User manual SONY M-740V

[. . . ] 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. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you cannot get the desired results, set VOR to OFF. [. . . ] 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-830V only). In the following cases you do not need to replace the batteries: ­ if the REC/BATT lamp, or BATT lamps flash with the playback sound when you turn up the volume. ­ if the E lamp lights momentarily when the tape starts running or at the end of the tape (M-830V only). Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. T The cassette is being inserted in the wrong way. (Even if only the tab on the reverse side is removed, recording cannot be made. ) To reuse the tape for recording, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. To record on one side only, insert a cassette with the side to start recording facing away from the lid (reverse side). During CUE/REVIEW the tape stops or does not run. Search forward during playback (CUE) Search backward during playback (REVIEW) Switch playback side Only standard microcassettes have a small indention of side A. The number in the tape counter will increase when playing back the forward side, and decrease when playing back the reverse side. * If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or rewound, the batteries will be consumed rapidly. 4 cm for optimum sound (recommended for normal use): A 30-minute recording can be made using both sides of the MC-30 microcassette. 2 cm for longer recording time: A 60-minute recording can be made using both sides of the MC-30 microcassette. If the tape is completely wound or rewound while searching forward/ backward during playback (CUE/REVIEW), the 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 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 reverse side and the locked buttons will be released automatically (Automatic shut-off mechanism). After fast forward or rewind, be sure to set CUE/REVIEW back to the center. Make sure the tabs on both sides are not removed. [. . . ] 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. While the tape runs, the REC lamp (M-830V) or REC/BATT lamp (M-740V) lights and flashes depending on the strength of the sound. [. . . ]