Sony MiniDisc Player MZ G755 User Manual

3-239-281-12(1)  
FM/AM Portable  
MiniDisc Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
“WALKMAN” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
MZ-G755  
©2002 Sony Corporation  
 
Information  
WARNING  
To prevent fire or shock  
hazard, do not expose the  
unit to rain or moisture.  
IN NO EVENT SHALL  
SELLER BE LIABLE FOR  
ANY DIRECT,  
INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL  
Do not install the appliance in  
a confined space, such as a  
bookcase or built-in cabinet.  
DAMAGES OF ANY  
NATURE, OR LOSSES OR  
EXPENSES RESULTING  
FROM ANY DEFECTIVE  
PRODUCT OR THE USE  
OF ANY PRODUCT.  
To prevent fire, do not cover the  
ventilation of the apparatus with  
news papers, table cloths,  
curtains, etc. And don’t place  
lighted candles on the apparatus.  
The CE mark is valid  
only for products  
marketed in the  
To prevent fire or shock hazard,  
do not place objects filled with  
liquids, such as vases, on the  
apparatus.  
European Union.  
Certain countries may regulate  
disposal of the battery used to  
power this product. Please  
consult with your local  
authority.  
CAUTION — INVISIBLE  
LASER RADIATION WHEN  
OPEN  
AVOID EXPOSURE TO  
BEAM  
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Table of contents  
To start/stop recording in sync with the source player (Synchro-recording)  
................................................................................................. 26  
Receiving stations outside your country (Excluding European, Saudi  
Arabian, and Chinese model) ................................................. 46  
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Looking at the controls  
See pages in ( ) for more details.  
The recorder  
A
I
J
B
SELECT  
C
CHARGE  
D
E
K
L
F
G
M
N
O
H
P
A REC MODE button (25)  
B OPEN button (11)  
N (play) button (14)(17)  
The N button has a tactile  
dot.  
C T MARK button (51)  
./> (search/AMS)  
CHARGE/x (stop) button  
D END SEARCH button  
E X (pause) button  
K Display window (27)(36)  
L MENU/ENTER button  
F VOL +/button (17)(55)  
The VOL + button has a  
tactile dot.  
M Battery compartment (10)  
G DC IN 3V jack (10)(13)  
N LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack  
H i (headphones/earphones)  
O MIC (PLUG IN POWER)  
I REC (record) switch  
jack (29)  
There is a tactile dot beside  
the MIC (PLUG IN POWER)  
jack.  
J <SELECT, button  
P HOLD switch (11)(41)  
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The display window  
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
A Character information  
I REC indication (14)  
Lights up while recording.  
When flashing, the recorder  
is in record standby mode.  
Displays the disc and track  
names, error messages, track  
numbers, etc.  
J REC REMAIN/REMAIN  
(remaining time/tracks)  
indication (34)(39)  
B Play mode indication (36)  
Shows the play mode of the  
MD.  
Lights up along with the  
remaining time of the track,  
the remaining time of the  
MD, or the remaining  
number of tracks.  
C Time display  
D Battery indication (58)  
Shows approximate battery  
condition.  
K Disc indication  
E Mega bass indication (38).  
Shows that the disc is  
rotating for recording,  
playing or editing an MD.  
F Level meter (33)  
Shows the volume of the  
MD being played or  
recorded.  
G Recording mode (LP2/LP4/  
MONO) indication (25)  
H SYNC (synchro-recording)  
indication  
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The remote control with built-in digital  
tuner  
A
B
E
C
D
F
G
A Headphones/earphones  
Can be replaced with  
optional headphones/  
earphones.  
E VOL +/buttons (17)(20)  
F Jog lever  
X (pause)/MODE (18)(44)  
>N (AMS/search,  
play)/F+ button (17)(20)(45)  
. (AMS/search)/F–  
B HOLD switch (11)(41)  
Slide to lock the controls of  
the remote control.  
C RADIO ON/BAND button  
G x (stop)/RADIO OFF  
FM MODE button (21)  
D Display window (44)  
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The display window of the remote  
control  
A
B
C D E F  
G
H
I
J
K
L
A REC indication (14)  
Lights up while recording.  
When flashing, the recorder  
is in record standby mode.  
H PRESET indication (44)  
Lights up while preset radio  
station is turned on.  
I Number display  
B Play mode indication (36)  
Shows the play mode of the  
MD.  
Displays the preset numbers,  
track numbers, etc.  
J Time/Frequency display  
C Manual/Auto indication  
D Mega Bass indication (38)  
E FM/AM indication (44)  
K MHz/kHz indication (44)  
MHz lights up when FM  
station is turned on and kHz  
lights up when AM station is  
turned on.  
F MONO (monaural)/LOCAL  
indication  
L AVLS indication (40)  
G Battery indication  
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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.  
1
Insert the rechargeable  
battery.  
(Insert the rechargeable battery minus end first)  
2
Charging the rechargeable  
battery.  
CHARGE (x)  
to a wall outlet  
to DC IN 3V  
1 Connect the supplied AC power adaptor.  
2 Press CHARGE (x).  
Chargingflashes, e appears in the display, and  
charging starts. When charging is completed, the battery  
indication disappears. Full charging of a completely  
discharged rechargeable battery takes about 3 hours.To  
cancel charging, press CHARGE (x).  
3 Disconnect the supplied AC power adaptor.  
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3
Make connections and  
unlock the control.  
HOLD  
to i  
1 Connect the supplied  
headphones/earphones with  
the remote control to i.  
2 Slide HOLD in the opposite  
direction of the arrow (.)  
to unlock the controls.  
4
Insert an MD.  
(Use a recordable MD for recording.)  
1 Press OPEN to open the lid.  
2 Insert an MD with the label  
side facing front, and press  
the lid down to close.  
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Using on a dry battery  
Insert one LR6 (SG) alkaline dry battery (not supplied) instead of the  
rechargeable battery.  
Notes  
If you press CHARGE (x) immediately after charging has completed,  
charging will begin again. If this happens, press CHARGE (x) again to stop  
the charging operation since the battery is already fully charged.  
Charging stops when you try to operate the recorder during charging.  
Be sure to use the supplied AC power adaptor.  
Charging time may vary depending on the battery condition.  
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.  
When the battery life of a fully charged rechargeable battery becomes about  
half the normal life, replace it.  
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.  
Remove the rechargeable battery from the recorder when it is not to be used  
for a long time.  
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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  
recording(page 62). 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.  
1
Make connections.  
(Insert the cables firmly and completely  
into the appropriate jacks.)  
CD player, MD  
player, DVD video  
player, etc.  
Portable CD  
player, etc.  
to a wall outlet  
Optical  
plug  
to DIGITAL OUT  
(OPTICAL)  
Optical  
mini-  
plug  
AC power adaptor  
(supplied)  
Optical cable  
(supplied)*  
to LINE IN (OPTICAL)  
to DC IN 3V  
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.  
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2
Placing the recorder into  
recording-standby mode.  
END SEARCH  
N
x
1 Press N, and then press  
2 Press END SEARCH.  
x.  
The recorder goes to the end  
of the previously recorded  
material.  
To search for another place,  
press N, >, or ..  
The display window on the  
recorder and the remote  
control light up.  
3
Record an MD.  
REC  
x
1 Press and slide REC to the  
2 Play the source you want to  
right.  
record.  
REC indication lights up in  
the display and recording  
starts.  
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To stop recording, press x.  
After you press x, the recorder will automatically turn off after:  
about 5 minutes when using AC power adaptor.  
about 10 seconds when using batteries.  
Notes  
Data Saveor TOC Editflashes while data of the recording (the tracks  
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 Editdisappears in the display.  
To  
Press  
Record from the end of the  
previous recording1)  
END SEARCH, and then press and  
slide REC.  
Record partway through the  
previous recording1)  
N, > or . to find the start  
point of recording and press x to  
stop. Then press and slide REC.  
Pause  
X2)  
Press X again to resume recording.  
Remove the MD  
x and open the lid.3) (The lid does  
not open while TOC Edit”  
flashing in the display.)  
1) By setting REC-Posito From End, recording operations will always start  
from the end of the previously recorded material (page 28).  
2) 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.  
3) If you open the lid and re-insert the same disc while REC-Posiis 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.  
If the recording does not start  
Make sure the recorder is not locked (page 41).  
Make sure the MD is not record-protected (page 61).  
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.  
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About the DSP TYPE-R for ATRAC  
TYPE-Ris a high-level Sony specification used in the Digital Signal  
Processor (DSP), which is heart of the MiniDisc sound. This technology gives  
the MiniDisc recorder twice the signal processing capability as previous  
MiniDisc Walkman models, producing a sound quality close to that of  
MiniDisc decks. This unit supports the TYPE-Rfunction only during  
recording or playback in normal stereo mode. It does not support this function  
in MDLP mode.  
Notes  
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 Editappears in the display, then it will not  
be possible to open the lid until power is restored.  
You can make a digital recording only from an optical type output.  
When recording from a portable CD player, set the CD player to pause, and  
then do the recording procedure on the recorder.  
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  
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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.  
The level of the recorded sound is adjusted automatically.  
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.  
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Playing an MD right away!  
To use the recorder on a rechargeable battery or dry battery, see  
When you operate the recorder with the supplied remote control, use  
the buttons and control shown in parentheses.  
1
Play an MD.  
N
x
>N  
VOL +/–  
x
VOL +/–  
1 Press N (flip the jog lever  
2 Press VOL +/– to adjust the  
towards >N).  
volume.  
A short beep sounds in the  
headphones/earphones when  
you operate on the remote  
control.  
The volume will be shown in  
the display.  
To stop play, press x.  
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 x, the recorder will automatically turn off after:  
about 5 minutes when using AC power adaptor.  
about 10 seconds when using batteries.  
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To  
Press (Beeps in the headphones/  
earphones2))  
Find the beginning of . once (Flip the jog lever towards  
the current track .). (Three short beeps)  
Find the beginning of > once (Flip the jog lever towards  
the next track  
>N). (Two short beeps)  
Pause  
X (Press X on the jog lever). (Continuous  
short beeps)  
Press X again to resume play.  
Go backwards while Press and hold . (Flip and hold the jog  
playing1)  
lever towards .).  
Go forward while  
playing1)  
Press and hold > (Flip and hold the jog  
lever towards >N).  
Remove the MD  
x (a long beep) and open the lid.3)  
1) To go backward or forward quickly without listening, press X and press and  
hold . or > (flip and hold the the jog lever towards . or >N  
on the remote control).  
2) You can turn off the beep sound (page 42).  
3) Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of  
the first track.  
Suppressing the skips of the sound (G-PROTECTION)  
The G-PROTECTION function was developed to provide a higher level of  
shock resistance than that of existing players.  
Note  
The playback sound may skip if:  
the recorder receives stronger continuous shock.  
a dirty or scratched MiniDisc is played.  
If play does not start  
Make sure the recorder is not locked (page 41).  
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Playback will switch automatically to match the recording mode of the  
material (stereo, LP2, LP4, or monaural).  
Note  
To prevent recorder malfunction, do not use a remote control that was supplied  
with another Sony portable MD model.  
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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.  
1
Turn on the radio.  
RADIO ON/BAND  
FM MODE  
VOL +/–  
RADIO OFF (x)  
Jog lever  
(F+/F)  
1 Press RADIO ON/BAND.  
3 Flip the jog lever towards F+  
or Frepeatedly to tune in  
the desired radio station.  
The radio turns on.  
The frequency and FMor  
AMappears in the display.  
4 Press VOL +/to adjust the  
2 Press RADIO ON/BAND to  
change the band (FMor  
AM).  
volume.  
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To turn off the radio  
Press RADIO OFF (x).  
To tune in a station quickly  
In step 3, flip and hold the jog lever towards F+ or Funtil 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  
For AM: Orient the built-in AM antenna inside the remote control  
horizontally to obtain optimum AM reception.  
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(monaural) or LOCAL”  
appears in the display for best reception.  
When you cannot operate the radio  
Make sure the remote control is not locked (page 41).  
Notes  
When you use the radio, it is recommended that you use a fully charged  
rechargeable battery or a new dry battery since more power is consumed by  
the radio than by MD playback.  
The radio will not operate if the remote control is not connected to the  
recorder.  
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.  
Playback or recording stops when you use the radio.  
Use VOL +/on the remote control to adjust the radio volume.  
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Various ways of recording  
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 13) to record using digital  
required)(page 24) to record using analog (line) input.  
Difference between digital (optical) and analog  
(line) inputs  
Difference  
Digital (optical) input  
Analog (line) input  
Connectable Equipment with a digital  
Equipment with an  
analog (line) output  
jack  
source  
(optical) output jack  
Usable cord  
Optical cable (with an  
optical or an optical-mini  
Line cable (with 2  
phono plugs or a  
stereo-mini plug)  
Signal from  
the source  
Digital  
Analog  
Even when a digital  
source (such as a CD)  
is connected, the  
signal sent to the  
recorder is analog.  
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Difference  
Digital (optical) input  
Analog (line) input  
Recorded  
Marked (copied)  
Marked  
automatically  
track numbers automatically  
at the same positions as  
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  
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 unnecessary  
marks after recording.  
Recorded  
sound level  
Same as the source.  
Can also be adjusted  
manually (Digital REC  
level control) (Adjusting  
the recording level  
Adjusted  
automatically. Can  
also be adjusted  
the recording level  
(Manual recording),  
(Manual recording),  
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 programs with audio that is digitally broadcast (e.g., digital TV) are  
recorded through the digital (optical) input.  
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Recording with analog input (line cable  
required)  
The sound will be sent from the connected equipment as analog  
signal but will be recorded digitally on the disc.  
L (white)  
Line cable  
(not supplied)*  
CD player,  
cassette recorder,  
etc.  
to LINE IN  
(OPTICAL)  
R (red)  
to LINE OUT  
Use the connecting cords without an attenuator. To connect to a  
portable CD player having a stereo mini-jack, use a connecting  
cord with a stereo-mini plug on both ends (not supplied).  
1 Press and slide REC to the right.  
REC indication lights up in the display and recording starts.  
2 Play the source you want to record.  
For recording operations, see Recording an MD right away!”  
(page 13). 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.  
Note  
If you temporarily stop a recording operation by pressing X, a track mark will  
be added at that point when you press X again to resume recording. The  
recording continues from a new track.  
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Long-time recording (MDLP)  
Select each recording mode according to the recording time that you  
want.  
Stereo recording is possible at 2 times (LP2) or 4 times (LP4) the  
normal recording time.  
MDs recorded in monaural, LP2, or LP4 mode can be 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  
or  
logo marks.  
REC MODE  
REC  
1 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the desired recording  
mode.  
Each time you press REC MODE, the display changes as  
follows.  
Recording mode1) Display  
Recording time3)  
Approx. 80 min.  
Approx. 160 min.  
Approx. 320 min.  
Approx. 160 min.  
Stereo (normal)  
LP2 stereo  
(none)  
LP2  
LP4 stereo  
LP4  
Monaural2)  
MONO  
1) For better sound quality, record in normal stereo or LP2 mode.  
2) If you record a stereo source in monaural, the sounds from left and right  
will be mixed.  
3) When using an 80-minute recordable MD.  
continued  
2 Press and slide REC to the right.  
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3 Play the sound source.  
To stop recording, press x.  
The recorder remains the previous setting of the recording mode  
when you record the next time.  
Notes  
You cannot change the recording mode while recording.  
It is recommended that you use the supplied AC power adaptor for long  
recordings.  
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.  
Sound recorded through digital (optical) input can be monitored in stereo  
through headphones/earphones, etc.  
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.  
MENU/ENTER  
REC  
CD players,  
etc.  
Optical cable  
<SELECT,  
1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU.  
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2 Press <SELECT, repeatedly until SYNC RECflashes in  
the display, and then press ENTER.  
SYNC REC  
SYNC indicator  
SYNCdoes not appear if optical cable is not connected to the  
recorder.  
3 Press <SELECT, repeatedly until SYNC ONflashes in the  
display, and then press ENTER.  
4 Press and slide REC to the right.  
The recorder stands by for recording.  
5 Play the source sound.  
The recorder starts recording when it receives the playing sound.  
To stop recording, press x.  
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You cannot pause manually during synchro-recording.  
When there is no sound from the player for more than 3 seconds during  
synchro-recording, 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.  
For longer recording, follow step 1 of Long-time recording (MDLP)”  
(page 25) to select the recording mode, and then do the procedure of synchro-  
recording.  
Notes  
Do not change the SYNC RECsetting while recording. Recording may not  
be done properly.  
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 from a sound source other than a CD or an MD, a new track mark  
is automatically added at the point where the silent portion ends.  
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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.  
You cannot manually change the recording mode or the recording level  
during synchro-recording.  
Recording without overwriting existing  
material  
If you wish to avoid overwriting the current contents of an MD, do  
the following procedure. All new material will then be recorded from  
the end of the current contents.  
<SELECT,  
MENU/ENTER  
1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU.  
2 Press <SELECT, repeatedly until REC-Posiflashes in the  
display, and then press ENTER.  
3 Press <SELECT, repeatedly until From Endflashes in the  
display, and then press ENTER.  
To start recording from the current point  
Select From Herein step 3.  
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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.  
MENU/ENTER  
REC  
<SELECT,  
Stereo  
microphone  
to MIC (PLUG IN POWER)  
1 Insert a recordable MD and press and slide REC to the right.  
For other operations, see Recording an MD right away!”  
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.  
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Adding track marks automatically  
(Auto Time Stamp)  
Use this feature to add track marks automatically at specified  
intervals when recording through the analog input connector or a  
microphone.  
<SELECT,  
MENU/ENTER  
1 While the recorder is recording or in recording pause, press  
MENU.  
2 Press <SELECT, until TIME MARKflashes in the  
display, and then press ENTER.  
3 Press <SELECT, until the desired time interval flashes in the  
display, and then press ENTER.  
Select one of the following intervals:  
Display  
OFF  
Time  
5min. ON  
10min. ON  
15min. ON  
Approx. 5 min.  
Approx. 10 min.  
Approx. 15 min.  
To cancel Auto Time Stamp  
Select OFFin step 3, and then press ENTER, or stop recording.  
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Using Auto Time Stamp to add track marks while  
recording  
When the elapsed recording time exceeds the time interval for  
Auto Time Stamp:  
The recorder adds track marks at the point you set the time interval  
and from that point the recorder adds a track mark whenever the time  
interval has elapsed.  
Example: Eight minutes of recording has been completed when the  
Auto Time Stamp time interval is set to 5 minutes.  
A track mark will be added at the 8-minute point (after the start of  
recording) and after each 5-minute interval thereafter.  
When the time interval set for Auto Time Stamp exceeds the  
elapsed recording time:  
The recorder adds track marks when the set Auto Time Stamp time  
interval has elapsed.  
Example: Three minutes of recording has been completed when the  
Auto Time Stamp time interval is set to 5 minutes.  
A track mark will be added at the 5-minute point (after the start of  
recording) and after each 5-minute interval thereafter.  
z
Tappears before the time display on the recorder for track marks added by  
Auto Time Stamp.  
Notes  
Automatic track marking by Auto Time Stamp starts when you add a normal  
track mark to the disc (i.e., by pressing T MARK or X, etc.).  
The setting will be lost when the recording stopped.  
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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.  
REC  
X
MENU/ENTER  
<SELECT,  
1 While holding down X, press and slide REC to the right.  
The recorder stands by for recording.  
2 Press MENU, press <SELECT, repeatedly until  
RecVolumeflashes in the display, and then press ENTER.  
3 Press <SELECT, repeatedly until ManualRECflashes in  
the display, and then press ENTER.  
ManualREC  
To switch back to the automatic control, Press <SELECT,  
repeatedly until Auto RECflashes in the display, and then  
press ENTER.  
4 Play the source.  
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5 While observing the level meter in the display, adjust the  
recording level by pressing <SELECT,.  
Set the level so that the level meter reaches around 12 dB point  
(marked under the display window).  
If the sound is too high and the level meter reaches to the Over  
point (marked under the display window), lower the recording  
level.  
Volume decreases  
increases  
,
<
REC  
+
Over point  
12 dB point  
Recording does not 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.  
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.  
Notes  
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.  
You cannot adjust the recording level manually during synchro-recording.  
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Checking the remaining time or the  
recording position  
You can check the remaining time, track number, etc. when recording  
or during stop.  
<SELECT,  
MENU/ENTER  
1 While the recorder is recording or stopped, press MENU, press  
<SELECT, repeatedly until DISPLAYflashes in the  
display, and then press ENTER.  
2 Press <SELECT, repeatedly until the information you want  
flashes in the display.  
Each time you press SELECT,, the display changes as follows.  
Display window on the recorder  
A
B
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On A  
LapTime  
The elapsed time of the current track.  
r
RecRemain1)  
The remaining recordable time.  
r
AllRemain2)  
The remaining time after the current location.  
1)REC REMAINstarts flashing in the display when the remaining time for  
recording become 3 minutes or less.  
2)Appears only when the recorder is stopped.  
3 Press ENTER.  
The information selected in step 2 appears in A and B.  
A track number, track name3), or disc name4).  
B the information selected in step 2.  
3)Appears only when RecRemainis selected while the recorder is in stop  
mode and the track is labeled.  
4)Appears only when AllRemainis selected while the recorder is in stop  
mode, and the disc is labeled.  
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If you want to check the playing position or track name while playing, see  
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Various ways of playback  
Check menu items in the display window on the recorder, since they  
are displayed only there.  
Playing tracks repeatedly  
You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways all repeat, single  
repeat, and shuffle repeat.  
<SELECT,  
MENU/ENTER  
1 While the recorder is playing or stopped, press MENU, press  
<SELECT, repeatedly until PLAY MODEflashes in the  
display, and then press ENTER.  
2 Press <SELECT, repeatedly to select the play mode, and  
then press ENTER.  
Each time you press SELECT,, the display item indicated by  
A changes as follows.  
Pressing ENTER 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  
A
Shuf.Rep  
B
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On A/B  
Normal/(none)  
All the tracks are played once.  
r
AllRepeat/  
All the tracks are played repeatedly.  
r
1 Repeat/  
A single track is played repeatedly.  
r
Shuf.Rep/  
After the currently selected track finishes playing, the  
remaining tracks are played repeatedly in random order.  
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/earphones.  
<SELECT,  
MENU/ENTER  
1 Press MENU, press <SELECT, repeatedly until BASS”  
flashes in the display, and then press ENTER.  
continued  
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2 Press <SELECT, to select the item, and then press ENTER.  
Each time you press SELECT,, A and B change as follows.  
Display window on the recorder  
A
BASS 2  
B
On A/B  
BASS OFF/(none)  
Normal play  
r
BASS  
BASS 1/  
Mega Bass (moderate effect)  
r
BASS  
BASS 2/  
Mega Bass (strong effect)  
Notes  
If the sound becomes distorted when emphasizing bass, turn down the  
volume.  
The Mega Bass function does not affect the sound that is being recorded or  
the sound from the radio.  
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Checking the remaining time or the  
playing position  
You can check the track name, disc name, etc. during playback.  
<SELECT,  
MENU/ENTER  
1 While the recorder is playing, press MENU, press  
<SELECT, repeatedly until DISPLAYflashes in the  
display, and then press ENTER.  
2 Press <SELECT, repeatedly until the information you want  
flashes in the display.  
Each time you press SELECT,, the display changes as follows.  
Display window on the recorder  
A
B
On A  
LapTime  
The elapsed time of the current track.  
r
1 Remain  
The remaining time of the current track.  
r
AllRemain  
The remaining time after the current location.  
continued  
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3 Press ENTER.  
The display changes as follows.  
The information selected in step 2 appears in A and B.  
A track number, track name1), or disc name2).  
B the information selected in step 2.  
1)Appears only when 1 Remainis selected and the track is labeled.  
2)Appears only when AllRemainis selected while the recorder is in stop  
mode, and the disc is labeled.  
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If you want to check the remaining time or the recording position while  
recording or in stop mode, see page 34.  
Protecting your hearing (AVLS)  
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down  
the maximum volume to protect your ears.  
<SELECT,  
MENU/ENTER  
1 Press MENU, press <SELECT, repeatedly until AV LS”  
flashes in the display, and then press ENTER.  
2 Press <SELECT, repeatedly until AVLS ONflashes in the  
display, and then press ENTER.  
When you try to turn the volume too high, AVL Sflashes in the  
display. The volume is kept to a moderate level.  
To cancel AVLS  
Select AVLS OFFin step 2.  
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Locking the controls (HOLD)  
To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you  
carry the recorder, use this function.  
HOLD  
HOLD  
1 Move HOLD in the direction of the ..  
On the recorder, move HOLD to lock the controls of the recorder.  
On the remote control, slide HOLD to lock the controls of the  
remote control.  
To unlock the controls  
Move HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow to unlock the  
controls.  
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Connecting to a stereo system  
Connect the i jack of the recorder to the LINE IN jacks of an  
amplifier or a tape recorder with a line cable (not supplied). The  
output is analog. The recorder plays the MD digitally and sends  
analog signals to the externally connected equipment.  
Line cable  
(not supplied)  
Stereo  
mini-plug  
Portable DAT  
recorder, etc.  
to LINE IN  
R (red)  
to i  
Stereo system,  
etc.  
Line cable  
(not supplied)  
L (white)  
2 phono plugs  
When the recorder is connected to an another  
audio component through the supplied remote  
control.  
When connecting a line cable (not supplied) to the i jack of the  
remote control, be sure to set the BEEPsetting to BEEP OFF.”  
This keeps the beep sound out of the recorded signal or the output  
from the externally connected equipment.  
1 Press MENU, press <SELECT, repeatedly until BEEP”  
flashes in the display, and then press ENTER.  
2 Press <SELECT, repeatedly until BEEP OFFflashes in  
the display, and then press ENTER.  
To turn on the beep sound  
Select BEEP ONin step 2.  
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Notes  
Even when connecting to the externally connected equipment, the Mega Bass  
function is operative. If you do not want the effect of the Mega Bass function  
on your recording or the output from the externally connected equipment, set  
BASSto BASS OFF(page 37).  
When recording to an externally connected equipment, press VOL +  
repeatedly to raise the volume level to maximum, which is optimum for  
recording to an externally connected equipment. If, however, this level  
produces distortion in the recording, press VOL several times to lower the  
level (to that shown in the illustration below).  
VOL  
+
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Various way to use the radio  
Presetting radio stations automatically  
You can automatically preset radio stations whose reception is good.  
Once a station is preset, you can tune it in at any time simply by  
selecting the preset number. Up to 40 stations can be preset, 30 for  
FM and 10 for AM.  
RADIO ON/BAND  
Jog lever (MODE)  
1 Press RADIO ON/BAND to select FMor AM.”  
2 Press the jog lever (MODE) until PRESETappears in the  
display.  
3 Press and hold the jog lever (MODE) until Aflashes in the  
display.  
4 Press the jog lever (MODE).  
The station frequencies are stored in memory in order of low to  
high, starting with preset number 1.  
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Presetting radio manually  
If the automatic presetting function fails to find the station that you  
want because of poor reception, do the steps below to manually store  
the radio station to a preset number.  
RADIO ON/BAND  
Jog lever  
(MODE/F+/F)  
1 Press RADIO ON/BAND to select FMor AM.”  
2 Press the jog lever (MODE) until PRESETdisappears in the  
display.  
3 Flip the jog lever towards F+ or Frepeatedly to tune the desired  
radio station.  
The radio station is entered.  
4 Press and hold the jog lever (MODE) until Mand the preset  
number flash in the display.  
5 Flip the jog lever towards F+ or Frepeatedly until the desired  
preset number flashes in the display.  
The preset number is entered.  
6 Press and hold the jog lever (MODE) until a long beep sounds in  
the headphones/earphones.  
PRESET, M, and preset number disappear in the display.  
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Listening to the preset radio stations  
You can simply tune the station by selecting the preset number.  
RADIO ON/BAND  
Jog lever (F+/F)  
1 Press RADIO ON/BAND to select FMor AM.”  
2 Flip the jog lever towards F+ (>N) or F(.) repeatedly  
until the desired preset number appear on the display.  
Receiving stations outside your  
country (Excluding European, Saudi  
Arabian, and Chinese model)  
You can change the tuning interval and frequency range to suit the  
geographical region.  
RADIO ON/BAND  
Jog lever (F+)  
RADIO OFF (x)  
1 Press RADIO ON/BAND.  
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2 Press and hold RADIO OFF (x) until the frequency indication  
flashes in the display.  
3 Flip the jog lever towards F+ repeatedly until the desired region  
code appears in the display.  
A
Each time you flip the jog lever, the region code indicated by A  
changes as follows:  
A
J
Region  
FM (MHz)1) AM (kHz)1)  
76.0 - 90.0 531 - 1,710  
Japan  
U
U.S.A, Canada, and Central 87.5 - 108.0 530 - 1,710  
and South America  
E
Other countries  
87.5 - 108.0 531 - 1,602  
1) Frequency range  
4 Press and hold RADIO OFF (x) until the frequency indication  
appears in the display.  
5 Press RADIO OFF (x) to turn off the radio once, and then press  
RADIO ON/BAND to turn on the radio.  
The new setting is stored in memory and is not affected even  
when you turn off the radio.  
Notes  
The battery indication does not appear in the display when you use the radio.  
After changing the tuning interval, you need to preset radio station.  
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Editing recorded tracks  
You can edit your recordings by adding/erasing track marks or  
labeling tracks and MDs. Premastered MDs cannot be edited.  
Check menu items in the display window on the recorder, since they  
are displayed only there.  
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 (page 61).  
If you perform an editing operation while playing, be sure not to turn the  
power off until TOC Editdisappears in the display.  
The lid does not open until TOC Editdisappears in the display after  
editing.  
TOC = Table of Contents  
Erasing tracks  
To erase a track  
Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.  
Make sure of the track you are erasing.  
<SELECT,  
MENU/ENTER  
x
1 While playing the track you want to erase, press MENU.  
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2 Press <SELECT, repeatedly until EDITflashes in the  
display, and then press ENTER.  
: Nameflashes in the display, and the recorder plays the  
selected track repeatedly.  
3 Press <SELECT, repeatedly until : Eraseflashes in the  
display, and then press ENTER.  
Erase OK?and PushENTERappear alternately in the  
display.  
To cancel erasing, press x.  
4 Press ENTER again.  
The track is erased and the next track starts to play. All the tracks  
after the one erased are automatically renumbered.  
To erase a part of a track  
Add track marks at the beginning and the end of the part you want to  
erase, then erase the part (page 51).  
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.  
<SELECT,  
MENU/ENTER  
x
1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU.  
continued  
49  
 
     
2 Press <SELECT, repeatedly until EDITflashes in the  
display, and then press ENTER.  
: Nameflashes in the display.  
3 Press <SELECT, repeatedly until “  
: Eraseflashes in  
the display, and then press ENTER.  
All Erase?and PushENTERappear alternately in the  
display.  
To cancel erasing, press x.  
4 Press ENTER again.  
TOC Editflashes in the display, and all the tracks will be  
erased.  
When erasing is complete, BLANKDISCappears in the  
display (“– – – – – ” appears in the display on the remote  
control).  
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Adding a track mark  
You can add track marks so that the part after the new track mark is  
counted as a new track.  
The track numbers will increase as follows.  
Add a track mark  
1
1
2
3
4
5
2
3
4
Track numbers increase  
T MARK  
1 While playing or pausing an MD, press T MARK at the point  
you want to mark.  
MARK ONappears in the display, and a track mark is added.  
The track number will increase by one.  
To add track marks while recording  
Press T MARK at the point you want to add a track mark.  
Note  
You cannot add track marks during synchro-recording.  
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Erasing a track mark  
When you record with analog (line) input, unnecessary track marks  
may be recorded where recording level is low. You can erase a track  
mark to combine the tracks before and after the track mark. The track  
numbers will change as follows.  
Erase a track mark  
1
1
2
3
4
3
2
Track numbers decrease  
T MARK  
.
X
1 While playing the track with the track mark you want to erase,  
press X 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. 00:00appears in the display.  
MARKappears in the display for 2 seconds.  
3 Press T MARK to erase the mark.  
MARK OFFappears in the display. The track mark is erased  
and the two tracks are combined.  
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When you erase a track mark, name assigned to the mark is also erased.  
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Moving recorded tracks  
You can change the order of the recorded tracks.  
Example  
Move track C from the third to the second track.  
Before moving  
A
B
C
B
D
D
A
C
After moving  
<SELECT,  
MENU/ENTER  
x
1 While playing the track you want to move, press MENU.  
2 Press <SELECT, repeatedly until EDITflashes in the  
display, and then press ENTER.  
: Nameflashes in the display and the recorder plays the  
selected track repeatedly.  
3 Press <SELECT, repeatedly until : Moveflashes in the  
display, and then press ENTER.  
For the example above, MV 003 t 003appears in the display.  
4 Press <SELECT, to select the destination track number.  
For the example above, MV 003 t 002appears in the display.  
To cancel moving, press x.  
5 Press ENTER.  
The track moves to the selected destination track.  
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Labeling recordings  
You can name discs while the recorder is stopped, tracks while the  
recorder is playing, and both while the recorder is recording. Each  
name can be as long as 200 letters.  
Each disc can hold up to 1700 alphanumeric letters during playback  
or stop.  
Available characters  
Capital and small letters of the English alphabet  
Numbers 0 to 9  
! " # $ % & ( ) * . ; < = > ? @ _ ` + ' , / : _ (space)  
<SELECT,  
MENU/ENTER  
END SEARCH  
X
x
VOL +/–  
Labeling a disc during stop  
1 Press MENU, press <SELECT, repeatedly until EDIT”  
flashes in the display, and then press ENTER.  
: Nameflashes in the display.  
2 Press ENTER.  
The disc is ready to be labeled.  
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3 Press <SELECT, repeatedly to select a letter and press  
ENTER.  
The selected letter stops flashing and the cursor moves to the  
next input position.  
Press  
To  
X
Switch between capital letters, small  
letters and marks / numbers.  
VOL +/–  
Move the cursor to the left or right.  
<SELECT,  
(./>)  
Change the letter to the one before / next  
one.  
END SEARCH/  
VOL +  
Insert a blank space to type in a new  
letter pressing both buttons together.  
END SEARCH/  
VOL –  
Delete a letter and move back all  
following letters to the left pressing both  
buttons together.  
x
Cancel labeling.  
4 Repeat step 3 and enter all characters of the label name.  
To cancel labeling, press x.  
5 Press ENTER for 2 seconds or more.  
The track or disc is labeled.  
Labeling a track during playback  
1 Insert a disc and play the track you want to label.  
2 Press MENU, press <SELECT, repeatedly until EDIT”  
flashes in the display, and then press ENTER.  
: Nameflashes in the display.  
3 Press ENTER.  
The track is ready to be labeled.  
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Labeling a track or a disc during recording  
1 While recording, press MENU.  
2 Press <SELECT, repeatedly until EDITflashes in the  
display, and then press ENTER.  
: Nameflashes in the display.  
3 To label a track, press ENTER again.  
To label a disc, press <SELECT, repeatedly until  
: Nameflashes in the display, then press ENTER.  
The track or disc is ready to be labeled.  
To cancel labeling, press x.  
Notes  
When the recording is stopped while labeling a track or a disc during  
recording, or when the recording moves on to the next track while labeling a  
track, the input at that point is entered automatically.  
LP:is automatically added at the beginning of track names for tracks  
recorded in LP2 or LP4 mode.  
Relabeling recordings  
Follow the steps corresponding to the labeling method until the disc  
or track is ready to be labeled. Enter a new character over the one you  
want to change, then press ENTER for 2 seconds or more.  
Notes  
You cannot relabel premastered MDs or label MDs that have not been  
recorded.  
The recorder is able to display, but cannot label using Japanese Katakana”  
characters.  
The recorder cannot rewrite a disc or track name of more than 200 letters that  
was created by another device.  
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Power sources  
You can use the recorder on house current or as follows.  
In the recorder …  
a nickel cadmium rechargeable battery NC-WMAA (supplied)  
an LR6 (SG) alkaline dry battery (not supplied)  
It is preferable to use the recorder on house current when recording  
for a long time.  
Battery life  
When recording1)2)  
(Unit: approx.hours) (JEITA3))  
Batteries  
Stereo  
LP2  
LP4  
NC-WMAA Nickel Cadmium  
rechargeable battery4)  
4
6
7.5  
LR6 (SG) Sony alkaline dry  
battery5)  
96)  
1) The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions, the temperature  
of the location, and varieties of batteries.  
2) When you record, use a fully charged rechargeable battery.  
3) Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information  
Technology Industries Association).  
4) When using a 100% fully charged rechargeable battery.  
5) When using a Sony LR6 (SG) STAMINAalkaline dry battery (produced in  
Japan).  
6) Recording time may differ according to the alkaline batteries.  
When playing1)  
(Unit: approx.hours) (JEITA2))  
Batteries  
Stereo  
LP2  
LP4  
NC-WMAA Nickel Cadmium 11.5  
rechargeable battery3)  
14  
16  
LR6 (SG) Sony alkaline dry  
battery4)  
36  
42  
48  
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1) The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions, the temperature  
of the location, and varieties of batteries.  
2) Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information  
Technology Industries Association).  
3) When using a 100% fully charged rechargeable battery.  
4) When using a Sony LR6 (SG) STAMINAalkaline dry battery (produced in  
Japan).  
When using the radio1)  
(JEITA2))  
Batteries  
Approx. hours  
NC-WMAA Nickel Cadmium rechargeable  
battery3)  
9.5  
LR6 (SG) Sony alkaline dry battery4)  
28.5  
1) The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions, the temperature  
of the location, and varieties of batteries.  
2) Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information  
Technology Industries Association).  
3) When using a 100% fully charged rechargeable battery.  
4) When using a Sony LR6 (SG) STAMINAalkaline dry battery (produced in  
Japan).  
Note  
When you use the radio, it is recommended that you use a fully charged  
rechargeable battery or a new dry battery since more power is consumed by the  
radio than by MD playback.  
When to replace the battery  
When the dry battery or rechargeable battery is weak, flashing r,  
LOW BATT,etc. appears in the display (Lo batt,etc. appears in  
the display on the remote control). Replace the dry battery or charge  
the rechargeable battery.  
Note that the battery level indicated by the battery indication is only  
approximate and varies with the recorder condition.  
Note  
Stop the recorder before replacing battery.  
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Additional information  
Precautions  
On safety  
Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V jack.  
On power sources  
Use house current, nickel cadmium rechargeable battery, LR6 (SG) battery,  
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 battery, 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.  
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/earphones  
Road safety  
Do not use headphones/earphones 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/earphones 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  
When carrying or storing the MiniDisc, keep it in its case.  
Do not break open the shutter.  
Do not place the cartridge where it will be subject to light, extreme  
temperatures, moisture or dust.  
Attach the supplied MD label only in the space designated for it on the disc.  
Do not stick it on any other disc surface.  
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 or ejecting an MD.  
To obtain the best sound quality, use a dry cloth to wipe the plugs of the  
headphones/earphones or the remote control. Dirty plugs may cause sound  
distortion or intermittent breaks in the sound.  
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 battery correctly.  
Do not try to recharge dry battery.  
When the recorder is not to be used for a long time, be sure to remove the  
batteries.  
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If a battery leak should develop, carefully and thoroughly wipe away battery  
fluid from the battery compartment before inserting new ones.  
On the lid of the battery compartment  
The lid of the battery compartment is designed to detach from the main unit  
when handled with great force. To reattach the lid to the main unit, follow the  
steps below:  
Slots  
1
2
Projections  
1 Place the lid so that the  
projections on the lid aligned  
with the slots on the main unit.  
2 Fit the projection one by one  
into the slot as shown in the  
illustration.  
Note on mechanical noise  
The recorder gives off mechanical noise while operating, which is caused by  
the power-saving system of the recorder and it is not a problem.  
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 or edited. To record again, slide the tab  
back so the tab is visible.  
Back of the MD  
Tab  
Recorded material  
is protected.  
Recorded material  
is not protected.  
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Note on digital recording  
This recorder uses the Serial  
Premastered software such  
as CDs or MDs.  
Copy Management System,  
which allows only first-  
generation digital copies to be  
made from premastered  
software. You can only make  
copies from a home-recorded  
MD by using the analog  
connections.  
Digital recording  
No  
digital  
recording  
Recordable  
MD  
Home-  
recorded  
MD  
If you have any questions or  
problems concerning your  
recorder, please consult  
your nearest Sony dealer.  
(If a trouble occurred when  
the disc was in the recorder,  
we recommend that the disc  
be left in the recorder when  
you consult your Sony  
dealer so that the cause of  
trouble may be better  
Microphone, record player, tuner, etc.  
(with analog output jacks).  
Analog recording  
Home-recorded MD  
understood.)  
Digital recording  
Recordable No  
MD digital  
recording  
Recordable  
MD  
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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  
Cause  
TR FULL”  
appears even  
before the disc  
When 254 tracks have been recorded on the  
disc, TR FULLappears regardless of the total  
recorded time. More than 254 tracks cannot be  
has reached the recorded on the disc. To continue recording,  
maximum  
erase unnecessary tracks.  
recording time  
(60, 74, or 80  
minutes).  
TR FULL”  
appears even  
before the disc  
Repeated recording and erasing may cause  
fragmentation and scattering of data. Although  
those scattered data can be read, each fragment  
has reached the is counted as a track. In this case, the number of  
maximum track tracks may reach 254 and further recording is  
number or  
recording time.  
not possible. To continue recording, erase  
unnecessary tracks.  
Track marks  
When the data of a track is fragmented, the track  
cannot be erased. mark of a fragment under 12 seconds long  
(recorded in stereo), 24 seconds long (recorded  
in monaural or LP2 mode), or 48 seconds long  
(recorded in LP4 mode) cannot be erased. You  
cannot combine a track recorded in different  
recording modes, e.g., a track recorded in stereo  
and a track recorded in monaural; nor can you  
combine a track recorded with digital  
connection and a track recorded with analog  
connection.  
The remaining  
recording time  
does not increase  
even after  
erasing  
numerous short  
tracks.  
Tracks of under 12 seconds, 24 seconds, or 48  
seconds in length are not counted and so erasing  
them may not lead to an increase in the  
recording time.  
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Symptom  
Cause  
The total  
recorded time  
and the  
Normally, recording is done in minimum units  
of approximately 2 seconds (in stereo), 4seconds  
(in monaural or LP2 mode), or 8 seconds (in  
LP4 mode). When recording is stopped, the last  
remaining time  
on the disc may unit of recording always uses this unit of 2  
not total the  
maximum  
recording time  
(60, 74, or 80  
minutes).  
seconds, 4 seconds, or 8 seconds even if the  
actual recording is shorter. Likewise, when  
recording is restarted after the stop, the recorder  
will automatically insert a blank space  
amounting to 2 seconds, 4 seconds, or 8 seconds  
before the next recording. (This is to prevent  
accidental erasing of a previous track whenever  
a new recording is started.) Therefore, the actual  
recording time will decrease whenever a  
recording is stopped; a maximum of 6 seconds,  
12 seconds, or 24 seconds compared to the  
potential recording time for each stop.  
The edited tracks The fragmentation of data may cause sound  
may exhibit  
sound dropout  
during search  
operations.  
dropout while searching because the tracks are  
played in higher speed than normal playback.  
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Troubleshooting  
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks,  
consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
MD Recorder  
The recorder does not work or works poorly.  
Audio sources may not be firmly connected.  
Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again  
(pages 13, 24).  
The HOLD function is turned on (HOLDappears in the display  
when you press an operation button on the recorder).  
Disable HOLD by moving the HOLD switch in the opposite  
direction of the arrow (page 11).  
Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.  
Take the MD out and leave the recorder in a warm place with the  
lid open for several hours until the moisture evaporates.  
The rechargeable battery or dry battery is weak (r or LOW  
BATTflashes on the recorder).  
Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery  
The rechargeable battery or dry battery have been inserted  
incorrectly.  
Insert the battery correctly (page 10).  
You pressed a button while the disc indication was rotating quickly.  
Wait until the indication rotates slowly.  
The analog recording was made using a connecting cord with an  
attenuator.  
Use a connecting cord without an attenuator (page 24).  
While operating, the recorder received a mechanical shock, too  
much static, abnormal power voltage caused by lightning, etc.  
Restart the operation as follows.  
1 Disconnect all the power sources.  
2 Leave the recorder for about 30 seconds.  
3 Connect the power source.  
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The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or editing  
data.  
Reinsert the disc. If this fails, rerecord.  
NO SIGNALappears in the display when recording from  
a portable CD player.  
There is no digital signal from the portable CD player.  
When recording digitally from a portable CD player, use AC  
power adaptor and disable the anti-skip function (such as ESP)  
on the CD player (page 16).  
There is no recording on the MD after a recording  
operation.  
The AC power adaptor was unplugged or a power outage occurred  
during recording.  
The lid does not open.  
The power sources have been disconnected during recording or  
editing, or the battery have been exhausted.  
Set the power sources again, or replace the exhausted battery  
with new ones.  
No sound comes through the headphones/earphones.  
The headphones/earphones plug is not firmly connected.  
Plug in the plug of the headphones/earphones firmly to the  
remote control. Plug in the plug of the remote control firmly to  
i.  
Volume is too low.  
Adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/.  
Volume cannot be turned up.  
AVLS is on.  
Set AVLS to AVLS OFF(page 40).  
An MD is not played from the first track.  
Disc playing stopped before it came to the last track.  
Press . repeatedly to go back to the beginning of the disc,  
and restart playing after checking the track number in the  
display.  
Playback sound skips.  
The recorder is placed where it receives continuous vibration.  
Put the recorder on a stable place.  
A very short track may cause sound to skip.  
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Sound has a lot of static.  
Strong magnetism from a television or such device is interfering  
with operation.  
Move the recorder away from the source of strong magnetism.  
Cannot find the track marks.  
You pressed X after pressing . or >.  
Press X before or pressing . or > (page 52).  
The rechargeable battery does not start charging.  
The rechargeable battery has been inserted incorrectly or the AC  
power adaptor has been connected incorrectly.  
Insert the battery correctly or connect the AC power adaptor  
correctly.  
Momentary noise is heard.  
Due to the special digital audio compression technology used in  
LP4 mode, momentary noise may occur on very rare occasions with  
certain sound sources.  
Record in normal stereo or LP2 mode.  
Radio  
– – – – – appears in the display on the remote control  
and the radio does not operate.  
The supplied remote control is connected to other unit than this  
recorder. The supplied remote control should be used with this  
recorder only.  
After confirming that “– – – – – ” or no dISChas disappeared  
from the display on the remote control, press RADIO ON/BAND  
again on the remote control.  
flashes in the display on the remote control and the  
radio does not operate.  
The rechargeable battery or the alkaline dry battery is used up.  
Charge the battery or replace the battery with new LR6 (SG)  
alkaline dry battery. (page 10)  
You cannot turn off the radio through you press and hold  
RADIO OFF (x).  
You keep pressing RADIO OFF (x). (page 47)  
Release RADIO OFF (x). When using the radio, RADIO OFF  
(x) functions at the time you release it.  
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Messages  
If the following messages flash in the display window, check the  
messages below.  
The messages appear on the display window on the remote control  
are shown in the parentheses.  
BLANKDISC (– – – – – )  
An MD with no recording on it is inserted.  
DISC ERR (– – – – – )  
The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or editing  
data.  
Reinsert the disc. If this fails, rerecord.  
DISC FULL (– – – – – )  
There is no more space to record on the disc (page 63).  
Replace the disc.  
Data Save (– –)  
The MD player is recording information (sounds) from the memory  
to the disc.  
Wait until this process is completed. Do not expose the player to  
any physical shock, nor disrupt power supply.  
TOC Edit (– –)  
The MD player is recording information (track start and end  
position) from the memory to the disc.  
Wait until this process is completed. Do not expose the player to  
physical shock, nor disrupt power supply.  
BUSY (– – – – – )  
You tried to operate the recorder while it was accessing the  
recorded data.  
Wait until the message goes out (in rare cases, it may take 2 - 3  
minutes).  
NAME FULL (– – – – – )  
You tried to enter more than 200 letters to label a single track or  
disc.  
You tried to enter a total of more than 1700 letters for track or disc  
names.  
Enter the characters within the limit.  
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Hi DC in (HI dcin, – – – – – )  
Voltage of the power supply is too high (The supplied AC power  
adaptor is not used).  
Use the supplied AC power adaptor.  
HOLD (Hold)  
The recorder is locked.  
Move HOLD against the arrow to unlock the recorder (page 11).  
LOW BATT (Lo batt)  
Battery is weak.  
Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery  
MEM OVER (– – – – – )  
You tried to record with the recorder placed where it receives  
continuous vibration.  
Put the recorder on a stable place, and start recording again.  
NO COPY (– – – – – )  
You tried to make a copy from a disc that is protected by the Serial  
Copy Management System. You cannot make copies from a  
digitally connected source which was itself recorded using digital  
connection.  
Use analog connection instead (page 24).  
NO DISC (no dISC)  
You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder.  
Insert an MD.  
NO SIGNAL (– – – – – )  
The recorder could not detect digital input signals.  
Make sure that the source is connected firmly (page 13).  
P/B ONLY (– – – – – )  
You tried to record or edit on a premastered MD (P/B stands for  
playback).  
Insert a recordable MD.  
PROTECTED (– – – – – )  
You tried to record or edit on a MD with the tab in the record-  
protect position.  
Slide the tab back (page 61).  
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SORRY (– – – – – )  
You tried to erase the track mark at the beginning of the first track.  
You tried to erase a track mark to combine tracks the recorder  
cannot combine (a track recorded in different recording mode, or a  
track recorded through a digital connection and an analog  
connection, for example).  
You tried to press X, T MARK or REC MODE during synchro-  
recording.  
TEMP OVER (– – – – – )  
Heat has built up in the recorder.  
Let the recorder cool down.  
TR FULL (– – – – – )  
There is no more space for new data when you are editing the MD.  
TrPROTECT (– – – – – )  
You tried to record or edit on a track that is protected from erasing.  
Record or edit on other tracks.  
You tried to edit a track that has been checked out from a computer.  
You cannot use this model to rename or edit a track which has  
been checked out from a computer.  
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Specifications  
MD recorder  
Inputs  
Microphone: stereo mini-jack,  
minimum input level 0.35 mV  
Line in: stereo mini-jack, minimum  
input level 49 mV  
Audio playing system  
MiniDisc digital audio system  
Laser diode properties  
Material: GaAlAs MQW  
Wavelength: λ = 790 nm  
Emission duration: continuous  
Laser output: less than 44.6 µW  
(This output is the value measured at  
a distance of 200 mm from the lens  
surface on the optical pick-up block  
with 7 mm aperture.)  
Optical (Digital) in: optical (digital)  
mini-jack  
Outputs  
i: stereo mini-jack, maximum  
output level 5 mW + 5 mW, load  
impedance 16 ohm  
Recording and playback time  
Radio  
Frequency range  
AM:  
530 - 1,710 kHz (US, Canada,  
and Central and South America  
models)  
531 - 1,602 kHz (Other models)  
FM:  
When using MDW-80  
Maximum 160 min. in monaural  
Maximum 320 min. in stereo  
Revolutions  
350 rpm to 2,800 rpm (CLV)  
Error correction  
ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave  
Reed Solomon Code)  
Sampling frequency  
44.1 kHz  
Sampling rate converter  
Input: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz  
Coding  
ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform  
Acoustic Coding)  
ATRAC3 LP2  
ATRAC3 LP4  
Modulation system  
EFM (Eight to Fourteen  
Modulation)  
Number of channels  
2 stereo channels  
1 monaural channel  
87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
General  
Power requirements  
Sony AC Power Adaptor (supplied)  
connected at the DC IN 3 V jack:  
120 V AC, 60 Hz (U.S.A.,  
Canadian and Taiwan models)  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz (Europe  
continental model)  
240 V AC, 50 Hz (Australian  
model)  
220 V AC, 50 Hz (Chinese  
model)  
230 - 240 V AC, 50 Hz (U.K. and  
Hong Kong models)  
220 V AC, 50 Hz (Argentina  
model)  
Frequency response  
20 to 20,000 Hz 3 dB  
Wow and Flutter  
Below measurable limit  
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110/220 V AC, 60 Hz (Korean  
model)  
100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (Other  
models)  
Stereo Headphones** MDR-  
EX70LP, MDR-G72LP, MDR-A34L  
Active Speakers SRS-Z500  
Recordable MDs MDW-series  
Nickel Cadmium rechargeable  
battery NC-WMAA (supplied)  
LR6 (SG) alkaline battery (not  
supplied)  
Battery operation time  
Dimensions  
Approx. 81 × 28.6 × 74.4 mm (w/h/  
d) (31/4 × 13/16 × 3 in.) without  
projections.  
Your dealer may not handle some of  
the above listed accessories. Please  
ask the dealer for detailed  
information about the accessories in  
your country.  
∗∗Whether you should plug the  
headphones/earphones directly  
to i jack on the main unit or to  
a remote control, use only  
headphones/earphones with  
stereo mini plugs. You cannot  
use headphones/earphones with  
micro plugs.  
Mass  
Approx. 120 g (4.3 oz) the recorder  
only  
Supplied accessories  
NC-WMAA Nickel Cadmium  
rechargeable battery (1)  
AC power adaptor (1)  
AC plug adaptor (1)*  
Headphones/earphones with a  
remote control (1)  
Optical cable (1)  
Rechargeable battery carrying case  
(1)  
Carrying pouch/carrying case with a  
belt clip (1)  
Tourist model only  
US and foreign patents licensed  
from Dolby Laboratories.  
Design and specifications are subject  
to change without notice.  
Optional accessories  
Optical Cable  
POC-15B, POC-15AB, POC-  
DA12SP  
Stereo Microphones ECM-717,  
ECM-MS907, ECM-MS957  
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Explanations  
How the MiniDisc got so small  
The 2.5-inch MiniDisc, encased in a plastic cartridge that looks like a 3.5-  
inch diskette (see illustration above), uses a new digital audio  
compression technology called ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic  
Coding). To store more sound in less space, ATRAC extracts and encodes  
only those frequency components actually audible to the human ear.  
The meaning of “no sound”  
No sounddescribes a recorder condition in which the input level is  
about 4.8 mV during analog input or less than 89 dB during optical  
(digital) input (with 0 dB as full bit (the maximum recordable level for a  
MiniDisc)).  
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Quick Random Access  
Like CDs, MDs offer instantaneous random access to the beginning of  
any music track. Premastered MDs are recorded with location addresses  
corresponding to each music selection.  
Recordable MDs are manufactured with a User TOC Areato contain  
the order of the music. The TOC (Table of Contents) system is similar to  
the directory management systemof floppy disks. In other words,  
starting and ending addresses for all music tracks recorded on the disc are  
stored in this area. This lets you randomly access the beginning of any  
track as soon as you enter the track number (AMS), as well as label the  
location with a track name as you would a file on a diskette.  
A
B
A User TOC Area  
Contains the order and start/end points of the music.  
B Music Data  
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