Sony MZ-R501 Operating Instructions

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    3-234-036-13(1) Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions WALKMAN and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. MZ-R501/R501PC/R501DPC © 2001 Sony Corporation
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    do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not disc compartment lid and the model number is located at the top and bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony instructions, and on, the user is encouraged to
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    interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. The CE mark on the unit is valid only for products marketed in the European
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    times 16 To start/stop recording in sync with the source player (Synchro-recording 18 Recording without overwriting existing material 19 Adding track marks automatically at specified intervals (Auto Time Stamp 19 Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording 20 Checking the remaining
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    Labeling recordings 26 Moving recorded tracks 28 Adding a track mark 28 Erasing a track mark 29 Erasing tracks 30 To erase a track 30 To erase the whole disc 30 Additional information 31 Precautions 31 Troubleshooting 33 System limitations 35 Messages 36 Specifications 38 Explanations
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    G MENU/ENTER button (16) (23) (26) H I J K L M N O H OPEN switch (9) I Display window (18) (23) J END SEARCH button (11) (26) K T MARK button (28) REC (record) button (11) (17) L i (headphones) jack (9) (25) M Battery compartment (at the rear) (8) N LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack (10) (16) O DC IN 3V jack
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    B LP mode indication (17) C Disc indication Shows that the disc is rotating for recording, playing or editing an MD D Mega bass indication (24). E REC indication Lights up while recording. When flashing, the recorder is in record standby mode. F SYNC (synchro-recording) indication (18) G Level meter
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    (except U.S.A. model) (1) PCLink kit (supplied with MZ-R501PC only) (1) Digital PCLink kit (supplied with MZ-R501DPC only) (1) 1 Insert an alkaline dry battery 3) When using a Sony LR6 (SG) "STAMINA" alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan). 4) To prevent interrupted recording due to drained battery
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    battery. 2 Connect the headphones/ earphones and unlock the control. HOLD headphones/earphones (supplied) To i Connect firmly 3 Insert an MD. Insert an recordable MD when recording. 1 Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert an MD with the label side facing front, and press the lid down to close. 9
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    MD, see "Note on digital recording" (page 32). 1 Make connections. (Insert the cables firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks.) AC power adaptor to a wall outlet CD player, MD player, digital amplifier, etc. Portable CD player, etc. to DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Optical plug Optical mini
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    is flashing in the display. • The lid does not open until "Edit" disappears in the display. To Record from the end of the previous recording1) Record partway through the previous recording1) Pause Remove the MD Press END SEARCH and press N while pressing REC. N, > or . to find the start point of
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    sure the MD is not record-protected (page 32). • Premastered MDs cannot be recorded over. For recording from a portable CD player, set the CD player to pause, and then do the recording procedure on the recorder. • Note the following when recording from a portable CD player: -Some portable CD players
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    an MD right away! 1 Play an MD. VOL +/- x N 1 Press N. 2 Press VOL +/- to adjust the volume. The volume will be shown in the display. To stop play, press x. Playback starts from the point you last stopped playing. After you press x and "Edit" stops flashing in the display, the recorder will
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    uses. This function provides a higher level of shock protection during playback than the traditional one. If the play does not start Make sure the recorder is not locked (page 25). z Playback will switch automatically between stereo and monaural according to the sound source. Note Sound may skip if
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    the recording level manually (Manual recording)", page 20). Adjusted automatically. Can also be adjusted manually ("Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording)", page 20). Note Track marks may be copied incorrectly: • when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using
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    a component such as a portable CD player having a stereo mini-jack, use the RK-G136 connecting cord (not supplied). 1 Insert a recordable MD and start recording. For recording operations, see "Recording an MD right away!" (page 10). To record from a portable CD player, set the CD player to pause and
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    -R for ATRAC? "TYPE-R" is a high-level Sony specification used in the Digital Signal Processor (DSP), which is heart of the MiniDisc sound. This technology gives the MiniDisc recorder twice the signal processing capability as previous MiniDisc Walkman models, producing a sound quality close to that
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    N while pressing REC. The recorder stands by for recording. 5 Play 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
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    without overwriting existing material If you wish to avoid overwriting the current contents of an MD, do the following procedure. All new material will then be recorded from the end of the current contents. SELECT >/. Adding track marks automatically at specified intervals (Auto Time Stamp
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    Time Stamp starts when you add a normal track mark to the disc (i.e., by pressing T MARK or X, etc.). • The setting will be lost when the recording stopped. Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording) When you record, the sound level is adjusted automatically. If necessary, you can
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    . If you want to adjust the recording level after you have started the recording, press X to pause the recorder. Then do the procedure from step 5. • You cannot adjust the recording level manually during synchro-recording. MENU/ENTER 1 While the recorder is recording or stopped, press MENU/ENTER
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    as follows. A B A B Elapsed time Track number Remaining time for Track name recording Remaining time after the current location Disc name Note Items may appear differently depending on the recorder's operating status or the recorder settings. z If you want to check the playing position or
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    played repeatedly. After the currently selected track finishes playing, the remaining tracks are played repeatedly in random order. MENU/ENTER 1 While the recorder is playing or stopped, press MENU/ENTER, press SELECT >/. repeatedly until "P-MODE" flashes in the display, and then press MENU/ENTER
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    Select "OFF" in step 2. Checking the remaining time or the playing position You can check the track name, disc name, etc. during playback. SELECT >/. MENU/ENTER 1 While the recorder is playing, press MENU/ENTER, press SELECT >/. repeatedly until "DISP" flashes in the display, and then press MENU
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    with a line cable (not supplied). The output is analog. The recorder plays the MD digitally and sends analog signals to the externally connected equipment. Portable DAT recorder, etc. Stereo system, etc. to LINE IN Stereo mini-plug 2 phono plugs RK-G136 (not supplied) L (white) R (red) RK
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    hold, "FULL" appears in the display. Enter a shorter name for the track or disc, or delete "LP:" from the track name recorded in MDLP mode. VOL +/- X END SEARCH SELECT >/./ ./> x MENU/ENTER Labeling a disc during stop 1 Press MENU/ENTER, press SELECT >/. repeatedly until "EDIT" flashes in the
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    change, then press MENU/ENTER. 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 created
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    track mark 1 2 34 12345 Track numbers increase T MARK 1 While playing or pausing an MD, press T MARK at the point you want to mark. "MK ON" appears in the added. The track number will increase by one. To add track marks while recording Press T MARK at the point you want to add a track mark. You
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    Note You cannot add track marks during synchrorecording. 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
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    , you cannot retrieve it. Make sure of the track you are erasing. x SELECT >/. 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 to check the contents of the
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    and to be considerate of the people around you. On the MiniDisc cartridge • When carrying or storing the MiniDisc, keep it in its case. • Do not break open supplied MD label only in the space designated for it on the disc. Do not stick it on any other disc surface. On cleaning • Clean the recorder
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    or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (If a trouble occurred when the disc was in the recorder, we recommend that the disc be left in the recorder when you consult your Sony dealer so that the cause of trouble may be better understood.) Homerecorded MD 32
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    . If the message still appears, replace it with another disc. "No SIG" appears in the display when recording from a portable CD player. • There is no digital signal from a portable CD player. , When recording digitally from a portable CD player, use the AC power adaptor and disable the anti-skip
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    is no recording on the MD after a recording operation. The lid does not open. Volume cannot be turned up. No sound comes through the headphones/ earphones. An MD is not played from the first track. Playback sound skips. Sound has a lot of static. Cannot find the track marks. The disc cannot edit
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    described below. Note, however, that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself and not to mechanical causes. Symptom Cause "TrFULL" appears even before the disc has reached the maximum recording time (60, 74, or 80 minutes). When 254 tracks have been
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    may take 2-3 minutes). Edit • The MD player is recording information (track start and end position) from the memory to the disk. , Wait until this process is completed. Do not expose the player to physical shock, nor disrupt power supply. ERROR FULL • The disc is damaged or does not contain
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    (page 10). • You tried to record or edit on a premastered MD (Pb stands for "playback"). , Insert a recordable MD. • You tried to record or edit on a MD with the tab in the recordprotect position. , Slide the tab back (page 32). • The MD player is recording information (sounds) from the memory to
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    licensed from Dolby Laboratories. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Optional accessories Optical Cable POC-15B, POC-15AB, POC-DA12SP Line Cable RK-G129, RK-G136 Stereo Headphones* MDR-D77, MDR-D55 Active Speakers SRS-Z500 Recordable MDs MDW-series AC power adaptor AC
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    inch MiniDisc, encased Recordable MDs are manufactured with a "User TOC Area" to contain the order of the music. The TOC (Table of Contents) system is similar to the "directory management system" of floppy disks. In other words, starting and ending addresses for all music tracks recorded on the disc
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    This warranty is valid only in the United States. Sony Corporation Printed in MJaaplaynsia
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3-234-036-
13
(1)
Portable
MiniDisc Recorder
Operating Instructions
© 2001 Sony Corporation
MZ-R501/R501PC/R501DPC
WALKMAN and
are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.