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. To monitor the sound Connect an 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 with adhesive tape. About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for 3 models. The M-640V is the model used for illustration purposes. Their differences are shown in the table below: M-640V M-540V M-430 TAPE COUNTER a a — MIC jack a — — BATT lamp a a a (REC/BATT) REC lamp a a — (REC/BATT) VOR a a — FAST PB a — — Handstrap a a — a: provided or supplied —: not provided or not supplied 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 R6 (size AA) 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-540V/430 Replace the batteries with new ones when the REC/BATT (M-540V) or BATT (M-430) lamp dims. For M-640V Replace the batteries with new ones when the BATT lamps go off and the E lamp flashes. The BATT lamps change as illustrated. When batteries are new When batteries become weak Replace batteries Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. A cassette cannot be inserted. t The cassette is being inserted in the wrong way. t n has been already pressed. Playback cannot be made. t The tape has reached the end. Rewind the tape. t The batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new ones. t The head is contaminated. Recording cannot be made. t There is no cassette in the cassette compartment. t The cassette tab has been removed. t The batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new ones. t The head is contaminated. t Improper setting of the VOR switch (M-640V/540V only). Recording is interrupted. t The VOR switch (M-640V/540V only) is set to H or L. When you do not use VOR, set it to OFF. 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. 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. t The AC power adaptor is connected to the unit only and you are going to use the unit on batteries. No sound comes from...

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