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1. 3 Press MENU repeatedly until SYNC ON flashes in the display and then press ENTER Press and slide REC to the right The recorder stands by for recording Play the source sound The recorder starts recording when it receives the playing sound To stop recording press E Key e You cannot pause manually during synchro recording e When there is no sound from the player for more than 3 seconds during synchro recording the recorder goes into the standby mode automatically When the sound comes from the player again the recorder resumes synchro recording If the recorder is kept in the standby mode for 5 minutes or longer the recorder stops automatically e For longer recording follow step 1 of Recording for long times page 24 to select the recording mode and then do the procedure of synchro recording Notes Do not change SYNC REC setting while recording Recording may not be done properly Even when there is no recorded sound on the sound source there may be cases when recording does not pause automatically during synchro recording due to the noise level emitted from the sound source e If a silent portion is encountered for 2 seconds or more during synchro recording from a sound source other than a CD or an MD a new track mark is automatically added at the point where the silent portion ends 26 e Synchro recording cannot be done if the connecting cord is not an optical cable or if the cabl2. sounds and to be considerate of the people around you On the MiniDisc cartridge e When carrying or storing the MiniDisc keep it in its case Do not break open the shutter Do not place the cartridge where it will be subject to light extreme temperatures moisture or dust e Attach the supplied MD label only in the space designated for it on the disc Do not stick it on any other disc surface On cleaning e Clean the recorder casing with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it may mar the finish of the casing e Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to remove dirt e Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from operating properly Be sure to close the disc compartment lid after inserting or ejecting an MD e To obtain the best sound quality use a dry cloth to wipe the plugs of the headphones earphones or the remote control Dirty plugs may cause sound distortion or intermittent breaks in the sound 52 Notes on batteries Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of battery fluid or bursting batteries To prevent such accidents observe the following precautions e Install the and poles of the batteries correctly e Do not try to recharge dry battery e When the recorder is not to be used for a long time be sure to remove the batteries e If a battery leak should develop care
3. ENTER ENTER When you try to turn the volume too high AVLS flashes in the display The volume is kept to a moderate level 37 To cancel AVLS Select AVLS OFF in step 2 Locking the controls HOLD To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder use this function HOLD HOLD 1 Move HOLD in the direction of the To unlock the controls Move HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow to unlock the controls 38 Connecting to a stereo system Connect the Q jack of the recorder to the LINE IN jacks of an amplifier or a tape recorder with a line cable RK G129 or RK G136 not supplied The output is analog The recorder plays the MD digitally and sends analog signals to the externally connected equipment RK G136 Stered not supplied mini plug Portable DAT recorder etc R red to LINE IN Stereo system etc RK G129 not supplied L white 2 phono plugs When the recorder is connected to an another audio component through the supplied remote control When connecting a line cable not supplied to the headphones earphones jack of the remote control be sure to set the BEEP setting to BEEP OFF This keeps the beep sound out of the recorded signal or the output from the externally connected equipment 1 Press ENTER press MENU repeatedly until BEEP flashes in the display and then press ENTER again 2 Pre
4. Press MENU flip the lever towards lt Or i repeatedly until EDIT flashes in the display and then press ENTER ENTER again ED Name flashes in the display 42 3 Press MENU flip the lever towards lt lt or repeatedly until Erase flashes in the display and then press ENTER ENTER All Erase and PushENTER appear alternately in the display To cancel erasing press T MARK T MARK A Press ENTER ENTER again TOC Edit flashes in the display and all the tracks will be erased When erasing is complete BLANKDISC appears in the display Adding a track mark You can add track marks so that the part after the new track mark is counted as a new track The track numbers will increase as follows Add a track mark TBE AA pif 2 Tl 38 1 4 4 Track numbers increase h While playing or pausing an MD press T MARK on the recorder at the point you want to mark MARK ON appears in the display and a track mark is added The track number will increase by one To add track marks while recording Press T MARK on the recorder at the point you want to add a track mark 43 Notes e You cannot add track marks during synchro recording e T MARK on the remote control does not function during playback D Erasing a track mark When you record with analog line input unnecessary track marks may be recorded where recording level is low Yo
5. edit on a track that is protected from erasing Record or edit on other tracks 62 Specifications MD Recorder Audio playing system MiniDisc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material GaAlAs MQW Wavelength A 790 nm Emission duration continuous Laser output less than 44 6 uW This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the lens surface on the optical pick up block with 7 mm aperture Recording and playback time When using MDW 80 Maximum 160 min in monaural Maximum 320 min in stereo Revolutions 350 rpm to 2 800 rpm CLV Error correction ACIRC Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code Sampling frequency 44 1 kHz Sampling rate converter Input 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Coding ATRAC Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding ATRAC3 LP2 ATRAC3 LP4 Modulation system EFM Eight to Fourteen Modulation Number of channels 2 stereo channels 1 monaural channel Frequency response 20 to 20 000 Hz 3 dB Wow and Flutter Below measurable limit Inputs Microphone stereo mini jack minimum input level 0 35 mV Line in stereo mini jack minimum input level 49 mV Optical Digital in optical digital mini jack Outputs Q stereo mini jack maximum output level 5 mW 5 mW load impedance 16 ohm General Power requirements Sony AC Power Adaptor supplied connected at the DC IN 3 V jack 120 V AC 60 Hz U S A Canadian and Taiwan model 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Europe contine
6. for collection recycling or proper disposal Note In some areas the disposal of Nickel Cadmium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited RBRC Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation advises you about spent battery collection by the following phone number Call toll free number 1 800 822 8837 United States and Canada only Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Cadmium batteries For customers in Canada To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure For Customers in Australia If the supply cord of the AC power adaptor is damaged the AC power adaptor must be returned to the manufacturer or his agent for the cord to be replaced The C Tick N50 mark on the Walkman is valid only for the products marketed in Australia The CE mark on the C unit is valid only for products marketed in the European Union Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product Please consult with your local authority WALKMAN and We are trademarks of Sony Corporation SSS Table of contents Looking at the controls ccsscessssseeseessneesseesseeeneeeseneenee 8 Getting Started 2 0 0 cc cecteesseeseneesssesesesesnesseesesneeseesseeneeee 11 Recording an MD right away ccssseccsseeeeseeeeseeeeeees
7. is characterized by the limitations described below Note however that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself and not to mechanical causes Symptom Cause TR FULL When 254 tracks have been recorded on the appears even disc TR FULL appears regardless of the total before the disc recorded time More than 254 tracks cannot be has reached the recorded on the disc To continue recording maximum erase unnecessary tracks recording time 60 74 or 80 minutes TR FULL Repeated recording and erasing may cause appears even fragmentation and scattering of data Although before the disc those scattered data can be read each fragment has reached the is counted as a track In this case the number of maximum track tracks may reach 254 and further recording is number or not possible To continue recording erase recording time unnecessary tracks 58 Symptom Track marks cannot be erased The remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing numerous short tracks Cause When the data of a track is fragmented the track mark of a fragment under 12 seconds long recorded in stereo 24 seconds long recorded in monaural or LP2 mode or 48 seconds long recorded in LP4 mode cannot be erased You cannot combine a track recorded in different recording mode e g a track recorded in stereo and a track recorded in monaural
8. level Can also be adjusted automatically Can manually Digital REC _ also be adjusted level control Adjusting manually Adjusting the recording level the recording level manually Manual manually Manual recording page 29 recording page 29 Note Track marks may be copied incorrectly e when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital optical input e when the source is in shuffle or program play mode while recording using digital optical input In this case play the source in normal play mode e when recording BS or CS programs through digital optical input 22 Recording with analog input line cable required The sound will sent from the connected equipment as analog signal but will be recorded digitally on the disc Line cable P RK G129 L white ZB not supplied CD player 2 am cassette recorder to LINE IN etc OPTICAL R red to LINE OUT Use the connecting cords without an attenuator To connect to a portable CD player having a stereo mini jack use the RK G136 connecting cord not supplied 1 Press and slide REC to the right REC indication lights up in the display and recording starts 2 Play the source you want to record For recording operations see Recording an MD right away page 14 To record from a portable CD player set the CD player to pause and then start recording LINE IN OPTICAL jack is for both dig
9. low Adjust the volume by pressing VOL Volume cannot be turned up e AVLS is on Set AVLS to AVLS OFF page 37 An MD is not played from the first track e Disc playing stopped before it came to the last track Press k repeatedly to go back to the beginning of the disc and restart playing after checking the track number in the display Playback sound skips e The recorder is placed where it receives continuous vibration Put the recorder on a stable place e A very short track may cause sound to skip Sound has a lot of static e Strong magnetism from a television or such device is interfering with operation Move the recorder away from the source of strong magnetism 57 Cannot find the track marks e You pressed Hl after pressing E lt or PPI Press Il before or pressing K lt 4 or PPI page 44 The rechargeable battery does not start charging e The rechargeable battery has been inserted incorrectly or the AC power adaptor has been connected incorrectly Insert the battery correctly or connect the AC power adaptor correctly Momentary noise is heard e Due to the special digital audio compression technology used in LP4 mode momentary noise may occur on very rare occasions with certain sound sources Record in normal stereo or LP2 mode System limitations The recording system in your MiniDisc recorder is radically different from those used in cassette and DAT decks and
10. nor can you combine a track recorded with digital connection and a track recorded with analog connection Tracks of under 12 seconds 24 seconds or 48 seconds in length are not counted and so erasing them may not lead to an increase in the recording time The total recorded time and the remaining time on the disc may not total the Normally recording is done in minimum units of approximately 2 seconds in stereo 4 seconds in monaural or LP2 mode or 8 seconds in LP4 mode When recording is stopped the last unit of recording always uses this unit of 2 seconds 4 seconds or 8 seconds maximum even if the actual recording is shorter Likewise recording time when recording is restarted after the stop the 60 74 or 80 recorder will automatically insert a blank space minutes amounting to 2 seconds 4 seconds or 8 seconds before the next recording This is to prevent accidental erasing of a previous track whenever a new recording is started Therefore the actual recording time will decrease whenever a recording is stopped by a maximum of 6 seconds 12 seconds or 24 seconds The edited tracks The fragmentation of data may cause sound may exhibit sound dropout during search operations dropout while searching because the tracks are played in higher speed than normal playback 59 Messages If the following messages flash in the display window check the messages below BLANKDISC
11. 14 Playing an MD right away cscsssssesseeesseeseeesneeesees 18 Various ways of recording Two ways of connecting to a sound source Recording with analog input line cable required Recording for long times 2 cos vacisnccecrnccarnsoswearennsacseecesoearancessiseeseniiens 24 To start stop recording in sync with the source player Synchro recording Recording without overwriting existing material Recording from a microphone Adjusting the recording level manually Manual recording Checking the remaining time or the recording position 0 Various ways of playback Playing tracks repeatedly Emphasizing bass DIGITAL MEGA BASS Checking the remaining time or the playing position Protecting your hearing AVLS Locking the controls HOLD Connecting to a stereo system caccrsccesssicanssasssreniisanrsncnciisnainecdeted Sberoarsiee Editing recorded tracks Erasing tracks To erase a track Toierase th Whole dist ceinec aea 42 Adding a track mark Erasing a track mark Moving recorded tracks Labeling recordings Power sources Battery ifen see nie eens enna oeedes 50 Additional information PREGAUHLODS poaren E AAE E ONERE TN EEAS S51 Troubleshooting System limitations Messages Specifications What is an MD Looking at the controls See pages in for more details The recorder 1 REC MODE button 24 2 OPE
12. MDW series Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country 64 What is an MD How MiniDisc works MiniDisc MD comes in two types premastered prerecorded and recordable blank Premastered MDs recorded at music studios can be played back almost endlessly However they can t be recorded on or over like cassette tapes To record you must use a recordable MD Premastered MDs Premastered MDs are recorded and played like regular CDs A laser beam focuses on the pits in the surface of the MD and reflects the information back to the lens in the recorder The recorder then decodes the signals and plays them back as music Recordable MDs Recordable MDs which use magneto optical MO technology can be recorded again and again The laser inside the recorder applies heat to the MD demagnetizing the magnetic layer of the MD The recorder then applies a magnetic field to the layer This magnetic field corresponds exactly to the audio signals generated by the connected source The north and south polarities equate to digital 1 and 0 The demagnetized MD adopts the polarity of the magnetic field resulting in a recorded MD How the MiniDisc got so small The 2 5 inch MiniDisc encased in a plastic cartridge that looks like a 3 5 inch diskette see illustration above uses a n
13. Manual recording When you record the sound level is adjusted automatically If necessary you can set the level manually Note Adjust the recording level while the recorder is in standby mode You cannot adjust it while recording lt 4 MENU gt While holding down Ill press and slide REC to the right The recorder stands by for recording 2 Press ENTER press MENU repeatedly until RecVolume flashes in the display and then press ENTER again 3 Press MENU repeatedly until ManualREC flashes in the display and then press ENTER ManualRegc aA To switch back to the automatic control Press MENU gt repeatedly until Auto REC flashes in the display and then press ENTER 4 Play the source continued 29 5 While observing the level meter in the display adjust the recording level by pressing MENU gt Set the level so that the level meter reaches around 12 dB mark above the display window If the sound is too high lower the recording level until the level meter just barely reaches the OVER mark above the display window Volume decreases increases e gt RECHE Bg ee aA gt 12dB OVER Recording does not start in this step If your source is an externally connected component be sure to cue the source to the beginning of the material to be recorded before you start playback 6 Press Hl again to start recording To sto
14. N begins flashing in the display when the remaining time on the disc reaches 3 minutes or less 2 Appears only when the recorder is stopped 3 Press ENTER ENTER The information selected in step 2 appears in and track number track name or disc name the information selected in step 2 3 Appears only when RecRemain is selected while the recorder is in stop mode and the track is labeled 4 Appears only when AllRemain is selected while the recorder is in stop mode and the disc is labeled If you want to check the playing position or track name while playing see page 36 32 Various ways of playback When you operate the recorder with the supplied remote control use the buttons and controls shown in parentheses Playing tracks repeatedly You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways all repeat single repeat and shuffle repeat lt MENU gt EDIT ENTER 1 While the recorder is playing or stopped press ENTER EDIT for 2 seconds or more press MENU flip the lever towards lt or repeatedly until PLAY MODE flashes in the display and then press ENTER ENTER again 2 Press MENU flip the lever towards lt lt or repeatedly to select the play mode and then press ENTER ENTER Each time you press MENU flip the lever towards the display item indicated by changes as follows Pressing ENTER ENTER while is flashing causes the play
15. N button 12 3 T MARK button 42 48 5 H pause button 15 19 29 44 48 6 VOL button 18 48 7 DC IN 3V jack 11 14 51 8 Q headphones jack 12 39 9 REC record switch 15 23 10 4 END SEARCH button 15 MENU button 26 33 42 B play button 15 18 kea B PI search AMS button 15 19 44 E stop CHARGE button 11 15 18 25 Display window 30 ENTER button 25 33 41 Battery compartment 11 LINE IN OPTICAL jack 14 23 MIC PLUG IN POWER jack 28 HOLD switch 12 38 The display window Character information display 32 34 Displays the disc and track names error messages track numbers etc Play mode indication 34 Shows the play mode of the MD Time display Battery indication 50 Shows approximate battery condition Mega bass indication 35 6 Level meter 30 Shows the volume of the MD being played or recorded Recording mode LP2 LP4 MONDO indication SYNC synchro recording indication 10 11 REC indication 15 Lights up while recording When flashing the recorder is in record standby mode REC REMAIN REMAIN remaining time tracks indication 32 36 Lights up along with
16. R The track or disc is ready to be labeled 4 Follow steps 3 to 5 of Labeling a disc during stop To cancel labeling Press T MARK T MARK Notes e When the recording is stopped while labeling a track or a disc during recording or when the recording moves on to the next track while labeling a track the input at that point is entered automatically e LP is automatically added at the beginning of track names for tracks recorded in LP2 or LP4 mode Relabeling recordings Follow the steps corresponding to the labeling method until the disc or track is ready to be labeled Enter a new character over the one you want to change then press ENTER ENTER for 2 seconds or more Notes e You cannot relabel premastered MDs or label MDs that have not been recorded e The recorder is able to display but cannot label using Japanese Katakana characters e The recorder cannot rewrite a disc or track name of more than 200 letters that was created by another device 49 Power sources You can use the recorder on house current or as follows In the recorder a Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery NC WMAA supplied an LR6 size AA alkaline dry battery not supplied It is preferable to use the recorder on house current when recording for a long time Battery life Unit approx hours JEITA2 Batteries Stereo LP2 LP4 NC WMAA Nickel Cadmium Recording 4 6 7 5 rechargeable batte
17. S O NY 3 223 666 12 1 Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions MZ R700 R700PC R700DPC 2000 Sony Corporation To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Information Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT Caution The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard Listening for many hours at maximum volume may damage your hearing CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM For customers in the USA Owner s Record The serial number is located at the rear of the disc compartment lid and the model number is located at the top and bottom Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No 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
18. a short circuit e Remove the rechargeable battery from the recorder when it is not to be used for a long time 13 Recording an MD right away Connect to a digital source using an optical cable supplied to make digital recordings Digital recording is possible even from digital equipment with different sampling rates such as a DAT deck or a BS tuner using the built in sampling rate converter To record from an analog source see Recording with analog input line cable required page 23 To record from an MD see Note on digital recording page 54 Using the AC power adaptor supplied is recommended for recording Make connections Insert the cables firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks CD player MD Portable CD Red a Wall outiat player DVD player etc video player etc to DIGITAL OUT optical Optical AC power adaptor OPTICAL ini plug mini supplied plug Optical cable supplied SS _ _ to LINE IN OPTICAL to DC IN 3V The supplied cable consists of one or the other of these cables The shape of the plugs on the supplied cable may differ depending on where the recorder was purchased 14 Record an MD END SEARCH Press and slide REC to the right REC indication lights up in the display and recording starts Play the source you want to record To stop recording press H After you press W the recorder will automatically turn
19. and unlock the control Connect the supplied Slide HOLD in the opposite headphones earphones with direction of the arrow the remote control to Q to unlock the controls Insert an MD Use a recordable MD for recording Press OPEN to open the lid Insert an MD with the label side facing front and press the lid down to close 12 Using on a dry battery Insert one LR6 size AA alkaline dry battery not supplied instead of the rechargeable battery Notes e If you press CHARGE W immediately after charging has completed charging will begin again If this happens press CHARGE W again to stop the changing operation since the battery is already fully charged e Charging stops when you try to operate the recorder during charging e Be sure to use the supplied AC power adaptor e Charging time may vary depending on the battery condition When a rechargeable battery is charged for the first time or charged after a long period of disuse battery life may be shorter than usual Repeat discharging and recharging a few times The battery life should return to normal e When the battery life of a fully charged rechargeable battery becomes about half the normal life replace it e When carrying the rechargeable battery keep it in the supplied battery carrying case It is dangerous to carry the battery out of the case in your pocket or a bag together with metallic objects such as key rings as this may cause
20. cable required page 23 to record using analog line input Difference between digital optical and analog line inputs optical or an optical mini plug page 14 Difference Digital optical input Analog line input Connectable Equipment with a digital Equipment with an source optical output jack analog line output jack Usable cord Optical cable with an Line cable with 2 phono plugs or a stereo mini plug page 23 Signal from the source Digital Analog Even when a digital source such as a CD is connected the signal sent to the recorder is analog 21 Difference Digital optical input Analog line input Recorded track Marked copied Marked automatically numbers automatically e after more than 2 e at the same positions as seconds of blank or the source when the low level segment sound source is a CD or e when the recorder is an MD paused while e after more than 2 recording seconds of blank or low You can erase level segment with a unnecessary marks sound source other than after recording CD or MD Erasing a track e when the recorder is mark page 44 paused during synchro recording the recorder pauses automatically when it encounters a section with no audio signal for 3 seconds or more You can erase unnecessary marks after recording Erasing a track mark page 44 Recorded Same as the source Adjusted sound
21. d gt D To go backward or forwai I lt or BPI flip and ho control 2 You can turn off the beep sound page 39 3 Once you open the lid the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track rd quickly without listening press Hl and hold down d the lever towards K lt 4 or P P on the remote 19 G PROTECTION function The G PROTECTION function has been developed to provide excellent protection against sound skipping during many active uses This function provides a higher level of shock protection during playback than the traditional one If the play does not start Make sure the recorder is not locked page 38 Playback will switch automatically to match the recording mode of the material stereo LP2 LP4 or monaural Notes e To prevent recorder malfunction do not use a remote control that was supplied with another Sony portable MD model Sound may skip if the recorder receives stronger continuous shock than expected a dirty or scratched MiniDisc is played 20 Various ways of recording Two ways of connecting to a sound source The input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jacks Connect the recorder to a CD player or a cassette recorder using either digital optical input or analog line input To record see Recording an MD right away page 14 to record using digital optical input and Recording with analog input line
22. e An MD with no recording on it is inserted DISC ERR e The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or editing data Reinsert the disc If this fails rerecord DISC FULL e There is no more space to record on the disc Replace the disc Data Save e The MD player is recording information sounds from the memory to the disc Wait until this process is completed Do not expose the player to any physical shock nor disrupt power supply TOC Edit The MD player is recording information track start and end position from the memory to the disc Wait until this process is completed Do not expose the player to physical shock nor disrupt power supply BUSY e You tried to operate the recorder while it was accessing the recorded data Wait until the message goes out in rare cases it may take 2 3 minutes NAME FULL e You tried to enter more than 200 letters to label a single track or disc e You tried to enter a total of more than 1700 letters for track or disc names Enter the characters within the limit 60 Hi DC in e Voltage of the power supply is too high The supplied AC power adaptor is not used Use the supplied AC power adaptor HOLD The recorder is locked Move HOLD against the arrow to unlock the recorder pages 12 38 LOW BATT e Battery is weak Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery page 11 MEM OVER e You tried to record with the rec
23. e is connected to the MIC PLUG IN POWER jack e You cannot manually change the recording mode or the recording level during synchro recording ee Recording without overwriting existing material If you wish to avoid overwriting the current contents of an MD do the following procedure All new material will then be recorded from the end of the current contents 1 While the recorder is stopped press ENTER 2 Press MENU repeatedly until REC Posi flashes in the display and then press ENTER 3 Press MENU repeatedly until From End flashes in the display and then press ENTER To start recording from the current point Select From Here in step 3 27 Recording from a microphone Connect a stereo microphone ECM 717 ECM MS907 ECM MS957 etc not supplied to the MIC PLUG IN POWER jack ENTER Stereo microphone to MIC PLUG IN POWER 1 Insert a recordable MD and then press and slide REC to the right For other operations see Recording an MD right away page 14 Notes e You cannot record through the microphone while an optical cable is connected to the LINE IN OPTICAL jack The recorder automatically switches input in the following order optical input microphone input and analog input e The microphone may pick up the operating sound of the recorder itself Use the microphone away from the recorder in such cases 28 l Adjusting the recording level manually
24. ed off e If you are not going to use this recorder for a long time be sure to disconnect the power supply AC power adaptor dry battery rechargeable battery or car battery cord To remove the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet grasp the adaptor plug itself never pull the cord On heat build up Heat may build up in the recorder if it is used for an extended period of time In this case leave the recorder turned off until it cools down On installation e Never use the recorder where it will be subjected to extremes of light temperature moisture or vibration e Never wrap the recorder in anything when it is being used with the AC power adaptor Heat build up in the recorder may cause malfunction or damage 51 On the headphones earphones Road safety Do not use headphones earphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas It can also be potentially dangerous to play your recorder at high volume while walking especially at pedestrian crossings You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones earphones at high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous loud and extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use Caring for others Keep the volume at a moderate level This will allow you to hear outside
25. ew digital audio compression technology called ATRAC Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding To store more sound in less space ATRAC extracts and encodes only those frequency components actually audible to the human ear 65 Quick Random Access Like CDs MDs offer instantaneous random access to the beginning of any music track Premastered MDs are recorded with location addresses corresponding to each music selection Recordable MDs are manufactured with a User TOC Area to contain the order of the music The TOC Table of Contents system is similar to the directory management system of floppy disks In other words starting and ending addresses for all music tracks recorded on the disc are stored in this area This lets you randomly access the beginning of any track as soon as you enter the track number AMS as well as label the location with a track name as you would a file on a diskette a gt xa User TOC Area Contains the order and start end points of the music Music Data 66 Sony ine http www world sony com This warranty is valid only in the United States L ral Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
26. fully and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid from the battery compartment before inserting new ones On the lid of the battery compartment The lid of the battery compartment is designed to detach from the main unit when handled with great force To reattach the lid to the main unit follow the steps below Slots 1 Place the lid so that the 2 Fit the projection one by one projections on the lid aligned into the slot as shown in the with the slots on the main unit illustration Note on mechanical noise The recorder gives off mechanical noise while operating which is caused by the power saving system of the recorder and it is not a problem 53 To protect a recorded MD To record protect an MD slide open the tab at the side of the MD In this position the MD cannot be recorded or edited To record again slide the tab back so the tab is visible Back of the MD Recorded material Recorded material is protected is not protected Note on digital recording This recorder uses the Serial Premastered software such Copy Management System i as CDs or MDs which allows only first generation digital copies to be made from premastered software You can only make copies from a home recorded MD by using the analog connections f visita recording CE CE Home Recordable recorded sini MD MD recording 54 If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder please consult your nearest Sony deale
27. he letter to the one before next lt Or m one END SEARCH VOL Insert a blank space to type in a new EDIT letter pressing both buttons together END SEARCH VOL Delete a letter and move back all DELETE following letters to the left pressing both buttons together T MARK T MARK Cancel labeling 4 Repeat step 3 and enter all characters of the label name To cancel labeling press TMARK T MARK 5 Press ENTER ENTER for 2 seconds or more The track or disc is labeled Labeling a track during playback 1 Insert a disc and play the track you want to label 2 Press ENTER EDIT for 2 seconds or more press MENU gt flip the lever towards lt lt or repeatedly until EDIT flashes in the display and then press ENTER ENTER again Jd Name flashes in the display 3 Press ENTER ENTER The track is ready to be labeled 48 4 Follow steps 3 to 5 of Labeling a disc during stop Labeling a track or a disc during recording 1 While recording press ENTER EDIT for 2 seconds or more 2 Press MENU flip the lever towards lt lt or repeatedly until EDIT flashes in the display and then press ENTER ENTER again Jd Name flashes in the display 3 To label a track press ENTER ENTER again To label a disc press MENU gt flip the lever towards lt or repeatedly until Name flashes in the display then press ENTER ENTE
28. 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 RECYCLING NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERIES Nickel Cadmium batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your unwanted batteries to your nearest point
29. ious setting of the recording mode when you record the next time Notes e It is recommended that you use the supplied AC power adaptor for long recordings e If you try to play an MD recorded in LP2 or LP4 on MD players or recorders that do not support these modes playback will not start and LP will appear on the display Sound recorded through digital optical input can be monitored in stereo through headphones earphones etc e When you record in LP4 mode momentary noise may be produced on very rare occasions with certain sound sources This is because of the special digital audio compression technology that enables a recording time 4 times longer than normal If noise is produced it is recommended that you record in normal stereo or LP2 mode to obtain better sound quality D To start stop recording in sync with the source player Synchro recording You can easily make digital recordings of a digital source on an MD Before synchro recording make connections to the digital source with a digital cable and insert a recordable MD ENTER Can TT a TTT aa CD players gt etc Can a T lt 4 MENU gt 1 Press ENTER while the recorder is stopped ontinued 25 2 Press MENU repeatedly until SYNC REC flashes in the display and then press ENTER SYNC REC iG Fle SYNC Na messes aaa Vay SYNC indicator SYNC does not appear if optical cable is not connected to the recorder
30. ital and analog input The recorder automatically recognizes the type of line cable and switches to digital or analog input Note If you temporarily stop a recording operation by pressing Il a track mark will be added at that point when you press Ill again to resume recording The recording continues from on a new track 23 EE Recording for long times Select each recording mode according to the recording time that you want Stereo recording is possible at 2 times LP2 or 4 times LP4 the normal recording time MDs recorded in monaural LP2 or LP4 mode can be played back only on MD players or recorders with a monaural LP2 or LP4 playback mode Audio components that support the LP2 or LP4 modes are indicated by the MDLP or MDLP logo marks REC MODE REC 1 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the desired recording mode Each time you press REC MODE the display changes as follows Recording mode Display Recording time Stereo normal none Approx 80 min LP2 stereo LP2 Approx 160 min LP4 stereo LP4 Approx 320 min Monaural MONO Approx 160 min D For better sound quality record in normal stereo or LP2 mode 2 If you record a stereo source in monaural the sounds from left and right will be mixed 3 When using an 80 minute recordable MD 2 Press and slide REC to the right 24 3 Play the sound source To stop recording press E The recorder remains the prev
31. locked page 38 e Make sure the MD is not record protected page 54 Premastered MDs cannot be recorded over For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet use the AC plug adaptor Notes e If the power supply is disrupted i e the battery is removed or becomes exhausted or the AC power adaptor is disconnected during a recording or editing operation or while TOC Edit appears in the display then it will not be possible to open the lid until power is restored e You can make a digital recording only from an optical type output e When recording from a portable CD player set the CD player to pause and then do the recording procedure on the recorder e Note the following when recording from a portable CD player Some portable CD players may not be capable of digital out unless powered by the AC power Connect the AC power adaptor to the portable CD player and use it on AC power as the power source Disable any anti skip function such as ESP on the portable CD player Electronic Shock Protection 16 e LINE IN OPTICAL jack is for both digital and analog input The recorder automatically recognizes the type of line cable and switches to digital or analog input e The level of the recorded sound is adjusted automatically e You can monitor the sound during recording Connect the supplied headphones earphones with remote control to 9 and adjust the volume b
32. mode to change The new mode then appears in the window indicated by continued 33 Display window Q Shut ReP miie I _SHUF a a Z_ B On O O gt Normal none All the tracks are played once AllRepeat G All the tracks are played repeatedly 1 Repeat amp 1 A single track is played repeatedly Shuf Rep G SHUF After the currently selected track finishes playing the remaining tracks are played repeatedly in random order 34 bee a a a M a u rT Emphasizing bass DIGITAL MEGA BASS The Mega Bass function intensifies low frequency sound for richer quality audio reproduction It affects only the sound from the headphones earphones lt 4 MENU gt EDIT ENTER 1 Press ENTER EDIT for 2 seconds or more press MEN U flip the lever towards or repeatedly until BASS flashes in the display and then press ENTER ENTER again 2 Press MENU flip the lever towards dor to select the item and then press ENTER ENTER Each time you press MENU flip the lever towards and change as follows Display window continued 35 On O O gt BASS OFF none Normal play BASS 1 BASS mal Mega Bass moderate effect BASS 2 845S maiii L Mega Bass strong effect Notes e If the sound becomes distorted when emphasizing bass turn down the volume The Mega Bass function does not affect the sound that is being rec
33. ntal model 240 V AC 50 Hz Australian model 220 V AC 50 Hz Chinese model 230 240 V AC 50 Hz U K and Hong Kong model 220 V AC 50 Hz Argentina model 110 220 V AC 60 Hz Korean model 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Other models Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery NC WMAA supplied LR6 size AA alkaline battery not supplied Battery operation time See Battery life page 50 63 Dimensions Whether you should plug the Approx 81 x 28 1 x 74 4 mm w h headphones earphones directly d 31 4 x 1 s x 3 in without to Q jack on the main unit or toa projections remote control use only Mass headphones earphones with Approx 116 g 4 1 oz the recorder stereo mini plugs You cannot only use headphones earphones with Supplied accessories micro plugs AC power adaptor 1 stereo mini plugs Headphones earphones with a plug remote control 1 Optical cable 1 NC WMAA Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery 1 Rechargeable battery carrying case a Carrying pouch Carrying case with a belt clip except U S A model 1 US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Design and specifications are subject to change without notice micro plug Optional accessories Optical Cable or POC 15B POC 15AB POC DA12SP Line Cable RK G129 RK G136 Stereo Microphones ECM 717 ECM MS907 ECM MS957 Stereo Headphones MDR EX70LP MDR G72LP MDR A34LP Active Speakers SRS Z500 Recordable MDs
34. off after about 5 minutes when using AC power adaptor about 10 seconds when using batteries Notes e Data Save or TOC Edit flashes while data of the recording the track s start and end points etc is being recorded Do not move or jog the recorder or disconnect the power source while the indication is flashing in the display e The lid does not open until TOC Edit disappears in the display To Record from the end of the previous recording Press END SEARCH and then press and slide REC Record partway through the previous recording Bw PP or KE to find the start point of recording and press Hl to stop Then press and slide REC Pause H2 Press Hl again to resume recording 15 To Press Remove the MD E and open the lid The lid does not open while TOC Edit flashing in the display D By setting REC Posi to From End recording operations will always start from the end of the previously recorded material page 27 2 A track mark is added at the point where you press Ill again to resume recording while pausing thus the remainder of the track will be counted as a new track 3 If you open the lid while REC Posi is set to From Here recording will begin with the first track the next time you record Check the point to start recording on the display If the recording does not start e Make sure the recorder is not
35. orded Checking the remaining time or the playing position You can check the track name disc name etc during playback 1 While the recorder is playing follow steps 1 and 2 of Checking the remaining time or the recording position page 31 The display changes as follows On Q LapTime The elapsed time of the current track 1 Remain The remaining time of the current track AllRemain The remaining time after the current location 36 2 Press ENTER ENTER The display changes as follows The information selected in step 2 appears in and track number track name or disc name the information selected in step 2 D Appears only when 1 Remain is selected and the track is labeled 2 Appears only when AllRemain is selected while the recorder is in stop mode and the disc is labeled If you want to check the remaining time or the recording position while recording or in stop mode see page 31 Protecting your hearing AVLS The AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter System function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears lt MENU gt EDIT 1 Press ENTER EDIT for 2 seconds or more press MEN U flip the lever towards lt or repeatedly until AVLS flashes in the display and then press ENTER ENTER again 2 Press MENU flip the lever towards lt or repeatedly until AVLS ON flashes in the display and then press
36. order placed where it receives continuous vibration Put the recorder on a stable place and start recording again NO COPY e You tried to make a copy from a disc that is protected by the Serial Copy Management System You cannot make copies from a digitally connected source which was itself recorded using digital connection Use analog connection instead page 23 NO DISC e You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder Insert an MD NO SIGNAL e The recorder could not detect digital input signals Make sure that the source is connected firmly page 14 P B ONLY e You tried to record or edit on a premastered MD P B stands for playback Insert a recordable MD PROTECTED e You tried to record or edit on a MD with the tab in the record protect position Slide the tab back page 54 61 SORRY e You tried to erase the track mark at the beginning of the first track e You tried to erase a track mark to combine tracks the recorder cannot combine a track recorded in different recording mode or a track recorded through a digital connection and an analog connection for example e You tried to press Il T MARK or REC MODE during synchro recording TEMP OVER e Heat has built up in the recorder Let the recorder cool down TR FULL e There is no more space for new data when you are editing the MD Erase unnecessary tracks page 41 TrPROTECT e You tried to record or
37. p recording press E The recording level control is switched back to automatic control when you record the next time Notes e The recording level cannot be adjusted while recording is in progress If you want to adjust the recording level after you have started the recording press H to pause the recorder Then do the procedure from step 5 e You cannot adjust the recording level manually during synchro recording 30 gt E SSS SS SS ee Checking the remaining time or the recording position You can check the remaining time track number etc when recording or during stop When you operate the recorder with the supplied remote control use the buttons and controls shown in parentheses lt MENU gt 1 While the recorder is recording or stopped press ENTER EDIT for 2 seconds or more press MENU flip the lever towards lt or repeatedly until DISPLAY flashes in the display and then press ENTER ENTER again 2 Press MENU flip the lever towards lt lt or repeatedly until the information you want flashes in the display Each time you press MENU flip the lever towards the display changes as follows continued 31 Display window se a On Q LapTime The elapsed time of the current track RecRemain The remaining recordable time AllRemain The remaining time after the current location D REC REMAI
38. r If a trouble occurred when the disc was in the recorder we recommend that the disc be left in the recorder when you consult your Sony dealer so that the cause of trouble may be better understood Microphone record player tuner etc with analog output jacks pe Analog recording hme sre MD Digital recording q gt H C Recordable No Recordable MD digital MD recording 55 Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made these checks consult your nearest Sony dealer The recorder does not work or works poorly e Audio sources may not be firmly connected Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again pages 14 23 The HOLD function is turned on HOLD appears in the display when you press an operation button on the recorder Disable HOLD by moving the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the arrow pages 12 38 e Moisture has condensed inside the recorder Take the MD out and leave the recorder in a warm place with the lid open for several hours until the moisture evaporates The rechargeable battery or dry battery is weak C or LOW BATT flashes Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery page 50 e The rechargeable battery or dry battery have been inserted incorrectly Insert the battery correctly page 11 e You pressed a button while the disc indication was rotating quickly Wait until the indica
39. r towards lt or to select the destination track number For the example above MV 003 002 appears in the display To cancel moving press TMARK T MARK Press ENTER ENTER again The track moves to the selected destination track ee OOO Labeling recordings You can name discs while the recorder is stopped tracks while the recorder is playing and both while the recorder is recording Each name can be as long as 200 letters Each disc can hold up to 1700 alphanumeric letters during playback or stop Available characters e Capital and small letters of the English alphabet e Numbers 0 to 9 el amp 3 lt gt 7 _ gt _ space T MARK lt MENU gt END SEARCH Labeling a disc during stop 1 Press ENTER EDIT for 2 seconds or more press MEN U flip the lever towards lt or repeatedly until EDIT flashes in the display and then press ENTER ENTER again ED Name flashes in the display continued 47 2 Press ENTER ENTER The disc is ready to be labeled 3 Press MENU flip the lever towards lt 4 or i repeatedly to select a letter and press ENTER ENTER The selected letter stops flashing and the cursor moves to the next input position Press To H CAPS Switch between capital letters small letters and marks numbers VOL VOL Move the cursor to the left or right lt MENU gt Change t
40. recorder with the supplied remote control use the buttons and controls shown in parentheses Erasing tracks To erase a track Note that once a recording has been erased you cannot retrieve it Make sure of the track you are erasing 1 While playing the track you want to erase press ENTER EDIT for 2 seconds or more continued 41 2 Press MENU flip the lever towards or m repeatedly until EDIT flashes in the display and then press ENTER ENTER again J Name flashes in the display and the recorder plays the selected track repeatedly 3 Press MENU flip the lever towards lt or i repeatedly until Ja Erase flashes in the display and then press ENTER ENTER Erase OK and PushENTER appear alternately in the display To cancel erasing press T MARK T MARK 4 Press ENTER ENTER again The track is erased and the next track starts to play All the tracks after the one erased are automatically renumbered To erase a part of a track Add track marks at the beginning and the end of the part you want to erase then erase the part page 43 To erase the whole disc You can quickly erase all the tracks and data of the MD at the same time Note that once a recording has been erased you cannot retrieve it Be sure to check the contents of the disc you want to erase 1 While the recorder is stopped press ENTER EDIT for 2 seconds or more 2
41. ry Playback 13 145 18 LR6 SG Recording 9 13 16 Sony alkaline dry battery Playback 40 46 53 D The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions the temperature of the location and varieties of batteries 2 Measured value by the standard of JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association 3 When using a 100 fully charged rechargeable battery 4 When using a Sony LR6 SG STAMINA alkaline dry battery produced in Japan When to replace the battery When the dry battery or rechargeable battery is weak flashing Ca LOW BATT etc appears in the display Replace the dry battery or charge the rechargeable battery Note that the battery level indicated by the battery indication is only approximate and varies with the recorder condition Note Stop the recorder before replacing battery 50 Additional information Precautions On safety Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V jack On power sources Use house current Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery LR6 size AA battery or car battery e For use in your house Use the AC power adaptor supplied with this recorder Do not use any other AC power adaptor since it may cause the recorder to malfunction Polarity of the plug e The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the recorder itself has been turn
42. ss MENU gt repeatedly until BEEP OFF flashes in the display and then press ENTER To turn on the beep sound Select BEEP ON in step 2 39 Notes Even when connecting to the externally connected equipment the Mega Bass function is operative If you do not want the effect of the Mega Bass function on your recording or the output from the externally connected equipment set BASS to BASS OFF page 35 e When recording to an externally connected equipment press VOL repeatedly to raise the volume level to maximum which is optimum for recording to an externally connected equipment If however this level produces distortion in the recording press VOL several times to lower the level to that shown in the illustration below VOLE a aS 40 Editing recorded tracks You can edit your recordings by adding erasing track marks or labeling tracks and MDs Premastered MDs cannot be edited Notes on editing Do not move or jog the recorder while TOC Edit is flashing in the display e You cannot edit tracks on an MD that is record protected Before editing tracks close the tab on the side of the MD page 54 e If you perform an editing operation while playing be sure not to turn the power off until TOC Edit disappears in the display e The lid does not open until TOC Edit disappears in the display after editing TOC Table of Contents When you operate the
43. the remaining time of the track the remaining time of the MD or the remaining number of tracks Disc indication Shows that the disc is rotating for recording playing or editing an MD The remote control 1 ea gt i search AMS play den button 18 31 33 42 48 2 Ml stop ENTER button 18 31 33 42 3 H pause CAPS button 19 44 48 4 EDIT button 33 41 48 5 VOL buttons 18 48 10 Headphones earphones Can be replaced with optional headphones earphones HOLD switch 38 Slide to lock the controls of the remote control T MARK button 42 48 DELETE button 48 Getting started Charge the rechargeable battery before using Even if the rechargeable battery is not charged you can use the recorder as long as the AC power adaptor is connected Insert the rechargeable battery ay Insert the Charging the rechargeable battery to a wall outlet CHARGE W to DC IN y See Connect the supplied AC power adaptor Press CHARGE Ml oc Charging flashes appears in the display and Ca charging starts When charging is completed the battery z indication disappears ts Full charging of a completely discharged rechargeable am battery takes about 3 hours To cancel charging press am CHARGE W Disconnect the supplied AC power adaptor 11 Make connections
44. tion rotates slowly e The analog recording was made using a connecting cord with an attenuator Use a connecting cord without an attenuator page 23 e While operating the recorder received a mechanical shock too much static abnormal power voltage caused by lightning etc Restart the operation as follows 1 Disconnect all the power sources 2 Leave the recorder for about 30 seconds 3 Connect the power source e The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or editing data Reinsert the disc If this fails rerecord 56 NO SIGNAL appears in the display when recording from a portable CD player e There is no digital signal from the portable CD player When recording digitally from a portable CD player use AC power adaptor and disable the anti skip function such as ESP on the CD player page 16 There is no recording after a recording operation e The AC power adaptor was unplugged or a power outage occurred during recording The lid does not open e The power sources have been disconnected during recording or editing or the battery have been exhausted Set the power sources again or replace the exhausted battery with new ones No sound comes through the headphones earphones The headphones earphones plug is not firmly connected Plug in the plug of the headphones earphones firmly to the remote control Plug in the plug of the remote control firmly to e Volume is too
45. u can erase a track mark to combine the tracks before and after the track mark The track numbers will change as follows Erase a track mark v 1 While playing the track with the track mark you want to erase press Ill to pause 2 Find the track mark by pressing k slightly For example to erase the third track mark find the beginning of the third track 00 00 appears in the display MARK appears in the display for 2 seconds 44 3 Press T MARK to erase the mark MARK OFF appears in the display The track mark is erased and the two tracks are combined When you erase a track mark name assigned to the mark is also erased Moving recorded tracks You can change the order of the recorded tracks Example Move track C from the third to the second track Before moving a Bi cy p a tel sy oD After moving 1 While playing the track you want to move press ENTER EDIT for 2 seconds or more continued 45 2 46 Press MENU flip the lever towards lt lt Or m repeatedly until EDIT flashes in the display and then press ENTER ENTER again Jd Name flashes in the display and the recorder plays the selected track repeatedly Press MENU flip the lever towards lt 4 or i repeatedly until Jg Move flashes in the display and then press ENTER ENTER For the example above MV 003 003 appears in the display Press MENU flip the leve
46. y pressing VOL This does not affect the recording level 17 Playing an MD right away To use the recorder on a rechargeable battery or dry battery see Power sources page 50 When you operate the recorder with the supplied remote control use the buttons and control shown in parentheses Play an MD Press B gt flip the lever Press VOL to adjust the towards gt gt 1 5 gt volume A short beep sounds in the The volume will be shown in headphones earphones when the display you operate on the remote control To stop play press E A long beep sounds in the headphones earphones when you operate on the remote control Playback starts from the point you last stopped playing After you press W the recorder will automatically turn off after about 5 minutes when using AC power adaptor about 10 seconds when using batteries 18 To Find the beginning of the current track Press Beeps in the headphones earphones Three short beeps He once flip the lever towards Kd Find the beginning of the next track PPI once flip the lever towards PPI B Two short beeps Pause H Continuous short beeps Press Ii again to resume play Go backwards while hold down K lt flip and hold the lever playing towards Kd Go forward while hold down PI flip and hold the lever playing towards gt P1 B Remove the MD H a long beep and open the li
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