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Start playback K
Recording with the supplied Microphone M
Connect the supplied microphone to EAR/MIC. The built-in microphone
will be disconnected and the sound through the external microphone will
be recorded.
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Releasing HOLD E
Unlock the unit before operating.
If the playback starts from the upper side (9FWD appears in the display
window), playback goes on to the reverse side (REV (appears in the
display window) and the unit turns off automatically.
HOLD function O
1
Press 9(PLAY/DIR.
To start recording, insert a cassette and press rREC.
This function locks the unit to prevent it from operating when you
accidentally press a button except VOR, COUNTER RESET, rREC and P
PAUSE. To lock the unit, slide HOLD Hin the direction of the arrow. The
Hindicator appears in the display window.
To prevent rREC and PPAUSE from pressing, slide the RECORD
PROTECT cover so that the buttons cannot be seen.
2
Adjust the volume using VOLUME.
Recording with the connected equipment N
Notes (Before recording)
To
Press or slide
MicrocassetteTM-
Corder
• When connecting cords, be sure you connect plugs firmly.
• Make a trial recording to make sure that you made connections correctly and
adjusted the volume properly.
Stop playback
Pause playback
pSTOP
PPAUSE
To release pause playback, press 9(PLAY/
• The following examples use Sony products. If you have any problem when using
other products, read the instruction manual of those products.
DIR*.
1
2
3
Insert a cassette.
Adjust the sound of the connected equipment.
Press rREC.
Installing the Speaker Unit F
Fast forward**
Rewind**
FF/CUE during stop
1
2
Attach the speaker unit to the main unit.
Slide the speaker unit as illustrated until it clicks.
REW/REVIEW during stop
Operating Instructions
Fast forward while listening FF/CUE during Playback
to the sound (CUE)
To check the direction of the tape in the display window P
9 FWD appears when recording on the upper side.
REV (appears when recording on the reverse side.
The indication will disappear about one minute after the tape starts
running. To display the indication, press pSTOP.
To remove the speaker unit G
1
Keep holding both the main unit and the speaker unit with your both
hands, release the speaker lock.
Rewind while listening to
the sound (REVIEW)
REW/REVIEW during playback
2
With the speaker locked released, remove the speaker unit straight out
from the main unit.
Play the other side
during playback
9(PLAY/DIR
TAPE SPEED selector
Play the other side
during stop
pSTOP for more than 2 seconds
Notes
2.4 cm: For optimum sound (recommended for normal use). A 60-minute
recording can be made using both sides of the MC60 microcassette.
1.2 cm: For longer recording time. A 120-minute recording can be made
using both sides of the MC60 microcassette.
•
When removing the speaker unit, make sure you are holding both the speaker
unit and the main unit firmly; otherwise, the speaker unit may drop out.
Before removing the speaker unit, make sure the tape has stopped completely;
otherwise, noise may be heard or a tape may stop running.
Take out a cassette
Press pSTOP and slide OPEN in the
direction of arrow.
•
*
*
The PPAUSE button is released automatically when the pSTOP button is pressed
stop-pause-release function).
*The tape stops at the end of the tape and the power is turned off automatically
(automatic shut-off mechanism).
(
Tape counter
While the upper side of the tape is running (9FWD appears in the display
window), the numbers in the tape counter increase. While the reverse side
is running (REV ( appears in the display window), they decrease. Press
COUNTER RESET to return to 000.
zOperating the Unit
Note
Before taking out the cassette, make sure that the sound of the unit operating has
stopped.
Recording
You can record right away with the built-in microphone, with or without
the speaker unit.
To return the tape to the position of 000
Press COUNTER RESET for more than 2 seconds until ZERO STOP appears
in the display window. During rewind or REVIEW, the tape stops at 000.
Press COUNTER RESET to make the ZERO STOP indicator disappear.
Using Other Functions L
Inserting the cassette H
1
2
3
Slide OPEN on the cassette compartment in the direction of the arrow
and open the lid.
Take out any slack in the tape and insert the cassette with the side to
start recording facing the lid.
To select the side to be recorded
To record on both sides continuously
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Power Sources
1
2
Insert a cassette with the side to start recording facing the lid.
Start recording on the upper side (9FWD appears in the display window).
If REV (is displayed, press pSTOP for more than 2 seconds to display
9FWD.
Batteries
Close the cassette compartment lid until it clicks.
Battery life (Approx. hours)
Releasing VOR
Batteries
Recording
without
speaker unit
Recording
Playback
Make sure that VOR L or VOR H is not displayed in the display window.
For normal recording, if VOR L or VOR H is displayed, make it disappear.
Refer to “VOR (Voice Operated Recording)”.
When recording reaches the end of the upper side, it will automatically
continue on the reverse side.
(when speaker (when speaker
unit is installed*) unit is installed*)
English
Notes
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As you read, refer to the illustrations in the Japanese corresponding text
labeled with A, B, etc.)
•
Make sure the tabs on both sides are not removed.
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Start recording I
• Even if only the tab on the reverse side is removed, recording cannot be made.
If you start recording from the upper side (9FWD appears in the display
window), recording automatically goes on to the reverse side (REV (
appears in the display window) and the unit turns off automatically when
the tape comes to the end of the reverse side. If the tab is removed,
however, you cannot record on that side.
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11.5
To Record on one side only
*
When one battery is installed in the main unit and two batteries are installed in the
speaker unit
zGetting Started
1
Insert a cassette with the side to start recording facing away from the lid
(reverse side).
We recommend to use long-life alkaline batteries.
2
Start recording on the reverse side (REV ( appears in the display window).
If 9FWD is displayed, press pSTOP for more than 2 seconds to display
REV (.
When to replace the batteries Q
The battery indicator in the display window shows the remaining battery
power.
When the battery is used up, iappears in the display window. Replace all
the batteries (one battery in the main unit if the speaker is not installed)
with new ones.
1
Slide the RECORD PROTECT cover so that rREC and PPAUSE
buttons appear.
Press rREC.
Inserting the Supplied Batteries
When recording reaches the end of the reverse side, it will automatically stop.
Into the main unit A
Slide OPEN on the battery compartment in the direction of the arrow
to open the battery compartment lid.
2
1
While recording, the REC indicator lights and REC appears in the display
window.
Note
Make sure the tab on the reverse side is not removed.
2
Insert one R03 (size AAA) battery (supplied) with correct polarity.
VOR (Voice Operated Recording)
Notes
• When you operate the unit after you have changed the batteries, idisappears and
appears in the display window.
• While the tape runs rapidly (fast forward or rewind), imay appear. Replace the
batteries only when the tape does not run properly.
• During playback, the battery indicator may temporarily flicker when you turn up the
volume.
• The tape will run for a while after iappears; however, a big noise may be heard
from the speaker or recording may not be made. When iappears, replace all the
batteries at once.
Note
To
Press or slide
The VOR system works only while recording. Press VOR to display VOR L
or VOR H first and then press rREC. The unit automatically starts
recording the sound and pauses when there is no sound (you can save tapes
and batteries).
Make sure that the battery is inserted with correct polarity. You may not be able to
distinguish between ‘and ’with some batteries.
Close the lid until it clicks.
Stop recording
Pause recording
pSTOP
PPAUSE
To release pause recording, press rREC.
3
VOR L: To record for dictation in a noisy place.
VOR H: To record at meetings or in a quiet place.
When you use this system in a noisy place the unit stays in the recording
mode. If the sound is too soft, on the contrary, the unit will not start
recording. Press VOR to display VOR L (low) or VOR H (high) depending
on the conditions. When you do not use this function, press VOR during
recording until VOR L or VOR H disappears in the display window.
Into the speaker unit B
Take out a cassette
Press pSTOP and slide OPEN on the cassette
compartment lid in the direction of arrow.
1
Push and slide OPEN on the speaker unit in the direction of the arrow
as illustrated to open the battery compartment lid.
Insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries (supplied) with correct polarity.
Close the lid until it clicks.
2
3
Notes
• Before taking out the cassette, make sure that the sound of the unit operating has
stopped.
• When earphones or an external microphone is connected to the EAR/MIC jack, the
built-in microphone does not work.
• At the beginning or end of the tape imay momentarily appear. If the indicator
disappears, you do not need to replace the batteries.
To remove the batteries C
Remove them as illustrated.
House current
Notes
• The VOR system depends on the environment conditions. If you cannot get the
desired results, record without the VOR system.
• When using the VOR system, the unit starts recording only when a sound is
detected, therefore, the beginning of the word may not be recorded. For an
important recording, we recommend to recording without the VOR system.
• The VOR L or VOR H indicator appears during playback too.
1
Connect the AC-E15L AC power adaptor (not supplied) to DC IN 1.5V of
the speaker.
Note
Do not mix a new battery with an old one nor use different types of batteries.
Playing a Tape
2
Connect the other end of the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet.
If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached D
Attach it as illustrated.
Note
Use the AC-E15L AC power adaptor.
Do not use any other AC power adaptor.
Inserting the cassette J
1
2
3
Slide OPEN on the cassette compartment in the direction of the arrow
and open the lid.
Take out any slack in the tape and insert the cassette with the side to
start playing facing the lid.
Start recording during playback
Press rREC during playback, recording starts immediately. It is useful
when you want to re-record the portion which was just recorded.
Polarity of plug
Close the cassette compartment lid until it clicks.
Review the portion just recorded
Press REW/REVIEW during recording. Release the button at the point to
start playback.
How to use the supplied carrying case R
Put the M-950 and the supplied accessories into the carrying case as
illustrated.
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