Sony Microcassette-corder M-417 - Manual (Page 2)

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.
Connecting cord RK-G64HG
(not supplied)
EAR
MIC
Playing a Tape
1 Insert a cassette with the side to start playing facing
the lid.
2 Select the tape speed to the same speed as that used
for recording.
3 Press 9.
4 Adjust the volume.
REC/BATT
C PAUSE
0 CUE/REVIEW )
p 6
VOL EAR
TAPE
SPEED
9
Stop playback/stop fast
forward or rewind*
p6
Press or slide To
Pause playback Slide CPAUSE in the direction of
the arrow. The BATT lamp goes off.
BATT
Fast forward Slide 0CUE/)REVIEW toward
0CUE during stop.**
Rewind Slide 0CUE/)REVIEW toward
)REVIEW during stop.**
Search forward during
playback (CUE)
Keep 0CUE/)REVIEW pushed
down during playback and release it
at the point you want.**
Search backward during
playback (REVIEW)
Keep 0CUE/)REVIEW pushed
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.
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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.
To Press or slide
Stop recording p6
Start recording during
playback
r during playback (the unit
becomes in the recording mode)
Review the portion just
recorded
Push up 0CUE/)REVIEW
toward )REVIEW during the
recording. Release the button at the
point to start playback.
Slide CPAUSE in the direction
of the arrow. The BATT lamp goes
off.
p6
Pause recording
Take out a cassette
REC/BATT
r
C PAUSE
0 CUE/REVIEW )
p 6
VOR
EAR
TAPE
COUNTER
TAPE
SPEED
Recording
Microphone
BATT
1 (M-529V/539V/579V only) Press the reset button of
the TAPE COUNTER.
2 Press p6 and insert a standard microcassette with
the side to start recording facing the lid.
3 Select the desired tape speed.
2.4 cm for optimum sound (recommended for normal
use): A 30-minute recording can be made using both
sides of the MC-30 microcassette.
1.2 cm 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.
5 Press r.
Recording starts.
Recording level is fixed.
Preparing Power Sources
Choose one of the following power sources.
Dry Batteries
Make sure that nothing is connected to the DC IN 3V
jack.
1 Open the battery compartment lid.
2 Insert 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)
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Sony R6P (SR)
Batteries
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)
NC-AA (M-579V only)
5.5
19
Recording
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)
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”.
Polarity of the plug
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.