User manual SONY M-850V

[. . . ] T The AC power adaptor is connected to the unit only and you are going to use the unit on batteries. (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. [. . . ] * Measured valued by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) (Using a Sony Microcassette) ** When using a Sony LR03 (SG) "STAMINA" alkaline dry batteries (produced in Japan) 1 2 3 4 Insert a cassette with the side to start playing facing the lid. At the end of the reverse side, playback stops and the unit turns off automatically. If you plug in headphones (not supplied) to the EAR jack, you will get monaural output from both left and right channels. Keep CUE/REVIEW pushed down during playback and release it at the point you want. Keep CUE/REVIEW pushed up during playback and release it at the point you want. Search backward during playback (REVIEW) Switch playback side Make sure that nothing is connected to MIC. 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. 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. Press Tx, insert a standard microcassette with the side to start recording facing the lid, and then close the lid. 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. To record on both sides Slide DIR so that the FWD indicator turns green. Even if only the tab on the reverse side is removed, recording cannot be made. [. . . ] Keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or springwound 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. [. . . ]