User manual SONY MZ-R700

[. . . ] 3-223-666-12(1) Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions MZ-R700/R700PC/R700DPC ©2000 Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Caution The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. CAUTION -- INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM Information IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT. For customers in the USA Owner's Record The serial number is located at the rear of the disc compartment lid and the model number is located at the top and bottom. [. . . ] · The Mega Bass function does not affect the sound that is being recorded. Checking the remaining time or the playing position You can check the track name, disc name, etc. during playback. 1 While the recorder is playing, follow steps 1 and 2 of "Checking the remaining time or the recording position" (page 31). r AllRemain The remaining time after the current location. 36 2 Press ENTER (ENTER). B -- the information selected in step 2. 1)Appears 2)Appears only when "1 Remain" is selected and the track is labeled. only when "AllRemain" is selected while the recorder is in stop mode, and the disc is labeled. z If you want to check the remaining time or the recording position while recording or in stop mode, see page 31. Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears. <MENU, ENTER EDIT ENTER >/. 1 2 Press ENTER (EDIT for 2 seconds or more), press <MENU, (flip the lever towards > or . ) repeatedly until "AVLS" flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER) again. Press <MENU, (flip the lever towards > or . ) repeatedly until "AVLS ON" flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER). When you try to turn the volume too high, "AVLS" flashes in the display. The volume is kept to a moderate level. 37 To cancel AVLS Select "AVLS OFF" in step 2. Locking the controls (HOLD) To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. HOLD HOLD 1 Move HOLD in the direction of the . . To unlock the controls Move HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow to unlock the controls. 38 Connecting to a stereo system Connect the i jack of the recorder to the LINE IN jacks of an amplifier or a tape recorder with a line cable (RK-G129 or RK-G136, not supplied). The recorder plays the MD digitally and sends analog signals to the externally connected equipment. RK-G136 (not supplied) Stereo mini-plug Portable DAT recorder, etc. to LINE IN Stereo system, etc. R (red) to i RK-G129 (not supplied) L (white) 2 phono plugs When the recorder is connected to an another audio component through the supplied remote control. When connecting a line cable (not supplied) to the headphones/ earphones jack of the remote control, be sure to set the "BEEP" setting to "BEEP OFF. " This keeps the beep sound out of the recorded signal or the output from the externally connected equipment. 1 2 Press ENTER, press <MENU, repeatedly until "BEEP" flashes in the display, and then press ENTER again. Press <MENU, repeatedly until "BEEP OFF" flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. To turn on the beep sound Select "BEEP ON" in step 2. 39 Notes · Even when connecting to the externally connected equipment, the Mega Bass function is operative. If you do not want the effect of the Mega Bass function on your recording or the output from the externally connected equipment, set "BASS" to "BASS OFF" (page 35). · When recording to an externally connected equipment, press VOL + repeatedly to raise the volume level to maximum, which is optimum for recording to an externally connected equipment. If, however, this level produces distortion in the recording, press VOL ­ several times to lower the level (to that shown in the illustration below). VOL + 40 Editing recorded tracks You can edit your recordings by adding/erasing track marks or labeling tracks and MDs. Premastered MDs cannot be edited. Notes on editing · Do not move or jog the recorder while "TOC Edit"* is flashing in the display. · If you perform an editing operation while playing, be sure not to turn the power off until "TOC Edit" disappears in the display. · The lid does not open until "TOC Edit" disappears in the display after editing. TOC = Table of Contents When you operate the recorder with the supplied remote control, use the buttons and controls shown in parentheses. Erasing tracks T MARK <MENU, EDIT ENTER T MARK ENTER >/. To erase a track Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Make sure of the track you are erasing. 1 While playing the track you want to erase, press ENTER (EDIT for 2 seconds or more). continued 41 2 Press <MENU, (flip the lever towards > or . ) repeatedly until "EDIT" flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER) again. " : Name" flashes in the display, and the recorder plays the selected track repeatedly. Press <MENU, (flip the lever towards > or . ) repeatedly until " : Erase" flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER). "Erase OK?" and "PushENTER" appear alternately in the display. [. . . ] TR FULL · There is no more space for new data when you are editing the MD. TrPROTECT · You tried to record or edit on a track that is protected from erasing. -- Record or edit on other tracks. 62 Specifications MD Recorder Audio playing system MiniDisc digital audio system Inputs Microphone: stereo mini-jack, minimum input level 0. 35 mV Line in: stereo mini-jack, minimum input level 49 mV Optical (Digital) in: optical (digital) mini-jack Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs MQW Wavelength: = 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. ) Outputs i: stereo mini-jack, maximum output level 5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 16 ohm Recording and playback time When using MDW-80 Maximum 160 min. in stereo General Power requirements Sony AC Power Adaptor (supplied) connected at the DC IN 3 V jack: 120 V AC, 60 Hz (U. S. A. , Canadian and Taiwan model) 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz (Europe continental model) 240 V AC, 50 Hz (Australian model) 220 V AC, 50 Hz (Chinese model) 230 - 240 V AC, 50 Hz (U. K. [. . . ]