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    3-223-667-12(1) FM/AM Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions MZ-G750/G750PC/G750DPC ©2000 Sony Corporation
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    rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT. For customers in the USA Owner's Record The serial number is located at the rear of the disc compartment lid
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    used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject approved in this manual could void your
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    power this product. Please consult with your local authority. The CE mark on the unit is valid only for products marketed in the European Union. WALKMAN and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. 4
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    (line cable required 27 Recording for long times 28 To start/stop recording in sync with the source player (Synchro-recording 29 Recording without overwriting existing material 31 Recording from a microphone 32 Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording 33 Checking the remaining
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    a track 49 To erase the whole disc 50 Adding a track mark 52 Erasing a track mark 53 Moving recorded tracks 54 Labeling recordings 55 Power sources Battery life 58 Additional information Precautions 60 Troubleshooting 64 System limitations 67 Messages 69 Specifications 72 What is an
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    Looking at the controls See pages in ( ) for more details. The recorder A B C D E F G H A REC MODE button (28) B OPEN button ( VOL +/- button (19)(56) G DC IN 3V jack (12)(15) H i (headphones) jack (13)(43) I REC (record) switch (16)(27) 8 I J MENU K L M N O P J
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    F Level meter (34) Shows the volume of the MD being played or recorded. G Recording mode (LP2/LP4/ MONO) indication (28) H SYNC (synchro-recording) indication I REC indication (16) Lights up while recording. When flashing, the recorder is in record standby mode. J REC REMAIN/REMAIN (remaining time
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    -in digital tuner A B E C D F G A Headphones/earphones Can be replaced with optional headphones/ earphones. B HOLD switch (13)(42) Slide to lock the controls of the remote control. C RADIO ON/BAND button (22)(45) FM MODE button (23) D Display window (45) E VOL +/- buttons (19)(22) F Jog lever
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    The display window of the remote control A B CDE F G H I J KL A REC indication (16) Lights up while recording. When flashing, the recorder is in record standby mode. B Play mode indication (37) Shows the play mode of the MD. C Manual/Auto indication D Mega Bass indication (39) E FM/AM
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    Getting started! Charge the rechargeable battery before using. Even if the rechargeable battery is not charged, you can use the recorder as long as the AC power adaptor is connected. 1 Insert the rechargeable battery. (Insert the rechargeable battery minus end first) 2 Charging the rechargeable
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    1 Connect the supplied headphones/earphones with the remote control to i. to i 2 Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow (.) to unlock the controls. 4 Insert an MD. (Use a recordable MD for recording.) 1 Press OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert an MD with the label side facing front, and
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    press CHARGE (x) again to stop the charging operation since the battery is already fully charged. • Charging stops when you try to operate the recorder during charging. • Be sure to use the supplied AC power adaptor. • Charging time may vary depending on the battery condition. • When a rechargeable
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    . Note that you cannot record a radio broadcast that is being received on the remote control. 1 Make connections. (Insert the cables firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks.) to a wall outlet CD player, MD player, DVD video player, etc. Portable CD player, etc. AC power adaptor
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    x 1 Press N, and then press x. The display window on the recorder and the remote control light up. 2 Press END SEARCH. The recorder goes to the end of the previously recorded material. To search for another place, press N, >, or .. 3 Record an MD. REC x 1 Press and slide REC to the right. REC
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    beginning of the disc. Check the point to start recording on the display. If the recording does not start • Make sure the recorder is not locked (page 42). • Make sure the MD is not record-protected (page 62). • Premastered MDs cannot be recorded over. For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor
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    of line cable and switches to digital or analog input. • The level of the recorded sound is adjusted automatically. • You can monitor the sound during recording. Connect the supplied headphones/earphones with remote control to i and adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/-. This does not affect the
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    a rechargeable battery or dry battery, see "Power sources" (page 58). When you operate the recorder with the supplied remote control, use the buttons and control shown in parentheses. 1 Play an MD. N x >N VOL +/- VOL +/- x 1 Press N (flip the jog lever towards >N). A short beep sounds in the
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    Remove the MD x (a long beep) and open the lid.3) 1) To go backward or forward quickly without listening, press X and press and hold . or > (flip and hold the the jog lever towards . or >N on the remote control). 2) . If the play does not start Make sure the recorder is not locked (page 42). 20
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    the material (stereo, LP2, LP4, or monaural). Notes • To prevent recorder malfunction, do not use a remote control that was supplied with another Sony portable MD model. • Sound may skip if: -the recorder receives stronger continuous shock than expected. -a dirty or scratched MiniDisc is played. 21
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    the radio You can listen to the radio through the built-in digital tuner in the remote control. You cannot use the recorder to record a radio broadcast that is being received on the remote control. 1 Turn on the radio. RADIO ON/BAND FM MODE RADIO OFF (x) Jog lever (F+/F-) VOL +/- 1 Press RADIO
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    not locked (page 42). Notes • The radio will not operate if the remote control is not connected to the recorder. • Do not place the remote control close to another electronic device, such as the recorder itself, another radio, a TV, or a computer, as this may cause noise in the reception. • Playback
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    and analog input jacks. Connect the recorder to a CD player or a cassette recorder using either digital (optical) input or analog (line) input. To record, see "Recording an MD right away!" (page 15) to record using digital (optical) input, and "Recording with analog input (line cable required
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    53). Recorded sound level Same as the source. Can also be adjusted manually (Digital REC level control) ("Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording)", page 33). Adjusted automatically. Can also be adjusted manually ("Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording)", page
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    Note Track marks may be copied incorrectly: • when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital (optical) input. • when the source is in shuffle or program play mode while recording using digital (optical) input. In this case, play the source in normal play mode. • when
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    . REC indication lights up in the display and recording starts. 2 Play the source you want to record. For recording operations, see "Recording an MD right away!" (page 15). To record from a portable CD player, set the CD player to pause and then start recording. LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack is for both
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    is possible at 2 times (LP2) or 4 times (LP4) the normal recording time. MDs recorded in monaural, LP2, or LP4 mode can be played back only on MD players or recorders with a monaural, LP2, or LP4 playback mode. Audio components that support the LP2 or LP4 modes are indicated by the or logo
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    next time. Notes • You cannot change the recording mode while recording. • It is recommended that you use the supplied AC power adaptor for long recordings. • If you try to play an MD recorded in LP2 or LP4 on MD players or recorders that do not support these modes, playback will not start and "LP
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    the source sound. The recorder starts recording when it receives the playing sound. To stop recording, press x. z • You cannot pause manually during synchro-recording. • When there is no sound from the player for more than 3 seconds during synchro-recording, the recorder goes into the standby mode
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    jack. • You cannot manually change the recording mode or the recording level during synchro-recording. Recording without overwriting existing material If MD, do the following procedure. All new material will then be recorded from the end of the current contents.
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    ) jack. REC ENTER
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    Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording) When you record, the sound level is adjusted automatically. If necessary, you can set the level manually. Note Adjust the recording level while the recorder is in standby mode. You cannot adjust it while recording. REC X ENTER
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    before you start playback. 6 Press X again to start recording. To stop recording, press x. The recording level control is switched back to automatic control when you record the next time. Notes • The recording level cannot be adjusted while recording is in progress. If you want to adjust the
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    position You can check the remaining time, track number, etc. when recording or during stop.
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    time after the current location. 1)"REC REMAIN" starts flashing in the display when the remaining time for recording become 3 minutes or less. 2)Appears only when the recorder is stopped. 3 Press ENTER. The information selected in step 2 appears in A and B. A - track number, track name3), or
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    there. Playing tracks repeatedly You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways - all repeat, single repeat, and shuffle repeat.
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    On A/B Normal/(none) All the tracks are played once. r AllRepeat/ All the tracks are played repeatedly. r 1 Repeat/ A single track is played repeatedly. r Shuf.Rep/ After the currently selected track finishes playing, the remaining tracks are played repeatedly in random order. Emphasizing bass (
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    Display window on the recorder A Bass 2 B On A/B BASS OFF/(none) Normal play r BASS 1/ BASS Mega Bass (moderate effect) r BASS 2/ BASS Mega Bass (strong emphasizing bass, turn down the volume. • The Mega Bass function does not affect the sound that is being recorded or the sound from the radio. 39
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    until the information you want flashes in the display. Each time you press MENU,, the display changes as follows. Display window on the recorder A B On A LapTime The elapsed time of the current track. r 1 Remain The remaining time of the current track. r AllRemain The remaining time after the
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    is in stop mode, and the disc is labeled. z If you want to check the remaining time or the recording position while recording or in stop mode, see page 35. Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect
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    , use this function. HOLD HOLD 1 Move HOLD in the direction of the .. On the recorder, move HOLD to lock the controls of the recorder. On the remote control, slide HOLD to lock the controls of the remote control. To unlock the controls Move HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow to unlock the
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    -G136 (not supplied) Stereo mini-plug Portable DAT recorder, etc. R (red) to LINE IN to i Stereo system, etc. RK-G129 (not supplied) L (white) 2 phono plugs When the recorder is connected to an another audio component through the supplied remote control. When connecting a line cable (not
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    is operative. If you do not want the effect of the Mega Bass function on your recording or the output from the externally connected equipment, set "BASS" to "BASS OFF" (page 38). • When recording to an externally connected equipment, press VOL + repeatedly to raise the volume level to maximum, which
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    Various way to use the radio Presetting radio stations automatically You can automatically preset radio stations whose reception is good. Once a station is preset, you can tune it in at any time simply by selecting the preset number. Up to 40 stations can be preset, 30 for FM and 10 for AM. RADIO ON
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    If the automatic presetting function fail to find the station that you want because of poor reception, do the steps below to manually store the radio station to a preset number. RADIO ON/BAND Jog lever (MODE/F+/F-) 1 Press RADIO ON/BAND to select "FM" or "AM." 2 Press the jog
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    Listening to the preset radio stations You can simply tune the station by selecting the preset number. RADIO ON/BAND Jog lever (F+/F-) 1 Press RADIO ON/BAND to select "FM" or "AM." 2 Flip the jog lever towards F+ (>N) or F- (.) repeatedly until the desired preset number appear on the display.
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    2 Press and hold RADIO OFF (x) until the frequency indication flashes in the display. 3 Flip the jog lever towards F+ repeatedly until the desired region code appears in the display. A Each time you flip the jog lever, the region code indicated by A changes as follows: A Region FM (MHz)1) AM (
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    only there. 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 on the side of the MD (page 62). • If you perform an editing operation while playing, be
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    marks at the beginning and the end of the part you want to erase, then erase the part (page 52). To erase the whole disc You can quickly erase all the tracks and data of the MD at the same time. Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Be sure
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    in the display, and all the tracks will be erased. When erasing is complete, "BLANKDISC" appears in the display appears in the display on the remote control). 51
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    Track numbers increase T MARK 1 While playing or pausing an MD, press T MARK at the point you want to mark. "MARK ON" appears in the display, and a track mark is added. The track number will increase by one. To add track marks while recording Press T MARK at the point you want to add
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    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.
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    ENTER. 2 Press
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    You can name discs while the recorder is stopped, tracks while the recorder is playing, and both while the recorder is recording. Each name can be as long as 200 letters. Each disc can hold up to 1700 alphanumeric letters during playback or stop. Available characters • Capital
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    3 Press
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    then press ENTER for 2 seconds or more. Notes • You cannot relabel premastered MDs or label MDs that have not been recorded. • The recorder is able to display, but cannot label using Japanese "Katakana" characters. • The recorder cannot rewrite a disc or track name of more than 200 letters that was
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    and Information Technology Industries Association). 4) When using a 100% fully charged rechargeable battery. 5) When using a Sony LR6 (SG) "STAMINA" alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan). 6) Recording time may differ according to the alkaline batteries. When playing1) Batteries NC-WMAA Nickel
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    rechargeable battery3) LR6 (SG) Sony alkaline dry battery4) (JEITA2)) remote control). Replace the dry battery or charge the rechargeable battery. Note that the battery level indicated by the battery indication is only approximate and varies with the recorder condition. Note Stop the recorder
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    from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself has been turned off. • If you are not going to use this recorder for a long time, be sure to disconnect the power supply (AC power adaptor, dry battery, rechargeable battery, or
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    dangerous to play your recorder at high volume while walking the people around you. On the MiniDisc cartridge • When carrying or storing the MiniDisc, keep it in its case. MD. • To obtain the best sound quality, use a dry cloth to wipe the plugs of the headphones/earphones or the remote control
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    operating, which is caused by the power-saving system of the recorder and it is not a problem. To protect a recorded MD To record-protect an MD, slide open the tab at the side of the MD. In this position, the MD cannot be recorded or edited. To record again, slide the tab back so the tab is visible
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    by using the analog connections. Premastered software such as CDs or MDs. Digital recording Home- No Recordable recorded digital MD MD recording If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (If a trouble occurred when the disc was in
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    Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. MD Recorder The recorder does not work or works poorly. • Audio sources may not be firmly connected. - Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again (pages 15, 27). •
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    portable CD player. - When recording digitally from a portable CD player, use AC power adaptor and disable the anti-skip function (such as ESP) on the CD player (page 18). There is no recording on the MD after a recording firmly to the remote control. Plug in the plug of the remote control firmly to
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    or LP2 mode. Radio appears in the display on the remote control and the radio does not operate. • The supplied remote control is connected to other unit than this recorder. The supplied remote control should be used with this recorder only. • After confirming that or "no dISC" has disappeared
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    System limitations The recording system in your MiniDisc recorder is radically different from those used in cassette and DAT decks and is characterized by the limitations described below. Note, however, that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself and not
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    amounting to 2 seconds, 4 seconds, or 8 seconds before the next recording. (This is to prevent accidental erasing of a previous track whenever a new recording is started.) Therefore, the actual recording time will decrease whenever a recording is stopped; a maximum of 6 seconds, 12 seconds, or 24
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    on the display window on the remote control are shown in the parentheses. BLANKDISC • An MD with no recording on it is inserted. DISC FULL There is no more space to record on the disc (page 67). - Replace the disc. Data Save (- -) • The MD player is recording information (sounds) from the memory
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    using digital connection. - Use analog connection instead (page 27). NO DISC (no dISC) • You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder. - Insert an MD. NO SIGNAL The recorder could not detect digital input signals. - Make sure that the source is connected firmly (page 15). P/B ONLY You
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    MODE during synchrorecording. TEMP OVER Heat has built up in the recorder. - Let the recorder cool down. TR FULL There is no more space for new data when you are editing the MD. - Erase unnecessary tracks (page 49). TrPROTECT You tried to record or edit on a track that is protected from erasing
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    Specifications MD recorder Audio playing system MiniDisc digital audio system Laser diode properties South America models) 531 - 1,602 kHz (Other models) FM: 87.5 - 108.0 MHz General Power requirements Sony AC Power Adaptor (supplied) connected at the DC IN 3 V jack: 120 V AC, 60 Hz (U.S.A.,
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    . Mass Approx. 118 g (4.2 oz) the recorder only Supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1) Headphones/earphones with a remote control (1) Optical cable (1) NC-WMAA Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery (1) Rechargeable battery carrying case (1) Carrying pouch/carrying case with a belt clip (except
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    is an MD? How MiniDisc works MiniDisc (MD) comes in two types: premastered (prerecorded) and recordable (blank). Premastered MDs, recorded at music studios, can be played back almost endlessly. However, they can't be recorded on or over like cassette tapes. To record, you must use a "recordable MD
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    offer instantaneous random access to the beginning of any music track. Premastered MDs are recorded with location addresses corresponding to each music selection. Recordable MDs are manufactured with a "User TOC Area" to contain the order of the music. The TOC (Table of Contents) system is similar
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    This warranty is valid only in the United States. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
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3-223-667-
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(1)
FM/AM Portable
MiniDisc Recorder
Operating Instructions
©2000 Sony Corporation
MZ-G750/G750PC/G750DPC