3-234-032-12(1)
Portable MiniDisc Player
Operating instructions
“WALKMAN” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
MZ-E606W
Sony Corporation © 2001 Printed in Japan
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table- cloths,
curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your
local authority.
Caution
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
CAUTION — INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
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.
Getting started
Charge the supplied rechargeable battery before using it for the first time.
1
Insert the rechargeable battery.
Insert the battery minus end first
e
b
2
Charge the rechargeable battery.
How to assemble the battery charging
stand
Insert the prongs until they are firmly attached.
to a wall outlet
to DC IN 3V
AC power adaptor
1 Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V.
2 Place the player on the battery charging stand.
Full charging takes about 6 hours and then the CHARGE lamp will go off when
charging is complete.
• Do not operate the player when you place it on the battery charging
stand or during charging. If you do so, it may cause the player to
malfunction or prevent the battery from charging.
• The supplied battery charging stand is for use with the NC-6WM only. It
cannot be used with the NH-14WM.
Using the dry battery
Attach the dry battery case to the
player.
2
1
Insert a LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery.
To operate the player for the longest possible time, use the dry battery together
with a fully rechargeable battery.
3
Make connections and unlock the
HOLD control.
Connect firmly.
To i jack
4
Using the wireless controller
Slide WIRELESS on the player to ON.
• As the headphones/earphones cord functions as an antenna, it should be stretched out as far as
possible.
• Slide WIRELESS on the player to OFF when the unit will not be used for a long time.
E
b
b
Make sure the CHARGE
lamp turns on.
Insert the battery minus end first.
3
b
HOLD
HOLD
4
Playing an MD
1
Insert an MD.
1 Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert an MD. 3 Close the lid.
3
1
Insert an MD with the label side facing up, pushing the
MD to the direction of the arrow in the illustration.
2
Play an MD.
> N
1)
VOL +/–
x
.
VOL +/–
Key Light/
operation
LED
GROUP
MENU/ENT
3 Color Info-LED
1 Press > N on the player.
A short beep sounds in the headphones/earphones when operating the wireless
controller. The LED flashes and then lights up.
2 Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume.
The volume indicator appears in the display on the player allowing you to
check the volume level.
To stop play, press x.
A long beep sounds in the headphones/earphones when you operate on the wireless
controller. Playback starts from the point you last stopped playing. To start playback
from the beginning of the disc, hold down > N on the player for 2 seconds or
more.
1)
The LED indicates the current operating status by the lighting up in the following colors.
When the battery power is exhausted, the LED starts flashing. For more details, see
“When to replace or recharge the battery.”
LED color Operating status
Red Normal play (The LED lights up continuously)
Green Group mode* (The LED lights up continuously)
Orange Group skip mode* (The LED lights for about 5 seconds)
*For more details, see “Using the group function.”
To
Find the beginning of
the current track or
the previous track
Find the beginning
of the next track
Go backwards
while playing
Go forward
while playing
Pause
Remove the MD
2)
You can turn off the beep sound of the wireless controller. For more details, see “Turning off the beep
sound of the wireless controller.”
3)
If you press . during the first track of the disc, the player goes to the beginning of the last track on
the disc.
4)
If you press > N during the last track of the disc, the player goes to the beginning of the first track
on the disc.
5)
If you open the lid, the playback will begin from the beginning of the first track (except when group
mode is on).
Viewing the display window of the player
6)
Appears only with MDs that have been electronically labeled.
z
• The player can play the track recorded by 2 × or 4 × long playing mode (LP2 or LP4). Normal stereo
playback, LP2 stereo playback, LP4 stereo playback or monaural playback is automatically selected to
match the audio source.
• The display will turn off shortly after you press x.
4)
Do this (Beeps2) in the headphones/earphones)
Press .. (three short beeps)
Press .repeatedly until the beginning of the desired track
3)
appears.(continuous three short beeps)
Press > N once. (two short beeps)
Hold down ..
Hold down > N.
Press X (continuous short beeps).
Press X again to resume play.
Press x, and then slide OPEN.
Track number
Track name6) or elapsed time of the track
2
.
> N
/LIGHT
x
5)
B Various ways of
playback
Player
> N
GROUP
VOL +/–
x
MENU/ENT
3 Color Info-LED
.
Selecting the play mode
You can select various play modes such as
normal play, repeat play (1 Rep.), shuffle play
(Shuff), or program play (PGM).
This procedure can be done on the player.
1 During playback, press MENU/ENT.
2 Press ./> N repeatedly until
“P–MODE” flashes in the display, and
then press MENU/ENT.
3 Press ./> N repeatedly to
select the play mode, and then press
MENU/ENT.
Each time you press > N, the
display item indicated by A changes
as follows.
Pressing MENU/ENT while A is
flashing causes the play mode to
change.
The new mode then appears in the
display indicated by B.
Pressing > N repeatedly changes A.
B lights up when you press MENU/ENT.
Indication A/B (Play mode)
Normal/— (normal play)
All the tracks are played once.
m
AllRep/
All the tracks are played repeatedly.
m
1Track/1
A track is played once.
m
1Rep./ 1
A single track is played repeatedly.
m
Shuff/SHUF
After the currently selected track
finishes playing, the remaining tracks
are played in random order.
m
Shuf.R/SHUF
After the currently selected track
finishes playing, the remaining tracks
are played repeatedly in random order.
m
PGM/PGM
The tracks are played in the order that
you specified.
m
PGMRep/PGM
The tracks are played repeatedly in the
order that you specified.
To cancel the procedure
Press x.
b
Listening to tracks in a desired
sequence (Program Play)
The following procedure can be done on the
player.
1 Do the steps 1 and 2 in “Selecting the
play mode,” select “PGM” in step 3
and then press MENU/ENT.
2 Press ./> N repeatedly to
select the track number.
Track number
Program number
3 Press MENU/ENT.
The track is entered.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select other
tracks in the desired sequence.
5 Press MENU/ENT for 2 seconds or
more.
The settings are entered and playback
starts from the first programmed track.
z
• The program play settings will remain in
memory even after playback finishes or is
stopped.
• You can set the program play up to 20 tracks.
• You can specify the play mode for a selected
group when the group mode is on. To activate
the group mode, see “Selecting and playing
specific groups” in “Using the group function.”
• The play mode can also be selected when the
player is paused or stopped.
Notes
• All program settings are lost when the lid is
opened.
• If no settings are made for 5 minutes while the
player is stopped, the settings made up to that
point are entered.
• During program setting, you cannot do group
mode’s on/off setting.
• If you turn on group mode during program
play, the program play is canceled.
Searching for a specific
track or a position quickly
(Quick Search)
You can do two kinds of quick searches.
• Index search — Searching quickly while
monitoring the track number or track name
(factory setting).
• Time search — Searching quickly while
monitoring the elapsed time.
This procedure can be done on the player.
1 During playback, press MENU/ENT.
2 Press ./> N repeatedly until
“SEARCH” flashes in the display, and
press MENU/ENT.
3 Press ./> N repeatedly until
“Index” (index search) or “Time” (time
search) flashes in the display, and
press MENU/ENT.
4 Press X to pause.
5 Hold down ./> N until the
desired track number/track name
(index search) or the desired elapsed
time (time search) appears in the
display.
6 Press X to cancel the pause.
To cancel the procedure
Press x.
z
• If you do this procedure while the player is in
shuffle play mode, shuffle play starts from the
track that you selected.
• If the player reaches to the first track or the last
track on the disc as you are holding ./
> N button in step 5, it will return to the
last track or the first track, respectively. (In
group mode, if the player reaches to the first
track or the last track in a group as you are
holding ./> N button in step 5, it will
return to the last track or the first track in that
group, respectively (see “Using the group
function”).
Using the group function
The MZ-E606W can be used with a disc which
has group settings.
The group function is useful for playing a
great number of tracks, or tracks that have
been recorded in MDLP (LP2/LP4) mode.
What is a disc with group
settings?
This is a disc with settings that organize
tracks into groups, and which allow those
groups to be selected.
The MZ-E606W does not support the
recording of group settings. Use your MD
recorder to record group information, and
then use the MZ-E606W for playback.
Disc
Group 1
Track
number
123
z
If your recorder has a function for editing disc
names, you can use it to register groups. For
details, see “Registering groups using your
minidisc recorder.”
Group 2 Group 3
Track
number
56
4
Track
number
78
Listening to tracks in a specific
group (Group Mode Playback)
Playback when group mode is off:
Playback starts with the first track in the
disc, and stops with the last track in the
disc.
Track number
123
Playback when group mode is on:
Playback of the selected group starts with
the first track in the group, and stops with
the last track in the group.
Group 1
Track
number
123
This procedure can be done on the player.
Disc
56
4
Disc
Group 2 Group 3
Track
number
12
78
Track
number
12
1 Insert a disc which has group settings
into the player, and then play the disc.
2 Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more.
“ ” flashes, the LED lights up green,
and group mode is turned on.
Playback stops at the end of the last
track in selected group. For details on
selecting another group, see “Selecting
and playing specific groups.”
To turn off the group mode
Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more. The
LED lights up red.
z
• When group mode is on, it is possible to do
repeat play, shuffle play, or program play. For
details on the respective operations, see
“Selecting the play mode.”
• In group mode, press N> during playback
of the last track of a group moves playback to
the first track of the group. Pressing . 2
times while playing the first track of a group
moves playback to the last track of the group.
Note
In group mode, the player treats all tracks
without group settings as belonging to the last
group on the disc. The last group is indicated in
the display on the player as “Gp – –.” Within a
group, the tracks appear in their order on the
disc, not their order within the group.
Selecting and playing specific
groups (Group Skip Function)
When playing a disc with group settings, the
group skip function allows you to jump from
the currently playing group to any other
group on the MD. The group skip function
can be used at any time during playback,
regardless of whether the player is in group
mode on or not.
When group mode is off:
Disc
Track number
123
skip
When group mode is on:
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3
Track
number
123
skip
This procedure can be done on the player.
56
Disc
Track
number
12
78
skip skip
Track
number
12
skip skip
4
1 Insert a disc which has group settings
into the player and play the disc.
2 Press GROUP.
“ ” and “– – –” flash, the LED lights
up orange, and group skip mode is
turned on.
3 Within 5 seconds, Press ./> N
repeatedly until the name or number
of the desired group appears.
The player starts playing from the first
track in the group.
When there is a group name (Example: AAA)
Group name
When there is no group name
Group number
To cancel the procedure
Press x.
Note
If no operation is performed within 5 seconds in
step 3, group skip mode is cancelled. To do the
procedure, start from step 2 again.
Registering groups using your
minidisc recorder
If your MD recorder (MD deck or recording
MD Walkman) has a function for editing disc
names, you can use it to register groups even
if your recorder does not have the group
function.
Make sure you enter the text string exactly as
described below. The group function will not
work if you enter the text string incorrectly.
To specify groups
1 Change the disc name to the following
by using your MD recorder:
0;[Disc name] // [First track of group 1 ]-
A
[Last track of group 1] // [Name of group 1 ]-
B
[First track of group 2] // [Last track of group 2 ]-
BB
[Name of group 2] // ......
C
B
C
A Disc name
B Track number
C Group name
// Separator between group names
; Separator between track number and
Group name
(Ex.) Set the following groups for the disc
named “Collections ”:
Group name for tracks 1-7:
My Favorites“2001winter”
Group name for tracks 8-17:
Jun&Tac“sunshine head”
Group name for tracks 18-24:
THE NIGHT BUTTERFLYS
Group name for tracks 25-32:
Dream World/Kiss Me!
Text string entered :
0;Collections//
1-7; My Favorites“2001winter”//
8-17;Jun&Tac“sunshine head”//
18-24;THE NIGHT BUTTERFLYS//
25-32;Dream World/Kiss Me!//
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• Up to 99* groups can be registered on a single
MD.
• The characters “;”, “/”, and “–” can be used in
a group name.
• You can register the same group name more
than twice on the same MD.
• You can specify a group without entering a
group name (C) for it.
* The actual number depends on the editing
ability of your recorder and may be less than 99
in some cases.
Note
Depending on the specifications of your MD
recorder, the group function will not work .
Adjusting the sound quality
(Digital Sound Preset)
You can emphasize the treble and bass to suit
your taste. The player can store two sets of
treble-bass adjustments, which can set be
selected later during playback.
This procedure can be done by the remote
control.
To select the sound quality
Factory settings
The factory settings of each digital sound
preset are as follows:
• “SOUND1”: bass +1, treble ±0
• “SOUND2”: bass +3, treble ±0
1 During playback, press MENU/ENT.
2 Press ./> N repeatedly until
“S–SEL” flashes in the display, and
press MENU/ENT.
3 Press ./> N repeatedly to
select “SOUND1,” “SOUND2,” or
“OFF” in the display, and then press
MENU/ENT.
Selecting “OFF” turns off the digital
sound preset function.
To adjust the sound quality
1 Do the steps 1 and 2 in “To select the
sound quality,” and select “SOUND1”
or “SOUND2,” and then press MENU/
ENT.
2 Press MENU/ENT again, press ./
> N repeatedly until “S–SET”
flashes in the display, and then press
MENU/ENT.
The display changes to the bass-setting
mode.
Pressing MENU/ENT again to change
to the treble-setting mode.
3 Set the bass and the treble.
Eight steps can be selected, from –4 to
+3.
To set the other digital sound preset,
do steps 1 to 3 in “To select the sound
quality.”
4 Press MENU/ENT.
The sound settings are stored and the
playback display appears again.
To cancel the procedure
Press x.
z
You can set a preset sound while playback is
paused.
Note
When using a digital sound preset, the sound
may break or become distorted if the volume is
turned up too high, depending on the settings or
the track. In this case, change the settings of the
sound quality.
B Other operations
Viewing the track name
and playing time
You can check the track or disc name, track
number, the elapsed playing time of the
current track, the number of the tracks
recorded on the MD, the group name, and the
total number of tracks in a group.
A
Track number
Track number
The number of total
tracks in the group
The number of
total tracks
Track number
* Appears only with MDs that have been
electronically labeled.
BC
—
The elapsed time
Track name*
GP Group name*
Disc name*
—
Track mode
1 Press MENU/ENT.
2 Press ./> N repeatedly until
“DISP” flashes in the display, and then
press MENU/ENT.
3 Press ./> N repeatedly until
the information that you want flases in
the display, and press MENU/ENT.
Each time you press > N, the
display changes as follows:
LapTim
The elapsed time of the current track
m
T.Name
Track name
m
G.Name
Group name (only when group mode is
on)
m
D.Name
Disc name
m
T–MODE
After the currently selected track
finishes playing, the remaining tracks
are played in random order.
z
The group name appears when you select the
group in group skip mode. For more details, see
“Selecting and playing specific groups” in “Using
the group function.”
Notes
• Depending on whether group mode is on or
off, the operating conditions, or the settings
may not be selectable or the indications that
appear may vary.
• The mode indication appears only during
playback. It appears for 2 seconds, and is then
replaced by the elapsed time of the current
track.
b
Player
> N
GROUP
VOL +/–
x
MENU/ENT
3 Color Info-LED
.
Suppressing the skips of
the sound (G-PROTECTION)
The G-PROTECTION function was developed
to provide a higher level of shock resistance
than that of existing players in order to allow
the player to be used while jogging.
Note
The playback sound may skip if:
— the player receives stronger continuous
shock.
— a dirty or scratched MiniDisc is played.
Protecting your hearing
(AVLS)
AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System)
function keeps down the maximum volume to
protect your ears.
This procedure can be done on the player.
1 Press MENU/ENT.
2 Press ./> N repeatedly until
“OPTION” flashes in the display, and
then press MENU/ENT.
3 Press ./> N repeatedly until
“AVLS” flashes in the display, and
then press MENU/ENT.
4 Press ./> N repeatedly until
“ON” flashes in the display, and press
then MENU/ENT.
“ON” appears in the display, and after
2 seconds, the playback display
appears again.
To cancel the AVLS function
Select “OFF” in step 4, and press MENU/
ENT.
To cancel the procedure
Press x.
Turning off the beep
sound of the wireless
controller
You can turn off the beep sound of the
wireless controller in the headphones/
earphones.
This procedure can be done on the player.
1 Press MENU/ENT.
2 Press ./> N repeatedly until
“OPTION” flashes in the display, and
press MENU/ENT.
3 Press ./> N repeatedly until
“BEEP” flashes in the display, and
press MENU/ENT.
4 Press ./> N repeatedly until
“OFF” flashes in the display, and press
MENU/ENT.
To turn on the beep sound of the
wireless controller
Select “BEEP ON” and press MENU/ENT in
step 4.
To cancel the procedure
Press x.
Locking the controls
(HOLD)
1 Slide HOLD on the player in the
direction of the . to lock the
controls of the player and slide HOLD
on the wireless controller in the
direction of the B to lock the controls
of the wireless controller.
HOLD
To unlock the controls
Slide HOLD to the opposite directions of the
arrows.
Preserving battery power
(Power Save Mode)
You can reduce power consumption and
extend the operating life of the battery by
turning off the LED during all times,
regardless of the operating condition.
This procedure can be done on the player.
1 Press MENU/ENT.
2 Press ./> N repeatedly until
“OPTION” flashes in the display, and
press MENU/ENT.
3 Press ./> N repeatedly until
“P–Save” flashes in the display, and
press MENU/ENT.
4 Press ./> N repeatedly until
“ON” flashes in the display, and press
MENU/ENT.
To turn on the LED
Select “OFF” and press MENU/ENT in step 4.
To cancel the procedure
Press x.
Assigning an ID to the
player
You can assign a unique ID of the wireless
controller to the player to prevent mistaken
operations caused by signals from an
MZ-E606W owned by another person.
This procedure can be done on the player.
1 Press MENU/ENT.
2 Press ./> N repeatedly until
“OPTION” flashes in the display, and
press MENU/ENT.
3 Press ./> N repeatedly until
“W.Rm ID” flashes in the display, and
press MENU/ENT.
4 Press ./> N repeatedly until
“IDSet” flashes in the display, and
press MENU/ENT.
“Rcv ID” flashes.
5 Within 10 seconds, hold down > N
until “Get ID” appears in the display.
The ID is memorized in the player.
To cancel the ID setting
1Press MENU/ENT.
2Press ./> N repeatedly until
“OPTION” flashes in the display, and press
MENU/ENT.
3Press ./> N repeatedly until
“W.Rm ID” flashes in the display, and then
press MENU/ENT.
4Press ./> N repeatedly until “ALL”
flashes in the display, and press MENU/
ENT.
“ALL” flashes, and the ID is cancelled.
To cancel the procedure
Press x.
Using the wireless
controller as a keylight
(Key Light mode)
1 Hold down x/LIGHT on the wireless
controller until the Key Light/operation
LED lights up.
x/LIGHT
Key Light/operation LED
When you release x/LIGHT, the LED
turns off.
BPower sourses
When to replace or
recharge the battery
You can check the battery condition through
the battery indicator and the LED on the
player while using the player.
Indicator in display window on the player
Battery power decreasing
m
Weak battery
m
The battery has gone out.
“LoBATT” flashes in the display on
the player, and the power goes off.
Indicator of the LED on the player
The LED lights up. There is sufficient
m
The LED flashes slowly. Battery power
m
The LED flashes quickly. The battery is low.
If the Key Light /operation LED
flashes while in key light mode
The lithium battery is exhausted. Replace it.
Notes
• The battery indicator may show the battery to
be fully charged even when it is not. Charging
the battery shorter than the prescribed time will
result in a shorter operating time on the player.
• The battery indicator will show a low charge
during forward or backward operation or
when the operating temperature is extremely
low.
Battery life
Player
1)
(Unit: Approx. hours) (JEITA2))
Battery
Ni-Cd
rechargeable
battery
NC-6WM
3)
LR6 (SG)
Sony Alkaline
dry battery
LR6 (SG)4) and
NC-6WM
Wireless controller
4)
3)
Battery
CR2032 Approx. 1 year
lithium Approx. 10 hours
5)
battery
1)
Measured in power save mode (see “Preserving
battery power”) and WIRELESS switch to ON.
2)
Measured in accordance with the JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association) standard (using a Sony
MDW-series Mini-disc).
3)
With a fully charged battery
4)
When using a Sony LR6 (SG) “STAMINA” alkaline
dry battery (produced in Japan).
5)
The supplied lithium battery is a sample battery.
6)
When the wireless controller is operated
approximately 60 times a day.
7)
When holding down x/LIGHT to use the Key
Light/operation LED in key light mode.
Note
The battery-powered operation may be shorter
than that specified, depending on the operating
conditions, the temperature of the location, and
the type of battery being used.
battery power.
decreasing
The LED will soon
turn off and the
supply of power will
stop.
SP
Stereo
(normal)
LP2 LP4
Stereo Stereo
15 17 20
47 54 61
63 73 82
Battery-powered operation
6)
7)
Replacing the lithium battery
1Turn the lid to OPEN while holding down
the RELEASE to remove the lid.
2Insert the CR2032 lithium battery with +
side up.
3Place the lid with the raised dot aligned
with OPEN.
Raised dot
4Turn the lid in the direction of CLOSE till it
clicks.
Raised dot
BAdditional information
Precautions
On safety
• Make sure to keep the player in the supplied
carrying pouch. If the terminals on the player,
battery charging stand, or battery case are
accidently brought into contact with a metallic
object, they may short-circuit and begin to
heat up.
• Keep the terminals on the player or on the
battery case away from metallic objects or
surfaces. Such contact may short-circuit the
terminals and cause dangerous heat
generation. When carrying the player with
you, always keep the battery case attached to
the player and the player in the supplied
carrying pouch.
• When you carry the supplied rechargeable
battery, be sure to put it in the supplied
rechargeable battery carrying case. Carrying
the rechargeable battery without the case may
cause a short-circuit with metallic objects such
as coins, key rings, or necklaces. As a result,
heat may be generated.
• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN
3V jack.
• Do not carry or store the dry battery or battery
case in the same place with metallic objects
such as coins, key rings, or necklaces. This
may cause a short-circuit and the generation of
heat.
• Incorrect battery usage may cause the battery
fluid to leak or battery to burst. To prevent
such accidents, observe the following
precautions:
— Install battery with the + and – poles
aligned correctly.
— Do not charge dry battery.
• If a battery leak should develop, carefully and
thoroughly wipe away the battery fluid in the
battery compartment before inserting a new
battery.
• If you will not use the player for a long time, be
sure to disconnect the power supply (AC
power adaptor, dry battery, rechargeable
battery, or battery charging stand). When
disconnecting the AC power adaptor from the
electrical outlet, grasp the adaptor plug itself;
never pull the cord.
On the AC power adaptor (for the
supplied battery charging stand)
• For use in your house: Use the supplied AC
power adaptor. Do not use any other AC
power adaptor since it may cause the player to
malfunction.
Polarity of the plug
• Position the player within easy reach of the
electrical outlet. Should you notice an
abnormality in the player, disconnect the AC
power adaptor from the electrical outlet
immediately.
On charging
• The supplied battery charging stand can be
used only with the MZ-E606W. It cannot be
used to charge any other models.
• Do not use the MZ-E606W to charge any other
battery besides the one designated for it.
• The battery charging stand and the battery
may become hot during the charging
procedure; this, however poses no danger.
• Because of the battery’s characteristics, the
capacity of the battery may be smaller than
normal when it is used for the first time or
after a long period of disuse. In this case,
charge and discharge the battery several times.
The normal battery life will be restored.
• If the capacity of the rechargeable battery
drops to half the normal amount, replace it
with a new one.
• Disconnect the battery charging stand from
the electrical outlet and remove the
rechargeable battery when the unit will not be
used for a long time.
• The CHARGE lamp will go off about 6 hours
after you place the player on the battery
charging stand. If you remove the player from
the battery charging stand for 3 seconds or
more while it is charging, the CHARGE lamp
will go off and it will take about 6 hours for
the lamp to go off from the next time you
place the player on the battery charging stand.
On Handling
• Do not drop or bump the player. This may
cause the player to malfunction.
• Do not pull headphones/earphones cords.
• Do not place the player in the following
places:
— An extremely hot place (over 60°C (140°F))
— A place exposed to direct sunlight or near a
heater
— In a car with the windows rolled up
(especially in the summer)
— In a damp place such as a bathroom
— Near a source of electromagnetic fields such
as a magnet, speaker, or TV
— In a dusty place
On heat build-up
Heat may build up in the player if it is used
for an extended period of time. This,
however, is not a malfunction.
On mechanical noise
The player emits mechanical noise while
operating, which is caused by the powersaving system of the player. This is not a
malfunction.
On installation
• Never use the player where it will be subjected
to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or
vibration.
• Never wrap the player in anything when it is
being used with the AC power adaptor. Heat
build-up in the player may cause malfunction
or injury.
On the MiniDisc cartridge
• Do not touch the internal disc directly.
Forcing the shutter open may damage the
internal disc.
• When transporting a minidisc, keep it in its
case.
• Do not place the cartridge where it will be
subjected to light, temperature, moisture or
dust.
• Do not affix the label outside of the specified
area on the MD. Make sure the label is placed
within the recessed space on the disc.
On the headphones/earphones
Road safety
• Do not use headphones/earphones while
driving, cycling, or operating any motorized
vehicle. This may lead to a traffic accident and
is illegal in many areas. It can also be
potentially dangerous to play your player at
high volumes while walking, especially at
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise
extreme caution or discontinue using the
player in potentially hazardous situations.
• If you experience an allergic reaction to the
supplied headphones/earphones, stop using
them at once and consult a doctor or a Sony
service center.
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using headphones/earphones at high
volumes. Hearing experts advise against
continuous, loud and extended play. If you
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the
volume or discontinue use.
Caring for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This
will allow you to hear outside sounds and to
be considerate of the people around you.
On the wireless controller
The supplied wireless controller is designed
for use with the MZ-E606W only. Note also
that the player cannot be controlled by the
wireless controller for other models.
Between the player and the wireless
controller, the wireless controller sends
control signals using the radio transmissions
to the player.
Due to its use of radio waves, keep the
following points in mind when using the
wireless controller.
• Do not use the wireless controller on an
airplane as the emitted signals may interfere
with the airplane’s communication system.
Make sure the WIRELESS switch on the player
is turned OFF during the flight. (Do not use
the player in an airplane during take-off or
landing (or at any other time when the use of
the electronic devices is restricted). )
• Operate the wireless controller within 1 meter
of the player.
• radio transmission between the wireless
controller and the player may be poor or
shorter than usual.
— When the headphone/earphone cord is
wound round the player.
— When the player is near a metallic object or
when the MD in the player has a metallic
label.
— When there are items blocking the radio
transmissions between the player and the
wireless controller.
— When the player is near a computer or other
source of electromagnetic noise.
— When the player is near a source of strong
radio waves, such as TV or radio transmitter.
— When the player is inside a car or train.
— When the player is near people using radios or
wireless walkmans.
If the radio transmission is poor, or if the
wireless controller does not respond to the
player, change the position or orientation of
the player or wireless controller or change the
way you are holding them.
The supplied wireless controller can be
used only with this player.
On the preventing the accidental
swallowing of the lithium battery
• The wireless controller uses a button-type
lithium battery.
• Keep the wireless controller and the lithium
battery away from infants to prevent them
from swallowing the battery by accident.
• Should you swallow the lithium battery,
consult a doctor immediately.
On the battery case
The supplied battery case is designed for use
with the MZ-E606W only.
On cleaning
• After wiping the player casing with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with water, wipe it
again with a dry cloth. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such
as alcohol or benzene as this may mar the
finish on the casing.
• Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to
remove dirt.
• Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from
operating properly. Be sure to close the disc
compartment lid after inserting or ejecting an
MD.
• To maintain good sound quality, use a soft
cloth to clean the plugs of the headphones/
earphones. A dirty plug may cause noise or
intermittent breaks in the sound during
playback.
• Clean the terminals periodically with a cotton
swab or a soft cloth as illustrated.
Rechargeable battery compartment
Terminal
Dry battery case
Terminal
Rechargeable battery (supplied)/
Dry battery (not supplied)
Terminal
Battery charging stand
Terminal
Bottom side of the player
Terminal
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer. (If a trouble occurred
when the disc was in the player, we
recommend that the disc be left in the player
when you consult your Sony dealer so that
the cause of trouble may be better
understood.)
When consulting your Sony dealer, be sure to
bring the player, headphones/earphones, and
wireless controller.
Troubleshooting
The player does not work or works
poorly.
•You tried to operate the player with no
MD in it (“NoDISC” flashes on the
player).
b
Insert an MD.
•The hold function is activated and the
controls are locked. (If you press any of
the operation buttons on the player,
“HOLD” flashes on the player.)
b
Slide HOLD in the direction
opposite the arrow to release the
hold function.
•Moisture has condensed inside the
player.
b
Take the MD out and let the player
sit for several hours until the
moisture has evaporated.
•The rechargeable battery or dry battery
is weak (“LoBATT” flashes on the
player).
b
Insert a new dry battery or recharge
the battery.
•The rechargeable battery or dry battery
has been installed incorrectly.
b
Install the battery with the polarity
correctly oriented.
•An MD with nothing recording on it is
inserted (“BLANK” flashes on the
player).
b
Insert a recorded MD.
•The player cannot read the disc. (it’s
scratched or dirty) (“ERROR” flashes on
the player.)
b
Reinsert or replace the disc.
•While operating, the player was
subjected to a mechanical shock,
excessive static, or a power surge
caused by lightning etc.
b
Restart the player as follows:
1 Disconnect the power source.
2 Let the player sit for about
30 seconds.
3 Reconnect the power source.
The wireless controller does not work.
•The WIRELESS switch on the player is
off.
b
Slide WIRELESS to ON.
•There is cross-talk between your
wireless controller and another wireless
controller.
b
Move the player away from other
wireless controller.
b
Assign a unique ID to the player. For
more details, “Assigning an ID to
the player.”
•HOLD function is not off.
b
Turn off the HOLD function.
•The LED flashes during key light mode.
b
Replace the lithium battery in the
wireless controller.
•An optional remote control is connected
to the player.
b
Use the supplied wireless controller
and headphones/earphones. When
you connect the optional remote
control, it is not possible to operate
the player by the wireless controller.
•The unit is being operated near a
metallic object.
b
Move the unit away from the
metallic object.
•The distance between the player and
wireless controller is too far.
b
Operate the wireless controller
within 1 meter of the player.
The MD does not play normally.
•The player is set to repeat mode. (“ ”
is displayed on the player.)
b
Select “Normal” for the play mode
and start playback. For more details,
“Selecting the play mode.”
•The disc is playing in group mode.
b
Turn off group mode.
The MD does not play from the first
track.
•The disc stopped playing before
reaching the last track.
b
Hold down N> for 2 seconds or
more to start playing from the first
track.
•The disc is playing in group mode.
b
Turn off group mode and stop
playback. Then turn and hold the
control towards N> for 2
seconds or more to start playing
from the first track.
The digital sound preset function does
not work.
•The digital sound preset function is off.
b
Select “SOUND1” or “SOUND2.”
For more details, see “To select the
sound quality” in ”
sound quality.
Adjusting the
”
The playback sound skips.
•The player is being subjected to
continuous vibration.
b
Put the player on a stable surface.
•A very short track may cause sound to
skip.
The sound has a lot of static.
•Strong magnetism from a television or
other device is causing interference.
b
Move the player away from the
source of strong electromagnetism.
Noise is momentarily heard.
•The sound was recorded in LP4 stereo
mode.
b
Because of the nature of the
compression method used in LP4
mode, noise may be output on very
rare occasions during playback of
sound recorded in this mode.
The rechargeable battery does not start
charging.
•The terminals of the battery charging
stand are dirty.
b
Wipe the terminals with a dry cloth.
•The rechargeable battery is not inserted
in the player. (When the player is on the
battery charging stand, “NoBATT”
appears on the player when you press
one of the operation buttons on the
player or the wireless controller in
order to check the battery level. )
b
Insert the rechargeable battery into
the player.
The CHARGE lamp does not turn on.
•The rechargeable battery is not inserted
in the player.
b
Insert the rechargeable battery into
the player.
The player does not operate properly.
•The player is operating while still
placed on the battery charging stand.
b
Remove the player from the battery
charging stand.
•An attempt was made to enter group
mode with program play selected.
b
Change to group mode before
selecting program play.
There is no sound output from the
headphones/earphones or the sound is
too low.
•The headphones/earphones plug is not
firmly inserted.
b
Insert the headphones/earphones
plug firmly to the player.
b
Insert the headphones/earphones
plug firmly into the i jack.
•AVLS is on.
b
Cancel the AVLS function. For more
details, see “To cancel the AVLS
function” in “Protecting your
hearing.”
The 3 Color Info-LED does not turn on.
•Power save mode is on.
b
Turn off power save mode. For
more details, see “Preserving battery
power.”
The group function (group mode/group
skip mode) does not function.
•An attempt was made to enter group
mode while using a disc that has no
group settings.
b
Use a disc with group settings.
•An attempt was made to enter group
mode while playing a track that belongs
to no group.
b
The group function cannot be used
while a track that belongs to no
group is playing.
•An attempt was made to enter group
mode with program play selected.
b
Change to group mode before
selecting program play.
When rewinding or fast forwarding, the
track does not go back to the previous
track or go forward to the next track.
•Group skip mode is on.
b
Turn off group skip mode. Group
skip mode is automatically canceled
if no operation is performed within 5
seconds. For more details, see
“Selecting and playing specific
groups.”
Specifications
Audio playing system
MiniDisc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAlAs
Wavelength: λ = 790 nm
Emission duration: continuous
Laser output: less than 44.6 µW*
* This output is the value measured at a distance
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on
the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.
Revolutions
Approx. 300 rpm to 2,700 rpm
Error correction
ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed
Solomon Code)
Sampling frequency
44.1 kHz
Coding
ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding)
ATRAC3: LP2/LP4
Modulation system
EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)
Number of channels
2 stereo channels
1 monaural channel
Frequency response
20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB
Wow and Flutter
Below measurable limits
Outputs
Headphones/earphones: stereo mini-jack,
maximum output level
5 mW + 5 mW load impedance 16 ohms
Power requirements
Player:
Nickel cadmium rechargeable battery
One NC-6WM (supplied): 1.2V, 600 mAh
One LR6 (size AA) battery (not supplied)
Wireless controller:
One CR2032 lithium battery
Battery charging stand:
AC power adaptor DC 3V, AC 100V,
50/60Hz
Battery operation time
See “When to replace or recharge the battery”
Wireless controller transmission frequency
237.34MHz
Dimensions
Approx. 74.5 × 81.0 × 17.7 mm (w/h/d)
(3
× 3 1/4 × 23/32 in.)
(not including projecting parts and controls)
Mass
Approx. 78 g (2.8 oz) (the player only)
Supplied accessories
Headphones/earphones (1)
Wireless controller (1)
Battery charging stand (1)
AC power adaptor* (for the supplied battery
charging stand)
Rechargeable battery (1)
Rechargeable battery carrying case (1)
Dry battery case (1)
Carrying pouch (1)
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Optional accessories
AC power adaptor* AC-30L
NC-6WM Nickel cadmium rechargeable battery
RM-MC12ELK, RM-MC11EL remote control
MDR series stereo headphones/earphones**
SRS series Active Speakers
CR2032 Lithium battery
Carrying pouch
* The operative voltage for the AC power
adaptor varies depending upon the country in
which it is sold. Therefore, purchase the AC
power adaptor in the country you intend to
use it.
** Whether you should plug the headphones/
earphones directly to the i jack on the main
unit, use only headphones/earphones with
stereo mini plugs. Headphones/earphones
with a microplug cannot be used.
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information about the accessories in
your country.
Parts and controls
Player
1
2
3
4
5
6
1 Display window
2 GROUP button
3 3 Color Info-LED
4 MENU/ENT button
5 i (Headphones/earphones) jack
6 OPEN switch
7 Battery compartment
8 VOL +*/– button
* The VOL + button has a tactile dot.
9 ./
q; HOLD (Locking the control) switch
qa Terminals for charging stand/
qs WIRELESS ON/OFF switch (at the
Display window on the player
1
2
3
1 Disc indication
2 Group mode indication
3 Track number display
4 Battery level indication
5 Play mode indication
6 SOUND indication
7 Disc, group, track indication
8 Charactor information display
Battery charging stand
C
1 Charging terminals
2 CHARGE lamp
3 DC IN (3V jack) (at the rear)
Wireless controller
G
F
E
1 HOLD (Locking the control) switch
2 ./
3 Key Light/operation LED
4 Battery compartment (at the bottom)
5 VOL +*/– button
6 RELEASE button
7 Hand strap attachment point
How to attach the hand strap
> N
/x/X button
dry battery case (at the bottom)
bottom)
> N
*/x/LIGHT button
x/LIGHT button also can be used as a
keylight.
*
> N
button has a tactile dot.
* + button has a tactile dot.
Use this button to open the battery
compartment.
G
H
I
J
K
L
4
5
6
7
8
A
B
A
B
C
D
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