SONY M-950
Owner's Manual

M-950

features
� MICROCASSETTE SYSTEM uses ultra-compact easy-to-obtain

specifications
TAPE SYSTEM: 2 Track, 1 Channel Monaural Microcassette FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 250-4000Hz INPUTS: DC-In, 3V

microcassettes for recording and playback convenience
vFEATHER TOUCH CONTROLS are sensitive and logic-controlled for very

Mic, mini jack

fast, very easy operation
vAUTO REVERSE provides uninterrupted recording and playback of both

OUTPUTS: Earphone Mini jack SPEAKER: Detachable 1 7�16" (36mm) dia. x 1 POWER OUTPUT: AC 160 mW (at 10% THD) DC 3V with "AA" x 2 Batteries POWER REQUIREMENTS:

microcassette sides
vDETACHABLE SPEAKER lets you speak playback through the speaker

AC 120V, 60Hz
DIMENSIONS (WHD): 2 5�8" x 4 3�4" x 1" (66.7 x 120.8 x 25mm) WEIGHT: 6 3�8 oz (180g) with batteries SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES: Hand Strap OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: AC-E15HG AC Adaptor

rather than an earphone so several persons can listen
vMETAL CASE affords extra durability

� LCD DISPLAY clearly illustrates tape counter and battery level � VOICE OPERATED RECORDING (OFF/HIGH/LOW) activates the recorder

only when audible sound is present, at either a high or low volume sensitivity level, and conserves tape and eliminates soundless pauses during playback
� ZERO STOP COUNTER can be set at zero when starting a recording so

tape will stop at that point when rewinding
� FULL AUTO SHUT-OFF at end of tape with unit in any mode helps reduce

mechanical wear and conserves battery power
� MIC/EARPHONE JACK allows use of optional external microphone, or

optional earphone for individual listening and privacy
� 2-SPEED RECORD/PLAYBACK gives you the option of recording on a

standard microcassette for twice its normal time, for an extended dictation or recording session
� SONYMATIC® AUTOMATIC RECORDING LEVEL CONTROL ensures correct

recording levels for the particular situation
� DC-IN JACK permits two-way power operation, using available

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replaceable batteries or optional AC power adaptor
� HAND STRAP ATTACHED provides a secure, convenient band to hold

onto or carry the unit
� HINGED BATTERY LID helps prevent accidental loss of lid

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Printed in USA 2/2002