User manual SONY M650V

[. . . ] t Direct placement of the cassette tape on the speaker resulted in magnetization and deteriorated tonal quality. t Use the unit away from radiowave-emitting devices such as cellular phones. Tape speed is too fast or too slow in the playback mode. t Improper setting of the TAPE SPEED switch. [. . . ] n is pressed simultaneously and recording starts. While the tape runs, the REC lamp or REC/BATT lamp lights and flashes depending on the strength of the sound (M-650V/ 560V only). Recording level is fixed. Press or slide Tx z during playback (the unit becomes in the recording mode) Push up mCUE/MREVIEW toward MREVIEW during the recording. Release the button at the point to start playback. Slide >PAUSE in the direction of the arrow. The REC/BATT (M-560V), BATT (M-455/450) or REC (M-650V) lamp goes off. Tx To increase the playback speed (M-650V only) Slide the FAST PB switch in the direction of the arrow. 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 mCUE/ MREVIEW back to the center. Maintenance Head Capstan Recording/Playback with the Connected Equipment (M-650V only) Recording with an External Microphone Connect a microphone to the MIC jack. Use a microphone of low impedance (less than 3 k) such as ECM-T6 (not supplied). When using a plug-in-power system microphone, the power to the microphone is supplied from this unit. Note When recording with an external microphone, the VOR system may not work properly because of the difference in sensitivity. Pinch roller To clean the tape head and path Press n and wipe the head, capstan and the pinch roller with a cotton swab, moistened with alcohol every 10 hours of use. To clean the exterior Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner. Make sure that nothing is connected to the DC IN 3V jack. 2 Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with correct polarity and close the lid. To take out the batteries To Stop recording Start recording during playback Review the portion just recorded Pause recording Specifications Tape (normal position type) Recording system 2-track 1-channel monaural Speaker Approx. Tape speed 2. 4 cm/s (15/16 ips), 1. 2 cm/s (15/32 ips) Frequency range 300 ­ 4 000 Hz (with TAPE SPEED switch at 2. 4 cm/s) Input (M-650V only) Microphone input jack (minijack/PLUG IN POWER) sensitivity 0. 24 mV for 3 k or lower impedance microphone Output Earphone jack (minijack) for 8 ­ 300 earphone Power output (at 10% harmonic distortion) 250 mW Power requirements 3 V DC batteries R6 (size AA) × 2/External DC 3V power sources Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 62. 2 × 119. 1 × 25. 4 mm incl. projecting parts and controls Mass M-650V: Approx. [. . . ] ­ if the E lamp flashes during FF (CUE) or REW (REVIEW) (M-650V only). Approx. 2. 5 mm ·Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. ·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 springwound watches etc. [. . . ]