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Choose one of the following power sources.
Dry Batteries
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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
(battery) lamp dims and the sound is distorted.
Battery life (Approx. hours)
Batteries
Recording
Sony R6P (SR)
5.5
19
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG)
NC-AA (M-579V only)
6.0
House current
to the wall outlet
DC IN 3V
AC power adaptor (supplied with M-
579V 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-
579V only) or the AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not
supplied). Do not use any other AC power adaptor.
Polarity of the plug
Recording
EAR
Microphone
BATT
REC/BATT
r
TAPE
C PAUSE
SPEED
0 CUE/REVIEW )
TAPE
p 6
COUNTER
VOR
m
m
p6
1 (M-529V/539V/579V only) 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 (M-529V/539V/579V only) 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.
Recording level is fixed.
Press or slide
To
p6
Stop recording
Start recording during
r during playback (the unit
playback
becomes in the recording mode)
Push up 0CUE/)REVIEW
Review the portion just
recorded
toward )REVIEW during the
recording. Release the button at the
point to start playback.
Pause recording
Slide CPAUSE in the direction
of the arrow. The BATT lamp goes
off.
p6
Take out a cassette
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) (M-529V/
539V/579V only)
•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.
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.
EAR
VOL
REC/BATT
BATT
C PAUSE
TAPE
9
SPEED
0 CUE/REVIEW )
p 6
To
Press or slide
Stop playback/stop fast
p6
forward or rewind*
Pause playback
Slide CPAUSE in the direction of
the arrow. The BATT lamp goes off.
Fast forward
Slide 0CUE/)REVIEW toward
0CUE during stop.**
Rewind
Slide 0CUE/)REVIEW toward
)REVIEW during stop.**
Search forward during
Keep 0CUE/)REVIEW pushed
playback (CUE)
down during playback and release it
at the point you want.**
Search backward during
Keep 0CUE/)REVIEW pushed
playback (REVIEW)
up during playback and release it at
the point you want.**
* 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 0CUE/)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.
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 return 0CUE/
)REVIEW to the center.
Recording/Playback with the
Connected Equipment
Dubbing onto another tape recorder
Set this unit to the playback mode and another tape
recorder to the recording mode.
EAR
MIC
Connecting cord RK-G64HG
(not supplied)
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