BOther operations (continued)
Remote control
Volume control
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DISPLAY
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SOUND
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Jog lever (.•u/ENT•>)
Player (at the bottom)
VOLUME +, –
HOLD
Starting playback quickly (Quick Mode)
After pressing the playback button or cueing to a track, you can start playback quickly. This procedure can be done by the remote control.
1 Press and hold DISPLAY for 2 seconds or more.2 Slide the jog lever repeatedly until “PowerMode” appears in the display, and then press the jog lever.
3 Slide the jog lever repeatedly until “QUICK” appears in the display, and then press the jog lever to enter the selection.
“QUICK” appears in the display.To cancel the procedure
Press and hold the DISPLAY button or the x button for 2 seconds or more.
To cancel the setting
Select “NORMAL” in step 3 above.Notes
•When the power mode is set to “QUICK,” the power remains on within the player even when nothing appears in the display. This leads to a shorter battery life. For this reason, it is recommended that you charge the battery daily.
•If no player operation (including opening or closing of the lid) occurs for 17 hours, the power in the player automatically turns off. For this reason, the next time you start playback or do another operation, the player will not respond quickly. The unit, however, will return to quick mode afterwards.
Protecting your hearing (AVLS)
AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears.
1 During playback, press and hold DISPLAY for 2 seconds or more.2 Slide the jog lever repeatedly until “AVLS” appears in the display, and then press the jog lever.
3 Slide the jog lever repeatedly until “AVLS ON” appears in the display, and then press the jog lever to enter the selection.
“AVLS ON” appears in the display.To set the AVLS function on the player
During playback, slide HOLD in the direction of l, and then while pressing VOLUME
To cancel the AVLS function
On the remote control, select “AVLS OFF” in step 3 above and press the jog lever.
On the player, during playback, slide HOLD in the direction of l, and then while pressing VOLUME +, slide HOLD in the opposite direction.
Turning off the beep sound
You can set the beep so that it is not emitted when the player and the remote control are operated.
This procedure can be done by the remote control.1 Press and hold DISPLAY for 2 seconds or more.
2 Slide the jog lever repeatedly until “BEEP” appears in the display, and then press the jog lever.
3 Slide the jog lever repeatedly until “BEEP OFF” appears in the display, and then press the jog lever to enter the selection.
To cancel the procedure
Press and hold the DISPLAY button or the x button for 2 seconds or more.
To cancel the setting
Select “BEEP ON” in step 3 above.Turning on/off the backlight in the display on the remote control
You can set the backlight in the display on the remote control.This procedure can be done by the remote control.
1 Press and hold DISPLAY for 2 seconds or more.
2 Slide the jog lever repeatedly until “BACKLIGHT” appears in the display, and then press the jog lever.
3 Slide the jog lever repeatedly to select one of the following settings:Display Setting
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Locking the controls (HOLD)
1 Slide HOLD on the remote control in the > direction, and slide HOLD on the player in the l direction. Sliding HOLD on the remote control disables the controls on the remote control. Sliding HOLD on the player disables the controls on the player.
To unlock the controls
Slide HOLD to the opposite directions of the arrows.Preserving battery power (Power Save Mode)
This function allows you to maximize the operating life of the battery. Power consumption is reduced by turning off the
This procedure can be done by the remote control.
1 Press and hold DISPLAY for 2 seconds or more.
2 Slide the jog lever repeatedly until “PowerMode” appears in the display, and then press the jog lever.
3 Slide the jog lever repeatedly until “PowerSave” appears in the display, and then press the jog lever to enter the selection.
TheTo cancel the procedure
Press and hold the DISPLAY button or the x button for 2 seconds or more.
To turn on the “3-color info-LED”
Select “NORMAL” in step 3 above.
BPower sources
When to replace or recharge the battery
You can check the battery condition through the battery indicator on the remote control and the
Indicator on the remote control
Battery power decreasing
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Weak battery
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The battery has gone out. “LOW BATT” flashes in the display, and the power goes off.
Indicator of the “3-color info-LED” on the player
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Notes
•The battery indicator may show the battery to be fully charged even when it is not. Charging the battery shorter than the prescribed time will result in a shorter operating time on the player.
•A stronger or weaker battery charge may be indicated when you fast forward or fast reverse an MD, or when you use the player at a very cold place.
Battery life1)
(Unit: Approx. hours) (JEITA2))
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1)Measured with the power save function on (see “Preserving battery power”).
2)Measured in accordance with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) standard (using a Sony
3)With a fully charged battery
4)When using a Sony LR6 (SG) “STAMINA” alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan).
Note
The battery life may be shorter than that specified, depending on the temperature of the location, the operating conditions, and the type of battery being used.
Using house current
You can operate the player without a rechargeable battery or a dry battery. To do this, connect the battery charging stand to an AC outlet through the AC power adaptor, and then place the player on the stand.
BAdditional information
Precautions
On safety
•Make sure to keep the player in the supplied carrying pouch. If the terminals on the player,
•Keep the terminals on the player or on the battery case away from metallic objects or surfaces. Such contact may
•When you carry the supplied rechargeable battery, be sure to put it in the supplied rechargeable battery carrying case. Carrying the rechargeable battery without the case may cause a
•Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V jack.
•Do not carry or store the dry battery or battery case in the same place with metallic objects such as coins, key rings, or necklaces. This may cause a
•Incorrect battery usage may cause the battery fluid to leak or battery to burst. To prevent such accidents, observe the following precautions:
—Install battery with the + and – poles aligned correctly.
—Do not charge dry battery.
•If a battery leak should develop, carefully and thoroughly wipe away the battery fluid in the battery compartment before inserting a new battery.
•If you will not use the player for a long time, be sure to disconnect the power supply (AC power adaptor, dry battery, rechargeable battery, or battery charging stand). When disconnecting the AC power adaptor from the electrical outlet, grasp the adaptor plug itself; never pull the cord.
On the AC power adaptor (for the supplied battery charging stand)
•For use in your house: Use the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use any other AC power adaptor since it may cause the player to malfunction.
Polarity of the plug
•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.
On charging
•The supplied battery charging stand can be used only with the
•Do not use the supplied battery charging stand to charge any other battery besides the one designated for it.
•Charge the rechargeable battery at a temperature of +5°C (+41°F) to +40°C (+104°F). The charging time will vary according to the surrounding temperature.
•The battery charging stand and the battery may become hot during the charging procedure; this, however poses no danger.
•Because of the battery’s characteristics, the capacity of the 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.
•If the capacity of the rechargeable battery drops to half the normal amount, replace it with a new one.
•As soon as the charging is complete, remove the player from the battery charging stand and disconnect the battery charging stand from the electrical outlet. Leaving it connected may result in reduced battery performance.
On handling
•Do not drop or bump the player. This may cause the player to malfunction.
•Do not pull on the remote control or headphones/earphones cords.
•Do not place the player in the following places:
—An extremely hot place (over +60°C (+140°F))
—A place exposed to direct sunlight or near a heater
—In a car with the windows rolled up (especially in the summer)
—In a damp place such as a bathroom
—Near a source of electromagnetic fields such as a magnet, speaker, or TV
—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, however, is not a malfunction.
On mechanical noise
The player emits mechanical noise while operating, which is caused by the power- saving system of the player. This is not a malfunction.
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
On the remote control
The supplied remote control is designed for use with the
On the MiniDisc cartridge
•Do not touch the internal disc directly. Forcing the shutter open may damage the internal disc.
•When transporting a minidisc, keep it in its case.
•Do not place the cartridge where it will be subjected to light, temperature, moisture or dust.
•Do not affix the label outside of the specified area on the MD. Make sure the label is placed within the recessed space on the disc.
On the headphones/earphones
Road safety
•Do not use headphones/earphones 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.
•If you experience an allergic reaction to the supplied headphones/earphones, stop using them at once and consult a doctor or a Sony service center.
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using headphones/earphones 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.
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 the battery case
The supplied battery case is designed for use with theOn cleaning
•After wiping the player casing with a soft 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.
•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.
•To maintain good sound quality, use a soft cloth to clean the plugs of the headphones/ earphones and remote control. A dirty plug may cause noise or intermittent breaks in the sound during playback.
•Clean the terminals periodically with a cotton swab or a soft cloth as illustrated.
Rechargeable battery compartment
Terminal
Dry battery case
Terminal
Rechargeable battery (supplied)/ Dry battery (not supplied)
Terminal
Battery charging stand
Terminal
If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (If a trouble occurred when the disc was in the player, we recommend that the disc be left in the player when you consult your Sony dealer so that the cause of trouble may be better understood.)
Troubleshooting
The rechargeable battery does not start charging.
•The terminals of the battery charging stand are dirty.bWipe the terminals with a dry cloth.•The rechargeable battery is not inserted in the player.bInsert the rechargeable battery into the player.•The surrounding temperature is too high or too low (“CannotCHG” appears in the display when the surrounding temperature is too high, or “SLOW CHG” when temperature is too low).
bCharge the battery at a temperature of +5°C (+41°F) to +40°C (+104°F).The
•The rechargeable battery is not inserted in the player.
bInsert the rechargeable battery into the player.
•The LED may not light on immediately after you placed the player on the battery charging stand.
bThe LED will light up after about 3 minutes and charging will begin.The player does not work or works poorly.
•The rechargeable battery or dry battery has been installed incorrectly.bInstall the battery with correct polarity.•You tried to play with no disc in the player (“NO DISC” appears on the remote control).
bInsert an MD.•The hold function is activated and the controls are locked. (If you press any of the operation buttons on the player, “HOLD” appears on the remote control.)
bSlide HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow to release the hold function.
•You pressed on a button on the player while making a setting on the remote control. (“MENU” appears on the remote control when a button on the player is pressed.)
bEnd the setting procedure using the remote control.•Moisture has condensed inside the player.bTake the MD out and wait for several hours until the moisture has evaporated.•The rechargeable battery or dry battery is weak (“LOW BATT” appears on the remote control).
bInsert a new dry battery or recharge the battery.•An MD with nothing recording on it is inserted (“BLANKDISC” appears on the remote control).
bInsert a recorded MD.•The player cannot read the disc. (it’s scratched or dirty) (“READ ERR” or “TOC ERR”appears on the remote control.)
bReinsert or replace the disc.•While operating, the player received a mechanical shock, too much static, abnormal power voltage caused by lightning etc.
bRestart the player as follows:1 Disconnect the power source.2 Let the player sit for about30 seconds.3 Reconnect the power source.There is no sound output from the headphones/earphones.
•The headphones/earphones plug is not firmly inserted.bInsert the headphones/earphones plug firmly to the remote control.bInsert the headphones/earphones plug firmly into the i jack.•AVLS is on.bCancel the AVLS function. For more details, see “Protecting your hearing.”The MD does not play normally.
•The player is set to the repeat mode.bPress and hold the P MODE/ button on the remote control until “ ” disappears, then start playing.
The MD does not play from the first track.
•The disc stopped playing before reaching the last track.bOpen the lid or when the player stops, press and hold the jog lever for 2 seconds or more to start playing from the first track.
The playback sound skips.
•The player is placed where it receives continuous vibration.bPlace the player at a stable place.•A very short track may cause sound to skip.The sound has a lot of static.
•Strong magnetism from a television or other device causing interference.bMove the player away from the source of strong magnetism.Noise is momentarily heard.
•The sound was recorded in LP4 stereo mode.bBecause of the nature of the compression method used in LP4 mode, noise may be output on very rare occasions during playback of sound recorded in this mode.
During playback, the
bIn power save mode, the display on the remote control turns on whenever the remote control is operated, but not when the controls on the player are operated. (The exception is when the GROUP button on the player is pushed.)
The group function does not function.
•A disc that has no group settings is inserted.bInsert a disc with group settings.Bookmark play on the player is not possible. (“NoEntry” appears in the display on the remote control.)
•You tried to select bookmark play without setting bookmarks.bSet bookmarks.Specifications
Audio playing system
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
Revolutions
Approx. 300 rpm to 2,700 rpm
Error correction
ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code)
Sampling frequency
44.1kHz
Coding
ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) ATRAC3: LP2/LP4
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
Outputs
Headphones/earphones: stereo
output level
1 mW + 1 mW load impedance 16 Ω (European model)
5 mW + 5 mW load impedance 16 Ω (Other models)
Power requirements
Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery One
900 mAh (MIN)
One LR6 (size AA) battery (not supplied) External power jack (for the battery charging stand): Power rating 3V DC
Battery operation time
See “When to replace or recharge the battery”
Dimensions
Approx. 73.4 ⋅ 80.6 ⋅ 15.3 mm (w/h/d) (3 ⋅
3 1/4 ⋅ 5/8 in.)
(not including projecting parts and controls)
Mass
Approx. 67 g (2.4 oz) (the player only)
Supplied accessories
Headphones/earphones with a remote control
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Battery charging stand (1)
AC power adaptor (for the supplied battery charging stand) (1)
Rechargeable battery (1) Rechargeable battery carrying case (1) Dry battery case (1)
Carrying pouch (1)
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Optional accessories
AC power adaptor
MDR series stereo headphones/earphones* SRS series Active Speakers
*Whether you should plug the headphones/ earphones directly to the i jack on the main unit or to a remote control, use only headphones/earphones with stereo mini plugs. Headphones/earphones with a microplug cannot be used.
Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country.
Parts and controls
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