Sony MPS-VS500P, MPS-VS500 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

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Picture MD

Viewer Station

3-856-664-11 (1)

MPS-VS500 MPS-VS500P

LOGO

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Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. _____________________________ Serial No. ______________________________

WARNING

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 equipment should be connected to an easily accessible mains outlet socket, so that it may be disconnected from the mains if required.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

The graphical symbols are on the bottom enclosure.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

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 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.

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Note

It is forbidden to copy or duplicate copyrighted matters without the permission of the copyright holder. Possession of copies or duplicates of currency, coins, securities, uncancelled stamps or postcards, revenue stamps and other certificates of value is punishable by law.

Description of signal words

WARNING: Used for the critical situation which may

possibly cause a death or serious injury if the situation is not avoided.

CAUTION: Used for the critical situation which may

possibly cause a slight injury or a medium degree of injury if the situation is not avoided. This word is also used for the critical situation under which a material damage will be caused.

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Features

The Picture MD Viewer Station (MPS-VS500/VS500P) allows two units of the Picture MD Photo Viewer (MPS-V500/V500P) to be mounted and supplied with DC power. By using the viewer station, you can expand the uses of the viewer to include such functions as sound recording and disc copying.

p DC power is provided to two viewers

You can mount two viewers on the viewer station and operate them independently.

p Narration/BGM (BackGround Music) can be recorded onto an MD

Two types of recording are possible: narration recording which enables you to record sound on each picture recorded on the Picture MD independently, and BGM recording with which sound is recorded throughout one album.

p Disc copying from one viewer to the other is possible

By mounting two viewers on the viewer station, all of the data on a Picture MD disc can be duplicated from one viewer to the other. As the compressed data is copied, the copy processing requires less time (approx. 20 minutes for an MD with full data).

p Simultaneous charging of two battery packs for viewers is possible

The viewer station is equipped with two chargers which charge two battery packs for viewers simultaneously.

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Table of contents

Getting Started

Mounting viewers ............................................................................................................6

Connecting the audio source .......................................................................................... 8

Recording Sound

Recording sound to a single picture — Narration Recording ( NRT)........................10

Adding sound to an album — BGM Recording ( BGM) ............................................. 12

Playing back sound ........................................................................................................ 14

Listening to the narration of one picture ........................................................... 14

Listening to the BGM or narration during auto play ...................................... 15

Erasing sound .................................................................................................................17

Erasing the narration ............................................................................................ 17

Erasing the BGM ................................................................................................... 17

Advanced Operations

Copying an MD............................................................................................................... 18

Charging batteries ......................................................................................................... 20

Connecting optional equipment...................................................................................21

For Your Information

About the Picture MD.................................................................................................... 22

Precautions .....................................................................................................................23

Troubleshooting............................................................................................................. 24

Error messages................................................................................................................ 25

Specifications..................................................................................................................26

Index to parts and controls............................................................................................ 27

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Getting Started

Mounting viewers

You can mount two Picture MD Photo Viewers (MPSV500/V500P) on the unit and supply the power to them. Mount the viewer(s) in the RECORDER and/or PLAYER compartment(s) according to your needs.

Viewer compartment

RECORDER

PLAYER

Audio recording

Yes

Playback

Yes

Disc copy

Yes (destination)

Yes (original)

Before mounting a viewer

Remove the battery pack and the cover on the STATION terminal from the viewer.

You can keep the STATION terminal cover attached to the hooks on the rear of the viewer compartment cover.

Note

The unit and the viewer are not turned on even if the VIEWER ON/OFF key on the unit is pressed, unless the viewer is locked onto the unit. Be sure to slide the LOCK knob fully to the left.

Remove the terminal cover.

Remove the battery pack.

Getting Started

PLAYER compartment

RECORDER compartment

VIEWER ON/ OFF

Main power switch (MPS-

VS500P only)

Power cord (supplied)

AC IN

to a wall outlet

LOCK knob

Place the viewer so that the protruding area on the unit fits on the battery compartment located on the rear of the viewer. Press the viewer down lightly until the LOCK knob clicks and shifts to the left.

RELEASE button

1 Make sure that the power of the

unit is turned off.

Set the main power switch on the right side of the unit to “O (off).” (MPS-VS500P)

Make sure that the VIEWER ON/OFF key indicator lights in red. If the indicator lights in green, press the VIEWER ON/OFF key to turn it to red. (MPS-VS500)

2 Set the viewer to the

compartment.

3 Slide the LOCK knob fully to the

left.

The RELEASE button protrudes and the viewer is locked onto the unit.

4 Set the main power switch to “I

(on)” (MPS-VS500P only), and press the VIEWER ON/OFF key.

The VIEWER ON/OFF key indicator turns from red to green, and the unit and the viewers are turned on. The viewer screen lights up.

You can operate the viewer with its keys. (See the operating instructions of the viewer for details on its operation.)

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Getting Started

To remove the viewer

1 Turn off the power of the unit. 2 While holding down the RELEASE button, slide the

LOCK knob fully to the right. The viewer is unlocked and is raised slightly.

3 Remove the viewer.

Caution

Make sure to turn off the unit before removing the viewer to avoid damaging the data of the MD. The alarm beeps if you press the RELEASE button to remove the viewer with the power on. First turn off the power and remove the viewer by pressing the RELEASE button and sliding the LOCK knob.

To turn off the unit

Press the VIEWER ON/OFF key on the unit. The unit and the viewers are turned off and the VIEWER ON/OFF key indicator lights in red.

To turn off the main power (MPSVS500P only)

Set the main power switch on the right side of the unit to “O (off).”

To mount the viewer in the PLAYER compartment

Remove the viewer compartment cover, and set the viewer to the PLAYER compartment. The setting procedure is the same as that for the RECORDER compartment.

When two viewers are mounted

You can operate the viewers mounted in the PLAYER and RECORDER compartments independently.

Align the lines.

While holding down

Slide.

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Getting Started

Connect an audio source to be recorded onto a Picture MD. You can connect a microphone for narration recording or audio equipment (CD player, MD player, etc.) for BGM recording.

Connecting a microphone

Connect a microphone with a miniplug to the MIC jack. Monaural recording is made through the MIC jack.

Connecting the audio source

Connecting audio equipment

Connect audio equipment such as a CD player or MD player to the LINE IN AUDIO L/R jacks using the supplied AV connecting cord. Leave the yellow plugs of the AV connecting cord free. Stereo recording is made through the LINE IN jacks.

If the audio equipment is monaural

Connect the white plug of the AV connecting cord to the LINE IN AUDIO L jack of the unit. Leave the red and yellow plugs free.

When both a microphone and audio equipment are connected to the unit

The microphone input has priority, and the input from the audio equipment is disconnected automatically.

Note

The stereo or monaural recording mode cannot be changed even if you change the connections during audio recording.

LINE IN

AUDIO

to audio

outputs

Audio equipment

AV connecting cord (supplied)

Microphone

MIC

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Getting Started

To listen through headphones or external speakers

You can listen to the sound being recorded or played back on the viewer in the RECORDER compartment in stereo. Connect headphones or speakers with a built-in amplifier to the PHONES jack. Adjust the volume of the headphones or speakers using the VOLUME control located next to the PHONES jack.

PHONES

Headphones

Speakers

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Recording Sound

Information on the screen

Audio recording time

The audio recording time varies according to the number of pictures recorded on the Picture MD, the recording resolution, etc. Press the AUDIO REC key to display the remaining recording time (REMAIN TIME).

Standard audio recording time

When one picture is recorded on the disc:

Approx. 60 minutes for stereo recording Approx. 120 minutes for

monaural recording When you press the AUDIO REC key when the disc is full of the picture data, “DISC FULL” appears and audio recording is not possible.

Recording sound on each picture is called “narration recording.” This section explains recording narration through a microphone as an example. You can also perform narration recording from audio equipment connected to the LINE IN jacks in the same manner.

Preparations

• Connect a microphone. (page 8)

• Mount a viewer in the RECORDER compartment. (page 6)

• Insert a Picture MD with recorded pictures on which you want to record narration.

• Set the main power switch on the right side of the unit to “I (on).” (MPSVS500P only)

1 Press the VIEWER ON/OFF key on the unit.

The power of the viewer is turned on and “PICTURE MD” appears.

2 Press the ^ key on the viewer.

A picture appears.

3 Keep pressing the keys on the viewer until the

picture on which you want to record narration is displayed.

4 Press the AUDIO REC key on the unit.

The AUDIO REC key indicator and “STANDBY” on the screen flash, and the unit stands by for narration recording.

5 Press the START key on the unit and start talking.

Recording starts. The recording time (REC TIME) is displayed on the screen.

Adding sound to a single picture

— Narration Recording ( NRT)

Recording Sound

VIEWER ON/OFF

RECORDER compartment

START STOP AUDIO REC

Indicates narration recording

Audio source and stereo/mono (ex. microphone, monaural)

Remaining time of audio recording (min.:sec.)

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Recording Sound

6 Press the STOP key of the unit.

“END” appears, and the display returns to the original picture. The

mark (microphone) is displayed on the bottom right, which

indicates that the picture contains narration recording.

About “NO REC” message

When you press the AUDIO REC key in step 4, “NO REC” appears in the following cases and narration recording cannot be performed. – The inserted disc is an MD DATA for playback only, Hybrid MD DATA, or

audio MiniDisc that cannot be recorded with this unit. – A picture is not displayed on the whole screen. – The selected picture already contains recorded narration. (To record

narration for this picture, erase the current narration. See page 17 for

details on erasing.)

To listen to the recorded narration

See page 14.

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Recording Sound

Adding sound to an album

— BGM Recording ( BGM)

Recording sound on a whole album is called “BGM recording.” You can play back the recorded sound in the background while the pictures switch automatically during auto play. (See page 16 for details on the relation between the picture and sound playback during auto play.) This section explains recording from a CD player as an example. You can also perform BGM recording from a microphone in the same manner.

Preparations

• Connect audio equipment to the LINE IN AUDIO jacks. (page 8)

• Mount a viewer in the RECORDER compartment. (page 6)

• Insert a Picture MD with recorded pictures on which you want to record BGM.

• Set the main power switch on the right side of the unit to “I (on).” (MPSVS500P only)

1 Press the VIEWER ON/OFF key on the unit.

The power of the viewer is turned on and “PICTURE MD” appears.

2 Press the AUTO PLAY key on the viewer.

The AUTO PLAY screen appears.

3 Press the ZOOM +/– keys on the viewer to select

the number of the album on which you want to record BGM.

If necessary, display the picture using the keys on the viewer, then return the display to the AUTO PLAY screen by pressing the AUTO PLAY key.

4 Press the AUDIO REC key on the unit.

The AUDIO REC key indicator and “STANDBY” on the screen flash, and the unit stands by for BGM recording.

VIEWER ON/OFF

ZOOM +/– AUTO PLAY

START STOP

AUDIO REC

RECORDER compartment

Note

When recording BGM through the audio source connected to the LINE IN jacks, be sure to disconnect the micropohone. If it is connected, BGM recording will be made through the microphone.

Audio recording time

Standard audio recording time

When one picture is recorded on the disc:

Approx. 60 minutes for stereo recording Approx. 120 minutes for monaural

recording When you press the AUDIO REC key when the disc is full of the picture data, “DISC FULL” appears and audio recording is not possible.

Album number

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Recording Sound

5 Play the audio source and press the START key

on the unit.

Recording starts. The recording time (REC TIME) is displayed on the screen.

6 Press the STOP key on the unit.

“END” appears, and the display returns to the AUTO PLAY screen. The BGM recording time is displayed.

BGM recording time (min.:sec.)

About “NO REC” message

When you press the AUDIO REC key in step 4, “NO REC” appears in the following cases and BGM recording cannot be performed. – The inserted disc is an MD DATA for playback only, Hybrid MD DATA, or

audio MiniDisc that cannot be recorded with this unit. – The AUTO PLAY screen is not displayed. – The selected album already contains recorded BGM. (To record BGM for

this album, erase the current BGM. See page 17 for details on erasing.)

Information on the screen

Indicates BGM recording.

Remaining time of BGM recording (min.:sec.)

Audio source and stereo/ monaural (ex. line input, stereo)

To listen to the recorded BGM

See page 15.

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Recording Sound

Playing back sound

Use the keys on the viewer to play back narration/BGM.

Listening to the narration of one picture

1 Press the MENU key to display the OPTION screen. 2 Press the / keys to move the cursor to

“SOUND,” and press the ZOOM +/– keys to select “ON.”

3 Press the EXEC/ROTATE key to cancel the OPTION

screen.

The unit is ready to play back sound.

4 Display a picture with a narration recording.

Narration is played back automatically. During playback, the

mark flashes.

The narration of the selected picture is played back automatically when a new picture is selected.

5 Press the VOLUME +/– keys to adjust the volume.

To deactivate the narration playback

Set “SOUND” to “OFF” on the OPTION screen, and press the EXEC/ROTATE key. The narration will not be played back.

About the narration recording indication

When you select a picture with narration recording on the viewer, the

mark

or the narration recording time is displayed as follows:

On the INDEX screen On the PICTURE INFO screen

Narration recording time

To play the narration of the displayed picture

Press the ^ key. The same narration is played back each time you press the ^ key.

Note

During narration playback (while the

mark is flashing), you cannot perform any other operations such as changing the picture.

About the display of “NRT: ” item on the PICTURE INFO screen

• Only “NRT:” is displayed when

there is no narration recording.

• “NRT: XX:XX (narration

recording time)” is displayed when there is narration recording.

INDEX

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Recording Sound

Listening to the BGM or narration during auto play

You can select BGM or narration.

1 Press the MENU key to display the OPTION

screen.

2 Press the / keys to

move the cursor to “SOUND,” and press the ZOOM +/– keys to select “ON.”

3 Press the EXEC/ROTATE key to cancel the

OPTION screen.

The unit is ready to play back sound.

4 Press the AUTO PLAY key to display the AUTO

PLAY screen.

5 Press the / keys to move the cursor to

“SOUND MODE” and press the ZOOM +/– keys to select BGM/narration.

BGM: To play back BGM recording

during auto play.

NRT: To play back narration

recording each time the pictures change during auto play.

6 Press the EXEC/ROTATE key.

Auto play starts and the selected sound is played back. The

mark or the mark flashes

during playback.

(See page 16 for details on the relation between the picture and sound playback during auto play.)

7 Press the VOLUME +/– keys to adjust the

volume.

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About the display of “BGM: ” item

• Only “BGM: ” is displayed when there is no BGM recording.

• “BGM: XX:XX (BGM recording time)” is displayed when there is BGM recording.

About the display of “SOUND MODE” item

• The SOUND MODE item is not displayed when “SOUND” is set to “OFF” on the OPTION screen.

• Only “SOUND MODE: ” is displayed when “SOUND” is set to “ON” on the OPTION screen but there is no BGM or narration recording.

• The SOUND MODE option does not change by pressing the ZOOM +/– keys when either BGM or narration is recorded.

BGM recording time

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Recording Sound

Playing back sound

To emphasize the bass during playback — DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost) function

1 Press the MENU key so that the OPTION

screen appears.

2 Press the

/ keys to move the cursor to

“DBB,” and press the ZOOM +/– keys to select the option. DBB1: To set to medium DBB level DBB2: To set to high DBB level NORMAL: DBB off

3 Press the EXEC/ROTATE key to cancel the

OPTION screen.

Relation between the picture and sound playback during auto play

The following explains the relation between the INTERVAL setting with which the pictures switch automatically during auto play and the narration/ BGM playback, as well as the REPEAT setting. Set the INTERVAL and REPEAT items on the AUTO PLAY screen appropriately before playback.

When SOUND MODE is set to NRT

You can set “INTERVAL” to 4 seconds or more (4, 6, 8, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 SEC). The playback time of each picture depends on the narration recording time. The display advances to the next picture when narration is completed. Pictures without recorded narration advance at an interval of a selected duration.

When SOUND MODE is set to BGM

You can set “INTERVAL” to 10 seconds or more (10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 SEC). The pictures advance at intervals of a selected duration.

• If the BGM recording time is shorter than the total playback time of all the pictures of the album, the same BGM is played back repeatedly until auto play is completed (when REPEAT is set to OFF).

• If the BGM recording time is longer than the total playback time of all the pictures of the album, the BGM playback stops midway at the end of the auto play of the pictures (when REPEAT is set to OFF).

• If REPEAT is set to ON, the auto play of the pictures and BGM playback are performed independently.

AUTO PLAY screen

‡

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 4

Pictures

Narration

Pictures 2 and 3 advance at intervals of the selected duration.

‡

1 2 3 4 5 6

Pictures

BGM

Pictures

BGM

‡

1 2 3 4 1 2 3

Pictures

BGM

This portion is not played back.

Repeat point of auto play

Repeat points of BGM

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Recording Sound

Erasing sound

Erase the recorded narration and BGM.

Erasing the narration

1 Display a picture whose narration you want to

erase.

The mark appears on the screen.

2 Press the AUDIO ERASE key on the unit.

The AUDIO ERASE key indicator and “STANDBY” on the screen flash, and the unit stands by for narration erasing.

3 Press the START key on the unit.

Erasing starts. “ERASE...” is displayed during erasing. “END” appears after erasing finishes, and the display returns to the

original picture. The

mark disappears.

Erasing the BGM

1 Select the number of the album whose BGM you

want to erase on the AUTO PLAY screen.

2 Press the AUDIO ERASE key on the unit.

The AUDIO ERASE key indicator and “STANDBY” on the screen flash, and the unit stands by for BGM erasing.

3 Press the START key on the unit.

Erasing starts. “ERASE...” is displayed during erasing. “END” appears after erasing finishes, and the display returns to the

AUTO PLAY screen. The BGM recording time disappears and only “BGM: ” is displayed.

START

AUDIO ERASE

About “NO ERASE” message

When you press the AUDIO ERASE key, “NO ERASE” appears in the following cases and erasing cannot be performed. – The inserted disc is an MD DATA

for playback only, Hybrid MD DATA, or audio MiniDisc that cannot be erased with this unit.

– The selected picture does not

contain recorded narration or the selected album does not contain recorded BGM.

– The picture is not displayed on the

whole screen or the AUTO PLAY screen is not displayed.

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Advanced Operations

Copying an MD

Copy the data of the Picture MD from one viewer to the other.

Preparations

• Turn off the unit and mount viewers in the RECORDER and PLAYER compartments. (page 6)

• Insert the original MD into the viewer in the PLAYER compartment, and the destination MD into the viewer in the RECORDER compartment. (The viewers mounted in the PLAYER and RECORDER compartments are referred to as PLAYER and RECORDER respectively hereafter.)

• Set the main power switch on the right side of the unit to “I (on).” (MPSVS500P only)

1 Press the VIEWER ON/OFF key on the unit.

The viewers are turned on and “PICTURE MD” is displayed on the PLAYER screen.

2 Press the DISC COPY key on the unit.

The DISC COPY key indicator lights, “STANDBY” is displayed on both screens, and the unit stands by for disc copying.

PLAYER screen RECORDER screen

3 Press the START key on the unit.

Disc copying starts.

PLAYER screen RECORDER screen

When copying finishes, “COMPLETE” is displayed on both screens.

4 Press any key on the unit to make “COMPLETE”

disappear.

Advanced Operations

START

STOP

DISC COPY

VIEWER ON/OFF

Note

An MD DATA for playback only, Hybrid MD DATA, or audio MiniDisc cannot be copied. If you press the DISC COPY key with such a disc inserted, “NO COPY” message appears.

Standard copy time

It takes about 20 minutes to copy a Picture MD that contains full data. The copy time varies according to the data quantity in the MD.

To cancel copying in the middle

1 Press the STOP key on the unit.

“CANCEL?” is displayed on the screen of the RECORDER.

2 Press the START key.

“CANCEL” is displayed on the screens of the RECORDER and PLAYER, and copying is canceled.

Note

The data of the destination MD is not guaranteed when you forcibly cancel copying in the middle.

PLAYER RECORDER

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Advanced Operations

To copy onto a recorded MD

If the MD inserted in the RECORDER already contains data, “STANDBY (NO BLANK DISC)” is displayed when the DISC COPY key is pressed. In this case, operate as follows.

1 Press the START key.

“ALL ERASE?” appears on the RECORDER screen.

2 Make sure that you do not need all the data in the destination MD in the

RECORDER. If you start disc copying, all the data stored in the MD will be erased. To cancel disc copying and check the contents of the MD, press the STOP key.

3 To start disc copying, press the START key again.

The previous data in the MD will be erased.

4 Press any key on the unit to make “COMPLETE” disappear.

To cancel copying and replace the MD with another one

Press the STOP key while “STANDBY (NO BLANK DISC)” or “ALL ERASE?” is displayed to cancel disc copying. Then replace the MD.

Caution

If you perform disc copying on the recorded MD, the previous data is erased. Check the MD contents before copying.

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Advanced Operations

Charging batteries

You can charge two NP-520/F530/720/F730 rechargeable battery packs (not supplied) for the viewer simultaneously.

Charging

1 Connect the unit to an AC outlet.

Set the main power switch on the right side of the unit to “I (on).” (MPS-VS500P only)

2 Place one or two battery packs on the charger(s)

on the unit.

The CHARGE lamp(s) (orange) light(s) up and charging starts. When charging is complete, the CHARGE lamp(s) go(es) out.

3 Remove the battery pack(s).

Charging time

The following table shows the charging time for two battery packs which are completely discharged. When charging is complete, the CHARGE lamp(s) go(es) out.

Battery pack Charging time

NP-520 Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes NP-720 Approx. 5 hours

• Charging time varies according to the battery conditions.

• The charging time for one battery pack is about the same as above.

• The charging time is the same either when the unit is in operation or the power of the unit is off.

To use the battery pack immediately

You can use the battery pack even before it is fully charged. However, the shorter the charging time, the shorter the life of the battery pack.

Notes on charging

• When you use the battery pack for the first time or after a long period of disuse, the battery life may be diminished. The battery life will be restored by charging and discharging it several times.

• Remove the battery pack when charging is completed.

• The remaining capacity indicator on the NP-F530/F730 does not function with this unit.

Battery charging tips

• A rechargeable battery does not need to be discharged before recharging. You can recharge a half-charged battery. However, a rechargeable battery discharges little by little even while it is not in use. We recommend that you charge it before every use.

• Keep a few spare battery packs. To avoid a power shortage, prepare a few extra rechargeable battery packs, model NP-520/F530/720/ F730.

• For a longer battery life, we recommend storing the battery pack in a cool place and charging it under temperatures ranging from 10 - 30°C (50 - 86°F).

• When the battery pack is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the battery pack from the unit.

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Advanced Operations

Connecting audio equipment

When connecting monaural audio equipment

Connect the white plug of the AV connecting cord to the AUDIO L jack of the unit and to the audio input jack of the audio equipment. Leave the red and yellow plugs free. (The output sound is monaural.)

Using the DC OUT connector

The DC OUT connector on the side of the PLAYER compartment supplies power to a viewer without mounting it to the PLAYER compartment. Connect the viewer to the DC OUT connector using the DC cord supplied with the viewer.

Note

When the DC OUT connector is used, you cannot mount a viewer to the PLAYER compartment.

Connecting optional equipment

You can watch the picture and listen to the sound playing on the viewer in the RECORDER compartment with audio/video equipment connected to the unit.

Connecting video equipment

Connect video equipment using the NTSC system only (for MPS-VS500), or video equipment using the PAL system only (for MPS-VS500P).

When connecting the S video cable

Leave the yellow plugs of the AV connecting cord free.

When connecting monaural equipment

Connect the white plug of the AV connecting cord to the AUDIO L jack of the unit and to the audio input jack of the video equipment. Leave the red plugs free. (The output sound is monaural.)

When connecting a TV without audio/video inputs

Use an RFU adaptor (Sony RFU-89, etc., not supplied) to connect the LINE OUT V/AUDIO jacks and the RFU DC OUT jack of the unit to the antenna terminal of the TV. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the RFU adaptor.

Audio system

AV connecting cord (supplied)

LINE OUT AUDIO L/R

Rear

LINE IN

AUDIO

LINE OUT

AUDIO

VS-VIDEO

RFU DC OUT

INPUT

Video monitor, TV, VCR, etc.

S video cable (not supplied)

S-VIDEO

LINE OUT V, AUDIO L/R

Rear

AV connecting cord (supplied)

INPUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE IN

AUDIO

LINE OUT

AUDIO

VS-VIDEO

RFU DC OUT

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For Your Information

Types of MD

Picture MD is....

The so-called MiniDisc (MD) can be classified into two types: MiniDisc for enjoying music, and MD DATA for handling data for computers. Picture MD used for this unit is an MD DATA which is formatted for recording and playing back still images and music. Use the following MD when recording and editing images from photos with the Picture MD photo writer or Picture MD photo editor:

• MD DATA with “Picture MD” label

• MD DATA formatted with the Picture MD photo writer or Picture MD photo editor

Types of MD

MD DATA

This type is used for handling digital data such as computer data. The following three types are available.

• MD DATA for recording This is a disc for recording/playing back.

• MD DATA for playback This is a disc for playback only, such as for CD-ROM software.

• Hybrid MD DATA This disc contains both a playback only portion and recording/playback portion.

MiniDisc

This type is for audio. The following two types are available.

• MiniDisc for playback only This is for playing back music such as compact discs.

• MiniDisc for recording This is a recordable disc.

“MD DATA” and “Picture MD” are the trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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Cartridge

Handling the MD

The MD itself is contained in a cartridge so that you can handle it without worrying about dust and fingerprints. However, as dirty or bent cartridges may cause misoperation, please take the following precautions.

Do not touch the MD directly

Do not open the shutter with your hand

Trying to open it forcibly could break it.

Storage

Do not keep the MD in the direct sunlight or where the temperature or humidity is high. Do not leave the MD where sand could enter, such as on a beach.

To protect the recorded data from accidental erasure

Slide the safety tab so that a hole opens. The recorded data is protected and new data cannot be recorded. Close the hole by sliding the tab back when rerecording.

Regular maintenance

Wipe the cartridge with a dry cloth to remove dust.

Use with a personal computer

The MD DATA disc can be handled with a personal computer by using the special MD DATA drive such as Sony MDH-10. However, this unit cannot operate properly with the MD DATA whose data is processed or erased using the personal computer.

About the Picture MD

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Rear of the MD

Safety tab

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Precautions

NOTICE TO USERS

IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.

Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice.

The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.

On safety

• The rating plate indicating operating voltage, power consumption, etc. is located at the rear.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for several days or more.

• To disconnect the AC power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

On installation

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the fan on the rear of the unit.

• Do not install the unit in a location near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or humidity, continuous mechanical vibration or shock.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the unit and cause damage to the unit. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for a while before operating the unit.

On heat build-up

Heat builds up in the unit if it is used for an extended period of time. If this occurs, allow the unit to cool down.

On cleaning

To keep the unit looking brand-new, periodically clean it with a mild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents, such as thinner or benzine, or abrasive cleansers since these will damage the cabinet. As a safety precaution, unplug the unit before cleaning it.

On repacking

Do not throw away the carton and packing materials. They make an ideal container in which to transport the unit. When shipping the unit to another location, repack it as illustrated on the carton.

If you have any questions about this unit, contact your authorized Sony dealer.

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Troubleshooting

If you run into any problems using the viewer station, use the following check list. You can also refer to the Operating Instructions of the Picture MD photo viewer (MPS-V500/V500P). Should any problem persist after you have made the checks below, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The viewer cannot be mounted to the compartment.

m Check if the LOCK knob is in the RELEASE

position. If it is not, slide the LOCK knob fully to the right (RELEASE position) while holding down the RELEASE button. (page 7)

The viewer comes up even if you press it down.

m The viewer was not pressed down firmly enough.

Press it down until it clicks. (page 6)

The LOCK knob cannot slide to the left.

m Press down the viewer until it clicks and slide the

knob again. (page 6)

m If it still does not slide, return the LOCK knob fully

to the right while holding down the RELEASE button, and try mounting the viewer again.

The viewer cannot be removed.

m Check if the LOCK knob is in the RELEASE

position. If it is not, slide the LOCK knob fully to the right while holding down the RELEASE button. Remove the viewer after it is lifted up. (page 7)

The unit cannot operate.

m Check if the power cord is connected correctly. m Check if a disc is inserted into the viewer. (If not,

“NO DISC” message appears.)

m Check if operations have been performed correctly.

(If not, an error message corresponding to the incorrect operation appears.)

m Check if the unit was subjected to strong noise

during operation, due to mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, irregular power supply from lightning, etc. If so, restart the operation as follows:

1. Disconnect all the power sources.

2. Leave the unit for about 30 seconds.

3. Connect the power source.

m Check if the unit was subjected to continuous

vibration. (If so, “SYSTEM ERR” message appears.)

m Check if the unit was subjected to a temperature or

humidity beyond the limits of operating conditions. (If so, “SYSTEM ERR” message appears.) Use the unit under the operating conditions described in “Specifications” on page 26.

The LCD screen of the viewer does not light.

m Press any key on the viewer to cancel the LCD

standby condition.

m Press the LCD ON/OFF key on the viewer to turn

on the LCD.

Recording from the equipment connected to the LINE IN jacks is not possible.

m Check if the microphone is disconnected from the

unit.

Monaural recording from the equipment connected to the LINE IN jacks is not possible.

m Check if the equipment is connected to the AUDIO

L jack.

The recorded sound cannot be played back.

m Check if SOUND is set to “ON” on the OPTION

screen.

Playback sound is intermittent.

m Use the unit in a place where it is protected from

mechanical vibration.

Playback sound is noisy.

m If the unit is subjected to mechanical vibration from

a television, etc., move it away from the television, etc.

Charging is not possible.

m Check if the battery is set to the charger correctly.

Sound is not heard through headphones.

m Check if the headphones are plugged in firmly.

Sound is not heard through the built-in speaker of the viewer.

m Check if the headphones are disconnected from the

unit.

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