Sony Q017-MD1 Specifications

Specifications

Type of material	Copper pyrites (brass),
	palladium-plated finish
	(not including
	switches/remote
	display)
Process method	Shaped with NC
	(Numerically Control)
	Machine Tool
	(not including the
	remote display)
Audio playing system
	MiniDisc digital audio
	system
Laser diode properties
	Material: GaAIAs
	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
	7mm aperture.
Revolutions	Approx. 300 rpm to
	2,700 rpm
Error correction	ACIRC (Advanced
	Cross Interleave Reed
	Solomon Code)
Sampling frequency	44.1 kHz
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

OutputsHeadphones: dedicated headphone/ remote jack, maximum output level 5 mW + 5 mW load impedance 16 Ω

Power requirements Lithium-ion rechargeable battery (Built-in: LIP-3WMB,

3.7 V, 340 mAh, Li-ion) External power jack (for the battery charging stand): Power rating

6 V DC

AC power adaptor (for the battery charging stand, supplied), AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Battery operation time

See “Checking the battery’s remaining power” (page 16)

Dimensions	Approx. 87.6 × 79.0 ×
	11.0 mm (w/h/d)
	(31/2 × 31/8 × 7/16 inches)
	(not including
	projecting parts and
	controls)
Mass	Approx. 244 g (8.7oz)
	(including the built-in
	rechargeable battery)

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.

Additional Information

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Contents

Page Owner’s Record WARNING Caution Information Product registration RECYCLING LITHIUM-IONBATTERIES Caution: On this manual IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS INSTALLATION USE SERVICE Page Contents Overview Getting Started Playback Playing an MD Settings Changing the settings Menu option Additional Information Caring for the player Identifying parts and controls Player Player (when lid is open) Remote Control (Remote) Remote display Supplied accessories Charging the battery To connect the AC power adaptor to the battery charging stand To check the charging status Checking the battery’s remaining power Adjusting the headphones to fit your ears To replace the earbuds To use the headphone adaptor Playing an MD To open the lid To stop playback To pause playback To check the MD information Locking the controls – HOLD To lock the controls on the player To lock the controls on the remote Changing the playback operations Changing the play mode – P-MODE Play mode list To listen to selected tracks only – Bookmark track play To listen to tracks in the desired order – Program play To play tracks repeatedly – Repeat play To listen to tracks using the group function About group settings Operation lamp for the group settings Selecting the sound mode – V-SUR/SOUND Sound mode settings To customize the sound – Custom Changing the settings Menu option “Useful” menu “Option” menu Power Mode This setting determines battery use Normal During playback, the operation lamp on the player and the remote display always light up Caring for the player For the player and the remote For the earbuds For the supplied carrying case When the player is not used for three months or more Precautions On safety On the AC power adaptor (for the supplied battery charging stand) On charging On handling On heat build-up On mechanical noise On installation On disposing of the player Page On the remote On the MD cartridge On the headphones On cleaning On the carrying case Troubleshooting SymptomCause/Solution The player does not work or works poorly • Insert an MD if “NO DISC” is displayed • End the setting operation using the remote if “MENU” is displayed Troubleshooting (continued) Specifications Index Symbol/Number