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Operating Instructions
Microcassette
™
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Corder
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 n.
4 Turn VOL to adjust the volume. There is a tactile dot beside
VOL on to show the direction to turn up the volume.
At the end of the tape, playback stops and the unit turns off
automatically (Automatic shut-off mechanism). After the tape
has been wound or rewound, be sure to press Tx.
If you plug in headphones (not supplied) to the EAR jack, you
will get monaural output from both left and right channels.
To Press or slide
Stop playback/stop fast Tx
forward or rewind
Pause playback Slide >PAUSE in the direction of the
arrow. REC/BATT (M-575V/570V) or BATT
(M-475/470) lamp goes off.
To release pause
playback
, release
>
PAUSE*.
Fast forward** (FF) Slide FF/CUE m•M REW/REVIEW
toward FF/CUE m during stop.
Rewind** (REW) Slide FF/CUE m•M REW/REVIEW
toward M REW/REVIEW during stop.
Search forward during Keep FF/CUE m•M REW/REVIEW
playback (CUE) pushed toward FF/CUE m during playback
and release it at the point you want.
Search backward during Keep FF/CUE m•M REW/REVIEW
playback (REVIEW) pushed toward M REW/REVIEW during
playback and release it at the point you want.
Start recording during z
playback
* >PAUSE will also be automatically released when Tx is pressed
(stop-pause-release function).
**If you leave the unit after the tape has been wound or rewound, the
batteries will be consumed rapidly. Be sure to press Tx.
Note
If the tape is completely rewound while searching backward during
playback (REVIEW), the FF/CUE m•M REW/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.
Precautions
On the unit
• Use only the (standard microcassettes) with this unit.
Non-standard cassettes cannot be used because their “L” dimension
(see illustration) is different.
Standard Non-standard
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place
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 to avoid
damage caused by battery leakage and subsequent corrosion.
• If the unit has not been used for long, set it in the playback mode and
warm it up for a few minutes before inserting a cassette.
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.
You cannot close the cassette compartment lid.
t The cassette is being inserted in the wrong way.
t n has been already pressed.
t The cassette is not being inserted completely.
The unit does not operate.
t The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity.
t The batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new
ones.
t>PAUSE is slid in the direction of the arrow.
Recording cannot be made.
t There is no cassette in the cassette compartment.
t The tab on the tape has been removed. To reuse the tape
for recording, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
t The batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new
ones.
Recording is interrupted.
t The VOR switch is set to ON. When you do not use VOR,
set it to OFF (M-575V/570V only).
Recording cannot be erased completely.
t The head is contaminated. See “Maintenance”.
Playback cannot be made.
t The tape has reached the end. Rewind the tape.
No sound comes from the speaker.
t The earphone is plugged in. Unplug it.
t The volume is turned down completely.
The sound drops out or comes with excessive noise.
t The volume is turned down completely.
t The batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new
ones.
t The head is contaminated. See “Maintenance”.
t Direct placement of the cassette tape on the speaker
resulted in magnetization and deteriorated tonal quality.
t Use the unit away from radiowave-emitting devices such
as cellular phones.
Tape speed is too fast or too slow or the sound is
distorted in the playback mode.
t Improper setting of the TAPE SPEED switch. Set it to the
same speed as that used for recording.
t The batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new
ones.
During CUE/REVIEW the tape stops or does not run.
You cannot fast-forward or rewind.
t The batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new
ones.
Maintenance
To clean the tape head and path
Press n 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,
benzine or thinner.
Specifications
Tape
(normal position type)
Recording system
2-track 1-channel monaural
Speaker
Approx. 3.6 cm dia.
Tape speed
2.4 cm/s, 1.2 cm/s
Frequency range
300 - 4 000 Hz (with TAPE SPEED switch at 2.4 cm/s)
Output
Earphone jack (minijack/monaural) for 8 - 300 Ω earphone
Power output (at 10% harmonic distortion)
M-575V/570V: 450 mW
M-475/470: 250 mW
Power requirements
3 V DC batteries R03 (size AAA) × 2
Dimensions (w/h/d) (incl. projecting parts and controls)
M-575V/570V: Approx. 60.2 × 110.8 × 23.2 mm
M-475/470: Approx. 60.2 × 110.8 × 22.3 mm
Mass (main unit only)
M-575V/570V: Approx. 104 g
M-475/470: Approx. 97 g
Supplied accessories
Microcassette tape MC-30 (1) (M-570V/470 for the United States and
Europe only, M-475 for Europe, Asia, Cebtral and South America and
the Middle and Near East only)
Microcassette tapes MC-30 (2) (M-470 for Canada only)
Microcassette tapes MC-30 (3) (M-575V for Canada and Europe only
and M-475 for the United States only)
Batteries (2) (M-570V for the United States only, M-575V for Canada
and Europe only, M-470 for the United States, Canada and Europe
only and M-475 for the United States and Europe only)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for 4 models.
The M-570V is
the model used for illustration purposes.
Their differences are shown in the table below:
M-575V/570V M-475/470
Tape counter a —
BATT lamp — a
REC/BATT lamp a —
VOR a —
a: provided or supplied
—: not provided or not supplied
There is no difference between M-575V and M-570V and between M-
475 and M-470 except for the supplied accessories.
M-575V consists of M-570V Microcassette recorder and accessories.
For information about the supplied accessories, see “Specifications” of
this manual.
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 R03 (size AAA) batteries with correct polarity and
close the lid.
To take out the batteries
To attach the battery compartment lid if it is
accidentally detached
When to replace the batteries
Replace the batteries with new ones of the same kind when the
REC/BATT (M-575V/570V) or BATT (M-475/470) lamp dims.
Notes
• The unit will play back normally for a while, even after the REC/BATT
(M-575V/570V) or BATT (M-475/470) lamp flashes. However, replace
the batteries as soon as you can. Otherwise, the built-in speaker may
emit a loud noise and recordings may not be made correctly.
• In the following cases you do not need to replace the batteries:
– if the REC/BATT (M-575V/570V) or BATT (M-475/470) lamp flashes
with the playback sound when you turn up the volume.
– if the REC/BATT (M-575V/570V) or BATT (M-475/470) lamp lights
momentarily when the tape starts running or at the end of the tape.
– if the REC/BATT (M-575V/570V) or BATT (M-475/470) lamp flashes
during FF/REW or CUE/REVIEW.
Battery life* (Approx. hours)
Batteries M-575V/570V M-475/470
Recording Playback** Recording Playback**
Sony alkaline 17 9.5 17 10
LR03 (SG)***
Sony manganese 6.5 3.0 6.5 3.5
R03 (SB)
* Measured valued by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries Association) (Using a Sony
Microcassette)
** Using a tape on which music has been recorded is played at volume
setting 7 using speaker
***When using Sony LR03 (SG) alkaline dry batteries (produced in Japan)
Note
The battery life may be shorter depending on the operating condition, the
surrounding temperature and battery type.
For maximum performance we recommend that you use
alkaline batteries.
Recording
You can record right away with the built-in microphone.
1 Press the reset button of the tape counter (M-575V/570V
only).
2 Press Tx 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 (for supplied accessories, see
“Specifications”). There is a tactile dot on this side.
1.2 cm for longer recording time: A 60-minute recording can
be made using both sides of the MC-30 microcassette (for
supplied accessories, see “Specifications”).
4 Set VOR to OFF (M-575V/570V only).
If you set VOR to ON, the unit automatically starts
recording the sound and pauses when there is no sound
(you can save tapes and batteries).
When the sound is not loud enough, set it to OFF, or the unit
may not start recording.
5 Press z.
n is pressed simultaneously and recording starts.
While the tape runs, the REC/BATT lamp lights and flashes
depending on the strength of the sound (M-575V/570V
only).
Recording level is fixed.
At the end of the tape, recording stops and the unit turns off
automatically (Automatic shut-off mechanism).
To Press or slide
Stop recording Tx
Pause recording
Slide >PAUSE in the direction of the arrow.
To release pause recording, release
>
PAUSE*.
Start recording during z during playback (the unit enters the
playback recording mode)
Review the portion just Push up FF/CUEm•MREW/REVIEW
recorded toward MREW/REVIEW during the
recording. Release the button at the point to
start playback.
Take out a cassette Tx
* >PAUSE will also be automatically released when Tx is pressed
(stop-pause-release function).
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 VOR (Voice Operated Recording) (M-575V/570V
only)
• The VOR system is affected by the environmental recording conditions.
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. If you cannot get the results you want, set it to OFF.
• The VOR system may not record the beginning of the sound you want
to record because it starts recording only after it catches the sound. For
an important recording, set it to OFF.
To monitor the sound
Connect an earphone (not supplied) firmly to the EAR jack. The
monitor volume cannot be adjusted by VOL.
To prevent a cassette from being accidentally recorded
over
Break off and remove the cassette tabs. To reuse the cassette for
recording, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
Insert the
batteries with
correct polarity.
Approx. 5 mm
Only standard microcassettes have a
small indention of side A.
Approx. 2.5 mm
Head
Pinch roller
Capstan
> PAUSE
Tx
EAR
VOR (M-575V/
570V only)
z
Tx
Microphone
FF/CUE m•
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* The button/switch has a tactile dot.
Tape counter
(M-575V/570V only)
REC/BATT (M-575V/
570V)
BATT (M-475/470)
VOL*
Tape counter reset
button (M-575V/
570V only)
TAPE SPEED*
VOL*
n*
>PAUSE
Tx
FF/CUE m•
M REW/REVIEW
EAR
* The button/switch has a tactile dot.
TAPE SPEED*
REC/BATT (M-575V/
570V)
BATT (M-475/470)
Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic
Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
M-575V/570V/475/470
©2005 Sony Corporation Printed in China
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