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Sony MZ-R50 Analog PCLink Operating Instructions Manual

Sony MZ-R50 Analog PCLink Operating Instructions Manual

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3-861-298-22 (1)
Portable
MiniDisc Recorder
Operating instructions
MZ-R50
1997 by Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-861-298-22 (1) Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating instructions MZ-R50 1997 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 BATTERY LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. You can return your unwanted nickel lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center. Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.
  • Page 3 Welcome! Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc! Here are some of the capabilities and features you'll discover with the new MiniDisc Recorder. • Shock-resistant memory — Offsets up to 40 seconds of optical read errors. • Easy operation with the new remote control —...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Recording an MD right away! ... 6 Playing an MD right away! ... 8 Various ways of recording ... 10 Two ways of connecting to a sound source ... 10 Recording with digital input ... 11 To start/stop recording in sync with the source player (Synchro- recording) ...
  • Page 5 Editing recorded tracks ... 21 Erasing tracks ... 21 To erase a track ... 21 To erase the whole disc ... 21 Adding a track mark ... 22 Erasing a track mark ... 22 Moving recorded tracks ... 23 Labeling recordings ... 23 Power sources ...

  • Page 6: Recording An Md Right Away

    Recording an MD right away! Sound from CD players, cassettecorders, etc., will be sent analogically, but recorded digitally, in stereo. To record from a digital source, see “Recording with digital input” (page 11). Make connections. CD player, cassette recorder, etc. (source) to LINE OUT to LINE IN (OPTICAL) Insert a recordable MD.
  • Page 7 Record an MD. CD player, cassette recorder, etc. (source) Pause Record from the end of the previous recording. Record partway through the previous recording. Remove the MD. A track mark is added at the point where you press P; thus the remainder of the track will be counted as a new track.

  • Page 8: Playing An Md Right Away

    Playing an MD right away! To use the recorder on a rechargeable battery or dry batteries, see “Power Sources“ (pages 25, 26). Make connections. Headphones with a remote control (supplied) Wear the earpiece marked R in your right ear and the one marked L in your left ear.
  • Page 9 Play an MD. Pause Find the beginning of the current track Find the beginning of the next track Go backwards while playing Go forward while playing Remove the MD To go backward or forward quickly without listening, press P and keep pressing = or +. Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track.

  • Page 10: Various Ways Of Recording

    zVarious ways of recording Two ways of connecting to a sound source The input 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 input or analog input. To record, see “Recording with digital input”...

  • Page 11: Recording With Digital Input

    Recording with digital input This unit has a built-in sampling rate converter so that you can record programs from digital equipment using other sampling rates, such as a BS tuner or a DAT deck. Portable CD CD player, MD player, digital amplifier, etc.

  • Page 12: Recording From A Microphone

    •You cannot pause manually during synchro-recording. •When there is no sound from the player for more than 3 seconds during synchro- recording, the recorder goes into the standby mode automatically. When the sound comes from the player again, the recorder resumes synchro-recording. If the recorder is kept in the standby mode for 5 minutes or longer, the recorder stops automatically.

  • Page 13: Recording In Monaural For Double The Normal Recording Time

    Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time For longer recordings, choose to record in monaural. The recording time becomes double the normal. MODE While pressing P, press and slide REC to the right. The recorder stands by for recording. Press MODE.

  • Page 14: Checking The Remaining Time Or The Recording Position

    While observing the level meter in the display, adjust the recording level by pressing + (+) or = (–). Set the level so that it hits the seventh indicator from the bottom at maximum input level. Level meter Volume decreases Note Adjust the recording level while the recorder is in standby mode.

  • Page 15: On The Remote Control

    In stop mode Track number Elapsed time Track name Remaining time for recording Disc name Remaining time after the current location Current time Current date Appears only if the track has been labeled. Appears only when the clock is set. On the remote control Press DISPLAY while recording or in stop mode.

  • Page 16: Setting The Clock To Stamp The Recorded Time

    Setting the clock to stamp the recorded time To stamp the date and time on the MD when you record, you first need to set the clock. CLOCK SET (at the bottom) Connect the power source. Use the supplied AC power adaptor. Press CLOCK SET at the bottom of the recorder.

  • Page 17: Various Ways Of Playback

    zVarious ways of playback Selecting the track number or track name directly You can select the desired track directly by using the vertical jog dial. Vertical jog dial Rotate the jog dial to select a track, and press it to play the selected track. Rotate to select.

  • Page 18: Emphasizing Bass (Digital Mega Bass)

    Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) Mega Bass function intensifies low frequency sound for richer quality audio reproduction. It affects only the sound from the headphones. DIGITAL MEGA BASS Press DIGITAL MEGA BASS. Each time you press DIGITAL MEGA BASS, the Mega Bass indication changes as follows.

  • Page 19: Checking The Remaining Time Or The Playing Position

    Checking the remaining time or the playing position On the recorder DISPLAY Press DISPLAY while playing. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as follows. Position pointer (shows the current location on the MD) Track number Elapsed time Track name Remaining time of the current track Remaining time...

  • Page 20: Locking The Controls (Hold)

    Locking the controls (HOLD) To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. HOLD Slide HOLD in the direction of the On the recorder, slide HOLD to lock the controls of the recorder. On the remote control, slide HOLD to lock the controls of the remote control.

  • Page 21: Editing Recorded Tracks

    zEditing recorded tracks You can edit your recordings by adding/ erasing track marks or labeling tracks and MDs. Premastered MDs cannot be edited. Notes on editing •Do not move or jog the recorder while “Toc Edit”* is flashing in the display. •You cannot edit tracks on an MD that is record-protected.

  • Page 22: Adding A Track Mark

    Adding a track mark You can add track marks so that the part after the new track mark is counted as a new track. The track numbers will increase as follows. Track marking Track numbers increase While playing or pausing an MD, press T MARK on the recorder at the point you want to mark.

  • Page 23: Moving Recorded Tracks

    Moving recorded tracks You can change the order of the recorded tracks. Before moving Track A Track B Track C Track D Move track C from the third to After the second track. moving Track A Track C Track B Track D TITLE/ENTER Vertical jog dial While playing the track you want to...
  • Page 24 Press Switch between capital letters, small letters, and marks/numbers. Move the cursor to the left or right. END SEARCH Insert a space. ERASE Delete a character. Cancel labeling. Repeat step 3 until you have entered all the characters for the label. Press TITLE/ENTER.

  • Page 25: Power Sources

    zPower sources zPower sources You can use the recorder on house current or as follows. In the recorder … – a lithium ion rechargeable battery (supplied) With supplied battery case … – dry batteries (not supplied) It is preferable to use the recorder on house current when recording for a long time.

  • Page 26: Using Dry Batteries

    Batteries LIP-8 lithium Approx. 4 hours rechargeable battery Two LR6 ----- (size AA) Sony alkaline dry batteries LIP-8 ----- + Two LR6 (size AA) The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions and the temperature of the location.

  • Page 27: Additional Information

    zAdditional information Precautions On safety Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 6 V jack. On power sources • Use house current, lithium ion rechargeable battery, two LR6 (size AA) batteries, or car battery. • For use in your house: Use the AC power adaptor supplied with this recorder.
  • Page 28 MD by using the analog (line out) connections. Home- recorded If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. CD player, MD player, etc. Digital recording Recordable digital...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom The recorder does not work or works poorly. No sound comes through the headphones. Cause/Solution •Audio sources may not be securely connected. b Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again (pages 6,11).
  • Page 30 Symptom An MD is not played from the first track. Playback sound skips. Sound has a lot of static. Cannot find the track marks. Charging the rechargeable battery does not start. The clock loses time or the display flashes. The recording date was not stamped onto the disc.

  • Page 31: System Limitations

    System limitations The recording system in your MiniDisc recorder is radically different from those used in cassette and DAT decks and is characterized by the limitations described below. Note, however, that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself and not to mechanical causes.

  • Page 32: Messages

    Messages If the following error messages flash in the display window, check the chart below. Error message BLANK DISC DISC ERR DISC FULL Data Save Toc Edit BUSY NAME FULL Hi DC in HOLD LOW BATT MEM OVER Meaning/Remedy •An MD with no recording on it is inserted. b Insert a recorded MD.
  • Page 33 Error message Meaning/Remedy NO COPY •You tried to make a copy from a disc that is protected by the Serial Copy Management System. You cannot make copies from a digitally connected source which was itself recorded using digital connection. b Use analog connection instead (page 6). NO DISC •You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder.

  • Page 34: Specifications

    Line out: stereo mini-jack, 194 mV, load impedance 10 kilohm General Power requirements Sony AC Power Adaptor (supplied) connected at the DC IN 6 V jack: 120 V AC, 60 Hz (US model) 230–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (UK and Hong...

  • Page 35: What Is An Md

    Optional accessories Lithium ion rechargeable battery LIP-8 Optical Cable POC-151HG, POC-152HG, POC-MZ1, POC-MZ2, POC-15B, POC-15AB, POC- DA12SP Line Cable RK-G129, RK-G136 Car Connecting Pack CPA-9 Car Battery Cord DCC-E260 Stereo Microphones ECM-717, ECM-MS907, ECM-MS957 Stereo Headphones* MDR-series Active Speakers SRS-A41, SRS-A91 Recordable MDs MDW-series MiniDisc Carrying Case CK-MD4 MiniDisc Filing Box CK-MD10...
  • Page 36 How the MiniDisc got so small The 2.5-inch MiniDisc, encased in a plastic cartridge that looks like a 3.5-inch diskette (see illustration above), uses a new digital audio compression technology called ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding). To store more sound in less space, ATRAC extracts and encodes only those frequency components actually audible to the human ear.

  • Page 37: Looking At The Controls

    Looking at the controls See pages in ( ) for more details. The recorder !º !¡ !™ !£ !¢ 1 Battery compartment (at the bottom) (25) 2 MODE button (17) 3 DISPLAY button (14, 19) 4 CLOCK SET button (at the bottom) (16) 5 MIC SENS switch (at the bottom) (12) 6 AVLS switch (at the bottom) (18)
  • Page 38 The display window 1 Position pointer (14, 19) Shows the current location on the MD. The point under recording or playing flashes. The recorded portion lights Current location Recorded portion Disc length 2 MONO (monaural) indication 3 Play mode indication Shows the play mode of the MD.
  • Page 39 The headphones with a remote control US model 1 Headphones Can be replaced with optional headphones. 2 Stereo mini-plug 3 p (stop) button (7,9) 4 Control (9) To play, turn to (•+ during stop. Turn to (•+ during play to search the beginning of the succeeding track;...
  • Page 40 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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