Sony MZ-R55 manual

3-864-987- 22 (1) Portable MiniDisc Recor der Operating instructions MZ-R55  1998 by Sony Corporation[...]

2 You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. The built-in battery should be replaced by qualified personnel only. For Customers in Australia If the supply cord of the AC power adaptor is damaged, the AC power adaptor must be returned to the manufactu[...]

3 Welcome! Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc! Here are some of the capabilities and features you'll discover with the new MiniDisc Recorder. • Recording MD Walkman in an ultra- compact body — Almost as small as a playback-only MD Walkman; easy to carry in your pocket or bag. • Low power consumption design — Runs on a single ”chewi[...]

4 T able of contents Recording an MD right away! ................................. 6 Playing an MD right away! ...................................... 8 V arious ways of recor ding .................................... 10 T wo ways of connecting to a sound sour ce ....................................... 10 Recording with digital input (optical cable [...]

5 Editing recor ded tracks ......................................... 21 Erasing tracks ......................................................................................... 21 T o erase a track ................................................................................ 21 T o erase the whole disc ...........................................[...]

6 Make connections. (Connect securely.) Insert a r ecordable MD . 1 Press OPEN and open the lid. 2 Insert a recordable MD with the label side facing up, and press the lid down to close. 2 1 to LINE OUT to LINE IN (OPTICAL) R (red) L (white) to DC IN 3V AC power adaptor (supplied) CD player, cassette recorder, etc. (source) Line cable (RK-G129, not [...]

7 Record an MD . 3 1 Press and slide REC to the right . “REC” lights up and recording starts. 2 Play the CD or tape you want to record. To stop recording, press p . “Data Save” or “Toc Edit” flashes while data of the recording (the track’s start and end points, etc.) is being recorded. Do not move or jog the recorder or disconnect the[...]

8 2 Insert an MD with the label side facing up, and press the lid down to close. 1 Press OPEN and open the lid. to a wall outlet AC power adaptor (supplied) to DC IN 3V to 2 /REMOTE Headphones with a remote control (supplied) Wear the earpiece marked R in your right ear and the one marked L in your left ear. Playing an MD right away! To use the rec[...]

9 Play an MD . 3 To Pause Find the beginning of the current track Find the beginning of the next track Go backwards while playing 1) Go forward while playing 1) Remove the MD 1) To go backward or forward quickly without listening, press P and keep pressing = or + . 2) Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of th[...]

10 Two ways of connecting to a sound source The input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jacks. Connect the recorder to a CD player or a cassette recorder using either digital input or analog input. To record, see “Recording with digital input” (page 11) to record using digital input, and “Recording an MD right away![...]

11 To start/stop recording in sync with the source player (Synchro-recording) You can easily make digital recordings of a digital source on an MD. Before synchro-recording, make connections to the digital source with a digital cable, and insert a recordable MD. 1 Slide SYNCHRO REC to ON. “SYNC” appears in the display. 2 Press and slide REC to t[...]

12 Recording from a microphone Connect a stereo microphone (ECM-717, ECM-MS907, ECM-MS957, etc.; not supplied) to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack. 1 Select the sensitivity with MIC SENS (at the bottom of the recorder) . Usually, set it to HIGH. When recording loud sounds such as a live concert, set it to LOW. 2 Insert a recordable MD and start recordi[...]

13 MODE P Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time For longer recordings, choose to record in monaural. The recording time becomes double the normal. 1 While pressing P , press and slide REC to the right. The recorder stands by for recording. 2 Press MODE. ”Mono REC” appears in the display, and the recorder switches to monaura[...]

14 Checking the remaining time or the recording position You can check the remaining time, track number, etc. when recording or during stop. On the recorder 1 Press DISPLAY while recording or in stop mode. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows. B A A Track number Track number Current date 1) B Elapsed time Remaining time fo[...]

15 Recording condition While recording Recording standby Less than 3 minutes’ recording time available A track mark has been added A Track number Track number Number of tracks in the disc — A Track number Track number — In stop mode A Track number Track name 1) Disc name 1) Current date 2) B Elapsed time Remaining time for recording Remaining[...]

16 Setting the clock to stamp the recorded time To stamp the date and time on the MD when you record, you first need to set the clock. 1 Connect the power source. Use the supplied AC power adaptor. 2 Press CLOCK SET at the bottom of the recorder. Use a pointed object. The digits of the year flash. 3 Change the current year by pressing = or + . To c[...]

17 Indication none (normal play) “ f ” (all repeat) “ f 1 ” (single repeat) “ f SHUF ” (shuffle repeat) z Various ways of playback Playing tracks repeatedly You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways — all repeat, single repeat, and shuffle repeat. Play mode All the tracks are played once. All the tracks are played repeatedly. A sin[...]

18 Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) Mega Bass function intensifies low frequency sound for richer quality audio reproduction. It affects only the sound from the headphones. 1 Press DIGITAL MEGA BASS. Each time you press DIGITAL MEGA BASS, the Mega Bass indication changes as follows. Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limi[...]

19 A Track number Track name 1) Disc name 1) Recorded date 2) B Elapsed time Remaining time of the current track Remaining time after the current location Recorded time 2) Checking the remaining time or the playing position You can check the track name, disc name, etc. during playback. On the recorder DISPLAY A B 1) Appears only if the track has be[...]

20 Locking the controls (HOLD) To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. 1 Slide HOLD in the direction of the c . On the recorder, slide HOLD to lock the controls of the recorder. On the remote control, slide HOLD to lock the controls of the remote control. Slide HOLD in the opposite dir[...]

21 z Editing recorded tracks You can edit your recordings by adding/ erasing track marks or labeling tracks and MDs. Premastered MDs cannot be edited. Notes on editing •Do not move or jog the recorder while “Toc Edit”* is flashing in the display. •You cannot edit tracks on an MD that is record-protected. Before editing tracks, close the tab[...]

22 Erasing a track mark When you record with analog (line) input, unnecessary track marks may be recorded where recording level is low. You can erase a track mark to combine the tracks before and after the track mark. The track numbers will change as follows. 1 While playing the track with the track mark you want to erase, press P to pause. 2 Find [...]

23 Moving recorded tracks You can change the order of the recorded tracks. On the recorder 1234 Before moving Track A Track B Track C Track D $ After moving Track A Track C Track B Track D 1234 Move track C from the third to the second track. On the remote control 1 Press DISPLAY for 2 seconds or more while playing the track you want to move. ” :[...]

24 Labeling recordings You can name tracks during playback, discs during stop, and both during recording. Each name can be as long as 200 letters. Each disc can hold up to 1700 alphanumeric letters during playback or stop, and 500 alphanumeric letters during one recording. On the recorder = + Labeling a disc during stop 1 Insert a disc. To label a [...]

25 On the remote control Labeling a disc during stop 1 Insert a disc. To label a disc that is already in the recorder, press p to stop. 2 Press DISPLAY for 2 seconds or more. ” : Name” flashes in the display. 3 Press p . The disc is ready to be labeled. 4 Turn the control to select a letter and press p to enter. The selected letter stops flashi[...]

26 Available characters • Capital and small letters of the English alphabet • Numbers 0 to 9 • ! " # $ % & ( ) * . ; < = > ? @ _ ` + – ' , / : _ (space) To relabel recordings Follow the steps corresponding to the labeling method until the disc or track is ready to be labeled. Enter a new character over the one you want t[...]

27 z Power sources You can use the recorder on house current or as follows. In the recorder … – a nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery NH-14WM (supplied) With supplied battery case … – two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (not supplied) It is preferable to use the recorder on house current when recording for a long time. Full charging [...]

28 Using dry batteries 1 Attach the supplied battery case. 2 Insert two LR6 (size AA) dry batteries (not supplied) with correct polarity. Battery life 1) Batteries NH-14WM nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery Two LR6 (size AA) Sony alkaline dry batteries NH-14WM nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery + Two LR6 (size AA) Playback Approx. 4 h[...]

29 Precautions On safety Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3 V jack. On power sources • Use house current, nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery, two LR6 (size AA) batteries, or car battery. • For use in your house: Use the AC power adaptor supplied with this recorder. Do not use any other AC power adaptor since it may cause the r[...]

30 Notes on batteries Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of battery fluid or bursting batteries. To prevent such accidents, observe the following precautions: • Install the + and – poles of the batteries correctly. • Do not install new and used batteries or different kinds of batteries together. • Do not try to recharge dry batteri[...]

31 Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom The recorder does not work or works poorly. Cause/Solution • Audio sources may not be securely connected. b Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again (pages 6,11). • The HOLD function is turned on (”HOLD” [...]

32 Symptom No sound comes through the headphones. An MD is not played from the first track. Playback sound skips. Sound has a lot of static. Cannot find the track marks. The rechargeable battery does not start charging. The clock loses time or the display flashes. The recording date was not stamped onto the disc. The lid does not open. Cause/Soluti[...]

33 Symptom “TR FULL” appears even before the disc has reached the maximum recording time (60 or 74 minutes). “TR FULL” appears even before the disc has reached the maximum track number or recording time. Track marks cannot be erased. The remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing numerous short tracks. The total recorded [...]

34 Messages If the following error messages flash in the display window, check the chart below. Error message BLANK DISC DISC ERR DISC FULL Data Save Toc Edit BUSY NAME FULL Hi DC in HOLD LOW BATT MEM OVER Meaning/Remedy • An MD with no recording on it is inserted. b Insert a recorded MD. • The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recordi[...]

35 Error message NO COPY NO DISC NO SIGNAL P/B ONLY PROTECTED SORRY TEMP OVER TR FULL TrPROTECT EDITING Meaning/Remedy • You tried to make a copy from a disc that is protected by the Serial Copy Management System. You cannot make copies from a digitally connected source which was itself recorded using digital connection. b Use analog connection i[...]

36 Specifications System Audio playing system MiniDisc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: λ = 780 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 lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.) Recording and pl[...]

37 Optional accessories Optical Cable POC-151HG, POC-152HG, POC-MZ1, POC-MZ2, POC-15B, POC-15AB, POC- DA12SP Line Cable RK-G129, RK-G136 Car Connecting Pack, CPA-9 Car Battery Cord DCC-E230 Stereo Microphones ECM-717, ECM-MS907, ECM-MS957 Stereo Headphones* MDR-series Active Speakers SRS-A41, SRS-A91 Recordable MDs MDW-series MiniDisc Carrying Case[...]

38 User TOC Area Music Data How the MiniDisc got so small The 2.5-inch MiniDisc, encased in a plastic cartridge that looks like a 3.5-inch diskette (see illustration above), uses a new digital audio compression technology called ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding). To store more sound in less space, ATRAC extracts and encodes only those freq[...]

39 Looking at the controls See pages in ( ) for more details. The recorder 1 END SEARCH button (7) 2 REC indicator (14) 3 DISPLAY button (14, 19) 4 Display window (14, 19) 5 DC IN 3V jack (at the rear) (6) 6 MODE button (17) 7 =/+ (search /AMS) button (7, 9) 8 LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack (6, 11) 9 MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (12) 0 MIC SENS switch (at the [...]

40 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 !º !¡ !™ !£ 1 Character information display (14, 19) Displays the disc and track names, date, error messages, track numbers, etc. 2 MONO (monaural) indication 3 Play mode indication Shows the play mode of the MD. 4 SYNC (synchro-recording) indication 5 Disc indication Shows that the disc is rotating for recording, playing [...]

41 The headphones with a remote control 1 Headphones Can be replaced with optional headphones. 2 p (stop) button (7,9) 3 Control (9) To play, turn to ( • + during stop. Turn to ( • + during play to search the beginning of the succeeding track; hold in this position to fast-forward. Turn to = during play to search the beginning of the preceeding[...]

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