Kenwood CD Player MZ B3 User Manual

3-798-610-22 (1)  
Po rt a b le  
Min iDisc Re co rd e r  
Operating instructions  
MZ-B3  
1995 by Sony Corporation  
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We lco m e !  
Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc!  
Here are some of the capabilities and  
features you'll discover with the new  
MiniDisc (MD) Recorder.  
Long-time recording in monaural  
sound – You can record for up to  
148 minutes on a 74-minute MD by  
using monaural recording. You can  
record in stereo sound for up to 74  
minutes.  
A microphone and a speaker built in  
the recorder – You can record and  
play back an MD anywhere you go.  
Digital VOR (Voice Operated  
Recording) function – The recorder  
starts and stops recording  
automatically in response to the  
sound. The recorder's memory  
makes precise starting of recording  
possible. With this function, you  
can dictate easily.  
Fast playback function – You can  
reduce the listening time. You can  
play an MD either 1.6 or 2.2 times as  
fast as the normal playback speed.  
Two kinds of track marks – You can  
record two different kinds of track  
marks: regular track marks and  
special track marks. You can locate  
the special track marks  
independently of the regular ones.  
Position indicator – The display  
shows you the current location on  
the MD.  
Date and time stamp function – The  
built-in clock allows you to record  
the date and time whenever you  
make a recording.  
Title function – You can see disc and  
track titles in the display while you  
are playing an MD that has been  
electronically labeled.  
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Table of contents  
Recording an MD right aw ay! .................................6  
Playing an MD right aw ay! ......................................8  
Various w ays of recording .....................................10  
Dictating (Digital VOR function) .........................................................10  
Recording in stereo with an external microphone ............................11  
Recording from other equipment.........................................................12  
Track marking while recording ............................................................13  
Tips on recording....................................................................................15  
To monitor the sound being recorded ..........................................15  
To know the recording condition ..................................................15  
To protect a recorded MD ..............................................................15  
To know the remaining time, etc. .................................................16  
Setting the clock to stamp the recorded time .....................................17  
Various w ays of playback ......................................19  
Listening at a fast speed ........................................................................19  
Playing tracks repeatedly ......................................................................19  
Tips on playback .....................................................................................20  
To know the time and track name ................................................20  
To lock the controls (Hold function).............................................21  
Listening with other equipment ...........................................................22  
Editing recorded tracks ..........................................23  
Track marking a recording ....................................................................23  
Erasing a track mark ..............................................................................24  
Erasing a track .........................................................................................25  
Erasing a whole disc ..............................................................................26  
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Pow er sources .........................................................27  
Using on house current .........................................................................27  
Using on a lithium ion rechargeable battery ......................................27  
Additional information ..........................................29  
Precautions ..............................................................................................29  
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................32  
System limitations ..................................................................................34  
Error messages ........................................................................................35  
Specifications ...........................................................................................37  
What is the MD? .....................................................................................38  
Looking at the controls ..........................................................................40  
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Recording an MD right away!  
Record an MD through the built-in microphone. The recorded  
sound is monaural, and you can record for up to 148 minutes on  
a 74-minute MD or up to 120 minutes on a 60-minute MD.  
1
Install three alkaline batteries.  
Three size AA (LR6)  
alkaline batteries  
(bottom)  
2
Insert a recordable MD.  
1 Slide OPEN and open  
2 Insert a recordable MD with  
the label side facing up, and  
press the lid down to close.  
the lid.  
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Record an MD.  
Sound source  
Microphone  
Press rREC.  
To stop recording, press p (stop).  
"Toc Edit" flashes to store data of the  
recording (the tracks start and end  
points, etc.). Do not move or jog the  
recorder or disconnect the power  
source while the indication is flashing  
in the display. When the recorder  
completes storing the data, the r REC  
button will be released.  
"REC" and "MONO" appear in the  
display, and recording starts from  
the beginning of the disc. The level  
of the recorded sound is adjusted  
automatically.  
If the recording does not start  
Make sure the recorder is not locked  
(page 21).  
Make sure the MD is not record-  
protected (page 15).  
Press  
To  
P*  
Pause  
Press P again to  
resume  
recording.  
The alkaline batteries' life  
You can record an MD with new alkaline  
batteries for 3 hours.  
Record from the  
end of the  
previous  
END SEARCH,  
then press  
rREC.  
recording  
Disp la y w in d o w w h ile  
re co rd in g  
Record over  
partway through  
the previous  
recording  
(, + or =  
to find point to  
start recording,  
and press p to  
stop. Then press  
rREC.  
Elapsed time of  
the track being  
Track number recorded  
REC  
Remove the MD  
p and open the  
lid.*  
MONO  
Position indicator  
(show s the current  
location on the MD)  
*
Once you open the lid, the point to  
start recording will change to the  
beginning of the first track. When  
recording on a recorded MD, check the  
point to start recording on the display.  
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Playing an MD right away!  
Play an MD you recorded on or a premastered MD. You can  
hear the playback sound in monaural through the built-in  
speaker. For stereo sound, play an MD recorded in stereo, and  
use stereo headphones (not supplied).  
1
Install three alkaline batteries.  
Three size AA (LR6)  
alkaline batteries  
(bottom)  
2
Insert an MD.  
1 Slide OPEN and open  
2 Insert an MD with the label  
side facing up, and press the  
lid down to close.  
the lid.  
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Play an MD.  
Speaker (monaural)  
2 (headphones)  
VOL (volume)  
(
(play)  
1 Press (.  
2 Turn VOL to adjust the  
The recorder starts to play the  
first track.  
volume.  
The recorder automatically  
switches to play in stereo or  
monaural according to the  
recorded sound.  
To stop play, press p(stop).  
To listen in stereo sound  
Connect stereo headphones (not  
supplied) to the 2 jack.  
To  
Press  
Pause  
P
Press P again to  
resume play.  
If the play does not start  
Make sure the recorder is not locked  
(page 21).  
Find the  
beginning of the  
current track  
= once  
The alkaline batteries' life  
You can play an MD with new alkaline  
batteries for 6 hours.  
Find the  
beginning of the  
+ once  
next track  
Disp la y w in d o w w h ile p la yin g  
b a ck  
Go backwards  
while playing*  
keep pressing  
=
Elapsed time  
Track number  
or track name*  
of the track  
being played  
Go forward  
while playing*  
keep pressing  
+
Remove the MD  
p and open the  
lid**  
MONO  
* To go backward or forward quickly  
without listening, press P and keep  
pressing = or +.  
** Once you open the lid, the point to  
start play will change to the beginning  
of the first track.  
Position indicator  
(show s the current  
location on the MD)  
*
Appears only with MDs that have been  
electronically labeled.  
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zVa rio u s w a ys o f  
To stop dictating  
Press p.  
re co rd in g  
The recorder will switch back to normal  
recording when you record next time.  
Dict a t in g  
(Dig it a l VOR fu n ct io n )  
Notes  
You cannot record with the built-in  
microphone while an external  
microphone is connected to the MIC  
PLUG IN POWER jack.  
This recorder's VOR function is  
designed for dictation, not for recording  
interviews or conferences.  
You can dictate easily using the digital  
VOR (Voice Operated Recording)  
function. You do not have to press any  
buttons to suspend recording while  
dictating.  
As long as VOR is on, the batteries are  
used even while nothing is being  
recorded (the VOR indicator flashes).  
Microphone  
VOR  
indicator  
VOR  
ON/OFF  
p (stop)  
1
Insert a recordable MD and start  
recording.  
To record, see "Recording an MD  
right away!" (page 6).  
2
3
Press VOR ON/ OFF.  
The VOR indicator lights up.  
Speak into the microphone.  
Hold the recorder and keep it  
close to your mouth – around 4  
inches (10 cm) from your mouth.  
The VOR indicator lights up while  
your voice is recorded, and flashes  
while nothing is recorded.  
To release the digital VOR function  
Press VOR ON/ OFF.  
The VOR indicator goes off, and the  
recorder switches to normal recording.  
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To record in monaural for double  
the normal recording time of an MD  
Set MONO/ STEREO to MONO. The  
recording time will be double the normal.  
Re co rd in g in st e re o  
w it h a n e xt e rn a l  
m icro p h o n e  
To record w ith an external monaural  
microphone  
Use a monaural microphone ECM-T140,  
ECM-T110, etc. (not supplied), and set  
MONO/ STEREO to MONO.  
You can record in stereo sound using  
ECM-909A, ECM-727P, etc. (not  
supplied).  
You can record for up to 74 minutes on  
74-minute MD or 60 minutes on 60-  
minute MD.  
Notes  
The MONO/ STEREO switch functions  
only when an external microphone is  
connected to the MIC PLUG IN POWER  
jack.  
Stereo  
microphone  
If you connect a stereo microphone and  
set MONO/ STEREO to MONO, the  
mixed sound from both the right and  
left channels will be recorded.  
If you connect a monaural microphone  
and set MONO/ STEREO to STEREO,  
only the left channel sound of the source  
will be recorded.  
The MDs recorded in monaural sound  
can be played back only with an MD  
player/ recorder that has the monaural  
playing function.  
to MIC PLUG  
IN POWER  
MONO (monaural)/  
STEREO  
1
Connect the microphone to the  
MIC PLUG IN POWER jack.  
2
3
Set MONO/ STEREO to STEREO.  
Insert a recordable MD and start  
recording.  
To record, see "Recording an MD  
right away!" (page 6).  
While recording, "STEREO"  
appears in the display.  
To stop recording  
Press p.  
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Connect the MIC PLUG IN  
POWER jack of the recorder to the  
source equipment with a line  
cable.  
Re co rd in g fro m o t h e r  
e q u ip m e n t  
Use a line cable (RK-G134 or RK-G128,  
not supplied) to connect the recorder  
to the source equipment.  
2
3
Set MONO/ STEREO to STEREO.  
Insert a recordable MD and start  
recording.  
To record, see "Recording an MD  
right away!" (page 6).  
Portable CD player,  
portable MD player,  
etc.  
to 2 or  
PHONES  
While recording, "STEREO"  
appears in the display.  
Stereo-mini  
plug  
4
Play the sound source.  
RK-G134  
(not  
supplied)  
to MIC PLUG  
IN POWER  
To stop recording  
Press p.  
To record in monaural for double  
the normal recording time of an MD  
Set MONO/ STEREO to MONO. The  
recording time will be double the normal.  
To record from a monaural player  
Connect the RK-G135, RK-G64, etc. (not  
supplied) to the earphone jack of the  
source equipment, and set MONO/  
STEREO to MONO.  
MONO (monaural)/  
STEREO  
Notes  
Cassette-corder,  
CD player,  
MD player, etc.  
If you connect a monaural equipment  
and set MONO/ STEREO to STEREO,  
only the left channel sound of the source  
will be recorded.  
The MDs recorded in monaural sound  
can be played back only with an MD  
player/ recorder that has the monaural  
playing function.  
to LINE OUT  
or REC OUT  
2 phono plugs  
R (red)  
L (w hite)  
RK-G128  
(not  
supplied)  
to MIC PLUG  
IN POWER  
MONO (monaural)/  
STEREO  
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While recording, press TRACK MARK  
on the recorder or the remote  
controller.  
A track mark is added and the track  
number will increase by one. The  
record indicator flashes and "MARK  
ON" appears in the display.  
Tra ck m a rkin g w h ile  
re co rd in g  
Tra ck m a rkin g t o d ivid e a  
re co rd in g  
Track marking essentially adds tracks  
while recording and enables you to  
quickly find and play from the marked  
position. The track marking feature is  
useful particularly when recording a  
discussion, an interview, etc.  
Elapsed time  
of the track  
Track number being played  
MONO  
You can add track marks with the  
recorder or the remote controller. To  
use the remote controller, connect it to  
the TRACK MARK (REC)/ PAUSE  
jack.  
MONO  
Speaker  
A n  
B
n
A
n
C……………  
1
2
3
4
To add track marks after recording  
See “Track marking a recording” (page  
23).  
4
4
4
To erase track marks  
See “Erasing a track mark” (page 24).  
Add track marks w hen  
the speaker changes.  
To find track marks  
While playing, press = or + slightly.  
Co n t in u e t o n e xt p a g e m  
TRACK  
MARK  
to TRACK MARK  
(REC)/PAUSE  
TRACK MARK  
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Special track marks cannot be added  
after recording  
Tra ck m a rkin g im p o rt a n t  
p o in t s  
You can add special track marks only  
while recording.  
While you record a discussion or an  
interview, you can add not only  
regular track marks but special track  
marks. Special track marks can be  
found independently of the regular  
track marks during playback.  
You can add special track marks only  
with the remote controller while  
recording.  
To erase special track marks  
See "Erasing a track mark" (page 24).  
To find special track marks w hile  
playing  
While pressing VOR ON/ OFF, press =  
or + slightly.  
The special track mark indication "TT"  
appears following the track number.  
Each time you press =, you can find  
the previous special track mark. Each  
time you press +, you can find the  
succeeding track mark.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4
4
4
¢
¢
¢
Regular  
Special  
Tip s o n t ra ck m a rks  
track marks track marks  
While recording, press TRACK MARK  
on the remote controller twice.  
A special track mark is added and the  
track number will increase by one.  
The record indicator flashes and  
"!MARK ON!" appears in the display.  
Total number of track marks  
You can record up to 254 track marks in  
total of the two kinds – regular track  
marks to divide a recording and special  
track marks – on an MD.  
Regular and special track marks are  
recorded in the same w ay as the  
track marks on music discs.  
The two kinds of track marks recorded  
with this recorder can be used for  
playback operation in the same way as  
the track marks recorded on the  
beginning of each music track on a music  
disc.  
Elapsed time  
of the track  
being played  
Track number  
MONO  
MONO  
Note  
To add a special track mark, press  
TRACK MARK twice within one second.  
If you press the button secondly after  
more than one second passes, two regular  
track marks will be recorded.  
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To p ro t e ct a re co rd e d MD  
To record-protect an MD, slide open  
the tab at the side of the MD. In this  
position, the MD cannot be recorded.  
To record again, slide the tab back so  
the tab is visible.  
Tip s o n re co rd in g  
To m o n it o r t h e so u n d b e in g  
re co rd e d  
Connect headphones (not supplied) to  
the 2 jack and adjust the volume by  
turning VOL. Sound levels are copied  
onto the MD automatically and  
independently of the volume for  
monitoring.  
Rear of an MD  
Tab  
To kn o w t h e re co rd in g  
co n d it io n  
The record indicator flashes according  
to the recording condition.  
Record-protect  
Record indicator  
Recording  
condition  
Flashes according  
to the loudness of  
the source (voice  
mirror).  
While recording  
Co n t in u e t o n e xt p a g e m  
Flashes.  
Recording  
standby  
Slowly flashes.  
Recording with  
less than 3  
minutes’  
recording time  
available  
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While in stop mode  
Press DISPLAY while the recorder is  
in stop mode.  
To kn o w t h e re m a in in g t im e ,  
e t c.  
Each time you press the button, the  
display changes as follows.  
Display w indow  
Track number  
Elapsed time of the  
track being recorded  
DISPLAY  
.
While recording  
Track number  
Press DISPLAY while recording.  
Each time you press the button, the  
display changes as follows.  
MONO  
REC  
REMAIN  
Track number  
Remaining time after  
the current location  
.
REC  
MONO  
Remaining number  
of tracks*  
Elapsed time of the  
track being recorded  
.
REMAIN  
Track number  
Remaining time of  
the recording  
REC  
MONO  
REC  
REMAIN  
.
Current date**  
Remaining time  
for recording  
.
DATE AM  
Current date*  
Current time**  
REC  
MONO  
DATE AM  
*
A disc name appears only with MDs  
that have been electronically labeled.  
Current time*  
** Appears only when the clock is set.  
*Appears only when the clock is set.  
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5
Press (.  
The year is set and the digit of the  
month flashes.  
Se t t in g t h e clo ck t o  
st a m p t h e re co rd e d  
t im e  
DATE AM  
To stamp the date and time on the MD  
when you record, you first need to set  
the clock. When you use the recorder  
for the first time or after a long period  
of disuse, charge the built-in battery  
for the clock after setting the clock  
(page 18).  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter the  
current month, date, hour, and  
minute.  
When you press ( to set the  
minute, the clock starts operating.  
=
+
DATE  
PM  
DATE  
PM  
p
CLOCK SET  
(on the  
bottom)  
(
Battery  
compartment  
(on the  
If you make a mistake w hile setting  
the clock  
bottom)  
Press p, and set the clock again from step  
2. You can skip a step by pressing (.  
1
2
Connect the power source.  
Install three size AA (LR6)  
batteries.  
On the clock display  
To display the current time  
When the recorder is not operating or  
while recording, press DISPLAY  
repeatedly until the current time  
appears in the display. The time  
indication disappears after 10 seconds.  
To display the time in the 24-hour system  
While setting the clock, press DISPLAY.  
To display the time in the 12-hour  
system, press DISPLAY again.  
Press CLOCK SET on the bottom  
of the recorder.  
Use a pointed object.  
The digits of the year flash.  
Year, month, and date  
DATE AM  
Co n t in u e t o n e xt p a g e m  
Current time  
3
Enter the current year by pressing  
= or +.  
To change the digits rapidly, keep  
pressing = or +.  
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Ch a rg in g t h e b u ilt -in b a t t e ry  
fo r t h e clo ck  
After setting the clock, leave the  
recorder with the dry batteries  
installed for about 2 hours to charge  
the built-in battery for the clock.  
You can use the recorder while  
charging. Once charged, the built-in  
battery should last about a month  
without connecting to any of the  
power sources. The recorder will  
automatically charge the built-in  
battery while connected to dry  
batteries, AC power, or a rechargeable  
battery.  
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zVa rio u s w a ys o f  
p la yb a ck  
Pla yin g t ra cks  
re p e a t e d ly  
List e n in g a t a fa st  
sp e e d  
You can play tracks repeatedly in three  
ways – all repeat, single repeat, and  
shuffle repeat.  
You can reduce the listening time by  
using the fast playback function. The  
playback speed can be set to 1.6 or 2.2  
times as fast as the normal playback.  
PLAY MODE  
FAST PLAY  
Press PLAY MODE while the recorder  
is playing an MD.  
Each time you press PLAY MODE, the  
play mode indication changes as  
shown in the next page.  
Press FAST PLAY.  
"FAST" appears in the display, and fast  
playback starts at a speed of 1.6 times  
normal.  
To change the speed to 2.2 times, press  
FAST PLAY again.  
Co n t in u e t o n e xt p a g e m  
MONO  
FAST  
Fast playback indication  
To suspend fast playback  
Press P.  
To find track marks  
Press = or + during fast playback.  
To sw itch to normal playback  
Press (.  
To return to fast playback, press FAST  
PLAY.  
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Track number  
or track name*  
Play mode  
indication  
Tip s o n p la yb a ck  
To kn o w t h e t im e a n d t ra ck  
n a m e  
MONO  
SHUF  
You can see in the display window the  
name, number, remaining time, and  
recorded time of the track being  
played.  
*
Appears only with MDs that have been  
electronically labeled.  
Display  
w indow  
”(none)” (normal play)  
A whole disc (all the tracks) is  
played once.  
Z
.
f” (all repeat)  
A whole disc (all the tracks) is  
played repeatedly.  
.
f1” (single repeat)  
A single track is played  
repeatedly.  
DISPLAY  
.
Press DISPLAY while the recorder is  
playing an MD.  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the  
display changes as shown on the next  
page.  
fSHUF” (shuffle repeat)  
All the tracks are played  
repeatedly in random order.  
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Track number or name*  
To lo ck t h e co n t ro ls (Ho ld  
fu n ct io n )  
To prevent the buttons from being  
accidentally operated while carrying  
the recorder, use this function.  
MONO  
Elapsed time of the  
track being played  
.
Track number or name*  
MONO  
REMAIN  
Remaining time of  
the current track  
HOLD  
.
Remaining number  
of tracks  
Slide HOLD in the direction of the  
c.  
The controls on the recorder are  
locked.  
MONO  
REMAIN  
Remaining time of  
the recording  
.
Recorded date**  
MONO  
AM  
REC DATE  
Recorded time**  
*
Appears only with MDs that have been  
electronically labeled.  
** The indications show the date and  
time when you started recording or  
added the track mark.  
If you record without setting the clock  
or play an MD that has no recorded  
date, "- - y - - m - - d" and "- - : - -"  
appear.  
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Stereo system,  
cassette-corder, etc.  
List e n in g w it h o t h e r  
e q u ip m e n t  
to LINE IN  
L (w hite)  
Connect the 2 jack of the recorder to a  
tape player or an amplifier with a line  
cable (RK-G134, or RK-G129, not  
supplied).  
2 phono plugs  
R (red)  
You can listen to an MD with your  
stereo system or record on a cassette  
tape, etc.  
RK-G129  
(not  
supplied)  
to 2  
(headphones)  
Stereo tape recorder,  
portable MD recorder,  
etc.  
to MIC  
Stereo-  
mini plug  
Adjust the volume  
around "6".  
RK-G134  
(not  
supplied)  
To listen w ith a monaural player  
Connect the RK-G135 line cable (not  
supplied) to the MIC jack of the source  
equipment.  
to 2  
(headphones)  
Adjust the volume  
around "6".  
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While the recorder is playing an MD,  
press TRACK MARK on the recorder  
at the point you want to mark.  
A track mark is added and the track  
number will increase by one.  
t ra cks  
You can edit your recordings by  
adding or erasing track marks, or  
erasing tracks.  
Premastered MDs cannot be edited.  
Elapsed time  
of the track  
being played  
Tra ck m a rkin g a  
re co rd in g  
Track number  
MONO  
You can add track marks so that you  
can quickly find and play from the  
marked position.  
The track numbers will increase as  
follows.  
MONO  
1
1
2
4
3
4
Track marking  
.
Note  
TRACK MARK on the remote controller  
does not function during playback.  
2
3
4
5
Track numbers increase  
To add track marks w hile recording  
See "Track marking while recording"  
(page 13).  
To erase track marks  
See "Erasing a track mark" (page 24).  
Notes  
When you press p after adding track  
marks, "Toc Edit" flashes and the  
recorder starts writing the new data to  
the MD. Do not move or jog the  
recorder while "Toc Edit" is flashing in  
the display.  
TRACK MARK  
You cannot add track marks on an MD  
that is record-protected. Before adding  
track marks, close the tab on the side of  
the MD.  
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Press TRACK MARK on the  
recorder to erase the mark.  
The track mark is erased and the  
two tracks are combined.  
Era sin g a t ra ck m a rk  
You can erase a track mark to combine  
the tracks before and after the track  
mark. You can erase regular track  
marks and special track marks in the  
same way.  
MONO  
The track numbers will change as  
follows.  
MONO  
1
2
3
4
4
Erase a track mark  
.
To erase other track marks  
Repeat steps 2 and 3.  
1
2
3
Track numbers decrease  
Notes  
When you press p after erasing track  
marks, "Toc Edit" flashes and the  
recorder starts writing the new data to  
the MD. Do not move or jog the  
recorder while "Toc Edit" is flashing in  
the display.  
TRACK MARK  
You cannot ease track marks on an MD  
that is record-protected. Before erasing  
track marks, close the tab on the side of  
the MD.  
P (pause)  
=/+  
1
2
While the recorder is playing an  
MD, press P to pause.  
Find the track mark you want to  
erase by pressing = or +  
slightly.  
The track number and "MARK"  
appear in the display.  
For example, to erase the third  
track mark, find the beginning of  
the third track.  
Appears for about 2 seconds  
MONO  
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To e ra se a p a rt o f a t ra ck  
Add track marks at the beginning and  
the end of the part you want to erase,  
then erase the part.  
Era sin g a t ra ck  
Note that once a recording has been  
erased, you cannot retrieve it. Check  
the track number before erasing.  
Notes  
ERASE  
When you press p after erasing a track,  
"Toc Edit" flashes and the recorder starts  
writing the new data to the MD. Do not  
move or jog the recorder while "Toc  
Edit" is flashing in the display.  
You cannot erase a track on an MD that  
is record-protected. Before erasing a  
track, close the tab on the side of the  
MD.  
p(stop)  
((play)  
1
2
Play the track you want to erase.  
Press ERASE while playing the  
track.  
"Erase OK?" and "PushErase"  
appear in the display alternately,  
and the recorder plays the selected  
track repeatedly.  
To cancel erasing, press p.  
3
Check the track number in the  
display and press ERASE again.  
The track is erased from the MD  
and the remaining tracks are  
renumbered. The recorder then  
starts to play the succeeding track.  
If you have erased the last track of  
the MD, the recorder pauses at the  
end of the preceding track.  
To erase other tracks  
Repeat steps 1 to 3.  
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Era sin g a w h o le d isc  
You can quickly erase all the tracks  
and data of the MD at a time. Note  
that once a recording has been erased,  
you cannot retrieve it.  
ERASE  
rREC  
p(stop)  
1
Play the MD you want to erase.  
Check the contents of the disc.  
2
3
Press p to stop.  
While pressing ERASE, press  
rREC.  
"AllErase?" and "PushErase"  
appear in the display alternately.  
To cancel erasing, press p.  
4
Press ERASE again.  
"Toc Edit" flashes in the display.  
When erasing finishes,  
"BLANKDISC" appears.  
Notes  
Do not move or jog the recorder while  
"Toc Edit" is flashing in the display.  
You cannot erase recordings on an MD  
that is record-protected. Before erasing,  
close the tab on the side of the MD.  
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You can use the recorder on dry  
batteries, house current, or a lithium  
ion rechargeable battery.  
Usin g o n a lit h iu m io n  
re ch a rg e a b le b a t t e ry  
Before using the LIP-12 lithium ion  
rechargeable battery (not supplied) for  
the first time, charge it with the  
ACP-MZ60A battery charger (not  
supplied).  
Usin g on h o u se cu rre n t  
It is preferable to use the recorder on  
house current when recording for a  
long time.  
1
Attach the battery case (supplied).  
Connect the DC IN 4.5V jack of the  
recorder to a wall outlet with the AC-  
E45HG AC power adaptor (not  
supplied).  
to w all outlet  
AC-E45HG AC  
pow er adaptor  
(not supplied)  
2
Insert the charged battery LIP-12  
(not supplied) into the battery  
case.  
to DC IN 4.5V  
Rechargeable  
Note  
You cannot charge the battery while it is  
in the recorder.  
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When to charge or replace the  
batteries  
You can check the battery condition with  
the battery indication displayed while  
using the recorder.  
Notes on a rechargeable battery  
When you use the battery for the first  
time or after a long period of disuse, the  
battery life may be shorter. In this case,  
charge and discharge the battery several  
times. The battery life will be restored.  
If the rechargeable battery capacity  
becomes half the normal life, replace it  
with a new one.  
v
Used batteries  
b
Weak batteries.  
Charge the rechargeable battery,  
or replace all the dry batteries.  
Notes on dry 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.  
v
n
The batteries have gone out.  
"LOW BATT" flashes in the  
display, and the power goes off.  
Do not install new and used batteries or  
different kinds of batteries together.  
Do not try to recharge the batteries.  
When the recorder is not to be used for  
a long time, be sure to remove the  
batteries.  
If a battery leak should develop,  
carefully and thoroughly wipe away  
battery fluid from the battery  
Battery lifea)  
Record-  
ingb)  
Playbackc)  
Batteries  
Size AA (LR6)  
alkaline  
batteries  
Approx.  
3 hours  
Approx.  
6 hours  
compartment before inserting new ones.  
Approx.  
2 hours  
Approx.  
3 hours  
Lithium ion  
rechargeable  
battery  
(LIP-12)  
Approx.  
6 hours  
Approx.  
10 hours  
Size AA (LR6)  
alkaline  
batteries and  
a lithium ion  
rechargeable  
battery  
(LIP-12)  
a)  
The battery life may be shorter due to  
operating conditions and the  
temperature of the location.  
When you record, use new dry  
batteries or a fully charged  
rechargeable battery.  
b)  
c)  
When played using the built-in  
speaker  
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Ad d it io n a l in fo rm a t io n  
While carrying the recorder  
Keep personal credit cards using  
magnetic coding or spring-wound  
watches, etc., away from the recorder  
to prevent possible damage from the  
magnet used for the speaker.  
Pre ca u t io n s  
On sa fe t y  
Do not put any foreign objects in the  
DC IN 4.5 V jack.  
On t h e h e a d p h o n e s  
Road safety  
On p o w e r so u rce s  
Use three size AA (LR6) batteries,  
the house current, or a lithium ion  
rechargeable battery.  
Do not use headphones 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. You should exercise  
extreme caution or discontinue use in  
potentially hazardous situations.  
For use in your house: Use the AC-  
E45HG AC power adaptor (not  
supplied). Do not use any other AC  
power adaptor since it may cause  
the recorder to malfunction.  
Polarity of  
the plug  
Preventing hearing damage  
Avoid using headphones at high  
volume. Hearing experts advise  
against continuous, loud and extended  
play. If you experience a ringing in  
your ears, reduce the volume or  
discontinue use.  
The recorder is not disconnected  
from the AC power source (mains)  
as long as it is connected to the wall  
outlet, even if the recorder itself has  
been turned off.  
If you are not going to use this  
recorder for a long time, be sure to  
disconnect the power supply (dry  
batteries, AC power adaptor, or a  
rechargeable battery). To remove  
the AC power adaptor from the wall  
outlet, grasp the adaptor plug itself;  
never pull the cord.  
Caring for others  
Keep the volume at a moderate level.  
This will allow you to hear outside  
sounds and to be considerate of the  
people around you.  
On t h e Min iDisc ca rt rid g e  
On h e a t b u ild -u p  
Do not break open the shutter.  
Do not place the cartridge where it  
will be subject to light, temperature,  
moisture or dust.  
Heat may build up in the recorder if it  
is used for an extended period of time.  
In this case, leave the recorder to cool  
down.  
On cle a n in g  
On in st a lla t io n  
Clean the recorder casing with a soft  
cloth slightly moistened with water  
or a mild detergent solution.  
Never use the recorder where it will  
be subjected to extremes of light,  
temperature, moisture or vibration.  
Never wrap the recorder in  
Do not use any type of abrasive pad,  
scouring powder or solvent such as  
alcohol or benzene as it may mar the  
finish of the casing.  
anything when it is being used with  
the AC power adaptor. Heat build-  
up in the recorder may cause  
malfunction or injury.  
Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry  
cloth to remove dirt.  
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Dust on the lens may prevent the  
unit from operating properly. Be  
sure to close the disc compartment  
lid after inserting and ejecting an  
MD.  
Fo r Cu st o m e rs in t h e USA  
DISPOSAL OF MANGANESE  
DIOXIDE LITHIUM BATTERY AND  
LITHIUM ION BATTERY.  
No t e o n m e ch a n ica l n o ise  
The recorder gives out mechanical  
noise while operating, which is caused  
by the power-saving system of the  
recorder and it is not a trouble.  
MANGANESE DIOXIDE LITHIUM  
BATTERY AND LITHIUM ION  
BATTERY.  
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.  
You can return your unwanted  
manganese dioxide lithium  
batteries and lithium ion batteries  
to your nearest Sony Service  
Center.  
Note: In some areas the disposal of  
lithium ion batteries and  
manganese dioxide lithium  
batteries in household or business  
trash may be prohibited.  
No t e s o n re co rd in g  
Mechanical shock or vibration  
Do not subject the recorder to strong  
mechanical shock or continuous  
vibration while recording. The sound  
may be skipped or recording may stop.  
After you stop recording, "Toc Edit"  
flashes while the data of the recording  
is being stored. Do not move or jog the  
recorder while the indication is  
flashing in the display.  
For the Sony Service Center nearest  
you call 1-800-222-SONY (United  
States only)  
Noise w hile recording  
When you record with the built-in  
microphone or an external  
Caution: Do not handle damaged  
or leaking lithium ion battery and  
manganese dioxide lithium battery.  
microphone, the sound is sent as an  
analog signal, converted to a digital  
signal, and recorded on an MD.  
During these processes, noise may be  
recorded. And when you record with  
the built-in microphone in a quiet  
place, mechanical noise of the recorder  
may be recorded. These are not  
problems.  
To re m o ve t h e m a n g a n e se  
d io xid e lit h iu m b a t t e ry  
On disposal of this product, remove  
the manganese dioxide lithium battery  
in the battery compartment and treat it  
as mentioned above.  
You cannot record using a timer.  
If you press the rREC button with the  
power off or not connected, the button  
will stay pressed down. But as soon as  
the power is turned on, the button will  
be released automatically. For this  
reason, you cannot record using a  
timer.  
Remove the  
black sheet w ith  
a pointed object.  
Remove the  
battery.  
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Do not remove the black sheet unless  
you are disposing of this product, or it  
may not work properly.  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your recorder, please  
consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g  
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest  
Sony dealer.  
Symptom  
Cause/Solution  
The recorder does not  
work or works poorly.  
• Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.  
b
Take the MD out and leave the recorder in a warm  
place for several hours until the moisture  
evaporates.  
• The dry batteries or rechargeble battery are weak  
(b "LOW BATT" flashes).  
Replace the dry batteries or recharge the battery  
(page 6 or 27).  
b
• The dry batteries have been installed incorrectly.  
Install the batteries correctly (page 6).  
b
• You pressed a button while the disc indication was  
rotating quickly.  
b
Wait until the indication rotates slowly.  
• The AC adaptor was unplugged during recording or a  
power outage occurred.  
• Audio sources may not be securely connected.  
b
Disconnect the audio sources once and connect  
them again (pages 12, 22).  
• While operating, the recorder received a mechanical  
shock, too much static, abnormal power voltage  
caused by lightning, etc.  
b
Restart the operation as follows:  
1 Disconnect all the power sources.  
2 Leave the recorder for about 30 seconds.  
3 Connect the power source.  
• Volume is too low.  
Adjust the volume by turning VOL.  
No sound comes  
through the speaker.  
b
• Disc playing stopped before it came to the last track.  
An MD is not played  
from the first track.  
b
Press = repeatedly or open and close the lid  
once to go back to the beginning of the disc, and  
restart playing after checking the track number in  
the display.  
• The recorder is placed where it receives continuous  
vibration.  
Playback sound skips.  
b
Put the recorder on stable place.  
• A very short track may cause sound to skip.  
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Symptom  
Cause/Solution  
Sound has a lot of  
static.  
• Strong magnetism from a television or such device is  
interfering with operation.  
b
Move away from the source of strong magnetism.  
The REC button stays  
pressed down.  
• You pressed the REC button while the recorder was  
not connected to the power source.  
b
Install dry batteries or a rechargeable battery. Or  
connect to house current with the AC power  
adaptor (page 6 or 27).  
Cannot erase the track  
marks.  
• You tried to erase the track marks after pressing =  
or + and pressing P.  
b
Press P before pressing = or +, then erase  
the track marks.  
The clock loses time or  
the display flashes.  
• The built-in battery for a clock is weak.  
b
Connect the power source to charge the built-in  
battery. After charging, set the clock again. Note  
that the clock normally loses about 2 minutes per  
month (page 18).  
The recording date was  
not stamped onto the  
disc.  
• The time indication flashes.  
Set the clock again (page 17).  
b
Cannot record for  
the maximum  
recording time of a  
disc.  
• When a lot of short tracks are recorded on a disc, the  
total recording time may be shorter than the  
maximum recording capacity.  
• You recorded over a previous recording repeatedly  
(page 33).  
b
Erase all the tracks of the disc, then start recording  
(page 26).  
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Syst e m lim it a t io n s  
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.  
Symptom  
Cause  
"TR FULL" appears even before When 254 tracks have been recorded on the  
the disc has reached the  
maximum recording time (120  
disc, "TR FULL" appears regardless of the total  
recorded time. More than 254 tracks cannot be  
or 148 minutes in monaural, 60 recorded on the disc.  
or 74 minutes in stereo). To continue recording, erase unnecessary  
tracks.  
"TR FULL" appears even before Repeating recording and erasing may cause  
the disc has reached the  
maximum track number or  
recording time.  
fragmentation and scattering of data.  
Although those scattered data can be read,  
each fragment is counted as a track. In this  
case, the number of tracks may reach 254 and  
further recording is not possible.  
To continue recording, erase unnecessary  
tracks.  
Track marks cannot be erased.  
When the data of a track is fragmented, the  
track mark of a fragment under 12 seconds  
long cannot be erased.  
The remaining recording time  
does not increase even after  
Tracks of under 24 seconds in monaural (12  
seconds in stereo) in length are not counted  
erasing numerous short tracks. and so erasing them may not lead to an  
increase in the recording time.  
The total recorded time and the Recording is done in minimum units of 4  
remaining time on the disc may seconds (2 seconds in stereo) each, no matter  
not total the maximum  
recording time (120 or 148  
minutes in monaural, 60 or 74  
minutes in stereo).  
how short the material. Even if the last unit of  
recording is less than 4 seconds, it is counted as  
a unit of 4 seconds. Then 4 seconds’ space is  
put before recording starts again to prevent the  
last unit of the previous track from being  
erased.  
The contents recorded may thus be shorter  
than the maximum recording capacity.  
The edited tracks may exhibit  
sound dropout during search  
operations.  
The fragmentation of data may cause sound  
dropout while searching because the tracks are  
played at higher speed than normal playback.  
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Erro r m e ssa g e s  
If the following error messages flash in the display window, check the chart below.  
Meaning/Remedy  
Error message  
• An MD with no recording on it is inserted.  
BLANKDISC  
b
Insert a recorded MD.  
• You tried to operate the recorder while it was accessing the  
recorded data.  
BUSY  
b
Wait until the message goes out (in rare cases, it may take  
2–3 minutes).  
CANNOT  
• You tried to erase a track mark while playing the MD or at the  
beginning of the first track.  
• You tried to erase a track mark to combine tracks the recorder  
cannot combine. (This is caused by system limitation.)  
DISC ERR  
• The recorder cannot read the disc (it's scratched or dirty).  
b
Reinsert or replace the disc.  
DISC FULL  
• There is no more space on the disc (less than 24 seconds  
available in monaural).  
b
Replace the disc.  
Hi DC in  
HOLD  
• Power supply is too high (The recommended AC power  
adaptor is not used).  
b
Use the recommended AC power adaptor.  
• The recorder is locked.  
b
Slide HOLD against the allow to unlock the recorder  
(page 21).  
LOW BATT  
• Batteries are weak.  
b
Replace the dry batteries or charge the rechargeable  
battery (page 6 or 27).  
NO DISC  
PB DISC  
• You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder.  
Insert an MD.  
b
• You tried to record or edit on a premastered MD (PB means  
playback.)  
b
Insert a recordable MD.  
PROTECTED  
• You tried to record or edit on a MD with the tab in the record-  
protect position.  
b
Slide the tab back (page 15).  
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Error message  
Meaning/Remedy  
TEMP OVER  
Heat has built up in the recorder.  
b
Leave the recorder to cool down.  
TR FULL  
TRprotect  
• There is no more space for new data when you are editing the  
MD.  
b
Erase unneccessary track numbers or tracks (page 24 or 25).  
• You tried to record or edit on a track that is protected from  
erasing.  
b
Record or edit on other tracks.  
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Outputs  
Headphones: stereo mini-jack, maximum  
output level 5 mW + 5 mW, load  
impedance 16 ohm  
Sp e cifica t io n s  
Syst e m  
Audio playing system  
MiniDisc digital audio system  
Pow er output  
DC operation  
Speaker 220 mW (at 10% harmonic  
distortion)  
Laser diode properties  
Material: GaAlAs  
Wavelength: l = 780 nm  
Ge n e ra l  
Pow er requirements  
Three size AA (LR6) alkaline batteries  
(not supplied)  
Sony AC Power Adaptor AC-E45HG (not  
supplied) connected at the DC IN 4.5 V  
jack  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Lithium ion rechargeable battery LIP-12  
(not supplied)  
Emission duration: continuous  
Laser output: less than 44.6 µW  
(This output is the value measured at a  
distance of 200 mm from the lens surface  
on the optical pick-up block.)  
Recording and playback time  
Maximum 148 minutes (MDW-74,  
monaural recording)  
Maximum 74 minutes (MDW-74, stereo  
recording)  
Battery operation time  
See “Using on a lithium ion rechargeable  
batteries” (page 28).  
Revolutions  
400 rpm to 900 rpm (CLV)  
Dimensions  
Error correction  
Advanced Cross Interleave Reed  
Solomon Code (ACIRC)  
Approx. 135.3 × 30 × 80.5 mm (w/ h/ d)  
(5 3/ 8 × 1 3/ 16 × 3 1/ 4 in.)  
Mass  
Sampling frequency  
Approx. 305 g (10.8 oz) the recorder only  
Approx. 405 g (14.3 oz) incl. a recordable  
MD, remote controller, and three size AA  
(LR6) batteries  
44.1 kHz  
Coding  
Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding  
(ATRAC)  
Supplied accessories  
Remote controller (1)  
Battery case (1, for LIP-12 Lithium ion  
Battery)  
Modulation system  
EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)  
Recordable MD (1)  
Carrying case (1)  
Number of channels  
2 stereo channels  
1 monaural channel  
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Frequency response  
20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB  
Wow and Flutter  
Below measurable limit  
Inputs  
Microphone: stereo mini-jack, minimum  
input level 0.44 mV  
Remote controller: mini mini-jack  
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Op t io n a l a cce sso rie s  
AC-E45HG AC power adaptor  
LIP-12 Lithium ion rechargeable battery  
ACP-MZ60A* AC Power adaptor/  
Battery charger  
ECM-909A, ECM-727P, ECM-717 Stereo  
microphones  
ECM-T140, ECM-T110 Monaural  
microphones  
Wh a t is t h e MD?  
Ho w Min iDiscs w o rk  
MiniDiscs (MD) come in two types:  
premastered (prerecorded) and  
recordable (blank). Premastered MDs,  
recorded at music studios, can be  
played back almost endlessly.  
However, they can't be recorded on or  
over like cassette tapes. To record, you  
must use a "recordable MD".  
MDR-E747, MDR-E535 Stereo dynamic  
earphones  
MDR-D55, MDR-D33 Stereo headphones  
RK-G134, RK-G128 Line cables  
MDW-74/ 74A, MDW-74L/ 74R/ 74Y,  
MDW-60/ 60A Recordable MDs  
CK-MD4 MiniDisc carrying case  
CK-MD10 MiniDisc filing box  
Premastered MDs  
Premastered MDs are played like  
regular CDs. A laser beam focuses on  
the pits in the surface of the MD and  
reflects the information back to the  
lens in the recorder. The recorder then  
decodes the signals and plays them  
back as music.  
* ACP-MZ60A can only be used as a  
battery charger. It cannot be used as an  
AC power adaptor with this recorder.  
Your dealer may not handle some of the  
above listed accessories. Please ask the  
dealer for detailed information about the  
accessories in your country.  
US and foreign patents licensed from  
Dolby Laboratories Licensing  
Corporation.  
Recordable MDs  
Recordable MDs, which use magneto-  
optical (MO) technology, can be  
recorded again and again. The laser  
inside the recorder applies heat to the  
MD, demagnetizing the magnetic layer  
of the MD. The recorder then applies a  
magnetic field to the layer. This  
magnetic field corresponds exactly to  
the audio signals generated by the  
connected source. (The north and  
south polarities equate to digital "1"  
and "0".) The demagnetized MD  
adopts the polarity of the magnetic  
field, resulting in a recorded MD.  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
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Ho w t h e Min iDisc g o t so sm a ll  
The 2.5-inch MiniDisc, encased in a  
plastic cartridge that looks like a 3.5-  
inch diskette, 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.  
Sh o ck-Re sist a n t Me m o ry  
One major drawback of optical read  
systems is that they can skip or mute  
when subjected to vibration. The MD  
system resolves this problem by using  
a buffer memory that stores audio  
data.  
This feature allows you to enjoy  
playback while carrying the recorder,  
record while holding the recorder, and  
so on.  
Qu ick Ra n d o m Acce ss  
Like CDs, MDs offer instantaneous  
random access to the beginning of any  
music track. Premastered MDs are  
recorded with location addresses  
corresponding to each music selection.  
Recordable MDs are manufactured  
with a "User TOC Area" to contain the  
order of the music. The TOC system is  
similar to the "directory management  
system" of floppy disks. In other  
words, starting and ending addresses  
for all music tracks recorded on the  
disc are stored in this area. This lets  
you randomly access the beginning of  
any track as soon as you enter the track  
number (AMS), as well as label the  
location with a track name as you  
would file on a diskette.  
User TOC  
Area  
Music Data  
(recorded data)  
Contains the order and  
start/end points of the  
tracks.  
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Lo o kin g a t t h e co n t ro ls  
See pages in ( ) for more details.  
Th e re co rd e r  
1 END SEARCH button (7)  
2 DISPLAY button (16, 20)  
3 TRACK MARK (REC)/ PAUSE (for  
the remote controller) jack (13)  
4 Display window (7, 9, 16, 21)  
5 DC IN 4.5 V jack (27)  
6 OPEN button (6)  
7 CLOCK SET button (on the bottom)  
(17)  
8 FAST PLAY button (19)  
9 = (search/ AMS) button (7, 9)  
0 ( (play) button (9)  
+ (search / AMS) button (7, 9)  
!™ p (stop) button (7, 9)  
TRACK MARK button (13, 24)  
!∞ Record indicator (15)  
ERASE button (25, 26)  
Speaker (9)  
!• PLAY MODE button (19)  
2 (headphones) jack (9, 22)  
VOL (volume) control (9)  
Microphone (7)  
@™ Battery compartment (on the  
bottom) (6, 8)  
MIC PLUG IN POWER jack (11, 12)  
MONO (monaural)/ STEREO  
switch (11, 12)  
@∞ VOR indicator (10)  
HOLD switch (21)  
r REC (record) button (7)  
VOR (Voice Operated Recording)  
ON/ OFF button (10)  
@• P (pause) button (7, 9)  
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Th e d isp la y w in d o w  
REC STEREO  
MONO  
1
SHUF  
FAST  
REC DATE AM  
REMAIN  
PM  
1 STEREO indication (11, 12)  
2 REC indication (7)  
Time display (16, 17, 21)  
Shows the recorded time, current  
time, elapsed time of the track or  
MD being recorded or played.  
!™ Position indicator (7, 9)  
Lights up while recording. When  
flashing, the recorder is in record  
standby mode.  
3 MONO (monaural) indication (7)  
4 Play mode indication (20)  
Shows the play mode of the MD.  
5 Battery indication (28)  
Shows the current location on the  
MD. The point under recording or  
playing flashes. The recorded  
portion lights up.  
Shows battery condition.  
6 Level meter  
Current location  
Shows the volume of the MD being  
played or recorded.  
0%  
50%  
100%  
7 FAST playback indication (19)  
Lights up while playing at a fast  
speed.  
8 Character information display  
Displays the disc and track names,  
date, error messages, track  
numbers, etc.  
Recorded portion  
Disc length  
REMAIN (remaining time/ tracks)  
indication (16, 21)  
9 REC DATE (recorded/ current  
date) indication (16, 17, 21)  
Lights up along with the date and  
time the MD was recorded. When  
only "DATE" lights up, the current  
date and time are displayed.  
0 AM/ PM indication (17)  
Lights up along with the time  
indication in the 12-hour system.  
Lights up along with the remaining  
time of the track, the remaining  
time of the MD, or the remaining  
number of tracks.  
Disc indication  
Shows that the disc is rotating for  
recording, playing or editing.  
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Re m o t e co n t ro lle r  
2 P (pause) button (7, 9)  
1 TRACK MARK button (13, 14)  
Used to add track marks while  
recording. Adds a regular track  
mark when pressed once. Adds a  
special track mark when pressed  
twice.  
Ca rryin g ca se  
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