Sony M-335 - Microcassette Corder Manual

Preparing Power Sources

Choose one of the following power sources.

Dry Batteries

1. Open the battery compartment lid.
2. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with correct polarity and close the lid.
   
   Insert the side first for each battery.

If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached

Attach it as illustrated.

When to replace the batteries

Replace the batteries with new ones when the BATT (battery) lamp dims and the sound is distorted.

Battery life (Approx. hours) (EIAJ*)

*Measured value by the standard of EIAJ (Electronic Industries Association of Japan) (Using a Sony Microcassette tape)\

Note
The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.

Recording

1. Press and insert a standard microcassette with the side to start recording facing the lid.
   
2. 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.
3. Press .
   is pressed simultaneously and recording starts.
   Recording level is fixed.

To	Press or slide
Stop recording
Start recording during playback	during playback (the unit becomes in the recording mode)
Review the portion just recorded	Push up CUE/ REVIEW toward REVIEW during recording. Release the button at the point to start playback.
Pause recording	Slide PAUSE in the direction of the arrow. The BATT lamp goes off.
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.

To monitor the sound

Connect the earphone (not supplied) to the 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.

Playing a Tape

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 .
4. Adjust the volume.

To	Press or slide
Stop playback/stop fast forward or rewind*
Pause playback	Slide PAUSE in the direction of the arrow. The BATT lamp goes off.
Fast forward	Slide CUE/ REVIEW toward CUE during stop**
Rewind	Slide CUE/ REVIEW toward REVIEW during stop.**
Search forward during playback (CUE)	Keep CUE/ REVIEW pushed down during playback and release it at the point you want.**
Search backward during playback (REVIEW)	Keep CUE/ REVIEW pushed up during playback and release it at the point you want.**

* If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or rewound, the batteries will be consumed rapidly. Be sure to depress .
** The tape moves faster in the rewind/REVIEW mode than in the fast forward/ CUE mode.

Note
If the tape is completely rewound while searching backward during playback (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.

At the end of the tape

In the recording or playback mode, the tape stops at the end of the tape and the locked buttons will be released automatically (Automatic shut-off mechanism).
After fast forward or rewind, be sure to return CUE/ REVIEW to the center.

Dubbing onto another device

Set this unit to the playback mode and another tape recorder to the recording mode.

Precautions

On power

• Operate the unit only on 3 V DC.
  For battery operation, use two R6 (size AA) batteries.

On the unit

• Use only the (standard microcassettes) with this unit. Non-standard cassette cannot be used because the "L" dimension is different.
  Only standard microcassette have a small indentation of side A.
  
  
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in aplace subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.
• 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 toavoid damage caused by battery leakage and subsequent corrosion.
• If the unit has not been used for long, set it in the playbackmode and warm it up for a few minutes before inserting a tape.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

A cassette cannot be inserted.

• The cassette is being inserted in the wrong way. (The cassette should be inserted in the lid with the tape side facing you.)
• has been already pressed.

cannot be pressed.

• There is no cassette in the cassette compartment.\
• The cassette tab has been removed.

or cannot be pressed.

• The tape has reached the end.
• After the automatic shut-off, PAUSE is slid in the direction of the arrow.

The unit does not operate.

• The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity
• The batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new ones.
• PAUSE is slid in the direction of the arrow.

No sound comes from the speaker.

• The earphone is plugged in.
• The volume is turned down completely.

The sound drops out or comes with excessive noise.

• The volume is turned down completely.
• The batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new ones.
• The head is contaminated. See "Maintenance".

Tape speed is too fast or too slow in the playback mode.

• Improper setting of the TAPE SPEED switch. Set it to the same speed as that used for recording.

Tape speed is faster than the norm al playback speed.

• The TAPE SPEED switch is set between the 1.2 cm and 2.4 cm positions.

Recording cannot be made.

• Connection is made incorrectly.
• The batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new ones.\
• The head is contaminated.

Recording cannot be erased completely.

• The head is contaminated.

Maintenance

To clean the tape head and path

Press 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,

Specifications

Tape
(normal position type)

Recording system
2-track 1-channel monaural

Speaker
Approx. 3.6 cm (1⁷⁄16 in.) dia.

Tape speed
2.4 cm/ s (¹⁵⁄16 ips), 1.2 cm/ s (¹⁵⁄32 ips)

Frequency range
300 – 4,000 Hz

Output
Earphone jack (minijack) for 8 – 300 ohms earphone

Power output (at 10% harmonic distortion)
160 mW

Power requirements
3 V DC batteries R6 (size AA) × 2

Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 66.7 × 120.8 × 25 mm incl. projecting parts and controls

Mass
Approx. 160 g incl. batteries

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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