Sony MD Walkman MZ-E60 Operating Instructions

3-043-288-12(1)
Playing an MD right
away!
Portable MiniDisc Player
Stereo or monaural playback is automatically selected, depending on the
Operating instructions
sound source.
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Manual de instrucciones (lado inverso)
1
Insert the dry battery.
Use one LR6 (size AA) dry battery (not supplied) to power the player. For longer
playback, an alkaline battery is recommended.
1 Slide and open the battery
MZ-E60
TM
Sony Corporation © 2000 Printed in Malaysia
WARNING
Welcome!
To prevent fire or shock
Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc! Here
hazard, do not expose are some of the capabilities and features
you'll discover with the new MiniDisc Player.
the unit to rain or
When to replace the battery
• Small body almost the size of a MiniDisc
moisture.
jacket You can check the battery condition with the battery indication which is displayed while
Ideal weight and size; fits in your shirt using the player.
To avoid electrical
pocket.
• Simple "Pop-Up Eject" function for easy
shock, do not open the
MiniDisc handling
cabinet. Refer servicing
A single press of a switch on the side of the
to qualified personnel player causes the player lid to open and the
MiniDisc to eject.
only.
• Shock-resistant memory offsets up to 40
Battery life
seconds of optical read errors.
Caution
Approximately 12 hours of playback can be expected with one LR6 (size AA) alkaline
• Easy-to-operate headphones remote
The use of optical instruments with this
control with LCD battery (not supplied).
product will increase eye hazard.
Keep the main unit in your pocket and
Note
operate the MiniDisc player through the
Listening for many hours at maximum
"slim stick" remote control. The LCD The battery life may be shorter depending on operating conditions and temperature of the
volume may damage your hearing. location.
displays disc and track information,
playback mode as well as battery
CAUTION — LASER RADIATION WHEN
condition.
OPEN
• Low power-consumption design enables 2
Insert an MD.
extended battery life.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW
• The player operates on a single LR6 (size
DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
AA) dry battery. 1 Press OPEN.
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.
"MD WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
3
Play an MD.
Remote
control
1 Connect the headphones to the remote control.
2 Connect the headphones with the remote control to the i jack.
3 Press > N or . (or press the control towards N/> or . on the
4 Press VOL +/– to adjust the volume.
To stop play, press x.
The OPERATE lamp on the player goes off. The display on the remote control
disappears after a while. When using the remote control, a long beep sounds in the
headphones.
Other disc operation
To Do this (Beeps in the
headphones)
Pause Press X on the remote
control. (Continuous
A
short beeps)
Press X on the remote
control again to
resume play.*
Find the Press .once.
beginning of Press the control
the current towards . on the
track remote control. (Three
short beeps)
Find the Press . repeatedly.
beginning of Press the control
the previous towards . on the
2 Insert the battery.
tracks remote control
compartment as shown in the
repeatedly.
illustration. (Continuous three
short beeps)
Find the Press > N once.
beginning of Press the control
Make sure the +
the next track towards N/> on
and – terminals
the remote control.
are correctly
(Two short beeps)
oriented.
Go backwards Hold down ..
while Press and hold the
playing* 1
control towards .
on the remote control.
Go forward Hold down > N.
while Press and hold the
1
playing* control towards
N/> on the
t Battery power decreasing
remote control.
v
r Weak battery
Remove the Press x, and then
v
MD press OPEN.*
e The battery has gone out. "LOW BATT" flashes in the display on the remote control,
and the power goes off.
If playback does not start
Make sure the player is not locked. For
details, see "To lock the controls
(HOLD)".
Display window while playing
back
For details, see "To know the track name
and time".
Track name* 3 or elapsed time of
the track being played
2 Insert an MD and press the lid to close.
Track number
Tips
With label
• The OPERATE lamp on the player lights
facing front,
up during playback. When you press x,
insert disc in
the lamp goes off.
direction of
• The display on the remote control
the arrow.
disappears after a while after you have
pressed x.
Note
Do not press OPEN during playback. If you
do, the lid opens and playback stops.
When using optional headphones
Use headphones with a stereo-miniplug.
You cannot use headphones with a
microplug.
Player
* 1 When you press . or > N on the
player during pause (X), the player
resumes playback.
If you hold down . or > N on the
player (or press and hold the control
towards . or N/> on the remote
2
control) during pause (X), you can fast
3
N/
4
forward/rewind without listening to the
>
3 playback sound.
.
* 2 Once you open the lid, the point to start
x
x
playback will change to the beginning of
1
the first track.
4
i jack
* 3 Appears only with MDs that have been
electronically labeled.
OPERATE
lamp
Plug it in firmly all the way.
remote control).
The OPERATE lamp on the player lights up and the player starts to play the first
track. When using the remote control, a short beep sounds in the headphones.
The volume indicator appears on the remote control to allow you to check the
volume.
B Various ways of To lock the controls (HOLD) D
To prevent the buttons from being
playback
accidentally operated when you carry the
player, use this function.
Playing tracks repeatedly
HOLD
B
You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways
— all repeat, single repeat, and shuffle repeat.
1 PLAYMODE
HOLD
Press PLAYMODE while the player is playing
an MD.
Each time you press PLAYMODE, the play
Slide HOLD on the player in the direction of
mode indication changes as follows.
the . to lock the controls of the unit.
Play mode indication Slide HOLD on the remote control in the
direction of the . to lock the controls of the
remote control.
(none) (normal play) To emphasize bass
b
All the tracks are played once. (DIGITAL MEGABASS) E
The DIGITAL MEGABASS function
m
intensifies low frequency sound for richer
" " (all repeat)
quality audio reproduction.
All the tracks are played repeatedly.
m
" " (single repeat)
A single track is played repeatedly.
m
" " (shuffle repeat)
All the tracks are played repeatedly in
random order.
DIGITAL MEGABASS
0 1 2
2
Set DIGITAL MEGABASS to 1 (weak) or
Tips on playback
2 (strong).
To cancel the effect, set DIGITAL MEGABASS
To know the track name and time
to 0.
C
Note
Press DISPLAY on the remote control while
If the sound becomes distorted when
the player is playing an MD.
emphasizing bass, turn down the volume.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes as follows.
To protect your hearing (AVLS) F
DISPLAY
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the maximum
volume to protect your ears.
Elapsed time
b
Track number
AVLS
m NORM LIMIT
Track name
Set AVLS to LIMIT.
The volume is kept at a moderate level, even
if you try to turn the volume above the
Track number
limited level.
m
Disc name
Number of tracks recorded on the MD
Note
Disc and track names appear only with MDs that
have been electronically labeled.
BAdditional information On the MiniDisc cartridge No sound comes through the
• Do not touch the internal disc directly. headphones.
Forcing the shutter open may damage the • The headphones plug is not firmly
Precautions
internal disc. connected.
b Connect the headphones plug firmly
• Do not place the cartridge where it will be
to the remote control.
On heat build-up subjected to light, temperature, moisture or
b Connect the headphones plug firmly
Heat may build up in the player if it is used dust.
to the i jack.
for an extended period of time. In this case,
On mechanical noise • Volume is too low.
leave the player to cool down.
b Adjust the volume by pressing
The player gives out mechanical noise while
VOL +/– .
On installation operating, which is caused by the power-
saving system of the player. This is not a • AVLS is on.
Never use the player where it will be
malfunction. b Slide AVLS to NORM.
subjected to extremes of light, temperature,
moisture or vibration.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
On the headphones
Specifications
nearest Sony dealer.
Road safety
Do not use headphones while driving,
System
cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It
Troubleshooting
Audio playing system
may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in
MiniDisc digital audio system
many areas. It can also be potentially
Should any problem persist after you have Laser diode properties
dangerous to play your player at high volume
while walking, especially at pedestrian made these checks, consult your nearest Sony Material: GaAlAs
Wavelength: = 790 nm
crossings. You should exercise extreme dealer.
Emission duration: continuous
caution or discontinue use in potentially
The player does not work or works Laser output: less than 44.6 µW*
hazardous situations.
* This output is the value measured at a distance
poorly.
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on
Preventing hearing damage •You tried to play with no disc in the
player ("NO DISC" flashes on the the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.
Avoid using headphones at high volume.
Revolutions
remote control).
Hearing experts advise against continuous,
800 rpm to 1,800 rpm
loud and extended play. If you experience a b Insert an MD.
Error correction
ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or •The hold function is activated and the
Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code
discontinue use. controls are locked. (If you press any of
(ACIRC)
the operation buttons on the player,
Sampling frequency
Caring for others
"HOLD" flashes on the remote control.)
44.1 kHz
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This
b Slide HOLD against the direction of
Coding
will allow you to hear outside sounds and to
the arrow to release the hold
Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC)
be considerate of the people around you.
function.
Modulation system
•Moisture has condensed inside the EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)
On cleaning
player. Number of channels
• Clean the player casing with a soft cloth
b Take the MD out and leave the 2 stereo channels
slightly moistened with water or a mild
player's lid open for several hours 1 monaural channel
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
until the moisture evaporates. Frequency response
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
•The dry battery is weak ("LOW BATT" 20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB
such as alcohol or benzene as it may mar
flashes on the remote control). Wow and Flutter
the finish of the casing. Below measurable limit
b Replace the dry battery.
• Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to Outputs
•The dry battery has been installed
remove dirt. Headphones: stereo mini-jack, maximum output
incorrectly.
level 5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 16 ohms
• Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from
b Install the battery with correct
operating properly. Be sure to close the
polarity.
General
disc compartment lid after inserting or
•An MD with no recording on it is
Power requirements
ejecting an MD.
inserted ("BLANKDISC" flashes on the
One LR6 (size AA) battery (not supplied)
remote control).
Battery operation time
On dry battery
b Insert a recorded MD.
See "When to replace the battery"
Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of
•The player cannot read the disc (it's
Dimensions
battery fluid or bursting battery. To prevent
scratched or dirty) ("DISC ERR" flashes Approx. 81 25 74 mm (w/h/d)
such accidents, observe the following
on the remote control).
(3 1 / 1 3 in.) not including projecting parts
4
precautions:
b Reinsert or replace the disc.
and controls
• Install the battery with the + and – poles
•While operating, the player received a Mass
aligned correctly.
mechanical shock, too much static, Approx. 95 g (3.4 oz.) the player only
• When the player is not to be used for a long
abnormal power voltage caused by Approx. 136 g (4.8 oz.) incl. a premastered MD
time, be sure to remove the battery. and a LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery.
lightning etc.
• If a battery leak should develop, carefully Supplied accessories
b Restart as follows.
and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid Headphones with a remote control (1)
1 Remove the battery from the
from the battery compartment before Carrying pouch (1)
battery compartment.
inserting new ones.
2 Leave the player for about
• Do not carry the dry battery in your pocket Optional accessories
30 seconds.
or a bag, etc., with metallic objects such as MDR-series Stereo headphones*
3 Insert the battery into the battery
key rings. The terminals of the battery may SRS-series Sony Active Speakers
compartment
heat up from a short-circuit and can be
* Whether you should plug the headphones
dangerous. The MD is not played normally.
directly to the i jack on the main unit or to a
•The player is set to the repeat mode
remote control, use only headphones with
On the lid of the battery (" " is displayed on the remote
stereo mini plugs.
compartment control).
stereo mini plugs
The lid of the battery compartment is b Press PLAYMODE repeatedly until
designed to detach from the main unit when " " disappears, then start playing.
handeled with great force. To reattach the lid
An MD is not played from the first track.
to the main unit, follow the steps below:
•Disc playing stopped before it came to
the last track.
b Press . repeatedly or eject and
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
Slots reinsert the MD once to go back to
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
the beginning of the disc, and restart
detailed information about the accessories in
playing after checking the track
your country.
number in the display.
Projections
The DIGITAL MEGABASS does not
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
function.
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
•The DIGITAL MEGABASS switch is set
to 0.
b Set the switch to 1 or 2.
Design and specifications are subject to change
1Place the lid so that the projections on the
Playback sound skips. without notice.
lid aligned with the slits on the main unit.
•The player is placed where it receives
continuous vibration.
b Put the player on a stable place.
1 •A very short track may cause sound to
skip.
2
Sound has a lot of static.
•Strong magnetism from a television or
such device is interfering with
operation.
b Move the player away from the
source of strong magnetism.
2Fit the projection one by one into the slot as
shown in the illustration.
Other disc operation
Chinese
To Do this (Beeps in the
headphones)
As you read, refer to the
illustrations in the English text. Pause Press X on the remote
control. (Continuous short
beeps)
Welcome!
Press X on the remote
control again to resume
Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc! Here
play.*
are some of the capabilities and features you
will discover with the new MiniDisc player. Find the Press . once.
beginning of Press the control towards
• Small body almost the size of a MiniDisc
the current . on the remote control.
jacket
track (Three short beeps)
Ideal weight and size; fits in your shirt
Press . repeatedly.
pocket. Find the
beginning of Press the control towards
• Simple "Pop-Up Eject" function for easy
the previous . on the remote control
MiniDisc handling
tracks repeatedly. (Continuous
A single press of a switch on the side of the
three short beeps)
player causes the player lid to open and the
MiniDisc to eject.
Find the Press > N once.
• Shock-resistant memory offsets up to 40
beginning of Press the control towards
seconds of optical read errors.
N/> on the remote
the next
• Easy-to-operate headphones remote
control. (Two short beeps)
track
control with LCD
Keep the player in your pocket and operate
Go Hold down ..
the MiniDisc player through the "slim
backwards Press and hold the control
stick" remote control. The LCD displays
while towards . on the remote
disc and track information, playback mode
playing* control.
as well as battery condition.
Go forward Hold down > N.
• Low power-consumption design enables
while Press and hold the control
extended battery life.
playing* towards N/> on the
• The player operates on a single LR6 (size
remote control.
AA) dry battery.
Remove the Press x, and then press
MD OPEN.**
"MD WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
* When you press . or > N on the player
during pause (X), the player resumes
BMD playing
playback.
If you hold down . or > N on the
Playing an MD! A player (or press and hold the control towards
. or N/> on the remote control)
during pause (X), you can fast forward/
Stereo or monaural playback is automatically
selected, depending on the sound source. rewind without listening to the playback
sound.
1 ** Once you open the lid, the point to start
Slide and open the battery compartment
playback changes to the beginning of the first
and insert one LR6 (size AA) dry battery
track.
(not supplied).
For longer playback, an alkaline battery is
If playback does not start
recommended.
Make sure the player is not locked. See "To
lock the controls (HOLD)."
2 Insert an MD.
BVarious ways of playback
1 Push OPEN.
2 Insert the MD with the label side
facing front, and press the lid down to
Playing tracks repeatedly B
close.
Press PLAYMODE on the remote control
3 Play the MD.
while the player is playing an MD.
Each time you press PLAYMODE, the play
1 Connect the supplied headphones to
mode indication changes as follows:
the supplied remote control.
2 Connect the headphones with the
(none) (normal play)
remote control to the i (headphones)
All the tracks are played once. b
jack of the player.
v
3 Press > N or . (or press the
" " (all repeat)
control towards N/> or . on
All the tracks are played repeatedly.
the remote control).
v
The OPERATE lamp on the player
" " (single repeat)
lights up and the player starts to play
A single track is played repeatedly.
the first track.
v
When using the remote control, a
" " (shuffle repeat)
short beep sounds in the headphones.
All the tracks are played repeatedly in
4 Press VOL +/– to adjust the volume.
random order.
The volume indicator appears on the
remote control to allow you to check
the volume. Using other functions
To know the track name and time C
To stop play, press x.
Press DISPLAY on the remote control while
The OPERATE lamp on the player goes off.
the player is playing an MD.
The display on the remote control disappears
Each time you press DISPLAY, the elapsed
after a while.
time of the current track and the track
When using the remote control, a long beep
number, the track name and number, and the
sounds in the headphones.
disc name and the number of tracks recorded
When to replace the battery on the MD appear.
When the battery indication changes to r,
Note
the dry battery is weak. Replace the dry
Disc and track names appear only with MDs that
battery. When the battery is exhausted,
have been electronically labeled.
"LOW BATT" flashes in the display on the
remote control and the power goes off.
To lock the controls (HOLD) D
On the player, slide HOLD in the direction of
Battery life*
the . to lock the controls of the player.
Approximately 12 hours of playback can be
On the remote control, slide HOLD in the
expected with one LR6 (size AA) alkaline
direction of the . to lock the controls of the
battery (not supplied).
remote control.
* The battery life may be shorter depending on
To emphasize bass
operating conditions and temperature of the
(DIGITAL MEGABASS) E
location.
Set DIGITAL MEGABASS to select 1 (weak)
or 2 (strong).
To protect your hearing (AVLS) F
Set AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) to LIMIT.
The volume is kept at a moderate level, even
if you try to turn the volume above the
limited level.