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Notes
• The unit will play back normally for a while, even after the E 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-830V
only).
• In the following cases you do not need to replace the batteries:
– if the REC/BATT lamp, or BATT lamps flash with the playback sound
when you turn up the volume.
– if the E lamp lights momentarily when the tape starts running or at
the end of the tape (M-830V only).
– if the E lamp flashes during FF (CUE) or REW (REVIEW) (M-830V
only).
Battery life (Approx. hours) (EIAJ*)
Batteries Recording
Sony manganese R6P (SR) 7
Sony alkaline LR6 (SG) 24
* Measured valued by the standard of EIAJ (Electronic Industries
Association of Japan) (Using a Sony Microcassette)
Note
The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.
House current
Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V and to a wall outlet.
Use 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.
Note
Specifications for AC-E30HG vary for each area. Check your local voltage
and the shape of plug before purchasing.
Playing a Tape
1 Press the reset button of the TAPE COUNTER.
Note
The number in the tape counter will increase when playing back the
forward side, and decrease when playing back the reverse side.
2 Press xZ and insert a standard microcassette with the side
to start recording facing the lid.
3 Select the desired tape speed.
2.4 cm for optimum sound (recommended for normal use):
A 30-minute recording can be made using 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.
4 Choose recording sides.
To record on both sides
Slide DIR. so that the FWD indictor
turns green.
Recording will start form the side facing the
cassette holder window (forward side) and
switches automatically to the reverse side at
the end of the side (Auto Reverse).
Notes
• Make sure the tabs on both sides are not removed.
• Even if only the tab on the reverse side is removed, recording
cannot be made.
To record on a single side
Slide DIR. so that the REV indictor turns
green.
Recording will start form the side facing the
unit (rever side).
Note
Make sure the tab on the reverse side is not removed.
Polarity of the plug
to the wall outlet
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 batteries
If the battery compartment lid is accidentally
detached
Attach it as illustrated.
When to replace the batteries
For M-730V
Replace the batteries with new ones when the REC/BATT lamp
dims.
For M-830V
Replace the batteries with new ones when the BATT lamps go
off and the E lamp flashes.
The BATT lamps change as illustrated:
light
When batteries
are new
Replace batteries
When batteries
become weak
light
go off go off
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 nN.
4 Adjust the volume.
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.
To
Stop playback/stop fast
forward or rewind*
Pause playback
Play back only the
reverse side
Fast forward
Rewind
Search forward during
playback (CUE)
Search backward during
playback (REVIEW)
Switch playback side
* If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or rewound, the
batteries will be consumed rapidly. Be sure to depress xZ.
Note
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. In this
case, push back the switch to the center to start playback.
To increase the playback speed (M-830V 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 reverse side and the locked buttons will be released
automatically (Automatic shut-off mechanism).
After fast forward or rewind, be sure to set CUE/REVIEW back
to the center.
Recording
Make sure that nothing is connected to MIC.
flash
AC power adaptor (not supplied)
BATT
REC
BATT
REC
BATT
REC
Microphone
z
> PAUSE
CUE/
REVIEW
xZ
EAR
TAPE SPEED
TAPE COUNTER
CUE MARKER
MIC (PLUG IN
POWER)
REC lamp
(M-830V)
REC/BATT lamp
(M-730V)
FAST PB
REV
FWD
REV
FWD
5 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.
6 Press z.
nN is pressed simultaneously and recording starts. While
the tape runs, the REC lamp (M-830V) or REC/BATT lamp
(M-730V) lights and flashes depending on the strength of the
sound.
Recording level is fixed.
At the end of the reverse side, recording stops and the unit turns
off automatically.
To
Stop recording
Start recording during playback
Review the portion just recorded
Pause recording
Take out a cassette
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 recording sides
• When recording on both sides, recording will not be made for a few
seconds while the tape is switching sides.
• When you open the cassette holder, the direction of the tape is reset to
the forward side.
• The DIR. switch cannot be used during recording.
Notes on VOR (Voice Operated Recording)
• The VOR system depends on the environmental conditions. If you
cannot get the desired results, set VOR to OFF.
• 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.
Press or slide
xZ
z during playback (the unit becomes in
the recording mode)
Push up CUE/REVIEW toward
REVIEW during the recording. Release
the button at the point to start
playback.
Slide >PAUSE in the direction of the
arrow.
xZ
EAR
nN
> PAUSE
CUE/
REVIEW
xZ
TAPE SPEED
FAST PB
Tape direction
indicators
DIR.
To monitor the sound
Connect an earphone (supplied to “Sony World Model” only) 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.
Recording cue markers (M-830V 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 with the headphones plugged
in, 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.
• 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.
Insert the # side
first for each
battery.
DIR.
Press or slide
xZ
Slide >PAUSE in the direction of the
arrow.
DIR. so that the REV indicator turns
green and press nN.
Slide CUE/REVIEW toward CUE during
stop.
Slide CUE/REVIEW toward REVIEW during
stop.
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.
DIR.
VOR
xZ