Sony Q017-MD1 User Manual

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Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the disc compartment lid. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Mod el No. Q01 7-MD1

Ser ial No.

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 newspapers, 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.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority.

Caution

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

CAUTION-INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS

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.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Product registration

Please register this product on line at www.sony.com/productregistration <http://www.sony.com/productregistration>

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Proper registration will e na bl e us to send you periodic mailings about new products, services and other important announcements. Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that the product needs adjustment or modification. Thank you.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:

(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE

HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND

(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY

INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

— R eorient or relocate the receiving ant enna.

— I ncrease t he separation bet we en the

equ ipment and receiver.

— C onnect the equipm ent into an outle t on a

circuit differe nt from t ha t to which the receiver is co nnected.

— C onsult the dealer or an experience d radio/

TV technician for he lp.

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking

lithium-ion batteries.

On this manual

These operating instructions are written mainly for models outside of Japan. In the case of the model for use in Japan, the display indications may differ slightly, but operations are identical.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all war nings, precautions and instructions on the appliance and in the operating instructions, and adhere to them.

INSTALLATION

Water and Moisture — Do not use powerline operated appliances near water—fo r example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

Heat — Do not place the appliance near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

Ventilation — The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the appliance, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.

— N ever cover the sl ots and openings with a

clo th or other mater ials.

— N ever block the sl ots and openings by

pla cing the applianc e on a bed, sofa, rug, or oth er similar surfac e.

— N ever place the ap pliance in a conf ined

spa ce, such as a boo kcase or built-in cab inet, unless proper ventil at ion is provided.

Accessories — Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by Sony.

USE

Power Source — This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For those appliances designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

Grounding or Polarization — This appliance is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), or with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding). Follow the instructions below:

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For the appliance with a polarized AC power cord plug:

This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in.

•

For the appliance with a three-wire grounding

type AC plug:

This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.

Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock.

When not in use — Unplug the power cord of the appliance from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the plug out by the cord.

Power-Cord Protection — Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the appliance.

Lightning — For added protection for this appliance during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect th e an te nn a or cable system. This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and powerline surges.

Attachments — Do not use attachments not recommended by Sony, as they may cause hazards.

Cleaning — Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the appliance. Clean the appliance only as recommended by Sony.

SERVICE

Damage Requiring Service — Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

— W hen the power cord or plug i s damaged or

fra yed.

— I f liquid has been spilled or objec ts have

fal len into the appl iance.

— I f the appliance h as been exposed t o rain or

wat er.

— T he appliance does not appear to op erate

nor mally or exhibits a marked change in per formance. —This i ndicates a need f or ser vice.

— I f the appliance d oes not operate n ormally

whe n following the o perating instruct ions, adj ust only those co ntrols th at are spec ified in the operating ins tructions. Improper adj ustment of other controls ma y result in dam age and will ofte n require extensive wor k by a qualified technician to restore the app liance to normal operation.

— I f the appliance h as been subject t o

exc essive shock by b eing drop pe d, or the cab inet has been dam aged.

Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into the appliance through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.

Servicing — Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by Sony that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to the appliance, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by Sony) to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition.

Contents

Getting StartedOverview Playback Settings

Additional

Information

Overview

Identifying parts and controls....................................................................................... 10

Getting Started

Charging the battery........................................................................................................... 14

Playback

Checking the battery’s remaining power

Adjusting the headphones to fit your ears ...........................................................17

Playing an MD......................................................................................................................... 18

Locking the controls

Changing the playback operations ........................................................21

Changing the play mode – P-MODE/ ............................................. 22

Selecting the sound mode – V-SUR/SOUND

– HOLD..................................................................... 20

............................................ 16

..................................................... 26

Settings

Changing the settings........................................................................................................ 28

Menu option............................................................................................................................. 29

“Useful” menu (Disc Memory/SpeedControl)............................................ 29

“Option” menu (AVLS/Beep/Backlight/ /Power Mode) ...... 30

Additional Information

Caring for the player ........................................................................................................... 32

Precautions

Troubleshooting

Specifications.......................................................................................................................... 41

Index .............................................................................................................................................42

............................................................................................................................... 33

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Getting StartedOverview Playback Settings

Additional

Information

Identifying parts and controls

Overview

Player

5-w ay co ntrol key

Pla ys th e MD and adju sts t he vol ume.

Ope ratio n lam p

Dis plays the rem ainin g pow er of the batte ry, the play mode , etc .

Player (when lid is open)

GRO UP bu tton

Sel ects a group in an MD to play.

 ( headp hones ) jack

HOL D swi tch

Preven ts ac ciden tal b utton presse s.

OPE N lev er

Ope ns th e lid of t he pl ayer.

Termin als f or the bat tery charging sta nd

BUI LT-IN BATTERY swit ch

Swi tches the power supp ly to the p layer on o r off. Nor mally keep the switc h to the O N pos ition .

Remote Control (Remote)

Overview

HOL D but ton

Preven ts ac ciden tal b utton presse s.

Hea dphon es

VOL UME c ontrol

Adj usts the v olume .

DIS PLAY bu tton

Cha nges the i nform ation on the remo te di splay.

P-M ODE/ (repea t) bu tton

Cha nges the p lay m ode.

SOU ND bu tton

Cha nges the s ound mode.

Rem ote d ispla y

Dis plays the rem ainin g pow er of the b atter y, th e pla y mod e, and play ing s tatus .

to the p layer

(st op) b utton



Sto ps pl aybac k of an MD .

Jog leve r (· /ENT·)

Pla ys an MD a nd se lects trac ks, ite ms, a nd se tting s.

(Group ) +/– button s

Sel ects a group in an MD to play.

Continued on the next page

Identifying parts and controls (continued)

Overview

Remote display

Rem ainin g bat tery power

Pla ying statu s Track nu mber MD in forma tion/

Pla y mod e

Sho ws th e cur ren t pla y mod e.

Display Play/mode

Playing tracks repeatedly.

1 SHUF PGM

Playing tracks in the option you choose.

Playing tracks by group as set in the MD.

set ting infor mation

Sou nd mo de

Sho ws th e cur ren t mod e.

Display Play/mode

Heavy

SOUND

V-SUR

Pops

Jazz

Unique

Custom1

Custom2

Studio

Live

Club

Arena

Supplied accessories

Overview

• Remo te • Head phone s

• Neck chain to t he re mote • Batt ery c harging stand • Carr ying case

• Clea ning cloth

(th e whi te cl oth t hat t he pl ayer was wra pped in wh en yo u purcha sed i t)

(wi th me dium- sized earb uds att ached )

• Head phone adap tor

• Earb uds

(la rge s ize/s mall size) Use the earbu ds th at fi t the siz e of your ears.

• AC p ower adapt or

• “Own er’s Gu ide” (t his b ook)

(su pplie d wit h a d ocume nt ca se)

Notes

• To prevent s hort- circuit, do not plac e any metal items , suc h as coi ns, k eys, necklac es, e tc., on the batte ry ch arging stand .

• To prevent s hort- circuit, do not carr y or keep th e pla yer t ogether wit h any meta l items , suc h as coins, keys, neck laces, etc.

• Atta ch th e nec kchain to th e remote a s sho wn be low.

Rem ote

Charging the battery

Getting Started

Ope ratio n lam p

Bat tery cha rging st and

Rem ote d ispla y

 ( headp hones ) jack

AC power adap tor

to a wal l out let

Termin als f or the batt ery c harging stand

Ste reo mini plug

To connect the AC power adaptor to the battery charging stand

Ins ert the DC IN 6V plug on the AC pow er adaptor securely into t he jack on the bottom of the battery charging sta nd. Then pass the cord alo ng the groove at th e bottom of the b at tery cha rging stand.

Battery charging stand (bottom view)

DC IN 6V plug

AC power adap tor

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