Sony MZ-R70 Operating Manual
English
Operating Instructions
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 compact body — Easy to carry in your
pocket or bag.
• Simple “Pop-Up Eject” function for easy MiniDisc handling — A
single press of a button on the side of the recorder causes the recorder
lid to open and the MiniDisc to eject.
• Shock-resistant memory — Offsets up to 40 seconds of optical read
errors.
• Dual phone jacks for greater versatility — Two phone jacks are
provided for connection of up to two headphones.
• Remote control with editing capabilities — You can now label tracks
and discs, change track sequence, etc., with the easy-to-operate remote
control.
• Simultaneous labeling feature — No more waiting for the recording to
end; you can label tracks and discs while the MD is being recorded.
• 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.
• The recorder comes in three fashionable colors.
• Digital rec level control — Allows manual adjustment of recording
level even during digital recording.
The CE mark on the unit is valid only for products marketed in the
European Union.
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Looking at the controls
The numbers are keyed to the illustrations in the English text (pages 72 to
74).
The recorder
A Display window
B END SEARCH button
C OPEN button
D VOL +/– buttons
E T MARK (track mark) button
F HOLD switch
Slide to lock the controls of
the recorder.
G SYNCHRO REC (synchro-
recording) ON/OFF switch
H DC IN 3V jack
I X (pause) button
J x (stop) button
K ./> (search/AMS)
buttons
L >MENU. buttons
M ENTER button
N Battery compartment
O MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
jack
P LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack
Q i (headphones)2 jack
R REC (record) switch
S i (headphones)1 jack
T N (play) button
The display window of
the recorder
A Play mode indication
Shows the play mode of the
MD.
(all repeat): All tracks play
repeatedly.
(single repeat): One track
plays repeatedly.
(shuffle repeat):
Tracks will be repeated in
random order.
B Level meter
Shows the level of the MD
being played or recorded.
C REMAIN (remaining time/
tracks) indication
Lights up along with the
remaining time of the track,
remaining time of the MD, or
remaining number of tracks.
D MONO(monaural) indication
E Mega Bass indication
F Battery indication
Shows approximate battery
condition. While charging the
rechargeable battery, this
indication shows the charging
condition.
G Disc indication
Shows that the disc is rotating
for recording, playing or
editing an MD.
H SYNC (synchro-recording)
indication
Lights up while synchrorecording.
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I REC indication
Lights up while recording.
Flashes when standing by for
recording.
J Time display
K Character information display
Displays the disc and track
name*, error messages, track
numbers, etc.
∗ Disc and track names appear
only with MDs that have been
electronically labeled.
The headphones with a
remote control
A Headphones
Can be replaced with optional
headphones.
B VOL +/–buttons
When the AVLS is set to on,
you cannot increase the
volume to the maximum. To
increase the volume above the
limited level, set the AVLS to
off.
C DELETE button
Deletes a letter while labeling
a disc or a track.
D HOLD switch
Slide to lock the controls of
the remote control.
E ./>N •
>SELECT.buttons
To play, press >N •
SELECT. during stop.
Press >N • SELECT.
during play to search the
beginning of the succeeding
track; hold to fast-forward.
Press . • >SELECT
during play to search the
beginning of the preceding
track; hold to rewind.
F x (stop) • ENTER button
G X (pause) • CAPS button
Switches between capital
letters, small letters, and
marks/numbers while labeling
a track or a disc.
H T MARK button
Erases a track mark or cancels
editing operation.
I EDIT button
Enters to select a menu item
or cancels editing operation
pressing for 2 seconds or
more.
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B MD recording
Recording an MD right away!
See the illustrations in the English text (pages 8 to 9).
Use an optical cable (supplied) to hook up a digital source. Connect to a
digital source using an optical cable (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.
If you want to record programs from analog equipments or a microphone,
see “Various ways of recording” (page 9).
Premastered MDs cannot be recorded over.
1 Make connections. (Insert the cables firmly and completely into the
appropriate jacks.)
1Connect the LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack of recorder to the DIGITAL
OUT (OPTICAL) jacks of the source with a supplied optical cable.
The recorder switches to digital input automatically.
2Connect the DC IN 3V jack of the recorder to a wall outlet with the
supplied AC power adaptor.
When the recorder has different sound sources connected at the same
time, the recorder switches to the digital, microphone, or analog input
in this order of priority.
2 Insert a recordable MD.
1Press OPEN to open the lid.
2Insert a recordable MD with the label side facing front, and press the
lid to close.
3 Start recording.
1Slide REC to the right.
“REC” lights up in the display and recording starts.
2Play the sound source.
The level of the recorded sound is adjusted automatically.
To stop recording, press x.
After you press x, the recorder will automatically turn off after:
—about 5 minutes when using AC power adaptor.
—about 10 seconds when using batteries.
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Notes
• Do not move or jog the recorder or disconnect the power source while the
“Data Save” or “TOC Edit” indication is flashing in the display.
• The lid does not open until “TOC Edit” disappears in the display.
To Press
Record from the end of the
END SEARCH and slide REC.
previous recording
Record over partway through
the previous recording
Pause X.
Remove the MD x, then press OPEN to open the lid.
1)
A new track mark is added at the point where you pressed X again to resume
recording while pausing, and the recording will be marked with the new track
number when you resume recording.
2)
Once you open the lid, the point to start recording will change to the
beginning of the first track. When recording on a recorded MD, check the
point to start recording on the display.
N, > or . to find the start point
of recording and press x to stop. Then
slide the REC switch.
1)
Press X again to resume recording.
2)
If the recording does not start
• Make sure the MD is not record-protected.
• Make sure the recorder is not locked.
• Premastered MDs cannot be recorded over.
Notes
• If the power supply is disrupted (i.e. the battery is removed or becomes
exhausted or the AC power adaptor is disconnected) during a recording or
editing operation, or while “TOC Edit” appears in the display, then it will not
be possible to open the lid until power is restored.
• 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
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B MD playing
Playing an MD right away!
See the illustrations in the English text (pages 12 to 13).
If you want to use the rechargeable battery, be sure to charge them before
playing (see page 24).
1 Make connections. (Insert the cables firmly and completely into the
appropriate jacks.)
1Connect the headphones with a remote control (supplied) to the i1
jack.
2Connect the DC IN 3V jack of the recorder to a wall outlet with the
supplied AC power adaptor.
2 Insert an MD.
1Press OPEN to open the lid.
2Insert an MD with the label side facing front, and press the lid to
close.
3 Start playing.
1Press N (Press >N on the remote control).
2A short beep sounds in the headphones.
3Press VOL +/– to adjust the volume.
To stop play, press x.
After you press x, the recorder will automatically turn off after:
—about 5 minutes when using AC power adaptor.
—about 10 seconds when using batteries.
To Do this (Beeps in the headphones)
Find the beginning of the
current track
Find the beginning of the
next track
Pause Press X. (Continuous short beeps)
Go backwards while
1)
playing
Go forward while
1)
playing
Press . once. Press . on the remote
control. (Three short beeps)
Press > once. Press >N on the
remote control. (Two short beeps)
Press X again to resume play.
Keep pressing ..
Keep pressing the control towards . on
the remote control.
Keep pressing >. Keep pressing >N
on the remote control.
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To Do this (Beeps in the headphones)
Remove the MD Press x, then press OPEN to open the lid.
1)
To go backwards or forward quickly without listening, press X and hold
down . or > (. or >N on the remote control).
2)
Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of
the first track.
2)
If the playback does not start
Make sure the recorder is not locked. If it is locked, slide the HOLD
switch on the bottom of the recorder in the opposite direction of the
arrow.
When using optional headphones
• Use headphones with a stereo mini-plug.
You cannot use headphones with a micro-plug.
• In addition to the i1 jack, you can connect headphones to the i2 jack
as well.
Notes
• To prevent recorder malfunction, do not use a remote control that was
supplied with another Sony portable MD model.
• The sound may skip during playback when the recorder is exposed to
continuous vibration, such as while jogging.
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B Various ways of recording
Connecting digital (optical) and analog (line)
inputs
The recorder selects digital or analog input according to how the sound
source is hooked up.
Input
Digital (optical) input Analog (line) input
Difference
Connectable
source
Usable cord Optical cable (with an
Signal from
the source
Recorded
track numbers
Recorded
sound level
1)
When recording a CD or an MD, track numbers are automatically marked in
the order of the original disc.
Equipment with a digital
(optical) output jack
optical or an opticalmini plug)
Digital Analog
Marked (copied)
automatically
• at the same positions
as the source.
• after more than 2
seconds of silence
• when recording is
paused.
Same as the source.
You can also adjust it
manually. (Digital REC
level control)
Equipment with an analog
(line) output jack
Line cable (with 2 phono
plugs or a stereo-mini plug)
Even when a digital source
(such as a CD) is
connected, the signal sent
to the recorder is analog.
Marked
• after more than 2 seconds
of silence.
• when recording is paused.
You can erase unnecessary
1)
marks after recording.
.
Adjusted automatically.
You can also adjust it
manually.
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