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Information WARNING IN NO EVENT SHALL To prevent fire or shock SELLER BE LIABLE FOR hazard, do not expose the ANY DIRECT, unit to rain or moisture. INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL Do not install the appliance in DAMAGES OF ANY a confined space, such as a NATURE, OR LOSSES OR bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Table of contents Looking at the controls ............6 Getting started! ..............10 Recording an MD right away! ..........13 Playing an MD right away! ..........17 Listening to the radio ............20 Various ways of recording Two ways of connecting to a sound source .......... 22 Recording with analog input (line cable required) ........
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Editing recorded tracks Erasing tracks ..................48 To erase a track ................48 To erase the whole disc ..............49 Adding a track mark ................51 Erasing a track mark ................52 Moving recorded tracks ................. 53 Labeling recordings ................54 Power sources Battery life .....................
Looking at the controls See pages in ( ) for more details. The recorder SELECT CHARGE REC MODE button (25) N (play) button (14)(17) The N button has a tactile OPEN button (11) dot. T MARK button (51) ./> (search/AMS) button (15)(18)(52)(55) END SEARCH button CHARGE/x (stop) button...
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The display window Character information REC indication (14) display (34)(39) Lights up while recording. Displays the disc and track When flashing, the recorder names, error messages, track is in record standby mode. numbers, etc. REC REMAIN/REMAIN Play mode indication (36) (remaining time/tracks) Shows the play mode of the indication (34)(39)
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The remote control with built-in digital tuner Headphones/earphones VOL +/– buttons (17)(20) Can be replaced with Jog lever optional headphones/ X (pause)/MODE (18)(44) earphones. >N (AMS/search, HOLD switch (11)(41) play)/F+ button (17)(20)(45) Slide to lock the controls of . (AMS/search)/F– the remote control.
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The display window of the remote control C D E F REC indication (14) PRESET indication (44) Lights up while recording. Lights up while preset radio When flashing, the recorder station is turned on. is in record standby mode. Number display Play mode indication (36) Displays the preset numbers, Shows the play mode of the...
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. (Insert the rechargeable battery minus end first) Charging the rechargeable battery.
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Make connections and unlock the control. HOLD to i Connect the supplied Slide HOLD in the opposite headphones/earphones with direction of the arrow (.) the remote control to i. to unlock the controls. Insert an MD. (Use a recordable MD for recording.) Press OPEN to open the lid.
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Using on a dry battery Insert one LR6 (SG) alkaline dry battery (not supplied) instead of the rechargeable battery. Notes • If you press CHARGE (x) immediately after charging has completed, charging will begin again. If this happens, press CHARGE (x) again to stop the charging operation since the battery is already fully charged.
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)”...
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Placing the recorder into recording-standby mode. END SEARCH Press N, and then press Press END SEARCH. The recorder goes to the end of the previously recorded The display window on the material. recorder and the remote To search for another place, control light up.
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To stop recording, press x. After you press x, the recorder will automatically turn off after: — about 5 minutes when using AC power adaptor. — about 10 seconds when using batteries. Notes • “Data Save” or “TOC Edit” flashes while data of the recording (the track’s start and end points, etc.) is being recorded.
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About the DSP TYPE-R for ATRAC “TYPE-R” is a high-level Sony specification used in the Digital Signal Processor (DSP), which is heart of the MiniDisc sound. This technology gives the MiniDisc recorder twice the signal processing capability as previous MiniDisc Walkman models, producing a sound quality close to that of MiniDisc decks.
Playing an MD right away! To use the recorder on a rechargeable battery or dry battery, see “Power sources” (page 57). When you operate the recorder with the supplied remote control, use the buttons and control shown in parentheses. Play an MD. >N VOL +/–...
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Press (Beeps in the headphones/ earphones Find the beginning of . once (Flip the jog lever towards .). (Three short beeps) the current track Find the beginning of > once (Flip the jog lever towards the next track >N). (Two short beeps) X (Press X on the jog lever).
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Playback will switch automatically to match the recording mode of the material (stereo, LP2, LP4, or monaural). Note To prevent recorder malfunction, do not use a remote control that was supplied with another Sony portable MD model.
Listening to the radio You can listen to the radio through the built-in digital tuner in the remote control. You cannot use the recorder to record a radio broadcast that is being received on the remote control. Turn on the radio. RADIO ON/BAND FM MODE VOL +/–...
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To turn off the radio Press RADIO OFF (x). To tune in a station quickly In step 3, flip and hold the jog lever towards F+ or F– until the frequency indication begins to change. The remote control automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station.
Various ways of recording Check menu items in the display window on the recorder, since they are displayed only there. Two ways of connecting to a sound source The input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jacks.
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Difference Digital (optical) input Analog (line) input Recorded Marked (copied) Marked track numbers automatically automatically • at the same positions as • after more than 2 the source (when the seconds of blank or sound source is a CD or low-level segment.
Recording with analog input (line cable required) The sound will be sent from the connected equipment as analog signal but will be recorded digitally on the disc. L (white) Line cable (not supplied)* CD player, cassette recorder, etc. to LINE IN (OPTICAL) R (red) to LINE OUT...
Long-time recording (MDLP) 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.
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Play the sound source. To stop recording, press x. The recorder remains the previous setting of the recording mode when you record the next time. Notes • You cannot change the recording mode while recording. • It is recommended that you use the supplied AC power adaptor for long recordings.
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Press <SELECT, repeatedly until “SYNC REC” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. SYNC REC SYNC indicator “SYNC” does not appear if optical cable is not connected to the recorder. Press <SELECT, repeatedly until “SYNC ON” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER.
• Synchro-recording cannot be done if the connecting cord is not an optical cable, or if the cable is connected to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack. • You cannot manually change the recording mode or the recording level during synchro-recording. Recording without overwriting existing material If you wish to avoid overwriting the current contents of an MD, do...
Recording from a microphone Connect a stereo microphone (ECM-717, ECM-MS907, ECM- MS957, etc.; not supplied) to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack. MENU/ENTER <SELECT, Stereo microphone to MIC (PLUG IN POWER) Insert a recordable MD and press and slide REC to the right. For other operations, see “Recording an MD right away!”...
Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Stamp) Use this feature to add track marks automatically at specified intervals when recording through the analog input connector or a microphone. <SELECT, MENU/ENTER While the recorder is recording or in recording pause, press MENU.
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Using Auto Time Stamp to add track marks while recording When the elapsed recording time exceeds the time interval for Auto Time Stamp: The recorder adds track marks at the point you set the time interval and from that point the recorder adds a track mark whenever the time interval has elapsed.
Adjusting the recording level manually (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. MENU/ENTER <SELECT, While holding down X, press and slide REC to the right.
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While observing the level meter in the display, adjust the recording level by pressing <SELECT,. Set the level so that the level meter reaches around –12 dB point (marked under the display window). If the sound is too high and the level meter reaches to the Over point (marked under the display window), lower the recording level.
Checking the remaining time or the recording position You can check the remaining time, track number, etc. when recording or during stop. <SELECT, MENU/ENTER While the recorder is recording or stopped, press MENU, press <SELECT, repeatedly until “DISPLAY” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER.
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On A LapTime The elapsed time of the current track. RecRemain The remaining recordable time. AllRemain The remaining time after the current location. “REC REMAIN” starts flashing in the display when the remaining time for recording become 3 minutes or less. Appears only when the recorder is stopped.
Various ways of playback Check menu items in the display window on the recorder, since they are displayed only there. Playing tracks repeatedly You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways — all repeat, single repeat, and shuffle repeat. <SELECT, MENU/ENTER While the recorder is playing or stopped, press MENU, press <SELECT, repeatedly until “PLAY MODE”...
On A/B Normal/(none) All the tracks are played once. AllRepeat/ All the tracks are played repeatedly. 1 Repeat/ A single track is played repeatedly. Shuf.Rep/ After the currently selected track finishes playing, the remaining tracks are played repeatedly in random order. Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) The Mega Bass function intensifies low frequency sound for richer...
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Press <SELECT, to select the item, and then press ENTER. Each time you press SELECT,, A and B change as follows. Display window on the recorder BASS 2 On A/B BASS OFF/(none) Normal play BASS 1/ BASS Mega Bass (moderate effect) BASS 2/ BASS Mega Bass (strong effect)
Checking the remaining time or the playing position You can check the track name, disc name, etc. during playback. <SELECT, MENU/ENTER While the recorder is playing, press MENU, press <SELECT, repeatedly until “DISPLAY” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. Press <SELECT, repeatedly until the information you want flashes in the display.
Press ENTER. The display changes as follows. The information selected in step 2 appears in A and B. A — track number, track name , or disc name B — the information selected in step 2. Appears only when “1 Remain” is selected and the track is labeled. Appears only when “AllRemain”...
Locking the controls (HOLD) To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. HOLD HOLD Move HOLD in the direction of the .. On the recorder, move HOLD to lock the controls of the recorder. On the remote control, slide HOLD to lock the controls of the remote control.
Connecting to a stereo system Connect the i jack of the recorder to the LINE IN jacks of an amplifier or a tape recorder with a line cable (not supplied). The output is analog. The recorder plays the MD digitally and sends analog signals to the externally connected equipment.
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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”...
Various way to use the radio Presetting radio stations automatically You can automatically preset radio stations whose reception is good. Once a station is preset, you can tune it in at any time simply by selecting the preset number. Up to 40 stations can be preset, 30 for FM and 10 for AM.
Presetting radio manually If the automatic presetting function fails to find the station that you want because of poor reception, do the steps below to manually store the radio station to a preset number. RADIO ON/BAND Jog lever (MODE/F+/F–) Press RADIO ON/BAND to select “FM” or “AM.” Press the jog lever (MODE) until “PRESET”...
Listening to the preset radio stations You can simply tune the station by selecting the preset number. RADIO ON/BAND Jog lever (F+/F–) Press RADIO ON/BAND to select “FM” or “AM.” Flip the jog lever towards F+ (>N) or F– (.) repeatedly until the desired preset number appear on the display.
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Press and hold RADIO OFF (x) until the frequency indication flashes in the display. Flip the jog lever towards F+ repeatedly until the desired region code appears in the display. Each time you flip the jog lever, the region code indicated by A changes as follows: Region FM (MHz)
Editing recorded tracks You can edit your recordings by adding/erasing track marks or labeling tracks and MDs. Premastered MDs cannot be edited. Check menu items in the display window on the recorder, since they are displayed only there. Notes on editing •...
Press <SELECT, repeatedly until “EDIT” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. “ : Name” flashes in the display, and the recorder plays the selected track repeatedly. Press <SELECT, repeatedly until “ : Erase” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. “Erase OK?”...
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Press <SELECT, repeatedly until “EDIT” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. “ : Name” flashes in the display. Press <SELECT, repeatedly until “ : Erase” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. “All Erase?” and “PushENTER” appear alternately 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 Track numbers increase T MARK While playing or pausing an MD, press T MARK at the point you want to mark.
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.
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 After moving <SELECT, MENU/ENTER While playing the track you want to move, press MENU. Press <SELECT, repeatedly until “EDIT” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER.
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.
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Press <SELECT, repeatedly to select a letter and press ENTER. The selected letter stops flashing and the cursor moves to the next input position. Press Switch between capital letters, small letters and marks / numbers. VOL +/– Move the cursor to the left or right. <SELECT, Change the letter to the one before / next (./>)
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Labeling a track or a disc during recording While recording, press MENU. Press <SELECT, repeatedly until “EDIT” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. “ : Name” flashes in the display. To label a track, press ENTER again. To label a disc, press <SELECT, repeatedly until “...
Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). When using a 100% fully charged rechargeable battery. When using a Sony LR6 (SG) “STAMINA” alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan). Recording time may differ according to the alkaline batteries.
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Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). When using a 100% fully charged rechargeable battery. When using a Sony LR6 (SG) “STAMINA” alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan). When using the radio (JEITA Batteries Approx.
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 (SG) battery, or car battery. • 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.
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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.
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• If a battery leak should develop, carefully 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.
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If you have any questions or Microphone, record player, tuner, etc. problems concerning your (with analog output jacks). recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (If a trouble occurred when the disc was in the recorder, we recommend that the disc Analog recording...
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.
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Symptom Cause The total Normally, recording is done in minimum units recorded time of approximately 2 seconds (in stereo), 4seconds and the (in monaural or LP2 mode), or 8 seconds (in remaining time LP4 mode). When recording is stopped, the last on the disc may unit of recording always uses this unit of 2 not total the...
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. MD Recorder The recorder does not work or works poorly. • Audio sources may not be firmly connected. — Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again (pages 13, 24).
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• The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or editing data. — Reinsert the disc. If this fails, rerecord. “NO SIGNAL” appears in the display when recording from a portable CD player. • There is no digital signal from the portable CD player. —...
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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. • You pressed X after pressing . or >. —...
Messages If the following messages flash in the display window, check the messages below. The messages appear on the display window on the remote control are shown in the parentheses. BLANKDISC (– – – – – ) • An MD with no recording on it is inserted. DISC ERR (–...
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Hi DC in (HI dcin, – – – – – ) • Voltage of the power supply is too high (The supplied AC power adaptor is not used). — Use the supplied AC power adaptor. HOLD (Hold) • The recorder is locked. —...
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SORRY (– – – – – ) • You tried to erase the track mark at the beginning of the first track. • 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).
Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz General Sampling rate converter Power requirements Input: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz Sony AC Power Adaptor (supplied) Coding connected at the DC IN 3 V jack: ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform 120 V AC, 60 Hz (U.S.A., Acoustic Coding) Canadian and Taiwan models) ATRAC3 —...
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110/220 V AC, 60 Hz (Korean Stereo Headphones** MDR- model) EX70LP, MDR-G72LP, MDR-A34L 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (Other Active Speakers SRS-Z500 models) Recordable MDs MDW-series Nickel Cadmium rechargeable Your dealer may not handle some of battery NC-WMAA (supplied) the above listed accessories.
Explanations 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 new 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.
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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.