Sony Walkman MZ-E909 Operating Instructions page 2

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Remote control Turn the control repeatedly to select
Turning off the beep
the sound.
PLAYMODE RPT/ENT
sound
DISPLAY SOUND
You can turn off the beep sound in the
headphones/earphones.
X
You can select from three kinds of
1
sounds.
Press DISPLAY on the remote control
Display Alarm sound for 2 seconds or more.
"TIMER : 1" Classical music 1 2
Turn the control on the remote control
HOLD
"TIMER : 2" Classical music 2
repeatedly until "OPTION" flashes in
./N>
the display and press x on the remote
x "TIMER : 3" Beeps
VOL +/–
control.
5
Press x on the remote control.
Bottom side of the player
3
The specified alarm sound is set. Turn the control on the remote control
HOLD 3 Color Info-LED repeatedly until "BEEP" flashes in the
6
display and press x on the remote
Turn the control repeatedly to specify
GROUP the desired time. control.
4
Turn the control repeatedly until
"BEEP OFF" flashes in the display and
press x on the remote control.
Each time you turn the control, the
indication moves from "TIME:01" to
To cancel the setting
"TIME:99" (1 minute to 99 minutes) in
Select "BEEP ON" and press x on the remote
one- minute intervals.
control in step 4.
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Press x on the remote control.
Storing the settings for
The alarm is set.
individual discs
Locking the controls (HOLD)
To check the remaining time until
(Personal Disc Memory)
the alarm
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Slide HOLD on the remote control in
Stop playback. The remaining time will
Settings can be memorized for a disc. Once
appear in the display after a short while. the direction of the . to lock the
memorized, the settings are recalled and
Do steps 1 to 6 again to display the remaining controls of the remote control and slide
applied whenever the disc is inserted.
time during play or play-pause. HOLD on the player in the direction of
The following settings can be stored:
the . to lock the controls of the
• Volume
To exit from the alarm setting
player.
• Play mode
procedure
• Program setting
Press DISPLAY on the remote control for 2 To unlock the controls
• Group mode on/off
seconds or more. Slide HOLD to the opposite directions of the
• Sound quality (Digital sound preset)
arrows.
• Playback speed (Speed control)
To cancel the alarm settings
1 Select "OFF" in step 3, and then press x on
Press DISPLAY on the remote control
Preserving battery power
the remote control.
for 2 seconds or more.
(Power Save Mode)
To stop the alarm
2
Turn the control on the remote control
Press any button to stop the alarm.
You can reduce power consumption and
repeatedly until "PERSONAL" flashes
Note that this will not activate the button's
extend the operating life of the battery by
in the display, and then press x on the
original function.
turning off the LED during all times,
remote control.
regardless of the operating condition.
"Entry?" flashes in the display.
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• If you end the procedure with step 3, the Press DISPLAY on the remote control
previous setting is automatically used.
for 2 seconds or more.
• After sounding for 1 minute, the alarm will
automatically stop and the alarm setting will be 2
3 Turn the control on the remote control
canceled. If the alarm sounds during stop
Press x on the remote control.
repeatedly until "OPTION" flashes in
mode, then the power will automatically turn
"Entry OK" appears in the display and
the display, and then press x on the
off 10 seconds after the alarm stops. If the
the disc settings are stored in the
alarm stops while an MD is playing, the remote control.
player.
playback will continue uninterrupted.
3
Turn the control on the remote control
To Erase the information recorded in Note
repeatedly until "PowerSave" flashes
the personal disc memory The timer will begin counting from the moment
in the display, and then press x on the
Insert the disc whose information is to be you select "ON" in step 3. When you change the
remote control.
erased and verify its contents. After steps 2, alarm setting in step 6, timer will begin counting
again with the new alarm setting.
turn the control towards N> to flash 4
Turn the control repeatedly until
"Erase?" in the display. And then press x on
"P–SaveON" flashes in the display,
the remote control. "Erase OK" appears in
Protecting your hearing and then press x on the remote
the display and the disc information is erased.
control.
If you try to erase the disc information of a (AVLS)
disc that has never been stored, "No Entry!"
To cancel the setting
appears in the display for 2 seconds. AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System)
Select "P–SaveOFF" and press x on the
function keeps down the maximum volume to
remote control in step 4.
Notes
protect your ears.
• Settings can be stored for up to 20 discs. Any
1
settings stored thereafter will replace the
During playback, press DISPLAY on
BPower sources
settings for the MD with the oldest playback
the remote control for 2 seconds or
date.
more.
• If you use another minidisc recorder to edit or
When to replace or
add tracks to a disc whose settings have been 2
Turn the control on the remote control
stored on the player, the disc will no longer be recharge the battery
repeatedly until "OPTION" flashes in
recognizable by the player and the stored
the display and press x on the remote
information will become useless.
control. You can check the battery condition through
the battery indicator on the remote control
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Setting the alarm Turn the control on the remote control and the LED on the player while using the
player.
repeatedly until "AVLS" flashes in the
(Melody Timer)
display and press x on the remote
Indicator on the remote control
control.
The alarm is convenient way to remind
Battery power decreasing
t
yourself of important times, such as when to
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v
Turn the control on the remote control
get off the train. The alarm can be set to go
r Weak battery
repeatedly until "AVLS ON" flashes in
off in 1 to 99 minutes.
v
the display and press x on the remote
e The battery has gone out.
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control.
Press DISPLAY on the remote control "LOW BATT" flashes in the display
on the remote control, and the
for 2 seconds or more. "AVLS ON" appears in the display.
power goes off.
2
Turn the control on the remote control To set the AVLS function on the Indicator of the LED on the player
repeatedly until "M-TIMER" flashes in player
The LED lights up.
the display, and then press x on the During playback, slide HOLD towards .,
and then while pressing VOLUME –, slide
remote control. v
HOLD in the opposite direction.
The LED flashes slowly.
3
Turn the control repeatedly until "ON"
To cancel the AVLS function
flashes in the display, and press x on v
On the remote control, select "AVLS OFF" in
the remote control. The LED flashes quickly.
step 4.
, appears.
On the player, during playback, slide HOLD
in the direction of ., and then while
pressing VOLUME +, slide HOLD in the
opposite direction.
Notes On charging
• The battery indicator may show the battery to • The supplied battery charging stand can be
be fully charged even when it is not. Charging used only with the MZ-E909. It cannot be
the battery shorter than the prescribed time will used to charge any other models.
result in a shorter operating time on the player. • Do not use the MZ-E909 to charge any other
• The battery indicator will show a low charge battery besides the one designated for it.
during forward or backward operation or
• The battery charging stand and the battery
when the operating temperature is extremely may become hot during the charging
low. procedure; this, however poses no danger.
• Because of the battery's characteristics, the
Battery life 1) capacity of the battery may be smaller than
(Unit: Approx. hours) (JEITA 2) ) normal when it is used for the first time or
after a long period of disuse. In this case,
Batteries SP Stereo LP2 LP4
charge and discharge the battery several times.
(normal) Stereo Stereo
The normal battery life will be restored.
Ni-MH 38 45 53
• The rechargeable battery can be recharged
rechargeable
about 300 times.
battery • If the capacity of the rechargeable battery
NH-14WM(A) 3) drops to half the normal amount, replace it
with a new one.
LR6 (SG) 60 70 83
• Remove the rechargeable battery when the
Sony Alkaline
unit will not be used for a long time.
dry battery 4)
• As soon as the charging is complete, remove
the player from the battery charging stand and
LR6 (SG) 4) and 100 122 145
disconnect the battery charging stand from the
NH-14WM(A) 3)
electrical outlet. Leaving it connected may
result in reduced battery performance.
1) Measured with the power save function on (see
• The CHARGE lamp will go off about 6 hours
"Preserving battery power") is on.
2) Measured in accordance with the JEITA (Japan after you place the player on the battery
Electronics and Information Technology charging stand. If you remove the player from
the battery charging stand for 3 seconds or
Industries Association) standard (using a Sony
MDW-series Mini-disc). more while it is charging, the CHARGE lamp
3) With a fully charged battery will go off and it will take about 6 hours for
4) When using a Sony LR6 (SG) "STAMINA" alkaline dry the lamp to go off from the next time you
battery (produced in Japan). place the player on the battery charging stand.
Note If the support on the charging stand
The battery operation may be shorter than that accidently detaches
specified, depending on the operating conditions,
the temperature of the location, and the type of
Insert the prongs until they are firmly
battery being used.
attached.
BAdditional information
Precautions
On safety
• Make sure to keep the player in the supplied
carrying pouch. If the terminals on the player,
On Handling
battery charging stand, or battery case are
• Do not drop or bump the player. This may
accidently brought into contact with a metallic
cause the player to malfunction.
object, they may short-circuit and begin to
heat up. • Do not pull on the remote control or
headphones/earphones cords.
• Keep the terminals on the player or on the
• Do not place the player in the following
battery case away from metallic objects or
surfaces. Such contact may short-circuit the places:
terminals and cause dangerous heat — An extremely hot place (over 60°C (140°F))
— A place exposed to direct sunlight or near a
generation. When carrying the player with
you, always keep the battery case attached to heater
the player and the player in the supplied — In a car with the windows rolled up
(especially in the summer)
carrying pouch.
— In a damp place such as a bathroom
• When you carry the supplied rechargeable
battery, be sure to put it in the supplied — Near a source of electromagnetic fields such
as a magnet, speaker, or TV
rechargeable battery carrying case. Carrying
— In a dusty place
the rechargeable battery without the case may
cause a short-circuit with metallic objects such
On heat build-up
as coins, key rings, or necklaces. As a result,
Heat may build up in the player if it is used
heat may be generated.
• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN for an extended period of time. This,
3V jack. however, is not a malfunction.
• Do not carry or store the dry battery or battery
On mechanical noise
case in the same place with metallic objects
such as coins, key rings, or necklaces. This The player emits mechanical noise while
may cause a short-circuit and the generation of operating, which is caused by the power-
heat. saving system of the player. This is not a
• Incorrect battery usage may cause the battery malfunction.
fluid to leak or battery to burst. To prevent
such accidents, observe the following On installation
precautions:
• Never use the player where it will be subjected
— Install battery with the + and – poles
to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or
aligned correctly.
vibration.
— Do not charge dry battery.
• Never wrap the player in anything when it is
• If a battery leak should develop, carefully and
being used with the AC power adaptor. Heat
thoroughly wipe away the battery fluid in the
build-up in the player may cause malfunction
battery compartment before inserting a new or injury.
battery.
• If you will not use the player for a long time, be
On the remote control
sure to disconnect the power supply (AC
The supplied remote control is designed for
power adaptor, dry battery, rechargeable
use with the MZ-E909 only. Note also that
battery, or battery charging stand). When
the player cannot be controlled by remote
disconnecting the AC power adaptor from the
controls for other models.
electrical outlet, grasp the adaptor plug itself;
never pull the cord.
On the MiniDisc cartridge
• Do not touch the internal disc directly.
On the AC power adaptor (for the
Forcing the shutter open may damage the
supplied battery charging stand)
internal disc.
• For use in your house: Use the supplied AC
• When transporting a minidisc, keep it in its
power adaptor. Do not use any other AC
case.
power adaptor since it may cause the player to
• Do not place the cartridge where it will be
malfunction.
subjected to light, temperature, moisture or
dust.
• Do not affix the label outside of the specified
area on the MD. Make sure the label is placed
There is sufficient
within the recessed space on the disc.
battery power.
Polarity of the plug
Battery power
• Position the player within easy reach of the
decreasing
electrical outlet. Should you notice an
abnormality in the player, disconnect the AC
The battery is low.
power adaptor from the electrical outlet
The LED will soon
immediately.
turn off and the
supply of power will
stop.
On the headphones/earphones Noise is momentarily heard.
Troubleshooting
Road safety •The sound was recorded in LP4 stereo
• Do not use headphones/earphones while mode.
driving, cycling, or operating any motorized b Because of the nature of the
The player does not work or works
vehicle. This may lead to a traffic accident and
compression method used in LP4
poorly.
is illegal in many areas. It can also be mode, noise may be output on very
• You tried to play with no disc in the
potentially dangerous to play your player at rare occasions during playback of
high volumes while walking, especially at player ("NO DISC" flashes on the
sound recorded in this mode.
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise remote control).
extreme caution or discontinue using the b Insert an MD.
The rechargeable battery does not start
player in potentially hazardous situations.
charging.
•The hold function is activated and the
• If you experience an allergic reaction to the
•The terminals of the battery charging
controls are locked. (If you press any of
supplied headphones/earphones, stop using
stand are dirty.
the operation buttons on the player,
them at once and consult a doctor or a Sony
"HOLD" flashes on the remote control.) b Wipe the terminals with a dry cloth.
service center.
b Slide HOLD in the opposite
•The rechargeable battery is not inserted
direction of the arrow to release the
Preventing hearing damage in the player. (When the player is on the
Avoid using headphones/earphones at high hold function.
battery charging stand, "NO BATT"
volumes. Hearing experts advise against
appears on the remote control when
• When the remote control is enabled for
continuous, loud and extended play. If you
you press one of the operation buttons
settings ("MENU" appears on the
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the
on the player or the remote control in
remote control when a button on the
volume or discontinue use.
order to check the battery level. )
player is pressed.)
b Insert the rechargeable battery into
Caring for others b End the setting procedure using the
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This the player.
remote control or disconnect the
will allow you to hear outside sounds and to remote control plug.
be considerate of the people around you.
• Moisture has condensed inside the The CHARGE lamp does not turn on.
player. •The rechargeable battery is not inserted
On the battery case
b Take the MD out and wait for in the player.
The supplied battery case is designed for use
several hours until the moisture has b Insert the rechargeable battery into
with the MZ-E909 only.
evaporated. the player.
On cleaning
• The rechargeable battery or dry battery
The player does not operate properly.
• After wiping the player casing with a soft
is weak ("LOW BATT" flashes on the
•The player is operating while still
cloth slightly moistened with water, wipe it
remote control).
placed on the battery charging stand.
again with a dry cloth. Do not use any type of
b Insert a new dry battery or recharge
b Remove the player from the battery
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such
the battery.
charging stand.
as alcohol or benzene as this may mar the
• The rechargeable battery or dry battery
finish on the casing.
•An attempt was made to enter group
• Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to has been installed incorrectly.
mode with program play selected.
remove dirt. b Install the battery with correct
b Change to group mode before
• Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from polarity.
selecting program play.
operating properly. Be sure to close the disc
• An MD with nothing recording on it is
compartment lid after inserting or ejecting an
There is no sound output from the
inserted ("BLANKDISC" flashes on the
MD.
headphones/earphones.
• To maintain good sound quality, use a soft remote control).
•The headphones/earphones plug is not
cloth to clean the plugs of the headphones/ b Insert a recorded MD.
firmly inserted.
earphones and remote control. A dirty plug
• The player cannot read the disc. (it's
b Insert the headphones/earphones
may cause noise or intermittent breaks in the
scratched or dirty) ("DISC ERR" flashes
sound during playback. plug firmly to the remote control.
on the remote control.)
• Clean the terminals periodically with a cotton
b Reinsert or replace the disc. b Insert the headphones/earphones
swab or a soft cloth as illustrated.
plug firmly into the i jack.
• While operating, the player received a
Example:
•AVLS is on.
mechanical shock, too much static,
b Cancel the AVLS function. For more
abnormal power voltage caused by
Terminal
details, see "To cancel the AVLS
lightning etc.
function" in "Protecting your
b Restart the player as follows:
hearing."
1 Disconnect the power source.
2 Let the player sit for about
The group function (group mode/group
30 seconds.
skip mode) does not function.
3 Reconnect the power source. •An attempt was made to enter group
If you have any questions or problems
mode while using a disc that has no
concerning your player, please consult your
The MD does not play normally.
group settings.
nearest Sony dealer. (If a trouble occurred
• The player is set to the repeat mode. b Use a disc with group settings.
when the disc was in the player, we
(" " is displayed on the remote
recommend that the disc be left in the player
•An attempt was made to enter group
control.)
when you consult your Sony dealer so that
mode while playing a track that belongs
b Press RPT/ENT on the remote
the cause of trouble may be better
to no group.
understood.) control repeatedly until " "
b The group function cannot be used
disappears, then start playing.
while a track that belongs to no
• The disc is playing in group mode. group is playing.
b Turn off group mode.
•An attempt was made to enter group
mode with program play selected.
b Change to group mode before
The MD does not play from the first
selecting program play.
track.
• The disc stopped playing before
reaching the last track. When you rewind/forward, the track
b Turn and hold the control towards does not go back or go forward to the
N> for 2 seconds or more to consecutive track.
start playing from the first track. •Group skip mode is on
b Turn off group skip mode. Group
• The disc is playing in group mode.
skip mode will be canceled if no
b Turn off group mode and stop
operation is performed within 5
playback, then turn and hold the
seconds. For more details, see
control towards N> for 2
"Selecting and playing specific
seconds or more to start playing
groups."
from the first track.
The digital sound preset function does
not work.
• The digital sound preset function is off.
b Press SOUND on the remote control
repeatedly to select "SOUND1" or
"SOUND2."
The playback sound skips.
• The player is placed where it receives
continuous vibration.
b Place the player at a stable place.
• A very short track may cause sound to
skip.
The sound has a lot of static.
• Strong magnetism from a television or
other device causing interference.
b Move the player away from the
source of strong magnetism.
Specifications Parts and controls
Audio playing system The Player
MiniDisc digital audio system
Laser diode properties 1 2
Material: GaAlAs
Wavelength: = 790 nm
Emission duration: continuous
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C
Laser output: less than 44.6 µW*
* This output is the value measured at a distance
8 D
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on
the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.
E
Revolutions
Approx. 300 rpm to 2,700 rpm
Error correction
ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed F
Solomon Code)
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Sampling frequency
44.1 kHz
Coding
1 ./x/> N button
ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding)
2 3 Color Info-LED
ATRAC3: LP2
3 GROUP button
ATRAC3: LP4
4 HOLD (Locking the control) switch
Modulation system
5 i (earphones) jack
EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)
6 OPEN switch
Number of channels
7 Terminals for charging stand/
2 stereo channels
dry battery case (at the bottom)
1 monaural channel
8 VOLUME +/– button
Frequency response
9 Battery compartment
20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB
Wow and Flutter
The earphones with a remote
Below measurable limits
Outputs control
Headphones/earphones: stereo mini-jack,
maximum output level
A
5 mW + 5 mW (US model) load impedance
B
16 ohms,
3 mW + 3 mW (Other models)
C
load impedance 32 ohms H
Power requirements D
I
Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery
E
J
One NH-14WM(A) (supplied): 1.2V, 1,350 mAh
One LR6 (size AA) battery (not supplied) F
K
External power jack (for the battery charging
G
L
stand): Power rating 3V DC
Battery operation time
See "When to replace or recharge the battery"
Dimensions
7
Approx. 71.1 77.6 12.5 mm (w/h/d) (2 /
8
in.) 1 Headphones/earphones
(not including projecting parts and controls) 2 Stereo mini plug
3 X (pause) button
Mass
Approx. 49 g (1.8 oz) (the player only) 4 SOUND button
Supplied accessories 5 RPT/ENT (Repeat/Enter) button
Headphones/earphones with a remote control 6 PLAYMODE button
(1)
7 DISPLAY button
Battery charging stand (1)
8 x (stop) button*
AC power adaptor (for the supplied battery
9 Control (./N>)
charging stand)
q; Control VOL +/–
Rechargeable battery (1)
Pull and turn to adjust the volume.
Rechargeable battery carrying case (1)
qa HOLD (Locking the control) switch
Dry battery case (1)
qs Display window
Carrying pouch (1)
AC plug adaptor (1) (world model only)
* The stop button also operates as the enter
button, depending on the function.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
Design and specifications are subject to change The display window of the remote
without notice. control
A B C D E F
Optional accessories
NH-14WM(A) Nickel metal hydride rechargeable
battery
MDR series stereo headphones/earphones*
SRS series Active Speakers
G
Carrying pouch
* Whether you should plug the headphones/
1 Track number display
earphones directly to the i jack on the main
2 Charactor information display
unit or to a remote control, use only
headphones/earphones with stereo mini 3 Disc indication
4 Alarm indication
plugs. Headphones/earphones with a
5 Play mode indication
microplug cannot be used.
6 Battery level indication
Stereo mini plugs 7 SOUND indication
The battery charging stand
A
C
Micro plug
B
1 Terminals for charging
2 CHARGE lamp
3 DC IN (3V jack) (at the rear)
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information about the accessories in
your country.
This warranty is valid only in the United States.