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Microcassette -
Corder
Operating Instructions
i
M-629V/679V/
729V
Sony Corporation 1996 Printed in China
Owner's Record
rhe model number is located at the bottom and the serial
number is located inside the battery compartment. Record these
numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon vour Sonv dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. Serial No.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
For yOur convenience. SONY EL E.CTRONICS INC has established telephon*
ly asked questions.
To locate the servicer c
l-iSOO) 342 5721
For service assistance c:
For Product information or operation, c
For an accessory or part n
oiution of a seh/’ce problemi, call'
SONY CUSTOMER RELATIONS CENTER
1 (800г'2В2-2848
SONY CUSTOMER INFORMATION CENTER
(2011-368-9272
Sony Customer Information Center
One Sony Drive
Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656-8003
; available ftoni your authorized dealer, call'.
- M8001 488 SONY ,7669)
uimoerS for froouent'
Welcome'.
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Microcassettc-Cordcr. Some
features are:
• The ВАТТ lamps indicate remaining Vrattery power in two
steps and the lamp indicates when to replace the batteries.
•The CUH MARKER (M-729V only) function locates a specific
position of a dictation.
•The FAST PB (fast playback) function enables you to review
the contents approx. 20"л> faster than normal plavLrack.
•The VOR (Voice Operated Recording) system starts and stops
recording automatically in response to the sour'id.
• Edit functiern—You can start recording directly from the
playback mode by pressing the Ф button to correct a
previously recorded portion.
• Tape counter
• Automatic shut-otf mechanism at the end of the tape (in the
recording/playback mode only)
• Stop-pau.se-release function—The pau.se switch is released
automatically when the button is depressed, so that you
don't miss a recording chance.
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for the M-629V, M-679V and
M-729V. Before you start reading, check vour model number.
The .M-729V is the model used for illustration purposes. Any
differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for
example, "M-729V only".
Preparing Power Sources
House current
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 size AA (R6) batteries with correct polarity and
close the lid.
If the battery compartment lid is accidentally
detached
Replace the batteries with new ones when the ВАТТ lamps go
off and the <Xi lamp flaslies.
The ВАТТ lamps change as illustrated:
to the wall outlet
DC IN 3V
AC power adaptor (supplied with M-679V
only) or AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not
supplied)
Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V and to a wall outlet.
Use the AC power adaptor (supplied with M-679V only)or the
AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not supplied). Do not use any
other AC power adaptor.
Polarity of the plug
Rechargeable batteries (supplied with M679V only)
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 5.5 hours with the fully charged rechargeable
batteries.
To charge
Charge adaptor
When batteries are new
When batteries become weak
_ О О CD ВАТТ
1_\J 1 • • •
О CD О ВАТТ
tX]
f
light
Replace batteries
. О CD CD ВАТТ
T \ I
----
1 • • •
J
flash
Notes
• The unit will play back normally for a while, even after the lamp
flashes. I lowe\'er, replace the batteries as soon as you can. If yi>u 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 ВАТТ lamps flash with the playback sound when you turn up
the v'olume.
- if the <Xi lamp lights momentarily when the tape starts running or at
the end of the tape.
- if the iX:] lamp flashes during FI- (CUE) or REW (REVIEW).
• In some cases when the unit is used with rechargeable batteries
(supplied with M-674V only or not supplied), only one ВАТТ lamp v\ ill
light even though the batteries have been fully charged.
Battery life (Approx, hours)
Batteries
Sony R6P (SR)
Sony alkaline LR6 (SC)
NC-AA (M-679V only)
Recording
5.5
19.0
5.5
g ht
-go off
go off
Rechargeable
batteries NC-AA
The power indictor of the charge adaptor remains lit as long as power is
supplied from the wall outlet.
To use
Notes
• Use the supplied two rechargeable batteries only w'ith tht* supplied
charge adaptor.
• If there is distortion of stiund (ir excessive noise, or if the unit does not
operate properly, turn off the unit and recharge the two rechargeable
batteries together.
• The rechargeable batteries will discharge even when not in use. Be sure
to charge them before use.
• Recharge the two rechargeable batteries together. Otherwise, the
charging cannot be donev
• Be sure to remove the rechargeable batteries from the charge adaptor t<3
avoid overcharging (more than 20 hours) when charging has been
completed.
• Charging and operation should be made in temperature ranges 5X' to
40"C (40"Etol04"F).
• The charge adaptor will bec(»me warm during charging but this is not a
sign of problem.
• Do ncit use or lea\'e the charge adapttfr in a location near heat sources or
in a place subject to direct sunlight or excessive moisture.
• Unplug the AC power adaptctr from the wall outlet W'hen it is not to be
used for l<mg.
• Do not attempt to charge dr\- batteries.