Sony MZ-R501, MZ-R501DPC, MZ-R501PC manual

3-234-036-13(1)

Portable

MiniDisc Recorder

Operating Instructions

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MZ-R501/R501PC/R501DPC

© 2001 Sony Corporation

Contents

Page WARNING Page Table of contents Looking at the controls Getting started Recording an MD right away Playing an MD right away Editing recorded tracks Additional information Looking at the controls The recorder The display window Getting started 1Insert an alkaline dry battery 2Connect the headphones/ earphones and unlock the control 3Insert an MD Recording an MD right away 1Make connections. (Insert the cables firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks.) 2Record an MD Page Playing an MD right away 1Play an MD Page Various ways of recording Two ways of connecting to a sound source Recording with analog input (line cable required) Recording for long times Page To start/stop recording in sync with the source player (Synchro-recording) Recording without overwriting existing material Adding track marks automatically at specified intervals (Auto Time Stamp) Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording) Checking the remaining time or the recording position Page Various ways of playback Playing tracks repeatedly Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) Protecting your hearing (AVLS) Checking the remaining time or the playing position Locking the controls (HOLD) Connecting to a stereo system Editing recorded tracks Labeling recordings Page Moving recorded tracks Adding a track mark Erasing a track mark Erasing tracks Additional information Precautions Page Troubleshooting Page System limitations Messages Page Specifications Explanations