Sony Walkman MZ-E909 Operating Instructions page 2

B Various ways of z
Preserving battery power
• If you end the procedure with step 3, the
playback
previous setting is automatically used.
(Power Save Mode)
• After sounding for 1 minute, the alarm will
Remote control
automatically stop and the alarm setting will be
You can reduce power consumption and
canceled. If the alarm sounds during stop
PLAYMODE RPT/ENT
extend the operating life of the battery by
mode, then the power will automatically turn
turning off the LED during all times,
off 10 seconds after the alarm stops. If the
DISPLAY SOUND
regardless of the operating condition.
alarm stops while an MD is playing, the
playback will continue uninterrupted.
1
X
Press DISPLAY on the remote control
for 2 seconds or more.
Note
The timer will begin counting from the moment
2
you select "ON" in step 3. When you change the Turn the control on the remote control
alarm setting in step 6, timer will begin counting
repeatedly until "OPTION" flashes in
HOLD
again with the new alarm setting.
the display, and then press x on the
./N>
remote control.
x
VOL +/–
3
Turn the control on the remote control
Protecting your hearing
Bottom side of the player
repeatedly until "PowerSave" flashes
(AVLS)
3 Color Info-LED in the display, and then press x on the
HOLD
remote control.
AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System)
GROUP
function keeps down the maximum volume to 4
Turn the control repeatedly until
protect your ears.
"P–SaveON" flashes in the display,
1 and then press x on the remote
During playback, press DISPLAY on
control.
the remote control for 2 seconds or
more.
To cancel the setting
2 Select "P–SaveOFF" and press x on the
Turn the control on the remote control
remote control in step 4.
repeatedly until "OPTION" flashes in
the display and press x on the remote
Setting the alarm
control.
BPower sources
(Melody Timer)
3
Turn the control on the remote control
The alarm is convenient way to remind repeatedly until "AVLS" flashes in the When to replace or
yourself of important times, such as when to display and press x on the remote
recharge the battery
get off the train. The alarm can be set to go control.
off in 1 to 99 minutes.
4
You can check the battery condition through
Turn the control on the remote control
1
Press DISPLAY on the remote control the battery indicator on the remote control
repeatedly until "AVLS ON" flashes in
and the LED on the player while using the
for 2 seconds or more. the display and press x on the remote
player.
control.
2
Turn the control on the remote control
"AVLS ON" appears in the display.
Indicator on the remote control
repeatedly until "M-TIMER" flashes in
Battery power decreasing
the display, and then press x on the t
To set the AVLS function on the
v
remote control.
player
r Weak battery
During playback, slide HOLD towards . ,
3 v
Turn the control repeatedly until "ON"
and then while pressing VOLUME –, slide The battery has gone out.
e
flashes in the display, and press x on
HOLD in the opposite direction. "LOW BATT" flashes in the display
the remote control. on the remote control, and the
power goes off.
, appears. To cancel the AVLS function
On the remote control, select "AVLS OFF" in Indicator of the LED on the player
4
Turn the control repeatedly to select step 4.
The LED lights up.
the sound. On the player, during playback, slide HOLD
in the direction of ., and then while
v
pressing VOLUME +, slide HOLD in the
The LED flashes slowly.
opposite direction.
v
You can select from three kinds of The LED flashes quickly.
sounds.
Turning off the beep
Display Alarm sound
sound
"TIMER : 1" Classical music 1
"TIMER : 2" Classical music 2 You can turn off the beep sound in the
headphones/earphones. Notes
"TIMER : 3" Beeps
• The battery indicator may show the battery to
1
5 be fully charged even when it is not. Charging
Press DISPLAY on the remote control
Press x on the remote control.
the battery shorter than the prescribed time will
for 2 seconds or more.
The specified alarm sound is set.
result in a shorter operating time on the player.
2
6 • The battery indicator will show a low charge
Turn the control on the remote control
Turn the control repeatedly to specify
during forward or backward operation or
repeatedly until "OPTION" flashes in
the desired time.
when the operating temperature is extremely
the display and press x on the remote
low.
control.
Battery life 1)
3
Turn the control on the remote control
(Unit: Approx. hours) (JEITA
Each time you turn the control, the
repeatedly until "BEEP" flashes in the
Batteries
indication moves from "TIME:01" to
display and press x on the remote
"TIME:99" (1 minute to 99 minutes) in
control.
one- minute intervals. Ni-MH
4 rechargeable
7
Turn the control repeatedly until
Press x on the remote control.
battery
"BEEP OFF" flashes in the display and
The alarm is set.
NH-14WM(A)
press x on the remote control.
LR6 (SG)
To check the remaining time until
Sony Alkaline
To cancel the setting
the alarm
dry battery 4)
Select "BEEP ON" and press x on the remote
Stop playback. The remaining time will
control in step 4.
LR6 (SG) 4) and
appear in the display after a short while.
NH-14WM(A)
Do steps 1 to 6 again to display the remaining
time during play or play-pause.
1) Measured with the power save function on (see
Locking the controls (HOLD)
"Preserving battery power") is on.
To exit from the alarm setting
2) Measured in accordance with the JEITA (Japan
procedure
1 Electronics and Information Technology
Slide HOLD on the remote control in
Press DISPLAY on the remote control for 2
Industries Association) standard (using a Sony
seconds or more. the direction of the . to lock the
MDW-series Mini-disc).
controls of the remote control and slide
3) With a fully charged battery
To cancel the alarm settings HOLD on the player in the direction of 4) When using a Sony LR6 (SG) "STAMINA" alkaline dry
battery (produced in Japan).
Select "OFF" in step 3, and then press x on the . to lock the controls of the
the remote control. player.
Note
The battery operation may be shorter than that
To stop the alarm To unlock the controls
specified, depending on the operating conditions,
Press any button to stop the alarm. Slide HOLD to the opposite directions of the
the temperature of the location, and the type of
Note that this will not activate the button's arrows.
battery being used.
original function.
BAdditional information If the support on the charging stand
accidently detaches
Precautions
Insert the prongs until they are firmly
attached.
On safety
• Make sure to keep the player in the supplied
carrying pouch. If the terminals on the player,
battery charging stand, or battery case are
accidently brought into contact with a metallic
object, they may short-circuit and begin to
heat up.
• Keep the terminals on the player or on the
battery case away from metallic objects or
surfaces. Such contact may short-circuit the
On Handling
terminals and cause dangerous heat
generation. When carrying the player with • Do not drop or bump the player. This may
you, always keep the battery case attached to cause the player to malfunction.
• Do not pull on the remote control or
the player and the player in the supplied
carrying pouch. headphones/earphones cords.
• When you carry the supplied rechargeable • Do not place the player in the following
places:
battery, be sure to put it in the supplied
— An extremely hot place (over 60°C (140°F))
rechargeable battery carrying case. Carrying
the rechargeable battery without the case may — A place exposed to direct sunlight or near a
cause a short-circuit with metallic objects such heater
— In a car with the windows rolled up
as coins, key rings, or necklaces. As a result,
heat may be generated. (especially in the summer)
• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN — In a damp place such as a bathroom
— Near a source of electromagnetic fields such
3V jack.
• Do not carry or store the dry battery or battery as a magnet, speaker, or TV
case in the same place with metallic objects — In a dusty place
such as coins, key rings, or necklaces. This
may cause a short-circuit and the generation of On heat build-up
heat. Heat may build up in the player if it is used
• Incorrect battery usage may cause the battery for an extended period of time. This,
however, is not a malfunction.
fluid to leak or battery to burst. To prevent
such accidents, observe the following
precautions: On mechanical noise
— Install battery with the + and – poles The player emits mechanical noise while
aligned correctly.
operating, which is caused by the power-
— Do not charge dry battery. saving system of the player. This is not a
• If a battery leak should develop, carefully and malfunction.
thoroughly wipe away the battery fluid in the
battery compartment before inserting a new On installation
battery.
• Never use the player where it will be subjected
• If you will not use the player for a long time, be to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or
sure to disconnect the power supply (AC
vibration.
power adaptor, dry battery, rechargeable
• Never wrap the player in anything when it is
battery, or battery charging stand). When being used with the AC power adaptor. Heat
disconnecting the AC power adaptor from the
build-up in the player may cause malfunction
electrical outlet, grasp the adaptor plug itself;
or injury.
never pull the cord.
On the remote control
On the AC power adaptor (for the
The supplied remote control is designed for
supplied battery charging stand)
use with the MZ-E909 only. Note also that
• For use in your house: Use the supplied AC
the player cannot be controlled by remote
power adaptor. Do not use any other AC controls for other models.
power adaptor since it may cause the player to
There is sufficient
malfunction.
On the MiniDisc cartridge
battery power.
• Do not touch the internal disc directly.
Forcing the shutter open may damage the
Battery power
internal disc.
decreasing
• When transporting a minidisc, keep it in its
case.
The battery is low. Polarity of the plug
• Do not place the cartridge where it will be
The LED will soon
• Position the player within easy reach of the subjected to light, temperature, moisture or
turn off and the
electrical outlet. Should you notice an dust.
supply of power will
abnormality in the player, disconnect the AC • Do not affix the label outside of the specified
stop.
power adaptor from the electrical outlet area on the MD. Make sure the label is placed
immediately. within the recessed space on the disc.
On charging On the headphones/earphones
• The supplied battery charging stand can be Road safety
used only with the MZ-E909. It cannot be • Do not use headphones/earphones while
used to charge any other models. driving, cycling, or operating any motorized
• Do not use the MZ-E909 to charge any other vehicle. This may lead to a traffic accident and
battery besides the one designated for it. is illegal in many areas. It can also be
• The battery charging stand and the battery
potentially dangerous to play your player at
may become hot during the charging high volumes while walking, especially at
procedure; this, however poses no danger. pedestrian crossings. You should exercise
• Because of the battery's characteristics, the
extreme caution or discontinue using the
2) )
capacity of the battery may be smaller than player in potentially hazardous situations.
SP Stereo LP2 LP4 normal when it is used for the first time or • If you experience an allergic reaction to the
(normal) Stereo Stereo after a long period of disuse. In this case, supplied headphones/earphones, stop using
charge and discharge the battery several times. them at once and consult a doctor or a Sony
38 45 53
The normal battery life will be restored. service center.
• The rechargeable battery can be recharged
about 300 times. Preventing hearing damage
3)
• If the capacity of the rechargeable battery Avoid using headphones/earphones at high
60 70 83 drops to half the normal amount, replace it volumes. Hearing experts advise against
with a new one.
continuous, loud and extended play. If you
• Remove the rechargeable battery when the experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the
unit will not be used for a long time. volume or discontinue use.
100 122 145 • As soon as the charging is complete, remove
Caring for others
3) the player from the battery charging stand and
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This
disconnect the battery charging stand from the
electrical outlet. Leaving it connected may will allow you to hear outside sounds and to
result in reduced battery performance. be considerate of the people around you.
• The CHARGE lamp will go off about 6 hours
On the battery case
after you place the player on the battery
charging stand. If you remove the player from The supplied battery case is designed for use
the battery charging stand for 3 seconds or with the MZ-E909 only.
more while it is charging, the CHARGE lamp
will go off and it will take about 6 hours for
On cleaning
the lamp to go off from the next time you
• After wiping the player casing with a soft
place the player on the battery charging stand.
cloth slightly moistened with water, wipe it
again with a dry cloth. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such
as alcohol or benzene as this may mar the
finish on the casing.
• Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to
remove dirt.
• 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 maintain good sound quality, use a soft Noise is momentarily heard.
Troubleshooting
cloth to clean the plugs of the headphones/ •The sound was recorded in LP4 stereo
earphones and remote control. A dirty plug
mode.
may cause noise or intermittent breaks in the
b Because of the nature of the
The player does not work or works
sound during playback.
compression method used in LP4
• Clean the terminals periodically with a cotton poorly.
mode, noise may be output on very
swab or a soft cloth as illustrated. • You tried to play with no disc in the
rare occasions during playback of
player ("NO DISC" flashes on the
Example: sound recorded in this mode.
remote control).
b Insert an MD.
The rechargeable battery does not start
Terminal
charging.
•The hold function is activated and the
•The terminals of the battery charging
controls are locked. (If you press any of
stand are dirty.
the operation buttons on the player,
"HOLD" flashes on the remote control.) b Wipe the terminals with a dry cloth.
b Slide HOLD in the opposite
•The rechargeable battery is not inserted
direction of the arrow to release the
in the player. (When the player is on the
If you have any questions or problems hold function.
battery charging stand, "NO BATT"
concerning your player, please consult your
appears on the remote control when
• When the remote control is enabled for
nearest Sony dealer. (If a trouble occurred
you press one of the operation buttons
settings ("MENU" appears on the
when the disc was in the player, we
on the player or the remote control in
remote control when a button on the
recommend that the disc be left in the player
order to check the battery level. )
when you consult your Sony dealer so that player is pressed.)
b Insert the rechargeable battery into
the cause of trouble may be better b End the setting procedure using the
the player.
understood.) remote control or disconnect the
remote control plug.
• Moisture has condensed inside the The CHARGE lamp does not turn on.
player. •The rechargeable battery is not inserted
b Take the MD out and wait for in the player.
several hours until the moisture has b Insert the rechargeable battery into
evaporated. the player.
• The rechargeable battery or dry battery
The player does not operate properly.
is weak ("LOW BATT" flashes on the
•The player is operating while still
remote control).
placed on the battery charging stand.
b Insert a new dry battery or recharge
b Remove the player from the battery
the battery.
charging stand.
• The rechargeable battery or dry battery
•An attempt was made to enter group
has been installed incorrectly.
mode with program play selected.
b Install the battery with correct
b Change to group mode before
polarity.
selecting program play.
• An MD with nothing recording on it is
There is no sound output from the
inserted ("BLANKDISC" flashes on the
headphones/earphones.
remote control).
•The headphones/earphones plug is not
b Insert a recorded MD.
firmly inserted.
• The player cannot read the disc. (it's
b Insert the headphones/earphones
scratched or dirty) ("DISC ERR" flashes
plug firmly to the remote control.
on the remote control.)
b Reinsert or replace the disc. b Insert the headphones/earphones
plug firmly into the i jack.
• While operating, the player received a
•AVLS is on.
mechanical shock, too much static,
b Cancel the AVLS function. For more
abnormal power voltage caused by
details, see "To cancel the AVLS
lightning etc.
function" in "Protecting your
b Restart the player as follows:
hearing."
1 Disconnect the power source.
2 Let the player sit for about
The group function (group mode/group
30 seconds.
skip mode) does not function.
3 Reconnect the power source. •An attempt was made to enter group
mode while using a disc that has no
The MD does not play normally.
group settings.
• The player is set to the repeat mode. b Use a disc with group settings.
(" " is displayed on the remote
•An attempt was made to enter group
control.)
mode while playing a track that belongs
b Press RPT/ENT on the remote
to no group.
control repeatedly until " "
b The group function cannot be used
disappears, then start playing.
while a track that belongs to no
• The disc is playing in group mode. group is playing.
b Turn off group mode.
•An attempt was made to enter group
mode with program play selected.
b Change to group mode before
The MD does not play from the first
selecting program play.
track.
• The disc stopped playing before
reaching the last track. When you rewind/forward, the track
b Turn and hold the control towards does not go back or go forward to the
N> for 2 seconds or more to consecutive track.
start playing from the first track. •Group skip mode is on
b Turn off group skip mode. Group
• The disc is playing in group mode.
skip mode will be canceled if no
b Turn off group mode and stop
operation is performed within 5
playback, then turn and hold the
seconds. For more details, see
control towards N> for 2
"Selecting and playing specific
seconds or more to start playing
groups."
from the first track.
The digital sound preset function does
not work.
• The digital sound preset function is off.
b Press SOUND on the remote control
repeatedly to select "SOUND1" or
"SOUND2."
The playback sound skips.
• The player is placed where it receives
continuous vibration.
b Place the player at a stable place.
• A very short track may cause sound to
skip.
The sound has a lot of static.
• Strong magnetism from a television or
other device causing interference.
b Move the player away from the
source of strong magnetism.
Specifications Parts and controls
Audio playing system The Player
MiniDisc digital audio system
Laser diode properties 1 2
Material: GaAlAs
Wavelength: = 790 nm
Emission duration: continuous
9
C
Laser output: less than 44.6 µW*
* This output is the value measured at a distance
8 D
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on
the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.
E
Revolutions
Approx. 300 rpm to 2,700 rpm
Error correction
ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed F
Solomon Code)
7
Sampling frequency
44.1 kHz
Coding
1 ./x/> N button
ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding)
2 3 Color Info-LED
ATRAC3: LP2
3 GROUP button
ATRAC3: LP4
4 HOLD (Locking the control) switch
Modulation system
5 i (earphones) jack
EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)
6 OPEN switch
Number of channels
7 Terminals for charging stand/
2 stereo channels
dry battery case (at the bottom)
1 monaural channel
8 VOL +/– button
Frequency response
9 Battery compartment
20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB
Wow and Flutter
The earphones with a remote
Below measurable limits
Outputs control
Headphones/earphones: stereo mini-jack,
maximum output level
A
5 mW + 5 mW (US model) load impedance
B
16 ohms,
3 mW + 3 mW (Other models)
C
load impedance 32 ohms H
Power requirements D
I
Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery
E
J
One NH-14WM(A) (supplied): 1.2V, 1,350 mAh
One LR6 (size AA) battery (not supplied) F
K
External power jack (for the battery charging
G
L
stand): Power rating 3V DC
Battery operation time
See "When to replace or recharge the battery"
Dimensions
7
Approx. 71.1 77.6 12.5 mm (w/h/d) (2 /
8
in.) 1 Headphones/earphones
(not including projecting parts and controls) 2 Stereo mini plug
3 X (pause) button
Mass
Approx. 49 g (1.8 oz) (the player only) 4 SOUND button
Supplied accessories 5 RPT/ENT (Repeat/Enter) button
Headphones/earphones with a remote control 6 PLAYMODE button
(1)
7 DISPLAY button
Battery charging stand (1)
8 x (stop) button*
AC power adaptor* (for the supplied battery
9 Control (./N>)
charging stand)
q; Control VOL +/–
Rechargeable battery (1)
Pull and turn to adjust the volume.
Rechargeable battery carrying case (1)
qa HOLD (Locking the control) switch
Dry battery case (1)
qs Display window
Carrying pouch (1)
AC plug adaptor (1) (world model only)
* The stop button also operates as the enter
button, depending on the function.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
Design and specifications are subject to change The display window of the remote
without notice. control
A B C D E F
Optional accessories
NH-14WM(A) Nickel metal hydride rechargeable
battery
MDR series stereo headphones/earphones**
SRS series Active Speakers
G
Carrying pouch
* The operative voltage for the AC power
1 Track number display
adaptor varies depending upon the country in
2 Charactor information display
which it is sold. Therefore, purchase the AC
3 Disc indication
power adaptor in the country you intend to
4 Alarm indication
use it.
5 Play mode indication
** Whether you should plug the headphones/
6 Battery level indication
earphones directly to the i jack on the main
7 SOUND indication
unit or to a remote control, use only
headphones/earphones with stereo mini
The battery charging stand
plugs. Headphones/earphones with a
microplug cannot be used.
Stereo mini plugs
A
C
B
1 Terminals for charging
2 CHARGE lamp
Micro plug
3 DC IN (3V jack) (at the rear)
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information about the accessories in
your country.
This warranty is valid only in the United States.