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Sony MZ-R701 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony MZ-R701 Operating Instructions Manual

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Portable MiniDisc
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Operating Instructions __________________________
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"WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
MZ-R701/R701PC/R701DPC
©2002 Sony Corporation
3-239-283-42(1)
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  • Page 1 Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions __________________________ ___________________________________ “WALKMAN” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. MZ-R701/R701PC/R701DPC ©2002 Sony Corporation 3-239-283-42(1)
  • Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. 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 news papers, table cloths, curtains, etc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Looking at the controls ... 6 Getting started! ... 9 Recording an MD right away! ... 12 Playing an MD right away! ... 16 Various ways of recording Two ways of connecting to a sound source ... 18 Recording with analog input (line cable required) ...
  • Page 5 Additional information Precautions ... 51 System limitations ... 56 Troubleshooting ... 58 Messages ... 60 Specifications ... 63 Explanations ... 65...

  • Page 6: Looking At The Controls

    Looking at the controls See pages in ( ) for more details. The recorder REC MODE button (21) OPEN button (10) T MARK button (41) END SEARCH button (13) (47) X (pause) button (13) (17) (28) (43) (47) VOL +/– button (16) (47) The VOL + button has a tactile dot.
  • Page 7 MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (25) There is a tactile dot beside the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack. The display window Character information display (31) (33) Displays the disc and track names, error messages, track numbers, etc. Play mode indication (33) Shows the play mode of the Time display Battery indication (50)
  • Page 8 The remote control ./>/N (search/ AMS/play) • >/. button (16) (30) (32) (41) (47) x (stop) • ENTER button (16) (30) (32) (41) X (pause) • CAPS button (17) (43) (47) EDIT button (32) (40) (47) VOL +/–buttons (16) (47) Headphones/earphones Can be replaced with optional headphones/...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting started! Charge the rechargeable battery before using. Even if the rechargeable battery is not charged, you can use the recorder as long as the AC power adaptor is connected. Insert the rechargeable battery. (Insert the rechargeable battery minus end first) Charging the rechargeable battery.
  • Page 10 Make connections and unlock the control. to i Connect the supplied headphones/earphones with the remote control to i. Insert an MD. (Use a recordable MD for recording.) Press OPEN to open the lid. HOLD Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow (.) to unlock the controls.
  • Page 11 Using on a dry battery Insert one LR6 (SG) alkaline dry battery (not supplied) instead of the rechargeable battery. Notes • If you press CHARGE (x) immediately after charging has completed, charging will begin again. If this happens, press CHARGE (x) the changing operation since the battery is already fully charged.

  • Page 12: Recording An Md Right Away

    Recording an MD right away! Connect to a digital source using an optical cable (supplied) 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. To record from an analog source, see “Recording with analog input (line cable required)”...
  • Page 13 Record an MD. Press and slide REC to the right. REC indication lights up in the display and recording starts. To stop recording, press x. After you press x, the recorder will automatically turn off after: — about 5 minutes when using AC power adaptor. —...
  • Page 14 If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet, use the AC plug adaptor. About the DSP TYPE-R for ATRAC “TYPE-R” is a high-level Sony specification used in the Digital Signal Processor (DSP), which is heart of the MiniDisc sound. This technology gives...
  • Page 15 • Note the following when recording from a portable CD player: —Some portable CD players may not be capable of digital out unless powered by the AC power. —Connect the AC power adaptor to the portable CD player and use it on AC power as the power source.

  • Page 16: Playing An Md Right Away

    Playing an MD right away! To use the recorder on a rechargeable battery or dry battery, see “Power sources” (page 50). When you operate the recorder with the supplied remote control, use the buttons and control shown in parentheses. Play an MD. VOL +/–...
  • Page 17 Playback will switch automatically to match the recording mode of the material (stereo, LP2, LP4, or monaural). Note To prevent recorder malfunction, do not use a remote control that was supplied with another Sony portable MD model. Press (Beeps in the headphones/ earphones . once (flip the lever towards .).

  • Page 18: Various Ways Of Recording

    Various 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 (optical) input or analog (line) input. To record, see “Recording an MD right away!”...
  • Page 19 Difference Digital (optical) input Recorded Marked (copied) track numbers automatically • at the same positions as the source (when the sound source is a CD or an MD). • after more than 2 seconds of blank or low- level segment (with a sound source other than CD or MD).

  • Page 20: Recording With Analog Input (Line Cable Required)

    Recording with analog input (line cable required) The sound will be sent from the connected equipment as analog signal but will be recorded digitally on the disc. Line cable (not supplied)* to LINE IN (OPTICAL) ∗ Use the connecting cords without an attenuator. To connect to a portable CD player having a stereo mini-jack, use a connecting cord with a stereo-mini plug on both ends (not supplied).

  • Page 21: Long-Time Recording (Mdlp)

    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 recording time. MDs recorded in monaural, LP2, or LP4 mode can be played back only on MD players or recorders with a monaural, LP2, or LP4 playback mode.

  • Page 22: To Start/Stop Recording In Sync With The Source Player (Synchro-Recording

    Play the sound source. To stop recording, press x. The recorder remains the previous setting of the recording mode when you record the next time. Notes • It is recommended that you use the supplied AC power adaptor for long recordings.
  • Page 23 Press <SELECT, repeatedly until “SYNC REC” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. SYNC REC “SYNC” does not appear if optical cable is not connected to the recorder. Press <SELECT, repeatedly until “SYNC ON” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. Press and slide REC to the right.

  • Page 24: Recording Without Overwriting Existing Material

    • Synchro-recording cannot be done if the connecting cord is not an optical cable, or if the cable is connected to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack. • You cannot manually change the recording mode or the recording level during synchro-recording. Recording without overwriting existing material If you wish to avoid overwriting the current contents of an MD, do...

  • Page 25: Recording From A Microphone

    Recording from a microphone Connect a stereo microphone (ECM-717, ECM-MS907, ECM- MS957, etc.; not supplied) to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack. <SELECT, Insert a recordable MD and then press and slide REC to the right. For other operations, see “Recording an MD right away!” (page 12).

  • Page 26: Adding Track Marks Automatically (Auto Time Stamp)

    Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Stamp) Use this feature to add track marks automatically at specified intervals when recording through the analog input connector or a microphone. <SELECT, While the recorder is recording or in recording pause, press MENU. Press <SELECT, until “TIME MARK”...
  • Page 27 Using Auto Time Stamp to add track marks while recording When the elapsed recording time exceeds the time interval for Auto Time Stamp: The recorder adds track marks at the point you set the time interval and from that point the recorder adds a track mark whenever the time interval has elapsed.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Recording Level Manually (Manual Recording)

    Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording) When you record, the sound level is adjusted automatically. If necessary, you can set the level manually. Note Adjust the recording level while the recorder is in standby mode. You cannot adjust it while recording. <SELECT, While holding down X, press and slide REC to the right.
  • Page 29 While observing the level meter in the display, adjust the recording level by pressing <SELECT,. Set the level so that the level meter reaches around –12 dB point (marked under the display window). If the sound is too high and the level meter reaches to the Over point (marked under the display window), lower the recording level.

  • Page 30: Checking The Remaining Time Or The Recording Position

    Checking the remaining time or the recording position You can check the remaining time, track number, etc. when recording or during stop. When you operate the recorder with the supplied remote control, use the buttons and controls shown in parentheses. <...
  • Page 31 Display window On A LapTime The elapsed time of the current track. RecRemain The remaining recordable time. AllRemain The remaining time after the current location. “REC REMAIN” begins flashing in the display when the remaining time on the disc reaches 3 minutes or less. Appears only when the recorder is stopped.

  • Page 32: Various Ways Of Playback

    Various ways of playback When you operate the recorder with the supplied remote control, use the buttons and controls shown in parentheses. Playing tracks repeatedly You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways — all repeat, single repeat, and shuffle repeat. <SELECT, While the recorder is playing or stopped, press MENU (EDIT for 2 seconds or more), press <SELECT, (flip the lever towards...
  • Page 33 Display window Shuf.Rep On A/B Normal/(none) All the tracks are played once. AllRepeat/ All the tracks are played repeatedly. 1 Repeat/ A single track is played repeatedly. Shuf.Rep/ After the currently selected track finishes playing, the remaining tracks are played repeatedly in random order.

  • Page 34: Emphasizing Bass (Digital Mega Bass)

    Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) The Mega Bass function intensifies low frequency sound for richer quality audio reproduction. It affects only the sound from the headphones/earphones. <SELECT, Press MENU (EDIT for 2 seconds or more), press <SELECT, (flip the lever towards > or .) repeatedly until “BASS”...

  • Page 35: Checking The Remaining Time Or The Playing Position

    On A/B BASS OFF/(none) Normal play BASS BASS 1/ Mega Bass (moderate effect) BASS BASS 2/ Mega Bass (strong effect) Notes • If the sound becomes distorted when emphasizing bass, turn down the volume. • The Mega Bass function does not affect the sound that is being recorded. Checking the remaining time or the playing position You can check the track name, disc name, etc.

  • Page 36: Protecting Your Hearing (Avls)

    Press ENTER (ENTER). The display changes as follows. The information selected in step 2 appears in A and B. A — track number, track name B — the information selected in step 2. Appears only when “1 Remain” is selected and the track is labeled. Appears only when “AllRemain”...

  • Page 37: Locking The Controls (Hold)

    To cancel AVLS Select “AVLS OFF” in step 2. Locking the controls (HOLD) To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. HOLD HOLD Move HOLD in the direction of the .. To unlock the controls Move HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow to unlock the controls.

  • Page 38: Connecting To A Stereo System

    Connecting to a stereo system Connect the i jack of the recorder to the LINE IN jacks of an amplifier or a tape recorder with a line cable (not supplied). The output is analog. The recorder plays the MD digitally and sends analog signals to the externally connected equipment.
  • Page 39 Notes • Even when connecting to the externally connected equipment, the Mega Bass function is operative. If you do not want the effect of the Mega Bass function on your recording or the output from the externally connected equipment, set “BASS”...

  • Page 40: Editing Recorded Tracks

    Editing 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. •...

  • Page 41: To Erase The Whole Disc

    Press <SELECT, (flip the lever towards > or .) repeatedly until “EDIT” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER). “ : Name” flashes in the display, and the recorder plays the selected track repeatedly. Press <SELECT, (flip the lever towards > or .) repeatedly until “...

  • Page 42: Adding A Track Mark

    Press <SELECT, (flip the lever towards > or .) repeatedly until “ press ENTER (ENTER). “All Erase?” and “PushENTER” appear alternately in the display. To cancel erasing, press T MARK (T MARK). Press ENTER (ENTER). “TOC Edit” flashes in the display, and all the tracks will be erased.

  • Page 43: Erasing A Track Mark

    Notes • You cannot add track marks during synchro-recording. • T MARK on the remote control does not function during playback. Erasing a track mark When you record with analog (line) input, unnecessary track marks may be recorded where recording level is low. You can erase a track mark to combine the tracks before and after the track mark.

  • Page 44: Moving Recorded Tracks

    Press T MARK to erase the mark. “MARK OFF” appears in the display. The track mark is erased and the two tracks are combined. When you erase a track mark, name assigned to the mark is also erased. Moving recorded tracks You can change the order of the recorded tracks.
  • Page 45 Press <SELECT, (flip the lever towards > or .) repeatedly until “EDIT” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER). “ : Name” flashes in the display and the recorder plays the selected track repeatedly. Press <SELECT, (flip the lever towards > or .) repeatedly until “...

  • Page 46: Labeling Recordings

    Labeling recordings You can name discs while the recorder is stopped, tracks while the recorder is playing, and both while the recorder is recording. Each name can be as long as 200 letters. Each disc can hold up to 1700 alphanumeric letters during playback or stop.
  • Page 47 Press ENTER (ENTER). The disc is ready to be labeled. Press <SELECT, (flip the lever towards > or .) repeatedly to select a letter and press ENTER (ENTER). The selected letter stops flashing and the cursor moves to the next input position. Press X (CAPS) VOL +/–...
  • Page 48 Press ENTER (ENTER). The track is ready to be labeled. Follow steps 3 to 5 of “Labeling a disc during stop”. Labeling a track or a disc during recording While recording, press MENU (EDIT for 2 seconds or more). Press <SELECT, (flip the lever towards > or .) repeatedly until “EDIT”...
  • Page 49 Notes • You cannot relabel premastered MDs or label MDs that have not been recorded. • The recorder is able to display, but cannot label using Japanese “Katakana” characters. • The recorder cannot rewrite a disc or track name of more than 200 letters that was created by another device.

  • Page 50: Power Sources

    Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). When using a 100% fully charged rechargeable battery. When using a Sony LR6 (SG) “STAMINA” alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan). When to replace the battery When the dry battery or rechargeable battery is weak, flashing r, “LOW BATT,”...

  • Page 51: Additional Information

    Additional information Precautions On safety Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V jack. On power sources • Use house current, Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery, LR6 (SG) battery, or car battery. • For use in your house: Use the AC power adaptor supplied with this recorder. Do not use any other AC power adaptor since it may cause the recorder to malfunction.
  • Page 52 On the headphones/earphones Road safety Do not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your recorder at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings.
  • Page 53 Notes on batteries Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of battery fluid or bursting batteries. To prevent such accidents, observe the following precautions: • Install the + and – poles of the batteries correctly. • Do not try to recharge dry battery. •...
  • Page 54 To protect a recorded MD To record-protect an MD, slide open the tab at the side of the MD. In this position, the MD cannot be recorded or edited. To record again, slide the tab back so the tab is visible. Back of the MD Note on digital recording This recorder uses the Serial...
  • Page 55 If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest 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...

  • Page 56: 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 57 Symptom Cause The total Normally, recording is done in minimum units recorded time of approximately 2 seconds (in stereo), 4 and the seconds (in monaural or LP2 mode), or 8 remaining time seconds (in LP4 mode). When recording is on the disc may stopped, the last unit of recording always uses not total the this unit of 2 seconds, 4 seconds, or 8 seconds...

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The recorder does not work or works poorly. • Audio sources may not be firmly connected. — Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again (pages 12, 20).
  • Page 59 “NO SIGNAL” appears in the display when recording from a portable CD player. • There is no digital signal from the portable CD player. — When recording digitally from a portable CD player, use AC power adaptor and disable the anti-skip function (such as ESP) on the CD player (page 15).

  • Page 60: Messages

    Cannot find the track marks. • You pressed X after pressing . or >. — Press X before or pressing . or > (page 43). The rechargeable battery does not start charging. • The rechargeable battery has been inserted incorrectly or the AC power adaptor has been connected incorrectly.
  • Page 61 TOC Edit • The MD player is recording information (track start and end position) from the memory to the disc. — Wait until this process is completed. Do not expose the player to physical shock, nor disrupt power supply. BUSY •...
  • Page 62 NO DISC • You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder. — Insert an MD. NO SIGNAL • The recorder could not detect digital input signals. — Make sure that the source is connected firmly (page 12). P/B ONLY •...

  • Page 63: Specifications

    5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 16 ohm General Power requirements Sony AC Power Adaptor (supplied) connected at the DC IN 3 V jack: 120 V AC, 60 Hz (U.S.A., Canadian and Taiwan models) 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz (Europe...
  • Page 64 Dimensions Approx. 81 × 28.6 × 74.4 mm (w/h/ × 1 × 3 in.) without d) (3 projections. Mass Approx. 118 g (4.2 oz) the recorder only Supplied accessories NC-WMAA Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery (1) AC power adaptor (1) Headphones/earphones with a remote control (1) Optical cable (1) Rechargeable battery carrying case...

  • Page 65: Explanations

    Explanations 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.
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