Sony MZ-E60 manual

3-043-288-12(1)

Portable MiniDisc Player

Operating instructionsXXXX (CT)Manual de instrucciones (lado inverso)

MZ-E60TM

WARNINGWelcome!

Playing an MD right away!A

Stereo or monaural playback is automatically selected, depending on the sound source.

1Insert the dry battery.

Use one LR6 (size AA) dry battery (not supplied) to power the player. For longer playback, an alkaline battery is recommended.

1 Slide and open the battery	2 Insert the battery.
compartment as shown in the
illustration.

Make sure the + and – terminals are correctly oriented.

Other disc operation

To	Do this (Beeps in the
	headphones)

Pause	Press X on the remote
	control. (Continuous
	short beeps)
	Press X on the remote
	control again to
	*resume play.1**
Find the	Press .once.
beginning of	Press the control
the current	towards . on the
track	remote control. (Three
	short beeps)
Find the	Press . repeatedly.
beginning of	Press the control
the previous	towards . on the
tracks	remote control
	repeatedly.
	(Continuous three
	short beeps)

Find the	Press > N once.
beginning of	Press the control
the next track	towards N/> on
	the remote control.
	(Two short beeps)

Go backwards	Hold down ..

BVarious ways of playback

Playing tracks repeatedly

You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways

—all repeat, single repeat, and shuffle repeat.

PLAYMODE

Press PLAYMODE while the player is playing an MD.

Each time you press PLAYMODE, the play mode indication changes as follows.

Play mode indication(none) (normal play)

All the tracks are played once.	b

“” (all repeat)

All the tracks are played repeatedly.

To lock the controls (HOLD) D

To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the player, use this function.

HOLD

HOLD

Slide HOLD on the player in the direction of the . to lock the controls of the unit. Slide HOLD on the remote control in the direction of the . to lock the controls of the remote control.

To emphasize bass(DIGITAL MEGABASS) E

The DIGITAL MEGABASS function intensifies low frequency sound for richer quality audio reproduction.

BAdditional information

Precautions

On heat build-up

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.

On installation

Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration.

On the headphonesRoad safety

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.

Preventing hearing damage

Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.

On the MiniDisc cartridge

•Do not touch the internal disc directly. Forcing the shutter open may damage the internal disc.

•Do not place the cartridge where it will be subjected to light, temperature, moisture or dust.

On mechanical noise

The player gives out mechanical noise while operating, which is caused by the power- saving system of the player. This is not a malfunction.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The player does not work or works poorly.

•You tried to play with no disc in the player (“NO DISC” flashes on the remote control).

bInsert an MD.

•The hold function is activated and the controls are locked. (If you press any of

No sound comes through the headphones.•The headphones plug is not firmly connected.bConnect the headphones plug firmly to the remote control.bConnect the headphones plug firmly to the i jack.•Volume is too low.bAdjust the volume by pressing VOL +/– .•AVLS is on.bSlide AVLS to NORM.

Specifications

SystemAudio 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 pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.

Revolutions

800 rpm to 1,800 rpm

Error correction

Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code

ChineseAs you read, refer to the illustrations in the English text.Welcome!

Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc! Here are some of the capabilities and features you will discover with the new MiniDisc player.

• Small body almost the size of a MiniDisc

jacket

Ideal weight and size; fits in your shirt

pocket.

• Simple “Pop-Up Eject” function for easy

MiniDisc handling

A single press of a switch on the side of the

player causes the player lid to open and the

MiniDisc to eject.

• Shock-resistant memory offsets up to 40

seconds of optical read errors.

• Easy-to-operate headphones remote

control with LCD

Keep the player in your pocket and operate

the MiniDisc player through the “slim

stick” remote control. The LCD displays

disc and track information, playback mode

as well as battery condition.

• Low power-consumption design enables

Other disc operation

To	Do this (Beeps in the
	headphones)

Pause	Press X on the remote
	control. (Continuous short
	beeps)
	Press X on the remote
	control again to resume
	play.*

Find the	Press . once.
beginning of	Press the control towards
the current	. on the remote control.
track	(Three short beeps)

Find the	Press . repeatedly.
beginning of	Press the control towards
the previous	. on the remote control
tracks	repeatedly. (Continuous
	three short beeps)

Find the	Press > N once.
beginning of	Press the control towards
the next	N/> on the remote
track	control. (Two short beeps)

Go	Hold down ..
backwards	Press and hold the control
while	towards . on the remote
playing*	control.

Go forward	Hold down > N.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Caution

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

Listening for many hours at maximum volume may damage your hearing.

CAUTION — LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS

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.

•Simple “Pop-Up Eject” function for easy MiniDisc handling

A single press of a switch on the side of the player causes the player lid to open and the MiniDisc to eject.

•Shock-resistant memory offsets up to 40 seconds of optical read errors.•Easy-to-operate headphones remote control with LCD

Keep the main unit in your pocket and operate the MiniDisc player through the “slim stick” remote control. The LCD displays disc and track information, playback mode as well as battery condition.

•Low power-consumption design enables extended battery life.•The player operates on a single LR6 (size AA) dry battery.

When to replace the battery

You can check the battery condition with the battery indication which is displayed while using the player.

tBattery power decreasing

rWeak battery

eThe battery has gone out. “LOW BATT” flashes in the display on the remote control, and the power goes off.

Battery life

Approximately 12 hours of playback can be expected with one LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery (not supplied).

Note

The battery life may be shorter depending on operating conditions and temperature of the location.

2Insert an MD.

while	Press and hold the
*playing1**	control towards .
	on the remote control.
Go forward	Hold down > N.
while	Press and hold the
playing*1	control towards
	N/> on the
	remote control.

Remove the	Press x, and then
MD	*press OPEN.2**

If playback does not start

Make sure the player is not locked. For details, see “To lock the controls (HOLD)”.

Display window while playing back

For details, see “To know the track name and time”.

Track name*3 or elapsed time of the track being played

“” (single repeat)

A single track is played repeatedly.

“” (shuffle repeat)

All the tracks are played repeatedly in random order.

Tips on playback

To know the track name and time

Press DISPLAY on the remote control while the player is playing an MD.

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as follows.

DISPLAY

DIGITAL MEGABASS

0 1 2

Set DIGITAL MEGABASS to 1 (weak) or 2 (strong).

To cancel the effect, set DIGITAL MEGABASS to 0.

Note

If the sound becomes distorted when emphasizing bass, turn down the volume.

To protect your hearing (AVLS) F

The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears.

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 cleaning

•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.

•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.

On dry battery

Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of battery fluid or bursting battery. To prevent such accidents, observe the following precautions:

• Install the battery with the + and – poles

the operation buttons on the player, “HOLD” flashes on the remote control.)bSlide HOLD against the direction of the arrow to release the hold function.•Moisture has condensed inside the player.

bTake the MD out and leave the player’s lid open for several hours until the moisture evaporates.

•The dry battery is weak (“LOW BATT” flashes on the remote control).bReplace the dry battery.•The dry battery has been installed incorrectly.bInstall the battery with correct polarity.

•An MD with no recording on it is inserted (“BLANKDISC” flashes on the remote control).

bInsert a recorded MD.

•The player cannot read the disc (it’s scratched or dirty) (“DISC ERR” flashes on the remote control).

b Reinsert or replace the disc.

•While operating, the player received a

(ACIRC)

Sampling frequency

44.1kHz

Coding

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

Headphones: stereo mini-jack, maximum output level 5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 16 ohms

GeneralPower requirements

One LR6 (size AA) battery (not supplied)

Battery operation time

See “When to replace the battery”

Dimensions

Approx. 81 ⋅ 25 ⋅ 74 mm (w/h/d)

(31/4 ⋅ 1 ⋅ 3 in.) not including projecting parts and controls

Mass

extended battery life.

• The player operates on a single LR6 (size

AA) dry battery.

“MD WALKMAN” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

BMD playingPlaying an MD! A

Stereo or monaural playback is automatically selected, depending on the sound source.

1	Slide and open the battery compartment
	and insert one LR6 (size AA) dry battery
	(not supplied).
	For longer playback, an alkaline battery is
	recommended.
2	Insert an MD.
	1 Push OPEN.
	2 Insert the MD with the label side
	facing front, and press the lid down to

while	Press and hold the control
playing*	towards N/> on the
	remote control.

Remove the	Press x, and then press
MD	OPEN.**

*When you press . or > N on the player during pause (X), the player resumes playback.

If you hold down . or > N on the player (or press and hold the control towards

. or N/> on the remote control) during pause (X), you can fast forward/ rewind without listening to the playback sound.

**Once you open the lid, the point to start playback changes to the beginning of the first track.

If playback does not start

Make sure the player is not locked. See “To lock the controls (HOLD).”

BVarious ways of playback

Playing tracks repeatedly B

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.

“MD WALKMAN” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

With label facing front, insert disc in direction of the arrow.

3Play an MD.

	Player
Remote
control	2
4	3 N/

		>		3
.				3
.		x		x
		x
	1
	1
			i jack	4
			i jack

OPERATE lamp1Connect the headphones to the remote control.

Plug it in firmly all the way.

2Connect the headphones with the remote control to the i jack.3Press > N or . (or press the control towards N/> or . on the remote control).

The OPERATE lamp on the player lights up and the player starts to play the first track. When using the remote control, a short beep sounds in the headphones.

4Press VOL +/– to adjust the volume.

The volume indicator appears on the remote control to allow you to check the volume.

To stop play, press x.

The OPERATE lamp on the player goes off. The display on the remote control disappears after a while. When using the remote control, a long beep sounds in the headphones.

Track numberTips

•The OPERATE lamp on the player lights up during playback. When you press x, the lamp goes off.

•The display on the remote control disappears after a while after you have pressed x.

Note

Do not press OPEN during playback. If you do, the lid opens and playback stops.

When using optional headphones

Use headphones with a stereo-miniplug. You cannot use headphones with a microplug.

*1 When you press . or > N on the player during pause (X), the player resumes playback.

If you hold down . or > N on the player (or press and hold the control towards . or N/> on the remote control) during pause (X), you can fast forward/rewind without listening to the playback sound.

*2 Once you open the lid, the point to start playback will change to the beginning of the first track.

*3 Appears only with MDs that have been electronically labeled.

Elapsed time

Track number

Track name

Track number

Disc nameNumber of tracks recorded on the MD

Note

Disc and track names appear only with MDs that have been electronically labeled.

AVLS

NORM LIMIT

Set AVLS to LIMIT.

The volume is kept at a moderate level, even if you try to turn the volume above the limited level.

aligned correctly.

• When the player is not to be used for a long

time, be sure to remove the battery.

• If a battery leak should develop, carefully

and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid

from the battery compartment before

inserting new ones.

• 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 may

heat up from a short-circuit and can be

dangerous.

On the lid of the battery compartment

The lid of the battery compartment is designed to detach from the main unit when handeled with great force. To reattach the lid to the main unit, follow the steps below:

SlotsProjections

1Place the lid so that the projections on the lid aligned with the slits on the main unit.

2Fit the projection one by one into the slot as shown in the illustration.

mechanical shock, too much static,
abnormal power voltage caused by
lightning etc.
b Restart as follows.
1	Remove the battery from the
	battery compartment.
2	Leave the player for about
	30 seconds.
3	Insert the battery into the battery
	compartment

The MD is not played normally.•The player is set to the repeat mode (“ ” is displayed on the remote control).bPress PLAYMODE repeatedly until “ ” disappears, then start playing.

An MD is not played from the first track. •Disc playing stopped before it came to

the last track.

bPress . 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.

The DIGITAL MEGABASS does not function.•The DIGITAL MEGABASS switch is set to 0.bSet the switch to 1 or 2.Playback sound skips.•The player is placed where it receives continuous vibration.bPut the player on a stable place. •A very short track may cause sound toskip.Sound has a lot of static.

•Strong magnetism from a television or such device is interfering with operation.

bMove the player away from the source of strong magnetism.

Approx. 95 g (3.4 oz.) the player only Approx. 136 g (4.8 oz.) incl. a premastered MD and a LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery.

Supplied accessories

Headphones with a remote control (1) Carrying pouch (1)

Optional accessories

MDR-series Stereo headphones*

SRS-series Sony Active Speakers

*Whether you should plug the headphones directly to the i jack on the main unit or to a remote control, use only headphones with stereo mini plugs.

stereo mini plugs

Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country.

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

close.

3 Play the MD.

1Connect the supplied headphones to the supplied remote control.

2Connect the headphones with the remote control to the i (headphones) jack of the player.

3Press > N or . (or press the control towards N/> or . on the remote control).

The OPERATE lamp on the player lights up and the player starts to play the first track.

When using the remote control, a short beep sounds in the headphones.

4Press VOL +/– to adjust the volume. The volume indicator appears on the remote control to allow you to check the volume.

To stop play, press x.

The OPERATE lamp on the player goes off. The display on the remote control disappears after a while.

When using the remote control, a long beep sounds in the headphones.

When to replace the battery

When the battery indication changes to r, the dry battery is weak. Replace the dry battery. When the battery is exhausted, “LOW BATT” flashes in the display on the remote control and the power goes off.

Battery life*

Approximately 12 hours of playback can be expected with one LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery (not supplied).

*The battery life may be shorter depending on operating conditions and temperature of the location.

Press PLAYMODE on the remote control while the player is playing an MD.

Each time you press PLAYMODE, the play mode indication changes as follows:

(none) (normal play)

All the tracks are played once. b v

“” (all repeat)

All the tracks are played repeatedly. v

“” (single repeat)

A single track is played repeatedly. v

“” (shuffle repeat)

All the tracks are played repeatedly in random order.

Using other functionsTo know the track name and time C

Press DISPLAY on the remote control while the player is playing an MD.

Each time you press DISPLAY, the elapsed time of the current track and the track number, the track name and number, and the disc name and the number of tracks recorded on the MD appear.

Note

Disc and track names appear only with MDs that have been electronically labeled.

To lock the controls (HOLD) D

On the player, slide HOLD in the direction of the . to lock the controls of the player. On the remote control, slide HOLD in the direction of the . to lock the controls of the remote control.

To emphasize bass

(DIGITAL MEGABASS) E

Set DIGITAL MEGABASS to select 1 (weak) or 2 (strong).

To protect your hearing (AVLS) F

Set AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to LIMIT.

The volume is kept at a moderate level, even if you try to turn the volume above the limited level.