Sony MD Walkman MZ-EP11 Operating Instructions
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Portable MiniDisc Player
Operating instructions
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MZ-EP11
Sony Corporation ©1998 Printed in Japan
Owner's Record
WARNING
The serial number is located inside the lid and
the model number is located at the bottom.
To prevent fire or shock
Record the serial number in the space
hazard, do not expose
provided below. Refer to them whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
the unit to rain or
product.
moisture.
Model No. MZ-EP11
Serial No. _______________________________
To avoid electrical shock,
do not open the cabinet.
"MD WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony
Refer servicing to
Corporation.
qualified personnel only.
Welcome!
Caution
The use of optical instruments with this
Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc! Here
are some of the capabilities and features you'll
product will increase eye hazard.
discover with the new MiniDisc Player.
Information
• Compact MiniDisc player using a new-
designed head-loading system.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE
You can insert or eject an MD while the
FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
player is in your pocket or bag.
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY
• You can operate this player by inserting
NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES
either a “chewing-gum type” rechargeable
RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE
battery or a dry battery into the battery
PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY
compartment of the player.
PRODUCT.
• Using only one LR6 (size AA) dry battery
by the power saving mechanism.
For Customers in the United States
• The headphones with remote control
Information
including LCD display – You can also
This equipment has been tested and found to
operate this player using the remote control
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
(supplied) while the player is in your
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
pocket.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, used, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of more the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM
BATTERIES
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY.
BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR
DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
Nickel-Cadmium batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment by
returning your unwanted batteries to your
nearest Sony Service Center for collection,
recycling or proper disposal.
Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel-
cadmium batteries in household or
business trash may be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you
call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
Caution: Do not handle damaged or
leaking nickel-cadmium batteries.
Getting Started
You can operate the player on either a rechargeable battery or a dry
battery. Before using the supplied rechargeable battery for the first
time, charge it. You can also operate the player on house current (see
"Power sources").
1
Charge the rechargeable battery.
Install the supplied rechargeable battery NC-6WM to the
supplied battery charger with correct polarity, and connect to a
wall outlet.
U.S.A. and European
UK model
•
•
Other countries model
•
continental model
(Full charging takes 3
(Full charging takes 60
(Full charging takes
hours and 30 minutes.)
minutes.)
150 minutes.)
lamp
NC-6WM
(supplied)
NC-6WM
NC-6WM
(supplied)
(supplied)
The charger
lamp goes
off when the
charging has finished.
For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor
If the battery charger does not fit the wall outlet,
use the AC plug adaptor.
2
Insert a rechargeable battery.
Insert the battery
Slide open the battery
with correct
compartment lid like the arrow
polarity.
in the illustration.
Using a dry battery
LR6 (size AA)
alkaline battery
(not supplied)
3
Insert an MD.
2 Push in the MD until it
locks in its place. When
the MD is locked in its
place the shutter will
close.
1 Insert an MD on the
groove of the disc
compartment lid.
The shutter of the
disc compartment
will open when you
insert an MD.
Playing an MD
The player automatically switches to play the stereo or monaural
sound according to the recorded sound.
1
Play an MD.
1 Press ( (Turn the control to(•+
on the remote control)
The player starts to play the first track. If
you use the remote control, a short beep
sounds in the headphones.
Headphones with remote
to 2/REMOTE
control (supplied)
VOL +/–
p
VOLUME +/–
2 Press VOLUME +/– (VOL +/–
on the remote control) to
adjust the volume.
To stop play, press p.
If you use the remote control, a short
You can check the volume in the
beep sounds in the headphones.
display of the remote control.
Display window while playing
To
Press (Beeps in the
back
headphones)
•Display window on the remote control
P (Continuous short
Pause
beeps)
3)
Track name
or elapsed time of
the track being played
Press P again to
resume play.
= once (Turn the
Find the
control to =on the
beginning of
remote control)
the current
(Three short beeps)
Track number
track
+ once (Turn the
Find the
1) To go backwards or forward quickly
control to (•+
beginning of
without listening, press P and keep
on the remote
the next track
pressing = or + (on the remote
control)
control, keep the control turned).
(Two short beeps)
2) Once you eject an MD, the point to start
play will change to the beginning of the
keep pressing =
Go backwards
first track.
(Turn and hold the
while playing
1)
3) Appears only with MDs that have been
control to = on
electronically labeled.
the remote control)
Tip
keep pressing +
Go forward
The OPERATE lamp lights on the main unit
(Turn and hold the
while playing
1)
when the MD Walkman is operating.
control to (•+
on the remote
Notes
control)
•Do not open the disc compartment shutter
by force, as this may lead to a malfunction.
•Do not slide EJECT during playback. If you
For customers in the United States
do, the MD will eject and playback will
Unfold the supplied headphones as shown in
stop.
the illustration below.
When using optional headphones
Use the headphones that have stereo-
miniplug. You cannot use other types of
headphones with microplugs.
Wear the “L” marked side to the left ear and the
“R” marked side to the right ear.
If the play does not start
Make sure the player is not locked. See "To
lock the controls."
To remove the MD
Press p and then slide EJECT
2)
. The disc
compartment shutter opens and the MD
ejects.
EJECT
z Various ways of
To lock the controls
To prevent the buttons from being
playback
accidentally operated when you carry the
player, use this function.
Playing tracks repeatedly
You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways
—all repeat, single repeat, and shuffle repeat.
PLAY MODE
HOLD
Press PLAY MODE on the remote control
HOLD
while the player is playing an MD.
Each time you press PLAY MODE, the play
mode indication changes as follows.
Slide HOLD in the direction of the c.
On the player, slide HOLD to lock the
controls of the player.
Play mode indication
To emphasize bass (DIGITAL MEGA
(none) (normal play)
Z
All the tracks are played once.
BASS)
.
The DIGITAL MEGA BASS function
”f” (all repeat)
intensifies low frequency sound for richer
All the tracks are played
quality audio reproduction.
repeatedly.
.
”f 1 ” (single repeat)
DIGITAL MEGA BASS
A single track is played
repeatedly.
.
”f SHUF ” (shuffle repeat)
All the tracks are played
0
1
2
repeatedly in random order.
Slide DIGITAL MEGA BASS.
Tips on playback
Choose 1 (slight effect) or 2 (strong effect).
To cancel the effect, set DIGITAL MEGA
To know the track name and time
BASS to 0.
Press DISPLAY on the remote control while
the player is playing an MD.
Note
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
If the sound is distorted when emphasizing bass,
changes as follows.
turn down the volume.
To protect your hearing (AVLS)
DISPLAY
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the maximum
volume to protect your ears.
AVLS
Elapsed time
NORM
LIMIT
Set AVLS to LIMIT.
Track number
The volume is kept at a moderate level, even
if you try to turn the volume above the
Track name
limited level.
Track number
Disc name
Number of the track
recorded on the MD.
Note
Disc and track names appear only with MDs that
have been electronically labeled.
On charging
z Power sources
• Be sure to use the supplied battery charger.
• Charging time may vary depending on the
When to replace or charge
battery condition.
• When you use the battery for the first time
the batteries
or after a long period of disuse, the battery
life may be shorter. In this case, charge and
You can check the battery condition with the
discharge the battery several times. The
battery indication on the remote control while
battery life will be restored.
using the player.
• If the rechargeable battery capacity
becomes half the normal life, replace it with
B
Used batteries
a new one.
v
Weak batteries. Replace all the batteries
b
On heat build-up
• Heat may build up in the player if it is used
v
for an extended period of time. In this case,
n
The batteries have gone out.“LoBATT”
leave the player to cool down.
flashes in the display, and the power goes
off.
On installation
• Never use the player where it will be
Battery life*
subjected to extremes of light, temperature,
moisture or vibration.
Batteries
Playback
• Never wrap the player in anything when it
Ni-Cd
Approx. 2 hours
is being used with the AC power adaptor.
rechargeable
Heat build-up in the player may cause
battery (NC-6WM)
malfunction or injury.
One LR6 (size AA)
Approx. 5 hours
On the headphones
alkaline battery
Road safety
Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or
* The battery life may be shorter due to
operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a
operating conditions and the temperature of
traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. It can
the location.
also be potentially dangerous to play your player
at high volume while walking, especially at
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise
Using on house current
extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations.
1
Connect the AC-E15L AC power adaptor
Preventing hearing damage
(not supplied) to the DC IN 1.5V jack of
Avoid using headphones at high volume.
the player.
Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud
2
and extended play. If you experience a ringing in
Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall
your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.
outlet.
Caring for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will
to wall outlet
allow you to hear outside sounds and to be
considerate of the people around you.
On the MiniDisc cartridge
• Do not break open the shutter.
• Do not place the cartridge where it will be
subject to light, temperature, moisture or
dust.
On cleaning
• Clean the player casing with a soft cloth slightly
to DC IN 1.5 V
moistened with water or a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
Note
benzene as it may mar the finish of the casing.
• Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to
The battery indication ı is displayed while
using the AC power adaptor.
remove dirt.
• Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from
operating properly. Be sure to close the disc
compartment lid after inserting and ejecting an
zAdditional information
MD.
Notes on the batteries
Precautions
Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of
battery fluid or bursting batteries. To prevent
such accidents, observe the following
On safety
precautions:
• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC
• Install the + and – poles of the batteries
IN 1.5 V jack.
correctly.
• Do not try to recharge the batteries.
On power sources
• When the player is not to be used for a long
• For use in your house: Use the AC power
time, be sure to remove the batteries.
adaptor AC-E15L (not supplied). Do not
• If a battery leak should develop, carefully
use any other AC power adaptor since it
and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid
may cause the player to malfunction.
from the battery compartment before
inserting new ones.
Note on mechanical noise
The player gives out mechanical noise while
Polarity of the plug
operating, which is caused by the power-
• The player is not disconnected from the AC
saving system of the player and it is not a
trouble.
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
If you have any questions or problems
player itself has been turned off.
concerning your player, please consult your
• If you are not going to use this player for a
nearest Sony dealer.
long time, be sure to disconnect the power
supply (AC power adaptor, dry batteries,
rechargeable batteries, or car battery cord).
To remove the AC power adaptor from the
wall outlet, grasp the adaptor plug itself;
never pull the cord.
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Should any problem persist after you have
System
made these checks, consult your nearest Sony
Audio playing system
dealer.
MiniDisc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAlAs
The player does not work or works
Wavelength: λ = 790 nm
poorly.
Emission duration: continuous
• You tried to play with no disc in the
Laser output: less than 44.6 µW*
player (“No DISC” flashes).
* This output is the value measured at a distance
b Insert an MD.
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on
• The player is locked.
the optical pick-up block with 7mm aperture.
b Slide HOLD against the arrow to
Revolutions
unlock the player.
400 rpm to 900 rpm (CLV)
• Moisture has condensed inside the
Error correction
player.
Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code
b Take the MD out and leave the
(ACIRC)
player in a warm place for several
Sampling frequency
hours until the moisture evaporates.
44.1 kHz
• The rechargeable battery or dry battery
Coding
are weak (n“LoBATT”
Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC)
flashes).
Modulation system
EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)
b Replace the dry battery or recharge
Number of channels
the battery.
2 stereo channels
• The rechargeable battery or dry battery
1 monaural channel
have been installed incorrectly.
Frequency response
b Install the battery correctly.
20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB
• An MD with no recording on it is
Wow and Flutter
inserted (“BLANK” flashes).
Below measurable limit
b Insert a recorded MD.
Outputs
• The player cannot read the disc (it’s
Headphones: stereo mini-jack, maximum output
scratched or dirty) (“ERROR” flashes).
level 5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 16 ohm
b Reinsert or replace the disc.
• While operating, the player received a
General
mechanical shock, too much static,
Power requirements
abnormal power voltage caused by
Nickel cadmium rechargeable battery NC-6WM
lightning, etc.
(supplied)
b Restart the operation as follows.
One LR6 (size AA) battery (not supplied)
Sony AC Power Adaptor AC-E15L
1)
(not
1 Disconnect all the power sources.
supplied) connected at the DC IN 1.5 V jack
2 Leave the player for about 30
Battery operation time
seconds.
See “When to replace or charge the battery”
3 Connect the power source.
Dimensions
The MD is not played normally.
Approx. 80 × 18.5 × 104 mm (w/h/d) (3
×
1
/
4
× 4
•The player is set to the repeat mode
3
1
/
/
in.) not including projecting parts and
4
8
(“f“ is displayed).
controls
b Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
Mass
“f“ disappears, then start
Approx. 160 g (5.6 oz.) the player only
Approx. 200 g (7.1 oz.) incl. a premastered MD,
playing.
and a nickel cadmium rechargeable battery NC-
6WM
An MD is not played from the first track.
Supplied accessories
• Disc playing stopped before it came to
Battery Charger (1)
the last track.
Rechargeable battery (1): NC-6WM, 1.2V,
b Press = repeatedly or eject and
600mAh Ni-Cd
reinsert the MD once to go back to
Rechargeable battery carrying case (1)
the beginning of the disc, and restart
Headphones with a remote control (1)
Carrying pouch (1)
playing after checking the track
Ear pad (2) (Excluding U.S.A. model)
number in the display.
Playback sound skips.
Optional accessories
1)
AC-E15L AC power adaptor
• The player is placed where it receives
MDR-series Stereo headphones
2)
continuous vibration.
SRS-A41 Sony Active Speakers
b Put the player on a stable place.
CK-MD4 MiniDisc Carrying Case
A very short track may cause sound
CK-MD10 MiniDisc Filing Box
to skip.
Sound has a lot of static.
1)
The operative voltage for the AC power
• Strong magnetism from a television or
adaptor varies depending upon the country in
such device is interfering with
which it is sold. Therefore, purchase the AC
power adaptor in the country you intend to
operation.
use it.
b Move away from the source of
2)
Whether you should plug the headphones
strong magnetism.
directly to 2/REMOTE on the main unit or to
Charging the rechargeable battery does
a remote control, use only headphones with
not start. (in case of the charger with a
stereo mini plugs.
lid)
stereo mini plugs
• The lid of the battery charger is not
closed properly.
b Close the lid and slide the switch on
it.
No sound comes through the
headphones.
• The headphones plug is not firmly
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
connected.
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information about the accessories in
b Connect the headphones plug firmly
your country.
to the remote control. Then connect
the remote control plug firmly to the
2/REMOTE jack.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
• Volume is too low.
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
b Adjust the volume by pressing
VOLUME +/– .
Design and specifications are subject to change
• AVLS is on.
without notice.
b Slide AVLS to NORM.
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