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Pre ca u t io n s
Tro u b le sh o o t in g
Ma in t e n a n ce
On p o w e r
Should any problem persist after you have made these
checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
•
Operate the unit only on 3 V DC.
For AC operation, use the AC adaptor recommended
for the unit. Do not use any other type. For battery
operation, use two R6 (size AA) batteries.
Head
A ca sse t t e ca n n o t b e in se rt e d .
Capstan
n The cassette is being inserted in the wrong way.
(The cassette should be inserted in the lid with the
On t h e u n it
tape side facing you.)
•
Use only the y(standard microcassettes)
with this unit. Non-standard cassettes cannot be used
because their “L” dimension (see illustration) is
different.
n 9has been already pressed.
rca n n o t b e p re sse d .
n There is no cassette in the cassette compartment.
n The cassette tab has been removed.
ro r 9ca n n o t b e p re sse d .
Operating Instructions
Pinch roller
n The tape has reached the end.
n After the automatic shut-off, CPAUSE is slid in
the direction of the arrow.
To cle a n t h e t a p e h e a d a n d p a t h
Standard
Only standard microcassettes
have a small indention of side A.
Non-standard
Press 9and wipe the head, capstan and the pinch roller
with a cotton swab, moistened with alcohol every 10
hours of use.
Th e u n it d o e s n o t o p e ra t e .
n The batteries have been inserted with incorrect
polarity.
n The batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with
new ones.
To cle a n t h e e xt e rio r
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use
alcohol, benzine or thinner.
Approx. 5 mm
Approx. 2.5 mm
n CPAUSE is slid in the direction of the arrow.
n 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 so u n d co m e s fro m t h e sp e a ke r.
n The earphone is plugged in.
n The volume is turned down completely.
Th e so u n d d ro p s o u t o r co m e s w it h e xce ssive
n o ise .
n The volume is turned down completely.
n The batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with
new ones.
n The head is contaminated. See “Maintenance”.
Ta p e sp e e d is t o o fa st o r t o o slo w in t h e
p la yb a ck m o d e .
n Improper setting of the TAPE SPEED switch. Set it
to the same speed as that used for recording.
Ta p e sp e e d is fa st e r t h a n t h e n o rm a l p la yb a ck
sp e e d .
Sp e cifica t io n s
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•
Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or
in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
M-417/427/427C/437/
Tape
y(normal position type)
Recording system
5
29V/539V/579V
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.
2-track 1-channel monaural
Speaker
Sony Corporation ©1997 Printed in Japan
Approx. 3.6 cm (17⁄16 in.) dia.
Tape speed
2.4 cm/ s (15⁄16 ips), 1.2 cm/ s (15⁄32 ips)
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Frequency range
300 – 4,000 Hz
Output
WARNING
Earphone jack (minijack) for 8 – 300 ohms earphone
Pow er output (at 10% harmonic distortion)
160 mW
Battery life (recording)
See “Preparing Power Souces”.
Pow er requirements
•
•
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
3
V DC
Two R6 (size AA) batteries
Dimensions (w /h/d)
n The TAPE SPEED switch is set between the 1.2 cm
and 2.4 cm positions.
Re co rd in g ca n n o t b e m a d e .
n Connection is made incorrectly.
n The batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with
new ones.
Approx. 66.7 x 120.8 x 25 mm (23⁄4 x 47⁄8 x 1 in.) incl.
projecting parts and controls
Mass
We lco m e !
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Microcassette-
Corder. Some features are:
Approx. 160 g (5.7 oz) incl. batteries
• The BATT lamp indicates when to replace the batteries.
• The VOR (Voice Operated Recording) system (M-529V/
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
n The head is contaminated.
5
39V/ 579V only) starts and stops recording
n Improper setting of the VOR switch (M-529V/
Optional accessories
Microcassette MC-60, MC-30
Earphone ME-81, ME-L82
Connecting cord RK-G64HG (miniplug to miniplug with
attenuator)
AC power adaptor AC-E30HG
Car battery cord DCC-E130L
5
39V/ 579V only). Set it to H or OFF.
automatically in response to the sound.
• Edit function—You can start recording directly from the
playback mode by pressing the rbutton to correct a
previously recorded portion.
Re co rd in g is in t e rru p t e d .
n The VOR switch (M-529V/ 539V/ 579V only) is set
to H or L. When you do not use VOR, set it to OFF.
Re co rd in g ca n n o t b e e ra se d co m p le t e ly.
n The head is contaminated.
• Tape counter (M-529V/ 539V/ 579V only)
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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 p6button is
depressed, so that you don’t miss a recording chance.
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