Sony MZ-E60 Operating Instructions

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Playing an MD right
away!
Portable MiniDisc Player
Stereo or monaural playback is automatically selected, depending on the
Operating instructions
sound source.
Mode d'emploi (au dos)
1
Insert the dry battery.
Use one LR6 (size AA) dry battery (not supplied) to power the player. For longer
playback, an alkaline battery is recommended.
MZ-E60
1 Slide and open the battery
MZ-E62
TM
Sony Corporation © 2000 Printed in Malaysia
Information
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
To prevent fire or shock
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
hazard, do not expose These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
the unit to rain or
interference in a residential installation. This
When to replace the battery
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
moisture.
radio frequency energy and, if not installed You can check the battery condition with the battery indication which is displayed while
using the player.
and used in accordance with the instructions,
To avoid electrical
may cause harmful interference to radio
shock, do not open the
communications. However, there is no
cabinet. Refer servicing guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
to qualified personnel
cause harmful interference to radio or
only.
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
Battery life
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
Caution
by one or more of the following measures: Approximately 12 hours of playback can be expected with one LR6 (size AA) alkaline
The use of optical instruments with this
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. battery (not supplied).
product will increase eye hazard.
— Increase the separation between the
Note
equipment and receiver.
Listening for many hours at maximum
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a The battery life may shorter depending on operating conditions and temperature of the
volume may damage your hearing.
circuit different from that to which the location.
receiver is connected.
Information
— Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE 2
FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Insert an MD.
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY Rules. Operation is subject to the following
NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES two conditions: (1) This device may not cause 1 Press OPEN.
RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE harmful interference, and (2) this device must
PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY accept any interference received, including
PRODUCT. interference that may cause undesired
operation.
"MD WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony
You are cautioned that any changes or
Corporation.
modifications not expressly approved in this
For customers in the United States manual could void your authority to operate
Owner's Record this equipment.
The model number is located at the bottom
and the near the display and the serial
number is located on the floor of the disc
compartment of the unit. Record the serial
Welcome!
number in the space provided below. Refer to
them whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product. Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc! Here 3
Play an MD.
are some of the capabilities and features
Model No. MZ-E60
you'll discover with the new MiniDisc Player.
Serial No.
• Small body almost the size of a MiniDisc
jacket
Ideal weight and size; fits in your shirt
pocket.
• Simple "Pop-Up Eject" function for easy
MiniDisc handling
A single press of a switch on the side of the
Remote
player causes the player lid to open and the
control
MiniDisc to eject.
• Shock-resistant memory offsets up to 40
seconds of optical read errors.
• Easy-to-operate headphones remote
control with LCD
Keep the main unit in your pocket and
operate the MiniDisc player through the
"slim stick" remote control. The LCD
displays disc and track information,
1 Connect the headphones to the remote control.
playback mode as well as battery
condition.
• Low power-consumption design enables
2 Connect the headphones with the remote control to the i jack.
extended battery life.
3 Press > N or . (or press the control towards N/> or . on the
• The player operates on a single LR6 (size
AA) dry battery.
4 Press VOL +/– to adjust the volume.
To stop play, press x.
The OPERATE lamp on the player goes off. The display on the remote control
disappears after a while. When using the remote control, a long beep sounds in the
headphones.
Other disc operation
To Do this (Beeps in the
headphones)
Pause Press X on the remote
control. (Continuous
short beeps)
Press X on the remote
control again to
resume play.*
Find the Press .once.
beginning of Press the control
the current towards . on the
track remote control. (Three
short beeps)
Find the Press . repeatedly.
beginning of Press the control
the previous towards . on the
2 Insert the battery.
tracks remote control
compartment as shown in the
repeatedly.
(Continuous three
illustration.
short beeps)
Find the Press > N once.
beginning of Press the control
Make sure the +
towards N/> on
the next track
and – terminals
the remote control.
are correctly
(Two short beeps)
oriented.
Go backwards Hold down ..
Press and hold the
while
playing* 1 control towards .
on the remote control.
Go forward Hold down > N.
while Press and hold the
1 control towards
playing*
N/> on the
t Battery power decreasing
remote control.
v
r Weak battery Remove the Press x, and then
v press OPEN.*
MD
e The battery has gone out. "LOW BATT" flashes in the display on the remote control,
and the power goes off.
If playback does not start
Make sure the player is not locked. For
details, see "To lock the controls
(HOLD)".
Display window while playing
back
For details, see "To know the track name
and time".
Track name* 3 or elapsed time of
the track being played
2 Insert an MD and press the lid to close.
Track number
Tips
With label facing
• The OPERATE lamp on the player lights
front, insert disc in up during playback. When you press x,
direction of the the lamp goes off.
arrow. • The display on the remote control
disappears after a while after you have
pressed x.
Note
Do not press OPEN during playback. If you
do, the lid opens and playback stops.
When using optional headphones
Use headphones with a stereo-miniplug.
You cannot use headphones with a
microplug.
Player * 1 When you press . or > N on the
player during pause (X), the player
resumes playback.
If you hold down . or > N on the
player (or press and hold the control
towards . or N/> on the remote
control) during pause (X), you can fast
2
3
N/ forward/rewind without listening to the
4
playback sound.
>
3
* 2 Once you open the lid, the point to start
.
x
x playback will change to the beginning of
1 the first track.
* 3 Appears only with MDs that have been
i jack 4
electronically labeled.
OPERATE
lamp
Plug it in firmly all the way.
remote control).
The OPERATE lamp on the player lights up and the player starts to play the first
track. When using the remote control, a short beep sounds in the headphones.
The volume indicator appears on the remote control to allow you to check the
volume.
B Various ways of To lock the controls (HOLD)
To prevent the buttons from being
playback
accidentally operated when you carry the
player, use this function.
Playing tracks repeatedly
HOLD
You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways
— all repeat, single repeat, and shuffle repeat.
PLAYMODE
1
HOLD
Press PLAYMODE while the player is playing
an MD.
Each time you press PLAYMODE, the play
mode indication changes as follows.
Slide HOLD on the player in the direction of
Play mode indication
the . to lock the controls of the unit.
Slide HOLD on the remote control in the
direction of the . to lock the controls of the
remote control.
(none) (normal play)
All the tracks are played once. b
To emphasize bass
m (DIGITAL MEGABASS)
" " (all repeat) The DIGITAL MEGABASS function
All the tracks are played repeatedly. intensifies low frequency sound for richer
quality audio reproduction.
m
" " (single repeat)
A single track is played repeatedly.
m
" " (shuffle repeat)
All the tracks are played repeatedly in
random order.
DIGITAL MEGABASS
0 1 2
2
Tips on playback
Set DIGITAL MEGABASS to 1 (weak) or
2 (strong).
To know the track name and time
To cancel the effect, set DIGITAL MEGABASS
Press DISPLAY on the remote control while
to 0.
the player is playing an MD.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
Note
changes as follows.
If the sound becomes distorted when
emphasizing bass, turn down the volume.
DISPLAY
To protect your hearing (AVLS)
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the maximum
volume to protect your ears.
Elapsed time
b
Track number
m
Track name
AVLS
NORM LIMIT
Track number Set AVLS to LIMIT.
m The volume is kept at a moderate level, even
if you try to turn the volume above the
Disc name
limited level.
Number of tracks recorded on the MD
Note
Disc and track names appear only with MDs that
have been electronically labeled.
BAdditional information On the MiniDisc cartridge
Troubleshooting
• Do not touch the internal disc directly.
Forcing the shutter open may damage the
Precautions
internal disc.
Should any problem persist after you have
• Do not place the cartridge where it will be made these checks, consult your nearest Sony
On heat build-up subjected to light, temperature, moisture or dealer.
Heat may build up in the player if it is used dust.
The player does not work or works
for an extended period of time. In this case,
On mechanical noise poorly.
leave the player to cool down.
• You tried to play with no disc in the
The player gives out mechanical noise while
player ("NO DISC" flashes on the
On installation operating, which is caused by the power-
remote control).
saving system of the player. This is not a
Never use the player where it will be
b Insert an MD.
malfunction.
subjected to extremes of light, temperature,
•The hold function is activated and the
moisture or vibration.
controls are locked. (If you press any of
If you have any questions or problems
the operation buttons on the player,
concerning your player, please consult your
On the headphones
"HOLD" flashes on the remote control.)
nearest Sony dealer.
Road safety
b Slide HOLD against the direction of
Do not use headphones while driving,
the arrow to release the hold
cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It
function.
may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in
• Moisture has condensed inside the
many areas. It can also be potentially
player.
dangerous to play your player at high volume
b Take the MD out and leave the
while walking, especially at pedestrian
player's lid open for several hours
crossings. You should exercise extreme
until the moisture evaporates.
caution or discontinue use in potentially
• The dry battery is weak ("LOW BATT"
hazardous situations.
flashes on the remote control).
b Replace the dry battery.
Preventing hearing damage
• The dry battery has been installed
Avoid using headphones at high volume.
incorrectly.
Hearing experts advise against continuous,
loud and extended play. If you experience a b Install the battery with correct
ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or polarity.
discontinue use. • An MD with no recording on it is
inserted ("BLANKDISC" flashes on the
Caring for others
remote control).
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This
b Insert a recorded MD.
will allow you to hear outside sounds and to
• The player cannot read the disc (it's
be considerate of the people around you.
scratched or dirty) ("DISC ERR" flashes
on the remote control).
On cleaning
b Reinsert or replace the disc.
• Clean the player casing with a soft cloth • While operating, the player received a
slightly moistened with water or a mild
mechanical shock, too much static,
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abnormal power voltage caused by
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
lightning etc.
such as alcohol or benzene as it may mar
b Restart as follows.
the finish of the casing.
1 Remove the battery from the
• Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to
battery compartment.
remove dirt.
2 Leave the player for about
• Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from
30 seconds.
operating properly. Be sure to close the
3 Insert the battery into the battery
disc compartment lid after inserting or
compartment
ejecting an MD.
The MD is not played normally.
On dry battery • The player is set to the repeat mode
Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of (" " is displayed on the remote
battery fluid or bursting battery. To prevent control).
such accidents, observe the following b Press PLAYMODE repeatedly until
precautions: " " disappears, then start playing.
• Install the battery with the + and – poles
An MD is not played from the first track.
aligned correctly.
• Disc playing stopped before it came to
• When the player is not to be used for a long
the last track.
time, be sure to remove the battery.
b Press . repeatedly or eject and
• If a battery leak should develop, carefully
reinsert the MD once to go back to
and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid
the beginning of the disc, and restart
from the battery compartment before
playing after checking the track
inserting new ones.
number in the display.
• Do not carry the dry battery in your pocket
or a bag, etc., with metallic objects such as
The DIGITAL MEGABASS does not
key rings. The terminals of the battery may
function.
heat up from a short-circuit and can be
• The DIGITAL MEGABASS switch is set
dangerous.
to 0.
b Set the switch to 1 or 2.
On the lid of the battery
Playback sound skips.
compartment
• The player is placed where it receives
The lid of the battery compartment is
continuous vibration.
designed to detach from the main unit when
b Put the player on a stable place.
handeled with great force. To reattach the lid
• A very short track may cause sound to
to the main unit, follow the steps below:
skip.
Sound has a lot of static.
Slots
• Strong magnetism from a television or
such device is interfering with
operation.
b Move the player away from the
source of strong magnetism.
Projections
No sound comes through the
headphones.
• The headphones plug is not firmly
connected.
b Connect the headphones plug firmly
1Place the lid so that the projections on the
to the remote control.
lid aligned with the slits on the main unit.
b Connect the headphones plug firmly
to the i jack.
• Volume is too low.
1
b Adjust the volume by pressing
VOL +/– .
2 • AVLS is on.
b Slide AVLS to NORM.
2Fit the projection one by one into the slot as
shown in the illustration.
Specifications
System
Audio playing system
MiniDisc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAlAs
Wavelength: = 790 nm
Emission duration: continuous
Laser output: less than 44.6 µW*
* This output is the value measured at a distance
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on
the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.
Revolutions
800 rpm to 1,800 rpm
Error correction
Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code
(ACIRC)
Sampling frequency
44.1 kHz
Coding
Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC)
Modulation system
EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)
Number of channels
2 stereo channels
1 monaural channel
Frequency response
20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB
Wow and Flutter
Below measurable limit
Outputs
Headphones: stereo mini-jack, maximum output
level 5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 16 ohms
General
Power requirements
One LR6 (size AA) battery (not supplied)
Battery operation time
See "When to replace the battery"
Dimensions
Approx. 81 25 74 mm (w/h/d)
(3 1 / 1 3 in.) not including projecting parts
4
and controls
Mass
Approx. 95 g (3.4 oz.) the player only
Approx. 136 g (4.8 oz.) incl. a premastered MD
and a LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery.
Supplied accessories
Headphones with a remote control (1)
Carrying pouch (1)
Optional accessories
MDR-series Stereo headphones*
SRS-series Sony Active Speakers
* Whether you should plug the headphones
directly to the i jack on the main unit or to a
remote control, use only headphones with
stereo mini plugs.
stereo mini plugs
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
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.