Sony MD Walkman MZ-E44 Operating Instructions

Playing an MD right
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away!
Portable MiniDisc Player
Before using the supplied rechargeable battery for the first time,
charge it. Other choices are dry batteries and house current (see
Operating instructions
"Power sources"). The player automatically switches to play the stereo
Mode d'emploi (au dos)
or monaural sound according to the recorded sound.
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Charge the rechargeable battery.
Install the supplied rechargeable battery NH-9WM(N) to the
supplied battery charger with correct polarity, and connect to a
MZ-E44/E45 wall outlet.
Sony Corporation ©1998 Printed in Japan
Model for USA, Canada, continental
Europe, U.K., Australia and Hong Kong
For Customers in Canada
WARNING
To prevent electric shock, do not use this
To prevent fire or shock polarized AC plug with an extension cord,
receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can
hazard, do not expose
be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
the unit to rain or
For the customers in the U.S.A.
moisture.
DISPOSAL OF NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE
BATTERY.
To avoid electrical
shock, do not open the NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
cabinet. Refer servicing
You can return your unwanted nickel 2
Insert the rechargeable battery.
metal hydride batteries to your nearest
to qualified personnel
Sony Service Center.
only.
Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel
1 Slide open the battery
metal hydride batteries in household or
Caution business trash may be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
Caution: Do not handle damaged or
Listening for many hours at maximum leaking nickel metal hydride battery.
volume may damage your hearing.
Information For the customers in the U.S.A. and
Canada
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE
FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY
BATTERIES
NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES
RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY.
PRODUCT. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR
DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. 3
Insert an MD.
Nickel-Cadmium batteries are
recyclable. You can help preserve our
environment by returning your unwanted
batteries to your nearest Sony Service
This mark is valid for Russia only. Center or Factory Service Center for
collection, recycling or proper disposal.
"MD WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel-
Corporation. cadmium batteries in household or
business trash may be prohibited.
For Customers in the United States
For the Sony Service Center nearest you
Information
call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
This equipment has been tested and found to
For the Factory Service Center nearest you
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a Caution: Do not handle damaged or
residential installation. This equipment
leaking nickel-cadmium
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generates, used, and can radiate radio frequency batteries.
Play an MD.
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
Welcome!
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
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Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc! Here Press VOL +/– to
radio or television reception, which can be
are some of the capabilities and features you'll
determined by turning the equipment off and on, adjust the
the user is encouraged to try to correct the discover with the new MiniDisc Player.
volume.
interference by one more of the following • Small body almost the size of a MiniDisc
You can check the
measures: jacket — Ideal weight and size; fits in your
volume in the
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. shirt pocket.
display of the
• Increase the separation between the equipment • Hold and operate the main unit with just
remote control.
and the receiver. one hand with the new button layout.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a • Low power-consumption design enables
circuit different from that to which the receiver
long playback with a single "chewing-gum
is connected.
type" rechargeable battery.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
• Shuttle dial remote control with
technician for help.
backlighted LCD — Keep the main unit in
1
Connect the
your pocket and operate the MiniDisc
You are cautioned that any changes or
headphones to the
player through the shuttle dial on the
modifications not expressly approved in this
remote control; The LCD displays track remote control. Plug
manual could void your authority to operate this
information, playback mode as well as
equipment. it in firmly all the
battery condition.
way.
For Customers in Australia • Hand strap attachable.
If the supply cord of the AC power adaptor is
damaged, the AC power adaptor must be
returned to the manufacturer or his agent for the To stop play, press p.
cord to be replaced. When using the remote control, a short beep sounds in the headphones. The OPERATE lamp
on the main unit will go off. The display on the remote control will disappear after a while.
To Press (Beeps in the
headphones)
Pause P on the remote
control (Continuous
A
short beeps)
Press P again to
resume play.
=or turn the
Find the
control to = on the
beginning of
remote control once
the current
(Three short beeps)
track
Find the (•+ or turn the
control to (•+
beginning of
on the remote control
the next track
once (Two short
beeps)
Go backwards keep pressing
= or keep the
while playing 1)
control turned to
=on the remote
control
Tourist model and model for
Go forward keep pressing
other countries
while playing 1) (•+ or keep the
control turned to
(•+ on the
lamp
remote control
lamp
NH-9WM(N) Remove the p and then slide
MD OPEN to open the
] (supplied)
lid. 2)
}
The charger lamp goes off
If playback does not start
when charging is finished.
Make sure the player is not locked. See
"To lock the controls."
For models supplied with the AC
plug adaptor
If the battery charger does not fit the wall
outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.
Display window while playing
2 Insert the battery with
back
compartment lid like the correct polarity.
arrow in the illustration. Track name 3) or elapsed time of
the track being played
Track number
1) If you press = or (•+ during
pause, the player will resume playback. If
you keep pressing = or (•+ during
pause (keep the control turned to = or
(•+ on the remote control), you can
fast forward/rewind without listening to
the playback sound.
2) Once you open the lid, the point to start
play will change to the beginning of the
first track.
3) Appears only with MDs that have been
electronically labeled.
Tips
•The OPERATE lamp will light up on the
main unit during playback. It will go off
when p is pressed.
•The display on the remote control will
disappear after a few seconds after you have
pressed p.
1 Slide OPEN and 2 Insert an MD with the label facing up
Note
open the lid. and press the lid down to close. Do not slide OPEN during playback. If you
do, the lid opens and playback will stop.
When using optional headphones
Use the headphones that have stereo-
3 miniplug. You cannot use other types of
Press (•+ (turn the control to (•+ on the
headphones (microplug).
remote control).
The player starts to play the first track.
When using the remote control, a short beep sounds in the
headphones. The OPERATE lamp on the main unit will light up.
OPERATE
lamp
VOLUME +/–
VOL +/–
p
2
Connect the headphones with
remote control to REMOTE/2.
D
z Various ways of To lock the controls z Power sources
To prevent the buttons from being
playback
accidentally operated when you carry the You can use the player on a dry battery,
player, use this function. house current, or a Ni-MH rechargeable
battery.
Playing tracks repeatedly
HOLD
B
Using on a dry battery
You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways
1
— all repeat, single repeat, and shuffle repeat.
Insert one size AA (LR6) alkaline battery
(not supplied) into the supplied battery
PLAY MODE
case, and close the lid.
Close the lid securely by aligning the
markings on the main unit and the lid.
HOLD
Press PLAY MODE on the remote control
∫
while the player is playing an MD.
Each time you press PLAY MODE, the play
mode indication changes as follows. Slide the HOLD switch on the main unit in
the direction of the c to lock the controls of
the unit.
2
Slide the HOLD switch on the remote control
Attach the battery case to the player.
in the direction of the c to lock the controls
Play mode indication of the remote control.
To emphasize bass (DIGITAL MEGA
(none) (normal play)
Z E
BASS)
All the tracks are played once.
The DIGITAL MEGA BASS function
.
intensifies low frequency sound for richer
"f" (all repeat)
quality audio reproduction.
All the tracks are played
repeatedly.
.
"f 1 " (single repeat)
A single track is played
repeatedly.
Turn toward LOCK.
.
To release the battery case, turn
"f SHUF " (shuffle repeat)
toward RELEASE.
All the tracks are played
2
repeatedly in random order.
1
0 When to replace or charge the batteries
DIGITAL You can check the battery condition with the
MEGABASS
battery indication, which is displayed while
using the player.
Slide DIGITAL MEGA BASS.
∫ Battery power decreasing.
Tips on playback Choose 1 (slight effect) or 2 (strong effect).
v
To cancel the effect, set DIGITAL MEGA
C BASS to 0. b Weak batteries. Replace/recharge the
To know the track name and time
batteries.
Press DISPLAY on the remote control while
Note
v
the player is playing an MD.
If the sound becomes distorted when
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display n The batteries have gone out. "LoBATT"
emphasizing bass, turn down the volume.
changes as follows. flashes in the display of the remote
control, and the power goes off.
To protect your hearing (AVLS) F
DISPLAY
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
Battery life*
System) function keeps down the maximum
volume to protect your ears.
Batteries
Ni-MH
rechargeable
battery (NH-9WM (N))
Elapsed time One LR6 (size AA)
alkaline battery
One LR6 (size AA)
Z
alkaline battery and a
LIMIT
Ni-MH rechargeable
NORM
battery (NH-9WM(N))
Track number AVLS
.
* The battery life may be shorter due to
.
Track name operating conditions and the temperature of
Set AVLS to LIMIT.
the location.
The volume is kept at a moderate level, even
if you try to turn the volume above the
limited level.
Using on house current
.
Before using the player, remove the
Track number
rechargeable battery if it is installed.
. Using the hand strap G
Disc name
1
Attach the supplied battery case to the
Attach the hand strap as shown in the
player.
illustration below.
2
Connect the AC-E15L AC power adaptor
(not supplied) to the DC IN 1.5V jack of
the player.
Number of tracks
recorded on the MD. 3
Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall
outlet.
Note
to wall outlet
Disc and track names appear only with MDs that
have been electronically labeled.
≥
Note
The battery indication mark is displayed when
the AC power adaptor is being used.
Note
Use only the supplied hand strap.
zAdditional information On the MiniDisc cartridge
Do not break open the shutter.
Do not place the cartridge where it will be
Precautions
subjected to light, temperature, moisture or
dust.
On safety
Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN On cleaning
H
1.5 V jack. • Clean the player casing with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with water or a mild
On power sources detergent solution. Do not use any type of
For use in your house: Use the AC power abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
adaptor AC-E15L (not supplied). Do not such as alcohol or benzene as it may mar
the finish of the casing.
use any other AC power adaptor since it
• Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to
may cause the player to malfunction.
remove dirt.
• Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from
Markings operating properly. Be sure to close the
disc compartment lid after inserting or
ejecting an MD.
Polarity of the plug
∫
On dry batteries and the battery
The player is not disconnected from the AC
carrying case
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of
player itself has been turned off. battery fluid or bursting batteries. To prevent
If you are not going to use this player for a such accidents, observe the following
long time, be sure to disconnect the power precautions:
supply (AC power adaptor, dry battery, Install batteries with the + and – poles
rechargeable battery, or car battery cord). aligned correctly.
To remove the AC power adaptor from the Do not try to recharge dry batteries.
wall outlet, grasp the adaptor plug itself; When the player is not to be used for a
never pull the cord. long time, be sure to remove the batteries.
• Be sure to remove the rechargeable battery If a battery leak should develop, carefully
when using the AC power adaptor (AC- and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid
from the battery compartment before
E15L). Failure to do so may deteriorate the
performance of the rechargeable battery. inserting new ones.
• Do not carry the dry battery in your pocket
On rechargeable batteries or a bag, etc., with metallic objects such as
• Be sure to use the supplied battery charger. key rings. The terminals of the battery or
• Charging time may vary depending on the the battery carrying case may heat up from
battery condition. a short-circuit and can be dangerous.
• When you use the battery for the first time
or after a long period of disuse, the battery On the lid of the battery case
life may be shorter. In this case, charge and The lid of the battery carrying case supplied
discharge the battery several times. The with this player is designed to detach from
battery life will be restored. the main unit when handled with great force.
• If the rechargeable battery capacity To reattach the lid to the main unit, follow the
becomes half the normal life, replace it with steps below:
a new one.
Projections
• Remove the rechargeable battery when the
unit is not to be used for a long time. Do Slots
not carry the rechargeable battery in your
pocket or a bag, etc., with metallic objects
such as key rings.
On the battery case attachment
terminals on the main unit
• Do not short-circuit the battery case
attachment terminals on the main unit with
metallic objects, etc., when the rechargeable 1Place the lid so that the projections on the
Playback
battery is inserted, as this may cause heat lid are aligned with the slots on the main
and can be dangerous. unit.
Approx. 5.5 hours
• When carrying the player in a bag, be sure 2
to put it in the supplied carrying pouch. 1
Approx. 8.5 hours
On heat build-up
Heat may build up in the player if it is used
for an extended period of time. In this case,
Approx. 16 hours
leave the player to cool down.
On installation
2Fit the projection one by one in to the slot
Never use the player where it will be
as shown in the illustration.
subjected to extremes of light, temperature,
moisture or vibration.
Note on mechanical noise
Never wrap the player in anything when it
The player gives out mechanical noise while
is being used with the AC power adaptor.
operating, which is caused by the power-
Heat build-up in the player may cause
I
saving system of the player and it is not a
malfunction or injury.
trouble.
On the headphones
If you have any questions or problems
Road safety
concerning your player, please consult your
Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or
operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a nearest Sony dealer.
traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. It can
also be potentially dangerous to play your player
at high volume while walking, especially at
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise
extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations.
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using headphones at high volume.
Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud
and extended play. If you experience a ringing in
your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.
Caring for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will
allow you to hear outside sounds and to be
considerate of the people around you.
to DC IN 1.5 V
Troubleshooting Specifications
Should any problem persist after you have
System
made these checks, consult your nearest Sony
Audio playing system
dealer. MiniDisc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
The player does not work or works Material: GaAlAs
poorly. Wavelength: = 790 nm
Emission duration: continuous
• You tried to play with no disc in the
Laser output: less than 44.6 µW*
player ("No DISC" flashes).
* This output is the value measured at a distance
b Insert an MD.
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on
• The controls are locked.
the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.
b Slide HOLD against the arrow to
Revolutions
unlock the controls.
400 rpm to 900 rpm (CLV)
• Moisture has condensed inside the
Error correction
player.
Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code
b Take the MD out and leave the
(ACIRC)
player in a warm place for several
Sampling frequency
hours until the moisture evaporates.
44.1 kHz
• The rechargeable battery or dry battery Coding
is weak (n"LoBATT" flashes). Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC)
b Replace the dry battery or recharge Modulation system
the battery. EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)
Number of channels
• The rechargeable battery or dry battery
2 stereo channels
has been installed incorrectly.
1 monaural channel
b Install the battery correctly.
Frequency response
• An MD with no recording on it is
20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB
inserted ("BLANK" flashes).
Wow and Flutter
b Insert a recorded MD.
Below measurable limit
• The player cannot read the disc (it's
Outputs
scratched or dirty) ("ERROR" flashes
Headphones: stereo mini-jack, maximum output
on the remote control).
level 5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 16 ohm
b Reinsert or replace the disc.
• While operating, the player received a
General
mechanical shock, too much static,
Power requirements
abnormal power voltage caused by
Rechargeable battery (supplied)
lightning, etc. Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery
b Restart the operation as follows. NH-9WM
1 Disconnect all the power sources. One LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery (not supplied)
1)
2 Leave the player for about 30 Sony AC Power Adaptor AC-E15L (not
supplied) connected to the DC IN 1.5 V jack
seconds.
3 Connect the power source. Battery operation time
See "When to replace or charge the batteries"
The MD is not played normally.
Dimensions
•The player is set to the repeat mode
Approx. 87 17.8 91.5 mm (w/h/d)
("f" is displayed). 1 23 5
(3 / 2 / 32 3 / 8 in.) not including projecting
b Press PLAY MODE repeatedly on parts and controls
the remote control until "f" Mass
disappears, then start playing. Approx. 115 g (4.1 oz.) the player only
Approx. 155 g (5.5 oz.) incl. a premastered MD
An MD is not played from the first track.
and a nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery
• Disc playing stopped before it came to
NH-9WM(N)
the last track.
Supplied accessories
b Press = repeatedly or eject and
Battery Charger (1)
reinsert the MD once to go back to
Rechargeable battery (1)
the beginning of the disc, and restart
Rechargeable battery carrying case (1)
playing after checking the track Headphones with a remote control (1)
number in the display. Dry battery case (1)
Handstrap (1)
Playback sound skips.
Carrying pouch (1)
• The player is placed where it receives
LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery (1) (Tourist model
continuous vibration.
only)
b Put the player on a stable place.
A very short track may cause sound Optional accessories
to skip. AC-E15L AC power adaptor 1)
Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery
Sound has a lot of static.
NH-9WM
• Strong magnetism from a television or
MDR-series Stereo headphones 2)
such device is interfering with
SRS-A41 Sony Active Speakers
operation.
CK-MD4 MiniDisc Carrying Case
b Move the player away from the
CK-MD10 MiniDisc Filing Box
source of strong magnetism.
1) The operative voltage for the AC power
The rechargeable battery does not start
adaptor varies depending upon the country in
charging (in case of a charger with a
which it is sold. Therefore, purchase the AC
lid).
power adaptor in the country you intend to
• The lid of the battery charger is not
use it.
closed properly.
b Close the lid and slide the lock.
2) Whether you should plug the headphones
No sound comes through the directly to REMOTE/2 on the main unit or to
a remote control, use only headphones with
headphones.
stereo mini plugs.
• The headphones plug is not firmly
connected.
stereo mini plugs
b Connect the headphones plug firmly
to the remote control. Then connect
the remote control plug firmly to the
REMOTE/2 jack.
• Volume is too low.
b Adjust the volume by pressing
VOLUME +/– (VOL +/– on the
remote control).
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
• AVLS is on.
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
b Slide AVLS to NORM. detailed information about the accessories in
your country.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.