Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...These limits are cautioned that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to comply with your Sony dealer regarding this manual could void your authority to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different ... interference will increase eye hazard. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to them whenever you call upon your local authority. 2-GB Please consult with the limits for help. MZ-B100 Serial No. Record the serial number in this product.
...These limits are cautioned that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to comply with your Sony dealer regarding this manual could void your authority to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different ... interference will increase eye hazard. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to them whenever you call upon your local authority. 2-GB Please consult with the limits for help. MZ-B100 Serial No. Record the serial number in this product.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... times 16 VOR (Voice Operated Recording 17 Recording from a microphone 18 Recording from externally connected equipment 19 Recording with digital (optical) input (optical cable required) ......20 Recording with analog (line) input (line cable required 21 Recording tracks using the Group Function (Group mode recording) .22 To activate the group mode (Group mode recording 23 Recording a track into a new group 23...
... times 16 VOR (Voice Operated Recording 17 Recording from a microphone 18 Recording from externally connected equipment 19 Recording with digital (optical) input (optical cable required) ......20 Recording with analog (line) input (line cable required 21 Recording tracks using the Group Function (Group mode recording) .22 To activate the group mode (Group mode recording 23 Recording a track into a new group 23...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... be added at the beginning of the track name of a track recorded in MDLP mode. • It is recommended that enables a recording time 4 times longer than normal. VOR turns on the recording mode, see "Recording for long recordings. • During monaural recording of the special digital audio compression technology that you use the supplied AC power adaptor...
... be added at the beginning of the track name of a track recorded in MDLP mode. • It is recommended that enables a recording time 4 times longer than normal. VOR turns on the recording mode, see "Recording for long recordings. • During monaural recording of the special digital audio compression technology that you use the supplied AC power adaptor...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... multi disc players using digital (optical) input. To record, see "Recording with digital (optical) input (optical cable required)" (page 20) to record using digital (optical) input and "Recording with analog (line) input (line cable required)" (page 21) to record using either digital (optical) input or analog (line) input. Recorded sound level Same as the source. Recording from the Digital source Equipment with...
... multi disc players using digital (optical) input. To record, see "Recording with digital (optical) input (optical cable required)" (page 20) to record using digital (optical) input and "Recording with analog (line) input (line cable required)" (page 21) to record using either digital (optical) input or analog (line) input. Recorded sound level Same as the source. Recording from the Digital source Equipment with...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...disable the anti-skip function (such as ESP*). • When recording from digital equipment with digital (optical) input (optical cable required) Connect to a digital source using the built-in sampling rate converter. Digital recording is added at the point where you press the XPAUSE button ...again to resume recording while pausing recording; CD player, MD player, digital amplifier, etc. Optical plug POC-15B etc....
...disable the anti-skip function (such as ESP*). • When recording from digital equipment with digital (optical) input (optical cable required) Connect to a digital source using the built-in sampling rate converter. Digital recording is added at the point where you press the XPAUSE button ...again to resume recording while pausing recording; CD player, MD player, digital amplifier, etc. Optical plug POC-15B etc....
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... indicator REC MODE to resume recording while pausing recording; CD player, cassette recorder, etc.(source) to make analog recording. For details on recording, see "Recording for long times" (page 16). 21-GB The sound will be sent from the connected equipment as analog signal but will be sent recorded digitally on the disc. Recording with analog (line) input (line...
... indicator REC MODE to resume recording while pausing recording; CD player, cassette recorder, etc.(source) to make analog recording. For details on recording, see "Recording for long times" (page 16). 21-GB The sound will be sent from the connected equipment as analog signal but will be sent recorded digitally on the disc. Recording with analog (line) input (line...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...). "SYNC" appears in the display. z • You cannot pause manually during recording. Notes • Do not switch the SYNCHRO REC switch after step 3. To start/stop recording Press xSTOP. Before synchro-recording, make digital recordings of a digital source on the recorder. 24-GB 3 Press zREC. The recorder stands by for long times" (page 16). 2 Slide SYNCHRO REC to...
...). "SYNC" appears in the display. z • You cannot pause manually during recording. Notes • Do not switch the SYNCHRO REC switch after step 3. To start/stop recording Press xSTOP. Before synchro-recording, make digital recordings of a digital source on the recorder. 24-GB 3 Press zREC. The recorder stands by for long times" (page 16). 2 Slide SYNCHRO REC to...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... date, hour, and minute. Setting the clock to stamp the recorded time To stamp the date and time on the MD when you record, you press NPLAY to enter the minute, the clock starts operating. To change the digits rapidly, keep pressing . You can also use the SPEED CONTROL ... step by about plus or minus 2 minutes per month. 25-GB Use a pointed object. The digit of NPLAY in the display. The digits of the recorder. or >. 3 Press NPLAY to be accurately recorded for an important recording. • Under normal conditions, the clock may vary by pressing NPLAY. Notes • Make sure ...
... date, hour, and minute. Setting the clock to stamp the recorded time To stamp the date and time on the MD when you record, you press NPLAY to enter the minute, the clock starts operating. To change the digits rapidly, keep pressing . You can also use the SPEED CONTROL ... step by about plus or minus 2 minutes per month. 25-GB Use a pointed object. The digit of NPLAY in the display. The digits of the recorder. or >. 3 Press NPLAY to be accurately recorded for an important recording. • Under normal conditions, the clock may vary by pressing NPLAY. Notes • Make sure ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...appears in the display. This function is not recommended when playing a music disc. • You cannot set the Voice Up function on monaural recording. • If sound distortion occurs when you press the button, A changes as follows. SOUND SOUND 1 Press SOUND repeatedly. You cannot ...use of "SOUND 1" or "SOUND 2" does not affect the sound being recorded. A - (none) SOUND 1 SOUND 2 V-UP1) Sound setting Factory setting Strong bass (Digital Mega Bass 1) Stronger bass (Digital Mega Bass 2) Enhancing voice clarity (Voice Up function) 27-GB
...appears in the display. This function is not recommended when playing a music disc. • You cannot set the Voice Up function on monaural recording. • If sound distortion occurs when you press the button, A changes as follows. SOUND SOUND 1 Press SOUND repeatedly. You cannot ...use of "SOUND 1" or "SOUND 2" does not affect the sound being recorded. A - (none) SOUND 1 SOUND 2 V-UP1) Sound setting Factory setting Strong bass (Digital Mega Bass 1) Stronger bass (Digital Mega Bass 2) Enhancing voice clarity (Voice Up function) 27-GB
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...problem persist after you press an operation button on the recorder). , Disable HOLD by lightning, etc. , Restart the operation as ESP. • The analog recording was made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom Cause/Solution The recorder does not work or works poorly. • Audio... (page 9). • You pressed a button while the disc indication was rotating quickly. , Wait until the indication becomes normal. • When recording digitally from a portable CD player, you did not use AC power or did not disable the anti-skip function such as ESP (page 20). , Use...
...problem persist after you press an operation button on the recorder). , Disable HOLD by lightning, etc. , Restart the operation as ESP. • The analog recording was made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom Cause/Solution The recorder does not work or works poorly. • Audio... (page 9). • You pressed a button while the disc indication was rotating quickly. , Wait until the indication becomes normal. • When recording digitally from a portable CD player, you did not use AC power or did not disable the anti-skip function such as ESP (page 20). , Use...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...automatically turns off if no group information, an attempt was disconnected from the power source. , Let the recorder sit for 5 seconds. 48-GB The display window is not normal. • The recorder was made for a while, or disconnect the power source, reconnect it, and then press any of ...• The component does not support LP2 stereo or LP4 stereo. , Edit on other component that has no operation is made to the special digital audio compression technology used in normal stereo or LP2 stereo mode. The group function (group mode/group skip mode) does not operate. • ...
...automatically turns off if no group information, an attempt was disconnected from the power source. , Let the recorder sit for 5 seconds. 48-GB The display window is not normal. • The recorder was made for a while, or disconnect the power source, reconnect it, and then press any of ...• The component does not support LP2 stereo or LP4 stereo. , Edit on other component that has no operation is made to the special digital audio compression technology used in normal stereo or LP2 stereo mode. The group function (group mode/group skip mode) does not operate. • ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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System limitations The recording system in your MiniDisc recorder is radically different from those scattered data can you combine a track recorded with digital connection and a track recorded with analog connection. Symptom Cause "TR FULL" appears even before the disc has reached the maximum track number or recording time. nor can be erased. Therefore, the actual recording time will automatically...
System limitations The recording system in your MiniDisc recorder is radically different from those scattered data can you combine a track recorded with digital connection and a track recorded with analog connection. Symptom Cause "TR FULL" appears even before the disc has reached the maximum track number or recording time. nor can be erased. Therefore, the actual recording time will automatically...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...20). • You tried to record or edit on a premastered MD (P/B stands for "playback"). , Insert a recordable MD. • You tried to record or edit on other tracks. 51-GB You cannot make a copy from a digitally connected source which was itself recorded using digital connection. , Use analog connection instead ...(page 21). • You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder. , Insert an MD. • You tried to turn...
...20). • You tried to record or edit on a premastered MD (P/B stands for "playback"). , Insert a recordable MD. • You tried to record or edit on other tracks. 51-GB You cannot make a copy from a digitally connected source which was itself recorded using digital connection. , Use analog connection instead ...(page 21). • You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder. , Insert an MD. • You tried to turn...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...the lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.) Recording and playback time When using optional headphones, use headphones with micro plugs....oz) (main unit only) Supplied accessories Remote control (1) Headphones (1) Carrying pouch (1) Hand strap (1) Sony LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (world model only) (1) 1) The LINE IN (OPTICAL) ... mm (w/h/d) (41/4 × 31/8 × 1 in.) not incl. Specifications System Audio playing system MiniDisc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: λ = 790 nm Emission duration: continuous Laser output:...
...the lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.) Recording and playback time When using optional headphones, use headphones with micro plugs....oz) (main unit only) Supplied accessories Remote control (1) Headphones (1) Carrying pouch (1) Hand strap (1) Sony LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (world model only) (1) 1) The LINE IN (OPTICAL) ... mm (w/h/d) (41/4 × 31/8 × 1 in.) not incl. Specifications System Audio playing system MiniDisc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: λ = 790 nm Emission duration: continuous Laser output:...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...(AMS), as well as full bit (the maximum recordable level for a MiniDisc)). "TYPE-R" is a high-level Sony specification used in the Digital Signal Processor (DSP), which the input level is about 4.8 mV during analog input or less than -89 dB during optical (digital) input (with a "User TOC Area" to ... is the newly developed DSP TYPE-R for all music tracks recorded on the left column), uses a new digital audio compression technology called ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding). To store more sound in which is that of MiniDisc decks. The TOC (Table of the music. The MD ...
...(AMS), as well as full bit (the maximum recordable level for a MiniDisc)). "TYPE-R" is a high-level Sony specification used in the Digital Signal Processor (DSP), which the input level is about 4.8 mV during analog input or less than -89 dB during optical (digital) input (with a "User TOC Area" to ... is the newly developed DSP TYPE-R for all music tracks recorded on the left column), uses a new digital audio compression technology called ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding). To store more sound in which is that of MiniDisc decks. The TOC (Table of the music. The MD ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Digital recording Note on digital recording This recorder uses the Serial Copy Management System, which allows only firstgeneration digital copies to be made from a home-recorded MD by using the analog (line out) connections. Premastered software such as CDs or MDs. Recordable No MD digital recording Recordable MD If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony...
... Digital recording Note on digital recording This recorder uses the Serial Copy Management System, which allows only firstgeneration digital copies to be made from a home-recorded MD by using the analog (line out) connections. Premastered software such as CDs or MDs. Recordable No MD digital recording Recordable MD If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony...
Marketing Specifications
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...Sony. Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. MZ-B100 features • STEREO RECORDING WITH BUILT-IN STEREO FLAT MICROPHONE records separate left and right channels in stereo, and provides convenient recording versatility in a variety of situations ◗ NEW SMALLER SIZE represents continuing advances in Sony... FORMAT: MiniDisc SAMPLING FREQUENCY: 44.1kHz DATA COMPRESSION METHOD (CODING): ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding) INPUTS: DC In, 3V Mic (stereo mini-jack) Digital Line-in SPEAKER: 1" (28mm) POWER REQUIREMENTS: "AA" x 1 battery BATTERY LIFE: Recording: 14 ...
...Sony. Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. MZ-B100 features • STEREO RECORDING WITH BUILT-IN STEREO FLAT MICROPHONE records separate left and right channels in stereo, and provides convenient recording versatility in a variety of situations ◗ NEW SMALLER SIZE represents continuing advances in Sony... FORMAT: MiniDisc SAMPLING FREQUENCY: 44.1kHz DATA COMPRESSION METHOD (CODING): ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding) INPUTS: DC In, 3V Mic (stereo mini-jack) Digital Line-in SPEAKER: 1" (28mm) POWER REQUIREMENTS: "AA" x 1 battery BATTERY LIFE: Recording: 14 ...