Sony MZ-R37SP DVD Recorder User Manual
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1. Wait until the message goes out in rare cases it may take 2 3 minutes HiDCin Voltage of the power supply is too high Use the AC E45HG not supplied HOLD The recorder is locked gt Slide HOLD against the arrow to unlock the recorder page 17 LoBATT e Batteries are weak Charge the rechargeable batteries or replace the dry batteries pages 23 24 MEMORY e You tried to record when there is no indication in the display with the recorder placed where it receives continuous vibration Put the recorder on a stable place and start recording again 30 Error message Meaning Remedy NoCOPY 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 6 NoDISC e You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder Insert an MD NOSIG The recorder could not detect digital input signals Make sure that the source is connected firmly page 11 PbONLY You tried to record or edit on a premastered MD Pb stands for playback Insert a recordable MD SAVED e You tried to record or edit on a MD with the tab in the record protect position Slide the tab back page 26 SORRY You tried to erase the track mark at the beginning of the first track You tried to erase a track mark to combine t2. 4 Press Ill again to start recording To stop recording press W The recording level control is switched back to automatic control when you record the next time ee Checking the remaining time or the recording position You can check the remaining time track number etc when recording or during StoP DISPLAY EDIT INSERT 1 Press DISPLAY while recording or in stop mode Each time you press the button the display changes as follows a While recording Q Track number Elapsed time Track number Remaining time for recording In stop mode Q Track number Elapsed time Track name Remaining time for recording Disc name Remaining time after the current location Appears only if the track has been labeled If you want to check the playing position or track name while playing see page 16 gt Various ways of playback Playing tracks repeatedly You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways all repeat single repeat and shuffle repeat MODEeDELETE 1 Press MODE while the recorder is playing an MD Each time you press the button the play mode indication changes as follows a SHUF G De nn 10 10 0 0 4 Play mode indication Indication Play mode none All the tracks are normal play played once G All the tracks are all repeat played repeatedly G1 A single track is single
3. Below measurable limit Inputs MIC PLUG IN POWER stereo mini jack 0 35 1 38 mV OPTICAL LINE IN stereo mini jack with optical digital in eLine in 69 194 mV Optical digital in wave length 660 nm Outputs PHONES REMOTE stereo mini jack maximum output level 5 mW 5 mW load impedance 16 ohm LINE OUT stereo mini jack 194 mV load impedance 10 kilohm or greater General Power requirements Sony AC Power Adaptor AC E45HG not supplied connected at the DC IN 4 5 V jack 120 V AC 60 Hz Two nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries NH WMAA not supplied Two size AA LR6 alkaline batteries not supplied Battery operation time See Battery life page 24 Dimensions Approx 116 8 x 18 5 x 86 1 mm w h d 45 sx 3 4 x31 2in Mass Approx 160 g 5 6 oz the recorder only Approx 220 g 7 8 oz incl a recordable MD and two NH WMAA nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries Supplied accessories Headphones 1 Optical cable 1 Optional accessories AC E45HG AC power adaptor NH WMAA nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries Optical Cable POC 15B POC 15AB POC DA12SP Line Cable RK G129 RK G136 Stereo Microphones ECM 717 ECM MS907 ECM MS957 Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Design and s
4. thin body design Easy to carry in your bag Shock resistant memory Offsets up to 40 seconds of optical read errors High fidelity recording Low noise low distortion high fidelity recording through the optical digital input jack Digital synchro recording When recording from a digital equipment with optical output the recorder automatically starts and pauses recording in sync with operation on the digital source Digital AGC Auto Gain Control Automatic recording level adjustment without sacrificing superb digital sound Long time recording with monaural sound You can record up to 160 minutes on a disc using monaural recording Table of contents Recording an MD right away ss 6 Playing an MD right away sms 8 Various ways of recording sen LO Two ways of connecting to a sound source seecectecesseetesteseeeeteeeenees 10 Recording with digital input optical cable required 00 11 To start stop recording in sync with the source player Synchro tecording rirsisi enra R a E Recording from a microphone oe Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time 13 Adjusting the recording level manually Manual recording 13 Checking the remaining time or the recording position 14 Various ways of playback ss 15 Playing tracks repeatedly c cccceccsscesessesessesteseeseseeseeseseesestessesssneseeneas 15 Emphasizing bass DIGIT
5. 16 SYNCHRO REC Synchronized recording switch at the bottom 11 Selec B 11 12 13 14 top 16 17 18 19 Il pause CAPS button 7 9 21 E stop CHARGE button 7 9 23 B play ENTER button 7 9 18 DC IN 4 5V jack OPEN switch VOL volume buttons 9 21 H BPI buttons END SEARCH button 7 T MARK track mark CANCEL button at the bottom 19 21 MODE DELETE button at the bottom 13 15 21 DISPLAY EDIT INSERT button at the bottom 14 16 18 21 35 The display window Level meter Shows the level of the MD being played or recorded Disc indication Shows that the disc is rotating for recording playing or editing an MD lt m mark AVLS indication 16 MONO monaural indication Battery indication 23 lt or mark MEGA BASS indication 15 Time display 14 16 Shows the elapsed time of the track or MD being recorded or played 8 Ja mark 18 21 22 Lights up when the track information is displayed or edited F Case NI mark 19 21 22 Lights up when the disc information is displayed or edited SYNC Synchronized recording indication 11 REMAIN REC REMAIN remaining time tracks indication 14 16 REMAIN lights up along with the
6. digital audio compression system resolves this problem by using a technology called ATRAC Adaptive buffer memory that stores audio data TRansform Acoustic Coding To store more sound in less space ATRAC extracts and encodes only those frequency components actually audible to the human ear 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 User TOC Area n y Music Data gt A Contains the order and start end points of the music Looking at the controls See pages in for more details The recorder Battery compartment 23 MIC PLUG IN POWER jack 12 REC record switch 7 Display window 14 16 OPTICAL LINE IN jack 6 11 LINE OUT jack 17 PHONES REMOTE jack 8 HOLD switch 17 Digital MEGA BASSe AVLS button at the bottom 15
7. remaining time of the track or disc or remaining number of tracks REC REMAIN lights up along with the remaining time available on the MD for recording Play mode indication 15 Shows the play mode of the MD 13 Character information display Displays the disc and track names error messages track numbers etc REC indication 7 Lights up while recording Flashes when standing by for recording Sony iine http www world sony com Printed on recycled paper Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
8. 3 045 473 11 1 SON Y Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions Mini DI 2 x 3 D 5 W mMm El MZ R37SP 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 Caution The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard 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
9. AL MEGA BASS es Protecting your hearing AVLS ccccseeseeeeeees 16 Checking the remaining time or the playing position 16 Locking the controls HOLD cc cceceeeeeeeeeeee TVA Connecting to a stereo System ss sssssssssssssssstssssstesssstesssttesssttessttensst 17 Editing recorded tracks ns 18 Erasing tracks sen rennes To erase a track ee To erase the whole disc 18 Adding a track mark resres eiieeii a Erasing a track mark Moving recorded tracks 2 Labeling recordings cescssessessesesesseseeeseesessesnesesseseesssteseesesteseeneseeness POW er SOUICES mn nsssssmsnnannnunmennanannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnemannnnuus 2D Charging the nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries 23 Using on dry batteries cccceccesccesseseeesseseeseeteseessneseeesnesestsseesssnenees 24 Additional information ssssssssssnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnns 25 Precautions niatsiin e n a aE A AEI a aE A a 25 Troubleshooting 27 System limitations 1 29 Messages s 0 30 Specifications 32 What is an MD 33 Looking at the controls c cccccesceesesteseesesteseeseseesesseseeseaeseesseneseenesees 35 Recording an MD right away The sound will be sent from the connected equipment as analog signal but will be recorded digitally on the disc To record from a digital source see Recording with digital input page 11 To use the recorder on rechargea
10. C E45HG not supplied to DC IN 4 5V 2 Insert the rechargeable batteries into the recorder and close the lid B CHARGE 3 Press CHARGE Charge flashes CI appears in the display and charging starts tA Ca CZ ea am Full charging of the completely discharged rechargeable batteries takes about 2 hours To cancel charging press CHARGE Notes Do not charge any other rechargeable batteries than the optional Sony NH WMAA nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries e Be sure to use the AC E45HG AC power adaptor eCharging time may vary depending on the battery condition When a rechargeable battery is charged for he first time or charged after a long period of disuse battery life may be shorter than usual Repeat discharging and recharging a ew times The battery life should return to normal When the battery life of a fully charged rechargeable battery becomes about half he normal life replace it When carrying the rechargeable batteries eep them in the supplied carrying case It is dangerous to carry the batteries out of heir case in your pocket or a bag together with metallic objects such as key rings as his may cause a short circuit recorder when they are not to be used for a ong time Remove the rechargeable batteries from the 23 Using on nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries Be sure the rechargeable batteries are fully charged 1 Insert two fully
11. CM MS907 ECM MS957 etc not supplied to the MIC PLUG IN POWER jack 1 Insert a recordable MD and start recording Press and slide REC upward REC lights up and recording starts For other operations see Recording an MD right away page 6 To stop recording press W Notes When recording sources with large sound adjust recording manually to prevent distortion see Adjusting the recording level manually page 13 eYou cannot record through the microphone while an optical cable is connected to the OPTICAL LINE IN jack The recorder automatically switches input in the following order optical input microphone input and analog input The microphone may pick up the operating sound of the recorder itself Use the microphone away from the recorder in such cases De Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time For longer recordings choose to record in monaural The recording time becomes double the normal MODE DELETE REC at the bottom II CAPS 1 While pressing II press and slide REC upward The recorder stands by for recording 2 Press MODE Mono appears in the display and the recorder switches to monaural recording Press MODE again to record in stereo 3 Press If again to start recording 4 Play the sound source To stop recording press W The recorder switches back to stereo recording when you record the next time Notes eIf you reco
12. I before pressing Kk or PP The rechargeable battery does not start charging 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 The lid does not open The power sources have been disconnected during recording or editing or the batteries have been exhausted Set the power sources again or replace the exhausted batteries with new ones System limitations The recording system in your MiniDisc recorder is radically different from those used in cassette and DAT decks and 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 TrFULL appears even before the disc has reached the maximum recording time 60 74 or 80 minutes When 254 tracks have been recorded on the disc TrFULL appears regardless of the total recorded time More than 254 tracks cannot be recorded on the disc To continue recording erase unnecessary tracks TrFULL appears even before the disc has reached the maximum track number or recording time Repeated recording and erasing may cause fragmentation and scattering of data Although those scattered data can be read each fragment is counted as a track In this case the number of tra
13. NCEL ltd at the bottom 1 While playing the track with the track mark you want to erase press Il to pause 2 Find the track mark by pressing Ke slightly For example to erase the third track mark find the beginning of the third track 00 00 appears in the display 3 Press T MARK to erase the mark T OFF appears in the display The track mark is erased and the two tracks are combined When you erase a track mark the name assigned to the mark are also erased T MARKeCANCEL at the bottom DISPLAY EDIT INSERT at the bottom 1 Keep pressing EDIT for 2 seconds or longer while playing the track you want to move Je Name flashes in the display and the recorder plays the selected track repeatedly 2 Press H amp or PPI repeatedly until Jd Move flashes in the display 3 Press ENTER For example above 003 and 003 appear alternately in the display 4 Press H amp or PPI repeatedly to select the destination track number For example above 003 and 002 appear alternately in the display To cancel moving press ll or CANCEL 5 Press ENTER The track moves to the selected destination track Labeling recordings You can name tracks during playback discs during stop and both during recording Each name can be as long as 200 letters For each disc you can enter up to 1700 alphanumeric letters during playback or stop and 500 alp
14. any 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 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 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 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 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 25 Notes on batteries Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of battery fluid or bursting batteries To prevent such accidents observe the following precautions Instal
15. arch operations The fragmentation of data may cause sound dropout while searching because the tracks are played in higher speed than normal playback 29 er Messages If the following error messages flash in the display window check the chart below Error message Meaning Remedy BLANK e An MD with no recording on it is inserted Insert a recorded MD ERROR The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or editing data Reinsert the disc If this fails rerecord FULL There is no more space to record on the disc less than 12 seconds available Replace the disc 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 during playback or stop e You tried to enter a total of more than 500 letters for track or disc names during a single recording Enter the characters within the limit SAVING The recorder is recording information sounds from the memory to the disk Wait until this process is completed Do not expose the recorder to any physical shock nor disrupt power supply EDIT The recorder is recording information track start and end position from the memory to the disk Wait until this process is completed Do not expose the recorder to physical shock nor disrupt power supply BUSY e You tried to operate the recorder while it was accessing the recorded data
16. ble batteries or dry batteries see Power sources pages 23 24 Make connections connect securely CD player cassette recorder etc source toa wall outlet 4 4 to LINE OUT AC power adaptor L white R red AC E45HG not supplied to OPTICAL to Use the connecting cords without an attenuator To connect to a portable CD player with a stereo mini jack use the RK G136 connecting cord not supplied LINE IN DC IN 4 5V Line cable RK G129 not supplied Slide OPEN and open the lid Insert a recordable MD with the label side facing up and press the lid down to close 3 Record an MD CD player etc source cassette recorder REC Press and slide REC upward REC lights up and recording starts B CHARGE Play the CD or tape you want to record To stop recording press W SAVING or 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 To Press Pause LA Press II again to resume recording Record from the end of the previous recording END SEARCH and slide REC upward Record partway through the previous recording Bw PP or 4 to find the start point of recording and press M to stop Then slide REC upward Remove the MD E and s
17. charged nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries with correct polarity Using on dry batteries 1 Insert two size AA LR6 dry batteries not supplied with correct polarity Battery life Batteries Recording Playback Two size AA 9 Approx LR6 Sony 15 5 hours alkaline dry batteries not supplied Two NH Approx Approx WMAA nickel 8 hours 11 5 hours metal hydride rechargeable batteries not supplied The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions and the temperature of the location When you record use fully charged rechargeable batteries 9 Recording time may differ according to the alkaline batteries When to replace charge the batteries When the dry batteries or rechargeable batteries are weak flashing C or LOBATT appears in the display Replace the dry batteries or charge the rechargeable batteries Notes Do not use a new dry battery mixed with an used one Do not mix different types of dry batteries Stop the recorder before replacing batteries When replacing the dry batteries replace both batteries with new ones The battery indication shows you when the batteries should be replaced or recharged It does not necessarily reflect the exact remaining battery power The battery indication of an alkaline battery may not accurately reflect the remaining battery power if it has not been used for a period of time gt Additional informa
18. cks may reach 254 and further recording is not possible To continue recording erase unnecessary tracks Track marks cannot be erased The remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing numerous short tracks When the data of a track is fragmented the track mark of a fragment under 12 seconds long cannot be erased You cannot combine a track recorded in stereo and a track recorded in monaural nor can you combine a track recorded with digital connection and a track recorded with analog connection Tracks of under 12 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 maximum recording time 60 74 or 80 minutes Normally recording is done in minimum units of approximately 2 seconds When recording is stopped the last unit of recording always uses this unit of 2 seconds even if the actual recording is shorter Likewise when recording is restarted after the stop the recorder will automatically insert a blank space amounting to 2 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 a maximum of 6 seconds compared to the potential recording time for each stop The edited tracks may exhibit sound dropout during se
19. e display changes as follows Track number Elapsed time Track name Remaining time of the current track Disc name Remaining time after the current location Appears only if the track has been labeled If you want to check the remaining time or the recording position while recording or in stop mode see page 14 Locking the controls HOLD To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder use this function 1 Slide HOLD in the direction of the t to lock the controls of the recorder Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow to unlock the controls Connecting to a stereo system Connect the LINE OUT jack of the recorder to the LINE IN jacks of an amplifier or a tape player 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 connected equipment Portable DAT Stereo recorder system etc to LINE IN Stereo 2 phono plugs minkplg hog L white red RK G136 RK G129 not not supplied supplied to LINE OUT Note The Mega Bass does not function or will be cancelled when the LINE OUT jack is connected with a line cable 17 gt 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 r
20. ecorder while EDIT is flashing in the display eYou cannot edit tracks on an MD that is record protected Before editing tracks close the tab on the side of the MD Erasing tracks To erase a track You can quickly erase a recorded track Note that once a recording has been erased you cannot retrieve it Make sure of the track you are erasing B CHARGE b gt ENTER T MARKeCANCEL at the bottom DISPLAY EDIT INSERT at the bottom 1 Keep pressing EDIT for 2 second or longer while playing the track you want to erase Jd Name flashes in the display and the recorder plays the selected track repeatedly 2 Press Hd or gt P repeatedly until J9 Erase flashes in the display 3 Press ENTER Erase and ENTER appear alternately in the display To cancel erasing press M or CANCEL 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 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 H CHARGE D ENTER T MARKeCANCEL at the bottom DISPLAY EDIT INSERT at the bottom 1 Keep pressing EDIT for 2 seconds or longer during stop Name flashes in the display 2 Press k lt or PPI repeat
21. edly until Erase flashes in the display 3 Press ENTER Erase and ENTER appear alternately in the display To cancel erasing press M or CANCEL 4 Press ENTER again EDIT flashes in the display and all the tracks will be erased When erasing is complete BLANK flashes 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 es 4 Track marking ER s Track numbers increase T MARKeCANCEL 1 While playing or pausing an MD press T MARK on the recorder at the point you want to add a mark T 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 19 20 Erasing a track mark When you record with analog line input unnecessary track marks may be recorded where recording level is low You can erase a track mark to combine the tracks before and after the track mark The track numbers will change as follows ne 4 Erase a track mark D gt Track numbers decrease HeCAPS Moving recorded tracks You can change the order of the recorded tracks Before moving TrackA TrackB TrackC TrackD Move track C from the third to the second track TrackA TrackC TrakB TrackD MeCHARGE D ENTER TMARK CA
22. er outage occurred 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 The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or editing data Reinsert the disc If this fails rerecord continued 27 28 Symptom Cause Solution No sound comes The headphones plug is not firmly connected through the Plug in the plug of the headphones firmly to PHONES headphones REMOTE e Volume is too low Adjust the volume by pressing VOL e AVLS is on Switch AVLS off page 16 An MD is not played Disc playing stopped before it came to the last track from the first track Press Hd repeatedly or open and close the lid once to go back to the beginning of the disc and restart playing after checking the track number in the display Playback sound skips The recorder is placed where it receives continuous vibration Put the recorder on a stable place A very short track may cause sound to skip Sound has a lot of static Strong magnetism from a television or such device is interfering with operation Move the recorder away from the source of strong magnetism Cannot find the track marks e You pressed Ill after pressing lt 4 or PPI Press I
23. hanumeric letters during one recording MeCHARGE B ENTER He CAPS T MARKeCANCEL MODEeDELETE DISPLAY EDIT INSERT Labeling a disc during stop 1 Insert a disc To label a disc that is already in the recorder press M to stop 2 Keep pressing EDIT for 2 seconds or longer Name flashes in the display continued 21 3 Press ENTER 4 Press keq or BPI repeatedly to select a letter and press ENTER to enter The selected letter stops flashing and the cursor moves to the next input position Press To CAPS Switch between capital letters small letters and marks numbers VOL Move the cursor to the left or right Haa PPI Change the letter to the one before next one INSERT Insert a blank space to type in a new letter DELETE Delete a letter and move back all following letters to the left Cancel labeling CANCEL Cancel labeling 5 Repeat step 4 and enter all characters of the label name 6 Keep pressing ENTER for 2 seconds or longer The track or disc is labeled Labeling a track during playback 1 Insert a disc and play the track you want to label 2 Keep pressing EDIT for 2 seconds or longer Jd Name flashes in the display 3 Press ENTER The track is ready to be labeled 4 Follow steps 4 to 6 of Labeling a disc during stop above Labeling a track or a disc during recording 1 Keep pressing EDIT for 2 second
24. ing up and press the lid down to close E Play an MD Press B Press VOL to adjust the volume The volume will be shown in the display Mie CHARGE bm ENTER To stop play press W VOL To Do this Pause Press II Press II again to resume play Find the beginning of the current track Press k d once Find the beginning of the next track Press PPI once Go backwards while playing Keep pressing I lt Go forward while playing Remove the MD Keep pressing Pl Press M and slide OPEN to open the lid To go backward or forward quickly without listening press Il and then keep pressing Kk or PP 2 Once you open the lid the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track If the play does not start Make sure the recorder is not locked page 17 When using optional headphones Use only headphones with stereo mini plugs You cannot use headphones with micro plugs Playback will switch automatically between stereo and monaural according to the sound source Note The sound may skip during playback when the recorder is exposed to continuous vibration such as while jogging 10 gt 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 input or analog inpu
25. is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment DISPOSAL OF NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY DISPOSE OF PROPERLY You can return your unwanted nickel metal hydride batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center Note In some areas the disposal of nickel metal hydride batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 800 222 SONY United States only Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel metal hydride battery 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 MD WALKMAN is a trademark of Sony Corporation 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 MZ R37SP Serial No Welcome Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc Here are some of the capabilities and features you ll discover with the new MiniDisc Recorder Recording MiniDisc Walkman with a new
26. l the and poles of the batteries correctly Do not install new and used batteries or different kinds of batteries together Do not try to recharge dry batteries When the recorder is not to be used for a long time be sure to remove the batteries Ifa battery leak should develop carefully and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid from the battery compartment before inserting new ones 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 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 To record again slide the tab back so the tab is visible Back of the MD Record protect Note on digital recording This recorder uses the Serial Copy Management System 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 line out connections CD player MD player etc Digital recording A 3e fe Home No Recordable recorded digital MD MD recording If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder please consult your nearest Sony dealer 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 ca
27. lide OPEN to open the lid D A track mark is added at the point where you press II thus the remainder of the track will be counted as a new track Once you open the lid the point to start recording will change to the beginning of the first track Check the point to start recording on the display If the recording does not start e Make sure the recorder is not locked page 17 e Make sure the MD is not record protected page 26 ePremastered MDs cannot be recorded over Note If the power supply is disrupted i e the battery is removed or becomes exhausted or the AC power adaptor is disconnected when the recorder is operating the lid will not open until the power is restored The level of the recorded sound is adjusted automatically eYou can monitor the sound during recording Connect the supplied headphones to PHONES REMOTE and adjust the volume by pressing VOL This does not affect the recording level SS Ss Playing an MD right away To use the recorder on rechargeable batteries or dry batteries see Power sources pages 23 24 1 Make connections Connect securely to a wall outlet a to PHONES REMOTE AC power adaptor AC E45HG not supplied Headphones supplied Wear the earpad marked in your right ear and the one marked in your left ear to DC IN 4 5V 2 Insert an MD Slide OPEN and open the lid Insert an MD with the label side fac
28. o 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 H CHARGE SYNCHRO REC at the bottom continued 11 12 1 Slide SYNCHRO REC to ON SYNC appears in the display 2 Press and slide REC upward The recorder stands by for recording 3 Play the source sound The recorder starts recording when it receives the playing sound To stop recording press W Notes eYou cannot pause manually during synchro recording 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 Do not switch SYNCHRO REC after step 2 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 Le When recording in monaural follow steps 1 and 2 of Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time page 13 before synchro recording Recording from a microphone Connect a stereo microphone ECM 717 E
29. pecifications are subject to change without notice 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 a 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 33 34 How the MiniDisc got so small Shock Resistant Memory The 2 5 inch MiniDisc encased in a One major drawback of optical read plastic cartridge that looks like a 3 5 inch systems is that they can skip or mute diskette see illustration above uses a when subjected to vibration The MD new
30. racks the recorder cannot combine a track recorded in stereo and in mono for example e You tried to press Digital MEGA BASS AVLS when the LINE OUT jack is plugged in You tried to press Il or T MARK during synchro recording TEMP Heat has built up in the recorder Let the recorder cool down TrFULL There is no more space for new data when you are editing the MD Erase unnecessary tracks page 18 TrPROT e You tried to record or edit on a track that is protected from erasing Record or edit on other tracks 31 Specifications System Audio playing system MiniDisc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material GaAlAs Wavelength 780 nm Emission duration continuous Laser output less than 44 6 yW 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 Maximum 80 minutes MDW 80 stereo recording Maximum 160 minutes MDW 80 monaural recording Revolutions 400 rpm to 900 rpm CLV Error correction Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code ACIRC Sampling frequency 44 1 kHz Sampling rate converter Input 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Coding Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding ATRAC 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
31. rd a stereo source in monaural the sounds from left and right will be mixed eYou cannot record in monaural if SYNCHRO REC is slid to ON The MDs recorded in monaural can be played back only with an MD player recorder that has the monaural playing function Sound recorded through digital input can be monitored in stereo through headphones etc Adjusting the recording level manually Manual recording When you record with an analog input the sound level is adjusted automatically If necessary you can set the level manually REC He CAPS 1 While pressing I slide and hold REC upward for more than 2 seconds Manual appears and the recorder stands by for recording To return to the automatic control while the recorder is in standby mode slide and hold REC upward again for more than 2 seconds m Lt Manual Sa gt Ge AS 2 Play the source continued 13 14 3 While observing the level meter in the display adjust the recording level by pressing PPI or Ke Set the level so that it hits the 5th indicator from the left i e the length of the lit recording level indicator reaches the full length of the recording level guide at maximum input level Recording level guide eee a Sawa NII VAM az gt REC SARLA LE AN HA UUC REC 19 Note Adjust the recording level while the recorder is in standby mode You cannot adjust it while recording
32. repeat played repeatedly SHUF G All the tracks are shuffle repeat played repeatedly in random order DO Emphasizing bass DIGITAL MEGA BASS Mega Bass function intensifies low frequency sound for richer quality audio reproduction It affects only the sound from the headphones Digital MEGA BASS AVLS 1 Press Digital MEGA BASS Each time you press Digital MEGA BASS the Mega Bass indication changes as follows MEGA BASS indication Indication Play mode none Normal play aad Mega Bass slight lt effect w Mega Bass strong lt effect Notes e If the sound becomes distorted when emphasizing bass turn down the volume Mega Bass function does not affect the sound being recorded Mega Bass does not function when a line cable is connected to the LINE OUT jack on the recorder 15 ee Protecting your hearing AVLS The AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter System function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears Digital MEGA BASS AVLS AVLS indication 1 Keep pressing AVLS for 2 seconds or longer The AVLS indication lights up When you try to turn the volume too high AVLS appears in the display The volume is kept to a moderate level ee Checking the remaining time or the playing position You can check the track name disc name etc during playback DISPLAY EDIT INSERT 1 Press DISPLAY while playing Each time you press DISPLAY th
33. s or longer during recording Jd Name flashes in the display 2 To label a track press ENTER To label a disc press Ke or PPI repeatedly until Name flashes in the display then press ENTER 3 Follow steps 4 to 6 of Labeling a disc during stop above To cancel labeling press CANCEL Available characters e Capital and small letters of the English alphabet e Numbers 0 to 9 o G amp lt gt _ _ space To relabel 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 keep pressing ENTER for 2 seconds or longer Notes eYou cannot relabel premastered MDs or label MDs that have not been recorded The recorder is able to display but cannot label using Japanese Katakana characters Power sources Besides house current you can use the recorder on two nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries NH WMAA not supplied two size AA LR6 alkaline batteries not supplied It is preferable to use the recorder on house current when recording for a long time Charging the nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries Before using the NH WMAA nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries not supplied for the first time charge it in the recorder 1 Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet AC power adaptor A
34. t To record see Recording with digital input page 11 to record using digital input and Recording an MD right away page 6 to record using analog input Difference between digital and analog inputs Difference Input Digital input Analog line input Connectable source Equipment with an optical Equipment with an analog digital output jack line output jack Usable cord Digital cable with an optical Line cable with 2 phono and an optical mini plug plugs and a stereo mini plug 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 Recorded track Marked copied Marked automatically numbers automatically e after more than 2 seconds eat the same positions as the of blank or low level source segment e when the recorder is paused when the recorder is paused while recording while recording You can erase unnecessary You can erase unnecessary marks after recording marks after recording Erasing a track mark Erasing a track mark page page 20 20 Recorded sound level Same as the source Adjusted automatically Can also be adjusted manually Adjusting the recording level manually page 13 Note Track marks may be copied incorrectly when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital input ewhen the source is in shuffle or program play mode while recording using digi
35. tal input In this case play the source in normal play mode ewhen recording BS or CS programs through digital input Recording with digital input optical cable required Connect to a digital source using the supplied optical cable or POC 15B not 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 CD player MD player digital Portable CD layer etc amplifier etc p ay Optical t Optical plug mini plug POC 15B not supplied etc Optical cable supplied etc 1 Insert a recordable MD and start recording For recording operations see Recording an MD right away page 6 To record from a portable CD player set the CD player to pause and then start recording OPTICAL LINE IN jack is for both digital and analog input The recorder automatically recognizes the type of line cable and switches to digital or analog input To stop recording press W Notes eYou can make a digital recording only from an optical type output When recording from a portable CD player play it on AC power and disable the anti skip function such as ESP e Digital output may be disabled on some portable CD players when the player is not run on AC power Electronic Shock Protection To start stop recording in sync with the source player Synchr
36. tion Precautions On safety Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 4 5 V jack On power sources e Use house current nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries two LR6 size AA batteries For use in your house Use the AC E45HG AC power adaptor not supplied Do not use any other AC power adaptor since it may cause the recorder to malfunction Polarity of the plug 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 turned 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 batteries rechargeable batteries 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 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 On the headphones Road safety Do not use headphones while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in m
37. use of trouble may be better understood Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made these checks consult your nearest Sony dealer Symptom Cause Solution The recorder does not Audio sources may not be securely connected work or works Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again poorly pages 6 11 The HOLD function is turned on HOLD appears in the display when you press an operation button on the recorder Disable HOLD by sliding the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the arrow page 17 Moisture has condensed inside the recorder Take the MD out and leave the recorder in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates The rechargeable batteries or dry batteries are weak C or LoBATT flashes Charge the rechargeable batteries or replace the dry batteries pages 23 24 The rechargeable batteries or dry batteries have been installed incorrectly Install the batteries correctly pages 23 24 You pressed a button while the disc indication was rotating quickly Wait until the indication rotates slowly When recording digitally from a portable CD player you did not use AC power or did not disable the anti skip function such as ESP page 11 The analog recording was made using a connecting cord with an attenuator Use a connecting cord without an attenuator page 6 The AC power adaptor was unplugged during recording or a pow
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