If you are going to play back the recorded tape using another unit, select the 2.4 cm tape speed for recording. Otherwise, the sound quality may be changed.

VOR (Voice Operated Recording)

Set VOR to L or H. Press r(record), and the unit automatically starts recording the sound and pauses when there is no sound (you can save tapes and batteries).

H:To record at meetings or in a quiet place.L:To record for dictation or in a noisy place.

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