Sony ST-RAV500 User Manual
3-858-529-14 (1)
Portable
MiniDisc Recorder
Operating instructions
Mode d’emploi
Bedienungsanleitung
Manual de instrucciones
MZ-R30
1996 by Sony Corporation
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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.
For the customers in Canada
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO
WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
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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.
• High-fidelity recording — Highfidelity sound with little noise and
distortion is recorded through the
optical digital input jack on the
recorder.
• Vertical jog dial — You can select your
desired tracks directly by simply
rotating a dial.
• Synchro-recording — You can easily
dub a digital source such as a CD on an
MD.
• Sampling rate converter — This unit
enables you to record programs from
digital equipment using other
sampling rates, such as a BS tuner or
DAT deck.
• Long-time recording with monaural
sound — You can record up to 148
minutes on a disc using monaural
recording.
• “Kana” characters available — This
unit can display Japanese “Katakana”
characters for a title of the disc or the
track.
• Position pointer — The display shows
you the current location on the disc.
• Date and time stamp function — The
built-in clock allows you to record the
date and time whenever you make a
recording.
• Title function — You can see disc and
track titles in the display while you are
playing/recording an MD.
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Table of contents
Recording an MD right away! .................................6
Playing an MD right away!......................................8
Various ways of recording.....................................10
Two ways of connection to a sound source ....................................... 10
Recording with digital input ............................................................... 11
To start/stop recording with the player (Synchro-recording) .. 11
Recording from a microphone............................................................. 12
Recording in monaural for double the normal recording
time of an MD...................................................................................... 12
Adjusting the recording level (Manual recording)........................... 13
Checking the remaining time or the recording position.................. 14
Setting the clock to stamp the recorded time .................................... 15
Various ways of playback ......................................16
Selecting the track number or track name directly........................... 16
Playing tracks repeatedly ..................................................................... 16
Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) ..................................... 17
Protecting your hearing (AVLS).......................................................... 17
Checking the remaining time or the playing position ..................... 18
Locking the controls .............................................................................. 18
Connecting to a stereo system ............................................................. 19
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Editing recorded tracks .......................................... 20
Erasing tracks ......................................................................................... 20
To erase a track................................................................................. 20
To erase the whole disc ................................................................... 20
Adding a track mark ............................................................................. 21
Erasing a track mark ............................................................................. 21
Moving recorded tracks........................................................................ 22
Labeling recordings............................................................................... 22
Power sources.........................................................24
Using on a lithium ion rechargeable battery ..................................... 24
Using on dry batteries........................................................................... 25
Additional information .......................................... 26
Precautions ............................................................................................. 26
Troubleshooting..................................................................................... 28
System limitations ................................................................................. 30
Error messages ....................................................................................... 31
Specifications.......................................................................................... 33
What is MD? ........................................................................................... 34
Looking at the controls ......................................................................... 36
5-EN
Recording an MD right away!
The source sound of CDs or tapes will be sent as an analog signal and
recorded digitally. The recorded sound will be stereo. When you
record from a digital source, see “Recording with digital input” (page
11).
1
Make connections.
R (red)
CD player,
cassette recorder,
etc. (source)
to LINE OUT
to LINE IN (OPTICAL)
2
Insert a recordable MD.
1 Slide OPEN and open the lid.
L (white)
Line cable
(RK-G129, not supplied)*
to DC IN 6V
to a wall outlet
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
*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).
2 Insert a recordable MD with the
label side facing up, and press the
lid down to close.
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3
Record an MD.
CD player, cassette
recorder, etc. (source)
1 Slide REC to the right while
pressing its button.
“REC” lights up and recording starts.
2 Play the CD or tape you want to
record.
REC
To stop recording, press p .
”Toc Edit” flashes to record data of the
recording (the track’s start and end points,
etc.). Do not move or jog the recorder or
disconnect the power source while the
indication is flashing in the display.
To
Pause
Press
1)
P
Press P again to resume recording.
Add recording to the end of the
previous recording.
Record over partway through the
previous recording.
END SEARCH and slide REC.
( , + or = to find the start point
of recording and press p to stop. Then
slide REC.
Remove the MD.
1)
A new track is added at the point where you pressed P , and the recording will be marked with
the new track number when you resume recording.
2)
Once you open the lid, the point to start recording will change to the beginning of the first track.
When recording on a recorded MD, check the point to start recording on the display.
If the recording does not start
•Make sure the recorder is not locked (page
18).
•Make sure the MD is not record-protected
(page 27).
•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.
p and open the lid.
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•The level of the recorded sound is adjusted
automatically.
•You can monitor the sound being recorded.
Connect the supplied headphones with
remote controller to 2 /REMOTE and
adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME
+/– (VOL +/– on the remote controller).
Sound levels are copied onto the MD
automatically and independently of the
volume for monitoring.
2)
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Playing an MD right away!
You can also use the rechargeable battery or dry batteries (see pages
24, 25).
1
Make connections.
to a wall outlet
Headphones with a remote
controller (supplied)
2
Insert an MD.
1 Slide OPEN and open the lid.
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to 2 /REMOTE
to DC IN 6V
2 Insert an MD with the label side
facing up, and press the lid down to
close.
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
3
Play an MD.
(
1 Press ( .
VOLUME
A short beep sounds in the headphones.
+/–
2 Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the
volume.
VOL +/–
You can check the volume in the display.
(
To stop play, press p .
A long beep sounds in the headphones.
To
Pause
Find the beginning of the current track
Find the beginning of the next track
Go backwards while playing
Go forward while playing
Remove the MD
1)
To go backward or forward quickly without listening, press P and keep pressing = or + .
2)
Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track.
1)
1)
Press (Beeps in the headphones)
P (Continuous short beeps)
Press P again to resume play.
= once (Three short beeps)
+ once (Two short beeps)
keep pressing =
keep pressing +
p and open the lid.
2)
If the play does not start
Make sure the recorder is not locked (page
18).
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The recorder automatically switches to play
the stereo or monaural sound according to
the recorded sound.
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zVarious ways of recording
Two ways of connection to a sound source
The input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jack. Connect the
recorder to a CD player or a cassette recorder using either digital input or analog input. To
record, see “Recording with digital input” (page 11) to record using digital input, and
“Recording an MD right away!” (page 6) to record using analog input.
Difference between digital and analog inputs
Difference
(connection)
Connectable source
Usable cord
Signal from the source
Recorded track numbers
Recorded sound level
Note
Track marks may be copied incorrectly :
•when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital input.
•when the source is in shuffle or program play mode while recording using digital input. In this
case, play the source in normal play mode.
Input
Digital input
Equipment with an optical
digital output jack
Digital cable (with an optical
or an optical-mini plug)
Digital
Marked (copied)
automatically
•at the same positions as the
source.
•when the recorder is
paused while recording.
Same as the source
Analog (line) input
Equipment with an analog
(line) output jack
Line cable (with 2 phono
plugs or a stereo-mini plug)
Analog
Even when a digital source
(such as a CD) is connected,
the signal sent to the recorder
is analog.
Marked
•after more than 2 seconds of
silence.
•when the recorder is
paused while recording.
You can erase unnecessary
marks after recording
(“Erasing a track mark”,
page 21).
Adjusted automatically. Can
also be adjusted manually
(“Adjusting the recording
level”, page 13).
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Recording with digital
input
This unit has a built-in sampling rate
converter so that you can record
programs from digital equipment using
other sampling rates, such as a BS tuner
or a DAT deck.
CD player, MD player,
digital amplifier, etc.
Optical
plug
POC-15B etc.
(not supplied)
POC-15AB etc.
(not supplied)
to LINE IN
(OPTICAL)
Insert a recordable MD and start
recording.
To record, 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
line cable and switches to digital or analog
input.
Notes
•You can make a digital recording only from
an optical type output.
•Some portable CD players with the ESP*
system cannot send out digital signals
when it is activated. In this case, release the
ESP system.
* Electronic Shock Protection
Portable CD
player, etc.
Optical
miniplug
To start/stop recording with
the 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 the power source, and
insert a recordable MD.
SYNCHRO REC
1 Slide SYNCHRO REC to ON.
“SYNC” appears in the display.
SYNC
2 Slide REC to the right while pressing
its button.
The recorder stands by for recording.
Play the source sound. The recorder
starts recording when it receives the
playing sound.
To stop recording, press p .
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When there is no sound from the player
more than 3 seconds during synchrorecording, the recorder stands by for
recording automatically. When the sound
comes from the player again, the recorder
starts synchro-recording again.
Notes
•Do not switch SYNCHRO REC after step 2.
Recording may not be made properly.
•If you record in monaural, do steps 1 and 2
in “Recording in monaural for double the
normal recording time of an MD” (page 12)
before doing the synchro-recording steps.
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Recording from a
microphone
Connect a stereo microphone ECM-909A,
ECM-MS907, ECM-717, etc., (not
supplied) to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
jack.
Recording in monaural
for double the normal
recording time of an
MD
For longer recordings, choose to record in
monaural sound. The recording time
becomes double the normal.
Stereo microphone
to MIC
(PLUG IN POWER)
MIC SENS
1 Select the input level with MIC SENS
(on the bottom of the recorder) .
Usually, set it to HIGH. When you
record loud sound such as a live
concert, set it to LOW.
2 Insert a recordable MD and start
recording.
Slide REC to the right while pressing
its button.
“REC” lights up and recording starts.
For details, see “Recording an MD
right away! ” (page 6).
Note
To record from a microphone, you must first
disconnect any digital source. If connected,
the recorder will not switch to microphone
input.
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MODE
P
REC
1 While pressing P , slide REC to the
right.
The recorder stands by for recording.
2 Press MODE.
”Mono REC” appears in the display,
and the recorder switches to
monaural recording.
Press MODE again to record in stereo
sound.
3 Press P again to start recording.
4 Play the sound source.
To stop recording, press p .
The recorder switches back to stereo
recording when you record the next time.
Notes
•If you record in monaural sound from a
stereo source, the sounds from left and
right will be mixed.
•You cannot record in monaural, if
SYNCHRO REC is slid to ON.
•The MDs recorded in monaural sound can
be played back only with an MD player/
recorder that has the monaural playing
function.
Adjusting the recording
level
(Manual recording)
When you record with an analog input,
the sound level is adjusted automatically.
If necessary, you can set the level
manually.
3 While observing the level meter in
the display, adjust the recording level
by pressing + (+) or = (–).
Set the level so that it hits the second
indicator from the top when the
recorder receives the maximum
sound.
.
Level meter
=
+
P
REC
1 While holding down P , hold REC to
the right for more than 2 seconds.
“ManualREC” appears and the
recorder stands by for recording.
To return to the automatic control,
while the recorder is in record pause
mode, hold REC to the right for more
than 2 seconds.
2 Play the source.
Volume decreases increases
Note
The recording level should be adjusted while
the recorder is in standby mode. You cannot
adjust it while recording.
4 Press P again to start recording.
To stop recording, press p .
The recording level control is switched back
to automatic control.
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When you record with microphone input,
select the input level with MIC SENS (page
12).
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Checking the remaining
time or the recording
position
1 Press DISPLAY while recording or in
stop mode. Each time you press the
button, the display changes as
follows.
DISPLAY
Record
indicator
Position pointer (shows the
current location on the MD)
A
B
While recording
A
Elapsed time
Remaining time for
recording
Current time
1)
Appears only when the clock is set.
1)
B
Track number
Track number
Current date
1)
In stop mode
A
Elapsed time
Remaining time for
B
Track number
Track name
1)
recording
Remaining time
after the current
location
Current time
1)
The number of the track appears when the
track has no name.
2)
Remaining number of tracks appears when
the MD has no disc name.
3)
Appears only when the clock is set.
3)
Disc name
Current date
2)
3)
To know the recording condition
The record indicator lights up or flashes
according to the recording condition.
Recording
condition
While recording
Record indicator
lights up
flashes according to
the loudness of the
source while
recording with a
microphone (voice
mirror)
Recording
flashes
standby
Less than 3
slowly flashes
minutes’
recording time
available
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If you want to check the playing position or
track name while playing, see page 18.
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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. When you use the recorder for the
first time or after a long period of disuse,
charge the built-in battery for the clock
after setting the clock.
=
CLOCK SET
(on the bottom)
+
(
1 Connect the power source.
Use the supplied AC power adaptor.
2 Press CLOCK SET at the bottom of
the recorder.
Use a pointed object.
The digits of the year flash.
DATE
AM
4 Press ( .
The digit of the month flashes.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter the
current month, date, hour, and
minute.
When you press ( to set the minute,
the clock starts operating.
If you make a mistake while
setting the clock
Press p , and set the clock again from step
2. You can skip a step by pressing ( .
To display the current time
When the recorder is not operating or
while recording, press DISPLAY
repeatedly until the current time appears
in the display.
To display the time in the 24hour system
While setting the clock, press DISPLAY.
To display the time in the 12-hour system,
press DISPLAY again.
Charging the built-in battery for the
clock
After setting the clock, leave the recorder
connected to the AC power for about 2 hours
to charge the built-in battery for the clock.
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 batteries or a
rechargeable battery.
3 Enter the current year by pressing
= or + .
To change the digits rapidly, keep
pressing = or + .
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zVarious ways of
1 SHUF
playback
Selecting the track
number or track name
directly
You can select the desired track directly
by using the vertical jog dial.
Vertical jog dial
1 Rotate the jog dial to select a track,
and press it to play the selected track.
Playing tracks
repeatedly
You can play tracks repeatedly in three
ways — all repeat, single repeat, and
shuffle repeat.
MODE
1 Press MODE while the recorder is
playing an MD.
Each time you press MODE, the play
mode indication changes as follows.
Rotate
to select.
When you rotate the jog dial, the
track name* appears in the display.
To play the selected track, press the
jog dial.
* If the track has no name, only the track
number appears in the display.
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If you select a track in shuffle play mode,
shuffle play starts from the selected track.
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Press
to play.
Play mode indication
Indication
none
(normal play)
“f ”
(all repeat)
“f 1”
(single repeat)
“f
SHUF
(shuffle repeat)
”
Play mode
All the tracks are
played once.
All the tracks are
played repeatedly.
A single track is
played repeatedly.
All the tracks are
played repeatedly
in random order.
Emphasizing bass
(DIGITAL MEGA BASS)
Protecting your hearing
(AVLS)
Mega Bass function intensifies low
frequency sound for richer quality audio
reproduction. It affects only with the
headphones.
DIGITAL MEGA BASS
1 Press DIGITAL MEGA BASS.
Each time you press DIGITAL MEGA
BASS, the Mega Bass indication
changes as follows.
Mega Bass indication
BASS
Indication
none
“BASS ”
“BASS ”
Play mode
Normal play
Mega Bass (slight
effect)
Mega Bass (strong
effect)
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the
maximum volume to protect your ears.
AVLS
1 Set AVLS at the bottom of the
recorder to LIMIT.
When you try to turn the volume,
“AVLS” appears in the display. The
volume is kept at a moderate level.
Notes
•If the sound is distorted when emphasizing
bass, turn down the volume.
•Mega Bass function does not affect the
sound being recorded.
•Mega Bass does not function when LINE
OUT jack on the recorder is connected with
a line cable.
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Checking the remaining
time or the playing
position
1 Press DISPLAY while playing.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the
display changes as follows.
DISPLAY
Position pointer (shows the
current location on the MD)
Locking the controls
To prevent the buttons from being
accidentally operated when you carry the
recorder, use this function.
HOLD
HOLD
A
Elapsed time
Remaining time of
B
Track number
Track name
the current track
Remaining time
Disc name
after the current
location
Recorded time
1)
Track number appears when the MD has
no track name.
2)
Remaining number of the disc appears
when the disc has no name.
3)
If you record without setting the clock or
play an MD that has no recorded date,
“--y--m--d” and “--:--” appear.
3)
Recorded date
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If you want to check the remaining time or
the recording position while recording or in
stop mode, see page 14.
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A
B
1)
2)
3)
1 Slide HOLD in the direction of the
c .
On the recorder, slide HOLD to lock
the controls of the recorder. On the
remote controller, slide HOLD to lock
the controls of the remote controller.
Slide HOLD in the opposite direction
of the arrow to unlock the controls.
Connecting to a stereo
system
Connect the 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.
Portable DAT
recorder
Stereo
mini-jack
RK-G136
(not
supplied)
to LINE OUT
Note
The Mega Bass dose not function or will be
cancelled when the LINE OUT jack is
connected with a line cable.
Stereo
system, etc.
to LINE IN
R
(red)
2 phono plugs
L (white)
RK-G129
(not
supplied)
19-EN
zEditing 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.
Erasing tracks
To erase a track
Note that once a recording has been
erased, you cannot retrieve it. Check the
track number before erasing.
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.
ERASE
REC
p
ERASE
p
1 Press ERASE while playing the track
you want to erase.
“Erase OK?” and “Push Erase”
appear in the display alternately, and
the recorder plays the selected track
repeatedly. To cancel erasing, press
p .
2 Check the track number in the
display and press ERASE again.
The track is erased from the MD and
the remaining tracks are 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.
1 In stop mode, keep pressing ERASE
and slide REC to the right.
"All Erase?" and "Push Erase" appear
in the display alternately. To cancel
erasing, press p .
2 Press ERASE again.
”Toc Edit” flashes in the display.
When erasing finishes, “BLANK
DISC” appears.
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Adding a track mark
Erasing a track mark
You can add track marks so that the
separated part after the track mark is as a
new track.
The track numbers will increase as
follows.
1234
12345
4
Track marking
.
Track numbers increase
TRACK MARK
1While playing or pausing an MD,
press TRACK 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.
To add track marks while
recording
Press TRACK MARK on the recorder or the
remote commander.
Note
TRACK MARK on the remote controller
does not function during playback.
When you record with analog (line) input,
unnecessary track marks may be
recorded. You can erase a track mark to
combine the tracks before and after the
track mark. The track numbers will
change as follows.
1234
.
123
Track numbers decrease
4
Erase a track mark
TRACK MARK
=
P
1 While playing the track with the track
mark you want to erase, press P to
pause.
2 Find the track mark by pressing =
slightly.
For example, to erase the third track
mark, find the beginning of the third
track. “00:00” appears in the display.
3 Press TRACK MARK to erase the
mark.
“MARK OFF” appears in the display.
The track mark is erased and the two
tracks are combined.
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The combined track whose mark has been
erased is recorded with the date and time of
the beginning of the first of the two
combined tracks.
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Moving recorded tracks
Labeling recordings
You can change the order of the recorded
tracks.
Before moving
Track A Track B Track C Track D
1234
Move track C
After
moving
Track A Track C Track B Track D
$
1234
from the third to
the second track.
TITLE/ENTER
p
Vertical jog dial
(
1 While playing, keep pressing ( and
press TITLE/ENTER.
The recorder plays the selected track
repeatedly.
For example above, “MV003n 003”
appears in the display.
2 Rotate the vertical jog dial to select
the new track position.
For example above, rotate the jog dial
until “MV003n 002” appears in the
display.
To cancel moving, press p .
You can label the MDs and tracks you
recorded with letters, numbers, and
marks. Each label can be made up of up to
200 characters, and each MD can hold up
to 1700 characters.
TITLE/ENTER
Vertical jog dial
END SEARCH
ERASE
p
(
VOLUME +/–
=/+
1 To label a track , play the track you
want to label.
To label an MD, insert the recordable
MD you want to label.
If an MD is already inserted, press p
to stop.
2 Press TITLE/ENTER.
If you have selected a track in step 1
above, the recorder will play that
track repeatedly.
A cursor flashes in the display.
3 Use the vertical jog dial to select and
enter a character.
3 Press TITLE/ENTER again.
Moving is completed and the
recorder plays the moved track.
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You can also move the track by pressing the
jog dial in step 3.
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Rotate
to select.
Rotate the jog dial to select a
character, and press the jog dial to
enter the selected character. The
cursor shifts rightward and stands by
for the input of the next character.
Press
to enter.
Press
(
=/+
END
SEARCH
ERASE
p
To
Select the first of capital
letters, small letters,
and numbers quickly.
Move the cursor to the
left or right.
Insert a space.
Delete a character.
Cancel labeling.
4 Repeat step 3 until you have entered
all the characters for the label.
5 Press TITLE/ENTER.
Labeling is completed.
To cancel labeling, press p .
Available characters
• Capital and small letters of the English
alphabet
• Numbers 0 to 9
• ! " # $ % & ( ) * + – . ; < = > ?
@ _ ` ' , / : _ (space)
To relabel recordings
Do steps 1 and 2 to display the label of the
track or MD. Enter a new character over
the one you want to change, then press
TITLE/ENTER.
Notes
•You cannot relabel premastered MDs or
label MDs that have not been recorded.
•The recorder is able to display Japanese
“Katakana” characters. But you cannot
label with them on this recorder.
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zPower sourceszPower sources
You can use the recorder on house current
or as follows.
In the recorder …
– a lithium ion rechargeable battery
(supplied)
With supplied battery case …
– dry batteries (not supplied)
It is preferable to use the recorder on
house current when recording for a long
time.
Using on a lithium ion
rechargeable battery
Before using the supplied LIP-12(H)
lithium ion rechargeable battery for the
first time, charge it in the recorder.
1 Connect the supplied AC power
adaptor.
to wall outlet
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
to DC IN 6V
2 Insert the LIP-12(H) into the recorder
and close the lid.
Battery indication appears in the
display and charging starts.
When charging is completed, battery
indication disappears.
Charging time
To charge a completely discharged
battery, it takes the following time.
80% Approx. 2.5 hours
100% Approx. 5 hours
z
You can use the recorder while charging.
Notes
•Be sure to use the supplied AC power
adaptor.
•Charging time may vary depending on the
battery condition.
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Using on dry batteries
1 Attach the supplied battery case.
2 Insert two LR6 (size AA) dry batteries
(not supplied).
Battery life
Batteries
LIP-12(H)
lithium ion
1)
Recording
Approx.
5 hours
2)
Playback
Approx.
8 hours
rechargeable
battery
Two LR6
(size AA)
-----
3)
Approx.
6.5 hours
Sony alkaline
dry batteries
LIP-12(H)
+ Two LR6
-----
3)
Approx.
15 hours
(size AA)
1)
The battery life may be shorter due to
operating conditions and the temperature
of the location.
2)
When you record, use a fully charged
rechargeable battery.
3)
Recording time may differ according to the
alkaline batteries.
When to replace the batteries
When the dry batteries or rechargeable
battery are weak, flashing b or “LOW
BATT” appear in the display. Replace the
dry batteries or charge the rechargeable
battery.
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Additional information
Precautions
On safety
Do not put any foreign objects in the DC
IN 6 V jack.
On power sources
• Use house current, lithium ion
rechargeable battery, two LR6 (size
AA) batteries, or car battery.
• For use in your house: Use the AC
power adaptor supplied with this
recorder. Do not use any other AC
power adaptor since it may cause the
recorder to malfunction.
Polarity of
the plug
• The recorder is not disconnected from
the AC power source (mains) as long
as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the recorder itself has been
turned off.
• If you are not going to use this recorder
for a long time, be sure to disconnect
the power supply (AC power adaptor,
dry batteries, rechargeable battery, or
car battery cord). To remove the AC
power adaptor from the wall outlet,
grasp the adaptor plug itself; never
pull the cord.
• For use in the car: Use the CPA-9 car
connecting pack and the DCC-E260 car
battery cord (not supplied).
On heat build-up
Heat may build up in the recorder if it is
used for an extended period of time. In
this case, leave the recorder turned off
until it cools down.
On installation
• Never use the recorder where it will be
subjected to extremes of light,
temperature, moisture or vibration.
• Never wrap the recorder in anything
when it is being used with the AC
power adaptor. Heat build-up in the
recorder may cause malfunction or
damage.
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On the headphones
Road safety
Do not use headphones while driving,
cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle.
It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in
many areas. It can also be potentially
dangerous to play your recorder at high
volume while walking, especially at
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise
extreme caution or discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations.
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using headphones at high volume.
Hearing experts advise against continuous,
loud and extended play. If you experience a
ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or
discontinue use.
Caring for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This
will allow you to hear outside sounds and to
be considerate of the people around you.
On the MiniDisc cartridge
• Do not break open the shutter.
• Do not place the cartridge where it will
be subject to light, extreme
temperatures, moisture or dust.
On cleaning
• Clean the recorder casing with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with water or
a mild detergent solution. Do not use
any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzene as it may mar the finish of the
casing.
• Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth
to remove dirt.
• Dust on the lens may prevent the unit
from operating properly. Be sure to
close the disc compartment lid after
inserting and ejecting an MD.
Notes on batteries
Incorrect battery usage may lead to
leakage of battery fluid or bursting
batteries. To prevent such accidents,
observe the following precautions:
• Install the + and – poles of the batteries
correctly.
• Do not install new and used batteries
or different kinds of batteries together.
• Do not try to recharge dry batteries.
• When the recorder is not to be used for
a long time, be sure to remove the
batteries.
• If a battery leak should develop,
carefully and thoroughly wipe away
battery fluid from the battery
compartment before inserting new
ones.
For the customers in Canada
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION
BATTERY
LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return unwanted lithium ion
batteries to your nearest Sony Factory
Service Center.
Note: In some areas the disposal of the
lithium ion 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 lithium ion battery.
To protect a recorded MD
To record-protect an MD, slide open the
tab at the side of the MD. In this position,
the MD cannot be recorded. To record
again, slide the tab back so the tab is
visible.
Back of the MD
Tab
Record-protect
Note on digital recording
This recorder uses the Serial Copy
Management System, which allows only
first-generation digital copies to be made
of premastered software. You can only
make copies from a home-recorded MD
by using the analog (line out) connections.
CD player, MD
player, etc.
Digital recording
Homerecorded
MD
No
digital
recording
Recordable
MD
Note on mechanical noise
The recorder produces out mechanical
noise while operating, which is caused by
the power-saving system of the recorder
and it is not a problem.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your recorder, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
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Troubleshooting
Should any problem persists after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Symptom
The recorder does not work
or works poorly.
No sound comes through
the headphones.
Cause/Solution
•Audio sources may not be securely connected.
b
Disconnect the audio sources once and connect
them again (pages 6,11).
•Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.
b
Take the MD out and leave the recorder in a
warm place for several hours until the moisture
evaporates.
•The rechargeable battery or dry batteries are weak
(b or “LOW BATT” flashes).
b
Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the
dry batteries (pages 24, 25).
•The rechargeable battery or dry batteries have been
installed incorrectly.
b
Install the batteries correctly (page 25).
•You pressed a button while the disc indication was
rotating quickly.
b
Wait until the indication rotates slowly.
•The recording volume is too low.
•The recording was made using a connecting cord
with an attenuator.
b
Use a connecting cord without an attenuator
(page 6).
•The AC adaptor was unplugged during recording or
a power outage occurred.
•While operating, the recorder received a mechanical
shock, too much static, abnormal power voltage
caused by lightning, etc.
b
Restart the operation as follows.
1 Disconnect all the power sources.
2 Leave the recorder for about 30 seconds.
3 Connect the power source.
•The headphones plug is not firmly connected.
b
Connect the headphones with a remote controller
plug firmly to 2 /REMOTE.
•Volume is too low.
b
Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME +/–
(VOL +/– on the remote controller).
•AVLS is on.
b
Slide AVLS to NORMAL (page 17).
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Symptom
An MD is not played from
the first track.
Playback sound skips.
Sound has a lot of static.
Cannot find the track
marks.
Charging the rechargeable
battery does not start.
The clock loses time or the
display flashes.
The recording date was not
stamped onto the disc.
Cause/Solution
•Disc playing stopped before it came to the last track.
b
Press = repeatedly or open and close the lid
once to go back to the beginning of the disc, and
restart playing after checking the track number in
the display.
•The recorder is placed where it receives continuous
vibration.
b
Put the recorder on a stable place.
•A very short track may cause sound to skip.
•Strong magnetism from a television or such device is
interfering with operation.
b
Move away from the source of strong magnetism.
•You pressed P after pressing = or + .
b
Press P before pressing = or + .
•The rechargeable battery has been inserted
incorrectly or the AC power adaptor has been
connected incorrectly.
b
Insert the battery correctly or connect the AC
power adaptor correctly.
•The built-in battery for a clock is weak.
b
Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 6 V on
the recorder and the wall outlet to charge the
built-in battery. After charging, set the clock
again. Note that the clock normally loses about 2
minutes per month (page 15).
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System limitations
The recording system in your MiniDisc recorder is radically different from those used in
cassette and DAT decks and is characterized by the limitations described below. Note,
however, that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system
itself and not to mechanical causes.
Symptom
“TR FULL” appears even
before the disc has reached the
maximum recording time (60 or
74 minutes).
“TR FULL” appears even
before the disc has reached the
maximum track number or
recording time.
Track marks cannot be erased.
The remaining recording time
does not increase even after
erasing numerous short tracks.
The total recorded time and the
remaining time on the disc may
not total the maximum
recording time (60 or 74
minutes).
The edited tracks may exhibit
sound dropout during search
operations.
Cause
When 254 tracks have been recorded on the disc,
“TR FULL” appears regardless of the total
recorded time. More than 254 tracks cannot be
recorded on the disc. To continue recording, erase
unnecessary tracks.
Repeating recording and erasing may cause
fragmentation and scattering of data. Although
those scattered data can be read, each fragment is
counted as a track. In this case, the number of
tracks may reach 254 and further recording is not
possible. To continue recording, erase
unnecessary tracks.
When the data of a track is fragmented, the track
mark of a fragment under 12 seconds long cannot
be erased.
Tracks of under 12 seconds in length are not
counted and so erasing them may not lead to an
increase in the recording time.
Recording is done in minimum units of 2 seconds
each, no matter how short the material. Even if
the last unit of recording is less than 2 seconds, it
is counted as a unit of 2 seconds. Then 2 seconds’
space is put before recording starts again to
prevent the last unit of the previous track from
being erased. The contents recorded may thus be
shorter than the maximum recording capacity.
The fragmentation of data may cause sound
dropout while searching because the tracks are
played in higher speed than normal playback.
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