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Sony MZ-R30 Operating Instructions Manual

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MZ-R30 Operating Instructions
MZ-R30 Portable MiniDisc Recorder

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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Caution
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
For the customers in Canada
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
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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.
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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. http://www.birst.co.uk/engineering/mzr30/mz-r30e.htm (1 of 32) [16/12/2002 22:59:44]...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MZ-R30 Operating Instructions Welcome! Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc! Here are some of the capabilities and features you'll discover with the new MiniDisc Recorder. High-fidelity recording - High-fidelity sound with little noise and distortion is recorded though the optical digital input jack on the recorder.

  • Page 3: Recording An Md Right Away

    MZ-R30 Operating Instructions Erasing tracks ..To erase a track ..To erase the whole disc Adding a track mark Erasing a track mark Moving recorded tracks Labeling recordings Power sources Using on a lithium ion rechargeable battery...
  • Page 4 MZ-R30 Operating Instructions * Use the connecting cord without an attenuator. To connect to a portable CD player having a stereo mini-jack, use the RK-G136 connecting cord (not supplied). 2. Insert a recordable MD 3. Record an MD 1. Slide REC to the right while pressing its button "REC"...

  • Page 5: Playing An Md Right Away

    MZ-R30 Operating Instructions A new track is added at the point where you pressed pause, and the recording will be marked with the new track number when you resume recording. Once you open the lid, the point to start recording will change to the beginning of the first track. When recording on a recorded MD, check the point to start recording on the display.
  • Page 6 MZ-R30 Operating Instructions 3. Play an MD. 1. Press A short beep sound in the headphones 2. Press VOLUME +/- adjust the volume. You can check the volume in the display To stop play, press A long beep sounds in the headphones...

  • Page 7: Various Ways Of Recording

    MZ-R30 Operating Instructions To go backward or forward quickly without listening, press and keep pressing Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track. If the play does not start...

  • Page 8: Recording With Digital Input

    MZ-R30 Operating Instructions Recorded sound level Same as the source Adjusted automatically. Can also be adjusted manually (Adjusting the recording level) Note Track marks may be copied incorrectly: when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital input.

  • Page 9: Recording From A Microphone

    MZ-R30 Operating Instructions 1. Slide SYNCHRO REC to ON. "SYNC" appears in the display. 2. Slide REC to the right while pressing its button. The recorder stands by for recording. Play the source sound. The recorder starts recording when it receives the playing sound.

  • Page 10: Adjusting The Recording Level (Manual Recording)

    MZ-R30 Operating Instructions Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time of an For longer recordings, choose to record in monaural sound. The recording time becomes double the normal. 1. While pressing , slide REC to the right. The recorder stands by for recording.

  • Page 11: Checking The Remaining Time Or The Recording Position

    MZ-R30 Operating Instructions While observing the level meter in the display, adjust the recording level by pressing (+) or (-). Set the level so that it hits the second indicator from the top when the recorder receives the maximum sound.

  • Page 12: Setting The Clock To Stamp The Recorded Time

    MZ-R30 Operating Instructions To know the recording conditions The record indicator lights up or flashes according to the recording condition. Recording condition Record indicator While recording lights up flashes according to the loudness of the source while recording with a microphone (voice mirror)

  • Page 13: Various Ways Of Playback

    MZ-R30 Operating Instructions To display the time in the 24-hour system While setting the clock, press DISPLAY. To display the time in the 12-hour system, press DISPLAY again. Charging the built-in battery for the clock After setting the clock, leave the recorder connected to the AC power for about 2 hours to charge the built-in battery for the clock.

  • Page 14: Emphasizing Bass (Digital Mega Bass)

    MZ-R30 Operating Instructions 1. Press MODE while the recorder is playing an MD. Each time you press MODE, the play mode indication changes as follows. Indication Play mode none (normal play) All the tracks are played once. All the tracks are played repeatedly.

  • Page 15: Checking The Remaining Time Or The Playing Position

    MZ-R30 Operating Instructions 1. Set AVLS at the bottom of the recorder to LIMIT. When you try to turn the volume, "AVLS" appears in the display. The volume is kept at a moderate level. Checking the remaining time or the playing position 1.

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Stereo System

    MZ-R30 Operating Instructions 1. Slide HOLD in the direction of the ON the recorder, slide HOLD to lock the controls of the recorder. On the remote controller, slide HOLD to lock the controls of the remote controller. Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow to unlock the controls.

  • Page 17: Erasing Tracks

    MZ-R30 Operating Instructions the MD. Erasing tracks To erase a track Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Check the track number before erasing. 1. Press ERASE while playing the track you want to erase.

  • Page 18: Erasing A Track Mark

    MZ-R30 Operating Instructions The track numbers will increase as follows. 1. While playing or pausing an MD, press TRACK MARK on the recorder at the point you want to mark. "MARK ON" appears in the display, and a track mark is added. The track number will increase by one.

  • Page 19: Labeling Recordings

    MZ-R30 Operating Instructions 1. While playing, keep pressing and press TITLE/ENTER. The recorder plays the selected track repeatedly. For example above, "MV003->003" appears in the display. 2. Rotate the vertical jog dial to select the new track position. For example above, rotate the jog dial until "MV003->002" appears in the display.

  • Page 20: Using On A Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery

    MZ-R30 Operating Instructions Rotate the jog dial to select a character, and press the jog dial to enter the selected character. The cursor shifts rightward and stands by for the input of the next character. Press Select the first of capital letters, small letters, and numbers quickly.
  • Page 21 MZ-R30 Operating Instructions Before using the supplied LIP-12(H) for the first time, charge it in the recorder. 1. Connect the supplied AC power adaptor. 2. Insert the LIP-12(H) into the recorder and close the lid. Battery indication appears in the display and charging starts. When charging is completed, battery indicator disappears.
  • Page 22 Recording Playback LIP-12(H) lithium ion rechargeable battery Approx. 5 hours Approx. 8hours ------- Two LR6 (size AA) Sony alkaline dry batteries Approx. 6.5 hours ------- LIP-12(H) + Two LR6 (size AA) Approx. 15 hours The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions and the temperature of the location.
  • Page 23 MZ-R30 Operating Instructions recorder. Do not use any other AC power Adaptor since it may cause the recorder to malfunction. The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself has been turned off.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    You can only make copies from a home- recorded MD by using the analog (line out) connections. If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting Should any problem persists after you have made these checks, consult you nearest Sony dealer.
  • Page 25 MZ-R30 Operating Instructions Audio sources may not be securely connected. Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again (Recording an MD right away!, Recording with digital input). Moisture has condensed in the recorder. Take the MD out and leave the recorder in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates.

  • Page 26: System Limitations

    MZ-R30 Operating Instructions You pressed after pressing Cannot find the track marks. You pressed after pressing The rechargeable battery has been inserted incorrectly or the AC power adaptor has been connected incorrectly. Charging the rechargeable Insert the battery correctly or connect the AC power adaptor battery does not start.
  • Page 27 MZ-R30 Operating Instructions An MD with no recording on it is inserted. BLANKDISC Insert a recorded MD. The recorder cannot read the disc (it´s scratchy or dirty). DISC ERR Reinsert or replace the disc. There is no more space to record on the disc (less than 12 seconds available).

  • Page 28: Specifications

    MZ-R30 Operating Instructions You tried to record or edit on a MD with the tab in the record-protect position PROTECTED Slide the tab back (To protect a recorded You tried to erase a track mark while playing he MD or at the beginning of the first track.

  • Page 29: Looking At The Controls

    MZ-R30 Operating Instructions Microphone: stereo mini-jack, 0.22 - 0.78 mV Carrying case (1) Line in: stereo mini-jack, 69 - 194 mV Dry battery case (1) Optical(Digital) in: optical (digital) mini-jack Outputs: Headphones: stereo mini-jack, maximum output level 5mW + 5mW, load impedance...
  • Page 30 MZ-R30 Operating Instructions 1. TITLE/ENTER button (Labeling records) 14. headphone/REMOTE jack (Playing an MD right 2. Battery compartment (on the bottom) (Using on a away!) lithium ion rechargeable battery) 15. Vertical jog dial (Selecting the track number or 3. MODE button...
  • Page 31 MZ-R30 Operating Instructions 1. Position indicator (Checking the remaining time or 9. Mega bass indication (Emphasizing the recording position, Checking the remaining bass(DIGITAL MEGA BASS)) time or the playing position) 10. Battery indication (Power sources) Shows the current location on the MD. The point Shows battery condition.
  • Page 32 MZ-R30 Operating Instructions 1. Headphones 4. TRACK MARK button (Adding a track Can be replaced with optional headphones mark) 2. VOL(volume) +/- buttons (Playing an MD right away!) (stop) button (Recording an MD right (play)/ (search/AMS) buttons away!, Playing an MD right away!) 6.

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