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Sony MZ-B3 Operating Instructions Manual

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Portable
MiniDisc Recorder
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MZ-B3
1995 by Sony Corporation
3-798-610-22 (1)
SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)

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  • Page 1 Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating instructions MZ-B3 1995 by Sony Corporation SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1) 3-798-610-22 (1)
  • Page 2 Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. MZ-B3 Serial No.__________________________ SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)
  • Page 3 Title function – You can see disc and track titles in the display while you are playing an MD that has been electronically labeled. SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    To lock the controls (Hold function)... 21 Listening with other equipment ... 22 Editing recorded tracks ...23 Track marking a recording ... 23 Erasing a track mark ... 24 Erasing a track ... 25 Erasing a whole disc ... 26 SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)
  • Page 5 Using on a lithium ion rechargeable battery ... 27 Additional information ...29 Precautions ... 29 Troubleshooting ... 32 System limitations ... 34 Error messages ... 35 Specifications ... 37 What is the MD? ... 38 Looking at the controls ... 40 SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)

  • Page 6: Recording An Md Right Away

    (bottom) Insert a recordable MD. 1 Slide OPEN and open the lid. Three size AA (LR6) alkaline batteries 2 Insert a recordable MD with the label side facing up, and press the lid down to close. SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)
  • Page 7 When recording on a recorded MD, check the point to start recording on the display. SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1) Sound source To stop recording, press p (stop). "Toc Edit" flashes to store data of the recording (the track’s start and end...

  • Page 8: Playing An Md Right Away

    Install three alkaline batteries. (bottom) Insert an MD. 1 Slide OPEN and open the lid. Three size AA (LR6) alkaline batteries 2 Insert an MD with the label side facing up, and press the lid down to close. SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)
  • Page 9 P and keep pressing = or +. Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track. SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1) Speaker (monaural) 2 (headphones) VOL (volume) 2 Turn VOL to adjust the volume.

  • Page 10: Various Ways Of Recording

    PLUG IN POWER jack. This recorder's VOR function is designed for dictation, not for recording interviews or conferences. As long as VOR is on, the batteries are used even while nothing is being recorded (the VOR indicator flashes). SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)

  • Page 11: Recording In Stereo With An External Microphone

    MONO/STEREO to STEREO, only the left channel sound of the source will be recorded. The MDs recorded in monaural sound can be played back only with an MD player/recorder that has the monaural playing function. SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)

  • Page 12: Recording From Other Equipment

    MONO/STEREO to STEREO, only the left channel sound of the source will be recorded. The MDs recorded in monaural sound can be played back only with an MD player/recorder that has the monaural playing function. SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)

  • Page 13: Track Marking While Recording

    To add track marks after recording See “Track marking a recording” (page 23). To erase track marks See “Erasing a track mark” (page 24). To find track marks While playing, press = or + slightly. Continue to next page m SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)
  • Page 14 The two kinds of track marks recorded with this recorder can be used for playback operation in the same way as the track marks recorded on the beginning of each music track on a music disc. SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)

  • Page 15: Tips On Recording

    MD. In this position, the MD cannot be recorded. To record again, slide the tab back so the tab is visible. Rear of an MD Record-protect Continue to next page m SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)

  • Page 16: To Know The Remaining Time, Etc

    Remaining number of tracks* REMAIN Remaining time of the recording Current date** DATE Current time** * A disc name appears only with MDs that have been electronically labeled. ** Appears only when the clock is set. SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)

  • Page 17: Setting The Clock To Stamp The Recorded Time

    The time indication disappears after 10 seconds. To display the time in the 24-hour system While setting the clock, press DISPLAY. To display the time in the 12-hour system, press DISPLAY again. Continue to next page m SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)
  • Page 18 Once charged, the built-in battery should last about a month without connecting to any of the power sources. The recorder will automatically charge the built-in battery while connected to dry batteries, AC power, or a rechargeable battery. SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)

  • Page 19: Various Ways Of Playback

    PLAY MODE Press PLAY MODE while the recorder is playing an MD. Each time you press PLAY MODE, the play mode indication changes as shown in the next page. Continue to next page m SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)

  • Page 20: Tips On Playback

    Display window DISPLAY Press DISPLAY while the recorder is playing an MD. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as shown on the next page. SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)

  • Page 21: To Lock The Controls (Hold Function)

    To lock the controls (Hold function) To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated while carrying the recorder, use this function. HOLD Slide HOLD in the direction of the The controls on the recorder are locked. SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)

  • Page 22: Listening With Other Equipment

    L (white) R (red) RK-G129 (not supplied) to 2 (headphones) Adjust the volume around "6". To listen with a monaural player Connect the RK-G135 line cable (not supplied) to the MIC jack of the source equipment. SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)

  • Page 23: Editing Recorded Tracks

    MD. Do not move or jog the recorder while "Toc Edit" is flashing in the display. You cannot add track marks on an MD that is record-protected. Before adding track marks, close the tab on the side of the MD. SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-373-22(1)

  • Page 24: Erasing A Track Mark

    MD. Do not move or jog the recorder while "Toc Edit" is flashing in the display. You cannot ease track marks on an MD that is record-protected. Before erasing track marks, close the tab on the side of the MD. SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)

  • Page 25: Erasing A Track

    "Toc Edit" is flashing in the display. You cannot erase a track on an MD that is record-protected. Before erasing a track, close the tab on the side of the SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-373-22(1)

  • Page 26: Erasing A Whole Disc

    Do not move or jog the recorder while "Toc Edit" is flashing in the display. You cannot erase recordings on an MD that is record-protected. Before erasing, close the tab on the side of the MD. SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)

  • Page 27: Power Sources

    ACP-MZ60A battery charger (not supplied). Attach the battery case (supplied). Insert the charged battery LIP-12 (not supplied) into the battery case. Note You cannot charge the battery while it is in the recorder. Continue to next page m SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)
  • Page 28 When the recorder is not to be used for a long time, be sure to remove the batteries. If a battery leak should develop, carefully and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid from the battery compartment before inserting new ones. SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)

  • Page 29: Additional Information

    Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it may mar the finish of the casing. Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to remove dirt. Continue to next page m SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)
  • Page 30 To remove the manganese dioxide lithium battery On disposal of this product, remove the manganese dioxide lithium battery in the battery compartment and treat it as mentioned above. Remove the Remove the black sheet with battery. a pointed object. SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)
  • Page 31 Do not remove the black sheet unless you are disposing of this product, or it may not work properly. If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    • The recorder is placed where it receives continuous Playback sound skips. vibration. b Put the recorder on stable place. • A very short track may cause sound to skip. SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)
  • Page 33 • You recorded over a previous recording repeatedly (page 33). b Erase all the tracks of the disc, then start recording (page 26). SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)

  • Page 34: System Limitations

    The contents recorded may thus be shorter than the maximum recording capacity. The fragmentation of data may cause sound dropout while searching because the tracks are played at higher speed than normal playback. SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)

  • Page 35: Error Messages

    Insert a recordable MD. PROTECTED •You tried to record or edit on a MD with the tab in the record- protect position. b Slide the tab back (page 15). Continue to next page m SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)
  • Page 36 • There is no more space for new data when you are editing the b Erase unneccessary track numbers or tracks (page 24 or 25). TRprotect • You tried to record or edit on a track that is protected from erasing. b Record or edit on other tracks. SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)

  • Page 37: Specifications

    Approx. 405 g (14.3 oz) incl. a recordable MD, remote controller, and three size AA (LR6) batteries Supplied accessories Remote controller (1) Battery case (1, for LIP-12 Lithium ion Battery) Recordable MD (1) Carrying case (1) Continue to next page m SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)

  • Page 38: What Is The Md

    (The north and south polarities equate to digital "1" and "0".) The demagnetized MD adopts the polarity of the magnetic field, resulting in a recorded MD. SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)
  • Page 39 The MD system resolves this problem by using a buffer memory that stores audio data. This feature allows you to enjoy playback while carrying the recorder, record while holding the recorder, and so on. SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)

  • Page 40: Looking At The Controls

    @£ MIC PLUG IN POWER jack (11, 12) @¢ MONO (monaural)/STEREO switch (11, 12) @∞ VOR indicator (10) @§ r REC (record) button (7) @¶ VOR (Voice Operated Recording) ON/OFF button (10) @• P (pause) button (7, 9) SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)
  • Page 41 MD, or the remaining number of tracks. !¢ Disc indication Shows that the disc is rotating for recording, playing or editing. Continue to next page m SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1) 100%...
  • Page 42 1 TRACK MARK button (13, 14) Used to add track marks while recording. Adds a regular track mark when pressed once. Adds a special track mark when pressed twice. Carrying case 2 P (pause) button (7, 9) SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)
  • Page 43 SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)
  • Page 44 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan SONY MZ-B3 (E) 3-798-610-22(1)

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