Sony M-430 MP3 Player User Manual
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1. RBRC Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation advises you about spent battery collection by the following phone number Call toll free number 1 800 822 8837 United States and Canada only Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel cadmium batteries If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit please consult your nearest Sony dealer E a Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made these checks consult your nearest Sony dealer A cassette cannot be inserted The cassette is being inserted in the wrong way q has been already pressed Playback cannot be made The tape has reached the end Rewind the tape The batteries are weak Replace both batteries with new ones The head is contaminated Recording cannot be made There is no cassette in the cassette compartment The cassette tab has been removed The batteries are weak Replace both batteries with new ones The head is contaminated Improper setting of the VOR switch M 637V 635VK 630V 535V 530V only Recording is interrupted The VOR switch M 637V 635VK 630V 535V 530V only is set to H or L When you do not use VOR set it to OFF During CUE REVIEW the tape stops or does not run You cannot fast forward or rewind The batteries are weak Replace both batteries with new ones The unit does not operate The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity The batteries2. _ __ _ _ __ _ _ i Recording Playback with the Connected Equipment Dubbing onto another tape recorder Connect another tape recorder to the EAR jack using the RK G64HG connecting cord not supplied For Sony World Model in Japan use the RK G64 not supplied Set this unit to the playback mode and another tape recorder to the recording mode Recording from another tape recorder M 637V 635VK 630V only Connect another tape recorder to the MIC jack using the RK G64HG connecting cord not supplied For Sony World Model in Japan use the RK G64 not supplied Set this unit to the recording mode and another tape recorder to the playback mode In this case set VOR to OFF Recording with an External Microphone M 637V 635VK 630V only Connect a microphone to the MIC jack M 637V for the United States use the supplied microphone Other models use a microphone of low impedance less than 3 kilohoms such as ECM T115 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 Hee a a Precautions On power e Operate the unit only on 3 V DC For AC operation use the AC adaptor recommended for the unit Do not use any other type For battery operation use two size AA R6 batteries On the unit e Use onl
3. a Sony Microcassette Note The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit House current to the wall outlet AC power adaptor supplied with M 635VK only Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V and to a wall outlet Use the AC power adaptor supplied with M 635VK only or the AC E30HG AC power adaptor not supplied For Sony World Model in Japan use the AC E30M not supplied Do not use any other AC power adaptor Polarity of the plug eoe Note Specifications for AC E30HG vary for each area Check your local voltage and the shape of plug before purchasing Rechargeable batteries supplied with M 635VK 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 6 5 hours with the fully charged rechargeable batteries To charge Charge adaptor to the wall outlet gt AC power Power indicator ptor Rechargeable batteries NC AA The power indictor of the charge adaptor remains lit as long as power is supplied from the wall outlet To use Insert the side first for each battery e Use the supplied two rechargeable batteries only with the supplied charge adaptor e If there is distortion of sound or excessive no
4. are weak Replace both batteries with new ones t PAUSE is slid in the direction of the arrow The AC power adaptor is connected to the unit only and you are going to use the unit on batteries No sound comes from the speaker The earphone is plugged in The volume is turned down completely The sound drops out or comes with excessive noise The volume is turned down completely The batteries are weak Replace both batteries with new ones The head is contaminated See Maintenance Tape speed is too fast or too slow in the playback mode Improper setting of the TAPE SPEED switch Set it to the same speed as that used for recording Tape speed is faster than the normal playback speed The FAST PB switch M 637V 635VK 630V only is slid in the direction of the arrow Recording cannot be erased completely The head is contaminated Maintenance gt Ws c Ss Pinch roller To clean the tape head and path Press 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 E Specifications Tape MICROCASSETTE normal position type Recording system 2 track 1 channel monaural Speaker Approx 3 6 cm 176 in dia Tape speed 2 4 cm s 16 ips 1 2 cm s 1 ips Fre
5. ation 1999 Printed in China For customers in the United States Owner s Record The model number is located at the bottom and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for 5 models The M 635VK is the model used for illustration purposes Their differences are shown in the table below M 635VK M 637V 630V M 535V M 530V M 430 TAPE COUNTER O O O O b MIC jack O O _ BATT lamp O O O O O BATT BATT REC REC lamps lamps BATT BATT REC lamp Q O O O E REC REC REC REC lamp lamp BATT BATT VOR O O O O FAST PB Q O bam s Handstrap O O O O O provided or supplied not provided or not supplied 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 To take out the batteris If the battery compartmen
6. g can be made using both sides of the MC 30 microcassette 4 Set VOR to H L or OFF M 637V 635VK 630V 535V 530V only 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 lt 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 637V 635VK 630V 535V 530V only Recording level is fixed To Press or slide Stop recording as Start recording during playback during playback the unit becomes in the recording mode Review the portion just recorded Push up lt lt CUE REVIEW toward PP REVIEW during the recording Release the button at the point to start playback Slide tP AUSE in the direction of the arrow The REC BATT M 535V 530V BATT M 430 or REC lamp M 637V 635VK 630V goes off Pause recording Take out a cassette Ey 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 637V 635VK 630V 535V S30V only e The VOR system depends on the environ
7. ise or if the unit does not operate properly turn off the unit and recharge the two rechargeable batteries together e The rechargeable batteries will discharge even when not in use Be sure to charge them before use e Recharge the two rechargeable batteries together Otherwise the charging cannot be done e Be sure to remove the rechargeable batteries from the charge adaptor to avoid overcharging more than 20 hours when charging has been completed e Charging and operation should be made in temperature ranges 5 C to 40 C 40 F to 104 F e The charge adaptor will become warm during charging but this is not a sign of problem e 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 e Unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet when it is not to be used for long e Do not attempt to charge dry batteries Recording Make sure that nothing is connected to MIC M 637V 635VK 630V only 1 Press the reset button of the TAPE COUNTER M 637V 635VK 630V 535V 530V only 2 Press W and insert a standard microcassette with the side to start recording facing the lid 3 Select the desired tape speed 2 4 an for optimum sound recommended for normal use A 30 minute recording can be made using both sides of the MC 30 microcassette 1 2 am for longer recording time A 60 minute recordin
8. mental conditions If you cannot get the desired results set VOR to OFF e 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 an 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 lt lt 4 Adjust the volume To Press or slide Stop playback stop fast M4 forward or rewind Slide tP AUSE in the direction of the arrow The REC BATT M 535V 530V or BATT M 430 lamp or BATT lamps M Pause playback 637V 635VK 630V go off Fast forward Slide lt lt CUE PREVIEW toward lt lt CUE during stop Rewind Slide lt lt CUE PREVIEW toward PP REVIEW during stop Search forward during playback CUE Keep lt lt CUE PREVIEW pushed down during playback and release it at the point you want Search backward during Keep lt lt CUE REVIEW pushed up playback REVIEW during playback and release it at the point
9. quency range 300 4 000 Hz with TAPE SPEED switch at 2 4 cm s Input M 637V 635VK 630V only Microphone input jack minijack PLUG IN POWER sensitivity 0 24 mV for 3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone Output Earphone jack minijack for 8 300 ohms earphone Power output at 10 harmonic distortion M 637V 635VK 630V 535V 530V 250 mW M 430 160 mW Power requirements 3 V DC batteries size AA R6 x 2 External DC 3V power sources Dimensions w h d Approx 62 2 x 121 5 x 24 3 mm 2 x 4 x 3 in incl projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 125 g 4 5 0z Supplied accessories AC power adaptor 1 M 635VK only Battery charge adaptor 1 M 635VK only Rechargeable batteries NC AA 1 2 V 600 mAh Ni Cd 2 M 635VK only Microcassette tape MC 30 1 M 637V for the United States M 630V 535V 530V 430 for Europe and M 430 S only Batteries R6P SR 2 M 630V for Europe and M 530V Sony World Model only Alkaline batteries LR6 SG 2 M 637V for the United States only Carrying pouch 1 M 637V for the United States M 630V for Europe and M 530V Sony World Model only Microphone 1 M 637V for the United States only Design and specifications are subject to change without notice This warranty is valid only in the United States http Awww world sony com SONY 3 865 285 72 1 Microcassette Corder Operating Instructions M 637V 635VK 630V 535V 530V 430 Sony Corpor
10. t lid is accidentally detached Attach it as illustrated When to replace the batteries For M 535V 530V 430 Replace the batteries with new ones when the REC BATT M 535V 530V or BATT M 430 lamp dims For M 637V 635VK 630V Replace the batteries with new ones when the BATT lamps go off and the J lamp flashes The BATT lamps change as illustrated BATT Mn 7 UD light When batteries are new When batteries become weak Ps e go off O fight Replace batteries m oe a go off Notes e The unit will play back normally for a while even after the S 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 637V 635VK 630V only e In the following cases you do not need to replace the batteries if the REC BATT or BATT lamp or BATT lamps flash with the playback sound when you turn up the volume if the lamp lights momentarily when the tape starts running or at the end of the tape M 637V 635VK 630V only if the lamp flashes during FF CUE or REW REVIEW M 637V 635VK 630V only Battery life Approx hours EIAJ Batteries Recording Sony manganese R6P SR 7 Sony alkaline LR6 SG 24 NC AA M 635VK only 6 5 Measured valued by the standard of EIAJ Electronic Industries Association of Japan Using
11. y the qucrocassette standard microcassettes with this unit Non standard cassettes cannot be used because their L dimension see illustration is different Standard Non standard Only standard microcassettes have a small indention of side A l QO Approx 2 5 mm Approx 5 mm e Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock e 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 e Keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring wound watches etc away from the unit to prevent possible damage from the magnet used for the speaker e When you do not use the unit for long remove the batteries to avoid damage caused by battery leakage and subsequent corrosion e 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 For the customers in the USA and Canada RECYCLING NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERIES Nickel Cadmium batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your unwanted batteries to your nearest point for collection recycling or proper disposal Note In some areas the disposal of nickel cadmium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited
12. you want Tf you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or rewound the batteries will be consumed rapidly Be sure to depress B amp Note If the tape is completely wound or rewound while searching forward backward during playback CUE REVIE the lt lt 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 If you plug in headphones not supplied to the EAR jack you will get monaural output from both left and right channels To increase the playback speed M 637V 635VK 630V only 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 lt CUE PP REVIEW back to the center
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