Sony MZR-90 Owners manual

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Portable MiniDisc Recorder MZ-R90

MZ-R91

Portable MiniDisc Recorder

Operating Instructions ________________________

Mode d’emploi ______________________________

Bedienungsanleitung _________________________

Gebruiksaanwijzing __________________________

Istruzioni per l’uso ___________________________

MZ-R90 MZ-R91

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.

Listening for many hours at maximum volume may damage your hearing.

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.

DISPOSAL OF NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY.

NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

You can return your unwanted nickel metal hydride batteries to your nearest Factory Service Center. Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel metal hydride batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only). Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel metal hydride battery.

This mark is valid for Russia only.

For Customers in Canada

Caution

To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

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Welcome!

Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc! Here are some of the capabilities and features you’ll discover with the new MiniDisc Recorder.

• Recording MD Walkman in an ultracompact body — Almost as small as a playback-only MD Walkman; easy to carry in your pocket or bag.

• 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.

• 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.

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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 51.

MZ-R90

MZ-R91

How to use the jog lever.

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.

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.

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Table of contents

Recording an MD right away! ...........................8

Playing an MD right away! ..............................11

Various ways of recording ..............................14

Two ways of connecting to a sound source ..........................................14

Recording with digital (optical) input (optical cable required) ............15

To start/stop recording in sync with the source player

(Synchro-recording) ........................................................................16

Recording from a microphone ..............................................................17

Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time .............17

Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording) ................18

Checking the remaining time or the recording position .......................19

On the recorder ...............................................................................19

On the remote control .....................................................................21

Setting the clock to stamp the recorded time ........................................22

Copying CD text information while recording (Joint Text) ................23

Various ways of playback ..............................25

Selecting a track directly .......................................................................25

Playing tracks repeatedly ......................................................................25

On the recorder ...............................................................................25

On the remote control .....................................................................26

Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) ......................................27

Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ...........................................................27

Checking the remaining time or the playing position ...........................28

On the recorder ...............................................................................28

On the remote control .....................................................................29

Locking the controls (HOLD) ...............................................................29

Connecting to a stereo system (LINE OUT) ........................................30

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Editing recorded tracks ..................................31

Erasing tracks ....................................................................................... 31

To erase a track .............................................................................. 31

To erase the whole disc .................................................................. 31

Adding a track mark ............................................................................. 32

Erasing a track mark ............................................................................ 33

Moving recorded tracks ....................................................................... 33

On the recorder .............................................................................. 33

On the remote control .................................................................... 34

Labeling recordings .............................................................................. 34

On the recorder .............................................................................. 34

On the remote control .................................................................... 36

Storing phrases frequently used in labeling (Phrase Bank) ................. 37

On the recorder ............................................................................. 37

On the remote control .................................................................... 39

Power sources ................................................ 41

Charging the nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery ..................... 41

Using on a nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery ......................... 42

Using dry battery .................................................................................. 42

Additional information .................................... 43

Precautions ........................................................................................... 43

Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 45

System limitations ................................................................................ 47

Messages .............................................................................................. 48

Specifications ....................................................................................... 51

What is an MD? ................................................................................... 52

Looking at the controls ........................................................................ 54

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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 15). To record from an MD, see “Note on digital recording” (page 44).

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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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.

Record an MD.

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

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.)

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.

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 29).

• Make sure the MD is not record-protected (page 44).

• 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.

• 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 41).

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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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.

VOL +/–

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

playing Go forward while playing

keep pressing . (Press and hold the control towards . on the remote control)

keep pressing > (Press and hold the control towards N • > on the remote control)

Remove the MD x and open the lid.

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).

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 29).

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).

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.

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 15) to record using digital (optical) input, and “Recording an MD right away!” (page 8) 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

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 15)

a stereo-mini plug)(page 8)

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

while recording.

You can erase unnecessary marks after recording (“Erasing a track

mark”, page 33). after recording. (“Erasing a track mark”, page 33).

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 18). manually (Manual recording)”,

page 18).

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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 8). 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.

SYNCHRO REC

1 Slide SYNCHRO REC to ON.

“SYNC” appears in the display.

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• You cannot pause manually during synchrorecording.

• 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 17), 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 8).

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

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

REC

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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

LapTime 1/3 RecRemain 2/3 Clock 3/3

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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

LapTime 1/4 RecRemain 2/4 AllRemain 3/4 Clock 4/4

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

Track number Elapsed time Track number Remaining time for

Current date

Appears only when the clock is set.

recording Current time

In stop mode

Track number Elapsed time

Track name

Remaining time for recording

Disc name

Remaining time after the current location

Current date

Appears only if the track has been labeled.

Appears only when the clock is set.

The display that appears on the remote control is different from the ones on the recorder. See “On the remote control” (page 21) to check the display that appears on the remote control.

Current time

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 28.

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

While recording

Track number Elapsed time Track number Remaining time

— Current time

Appears only when the clock is set.

In stop mode

Track number Elapsed time Track number Track name Number of tracks

in the disc — Current time

Appears only if the track has been labeled.

Appears only when the clock is set.

for recording

Disc name

• If you want to check the playing position or track name while playing, see page 29.

• The display that appears on the recorder is different from the ones on the remote control. See “On the recorder” (page 19) 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

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 the 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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

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 O N”

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

LapTime 1/4 1 Remain 2/4 AllRemain 3/4 RecDate 4/4

3 Press the jog lever.

The display changes as follows.

Display window on the recorder

Track number Elapsed time Track name

Disc name

Recorded date

Appears only if the track has been labeled.

Appears only when the clock is set.

• 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 remote control is different from the ones on the recorder. See “On the remote control” (page 29) to check the display that appears on the remote control.

Remaining time of the current track

Remaining time after the current location

Recorded time

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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

Track number Elapsed time Track number Track name The number of

Disc name

tracks in the disc — Recorded time

Appears only if the track has been labeled.

Appears only when the clock is set.

• If you want to check the remaining time or the recording position while recording or in stop mode, see page 21.

• The display that appears on the recorder is different from the ones on the remote control. See “On the recorder” (page 28) to check the display that appears on the recorder.

Locking the controls (HOLD)

To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function.

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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