Sony MZ-E810SP Operating Instructions

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Getting started

Portable MiniDisc Player Charge the supplied rechargeable battery before using it for the first time.
1
Insert the rechargeable battery.
Operating Instructions
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MZ-E810SP
2
Attach the player to the battery-
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charging case with speakers.
1 While pressing OPEN on the battery-charging case, open the case.
WARNING 2 Insert the player as shown below.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
Insert the player so that it engages with
unit to rain or moisture.
the connector in the battery-charging
case.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table- cloths,
curtains, etc. And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with
your local authority.
Caution
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
CAUTION — INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
Information
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING
FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.
3
Charge the rechargeable battery.
to a wall outlet
AC power
adaptor
The battery condition is indicated by the "3-color info-LED" on the player:
Red t Orange t LED off (approx. 2.5 hours later)
The player can be used when the LED has turned off.
Note
If you start playback or do another operation during charging, the charging will stop.
4
Make connections and unlock the controls.
Connect firmly.
To i jack
Insert the battery minus end first.
NH-10WM
b b
Using the dry battery
Attach the dry battery case to the player.
2
1
Push the player in the direction of the
arrow in the illustration.
Insert a LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery.
To operate the player for the longest possible time, use the dry battery together with a fully charged
rechargeable battery.
b
Using the clip for the remote control
It may be hard for you to read the indications in the display if the remote control is
attached upside down with the clip in its current position. In this case, attach the clip in
the opposite direction as shown below.
1
Remove the clip.
Removing the player from the battery-charging case
1
While pushing gently, pull the player forward.
b
The "3-color info-LED" lights up in red when
charging starts.
b
to DC IN 3V
"Charging" flashes when charging starts.

Playing an MD

HOLD
1
Insert an MD.
1 Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert an MD.
Clip
1
HOLD
Insert an MD with the label side facing up, pushing the
MD to the direction of the arrow in the illustration.
Insert the battery minus end first.
2
3
4 Play an MD.
b
"3-color info-LED"
., >
u
x
VOL +, –
2
Attach the clip in the opposite direction.
1 Press the jog lever (u) on the remote control. (Press u on the player.)
A short beep sounds in the headphones/earphones. The LED lights up.
2 2 Turn the volume control towards VOL + or – on the remote control to adjust the
volume. (Press VOL + or – on the player. )
The volume indicator appears in the display, allowing you to check the volume
level.
To stop play, press x.
A long beep sounds in the headphones/earphones.
Playback starts from the point you last stopped playing. To start playback from the
beginning of the disc, press and hold the jog lever (u) for 2 seconds or more on the
remote control (Press and hold u for 2 seconds or more on the player).
To Do this (Beeps in the headphones/earphones)
Pause Press the jog lever (u) on the remote control (continuous short
beeps). (Press u on the player.)
Press the jog lever (u on the player) again to resume play.
Cue to the current track Slide the jog lever towards . on the remote control
or the previous track (three short beeps). (Press . on the player.)
Slide the jog lever towards > on the remote control (two short
Cue to the next track
beeps). (Press > on the player.)
Go backwards or Slide and hold the jog lever towards . or > on the remote
forward while playing control. (Press and hold . or > on the player.)
Searching for a specific While the player is paused, slide and hold the jog lever towards
position while viewing . or > on the remote control.
a elapsed time
(Time search)
Searching for a specific While the player is stopped, slide and hold the jog lever towards
track while viewing . or > on the remote control.
track numbers
(Index search)
Cue to the beginning of Press + or – button.
every 10th track
(only during playback of
the disc with no group
settings 1) )
Remove the MD Press x, and then slide OPEN.
1) For more details, see "Using the group function."
2) Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track.
About the "3-color info-LED"
The LED indicates the current operating mode, charging status, and battery condition. For details
about the charging status, see "Getting started." For details about the battery condition, see "When
to replace or recharge the battery" on the back page.
LED color Operating status
Red Playing a disc with no group settings
Green Playing a disc with group settings
Orange Cueing to another group (Group Skip)
Listening an MD with
the supplied speakers
1
Attach the player to the battery-
3 Close the lid.
charging case with speakers.
3
1 While pressing OPEN on the battery-charging case, open the case.
2 Insert the player as shown below.
2
Insert the player so that it engages with Push the player in the direction of the
the connector in the battery-charging arrow in the illustration.
case.
b
VOL–
+, –
VOL+
Charging starts when the rechargeable battery is inserted in the player. Charging
is finished when the "3-color info-LED" turns off.
x
Jog lever
2
(.•u/ENT•>)
Play an MD.
SPEAKER OFF ON
"3-color info-LED"
1 Slide the SPEAKER switch to ON.
2 Press u.
The LED lights up.
3 Press VOL + or –.
The volume indicator appears in the display, allowing you to check the
volume level.
To stop play, press x.
Playback starts from the point you last stopped playing. To start playback from the
beginning of the disc, press and hold u for 2 seconds or more.
Note
The beep does not sound during output from the speakers.
Activating the surround effects
Slide the SPEAKER switch to SURROUND.
It allows you to enjoy the surround effects.
SPEAKER OFF ON SURROUND
Notes
• Depending on the track being played when you activate the surround effects, you may hear some
distortion in the sound. In this case, turn the volume down or slide the SPEAKER switch to ON.
• When you activate the surround effects, the volume level will be lower than it is when the SPEAKER
switch is set to ON.
2)
Using the dry battery
The player will operate for the longest time if you use a dry battery together with a fully charged
rechargeable battery. To use a dry battery, attach the dry battery case to the battery-charging
case as shown below.
Attach the dry battery case to the battery- Insert the battery minus end first.
charging case.
3
b
2
1
Insert a LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery.
z
Using the AC power adaptor allows you to output a more powerful sound than is possible using the
battery. To enjoy higher volume sound, use the AC power adaptor.
B Various ways of
Listening to selected tracks
playback
only (Bookmark Play)
Remote control
You can bookmark tracks on a disc and play
them only. The sequence of bookmarked
Volume control VOL +, – tracks cannot be changed.
HOLD
To bookmark the tracks
DISPLAY
1
While playing the track you want to
P MODE/
bookmark, press and hold the jog lever
SOUND for 2 seconds or more.
x
+, – Flashing slowly
The first track for bookmark play is set.
Jog lever (. • u/ENT • >)
2
Repeat step 1 to bookmark other tracks.
Player You can bookmark with up to 15 tracks.
To play the bookmarked tracks
1
During playback, press P MODE/
repeatedly until " TrPLAY?" appears
in the display.
2
Press the jog lever.
The bookmarked tracks start playing,
starting with the smallest track number.
To erase a bookmark
"3-color info-LED"
While playing the track for which you want
to erase the bookmark, press and hold the jog
lever for 2 seconds or more.
Selecting the play mode
Note
If you open the lid, all bookmarks are
You can select from the various play modes
canceled.
using the P MODE/ button on the remote
control.
Listening to tracks in a desired
1
Press P MODE/ repeatedly. sequence (Program Play)
Each time you press the button, the
play mode changes as follows: 1
During playback, press P MODE/
Play mode indication
repeatedly until "PGM" appears in the
display.
2
Slide the jog lever repeatedly to select
a track, and then press the jog lever to
Display* Play mode
enter that track.
(none) All the tracks are played
(normal play) once.
SURROUND
1 A single track is played
(single-track play) once.
track number programmed number
Bookmarked tracks play 3
Repeat step 2 to program more tracks.
(bookmark play) back in order of their
You can program up to 15 tracks.
track number.
4
After programming the tracks, press
SHUF All the tracks are played
and hold the jog lever for 2 seconds or
(shuffle play) in random order.
more.
PGM The tracks are played in
The program is stored and playback
(program play) the order that you
starts from the first track.
specified.
* Group play mode ( ) appears whenever you z
The program play settings will remain in
play a disc with group settings. For more
details, see "Using the group function." memory even after playback finishes or is
stopped.
Note
Playing a track repeatedly
All program settings are lost when the lid is
(Repeat Play)
opened.
You can use the repeat function for normal
play, single-track play, shuffle play, and
program play mode.
1
During playback in the selected play
mode, press and hold P MODE/ for
2 seconds or more.
" " appears in the display.
Repeat play indication
To cancel repeat play
Press and hold P MODE/ for 2 seconds or
more.
z
By pressing the P MODE/ button during
4 repeat play, you can change the play mode to be
used with repeat play.