User manual SONY M-650V

[. . . ] Check your local voltage and the shape of plug before purchasing. Make sure that nothing is connected to MIC (M-650V only). Insert a cassette with the side to start playing facing the lid. Select the tape speed to the same speed as that used for recording. [. . . ] Keep mCUE/MREVIEW pushed up toward MREVIEW during playback and release it at the point you want. Fast forward Rewind Search forward during playback (CUE) Search backward during playback (REVIEW) The instructions in this manual are for 4 models. the M-650V is the model used for illustration purposes. Their differences are shown in the table below: * If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or rewound, the batteries will be consumed rapidly. If the tape is completely wound or rewound while searching forward/ backward during playback (CUE/REVIEW), the mCUE/MREVIEW 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. A: provided or supplied --: not provided or not supplied There is no difference between M-455 and M-450 except for the supplied accessories. For information about the supplied accessories, see "Specifications" of this manual. Choose one of the following power sources. Insert the # side first for each battery. 4 cm for optimum sound (recommended for normal use): A 30-minute recording can be made using both sides of the MC-30 microcassette. 4 cm tape speed for recording, if you play back the recorded tape with another unit. Otherwise, the sound quality may be changed. Use only the (standard microcassettes) with this unit. Non-standard cassettes cannot be used because their "L" dimension (see illustration) is different. If you cannot get the desired results, set VOR to OFF. When you use the unit in a noisy place, it will stay in the recording mode. If the sound is too soft, on the contrary, the unit will not start recording. 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. When to replace the batteries For M-560V/455/450 Replace the batteries with new ones when the REC/BATT (M-560V) or BATT (M-455/450) lamp dims. For M-650V Replace the batteries with new ones when the BATT lamps go off and the E lamp flashes. [. . . ] The unit will play back normally for a while, even after the E 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 (M-650V only). In the following cases you do not need to replace the batteries: ­ if the REC/BATT or BATT lamp flashes with the playback sound when you turn up the volume. [. . . ]