Sony MD Walkman MZ-EP11 Operating Instructions

3-860-459-32(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
Mode d'emploi (au dos)
"Power sources").
1
Charge the rechargeable battery.
Install the supplied rechargeable battery NC-6WM to the
supplied battery charger with correct polarity, and connect to a
MZ-EP11
wall outlet.
Sony Corporation ©1998 Printed in Japan U.S.A. and European
•
continental model
(Full charging takes
150 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 shock,
do not open the cabinet.
"MD WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony
Refer servicing to
Corporation.
qualified personnel only.
For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor
Welcome!
If the battery charger does not fit the wall outlet,
Caution
use the AC plug adaptor.
The use of optical instruments with this Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc! Here
product will increase eye hazard. are some of the capabilities and features you'll
discover with the new MiniDisc Player. 2
Insert a rechargeable battery.
Information • Compact MiniDisc player using a new-
designed head-loading system.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE
You can insert or eject an MD while the
FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
player is in your pocket or bag.
Slide open the battery
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY
• You can operate this player by inserting
NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES compartment lid like the arrow
either a "chewing-gum type" rechargeable
RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE
in the illustration.
battery or a dry battery into the battery
PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY
compartment of the player.
PRODUCT.
• Using only one LR6 (size AA) dry battery
by the power saving mechanism.
For Customers in the United States
• The headphones with remote control
Information
including LCD display – You can also
This equipment has been tested and found to
operate this player using the remote control
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
(supplied) while the player is in your
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
pocket.
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.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
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 of more 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 3
Insert an MD.
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.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM
BATTERIES
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY.
BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR
DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
Nickel-Cadmium batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment by
returning your unwanted batteries to your
nearest Sony Service Center for collection,
recycling or proper disposal.
Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel-
cadmium batteries in household or
business trash may be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you
call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
Caution: Do not handle damaged or
leaking nickel-cadmium batteries.

Playing an MD

The player automatically switches to play the stereo or monaural
sound according to the recorded sound.
1
Play an MD.
1 Press ( (Turn the control to(•+
on the remote control)
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)
• UK model Other countries model
•
(Full charging takes 3
(Full charging takes 60
hours and 30 minutes.)
minutes.)
VOL +/–
p
lamp
NC-6WM
(supplied)
NC-6WM NC-6WM
2 Press VOLUME +/– (VOL +/–
(supplied) (supplied)
The charger on the remote control) to
lamp goes adjust the volume.
You can check the volume in the
off when the
display of the remote control.
charging has finished.
To Press (Beeps in the
headphones)
Pause P (Continuous short
beeps)
Press P again to
resume play.
Insert the battery
with correct = once (Turn the
Find the
control to =on the
polarity. beginning of
remote control)
the current
(Three short beeps)
track
Find the + once (Turn the
beginning of control to (•+
the next track on the remote
control)
(Two short beeps)
Go backwards keep pressing =
while playing 1) (Turn and hold the
control to = on
the remote control)
Go forward keep pressing +
while playing 1) (Turn and hold the
Using a dry battery
control to (•+
on the remote
control)
LR6 (size AA)
alkaline battery
For customers in the United States
(not supplied)
Unfold the supplied headphones as shown in
the illustration below.
2 Push in the MD until it
locks in its place. When
Wear the "L" marked side to the left ear and the
the MD is locked in its "R" marked side to the right ear.
place the shutter will
If the play does not start
close.
Make sure the player is not locked. See "To
lock the controls."
To remove the MD
Press p and then slide EJECT 2) . The disc
compartment shutter opens and the MD
ejects.
1 Insert an MD on the
groove of the disc
compartment lid. EJECT
The shutter of the
disc compartment
will open when you
insert an MD.
z Various ways of To lock the controls
playback To prevent the buttons from being
accidentally operated when you carry the
player, use this function.
Playing tracks repeatedly
You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways
—all repeat, single repeat, and shuffle repeat.
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.
to 2/REMOTE
Slide HOLD in the direction of the c.
On the player, slide HOLD to lock the
Play mode indication controls of the player.
(none) (normal play) To emphasize bass (DIGITAL MEGA
Z
All the tracks are played once. BASS)
.
VOLUME +/– The DIGITAL MEGA BASS function
"f" (all repeat)
intensifies low frequency sound for richer
All the tracks are played
quality audio reproduction.
repeatedly.
.
"f 1 " (single repeat)
A single track is played
repeatedly.
.
"f SHUF " (shuffle repeat)
To stop play, press p.
All the tracks are played
If you use the remote control, a short
repeatedly in random order.
beep sounds in the headphones.
Slide DIGITAL MEGA BASS.
Tips on playback
Display window while playing
Choose 1 (slight effect) or 2 (strong effect).
back
To cancel the effect, set DIGITAL MEGA
To know the track name and time BASS to 0.
•Display window on the remote control
Press DISPLAY on the remote control while
the player is playing an MD. Note
Track name 3) or elapsed time of
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display If the sound is distorted when emphasizing bass,
the track being played
changes as follows. turn down the volume.
To protect your hearing (AVLS)
DISPLAY
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the maximum
volume to protect your ears.
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 eject an MD, the point to start
Elapsed time
play will change to the beginning of the
first track.
3) Appears only with MDs that have been
electronically labeled.
Tip Set AVLS to LIMIT.
Track number
The OPERATE lamp lights on the main unit The volume is kept at a moderate level, even
when the MD Walkman is operating. if you try to turn the volume above the
Track name
limited level.
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
do, the MD will eject and playback will
Track number
stop.
When using optional headphones Disc name
Use the headphones that have stereo-
miniplug. You cannot use other types of
headphones with microplugs.
Number of the track
recorded on the MD.
Note
Disc and track names appear only with MDs that
have been electronically labeled.
On charging
z Power sources
• Be sure to use the supplied battery charger.
• Charging time may vary depending on the
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
HOLD off.
On installation
Never use the player where it will be
Battery life*
subjected to extremes of light, temperature,
Batteries Playback moisture or vibration.
Never wrap the player in anything when it
Ni-Cd Approx. 2 hours
is being used with the AC power adaptor.
rechargeable
Heat build-up in the player may cause
battery (NC-6WM)
malfunction or injury.
One LR6 (size AA) Approx. 5 hours
On the headphones
alkaline battery
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
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
DIGITAL MEGA BASS extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations.
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
0 1 2
2
and extended play. If you experience a ringing in
Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall
your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.
outlet.
Caring for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will
to wall outlet
allow you to hear outside sounds and to be
considerate of the people around you.
On the MiniDisc cartridge
Do not break open the shutter.
Do not place the cartridge where it will be
subject to light, temperature, moisture or
dust.
On cleaning
to DC IN 1.5 V Clean the player casing with a soft cloth slightly
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
AVLS 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
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
NORM LIMIT
zAdditional information MD.
Notes on the batteries
Precautions
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
If you have any questions or problems
player itself has been turned off.
concerning your player, please consult your
If you are not going to use this player for a
nearest Sony dealer.
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.
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
Material: GaAlAs
The player does not work or works
Wavelength: = 790 nm
poorly.
Emission duration: continuous
• You tried to play with no disc in the
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 player is locked.
the optical pick-up block with 7mm aperture.
b Slide HOLD against the arrow to
Revolutions
unlock the player.
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
are weak (n"LoBATT" Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC)
flashes). Modulation system
EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)
b Replace the dry battery or recharge
Number of channels
the battery.
2 stereo channels
• The rechargeable battery or dry battery
1 monaural channel
have been installed incorrectly.
Frequency response
b Install the battery correctly.
20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB
• An MD with no recording on it is
Wow and Flutter
inserted ("BLANK" flashes).
Below measurable limit
b Insert a recorded MD.
Outputs
• The player cannot read the disc (it's
Headphones: stereo mini-jack, maximum output
scratched or dirty) ("ERROR" flashes).
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 Nickel cadmium rechargeable battery NC-6WM
lightning, etc. (supplied)
b Restart the operation as follows. One LR6 (size AA) battery (not supplied)
1)
1 Disconnect all the power sources. Sony AC Power Adaptor AC-E15L (not
2 Leave the player for about 30 supplied) connected at the DC IN 1.5 V jack
seconds. Battery operation time
3 Connect the power source. See "When to replace or charge the battery"
Dimensions
The MD is not played normally.
Approx. 80 18.5 104 mm (w/h/d) (3 1 /
4
•The player is set to the repeat mode 3 1
/ 4 4 / 8 in.) not including projecting parts and
("f" is displayed). controls
b Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until Mass
"f" disappears, then start Approx. 160 g (5.6 oz.) the player only
Approx. 200 g (7.1 oz.) incl. a premastered MD,
playing.
and a nickel cadmium rechargeable battery NC-
6WM
An MD is not played from the first track.
Supplied accessories
• Disc playing stopped before it came to
Battery Charger (1)
the last track.
Rechargeable battery (1): NC-6WM, 1.2V,
b Press = repeatedly or eject and
600mAh Ni-Cd
reinsert the MD once to go back to Rechargeable battery carrying case (1)
the beginning of the disc, and restart Headphones with a remote control (1)
playing after checking the track Carrying pouch (1)
Ear pad (2) (Excluding U.S.A. model)
number in the display.
Playback sound skips.
Optional accessories
• The player is placed where it receives AC-E15L AC power adaptor 1)
continuous vibration. MDR-series Stereo headphones 2)
SRS-A41 Sony Active Speakers
b Put the player on a stable place.
CK-MD4 MiniDisc Carrying Case
A very short track may cause sound
CK-MD10 MiniDisc Filing Box
to skip.
Sound has a lot of static. 1) The operative voltage for the AC power
• Strong magnetism from a television or adaptor varies depending upon the country in
such device is interfering with which it is sold. Therefore, purchase the AC
operation. power adaptor in the country you intend to
b Move away from the source of use it.
2)
strong magnetism. Whether you should plug the headphones
directly to 2/REMOTE on the main unit or to
Charging the rechargeable battery does
a remote control, use only headphones with
not start. (in case of the charger with a
stereo mini plugs.
lid)
stereo mini plugs
• The lid of the battery charger is not
closed properly.
b Close the lid and slide the switch on
it.
No sound comes through the
headphones.
• The headphones plug is not firmly Your dealer may not handle some of the above
connected. listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
b Connect the headphones plug firmly detailed information about the accessories in
to the remote control. Then connect your country.
the remote control plug firmly to the
2/REMOTE jack.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
• Volume is too low.
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
b Adjust the volume by pressing
VOLUME +/– .
Design and specifications are subject to change
• AVLS is on.
without notice.
b Slide AVLS to NORM.