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3-860-705-22 (1)
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MiniDisc Recorder
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MZ-R5ST
©1998 by Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-860-705-22 (1) Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating instructions MZ-R5ST ©1998 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 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. "MD WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
  • Page 3 Welcome! Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc! Here are some of the capabilities and features you'll discover with the new MiniDisc Recorder. • The MiniDisc station system — Use the recorder either by itself or attached to the station dock. Use the recorder attached to the station to enjoy full features and connectivity.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Setting up the station system ........6 Recording an MD right away! ........8 Playing an MD right away! ........10 Various ways of recording ........12 Recording in sync with the source player (Synchro-recording) ..12 Starting recording going back 2 seconds (Time Machine recording) ....................

  • Page 5: Additional Information

    Editing recorded tracks ........... 26 Erasing tracks (ERASE) ................26 To erase a track ..................26 To erase the whole disc ..............26 Adding a track mark (TRACK MARK ON) ......... 27 Erasing a track mark (TRACK MARK OFF) ........28 Moving recorded tracks (MOVE) ............

  • Page 6: Setting Up The Station System

    Setting up the station system Connect other equipment to the station before plugging in the AC power cord. This section explains how to set up to record from a portable CD player, etc., through digital input. To connect for other ways of recording, see ”Hookup for recording”, (page 34).
  • Page 7 Attach the recorder to the station. ∫ 2 ... and push down the left side until 1 Fit the right side of the recorder ... it clicks. The display will light up on the station if the recorder is attached correctly. To detach the recorder from the Notes station...

  • Page 8: Recording An Md Right Away

    Recording an MD right away! The explanation here is for recording through digital input. To record through analog input, see page 16. To record with a microphone, see page 15. Insert a recordable MD. 2 Insert a recordable MD 1 Slide OPEN and with the label side facing open the lid.
  • Page 9 Record an MD. 1 Press and slide REC to the right . CD player, etc. “REC” lights up in the display and (source) recording starts. 2 Play the CD or tape you want to record. To stop recording, press p. Note ”Toc Edit”...

  • Page 10: Playing An Md Right Away

    Playing an MD right away! This section explains how to play MDs on the recorder when it is detached from the station. Make sure the rechargeable battery is fully charged. For charging and other power sources, see “Power Sources”, (pages 36 to 38). Insert the rechargeable battery.
  • Page 11 Play an MD. VOL –/+ 1 Press ( (Turn the control to (•+ on the remote control). A short beep sounds in the headphones. 2 Press VOL+/– to adjust the volume. The volume will be shown in the display. VOL –/+ To stop play, press p.

  • Page 12: Various Ways Of Recording

    zVarious ways of recording To stop recording, press p. Recording in sync with the source player •You cannot pause manually during (Synchro-recording) synchro-recording. •When there is no sound from the player for You can easily make digital recordings of more than 3 seconds during synchro- a digital source on an MD.

  • Page 13: Starting Recording Going Back 2 Seconds (Time Machine Recording)

    Press TIME MACHINE REC to start Starting recording recording. going back 2 seconds The recorder will go back 2 seconds (Time Machine and start recording. recording) To stop recording, press p. The recorder stores sound input in its Note memory during record standby. When If you have taken less than 2 seconds you start Time Machine recording, the between steps 2 and 3, then the time the...

  • Page 14: Recording In Monaural For Double The Normal Recording Time

    Play the sound source. Recording in monaural for double the normal To stop recording, press p. The recorder switches back to stereo recording time recording when you record the next time. For longer recordings, choose to record in Notes monaural. The recording time becomes •For longer recordings, we recommend the double the normal.

  • Page 15: Recording From A Microphone

    To adjust the recording level Recording from a manually microphone Connect a stereo microphone (ECM-717, ECM-MS907, ECM-MS957, etc.; not supplied) to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack. When using the recorder detached from the station, you can only record through the microphone. The recording level is adjusted automatically, though you can adjust manually as well.

  • Page 16: Recording Through Analog Input (Analog Recording)

    Observe the level meter in the display Recording through and adjust the recording level with analog input (Analog REC LEVEL. Set the level to around recording) 12 (-12dB) at average input level. When recording from a radio or a record, connect analogically (page 35) and record as follows.

  • Page 17: Checking The Remaining Time Or The Recording Position

    In stop mode Checking the remaining time or the recording — Elapsed time position Remaining time for Elapsed time recording You can check information such as the remaining time on the display window of Remaining time of Remaining time of the station, the display window of the the current track the tracks in the...

  • Page 18: On The Remote Control

    In stop mode In stop mode Track number Elapsed time Track number Elapsed time Track number Track name — Remaining time Number of tracks Disc name for recording in the disc Remaining number Remaining time — Current month of tracks for playback and date —...

  • Page 19: Setting The Clock To Stamp The Recorded Time

    If you make a mistake while Setting the clock to setting the clock stamp the recorded Press p, and set the clock again from step 2. You can skip a step by pressing m. time To set the clock on the recorder To stamp the date and time on the MD The procedure is the same as in setting when you record, you first need to set the...

  • Page 20: Various Ways Of Playback

    zVarious ways of playback Note The power turns off automatically when you leave the station unoperated for 5 minutes Playing an MD on the during stop. Press POWER or ( to turn the station power on again. Play an MD with the recorder attached to the station as follows.

  • Page 21: Playing Selected Tracks In The Order Of Your Choice (Program Play)

    To program from the station Playing selected tracks in the order of your choice Press MODE repeatedly until (Program Play) ”PROGRAM” lights up in the display. Select up to 20 tracks and play them in the Select the track number of your order of your choice.

  • Page 22: Playing Tracks Repeatedly

    To cancel repeat play Playing tracks Press MODE (PLAY MODE on the remote control) repeatedly until ”REPEAT” ” ” repeatedly disappears from the display. You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways — all repeat, single repeat, and shuffle repeat. On the recorder PLAY MODE...

  • Page 23: Emphasizing Bass (Digital Mega Bass)

    Emphasizing bass Protecting your hearing (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) (AVLS) Mega Bass function intensifies low The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter frequency sound for richer quality audio System) function keeps down the reproduction. You can use this function maximum volume to protect your ears. only with the recorder detached from the You can use this function only with the station.

  • Page 24: Checking The Remaining Time Or The Playing Position

    On the recorder Checking the remaining time or the playing There is no display on the recorder when position it is attached to the station. You can check information such as track and disc name on the display window of the station, the display window of the recorder, or on the display window of the remote control.

  • Page 25: On The Remote Control

    On the remote control DISPLAY Press DISPLAY during playback. With each press, the display changes as follows. When the recorder is attached to the station, the display will not change from the track number and the elapsed time. Track number Elapsed time Track number Track name...

  • Page 26: Editing Recorded Tracks

    zEditing recorded tracks To erase the whole disc You can edit your recordings by adding/ erasing track marks or labeling tracks and You can erase all the tracks and data of MDs. Premastered MDs cannot be edited. the MD at the same time. Be sure to check the contents of the disc Notes on editing you want to erase.

  • Page 27: Adding A Track Mark (Track Mark On)

    To insert a track mark on the Adding a track mark recorder (TRACK MARK ON) Press T MARK during playback or pause. A track mark will be added where you pressed the button. You can add track marks so that the part after the new track mark is counted as a To add track marks while new track.

  • Page 28: Erasing A Track Mark (Track Mark Off)

    Press TITLE/ENTER. Erasing a track mark ”Track Mark OFF” will be displayed. (TRACK MARK OFF) The track mark is erased and the two tracks are combined. The number of When you record with analog (line) input, the newly combined track will be that unnecessary track marks may be recorded of the first track.

  • Page 29: Moving Recorded Tracks (Move)

    Moving recorded tracks Labeling recordings (MOVE) (TITLE) You can change the order of the recorded You can label the MDs and tracks you tracks. recorded with letters, numbers, and marks. Each label can be made up of up to Before moving 200 characters, and each MD can hold up Track A Track B Track C Track D...
  • Page 30 To relabel recordings Press Follow steps 1 and 2 to display the label CAPS Switch between the of the track or MD. Enter a new character alphabet, symbols and over the one you want to change, then numbers, and title press TITLE/ENTER.

  • Page 31: Cancelling The Last Editing Operation (Undo)

    Press TITLE/ENTER. Cancelling the last ”TOC EDIT” will appear for a few editing operation seconds and the MD will return to the (UNDO) previous status. To cancel UNDO, press p. You can undo the last perfomed editing operation and return to the previous Note status.

  • Page 32: Other Useful Functions

    zOther useful functions Locking the controls Recording/playing with (HOLD) a timer To prevent the buttons from being Start recording or playback at a preset accidentally operated when you carry the time using an audio-timer (optional). recorder, use this function. to audio- timer HOLD TIMER...
  • Page 33 Notes •To record monaurally using an audio- timer, press MODE for 2 seconds or longer after step 3. The timer recording setting will be displayed. If the recording mode is in ”Stereo”, press MODE again so that it changes to ”Monaural”. •If you are using the station for the first time or after a long period of disuse, charge the built-in backup battery of the station before...

  • Page 34: Connection And Power Sources

    zConnection and power Hookup for analog recording sources After connection, set the INPUT switch to Hookup for recording — ANALOG and adjust recording level connecting with CD (page 16). players, etc. Record player, cassette deck, etc. Record sounds from other equipment on the station.

  • Page 35: Hookup For Playback - Connecting With Amplifiers Or Active Speakers

    Hookup with analog Hookup for playback — equipment connecting with amplifiers or active Active speakers SRS-Z1000, speakers etc. (not supplied) Play or record sounds from the recorder on other equipment. Connection differs with usage and type of equipment. Connect accordingly. Hookup with digital to ACTIVE SP OUT equipment...

  • Page 36: Power Sources

    Insert the LIP-8 lithium ion Power sources rechargeable battery (supplied) in the battery compartment of the recorder You can use the following power sources: and close the lid. When the recorder is attached to the station — house current (wall outlet) When the recorder is used by itself using the battery compartment of the recorder...

  • Page 37: Using The Recorder On Dry Batteries

    To charge on the station with the Using the recorder on dry recorder detached batteries The LIP-8 lithium ion rechargeable Use the supplied external battery case. battery can also be charged on the station with the recorder detached. Attach the supplied battery case. Slide the OPEN switch at the side of the station in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 38: Battery Life

    LIP-8 lithium ion Approx. 3.5 hours rechargeable 5.5 hours battery ----- Two LR6 (size Approx. AA) Sony 9 hours alkaline dry batteries ----- LIP-8 + two LR6 Approx. (size AA) 16 hours The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions and the temperature of the location.

  • Page 39: Additional Information

    zAdditional information On the headphones Precautions Road safety Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. On safety It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in Do not put any foreign objects in the DC many areas.
  • Page 40 Replace only with the same or equivalent If you have any questions or problems type recommended by the equipment concerning your recorder, please consult manufacturer. your nearest Sony dealer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions. Note on mechanical noise The recorder gives off mechanical noise...
  • Page 41 For the customers in Europe Notes •Never disassemble the station unit except When disposing of the station for disposing of the unit. The station holds two nickel cadmium •Do not short-circuit the plus and minus batteries inside, used to power the terminals of the removed batteries.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Recorder Symptom Cause/Solution Cannot operate. •The HOLD function is turned on (”HOLD” appears in the display when you press an operation button on the recorder).
  • Page 43 Symptom Cause/Solution •The INPUT switch is not set correctly. Cannot record/edit. b Set the INPUT switch to match the connection (page 8, 34). •The recording level is too low (during analog recording). b Adjust the recording level (page 16). •When recording from a portable CD player with digital connection, you did not pause the portable CD player first (”NO DIGITAL SIGNAL”...
  • Page 44 Symptom Cause/Solution The sound has a lot of •You are operating near a source of strong magnetism, such as static. a TV. b Move the recorder away from the source of magnetism. Cannot record/edit. •Power was disrupted, or there was a blackout during recording/editing.

  • Page 45: System Limitations

    System limitations The recording system in your MiniDisc recorder is radically different from those used in cassette and DAT decks and is characterized by the limitations described below. Note, however, that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself and not to mechanical causes.

  • Page 46: Error Messages

    Error Messages If the following messages flash in the display window of the station or the remote control, check the chart below. The display of the recorder will flash when a message is displayed on the station or the remote control. Meaning/Remedy Station (remote control)
  • Page 47 Station (remote Meaning/Remedy control) PROTECTED TRACK •You tried to record over or edit a track that is protected from (TrPROT) erasing. b Record over/edit other tracks. SCMS NO COPY (—) •You tried to digitally copy a source that is protected by the Serial Copy Management System.

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Two LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry batteries Modulation system (not supplied) EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation) Station: Number of channels Sony AC power adaptor (supplied) 2 stereo channels connected to the DC IN 9V jack: 1 monaural channel 220-230V AC, 50/60 Hz Wow and Flutter...

  • Page 49: What Is An Md

    Supplied accessories What is an MD? AC power adaptor (1) Card remote commander (1) Headphones with remote control (1) How MiniDisc works Lithium ion rechargeable battery LIP-8 (1) MiniDisc (MD) comes in two types: Battery case (1) premastered (prerecorded) and Ear attachment (2) recordable (blank).
  • Page 50 How the MiniDisc got so small Shock-Resistant Memory The 2.5-inch MiniDisc, encased in a One major drawback of optical read plastic cartridge that looks like a 3.5-inch systems is that they can skip or mute diskette (see illustration above), uses a when subjected to vibration.

  • Page 51: Looking At The Controls

    Looking at the controls See pages in ( ) for details. The recorder !£ !¢ !∞ !§ !¶ !• !ª !º @º !¡ @¡ !™ 1 MIC SENS (Mic sensitivity) (15) 8 p (stop) button (9, 11, 20) 2 DIGITAL MEGA BASS switch (23) 9 = (rewind/AMS) button (9, 11, 20) !º...
  • Page 52 The display window of the recorder !º MONO 1SHUF AVLS HOLD !¡ REC DATE REMAIN PM !™ 1 REC indication 7 MONO (Monaural) indication Lights up while recording. When Appears when recording monaurally flashing, the recorder is in record or playing back a monaural disc. 8 Play mode indication (22) standby mode.
  • Page 53 Front panel of the Station !¶ !• !ª @º @¡ @™ @£ @¢ @∞ @§ @¶ !º @• !¡ @ª !™ #º !£ !¢ !∞ !§ !§ + (fast forward/AMS) button (9, 11, 1 ERASE/DELETE button (26) 2 MODE button (14, 22) !¶...
  • Page 54 Back panel of the Station !º 1 OPEN (open the lid) switch (37) 5 DC IN 9V jack (36) 2 CHARGE lamp (37) 6 CLOCK SET button (19) 7 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (35) Lights up while charging the 8 DIGITAL IN (OPT1, OPT2) jacks (34) rechargeable battery on the station.
  • Page 55 The display window of the station 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 OVER20 MONO SYNC 100% REPEAT 1 LEFT LEVEL –db 50 40 30 SHUFFLE RIGHT PROGRAM !º...
  • Page 56 The headphones with a remote control !º !¡ 1 Headphones 5 HOLD switch (32) Can be replaced with optional Slide to lock the controls of the remote headphones. control. 2 Stereo mini-plug 6 P (pause) button (9, 11) 3 p (stop) button (9, 11) 7 PLAY MODE button (22) 4 Control (11) 8 DISPLAY button (17, 24)
  • Page 57 The display window of the remote control 4 REC (record) indication 1 Character information display (17, 24) Lights up while recording. When Displays the disc and track names, flashing, the recorder is in record date, elapsed time, etc. 2 Track number indication standby mode.
  • Page 58 5 meters. 1 Insert a pointed object to the slot. Slide and •Other Sony audio products may respond to hold it as shown below. the remote commander supplied with this 2 Pull out the battery tray.
  • Page 59 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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