Sony M-435P User Manual

Insert a cassette with the side to start playing facing the lid.

Select the tape speed to the same speed as that used for
recording.

Press n.

Adjust the volume.

Stop playback/stop fast

xZ

forward or rewind*

Pause playback

Slide 

>PAUSE in the direction of the arrow.

The REC/BATT (M-535V/530V) or BATT
(M-435P/430) lamp goes off.

Fast forward

Slide mCUE/MREVIEW toward mCUE
during stop.

Rewind

Slide mCUE/MREVIEW toward
M

REVIEW during stop.

Search forward during

Keep mCUE/MREVIEW pushed down

playback (CUE)

during playback and release it at the point
you want.

Search backward during

Keep mCUE/MREVIEW pushed up

playback (REVIEW)

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 xZ.

If the tape is completely wound or rewound while searching forward/
backward during playback (CUE/REVIE), the mCUE/MREVIEW
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.

If you plug in headphones (not supplied) to the EAR jack, you
will get monaural output from both left and right channels.

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 set mCUE/
M

REVIEW back to the center.

Connect another tape recorder to the EAR jack using the RK-
G64HG connecting cord (not supplied).
Set this unit to the playback mode and another tape recorder to
the recording mode.

On power
•Operate the unit only on 3 V DC.

For AC operation, use the AC adaptor recommended for the
unit. Do not use any other type. For battery operation, use two
R6 (size AA) batteries.

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.

•Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a

place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical
shock.

•Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the

batteries or disconnect the AC power adaptor, and have the
unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any
further.

•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.

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

t The cassette is being inserted in the wrong way.
t n has been already pressed.

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.

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-535V/530V only).

Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V and to a wall outlet.
Use the AC-E30HG AC power adaptor (not supplied). Do not
use any other AC power adaptor.

Specifications for AC-E30HG vary for each area. Check your local voltage
and the shape of plug before purchasing.

Press the reset button of the TAPE COUNTER
(M-535V/530V only).

Press xZ and insert a standard microcassette with the side
to start recording facing the lid.

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.

Set VOR to H, L or OFF (M-535V/530V only).
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.

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-535V/530V
only).
Recording level is fixed.

Stop recording

xZ

Start recording during playback

z

 during playback (the unit becomes

in the recording mode)

Review the portion just recorded

Push up mCUE/MREVIEW
toward MREVIEW during the
recording. Release the button at the
point to start playback.

Pause recording

Slide 

>PAUSE in the direction of

the arrow. The REC/BATT (M-
535V/530V) or BATT (M-435P/430)
lamp goes off.

Take out a cassette

xZ

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.

• 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.

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.

Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi (voir verso)

Sony Corporation © 1999 Printed in China

3-865-285-13 (1)

The model number is located at the bottom and the serial
number is located inside the battery compartment. Record
these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to these
numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.

Model No.                                  Serial No.

The instructions in this manual are for 4 models. The M-535V is
the model used for illustration purposes.
Their differences are shown in the table below:

TAPE COUNTER

a

a

—

BATT lamp

a 

(REC/BATT)

a 

(REC/BATT)

a

REC lamp

a 

(REC/BATT)

a 

(REC/BATT)

—

VOR

a

a

—

Handstrap

a

a

  —

a

: provided or supplied —: not provided or not supplied

Choose one of the following power sources.

Make sure that nothing is connected to the DC IN 3V jack.
1

Open the battery compartment lid.

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with correct polarity and
close the lid.

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 REC/BATT
(M-535V/530V) or BATT (M-435P/430) lamp dims.

You do not need to replace the batteries if the REC/BATT lamp or BATT
lamp flashes with the playback sound when you turn up the volume.

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)

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

Standard
Only standard microcassettes
have a small indention of side A.

Approx. 5 mm

Approx. 2.5 mm

t The VOR switch (M-535V/530V only) is set to H or L.

When you do not use VOR, set it to OFF.

t The batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new

ones.

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.

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

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 Improper setting of the TAPE SPEED switch. Set it to the

same speed as that used for recording.

t The head is contaminated.

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.

 (normal position type)

2-track 1-channel monaural

Approx. 3.6 cm (1

7

⁄

16

 in.) dia.

2.4 cm/s (

15

⁄

16

 ips), 1.2 cm/s (

15

⁄

32

 ips)

300 - 4,000 Hz (with TAPE SPEED switch at 2.4 cm/s)

Earphone jack (minijack) for 8 - 300 ohms earphone

M-535V/530V

250 mW

M-435P/430

160 mW

3 V DC batteries R6 (size AA) 

×

 2/External DC 3V power sources

Approx. 62.2 

×

 121.5 

×

 24.3 mm (2

1

⁄

2

 

×

 4

7

⁄

8

 

×

 

31

⁄

32

 in.) incl. projecting

parts and controls

Approx. 125 g (4.5 oz)

Microcassette tape MC-30 (3) (M-535V for U.S.A., Canada and Europe
only)
Microcassette tape MC-60 (6) (M-435P for U.S.A. only)
Batteries LR6 (SG) (2) (M-535V for Canada and Europe and M-435P
for U.S.A. only)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

z

> PAUSE

m

REVIEW M

xZ

Bij dit product zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer
deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar
inleveren als KCA.

n

> PAUSE

m

REVIEW M

xZ

Insert the # side
first for each
battery.

xZ