Sony MZ-E40 User Manual

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Playing an MD right away!

Portable MiniDisc Player

Operating instructions

Prepare two size AA(R6) alkaline batteries to play an MD. You can also use this player on house current or rechargeable batteries with optional accessories (see "Power sources"). The player automatically switches to play the stereo or monaural sound according to the recorded sound.

Install the batteries.

1 Open the lid.

The battery life is approx. 4 hours (It may be shorter due to operating conditions and the temperature of the location.)

Insert an MD.

2 Install two size AA (LR6)

alkaline batteries (not supplied), and close the lid.

MZ-E40

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.

Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, used, 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 more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the 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.

Owner's Record

The serial number and the model number are located at the 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-E40 Serial No. _______________________________

"MD WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Welcome!

Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc! Here are some of the capabilities and features you'll discover with the new MiniDisc Player.

• Display on the player – You can see play modes and battery condition. And you can see the disc name and the track name if the MD is labeled.

• Monaural playback – You can play the MD that is recorded with monaural sound.

1 Slide OPEN and open

the lid.

Play an MD.

VOLUME +/–

1 Press (.

The player starts to play the first track.

2 Press VOLUME␣ +/– to adjust

the volume.

You can check the volume in the display.

Find the beginning of the current track

Find the beginning of the next track

Go backwards while playing

Go forward while playing

Stop play

Remove the MD

If the play does not start

Make sure the player is not locked. See "To lock the controls."

Press

keep pressing = side

keep pressing

+ side

pSTOP/CHARGE

and open the lid.

2 Insert an MD with the label

side facing up, and press the lid down to close.

Display window while playing back

Track name2) or elapsed time of the track being played

Track number

1) Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track.

2) Appears only with MDs that have been electronically labeled.

z Various ways of

playback

Playing tracks repeatedly

You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways-

-all repeat, single repeat, and shuffle repeat.

PLAY MODE

To lock the controls

To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the player, use this function.

HOLD

Slide HOLD in the direction of the c. On the player, slide HOLD to lock the controls of the player.

Press PLAY MODE while the player is playing an MD. Each time you press PLAY MODE, the play mode indication changes as follows.

Play mode indication

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”(none)” (normal play)

All the tracks are played once.

”f” (all repeat)

All the tracks are played repeatedly.

”f1” (single repeat)

A single track is played repeatedly.

”f SHUF” (shuffle repeat)

All the tracks are played repeatedly in random order.

To emphasize bass (MEGA BASS feature)

The MEGA BASS feature intensifies low frequency sound for richer quality audio reproduction.

MEGA BASS

Slide MEGA BASS. Choose 1 (slight effect) or 2␣ (strong effect). To cancel the effect, set MEGA BASS to 0.

Note

If the sound is distorted when emphasizing bass, turn down the volume.

To protect your hearing (AVLS)

The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to prevent excessive sound from harming your ears.

AVLS

Tips on playback

To know the track name and time

Press DISPLAY while the player is playing an MD. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as follows.

DISPLAY

Track number

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Elapsed time

Track number

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Set AVLS to LIMIT. The volume is kept at a moderate level, even if you try to turn the volume above the limited level.

Cut!

Number of the track recorded on the MD.

Note

Disc and track names appear only with MDs that have been electronically labeled.

Track name

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Disc name

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