Sony WALKMAN MZ-EP11 Operating Instructions

3-860-459-11(1)
Getting Started
Portable MiniDisc Player
You can operate the player on either a rechargeable battery or a dry
battery. Before using the supplied rechargeable battery for the first
Operating instructions
time, charge it. You can also operate the player on house current (see
Manual de instrucciones (en el reverso)
"Power sources").
1
Charge the rechargeable battery.
Install the supplied rechargeable battery NH-9WM to the
supplied battery charger with correct polarity, and connect to a
MZ-EP11
wall outlet.
The charger lamp goes off when the charging has finished.
Sony Corporation ©1997 Printed in Japan
U.S.A., Canadian, European &
•
Australian model (Full
charging takes 60 minutes.)
Owner's Record
WARNING
The serial number is located inside the lid and
the model number is located at the bottom.
To prevent fire or shock
Record the serial number in the space
hazard, do not expose provided below. Refer to them whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
the unit to rain or
product.
moisture. Model No. MZ-EP11
Serial No. _______________________________
To avoid electrical "MD WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing
Welcome!
to qualified personnel
For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor
only. Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc! Here
If the battery charger does not fit the wall outlet,
are some of the capabilities and features you'll
use the AC plug adaptor.
discover with the new MiniDisc Player.
Caution
• Compact MiniDisc player using a new-
The use of optical instruments with this
designed head-loading system. 2
product will increase eye hazard.
You can insert or eject an MD while the Insert a rechargeable battery.
player is in your pocket or bag.
Information
• You can operate this player by inserting
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE either a "chewing-gum type" rechargeable Slide open the battery
FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR battery or a dry battery into the battery
compartment lid like the arrow
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY
compartment of the player.
in the illustration.
NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES • Using only one LR6 (size AA) dry battery
RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE by the power saving mechanism.
PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY • The headphones with remote control
PRODUCT.
including LCD display – You can also
operate this player using the remote control
For Customers in Canada
(supplied) while the player is in your
To prevent electric shock, do not use this
pocket.
polarized AC plug with an extension cord,
receptacle or other outlet unless the blades
can be fully inserted to prevent blade
exposure.
For Customers in Australia
If the supply cord of AC power adaptor is
damaged the AC power adaptor must be
returned to the manufacturer of his agent for the
cord to be replaced.
For Customers in the United States
Information
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, used, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
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However, there is no guarantee that interference Insert an MD.
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.

Playing an MD

A
The player automatically switches to play the stereo or monaural
sound according to the recorded sound.
1
Play an MD.
1 Press (.
The player starts to play the first
track. If you use the remote control,
a short beep sounds in the
headphones.
Headphones with remote
control (supplied)
Other countries & World model
•
(Full charging takes 120 minutes.)
lamp
lamp
VOL +/–
NH-9WM
(supplied)
]
2 Press VOLUME +/– (VOL +/–
on the remote control) to
}
adjust the volume.
NH-9WM
You can check the volume in the
(supplied)
display of the remote control.
To Press (Beeps in the
headphones)
P (Continuous short
Pause
beeps)
Insert the battery
Press P again to
with correct
resume play.
polarity.
=or =side of
Find the
( on the remote
beginning of
control once (Three
the current
track short beeps)
+ or + side of
Find the
( on the remote
beginning of
control once (Two
the next track
short beeps)
Go backwards keep pressing
1) = or =side of
while playing
( on the remote
control
Using a dry battery Go forward keep pressing
+ or + side of
while playing 1)
( on the remote
control
LR6 (size AA)
alkaline battery
(not supplied)
If the play does not start
Make sure the player is not locked. See "To
lock the controls."
To remove the MD
Press p and then slide EJECT 2)
compartment shutter opens and the MD
ejects.
2 Push in the MD until it
locks in its place. When
the MD is locked in its
EJECT
place the shutter will
close.
1 Insert an MD on the
groove of the disc
compartment lid.
The shutter of the
disc compartment
will open when you
insert an MD.
z Various ways of
playback
B
Playing tracks repeatedly
C
You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways-
-all repeat, single repeat, and shuffle repeat.
to 2/REMOTE
PLAY MODE
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.
VOLUME +/–
SHUF
Play mode indication
(none) (normal play)
Z
All the tracks are played once.
.
To stop play, press p. "f" (all repeat)
If you use the remote control, a short All the tracks are played
beep sounds in the headphones. repeatedly.
.
"f 1 " (single repeat)
A single track is played
repeatedly.
.
"f SHUF " (shuffle repeat)
All the tracks are played
Display window while playing repeatedly in random order.
back
•Display window on the remote control
Track name 3) or elapsed time of
Tips on playback
the track being played
To know the track name and time D
Press DISPLAY on the remote control while
the player is playing an MD.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes as follows.
Track number
1) To go backwards or forward quickly
without listening, press P and keep
pressing = or + .
2) Once you eject an MD, the point to start
play will change to the beginning of the
first track.
3) Appears only with MDs that have been DISPLAY
electronically labeled.
Elapsed time
Tip
The OPERATE lamp lights on the main unit
when the MD Walkman is operating.
Notes
•Do not open the disc compartment shutter
by force, as this may lead to a malfunction.
•Do not slide EJECT during playback. If you
Track name
Track number
do, the MD will eject and playback will
stop.
. The disc
Disc name
Track number
Number of the track
recorded on the MD.
Note
Disc and track names appear only with MDs that
have been electronically labeled.
To lock the controls E z Power sources On charging
To prevent the buttons from being • Be sure to use the supplied battery charger.
accidentally operated when you carry the
• Charging time may vary depending on the
player, use this function. When to replace or charge
battery condition.
• When you use the battery for the first time
the batteries
or after a long period of disuse, the battery
life may be shorter. In this case, charge and
You can check the battery condition with the
discharge the battery several times. The
battery indication on the remote control while
battery life will be restored.
using the player.
• If the rechargeable battery capacity
becomes half the normal life, replace it with
HOLD
B Used batteries
a new one.
v
b Weak batteries. Replace all the batteries On heat build-up
Heat may build up in the player if it is used
v
for an extended period of time. In this case,
n The batteries have gone out."LoBATT"
leave the player to cool down.
flashes in the display, and the power goes
off.
HOLD On installation
Never use the player where it will be
Battery life*
Slide HOLD in the direction of the c.
subjected to extremes of light, temperature,
On the player, slide HOLD to lock the
Batteries Playback moisture or vibration.
controls of the player.
Never wrap the player in anything when it
Ni-MH Approx. 4 hours
is being used with the AC power adaptor.
To emphasize bass (DIGITAL MEGA rechargeable
Heat build-up in the player may cause
BASS) F
battery (NH-9WM (N))
malfunction or injury.
The DIGITAL MEGA BASS function
One LR6 (size AA) Approx. 5 hours
intensifies low frequency sound for richer On the headphones
alkaline battery
quality audio reproduction. Road safety
Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or
* The battery life may be shorter due to
operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a
operating conditions and the temperature of
DIGITAL MEGA BASS traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. It can
the location.
also be potentially dangerous to play your player
at high volume while walking, especially at
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise
Using on house current H
extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations.
0 1 2
1
Connect the AC-E15L AC power adaptor
(not supplied) to the DC IN 1.5V jack of Preventing hearing damage
the player. Avoid using headphones at high volume.
Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud
2
and extended play. If you experience a ringing in
Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall
Slide DIGITAL MEGA BASS.
your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.
outlet.
Choose 1 (slight effect) or 2 (strong effect).
To cancel the effect, set DIGITAL MEGA
Caring for others
BASS to 0.
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will
to wall outlet
allow you to hear outside sounds and to be
Note
considerate of the people around you.
If the sound is distorted when emphasizing bass,
turn down the volume.
On the MiniDisc cartridge
Do not break open the shutter.
To protect your hearing (AVLS) G
Do not place the cartridge where it will be
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
subject to light, temperature, moisture or
System) function keeps down the maximum
dust.
volume to protect your ears.
On cleaning
to DC IN 1.5 V Clean the player casing with a soft cloth slightly
AVLS
moistened with water or a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
Note
benzene as it may mar the finish of the casing.
The battery indication ı is displayed while Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to
NORM LIMIT
using the AC power adaptor. remove dirt.
Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from
operating properly. Be sure to close the disc
compartment lid after inserting and ejecting an
zAdditional information
MD.
Set AVLS to LIMIT.
The volume is kept at a moderate level, even
if you try to turn the volume above the Notes on the batteries
Precautions
limited level. Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of
battery fluid or bursting batteries. To prevent
such accidents, observe the following
On safety
precautions:
Do not put any foreign objects in the DC
Install the + and – poles of the batteries
IN 1.5 V jack.
correctly.
Do not try to recharge the batteries.
On power sources
When the player is not to be used for a long
For use in your house: Use the AC power
time, be sure to remove the batteries.
adaptor AC-E15L (not supplied). Do not
If a battery leak should develop, carefully
use any other AC power adaptor since it
and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid
may cause the player to malfunction.
from the battery compartment before
inserting new ones.
Note on mechanical noise
The player gives out mechanical noise while
Polarity of the plug
operating, which is caused by the power-
saving system of the player and it is not a
The player is not disconnected from the AC
trouble.
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
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.
For use in the car: Use the CPA-9 car
connecting pack and the DCC-E215 car
battery cord (not supplied).
For the customers in the U.S.A. and No sound comes through the
headphones.
Canada
•The headphones plug is not firmly
connected.
DISPOSAL OF NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE
b Connect the headphones plug firmly
BATTERY.
to 2/REMOTE jack.
NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY. •Volume is too low.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. b Adjust the volume by pressing
You can return your unwanted nickel VOLUME +/– .
metal hydride batteries to your nearest •AVLS is on.
Sony Service Center or Factory Service b Slide AVLS to NORM.
Center.
Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel
metal hydride batteries in household or
Specifications
business trash may be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you
call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) System
For the Sony Factory Service Center Audio playing system
nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada MiniDisc digital audio system
only) Laser diode properties
Caution: Do not handle damaged or Material: GaAlAs
leaking nickel metal hydride battery. Wavelength: l = 790 nm
Emission duration: continuous
If you have any questions or problems Laser output: less than 44.6 µW*
* This output is the value measured at a distance
concerning your player, please consult your
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on
nearest Sony dealer.
the optical pick-up block with 7mm aperture.
Revolutions
400 rpm to 900 rpm (CLV)
Error correction
Troubleshooting
Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code
(ACIRC)
Should any problem persist after you have
Sampling frequency
made these checks, consult your nearest Sony
44.1 kHz
dealer. Coding
Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC)
The player does not work or works Modulation system
EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)
poorly.
Number of channels
•You tried to play with no disc in the
2 stereo channels
player ("No DISC" flashes).
1 monaural channel
b Insert an MD.
Frequency response
•The player is locked.
20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB
b Slide HOLD against the arrow to
Wow and Flutter
unlock the player.
Below measurable limit
•Moisture has condensed inside the
Outputs
player.
Headphones: stereo mini-jack, maximum output
b Take the MD out and leave the level 5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 16 ohm
player in a warm place for several
hours until the moisture evaporates.
General
•The rechargeable battery or dry
Power requirements
batteries are weak (n"LoBATT" Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery NH-
flashes). 9WM(N) (supplied)
b Replace the dry battery or recharge One LR6 (size AA) battery (supplied with the
the battery. World model only)
Sony AC Power Adaptor AC-E15L* (not
•The rechargeable battery or dry battery
supplied) connected at the DC IN 1.5 V jack
have been installed incorrectly.
Battery operation time
b Install the battery correctly.
See "When to replace or charge the battery"
•An MD with no recording on it is
Dimensions
inserted ("BLANK" flashes).
1
Approx. 80 18.5 104 mm (w/h/d) (3 / 4
b Insert a recorded MD.
3 / 4 1 / in.) not including projecting parts and
4 8
•The player cannot read the disc (it's
controls
scratched or dirty) ("ERROR" flashes).
Mass
b Reinsert or replace the disc.
Approx. 160 g (5.6 oz.) the player only
•While operating, the player received a
Approx. 200 g (7.1 oz.) incl. a premastered MD,
mechanical shock, too much static,
and a nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery
abnormal power voltage caused by
NH-9WM
lightning, etc. Supplied accessories
b Restart the operation as follows. Battery Charger (1)
1 Disconnect all the power sources. Rechargeable battery (1)
Rechargeable battery carrying case (1)
2 Leave the player for about 30
Headphones with a remote control (1)
seconds.
Carrying case (1)
3 Connect the power source.
Ear pad (2)
The MD is not played normally.
R6 (size AA) battery (World model only) (1)
•The player is set to the repeat mode
("Å" is displayed). Optional accessories
b Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
AC-E15L AC power adaptor*
"Å" disappears, then start DCC-E215 Car battery cord
playing. CPA-9 Car Connecting Pack
MDR-D33, MDR-D55, MDR-D77 Stereo
Headphones
An MD is not played from the first track.
SRS-A41 Sony Active Speakers
•Disc playing stopped before it came to
CK-MD4 MiniDisc Carrying Case
the last track.
CK-MD10 MiniDisc Filing Box
b Press = repeatedly or eject and
reinsert the MD once to go back to * The operative voltage for the AC power
the beginning of the disc, and restart adaptor varies depending upon the country in
playing after checking the track which it is sold. Therefore, purchase the AC
number in the display. power adaptor in the country you intend to
use it.
Playback sound skips.
•The player is placed where it receives Your dealer may not handle some of the above
continuous vibration. listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information about the accessories in
b Put the player on a stable place.
your country.
A very short track may cause sound
to skip.
Sound has a lot of static. US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
•Strong magnetism from a television or Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
such device is interfering with
Design and specifications are subject to change
operation.
without notice.
b Move away from the source of
strong magnetism.
Charging the rechargeable battery does
not start. (in case of the charger with a
lid)
•The lid of the battery charger is not
closed properly.
b Close the lid and slide the switch on
it.