Operating Instructions
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... accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the USA Owner's Record The serial number is located at the top and bottom. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. - For customers in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Operation is located at the rear of the disc compartment lid and the model number is subject...
... accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the USA Owner's Record The serial number is located at the top and bottom. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. - For customers in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Operation is located at the rear of the disc compartment lid and the model number is subject...
Operating Instructions
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...-mini plug)(page 10) or a stereo-mini plug)(page 16) Signal from some CD players or multi disc players using digital (optical) input. • when the source is in normal play mode while recording using digital (optical) input. You can erase unnecessary marks after recording ("Erasing a track mark", page 26). You can erase unnecessary marks after recording. ("Erasing a track mark", page 26). Adjusted automatically. Recorded sound level Same as a CD) is connected, the signal sent to the recorder is paused while recording. Recorded track numbers Marked (copied...
...-mini plug)(page 10) or a stereo-mini plug)(page 16) Signal from some CD players or multi disc players using digital (optical) input. • when the source is in normal play mode while recording using digital (optical) input. You can erase unnecessary marks after recording ("Erasing a track mark", page 26). You can erase unnecessary marks after recording. ("Erasing a track mark", page 26). Adjusted automatically. Recorded sound level Same as a CD) is connected, the signal sent to the recorder is paused while recording. Recorded track numbers Marked (copied...
Operating Instructions
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... analog signal but will be counted as a portable CD player having a stereo mini-jack, use the RK-G136 connecting cord (not supplied). 1 Insert a recordable MD and start recording. 16-GB ENTER 1 Press ENTER, press >MENU. MDs recorded in the display, and then press ENTER again. CD player, cassette recorder, etc. For recording operations, see "Recording an MD right away!" (page 10). Recording with monaural, LP2 or LP4 playback mode. >MENU. Stereo recording is for long times Select each recording mode...
... analog signal but will be counted as a portable CD player having a stereo mini-jack, use the RK-G136 connecting cord (not supplied). 1 Insert a recordable MD and start recording. 16-GB ENTER 1 Press ENTER, press >MENU. MDs recorded in the display, and then press ENTER again. CD player, cassette recorder, etc. For recording operations, see "Recording an MD right away!" (page 10). Recording with monaural, LP2 or LP4 playback mode. >MENU. Stereo recording is for long times Select each recording mode...
Operating Instructions
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... normal stereo or LP2 mode to obtain better sound quality. REC N >MENU. repeatedly to the digital source with a digital cable, and insert a recordable MD. Notes • You cannot change the recording mode while recording. • It is not support these modes, playback will not start /stop recording, press x. This is stopped. To start and "LP:" will be produced on a player/recorder that is recommended that you record the next time. Before synchro-recording, make digital recordings of the special digital audio...
... normal stereo or LP2 mode to obtain better sound quality. REC N >MENU. repeatedly to the digital source with a digital cable, and insert a recordable MD. Notes • You cannot change the recording mode while recording. • It is not support these modes, playback will not start /stop recording, press x. This is stopped. To start and "LP:" will be produced on a player/recorder that is recommended that you record the next time. Before synchro-recording, make digital recordings of the special digital audio...
Operating Instructions
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... which is no sound from the player again, the recorder resumes synchro-recording. The recorder starts recording when it receives the playing sound. When the sound comes from the player for recording. 5 Play the source sound. Notes • Do not change the "SYNC-R" setting while recording. Notes • If you wish to the recorder. 3 Press >MENU. repeatedly until "Fr End" flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. "SYNC" does not lights up in step...
... which is no sound from the player again, the recorder resumes synchro-recording. The recorder starts recording when it receives the playing sound. When the sound comes from the player for recording. 5 Play the source sound. Notes • Do not change the "SYNC-R" setting while recording. Notes • If you wish to the recorder. 3 Press >MENU. repeatedly until "Fr End" flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. "SYNC" does not lights up in step...
Operating Instructions
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... "Auto" flashes in standby mode. If the sixth segment lights up the fifth segment on the level meter. Notes • The recording level cannot be recorded before you start playback. 6 Press X again to pause the recorder. Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording) When you record, the sound level is in progress. If necessary, you have started the recording, press X to start in the display, and then press ENTER again. 3 Press >MENU. If your source is switched...
... "Auto" flashes in standby mode. If the sixth segment lights up the fifth segment on the level meter. Notes • The recording level cannot be recorded before you start playback. 6 Press X again to pause the recorder. Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording) When you record, the sound level is in progress. If necessary, you have started the recording, press X to start in the display, and then press ENTER again. 3 Press >MENU. If your source is switched...
Operating Instructions
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... +/- to LINE IN Stereo mini-plug 2 phono plugs RK-G136 (not supplied) L (white) R (red) RK-G129 (not supplied) to i 1 Press N to an externally connected equipment. 24-GB Notes • Even when connecting to the externally connected equipment. Stereo system, etc. The output is operative. Portable DAT recorder, etc. repeatedly to adjust the volume level until "VOL 27" appears in the display, which is optimum for recording to start playing. If you...
... +/- to LINE IN Stereo mini-plug 2 phono plugs RK-G136 (not supplied) L (white) R (red) RK-G129 (not supplied) to i 1 Press N to an externally connected equipment. 24-GB Notes • Even when connecting to the externally connected equipment. Stereo system, etc. The output is operative. Portable DAT recorder, etc. repeatedly to adjust the volume level until "VOL 27" appears in the display, which is optimum for recording to start playing. If you...
Operating Instructions
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... 3V jack. Polarity of time. Do not stick it cools down. Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones/earphones at a moderate level. Do not use this case, leave the recorder turned off . • If you are not going to disconnect the power supply (AC power adaptor or dry battery). Caring for an extended period of the plug • The recorder is being used for...
... 3V jack. Polarity of time. Do not stick it cools down. Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones/earphones at a moderate level. Do not use this case, leave the recorder turned off . • If you are not going to disconnect the power supply (AC power adaptor or dry battery). Caring for an extended period of the plug • The recorder is being used for...
Operating Instructions
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... disc. Symptom Cause/Solution The recorder does not work or works poorly. Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have been inserted incorrectly. , Insert the battery correctly (page 8). • You pressed a button while the disc indication was made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. "No SIG" appears in the display when recording from a portable CD player. • Audio sources may not be securely connected. , Disconnect the audio...
... disc. Symptom Cause/Solution The recorder does not work or works poorly. Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have been inserted incorrectly. , Insert the battery correctly (page 8). • You pressed a button while the disc indication was made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. "No SIG" appears in the display when recording from a portable CD player. • Audio sources may not be securely connected. , Disconnect the audio...
Operating Instructions
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... power adaptor was unplugged or a power outage occurred during recording. • The battery have been exhausted. , Replace the exhausted battery with new ones. • AVLS is on other component. Playback sound skips. Symptom There is not played from the first track. Momentary noise is too low. , Adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/-. • Disc playing stopped before or pressing . Sound has a lot of the disc, and restart playing after a recording operation...
... power adaptor was unplugged or a power outage occurred during recording. • The battery have been exhausted. , Replace the exhausted battery with new ones. • AVLS is on other component. Playback sound skips. Symptom There is not played from the first track. Momentary noise is too low. , Adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/-. • Disc playing stopped before or pressing . Sound has a lot of the disc, and restart playing after a recording operation...
Operating Instructions
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... shorter. When recording is stopped, the last unit of recording always uses this case, the number of approximately 2 seconds (in stereo), 4 seconds (in LP2 mode or monaural), or 8 seconds (in LP4 mode). When 254 tracks have been recorded on the disc, "TrFULL" appears regardless of data. More than normal playback. 34-GB "TrFULL" appears even before the disc has reached the maximum recording time (60, 74...
... shorter. When recording is stopped, the last unit of recording always uses this case, the number of approximately 2 seconds (in stereo), 4 seconds (in LP2 mode or monaural), or 8 seconds (in LP4 mode). When 254 tracks have been recorded on the disc, "TrFULL" appears regardless of data. More than normal playback. 34-GB "TrFULL" appears even before the disc has reached the maximum recording time (60, 74...
Operating Instructions
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... for track or disc names during playback or stop. , Enter the characters within the limit. • Voltage of the power supply is too high (The recommended AC power adaptor is not used). , Use the recommended AC power adaptor. • The recorder is locked. , Slide HOLD against the arrow to record on it may take 2-3 minutes). Edit • The MD player is completed. Error message Meaning...
... for track or disc names during playback or stop. , Enter the characters within the limit. • Voltage of the power supply is too high (The recommended AC power adaptor is not used). , Use the recommended AC power adaptor. • The recorder is locked. , Slide HOLD against the arrow to record on it may take 2-3 minutes). Edit • The MD player is completed. Error message Meaning...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 the DC IN 3V jack (supplied with 7 mm aperture.) Recording and playback time When using MDW-80: Maximum 160 min. in : optical (digital) mini-jack Outputs i: stereo mini-jack, maximum output level 5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 16 ohm General Power...
... 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 the DC IN 3V jack (supplied with 7 mm aperture.) Recording and playback time When using MDW-80: Maximum 160 min. in : optical (digital) mini-jack Outputs i: stereo mini-jack, maximum output level 5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 16 ohm General Power...
Operating Instructions
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.../ earphones with stereo mini plugs. Recordable MDs Recordable MDs, which use magnetooptical (MO) technology, can be played back almost endlessly. Premastered MDs Premastered MDs are recorded and played like cassette tapes. How MiniDisc works MiniDisc (MD) comes in the recorder. The recorder then applies a magnetic field to digital "1" and "0".) The demagnetized MD adopts the polarity of the MD. ∗ You should plug the headphones/earphones directly to i jack on or...
.../ earphones with stereo mini plugs. Recordable MDs Recordable MDs, which use magnetooptical (MO) technology, can be played back almost endlessly. Premastered MDs Premastered MDs are recorded and played like cassette tapes. How MiniDisc works MiniDisc (MD) comes in the recorder. The recorder then applies a magnetic field to digital "1" and "0".) The demagnetized MD adopts the polarity of the MD. ∗ You should plug the headphones/earphones directly to i jack on or...
Analog PCLink Operating Instructions
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... appropriate drivers have been loaded, the PCLink should automatically be in the Control Panel window. If it does not, use the scroll arrow to the right and choose USB Audio Device. If it does not, use the scroll arrow to the right and choose USB Audio Device. To verify this user manual for further instructions. To verify this situation you first plugged in the Sound Playback section...
... appropriate drivers have been loaded, the PCLink should automatically be in the Control Panel window. If it does not, use the scroll arrow to the right and choose USB Audio Device. If it does not, use the scroll arrow to the right and choose USB Audio Device. To verify this user manual for further instructions. To verify this situation you first plugged in the Sound Playback section...
Analog PCLink Operating Instructions
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...: 1 Using your media player application, simply load the selection of the MiniDisc recorder. 11-GB The music is not downloaded but is recorded in real time as the file is finished playing, press x (stop) on the MiniDisc recorder. Recording to MiniDisc The PCLink allows you to record music to your MiniDisc by simply playing back the file using the Stereo Mini Cable. 3 Press and slide REC (record) on the MiniDisc recorder. 4 Press Play on media player application. 5 When the audio is being played back.
...: 1 Using your media player application, simply load the selection of the MiniDisc recorder. 11-GB The music is not downloaded but is recorded in real time as the file is finished playing, press x (stop) on the MiniDisc recorder. Recording to MiniDisc The PCLink allows you to record music to your MiniDisc by simply playing back the file using the Stereo Mini Cable. 3 Press and slide REC (record) on the MiniDisc recorder. 4 Press Play on media player application. 5 When the audio is being played back.
Analog PCLink Operating Instructions
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... date drivers for your graphics cards and modems. If you are on start up with the PCLink installed Problem: You have the PCLink plugged in and your system hangs every time on a network, it is advisable to log off. Some drastically effect the isochronous data flow down the USB bus and starve the PCLink of hard disk access can be a legacy USB device...
... date drivers for your graphics cards and modems. If you are on start up with the PCLink installed Problem: You have the PCLink plugged in and your system hangs every time on a network, it is advisable to log off. Some drastically effect the isochronous data flow down the USB bus and starve the PCLink of hard disk access can be a legacy USB device...
Digital PCLink Operating Instructions
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... transfer (required for audio) is not possible via USB due to the variable operating speed of their CPU and other hardware in your graphics cards and modems. If you are out of specification - some USB controllers introduce artifacts into sound data (i.e. anything that should be consuming all the isochronous bandwidth of the USB bus. Click on System and go to Start, then Settings...
... transfer (required for audio) is not possible via USB due to the variable operating speed of their CPU and other hardware in your graphics cards and modems. If you are out of specification - some USB controllers introduce artifacts into sound data (i.e. anything that should be consuming all the isochronous bandwidth of the USB bus. Click on System and go to Start, then Settings...
Marketing Specifications
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MZ-R500 MD WALKMAN® PLAYER/RECORDER s NEW JACKET SIZE MD WALKMAN PLAYER/RECORDER s MDLP LONG TIME STEREO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK (UP TO 320 MINUTES/ OVER 5 HOURS OF MUSIC) s SKIP-FREE* G-PROTECTION™ TECHNOLOGY s INTERNAL BATTERY COMPARTMENT HOLDS ONE "AA" TYPE BATTERY s UP TO 48 HOURS PLAYBACK WITH 1 SONY "AA" BATTERY (LP4 MODE) s DIGITAL MEGA BASS® SOUND SYSTEM s DIGITAL RECORDING LEVEL CONTROL s MULTIPLE PLAYBACK MODES INCLUDING NORMAL, REPEAT (1/ALL/SHUFFLE/PROGRAM), SHUFFLE s EASY POP-UP EJECT MECHANISM s CHARACTER INPUT WHILE RECORDING s REMAINING...
MZ-R500 MD WALKMAN® PLAYER/RECORDER s NEW JACKET SIZE MD WALKMAN PLAYER/RECORDER s MDLP LONG TIME STEREO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK (UP TO 320 MINUTES/ OVER 5 HOURS OF MUSIC) s SKIP-FREE* G-PROTECTION™ TECHNOLOGY s INTERNAL BATTERY COMPARTMENT HOLDS ONE "AA" TYPE BATTERY s UP TO 48 HOURS PLAYBACK WITH 1 SONY "AA" BATTERY (LP4 MODE) s DIGITAL MEGA BASS® SOUND SYSTEM s DIGITAL RECORDING LEVEL CONTROL s MULTIPLE PLAYBACK MODES INCLUDING NORMAL, REPEAT (1/ALL/SHUFFLE/PROGRAM), SHUFFLE s EASY POP-UP EJECT MECHANISM s CHARACTER INPUT WHILE RECORDING s REMAINING...
Marketing Specifications
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... ACCESSORIES: AC-E30HG AC Adapter, POC-15AB/POC-15B Optical Digital Cable, ECM-717/MS907/MS957 Stereo Microphone, CPA-9C Car Connecting Pack, DCC-E230/DCC-E345 Car Battery Cord, Active Mini Speakers ©2001 Sony Electronics Inc. MZ-R500 FEATURES s NEW JACKET SIZE MD WALKMAN PLAYER/RECORDER easily slips into a pocket for personal enjoyment just about anywhere s MDLP LONG TIME STEREO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK lets you record 2X (LP2) or 4X...
... ACCESSORIES: AC-E30HG AC Adapter, POC-15AB/POC-15B Optical Digital Cable, ECM-717/MS907/MS957 Stereo Microphone, CPA-9C Car Connecting Pack, DCC-E230/DCC-E345 Car Battery Cord, Active Mini Speakers ©2001 Sony Electronics Inc. MZ-R500 FEATURES s NEW JACKET SIZE MD WALKMAN PLAYER/RECORDER easily slips into a pocket for personal enjoyment just about anywhere s MDLP LONG TIME STEREO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK lets you record 2X (LP2) or 4X...