Microcassette™-Corder
Operating Instructions
Betjeningsvejledning (på bagsiden)
M-673V/670V
http://www.sony-europe.com
Sony Corporation Printed in Denmark
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for 2 models.
There is no difference among M-673V and M-670V except for the supplied accessories.
M-673V consists of M-670V Microcassette recorder and the accessories.
For information about the supplied accessories, see “Specifications” of this manual.
Preparing Power Sources
Choose one of the following power sources.
Dry Batteries
Insert the batteries with correct polarity.
Make sure that nothing is connected to the DC IN 3V jack.
1Open the battery compartment lid.
2Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries with correct polarity and close the lid.
To take out the batteries
To attach the battery compartment lid if it is accidentally detached
When to replace the batteries
Replace the batteries with new ones of the same kind when the REC/BATT lamp dims and the Elamp flashes.
Notes
•The unit will play back normally for a while, even after the Elamp flashes. However, replace the batteries as soon as you can. Otherwise, the built-in speaker may emit a loud noise and recordings may not be made correctly.
•In the following cases you do not need to replace the batteries:
–if the Elamp flashes with the playback sound when you turn up the volume.
–if the Elamp lights momentarily when the tape starts running or at the end of the tape.
–if the Elamp flashes during FF/REW or CUE/REVIEW.
Battery life* (Approx. hours)
Batteries |
Recording |
Playback** |
Sony alkaline LR03 (SG)*** |
14.5 |
9 |
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Sony manganese R03 (SB) |
5 |
2.5 |
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*Measured valued by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) (Using a Sony Microcassette)
**Using a tape on which music has been recorded is played at volume setting 7 using speaker
***When using Sony LR03 (SG) alkaline dry batteries (produced in Japan)
Note
The battery life may be shorter depending on the operating condition, the surrounding temperature and battery type.
For maximum performance we recommend that you use alkaline batteries.
House current
to a wall outlet
AC power adaptor (not supplied)
Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V and to a wall outlet. Use the AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not supplied).
Do not use any other AC power adaptor.
Polarity of the plug
Notes
•Specifications for AC-E30HG vary for each area. Check your local voltage and the shape of the plug before purchasing.
•Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet hands.
•Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the AC power adaptor, disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately.
Recording
You can record right away with the built-in microphone. Make sure that nothing is connected to the MIC jack.
MIC (PLUG IN |
VOL* |
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POWER)* |
Microphone |
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EAR |
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VOR |
REC/BATT |
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>PAUSE |
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TAPE SPEED* |
z |
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Tape counter |
FF/CUE m• |
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M REW/REVIEW |
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Tape counter |
Tx |
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reset button |
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E (Battery alert LED) |
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* The button/jack has a tactile dot.
Tx
1Press the reset button of the tape counter.
2Press Txand 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 30-minute recording can be made using both sides of the MC-30 microcassette (supplied for the United States and Europe only). There is a tactile dot on this side.
1.2cm for longer recording time: A 60-minute recording can be made using both sides of the MC-30 microcassette (supplied for the United States and Europe only).
4Set VOR to OFF.
If you set VOR to ON, the unit automatically starts recording the sound and pauses when there is no sound (you can save tapes and batteries).
When the sound is not loud enough, set it to OFF, or the unit may not start recording.
5Press z.
nis pressed simultaneously and recording starts. While the tape runs, the REC/BATT lamp lights and flashes depending on the strength of the sound.
Recording level is fixed.
At the end of the tape, recording stops and the unit turns off automatically (Automatic shut-off mechanism).
To |
Press or slide |
Stop recording |
Tx |
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Pause recording |
Slide >PAUSE in the direction of the arrow. |
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To release pause recording, release |
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>PAUSE*. |
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Start recording during |
zduring playback (the unit enters the |
playback |
recording mode) |
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Review the portion just |
Push up FF/CUEm•MREW/REVIEW |
recorded |
toward MREW/REVIEW during the |
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recording. Release the button at the point to |
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start playback. |
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Take out a cassette |
Tx |
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*>PAUSE will also be automatically released when Txis pressed (stop-pause-release function).
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 is affected by the environmental recording conditions. 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. If you cannot get the results you want, set it to OFF.
•The VOR system may not record the beginning of the sound you want to record because it starts recording only after it catches the sound. For an important recording, set it to OFF.
To monitor the sound
Connect an earphone (not supplied) firmly to the EAR jack. The monitor volume cannot be adjusted by VOL.
To prevent a cassette from being accidentally recorded over
Break off and remove the cassette tabs. To reuse the cassette for recording, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
Recording from Various Sound Sources
Notes
•When you are going to record something that you may not have an opportunity to record again, test the unit first before you actually start recording.
•When recording with an external microphone, the VOR system may not work properly because of the difference in sensitivity.
Recording with an External Microphone
Connect a microphone firmly to the MIC jack.
M-673V : use the supplied microphone.
M-670V : use a microphone of low impedance (less than 3 kΩ). When using a plug-in-power system microphone, the power to the microphone is supplied from this unit.
Recording from another equipment
Connect another equipment firmly to the MIC jack using the connecting cord (not supplied).
Set this unit to the recording mode and another equipment to the playback mode.
Playing a Tape
EAR |
VOL* |
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>PAUSE |
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TAPE SPEED* |
FF/CUE m• |
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M REW/REVIEW |
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n* |
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E (Battery |
Tx |
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alert LED) |
FAST PB. |
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* The button has a tactile dot.
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 n.
4Turn VOL to adjust the volume. There is a tactile dot beside VOL to show the direction to turn up the volume.
At the end of the tape, playback stops and the unit turns off automatically (Automatic shut-off mechanism). After the tape has been wound or rewound, be sure to press Tx.
If you plug in headphones (not supplied) to the EAR jack, you will get monaural output from both left and right channels.
To |
Press or slide |
Stop playback/stop fast |
Tx |
forward or rewind |
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Pause playback |
Slide >PAUSE in the direction of the |
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arrow. REC/BATT lamp goes off. |
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To release pause playback, release |
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>PAUSE*. |
Fast forward** (FF) |
Slide FF/CUE m•M REW/REVIEW |
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toward FF/CUE mduring stop. |
Rewind** (REW) |
Slide FF/CUE m•M REW/REVIEW |
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toward M REW/REVIEW during stop. |
Search forward during |
Keep FF/CUE m•M REW/REVIEW |
playback (CUE) |
pushed toward FF/CUE mduring playback |
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and release it at the point you want. |
Search backward during |
Keep FF/CUE m•M REW/REVIEW |
playback (REVIEW) |
pushed toward M REW/REVIEW during |
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playback and release it at the point you want. |
Start recording during |
z |
playback |
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*>PAUSE will also be automatically released when Txis pressed (stop-pause-release function).
**If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or rewound, the batteries will be consumed rapidly. Be sure to press Tx.
Note
If the tape is completely rewound while searching backward during playback (REVIEW), the FF/CUE m•M REW/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.
Precautions
On power
•Operate the unit only on 3 V DC.
For AC operation, use the AC power adaptor recommended for the unit. Do not use any other type. For battery operation, use two size AAA (R03) batteries.
On the unit
• Use only the |
(standard microcassettes) with this unit. |
Non-standard cassettes cannot be used because their “L” dimension |
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(see illustration) is different. |
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Standard |
Non-standard |
Only standard microcassettes have a small indention of side A.
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 sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.
•Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the batteries or disconnect the AC power adaptor, and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
•Keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-wound watches etc. away from the unit to prevent possible damage from the magnet used for the speaker.
•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.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
You cannot close the cassette compartment lid.
tThe cassette is being inserted in the wrong way.
tnhas been already pressed.
tThe cassette is not being inserted completely.
The unit does not operate.
tThe batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity.
tThe batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new ones.
t>PAUSE is slid in the direction of the arrow.
tThe AC power adaptor is not firmly connected.
tThe unit will not run on dry batteries if the AC power adaptor is left plugged into the DC IN 3V jack even though you disconnect the AC power adaptor from the power source.
Recording cannot be made.
tThere is no cassette in the cassette compartment.
tThe tab on the tape has been removed. To reuse the tape for recording, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
tThe batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new ones.
Recording is interrupted.
tThe VOR switch is set to ON. When you do not use VOR, set it to OFF.
Recording cannot be erased completely.
t The head is contaminated. See “Maintenance”.
Playback cannot be made.
tThe tape has reached the end. Rewind the tape.
No sound comes from the speaker.
tThe earphone is plugged in. Unplug it.
tThe volume is turned down completely.
The sound drops out or comes with excessive noise.
tThe volume is turned down completely.
tThe batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new ones.
tThe head is contaminated. See “Maintenance”.
tDirect placement of the cassette tape on the speaker resulted in magnetization and deteriorated tonal quality.
tUse the unit away from radiowave-emitting devices such as cellular phones.
Tape speed is too fast or too slow or the sound is distorted in the playback mode.
tImproper setting of the TAPE SPEED switch. Set it to the same speed as that used for recording.
tThe FAST PB.switch is slid in the direction of the arrow.
tThe batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new ones.
During CUE/REVIEW the tape stops or does not run. You cannot fast-forward or rewind.
t The batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new
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Maintenance |
Capstan |
Pinch roller |
Head |
To clean the tape head and path
Press nand wipe the head, capstan and the pinch roller with a cotton swab, moistened with alcohol every 10 hours of use.
To clean the exterior
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.
Specifications
Tape
(normal position type)
Recording system
2-track 1-channel monaural
Speaker
Approx. 2.8 cm dia.
Tape speed
2.4 cm/s, 1.2 cm/s
Frequency range
300 - 4 000 Hz (with TAPE SPEED switch at 2.4 cm/s)
Input
Microphone input jack (minijack/monaural/PLUG IN POWER) sensitivity 0.2 mV for 3 kΩ or lower impedance microphone
Output
Earphone jack (minijack/monaural) for 8 - 300 Ω earphone
Power output (at 10% harmonic distortion)
450 mW
Power requirements
3 V DC batteries size AAA (R03) × 2/External DC 3V power sources
Dimensions (w/h/d) (incl. projecting parts and controls)
Approx. 54.8 × 106.8 × 21.5 mm
Mass (main unit only)
Approx. 92 g
Supplied accessories
Microcassette tape MC-30 (1) (for the United States and Europe only) Alkaline batteries LR03 (SG) (2) (M-673V, M-670V for the United States only)
Microphone (1) (M-673V only) Carrying pouch (1) (M-673V only)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.