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3-867-571-23(1) Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions MZ-R90 MZ-R91 ©1999 Sony Corporation
3-867-571-23(1) Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions MZ-R90 MZ-R91 ©1999 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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... experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to your unwanted nickel metal hydride batteries to Part 15 of the following measures: - For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only). Refer servicing to which can be replaced by one or more of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can return your nearest Sony Service Center...
... experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to your unwanted nickel metal hydride batteries to Part 15 of the following measures: - For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only). Refer servicing to which can be replaced by one or more of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can return your nearest Sony Service Center...
Operating Instructions
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... cord of the AC power adaptor is being recorded. • Phrase bank function - "MD WALKMAN" is located at the rear of the disc compartment lid and the model number is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Phrases that is compatible to -operate stick remote control. • Simultaneous labeling feature - Less drain and the longer service life for extra lightness. • Ultra-compact body (MZ-R91) - Owner's Record...
... cord of the AC power adaptor is being recorded. • Phrase bank function - "MD WALKMAN" is located at the rear of the disc compartment lid and the model number is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Phrases that is compatible to -operate stick remote control. • Simultaneous labeling feature - Less drain and the longer service life for extra lightness. • Ultra-compact body (MZ-R91) - Owner's Record...
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... be used to perform various operations during playback, recording, and editing, as well as when the recorder is flashing. buttons and the Mega Bass function become inoperative. Though they differ in appearance, the models share the same functions and are operated in the instructions for models MZR90 and MZ-R91. There is no need to make them operative, set the "AUDIO OUT" parameter to use the jog lever. MZ-R91 Notes...
... be used to perform various operations during playback, recording, and editing, as well as when the recorder is flashing. buttons and the Mega Bass function become inoperative. Though they differ in appearance, the models share the same functions and are operated in the instructions for models MZR90 and MZ-R91. There is no need to make them operative, set the "AUDIO OUT" parameter to use the jog lever. MZ-R91 Notes...
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... connecting to a sound source ...14 Recording with digital (optical) input (optical cable required) ...15 To start/stop recording in sync with the source player (Synchro-recording) ...16 Recording from a microphone ...17 Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time ...17 Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording) ...18 Checking the remaining time or the recording position ...19 On the recorder ...19 On the remote control ...21 Setting the clock to stamp the recorded time ...22 Copying...
... connecting to a sound source ...14 Recording with digital (optical) input (optical cable required) ...15 To start/stop recording in sync with the source player (Synchro-recording) ...16 Recording from a microphone ...17 Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time ...17 Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording) ...18 Checking the remaining time or the recording position ...19 On the recorder ...19 On the remote control ...21 Setting the clock to stamp the recorded time ...22 Copying...
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... recorded. CD player, cassette recorder, etc. (source) Notes • "Data Save" or "TOC Edit" flashes while data of the recording (the track's start and end points, etc.) is flashing in about 10 seconds (when using batteries) or about 5 minutes (when using AC power adaptor). x REC 1 2 Slide REC to close. 3 Record an MD. Play the CD or tape you press x, the recorder will automatically turn off in the display...
... recorded. CD player, cassette recorder, etc. (source) Notes • "Data Save" or "TOC Edit" flashes while data of the recording (the track's start and end points, etc.) is flashing in about 10 seconds (when using batteries) or about 5 minutes (when using AC power adaptor). x REC 1 2 Slide REC to close. 3 Record an MD. Play the CD or tape you press x, the recorder will automatically turn off in the display...
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Playing an MD right away! to i/LINE OUT 2 Insert an MD. 1 Slide OPEN to close. 11 To use the recorder on a rechargeable battery or dry batteries, see "Power sources" (page 40). 1 Make connections. (Insert the cables firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks.) to a wall outlet AC power adaptor (supplied) to DC IN 3V Headphones with the label side facing up, and press the lid down to open the lid. 2 Insert an MD with a remote control (supplied) Wear the earpiece marked R in your right ear and the one marked L in your left ear.
Playing an MD right away! to i/LINE OUT 2 Insert an MD. 1 Slide OPEN to close. 11 To use the recorder on a rechargeable battery or dry batteries, see "Power sources" (page 40). 1 Make connections. (Insert the cables firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks.) to a wall outlet AC power adaptor (supplied) to DC IN 3V Headphones with the label side facing up, and press the lid down to open the lid. 2 Insert an MD with a remote control (supplied) Wear the earpiece marked R in your right ear and the one marked L in your left ear.
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... cases when recording does not pause automatically during synchro-recording due to the noise level emitted from the player again, the recorder resumes synchro-recording. Play the source sound. End ¢¢7 "SYNC" doesn't appear if optical cable is connected to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack. • You cannot adjust the recording level manually during synchrorecording, the recorder goes into the standby mode automatically. CD players...
... cases when recording does not pause automatically during synchro-recording due to the noise level emitted from the player again, the recorder resumes synchro-recording. Play the source sound. End ¢¢7 "SYNC" doesn't appear if optical cable is connected to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack. • You cannot adjust the recording level manually during synchrorecording, the recorder goes into the standby mode automatically. CD players...
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... an MD player/recorder that has the monaural playing function. 17 Flip the jog lever until "REC MODE" flashes in the display. If you are recording digital input, make sure to slide SYNCHRO REC to ON. The recorder automatically switches input in monaural if SYNCHRO REC is connected to the right. Notes • If you record the next time. To switch back to start recording. Press the...
... an MD player/recorder that has the monaural playing function. 17 Flip the jog lever until "REC MODE" flashes in the display. If you are recording digital input, make sure to slide SYNCHRO REC to ON. The recorder automatically switches input in monaural if SYNCHRO REC is connected to the right. Notes • If you record the next time. To switch back to start recording. Press the...
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... while recording is switched back to start in the display, adjust the recording level by flipping the jog lever or pressing > (+) or . (-). Volume decreases < increases , Checking the remaining time or the recording position You can check the remaining time, track number, etc. To stop . Each time you start playback. 1 2 While the recorder is too high, lower the recording level until "DISPLAY" flashes in the display. A B C While recording A LapTime RecRemain Clock 1) Display...
... while recording is switched back to start in the display, adjust the recording level by flipping the jog lever or pressing > (+) or . (-). Volume decreases < increases , Checking the remaining time or the recording position You can check the remaining time, track number, etc. To stop . Each time you start playback. 1 2 While the recorder is too high, lower the recording level until "DISPLAY" flashes in the display. A B C While recording A LapTime RecRemain Clock 1) Display...
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... you use the controls on the recorder. only when the clock is set . 20 Display window on the recorder A B While recording Recording standby flashes Less than 3 minutes' recording time available A Track number Track number Current date1) 1) Appears B Elapsed time Remaining time for recording Remaining time after the current location Current time2) only if the track has been labeled. The display changes as follows. In stop mode A LapTime RecRemain AllRemain Clock 1) Display 2) Number B1) 1 2 3 4 order of displayed items...
... you use the controls on the recorder. only when the clock is set . 20 Display window on the recorder A B While recording Recording standby flashes Less than 3 minutes' recording time available A Track number Track number Current date1) 1) Appears B Elapsed time Remaining time for recording Remaining time after the current location Current time2) only if the track has been labeled. The display changes as follows. In stop mode A LapTime RecRemain AllRemain Clock 1) Display 2) Number B1) 1 2 3 4 order of displayed items...
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... X again. Use the supplied AC power adaptor. Press the jog lever while no disc is inserted or the recorder is not operating or while recording, press the jog lever, flip until "CLOCK" flashes in battery. Jog lever X If you record something. The recorder will include a time stamp each you make a mistake while setting the clock Press x, and set the clock. x 1 2 3 Connect the power source. The digits of disuse, charge the...
... X again. Use the supplied AC power adaptor. Press the jog lever while no disc is inserted or the recorder is not operating or while recording, press the jog lever, flip until "CLOCK" flashes in battery. Jog lever X If you record something. The recorder will include a time stamp each you make a mistake while setting the clock Press x, and set the clock. x 1 2 3 Connect the power source. The digits of disuse, charge the...
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... the recorder, be set to "LINE OUT" when the supplied remote control is connected. • When you turn off the power, the "AUDIO OUT" parameter for the i/LINE OUT jack. 1 2 Press the jog lever, flip until "LINE OUT" flashes in the display, and then press the lever again. Portable DAT recorder Stereo ...jog lever until "AUDIO OUT" flashes in the display, and then press the lever. 30 The recorder plays the MD digitally and sends analog signals to the i/LINE OUT jack of an amplifier or a tape player with a line cable (RK-G129 or RK-G136, not supplied). or DIGITAL MEGA BASS will ...
... the recorder, be set to "LINE OUT" when the supplied remote control is connected. • When you turn off the power, the "AUDIO OUT" parameter for the i/LINE OUT jack. 1 2 Press the jog lever, flip until "LINE OUT" flashes in the display, and then press the lever again. Portable DAT recorder Stereo ...jog lever until "AUDIO OUT" flashes in the display, and then press the lever. 30 The recorder plays the MD digitally and sends analog signals to the i/LINE OUT jack of an amplifier or a tape player with a line cable (RK-G129 or RK-G136, not supplied). or DIGITAL MEGA BASS will ...
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... the display, and charging starts. 1 Connect the supplied AC power adaptor. AC power adaptor (supplied) to use the recorder on house current or as follows. a nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery NH-14WM (supplied) With supplied battery case ...- to normal. • When the battery life of disuse, battery life may be shorter than usual. Power sources You can use the recorder on house current when recording for a long time...
... the display, and charging starts. 1 Connect the supplied AC power adaptor. AC power adaptor (supplied) to use the recorder on house current or as follows. a nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery NH-14WM (supplied) With supplied battery case ...- to normal. • When the battery life of disuse, battery life may be shorter than usual. Power sources You can use the recorder on house current when recording for a long time...
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... and extended play your recorder at high volume while walking, especially at high volume. If you . In this case, leave the recorder turned off . • If you are not going to use any foreign objects in many areas. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use the recorder where it will be considerate of time. To remove the AC power adaptor from operating properly...
... and extended play your recorder at high volume while walking, especially at high volume. If you . In this case, leave the recorder turned off . • If you are not going to use any foreign objects in many areas. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use the recorder where it will be considerate of time. To remove the AC power adaptor from operating properly...
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... "LOW BATT" flashes). , Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery (page 40). • The rechargeable battery or dry battery have been inserted incorrectly. , Insert the battery correctly (page 41). • You pressed a button while the disc indication was rotating quickly. , Wait until the indication rotates slowly. • When recording digitally from a portable CD player, you have made using a connecting cord with an attenuator. , Use a connecting cord without an...
... "LOW BATT" flashes). , Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery (page 40). • The rechargeable battery or dry battery have been inserted incorrectly. , Insert the battery correctly (page 41). • You pressed a button while the disc indication was rotating quickly. , Wait until the indication rotates slowly. • When recording digitally from a portable CD player, you have made using a connecting cord with an attenuator. , Use a connecting cord without an...
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... supports CD-TEXT. , Connect a portable CD player (such as D-EJ01) that supports CD-TEXT (page 23). • The inserted CD does not supports CD-TEXT. , Insert a CD that the clock The recording date may cause sound to the remote control. Cause/Solution • The headphones plug is weak. Note that supports CD-TEXT. The clock loses time or the display , Connect the AC power adaptor to charge...
... supports CD-TEXT. , Connect a portable CD player (such as D-EJ01) that supports CD-TEXT (page 23). • The inserted CD does not supports CD-TEXT. , Insert a CD that the clock The recording date may cause sound to the remote control. Cause/Solution • The headphones plug is weak. Note that supports CD-TEXT. The clock loses time or the display , Connect the AC power adaptor to charge...
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... AC power adaptor or the recommended car battery cord. • The recorder is locked. , Slide HOLD against the arrow to unlock the recorder (page 29). • Batteries are weak. , Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery (page 40). • You tried to record with no recording on it receives continuous vibration. , Put the recorder on a stable place, and start and end position) from the memory to...
... AC power adaptor or the recommended car battery cord. • The recorder is locked. , Slide HOLD against the arrow to unlock the recorder (page 29). • Batteries are weak. , Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery (page 40). • You tried to record with no recording on it receives continuous vibration. , Put the recorder on a stable place, and start and end position) from the memory to...
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... stored in this problem by using a buffer memory that looks like a 3.5-inch diskette (see illustration above), uses a new digital audio compression technology called ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding). Premastered MDs are manufactured with a track name as you randomly access the beginning of the music. In other words, starting and ending addresses for all music tracks recorded on a diskette. User TOC Area Music Data Contains the order...
... stored in this problem by using a buffer memory that looks like a 3.5-inch diskette (see illustration above), uses a new digital audio compression technology called ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding). Premastered MDs are manufactured with a track name as you randomly access the beginning of the music. In other words, starting and ending addresses for all music tracks recorded on a diskette. User TOC Area Music Data Contains the order...
Operating Instructions
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...; > during play to rewind. hold in this position to search the beginning of the succeeding track; E X (pause) button (12)(35)(38) F PLAYMODE button (26)(36) G DISPLAY button (21)(29)(33)(36) H VOL +/-buttons (12)(35) I A Headphones Can be replaced with optional headphones. D HOLD switch (29) Slide to fast-forward. B x (stop . The headphones with a remote control A US model Other models B C D E F G H I Display window (21)(26) For Customers in...
...; > during play to rewind. hold in this position to search the beginning of the succeeding track; E X (pause) button (12)(35)(38) F PLAYMODE button (26)(36) G DISPLAY button (21)(29)(33)(36) H VOL +/-buttons (12)(35) I A Headphones Can be replaced with optional headphones. D HOLD switch (29) Slide to fast-forward. B x (stop . The headphones with a remote control A US model Other models B C D E F G H I Display window (21)(26) For Customers in...