Sony MZ-B50 User Manual
3-868-000-13(1)
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Portable
MiniDisc Recorder
Operating Instructions _______________________
Manual de instrucciones _____________________
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MZ-B50
©2000 Sony Corporation
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 use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
CAUTION — INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
Information
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.
For customers in the USA
Owner’s Record
The serial number is located at the rear of
the disc compartment lid and the model
number is located at the top and bottom.
Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Model No. MZ-B50
Serial No.
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
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.
Note
This recorder does not support LP2/LP4 stereo
mode. The recording, playback, or editing of
tracks or discs recorded in LP mode is thus not
possible on this recorder.
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Table of contents
Preparing a power source ................................6
Recording an MD right away! ...........................8
Playing an MD right away! ..............................11
Various ways of recording .............................. 13
VOR (Voice Operated Recording) .......................................................13
Recording from a microphone ..............................................................14
Recording from externally connected equipment .................................15
Recording with digital (optical) input (optical cable required) ......16
Recording with analog (line) input (line cable required) ...............17
To start/stop recording in sync with the source player
(Synchro-recording) ........................................................................18
Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time .............19
Setting the clock to stamp the recorded time ........................................19
Checking the remaining time or the recording position .......................20
Various ways of playback ..............................22
Enhancing voice clarity during playback (Voice Up) ..........................22
Finding a point quickly (Easy Search) ..................................................22
Listening at a fast speed (Fast Playback) ..............................................23
Playing tracks repeatedly ......................................................................23
Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) ......................................24
Checking the remaining time or the playing position ...........................24
Locking the controls (HOLD) ...............................................................25
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Editing recorded tracks .................................. 26
Adding a track mark ............................................................................. 26
Track marking to divide a recording .............................................. 26
Track marking important points .................................................... 26
Erasing a track mark ............................................................................ 27
Erasing tracks ....................................................................................... 28
To erase a track .............................................................................. 28
To erase the whole disc .................................................................. 28
Moving recorded tracks ....................................................................... 29
Labeling recordings .............................................................................. 29
Power sources ................................................ 32
When to replace the batteries ............................................................... 32
Using house current ............................................................................. 32
Additional information .................................... 33
Precautions ........................................................................................... 33
Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 35
System limitations ................................................................................ 37
Messages .............................................................................................. 38
Specifications ....................................................................................... 40
What is an MD? ................................................................................... 41
Looking at the controls ........................................................................ 43
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Preparing a power source
This section explains how to prepare the recorder for battery-powered
operation. For information on connecting the recorder to an AC power
outlet, see page 32.
1
2
Insert dry batteries.
Back of the recorder
Press and slide the battery
compartment lid as shown in
the illustration.
Notes
• Do not use manganese dry batteries. If you do, recording may not be possible.
• Insert the e and E poles of the batteries correctly as shown on the recorder.
Unlock the control.
E
e
Insert two LR6 (size AA)
alkaline dry batteries (not
supplied).
HOLD
Close the lid.
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HOLD
Slide HOLD to the direction of the arrow in the illustration.
Charging the built-in battery for the clock
When you use the recorder for the first time or after a long period of disuse, charge the
built-in battery for the clock. After setting the clock, leave the dry batteries installed for
about more than two hours so that the built-in battery is automatically charged. You can use
the recorder while charging. Note that various settings, such as clock, return to the factory
settings if you take out dry batteries while charging. Once charged, the recorder will
automatically charge the built-in battery while connected to dry batteries.When the built-in
battery is charged, the settings, such as clock, will remain for about one month after dry
batteries are taken out. For details on setting a clock, see page 19.
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Recording an MD right away!
Use the built-in microphones to record in stereo. Make sure the
record-protect tab on the disc is closed (page 42). The use of new
alkaline dry batteries is recommended. The recording may not be
possible if you use manganese dry batteries.
1
1 Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert a recordable MD with the label
2
Insert a recordable MD.
side facing up, and press down hard on
the lid (at the center of the front edge
as shown above) to close it firmly.
Select the microphone sensitivity.
1 Slide MIC SENS to H or L.
MIC SENS When
MIC SENS
H (high) recording a soft or a
L (low) recording a laud or a
sound in the distance
(e.g. to record a
meeting).
sound at close range
(e.g. to record a speech
through a microphone).
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3
Select the recording mode.
1 Slide REC MODE to STEREO.
When you set the REC MODE switch to MONO, the
recording will be in monaural, but the recording time
will be two times longer than in stereo.
Make sure not to switch the recording mode while
REC MODE
recording.
4
To monitor the sound during recording.
Connect the supplied headphones/earphones with remote control to the i jack. You can adjust the
volume by turning the VOL control. This adjustment does not affect the recording level since the level
is adjusted automatically.
To Pre ss
Record partway through the
previous recording
Pause
Record an MD.
built-in
microphones
xSTOP
Connect
firmly
to i
Connect firmly
1)
zREC
x
1 Press zREC.
“REC” and “STEREO” appears, REC
indicator lights up, and then recording
starts.
You can monitor the recording
conditions, such as the recording
position, through the display or the REC
indicator (page 20).
REC
indicator
to i
NPLAY, >CUE/AMS or .REVIEW/AMS
to find the beginning of the material to be recorded,
press XPAUSE, and then press zREC. The
recorder changes to recording pause. Press
XPAUSE again to start recording.
XPAUSE while recording.
Press XPAUSE again to resume recording.
If the disc is blank, the recording
starts from the beginning. If the
disc is partially recorded, the
recording automatically starts
from the end of the existing
material.
To stop recording, press xSTOP.
After you press the xSTOP button, the
recorder will automatically turn off in about 30
seconds.
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To Pr ess
Remove the MD xSTOP to stop recording and open the lid. (The lid
does not open while “TOC Edit” flashing in the
display.)
1)
The REC indicator flashes during recording pause. Track marks are not added while recording with
microphones, even when the recorder is paused.
If the recording does not start
• Make sure the recorder is not locked
(page 25).
• Make sure the MD is not record-protected
(page 42).
• Premastered MDs cannot be recorded over.
• Make sure not to switch the recording mode
while recording. If you do, recording may not
occur.
Notes
• For long recordings, it is recommended that
you power the recorder from a house current
using an optional AC power adaptor ACE30HG (page 32).
• The lid will not open during recording or until
“TOC Edit” disappears from the display after
the recording has completed.
• If the power supply is disrupted (i.e. the
batteries are removed or becomes exhausted
or the optional AC power adaptor is
disconnected) during a recording operation, or
while “TOC Edit” appears in the display, then
it will not be possible to open the lid until
power is restored.
• “Data Save” or “TOC Edit” flashes while data
of the recording (the track’s start and end
points, etc.) is being recorded. Do not move or
jog the recorder or disconnect the power
source while the indication is flashing in the
display. If you do, the material recorded up to
that point will not be saved to the disc.
• When you record through the microphones,
the various sounds made by the recorder will
also be recorded.
• Do not connect an optional AC power adaptor
during a recording operation if you are
operating the recorder on battery power. If you
do, the material recorded up to that point will
not be saved to the disc
• The built-in microphones do not operate
whenever an optional microphone is
connected into the MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
jack on the recorder.
• The built-in microphones do not operate
whenever an optical cable or a line cable is
connected into the LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack
on the recorder.
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Playing an MD right away!
You can play recordable MDs or premastered MDs. Sound output
from the built-in speaker is monaural, but stereo listening is possible
through the supplied headphones/earphones with a remote control.
1
1 Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert an MD with the label side facing
2
Insert an MD.
Play an MD.
xSTOP
Connect
firmly
to i
speaker
VOL
VOL
NPLAY
>N
x
to i
up, and press down hard on the lid (at
the center of the front edge as shown
above) to close it firmly.
1 Press NPLAY.
2 Turn VOL to adjust the volume.
The volume will be shown in the
display.
To stop play, press xSTOP.
Playback starts from the point you last stopped
playing.
After you press the
recorder will automatically turn off in about 30
seconds.
xSTOP button, the
Connect firmly
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To listen in stereo
Connect the supplied headphones/earphones with a remote control to the i jack on the recorder. On the
remote control, use the >N button to start playback, the xSTOP button to stop the recorder, and
the VOL control to adjust the volume. If you are using the remote control, you will hear short beeps
whenever you press the >N button, and a long beep whenever you press the xSTOP button.
To Press (Beeps in the headphones/earphones)
Find the beginning of the
current track
Find the beginning of the
next track
.REVIEW/AMS once (Press the control towards .
on the remote control). (Three short beeps)
>CUE/AMS once (Press the control towards >N
on the remote control). (Two short beeps)
Pause XPAUSE (Press X on the remote control). (Continuous
short beeps) Press XPAUSE again to resume play.
Go backwards while
1)
playing
Go forward while playing
keep pressing .REVIEW/AMS (Press and hold the
control towards . on the remote control).
1)
keep pressing >CUE/AMS (Press and hold the control
towards >N on the remote control).
Remove the MD xSTOP (x on the remote control) and open the lid.
1)
To go backward or forward quickly without listening, press XPAUSE (X on the remote control) and
keep pressing
>N on the remote control).
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 25).
To locate a point quickly
Use the EASY SEARCH +/– buttons (page 22).
When using optional headphones/
earphones
Use only headphones/earphones with stereo
mini plugs. You cannot use headphones/
earphones with micro plugs.
.REVIEW/AMS or >CUE/AMS (press and hold the control towards . or
Notes
• The sound may skip during playback when the
recorder is exposed to continuous vibration,
such as while jogging.
• If the power supply is disrupted (i.e. the
batteries are removed or become exhausted or
the optional AC power adaptor is
disconnected) when the recorder is operating,
the lid may not open until the power is
restored.
2)
Stereo mini plug
Micro plug
z
Playback will switch automatically between
stereo and monaural according to the sound
source.
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Various ways of recording
VOR (Voice Operated Recording)
VOR causes the recorder to automatically
record when there is sound, and to pause
when there is no sound. This allows you
to record without troublesome button
operations.
built-in
MIC SENS
VOR
indicator
zREC
microphones
REC MODE
VOR
1 Slide MIC SENS to H (high) or L
(low).
2 Slide REC MODE to STEREO.
When you set the REC MODE switch
to MONO, the recording will be in
monaural, but the recording time will
be two times longer than in stereo.
3 Insert a recordable MD and press
zREC.
4 Press VOR.
VOR turns on.
“VOR” appears in the display and the
VOR indicator lights up when the
recorder is recording. Both “VOR”
and the VOR indicator flash when the
recorder is not recording.
To cancel VOR while recording, press
VOR again.
“VOR” and the VOR indicator goes off and the
recorder changes to normal recording mode.
z
VOR automatically turns off when you press
the xSTOP button to stop recording.
Notes
• You cannot record with the built-in
microphones while an optional microphone is
connected to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
jack or an optical cable (not supplied) is
connected to the LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack.
• VOR is sensitive to the surrounding sound
conditions. Set the MIC SENS switch to H or
L to suit the conditions. If you cannot get the
desired recording results, cancel VOR and
record in manual mode.
• Power from the batteries is consumed as long
as VOR is on, even when recording is not
taking place (i.e., when “VOR” and the VOR
indicator flash.)
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Recording from a microphone
Connect a stereo microphone (ECM-717,
etc.; not supplied) to the MIC (PLUG IN
POWER) jack. The recorder input
automatically switches to the externally
connected microphone input.
Stereo
microphone
(not supplied)
REC MODE
Notes
• You cannot record through the externally
connected microphone while an optical cable
is connected to the LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack.
The recorder automatically selects the
recorder input in the following order of
priority; optical input, externally connected
microphone input, analog (line) input, and
built-in microphones input.
• The microphone may pick up the operating
sound of the recorder itself. Use the
microphone away from the recorder in such
cases.
to MIC (PLUG IN
POWER)
MIC SENS
1 Slide MIC SENS to H (high) or L
(low).
2 Slide REC MODE to STEREO.
3 Insert a recordable MD and press
zREC.
For other operations on recording, see
“Recording an MD right away!”
(page 8).
z
• When you record in monaural, you can record
twice as much as in stereo (page 19)
• When using a plug-in-power microphone, no
battery is needed for the microphone since
power is supplied by the recorder.
If you are using the optional stereo
microphone ECM-717, set the switch on the
microphone to OFF to allow the recorder to
provide power to the microphone.
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Recording from externally connected equipment
The input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jacks. Connect the
recorder to a CD player or a cassette recorder using either digital (optical) input or analog
(line) input. To record, see “Recording with digital (optical) input (optical cable required)”
(page 16) to record using digital (optical) input and “Recording with analog (line) input
(line cable required)” (page 17) to record using analog (line) input.
LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack is for both digital and analog input.
The recorder automatically recognizes the type of line cable and switches to digital or analog input.
Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputs
Difference Digital (optical) input Analog (line) input
Connectable
source
Usable cord Optical cable (with an optical or an
Signal from the
source
Recorded track
numbers
Recorded
sound level
1)
When during synchro-recording only (page 18).
Note
Track marks may be copied incorrectly:
• when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital (optical) input.
• when the source is in shuffle or program play mode while recording using digital (optical) input. In
this case, play the source in normal play mode.
• when recording BS or CS programs through digital (optical) input.
Equipment with an digital (optical)
output jack
Equipment with an analog (line)
output jack
Line cable (with 2 phono plugs or
optical-mini plug)(page 16)
a stereo-mini plug)(page 17)
Digital Analog
Even when a digital source (such
as a CD) is connected, the signal
sent to the recorder is analog.
Marked (copied) automatically
• at the same positions as the
source.
• after more than 2 seconds of
blank or low-level segment
• when the recorder is paused
while recording.
You can erase unnecessary marks
Marked automatically
• after more than 2 seconds of
blank or low-level segment.
• when the recorder is paused
1)
.
while recording.
You can erase unnecessary marks
after recording (“Erasing a track
mark”, page 27).
after recording. (“Erasing a track
mark”, page 27).
Same as the source. Adjusted automatically.
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Recording with digital (optical) input (optical cable required)
Connect to a digital source using an
optical cable (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
amplifier, etc.
Optical
plug
POC-15B etc.
(not supplied)
Portable CD
player, etc.
Optical
miniplug
POC-15AB etc.
(not supplied)
REC MODE
REC
indicator
z
• When you record in monaural, you can record
twice as much as in stereo (page 19).
• When recording from digital media, track
marks in the original are copied automatically
to the MD.
Notes
• You 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*).
• When recording from a portable CD player,
pause the CD player before doing the
recording procedure.
• Digital output may be disabled on some
portable CD players when the player is not run
on AC power.
• A track mark is added at the point where you
press the XPAUSE button again to resume
recording while pausing recording; thus the
remainder of the track will be counted as a
new track.
∗ Electronic Shock Protection
to LINE IN
(OPTICAL)
1 Slide REC MODE to STEREO.
2 Insert a recordable MD and press
zREC.
“REC” appears in the display, the
REC indicator lights up, and the
recording starts.
3 Play the source sound.
For other operations on recording, see
“Recording an MD right away!”
(page 8).
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zREC
Recording with analog (line) input (line cable required)
Connect the recorder with a line cable
(not supplied) to make analog recording.
The sound will be sent from the
connected equipment as analog signal but
will be sent recorded digitally on the disc.
CD player,
cassette recorder,
etc.(source)
to LINE OUT
3 Play the source sound.
For other operations on recording, see
“Recording an MD right away!”
(page 8).
z
When you record in monaural, you can record
twice as much as in stereo (page 19).
Note
A track mark is added at the point where you
press the XPAUSE button again to resume
recording while pausing recording; thus the
remainder of the track will be counted as a new
track.
L (white)
to LINE IN
(OPTICAL)
∗ Use the connecting cords without an
attenuator. To connect to a portable CD
player having a stereo mini-jack, use the
RK-G136HG connecting cord (not
supplied).
R (red)
Line cable (RK-G129HG,
not supplied)*
REC MODE
REC indicator
zREC
1 Slide REC MODE to STEREO.
2 Insert a recordable MD and press
zREC.
“REC” appears in the display, the
REC indicator lights up, and the
recording starts.
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To start/stop recording
in sync with the source
player
(Synchro-recording)
You can easily make digital recordings of
a digital source on an MD.
Before synchro-recording, make
connections to the digital source with a
digital cable, and insert a recordable MD.
CD players,
etc.
SYNCHRO REC
OFF
REC MODE
zREC
ON
1 Slide REC MODE to STEREO.
2 Slide SYNCHRO REC to ON.
“SYNC” appears in the display.
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4 Play the source sound.
The recorder starts recording when it
receives the playing sound.
To stop recording, press xSTOP.
z
• When you record in monaural, you can record
twice as much as in stereo (page 19).
• You cannot pause manually during synchrorecording.
• When there is no sound from the player for
more than 3 seconds during synchrorecording, 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.
Notes
• Do not switch the SYNCHRO REC switch
after step 4. Recording may not be done
properly.
• The REC MODE setting cannot be changed
during synchro-recording.
• 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.
• If a silent portion is encountered for 2 seconds
or more during synchro-recording, a new track
mark is automatically added at the point
where the silent portion ends.
• 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.
Synchro-recording indication
“SYNC” doesn’t appear if optical
cable is not connected to the LINE IN
(OPTICAL) jack on the recorder.
3 Press zREC.
The recorder stands by for recording.
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Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time
For longer recordings, choose to record in
monaural. The recording time becomes
double the normal.
Setting the clock to stamp the recorded time
To stamp the date and time on the MD
when you record, you first need to set the
clock.
./>
zREC
REC MODE
1 Slide REC MODE to MONO.
2 Insert a recordable MD and press
zREC.
For other operations on recording, see
“Recording an MD right away!”
(page 8)
To stop recording, press xSTOP.
Notes
• If you record a stereo source in monaural, the
sounds from left and right will be mixed.
• You may not be able to record in monaural if
the SYNCHRO REC switch is slid to ON. If
you are recording digital input, make sure to
slide the SYNCHRO REC switch to OFF
before you begin recording.
• 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 (optical) input
can be monitored in stereo through
headphones/earphones, etc.
xSTOP
NPLAY
CLOCK SET
(bottom)
1 Light up the display by pressing
xSTOP, and then press CLOCK SET
at the button of the recorder.
Use a pointed object.
The digits of the year flash.
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If you do not light up the display first,
you will not be able to set the time
even when you press CLOCK SET.
2 Change the current year by pressing
. or >.
To change the digits rapidly, keep
pressing . or >.
3 Press NPLAY to enter the year.
The digit of the month flashes.
4 Repeat step 2 and 3 to enter the
current month, date, hour, and
minute.
When you press NPLAY to enter
the minute, the clock starts operating.
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If you make a mistake while
setting the clock
Press xSTOP, and set the clock again
from step 1. You can skip a step by
pressing NPLAY.
To display the current time
When the recorder is not operating or
while recording, press DISPLAY
repeatedly until the current time appears
in the display.
To display the time in the 24hour system
While setting the clock, press XPAU SE .
To display the time in the 12-hour system,
press XPAUSE ag a i n .
Checking the remaining time or the recording position
You can check the remaining time, track
number, etc. when recording or during
stop.
DISPLAY
REC indicator
1 Press DISPLAY while the recorder is
recording or stopped.
Each time you press the button, the
display changes as follows.
A
B
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While recording
AB
Track number Elapsed time
Track number Remaining time for
Current date
1)
Appears only when the clock is set.
If you want to date and time stamp the
recording, set the clock in advance.
1)
recording
Current time
1)
In stop mode
AB
Track number Elapsed time
1)
Track name
Remaining time for
recording
Disc name
1)
Remaining time after
the current location
2)
Current date
1)
Appears only if the track has been labeled.
2)
Appears only when the clock is set.
Current time
2)
To know the recording
condition
The REC indicator lights up or flashes
according to the recording condition.
Recording
REC indicator
condition
While recording lights up
Recording standby flashes
Less than 3
flashes slowly
minutes’
recording time
available
A track mark has
been added (when
goes off
momentarily
controlling by the
recorder only)
z
If you want to check the playing position or
track name while playing, see page 24.
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Various ways of playback
Enhancing voice clarity during playback (Voice Up)
During stereo playback, the Voice Up
function emphasizes the left-right
orientation of individual voices, making
them easier to distinguish and hear. This
function is effective when using the
supplied headphones/earphones to listen
to stereo recordings made at meetings and
conferences, etc.
V-UP
1 Press V-UP on the remote.
“V- UP ” appears in the display.
Voice Up indication
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Finding a point quickly (Easy Search)
Use the Easy Search function to find a
particular point quickly.
EASY SEARCH +/–
1 Press EASY SEARCH + or – while
the recorder is playing or stopped.
Each press of the + button moves the
playback point ahead by about one
minute. Each press of the – button
moves the playback point back about
one minute.
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When the + button was pressed once.
(Playback position moves one minute
ahead.)
To cancel the Voice Up function,
press V-UP again.
“V- UP ” disappears from the display.
Notes
• The use of the Voice Up function is not
recommended when playing a music disc.
• The Voice Up function automatically turns off
whenever a monaural track is played.
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When the – button was pressed once.
(Playback position moves one minute
behind.)
z
• The + and – buttons can be pressed up to 20
times each.
• If you reach the beginning of the disc while
using the Easy Search function, the recorder
will start playing automatically. If you reach
the end of the disc while using the Easy
Search function, “END” will appear in the
display. If this happens, press the xSTOP
button to stop the recorder.
Listening at a fast speed (Fast Playback)
You can reduce the listening time by using
the Fast Playback function. The playback
speed can be set to 1.6 times as fast as the
normal playback.
FAST PB
1 Press FAST PB.
“FAST ” appears in the display and
the recorder starts playback at a speed
of 1.6 times faster than normal.
Fast Playback indication
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Playing tracks repeatedly
You can play tracks repeatedly in two
ways — all repeat and single repeat.
PLAY MODE
1 Press PLAY MODE while the
recorder is playing or stopped.
Each time you press the button, the
play mode indication changes as
follows.
Play mode indication
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Indication Play mode
— All the tracks are
1
played once.
All the tracks are
played repeatedly.
A single track is
played repeatedly.
To switch to normal playback, press
NPLAY.
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You can pause or find track marks pressing the
XPAU SE , .REVIEW/AMS or >CUE/
AMS button during Fast Playback.
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Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS)
The mega bass function intensifies low
frequency sound for richer quality audio
reproduction. It affects only the sound
from the headphones/earphones.
MEGA BASS
1 Press MEGA BASS while the
recorder is playing.
Each time you press the button, the
indication changes as follows.
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Mega Bass indication
Indication Play mode
— Normal play
BASS
BASS
Notes
• If sound distortion occurs when you turn the
volume up while the bass is being
emphasized, turn the volume down again or
press the MEGA BASS button to switch to
another play mode.
• The Mega Bass function does not affect the
sound being recorded.
Mega Bass
(moderate effect)
Mega Bass (strong
effect)
Checking the remaining time or the playing position
You can check the track name, disc name,
etc. during playback.
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY while the recorder is
playing.
Each time you press the button, the
display changes as follows.
A
B
AB
Track number Elapsed time
Track name
Disc name
Recorded date
1)
Appears only if the track has been labeled.
2)
Appears only when the recording date and
time have been stamped.
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If you want to check the remaining time or the
recording position while recording or in stop
mode, see page 20.
1)
Remaining time of
the current track
1)
Remaining time
after the current
location
2)
Recorded time
2)
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Locking the controls (HOLD)
To prevent the buttons from being
accidentally operated when you carry the
recorder, use this function.
HOLD
HOLD
1 Slide HOLD to the direction of the
..
On the recorder, slide HOLD to lock
the controls of the recorder. On the
remote control, slide HOLD to lock
the controls of the remote control.
Slide HOLD in the opposite direction
of the arrow to unlock the controls.
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Editing recorded tracks
You can edit your recordings by adding/
erasing track marks or labeling tracks and
MDs. Premastered MDs cannot be edited.
Notes on editing
• Do not move or jog the recorder while “TOC
Edit”* is flashing in the display. If you do, the
editing results will not be saved to the disc.
• The lid will not open during an editing
operation or while “TOC Edit” appears in the
display.
• You cannot edit tracks on an MD that is
record-protected. Before editing tracks, close
the tab on the side of the MD (page 42).
• If you perform an editing operation while
playing, be sure not to turn the power off until
“TOC Edit” disappears in the display.
∗ TOC = Table of Contents
Adding a track mark
You can add two kinds of track marks:
regular track marks and special track
marks. A total of 254 track marks can be
added on one disc.
TRACK MARK
TRACK MARK
Track marking to divide a recording
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.
1 3 42
Tra c k ma rki n g
231 4 5
Track numbers increase
1 While recording, playing or pausing
an MD, press TRACK MARK at the
point you want to mark.
“MARK ON” appears in the display,
and a track mark is added. The track
number will increase by one.
Track marking important points
While recording, not only can you add
regular track marks, you can also add
special track marks (“TT”), to mark the
position of important points.
321 4 5678
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Regular track
marks
Special track
marks
1 Press TRACK MARK on the remote
for 2 seconds or more at the desired
point while recording.
A special track mark is added and the
track number will increase by one.
“!MARK ON!” appears in the display
and “TT” is automatically added at
the beginning of a track name.
Note
Make sure to press the TRACK MARK button
for 2 seconds or more, if not, a regular track
mark will be added.
To locate special track marks during
playback
While pressing down VOR, momentarily press
.REVIEW/AMS or >CUE/AMS.
The track number appears after the special track
mark indication (“TT”).
Erasing a track mark
When you erase a regular track mark or a
special track mark, the track numbers will
change as follows.
Example
1 3 42
Erase a track mark
1 32
Track numbers decrease
TRACK MARK
Special track mark indication
:TT
Press .REVIEW/AMS repeatedly to go to
previous special track marks. Press >CUE/
AMS repeatedly to go to succeeding special
track marks.
To change a regular track mark to a
special track mark
After the completion of recording, add “TT” at
the begining of the name of the track you want
to change.
To change a special track mark to a
regular track mark
After the completion of recording, erase “TT”
at the begining of the track name or change the
name of the track.
.REVIEW/AMS
XPAUSE
1 While playing the track with the track
mark you want to erase, press
XPAU S E to pause .
2 Find the track mark by pressing
.REVIEW/AMS slightly.
For example, to erase the third track
mark, find the beginning of the third
track. “00:00” appears in the display.
“MARK” appears in the display for 2
seconds.
3 Press TRACK MARK to erase the
mark.
“MARK OFF” appears in the display.
The track mark is erased and the two
tracks are combined.
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When you erase a track mark, the date, time,
and name assigned to the mark are also erased.
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Notes
• You cannot erase a track mark that has been
written between a track recorded in stereo and
a track recorded in monaural. If you try to
erase such a track mark, “SORRY” appears in
the display.
• You cannot erase a track mark that has been
written between a track recorded through a
digital connection and a track recorded
through an analog connection. If you try to
erase such a track mark, “SORRY” appears in
the display.
Erasing tracks
To erase a track
Note that once a recording has been
erased, you cannot retrieve it. Be sure to
verify the contents of the track you want
to erase.
EDIT/ENTER
ERASE
1 While playing the track you want to
erase, press ERASE.
“Erase OK?” and “PushENTER”
appear alternately in the display and
the recorder plays the selected track
repeatedly.
2 Press EDIT/ENTER.
The track is erased and the next track
starts to play. All the tracks after the
one erased are automatically
renumbered.
To cancel erasing, press xSTOP or
TRACK MARK.
To erase a small section of a track
Pause playback at the point where you
want to start erasing. Then do steps 1 and
2.
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
Note that once a recording has been
erased, you cannot retrieve it. Be sure to
verify the contents of the disc you want to
erase.
EDIT/ENTER
xSTOP
ERASE
1 Play the disc you want to erase, verify
its contents, and then press xSTOP.
2 While the recorder is stopped, press
ERASE.
“All Erase?” and “PushENTER”
appear alternately in the display.
3 Press EDIT/ENTER.
“TOC Edit” flashes in the display,
and all the tracks will be erased.
When erasing is complete,
“BLANKDISC” appears in the
display.
To cancel erasing, press xSTOP or
TRACK MARK.
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