Tips on recording

To monitor the sound being recorded

Connect headphones (not supplied) to the 2jack and adjust the volume by turning VOL. Sound levels are copied onto the MD automatically and independently of the volume for monitoring.

To know the recording condition

The record indicator flashes according to the recording condition.

Recording	Record indicator
condition
While recording	Flashes according
	to the loudness of
	the source (voice
	mirror).

Recording	Flashes.
standby

Recording with	Slowly flashes.
less than 3
minutes’
recording time
available

To protect a recorded 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.

Rear of an MD

Tab

Record-protect

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Various ways of recording

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Contents

Portable MiniDisc Recorder Information Owner’s RecordFor Customers in the USA Welcome Table of contents Additional information Power sources Alkaline batteries BottomSlide Open and open Lid Display window while recording Recording an MD rightSound source Microphone Press Insert an MD with the label Lid down to close If the play does not start Play PressDisplay window while playing back To listen in stereo sound To release the digital VOR function IndicatorDictating Stop Various Stereo microphone To MIC Plug in Power Mono monauralRecording in stereo with an external microphone To stop recording To record from a monaural player Red White RK-G128 not supplied To MIC Plug in PowerRecording from other equipment Portable CD player, portable MD player, etc To 2 or Track marking while recording Track marking to divide a recordingContinue to next page m Tips on track marks Track marking important points Tips on recording ∙ While in stop mode To know the remaining time, etc∙ While recording Recording Setting the clock to stamp the recorded timeIf you make a mistake while setting the clock Ways Charging the built-in battery for the clock Various ways To switch to normal playbackListening at a fast speed Playing tracks repeatedly To know the time and track name Tips on playback To lock the controls Hold function Various To listen with a monaural player Listening with other equipment To add track marks while recording Track marking a recordingEditing recorded Various ways Track marking Track numbers increase Appears for about 2 seconds Erasing a track markErase a track mark Track numbers decrease Pause To erase other tracks Erasing a trackTo erase a part of a track Pstop Play RREC Pstop Erasing a whole disc Using on house current Using on a lithium ion rechargeable batteryTo wall outlet AC-E45HG AC power adaptor not supplied To DC Ing b When to charge or replace the batteriesBattery lifea Batteries Record Precautions Mechanical shock or vibration To remove the manganese dioxide lithium batteryYou cannot record using a timer For Customers in the USA Additional information Symptom Cause/Solution Troubleshooting Additional information System limitations Symptom Cause Error message Meaning/Remedy Error messages TR Full Specifications SystemGeneral Premastered MDs What is the MD?Optional accessories How MiniDiscs work User TOC Music Data Area Quick Random AccessHow the MiniDisc got so small Shock-Resistant Memory Recorder Looking at the controls Display window Current locationRecorded portion Disc length Carrying case Remote controller Sony MZ-B3 E Sony MZ-B3 E

Kenwood MZ-B3 manual Tips on recording

Models: MZ-B3