Stop playback/stop fast
forward or rewind*
p6
Press or slide
To
Pause playback
Slide
C
PAUSE in the direction of the
arrow. The BATT lamp goes off.
Playing a Tape
1
Insert a cassette with the side to start playing facing
the lid.
2
Select the tape speed to the same speed as that used
for recording.
3
Press
9
.
4
Adjust the volume.
* If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or rewound, the
batteries will be consumed rapidly. Be sure to depress
p6
.
** The tape moves faster in the rewind/REVIEW mode than in the fast
forward/CUE mode.
Note
If the tape is completely rewound while searching backward during
playback (REVIEW), the
0
CUE/
)
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.
At the end of the tape
In the recording or playback mode, the tape stops at the end of
the tape and the locked buttons will be released automatically
(Automatic shut-off mechanism).
After fast forward or rewind, be sure to set
0
CUE/
)
REVIEW back to the center.
Fast forward
Rewind
Search forward during
playback (CUE)
Search backward during
playback (REVIEW)
Slide
0
CUE/
)
REVIEW toward
0
CUE during stop.**
Slide
0
CUE/
)
REVIEW toward
)
REVIEW during stop.**
Keep
0
CUE/
)
REVIEW pushed down
during playback and release it at the point
you want.**
Keep
0
CUE/
)
REVIEW pushed up
during playback and release it at the point
you want.**
To
Press or slide
Stop recording
p6
Start recording during
playback
r
during playback (the unit becomes in
the recording mode)
Review the portion just
recorded
Push up
0
CUE/
)
REVIEW toward
)
REVIEW during the recording.
Release the button at the point to start
playback.
Slide
C
PAUSE in the direction of the
arrow. The REC and BATT lamps go off.
Pause recording
Take out a cassette
p6
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 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 will
not start recording. Set VOR to H (high) or L (low) depending on the
conditions.
To monitor the sound
Connect the earphone (not supplied) to EAR jack. The monitor
volume cannot be adjusted by VOL.
To prevent a cassette from being accidentally recorded
over
Break out and remove the cassette tabs. To reuse the cassette for
recording, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
Recording cue markers (M-729V only)
While recording, you can record a special signal on the tape to
mark a specific position.
At the desired position, press CUE MARKER to record a signal.
The REC lamp goes off and a signal will be recorded on the tape.
If you want to record a signal longer than that, press CUE
MARKER as long as you want.
During cue and review, you will hear the beep sound at the
signal position. During playback, you will hear the signal with
low frequency sound at the signal position.
Notes
•We recommend recording cue markers when there is a break in the
sound.
• During cue and review, the beep sounds differently.
• The beep may sound differently depending on the marked position on
the tape because the winding speed varies from the beginning to the
end of the tape.
BATT
C
PAUSE
0
CUE/REVIEW
)
p
6
VOL
EAR
TAPE
SPEED
FAST PB
9
1
Press the reset button of the TAPE COUNTER.
2
Press
p6
and insert a standard microcassette with the side
to start recording facing the lid.
3
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 microcassette.
4
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.
5
Press
r
.
Recording starts. While the tape runs, the REC lamp lights
and flashes depending on the strength of the sound.
Recording level is fixed.
Recording
Make sure that nothing is connected to MIC.
Microphone
House current
to the wall outlet
Rechargeable
batteries NC-AA
Power indicator
Charge adaptor
1
2
AC power
adaptor
Rechargeable batteries (supplied with M-
679V 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
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 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 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 done.
• Be sure to remove the rechargeable 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
40°C (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.
Polarity of the plug
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.
AC power adaptor (supplied with M-679V
only) or AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not
supplied)
to the wall outlet
DC IN 3V
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}
REC
r
C
PAUSE
0
CUE/REVIEW
)
p
6
VOR
EAR
TAPE
COUNTER
TAPE
SPEED
CUE MARKER
MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
BATT
p6
m
m
Preparing Power Sources
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
Attach it as illustrated.
When to replace the batteries
Replace the batteries with new ones when the BATT lamps go
off and the
i
lamp flashes.
The BATT lamps change as illustrated:
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}
}
BATT
light
When batteries are new
BATT
flash
Replace batteries
BATT
When batteries become weak
light
go off
go off
Batteries
Recording
Battery life (Approx. hours)
Sony R6P (SR)
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)
NC-AA (M-679V only)
5.5
5.5
19.0
Notes
• The unit will play back normally for a while, even after the
i
lamp
flashes. However, replace the batteries as soon as you can. If you 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 BATT lamps flash with the playback sound when you turn up
the volume.
– if the
i
lamp lights momentarily when the tape starts running or at
the end of the tape.
– if the
i
lamp flashes during FF (CUE) or REW (REVIEW).
• In some cases when the unit is used with rechargeable batteries
(supplied with M-679V only or not supplied), only one BATT lamp will
light even though the batteries have been fully charged.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Microcassette-Corder. Some
features are:
•The BATT lamps indicate remaining battery power in two
steps and the
i
lamp indicates when to replace the batteries.
•The CUE 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% faster than normal playback.
•The VOR (Voice Operated Recording) system starts and stops
recording automatically in response to the sound.
•Edit function—You can start recording directly from the
playback mode by pressing the
r
button to correct a
previously recorded portion.
•Tape counter
•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
p6
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 your 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”.
