Sony MZ-R5ST User Manual
Portable
3-860-705-13 (1)
Portable MiniDisc Recorder MZ-R5ST
MiniDisc Recorder
Operating instructions
Mode d'emploi
Bedienungsanleitung
Manual de instrucciones
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F
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ES
MZ-R5ST
1997 by Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Caution
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
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.
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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.
• The MiniDisc station system — Use the
recorder either by itself or attached to
the station dock. Use the recorder
attached to the station to enjoy full
features and connectivity. Use the
recorder detached from the station for
portability.
• High-fidelity recording — Low-noise,
low-distortion, high-fidelity recording
through the optical digital input jack.
• 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.
• Variety of recording options
— Long recording with monaural
recording (up to 148 minutes).
— Time Machine recording enables
you to record from the top of a song
even if you pressed the button after
you heard the beginning of the song.
— Connect to an audio-timer to record
when you are not home.
• Easy editing with the large LCD panel
and the editing buttons
— Title samples (21 words and
phrases).
— UNDO function lets you undo an
editing operation.
• Programmed playback — Play any set
of tracks in the order of your choice.
• Card remote commander — Operate
the station from a distance. Direct
Selection available.
• Output jack for active speakers —
Connect to the active speakers SRSZ1000 (not supplied), etc., to enjoy
powerful MD playback at your
desktop.
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Table of contents
Setting up the station system ..................................6
Recording an MD right away! .................................. 8
Playing an MD right away!..................................... 10
Various ways of recording...................................... 12
Recording in sync with the source player (Synchro-recording) ....... 12
Starting recording going back 2 seconds (Time Machine
recording) ................................................................................................. 13
Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time ........14
Recording from a microphone............................................................... 15
To adjust the recording level manually ........................................... 15
Recording through analog input (Analog recording) ........................ 16
Checking the remaining time or the recording position.................... 17
On the station ....................................................................................... 17
On the recorder .................................................................................... 17
On the remote control ......................................................................... 18
Setting the clock to stamp the recorded time ...................................... 19
Various ways of playback .......................................20
Playing an MD on the station ................................................................20
Playing back with active speakers .................................................... 20
Selecting a track directly (Direct Selection) ..................................... 20
Playing selected tracks in the order of your choice
(Program Play) ..................................................................................... 21
Playing tracks repeatedly ....................................................................... 22
Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) ....................................... 23
Protecting your hearing (AVLS)............................................................ 23
Checking the remaining time or the playing position ....................... 24
On the station ....................................................................................... 24
On the recorder .................................................................................... 24
On the remote control ......................................................................... 25
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Editing recorded tracks ...........................................26
Erasing tracks (ERASE)...........................................................................26
To erase a track .................................................................................... 26
To erase the whole disc ...................................................................... 26
Adding a track mark (TRACK MARK ON).........................................27
Erasing a track mark (TRACK MARK OFF)........................................ 28
Moving recorded tracks (MOVE).......................................................... 29
Labeling recordings (TITLE) .................................................................. 29
Cancelling the last editing operation (UNDO) ................................... 31
Other useful functions ............................................ 32
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................................................................ 32
Recording/playing with a timer ........................................................... 32
Connection and power sources .............................. 34
Hookup for recording — connecting with CD players, etc............... 34
Hookup for digital recording ............................................................ 34
Hookup for analog recording ............................................................ 34
Hookup for playback — connecting with amplifiers or active
speakers..................................................................................................... 35
Hookup with digital equipment ....................................................... 35
Hookup with analog equipment ....................................................... 35
Power sources .......................................................................................... 36
Using the station on house current ................................................... 36
Using the recorder on a lithium ion rechargeable battery ............ 36
Using the recorder on dry batteries .................................................. 37
Battery life ............................................................................................ 38
Additional information ...........................................38
Precautions ............................................................................................... 38
Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 41
System limitations ................................................................................... 44
Error Messages......................................................................................... 45
Specifications............................................................................................ 47
What is an MD?........................................................................................48
Looking at the controls ........................................................................... 50
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Setting up the station system
Connect other equipment to the station before plugging in the AC
power cord. This section explains how to set up to record from a
portable CD player, etc., through digital input. To connect for other
ways of recording, see ”Hookup for recording”, (page 34).
1
Make connections.
to
DIGITAL
IN OPT1
or OPT2
Optical cable
(not supplied)
to OPTICAL
(DIGITAL)
OUT
Portable CD
player, etc.
to DC IN 9V
1 Connect the portable CD player
to the station.
2
Open the lid.
Press PUSH OPEN and open the lid.
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AC power adaptor
(supplied)
2 Connect the AC power adaptor.
to a wall outlet
∫
3
Attach the recorder to the station.
∫
1 Fit the right side of the recorder ...
To detach the recorder from the
station
RELEASE
Slide RELEASE fully to the right during stop.
2 ... and push down the left side until
it clicks.
The display will light up on the station if
the recorder is attached correctly.
Notes
• Set the clock to stamp the recorded
date and time (see page 19).
• When recording from a portable CD
player, play it on AC power and
disable the anti-skip function (such as
ESP*).
* Electronic Shock Protection
• Do not stick stickers, etc., on surfaces
where the recorder comes to contact
with the station, as this may cause a
malfunction.
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Recording an MD right away!
The explanation here is for recording through digital input. To record
through analog input, see page 16. To record with a microphone, see
page 15.
1
Insert a recordable MD.
1 Slide OPEN and
open the lid.
2 Insert a recordable MD
with the label side facing
up, and press the lid
down to close.
∫
OPEN
2
Select input.
Set INPUT switch to match the
input jack connected to the source.
Input jack
DIGITAL IN OPT 1
DIGITAL IN OPT 2
INPUT
INPUT switch
OPT 1
OPT 2
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3
Select the point to start recording.
If you want to record from the end of
the previous recording, press END
SEARCH.
(If you want to start recording from the
beginning, skip this step).
END SEARCH
4
Record an MD.
CD player, etc.
(source)
1 Press and slide REC to the right .
“REC” lights up in the display and
recording starts.
2 Play the CD or tape you want to
record.
To stop recording, press p.
Note
”Toc Edit” flashes while data of the
recording (the track’s start and end points,
etc.) is being recorded. Do not move or jog
REC
To
Pause
the recorder or disconnect the power source
while the indication is flashing in the
display.
Press
1)
P
Press P again to resume recording.
Record part way through the
previous recording
2)
(, + or = to find the start point
of recording and press p to stop. Then
slide REC.
Remove the MD
Turn power off
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)
If you start a new recording partway from a previous recording, the previous recording will be
overwritten (erased) by the new one.
3)
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.
p and open the lid.
Press POWER
3)
If the recording does not start
•Make sure the MD is not record-protected
(page 40).
•If "SCMS NO COPY" is displayed, you
cannot record digitally (page 40).
•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.
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•You can monitor the sound during
recording. Plug in the headphones to the
2HEADPHONES jack on the station, or to
2/REMOTE jack on the recorder. Note that
the quality of sound through the
headphones connected to the recorder is
inferior to that connected to the station. Use
it to confirm recording.
•The power turns off automatically if you
leave the station unoperated for 5 minutes
during stop. Press ( to turn the power on
again.
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Playing an MD right away!
This section explains how to play MDs on the recorder when it is
detached from the station. Make sure the rechargeable battery is fully
charged. For charging and other power sources, see “Power
Sources”, (pages 36 to 38).
1
2
Insert the rechargeable battery.
Insert an MD.
1 Slide OPEN and open the lid.
∫
∫
OPEN
2 Insert an MD with the label side
facing up, and press the lid down to
close.
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3
Play an MD.
VOL –/+
(
1 Press ( (Turn the control to
(•+ on the remote control).
A short beep sounds in the headphones.
2 Press VOL+/– to adjust the volume.
The volume will be shown in the display.
VOL –/+
To stop play, press p.
p
To
Pause
A long beep sounds in the headphones.
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
32).
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Playback will switch automatically between
stereo and monaural according to the sound
source.
To play with the recorder attached to
the station
See "Playing an MD on the station" (page 20).
When using optional headphones
Use only headphones with a stereo miniplug. You cannot use headphones with a
micro-plug.
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Various ways of recording
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.
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
14) before synchro-recording .
SYNCHRO REC
1 Set INPUT switch to ”OPT1” or
”OPT2”.
Set it to match the input jack
connected to the source.
2 Slide SYNCHRO REC to ON.
“SYNC” appears in the display.
SYNC
0% 50% 100%
LEFT
–db5040 30 20
LEVEL
RIGHT
3 Press and slide REC to the right.
The recorder stands by for recording.
4 Play the source sound.
The recorder starts recording when it
receives the playing sound.
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REC
INPUT
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Starting recording
going back 2 seconds
(Time Machine
recording)
The recorder stores sound input in its
memory during record standby. When
you start Time Machine recording, the
sound is recalled from the memory and
the recorder starts recording the sound
from 2 seconds before.
This is convenient, for example, if you do
not want to miss the beginning of a track
when recording from a BS or a FM
program.
4 Press TIME MACHINE REC to start
recording.
The recorder will go back 2 seconds
and start recording.
To stop recording, press p.
Note
If you have taken less than 2 seconds
between steps 2 and 3, then the time the
recorder will go back will also be less than 2
seconds.
Start (step 3)
2 sec.
Recording
Sound is recorded from here
TIME MACHINE REC P
Stop
Time
1 While pressing P, press and slide
REC to the right.
The recorder stands by for recording.
2 Play the sound source.
The recorder will start storing the
sound input.
3 If you want to record through analog
input, adjust the recording level
(follow step 6 in ”Recording through
analog input”, page 16).
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Recording in monaural
for double the normal
recording time
For longer recordings, choose to record in
monaural. The recording time becomes
double the normal. Monaural recording is
possible either with the recorder detached
from or attached to the station.
P
MODE
REC
5 Play the sound source.
To stop recording, press p.
The recorder switches back to stereo
recording when you record the next time.
Notes
•For longer recordings, we recommend the
use of the recorder attached to the station.
•If you record a stereo source in monaural,
the sounds from left and right will be
mixed.
•Set SYNCHRO REC to OFF when recording
through digital input. 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.
MODE REC
1 While pressing P, press and slide
REC to the right.
The recorder stands by for recording.
2 Press MODE.
”MONO” and ”Monaural REC”
appear in the display, and the
recorder switches to monaural
recording.
3 If you want to record through analog
input on the station, adjust the
recording level (play the source and
follow step 6 in ”Recording through
analog input”, page 16).
4 Press P again to start recording.
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P
Recording from a
microphone
Connect a stereo microphone (ECM-717,
ECM-MS907, ECM-MS957, etc.; not
supplied) to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
jack. When using the recorder detached
from the station, you can only record
through the microphone. The recording
level is adjusted automatically, though
you can adjust manually as well.
Stereo microphone
to MIC
(PLUG IN
MIC SENS (at the bottom)
POWER)
1 Select the sensitivity with MIC SENS.
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.
For other operations, see “Recording
an MD right away! ” (page 8). The
buttons on the station with the same
names have the same function.
To adjust the recording level
manually
=
+ REC
Pp
1 While holding down P, press and
hold REC to the right for more than 2
seconds.
The recorder stands by for recording.
REC
Recording
level meter
2 Play the source.
3 Observe the level meter in the display
and adjust the recording level by
pressing + (+) or = (–). Set the
level so that the meter shows 4 bars at
average input level.
REC
Recording
level
4 Press P again to start recording.
To stop recording, press p.
The recording level control is switched back
to automatic control.
Note
When the recorder is attached to the station,
you cannot record through the microphone.
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Select the sensitivity with MIC SENS .
Note
Adjust the recording level while the
recorder is in standby mode. You cannot
adjust it while recording.
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Recording through
analog input (Analog
recording)
When recording from a radio or a record,
connect analogically (page 35) and record
as follows. Be sure to adjust recording
level manually.
p
INPUT
REC
P
REC LEVEL
(ANALOG)
1 Insert a recordable MD.
2 Set INPUT to ANALOG.
3 Select the point to start recording.
If you want to record form the end of
the previous recording, press END
SEARCH.
4 While holding down P, press and
slide REC to the right.
The recorder stands by for recording.
6 Observe the level meter in the display
and adjust the recording level with
REC LEVEL. Set the level to around
12 (-12dB) at average input level.
1
REC
0% 50% 100%
LEFT
LEVEL
–db5040 30 20
RIGHT
low
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high
Recording
level
indicator
7 Press P again to start recording.
Note
Note that REC LEVEL is effective even
during recording; adjusting it will change
recording level.
1
5 Play the source.
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REC
0% 50% 100%
LEFT
LEVEL
–db5040 30 20
RIGHT
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Recording level indicator
Checking the remaining
time or the recording
position
You can check information such as the
remaining time on the display window of
the station, the display window of the
recorder, or on the display window of the
remote control.
On the station
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY.
With each press, the display changes
as follows.
A
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
REC
0% 50% 100%
LEFT
–db5040 30 20
LEVEL
RIGHT
Position pointer
B
Track
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number
In stop mode
A
—
Remaining time for
B
Elapsed time
Elapsed time
recording
Remaining time of
the tracks in the
Remaining time of
the current track
disc
Current time and
1)
date
1)
Appears only when the clock is set.
Elapsed time
On the recorder
There is no display on the recorder when
it is attached to the station.
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, the
display changes as follows.
REC
A
While recording
A
Remaining time for
B
Elapsed time
recording
Current time and
1)
date
1)
Appears only when the clock is set.
Elapsed time
While recording
A
Track number
—
Current year
1)
B
Elapsed time
Remaining time
for recording
Current month
and date
—
1)
Appears only when the clock is set.
Current time
B
1)
1)
continued
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In stop mode
A
Track number
—
B
Elapsed time
Remaining time
for recording
Remaining number
of tracks
Current year
1)
Remaining time
for playback
Current month
and date
—
1)
Appears only when the clock is set.
Current time
On the remote control
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, the
display changes as follows. When the
recorder is attached to the station, the
display will not change from the
track number and the elapsed time.
In stop mode
A
Track number
Track number
Number of tracks
B
Elapsed time
Track name
Disc name
1)
1)
in the disc
—
—
1)
1)
1)
Appears only if the disc/track has been
labeled.
2)
Appears only when the clock is set.
Current month
2)
and date
Current time
2)
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If you want to check the playing position or
track name while playing, see page 24.
BA
While recording
A
Track number
Track number
—
—
1)
Appears only when the clock is set.
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B
Elapsed time
Remaining time
for recording
Current month
and date
Current time
1)
1)
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. You can set the clock either from
the detached recorder, or from the station
when the recorder is attached.
LINE(ANALOG)ACTIVE
IN OUT OPT 1 OPT 2
SP OUT
DC IN 9V
DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
CLOCK SET
CLOCK SET
1 Press CLOCK SET.
Use a pointed object. The digits of the
year flash.
Display window of the station
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0% 50% 100%
LEFT
–db5040 30 20
LEVEL
RIGHT
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2 Change the current year by pressing
 or µ.
To change the digits rapidly, keep
pressing  or µ.
3 Press m to enter the year.
The digit of the month flashes.
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 m.
To set the clock on the recorder
The procedure is the same as in setting
the clock on the station. Press CLOCK
SET at the bottom of the recorder so that
the digit of the year flashes. Change the
number with = or +, and enter with
(. When you press ( to enter the
minute, the clock starts operating.
When you attach the recorder to the
station after you have set the clock on the
recorder, the clock on the station will be
synchronized automatically.
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.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the
current month, date, hour, and
minute.
When you press TITLE/ENTER to
enter the minute, the clock starts
operating.
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zVarious ways of
playback
Playing an MD on the
station
Play an MD with the recorder attached to
the station as follows. You can use the
card remote commander as well.
Note
The power turns off automatically when you
leave the station unoperated for 5 minutes
during stop. Press POWER or ( to turn the
power on again.
Playing back with active
speakers
You can enjoy MD playback on active
speakers such as SRS-Z1000 (not
supplied), etc., by connecting it to the
station (page 35).
POWER
p
+
(
=
ACTIVE SP LEVEL
POWER
1 2 3
(
=
4 5 6
7 8 9
>
10 0/10
= ( +
P p
P
To
Play
Adjust the volume
of the headphones
Pause
PLAY MODE
ACTIVE SP
Operation
Press (
Turn LEVEL on the
station
Press P
POWER
+
ACTIVE
LEVEL
SP LEVEL
p
Press P again to
resume play
Find the beginning
Press = once
of the current track
Find the beginning
Press + once
of the next track
Go backwards while
1)
playing
Go forward while
1)
playing
Remove the MD
Turn power off
1)
To go backwards or forward quickly
Keep pressing =
Keep pressing +
Press p and open
2)
the lid.
Press POWER
without listening, press P then keep
pressing = or +.
2)
Once you open the lid, the point to start
play will change to the beginning of the
first track.
P
Operate with the buttons on the station or
from the card remote commander.
To adjust volume
Press ACTIVE SP LEVEL –/+ on the
station or the card remote commander.
Selecting a track directly
(Direct Selection)
You can select a track directly by pressing
the track number on the card remote
commander.
1 Press the number key(s) for the track
number of the track of your choice.
The recorder will play the selected
track.
POWER
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
PLAY MODE
>
10 0/10
= ( +
P p
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•To select track number 10, press 0/10.
•To select a track number larger than 10,
first press >10, then press the number for
the tens digit and then the units digit. Press
0/10 if the units digit is zero.
•To select a track number larger than 100,
first press >10 twice, then press the number
for the hundreds digit, tens digit, and the
units digit.
Number keys
ACTIVE SP
LEVEL
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Playing selected tracks in the
order of your choice
(Program Play)
Select up to 20 tracks and play them in the
order of your choice.
POWER
1 2 3
(
4 5 6
7 8 9
>
10 0/10
= ( +
P p
PLAY MODE
ACTIVE SP
LEVEL
Number keys
PLAY MODE
1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
”PROGRAM” lights up in the
display.
2 Press the number key(s) for the track
number of your choice in the order to
be played.
The tracks are programmed in
sequence. You can program up to 20
tracks.
To program from the station
1 Press MODE repeatedly until
”PROGRAM” lights up in the
display.
2 Select the track number of your
choice with the cursor keys and press
SELECT.
3 Repeat step 2 and select tracks in the
order to be played.
4 Press (.
Note
The program will be erased if you do any of
the following:
• press p
• remove the disc
• detach the recorder from the station
• record or edit
Program
number
1 2 4 8
PROGRAM
11
0% 50% 100%
LEFT
–db504030 20
LEVEL
RIGHT
Total
time
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Track number
To cancel a track, press ERASE/
DELETE on the station.
3 Press (.
The recorder will play the tracks in
the programmed order.
To display the track order
Press SELECT on the station before
playing back. With each press, the track
number will be displayed in the order
programmed.
To change the program
Press ERASE/DELETE on the station
before playback to cancel the last track, or
press p to cancel all tracks. Then, repeat
from step 2.
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Playing tracks
repeatedly
You can play tracks repeatedly in three
ways — all repeat, single repeat, and
shuffle repeat.
On the recorder
PLAY
MODE
MODE
On the station
POWER
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
PLAY MODE
>
10 0/10
ACTIVE SP
= ( +
LEVEL
P p
MODE
1 Press MODE (PLAY MODE on the
remote control) repeatedly during
playback until the play mode
indication of your choice appears in
the display.
To cancel repeat play
Press MODE (PLAY MODE on the remote
control) repeatedly until ”REPEAT” ” ”
disappears from the display.
PLAY
MODE
Play mode
All the tracks
are played
repeatedly.
(all repeat)
A single track
is played
repeatedly.
(single repeat)
All the tracks
are played
repeatedly in
random order.
(shuffle repeat)
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Recorder/
Remote control
“ ”
“1”
“
SHUF
Station
REPEAT
REPEAT 1
REPEAT
”
SHUFFLE
Emphasizing bass
(DIGITAL MEGA BASS)
Protecting your hearing
(AVLS)
Mega Bass function intensifies low
frequency sound for richer quality audio
reproduction. You can use this function
only with the recorder detached from the
station.
DIGITAL MEGA BASS
1 Set DIGITAL MEGA BASS to ”1” or
”2”.
The bass sound will be emphasized
accordingly (1: moderate effect, 2:
strong effect).
Notes
•If the sound becomes distorted when
emphasizing bass, turn down the volume.
•Mega Bass function does not affect the
sound being recorded.
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the
maximum volume to protect your ears.
You can use this function only with the
recorder detached from the station.
AVLS
1 Set AVLS to LIMIT.
”AVLS” will appear in the display,
and the volume will be limited within
a moderate level.
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Checking the remaining
time or the playing
position
You can check information such as track
and disc name on the display window of
the station, the display window of the
recorder, or on the display window of the
remote control.
On the station
On the recorder
There is no display on the recorder when
it is attached to the station.
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
With each press, the display changes
as follows.
Disk
1)
name
Track
name
A
Remaining
number of
tracks and
remaining
time
Recorded time
and date
1)
Appears only if the disc/track has been
labeled.
2)
Appears only if the recorded date and time
has been stamped.
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1)
—
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B
Elapsed
time
Remaining
time of
current track
Recorded
time
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2)
C
Track
number
Track
number
Recorded
Year month/
date
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
With each press, the display changes
as follows.
A
B
A
Track number
A
B
C
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Track number
Remaining number
of tracks
Recorded year
—
1)
Appears only if the recorded date and time
has been stamped.
2)
1)
B
Elapsed time
Remaining time of
current track
Remaining time
Recorded month
1)
and date
Recorded time
1)
On the remote control
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.
With each press, the display changes
as follows. When the recorder is
attached to the station, the display
will not change from the track
number and the elapsed time.
A
A
Track number
Track number
Number of tracks
B
B
Elapsed time
Track name
Disc name
1)
1)
in the disc
—
—
1)
Appears only if the disc/track has been
labeled.
2)
Appears only if the recorded date and time
has been stamped.
Recorded month
2)
and date
Recorded time
2)
z
If you want to check the remaining time or
the recording position while recording or in
stop mode, see page 17.
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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 (ERASE)
To erase the whole disc
You can erase all the tracks and data of
the MD at the same time.
Be sure to check the contents of the disc
you want to erase.
To erase a track
Make sure of the track you are erasing.
p
ERASE/
DELETE
TITLE/
ENTER
1 Press ERASE/DELETE while playing
the track you want to erase.
“Erase OK? n Push Enter” appears
in the display, and the recorder plays
the selected track repeatedly. To
cancel erasing, press p.
2 Check the track number in the
display and press TITLE/ENTER.
The track is erased from the MD and
the remaining tracks are renumbered.
The recorder will start to play the
next track.
To erase a part of a track
Add track marks (page 27) at the
beginning and the end of the part you
want to erase, then erase the part.
p
REC
TITLE/
ENTER
ERASE/
DELETE
1 In stop mode, keep pressing ERASE/
DELETE and press and slide REC to
the right.
“All Erase OK ? n Push Enter”
appears in the display. To cancel
erasing, press p.
2 Press TITLE/ENTER.
”Toc Edit” flashes in the display.
When the MD is erased, “BLANK
DISC” appears.
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Adding a track mark
(TRACK MARK ON)
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
.
Add a Track mark
Track numbers increase
To insert a track mark on the
recorder
Press T MARK during playback or pause.
A track mark will be added where you
pressed the button.
To add track marks while
recording
Press TRACK MARK on the station, T
MARK on the recorder or TRACK MARK on
the remote control. A track mark will be
added where you pressed the button.
Note
When adding a track mark with the recorder,
or when adding a track mark during
recording, the mark will be added at the
point where you pressed the T MARK or the
TRACK MARK button. You cannot adjust its
position with the cursor keys.
Cursor keys
TITLE/ENTER
TRACK MARK
1 While playing or pausing an MD,
press TRACK MARK on the station at
the point you want to add a mark.
”Rehearsal” and ”Track Mark ON
OK? n Push Enter” will appear. A
four second segment will be played
repeatedly. Press the cursor keys to
adjust the point to be marked. It can
be moved forward or backward up to
eight seconds, in 0.06 second steps.
To cancel adding, press p.
2 Press TITLE/ENTER.
”Track Mark ON” will be displayed.
A track mark is added and the
portion after the mark will be
counted as a new track.
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Erasing a track mark
(TRACK MARK OFF)
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
4 Press TITLE/ENTER.
”Track Mark OFF” will be displayed.
The track mark is erased and the two
tracks are combined. The number of
the newly combined track will be that
of the first track. The succeeding
tracks will be renumbered.
To erase a track mark on the
recorder
Press = or + during pause to find the
track mark you want to erase. Press T
MARK.
Note
When erasing a track mark with the
recorder, the mark will be erased where you
pressed the T MARK button. There will be
no repeated play.
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When you erase a track mark, the date, time,
and name assigned to the mark are also
erased.
=
TITLE/
ENTER
P
1 While playing the track with the track
mark you want to erase, press P to
pause.
2 Find the track mark by pressing =
lightly.
For example, to erase the third track
mark, find the beginning of the third
track. “00:00” appears in the display.
3 Press TRACK MARK on the station.
”Rehearsal” will light up and ”Track
Mark OFF OK? n Push Enter” will
appear. A four second segment will
be played repeatedly.
To cancel erasing, press p.
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TRACK
MARK
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Moving recorded tracks
(MOVE)
Labeling recordings
(TITLE)
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
MOVE/INSERT
$
1234
from the third to
the second track.
Cursor keys
P
TITLE/
ENTER
1 While playing or pausing the track
you want move, press MOVE/
INSERT.
For the example above, ”Move
MV003 n 003” and ”OK? n Push
Enter” appear in the display.
2 Press the cursor keys to select the
new track position.
M or µ moves the track number
down. Â or m moves the track
number up.
To cancel moving, press p.
You can label the MDs and tracks you
recorded with letters, numbers, and
marks. Each label can be made up of up to
200 characters, and each MD can hold up
to about 1700 characters.
MOVE/INSERT
p
Cursor keys
INPUT POSITION
ERASE/DELETE
CAPS TITLE/
ENTER
SELECT
1 To label a track , play the track you
want to label.
To label an MD, insert the MD you
want to label. If an MD is already
inserted, press p to stop.
2 Press TITLE/ENTER.
A set of characters will be displayed.
3 Press the cursor keys to select a
character and press SELECT to enter.
3 Press TITLE/ENTER.
The track moves to the position
before the designated track.
Cursor
continued
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Press
CAPS
To
Switch between the
alphabet, symbols and
numbers, and title
samples.
Cursor keys
Move the cursor up/
down/right/left.
INPUT
POSITION M/m
SELECT
Move the input position
left/right.
Enter a letter and move
the input position to the
right.
p
MOVE/
Cancel labeling.
Insert a blank space.
INSERT
ERASE/
DELETE
Delete a letter and move
the input position to the
left.
4 Repeat step 3 until you have entered
all the characters for the label.
5 Press TITLE/ENTER.
The track or disk is labeled.
To cancel labeling, press p.
Available characters
• Capital and small letters of the English
alphabet
• Numbers 0 to 9
• ! " # $ % & ( ) * + – . ; < = > ?
@ _ ` ' , / : _ (space)
To relabel recordings
Follow steps 1 and 2 to display the label
of the track or MD. Enter a new character
over the one you want to change, then
press TITLE/ENTER.
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.
To use the title samples
Use any of the 21 sample words/phrases
as a disc name, track title, or message.
Press M/m to change the page.
Press Â/µ to move the cursor (>) up or
down.
Press SELECT to enter the title chosen
with the cursor.
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Page indication
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