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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 mM REW/REVIEW toward FF/CUE m during stop. Rewind** (REW) Slide FF/CUE mM REW/REVIEW toward M REW/REVIEW during stop. Search forward during Keep FF/CUE mM 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 mM 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 mM 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 power Operate the unit only on 3 V DC. For AC operation, use the AC power adaptor recommended for the unit. Do not use any other type. For battery operation, use two size AAA (R03) 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. 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. 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. 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. t The AC power adaptor is not firmly connected. t The unit will not run on dry batteries if the AC power adaptor is left plugged into the DC IN 3V jack even though you disconnect the AC power adaptor from the power source. 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 erase