Sony WALKMAN MZ-G750PC, WALKMAN MZ-G750, WALKMAN MZ-G750DPC Operating Instructions Manual

SONY

3-223-667-12(l)

FM/AM Portable

MiniDisc Recorder

Operating Instructions

MZ-G750/G750PC/G750DPC

02000 Sony Corporation

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.

bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Caution The use of optical instruments

with this product will increase eye hazard.

Listening for many hours at

maximum volume may damage

your hearing.

CAUTION - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM

Information

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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.

For customers in the USA Owner’s Record

The serial number is located at the rear of the disc compartment lid and the model number is

located at the top and bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Pa’; 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:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment

into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an

experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part

I5 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.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not

expressly approved in this manual could void your

authority to operate this

equipment.

RECYCLING NICKEL-

CADMIUM BATTERIES

Nickel-Cadmium

batteries are

recyclable. You

can help preserve

our environment by returning your unwanted batteries to your nearest point for collection, recycling or proper desposal. Note: In some areas the disposal of Nickel-Cadmium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. RBRC (Rechargeable Battery

Recycling Corporation) advises you about spent battery collection by the following

phone number.

Call toll free number: l-

800-822-8837 (United

States and Canada only)

Caution: Do not handle

damaged or leaking Nickel-

Cadmium batteries.

For Customers in Australia

If the supply cord of the AC power adaptor is damaged, the AC power adaptor must be returned to the manufacturer or his agent for the cord to be replaced.

Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product.

Please consult with your local authority.

The CE mark on the unit is valid only for products marketed in the European Union.

WALKMAN and fi are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Table of contents

Looking at the controls

.......................................................

Getting started! ................................................................... 12

Recording an MD right away! ............................................ 15

Playing an MD right away! ................................................. 19

Listening to the radio

........................................................

.22

Warious ways of recording

Two ways of connecting to a sound source .......................................... 24

Recording with analog input (line cable required) ................................ 27

Recording for long times ....................................................................... 28

To start/stop recording in sync with the source player (Synchro-recording)

.................................................................................................

Recording without overwriting existing material ................................. 31

Recording from a microphone .............................................................. 32

Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording) ................ 33

Checking the remaining time or the recording position ........................ 35

Various ways of playback

Playing tracks repeatedly

.....................................................................

.37

Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) ...................................... 38

Checking the remaining time or the playing position .......................... .40

Protecting your hearing (AVLS) .......................................................... .41

Locking the controls (HOLD) .............................................................. .42

Connecting to a stereo system

...............................................................

Various way to use the radio

Presetting radio stations automatically ................................................. .45

Presetting radio manually ..................................................................... .46

Listening to the preset radio stations ..................................................... 47

Receiving stations outside your country (Excluding European, Saudi

Arabian, and Chinese model) ................................................ .47

Editing recorded tracks

Erasing tracks ........................................................................................ 49

To erase a track

.............................................................................. 49

To erase the whole disc

.................................................................

Adding a track mark

..............................................................................

Erasing a track mark

.............................................................................. 53

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

Labeling recordings

............................................................................... 55

Power sources

Battery life

.............................................................................................

Additional information

precautions ............................................................................................

Troubleshooting

....................................................................................

System limitations

.................................................................................

Messages

...............................................................................................

Specifications

........................................................................................

What is an MD?

.................................................................................... 74

Looking at the controls

See pages in ( ) for more details.

The recorder

REC MODE button (28)

OPEN button (13)

T MARK button (52)

END SEARCH button (16)(56)

II (pause) button

(1WWW(W

VOL +/-button (19)(56)

DC IN 3V jack (12)(15)

2 (headphones) jack (13)(43)

REC (record) switch

(16)(27)

li?J -MENU+ button

(30)(37)(50) ) (play) button (16)(19)

It(/w (search/AMS) button (17)(20)(53)(56)

(stop)/CHARGE button

(W16WW’9W)

Display window (30)(37)

ENTER button (29)(37)(49)

Battery compartment (12)

LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack

(WP)

MIC (PLUG IN POWER)

jack (32)

HOLD switch (13)(42)

The display window

Character information display (35)(40) Displays the disc and track names, error messages, track

numbers, etc.

Play mode indication (37) Shows the play mode of the

MD.

Time display

Battery indication (59) Shows approximate battery condition.

Mega bass indication (39).

Level meter (34)

Shows the volume of the MD being played or recorded.

Recording mode (LP2/LP4/ MONO) indication (28)

SYNC (synchro-recording)

indication

REC indication (16) Lights up while recording. When flashing, the recorder is in record standby mode.

REC REMAIN/REMAIN (remaining time/tracks) indication (35)(40) Lights up along with the

remaining time of the track, the remaining time of the MD, or the remaining number of tracks.

Disc indication Shows that the disc is

rotating for recording, playing or editing an MD.

The remote control with built-in digital tuner

Headphones/earphones Can be replaced with optional headphones/ earphones.

HOLD switch (13)(42) Slide to lock the controls of the remote control.

fl RADIO ON/BAND button

(22)(45) FM MODE button (23)

Display window (45)

VOL +/-buttons (19)(22)

Jog lever

I! (pause)/MODE (20)(45) MW (AMS/search,

play)/F+ button (19)(22)(46)

W (AMS/search)/F-

button(20)(22)(46)

(stop)/RADIO OFF

button (19)(23)(48)

The display window of the remote control

REC indication (16) Lights up while recording. When flashing, the recorder is in record standby mode.

Play mode indication (37) Shows the play mode of the MD.

Manual/Auto indication

Mega Bass indication (39)

FM/AM indication (45)

MONO (monaural)/LOCAL indication

Battery indication

PRESET indication (45) Lights up while preset radio station is turned on.

Number display Displays the preset numbers, track numbers, etc.

Time/Frequency display

MHz/kHz indication (45) MHz lights up when FM station is turned on

and

kHz lights up when AM station is turned on.

AVLS indication (41)

Getting started!

Charge the rechargeable battery before using. Even if the rechargeable battery is not charged, you can use the recorder as long as the AC power adaptor is connected.

Insert the rechargeable

battery.

(Insert the rechargeable battery minus end first)

Charging battery.

’

to a wall outlet

-m

0 0

the rechargeable

Connect the supplied AC power adaptor. Press CHARGE (W).

“Charging” flashes, n appears in the display, and

charging starts. When charging is completed, the battery

4Ix

indication disappears. Full charging of a completely

discharged rechargeable battery takes about 3 hours.To cancel charging, press CHARGE (m).

Disconnect the supplied AC power adaptor.

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Make connections and

unlock the control.

@ Connect the supplied

@ Slide HOLD in the opposite

headphones/earphones with

direction of the arrow (A)

the remote control to 3.

to unlock the controls.

Insert an MB.

(Use a recordable MD for recording.)

@ Press OPEN to open the lid.

@ Insert an MO with the label

side facing front, and press the lid down to close.

Using on a dry battery

Insert one LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (not supplied) instead of the rechargeable battery.

Notes

l If you press CHARGE (B) immediately after charging has completed,

charging will begin again. If this happens, press CHARGE(M) again to stop the charging operation since the battery is already fully charged.

l Charging stops when you try to operate the recorder during charging. l Be sure to use the supplied AC power

adaptor.

l Charging time may vary depending on the battery condition. l When a rechargeable battery is charged for the first time or charged after a

long period of disuse, battery life may be shorter than usual. Repeat

discharging and recharging a few times. The battery life should return to

normal.

l When the battery life of a fully charged rechargeable battery becomes about

half the normal life, replace it.

l When carrying the rechargeable battery, keep it in the supplied battery

carrying case. It is dangerous to carry the battery out of the case in your

pocket or a bag together with metallic objects such as key rings, as this may

cause a short circuit.

l Remove the rechargeable battery from the recorder when it is not to be used

for a long time.

Recording an MD right away!

Connect to a digital source using an optical cable (supplied) to make digital recordings. Digital recording is possible even from digital equipment with different sampling rates, such as a DAT deck or a BS tuner, using the built-in sampling rate converter. To record from an analog source, see “Recording with analog input (line cable required)” (page 27). To record from an MD, see “Note on digital

recording” (page 63). Using the AC power adaptor (supplied) is

recommended for recording.

Note that you cannot record a radio broadcast that is being received on the remote control.

Make connections.

(Insert the cables firmly and completely Into the appropriate jacks.)

to DC IN 3V

to LINE IN (OPTICAL)

* The supplied cable consists of one or the other of these cables. The shape of

the plugs on the supplied cable may differ, depending on where the recorder

was purchased.

Placing the recorder into recording-standby mode.

END SEARCH

To stop recording, press m.

After you press n , the recorder will automatically turn off after:

about 5 minutes when using AC power adaptor.

about 10 seconds when using batteries.

Notes

*“Data Save” or “TOC Edit” flashes while

data

of the recording (the track’s start and end points, etc.) is being recorded. Do not move or jog the recorder or disconnect the power source while the indication is flashing in the display.

*The lid does not open until “TOC Edit” disappears in the display.

To Press

Record from the end of the END SEARCH, and then press and previous recording’) slide REC.

Record partway through the

), w or W to find the start

previous recording’) point of recording and press W to

stop. Then press and slide REC.

Pause

112)

Press 11 again to resume recording.

Remove the MD

and open the lid.3) (The lid does not open while “TOC Edit” flashing in the display.)

1) By setting “REC-Posi” to “From End”, recording operations will always start from the end of the previously recorded material (page 31).

2, A track mark is added at the point where you press II again to resume

recording while pausing; thus the remainder of the track will be counted as a new track.

3 If you open the lid and re-insert the same disc while “REC-POSY is set to

“From Here,” recording will continue from the point where it last ended. If you insert another disc, recording will start from the beginning of the disc. Check the point to start recording on the display.

M the recording does not start

Make sure the recorder is not locked (page 42).

Make sure the MD is not record-protected (page 62).

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.

Notes

l 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.

l You can make a digital recording only from an optical type output. l When recording from a portable CD player, set the CD player to pause, and

then do the recording procedure on the recorder.

l Note the following when recording from a portable CD player:

-Some portable CD players may not be capable of digital out unless powered by the AC power.

-Connect the AC power adaptor to the portable CD player and use it on AC power as the power source.

-Disable any anti-skip function (such as ESP”) on the portable CD player.

* Electronic Shock Protection

*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.

l The level of the recorded sound is adjusted automatically.

l You can monitor the sound during recording. Connect the supplied

headphones/earphones with remote control to i! and adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/-. This does not affect the recording level.

Playing an MD right away!

To use the recorder on a rechargeable battery or dry battery, see

“Power sources” (page 58).

When you operate the recorder with the supplied remote control, use

the buttons and control shown in parentheses.

Play an MD.

@ Press b (flip the jog lever

towards Wt).

A short beep sounds in the

headphones/earphones when

you operate on the remote

control.

@ Press VOL +I- to adjust the

volume.

The volume will be shown in the display.

To stop play, press H.

A long beep sounds in the headphones/earphones when you operate on the remote control. Playback starts from the point you last stopped playing.

After you press n , the recorder will automatically turn off after:

about 5 minutes when using AC power adaptor.

about 10 seconds when using batteries.

Find the beginning of the current track

Pause

Go forward while

1 To

Press (Beeps in the headphones/

earphones*))

W once (Flip the jog lever towards H). (Three short beeps)

W once (Flip the jog lever towards Mb). (Two short beeps)

II (Press II on the jog lever). (Continuous short beeps) Press

I I

again to resume play.

Press and hold I+4 (Flip and hold the jog lever towards H).

Press and hold W (Flip and hold the jog lever towards Mb).

W (a long beep) and open the lid.31

‘1 To go backward or forward quickly without listening,

press II and press and

hold W or HI (flip and hold the the jog lever towards W or W) on the remote control).

*) You can turn off the beep sound (page 43).

3) Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track.

G-PROTECTION function

The G-PROTECTION function has been developed to provide excellent

protection against sound skipping during many active uses. This function provides a higher level of shock protection during playback than the traditional one.

If the pray does not start Make sure the recorder is not locked (page 42).

Playback will switch automatically to match the recording mode of the material (stereo, LP2, LP4,or monaural).

Notes

l To prevent recorder malfunction, do not use a remote control that was

supplied with another Sony portable MD model.

l Sound may skip iE

-the recorder receives stronger continuous shock than expected.

-a dirty or scratched MiniDisc is played.

Listening to the radio

You can listen to the radio through the built-in digital tuner in the remote control.

You cannot use the recorder to record a radio broadcast

that is being received on the remote control.

Turn on the radio.

RADIO ON/BAND FM MODE

@ Press RADIO ON/BAND. @ Flip the

~OQ

lever towards F+

The radio turns on. The frequency and “FM” or “AM” appears in the display.

@ Press RADIO ON/BAND to

change the band (“FM” or

“AM”).

or F-repeatedly IO tune in the desired radio station.

@ Press VOL +/-to adjust the

volume.

To turn off the radio

Press RADIO OFF (W).

To tune in a station quickly

In step 3, flip and hold the jog lever towards F+ or F- until the frequency indication begins to change. The remote control automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station. A short beep will sound in the headphones/earphones and the radio station begins playing.

To improve broadcast reception

l For AM: Orient the built-in AM antenna inside the remote control

horizontally to obtain optimum AM reception.

l For FM: Extend the headphones/earphones cord, which act as the

FM antenna. If the reception is still not good, press and hold FM MODE (RADIO ON/BAND) until “MONO”(monaura1) or “LOCAL” appears in the display for best reception.

When you cannot operate the radio

Make sure the remote control is not locked (page 42).

Notes

l The radio will not operate if the remote control is not connected to the

recorder.

l Do not place the remote control close to another electronic device, such as

the

recorder

itself, another radio, a TV, or a computer, as this may cause noise

in the reception.

l Playback or recording stops when you use the radio.

l Use VOL +/- on the remote control to adjust the radio volume.

Check menu items in the display window on the recorder, since they are displayed only there.

Two ways of connecting to a sound source

The input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input

jacks. Connect the recorder to a CD player or a cassette recorder

using either digital (optical) input or analog (line) input. To record, see “Recording an MD right away!” (page 15) to record using digital

(optical) input, and “Recording with analog input (line cable required)” (page 27) to record using analog (line) input.

Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputs

Difference

Digital (optical)

Analog (line) input

input

Connectable

Equipment with a

Equipment with an

source

digital (optical) output

analog (line) output

jack

Usable cord

Optical cable (with an

Line cable (with 2

optical or an optical-

phono plugs or a stereo-

mini plug) (page 15)

mini plug)

Signal from the Digital

Analog

source

Even when a digital source (such as a CD) is connected, the signal sent to the recorder is analog.

/ Difference / C

Recorded track numbers

<ecorded sound eve1

E a

ligital (optical) nput

Jarked (copied) .utomatically

at the same positions as the source (when the sound source is a CD or an MD).

after more than 2 seconds of blank or

low-level segment (with a sound source other than CD or MD).

when the recorder is paused during synchro-recording (the recorder pauses

automatically when it encounters a section with no audio signal for 3 seconds or more).

You can erase mnecessary marks Ifter recording. “‘Erasing a track nark”, page 53).

Same as the source. Zan also be adjusted

nanually (Digital REC level control) :‘Adjusting the recording level manually [Manual recording)“, page 33).

2nalog (line) input viarked automatically

after more than 2 seconds of blank or low-level segment.

when the recorder is paused while recording.

fou can erase mnecessary marks after ,ecording (“Erasing a

rack mark”, page 53).

Adjusted automatically. Can also be adjusted manually (“Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording)“, page 33).

Note

Track marks may be copied incorrectly:

l when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital

(optical) input.

l 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.

l when recording BS or CS programs through digital (optical) input.

Recording with analog input (line cable required)

The sound will sent from the connected equipment as analog signal but will be recorded digitally on the disc.

* 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).

Press and slide REC to the right.

REC indication lights up in the display and recording starts.

Play the source you want to record. For recording operations, see “Recording an MD right away!”

(page 15). To record from a portable CD player, set the CD player to pause and then start recording.

LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack is for both digita/ and analog input

The recorder automatically recognizes the type of line cable and switches to digital or analog input.

Note

If you temporarily stop a recording operation by pressing 11, a track mark will be added at that point when you press 11 again to resume recording. The recording continues from on a new track.

Recording for long times

Select each recording mode according to the recording time that you want. Stcrco recording is possible at 2 times (LP2) or 4 times (LP4) the normal recording time. MDs recorded in monaural, LP2, or LP4 mode can bc played back only on MD players or recorders with a monaural, LP2, or LP4 playback mode. Audio components that support the LP2 or LP4 modes are indicated by the

MDLP

logo marks.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the desired recording

mode.

Each time you press REC MODE, the display changes as follows.

Recording model) Display

Stereo (normal) (none) LP2 stereo LP2

Recording timea)

Approx. SO min.

LP4 stereo

LP4

Approx. 320 min.

Monaural’)

MONO

Approx. 160 min.

1) For better sound quality, record in normal stereo or LP2 mode.

2) If you record a stereo swrcc in monaural, the sounds from left and right will bc mixed.

i) When using an 80.minute recordable MD

_’

Press and shdc REC to the right

Play the sound source.

To stop recording, press

The recorder remains the previous setting of the recording mode when you record the next time.

Notes

l You cannot change the recording mode while recording. l It is recommended that you use the supplied AC power adaptor for long

recordings.

l If you try to play an MD recorded in LP2 or LP4 on MD players or recorders

that do not support these modes, playback will not start and “LP:” will appear on the display.

l Sound recorded through digital (optical) input can be monitored in stereo

through headphones/earphones, etc.

l When you record in LP4 mode, momentary noise may be produced on very

rare occasions with certain sound sources. This is because of the special digital audio compression technology that enables a recording time 4 times longer than normal. If noise is produced, it is recommended that you record in normal stereo or LP2 mode to obtain better sound quality.

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.

ENTER

Press ENTER, while the recorder is stopped.

continued

Press CMENUI,repeatedly until “SYNC REC” flashes in the display,

and

then press ENTER.

SY’NC indicator

“SYNC” does not appear if optical cable is not connected to the recorder.

Press -MENU+ repeatedly until “SYNC ON” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER.

Press and slide REC to the right. The recorder stands by for recording.

Play the source sound. The recorder starts recording when it receives the playing

sound.

To stop recording, press

.*‘a.

You cannot pause manually during synchro-recording.

When there is no sound from the player for more than 3 seconds during

synchro-recording, the recorder goes into the standby mode automatically.

When the sound comes from the player again, the recorder resumes synchrorecording. If the recorder is kept in the standby mode for 5 minutes or longer, the recorder stops automatically.

For longer recording, follow step I of “Recording for long times” (page 28) to select the recording mode, and then do the procedure of synchrowording.

Notes

Do not change the “SYNC REC” setting while recording. Recording may not be done properly.

Even when there is no recorded sound on the sound source, there may he 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 synchrorecording from a sound source other than a CD or an MD, a new track mark is automatically added at the point whcrc the silent portion end%.

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