Sony M-729V - Manual (Page 3)

Recording
M.iki' suri' that nothing is connected to MIC.
MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
Microphone
-REC
■CUE MARKER
1— PAUSE
◄ CUE/REVIEW
-VOR
Press the reset button of the TAPP COUNTER.
Press I — and insert a standard microcassette with the side
to start recording facing the lid.
Select the desired tape speed.
2.4 cm for optimum sound (recommended for normal use):
A 30-minute recording can be made cTsing both sides of the
MC-30 microcassette.
1.2 cm for longer recording time: A 60-minute recording can
be made using both sides of the MC-30 microcassette,
Set VOR to H, L or OFF.
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.
Press #.
Recording starts. While the tape runs, the REC lamp lights
and flashes depending on the strength of the sound.
Recording level is fixed.
To Press or slide
Stop recording m ±
Start recording during
plavback • during playback (the unit bevomes m
the reciirding mode)
Re\'iew the portion just
recorded Push up -^^C'UF/^^Rk VIFTV toward
►►RHVIFW during the recording.
Release the button at the point to start
pla\back.
I’ause recording Slide * PAUSF, in the direction of the
arrow. The RFC and BATF lamps go off.
lake out a cassette
Note
St'lcct the 2.4 cm tape speed for recording, if von play back the recorded
tape with another unit. Otherwise, the sound quality may be changed.
Notes on VOR (Voice Operated Recording)
• The VOK system depends on the environmental conditions. If vou
cannot get the desired resLilts, set VOR to OFF.
• When you use the system in a noisv place, the unit will stay in the
recording mode. If the sound is too soft, on the contrarv, the unit will
not start recording. Set VOK to H (high) or 1. (low) depending on the
conditions.
To monitor the sound
Connect the 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 wWh adhesive tape.
Recording cue markers (M-729V only)
While recording, you can record a special signal on the tape to
mark a specific position.
At the desired position, press CUE MARKER to record a signal.
The REC lamp goes off and a signal will be recorded on the tape.
If you want to record a signal longer than that, press CUE
MARKER as long as you want.
During cue and review, you will hear the beep sound at the
signal position. During playback, you will hear the signal with
low frequency sound at the signal position.
Notes
• We recommend recording cue markers when there is a break in the
sound.
• During cue and review, the beep sounds differentlv.
• The beep mav sound tlifferenflv depending on the marked position on
the tapi‘ because the winding speed varies from the beginning tci the
end of the tape.