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Manual

This warranty is valid only in the

United States.

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.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

expose the unit to rain or moisture.

M-629V/679V/

729V

Operating Instructions

Sony Corporation  1996 Printed in China

3-859-242-13(1)

Precautions

On power

•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

•Use only the y (standard microcassettes) with

this unit. Non-standard cassettes cannot be used because their

“L” dimension (see illustration) is different.

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have made these checks,

consult your nearest Sony dealer.

A cassette cannot be inserted.

n The cassette is being inserted in the wrong way. (The

cassette should be inserted in the lid with the tape side

facing you.)

n 9 has been already pressed.

r cannot be pressed.

n There is no cassette in the cassette compartment.

n The cassette tab has been removed.

r or 9 cannot be pressed.

n The tape has reached the end.

n After the automatic shut-off, CPAUSE is slid in the

direction of the arrow.

The unit does not operate.

n The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity.

n The batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new

ones.

nCPAUSE is slid in the direction of the arrow.

n The AC power adaptor or car battery cord is connected to

the unit only and you are going to use the unit on

batteries.

No sound comes from the speaker.

n The earphone is plugged in.

n The volume is turned down completely.

The sound drops out or comes with excessive noise.

n The volume is turned down completely.

n The batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new

ones.

n The head is contaminated. See “Maintenance”.

Tape speed is too fast or too slow in the playback

mode.

n 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.

n The FAST PB switch is slid in the direction of the arrow.

n The TAPE SPEED switch is set between the 1.2 cm and 2.4

cm positions.

Recording cannot be made.

n Connection is made incorrectly.

n The batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new

ones.

n The head is contaminated.

n Improper setting of the VOR switch. Set it to H or OFF.

Recording is interrupted.

n The VOR switch is set to H or L. When you do not use

VOR, set it to OFF.

Recording cannot be erased completely.

n The head is contaminated.

Maintenance

To clean the tape head and path

Press 9 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.

Pinch roller

Standard

Only standard microcassettes

have a small indention of side A.

Non-standard

Approx. 5 mm

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 spring-

wound watches etc. away from the unit to prevent possible

damage from the magnet used for the speaker.

•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.

RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES

(supplied with M-679V only)

NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY.

BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED

OF PROPERLY.

Nickel-Cadmium batteries are recyclable. You can

help preserve our environment by returning your

unwanted batteries to your nearest Sony Service

Center or Factory Service Center for collection,

recycling or proper disposal.

Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel-

cadmium batteries in household or

business trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY

(United States only)

For the Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY

(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.

Ni-Cd

Capstan

Head

Specifications

Tape

y (normal position type)

Recording system

2-track 1-channel monaural

Speaker

Approx. 3.6 cm (1

⁄16 in.) dia.

Tape speed

2.4 cm/s (

⁄16 ips), 1.2 cm/s (

⁄32 ips)

Frequency range

250 – 4,000 Hz

Input

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-629V/679V 160 mW

M-729V 260 mW

Battery life (recording)

See “Preparing Power Souces”.

Power requirements

3 V DC

Two size AA (R6) batteries

Dimensions (w/h/d)

Approx. 65.1 × 121.4 × 25.2 mm (2

⁄8 × 4

⁄8 × 1 in.) incl. projecting parts

and controls

Mass

Approx. 130 g (4.6 oz) incl. batteries

Supplied accessories

Micro cassette tape (1) (M-629V/729V European model only)

Size AA (R6) batteries (2) (M-629V/729V European model only)

AC power adaptor (1) (M-679V only)

Battery charge adaptor (1) (M-679V only)

Rechargeable batteries NC-AA, 1.2 V, 600 mAh, Ni-Cd (2) (M-679V

only)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Optional accessories

Microcassette MC-60, MC-30

Earphone ME-81, ME-L82

Connecting cord RK-G64HG (miniplug to miniplug with attenuator)

Electret condenser microphone ECM-T110

AC power adaptor AC-E30HG

Car battery cord DCC-E130L

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.

Recording from another tape recorder

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

Connect a microphone to MIC. 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.

Connecting cord RK-G64HG

(not supplied)

Connecting cord RK-G64HG (not

supplied)

Electret condenser microphone

ECM-T110 (not supplied)

EAR

MIC

EAR,EARPHONE,@

MIC

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