Sony MZ-R701 User Manual
3-239-283-12(1)
Portable MiniDisc
Recorder
Operating Instructions
“WALKMAN” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
MZ-R701/R701PC/R701DPC
©2002 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
Do not install the appliance in
a confined space, such as a
bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not cover the
ventilation of the apparatus with
news papers, table cloths,
curtains, etc. And don’t place
lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
Certain countries may regulate
disposal of the battery used to
power this product. Please
consult with your local
authority.
CAUTION — INVISIBLE
LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN
AVOID EXPOSURE TO
BEAM
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.
The CE mark is valid
only for products
marketed in the
European Union.
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Table of contents
Looking at the controls ........................................................ 6
Getting started! ..................................................................... 9
Recording an MD right away! ............................................ 12
Playing an MD right away! ................................................. 16
Various ways of recording
Two ways of connecting to a sound source ..........................................18
Recording with analog input (line cable required) ................................ 20
Long-time recording (MDLP) ...............................................................21
To start/stop recording in sync with the source player (Synchro-recording)
Recording without overwriting existing material ................................. 24
Recording from a microphone .............................................................. 25
Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Stamp) ........................ 26
Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording) ................ 28
Checking the remaining time or the recording position ........................ 30
Various ways of playback
Playing tracks repeatedly ......................................................................32
Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) ...................................... 34
Checking the remaining time or the playing position ........................... 35
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ........................................................... 36
Locking the controls (HOLD) ............................................................... 37
Connecting to a stereo system ............................................................... 38
Editing recorded tracks
Erasing tracks ........................................................................................ 40
Adding a track mark .............................................................................. 42
Erasing a track mark .............................................................................. 43
Moving recorded tracks ......................................................................... 44
Labeling recordings ...............................................................................46
Power sources
Battery life .............................................................................................50
.................................................................................................22
To erase a track ..............................................................................40
To erase the whole disc ................................................................. 41
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Additional information
Precautions ............................................................................................ 51
System limitations ................................................................................. 56
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 58
Messages ...............................................................................................60
Specifications ........................................................................................ 63
Explanations ..........................................................................................65
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Looking at the controls
See pages in ( ) for more details.
The recorder
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A REC MODE button (21)
B OPEN button (10)
C T MARK button (41)
D END SEARCH button (13)
(47)
E X (pause) button (13) (17)
(28) (43) (47)
F VOL +/– button (16) (47)
The VOL + button has a
tactile dot.
G DC IN 3V jack (9) (12) (51)
H i (headphones/earphones)
jack (10) (38)
I REC (record) switch (13)
(20)
J <SELECT, button (23)
(32) (41)
N (play) button (13) (16)
The N button has a tactile
dot.
./> (search/AMS)
button (13) (17) (43)
CHARGE/x (stop) button
(9) (13) (16) (22)
K Display window (29)
L MENU/ENTER button (22)
(32) (40)
M Battery compartment (9)
N LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack
(12) (20)
SELECT
CHARGE
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
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O MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
jack (25)
There is a tactile dot beside
the MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
jack.
The display window
P HOLD switch (10) (37)
AB
E
F
A Character information
G
H
display (31) (33)
Displays the disc and track
names, error messages, track
numbers, etc.
B Play mode indication (33)
Shows the play mode of the
MD.
C Time display
D Battery indication (50)
Shows approximate battery
condition.
E Mega bass indication (34)
F Level meter (29)
Shows the volume of the
MD being played or
recorded.
G Recording mode (LP2/LP4/
MONO) indication
C
I
J
H SYNC (synchro-recording)
K
indication
I REC indication (13)
Lights up while recording.
When flashing, the recorder
is in record standby mode.
J REC REMAIN/
REMAIN (remaining time/
tracks) indication (31) (35)
Lights up along with the
remaining time of the track,
the remaining time of the
MD, or the remaining
number of tracks.
K Disc indication
Shows that the disc is
rotating for recording,
playing or editing an MD.
D
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The remote control
A
F
B
C
D
E
A ./>/N (search/
AMS/play) •
>/. button (16) (30)
(32) (41) (47)
B x (stop) • ENTER button
(16) (30) (32) (41)
C X (pause) • CAPS button
(17) (43) (47)
D EDIT button (32) (40) (47)
E VOL +/–buttons (16) (47)
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G
H
I
F Headphones/earphones
Can be replaced with
optional headphones/
earphones.
G HOLD switch (37)
Slide to lock the controls of
the remote control.
H T MARK button (41) (47)
I DELETE button (47)
Getting started!
Charge the rechargeable battery before using. Even if the
rechargeable battery is not charged, you can use the recorder as long
as the AC power adaptor is connected.
1
Insert the rechargeable
battery.
(Insert the rechargeable battery minus end first)
2
Charging the rechargeable
battery.
to a wall outlet
to DC IN 3V
1 Connect the supplied AC power adaptor.
2 Press CHARGE (x).
“Charging” flashes, e appears in the display, and
charging starts. When charging is completed, the battery
indication disappears.
Full charging of a completely discharged rechargeable
battery takes about 3 hours. To cancel charging, press
CHARGE (x).
3 Disconnect the supplied AC power adaptor.
CHARGE (x)
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3
Make connections and
unlock the control.
HOLD
to i
1 Connect the supplied
headphones/earphones with
the remote control to i.
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1
Insert an MD.
(Use a recordable MD for recording.)
Press OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert an MD with the label
2 Slide HOLD in the opposite
direction of the arrow (.)
to unlock the controls.
side facing front, and press
the lid down to close.
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Using on a dry battery
Insert one LR6 (SG) alkaline dry battery (not supplied) instead of the
rechargeable battery.
Notes
• If you press CHARGE (x) immediately after charging has completed,
charging will begin again. If this happens, press CHARGE (x)
again to stop
the changing operation since the battery is already fully charged.
• Charging stops when you try to operate the recorder during charging.
• B
e 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 battery
carrying case. It is dangerous to carry the battery out of the 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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Recording an MD right away!
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. To record from an
analog source, see “Recording with analog input (line cable
required)” (page 20). To record from an MD, see “Note on digital
recording” (page 54).
Using the AC power adaptor (supplied) is recommended
for recording.
1
Make connections.
(Insert the cables firmly and completely
into the appropriate jacks.)
to a wall outlet
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
to DC IN 3V
∗ The supplied cable consists of one or the other of these cables.
The shape of the plugs on the supplied cable may differ,
depending on where the recorder was purchased.
CD player, MD
player, DVD
video player, etc.
Optical
plug
to LINE IN (OPTICAL)
to DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)
Optical cable
(supplied)*
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Portable CD
player, etc.
Optical
miniplug
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Record an MD.
REC
x
1 Press and slide REC to the
right.
REC indication lights up in
the display and recording
starts.
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.
Notes
• “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.
• The lid does not open until “TOC Edit” disappears in the display.
To Press
Record from the end of the
previous recording
Record partway through the
previous recording
Pause X
1)
1)
2 Play the source you want to
record.
END SEARCH and then press and
slide REC.
N, > or . to find the start
point of recording and press x to
stop. Then press and slide REC.
2)
Press X again to resume recording.
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To Pr ess
Remove the MD x and open the lid.3) (The lid does
not open while “TOC Edit”
flashing in the display.)
1)
By setting “REC-Posi” to “From End,” recording operations will always start
from the end of the previously recorded material (page 24).
2)
A track mark is added at the point where you press X again to resume
recording while pausing; thus the remainder of the track will be counted as a
new track.
3)
If you open the lid while “REC-Posi” is set to “From Here,” recording will
begin with the first track the next time you record. Check the point to start
recording on the display.
If the recording does not start
• Make sure the recorder is not locked (page 37).
• Make sure the MD is not record-protected (page 54).
• 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.
About the DSP TYPE-R for ATRAC
“TYPE-R” is a high-level Sony specification used in the Digital Signal
Processor (DSP), which is heart of the MiniDisc sound. This technology gives
the MiniDisc recorder twice the signal processing capability as previous
MiniDisc Walkman models, producing a sound quality close to that of
MiniDisc decks. This unit supports the “TYPE-R” function only during
recording or playback in normal stereo mode. It does not support this function
in MDLP mode.
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, set the CD player to pause, and
then do the recording procedure on the recorder.
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• Note the following when recording from a portable CD player:
—Some portable CD players may not be capable of digital out unless
powered by the AC power.
—Connect the AC power adaptor to the portable CD player and use it on AC
power as the power source.
—Disable any anti-skip function (such as ESP*) on the portable CD player.
∗ Electronic Shock Protection
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• 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.
• The level of the recorded sound is adjusted automatically.
• You can monitor the sound during recording. Connect the supplied
headphones/earphones with remote control to i and adjust the volume by
pressing VOL +/–. This does not affect the recording level.
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Playing an MD right away!
To use the recorder on a rechargeable battery or dry battery, see
“Power sources” (page 50).
When you operate the recorder with the supplied remote control, use
the buttons and control shown in parentheses.
1
1 Press N (flip the lever
To stop play, press x.
A long beep sounds in the headphones/earphones when you operate
on the remote control.
Playback starts from the point you last stopped playing.
After you press x, the recorder will automatically turn off after:
Play an MD.
N
x
VOL +/–
towards >/N).
A short beep sounds in the
headphones/earphones when
you operate on the remote
control.
— about 5 minutes when using AC power adaptor.
— about 10 seconds when using batteries.
>/N
2 Press VOL +/– to adjust the
volume.
The volume will be shown in
the display.
x
VOL +/–
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To Press (Beeps in the headphones/
earphones
Find the beginning of
the current track
Find the beginning of
the next track
. once (flip the lever towards .).
(Three short beeps)
> once (flip the lever towards >/
N). (Two short beeps)
2)
)
Pause X (Continuous short beeps)
Press X again to resume play.
Go backwards while
1)
playing
Go forward while
1)
playing
Remove the MD x (a long beep) and open the lid.
1)
To go backward or forward quickly without listening, press X and hold down
. or > (flip and hold the lever towards . or >/N on the remote
control).
2)
You can turn off the beep sound (page 38).
3)
Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of
the first track.
hold down . (flip and hold the lever
towards .).
hold down > (flip and hold the lever
towards >/N).
3)
Suppressing the skips of the sound (G-PROTECTION)
The G-PROTECTION function was developed to provide a higher level of
shock resistance than that of existing players.
Note
The playback sound may skip if:
• the recorder receives stronger continuous shock.
• a dirty or scratched MiniDisc is played.
If play does not start
Make sure the recorder is not locked (page 37).
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Playback will switch automatically to match the recording mode of the
material (stereo, LP2, LP4, or monaural).
Note
To prevent recorder malfunction, do not use a remote control that was supplied
with another Sony portable MD model.
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Various 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 (optical) input or analog (line) input. To record,
see “Recording an MD right away!” (page 12) to record using digital
(optical) input, and “Recording with analog input (line cable
required)” (page 20) to record using analog (line) input.
Difference between digital (optical) and analog
(line) inputs
Difference Digital (optical) input Analog (line) input
Connectable
source
Usable cord Optical cable (with an
Signal from
the source
Equipment with a digital
(optical) output jack
optical or an optical-mini
plug) (page 12)
Digital Analog
Equipment with an
analog (line) output
jack
Line cable (with 2
phono plugs or a
stereo-mini plug)
(page 20)
Even when a digital
source (such as a CD)
is connected, the
signal sent to the
recorder is analog.
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Difference Digital (optical) input Analog (line) input
Recorded
track numbers
Marked (copied)
automatically
• at the same positions as
the source (when the
sound source is a CD or
an MD).
• after more than 2
seconds of blank or lowlevel segment (with a
sound source other than
CD or MD).
• when the recorder is
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 43).
paused during synchrorecording (the recorder
pauses automatically
when it encounters a
section with no audio
signal for 3 seconds or
more).
You can erase
unnecessary marks after
recording. (“Erasing a
track mark”, page 43).
Recorded
sound level
Same as the source.
Can also be adjusted
manually (Digital REC
level control) (“Adjusting
the recording level
manually (Manual
recording)”, page 28).
Note
Track marks may be copied incorrectly:
• when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital
(optical) input.
• when the source is in shuffle or program play mode while recording using
digital (optical) input. In this case, play the source in normal play mode.
• when programs with audio that is digitally broadcast (e.g., digital TV) are
recorded through the digital (optical) input.
Adjusted
automatically. Can
also be adjusted
manually (“Adjusting
the recording level
manually (Manual
recording)”, page 28).
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Recording with analog input (line cable required)
The sound will be sent from the connected equipment as analog
signal but will be recorded digitally on the disc.
Line cable
(not supplied)*
to LINE IN
(OPTICAL)
∗ Use the connecting cords without an attenuator. To connect to a
portable CD player having a stereo mini-jack, use a connecting cord
with a stereo-mini plug on both ends (not supplied).
L (white)
R (red)
CD player,
cassette recorder,
etc.
to LINE OUT
1 Press and slide REC to the right.
REC indication lights up in the display and recording starts.
2 Play the source you want to record.
For recording operations, see “Recording an MD right away!”
(page 12). 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.
Note
If you temporarily stop a recording operation by pressing X, a track mark will
be added at that point when you press X again to resume recording. The
recording continues from a new track.
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Long-time recording (MDLP)
Select each recording mode according to the recording time that you
want.
Stereo recording is possible at 2 times (LP2) or 4 times (LP4) the
normal recording time.
MDs recorded in monaural, LP2, or LP4 mode can be played back
only on MD players or recorders with a monaural, LP2, or LP4
playback mode.
Audio components that support the LP2 or LP4 modes are indicated
by the or logo marks.
REC MODE
REC
1 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the desired recording
mode.
Each time you press REC MODE, the display changes as
follows.
Recording mode
1)
Display Recording time
Stereo (normal) (none) Approx. 80 min.
LP2 stereo LP2 Approx. 160 min.
LP4 stereo LP4 Approx. 320 min.
Monaural
1)
For better sound quality, record in normal stereo or LP2 mode.
2)
If you record a stereo source in monaural, the sounds from left and right
will be mixed.
3)
When using an 80-minute recordable MD.
2)
MONO Approx. 160 min.
2 Press and slide REC to the right.
continued
3)
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