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3-758*981-21(1)
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.
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.
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 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 |
5^ |
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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.
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
adaptor
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
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 |
MIC(PLUGINPOWEIQ |
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Microphone |
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REQBATr |
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CUE MARKER |
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TAPE |
k-PAUSE |
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SPEED |
MCUE/REViEW |
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TAPE |
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COUNTER |
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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 |
Press or slide |
Stop recording |
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Start recording during |
# during playback (the unit |
playback |
becomes in the recording mode) |
Review the portion just |
Push up ◄ ◄ CUE/»REVffiW |
recorded |
toward >^REVIEW during the |
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recording. Release the button at the |
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point to start playback. |
Pause recording |
Slide PAUSE in the direction |
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of the arrow. The BAIT (M-^/ |
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527V) or REC/BATT (M-627V/ |
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677V/727V) lamp goes off. |
Take out a cassette |
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• 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.
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