MZ-S1

SOUND SKIP CHECK RESULT DISPLAY MODE

This set can display the count of errors that occurred during the recording/playing for checking.

Setting Method of Sound Skip Check Result Display Mode

1.Set the test mode (see page 15).

2.Press the N > key or [TMARK/REC] and N > keys, and the playing or recording sound skip result display mode becomes active respectively where the LCD displays the fol- lowing.

Set LCD display

000P**R**

Total count of play

Total count of record

system errors (hex.)

system errors (hex.)

3.When the N> key is pressed, total error count is displayed on the LCD, and each time the N > key is pressed, the display item moves down by one as shown below. Also, if the . key is pressed, the display item moves up by one, then if the [T MARK/REC] and N > keys are pressed, the display in the record mode appears.

When the [T MARK/REC] and N > keys are pressed, total error count is displayed on the LCD, and each time the N> key is pressed, the display item moves down by one as shown below. Also, if the . key is pressed, the display item moves up by one, then if the N > key is pressed, the display in the play mode appears.

Playing sound skip

Recording sound skip

result display

result display

• Cause of Sound Skip Error

 

Cause of error

Description of error

 

 

 

 

EIB

Sound error correction error

 

 

 

Play

Stat

Decoder status error

 

 

Adrs

Address access error

 

 

BEmp

Buffer is empty

 

 

 

 

BOvr

Buffer is full, and sounds were

 

dumped

 

 

 

 

 

Record

Bful

Buffer capacity becomes less,

 

and forcible writing occurred

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rtry

Retry times over

4.To quit the sound skip check result display mode and to return to the test mode (display check mode), press the x key.

• Setting Method of Key Check Mode

1.Set the test mode (see page 15).

2.Press the [T MARK/REC] and X keys on the remote commander activates the key check mode. (At the last two digits, AD value of remote commander key line is displayed in hexadecimal)

Remote commander LCD display

004

3. When each key on the set is pressed, its name is displayed on

the LCD. (The operated position is displayed for 4 seconds

after the slide switch is operated. If any other key is pressed

during this display, the LCD switches to its name display)

Example1: When the N > key on the set is pressed:

Set LCD display

000P**R**

000 EIB **

000Stat**

000Adrs**

000BEmp**

000######

000P**R**

000BOvr**

000Bful**

000Rtry**

000######

004FF

4.When all the keys on the set and on the remote commander are considered as OK, the following displays are shown for 4 sec- onds.

Example2: When the keys on the set are considered as OK:

Set LCD display

P**R**: Total play/record errors (hex.)

**: Counter of sound skip check each item (hex.)

######: 6-digit address where sound was skipped last (hex.)

888SET OK

5.When all keys were checked or if the upper case is opened, the key check mode quits and the test mode (display check mode) comes back.

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MZ-S1 specifications

The Sony MZ-S1 is a portable MiniDisc recorder that reflects Sony's commitment to innovation in the realm of digital audio technology. Launched in the early 2000s, this model stood out for its sophisticated design and advanced features, catering to audiophiles and casual listeners alike. The MZ-S1 was particularly popular for its ability to record audio in a compact format, making it an attractive option for those who desired high-quality sound in a portable package.

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