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Recorder Operation _____________________________
Troubleshooting and explanations __________________
MZ-B10
©2003 Sony Corporation
3-247-850-16(1)
page 8
page 48

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  • Page 1 Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions Recorder Operation _____________________________ Troubleshooting and explanations __________________ MZ-B10 ©2003 Sony Corporation 3-247-850-16(1) page 8 page 48...
  • 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-B10 Serial No.
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Looking at the controls ... 9 Preparing a power source ... 12 Recording an MD right away! ... 13 Playing an MD right away! ... 16 Various ways of recording ... 18 Long-time recording (MDLP) ...18 Recording from a stereo microphone ...19 Recording from externally connected equipment ...20 Recording with digital (optical) input (Digital Recording) ...21 Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording) ...22...
  • Page 5 Using the group function ... 32 Using the group function ... 32 Using the group function when recording ... 32 Recording tracks to a new group ... 32 Recording a track to an existing group ... 33 Using the group function when playing ... 33 Playing a track in group play ...
  • Page 6 Troubleshooting and explanations ... 48 Troubleshooting ...48 While recording ...48 While playing ...50 While Editing ...51 While using group function ...52 Others ...52 Messages ...53 Explanations ...56...

  • Page 8: Checking The Supplied Accessories

    Checking the supplied accessories Headphones/earphones (1) Headphones/earphones (1) Handstrap (1) LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry batteries (2) (World model only) When using the optional AC power adaptor Before using the AC power adaptor, do the following procedure to attach the clamp filter to the cord of the AC power adaptor.

  • Page 9: Looking At The Controls

    Looking at the controls See pages in ( ) for more details. Front of the recorder 6 789 A Display window (23) (26) (30) (34) B MENU/ENTER button (23) (26) (30) (34) (38) You can use various settings using menu items. C SPEED CONTROL +, –...
  • Page 10 P MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (19) Connect an optional stereo microphone to this jack to record. The MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack has a tactile dot. Q LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack (21) (22) Connect an optional optical or line cable to this jack to record from a CD, etc.

  • Page 11: The Display Window

    The display window A Play mode indication (28) Lights up when selecting specific play mode. B Disc indication (18) (26) (30) (34) Shows that the disc is rotating for recording, playing or editing an MD. C Character information display (18) (26) (30) (34) Displays the disc and track names, error messages, track numbers, etc.

  • Page 12: Preparing A Power Source

    Preparing a power source This section explains how to prepare the recorder for battery-powered operation. For information on connecting the recorder to an AC power outlet, see page 43. Insert dry batteries. Back of the recorder Press and slide the battery compartment lid as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 13: Recording An Md Right Away

    Recording an MD right away! Use the built-in microphone to record. Make sure the record-protect tab on the disc is closed (page 46). The use of new alkaline dry batteries is recommended. The recording may not be possible if you use manganese dry batteries.

  • Page 14: Select The Recording Mode

    Select the recording mode. REC MODE Record an MD. X • PAUSE . • REVIEW • AMS, > • CUE • Connect x • STOP firmly to To monitor the sound during recording. Connect the headphones/earphones to the i jack. You can adjust the volume by turning the VOL control.
  • Page 15 Record partway through the previous recording Pause Remove the MD The REC indicator flashes during recording pause. Track marks are not added while recording with microphone, even when the recorder is paused. If the recording does not start • Make sure the recorder is not locked (page 12).

  • Page 16: Playing An Md Right Away

    Playing an MD right away! You can play recordable MDs or premastered MDs. Sound output from the built-in speaker is monaural, but stereo listening is possible through the supplied headphones/earphones. Insert an MD. Slide OPEN to open the lid. Play an MD. .
  • Page 17 Pause Cue to the current track or a previous track Cue to the next track Go backwards or forward while playing Search for a point in a track while viewing the elapsed time. (Time search) Search for a specific track while viewing track numbers or track names.

  • Page 18: Various Ways Of Recording

    Various ways of recording Long-time recording (MDLP) Select each recording mode according to the recording time that you want. Stereo recording is possible at 2 times (LP2) or 4 times (LP4) the normal (SP) recording time. Monaural recording at 2 times normal recording time is also possible.

  • Page 19: Recording From A Stereo Microphone

    Notes • It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor (not supplied) for long recordings. • During monaural recording of a stereo sound source connected through the digital (optical) input jack, you can still monitor the recorded sound in stereo by using headphones/ earphones connected to the i jack.

  • Page 20: Recording From Externally Connected Equipment

    Recording from externally connected equipment The LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jacks. Connect the recorder to a CD player or a cassette recorder using either digital (optical) input or analog (line) input. To record, see “Recording with digital (optical) input (Digital Recording)”...

  • Page 21: Recording With Digital (Optical) Input (Digital Recording)

    Recording with digital (optical) input (Digital Recording) Connect to a digital source using an optical cable to make digital recordings. Digital recording is possible even from digital equipment with different sampling rates, such as a DAT deck or a BS tuner, using the built-in sampling rate converter.

  • Page 22: Recording From A Tv Or Radio (Analog Recording)

    Recording from a TV or radio (Analog Recording) Connect the recorder with a line cable (not supplied) to make analog recording. Connect firmly to the appropriate jacks. To LINE OUT R (red) (white) Line cable (RK-G129, etc.)* REC MODE To LINE IN (OPTICAL) To connect to a portable CD player having a stereo mini-jack, use the RK-G136...

  • Page 23: To Start/Stop Recording In Sync With The Sound Source (Synchro-Recording)

    To start/stop recording in sync with the sound source (Synchro-recording) During synchro-recording, the starting and stopping of recording occurs are synchronized with the sound source. This simplifies digital recordings (e.g., from a CD player) since the need to operate the recorder or the sound source is eliminated.

  • Page 24: Adding Track Marks While Recording

    Notes • The pause function cannot be turned on or off manually during synchro-recording. • Do not switch the “SYNC REC” setting while recording. Recording may not be done properly. • You cannot change the recording mode during recording. • Even when there is no sound on the sound source, there may be cases when recording does not pause automatically during synchro- recording due to the noise level emitted from...
  • Page 25 Press . or > until “MARK ON” appears in the display, and then press MENU/ENTER. “10min.ON” appears in the display and the selection is entered. “T” appears after the track number in the display. To cancel Auto Time Mark Select “MARK OFF” in step 4 or stop recording.

  • Page 26: Various Ways Of Playback

    Various ways of playback Changing the sound mode You can select the sound mode during playback. This function emphasizes voices, so it is useful when listening to recordings of meetings or lectures. . • REVIEW • AMS, > • CUE • AMS Press MENU/ENTER.

  • Page 27: Selecting The Play Mode (Single Play/Repeat Play)

    While playing, press SPEED CONTROL + or – while the recorder is playing. Playback speeds up when you press the SPEED CONTROL + button and slows down when you press the – button. Select the desired playback speed while listening to the material. “DPC”...
  • Page 28 Press . or > repeatedly until “RepeatOFF” or “RepeatON” appears in the display, and then press MENU/ ENTER RepeatOFF: Playback will not repeat. RepeatON: Playback will repeat with the play mode selected in step 3. When the selection enters, play mode indication lights up.

  • Page 29: Editing Recorded Tracks

    Editing recorded tracks You can edit your recordings by adding/ erasing track marks or changing the order of the recorded tracks. Notes • Premastered MDs cannot be edited. • Close the record-protect tab on the side of the MD before editing •...

  • Page 30: Moving Recorded Tracks (Move)

    Notes • When you erase a track mark between the two consecutive tracks that are registered to different groups, the second track is re- registered into the group containing the first track. In addition, if you combine a track that is registered to a group with a track that is not (consecutive tracks), the second track takes the same registration setting as the first track.

  • Page 31: Erasing Tracks (Erase)

    Erasing tracks (Erase) You can erase unnecessary tracks or all tracks in a disc. Note When you erase groups, see page 37. To erase a track Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Be sure to verify the contents of the track you want to erase.

  • Page 32: Using The Group Function

    Using the group function Using the group function The group function is provided to allow playback of discs with group settings. The group function is convenient for playback of MDs on which several albums or CD singles have been recorded in MDLP (LP2/LP4) mode.

  • Page 33: Recording A Track To An Existing Group

    Recording a track to an existing group You can add a track to an existing group. Press GROUP and press . or > until the group you want to add a track to appears in the display. While pressing GROUP, press REC. Play the source sound.

  • Page 34: Editing Groups

    Editing groups Assigning tracks or groups as a new group (Group Setting) With this function, you can assign existing tracks or groups to a new group, and also you can assign a track that currently belongs to no group to an existing group.

  • Page 35: To Release A Group Setting

    Press . or > until the number of the desired last track flashes in the display, and then press MENU/ ENTER. This selects the last track of the new group. “ :” appears in the display and the group is set. To cancel the procedure Press x •...

  • Page 36: Changing The Order Of A Group On A Disc (Group Move)

    . • REVIEW • AMS, > • CUE • AMS While playing the track you want to move, press MENU/ENTER. Press . or > until “EDIT” appears in the display, and then press MENU/ENTER. The recorder plays the selected track repeatedly.

  • Page 37: To Erase A Group

    Press . or > until “ appears in the display, and then press MENU/ENTER. The group number appears and the destination group number in a disc flashes in the display. Destination Currently selected group number Group number Press . or > to select the destination point on the disc, and then press MENU/ENTER.

  • Page 38: Other Operations

    Other operations Useful settings The recorder has many menus with useful functions for recording, playback, editing, etc. The following table shows the menu items that you can select. Category Function Recording Synchro- Recording Adding track marks (Divide) Selecting the microphone sensitivity Group recording Playing...

  • Page 39: Creating A New Group When Recording

    Creating a new group when recording By pressing REC, you can set the recorder to create a new group automatically each time you record. This is convenient when recording several CDs in succession. . • REVIEW • AMS, > • CUE •...

  • Page 40: Starting An Operation Quickly (Quick Mode)

    Starting an operation quickly (Quick Mode) Playback starts quickly after pushing the playback button or cueing to a track, or an internal recorder operation starts quickly (such as writting data after stopping a recording operation). . • REVIEW • AMS, > • CUE •...

  • Page 41: List Of Menus

    List of menus Items listed under “Menu 1” are the selectable items which appear when you press the jog dial, items listed under “Menu 2” are the selectable items which appear when you select an item in Menu 1, and “Menu 3” are the selectable items which appear when you select an item in Menu 2.

  • Page 42: Power Sources

    When recording 1)2) (Unit: approx.hours)(JEITA Recording mode MONO When using a Sony LR6 (SG) “STAMINA” alkaline dry batteries (produced in Japan) and “PowerMode” is set to “NORMAL” (page 40). Setting “PowerMode” to “QUICK” result in a shorter battery life (page 40).

  • Page 43: Using House Current

    Using house current Attach the supplied clamp filter to the optional AC power adaptor (see page 8). Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V. Connect the AC power adaptor to the wall outlet. To wall outlet AC power adaptor To DC IN 3V Notes •...

  • Page 44: Additional Information

    Additional information Precautions On safety Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V jack. On power sources • Use LR6 (size AA) batteries, house current, or car battery. • The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself has been turned off.
  • Page 45 Note on mechanical noise The recorder gives off mechanical noise while operating, which is caused by the power-saving system of the recorder and it is not a problem. On cleaning • Clean the recorder casing with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution.
  • Page 46 Sony dealer. (If a trouble occurred when the disc was in the recorder, we recommend that the disc be left in the recorder when you consult your Sony dealer so that the cause of trouble may be better understood.)

  • Page 47: Specifications

    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 lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.) Recording and playback time When using MDW-80...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting And Explanations

    Check to see if the problem is listed in, “Troubleshooting” (page 48). Check “Messages” (page 53) for the problem as well. If after step 1 you still cannot solve the problem, consult your nearest Sony dealer. While recording Symptom Recording cannot be done correctly.
  • Page 49 Symptom Cause/Remedy “TR FULL” appears • This is due to the MiniDisc system limitation.When 254 tracks even before the disc have been recorded on the disc, “TR FULL” appears has reached the regardless of the total recorded time. More than 254 tracks maximum recording cannot be recorded on the disc.

  • Page 50: While Playing

    While playing Symptom Cause/Remedy An MD is not • Repeat play is selected. played normally. • Playback mode is changed. An MD is not • Disc playing stopped before it came to the last track. played from the first track. Playback sound •...

  • Page 51: While Editing

    Symptom Cause/Remedy There is no R- • There is no R-channel output if the cassette deck or an amplifier is channel sound connected with a monaural cord. output when , Make sure to use a stereo connecting cord. If, however, the playing a track recorded from a cassette deck or...

  • Page 52: While Using Group Function

    While using group function Symptom Cause/Remedy The group • While using a disc without group setting, an attempt was made to function does not operate. A track cannot be • This is due to the MiniDisc system limitations. If the total number recorded to a new group.

  • Page 53: Messages

    1 Take out batteries or disconnect all the power sources. 2 Leave the recorder for about 30 seconds. 3 Insert batteries or connect the power source. minutes). message appears again, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. number within 99. car battery cord (not supplied).
  • Page 54 Error message Meaning/Remedy NAME FULL • The group setting cannot be made if group editing will cause the NO COPY • You tried to make a copy from a disc that is protected by the Serial NO DISC • You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder. NO EDIT •...
  • Page 55 Error message Meaning/Remedy SEL Group • You selected “ recorder is selecting a track that does not belong to a group. , Select a track within a group you want to edit, and then do the editing operation again. SEL Track •...

  • Page 56: Explanations

    Explanations About the DSP TYPE-S for ATRAC/ATRAC3 This recorder supports DSP TYPE-S, a specification for high-level Sony MiniDisc decks equipped with digital signal processors (DSP). This specification allows the recorder to produce high-quality sound from tracks recorded in MDLP mode. Since it retains DSP TYPE-R support, the recorder produces superior results during recording or playback in SP (normal stereo) mode.
  • Page 57 (If a trouble occurred when the disc was in the recorder, we recommend that the disc be left in the recorder when you consult your Sony dealer so that the cause of trouble may be better understood.) Microphone, record player, tuner, etc (with analog output jacks).
  • Page 60 This warranty is valid only in the United States. * 3 2 4 7 8 5 0 1 Printed in Malaysia...

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