Sony MZ-R90 User Manual
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Portable MiniDisc Recorder MZ-R90
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MZ-R91
Portable
MiniDisc Recorder
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MZ-R90
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©1999 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.
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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 ultra-
compact body — Almost as small as a
playback-only MD Walkman; easy to
carry in your pocket or bag.
• Ultra-light body (MZ-R90) —
Magnesium lid for extra lightness.
• Ultra-compact body (MZ-R91) —
Fashionable design and colors.
• Low power consumption design — Less
drain and the longer service life for the
rechargeable battery.
• 9-letter, backlit LCD remote control
with editing capabilities — You can now
label tracks and discs, change track
sequence, etc., with the easy-to-operate
stick 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.
• Phrase bank function — Phrases that
you often use in track or disc names can
be stored in the recorder’s memory and
retrieved whenever you need them.
• Copying CD text — If you use a CD text
connecting cord (not supplied) to
connect a Joint Text-compatible
portable CD player to the recorder, CD
text data (such as track and disc names)
on the CD that is compatible to CDTEXT display will be recorded
automatically during recording.
• 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.
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• 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.
• Digital REC level control — Allows
manual adjustment of recording level
even during digital recording.
• Long-time recording with monaural
sound — You can record up to 160
minutes (when using 80 minutes
recordable MD) 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.
• Digital AGC (Auto Gain Control) —
Automatic recording level adjustment
without sacrificing superb digital sound.
This manual is for models MZR90 and MZ-R91.
The MZ-R90 appears in the instructions
for illustration purposes. Though they
differ in appearance, the models share the
same functions and are operated in the
same way.
For detailed specifications, see page 49.
MZ-R90
MZ-R91
How to use the jog lever.
Flip to select
Push to enter
The jog lever can be used to perform
various operations during playback,
recording, and editing, as well as when
the recorder is stopped. Flip the jog lever
to select an item in the display. Then press
the jog lever to enter your selection.
About the i/LINE OUT jack on
the recorder.
The parameter (“AUDIO OUT”) for the
i/LINE OUT jack must be set to
“HeadPhone” if you want to connect
headphones other than the supplied set, or
to “LINE OUT” if you want to connect
another component to the recorder
through a line cable. There is no need to
make this when using the supplied
headphones with remote control since it is
done automatically.
To set the “AUDIO OUT” parameter for
the i/LINE OUT jack, do the following
procedure:
1 Press the jog lever, flip until “AUDIO
OUT” flashes in the display, and then press
the lever again.
2 Flip the jog lever until “HeadPhone” or
“LINE OUT” flashes in the display.
3 Press the jog lever when the item you want
to select is flashing.
Notes
• When the “AUDIO OUT” parameter is set to
“LINE OUT”, the VOL +/– buttons and the
Mega Bass function become inoperative. To
make them operative, set the “AUDIO OUT”
parameter to “HeadPhone”.
• The “AUDIO OUT” parameter is
automatically set to “HeadPhone” when you
turn off the power.
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Table of contents
Recording an MD right away! ...........................6
Playing an MD right away! ................................9
Various ways of recording ..............................12
Two ways of connecting to a sound source ..........................................12
Recording with digital (optical) input (optical cable required) ............13
To start/stop recording in sync with the source player
(Synchro-recording) ........................................................................14
Recording from a microphone ..............................................................15
Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time .............15
Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording) ................16
Checking the remaining time or the recording position .......................17
On the recorder ...............................................................................17
On the remote control .....................................................................19
Setting the clock to stamp the recorded time ........................................20
Copying CD text information while recording (Joint Text) ................21
Various ways of playback ..............................23
Selecting a track directly .......................................................................23
Playing tracks repeatedly ......................................................................23
On the recorder ...............................................................................23
On the remote control .....................................................................24
Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) ......................................25
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ...........................................................25
Checking the remaining time or the playing position ...........................26
On the recorder ...............................................................................26
On the remote control .....................................................................27
Locking the controls (HOLD) ...............................................................27
Connecting to a stereo system (LINE OUT) ........................................28
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Editing recorded tracks ..................................29
Erasing tracks ....................................................................................... 29
To erase a track .............................................................................. 29
To erase the whole disc .................................................................. 29
Adding a track mark ............................................................................. 30
Erasing a track mark ............................................................................ 31
Moving recorded tracks ....................................................................... 31
On the recorder .............................................................................. 31
On the remote control .................................................................... 32
Labeling recordings .............................................................................. 32
On the recorder .............................................................................. 32
On the remote control .................................................................... 34
Storing phrases frequently used in labeling (Phrase Bank) ................. 35
On the recorder ............................................................................. 35
On the remote control .................................................................... 37
Power sources ................................................39
Charging the nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery ..................... 39
Using on a nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery ......................... 40
Using dry battery .................................................................................. 40
Additional information ....................................41
Precautions ........................................................................................... 41
Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 43
System limitations ................................................................................ 45
Messages .............................................................................................. 46
Specifications ....................................................................................... 49
What is an MD? ................................................................................... 50
Looking at the controls ........................................................................ 52
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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 (optical) input (optical cable
required)” (page 13). To record from an MD, see “Note on digital
recording” (page 42).
1
Make connections.
firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks.)
CD player,
cassette recorder,
etc. (source)
to LINE OUT
∗ 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).
R (red)
L (white)
(Insert the cables
Line cable
(RK-G129, not supplied)*
to
DC IN 3V
to LINE IN (OPTICAL)
to a wall outlet
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
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2
Insert a recordable MD.
1 Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert a recordable MD with the label
side facing up, and press the lid down
to close.
3
Record an MD.
x
REC
CD player, cassette
recorder, etc.
(source)
1 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 x.
After you press x, the recorder will
automatically turn off in about 10 seconds
(when using batteries) or about 5 minutes
(when using AC power adaptor).
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.
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To Pr ess
Record from the end of the previous
END SEARCH and slide REC.
recording
Record partway through the previous
recording
N, > or . to find the start point of
recording and press x to stop. Then slide
REC.
Pause X
1)
Press X again to resume recording.
Remove the MD x and open the lid.2) (The lid does not open
while “TOC Edit” flashing in the display.)
1)
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.
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 27).
• Make sure the MD is not record-protected
(page 42).
• 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.
Note
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.
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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 i/LINE OUT 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 batteries, see
“Power sources” (page 39).
1
2
Make connections.
firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks.)
Headphones with
a remote control
(supplied)
Insert an MD.
(Insert the cables
to a wall outlet
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
to DC IN 3V
to i/LINE OUT
1 Slide OPEN to open the lid. 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.
1 Press N (Press the control towards
VOL +/–
N • > on the remote control).
A short beep sounds in the headphones
when you operate on the remote control.
2 Press VOL +/– to adjust the volume.
N
x
VOL +/–
x
To Press (Beeps in the headphones)
Find the beginning of the
current track
Find the beginning of the
next track
. once (Press the control towards . on the remote
control). (Three short beeps)
> once (Press the control towards N • > on the
remote control). (Two short beeps)
Pause X (Continuous short beeps)
Press X again to resume play.
Go backwards while
1)
playing
Go forward while playing
keep pressing . (Press and hold the control towards
. on the remote control)
1)
keep pressing > (Press and hold the control towards
N • > on the remote control)
Remove the MD x and open the lid.
1)
To go backward or forward quickly without listening, press X and keep pressing . or > (press
and hold the control towards . 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.
If the play does not start
Make sure the recorder is not locked (page 27).
The volume will be shown in the
display.
To stop play, press x.
A long beep sounds in the headphones 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 in about 10 seconds
(when using batteries) or about 5 minutes
(when using AC power adaptor).
2)
When using optional headphones
• Use only headphones with stereo mini plugs.
You cannot use headphones with micro plugs.
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Stereo mini plug Micro plug
• The VOL +/– buttons and the Mega Bass
function may become inoperative. In this case,
do the procedure below.
1 Press the jog lever, flip the jog lever until
“AUDIO OUT” flashes in the display, and
then press the lever again.
“LINE OUT” flashes in the display.
2 Flip the jog lever until “HeadPhone”
appears in the display.
3 Press the jog lever again.
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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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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 with digital (optical) input (optical cable required)”
(page 13) to record using digital (optical) input, and “Recording an MD right away!”
(page 6) 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 optical or 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.
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 recording BS or CS programs through digital (optical) input.
Equipment with an digital (optical)
output jack
Equipment with an analog (line)
output jack
Line cable (with 2 phono plugs or
optical-mini plug)(page 13)
a stereo-mini plug)(page 6)
Digital Analog
Even when a digital source (such
as a CD) is connected, the signal
sent to the recorder is analog.
Marked (copied) automatically
• at the same positions as the
source.
• after more than 2 seconds of
blank or low-level segment
• when the recorder is paused
while recording.
You can erase unnecessary marks
Marked automatically
• after more than 2 seconds of
blank or low-level segment.
• when the recorder is paused
1)
.
while recording.
You can erase unnecessary marks
after recording (“Erasing a track
mark”, page 31).
after recording. (“Erasing a track
mark”, page 31).
Same as the source.
Can also be adjusted manually
(Digital REC level control)
(“Adjusting the recording level
Adjusted automatically. Can also
be adjusted manually (“Adjusting
the recording level manually
(Manual recording)”, page 16).
manually (Manual recording)”,
page 16).
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Recording with digital
(optical) 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.
Portable CD
player, etc.
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
Optical
plug
POC-5AB etc.
(not supplied)
POC-5B etc.
(not supplied)
to LINE IN
(OPTICAL)
Optical
miniplug
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.
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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.
x
SYNCHRO REC
1 Slide SYNCHRO REC to ON.
“SYNC” appears in the display.
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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 3.
Recording may not be done properly.
• When recording in monaural, follow steps 1 to
3 of “Recording in monaural for double the
normal recording time” (page 15), and then do
steps 1 and 3 of 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.
• If a silent portion is encountered for 2 seconds
or more during synchro-recording, a new track
mark is automatically added at the point
where the silent portion ends.
• Synchro-recording cannot be done if the
connecting cord is not an optical cable, or if
the cable is connected to the MIC (PLUG IN
POWER) jack.
“SYNC” doesn’t appear if optical
cable is not connected to the recorder.
2 Slide REC to the right.
The recorder stands by for recording.
3 Play the source sound.
The recorder starts recording when it
receives the playing sound.
To stop recording, press x.
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Recording from a
microphone
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)
1 Insert a recordable MD and start
recording.
Slide REC to the right.
For other operations, see “Recording
an MD right away!” (page 6).
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
For longer recordings, choose to record in
monaural. The recording time becomes
double the normal.
Jog lever
REC
X
1 While pressing X, slide REC to the
right.
The recorder stands by for recording.
2 Press the jog lever, flip until “REC
MODE” flashes in the display, and
then press the lever again.
3 Flip the jog lever until “Mono REC”
flashes in the display, and then press
the lever.
To switch back to stereo recording,
press the lever while “Stereo REC”
flashes in the display.
4 Press X again to start recording.
5 Play the sound source.
To stop recording, press x.
The recorder switches back to stereo recording
when you record the next time.
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. If you are recording digital
input, make sure to slide SYNCHRO REC to
OFF before you begin recording.
• The MDs recorded in monaural can be played
back only with an MD player/recorder that has
the monaural playing function.
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• Sound recorded through digital (optical) input
can be monitored in stereo through
headphones, etc.
Adjusting the recording
level manually
(Manual recording)
When you record, the sound level is
adjusted automatically. If necessary, you
can set the level manually.
Note
Adjust the recording level while the recorder is
in standby mode. You cannot adjust it while
recording.
Jog lever
X
REC
./>
1 While holding down X, slide REC to
the right.
The recorder stands by for recording.
2 Press the jog lever, flip until
“RecVolume” flashes in the display,
and then press the lever again.
3 Flip the jog lever until “ManualREC”
flashes in the display, and then press
the lever.
ManualREC
To switch back to the automatic
control, flip the jog lever until “Auto
REC” flashes in the display, and then
press the lever.
4 Play the source.
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5 While observing the level meter in the
display, adjust the recording level by
flipping the jog lever or pressing >
(+) or . (–).
Set the level so that the level meter
reaches around (–12 dB) mark
beneath the display window.
If the sound is too high, lower the
recording level until the level meter
just barely reaches the (OVER)
mark beneath the display window.
Volume decreases
<,
increases
REC +
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
REC indicator
–12 dB
Recording doesn’t start in this step.
If your source is an externally
connected component, be sure to cue
the source to the beginning of the
material to be recorded before you
start playback.
OVER
6 Press X again to start recording.
To stop recording, press x.
The recording level control is switched back to
automatic control when you record the next
time.
Note
The recording level cannot be adjusted while
recording is in progress. If you want to adjust
the recording level after you have started the
recording, press X to pause the recorder. Then
do the procedure from step 5.
Jog lever
1 While the recorder is recording or
stopped, press the jog lever, flip until
“DISPLAY” flashes in the display,
and then press the lever again.
2 Flip the jog lever until the
information you want flashes in the
display.
Each time you flip the lever, the
display changes as follows.
Display window on the recorder
While recording
AB
LapTime 1/3
RecRemain 2/3
Clock 3/3
A
B
1)
continued
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1)
Of the figures in column B, the second
indicates the number of displayable items and
the first indicates the order of the selected
item.
For example, when “1/3” is indicated for
“LapTime”, it means the first of three
selectable items is being displayed.
In stop mode
AB
1)
LapTime 1/4
RecRemain 2/4
AllRemain 3/4
Clock 4/4
1)
Of the figures in column B, the second
indicates the number of displayable items and
the first indicates the order of the selected
item.
For example, when “1/4” is indicated for
“LapTime”, it means the first of 4 selectable
items is being displayed.
3 Press the jog lever.
The display changes as follows.
Display window on the recorder
While recording
AB
Track number Elapsed time
Track number Remaining time for
Current date
1)
Appears only when the clock is set.
1)
recording
Current time
A
B
1)
In stop mode
AB
Track number Elapsed time
1)
Track name
Remaining time for
recording
Disc name
1)
Remaining time after
the current location
2)
Current date
1)
Appears only if the track has been labeled.
2)
Appears only when the clock is set.
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The display that appears on the remote control
is different from the ones on the recorder. See
“On the remote control” (page 19) to check the
display that appears on the remote control.
Current time
2)
To know the recording
condition
The 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 flashes
Less than 3
flashes slowly
minutes’
recording time
available
A track mark has
been added (when
goes off
momentarily
controlling by the
recorder only)
Whether you use the controls on the
recorder or the remote control, the REC
indicator lights up or flashes in the same
way.
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If you want to check the playing position or
track name while playing, see page 26.
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.
Display window on the remote control
DC
While recording
CD
Track number Elapsed time
Track number Remaining time
— Current time
1)
Appears only when the clock is set.
In stop mode
CD
Track number Elapsed time
Track number Track name
Number of tracks
in the disc
— Current time
1)
Appears only if the track has been labeled.
2)
Appears only when the clock is set.
for recording
Disc name
1)
1)
1)
2)
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• If you want to check the playing position or
track name while playing, see page 27.
• The display that appears on the recorder is
different from the ones on the remote control.
See “On the recorder” (page 17) to check the
display that appears on the recorder.
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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.
Once you set the clock, the recorder will
include a time stamp each you record
something. If you don’t want to include a
time stamp on the track, skip this
operation.
Jog lever
X
x
1 Connect the power source.
Use the supplied AC power adaptor.
2 Press the jog lever while no disc is
inserted or the recorder is stopped.
3 Flip the jog lever until “CLOCK
SET” flashes in the display, and then
press the lever.
The digits of the year flash.
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If you make a mistake while
setting the clock
Press x, and set the clock again from step
2. You can skip a step by pressing the jog
lever.
To display the current time
When the recorder is not operating or
while recording, press the jog lever, flip
until “DISPLAY” appears in the display,
and then press the lever again.
Flip the jog lever until “CLOCK” flashes
in the display, and then press the lever
again. The current time appears in the
display.
To display the time in the 24hour system
While setting the clock, press X. To
display the time in the 12-hour system,
press X 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 battery or a rechargeable battery.
4 Change the current year by flipping
the jog lever, and then press the lever.
The digit of the month flashes.
5 Repeat step 4 to enter the current
month, date, hour, and minute.
When you press the jog lever to enter
the minute, the clock starts operating.
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Copying CD text
information while
recording (Joint Text)
CD text connecting cable,
CD that support CD-TEXT,
and CD player that support
Joint Text required
By connecting the recorder to a Sony
portable CD player that supports Joint
Text (the CD text copying function) (DEJ01), you can copy track and disc names
automatically during recording. In
addition to the CD text connecting cable
(RK-TXT1), make sure to connect the
recorder to the portable CD player with an
optical cable.
To i/
LINE OUT
jack
RK-TXT1
(not supplied)
To i/REMOTE
jack
Portable CD player
(D-EJ01)
Jog lever
x
REC
To LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack
To LINE OUT
(OPTICAL)
jack
POC-5B
etc. (not
supplied)
1 Slide REC to the right to start
recording on the recorder, and start
playing the CD in the portable CD
player.
“SYNC”, “REC” and “” lights up
in the display.
“CD TEXT” appears for a few
seconds, then “001 TEXT?” and
“PushENTER” alternate in the
display.
“NO TEXT” appears at this time if no
track name information exists in the
CD. In this case, the track name will
not be copied.
2 Press the jog lever.
Track name scrolls, and then the track
name and “PushENTER” alternate in
the display.
3 Press the jog lever.
Track name scrolls in the display
while the name is copied.
4 Follow steps 2 and 3 to copy each
new track name that appears.
5 Press x on the recorder at the point
you want to stop recording.
“” lights up, and then “000
TEXT” and “PushENTER” alternate
in the display.
If you don’t want to copy the disc
name information, press x again. The
disc name is not copied and the
operation ends.
“NO TEXT” appears at this time if no
disc name information exists in the
CD. In this case, the operation ends
without copying the disc name.
6 Press the jog lever.
Disc name scrolls, and then disc name
and “PushENTER” alternate in the
display.
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7 Press the jog lever.
“TOC Edit” flashes.
Afterwards, the disc name scrolls in
the display.
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If the disc or track name appears in the display
in step 1, the music tracks and CD text
information on some CDs are automatically
recorded from start to finish. If the CD is this
type, press x on the recorder at the point you
want to stop recording, or after all tracks have
been recorded. “TOC Edit” flashes. Afterwards,
the disc name scrolls in the display.
Notes
• If you copy disc name information to a disc
with a previously recorded disc name, the old
disc name will be overwritten with the new
one.
• When the CD text copying function is on,
various settings and editing functions cannot
be accessed with the jog lever.
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You can monitor the sound during recording.
Connect the supplied headphones with remote
control on to the CD text connecting cable and
adjust the volume by pressing the VOL +/–
buttons on the recorder.
• The CD text copying function can only be
used with CDs that support CD-TEXT.
• The RK-TXT1 CD text connecting cable is
designed for exclusive use with this recorder
and Sony portable CD player (D-EJ01). Do
not use a connecting cable of another make to
copy CD text information.
• The remote becomes inoperative when the CD
text connecting cable (RK-TXT1) is
connected to the recorder.
• Stopping or pausing playback on the CD
player automatically causes recording on the
recorder to pause. A new track mark is
automatically added when you resume
recording.
• The track name of the track currently played
will not be recorded if you stop or pause CD
playback in the middle of the copying process
on the recorder.
Connect the supplied headphones
with remote control
Notes
• The CD text copying function can only be
used with component (D-EJ01) with the logo
shown below.
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Various ways of playback
Selecting a track
directly
You can select a desired track directly by
using the jog lever.
Jog lever
1 Flip the jog lever until the desired
track appears in the display, and then
press the jog lever.
Flip to select
The selected track name appears in
the display and the recorder starts
playing by pressing the jog lever.
If the track has no name, the track
number appears in the display.
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If you do step 1 while the recorder is shuffling
the tracks, shuffle play starts from the track that
you selected.
Press to enter
Playing tracks
repeatedly
You can play tracks repeatedly in three
ways — all repeat, single repeat, and
shuffle repeat.
On the recorder
Jog lever
1 While the recorder is playing or
stopped, press the jog lever, flip until
“PLAY MODE” flashes in the
display, and then press the lever
again.
2 Flip the jog lever to select the play
mode, and then press the lever.
Each time you flip the lever, the
display item indicated by A changes
as shown in the table below.
Pressing the jog lever while A is
flashing causes the play mode to
change.
The new mode then appears in the
window indicated by B.
Display window on the recorder
Shuffle
Indication A/B Play mode
No Repeat/— All the tracks are
played once.
A
B
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Indication A/B Play mode
AllRepeat/F All the tracks are
1 Repeat/F 1 A single track is
Shuffle/
F SHUF
played repeatedly.
played repeatedly.
After the currently
selected track
finishes playing,
the remaining
tracks are played
repeatedly in
random order.
On the remote control
PLAYMODE
1 Press PLAYMODE while the
recorder is playing or stopped.
Each time you press the button, the
play mode indication changes as
follows.
Display window on the remote control
Play mode indication
Indication Play mode
F SHUF
(shuffle repeat)
After the currently
selected track
finishes playing,
the remaining
tracks are played
repeatedly in
random order
Indication Play mode
none (normal play) All the tracks are
F (all repeat) All the tracks are
F 1
(single repeat)
played once.
played repeatedly.
A single track is
played repeatedly.
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Emphasizing bass
(DIGITAL MEGA BASS)
The Mega Bass function intensifies low
frequency sound for richer quality audio
reproduction. It affects only the sound
from the headphones.
Jog lever
1 Press the jog lever, flip until “MEGA
BASS” flashes in the display, and
then press the lever again.
2 Flip the jog lever to select the play
mode, and then press the lever.
Each time you flip the lever, A and
B change as follows.
Display window on the recorder
Notes
• If the sound becomes distorted when
emphasizing bass, turn down the volume.
• The Mega Bass function does not affect the
sound being recorded.
• The Mega Bass function becomes inoperative
when the “AUDIO OUT” parameter for the
i/LINE OUT jack is set to “LINE OUT”. If
you attempt to set the Mega Bass function at
this time, “SORRY” appears in the display.
The Mega Bass function, however, is
operative at all times when the supplied
remote is connected to the i/LINE OUT jack.
Protecting your hearing
(AVLS)
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the
maximum volume to protect your ears.
Jog lever
BASS 2
A
B
Indication A/B Play mode
BASS 0/— Normal play
BASS 1/
BASS 2/
BASS
BASS
Mega Bass
(moderate effect)
Mega Bass
(strong effect)
1 Press the jog lever, flip until “AV L S ”
flashes in the display, and then press
the lever again.
2 Flip the jog lever until “AVL S ON”
flashes in the display, and then press
the lever again.
When you try to turn the volume too
high, “AV L S ” appears in the display.
The volume is kept to a moderate
level.
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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
Jog lever
1 While the recorder is playing, press
the jog lever, flip until “DISPLAY”
flashes in the display, and then press
the lever again.
2 Flip the jog lever until the
information you want flashes in the
display.
Each time you flip the lever, the
display changes as follows.
Display window on the recorder
AB
LapTime 1/4
1 Remain 2/4
AllRemain 3/4
RecDate 4/4
A
B
1)
1)
Of the figures in column B, the second
indicates the number of displayable items and
the first indicates the order of the selected
item.
For example, when “1/4” is indicated for
“LapTime”, it means the first of 4 selectable
items is being displayed.
3 Press the jog lever.
The display changes as follows.
Display window on the recorder
AB
Track number Elapsed time
Track name
Disc name
Recorded date
1)
Appears only if the track has been labeled.
2)
Appears only when the clock is set.
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• If you want to check the remaining time or the
recording position while recording or in stop
mode, see page 17.
• The display that appears on the remote control
is different from the ones on the recorder. See
“On the remote control” (page 27) to check
the display that appears on the remote control.
1)
1)
Remaining time of
the current track
Remaining time
after the current
location
2)
Recorded time
A
B
2)
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On the remote control
DISPLAY
1 Press DISPLAY while playing.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the
display changes as follows.
Display window on the remote control
DC
CD
Track number Elapsed time
Track number Track name
The number of
Disc name
tracks in the disc
— Recorded time
1)
Appears only if the track has been labeled.
2)
Appears only when the clock is set.
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• If you want to check the remaining time or the
recording position while recording or in stop
mode, see page 19.
• The display that appears on the recorder is
different from the ones on the remote control.
See “On the recorder” (page 26) to check the
display that appears on the recorder.
1)
1)
2)
Locking the controls
(HOLD)
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
..
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.
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Connecting to a stereo
system (LINE OUT)
Connect the i/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.
Notes
• If the “AUDIO OUT” parameter for the i/
LINE OUT jack is set to “LINE OUT”,
VOL +/– or DIGITAL MEGA BASS will not
function.
• The “AUDIO OUT” parameter for the i/
LINE OUT jack cannot be set to “LINE
OUT” when the supplied remote control is
connected.
• When you turn off the power, the “AUDIO
OUT” parameter for the i/LINE OUT jack
automatically switches to “HeadPhone”.
Portable DAT
recorder
to LINE IN
Stereo
mini-plug
RK-G136
(not
supplied)
to i/
LINE OUT
Stereo system,
etc.
2 phono plugs
R
(red)
L
(white)
RK-G129
(not
supplied)
When connecting a line cable (not
supplied) to the i/LINE OUT jack of the
recorder, be sure to set the “AUDIO
OUT” parameter for the i/LINE OUT
jack.
1 Press the jog lever, flip until “AUDIO
OUT” flashes in the display, and then
press the lever again.
2 Flip the jog lever until “LINE OUT”
flashes in the display, and then press
the lever.
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Editing 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.
• If you perform an editing operation while
playing, be sure not to turn the power off until
“TOC Edit” disappears in the display.
• The lid does not open until “TOC Edit”
disappears in the display after editing.
∗ 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.
Jog lever
2 Flip the jog lever until “ :Erase”
flashes in the display, and then press
the lever.
“Erase OK?” and “PushENTER”
appear alternately in the display.
To cancel erasing, press x or T
MARK.
3 Check that the track number you want
to erase appears in the display, and
then press the jog lever.
The track is erased and the next track
starts to play. All the tracks after the
one erased are automatically
renumbered.
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.
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.
Jog lever
x
T MARK
1 While playing the track you want to
erase, press the jog lever so that
“EDIT” flashes in the display, and
then press the lever again.
“ :Name” flashes in the display,
and the recorder plays the selected
track repeatedly.
x
T MARK
1 While the recorder is stopped, press
the jog lever so that “EDIT” flashes in
the display, and then press the lever
again.
“ :Name” flashes in the display.
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2 Flip the jog lever until “ :Erase”
flashes in the display, and then press
the lever.
“All Erase?” and “PushENTER”
appear alternately in the display.
To cancel erasing, press x or T
MARK.
3 Press the jog lever again.
“TOC Edit” flashes in the display,
and all the tracks will be erased.
When erasing is complete,
“BLANKDISC” appears in the
display.
Adding 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.
Track marking
1 3 42
231 4 5
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.
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To add track marks while
recording
Press T MARK on the recorder at the
point you want to add a track mark.
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