User manual SONY M-729V

[. . . ] Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. â· 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. â· Keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or springwound watches etc. [. . . ] 2 Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with correct polarity and close the lid. 4 cm tape speed for recording, if you play back the recorded tape with another unit. â· 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. Charge the rechargeable batteries only with the supplied charge adaptor and the AC power adaptor. Be sure to charge the rechargeable batteries for approximately 8 hours before using them. The instructions in this manual are for the M-629V, M-679V and M-729V. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "M-729V only". When to replace the batteries Replace the batteries with new ones when the BATT lamps go off and the i lamp flashes. 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. ** Keep 0CUE/)REVIEW pushed down during playback and release it at the point you want. ** Keep 0CUE/)REVIEW pushed up during playback and release it at the point you want. When batteries become weak BATT light go off BATT flash go off The power indictor of the charge adaptor remains lit as long as power is supplied from the wall outlet. The unit will play back normally for a while, even after the i lamp flashes. 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. [. . . ] We recommend recording cue markers when there is a break in the sound. â· The beep may sound differently depending on the marked position on the tape because the winding speed varies from the beginning to the end of the tape. Search backward during playback (REVIEW) * If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or rewound, the batteries will be consumed rapidly. [. . . ]