Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto MZ-R50 del fabbricante Sony
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3-861-298- 22 (1) Portable MiniDisc Recor der Operating instructions MZ-R50 1997 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.
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. • Shock-resistant memory — Offsets up to 40 seconds of optical read errors.
4 T able of Contents Recording an MD right away! .................................. 6 Playing an MD right away! ....................................... 8 Various ways of recording ...................................... 10 Two ways of connecting to a sound source .
5 Editing recorded tracks ........................................... 21 Erasing tracks ........................................................................................... 21 To erase a track ...................................................
6 Make connections. Insert a r ecordable MD . Recording an MD right away! Sound from CD players, cassettecorders, etc., will be sent analogically, but recorded digitally, in stereo. To record from a digital source, see “Recording with digital input” (page 11).
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.
8 Playing an MD right away! To use the recorder on a rechargeable battery or dry batteries, see “Power Sources“ (pages 25, 26). Make connections. Insert an MD . 2 Insert an MD with the label side facing up, and press the lid down to close. 1 Slide OPEN and open the lid.
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 Press (Beeps in the headphones) P (Continuous short beeps) Press P again to resume play.
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.
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.
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.
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.
14 Checking the remaining time or the recording position 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 B Track number Track number Current date 1) A Elapsed time Remaining time for recording Current time 1) While recording 1) Appears only when the clock is set.
15 1) Appears only if the track has been labeled. 2) Appears only when the clock is set. In stop mode B Track number Track name 1) Disc name 1) Current date 2) A Elapsed time Remaining time for record.
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.
17 z Various ways of playback Selecting the track number or track name directly You can select the desired track directly by using the vertical jog dial. 1 Rotate the jog dial to select a track, and press it to play the selected track. When you rotate the jog dial, the track name* appears in the display.
18 BASS 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.
19 Checking the remaining time or the playing position On the recorder DISPLAY Position pointer (shows the current location on the MD) A B 1) Appears only if the track has been labeled.
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.
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.
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.
23 Labeling recordings You can label the MDs and tracks you recorded with letters, numbers, and marks. Each label can be made up of up to 200 characters, and each MD can hold up to 1700 characters. 1 To label a track , play the track you want to label.
24 Press ( = / + END SEARCH ERASE p To Switch between capital letters, small letters, and marks/numbers. Move the cursor to the left or right. Insert a space. Delete a character. Cancel labeling. 4 Repeat step 3 until you have entered all the characters for the label.
25 z Power sources z Power sources You can use the recorder on house current or as follows. In the recorder … – a lithium ion rechargeable battery (supplied) With supplied battery case … – dry batteries (not supplied) It is preferable to use the recorder on house current when recording for a long time.
26 Using dry batteries 1 Attach the supplied battery case. 2 Insert two LR6 (size AA) dry batteries (not supplied). Battery life 1) Batteries LIP-8 lithium ion rechargeable battery Two LR6 (size AA) Sony alkaline dry batteries LIP-8 + Two LR6 (size AA) Playback Approx.
27 Precautions On safety Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 6 V jack. On power sources • Use house current, lithium ion rechargeable battery, two LR6 (size AA) batteries, or car battery. • For use in your house: Use the AC power adaptor supplied with this recorder.
28 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.
29 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. No sound comes through the headphones. Cause/Solution • Audio sources may not be securely connected.
30 Cause/Solution • Disc playing stopped before it came to the last track. b Press = repeatedly or open and close the lid once to go back to the beginning of the disc, and restart playing after checking the track number in the display. • The recorder is placed where it receives continuous vibration.
31 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 to mechanical causes.
32 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.
33 Error message NO COPY NO DISC NO SIGNAL 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.
34 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.
35 Optional accessories Lithium ion rechargeable battery LIP-8 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-.
36 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).
37 Looking at the controls See pages in ( ) for more details. The recorder 1 Battery compartment (at the bottom) (25) 2 MODE button (17) 3 DISPLAY button (14, 19) 4 CLOCK SET button (at the bottom) (1.
38 1 SHUF DATE REMAIN MONO SYNC AM PM REC BASS 1 Position pointer (14, 19) Shows the current location on the MD. The point under recording or playing flashes. The recorded portion lights up. 2 MONO (monaural) indication 3 Play mode indication Shows the play mode of the MD.
39 The headphones with a remote control 1 Headphones Can be replaced with optional headphones. 2 Stereo mini-plug 3 p (stop) button (7,9) 4 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.
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