Sony MD Walkman MZ B10 User Manual

3-247-850-16(1)  
Portable  
MiniDisc Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
page 8  
Recorder Operation ___________________  
page 48  
Troubleshooting and explanations ________  
MZ-B10  
©2003 Sony Corporation  
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Table of contents  
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Checking the supplied accessories  
Headphones/earphones (1)  
Carrying pouch (1)  
Handstrap (1)  
Clamp filter for the AC power adaptor (1)  
Attach the clamp filter when using the optional  
AC power adaptor.  
LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry  
batteries (2) (World model only)  
When using the optional AC power adaptor  
Before using the AC power adaptor, do the following procedure to attach the clamp filter to  
the cord of the AC power adaptor. (You must affix the ferrite cores to comply with  
applicable EMC standards.)  
1 Open the clamp filter.  
2 Wind the AC power cord into the clamp  
filter as shown below.  
Maximum  
length:  
approx. 4 cm  
(15/8 inches)  
3 Close the clamp filter.  
Make sure the  
clasps are  
fully engaged.  
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Looking at the controls  
See pages in ( ) for more details.  
Front of the recorder  
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A Display window (23) (26) (30) (34)  
I N • PLAY (play) button (15) (16)  
The N • PLAY button has a tactile  
dot.  
B MENU/ENTER button (23) (26) (30)  
You can use various settings using  
menu items.  
J REC button (14) (18) (32)  
K . • REVIEW • AMS, > • CUE  
• AMS (search /AMS) buttons (15)  
C SPEED CONTROL +, – button (26)  
Use this button to increase or decrease  
the playback speed.  
L TRACK MARK button (29)  
Use this button to add track marks  
automatically or to divide a track into  
separate tracks.  
D Built-in microphone (14)  
E Speakers (16)  
F REC MODE button (14) (18)  
Use this button to select 2 times  
M X PAUSE button (15) (17) (29)  
normal (LP2 or monaural) or 4 times  
(LP4) the normal (SP) recording time.  
N REC indicator (14) (15)  
Lights up while recording.  
G GROUP button (32)  
O i (headphones/earphones) jack (14)  
This button is used when cueing to a  
group or erasing a group.  
Connect headphones/earphones or an  
optional foot control unit to this jack.  
H x • STOP button (14) (16) (23) (30)  
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P MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (19)  
Connect an optional stereo  
R VOL control (16)  
The VOL control has a tactile dot.  
microphone to this jack to record.  
The MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack  
has a tactile dot.  
S HOLD switch (12)  
Slide the switch in the direction of the  
arrow to disable the buttons on the  
recorder. To prevent the buttons from  
being accidentally operated when you  
carry the recorder, use this function.  
Q LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack (21) (22)  
Connect an optional optical or line  
cable to this jack to record from a CD,  
etc.  
T OPEN switch (13) (16)  
Back of the recorder  
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How to attach a hand strap  
5
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4
A Battery compartment (12)  
Insert two alkaline dry batteries (size  
AA) here.  
C ALL ERASE button (31)  
Press ERASE while pressing this  
button to erase the contents of an  
entire disc.  
B ERASE button (31) (37)  
During playback, press this button to  
erase the track.  
D DC IN 3V jack (43)  
When you connect an optional AC  
power adaptor, connect it to this jack.  
E Handstrap hole  
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The display window  
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7
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A Play mode indication (28)  
Lights up when selecting specific play  
mode.  
G Pause indication  
H REC indication (14)  
I SYNC (synchro-recording) indication  
B Disc indication (18) (26) (30) (34)  
Shows that the disc is rotating for  
recording, playing or editing an MD.  
J SP, LP2, LP4, MONO indication (18)  
Shows the recording mode while  
recording and SP/LP mode of a track  
while playing.  
C Character information display (18)  
Displays the disc and track names,  
error messages, track numbers, etc.  
K REC REMAIN indication (18)  
Shows the remaining recordable time  
in a disc while recording or stopped.  
D Group indication (33)  
Lights up while in group play. Flashes  
while selecting a group.  
L Time indication (18) (26) (30) (34)  
Shows the elapsed time while  
recording or playing.  
E Battery level indication (42)  
F SOUND indication (26)  
Lights up when the sound mode  
(SOUND 1, SOUND 2) is selected.  
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Preparing a power source  
This section explains how to prepare the recorder for battery-powered  
operation. For information on connecting the recorder to an AC power  
outlet, see page 43.  
1
Insert dry batteries.  
Back of the recorder  
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e
Insert two LR6 (size AA)  
alkaline dry batteries  
(supplied with the world  
model only).  
Close the lid.  
Press and slide the battery  
compartment lid as shown in  
the illustration.  
Notes  
Do not use manganese dry battery. If you do, recording may not be possible.  
Insert the e and E poles of the battery correctly as shown on the recorder.  
Check that the REC button is not depressed before inserting the alkaline dry  
batteries. If a disc is inserted and the button is depressed, recording may start when  
you insert the alkaline dry batteries. If the REC button is depressed, be sure to  
remove the disc before you insert the batteries.  
2
Unlock the control.  
Slide HOLD to the opposite  
direction of the arrow on the  
recorder.  
HOLD  
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Recording an MD right away!  
Use the built-in microphone to record. Make sure the record-protect  
tab on the disc is closed (page 46). The use of new alkaline dry  
batteries is recommended. The recording may not be possible if you  
use manganese dry batteries.  
1
Insert a recordable MD.  
1 Slide OPEN to open the lid.  
2 Insert a recordable MD to the direction  
of the arrow with the label side facing  
up, and press down on the lid (at the  
center of the front edge as shown  
above) to close it firmly.  
2
Select microphone sensitivity.  
The recorder is factory set to record material with a normal volume level (“SENS  
HIGH”), such as conversations. When recording a sound source at close range, such as  
a narration, set the microphone sensitivity to “SENS LOW” (see page 39 for details).  
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4
Select the recording mode.  
You can select SP, LP2, LP4, or monaural (see  
page 18 for details). The recorder is factory set to  
LP4. Change the recording mode if necessary.  
REC MODE  
Record an MD.  
1 Press REC.  
“REC” appears, REC indicator lights  
Built-in  
microphone  
up, and then recording starts.  
X PAUSE  
. REVIEW •  
AMS, > CUE •  
You can monitor the recording  
conditions, such as the recording  
position, through the display or the REC  
indicator.  
REC  
AMS  
If the disc is blank, the recording starts  
from the beginning. If the disc is  
partially recorded, the recording  
automatically starts from the end of the  
existing material.  
REC  
indicator  
N PLAY  
Connect  
firmly to  
i.  
x STOP  
To stop recording, press x • STOP.  
After you press the x • STOP button to stop the  
recorder, the recorder will automatically turn  
off after about 30 seconds (when using an  
alkaline dry battery) or 3 minutes (when using  
the AC power adaptor).  
To monitor the sound during recording.  
Connect the headphones/earphones to the i jack. You can adjust the volume by turning the VOL  
control. This adjustment does not affect the recording level since the level is adjusted automatically.  
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To  
Operation  
Record partway through the  
previous recording  
Press N • PLAY, > • CUE • AMS or . •  
REVIEW • AMS to find the beginning of the  
material to be recorded, and then press X • PAUSE.  
Press REC so that the recorder changes to recording  
pause.  
Press X PAUSE again to start recording.  
Pause1)  
Press X PAUSE while recording.  
Press X PAUSE again to resume recording.  
Remove the MD  
x • STOP to stop recording, check if “TOC Edit”  
has disappeared from the display, and then open the  
lid.  
1) The REC indicator flashes during recording pause. Track marks are not added while recording with  
microphone, even when the recorder is paused.  
If the recording does not start  
Notes  
Make sure the recorder is not locked  
Make sure the MD is not record-protected  
For long recordings, it is recommended that  
you power the recorder from a house current  
using an optional AC power adaptor AC-  
Premastered MDs cannot be recorded over.  
The lid will not open during recording or until  
“TOC Edit” disappears from the display after  
the recording has completed.  
To know the recording  
condition  
The REC indicator lights up or flashes  
according to the recording condition.  
If the power supply is disrupted (i.e. the  
batteries are removed or becomes exhausted  
or the optional AC power adaptor is  
disconnected) during a recording operation, or  
while “TOC Edit” appears in the display, then  
it will not be possible to open the lid until  
power is restored and the x • STOP button is  
pressed.  
Recording  
condition  
REC indicator  
While recording  
lights up  
“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. If you do, the material recorded up to  
that point will not be saved to the disc.  
When you record through the microphone, the  
various sounds made by the recorder may also  
be recorded.  
The built-in microphone do not operate  
whenever an optional microphone is  
connected into the MIC (PLUG IN POWER)  
jack on the recorder.  
The built-in microphone do not operate  
whenever an optical cable or a line cable (not  
supplied) is connected into the LINE IN  
(OPTICAL) jack on the recorder.  
flashes according  
to the loudness of  
the source while  
recording with a  
microphone  
(voice mirror)  
Recording standby flashes  
Less than 3  
minutes’ recording  
time available  
flashes slowly  
A track mark has  
been added1)  
goes off  
momentarily  
1) Except when track marking was done  
manually or automatically using Auto Time  
Mark (page 24).  
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Playing an MD right away!  
You can play recordable MDs or premastered MDs. Sound output  
from the built-in speaker is monaural, but stereo listening is possible  
through the supplied headphones/earphones.  
1
Insert an MD.  
1 Slide OPEN to open the lid.  
2 Insert an MD to the direction of the  
arrow with the label side facing up, and  
press down on the lid (at the center of  
the front edge as shown above) to close  
it firmly.  
2
Play an MD.  
1 Press N PLAY.  
. REVIEW •  
AMS, > CUE  
AMS  
X PAUSE  
2 Turn VOL to adjust the volume.  
To stop play, press x • STOP.  
Playback starts from the point you last stopped  
playing. To start playback from the beginning  
of the disc, press N • PLAY for 2 seconds or  
more.  
After you press the x • STOP button to stop the  
recorder, the recorder will automatically turn  
off after about 30 seconds (when using an  
alkaline dry battery), or 3 minutes (when using  
the AC power adaptor).  
Connect  
firmlyto  
i
Speaker  
N PLAY  
VOL  
control  
x STOP  
To listen in stereo  
Connect the headphones/earphones to the i  
jack on the recorder.  
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To  
Operation on the recorder  
Pause  
Press X • PAUSE. Press X • PAUSE again to resume  
play.  
Cue to the current track or a  
previous track1)  
Press . • REVIEW • AMS.  
Press . • REVIEW • AMS repeatedly until you  
reach the beginning of the desired track.  
Cue to the next track2)  
Press > • CUE • AMS.  
Go backwards or forward  
while playing  
Press and hold . • REVIEW • AMS or > • CUE •  
AMS.  
Search for a point in a track  
while viewing the elapsed  
time. (Time search)  
During pause, press and hold . • REVIEW • AMS or  
> • CUE • AMS.  
Search for a specific track  
while viewing track numbers  
or track names. (Index search)  
While the recorder is stopped, press and hold . •  
REVIEW • AMS or > • CUE • AMS.  
Remove the MD  
Press x • STOP and open the lid.3)  
1) If you press . • REVIEW • AMS during the first track of the disc, the recorder goes to the beginning  
of the last track on the disc.  
2) If you press > • CUE • AMS during the last track of the disc, the recorder goes to the beginning of  
the first track on the disc.  
3) Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track.  
If the play does not start  
Make sure the recorder is not locked (page 12).  
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Playback will switch automatically between  
stereo and monaural according to the sound  
source.  
Notes  
The sound may skip during playback when the  
recorder is exposed to continuous vibration,  
such as while jogging.  
If the power supply is disrupted (i.e. the  
batteries are removed or become exhausted or  
the optional AC power adaptor is  
disconnected) when the recorder is operating,  
the lid may not open until the power is  
restored and the x • STOP button is pressed.  
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Various ways of recording  
Long-time recording  
Recording  
A
Recording  
time2)  
mode1)  
(MDLP)  
SP  
SP  
approx. 80  
min.  
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 (SP)  
recording time. Monaural recording at 2  
times normal recording time is also  
possible.  
MDs recorded in monaural or  
MDLP mode can be played back  
only on MD players or recorders  
with monaural or MDLP playback  
mode.  
LP2  
LP2  
LP4  
MONO  
approx. 160  
min.  
LP4  
approx. 320  
min.  
Monaural  
approx. 160  
min.  
1) For better sound quality, record in SP or LP2  
mode.  
2) When using an 80-minute recordable MD  
REC MODE  
3 Press REC.  
For other operations on recording, see  
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If you record in SP, LP2, or LP4 mode using  
an externally connected stereo microphone  
(not supplied) or other stereo equipment  
connected to the LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack,  
the recording will be stereo. If you record with  
the built-in microphone, the recording will be  
monaural (the same sound is recorded to the  
left and right channels).  
The recording mode can be changed during  
recording pause. When you change the  
recording mode, a track mark is automatically  
added at that point.  
REC  
1 Insert a recordable disc.  
2 Press REC MODE repeatedly until  
desired recording mode lights up in  
the display.  
Each time you press the button, A  
changes as follows.  
Audio components that support the LP2 or  
LP4 modes are indicated by the  
logo marks.  
or  
A
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Notes  
2 Press REC MODE repeatedly until  
“SP”, “LP2”, “LP4”, or “MONO”  
lights up in the display.  
It is recommended that you use the AC power  
adaptor (not supplied) for long recordings.  
During monaural recording of a stereo sound  
source connected through the digital (optical)  
input jack, you can still monitor the recorded  
sound in stereo by using headphones/  
For details on the recording mode, see  
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earphones connected to the i jack.  
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 SP or  
LP2 mode to obtain better sound quality.  
For other operations on recording, see  
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When using a plug-in power-type microphone,  
the microphone can be operated even when its  
power switch is turned off since power is  
supplied from the recorder itself.  
If you are using the optional stereo microphone  
ECM-719, set the power switch on the  
microphone to OFF to allow the recorder to  
provide power to the microphone. It is  
recommended that you set the switch on the  
microphone to OFF during use.  
Recording from a  
stereo microphone  
Connect a stereo microphone (ECM-719,  
etc.) to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER)  
jack. The recorder input automatically  
switches to the externally connected  
microphone input.  
Notes  
You cannot record through the externally  
connected microphone while an optical cable  
is connected to the LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack.  
The recorder automatically selects the  
recorder input in the following order of  
priority; optical input, externally connected  
microphone input, analog (line) input, and  
built-in microphones input.  
The microphone may pick up the operating  
sound of the recorder itself (such as the sound  
of the motor). Use the microphone away from  
the recorder in such cases. Please note that the  
sound of recorder operations may be picked  
up if the microphone that you use has a short  
connector.  
Stereo  
microphone  
(not supplied)  
REC MODE  
REC  
To MIC (PLUG IN  
POWER)  
1 Insert a recordable disc and select the  
microphone sensitivity.  
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Recording from externally connected equipment  
The LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input  
jacks. Connect the recorder to a CD player or a cassette recorder using either digital  
(optical) input or analog (line) input. To record, see “Recording with digital (optical) input  
(Digital Recording)” (page 21) to record using digital (optical) input and “Recording from  
a TV or radio (Analog Recording)” (page 22) to record using analog (line) input.  
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.  
Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputs  
Difference  
Digital (optical) input  
Analog (line) input  
Connectable  
source  
Equipment with an digital (optical)  
output jack  
Equipment with an analog  
(line) output jack  
Usable cord  
Optical cable (with an optical or an  
optical-mini plug) (page 21)  
Line cable (with 2 phono plugs  
or a stereo-mini plug) (page 22)  
Signal from the Digital  
source  
Analog  
Even when a digital source  
(such as a CD) is connected, the  
signal sent to the recorder is  
analog.  
Recorded track Marked (copied) automatically  
Marked automatically  
numbers  
• at the same positions as the source • after more than 2 seconds of  
(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 a CD or an MD)  
blank or low-level segment.  
• when the recorder is paused  
while recording.  
You can erase unnecessary  
marks after recording (“Erasing  
• when the recorder is paused while  
recording (the recorder pauses  
automatically when it encounters a  
section with no audio signal for 3  
seconds or more) (page 56).  
You can erase unnecessary marks  
after recording. (“Erasing a track  
Recorded  
Same as the source.  
Adjusted automatically.  
sound level  
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.  
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2 Press REC MODE repeatedly until  
“SP”, “LP2”, “LP4”, or “MONO”  
lights up in the display.  
Recording with digital  
(optical) input (Digital  
Recording)  
For details on the recording mode, see  
Connect to a digital source using an  
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optical cable 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.  
“REC” appears in the display, the  
REC indicator lights up, and the  
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CD player, MD  
player, digital  
amplifier, etc.  
For other operations on recording, see  
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When recording from digital media, track  
marks in the original are copied automatically  
to the MD.  
Synchro-recording is useful for making digital  
recordings. During synchro-recording, the  
starting and stopping of recording is done  
automatically and in sync with the source  
material.  
Optical  
mini-  
plug  
Optical  
plug  
POC-15AB etc.  
(not supplied)  
POC-15B etc.  
(not supplied)  
Notes  
You can make a digital recording with an  
optical cable only from an optical type output.  
Note the following when recording from a  
portable CD player.  
—Some portable CD players may not be  
capable of digital out when the AC power  
adaptor is disconnected. If this is the case,  
connect the AC power adaptor to the  
portable CD player and use it on AC power  
as the power source.  
REC MODE  
—Digital output may be disabled on some  
portable CD players when the AC power  
adaptor is not connected to the player.  
—Turn off the anti-skip function (e.g., ESP*  
or G-PROTECTION).  
REC  
REC  
To LINE IN  
(OPTICAL)  
indicator  
A track mark is added at the point where you  
press the X • PAUSE button again to resume  
recording while pausing recording; thus the  
remainder of the track will be counted as a  
new track.  
1 Insert a recordable disc.  
Electronic Shock Protection  
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2 Press REC MODE repeatedly until  
“SP”, “LP2”, “LP4”, or “MONO”  
lights up in the display.  
Recording from a TV or radio  
(Analog Recording)  
For details on the recording mode, see  
Connect the recorder with a line cable  
(not supplied) to make analog recording.  
Connect firmly to the appropriate jacks.  
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CD player,  
cassette recorder,  
etc.(source)  
“REC” appears in the display, the  
REC indicator lights up, and the  
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For other operations on recording, see  
To LINE OUT  
L
R (red)  
Note  
(white)  
A track mark is added at the point where you  
press the X • PAUSE button again to resume  
recording while pausing recording; thus the  
remainder of the track will be counted as a new  
track.  
Line cable  
(RK-G129,  
etc.)*  
REC MODE  
REC  
To LINE IN  
(OPTICAL)  
REC  
indicator  
To connect to a portable CD player having  
a stereo mini-jack, use the RK-G136  
connecting cord (not supplied).  
Note  
Use the connecting cords without an attenuator.  
1 Insert a recordable disc.  
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5 Press . or > until “SYNC ON”  
appears in the display, and then press  
MENU/ENTER.  
To start/stop recording  
in sync with the sound  
source  
(Synchro-recording)  
During synchro-recording, the starting  
and stopping of recording occurs are  
synchronized with the sound source. This  
simplifies digital recordings (e.g., from a  
CD player) since the need to operate the  
recorder or the sound source is  
Synchro-recording indication  
eliminated. Synchro-recording is only  
possible with the optical cable connected.  
“SYNC” appears in the display.  
“SYNC” doesn’t appear if optical  
cable is not connected to the LINE IN  
MENU/ENTER  
REC MODE  
6 (POrePsTsIRCEACL.) jack on the recorder.  
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REC  
The recorder starts recording  
automatically when it receives the  
playing sound.  
. REVIEW • AMS,  
> CUE • AMS  
To stop recording  
Press x • STOP.  
1 Press REC MODE repeatedly until  
“SP”, “LP2”, “LP4”, or “MONO”  
lights up in the display.  
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For details on the recording mode, see  
When there is no sound from the player for  
more than 3 seconds during synchro-recording,  
the recorder goes into the standby mode  
automatically (page 56). 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.  
2 (PpraegsseM18E).NU/ENTER.  
3 Press . or > until “REC SET”  
appears in the display, and then press  
MENU/ENTER.  
4 Press . or > until “SYNC  
REC” appears in the display, and then  
press MENU/ENTER.  
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Notes  
The pause function cannot be turned on or off  
manually during synchro-recording.  
Do not switch the “SYNC REC” setting while  
recording. Recording may not be done  
properly.  
Adding track marks  
while recording  
You can add track marks (track number)  
while recording to divide the material into  
separate parts.  
You cannot change the recording mode during  
recording.  
Even when there is no 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.  
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MENU/  
ENTER  
If a silent portion is encountered for  
approximately 2 seconds 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.  
TRACK  
MARK  
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.  
Adding track marks manually  
1 While the recorder is recording, press  
TRACK MARK.  
Adding track marks  
automatically (Auto Time  
Mark)  
Use this feature to add track marks  
automatically at 10-minute intervals when  
recording through the analog input  
connector or a microphone. This function  
is convenient when making a long  
recording, e.g., of a lecture or meeting.  
1 While the recorder is recording or in  
recording pause, press MENU/  
2 EPrNeTssE.R. or > until “REC SET”  
appears in the display, and then press  
MENU/ENTER.  
3 Press . or > until “TIME  
MARK” appears in the display, and  
then press MENU/ENTER.  
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When the time interval for Auto Time  
Mark (10 minutes) exceeds the  
elapsed recording time:  
The recorder adds a track mark when 10  
minutes has elapsed.  
4 Press . or > until “MARK  
ON” appears in the display, and then  
press MENU/ENTER.  
“10min.ON” appears in the display  
and the selection is entered.  
“T” appears after the track number in  
the display.  
Example: When 3 minutes of recording  
has been completed when the Auto Time  
Mark is set.  
A track mark will be added at the 10-  
minute point (following the start of  
recording) and after each 10-minute  
interval thereafter.  
Note  
The setting will be lost when the recording  
stopped.  
To cancel Auto Time Mark  
Select “MARK OFF” in step 4 or stop  
recording.  
Using Auto Time Mark to add  
track marks while recording  
When the elapsed recording time  
exceeds 10 minutes:  
The recorder adds a track mark at the  
point when Auto Time Mark is set, and at  
each 10-minute interval thereafter.  
Example: When 12 minutes of recording  
has been completed when the Auto Time  
Mark is set.  
A track mark will be added at the 12-  
minute point (following the start of  
recording) and after each 10-minute  
interval thereafter.  
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Various ways of playback  
Changing the sound  
A
Sound setting  
mode  
SOUND OFF Factory setting  
You can select the sound mode during  
playback. This function emphasizes  
voices, so it is useful when listening to  
recordings of meetings or lectures.  
SOUND 1  
SOUND 2  
Emphasizes voices.  
Emphasizes voices more  
strongly than SOUND 1.  
MENU/  
ENTER  
To cancel the sound setting  
Select “SOUND OFF” in step 3.  
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> CUE • AMS  
Notes  
If sound distortion occurs when you turn the  
volume up while “SOUND 1” or “SOUND 2”,  
turn the volume down again or change the  
sound setting.  
The setting of “SOUND 1” or “SOUND 2”  
does not affect the sound being recorded.  
You cannot change the sound mode while the  
playback speed is changed.  
1 Press MENU/ENTER.  
2 Press . or > until “SOUND”  
appears in the display, and then press  
MENU/ENTER.  
Changing playback  
3 Press . or > repeatedly until  
your desired sound setting appears in  
the display, and then press MENU/  
ENTER.  
speed (Speed Control)  
The speed control function is useful when  
you want to change the playback speed.  
This function changes the playback speed  
without changing the playback pitch  
(DPC*).  
The playback speed can be varied from  
+100% to –50% the normal speed, in 13  
steps.  
Each time you press the button, A  
changes as follows.  
When you press MENU/ENTER, the  
sound indication lights up.  
A
* DPC stands for Digital Pitch Control.  
SPEED  
CONTROL +, –  
Sound indication  
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Notes  
1 While playing, press SPEED  
CONTROL + or – while the recorder  
is playing.  
When using this function, you may hear noise  
or an echo in the playback.  
When you change the playback speed, the  
sound mode setting (“SOUND 1” or “SOUND  
2”) will stop functioning. When you change  
the playback speed back to normal (0%), the  
sound mode setting will begin functioning  
again.  
Playback speeds up when you press  
the SPEED CONTROL + button and  
slows down when you press the –  
button. Select the desired playback  
speed while listening to the material.  
“DPC” appears in the display when  
the playback speed is changed.  
+100%  
–50%  
0%  
Selecting the play  
mode (Single Play/  
Repeat Play)  
You can select single play, single repeat,  
or all repeat.  
. REVIEW •  
AMS, > CUE  
AMS  
MENU/  
ENTER  
DPC” appears when playback  
speed is changed.  
1 While playing, press MENU/ENTER.  
2 Press . or > until “PLAY  
MODE” appears in the display, and  
To switch to normal playback  
Press N • PLAY or SPEED CONTROL  
+ or – to select 0%.  
3 tPhreenssp.ress MorE>NU/ErNepTeEatRe.dly until  
“Normal” or “1 Track” appears in the  
display, and then press MENU/  
ENTER.  
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Once you open the lid, the playback speed  
reverts to the normal speed (0%).  
While using this function, you can pause  
playback or locate track marks by pressing the  
X • PAUSE, . • REVIEW • AMS, or >  
• CUE • AMS button.  
Normal: All tracks are played once.  
1 Track: A single track is played  
once.  
continued  
27  
   
4 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“RepeatOFF” or “RepeatON” appears  
in the display, and then press MENU/  
ENTER.  
RepeatOFF: Playback will not  
repeat.  
RepeatON: Playback will repeat  
with the play mode selected in step 3.  
When the selection enters, play mode  
indication lights up.  
Play mode indication  
Indication Selected play mode  
“Normal” and  
“RepeatOFF” (normal  
play)  
1
“1 Track” and  
“RepeatOFF” (A single  
track is played.)  
“Normal” and  
“RepeatON” (All the  
tracks are played  
repeatedly.)  
1
“1 Track” and  
“RepeatON” (A single  
track is played  
repeatedly.)  
Note  
Group play mode (  
) in step 3 whenever you  
play a disc with group settings. For more  
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Editing recorded tracks  
You can edit your recordings by adding/  
erasing track marks or changing the order  
of the recorded tracks.  
Erasing a track mark  
When you erase a regular track mark, the  
track numbers will change as follows.  
Notes  
Premastered MDs cannot be edited.  
Close the record-protect tab on the side of the  
MD before editing  
Example  
When combining track 2 and track 3  
When “TOC Edit” is flashing, the editing  
results are being recorded.  
—Do not move or jog the recorder.  
—Do not disconnect the power source.  
—The lid becomes locked.  
1
1
2
3
4
Erase a track mark  
2
3
Track numbers decrease  
Adding a track mark  
TRACK MARK  
You can add track marks so that the part  
after the new track mark is counted as a  
new track. A total of 254 track marks can  
be added on one disc.  
The track numbers will increase as  
follows.  
. REVIEW  
X PAUSE  
AMS  
1
2
3
4
5
Track marking  
1 While playing the track with the track  
mark you want to erase, press X •  
PAUSE to pause.  
1
2
3
4
To erase the third track mark, play the  
third track and press X • PAUSE.  
Track numbers increase  
2 Find the track mark by pressing .  
slightly.  
Find the beginning of the third track.  
“00:00” appears in the display.  
“MARK” appears in the display for 2  
3 sPerceossndTsR. ACK MARK to erase the  
TRACK MARK  
mark.  
“MARK OFF” appears in the display.  
The track mark is erased and the two  
tracks are combined.  
1 While recording, playing or pausing  
an MD, press TRACK MARK at the  
point you want to mark.  
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“MARK ON” appears in the display,  
and a track mark is added. The track  
number will increase by one.  
When you erase a track mark, the settings  
assigned to the mark are also erased.  
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Notes  
1 While playing the track you want to  
When you erase a track mark between the two  
consecutive tracks that are registered to  
different groups, the second track is re-  
registered into the group containing the first  
track. In addition, if you combine a track that  
is registered to a group with a track that is not  
(consecutive tracks), the second track takes  
the same registration setting as the first track.  
For example, if the first track is registered to a  
group, the second track will be registered to  
the same group as the first track.  
2 mProevsse,.pressoMr >ENUu/EnNtilTEERD.IT”  
appears in the display, and then press  
MENU/ENTER.  
The recorder plays the selected track  
repeatedly.  
3 Press . or > until “Move”  
appears in the display, and then press  
MENU/ENTER.  
You cannot erase track marks according to the  
system limitations.  
4 Press . or > until  
: Move” flashes in the display,  
and then press MENU/ENTER again.  
The selected track number flashes in  
the display.  
Moving recorded tracks  
(Move)  
You can change the order of the recorded  
tracks.  
Note  
To move tracks in a disc with group settings,  
Example  
5 Press . or > to select the  
Move track C from the third to the second  
track.  
destination track number.  
Before moving  
For the example, “Tr002” appears in  
the display.  
A
B
C
B
D
A
C
D
After moving  
. REVIEW  
AMS, > •  
CUE • AMS  
MENU/ENTER  
6 Press MENU/ENTER again.  
The track moves to the selected  
destination track.  
To cancel moving  
Press x • STOP.  
TRACK MARK  
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To erase a small section of a  
track  
Pause playback at the point where you  
want to start erasing. Then do steps 1 and  
Erasing tracks (Erase)  
You can erase unnecessary tracks or all  
tracks in a disc.  
Note  
To erase a part of a track  
When you erase groups, see page 37.  
Add track marks at the beginning and the  
end of the part you want to erase, then  
erase the part (page 29).  
To erase a track  
Note that once a recording has  
been erased, you cannot retrieve it.  
Be sure to verify the contents of  
the track you want to erase.  
To erase the whole disc  
Note that once a recording has  
been erased, you cannot retrieve it.  
Be sure to verify the contents of  
the disc you want to erase.  
MENU/  
x STOP  
ENTER  
1 Play the disc you want to erase, verify  
its contents, and then press x •  
2 SWThOilPe.the recorder is stopped, press  
ERASE  
ALL ERASE  
ERASE while pressing ALL ERASE.  
“All Erase?” and “PushENTER”  
appear alternately in the display.  
1 While playing the track you want to  
erase, press ERASE.  
“Erase OK?” and “PushENTER”  
appear alternately in the display.  
3 Press MENU/ENTER.  
“TOC Edit” flashes in the display,  
and all the tracks will be erased.  
When erasing is complete,  
“BLANKDISC” appears in the  
display.  
2 Press MENU/ENTER.  
The track is erased and the next track  
starts to play. All the tracks after the  
one erased are automatically  
renumbered.  
To cancel erasing  
Press x • STOP.  
To cancel erasing  
Press x • STOP.  
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Using the group function  
Note  
It will not be possible to make a group setting if  
the tracks, groups and disc name on a disc  
exceed the maximum number that can be input.  
Using the group  
function  
The group function is provided to allow  
playback of discs with group settings. The  
group function is convenient for playback  
of MDs on which several albums or CD  
singles have been recorded in MDLP  
(LP2/LP4) mode.  
Using the group  
function when  
recording  
. REVIEW •  
AMS, > CUE  
What is the disc with group  
settings?  
The recorder can operate various  
REC  
AMS  
functions in units of group; that is tracks  
that have been recorded on a disc as part  
of separate group, as shown below.  
Before group assignments are made  
(normal play)  
GROUP  
Disc  
Recording tracks to a new  
group  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 1415  
During recording, you can add a new  
group at the end of the currently recorded  
tracks on a disc.  
Track 1 to 5 are assigned to group 1.  
Track 8 to12 are assigned to group 2.  
1 Press > until “End” appears in the  
Track 13 to15 are assigned to group 3.  
Track 6 to 7 are assigned to no group.  
m
2 Wdishpillaeyp.ressing GROUP, press REC.  
After group assignments have been made  
(group play)  
3 Play the source sound.  
A new group will be added after the  
current contents on a disc.  
Disc  
Group 1  
Group 2 Group 3  
To stop recording  
Press x • STOP.  
1 2345 6 7 1 2345 1 23  
The material that was recorded up until  
x • STOP was pressed is entered as a new  
group.  
Tracks that were not assigned to a group  
are treated as being part of “ Group - -” .  
You can create a maximum of 99 groups  
on a disc.  
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Recording a track to an  
existing group  
Playing a track in group play  
Start playback from the top group to the  
end, and then stop after playback of the  
tracks which do not belong to a group  
(Group - -).  
You can add a track to an existing group.  
1 Press GROUP and press . or >  
until the group you want to add a  
track to appears in the display.  
1 Do the procedure of “Selecting the  
2 While pressing GROUP, press REC.  
(page 27) and select “  
step 3.  
: Normal” in  
3 Play the source sound.  
The group play starts from the next  
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2 tPrraecsks.. or > and select  
“RepeatOFF” or “RepeatON”, and  
then press MENU/ENTER to enter  
the selection.  
To add a track that is playing to a group, stop  
or pause playing the track first, and then do  
the procedure from step 2.  
You can set the recorder to always create a  
new group without pressing the GROUP  
button. See page 39 for details.  
Cueing to the groups (Group  
Skip)  
1 While playing, press GROUP.  
Using the group  
flashes in the display.  
function when playing  
2 Press . or > to select a group.  
The recorder can operate various  
playback with a disc which has group  
setting.  
In group mode, the recorder treats all  
tracks without group settings as belonging  
to the last group on the disc. The last  
group is indicated in the display window  
on the recorder as “Group --”. Within a  
group, the tracks appear in their order on  
the disc, not their order within the group.  
Repeat play for the selected  
group (Group Repeat Play)  
Select “RepeatON” in step 2.  
. REVIEW •  
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MENU/ENTER  
AMS  
GROUP  
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Notes  
It is not possible to make a group setting if the  
tracks, groups and disc name on a disc contain  
more than the maximum number of characters  
that can be stored.  
The tracks or groups must be sequential. If the  
desired tracks or groups are not consecutive,  
you must move them to make them  
Editing groups  
Assigning tracks or groups as  
a new group (Group Setting)  
With this function, you can assign  
existing tracks or groups to a new group,  
and also you can assign a track that  
currently belongs to no group to an  
existing group.  
consecutive before you can register them  
. REVIEW •  
AMS, > CUE  
MENU/ENTER  
You can create a maximum of 99 groups  
on a disc.  
AMS  
Disc  
Group 2  
Group 1  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112  
1 While the recorder is stopped, press  
2 MPrEesNsU./ENTorE>R. until “EDIT”  
appears in the display, and then press  
MENU/ENTER.  
Assigning tracks 1 to 3 to a new  
group  
Assigning group 1 and group 2 to  
a new group  
3 Press . or > until “ : Set”  
appears in the display, and then press  
MENU/ENTER  
Disc  
Group 2  
Group 1  
The track number of the first track  
(“STR”) appears in the display.  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112  
Registration of non-consecutive tracks is  
not possible (for example, track 3 and  
tracks 7 and 8 (Group 1) cannot be  
registered to a new group).  
Track numbers appear according to their  
order on the disc, not their order within  
the group.  
4 Press . or > until the number  
of the desired first track appears in the  
display, and then press MENU/  
ENTER.  
This selects the first track of the new  
group.  
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5 Press . or > until the number  
of the desired last track flashes in the  
display, and then press MENU/  
ENTER.  
5 Press . or > until  
: Release” appears in the display,  
and press MENU/ENTER.  
“Release?” and “PushENTER”  
This selects the last track of the new  
group.  
6 aPprepsesarMinENthUe/dEisNpTlaEyR. .  
:” appears in the display and the  
The group setting of the selected  
group is released.  
group is set.  
To cancel the procedure  
Press x • STOP for 2 seconds or more.  
To cancel the procedure  
Press x • STOP for 2 seconds or more.  
To return the preceding  
setting  
Press x • STOP.  
To return the preceding  
setting  
Press x • STOP.  
Notes  
In step 4, the first track must be either the first  
track of an existing group or a track that does  
not belong to a group.  
When selecting the last track in step 5, make  
sure the track comes after the one selected in  
step 4. The last track must be either the last  
track of an existing group or a track that does  
not belong to a group.  
Moving a track in a disc with  
group setting  
You can move a track from one group out  
of the group or to another group. You can  
also move a track that does not belong to a  
group to an existing group.  
Disc  
To release a group setting  
Group 2 Group 3  
Group 1  
. REVIEW •  
AMS, > CUE  
MENU/ENTER  
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 3  
AMS  
Moving track number 2 in  
group 1 to track number 3 in  
group 2  
x STOP  
1 Select a group you want to release  
Disc  
Group 1  
and check the contents (see “Playing  
Group 2  
Group 3  
2 ParterassckxingSrToOupP.play” (page 33)).  
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3  
3 Press MENU/ENTER.  
4 Press . or > until “EDIT”  
appears in the display, and then press  
MENU/ENTER.  
continued  
35  
     
6 Press . or > until the  
destination track number (the track  
number within a group if the  
destination is a different group)  
appears in the display, and then press  
MENU/ENTER to enter your  
selection.  
. REVIEW •  
AMS, > CUE  
AMS  
MENU/ENTER  
To cancel moving  
Press x • STOP for 2 seconds or more.  
1 While playing the track you want to  
To return the preceding  
setting  
Press x • STOP.  
2 mProevsse,.pressoMr >ENUu/EnNtilTEERD.IT”  
appears in the display, and then press  
MENU/ENTER.  
Changing the order of a group  
on a disc (Group Move)  
The recorder plays the selected track  
repeatedly.  
3 Press . or > until “Move”  
appears in the display, and then press  
MENU/ENTER.  
. REVIEW •  
AMS, > CUE  
MENU/ENTER  
AMS  
4 Press . or > until  
: Move” appears in the display,  
and then press MENU/ENTER.  
5 When moving a track out of a group,  
skip this step.  
When moving a track to a different  
group, press . or > until the  
destination group appears in the  
display, and then press MENU/  
ENTER.  
1 While playing a track within a group  
2 pPrreessss M.ENUor/E>NTEuRn.til “EDIT”  
appears in the display, and then press  
MENU/ENTER.  
whose order you want to change,  
3 Press . or > until “Move”  
appears in the display, and then press  
MENU/ENTER.  
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4 Press . or > until “ : Move”  
appears in the display, and then press  
MENU/ENTER.  
To erase a group  
You can erase tracks in a selected group.  
Note that once a recording has  
been erased, you cannot retrieve it.  
Be sure to check the contents of  
the group before you erase it.  
The group number appears and the  
destination group number in a disc  
flashes in the display.  
Destination  
group number  
Currentlyselected  
Group number  
MENU/  
ENTER  
x STOP  
GROUP  
ERASE  
5 Press . or > to select the  
destination point on the disc, and then  
press MENU/ENTER.  
1 Select a group you want to erase and  
check the contents (see “Playing a  
2 Ptrraecsks ixn grSouTpOpPl.ay” (page 33)).  
To cancel moving  
Press x • STOP for 2 seconds or more.  
3 Press ERASE while pressing  
GROUP.  
To return the preceding  
setting  
Press x • STOP.  
“GP Erase?” and “PushENTER”  
4 PaprepsesarMaEltNerUna/EteNlyTiEnRthteodeirsapsleayth. e  
group.  
To cancel erasing  
Press x • STOP.  
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Other operations  
Useful settings  
The recorder has many menus with useful functions for recording, playback, editing, etc.  
The following table shows the menu items that you can select.  
Category Function  
What it does  
Site  
page  
Recording Synchro-  
Simplifies operations during digital  
recording.  
Recording  
Adding track  
marks (Divide)  
You can add track marks manually or  
automatically (at 10-minute time interval).  
Selecting the  
microphone  
sensitivity  
Sets the microphone sensitivity to suit the page 39  
source sound.  
Group recording  
Sets the recorder to create a new group  
with each recording operation.  
Playing  
Editing  
General  
Changing the  
sound quality  
Selects to the desired sound mode.  
Selecting the play Selects the play mode, such as repeat play, page 27  
mode  
program play, etc.  
Starting an  
Sets the recorder to quickly start playback page 40  
operation quickly or cue to a track, or to quickly write data  
after a recording operation is stopped.  
Moving  
Changes the order of tracks or groups.  
(track)  
(group)  
Assigning tracks to Assigns recorded tracks or groups to a  
groups new group.  
Releasing a group Releases group settings.  
Setting for using a Sets the recorder for use with the optional page 40  
foot control unit foot control unit.  
How to use the menu items  
To set the menu items, do the following procedure.  
MENU/  
ENTER  
. REVIEW •  
AMS, > CUE  
AMS  
1 Press MENU/ENTER to enter the menu  
2 Press . or > to select the item.  
3 Press MENU/ENTER to enter the selection.  
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3.  
To return the preceding setting  
Press x • STOP.  
To cancel the operation while setting  
Press x • STOP for 2 seconds or more.  
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Creating a new group when  
recording  
To select microphone  
sensitivity  
By pressing REC, you can set the recorder  
to create a new group automatically each  
time you record. This is convenient when  
recording several CDs in succession.  
. REVIEW •  
AMS, > CUE  
MENU/  
ENTER  
AMS  
. REVIEW •  
AMS, > CUE  
MENU/  
ENTER  
AMS  
1 Enter the menu and select “REC  
2 SSEelTect-SMENICSSHEINGSH. or “SENS  
LOW”.  
1 While the recorder is stopped, enter  
the menu and select “REC SET” -  
: REC”.  
SENS HIGH (factory setting): Use  
this setting when recording soft or  
normal volume sounds (such as  
conversations).  
SENS LOW: Use this setting when  
recording loud sounds or sound at  
close range (such as a narration or a  
music concert, etc.)  
2 Select “ : REC ON”.  
To turn the setting to normal  
Select “  
: REC OFF”  
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Starting an operation quickly  
(Quick Mode)  
Using an optional foot control  
unit  
Playback starts quickly after pushing the  
playback button or cueing to a track, or an  
internal recorder operation starts quickly  
(such as writting data after stopping a  
recording operation).  
If you connect the optional foot control  
unit (FS-85B50) to the i jack on the  
recorder, you can use your foot to start or  
pause playback. If you use the foot  
control unit, set the recorder for foot  
control use.  
MENU/  
ENTER  
. REVIEW •  
AMS, > CUE  
AMS  
. REVIEW •  
AMS, > CUE  
AMS  
MENU/  
ENTER  
To i  
Foot control  
unit (not  
supplied)  
1 Enter the menu and select “OPTION”  
2 S- elPeocwt eQrMUoICdeK..  
To switch back to the normal  
1 Enter the menu and select “OPTION”  
setting  
2 -SelFeOctOTSWSWON. ”.  
Select “NORMAL”.  
Notes  
Note  
When the power mode is set to “QUICK”, the  
power remains on within the recorder even  
when nothing appears in the display. This  
leads to a shorter battery life. The shortened  
battery life for each recording mode is as  
follows:  
The recorder is factory set to “SW ON”.  
Recording  
mode  
Approx. battery life  
(when recording)  
SP  
15 hours  
17 hours  
18 hours  
17 hours  
LP2  
LP4  
Monaural  
If no recorder operation (including opening or  
closing of the lid) occurs for one hour, the  
recorder turns off. For this reason, the next  
time you start playback or do another  
operation, the recorder will not respond  
quickly. The unit, however, will return to  
quick mode afterwards.  
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List of menus  
Items listed under “Menu 1” are the selectable items which appear when you press the jog  
dial, items listed under “Menu 2” are the selectable items which appear when you select an  
item in Menu 1, and “Menu 3” are the selectable items which appear when you select an  
item in Menu 2.  
Note  
Different indication may be displayed depending on the operating conditions and disc settings.  
Menu 1  
Menu 2  
Menu 3  
EDIT  
: Set  
: Release  
Move  
: Move y  
: Move  
PLAY  
MODE  
Normal  
1 Track  
RepeatOFF (factory setting) y RepeatON  
: Normal  
SOUND  
SOUND OFF  
SOUND 1  
SOUND 2  
REC SET TIME MARK  
MIC SENS  
MARK OFF (factory setting) y MARK ON  
SENS HIGH (factory setting) y SENS LOW  
: REC  
: REC OFF (factory setting) y  
: REC ON  
SYNC REC  
SYNC OFF (factory setting) y SYNC ON  
NORMAL (factory setting) y QUICK  
SW ON (factory setting) y SW OFF  
OPTION  
PowerMode  
FOOT SW  
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Power sources  
3) Measured in accordance with the JEITA  
(Japan Electronics and Information  
Technology Industries Association) standard.  
You can power the recorder not only with  
alkaline dry battery but also with house  
current. You cannot, however, use  
manganese dry battery.  
When playing1)  
(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA2))  
Recording Speaker3) Headphones/  
mode  
earphones4)  
When to replace the  
batteries  
You can check the battery condition with  
the battery indication which is displayed  
while using the recorder. The battery  
indicator changes due to the battery  
condition.  
SP  
45  
50  
55  
50  
90  
LP2  
100  
110  
100  
LP4  
MONO  
1) When using a Sony LR6 (SG) “STAMINA”  
alkaline dry batteries (produced in Japan) and  
“PowerMode” is set to “NORMAL” (page 40).  
2) Measured in accordance with the JEITA  
(Japan Electronics and Information  
Technology Industries Association) standard.  
3) When played using the built-in speaker.  
4) When played using headphones/earphones.  
The battery level indicator is approximate.  
Battery indicator  
Batteries power decreasing  
m
Weak batteries  
Notes  
m
Stop the recorder before replacing batteries.  
An optional AC power adaptor is  
recommended for long recording.  
The batteries has gone out.  
“LOW BATT” flashes in the  
display on the recorder, and the  
power goes off.  
Battery life  
The battery life may be shorter due to operating  
conditions and the temperature of the location.  
When recording1)2)  
(Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA3))  
Recording mode  
Approx. hours  
SP  
24  
34  
48  
34  
LP2  
LP4  
MONO  
1) When using a Sony LR6 (SG) “STAMINA”  
alkaline dry batteries (produced in Japan) and  
“PowerMode” is set to “NORMAL”  
(page 40). Setting “PowerMode” to “QUICK”  
result in a shorter battery life (page 40).  
2) When recorded with the built-in microphone.  
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Using house current  
1 Attach the supplied clamp filter to the  
optional AC power adaptor (see  
2 pCaognen8ec).t the AC power adaptor to DC  
3 ICNon3nVe.ct the AC power adaptor to the  
wall outlet.  
To wall outlet  
AC power adaptor  
To DC IN 3V  
Notes  
Check that the REC button is not depressed  
before connecting the AC power adaptor. If a  
disc is inserted and the button is depressed,  
recording may start when you connect the AC  
power adaptor. If the REC button is depressed,  
be sure to remove the disc before you connect  
the AC power adaptor.  
For use in your house: Use the AC power  
adaptor (not supplied). Do not use an AC  
power adaptor other than the recommended  
one since it may cause the recorder to  
malfunction.  
Polarity of the  
plug  
There are regional differences in AC-E30HG  
specifications. For this reason, you should  
verify that the power requirements and plug  
configuration are appropriate for your area  
before you purchase the recorder.  
Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily  
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an  
abnormality in the AC power adaptor,  
disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately.  
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Additional information  
On the headphones/earphones  
Precautions  
Road safety  
Do not use the 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.  
On safety  
Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V  
jack.  
On power sources  
Use LR6 (size AA) batteries, house current, or  
car battery.  
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 (an optional AC power adaptor, dry  
batteries, or car battery cord). To remove the  
AC power adaptor (not supplied) from the  
wall outlet, grasp the adaptor plug itself; never  
pull the cord.  
Preventing hearing damage  
Avoid using the 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 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 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 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 (not  
supplied). Heat build-up in the recorder may  
cause malfunction or damage.  
Never carry the recorder together with a hard  
object within the supplied carrying pouch.  
Friction with the object may cause flacking or  
scratching on the recorder’s painted surface.  
Notes on batteries  
Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of  
battery fluid or bursting batteries. To prevent  
such accidents, observe the following  
precautions:  
Insert the + and – poles of the batteries  
correctly.  
Do not try to recharge dry batteries.  
When the recorder is not to be used for a long  
time, be sure to remove the batteries.  
If a battery leak should develop, carefully and  
thoroughly wipe away battery fluid from the  
battery compartment before inserting new  
ones.  
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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.  
On the battery compartment  
lid  
The battery compartment lid is designed to  
detach from the recorder when it is handled  
with great force. Do the following steps to  
reattach the lid.  
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.  
Slots  
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.  
Projections  
To obtain the best sound quality, use a dry  
cloth to wipe the plug of the headphones/  
earphones. Dirty plug may cause sound  
distortion or intermittent breaks in the sound.  
1 Insert the projections on the PUSH OPEN  
tab firmly into the slots on the recorder one  
at a time.  
Note on maintenance  
Clean the terminals periodically with a cotton  
swab or a soft cloth as illustrated.  
2
1
2 Insert the projections on the lid firmly into  
the slots on the PUSH OPEN tab one at a  
time.  
Terminals  
45  
To protect a recorded MD  
To record-protect an MD, slide open the tab at  
the side of the MD. In this position, the MD  
cannot be recorded. To record again, slide the  
tab back so the tab is visible.  
When the disc is record-protected  
Tab  
Recordedmaterial is  
protected.  
Back of the MD  
Recorded material is  
not protected.  
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 understood.)  
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Maximum output (DC)2)  
Headphones/earphones: 5 mW + 5 mW (16  
)  
Specifications  
Speakers (monaural): 140 mW (70 mW × 2)  
System  
Audio playing system  
MiniDisc digital audio system  
Laser diode properties  
Material: GaAlAs  
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.)  
Recording and playback time  
When using MDW-80  
General  
Power requirements  
AC power adaptor DC 3V  
LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery  
Battery operation time  
Dimensions2)  
Approx. 117.2 × 23.0 × 74.4 mm (w/h/d)  
(45/8 × 29/32 × 3 in.) not incl. projecting parts  
and controls.  
Mass  
Maximum 160 min. in monaural.  
Maximum 320 min. in LP4 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)  
Approx. 150 g (5.3 oz) (main unit only)  
1) The LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack is used to  
connect either a digital (optical) cable or a line  
(analog) cable.  
2) Measured in accordance with JEITA.  
Optional accessories  
AC power adaptor AC-E30HG  
Optical Cable POC-15B, POC-15AB  
Line Cable RK-G129, RK-G136  
Stereo Microphones ECM-719  
Recordable MDs MDW-series  
Foot control unit FS-85B50  
MDR series stereo headphones/earphones*  
* When using optional headphones/earphones,  
use only headphones/earphones with stereo  
mini plugs. You cannot use headphones/  
earphones with micro plugs.  
ATRAC3 — LP2/LP4  
Modulation system  
EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)  
Speakers (two units)  
28 mm (11/8 in.) dia. per unit  
Frequency response (digital/analog  
input)  
Your dealer may not handle some of the above  
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for  
detailed information about the accessories in  
your country.  
20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB  
Inputs  
Microphone: stereo mini-jack  
(minimum input level 0.25 mV)  
Line in1):  
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
stereo mini-jack for analog input  
(minimum input level 39 mV)  
optical (digital) mini-jack for optical  
(digital) input  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Outputs  
i: stereo mini-jack  
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Troubleshooting and explanations  
Troubleshooting  
If a problem occurs during recorder operation, follow the steps described below before  
consulting the nearest Sony dealer. If any messages appear, it is recommended to take  
notes.  
1 Check to see if the problem is listed in, “Troubleshooting” (page 48).  
2 ICfhaefctekrsMtepes1saygoeusst(ipllagcaen5n3o)tfsoorlvtheethperopbrloebmleams,wcoelnls.ult your nearest Sony dealer.  
While recording  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
Recording cannot be  
done correctly.  
• Audio sources may not be securely connected.  
, Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again  
(pages 21, 22).  
• There is no digital signal from the portable CD player.  
, When recording digitally from a portable CD player, use  
the AC power adaptor and disable the anti-skip function  
(such as ESP) on the CD player (page 21).  
• The analog recording was made using a connecting cord with  
an attenuator.  
, Use a connecting cord without an attenuator (page 22).  
• The power sources was disconnected or a power outage  
occurred during recording.  
, The recording result is not recorded on the disc. Make  
recording again.  
• The premastered MD is inserted.  
, Replace to the recordable MD.  
• The remaining recordable time on the disc is 12 seconds or  
less (“DISC FULL” appears).  
, Replace the disc.  
Momentary noise is  
heard when recording.  
• Due to the special digital audio compression technology used  
in LP4 stereo mode, momentary noise may occur on very rare  
occasions with certain sound sources.  
, Record in SP or LP2 mode (page 18).  
The lid does not open • The lid does not open until “TOC Edit” disappears in the  
after recording. display.  
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Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
“TR FULL” appears  
even before the disc  
has reached the  
maximum recording  
time (60, 74, or 80  
minutes) and the  
recording cannot be  
done.  
• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation.When 254 tracks  
have been recorded on the disc, “TR FULL” appears  
regardless of the total recorded time. More than 254 tracks  
cannot be recorded on the disc.  
, To continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks.  
The remaining  
• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation. Tracks of under  
12 seconds, 24 seconds, 48 seconds in length are not counted  
and so erasing them may not lead to an increase in the  
recording time.  
recording time does  
not increase even after  
erasing numerous  
short tracks.  
The total recorded  
• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation. Normally,  
recording is done in minimum units of approximately 2  
seconds (in stereo), 4 seconds (in LP2 stereo mode or  
monaural mode), or 8 seconds (in LP4 stereo mode). When  
recording is stopped, the last unit of recording always uses this  
unit of 2 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.  
time and the remaining  
time on the disc may  
not total the maximum  
recording time (60, 74,  
or 80 minutes).  
“TR FULL” appears  
even before the disc  
has reached the  
maximum track  
number or recording  
time.  
• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation. Repeated  
recording and erasing may cause fragmentation and scattering  
of data. Although those scattered data can be read, each  
fragment is counted as a track. In this case, the number of  
tracks may reach 254 and further recording is not possible. To  
continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks.  
, To continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks.  
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While playing  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
An MD is not  
• Repeat play is selected.  
played normally.  
, Change back to the normal play (page 27).  
• Playback mode is changed.  
, Change back to the normal play (page 27).  
An MD is not  
played from the  
first track.  
• Disc playing stopped before it came to the last track.  
, Press N • PLAY for 2 seconds or more to start playing.  
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.  
, Try not to create a track under one second long.  
Sound has a lot of • Strong magnetism from a television or such device is interfering  
static.  
with operation.  
, Move the recorder away from the source of strong magnetism.  
The volume of the • The track was recorded in analog mode (in digital mode, the  
recorded track is  
low.  
recording level is automatically set to the same level as that of the  
sound source). Or you used a connecting cord with an attenuator  
(such as an optional RK-G128, RK-G134, etc.) .  
, Use a correct connecting cord (such as RK-G129, RK-G136,  
etc.).  
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 i  
jack.  
• The plug is dirty.  
, Clean the plug.  
The recorder skips • The GROUP button has been pressed and  
is flashing in the  
several tracks  
display.  
ahead or behind  
whenever you  
press the . •  
REVIEW • AMS  
or > • CUE •  
AMS button.  
, The recorder returns to normal if no operation is made for 5  
seconds.  
The edited tracks  
may exhibit sound  
dropout during  
• This occurs due to the MiniDisc system limitation. The  
fragmentation of data may cause sound dropout while searching  
because the tracks are played in higher speed than normal  
playback.  
search operations.  
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Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
There is no R-  
channel sound  
output when  
playing a track  
recorded from a  
cassette deck or  
through an  
• There is no R-channel output if the cassette deck or an amplifier is  
connected with a monaural cord.  
, Make sure to use a stereo connecting cord. If, however, the  
connected equipment is monaural, there will be no R-channel  
sound output even with a stereo connecting cord.  
amplifier, or when  
listening to sound  
from a cassette  
deck or amplifier.  
The optional foot • The recorder is not set for foot control unit use.  
control unit does  
not work properly.  
, Set “FOOT SW” in the menu to “SW ON” (page 40).  
While Editing  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
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 and press x • STOP.  
Editing cannot be • The power source has been disconnected or a power outage has  
done.  
occurred during editing.  
, The editing done to that point is not saved to the disc. Do the  
editing operation again.  
Track marks  
cannot be erased.  
• This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations. When the data of a  
track is fragmented, the track mark of a fragment under 12 seconds  
long (recorded in stereo), 24 seconds long (recorded in LP2 stereo  
mode or monaural mode), or 48 seconds long (recorded in LP4  
stereo mode) cannot be erased. You cannot combine 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 disc cannot  
edit on other  
component.  
• The component does not support MDLP.  
, Edit on other component that support MDLP.  
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While using group function  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
The group  
function does not  
operate.  
• While using a disc without group setting, an attempt was made to  
select some group-related menu.  
, Use a disc with group setting.  
A track cannot be • This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations. If the total number  
recorded to a new  
group. A new  
group cannot be  
created.  
of characters for the disc can store exceeds approximately 1,700, a  
new group cannot be created even though group mode is on. It is  
also impossible to make group settings at this time.  
Others  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
The display  
window is not  
normal.  
• The recorder was disconnected from the power source.  
, Let the recorder sit for a while, or disconnect the power source,  
reconnect it, and then press any of the operation buttons.  
The recorder does • The volume is low.  
not work or works  
poorly.  
, Turn up the volume.  
• No disc is inserted.  
, Insert a recorded disc.  
• The HOLD function is turned on (“HOLD” appears in the display  
when you press an operation button on the recorder).  
, On the recorder, disable HOLD by sliding the HOLD switch to  
the opposite direction of the arrow.  
• The lid is not firmly closed.  
, Close the lid until it clicks.  
• Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.  
, Take the MD out and leave the recorder in a warm place for  
several hours until the moisture evaporates.  
• The dry batteries are weak (“LOW BATT” flashes or nothing  
appears).  
, Replace the dry batteries with the new one (page 12), or  
connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder.  
• The dry battery have been inserted incorrectly.  
, Insert the battery correctly (page 12).  
• The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or  
editing data.  
, Reinsert the disc. Rerecord the disc. If the error message still  
appears, replace it with another disc.  
• A disc with no track is inserted.  
, Replace to another disc.  
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The recorder does  
not work or works  
poorly.  
• The record protect tab is opened.  
, Slide the record protect tab closed (page 46).  
• While operating, the recorder received a mechanical shock, too  
much static, abnormal power voltage caused by lightning, etc.  
, Restart the operation as follows.  
1 Take out batteries or disconnect all the power sources.  
2 Leave the recorder for about 30 seconds.  
3 Insert batteries or connect the power source.  
Messages  
If the following messages flash in the display window, check the chart below.  
Error message Meaning/Remedy  
BLANKDISC  
• An MD with no recording on it is inserted.  
, Insert a recorded MD.  
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).  
DISC FULL  
ERROR  
• The remaining recording time on the disc is 12 seconds (SP), 24  
seconds (LP2 or monaural), 36 seconds (LP4), or less.  
, Replace the disc.  
• There is an internal malfunction in the system.  
, Restart the operation by doing steps 1 to 3 on page 53. If the  
message appears again, please consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
GroupFULL  
Hi DC in  
You tried to create a 100th group while editing.  
, You can create only up to 99 groups on a disc. Keep the group  
number within 99.  
Voltage of the power supply is too high (The recommended AC  
power adaptor or the recommended car battery cord is not used).  
, Use the recommended AC power adaptor (not supplied) or the  
car battery cord (not supplied).  
HOLD  
• The recorder is locked.  
, Slide HOLD against the arrow to unlock the recorder.  
LOW BATT  
MEM OVER  
• Batteries are weak.  
, Replace the dry batteries (page 12).  
You tried to record with the recorder placed where it receives  
continuous vibration.  
, Put the recorder on a stable place, and start recording again.  
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Error message Meaning/Remedy  
NAME FULL  
• The group setting cannot be made if group editing will cause the  
total number of characters used in track names, group names and  
disc name to exceed the maximum.  
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 22).  
NO DISC  
NO EDIT  
You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder.  
, Insert an MD.  
You tried to erase a group with a disc without group setting.  
, You cannot erase groups with a disc with no groups.  
You selected “ : Set”, “ : Release”, or “Move” while  
recording.  
You tried to erase a track, disc, or group while recording.  
You tried to erase a track mark to combine tracks the recorder  
cannot combine (a track recorded in stereo and in mono, for  
example).  
You tried to overwrite a track marks.  
NO SET  
You tried to make the following settings while recording.  
— Recording mode  
— Selection of “ : REC” in menu  
— Play mode while “End” appears in the display  
NoOPERATE  
You tried to make the Auto Time Mark setting while recording  
through digital connection.  
You tried to press X • PAUSE or TRACK MARK during synchro-  
recording.  
NO SIGNAL  
P/B ONLY  
• The recorder could not detect digital input signals.  
, Make sure that the source is connected firmly (page 21).  
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 (page 46).  
, Slide the tab back.  
READ ERR  
REC ERR  
• The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly.  
, Reinsert the disc.  
• Recording was not correctly done.  
, Place the recorder at a place with no vibrations and record  
again.  
• The disc is soiled with an oil film or finger prints, is scratched, or is  
not a standard disc.  
, Try recording again with another disc.  
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Error message Meaning/Remedy  
SEL Group  
You selected “ : Move” or you tried to erase a group while the  
recorder is selecting a track that does not belong to a group.  
, Select a track within a group you want to edit, and then do the  
editing operation again.  
SEL Track  
You selected “  
playback has already finished.  
: Move” or you tried to erase a track after  
, Do the editing operation again after selecting the desired track  
first.  
TEMP OVER  
TOC Edit  
• Heat has built up in the recorder.  
, Let the recorder cool down.  
• The MD player is recording information (track start and end  
position) from the memory to the disk.  
, Wait until this process is completed. Do not expose the  
recorder to physical shock, nor disrupt power supply.  
TOC ERR  
• The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly.  
, Insert another disc.  
, If it is no problem to erase the entire disc, do so (page 31).  
TR FULL  
• There is no more space for new data when you are editing the MD.  
, Erase unnecessary tracks (page 31).  
TrPROTECT  
You tried to record or edit a write-protected track that was recorded  
on other device.  
, Record or edit on other tracks.  
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Explanations  
About the DSP TYPE-S for ATRAC/ATRAC3  
This recorder supports DSP TYPE-S, a specification for high-level Sony MiniDisc decks  
equipped with digital signal processors (DSP). This specification allows the recorder to produce  
high-quality sound from tracks recorded in MDLP mode. Since it retains DSP TYPE-R support,  
the recorder produces superior results during recording or playback in SP (normal stereo) mode.  
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 on the left column), 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 sound” describes 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)).  
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 Area” to contain the order of the music.  
The TOC (Table of Contents) system is similar to the “directory management system” of 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 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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Shock-Resistant Memory  
One major drawback of optical read systems is that they can skip or mute when subjected to  
vibration. The MD system resolves this problem by using a buffer memory that stores audio data.  
Note on digital recording  
This recorder uses the Serial 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 (line out) connections.  
Premastered software such as CDs or  
MDs.  
Microphone, record player, tuner, etc (with  
analog output jacks).  
Analog recording  
Digital recording  
Home-recorded MD  
No  
digital  
recording  
Recordable  
MD  
Home-  
recorded  
MD  
Digital recording  
Recordable No  
MD digital  
recording  
Recordable  
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 understood.)  
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This warranty is valid only in the United States.  
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