Sony MD Walkman MZ E44 User Manual

To lo ck t h e co n t ro ls D  
On t h e Min iDisc ca rt rid g e  
zVa rio u s w a ys o f  
p la yb a ck  
zPo w e r so u rce s  
zAd d it io n a l in fo rm a t io n  
To  
Press (Beeps in the  
headphones)  
3-864-524-21(1)  
To prevent the buttons from being  
accidentally operated when you carry the  
player, use this function.  
Do not break open the shutter.  
Do not place the cartridge where it will be  
subjected to light, temperature, moisture or  
dust.  
Tro u b le sh o o t in g  
Sp e cifica t io n s  
You can use the player on a dry battery,  
house current, or a Ni-MH rechargeable  
battery.  
Playing an MD right  
Pre ca u t io n s  
Should any problem persist after you have  
made these checks, consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
Syst e m  
Audio playing system  
Pause  
P on the remote  
control (Continuous  
short beeps)  
Pla yin g t ra cks re p e a t e d ly  
B
MiniDisc digital audio system  
Laser diode properties  
Material: GaAlAs  
Wavelength: λ = 790 nm  
Emission duration: continuous  
Laser output: less than 44.6 µW*  
* This output is the value measured at a distance  
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on  
the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.  
Revolutions  
400 rpm to 900 rpm (CLV)  
Error correction  
Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code  
(ACIRC)  
Sampling frequency  
44.1 kHz  
On sa fe t y  
HOLD  
away!  
A
On cle a n in g  
Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN  
1.5 V jack.  
Press P again to  
resume play.  
Usin g o n a d ry b a t t e ry H  
Clean the player casing with a soft cloth  
slightly moistened with water or a mild  
detergent solution. 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.  
The player does not w ork or w orks  
poorly.  
• You tried to play with no disc in the  
player (“No DISC” flashes).  
Porta b le MiniDisc Player  
You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways  
— all repeat, single repeat, and shuffle repeat.  
Before using the supplied rechargeable battery for the first time,  
charge it. Other choices are dry batteries and house current (see  
“Power sources”). The player automatically switches to play the stereo  
or monaural sound according to the recorded sound.  
1
Insert one size AA (LR6) alkaline battery  
(not supplied) into the supplied battery  
case, and close the lid.  
On p o w e r so u rce s  
=or turn the  
Find the  
For use in your house: Use the AC power  
adaptor AC-E15L (not supplied). Do not  
use any other AC power adaptor since it  
may cause the player to malfunction.  
control to = on the  
remote control once  
(Three short beeps)  
Operating instructions  
Mode demploi (au dos)  
PLAY MODE  
beginning of  
the current  
track  
b
Insert an MD.  
• The controls are locked.  
Close the lid securely by aligning the  
markings on the main unit and the lid.  
Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to  
remove dirt.  
Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from  
operating properly. Be sure to close the  
disc compartment lid after inserting or  
ejecting an MD.  
b
Slide HOLD against the arrow to  
unlock the controls.  
(+ or turn the  
control to (+  
on the remote control  
once (Two short  
beeps)  
Find the  
beginning of  
the next track  
• Moisture has condensed inside the  
player.  
HOLD  
Markings  
1
Charge the rechargeable battery.  
b
Take the MD out and leave the  
player in a warm place for several  
hours until the moisture evaporates.  
Install the supplied rechargeable battery NH-9WM(N) to the  
supplied battery charger with correct polarity, and connect to a  
wall outlet.  
Polarity of the plug  
Press PLAY MODE on the remote control  
while the player is playing an MD.  
Each time you press PLAY MODE, the play  
mode indication changes as follows.  
keep pressing  
= or keep the  
control turned to  
=on the remote  
control  
Go backwards  
while playing1)  
On d ry b a t t e rie s a n d t h e b a t t e ry  
ca rryin g ca se  
Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of  
battery fluid or bursting batteries. To prevent  
such accidents, observe the following  
precautions:  
• The rechargeable battery or dry battery  
Coding  
The player is not disconnected from the AC  
power source (mains) as long as it is  
connected to the wall outlet, even if the  
player itself has been turned off.  
If you are not going to use this player for a  
long time, be sure to disconnect the power  
supply (AC power adaptor, dry battery,  
rechargeable battery, or car battery cord).  
To remove the AC power adaptor from the  
wall outlet, grasp the adaptor plug itself;  
never pull the cord.  
is weak (n“LoBATT” flashes).  
Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC)  
Modulation system  
EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)  
Number of channels  
2 stereo channels  
1 monaural channel  
Frequency response  
20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB  
Wow and Flutter  
Below measurable limit  
Outputs  
MZ-E44/E45  
Slide the HOLD switch on the main unit in  
the direction of the c to lock the controls of  
the unit.  
Slide the HOLD switch on the remote control  
in the direction of the c to lock the controls  
of the remote control.  
b
Replace the dry battery or recharge  
the battery.  
Sony Corporation ©1998 Printed in Japan  
• The rechargeable battery or dry battery  
has been installed incorrectly.  
2
Attach the battery case to the player.  
Tourist model and model for  
other countries  
Model for USA, Canada, continental  
Europe, U.K., Australia and Hong Kong  
Go forward  
keep pressing  
b
Install the battery correctly.  
Install batteries with the + and – poles  
aligned correctly.  
while playing1)  
(+ or keep the  
control turned to  
(+ on the  
remote control  
Play mode indication  
• An MD with no recording on it is  
inserted (“BLANK” flashes).  
Do not try to recharge dry batteries.  
When the player 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 compartment before  
inserting new ones.  
Fo r Cu st o m e rs in Ca n a d a  
lamp  
To e m p h a size b a ss (DIGITAL MEGA  
BASS) E  
The DIGITAL MEGA BASS function  
intensifies low frequency sound for richer  
quality audio reproduction.  
b
Insert a recorded MD.  
WARNING  
(none) (normal play)  
All the tracks are played once.  
Z
To prevent electric shock, do not use this  
polarized AC plug with an extension cord,  
receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can  
be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.  
lamp  
• The player cannot read the disc (its  
scratched or dirty) (“ERROR” flashes  
on the remote control).  
To p re ve n t fire o r sh o ck  
h a za rd , d o n o t e xp o se  
t h e u n it t o ra in o r  
m o ist u re .  
Be sure to remove the rechargeable battery  
when using the AC power adaptor (AC-  
E15L). Failure to do so may deteriorate the  
performance of the rechargeable battery.  
Remove the  
MD  
p and then slide  
OPEN to open the  
lid.2)  
.
NH-9WM(N)  
(supplied)  
Headphones: stereo mini-jack, maximum output  
level 5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 16 ohm  
f” (all repeat)  
All the tracks are played  
repeatedly.  
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b
Reinsert or replace the disc.  
• While operating, the player received a  
mechanical shock, too much static,  
abnormal power voltage caused by  
lightning, etc.  
Ge n e ra l  
Pow er requirements  
Fo r t h e cu st o m e rs in t h e U.S.A.  
.
Do not carry the dry battery in your pocket  
or a bag, etc., with metallic objects such as  
key rings. The terminals of the battery or  
the battery carrying case may heat up from  
a short-circuit and can be dangerous.  
The charger lamp goes off  
If p la yb a ck d o e s n o t st a rt  
Make sure the player is not locked. See  
“To lock the controls.”  
f1” (single repeat)  
A single track is played  
repeatedly.  
On re ch a rg e a b le b a t t e rie s  
Rechargeable battery (supplied)  
Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery  
NH-9WM  
One LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery (not supplied)  
Sony AC Power Adaptor AC-E15L 1) (not  
supplied) connected to the DC IN 1.5 V jack  
Battery operation time  
See “When to replace or charge the batteries”  
Dimensions  
Approx. 87 × 17.8 × 91.5 mm (w/ h/ d)  
(3 1/ 2 × 23/ 32 × 3 5/ 8 in.) not including projecting  
parts and controls  
when charging is finished.  
DISPOSAL OF NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE  
BATTERY.  
Be sure to use the supplied battery charger.  
Charging time may vary depending on the  
battery condition.  
b
Restart the operation as follows.  
1 Disconnect all the power sources.  
2 Leave the player for about 30  
seconds.  
To a vo id e le ct rica l  
sh o ck, d o n o t o p e n t h e  
ca b in e t . Re fe r se rvicin g  
t o q u a lifie d p e rso n n e l  
o n ly.  
Turn tow ard LOCK.  
To release the battery case, turn  
tow ard RELEASE.  
.
NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY.  
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.  
You can return your unwanted nickel  
metal hydride batteries to your nearest  
Sony Service Center.  
Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel  
metal hydride 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 metal hydride battery.  
f SHUF” (shuffle repeat)  
All the tracks are played  
repeatedly in random order.  
Fo r m o d e ls su p p lie d w it h t h e AC  
p lu g a d a p t o r  
If the battery charger does not fit the wall  
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.  
On t h e lid o f t h e b a t t e ry ca se  
The lid of the battery carrying case supplied  
with this player is designed to detach from  
the main unit when handled with great force.  
To reattach the lid to the main unit, follow the  
steps below:  
2
1
0
3 Connect the power source.  
When to replace or charge the batteries  
You can check the battery condition with the  
battery indication, which is displayed while  
using the player.  
outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.  
2
The MD is not played normally.  
• The player is set to the repeat mode  
(“f“ is displayed).  
DIGITAL  
MEGABASS  
Insert the rechargeable battery.  
Disp la y w in d o w w h ile p la yin g  
b a ck  
If the rechargeable battery capacity  
becomes half the normal life, replace it with  
a new one.  
Remove the rechargeable battery when the  
unit is not to be used for a long time. Do  
not carry the rechargeable battery in your  
pocket or a bag, etc., with metallic objects  
such as key rings.  
1 Slide open the battery  
compartment lid like the  
arrow in the illustration.  
2 Insert the battery with  
b
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly on  
the remote control until “f“  
disappears, then start playing.  
correct polarity.  
Slide DIGITAL MEGA BASS.  
Choose 1 (slight effect) or 2 (strong effect).  
To cancel the effect, set DIGITAL MEGA  
BASS to 0.  
Ca u t io n  
v
Battery power decreasing.  
Mass  
Track name3) or elapsed time of  
the track being played  
Projections  
Slots  
The use of optical instruments with this  
product will increase eye hazard.  
Tip s o n p la yb a ck  
Approx. 115 g (4.1 oz.) the player only  
Approx. 155 g (5.5 oz.) incl. a premastered MD  
and a nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery  
NH-9WM(N)  
b
Weak batteries. Replace/ recharge the  
batteries.  
An MD is not played from the first track.  
• Disc playing stopped before it came to  
the last track.  
To kn o w t h e t ra ck n a m e a n d t im e C  
Press DISPLAY on the remote control while  
the player is playing an MD.  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display  
changes as follows.  
Listening for many hours at maximum  
volume may damage your hearing.  
Note  
v
Supplied accessories  
If the sound becomes distorted when  
emphasizing bass, turn down the volume.  
b
Press = repeatedly or eject and  
reinsert the MD once to go back to  
the beginning of the disc, and restart  
playing after checking the track  
number in the display.  
Battery Charger (1)  
Rechargeable battery (1)  
Rechargeable battery carrying case (1)  
Headphones with a remote control (1)  
Dry battery case (1)  
Handstrap (1)  
Carrying pouch (1)  
LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery (1) (Tourist model  
only)  
n
The batteries have gone out. “LoBATT”  
flashes in the display of the remote  
control, and the power goes off.  
Fo r t h e cu st o m e rs in t h e U.S.A. a n d  
Ca n a d a  
In fo rm a t io n  
On t h e b a t t e ry ca se a t t a ch m e n t  
t e rm in a ls o n t h e m a in u n it  
Track number  
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE  
FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY  
NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES  
RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE  
PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY  
PRODUCT.  
To p ro t e ct yo u r h e a rin g (AVLS) F  
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter  
System) function keeps down the maximum  
volume to protect your ears.  
Do not short-circuit the battery case  
attachment terminals on the main unit with  
metallic objects, etc., when the rechargeable  
battery is inserted, as this may cause heat  
and can be dangerous.  
DISPLAY  
1) If you press = or (+ during  
pause, the player will resume playback. If  
you keep pressing = or (+ during  
pause (keep the control turned to = or  
(+ on the remote control), you can  
fast forward/ rewind without listening to  
the playback sound.  
2) Once you open the lid, the point to start  
play will change to the beginning of the  
first track.  
Battery life*  
RECYCLING NICKEL-CADMIUM  
BATTERIES  
1Place the lid so that the projections on the  
lid are aligned with the slots on the main  
unit.  
Playback sound skips.  
• The player is placed where it receives  
continuous vibration.  
Playback  
Batteries  
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY.  
BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR  
DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.  
Approx. 5.5 hours  
Ni-MH  
rechargeable  
When carrying the player in a bag, be sure  
to put it in the supplied carrying pouch.  
b
Put the player on a stable place.  
A very short track may cause sound  
to skip.  
2
1
battery (NH-9WM (N))  
Op t io n a l a cce sso rie s  
AC-E15L AC power adaptor  
1)  
Nickel-Cadmium batteries are  
3
4
Elapsed time  
Approx. 8.5 hours  
Approx. 16 hours  
One LR6 (size AA)  
alkaline battery  
Insert an MD.  
On h e a t b u ild -u p  
recyclable. You can help preserve our  
environment by returning your unwanted  
batteries to your nearest Sony Service  
Center or Factory 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.  
Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery  
NH-9WM  
MDR-series Stereo headphones 2)  
SRS-A41 Sony Active Speakers  
CK-MD4 MiniDisc Carrying Case  
CK-MD10 MiniDisc Filing Box  
Sound has a lot of static.  
• Strong magnetism from a television or  
such device is interfering with  
operation.  
Heat may build up in the player if it is used  
for an extended period of time. In this case,  
leave the player to cool down.  
3) Appears only with MDs that have been  
electronically labeled.  
One LR6 (size AA)  
Z
This mark is valid for Russia only.  
alkaline battery and a  
Ni-MH rechargeable  
battery (NH-9WM(N))  
LIMIT  
NORM  
b
Move the player away from the  
source of strong magnetism.  
”MD WALKMAN” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
Tips  
On in st a lla t io n  
AVLS  
Track number  
2Fit the projection one by one in to the slot  
as shown in the illustration.  
• The OPERATE lamp will light up on the  
main unit during playback. It will go off  
when p is pressed.  
• The display on the remote control will  
disappear after a few seconds after you have  
pressed p.  
.
Never use the player where it will be  
subjected to extremes of light, temperature,  
moisture or vibration.  
1) The operative voltage for the AC power  
adaptor varies depending upon the country in  
which it is sold. Therefore, purchase the AC  
power adaptor in the country you intend to  
use it.  
*
The battery life may be shorter due to  
The rechargeable battery does not start  
charging (in case of a charger w ith a  
lid).  
• The lid of the battery charger is not  
closed properly.  
.
operating conditions and the temperature of  
the location.  
Track name  
Fo r Cu st o m e rs in t h e Un it e d St a t e s  
Set AVLS to LIMIT.  
No t e o n m e ch a n ica l n o ise  
The player gives out mechanical noise while  
operating, which is caused by the power-  
saving system of the player and it is not a  
trouble.  
For the Sony Service Center nearest you  
call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only)  
For the Factory Service Center nearest you  
call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)  
Never wrap the player in anything when it  
is being used with the AC power adaptor.  
Heat build-up in the player may cause  
malfunction or injury.  
In fo rm a t io n  
The volume is kept at a moderate level, even  
if you try to turn the volume above the  
limited level.  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.  
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 more of the following  
measures:  
Usin g o n h o u se cu rre n t I  
b
Close the lid and slide the lock.  
2) Whether you should plug the headphones  
directly to REMOTE/ 2 on the main unit or to  
a remote control, use only headphones with  
stereo mini plugs.  
2 Insert an MD with the label facing up  
1 Slide OPEN and  
Note  
No sound comes through the  
headphones.  
• The headphones plug is not firmly  
connected.  
.
Do not slide OPEN during playback. If you  
do, the lid opens and playback will stop.  
and press the lid down to close.  
open the lid.  
Before using the player, remove the  
rechargeable battery if it is installed.  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or  
leaking nickel-cadmium  
batteries.  
On t h e h e a d p h o n e s  
Road safety  
Track number  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your player, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
.
Usin g t h e h a n d st ra p G  
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 player  
at high volume while walking, especially at  
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise  
extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially  
hazardous situations.  
Disc name  
When using optional headphones  
Use the headphones that have stereo-  
miniplug. You cannot use other types of  
headphones (microplug).  
1
2
Attach the supplied battery case to the  
player.  
stereo mini plugs  
Play an MD.  
b
Connect the headphones plug firmly  
to the remote control. Then connect  
the remote control plug firmly to the  
REMOTE/ 2 jack.  
Attach the hand strap as shown in the  
illustration below.  
3 Press (+ (turn the control to (+ on the  
Connect the AC-E15L AC power adaptor  
(not supplied) to the DC IN 1.5V jack of  
the player.  
We lco m e !  
remote control).  
The player starts to play the first track.  
• Volume is too low.  
When using the remote control, a short beep sounds in the  
headphones. The OPERATE lamp on the main unit will light up.  
Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc! Here  
are some of the capabilities and features you'll  
discover with the new MiniDisc Player.  
Small body almost the size of a MiniDisc  
jacket — Ideal weight and size; fits in your  
shirt pocket.  
Hold and operate the main unit with just  
one hand with the new button layout.  
Low power-consumption design enables  
long playback with a single “chewing-gum  
type” rechargeable battery.  
Shuttle dial remote control with  
backlighted LCD — Keep the main unit in  
your pocket and operate the MiniDisc  
player through the shuttle dial on the  
remote control; The LCD displays track  
information, playback mode as well as  
battery condition.  
4 Press VOL +/– to  
Number of tracks  
recorded on the MD.  
b
Adjust the volume by pressing  
VOLUME +/ – (VOL +/ – on the  
remote control).  
adjust the  
3
Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall  
outlet.  
Preventing hearing damage  
Your dealer may not handle some of the above  
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for  
detailed information about the accessories in  
your country.  
volume.  
OPERATE  
lamp  
• AVLS is on.  
Slide AVLS to NORM.  
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.  
You can check the  
volume in the  
display of the  
remote control.  
Note  
b
to w all outlet  
Disc and track names appear only with MDs that  
have been electronically labeled.  
• 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.  
VOLUME +/–  
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby  
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
Caring for others  
VOL +/–  
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will  
allow you to hear outside sounds and to be  
considerate of the people around you.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV  
technician for help.  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
p
1 Connect the  
headphones to the  
remote control. Plug  
it in firmly all the  
way.  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate this  
equipment.  
to DC IN 1.5 V  
Note  
The battery indication mark is displayed when  
the AC power adaptor is being used.  
Hand strap attachable.  
Fo r Cu st o m e rs in Au st ra lia  
2 Connect the headphones with  
Note  
If the supply cord of the AC power adaptor is  
damaged, the AC power adaptor must be  
returned to the manufacturer or his agent for the  
cord to be replaced.  
Use only the supplied hand strap.  
remote control to REMOTE/2.  
To st o p p la y, press p.  
When using the remote control, a short beep sounds in the headphones. The OPERATE lamp  
on the main unit will go off. The display on the remote control will disappear after a while.  

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