Sony Q017 MD1 User Manual

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Owner’s Record  
Do not install the appliance in a confined  
space, such as a bookcase or built-in  
cabinet.  
The model and serial numbers are located at  
the rear of the disc compartment lid. Record  
the serial number in the space provided  
below. Refer to them whenever you call  
upon your Sony dealer regarding this  
product.  
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation  
of the apparatus with newspapers,  
table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place  
lighted candles on the apparatus.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
Q017-MD1  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place  
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on  
the apparatus.  
WARNING  
Certain countries may regulate disposal of  
the battery used to power this product.  
Please consult with your local authority.  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not  
expose the unit to rain or moisture.  
Caution  
The use of optical instruments with this  
product will increase eye hazard.  
CAUTION-INVISIBLE LASER  
RADIATION WHEN OPEN  
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW  
DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS  
Information  
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE  
FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY  
NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES  
RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE  
PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY  
PRODUCT.  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to  
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous  
voltage” within the products enclosure that  
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute  
a risk of electric shock to persons.  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to  
the presence of important operating and  
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the  
literature accompanying the appliance.  
Product registration  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate  
this equipment.  
Please register this product on line at  
<http://www.sony.com/productregistration>  
Proper registration will enable us to send you  
periodic mailings about new products,  
services and other important  
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES  
Lithium-Ion batteries are  
recyclable.  
announcements. Registering your product  
will also allow us to contact you in the  
unlikely event that the product needs  
adjustment or modification.  
You can help preserve our  
environment by returning  
your used rechargeable batteries to the  
collection and recycling location nearest you.  
Thank you.  
For more information regarding recycling of  
rechargeable batteries, call toll free  
1-800-822-8837, or visit  
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF  
THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT  
TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:  
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE  
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking  
lithium-ion batteries.  
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY  
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,  
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY  
CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.  
On this manual  
These operating instructions are written  
mainly for models outside of Japan. In the  
case of the model for use in Japan, the  
display indications may differ slightly, but  
operations are identical.  
Information  
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, uses, 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 or more of the following measures:  
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
— Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/  
TV technician for help.  
USE  
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
Power Source — This appliance should be  
operated only from the type of power source  
indicated on the marking label. If you are not  
sure of the type of electrical power supplied  
to your home, consult your dealer or local  
power company. For those appliances  
designed to operate from battery power, or  
other sources, refer to the operating  
instructions.  
For your protection, please read these safety  
instructions completely before operating the  
appliance, and keep this manual for future  
reference.  
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions  
and instructions on the appliance and in the  
operating instructions, and adhere to them.  
INSTALLATION  
Water and Moisture — Do not use powerline  
operated appliances near waterfor  
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen  
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or  
near a swimming pool, etc.  
Grounding or Polarization — This appliance  
is equipped with a polarized AC power cord  
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the  
other), or with a three-wire grounding type  
plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding).  
Follow the instructions below:  
Heat — Do not place the appliance near or  
over a radiator or heat register, or where it is  
exposed to direct sunlight.  
For the appliance with a polarized AC power  
cord plug:  
This plug will fit into the power outlet only  
one way. This is a safety feature. If you are  
unable to insert the plug fully into the  
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug  
should still fail to fit, contact your  
electrician to have a suitable outlet  
installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose  
of the polarized plug by forcing it in.  
Ventilation — The slots and openings in the  
cabinet are provided for necessary  
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of  
the appliance, and to protect it from  
overheating, these slots and openings must  
never be blocked or covered.  
— Never cover the slots and openings with a  
cloth or other materials.  
For the appliance with a three-wire grounding  
type AC plug:  
— Never block the slots and openings by  
placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or  
other similar surface.  
This plug will only fit into a grounding-type  
power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you  
are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,  
contact your electrician to have a suitable  
outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety  
purpose of the grounding plug.  
— Never place the appliance in a confined  
space, such as a bookcase or built-in  
cabinet, unless proper ventilation is  
provided.  
Accessories — Do not place the appliance  
on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket,  
or table. The appliance may fall, causing  
serious injury to a child or an adult, and  
serious damage to the appliance. Use only a  
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table  
recommended by Sony.  
Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets,  
extension cords, or convenience receptacles  
beyond their capacity, since this can result in  
fire or electric shock.  
When not in use — Unplug the power cord  
of the appliance from the outlet when left  
unused for a long period of time.  
To disconnect the cord, pull it out by  
grasping the plug. Never pull the plug out by  
the cord.  
Power-Cord Protection — Route the power  
cord so that it is not likely to be walked on  
or pinched by items placed upon or against  
them, paying particular attention to the  
plugs, receptacles, and the point where the  
cord exits from the appliance.  
SERVICE  
Damage Requiring Service — Unplug the  
appliance from the wall outlet and refer  
servicing to qualified service personnel under  
the following conditions:  
— When the power cord or plug is damaged or  
frayed.  
Lightning — For added protection for this  
appliance during a lightning storm, or when  
it is left unattended and unused for long  
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet  
and disconnect the antenna or cable system.  
This will prevent damage to the appliance  
due to lightning and powerline surges.  
— If liquid has been spilled or objects have  
fallen into the appliance.  
— If the appliance has been exposed to rain or  
water.  
— The appliance does not appear to operate  
normally or exhibits a marked change in  
performance. —This indicates a need for  
service.  
Attachments — Do not use attachments not  
recommended by Sony, as they may cause  
hazards.  
— If the appliance does not operate normally  
when following the operating instructions,  
adjust only those controls that are specified  
in the operating instructions. Improper  
adjustment of other controls may result in  
damage and will often require extensive  
work by a qualified technician to restore the  
appliance to normal operation.  
Cleaning — Unplug the appliance from the  
wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do  
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.  
Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for  
cleaning the exterior of the appliance. Clean  
the appliance only as recommended by  
Sony.  
— If the appliance has been subject to  
excessive shock by being dropped, or the  
cabinet has been damaged.  
Servicing — Do not attempt to service the  
appliance yourself as opening or removing  
covers may expose you to dangerous  
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing  
to qualified service personnel.  
Object and Liquid Entry — Never push  
objects of any kind into the appliance  
through openings as they may touch  
dangerous voltage points or short out parts  
that could result in a fire or electric shock.  
Never spill liquid of any kind on the  
appliance.  
Replacement Parts — When replacement  
parts are required, be sure the service  
technician has used replacement parts  
specified by Sony that have the same  
characteristics as the original parts.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,  
electric shock, or other hazards.  
Safety Check — Upon completion of any  
service or repairs to the appliance, ask the  
service technician to perform routine safety  
checks (as specified by Sony) to determine  
that the appliance is in safe operating  
condition.  
Contents  
Overview  
Identifying parts and controls.......................................................................................10  
Getting Started  
Charging the battery...........................................................................................................14  
Checking the battery’s remaining power............................................16  
Adjusting the headphones to fit your ears ...........................................................17  
Playback  
Playing an MD.........................................................................................................................18  
Locking the controls – HOLD.....................................................................20  
Changing the playback operations........................................................21  
Changing the play mode – P-MODE/  
.............................................22  
Selecting the sound mode – V-SUR/SOUND.....................................................26  
8
Settings  
Changing the settings........................................................................................................28  
Menu option.............................................................................................................................29  
“Useful” menu (Disc Memory/SpeedControl)............................................29  
“Option” menu (AVLS/Beep/Backlight/  
/Power Mode)......30  
Additional Information  
Caring for the player...........................................................................................................32  
Precautions...............................................................................................................................33  
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................38  
Specifications..........................................................................................................................41  
Index.............................................................................................................................................42  
9
Identifying parts and controls  
Player  
5-way control key  
Plays the MD  
and adjusts the  
volume.  
GROUP button  
Selects a group in an MD  
to play.  
Operation lamp  
(headphones) jack  
Displays the remaining  
power of the battery,  
the play mode, etc.  
Player (when lid is open)  
HOLD switch  
OPEN lever  
Prevents accidental button  
presses.  
Opens the lid of the player.  
Terminals for the  
battery charging  
stand  
BUILT-IN BATTERY switch  
Switches the power supply  
to the player on or off.  
Normally keep the switch  
to the ON position.  
10  
Remote Control (Remote)  
HOLD button  
DISPLAY button  
Prevents accidental button  
presses.  
Changes the information  
on the remote display.  
P-MODE/ (repeat) button  
Changes the play mode.  
SOUND button  
Changes the sound mode.  
Remote display  
Displays the remaining power  
of the battery, the play mode,  
and playing status.  
Headphones  
to the player  
VOLUME control  
Adjusts the volume.  
(Group) +/buttons  
Selects a group in an MD  
to play.  
(stop) button  
Stops playback of an MD.  
Jog lever (·/ENT·)  
Plays an MD and selects tracks,  
items, and settings.  
Continued on the next page  
11  
Identifying parts and controls (continued)  
Remote display  
Playing status  
Track number  
MD information/  
setting information  
Remaining  
battery power  
Play mode  
Shows the current play mode.  
Sound mode  
Shows the current mode.  
Display  
Play/mode  
Display  
Play/mode  
Heavy  
Pops  
H
P
J
U
1
2
S
L
SOUND  
SOUND  
Playing tracks  
repeatedly.  
SOUND  
SOUND  
SOUND  
SOUND  
Jazz  
1
Unique  
Custom1  
Custom2  
Studio  
Live  
Playing tracks  
in the option you  
choose.  
SHUF  
PGM  
V-SUR  
V-SUR  
Playing tracks by  
group as set in the  
MD.  
V-SUR  
V-SUR  
Club  
C
A
Arena  
12  
Supplied accessories  
Remote  
Headphones  
(with medium-sized earbuds  
attached)  
Earbuds  
(large size/small size)  
Use the earbuds that fit the  
size of your ears.  
Neckchain to the remote  
Battery charging stand  
Carrying case  
AC power adaptor  
Cleaning cloth  
Headphone adaptor  
(the white cloth that the player was  
wrapped in when you purchased it)  
“Owner’s Guide” (this book)  
Notes  
(supplied with a document case)  
• To prevent short-circuit, do not place any metal items, such as  
coins, keys, necklaces, etc., on the battery charging stand.  
• To prevent short-circuit, do not carry or keep the player together  
with any metal items, such as coins, keys, necklaces, etc.  
• Attach the neckchain to the remote as shown below.  
Remote  
13  
Charging the battery  
Operation lamp  
(headphones) jack  
AC power adaptor  
to a wall  
outlet  
Battery  
charging stand  
Terminals for  
the battery charging stand  
Stereo mini plug  
Remote display  
To connect the AC power adaptor  
to the battery charging stand  
Insert the DC IN 6V plug on the AC  
power adaptor securely into the jack  
on the bottom of the battery charging  
stand. Then pass the cord along the  
groove at the bottom of the battery  
charging stand.  
Battery charging stand (bottom view)  
DC IN 6V plug  
AC power adaptor  
14  
The built-in rechargeable battery is charged  
using the battery charging stand. Charge the  
battery at a temperature of 0°C (+32°F) to  
+40°C (+104°F).  
To operate the player on power from a wall  
outlet, place the player on the battery  
charging stand. In this case, the built-in  
rechargeable battery will not be charged.  
To check the charging status  
Check the charging status with the operation  
lamp on the player or the remote display,  
and refer to the table below.  
The display that shows the charging status  
disappears when the battery is about 80%  
charged. This amount is sufficient for normal  
playback. If you continue charging about 2.5  
hours more after the display disappears, the  
battery will be fully charged, and you can  
operate the player for a longer time before  
the battery needs to be charged again.  
As shown on page 14, insert the DC IN  
1
6V plug on the AC power adaptor  
securely into the jack on the bottom of  
the battery charging stand. Then insert  
the power plug on the AC power  
adaptor into a wall outlet.  
Charging progress chart (approx. %)  
Operation  
lamp  
Remote  
display*  
Charging Charging  
progress  
(approx.)  
Use only the supplied AC power adaptor  
(see the illustration on page 14 for the  
polarity of the plug). If you use any other  
AC power adaptor, the player may  
malfunction.  
time  
(approx.)  
Red  
CHG:65min  
0%  
0 hour  
Orange  
CHG:25min  
50%  
Connect the headphone plug on the  
2
Green  
remote to the (headphones) jack on  
the player. Then connect the stereo mini  
plug of the headphones to the stereo  
minijack on the remote.  
CHG:09min  
70%  
Light  
turns off  
Light  
turns off  
80%  
1 hour  
If the BUILT-IN BATTERY switch is set to  
OFF, slide the switch to ON (page 32).  
3
After light  
turns off  
After light  
turns off  
Fully  
charged  
3.5 hours  
Place the player on the battery charging  
stand to start charging.  
4
The operation lamp on the player lights  
* The amount of time required to charge the battery  
up to about 80% is displayed.  
up, and  
(disc) on the remote display  
starts moving. For details on the  
charging status, refer to the table on the  
right.  
Notes  
• The charging time varies depending on the room  
temperature.  
• It may take up to one minute until you can check  
the charging status with the operation lamp on the  
player or the  
(battery) on the remote display,  
depending on the condition of the rechargeable  
battery.  
Continued on the next page  
15  
Charging the battery (continued)  
Check the operation lamp on the player or  
(battery) on the remote display to see  
how much battery power is left. Recharge  
the battery when the level of remaining  
power is low.  
Checking the battery’s remaining  
power  
The battery life of the built-in rechargeable  
battery varies depending on the recording  
mode of the MD. For details on battery life,  
refer to the following table.  
Display of the remaining power*  
Operation Remote  
Remaining  
power  
Approximate playing time of the lithium-ion  
built-in rechargeable battery*  
lamp  
display  
(JEITA**) (when the battery is fully charged)  
Lights up  
There is  
sufficient battery  
power.  
SP mode  
LP2 mode  
LP4 mode  
21 hours  
27 hours  
33 hours  
Lights up  
The number of  
black sections  
decreases as the  
power is used.  
* Approximate time when “Power Mode” is set to  
“Power Save” (page 31).  
** Measured in accordance with the JEITA (Japan  
Electronics and Information Technology Industries  
Association) standard (using a Sony MDW-series  
Mini-disc).  
Flashes  
slowly  
Lights The power is  
up  
low.  
Flashes  
quickly  
Flashes The power is  
almost gone.  
Turns off  
Flashes There is no  
power left.  
“LOW BATT”  
flashes in the  
display, and the  
power turns off.  
* Press the DISPLAY button on the remote when  
“Power Mode” is set to “Power Save” (page 31).  
(battery) is displayed for several seconds.  
Notes  
(battery) may not be displayed correctly while  
you are fast-forwarding or fast-reversing.  
• The battery life may vary even under the same  
recording mode or the same (battery) display,  
depending on the charging time, the operating  
conditions, or the room temperature.  
16  
Adjusting the headphones to fit your ears  
To replace the earbuds  
To use the headphone adaptor  
Use the supplied headphones with the  
earbuds attached.  
You can connect the headphones to the  
player directly without using the remote.  
Connect the headphones and the  
headphone adaptor as shown below.  
When you use commercially available stereo  
headphones, be aware of the following:  
If the earbuds do not fit in your ears well,  
you may not be able to hear bass sounds  
properly. To enjoy better sound quality, insert  
the headphones into your ears so that the  
earbuds fit snugly.  
Headphones with a stereo mini plug can  
If the earbuds do not fit your ears, replace  
them with the large or small ones (supplied).  
At the time of purchase, the medium-sized  
earbuds are already attached to the  
headphones.  
be connected; however, headphones with  
a micro plug cannot be used.  
Some of the noise-canceling headphones  
that reduce the surrounding noise may not  
be able to be connected.  
(For Sony models: MDR-NC20, MDR-  
NC11, and MDR-NC5)  
How to attach the earbuds  
Headphones Earbuds  
How to attach the headphone adaptor  
Headphone adaptor  
Stereo mini plug  
17  
Playing an MD  
Jog lever  
(·/ENT·)  
VOLUME control  
DISPLAY button  
(Group)  
+/buttons  
(stop) button  
Press to start  
playback.  
5-way control key  
(··)  
HOLD switch  
OPEN lever  
Press toward   
(right) to start  
playback.  
GROUP button  
To open the lid  
OPEN lever  
Place the player so that the side  
Push down the back of the lid as  
shown above to open it wider.  
with the letters “QUALIA 017” faces  
up. Then push down the OPEN  
lever slightly to open the lid.  
18  
To stop playback  
Press the (stop) button on the remote.  
Open the lid (see page 18).  
1
2
Insert an MD with the label side facing  
up, and push the MD in the direction of  
the arrow. Then close the lid.  
On the player, press the 5-way control key.  
Playback of the same MD starts from the  
point where you last stopped playing it.  
To start playback from the beginning of the  
same MD, press and hold the jog lever for  
two seconds or more. (On the player, press  
and hold the 5-way control key towards  
 for two seconds or more.)  
If you remove and reinsert the same MD  
after pressing the  
(stop) button, playback  
will start from the beginning.  
Release the HOLD function if it is on  
(page 20).  
3
4
To pause playback  
During playback, press the jog lever on the  
remote.  
To start playback, press the jog lever on  
the remote.  
(disc) flashes on the remote display.  
To resume play after pausing, press the jog  
lever again.  
The operation lamp on the player lights  
up, and  
moves.  
(disc) on the remote display  
When you use controls on the player,  
press the 5-way control key towards  
(right) to start playback.  
  
Continued on the next page  
To adjust the volume, turn the volume  
control towards VOL +/– on the remote.  
The volume indicator appears on the  
remote display.  
5
When you use controls on the player,  
press the 5-way control key toward + or  
– (up or down) to adjust the volume.  
VOLUME control  
5-way control key  
+
+
VOL  
VOL  
VOL  
VOL  
19  
Playing an MD (continued)  
To check the MD information  
Locking the controls – HOLD  
Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly to check  
the MD information on the remote display. If  
the information, such as the track name, is  
longer than the display, the letters scroll from  
right to left.  
When “Power Mode” is set to “Power Save”  
(page 31), the information is displayed only  
for several seconds by pressing the DISPLAY  
button.  
In order to prevent accidental button presses  
while carrying the player, you can lock the  
controls (HOLD) for the remote and the  
player separately.  
For example, you can operate the player by  
using the remote even if the HOLD function  
on the player is activated.  
To lock the controls on the player  
MD information on the display  
Open the lid following the steps in  
To open the lid” (page 18).  
1
Track number/Elapsed time  
Slide the HOLD switch, located inside  
on left side of the player toward .  
2
Track number/Track name  
The controls on the player are disabled.  
The number of total tracks in the group  
/Group name 1)  
HOLD switch  
The number of total tracks/Disc name  
To unlock the controls, slide the HOLD  
switch in the opposite direction of .  
Track number/Group name (upper line)  
/Track name (lower line) 2)  
To lock the controls on the remote  
Slide the HOLD switch on the remote toward  
, so that yellow shows on the right end.  
The controls on the remote are disabled.  
Track number/Sound mode  
HOLD switch  
Track number/Recording mode  
(SP2/LP2/LP4/MONO) 3)  
1) The display appears only for an MD with group  
settings.  
2) The track name appears on the upper line for an MD  
with no group setting.  
To unlock the controls, slide the HOLD  
switch in the opposite direction of  
.
3) The display appears only during playback and  
changes automatically to the display of the track  
number and the elapsed time after a while.  
20  
Changing the playback operations  
You can play back the track or position you  
want by going to the beginning of the track,  
going forward, or going backward.  
To use the 5-way control key on the player  
To use the jog lever on the remote  
Press toward  
Slide toward  
Slide toward  
Press toward  
(right) to go  
forward from the  
current point.  
(left) to go  
backward from  
the current point.  
(right) to go  
forward from the  
current point.  
(left) to go  
backward from  
the current point.  
To  
Do this  
Go to the beginning of the  
current track or the previous  
track  
Slide the jog lever toward on the remote.  
On the player, press the 5-way control key toward .  
Go to the beginning of the next  
track  
Slide the jog lever toward on the remote.  
On the player, press the 5-way control key toward .  
Search for a specific position by During playback or pause, slide and hold the jog lever left or right.  
fast forwarding or reversing  
while viewing the elapsed time  
(Time search)  
While checking the elapsed time on the remote display, you can go  
to the specific position you want to listen to.  
Search for a specific track while  
viewing track numbers  
(Index search)  
During stop, slide and hold the jog lever left or right. While checking  
the track number on the remote display, you can go to the specific  
track you want to listen to.  
Go to the beginning of every  
10th track*  
Press the  
(group) – button on the remote to go to the beginning  
(group) +  
of the 10th track before the current track. Press the  
button on the remote to go to the beginning of the 10th track after  
the current track.  
Go to the beginning of every  
group** (Group skip)  
Press the  
of the first track in the current group or the previous group. Press  
the (group) + button on the remote to go to the beginning of the  
(group) – button on the remote to go to the beginning  
first track in the next group.  
On the player, press the GROUP button, and then press the 5-way  
control key left or right.  
* You can do this only for an MD with no group settings.  
**You can do this only for an MD that has group settings. For details on the group setting, see page 25.  
Continued on the next page  
21  
Playing an MD (continued)  
Jog lever  
(·/ENT·)  
P-MODE/ button  
Slide toward the left or  
right to select. Press to  
start playback.  
Changing the play mode  
– P-MODE/  
Besides playing the tracks in the order  
recorded on an MD (normal play), you can  
also select the specific tracks you want to  
listen to, and then play tracks in your favorite  
order.  
To return to normal play, press the  
P-MODE/ button repeatedly until the play  
mode indication disappears.  
Also, press and hold the jog lever for two  
seconds or more while the player is stopped,  
or open and close the lid of the player* to  
return to normal play.  
For details about the play mode, see page  
23.  
* Except for when the MD information has been stored  
in the “Disc Memory” (page 29).  
While the player is stopped, press the  
P-MODE/ button repeatedly until the  
play mode indication you want appears.  
1
You can also play tracks repeatedly in the  
selected play mode by using repeat play.  
For details, see page 24.  
To use  
(bookmark track play), tracks  
first need to be bookmarked. Before  
pressing the P-MODE/ button, be sure  
to bookmark the tracks you want (page  
24).  
When you select PGM (program play),  
the indication flashes. Continue setting  
the program from step 2 in “To listen to  
tracks in the desired order” (page 24).  
Press the jog lever.  
Playback starts in the selected play  
mode.  
2
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Play mode list  
Play mode indication  
Description  
No display  
(Normal play)  
All the tracks on the MD are played once in a track number order.  
Press and hold the jog lever for two seconds or more while the  
player is stopped or open and close the lid of the player* to return  
to normal play.  
1
The current track is played once.  
(Single-track play)  
The tracks you bookmarked are played. For details on how to add a  
bookmark, see page 24.  
(Bookmark track play)  
SHUF  
All the tracks on the MD are played once in random order.  
(Shuffle play)  
PGM  
(Program play)  
The tracks are played in the order that you specified.  
For details on how to set the program, see page 24.  
All the tracks in all the groups are played once in a group order.  
Tracks not assigned to a group are played after the tracks assigned  
to groups.  
**  
(Group normal play)  
All the tracks in the current group are played once in random order.  
After playing the current group, the tracks in the succeeding groups  
are played once in random order.  
SHUF **  
(In-group shuffle play)  
The groups are played in the order that you specified.  
Up to 10 groups can be programmed.  
PGM **  
(Group program play)  
* Except for when the MD information has been stored in the “Disc Memory” (page 29).  
**The indicator appears only during playback of an MD with group settings. For details about group setting,  
see page 25.  
Continued on the next page  
23  
Playing an MD (continued)  
To listen to tracks in the desired order –  
Program play  
To listen to selected tracks only  
– Bookmark track play  
To program the desired order, press the  
To add a bookmark, play back the track  
that you want to bookmark. Then, press  
and hold the jog lever for two seconds  
1
1
P-MODE/  
button repeatedly until  
“PGM” (program play) flashes.  
or more until  
flashes slowly, during playback of the  
track which you want to bookmark.  
(bookmark track play)  
Slide the jog lever left or right to select a  
track, and then press the jog lever to  
enter the selected track.  
2
3
To bookmark another track, repeat step  
1. You can bookmark to up to 20 tracks.  
2
3
Repeat step 2 to program more tracks in  
the order you want to play.  
You can program up to 20 tracks. All  
program settings are cancelled when the  
lid is opened.  
To listen to the bookmarked tracks,  
press the P-MODE/ button repeatedly  
until  
(bookmark track play) flashes.  
TrPLAY?” appears.  
To listen to the tracks in the  
4
programmed order, press and hold the  
jog lever for two seconds or more until  
“PGM” stops flashing.  
Press the jog lever.  
4
lights up and the bookmarked track  
starts playback. When you bookmark  
two or more tracks, the playback is in a  
track number order.  
Playback starts in the selected order.  
To start the program play again after  
changing the play mode, follow step 1 to  
make “PGM” (program play) flash. Press and  
hold the jog lever for two seconds or more  
to start playback.  
To erase a bookmark, play the bookmarked  
track and then press and hold the jog lever  
for two seconds or more.  
To erase all bookmarks, open and close the  
lid of the player.  
To erase the programs, open and close the  
lid.  
To play tracks repeatedly – Repeat play  
Select the play mode you want to repeat  
(page 23).  
1
Press and hold the P-MODE/  
for two seconds or more until  
play) appears.  
button  
(repeat  
2
The selected play mode repeats.  
To cancel repeat play, press and hold the  
P-MODE/ button for two seconds or more  
until (repeat play) disappears. To change  
the play mode, press the P-MODE/  
during repeat play.  
button  
24  
To listen to tracks using the group function  
Operation lamp for the group settings  
Although you cannot use this player to set  
groups, you can play an MD that already has  
group settings.  
Using the color of the operation lamp on the  
player, you can check during play whether  
the MD has the group settings.  
Operation  
lamp  
Group setting status of  
the MD  
To listen to tracks using the group function,  
press the P-MODE/  
SHUF, or PGM lights up. For details  
about each play mode, see page 23.  
In the (group normal play), tracks not  
button repeatedly until  
,
Red  
Playing an MD with no group  
settings  
Green  
Orange  
Playing an MD with group  
settings  
assigned to a group are played after the  
tracks assigned to groups. In the example  
“MD with group settings,” tracks 6 and 7 are  
played after the tracks in Groups 1 to 3.  
During playback of tracks 6 and 7,  
Going to the beginning of  
another group (page 21)  
“Group --” appears in the display.  
In the  
SHUF (in-group shuffle play) and  
PGM (group program play), tracks not  
assigned to a group are not played.  
About group settings  
The tracks on an MD are numbered in the  
recorded order.  
MD with no group settings  
�  
If you use the MD recorder that can set the  
groups, you can assign desired tracks to a  
group as shown in the example “MD with  
group settings.” For details on how to set  
the groups, see the operating instructions of  
the MD recorder.  
MD with group settings  
Group1  
Group2  
Group3  
�  
Tracks that are not assigned to a group.  
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Selecting the sound mode – V-SUR/SOUND  
Jog lever  
(·/ENT·)  
VOLUME control  
DISPLAY button  
SOUND button  
Slide toward the left or  
right to select. Press to  
enter the selection.  
(stop) button  
You can select the sound mode you want  
from the modes available on the player.  
In “V-SUR” (Virtual Surround), there are four  
sound pre-settings that let you hear the  
sound as if you are in a recording studio, at  
a concert, etc.  
In “SOUND,” there are six sound pre-settings  
(6 Band Equalizer). Four pre-settings  
provide a specific audio range according to  
the sound genre, such as jazz and pops.  
Two custom settings, “Custom1” and  
“Custom2,” let you set each of the six  
sound ranges in up to seven increments to  
give you more flexibility to achieve the  
desired sound.  
During playback, press the SOUND  
button repeatedly until “V-SUR” or  
“SOUND” appears.  
1
2
3
Press and hold the SOUND button for  
two seconds or more until the selected  
indicator flashes.  
Slide the jog lever left or right to select  
the sound mode, and then press the jog  
lever. The selected sound mode is set.  
When you select “Custom1” or  
“Custom2,” follow the steps in “To  
customize the sound – Custom” on page  
27.  
To cancel the setting, press the SOUND  
button repeatedly until “V-SUR” or “SOUND”  
disappears.  
To cancel the procedure, press and hold the  
DISPLAY button or the  
two seconds or more.  
(stop) button for  
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Sound mode settings  
Slide the jog lever left or right to make  
the range you want to adjust flash. The  
six “-”s show the sound range of 100Hz,  
250Hz, 630Hz, 1.6kHz, 4kHz, or 10kHz  
from the left.  
2
3
Mode (underlined:  
default setting)  
Explanation  
V-SUR  
Studio  
Recreates the sound  
of a recording studio  
Live  
Recreates the sound  
of a concert hall  
Club  
Recreates the sound  
of a dance hall  
Turn the volume control toward +/– to  
adjust the sound volume of the selected  
range in a maximum of seven  
increments.  
The center is 0dB. Each turn toward –  
increases the volume to +3dB, +6dB,  
and +10dB in order, and each turn  
toward + moves it to –3dB, –6dB, and –  
10dB in order.  
Arena  
Recreates the sound  
of a stadium  
SOUND Heavy  
Pops  
Dignified sound  
Light and soft sound  
Jazz  
Emphasis on the  
bass tone  
Unique  
Emphasis on both the  
high and bass tones  
Custom1  
Custom2  
Up to two kinds of  
desired sound can be  
stored  
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the  
volume for each range.  
4
5
After adjusting, press the jog lever.  
The sound setting you selected is stored  
as “Custom1” or “Custom2.” Once you  
have stored the sound setting, it will  
remain until a new one is stored.  
To customize the sound – Custom  
You can store two sound settings that are  
finely adjusted in all six sound ranges.  
Select “Custom1” or “Custom2” in step  
1
3 of “Selecting the sound mode  
– V-SUR/SOUND” on page 26, and  
press the jog lever. One “-”, which  
shows the sound level, flashes.  
27  
Changing the settings  
Jog lever  
(·/ENT·)  
DISPLAY button  
Slide toward the left or  
right to select.  
(stop) button  
Press to enter the  
selection.  
To continue to select items you want to  
change, slide the jog lever again left or  
right and press the jog lever.  
3
Press and hold the DISPLAY button for  
two seconds or more until “Useful” or  
“Option” flashes.  
1
Slide the jog lever left or right to select  
“Useful” or “Option,” and then press the  
jog lever.  
For details about the items in “Useful”  
and “Option,” see “Menu option” (pages  
29 to 31).  
2
After setting, return to the original display.  
To return to the previous display, press the  
(stop) button.  
To cancel setting, press and hold the  
DISPLAY button or the  
two seconds or more.  
(stop) button for  
28  
Menu option  
“Useful” menu  
Use the “Useful” menu to change an MDs setup options.  
Item  
Options (underlined: default setting)  
Disc Memory  
The player can store the various settings of an MD (volume, play mode,  
bookmark, sound mode, speedcontrol, etc.), and then retrieve them  
automatically whenever the disc is inserted (Personal Disc Memory).  
Settings can be stored for up to 20 MDs. Any settings stored thereafter will  
replace the settings for the MD with the oldest playback data.  
ENTRY  
Select “ENTRY?”, and then press the jog lever.  
“ENTRY OK” appears and then the settings are stored.  
If you add tracks or edit an MD whose settings have been  
stored on the player, the MD will no longer be recognizable  
by the player and the stored information is lost.  
ERASE  
Select “ERASE?”, and then press the jog lever.  
“ERASE OK” appears and the settings are erased.  
If you try to erase the settings of an MD that has not been  
stored, “NO ENTRY!” appears.  
SpeedControl  
This setting changes the playback speed without changing the playback pitch  
(Digital Pitch Control). You can use this function for studying languages, or for  
listening to recorded speeches.  
+100%  
0%  
During playback, slide the jog lever left or right to select the  
playing speed. Then press the jog lever.  
The playback speed varies in 13 steps. The speed gets  
faster as the “+” number increases and slows down as the  
“−” number increases.  
−50%  
To cancel “SpeedControl,” open and close the lid of the  
player or select the normal speed (0%).  
Note  
• When using “SpeedControl,” you may hear noise or  
an echo in the playback. This is not a malfunction.  
Continued on the next page  
29  
Menu option (continued)  
“Option” menu  
Use the “Option” menu to change the players setup options.  
Item  
Options (underlined: default setting)  
AVLS  
This setting limits the maximum volume to prevent leakage of sound and  
damage to your hearing (Auto Volume Limiter System).  
AVLS Off  
AVLS On  
The volume changes as the VOLUME control is turned.  
The Auto Volume Limiter System is on. If the fixed volume is  
exceeded, “AVLS” flashes and the volume remains at a  
moderate level.  
Beep  
This setting lets you turn on or off the beep that is emitted when the player or  
the remote is operated.  
Beep On  
Beep Off  
The beep sounds.  
The beep does not sound.  
Backlight  
This setting lets you turn the remote display backlight on or off.  
Auto  
The backlight turns on when you operate the remote, and  
automatically turns off when the player is not used for a  
while.  
On  
Off  
The backlight stays on.  
The backlight stays off.  
This setting selects a title display on the remote, when you insert an MD with a  
Japanese title.  
Only the Japanese title in Japanese mode is displayed.  
The titles in Japanese mode and English mode are displayed  
alternately.  
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Item  
Options (underlined: default setting)  
Power Mode  
This setting determines battery use.  
Normal  
During playback, the operation lamp on the player and the  
remote display always light up.  
Power Save  
During playback, the operation lamp on the player and the  
remote display remain turned off. This leads to a longer  
battery life.  
The remote display lights up for only several seconds when  
the DISPLAY button is pressed.  
Quick  
Quick response for the playback operation is given priority  
over the battery life. When operating to start playback or go  
to the beginning of a track, playback will start quickly.  
Also during playback, the operation lamp on the player and  
the remote display remain lit.  
Because the battery is always used even when the player is  
not operating, this leads to a shorter battery life. For this  
reason, it is recommended that you charge the battery  
frequently if you plan to use the “Quick” option.  
Note  
• If no player operation (including opening or closing  
of the lid) occurs for about 17 hours when “Power  
Mode” function is set to “Quick” mode, the  
response when the player is next used may be slow.  
The player, however, will return to “Quick” response  
after it has been used again.  
31  
Caring for the player  
For the player and the remote  
When the player is not used for three  
months or more  
To remove any fingerprints or dirt, it is  
recommended that you wipe the player and  
remote with the supplied cleaning cloth.  
The cleaning cloth can be washed and  
reused when it becomes dirty.  
To prevent the battery from running down,  
set the BUILT-IN BATTERY switch to OFF to  
disconnect the power supply to the player.  
For the earbuds  
ON  
To clean the earbuds, remove them from the  
headphones, and then wash them by hand  
with a weak solution of neutral detergent.  
Wipe the earbuds thoroughly to remove any  
moisture before using them.  
OFF  
BUILT-IN BATTERY switch  
For the supplied carrying case  
Wipe the surface with the dry, supplied  
cleaning cloth.  
32  
Precautions  
On safety  
On charging  
Make sure to keep the player in the  
The supplied battery charging stand can  
supplied carrying case. If the terminals on  
the player or the battery charging stand  
are accidentally brought into contact with a  
metallic object, they may short-circuit and  
begin to heat up.  
be used only with the QUALIA 017. It  
cannot be used to charge any other  
models.  
Charge the built-in battery at a  
temperature of 0°C (+32°F) to +40°C  
(+104°F). The charging time will vary  
according to the room temperature. (If the  
room temperature is low, the required  
charging time will be longer. This is a  
characteristic of the built-in lithium-ion  
battery.)  
Keep the terminals on the player away  
from metallic objects or surfaces. Such  
contact may short-circuit the terminals and  
cause dangerous heat generation.  
Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN  
6V jack.  
Because of the batterys characteristics,  
If you will not use the player for a long  
the capacity of the built-in rechargeable  
battery may be smaller than normal when it  
is used for the first time or after a long  
period of disuse. In this case, charge and  
discharge the battery several times. The  
normal battery life will be restored.  
time, be sure to disconnect the power  
supply (AC power adaptor or the battery  
charging stand). When disconnecting the  
AC power adaptor from the electrical  
outlet, grasp the adaptor plug itself; never  
pull the cord.  
If the life of the built-in rechargeable  
battery drops to half the normal length, the  
battery should be replaced. Contact  
QUALIA Concierge.  
On the AC power adaptor (for the supplied  
battery charging stand)  
For use in your house: Use the supplied  
If the player will not be used for a long  
AC power adaptor. Do not use any other  
AC power adaptor; it may cause the player  
to malfunction.  
time, remove the player from the battery  
charging stand and disconnect the AC  
power adaptor from the wall outlet. If the  
player will not be used for three months or  
more, we also recommend that you set the  
BUILT-IN BATTERY switch (for built-in  
rechargeable battery) located inside right  
side of the player to OFF.  
Polarity of the plug  
Connect the AC power adaptor correctly.  
Do not touch the AC power adaptor with  
wet hands.  
Continued on the next page  
Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily  
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an  
abnormality in the AC power adaptor,  
disconnect it from the AC outlet  
immediately.  
33  
Precautions (continued)  
On handling  
On disposing of the player  
Before you dispose of the player, remove the  
built-in rechargeable battery for  
environmental protection.  
Do not drop or bump the player. This may  
cause the player to malfunction.  
Do not pull on the remote or headphone  
cords.  
To remove the built-in battery  
Do not leave the player in the following  
places:  
Follow the steps on page 35 to remove the  
built-in rechargeable battery. When removing  
the battery, use a screwdriver.  
An extremely hot place (over 60°C (140°F))  
A place exposed to direct sunlight or near  
a heater  
Notes  
In a car with the windows rolled up  
(especially in the summer)  
Before removing the built-in rechargeable  
battery, make sure it is completely drained.  
In a damp place such as a bathroom  
Do not remove any screw from the player  
Near a source of electromagnetic fields  
such as a magnet, speaker, or TV  
except when disposing of the player.  
In a dusty place  
On heat build-up  
Heat may build up in the player when it is  
charging or operated for a long time. This is  
normal.  
On mechanical noise  
The player emits mechanical noise while  
operating, which is caused by the  
power-saving system of the player. This is  
normal.  
On installation  
Never use the player where it will be  
subjected to extremes of light,  
temperature, moisture or vibration.  
Never wrap the player in anything when it  
is being used with the AC power adaptor.  
Heat built-up in the player may cause  
malfunction or injury.  
34  
1
Place the player on a flat place with the  
embossed “QUALIA 017” facing up, and  
then push down the OPEN lever slightly  
to open the player lid.  
5
Turn the player over with the embossed  
“SONY” facing up. Then move the bottom  
in the direction of the arrow to remove it.  
OPEN lever  
2
Push down on the part of the arrow  
shown below to open the lid wider.  
6
Remove the black insulating sheet.  
Insulating sheet  
3
Set the BUILT-IN BATTERY switch located  
inside the right side of the player in the  
direction of the arrow.  
7
Remove the built-in rechargeable battery  
in the battery holder.  
Built-in rechargeable  
battery  
Battery  
holder  
BUILT-IN BATTERY switch  
4
Remove the two screws from the player  
as shown below.  
8
Attach a piece of insulating tape over the  
power supply board connector.  
Continued on the next page  
35  
Precautions (continued)  
On the remote  
On the headphones  
The supplied remote is designed for use with  
the QUALIA 017 only. Note also that the  
player cannot be controlled by a remote for  
other models.  
Road safety  
Do not use headphones while driving,  
cycling, or operating any motorized  
vehicle. This may lead to a traffic accident  
and is illegal in many areas. It can also be  
potentially dangerous to play your player at  
high volumes while walking, especially at  
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise  
extreme caution or discontinue using the  
player in potentially hazardous situations.  
On the MD cartridge  
Do not touch the internal disc directly.  
Forcing the shutter open may damage the  
internal disc.  
When transporting an MD, keep it in its  
Although headphones with a stereo mini  
case.  
plug can be connected, headphones with  
a micro plug cannot be used.  
Do not place the cartridge where it will be  
subjected to light, temperature, moisture  
or dust.  
Some of noise-canceling headphones that  
reduce the surrounding noise may not be  
able to be connected.  
(For Sony models: MDR-NC20, MDR-  
NC11, and MDR-NC5)  
Do not affix the label outside of the  
specified area on the MD. Make sure the  
label is placed within the recessed space  
on the disc.  
If you experience an allergic reaction to the  
supplied headphones, stop using them at  
once and contact QUALIA Concierge.  
Preventing hearing damage  
Avoid using headphones at high volumes.  
Hearing experts advise against continuous,  
loud and extended play. If you experience a  
ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or  
discontinue use.  
Consideration 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.  
36  
On cleaning  
On the carrying case  
After wiping the player casing with a soft  
Avoid leaving the carrying case in a hot  
cloth slightly moistened with water, wipe it  
again with a dry cloth. Do not use any type  
of abrasive pad, scouring powder or  
solvent such as alcohol or benzene as this  
may mar the finish on the casing.  
and humid place, because heat and  
moisture may cause changes in its color  
and shape.  
Avoid leaving the carrying case against  
other leather products or vinyl material for  
a long time, because that may cause  
changes in its color and quality.  
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.  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your player, please contact  
.
QUALIA Concierge  
To maintain good sound quality, use a soft  
(If a problem occurred when the disc was in  
the player, we recommend that the disc be  
left in the player when you contact QUALIA  
Concierge so that the cause of problem may  
be better understood.)  
cloth to clean the plugs of the headphones  
and remote. A dirty plug may cause noise  
or intermittent breaks in the sound during  
playback.  
37  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience a problem with your player, try the following solutions.  
Read through the symptoms and solutions on pages 38 to 40 to check your player.  
1
Detach the remote and the headphones from the player, and then reattach them and  
operate the player.  
2
Set the BUILT-IN BATTERY switch to OFF and let the player sit for about 30 seconds.  
Then set the BUILT-IN BATTERY switch to ON again and operate the player.  
3
Unplug the AC power adaptor from the battery charging stand and the wall outlet.  
Then plug them in again and operate the player.  
4
If the problem persists, contact QUALIA Concierge.  
5
QUALIA Concierge  
Toll-free number:  
1 (877) QUALIA3  
Symptom  
Cause/Solution  
The built-in rechargeable  
battery does not charge.  
The battery is charged when shipped. Check the remaining power of  
the built-in rechargeable battery (page 16).  
When “CannotCHG” appears, the room temperature is too high or too  
low. Charge the battery at a temperature of 0°C (+32°F)  
to +40°C (+104°F).  
When recharging is started after using up the built-in rechargeable  
battery, it may take up to one minute for the operation lamp on the  
player or display indication on the remote to go on.  
Firmly insert the plug of the AC power adaptor into the jack at the  
bottom of the battery charging stand.  
The operation lamp on the  
player does not light up even  
when the player is placed on  
the battery charging stand.  
Open the lid of the player and set the BUILT-IN BATTERY switch  
located inside the right side of the player to ON.  
38  
Symptom  
Cause/Solution  
The player does not work or  
works poorly.  
Open the lid of the player, and then set the BUILT-IN BATTERY switch  
located inside the right side of the player to ON.  
Make sure that the HOLD function of the player or the remote is set  
off (page 20).  
Insert an MD if “NO DISC” is displayed.  
End the setting operation using the remote if “MENU” is displayed.  
Recharge the built-in battery if “LOW BATT” is displayed (page 14).  
Insert a recorded MD if “BLANKDISC” is displayed.  
Reinsert the MD if “READ ERR” or “TOC ERR” is displayed. If the  
error message continues to be displayed, replace the MD with  
another one.  
When moisture condenses inside the player, remove the MD from the  
player, set the BUILT-IN BATTERY switch to OFF, and leave the player  
for several hours.  
If you cannot solve the problems with the methods above, or if the  
problems occurred due to the following causes, follow the steps below.  
While operating, the player received a mechanical shock.  
The player was affected by strong noise caused by too much static, an  
abnormal power surge due to lightning, etc.  
1 Set the BUILT-IN BATTERY switch to OFF.  
2 Let the player sit for about 30 seconds.  
3 Set the BUILT-IN BATTERY switch to ON and reconnect the player to a  
power source.  
There is no sound output from Firmly plug the remote into the player and the headphones into the  
the headphones.  
remote.  
The volume does not  
increase.  
Set “AVLS” to “Off” (page 30).  
Continued on the next page  
39  
Troubleshooting (continued)  
Symptom  
Cause/Solution  
The MD does not play  
normally.  
Stop playback when another play mode is selected. Then press and  
hold the jog lever for two seconds or more.  
When the repeat play is selected, press and hold the P-MODE/  
button for two seconds or more until  
disappears.  
The MD does not play from  
the first track.  
Playback with same MD starts from the point you last stopped  
playing.  
To start playback from the beginning of the same MD, press and hold  
the jog lever on the remote for two seconds or more (or press and  
hold the 5-way control key on the player toward  for two  
seconds or more). Or you can press (stop) button and reinsert the  
MD. Playback will start from the beginning because the player will  
consider the MD to be a different one.  
The playback sound skips.  
When you use the player in a location that has a lot of vibration, place  
the player where the vibration is the least.  
A very short track, such as a brief narration or introduction, may  
cause sound to skip.  
Do not continuously give strong shocks to the player.  
Do not use a dirty or scratched MD.  
Noise is heard.  
Move the player away from a television or other source of strong  
magnetism which is causing interference.  
Noise is briefly heard.  
Because of the nature of the compression method used in the LP4  
mode, noise may be output on very rare occasions during playback of  
sound recorded in this mode.  
Noise may be output when the cord of the headphones touches the  
clothing, etc. This is not a malfunction.  
During playback, the  
operation lamp of the player  
or the remote display does  
not light up.  
When “Power Mode” is set to “Power Save,” the lamp and display do  
not light up except during operation. Select “Quick” or “Normal”  
(page 31).  
The group settings do not  
function.  
Insert an MD with group settings (page 25).  
40  
Specifications  
Type of material  
Process method  
Copper pyrites (brass),  
palladium-plated finish  
(not including  
switches/remote  
display)  
Frequency response 20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB  
Outputs  
Headphones:  
dedicated headphone/  
remote jack, maximum  
output level 5 mW + 5  
mW load impedance  
Shaped with NC  
(Numerically Control)  
Machine Tool  
(not including the  
remote display)  
16  
Power requirements Lithium-ion  
rechargeable battery  
(Built-in: LIP-3WMB,  
3.7 V, 340 mAh, Li-ion)  
External power jack (for  
the battery charging  
stand): Power rating  
6 V DC  
AC power adaptor (for  
the battery charging  
stand, supplied), AC  
120 V, 60 Hz  
Audio playing system  
MiniDisc digital audio  
system  
Laser diode properties  
Material: GaAIAs  
Wavelength λ=790 nm  
Emission duration:  
continuous  
Laser output: less than  
44.6 µW*  
Battery operation time  
See “Checking the  
batterys remaining  
power” (page 16)  
*This output is the  
value measured at a  
distance of 200 mm  
from the objective lens  
surface on the optical  
pick-up block with  
7mm aperture.  
Dimensions  
Approx. 87.6 × 79.0 ×  
11.0 mm (w/h/d)  
7
(31/2 × 31/8 × /16 inches)  
(not including  
projecting parts and  
controls)  
Revolutions  
Approx. 300 rpm to  
2,700 rpm  
Mass  
Approx. 244 g (8.7oz)  
(including the built-in  
rechargeable battery)  
Error correction  
ACIRC (Advanced  
Cross Interleave Reed  
Solomon Code)  
Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz  
Coding ATRAC (Adaptive  
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Transform Acoustic  
Coding)  
ATRAC3: LP2/LP4  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
Modulation system EFM (Eight to Fourteen  
Modulation)  
Number of channels 2 stereo channels  
1 monaural channel  
Printed on 100% recycled paper  
using VOC (Volatile Organic  
Compound)-free vegetable oil  
based ink.  
41  
Index  
A
G
O
AC power adaptor ................. 14  
AVLS..................................... 30  
Go backward/forward............. 21  
Go to the beginning of track ... 21  
GROUP button .................10, 21  
Group function....................... 25  
Group normal play ................. 23  
Group program play ............... 23  
Group skip ............................ 21  
“Option” menu ....................... 30  
OPEN lever.......................10, 18  
Operation lamp.................10, 14  
B
P
Backlight ............................... 30  
Battery charging stand ........... 14  
Battery life............................. 16  
Beep..................................... 30  
Bookmark track play .............. 24  
P-MODE/  
(repeat)  
button ...........................11, 22  
Pause playback ..................... 19  
PGM (Program play) ............... 23  
Playing an MD ....................... 18  
H
BUILT-IN  
BATTERY switch ............10, 32  
HOLD.................................... 20  
HOLD switch .............. 10, 11, 20  
Changing  
the playback operations.. 21  
Built-in rechargeable battery... 15  
Changing the play mode .. 22  
Play mode..................12, 23  
I
Power from a wall outlet ......... 15  
Power Mode.......................... 31  
Power Save ........................... 31  
Precautions ........................... 33  
Program play ......................... 24  
C
In-group shuffle play .............. 23  
Index search.......................... 21  
Caring for the player .............. 32  
Changing the settings ............ 28  
Charging the battery .............. 14  
Charging progress chart .. 15  
J
Custom ................................. 27  
Jog lever  
(·/ENT·) ........11, 18  
Q
Quick .................................... 31  
D
M
DC IN 6V plug........................ 14  
Disk Memory ......................... 29  
DISPLAY button ................11, 20  
MD information  
on the display .................... 20  
R
Remote display........... 12, 14, 20  
Repeat play ........................... 24  
Display of  
the remaining power ............ 16  
N
Normal .................................. 31  
Normal play ........................... 23  
42  
S
Symbol/Number  
SHUF (Shuffle play) ................ 23  
Shuffle play ........................... 23  
Single-track play.................... 23  
SOUND ................................. 26  
SOUND button .................11, 26  
Sound mode.....................12, 26  
SpeedControl ........................ 29  
Stopping playback ................. 19  
Supplied accessories ............. 13  
(battery) ......................... 16  
(bookmark track play)........ 24  
(disc)............................... 19  
(Group) +/– buttons .....11, 21  
(Group normal play) .......... 23  
(headphones) jack .........10, 14  
(stop) button.................11, 19  
(repeat play) ...................... 24  
5-way control key  
(··) .............10, 18  
6 Band Equalizer.................... 26  
T
Terminals for the battery  
charging stand ..............10, 14  
Time search........................... 21  
Troubleshooting ..................... 38  
U
“Useful” menu........................ 29  
V
V-SUR................................... 26  
Virtual Surround..................... 26  
VOLUME control ...............11, 19  
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