Sony MZ-R55 Operating Manual
Portable MiniDisc Recorder MZ-R55
3-864-987-12 (1)
Portable
MiniDisc Recorder
Operating instructions
Manual de instrucciones
Manual de Instruções
Bruksanvisning
Käyttöohjeet
Инструкция по эксплуатации
MZ-R55
1998 by Sony Corporation
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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
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.
“MD WALKMAN” is a trademark of
Sony Corporation.
This mark is valid for Russian version only.
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Welcome!
Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc!
Here are some of the capabilities and
features you'll discover with the new
MiniDisc Recorder.
• Recording MD Walkman in an ultracompact body — Almost as small as a
playback-only MD Walkman; easy to
carry in your pocket or bag.
• Low power consumption design —
Runs on a single ”chewing gum” type
rechargeable battery.
• Simultaneous labeling feature — No
more waiting for the recording to end;
you can label tracks and discs while the
MD is being recorded.
• 9-letter, backlit LCD remote control
with editing capabilities — You can
now label tracks and discs, change
track sequence, etc., with the easy-tooperate stick remote control.
• Shock-resistant memory — Offsets up
to 40 seconds of optical read errors.
• High-fidelity recording — Low-noise,
low-distortion, high-fidelity recording
through the optical digital input jack.
• Digital synchro-recording — When
recording from a digital equipment
with optical output, the recorder
automatically starts and pauses
recording in sync with operation on the
digital source.
• Sampling rate converter — This unit
enables you to record programs from
digital equipment using other
sampling rates, such as a BS tuner or
DAT deck.
• Digital AGC (Auto Gain Control) —
Automatic recording level adjustment
without sacrificing superb digital
sound.
• Long-time recording with monaural
sound — You can record up to 148
minutes on a disc using monaural
recording.
• Date and time stamp function — The
built-in clock automatically records the
date and time whenever you make a
recording.
• Title function — You can see disc and
track titles in the display while you are
playing/recording an MD.
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Table of contents
Recording an MD right away! .................................6
Playing an MD right away!......................................8
Various ways of recording .................................... 10
Two ways of connecting to a sound source ....................................... 10
Recording with digital input (optical cable required)...................... 11
To start/stop recording in sync with the source player
(Synchro-recording) ....................................................................... 11
Recording from a microphone............................................................. 12
Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time ...... 13
Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording) .........13
Checking the remaining time or the recording position.................. 14
On the recorder................................................................................ 14
On the remote control..................................................................... 15
Setting the clock to stamp the recorded time .................................... 16
Various ways of playback ..................................... 17
Playing tracks repeatedly ..................................................................... 17
Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) ......................................18
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) .......................................................... 18
Checking the remaining time or the playing position ..................... 19
On the recorder................................................................................ 19
On the remote control..................................................................... 19
Locking the controls (HOLD) .............................................................. 20
Connecting to a stereo system ............................................................. 20
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Editing recorded tracks ......................................... 21
Erasing tracks ......................................................................................... 21
To erase a track ................................................................................ 21
To erase the whole disc ................................................................... 21
Adding a track mark ............................................................................. 22
Erasing a track mark ............................................................................. 22
Moving recorded tracks........................................................................ 23
On the recorder................................................................................ 23
On the remote control..................................................................... 23
Labeling recordings............................................................................... 24
On the recorder................................................................................ 24
On the remote control..................................................................... 25
Power sources........................................................ 27
Charging the nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery ................ 27
Using dry batteries ................................................................................ 28
Additional information ......................................... 29
Precautions ............................................................................................. 29
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 31
System limitations ................................................................................. 33
Messages ................................................................................................. 34
Specifications.......................................................................................... 36
What is an MD?...................................................................................... 37
Looking at the controls ......................................................................... 39
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Recording an MD right away!
The sound will be sent from the connected equipment as analog
signal but will be recorded digitally on the disc. To record from a
digital source, see “Recording with digital input” (page 11).
1
Make connections. (Connect securely.)
R (red)
Line cable
CD player,
cassette recorder,
etc. (source)
to LINE OUT
to LINE IN (OPTICAL)
(RK-G129, not supplied)*
L (white)
to
DC IN 3V
to a wall outlet
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
*Use the connecting cords
without an attenuator. To
connect to a portable CD player
having a stereo mini-jack, use
the RK-G136 connecting cord
(not supplied).
2
Insert a recordable MD.
1 Press OPEN and open the lid. 2 Insert a recordable MD with the label side
facing up, and press the lid down to close.
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3
Record an MD.
CD player, cassette
recorder, etc. (source)
p
REC
1 Press and slide REC to the right .
“REC” lights up and recording starts.
2 Play the CD or tape you want to
record.
To stop recording, press p.
“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.
To
Pause
Press
1)
P
Press P again to resume recording.
Record from the end of the
END SEARCH and slide REC.
previous recording
Record partway through the
previous recording
(, + or = to find the start point
of recording and press p to stop. Then
slide REC.
Remove the MD
1)
A track mark is added at the point where you press P; thus the remainder of the track will be
counted as a new track.
2)
Once you open the lid, the point to start recording will change to the beginning of the first track.
Check the point to start recording on the display.
If the recording does not start
•Make sure the recorder is not locked (page
20).
•Make sure the MD is not record-protected
(page 30).
•Premastered MDs cannot be recorded over.
For models supplied with the AC plug
adaptor
If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall
outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.
p and open the lid.
Note
If the power supply is disrupted (i.e. the
battery is removed or becomes exhausted or
the AC power adaptor is disconnected) when
the recorder is operating, the lid will not
open until the power is restored.
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•The level of the recorded sound is adjusted
automatically.
•You can monitor the sound during
recording. Connect the supplied
headphones with remote control to 2/
REMOTE and adjust the volume by
pressing VOLUME +/– (VOL +/– on the
remote control). This does not affect the
recording level.
2)
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Playing an MD right away!
To use the recorder on a rechargeable battery or dry batteries, see
“Power Sources” (pages 27, 28).
1
2
Make connections. (Connect securely.)
Headphones with a
remote control
(supplied)
Insert an MD.
to 2/REMOTE
to a wall outlet
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
to DC IN 3V
1 Press OPEN and open the lid.
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2 Insert an MD with the label side facing
up, and press the lid down to close.
3
Play an MD.
VOLUME +/–
1 Press ( (Turn the control to
(•+ on the remote control).
A short beep sounds in the headphones
(
p
VOL +/–
p
To
Pause
when you operate on the remote control.
2 Press VOLUME (VOL on the remote
control) +/– to adjust the volume.
The volume will be shown in the display.
To stop play, press p.
A long beep sounds in the headphones when
you operate on the remote control.
Press (Beeps in the headphones)
P (Continuous short beeps)
Press P again to resume play.
Find the beginning of the current track
= once (Turn the control to = on the
remote control)
(Three short beeps)
Find the beginning of the next track
+ once (Turn the control to (•+ on
the remote control)
(Two short beeps)
Go backwards while playing
1)
keep pressing = (Turn and hold the
control to = on the remote control)
Go forward while playing
1)
keep pressing + (Turn and hold the
control to (•+ on the remote control)
Remove the MD
1)
To go backward or forward quickly without listening, press P and keep pressing = or +.
2)
Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track.
p and open the lid.
2)
If the play does not start
Make sure the recorder is not locked (page
20).
When using optional headphones
Use only headphones with stereo mini plugs.
You cannot use headphones with micro
plugs.
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Playback will switch automatically between
stereo and monaural according to the sound
source.
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
battery is removed or becomes exhausted
or the AC power adaptor is disconnected)
when the recorder is operating, the lid may
not open until the power is restored.
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zVarious ways of recording
Two ways of connecting to a sound source
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 input or analog input. To
record, see “Recording with digital input” (page 11) to record using digital input, and
“Recording an MD right away!” (page 6) to record using analog input.
Difference between digital and analog inputs
Difference Input Digital input Analog (line) input
Connectable source
Usable cord
Signal from the source
Recorded track
numbers
Recorded sound level
Note
Track marks may be copied incorrectly :
•when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital input.
•when the source is in shuffle or program play mode while recording using digital input. In this
case, play the source in normal play mode.
•when recording BS or CS programs through digital input.
Equipment with an optical
digital output jack
Digital cable (with an optical
or an optical-mini plug)
Digital
Marked (copied)
automatically
•at the same positions as the
source.
•when the recorder is paused
while recording.
You can erase unnecessary
marks after recording
(“Erasing a track mark”,
page 22).
Same as the source
Equipment with an analog
(line) output jack
Line cable (with 2 phono
plugs or a stereo-mini plug)
Analog
Even when a digital source
(such as a CD) is connected,
the signal sent to the recorder
is analog.
Marked automatically
•after more than 2 seconds
of blank or low-level
segment.
•when the recorder is paused
while recording.
You can erase unnecessary
marks after recording
(“Erasing a track mark”, page
22).
Adjusted automatically. Can
also be adjusted manually
(“Adjusting the recording
level manually”, page 13).
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Recording with digital input (optical cable required)
Connect to a digital source using an
optical cable (POC-5B or POC-5AB, 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-5B etc.
(not supplied)
POC-5AB etc.
(not supplied)
Portable CD
player, etc.
Optical
miniplug
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*).
•Digital output may be disabled on some
portable CD players when the player is not run
on AC power.
* Electronic Shock Protection
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
to LINE IN
(OPTICAL)
1 Insert a recordable MD and start
recording.
For recording operations, see
“Recording an MD right away !”
(page 6). To record from a portable
CD player, set the CD player to pause
and then start recording.
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.
p
1 Slide SYNCHRO REC to ON.
“SYNC” appears in the display.
2 Press and slide REC to the right.
The recorder stands by for recording.
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3 Play the source sound.
The recorder starts recording when it
receives the playing sound.
Recording from a microphone
To stop recording, press p.
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•You cannot pause manually during
synchro-recording.
•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 SYNCHRO REC after step 2.
Recording may not be done properly.
•When recording in monaural, follow steps
1 and 2 of “Recording in monaural for
double the normal recording time” (page
13) before 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.
Connect a stereo microphone (ECM-717,
ECM-MS907, ECM-MS957, etc.; not
supplied) to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
jack.
Stereo microphone
to MIC
(PLUG IN
POWER)
MIC SENS (at the bottom)
1 Select the sensitivity with MIC SENS
(at the bottom of the recorder) .
Usually, set it to HIGH. When
recording loud sounds such as a live
concert, set it to LOW.
2 Insert a recordable MD and start
recording.
Press and slide REC to the right.
“REC” lights up and recording starts.
For other operations, see “Recording
an MD right away! ” (page 6).
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Notes
•You cannot record through the microphone
while an optical cable is connected to the
LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack. The recorder
automatically switches input in the
following order; optical input, microphone
input, and analog input.
•The microphone may pick up the operating
sound of the recorder itself. Use the
microphone away from the recorder in
such cases.
Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time
Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording)
For longer recordings, choose to record in
monaural. The recording time becomes
double the normal.
MODE
P
REC
1 While pressing P, press and slide
REC to the right.
The recorder stands by for recording.
2 Press MODE.
”Mono REC” appears in the display,
and the recorder switches to
monaural recording.
Press MODE again to record in
stereo.
3 Press P again to start recording.
4 Play the sound source.
To stop recording, press p.
The recorder switches back to stereo
recording when you record the next time.
When you record with an analog input,
the sound level is adjusted automatically.
If necessary, you can set the level
manually.
=
+
REC
P
1 While holding down P, press and
hold REC to the right for more than 2
seconds.
“ManualREC” appears and the
recorder stands by for recording.
To return to the automatic control,
while the recorder is in standby
mode, press and hold REC to the
right again for more than 2 seconds.
Notes
•If you record a stereo source in monaural,
the sounds from left and right will be
mixed.
•You cannot record in monaural if
SYNCHRO REC is slid to ON.
•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 input can
be monitored in stereo through
headphones, etc.
2 Play the source.
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3 While observing the level meter in
the display, adjust the recording level
by pressing + (+) or = (–).
Set the level so that it hits the –12dB
at maximum input level.
.
Volume decreases increases
Note
Adjust the recording level while the
recorder is in standby mode. You
cannot adjust it while recording.
4 Press P again to start recording.
To stop recording, press p.
The recording level control is switched back
to automatic control when you record the
next time.
Checking the remaining time or the recording position
You can check the remaining time, track
number, etc. when recording or during
stop.
On the recorder
DISPLAY REC indicator
1 Press DISPLAY while recording or in
stop mode. Each time you press the
button, the display changes as
follows.
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When you record with microphone input,
select the sensitivity with MIC SENS (page
12).
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While recording
A
Track number
Track number
Current date
1)
Appears only when the clock is set.
1)
B
Elapsed time
Remaining time for
recording
Current time
A
B
1)
In stop mode
A
Track number
Track name
1)
B
Elapsed time
Remaining time for
recording
Disc name
1)
Remaining time
after the current
location
Current date
1)
Appears only if the track has been labeled.
2)
Appears only when the clock is set.
2)
Current time
2)
On the remote control
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY while recording or in
stop mode. Each time you press the
button, the display changes as
follows.
BA
While recording
A
Track number
Track number
—
1)
Appears only when the clock is set.
B
Elapsed time
Remaining time
for recording
Current time
1)
In stop mode
A
Track number
Track number
Number of tracks
B
Elapsed time
Track name
Disc name
1)
1)
in the disc
—
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
flashes according to
the loudness of the
source while
recording with a
microphone (voice
mirror)
Recording standby
Less than 3
flashes
flashes slowly
minutes’ recording
time available
A track mark has
been added
goes off
momentarily
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If you want to check the playing position or
track name while playing, see page 19.
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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.
=
+
(
p
CLOCK SET
(at the bottom)
1 Connect the power source.
Use the supplied AC power adaptor.
2 Press CLOCK SET at the bottom of
the recorder.
Use a pointed object.
The digits of the year flash.
If you make a mistake while
setting the clock
Press p, and set the clock again from step
2. You can skip a step by pressing (.
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 DISPLAY.
To display the time in the 12-hour system,
press DISPLAY again.
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. After setting the clock, leave
the recorder connected to the AC power for
about 2 hours to charge the built-in battery.
Once charged, the built-in battery should last
about a month without connecting to any of
the power sources. The recorder will
automatically charge the built-in battery while
connected to AC power, dry batteries or a
rechargeable battery.
3 Change the current year by pressing
= or +.
To change the digits rapidly, keep
pressing = or +.
4 Press ( to enter the year.
The digit of the month flashes.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter the
current month, date, hour, and
minute.
When you press ( to enter the
minute, the clock starts operating.
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zVarious ways of
playback
Playing tracks repeatedly
You can play tracks repeatedly in three
ways — all repeat, single repeat, and
shuffle repeat.
MODE
PLAY
MODE
1 Press MODE (PLAY MODE on the
remote control) while the recorder is
playing an MD.
Each time you press the button, the
play mode indication changes as
follows.
Ex; Display on the main unit
Indication
none
(normal play)
“f”
(all repeat)
“f 1”
(single repeat)
“f
SHUF
(shuffle repeat)
”
Play mode
All the tracks are
played once.
All the tracks are
played repeatedly.
A single track is
played repeatedly.
All the tracks are
played repeatedly in
random order.
Play mode indication
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Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS)
Protecting your hearing (AVLS)
Mega Bass function intensifies low
frequency sound for richer quality audio
reproduction. It affects only the sound
from the headphones.
DIGITAL MEGA BASS
1 Press DIGITAL MEGA BASS.
Each time you press DIGITAL MEGA
BASS, the Mega Bass indication
changes as follows.
Mega Bass indication
Indication
none
“BASS ”
“BASS ”
Play mode
Normal play
Mega Bass
(moderate effect)
Mega Bass (strong
effect)
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the
maximum volume to protect your ears.
AVLS
1 Set AVLS at the bottom of the
recorder to LIMIT.
When you try to turn the volume too
high, “AVLS” appears in the display.
The volume is kept to a moderate
level.
Notes
•If the sound becomes distorted when
emphasizing bass, turn down the volume.
•Mega Bass function does not affect the
sound being recorded.
•Mega Bass does not function when a line
cable is connected to the LINE OUT jack on
the recorder.
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Checking the remaining time or the playing position
You can check the track name, disc name,
etc. during playback.
On the recorder
DISPLAY
On the remote control
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY while playing.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the
display changes as follows.
B
A
1 Press DISPLAY while playing.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the
display changes as follows.
A
B
A
Track number
Track name
Disc name
1)
1)
Recorded date
1)
Appears only if the track has been labeled.
2)
Appears only when the clock is set.
B
Elapsed time
Remaining time of
the current track
Remaining time
after the current
location
2)
Recorded time
2)
A
Track number
Track number
The number of
B
Elapsed time
Track name
Disc name
1)
1)
tracks in the disc
—
1)
Appears only if the track has been labeled.
2)
Appears only when the clock is set.
Recorded time
2)
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If you want to check the remaining time or
the recording position while recording or in
stop mode, see page 14.
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Locking the controls (HOLD)
Connecting to a stereo system
To prevent the buttons from being
accidentally operated when you carry the
recorder, use this function.
HOLD
HOLD
1 Slide HOLD in the direction of the
c.
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.
Connect the LINE OUT jack of the
recorder to the LINE IN jacks of an
amplifier or a tape player with a line cable
(RK-G129 or RK-G136, not supplied). The
output is analog. The recorder plays the
MD digitally and sends analog signals to
the connected equipment.
Portable DAT
recorder
Stereo
mini-plug
RK-G136
(not
supplied)
to LINE OUT
Note
The Mega Bass does not function or will be
cancelled when the LINE OUT jack is
connected with a line cable.
Stereo
system, etc.
to LINE IN
2 phono plugs
R
(red)
L (white)
RK-G129
(not
supplied)
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zEditing 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.
•You cannot edit tracks on an MD that is
record-protected. Before editing tracks,
close the tab on the side of the MD.
*TOC = Table of Contents
Erasing tracks
To erase a track
Note that once a recording has been
erased, you cannot retrieve it. Make sure
of the track you are erasing.
EDIT/ENTER
= +
T MARK
1 Press EDIT/ENTER while playing
the track you want to erase.
” : Name” flashes in the display,
and the recorder plays the selected
track repeatedly.
To erase the whole disc
You can quickly erase all the tracks and
data of the MD at the same time.
Note that once a recording has been
erased, you cannot retrieve it. Be sure to
check the contents of the disc you want to
erase.
EDIT/ENTER
= +
T MARK
1 Press EDIT/ENTER on the recorder.
2 Press = or + repeatedly until
” : Erase” flashes in the display.
3 Press EDIT/ENTER again.
”All Erase?” and ”Push ENTER”
appear alternately in the display.
To cancel erasing, press p or
T MARK.
4 Press EDIT/ENTER again.
”Toc Edit” flashes in the display, and
all the tracks will be erased.
When erasing is complete, ”BLANK
DISC” appears in the display.
2 Press = or + repeatedly until
” : Erase” flashes in the display.
3 Press EDIT/ENTER again.
”Erase OK?” and ”Push ENTER”
appear alternately in the display.
To cancel erasing, press p or
T MARK.
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.
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Adding a track mark
Erasing a track mark
You can add track marks so that the part
after the new track mark is counted as a
new track.
The track numbers will increase as
follows.
1234
12345
4
Track marking
.
Track numbers increase
T MARK
1 While playing or pausing an MD,
press T MARK on the recorder 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.
To add track marks while
recording
Press T MARK on the recorder or TRACK
MARK on the remote control.
Note
TRACK MARK on the remote control does
not function during playback.
When you record with analog (line) input,
unnecessary track marks may be recorded
where recording level is low. You can
erase a track mark to combine the tracks
before and after the track mark. The track
numbers will change as follows.
1234
.
123
Track numbers decrease
=
4
Erase a track mark
P
T MARK
1 While playing the track with the track
mark you want to erase, press P to
pause.
2 Find the track mark by pressing =
slightly.
For example, to erase the third track
mark, find the beginning of the third
track. “00:00” appears in the display.
3 Press T 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.
Moving recorded tracks
You can change the order of the recorded
tracks.
Before moving
Track A Track B Track C Track D
1234
Move track C
After
moving
Track A Track C Track B Track D
$
1234
from the third to
the second track.
On the recorder
= +
EDIT/ENTER
T MARK
1 Press EDIT/ENTER while playing
the track you want to move.
” : Name” flashes in the display
and the recorder plays the selected
track repeatedly.
5 Press EDIT/ENTER again.
The track moves to the selected
destination track.
On the remote control
DISPLAY
Control
TRACK
MARK
p
1 Press DISPLAY for 2 seconds or more
while playing the track you want to
move.
” : Name” flashes in the display
and the recorder plays the selected
track repeatedly.
2 Turn the control until ” : Move”
appears in the display.
3 Press p.
For the example above, “MV 003 n
003” appears in the display.
4 Turn the control to select the
destination track number.
For the example above, “MV 003 n
002” appears in the display.
To cancel moving, press TRACK
MARK.
2 Press = or + repeatedly until
” : Move” flashes in the display.
3 Press EDIT/ENTER again.
For the example above, “MV 003 n
003” appears in the display.
4 Press = or + repeatedly to select
the destination track number.
For the example above, “MV 003 n
002” appears in the display.
To cancel moving, press p or
T MARK.
5 Press p again.
The selected track moves just before
the destination track.
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Labeling recordings
You can name tracks during playback,
discs during stop, and both during
recording. Each name can be as long as
200 letters.
Each disc can hold up to 1700
alphanumeric letters during playback or
stop, and 500 alphanumeric letters during
one recording.
On the recorder
MODE
DISPLAY
= +
EDIT/ENTER
Press
P
VOLUME +/–
=/+
DISPLAY
MODE
p
T MARK
To
Switch between capital
letters, small letters, and
marks / numbers.
Move the cursor to the
left or right.
Change the letter to the
one before / next one.
Insert a blank space to
type in a new letter.
Delete a letter and move
back all following letters
to the left.
Cancel labeling.
Cancel labeling.
5 Repeat step 4 and enter all characters
of the label name.
6 Press EDIT/ENTER.
The track or disc is labeled.
(
P
T MARK
p
Labeling a disc during stop
1 Insert a disc.
To label a disc that is already in the
recorder, press p to stop.
2 Press EDIT/ENTER.
“ : Name” flashes in the display.
3 Press EDIT/ENTER again.
The disc is ready to be labeled.
4 Press = or + repeatedly to select
a letter and press ( to enter.
The selected letter stops flashing and
the cursor moves to the next input
position.
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VOLUME +/–
Labeling a track during playback
1 Insert a disc and play the track you
want to label.
2 Press EDIT/ENTER.
” : Name” flashes in the display.
3 Press EDIT/ENTER again.
The track is ready to be labeled.
4 Follow steps 4 to 6 of ”Labeling a disc
during stop” above.
Labeling a track or a disc during
recording
1 Press EDIT/ENTER during
recording.
” : Name” flashes in the display.
2 To label a track, press EDIT/ENTER
again.
To label a disc, press = or +
repeatedly until ” : Name”
flashes in the display, then press
EDIT/ENTER.
3 Follow steps 4 to 6 of ”Labeling a disc
during stop” above.
To cancel labeling, press p or T MARK.
Note
If the recording is stopped while labeling
a track or a disc, or if the next track begins
on the recording source while labeling a
track, the labeling that is input up to that
point is entered automatically.
On the remote control
DISPLAY
TRACK
MARK
VOL +/–
p
Labeling a disc during stop
PLAY MODE
P
Control
1 Insert a disc.
To label a disc that is already in the
recorder, press p to stop.
2 Press DISPLAY for 2 seconds or
more.
” : Name” flashes in the display.
3 Press p.
The disc is ready to be labeled.
4 Turn the control to select a letter and
press p to enter.
The selected letter stops flashing and
the cursor moves to the next input
position.
Press/ Turn
P
VOL +/–
=/(•+
DISPLAY
PLAY MODE
TRACK MARK
To
Switch between capital
letters, small letters, and
marks / numbers.
Move the cursor to the
left or right.
Change the letter to the
one before / next one.
Insert a blank space to
type in a new letter.
Delete a letter and move
back all following letters
to the left.
Cancel labeling.
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5 Repeat step 4 and enter all characters
of the label name.
6 Keep pressing the p for 2 seconds or
more.
The track or disc is labeled.
Labeling a track during playback
1 Insert a disc and play the track you
want to label.
2 Press DISPLAY for 2 seconds or
more.
” : Name” flashes in the display.
3 Press p.
The track is ready to be labeled.
4 Follow steps 4 to 6 of ”Labeling a disc
during stop” above.
Labeling a track or a disc during
recording
1 Press DISPLAY for 2 seconds or more
during recording.
” : Name” flashes in the display.
2 To label a track, press p.
To label a disc, turn the control to
= or (•+ until ” : Name”
flashes in the display, then press p.
Available characters
• Capital and small letters of the English
alphabet
• Numbers 0 to 9
• ! " # $ % & ( ) * . ; < = > ?
@ _ ` + – ' , / : _ (space)
To relabel recordings
Follow the steps corresponding to the
labeling method until the disc or track is
ready to be labeled. Enter a new character
over the one you want to change, then
press EDIT/ENTER (keep pressing p for
2 seconds or more on the remote control).
Notes
•You cannot relabel premastered MDs or
label MDs that have not been recorded.
•The recorder is able to display, but cannot
label using, Japanese “Katakana”
characters.
3 Follow steps 4 to 6 of ”Labeling a disc
during stop” above.
To cancel labeling, press TRACK MARK.
Note
If the recording is stopped while labeling
a track or a disc, or if the next track begins
on the recording source while labeling a
track, the labeling that is input up to that
point is entered automatically.
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zPower sourceszPower sources
You can use the recorder on house current
or as follows.
In the recorder …
– a nickel metal hydride rechargeable
battery NH-14WM (supplied)
With supplied battery case …
– two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries
(not supplied)
It is preferable to use the recorder on
house current when recording for a long
time.
Charging the nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery
Before using the supplied NH-14WM
nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery
for the first time, charge it in the recorder.
1 Connect the supplied AC power
adaptor.
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
to DC IN 3V
to wall outlet
2 Insert the NH-14WM into the
recorder and close the lid.
p/CHARGE
3 Press p/CHARGE.
“charging” flashes, n appears in the
display, and charging starts.
Full charging of a completely
discharged rechargeable battery takes
about 3 hours. To cancel charging,
press p/CHARGE.
Notes
•During charging, other operations on the
recorder are not possible.
•Be sure to use the supplied AC power
adaptor.
•Charging time may vary depending on the
battery condition.
•When a rechargeable battery is charged for
the first time or charged after a long period
of disuse, battery life may be shorter than
usual. Repeat discharging and recharging a
few times. The battery life should return to
normal.
•When the battery life of a fully charged
rechargeable battery becomes about half
the normal life, replace it.
•When carrying the rechargeable battery,
keep it in the supplied carrying case. It is
dangerous to carry the battery out of its
case in your pocket or a bag together with
metallic objects such as key rings, as this
may cause a short circuit.
•Remove the rechargeable battery from the
recorder when it is not to be used for a long
time.
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Using on a nickel metal hydride
rechargeable battery
Be sure the rechargeable battery is fully
charged.
1 Insert the fully charged nickel metal
hydride rechargeable battery with
correct polarity.
Using dry batteries
1 Attach the supplied battery case.
Battery life
Batteries
NH-14WM
nickel metal
1)
Recording
Approx.
2.5 hours
2)
Playback
Approx.
4 hours
hydride
rechargeable
battery
Two LR6
(size AA)
-----
3)
Approx.
10 hours
Sony alkaline
dry batteries
NH-14WM
nickel metal
-----
3)
Approx.
16 hours
hydride
rechargeable
battery
+ Two LR6
(size AA)
1)
The battery life may be shorter due to
operating conditions and the temperature
of the location.
2)
When you record, use a fully charged
rechargeable battery.
3)
Recording time may differ according to the
alkaline batteries.
When to replace the batteries
When the dry batteries or rechargeable
battery are weak, flashing b or “LOW
BATT” appears in the display. Replace
the dry batteries or charge the
rechargeable battery.
2 Insert two LR6 (size AA) dry batteries
(not supplied) with correct polarity.
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Notes
•Do not use a new dry battery mixed with
an used one. Do not mix different types of
dry batteries.
•Stop the recorder before replacing batteries.
•When replacing the dry batteries, replace
both batteries with new ones.
•The recorder does operate with one dry
battery but may not operate properly;
always use two dry batteries.
z
Additional information
Precautions
On safety
Do not put any foreign objects in the DC
IN 3 V jack.
On power sources
• Use house current, nickel metal
hydride rechargeable battery, two LR6
(size AA) batteries, or car battery.
• For use in your house: Use the AC
power adaptor supplied with this
recorder. Do not use any other AC
power adaptor since it may cause the
recorder to malfunction.
Polarity of
the plug
• The recorder is not disconnected from
the AC power source (mains) as long
as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the recorder itself has been
turned off.
• If you are not going to use this recorder
for a long time, be sure to disconnect
the power supply (AC power adaptor,
dry batteries, rechargeable battery, or
car battery cord). To remove the AC
power adaptor from the wall outlet,
grasp the adaptor plug itself; never
pull the cord.
On heat build-up
Heat may build up in the recorder if it is
used for an extended period of time. In
this case, leave the recorder turned off
until it cools down.
On installation
• Never use the recorder where it will be
subjected to extremes of light,
temperature, moisture or vibration.
• Never wrap the recorder in anything
when it is being used with the AC
power adaptor. Heat build-up in the
recorder may cause malfunction or
damage.
On the headphones
Road safety
Do not use headphones while driving,
cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle.
It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in
many areas. It can also be potentially
dangerous to play your recorder at high
volume while walking, especially at
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise
extreme caution or discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations.
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using headphones at high volume.
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 MiniDisc cartridge
• When carrying or storing the MiniDisc,
keep it in its case.
• Do not break open the shutter.
• Do not place the cartridge where it will
be subject to light, extreme
temperatures, moisture or dust.
On cleaning
• Clean the recorder casing with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with water or
a mild detergent solution. Do not use
any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzene as it may mar the finish of 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.
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Notes on batteries
Incorrect battery usage may lead to
leakage of battery fluid or bursting
batteries. To prevent such accidents,
observe the following precautions:
• Install the + and – poles of the batteries
correctly.
• Do not install new and used batteries
or different kinds of batteries together.
• Do not try to recharge dry batteries.
• When the recorder is not to be used for
a long time, be sure to remove the
batteries.
• If a battery leak should develop,
carefully and thoroughly wipe away
battery fluid from the battery
compartment before inserting new
ones.
Note on mechanical noise
The recorder gives off mechanical noise
while operating, which is caused by the
power-saving system of the recorder and
it is not a problem.
To protect a recorded MD
To record-protect an MD, slide open the
tab at the side of the MD. In this position,
the MD cannot be recorded. To record
again, slide the tab back so the tab is
visible.
Back of the MD
Note on digital recording
This recorder uses the Serial Copy
Management System, which allows only
first-generation digital copies to be made
from premastered software. You can only
make copies from a home-recorded MD
by using the analog (line out) connections.
CD player, MD
player, etc.
Digital recording
Homerecorded
MD
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your recorder, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer. (If a trouble
occurred when the disc was in the
recorder, we recommend that the disc be
left in the recorder when you consult your
Sony dealer so that the cause of trouble
may be better understood.)
No
digital
recording
Recordable
MD
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Tab
Record-protect
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