Sony MZ-E35 Primary Operating Instructions

3-861-297-12(1)
Playing an MD right
away!
Portable MiniDisc Player
Before using the supplied rechargeable battery for the first time,
Operating instructions
charge it. Other choices are dry batteries and house current (see
Mode d'emploi (au dos)
"Power sources"). The player automatically switches to play the stereo
or monaural sound according to the recorded sound.
1
Charge the rechargeable battery.
Install the supplied rechargeable battery NH-9WM(N) to the
MZ-E35
supplied battery charger with correct polarity, and connect to a
wall outlet.
Sony Corporation ©1998 Printed in Japan
The charger lamp goes off when the chargings has finished.
• European model
(Full charging takes 60 minutes.)
WARNING
Welcome!
To prevent fire or shock
Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc! Here
hazard, do not expose
are some of the capabilities and features you'll
discover with the new MiniDisc Player.
the unit to rain or
• Small body almost the size of a MiniDisc
moisture. jacket – Ideal weight and size; fits in your
shirt pocket.
• Low power-consumption design enables
To avoid electrical long playback with a single "chewing-gum
type" rechargeable battery.
shock, do not open the
• Shuttle dial remote control with LCD –
cabinet. Refer servicing Keep the main unit in your pocket and
operate the MiniDisc player through the
to qualified personnel
shuttle dial on the remote control; The LCD
2
only. displays track information, playback mode
Insert the rechargeable battery.
as well as battery condition.
Caution
1 Slide open the battery
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
Listening for many hours at maximum
volume may damage your hearing.
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.
3
Insert an MD.
"MD WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
4
Play an MD.
VOL +/–
p
4 Press VOL +/– to
adjust the
volume.
You can check the
volume in the
display of the
remote control.
To Press (Beeps in the
headphones)
P on the remote
Pause
control (Continuous
short beeps)
Press P again to
A
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
beginning of control to (•+
the next track on the remote control
once (Two short
beeps)
Go backwards keep pressing
while playing 1) = or keep the
control turned to
=on the remote
control
Go forward keep pressing
• Other countries model while playing 1) + or keep the
control turned to
(Full charging takes 120 minutes.)
(•+ on the
lamp remote control
lamp Remove the p and then OPEN
MD and open the lid.
NH-9WM(N)
]
(supplied)
If the play does not start
}
Make sure the player is not locked. See
NH-9WM(N)
"To lock the controls."
(supplied)
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
back
2 Insert the battery with
•Display window on the remote control
compartment lid like the correct polarity.
arrow in the illustration. Track name 3) or elapsed time of
the track being played
Track number
•Display window on the player
Track number
1) To go backwards or forward quickly
without listening, press P and keep
pressing = or + (on the remote
control, keep the control turned).
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.
Note
Do not press OPEN during playback. If you
do, the lid opens and playback will stop.
1 Press OPEN and
2 Insert an MD with the label facing up
When using optional headphones
open the lid.
and press the lid down to close.
Use the headphones that have stereo-
miniplug. You cannot use other types of
headphones (microplug).
3 Press ( (turn the control to
(•+ on the remote control).
The player starts to play the first track.
Hold cover
If you use the remote control, a short
beep sounds in the headphones.
VOL +/–
2 Connect the headphones with
remote control to 2/REMOTE.
1 Connect the headphones to
the remote control. Connect
it firmly all the way.
To stop play, press p.
If you use the remote control, a short
beep sounds in the headphones.
z Various ways of To lock the controls D
playback To prevent the buttons from being
accidentally operated when you carry the
player, use this function.
Playing tracks repeatedly
B
Hold cover
You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways-
-all repeat, single repeat, and shuffle repeat.
PLAY MODE
HOLD
PLAY MODE
Slide the Hold cover on the player to cover
the control buttons.
On the remote control, slide HOLD in the
direction of the c to lock the controls.
Press PLAY MODE while the player is
playing an MD.
To emphasize bass (DIGITAL MEGA
Each time you press PLAY MODE, the play BASS) E
mode indication changes as follows.
The DIGITAL MEGA BASS function
intensifies low frequency sound for richer
quality audio reproduction.
2)
Play mode indication
(none) (normal play)
Z
All the tracks are played once.
.
"f" (all repeat)
All the tracks are played
repeatedly.
.
DIGITAL MEGA BASS
"f 1 " (single repeat)
A single track is played
repeatedly. Slide DIGITAL MEGA BASS.
. Choose 1 (slight effect) or 2 (strong effect).
"f SHUF " (shuffle repeat) To cancel the effect, set DIGITAL MEGA
All the tracks are played BASS to 0.
repeatedly in random order.
Note
If the sound becomes distorted when
emphasizing bass, turn down the volume.
To protect your hearing (AVLS) F
Tips on playback The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the maximum
volume to protect your ears.
To know the track name and time C
Press DISPLAY on the remote control while
the player is playing an MD.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes as follows.
DISPLAY
AVLS
Elapsed time Set AVLS to LIMIT.
The volume is kept at a moderate level, even
if you try to turn the volume above the
limited level.
Z
Track number
.
Track name
Track number
.
Disc name
Number of the track
recorded on the MD.
Note
Disc and track names appear only with MDs that
have been electronically labeled.
z Power sources zAdditional information Notes on the batteries
Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of
You can use the player on a dry battery,
battery fluid or bursting batteries. To prevent
house current, or a Ni-MH rechargeable Precautions such accidents, observe the following
battery. precautions:
Install the + and – poles of the batteries
On safety
correctly.
Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN
Using on a dry battery
G Do not try to recharge the batteries.
1.5 V jack.
When the player is not to be used for a
1
long time, be sure to remove the batteries.
Insert one size AA (LR6) alkaline battery On power sources
If a battery leak should develop, carefully
(not supplied) into the supplied battery For use in your house: Use the AC power
case, and close the lid. and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid
adaptor AC-E15L (not supplied). Do not
from the battery compartment before
use any other AC power adaptor since it
inserting new ones.
may cause the player to malfunction.
Note on mechanical noise
The player gives out mechanical noise while
operating, which is caused by the power-
saving system of the player and it is not a
Polarity of the plug
trouble.
The player is not disconnected from the AC
If you have any questions or problems
power source (mains) as long as it is
concerning your player, please consult your
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
2
Attach the battery case to the player. nearest Sony dealer.
player itself has been turned off.
If you are not going to use this player for a
long time, be sure to disconnect the power
supply (AC power adaptor, dry batteries,
rechargeable batteries, or car battery cord).
To remove the AC power adaptor from the
wall outlet, grasp the adaptor plug itself;
never pull the cord.
On charging
• Be sure to use the supplied battery charger.
• Charging time may vary depending on the
battery condition.
• When you use the battery for the first time
or after a long period of disuse, the battery
Turn to LOCK side.
life may be shorter. In this case, charge and
To release the battery
discharge the battery several times. The
case, turn to RELEASE.
battery life will be restored.
• If the rechargeable battery capacity
becomes half the normal life, replace it with
When to replace or charge the batteries
a new one.
You can check the battery condition with the
battery indication displayed while using the
On heat build-up
player.
Heat may build up in the player if it is used
Used batteries for an extended period of time. In this case,
B
leave the player to cool down.
v
b Weak batteries. Replace all the batteries
On installation
v
Never use the player where it will be
n The batteries have gone out."LoBATT" subjected to extremes of light, temperature,
flashes in the display of the remote moisture or vibration.
control, and the power goes off. Never wrap the player in anything when it
is being used with the AC power adaptor.
Battery life* Heat build-up in the player may cause
malfunction or injury.
Batteries Playback
On the headphones
Ni-MH Approx. 4.5 hours
Road safety
rechargeable
Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or
battery (NH-9WM (N))
operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a
traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. It can
One LR6 (size AA) Approx. 6 hours
also be potentially dangerous to play your player
alkaline battery
at high volume while walking, especially at
One size AA(LR6) pedestrian crossings. You should exercise
extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially
alkaline battery
hazardous situations.
and a Ni-MH
Approx. 11 hours
rechargeable
Preventing hearing damage
battery (NH-
Avoid using headphones at high volume.
9WM(N))
Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud
and extended play. If you experience a ringing in
* The battery life may be shorter due to
your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.
operating conditions and the temperature of
the location.
Caring for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will
allow you to hear outside sounds and to be
Using on house current
H
considerate of the people around you.
Before using the player, remove the On the MiniDisc cartridge
rechargeable battery if it is installed.
Do not break open the shutter.
Do not place the cartridge where it will be
1
Attach the supplied battery case to the
subject to light, temperature, moisture or
player.
dust.
2
Connect the AC-E15L AC power adaptor On cleaning
(not supplied) to the DC IN 1.5V jack of
Clean the player casing with a soft cloth slightly
the player. moistened with water or a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
3
Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzene as it may mar the finish of the casing.
outlet.
Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to
remove dirt.
to wall outlet
Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from
operating properly. Be sure to close the disc
compartment lid after inserting or ejecting an
MD.
to DC IN 1.5 V
Note
The battery indication ı is displayed while
using the AC power adaptor.
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
• You tried to play with no disc in the Emission duration: continuous
player ("No DISC" flashes). Laser output: less than 44.6 µW*
* This output is the value measured at a distance
b Insert an MD.
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on
• The remote control is locked.
the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.
b Slide HOLD against the arrow to
Revolutions
unlock the remote control.
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)
• The rechargeable battery or dry battery Number of channels
have been installed incorrectly. 2 stereo channels
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) ("Err" on the player
Headphones: stereo mini-jack, maximum output
or "ERROR" on the remote control
level 5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 16 ohm
flashes).
b Reinsert or replace the disc. General
• While operating, the player received a
Power requirements
mechanical shock, too much static, Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery
abnormal power voltage caused by NH-9WM (supplied)
lightning, etc.
One LR6 (size AA) battery (not supplied)
b Restart the operation as follows. 1)
Sony AC Power Adaptor AC-E15L (not
1 Disconnect all the power sources. supplied) connected at the DC IN 1.5 V jack
2 Leave the player for about 30 Battery operation time
seconds. See "When to replace or charge the batteries"
Dimensions
3 Connect the power source.
Approx. 82.5 19.1 80 mm (w/h/d)
The MD is not played normally. 1 25 1
(3 / 4 / 32 3 / 4 in.) not including projecting
•The player is set to the repeat mode parts and controls
("f" is displayed). Mass
b Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until Approx. 115 g (4.1 oz.) the player only
Approx. 155 g (5.5 oz.) incl. a premastered MD
"f" disappears, then start
playing. and a nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery
NH-9WM
Supplied accessories
An MD is not played from the first track.
Battery Charger (1)
• Disc playing stopped before it came to
Rechargeable battery (1)
the last track.
Rechargeable battery carrying case (1)
b Press = repeatedly or eject and Headphones with a remote control (1)
reinsert the MD once to go back to Dry battery case (1)
the beginning of the disc, and restart Carrying pouch (1)
Ear pad (2)
playing after checking the track
number in the display.
Optional accessories
Playback sound skips.
AC-E15L AC power adaptor 1)
• The player is placed where it receives Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery
NH-9WM
continuous vibration.
MDR-series Stereo headphones 2)
b Put the player on a stable place.
SRS-A41 Sony Active Speakers
A very short track may cause sound
CK-MD4 MiniDisc Carrying Case
to skip.
CK-MD10 MiniDisc Filing Box
Sound has a lot of static.
• Strong magnetism from a television or 1) The operative voltage for the AC power
such device is interfering with adaptor varies depending upon the country in
operation. which it is sold. Therefore, purchase the AC
b Move the player away from the power adaptor in the country you intend to
use it.
source of strong magnetism.
Charging the rechargeable battery does
2) Whether you should plug the headphones
not start. (in case of the charger with a directly to 2/REMOTE on the main unit or to
lid) a remote control, use only headphones with
• The lid of the battery charger is not stereo mini plugs.
closed properly.
b Close the lid and slide the switch on stereo mini plugs
it.
No sound comes through the
headphones.
• The headphones plug is not firmly
connected.
b Connect the headphones plug firmly
to the remote control. Then connect Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
the remote control plug firmly to the
2/REMOTE jack. detailed information about the accessories in
your country.
• Volume is too low.
b Adjust the volume by pressing
VOL +/– .
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
• AVLS is on.
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
b Slide AVLS to NORM.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.