Sony MD Walkman MZ-R70 User manual

3-043-516-13(1)

Portable MiniDisc

Recorder

Operating Instructions

MZ-R70

To prevent fire or shock

hazard, do not expose the

unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock,

do not open the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified

personnel only.

Caution

The use of optical instruments

with this product will increase

eye hazard.

Listening for many hours at

maximum volume may damage

your hearing.

CAUTION — INVISIBLE

LASER RADIATION WHEN

OPEN

AVOID EXPOSURE TO

BEAM

Information

For customers in the USA

This equipment has been tested

and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of

the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful

interference in a residential

installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in

accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio

communications. However,

there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or

television reception, which can

be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of

the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the

receiving antenna.

— Increase the separation

between the equipment and

receiver.

— Connect the equipment

into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

Do not install the appliance in

a confined space, such as a

bookcase or built-in cabinet.

IN NO EVENT SHALL

SELLER BE LIABLE FOR

ANY DIRECT,

INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES OF ANY

NATURE, OR LOSSES OR

EXPENSES RESULTING

FROM ANY DEFECTIVE

PRODUCT OR THE USE

OF ANY PRODUCT.

WARNING

— Consult the dealer or an

experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

You are cautioned that any

changes or modifications not

expressly approved in this

manual could void your

authority to operate this

equipment.

Owner’s Record

The serial number is located at

the rear of the 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 dealer regarding this

product.

Model No. MZ-R70

Serial No.

RECYCLING NICKEL-

CADMIUM BATTERIES

Nickel-Cadmium

batteries are

recyclable. You

can help preserve

our environment

by returning your

unwanted batteries to your

nearest point for collection,

recycling or proper desposal.

Note: In some areas the

disposal of nickel-cadmium

batteries in household or

business trash may be

prohibited.

RBRC (Rechargeable Battery

Recycling Corporation) advises

you about spent battery

collection by the following

phone number.

Call toll free number: 1-

800-822-8837 (United

States and Canada only)

Caution: Do not handle

damaged or leaking nickel-

cadmium batteries.

For Customers in Australia

If the supply cord of the AC

power adaptor is damaged, the

AC power adaptor must be

returned to the manufacturer or

his agent for the cord to be

replaced.

“MD WALKMAN” is a

trademark of Sony Corporation.

The CE mark on the unit is valid

only for products marketed in

the European Union.

This mark is valid

for Russia only.

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

compact body — Easy to carry

in your pocket or bag.

•Simple “Pop-Up Eject”

function for easy MiniDisc

handling — A single press of a

button on the side of the

recorder causes the recorder

lid to open and the MiniDisc

to eject.

•Shock-resistant memory —

Offsets up to 40 seconds of

optical read errors.

•Dual phone jacks for greater

versatility — Two phone jacks

are provided for connection of

up to two headphones.

•Remote control with editing

capabilities — You can now

label tracks and discs, change

track sequence, etc., with the

easy-to-operate remote

control.

•Simultaneous labeling feature

— No more waiting for the

recording to end; you can label

tracks and discs while the MD

is being recorded.

•Digital synchro-recording —

When recording from a digital

equipment with optical output,

the recorder automatically

starts and pauses recording in

sync with operation on the

digital source.

•Sampling rate converter —

This unit enables you to record

programs from digital

equipment using other

sampling rates, such as a BS

tuner or DAT deck.

•The recorder comes in three

fashionable colors.

•Digital rec level control.

Table of contents

Recording an MD right away! .............................................. 8

Playing an MD right away! ................................................. 12

Various ways of recording

Two ways of connecting to a sound source .......................................... 16

Recording with analog input (line cable required) ................................ 18

To start/stop recording in sync with the source player (Synchro-recording)

................................................................................................. 19

Recording from a microphone .............................................................. 21

Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time .............. 22

Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording) ................ 23

Checking the remaining time or the recording position ........................ 25

On the recorder .............................................................................. 25

On the remote control .................................................................... 28

Various ways of playback

Selecting a track directly ....................................................................... 29

Playing tracks repeatedly ...................................................................... 30

On the recorder .............................................................................. 30

On the remote control .................................................................... 31

Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) ...................................... 32

On the recorder .............................................................................. 32

On the remote control .................................................................... 33

Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ........................................................... 34

On the recorder .............................................................................. 34

On the remote control .................................................................... 34

Checking the remaining time or the playing position ........................... 35

On the recorder .............................................................................. 35

On the remote control .................................................................... 36

Locking the controls (HOLD) ............................................................... 37

Connecting to a stereo system ............................................................... 38

Editing recorded tracks

Erasing tracks ........................................................................................ 40

To erase a track .............................................................................. 40

To erase the whole disc ................................................................. 42

Adding a track mark .............................................................................. 44

Erasing a track mark .............................................................................. 45

Moving recorded tracks ......................................................................... 46

On the recorder .............................................................................. 46

On the remote control .................................................................... 47

Labeling recordings ............................................................................... 48

On the recorder .............................................................................. 48

On the remote control .................................................................... 50

Power sources

Charging the nickel cadmium rechargeable battery .............................. 53

Using on a battery ................................................................................. 55

Additional information

Precautions ............................................................................................ 56

Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 60

System limitations ................................................................................. 63

Messages ............................................................................................... 65

Specifications ........................................................................................ 68

What is an MD? .................................................................................... 70

Looking at the controls .......................................................................... 72

Recording an MD right away!

Connect to a digital source using an optical cable (supplied) to

make digital recordings. Digital recording is possible even from

digital equipment with different sampling rates, such as a DAT

deck or a BS tuner, using the built-in sampling rate converter. To

record from an analog source, see “Recording with analog input

(line cable required)” (page 18). To record from an MD, see

“Note on digital recording” (page 59).

Make connections.

(Insert the cables firmly and completely

into the appropriate jacks.)

to a wall outlet

AC power adaptor

(supplied)

to LINE IN (OPTICAL)

to DC IN 3V

CD player, MD

player, digital

amplifier, etc.

Portable CD

player, etc.

Optical cable

(supplied)*

∗The supplied cable consists of one or the other of these cables.

The shape of the plugs on the supplied cable may differ,

depending on where the recorder was purchased.

Optical

plug

Optical

mini-

plug

to DIGITAL OUT

(OPTICAL)

Insert a recordable MD.

1Press OPEN to open the lid. 2Insert a recordable MD with

the label side facing front,

and press the lid down to

close.

Record an MD.

1Slide REC to the right.

REC indication lights up in

the display and recording

starts.

2Play 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.

REC

CD player, cassette

recorder, etc.

(source)

Notes

•“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 power source while the indication is flashing in the display.

•The lid does not open until “TOC Edit” disappears in the display.

If the recording does not start

•Make sure the recorder is not locked (page 37).

•Make sure the MD is not record-protected (page 58).

•Premastered MDs cannot be recorded over.

For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor

If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.

Notes

•If the power supply is disrupted (i.e. the battery is removed or becomes

exhausted or the AC power adaptor is disconnected) during a recording or

editing operation, or while “TOC Edit” appears in the display, then it will not

be possible to open the lid until power is restored.

•You can make a digital recording only from an optical type output.

•When recording from a portable CD player, play it on AC power and disable

the anti-skip function (such as ESP*).

To Press

Record from the end of the

previous recording

END SEARCH and slide REC.

Record partway through the

previous recording

N, >or .to find the start

point of recording and press xto

stop. Then slide REC.

Pause X1)

Press Xagain to resume recording.

1) A track mark is added at the point where you press Xagain to resume

recording while pausing; thus the remainder of the track will be counted as a

new track.

Remove the MD xand open the lid.2) (The lid does

not open while “TOC Edit”

flashing in the display.)

2) Once you open the lid, the point to start recording will change to the

beginning of the first track. Check the point to start recording on the display.

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