Sony M-527V User Manual

Microcassette"•

Corder

Operating Instructions

M-425/M-527V/M-627V/
M-677V/M-727V

SMV.Cocpocatlon e 1994 Printed ki Japan

Owner's Record

The model number is located at the bottom and the serial
number is located inside the batteiy compartment.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.

3-758*981-21(1)

Model No.

. Serial No..

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Microcassette­Corder. Some ^tures are:

•The CUE MARKER (M-727V only) function locates a
specific position of a dictation.

•The FAST PB (fast playback) function (M-527V/627V/
677V/727V only) enables you to review the contents
approx. 20% faster than normal playback.

•The VOR (Voice Operated Reconiing) system (M-527V/
627V/677V/727V only) starts and stops recording
automatically in response to the sound.

•Edit function—You can start recording directly from the
playback mode by pressing the # button to correct a
previously recorded portion.

•Tape counter (M-627V/677V/727V only)

•Automatic shut-off mechanism at the end of the tape (in
the recording/playback mode only)

•Stop-pause-release function—The pause switch is
released automatically when the button is
depressed, so that you don't miss a recording chance.

•The BATT(M-425/527V)orREC/BATT(M-627V/
677V/727V) lamp indicates when to replace the
batteries.

Preparing Power Sources

Choose one of the following power sources.

Dry Batteries

1 Open the battery compartment lid.

2 Insert 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 ВАТТ
(battery, M-425/527V) or REC/BATT (record/battery,
M-627V/677V/727V) lamp dims and the sound is

distorted.

Battery life (Approx, hours)

Batteries Recording

Sony SUM-3 (NS) 5S
Sony alkaline АМЗ (N) 14
NC-AA

4.5

House current

to the wall outlet

DCIN3V

j| AC power adaptor (supplied

with M-677V only) or
AC-E30L AC power adaptor
(not supplied)

Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V and to a
wall outlet. Use the supplied AC power adaptor (M-677V
only) or the AC-E30L AC power adaptor (not supplied).
Do not use any other AC power adaptor.

5^

Polarity of the plug

Rechargeable batteries (supplied with
M-677Vonly)

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 45 hours with
the fully charged rediargeable batteries.

To charge

Charge adaptor

to the wall outlet

AC power

Power indicator

Rechargeable batteries NC-AA

The power indictor of the chaige adaptor remains lit as long as
power is supplied from the ws^ outlet

To use

adaptor

Notes

• Use the suppiied 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 rechatgeabie batteries will discharge even when not in
use. Be sure to charge them before use.

• Recharge the two rechargeable batteries together. Otherwise,
die charging cannot be done.

• Be sure to remove the rechatgeabie 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 WC (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

TAPE
SPEED

TAPE COUNTER

MIC(PLUGINPOWEIQ
Microphone

REQBATr
CUE MARKER

k-PAUSE
MCUE/REViEW

VOR

(M-627V/677V/727V only) Press the reset button of
the TAPE COUNTER.
Press Hdb and insert a standard microcassette with
the side to start recording facing the lid.
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
lXUCrOCdSS0(t6*
(M-527V/627V/677V/727V 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.
Press#.

Recording starts. While the tape runs, the REC/BATT
lamp (M-627V/677V/727V only) lights and flashes
depending on the strength of the sound.

To

Stop recording

Start recording during

playback
Review the portion just

recorded

Pause recording

Take out a cassette

Press or slide

# during playback (the unit
becomes in the recording mode)

Push up ◄ ◄ CUE/»REVffiW
toward >^REVIEW during the
recording. Release the button at the
point to start playback.

Slide PAUSE in the direction
of the arrow. The BAIT (M-^/
527V) or REC/BATT (M-627V/
677V/727V) lamp goes off.

■ di

/Votes

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

•Be careful not to press the microphone fordbly. Otherwise, the
microphone wili be damaged and cause noise.

Notes on VOR (Voice Operated Recording) (M-527V/

627V/S77V/727V onty)

• 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 wili not start recording. Set VOR to H (high) or L Qow)
depending on the conditions.

To monitor the sound

Connect the earphone (not supplied) to EAR jack. The
monitor volume is fixed.

To prevent a cassette from being accidentaliy 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-727V 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. Hie REC/BATT 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.

IXuing 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 fite signal position.

Notes

•We recommend recording cue markers when there is a break in
the sound.

.. • During cue and review, the beep sotmds differently.

• The b^p may sound differently depending on the marked
position on the tape because the whtding speed varies horn the
beginning to the end of the tape.

Playing a Tape

1 Insert a cassette with the side to start pla)dng facing

the lid.

2 Select the tape speed to the same speed as that used

for recording.

3 Press'^. 4 Adjust the volume.

EAR

FASTPB-

TAPE
SPEED'

To Press or slide

Stop playback/stop fast
forward or rewind*

Pause playback Slide PAUSE in the direction of

Fast forward

Rewind

Search forward during

playback (CUE)

Search backward during

playback (REVIEW)

■A

the arrow. The ВАТТ (M-425/527V)
or REC/BATT (M-627V/677V/727V)
lamp goes off.

Slide •4^CUE/»REVIEW toward
◄ ◄ CUE during stop.»*

Slide ◄ ◄ CrUE/PP'REVIEW toward
► ► REVIEW during stop.**

Keep ◄ ◄ CUE/^^REVIEW pushed
down during playback and release it

at the point you want.**
Keep ◄ ◄ CUE/^^REVIEW pushed

up during playback and release it at
the point you want.**

VOL

-REC/BATT

pause

•^CUE/REVIEW

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

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

** The tape moves faster in the REVIEW mode than in the CUE

mode.

To increase the playback speed (M*527V/627V/ 677V/727Vonly)

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 shut-off mechanism).

Recofxiing/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

*

Connecting cord RK-664
(not supplied)

Recording from anotiier tape recorder
(M-627V/677V/727V oniy)

Set this unit to the recording mode and another tape
recorder to the playback mode. In this case set VOR to
OFF.

MIC

EAR.EARPHONE.® |

m

Connecting cord RK-G64
(not supplied)

Recording with an Extemai Microphone
(M-627V/677V/727V oniy)

Connect a microphone to MIC. When using a plug-in­power s3TStem microphone, the power to the microphone
is supplied from this unit.

□P3' — ■ ........................

Electret condenser microphone
ECM-T110 (not supplied)

MIC

Ï

*

1

Note

When recording with an extemai microphone, the VOR system
may not work prop>erly because of the difference in sensitivity.

About This Manual

This instruction manual covers M-425, M-527V, M-627V,
M-677V and M-727V. Their differences are shown in the
table below. The illustrations used in this manual are
those of M-727V,

CUE

MARKES

M-425

M-527V
M-627V
M-677V
M-727V O

FAST

PB

TAPE

COUNTER

- - -

- - -

-

-

Handstrap

MlCjack BATT

O O

o
o

Battery
charge

OREC/BATT o
OREC/BATT o

o

OREC/BATT o

o

Rechargeable

batteries

lamp

O
O

adaptor

M-425

M-527V

u-em

M-677V

M-727V

-

O
O
O
O o

-

*

O
O

- - -

- - -

_ -

O O

- - -

O: provided or supplied not provided or not supplied

VOR

-

O

AC

power

adaptor

O

Precautions

On power

•Operate the unit only on 3 V EX!.
For AC operation, use the AC adaptor recommended
for the unit. Do not use any other type. For battery
operation, use two size AA (R6) batteries.

On the unit

• Use only the (standard microcassettes)
with thfe unit. Non-standard cassettes cannot be used
because their "L" dimension (see illustration) is
di№rent.

Standard Non-standard

Only standard microcassettes
have a small indention of ^e A.

tst

Approx.' 5 mm Approx. 2.5 mm

•Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or
in a place subject to direct stmlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.

•Should any solid object or liquid foil into the unit,
remove the batteries or disconnect the AC power
adaptor, and have the unit checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any furfoer.

•Keep personal credit cards using magnetic codiitg or
spring-wound watches etc. away from the unit to
prevent possible damage fiom the magnet used for the

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

•If the unit has not been used for long, set it in the
playback mode and warm it up for a few minutes
before inserting a cassette.

RECYCUNG NICKEL-CADMIUM BAHERIES (supplied with M-677V only)

NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY.

css,

Ni-Cd

MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.

Nickel-Odmium batteries are recyclable. You can
help preserve our environment by returning your
unwanted batteries to your nearest Sony Service
Center or Factory Service Center for collection,
recycling or proper disposal.
Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel-

cadmium batteries in household or
business trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY
(United States only)
For the Factory Se^ce Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY
(Canada only)

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel-cadmium

If you have any questions or problems concerning your
unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

batteries.

Should any problem persist after you have made these
diedcs, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

A cassette cannot be inserted.

—► The cassette is beii^ inserted in the wrong way.

(The cassette should be inserted in the lid with the
tape side facing you.)

-♦ has been aheady pressed.

• cannot be pressed.

—» There is no cassette in the cassette compartment.
—The cassette tab has been removed.

• or cannot be pressed.

—*■ The tape has readied the end.

—After the automatic shut-off, -^^^PAUSE is slid in

die direction of the arrow.

The tape stops in the cue or review mode.
After №e fast forward or rewind, the tape does
not move even though you press

—♦ The batteries are weak.

The unit does not operate.

—» The batteries have been inserted with incorred

polarity.

—► The batteries are weak.

-♦ PAUSE is sli^'in the direction of the arrow.

—* The AC power adaptor or car battery cord is

connected to the unit only and you are going to use
the unit on batteries.

No sound comes from the speaker.

—» The earphone is plugged in.

—♦ The volume is turned down completely.

Tape speed is too fast or too slow in tiie

playback mode.

—► Improper setting of die TAPE SPEED switdi. Set it

to the same spe^ as that used for recording.

The sound drops out or comes with excessive

noise.

—► The volume is turned down completely.
—* The batteries are weak.

—♦ The head is contaminated. See "Maintenance".

Recording cannot be made.

—Connection is made incorrectly.

—* The batteries are weak.
—► The head is contaminated.
—► Improper setting of the VOR switch (M-527V/

627V/677V/727V only). Set it to H or OFF.

Recording is interrupted.

-*• The VOR switch (M-527V/627V/677V/727V only)

is set to H or L. When you do not use VOR, set it to
OFF.

Recording cannot be erased completely.

—»■ The head is contaminated.

Tape speed is faster than the normal playback
speed.

-♦ The FAST PB switch (M-527V/627V/677V/727V

only) is slid in the direction of the arrow.
The TAPE SPEED switch is set between the 1.2 cm
and 2.4 cm positions.

Maintenance

To dean the tape head and path

Press and wipe the head, capstan and the pinch roller
with a cotton swab, moistened with alcohol every 10
hours of use.

To dean the exterior

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use
alcohol, benzine or thinner.

XT’

Specifications

Tape

OHBZBBIIiy* (normal position type)

Recording system

2-tradc 1-channel monaural

Speaker

Approx. 3.6 cm (1^6 in.) dia.

Tape speed

Z4 cm/s OMs ips), 1.2 cm/s (% ips)

Frequent range

250-4/)00Hz

Input (M-627V/677V/727V only)

Microphone input jack (minijack/PLUG IN POWER)
sensitivity 0.24 mV for 3 kilohms or lower impedance
microphone

Output

Earphone jack (minijack) for 8 - 300 ohms earphone

Power output

160 mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)

Battery life (recording)

See "Prqxuing Power Souces*.

Power requirements

• Two size AA (R6) batteries: 3 V DC

• Sony AC-E30L AC power adaptor (not supplied):
120VAQ60HZ

• Sony DCC-E130L car battery cord (not supplied):
12Vcarbatteiy

Dimensions (w/h/d)

Approx. 66.7 X 120.8 X 25 mm (3?A x 4^ x 1 in.) incl.

projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 180 g (6.4 oz) ind. batteries

Supplied accessories

AC power adaptor (1, M-677V only)
Battery dtaige adaptor (1, M-677V only)
Rechargeable batteries (2, M-677V only)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

'Optional accessories

Microcassette MC-60, MC-30
Earphone ME-81, ME-L82
Cormecting cord RK-G64 (miniplug to ntiniplug with attenuator)
Electret corrdenser microphone (M-627V/677V/727V only)
ECM-TllO
AC power adaptor AC-E30L
Car battery coni DCC-E130L

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