Sony MZ-R910 Operating Instructions Manual
Sony portable minidisc recorder operating instructions mz-r910
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- Page 1 3-243-699-E1(1) Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions “WALKMAN” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. MZ-R910 ©2002 Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: Operating Instructions
B Operating Instructions Looking at the controls The numbers are keyed to the illustrations in the English text (pages 9 to 11). The recorder A Display window B T MARK button C Battery compartment D END SEARCH button E VOLUME +*/– buttons *The VOLUME + button has a tactile dot. -
Page 3: List Of Menus
List of menus Menu functions To use menu items on the recorder, press the jog dial to enter the menu, turn the dial to select the item, and then press the dial again to confirm the menu. To use menu items on the remote control, press DISPLAY for 2 seconds or more, turn the control repeatedly to select the item, and then press x to confirm the menu. -
Page 4: Getting Started
B Preparing Getting started! See the illustrations in English text (pages 12 and 16). Charge the rechargeable battery before using. Even if the rechargeable battery is not charged, you can use the recorder as long as the AC power adaptor is connected. Insert the nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery (NH-14WM) into the recorder with the minus end first. - Page 5 B MD recording Recording an MD right away! (Synchro- recording) See the illustrations in English text (pages 16 and 17). This section explains the basic procedure for making digital recordings using an optical cable connected to a CD player, BS tuner or other digital equipment.
- Page 6 • Make sure the MD is not record-protected. • Premastered MDs cannot be recorded over. About the DSP TYPE-R for ATRAC “TYPE-R” is a high-level Sony specification used in the Digital Signal Processor (DSP), which is the heart of the MiniDisc sound. This...
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Page 7: Playing An Md Right Away
B MD playing Playing an MD right away! See the illustration in English text (page 21). If you want to use the rechargeable battery, be sure to recharge them before playing (page 4). Insert an MD. Press OPEN to open the lid. Insert an MD with the label side facing front, and press the lid to close. -
Page 8: Analog Recording
B Various ways of recording Connecting digital (optical) and analog (line) inputs The recorder selects digital or analog input according to how the sound source is hooked Input Digital (optical) Difference input Connectable Equipment source with an digital (optical) output jack Usable cord Optical cable (with an optical or an... -
Page 9: Recording Tracks Using The Group Function
Long-time recording (MDLP) See the illustration in English text (page 25). Select each recording mode according to the recording time that you want. Stereo recording is possible at 2 times (LP2) or 4 times (LP4) the normal recording time (MDLP mode). MDs recorded in monaural or MDLP mode can be played back only on MD components with monaural or MDLP mode. -
Page 10: Recording A Track Into An Existing Group
You can change the character string by performing the procedure of “Relabeling recordings” in “Labeling/relabeling recordings” (page 18). However, if you rewrite this character string by mistake, you may be unable to use the group function of that MD. Notes •... -
Page 11: Recording From A Microphone
Turn the jog dial repeatedly until “From End” flashes in the display, and then press to enter. To start recording from the current point Select “From Here” in step Notes • The setting will remain even after the power is turned off. -
Page 12: Setting The Clock To Stamp The Recorded Time
Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual Recording) See the illustrations in English text (page 31). When you record, the sound level is adjusted automatically. If necessary, you can set the level manually during both analog and digital recording. While holding down REC to the right. - Page 13 To display the current time On the recorder 1 When the recorder is not operating or while recording, press the jog dial. 2 Turn the dial until “DISPLAY” appears in the display, and then press to enter. 3 Turn the jog dial until “Clock” flashes in the display, and then press to enter.
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Page 14: Using The Group Function
On the remote control Press X while playing a disc. Turn and hold the control until the desired track number or track name appears in the display. Press X to cancel the pause. Playback starts from the selected track. Searching for a specific point while monitoring the elapsed time (Time Search) To do a time search, set the search mode to... -
Page 15: Changing A Play Mode
On the recorder Press GROUP slightly while playing. “ ” flashes in the display and the group become selectable. Within 5 seconds, turn the jog dial to select your desired group, and then press to enter. The recorder starts playing from the first track in the group. -
Page 16: Selecting The Sound Quality
If you want to repeat playback in the selected play mode, press RPT/ENT. “ ” appears in the display. Creating a Program (Program Play) You can set the program with up to 20 tracks. On the recorder Press the jog dial while “PGM” flashes in the display at step 2 of “Selecting a play mode”. - Page 17 Turn the jog dial to adjust the sound level. To move the cursor between “T” to “B”: Press x or X. To switch between “SOUND 1” to “SOUND 2”: Press X repeatedly to move the cursor to the top row, and then turn the jog dial. Press the jog dial to enter.
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Page 18: Editing Recorded Tracks
Connecting to a stereo system (LINE OUT) See the illustration in English text 45. Connect the i/LINE OUT 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). -
Page 19: Labeling Recordings
About the character palette During operations on the recorder, characters can be selected from the character palette in the display. Since only a part of the character palette is visible on the display, use the 5-way control key to move the cursor and enter characters. For configuration of the character palette, see page 46 in English text. - Page 20 Functions Operations To display “:”, “–” Press T MARK. and “/” repeatedly at the input position in the letter input area. To cancel labeling in Press CANCEL. the letter input area. Functions of the buttons and control may differ depending on where the cursor is in the letter input area or the character palette.
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Page 21: Relabeling Recordings
Relabeling recordings On the recorder Insert a disc and do the following. To relabel a track: Start playing a track you want to relabel, and change a track name while the recorder is playing. To relabel a group: Turn the group mode on (page 14) and start playing or recording a track within the group you want to relabel, and change the group name while the... -
Page 22: Using A Retrieved Phrase For Labeling
After entering the phrase, press CANCEL to remove the cursor from the character palette to the letter input area. Press END SEARCH for 2 seconds or more. “Entry!” appears in the display and the cursor flashes after the phrase you just stored. - Page 23 Searching for a phrase by displaying the stored phrase On the recorder Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Labeling recordings” (page 19). A track, group or disc is ready to be labeled. Press END SEARCH so that the phrase stored in the recorder’s memory appears in the display.
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Page 24: Erasing Phrases
Erasing phrases On the recorder While the recorder is stopped, press the jog dial. Turn the dial until “EDIT” appears, and then press to enter. Turn the jog dial until “BankErase” appears, and then press to enter. Turn the jog dial until the phrase you want to erase flashes in the display, and then press to enter. -
Page 25: Moving Recorded Tracks
Turn the control repeatedly until the number or name of the desired first track flashes in the display, and then press x to enter. Turn the control repeatedly until the number or name of the desired last track flashes in the display, and then press x to enter. -
Page 26: Moving A Track To A Different Group
On the remote control Press DISPLAY for 2 seconds or more. Turn the control repeatedly until “EDIT” flashes in the display, and then press x to enter. Turn the control repeatedly until “ : Move” flashes in the display, and then press x to enter. -
Page 27: Erasing A Track Mark
Turn the jog dial until “EDIT” flashes in the display, and then press to enter. Turn the jog dial until “ flashes in the display, and then press to enter. The group number to which the currently playing track belongs flashes in the middle section of the display. -
Page 28: To Erase The Whole Disc
Erasing tracks See the illustration in English text (page 60). You can quickly erase recorded tracks, all the tracks and data of the MD, or groups. Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Make sure of the contents you are erasing. To Erase a track On the recorder While playing the track you want to... -
Page 29: Other Operation
B Other operation Setting the alarm (Melody Timer) See the illustrations in English text (pages 63 and 64). You can set the alarm to go off in 1 to 99 minutes. The alarm sounds even while the recorder is stopped. The following sounds can be selected: “TIMER 1”... -
Page 30: Turning Off The Beep Sound
Storing the settings for individual discs (Personal Disc Memory) See the illustrations in English text (page 65). The recorder can store the various settings for each disc, and then retrieve them automatically whenever the disc is inserted. Do the following procedure to store the volume, playback mode, group mode playback, playback order, sound quality (Digital Sound Preset), and playback... -
Page 31: Power Sources
1)Measured value by the standard of JEITA(Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). 2)When using a 100% fully charged rechargeable battery. 3)When using a Sony LR6 (SG) “STAMINA” alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan). When playing (JEITA) (Unit: approx. hours) Batteries... -
Page 32: Additional Information
Reinsert the disc or try repeating the recorder operation. If the same message appears again, a mechanical problem may be the cause. In this case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. P/B ONLY : You tried to record or edit on a premastered MD (P/B stands for playback). - Page 33 REC ERR : The recording is not correctly done. Place the recorder at no vibration and record again. The disc is dirty (with oil stainer finger prints), scratched, or out of standard. Record again with another disc. READ ERR : The recorder cannot read the disc information correctly.
- Page 36 Printed in Japan...