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Operating Instructions
1997 by Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
M-950
Owner’s Record
The model number is located at the bottom and the serial
number is located inside the tape holder. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. M-950 Serial No.
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p STOP
REW/REVIEW
9( PLAY/DIR
Display window
VOLUME
P PAUSE
To prevent a tape 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 Slide OPEN on the cassette compartment in the direction of
the arrow and open the lid.
2 Take out any slack in the tape and insert the cassette with
the side to start playing facing the lid.
3 Close the cassette compartment lid until it clicks.
4 Press 9( PLAY/DIR.
5 Adjust the volume using VOLUME.
If the playback starts from the upper side (9 FWD appears in
the display window), playback goes on to the reverse side (REV
( appears in the display window) and the unit turns off
automatically.
To Press or slide
Stop playback p STOP
Pause playback P PAUSE
To release pause playback, press
9( PLAY/DIR*.
Fast forward** FF/CUE during stop
Rewind** REW/REVIEW during stop
Fast forward while listening FF/CUE during Playback
to the sound (CUE)
Rewind while listening to REW/REVIEW during playback
the sound (REVIEW)
Play the other side 9( PLAY/DIR
during playback
Play the other side p STOP for more than 2 seconds
during stop
Take out a cassette Press p STOP and slide OPEN in
the direction of arrow.
* The P PAUSE button is released automatically when the p STOP
button is pressed (stop-pause-release function).
**The tape stops at the end of the tape and the power is turned off
automatically (automatic shut-off mechanism).
Note
Before taking out the cassette, make sure that the sound of the unit
operating has stopped.
OPEN
FF/CUE
OPEN
pSTOP
RECORD
PROTECT
z Operating the Unit
Recording
You can record right away with the built-in microphone, with or
without the speaker unit.
Make sure that nothing is connected to the EAR/MIC jack.
1 Slide OPEN on the cassette compartment in the direction of
the arrow and open the lid.
2 Take out any slack in the tape and insert the cassette with
the side to start recording facing the lid.
3 Close the cassette compartment lid until it clicks.
4 Make sure that VOR L or VOR H is not displayed in the
display window. For normal recording, if VOR L or VOR H
is displayed, make it disappear. Refer to “VOR (Voice
Operated Recording)”.
5 Slide the RECORD PROTECT cover so that r REC and
P PAUSE buttons appear.
6 Press r REC.
Recording starts.
While recording, the REC indicator lights and appears
in the display window.
Note
Make sure the tab on the upper (forward) side is not removed;
otherwise, recording cannot be made.
If you start recording from the upper side (9 FWD appears in
the display window), recording automatically goes on to the
reverse side (REV ( appears in the display window) and the
unit turns off automatically when the tape comes to the end of
the reverse side. If the tab is removed, however, you cannot
record on that side.
To Press or slide
Stop recording p STOP
Pause recording P PAUSE
To release pause recording, press r
REC.
Take out a cassette Press p STOP and slide OPEN on the
cassette compartment lid in the direction
of the arrow.
Notes
• Before taking out the cassette, make sure that the sound of the unit
operating has stopped.
• When earphones or an external microphone is connected to the
EAR/MIC jack, the built-in microphone does not work.
REC
rREC
REC indicator
P PAUSE
VOR
Display window
EAR/MIC
When to replace the batteries
The battery indicator in the display window shows the
remaining battery power.
When the battery is used up, i appears in the display window.
Replace all the batteries (one battery in the main unit if the
speaker is not installed) with new ones.
The i lamp changes as illustrated:
When batteries
are new
When batteries
become weak
Replace batteries
Notes
• When you have changed the batteries to new ones, the battery
indicator appears in the display window after running the tape
once.
• If you insert exhausted batteries (especially manganese batteries),
i may not appear even though the other indicators appear
properly. If the unit does not operate properly, replace the
batteries with new ones.
• While the tape runs rapidly (fast forward or rewind), i may
appear. Replace the batteries only when the tape does not run
properly.
• During playback, the battery indicator may temporarily flicker
when you turn up the volume.
• The tape will run for a while after i appears; however, a big
noise may be heard from the speaker or recording may not be
made. When i appears, replace all the batteries at once.
• At the beginning or end of the tape i may momentarily appear. If
the indicator disappears, you do not need to replace the batteries.
House Current
1 Connect the AC-E15HG AC power adaptor (not supplied) to
DC IN 1.5V of the speaker.
2 Connect the other end of the AC power adaptor to a wall
outlet.
Note
Use the AC-E15HG AC power adaptor.
Do not use any other AC power adaptor.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Microcassette-Corder. Some
features are:
• Super-mini size Microcassette-Corder with automatic reverse
function and feather-touch buttons.
• Supplied detachable speaker.
• LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) that shows tape counter,
remaining battery power and tape transport direction.
•Zero stop counter that stops the tape automatically at 000 in
rewind and review mode.
• VOR (Voice Operated Recording) system that starts and stops
recording automatically in response to the sound, to save
tapes and batteries.
Close the velcro flap.
Close the cover.
Place M-950 here.
Place accessories here.
How to use the carrying case
z Getting Started
Preparing a Power Source
Choose one of the following power sources.
Dry Batteries
Make sure that nothing is connected to the DC IN 1.5V jack.
For the main unit
1
Slide OPEN on the battery compartment in the direction of
the arrow to open the battery compartment lid.
2 Insert one size AAA (R03) battery (not supplied) with
correct polarity.
Note
Make sure that the battery is inserted with correct polarity. You
may not be able to distinguish between ‘ and ’ with some
batteries.
3 Close the lid until it clicks.
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For the speaker unit
1
Push and slide OPEN on the speaker unit in the direction of
the arrow as illustrated to open the battery compartment lid.
2 Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries (not supplied) with
correct polarity.
3 Close the lid until it clicks.
To take out the batteries
To attach the battery compartment lid if it is
accidentally detached
Insert a wire, push the OPEN button-side and then push the
opposite side of the OPEN button.
Battery life (Approximate hours)
Battery Recording Recording Playback
without (when speaker(when speaker
speaker speaker unit unit is
unit is installed*) installed*)
Sony alkaline 5.5 22 24
LR03 (SG)
Sony R03 (SB) 1.5 10 11.5
* When one battery is installed in the main unit and two batteries
are installed in the speaker unit
We recommend to use long-life alkaline batteries.
Notes
• Do not charge a dry battery.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not use different types of batteries.
• When you do not use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries
to avoid any damage caused by battery leakage and subsequent
corrosion.
• Dry batteries will not be expended when another power source is
connected.
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Microcassette
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Corder
Polarity of the plug
AC-E15HG AC power
adaptor (not supplied)
DC IN 1.5V
Releasing HOLD
Unlock the unit before operating by sliding HOLD in the
opposite direction of the arrow.
HOLD
Installing the Speaker Unit
1 Attach the speaker unit to the main unit.
2 Slide the speaker unit as illustrated until it clicks.
To remove the speaker unit
1
Keep holding both the main unit and the speaker unit with
your both hands, release the speaker lock.
2 With the speaker locked released, remove the speaker unit
straight out from the main unit.
Notes
• When removing the speaker unit, make sure you are holding
both the speaker unit and the main unit firmly; otherwise, the
speaker unit may drop out.
• Before removing the speaker unit, make sure the tape has stopped
completely; otherwise, noise may be heard or a tape may stop
running.