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3-223-666-12(1) Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions MZ-R700/R700PC/R700DPC ©2000 Sony Corporation - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
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 - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
accordance with the instructions, may cause equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. RECYCLING NICKELCADMIUM BATTERIES Nickel-Cadmium batteries - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
power adaptor is damaged, the AC power adaptor must be returned to the manufacturer or his agent for the cord to be replaced. The C-Tick mark on the Walkman is of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority. WALKMAN and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. 4 - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
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(line cable required 23 Recording for long times 24 To start/stop recording in sync with the source player (Synchro-recording 25 Recording without overwriting existing material 27 Recording from a microphone 28 Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording 29 Checking the remaining - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
Additional information Precautions 51 Troubleshooting 56 System limitations 58 Messages 60 Specifications 63 What is an MD 65 7 - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
18) (48) G DC IN 3V jack (11) (14) (51) H i (headphones) jack (12) (39) I REC (record) switch (15) (23) 8 I J MENU K L M N O P J - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
. B Play mode indication (34) Shows the play mode of the MD. C Time display D Battery indication (50) Shows approximate battery condition. E Mega bass indication (35) F Level meter (30) Shows the volume of the MD being played or recorded. G Recording mode (LP2/LP4/ MONO) indication H SYNC (synchro - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
The remote control F A B G C H D E I A ./>/N (search/ AMS/play) • >/. button (18) (31) (33) (42) (48) B x (stop) • ENTER button (18) (31) ( optional headphones/ earphones. G HOLD switch (38) Slide to lock the controls of the remote control. H T MARK button (42) (48) I DELETE button (48) 10 - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
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 battery. to a wall outlet CHARGE (x) to DC - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
1 Connect the supplied headphones/earphones with the remote control 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 press - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
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 battery is charged for the first time or charged after a long period of - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
54). Using the AC power adaptor (supplied) is recommended for recording. 1 Make connections. (Insert the cables firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks.) to a wall outlet AC power adaptor (supplied) CD player, MD player, DVD video player, etc. Portable CD player, etc. Optical plug to - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
lights up in the display and recording starts. 2 Play the source you want to record. To stop recording, press x. After you press x, the recorder will automatically turn off after: - about 5 minutes when using AC power adaptor. - about 10 seconds when using batteries. Notes • "Data Save" or "TOC - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
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 may not be capable of digital out unless powered by the AC power. -Connect the AC power adaptor to the portable CD player and use it on AC power as - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
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 - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
right away! To use the recorder on a rechargeable battery or dry battery, see "Power sources" (page 50). When you operate the recorder with the supplied remote control, use the buttons and control shown in parentheses. 1 Play an MD. N >/N x VOL +/- x VOL +/- 1 Press N (flip the lever towards - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
while playing1) hold down > (flip and hold the lever towards >/N). Remove the MD x (a long beep) and open the lid.3) 1) To go backward or forward hold down . or > (flip and hold the lever towards . or >/N on the remote control). 2) You can turn off the beep sound (page 39). 3) Once you open - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
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. 20 - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
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 14) to record using digital (optical) input, and "Recording with analog input (line cable required - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
the recording level manually (Manual recording)", page 29). Adjusted automatically. Can also be adjusted manually ("Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording)", page 29). Note Track marks may be copied incorrectly: • when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
. 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 14). To record from a portable CD player, set the CD player to pause and then start recording. LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack is for both - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
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 - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
remains the previous setting of the recording mode when you record the next time. Notes • 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 - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
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 - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
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. - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
. REC ENTER - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
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 - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
• The recording level cannot be adjusted while recording is in progress. 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. 30 - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
check the remaining time, track number, etc. when recording or during stop. When you operate the recorder with the supplied remote control, use the buttons and controls shown in parentheses. /. 1 While the recorder is recording or stopped, press ENTER (EDIT for 2 seconds - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
1)"REC REMAIN" begins flashing in the display when the remaining time on the disc reaches 3 minutes or less. 2)Appears only when the recorder is stopped. 3 Press ENTER (ENTER). The information selected in step 2 appears in A and B. A - track number, track name3), or disc name4). B - the information - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
Various ways of playback When you operate the recorder with the supplied remote control, use the buttons and controls shown in parentheses. Playing tracks repeatedly You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways - all repeat, single repeat, and - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
Display window A Shuf.Rep B 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 - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) The Mega Bass function intensifies low frequency sound for richer quality audio reproduction. It affects only the sound from the headphones/earphones. /. 1 Press ENTER (EDIT for 2 seconds or more), press - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
) Notes • If the sound becomes distorted when emphasizing bass, turn down the volume. • The Mega Bass function does not affect the sound that is being recorded. Checking the remaining time or the playing position You can check the track name, disc name, etc. during playback. 1 While the - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
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 31. Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
To cancel AVLS Select "AVLS OFF" in step 2. Locking the controls (HOLD) To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. HOLD HOLD 1 Move HOLD in the direction of the .. To unlock the controls Move HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
. The recorder plays the MD digitally and sends analog signals to the externally connected equipment. RK-G136 (not supplied) Stereo mini-plug Portable DAT recorder, etc. of the remote control, be sure to set the "BEEP" setting to "BEEP OFF." This keeps the beep sound out of the recorded signal or - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
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 35). • When recording to an externally connected equipment, press VOL + repeatedly to raise the volume level to maximum, which - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
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 TOC = Table of Contents When you operate the recorder with the supplied remote control, use the buttons and controls shown in - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
marks at the beginning and the end of the part you want to erase, then erase the part (page 43). 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 - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
display. Adding a track mark You can add track marks so that the part after the new track mark is counted as a new track. The track numbers 34 T MARK 12345 Track numbers increase 1 While playing or pausing an MD, press T MARK on the recorder at the point you want to mark. "MARK ON" appears in - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
Notes • You cannot add track marks during synchro-recording. • T MARK on the remote control does not function during playback. 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 - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
two tracks are combined. z When you erase a track mark, name assigned to the mark is also erased. Moving recorded tracks You can change the order of the recorded tracks. Example Move track C from the third to the second track. Before moving A B C D A C B D After moving T MARK - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
towards > or .) repeatedly until "EDIT" flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER) again. " : Name" flashes in the display and the recorder plays the selected track repeatedly. 3 Press or .) repeatedly until " : Move" flashes in the display, and then press - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
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 - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
2 Press ENTER (ENTER). The disc is ready to be labeled. 3 Press or .) repeatedly to select a letter and press ENTER (ENTER). The selected letter stops flashing and the cursor moves to the next input position. Press To X (CAPS) Switch between capital letters, - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
press ENTER (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 - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
(Unit: approx.hours) (JEITA2)) Stereo LP2 LP4 NC-WMAA Nickel Cadmium Recording 4 rechargeable battery3) Playback 13 6 7.5 14.5 18 LR6 (SG) Sony alkaline dry battery4) Recording 9 Playback 40 13 16 46 53 1) The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions, the temperature of the - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
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 car battery cord). To remove the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet, grasp the adaptor plug itself; never pull the cord. On heat build - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
potentially 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 - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
battery. • When the recorder is not to be used for a long time, be sure to remove the batteries. • If a battery leak should develop, carefully and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid from the battery mechanical noise The recorder gives off mechanical noise while operating, which is caused by the power- - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
System, which allows only firstgeneration digital copies to be made from premastered software. You can only make copies from a homerecorded MD by using the analog connections. Premastered software such as CDs or MDs. Digital recording Homerecorded MD No Recordable digital MD recording 54 - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
the disc be left in the recorder when you consult your Sony dealer so that the cause of trouble may be better understood.) Microphone, record player, tuner, etc. (with analog output jacks). Analog recording Home-recorded MD Digital recording Recordable MD No digital recording Recordable MD 55 - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The recorder recorder. - Take the MD out and leave the recorder in a warm place with the lid open for several hours until the moisture evaporates. • The rechargeable battery or dry battery - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
"NO SIGNAL" appears in the display when recording from a portable CD player. • There is no digital signal from the 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 16). There is no - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
incorrectly. - Insert the battery correctly or connect the AC power adaptor correctly. Momentary noise is heard. • Due to the special digital audio compression technology used in LP4 mode, momentary noise may occur on very rare occasions with certain sound sources. - Record in normal stereo or LP2 - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
and so erasing them may not lead to an increase in the recording time. The total recorded time and the remaining time on the disc may not total the maximum recording time (60, 74, or 80 minutes). Normally, recording is done in minimum units of approximately 2 seconds (in stereo), 4 seconds (in - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
(sounds) from the memory to the disc. - Wait until this process is completed. Do not expose the player to any physical shock, nor disrupt power supply. TOC Edit • The MD player is recording information (track start and end position) from the memory to the disc. - Wait until this process is - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 61
supplied AC power adaptor. HOLD • The recorder is locked. - Move HOLD against the arrow to unlock the recorder (pages 12, 38). LOW BATT • Battery is weak. - Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery (page 11). MEM OVER • You tried to record with the recorder placed where it receives - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
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 41). TrPROTECT • You tried to record or edit on a track that is protected from erasing - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 63
MD Recorder Audio playing system MiniDisc measurable limit Inputs Microphone: stereo mini 16 ohm General Power requirements Sony AC Power Adaptor (supplied) connected at the battery NC-WMAA (supplied) LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery (not supplied) Battery operation time See "Battery life" (page 50) 63 - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 64
in.) without projections. Mass Approx. 116 g (4.1 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 - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 65
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 - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 66
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 - Sony MZ-R700 | Operating Instructions - Page 67
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Operating Instructions
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MZ-R700/R700PC/R700DPC