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Remote control
Turn the control repeatedly to select
Turning off the beep
the sound.
PLAYMODE
RPT/ENT
sound
DISPLAY
SOUND
You can turn off the beep sound in the
headphones/earphones.
X
You can select from three kinds of
1
sounds.
Press DISPLAY on the remote control
Display
Alarm sound
for 2 seconds or more.
"TIMER : 1"
Classical music 1
2
Turn the control on the remote control
HOLD
"TIMER : 2"
Classical music 2
repeatedly until "OPTION" flashes in
./N>
the display and press x on the remote
x
"TIMER : 3"
Beeps
VOL +/–
control.
5
Press x on the remote control.
Bottom side of the player
3
The specified alarm sound is set.
Turn the control on the remote control
3 Color Info-LED
HOLD
repeatedly until "BEEP" flashes in the
6
display and press x on the remote
Turn the control repeatedly to specify
GROUP
the desired time.
control.
4
Turn the control repeatedly until
"BEEP OFF" flashes in the display and
press x on the remote control.
Each time you turn the control, the
indication moves from "TIME:01" to
To cancel the setting
"TIME:99" (1 minute to 99 minutes) in
Select "BEEP ON" and press x on the remote
one- minute intervals.
control in step 4.
7
Press x on the remote control.
Storing the settings for
The alarm is set.
individual discs
Locking the controls
To check the remaining time until
(Personal Disc Memory)
the alarm
(HOLD)
Stop playback. The remaining time will
Settings can be memorized for a disc. Once
1
appear in the display after a short while.
Slide HOLD on the remote control in
memorized, the settings are recalled and
Do steps 1 to 6 again to display the remaining
the direction of the . to lock the
applied whenever the disc is inserted.
time during play or play-pause.
controls of the remote control and slide
The following settings can be stored:
HOLD on the player in the direction of
• Volume
To exit from the alarm setting
the . to lock the controls of the
• Play mode
procedure
• Program setting
player.
Press DISPLAY on the remote control for 2
• Group mode on/off
seconds or more.
• Sound quality (Digital sound preset)
To unlock the controls
• Playback speed (Speed control)
Slide HOLD to the opposite directions of the
To cancel the alarm settings
arrows.
1
Select "OFF" in step 3, and then press x on
Press DISPLAY on the remote control
the remote control.
for 2 seconds or more.
To stop the alarm
2
Preserving battery power
Turn the control on the remote control
Press any button to stop the alarm.
repeatedly until "PERSONAL" flashes
(Power Save Mode)
Note that this will not activate the button's
in the display, and then press x on the
original function.
You can reduce power consumption and
remote control.
extend the operating life of the battery by
"Entry?" flashes in the display.
z
• If you end the procedure with step 3, the
turning off the LED during all times,
previous setting is automatically used.
regardless of the operating condition.
• After sounding for 1 minute, the alarm will
1
automatically stop and the alarm setting will be
Press DISPLAY on the remote control
3
canceled. If the alarm sounds during stop
for 2 seconds or more.
Press x on the remote control.
mode, then the power will automatically turn
"Entry OK" appears in the display and
2
off 10 seconds after the alarm stops. If the
Turn the control on the remote control
the disc settings are stored in the
alarm stops while an MD is playing, the
repeatedly until "OPTION" flashes in
player.
playback will continue uninterrupted.
the display, and then press x on the
Note
remote control.
To Erase the information recorded in
The timer will begin counting from the moment
the personal disc memory
3
you select "ON" in step 3. When you change the
Turn the control on the remote control
Insert the disc whose information is to be
alarm setting in step 6, timer will begin counting
repeatedly until "PowerSave" flashes
erased and verify its contents. After steps 2,
again with the new alarm setting.
in the display, and then press x on the
turn the control towards N> to flash
remote control.
"Erase?" in the display. And then press x on
the remote control. "Erase OK" appears in
4
Turn the control repeatedly until
the display and the disc information is erased.
Protecting your hearing
"P–SaveON" flashes in the display,
If you try to erase the disc information of a
(AVLS)
and then press x on the remote
disc that has never been stored, "No Entry!"
control.
appears in the display for 2 seconds.
AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System)
function keeps down the maximum volume to
Notes
To cancel the setting
protect your ears.
• Settings can be stored for up to 20 discs. Any
Select "P–SaveOFF" and press x on the
settings stored thereafter will replace the
1
remote control in step 4.
During playback, press DISPLAY on
settings for the MD with the oldest playback
the remote control for 2 seconds or
date.
more.
• If you use another minidisc recorder to edit or
add tracks to a disc whose settings have been
2
Turn the control on the remote control
stored on the player, the disc will no longer be
recognizable by the player and the stored
repeatedly until "OPTION" flashes in
information will become useless.
the display and press x on the remote
control.
3
Turn the control on the remote control
Setting the alarm
repeatedly until "AVLS" flashes in the
(Melody Timer)
display and press x on the remote
control.
The alarm is convenient way to remind
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yourself of important times, such as when to
Turn the control on the remote control
get off the train. The alarm can be set to go
repeatedly until "AVLS ON" flashes in
off in 1 to 99 minutes.
the display and press x on the remote
control.
1
Press DISPLAY on the remote control
"AVLS ON" appears in the display.
for 2 seconds or more.
To set the AVLS function on the
2
Turn the control on the remote control
player
repeatedly until "M-TIMER" flashes in
During playback, slide HOLD towards . ,
the display, and then press x on the
and then while pressing VOLUME –, slide
remote control.
HOLD in the opposite direction.
3
To cancel the AVLS function
Turn the control repeatedly until "ON"
On the remote control, select "AVLS OFF" in
flashes in the display, and press x on
step 4.
the remote control.
On the player, during playback, slide HOLD
, appears.
in the direction of ., and then while
pressing VOLUME +, slide HOLD in the
opposite direction.
BPower sources
BAdditional information
On Handling
• Do not drop or bump the player. This may
cause the player to malfunction.
When to replace or
Precautions
• Do not pull on the remote control or
headphones/earphones cords.
recharge the battery
• Do not place the player in the following
On safety
places:
• Make sure to keep the player in the supplied
You can check the battery condition through
— An extremely hot place (over 60°C (140°F))
carrying pouch. If the terminals on the player,
the battery indicator on the remote control
— A place exposed to direct sunlight or near a
battery charging stand, or battery case are
and the LED on the player while using the
heater
accidently brought into contact with a metallic
player.
— In a car with the windows rolled up
object, they may short-circuit and begin to
(especially in the summer)
heat up.
Indicator on the remote control
— In a damp place such as a bathroom
• Keep the terminals on the player or on the
— Near a source of electromagnetic fields such
Battery power decreasing
battery case away from metallic objects or
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as a magnet, speaker, or TV
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surfaces. Such contact may short-circuit the
— In a dusty place
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Weak battery
terminals and cause dangerous heat
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generation. When carrying the player with
On heat build-up
The battery has gone out.
e
you, always keep the battery case attached to
Heat may build up in the player if it is used
"LOW BATT" flashes in the display
the player and the player in the supplied
on the remote control, and the
for an extended period of time. This,
carrying pouch.
power goes off.
however, is not a malfunction.
• When you carry the supplied rechargeable
Indicator of the LED on the player
battery, be sure to put it in the supplied
On mechanical noise
rechargeable battery carrying case. Carrying
The LED lights up.
There is sufficient
The player emits mechanical noise while
the rechargeable battery without the case may
battery power.
operating, which is caused by the power-
cause a short-circuit with metallic objects such
v
saving system of the player. This is not a
as coins, key rings, or necklaces. As a result,
malfunction.
The LED flashes slowly.
Battery power
heat may be generated.
decreasing
• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V
v
On installation
jack.
The LED flashes quickly.
The battery is low.
• Do not carry or store the dry battery or battery
• Never use the player where it will be subjected
The LED will soon
case in the same place with metallic objects
to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or
turn off and the
vibration.
such as coins, key rings, or necklaces. This
supply of power will
may cause a short-circuit and the generation of
• Never wrap the player in anything when it is
stop.
heat.
being used with the AC power adaptor. Heat
build-up in the player may cause malfunction
• Incorrect battery usage may cause the battery
or injury.
Notes
fluid to leak or battery to burst. To prevent
such accidents, observe the following
• The battery indicator may show the battery to
On the remote control
precautions:
be fully charged even when it is not. Charging
The supplied remote control is designed for
the battery shorter than the prescribed time will
— Install battery with the + and – poles
aligned correctly.
use with the MZ-E707 only. Note also that
result in a shorter operating time on the player.
— Do not charge dry battery.
the player cannot be controlled by remote
• The battery indicator will show a low charge
controls for other models.
during forward or backward operation or
• If a battery leak should develop, carefully and
thoroughly wipe away the battery fluid in the
when the operating temperature is extremely
battery compartment before inserting a new
On the MiniDisc cartridge
low.
battery.
• Do not touch the internal disc directly.
Battery life
1)
• If you will not use the player for a long time, be
Forcing the shutter open may damage the
sure to disconnect the power supply (AC
(Unit: Approx. hours) (JEITA
2)
)
internal disc.
power adaptor, dry battery, rechargeable
• When transporting a minidisc, keep it in its
Batteries
SP Stereo LP2
LP4
battery, or battery charging stand). When
case.
(normal)
Stereo Stereo
disconnecting the AC power adaptor from the
• Do not place the cartridge where it will be
Ni-MH
33
37
43
electrical outlet, grasp the adaptor plug itself;
subjected to light, temperature, moisture or
rechargeable
never pull the cord.
dust.
battery
• Do not affix the label outside of the specified
On the AC power adaptor (for the
NH-14WM(A)
3)
area on the MD. Make sure the label is placed
supplied battery charging stand)
within the recessed space on the disc.
LR6 (SG)
49
54
64
• For use in your house: Use the supplied AC
Sony Alkaline
power adaptor. Do not use any other AC
On the headphones/earphones
dry battery
4)
power adaptor since it may cause the player to
Road safety
malfunction.
LR6 (SG)
4)
and
87
97
120
• Do not use headphones/earphones while
NH-14WM(A)
3)
driving, cycling, or operating any motorized
vehicle. This may lead to a traffic accident and
1)
Measured with the power save function on (see
is illegal in many areas. It can also be
"Preserving battery power") is on.
potentially dangerous to play your player at
2)
Measured in accordance with the JEITA (Japan
high volumes while walking, especially at
Polarity of the plug
Electronics and Information Technology
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise
Industries Association) standard (using a Sony
extreme caution or discontinue using the
• Position the player within easy reach of the
MDW-series Mini-disc).
player in potentially hazardous situations.
electrical outlet. Should you notice an
3)
With a fully charged battery
• If you experience an allergic reaction to the
abnormality in the player, disconnect the AC
4)
When using a Sony LR6 (SG) "STAMINA" alkaline dry
supplied headphones/earphones, stop using
power adaptor from the electrical outlet
battery (produced in Japan).
immediately.
them at once and consult a doctor or a Sony
service center.
Note
On charging
The battery operation may be shorter than that
Preventing hearing damage
• The supplied battery charging stand can be
specified, depending on the operating conditions,
Avoid using headphones/earphones at high
used only with the MZ-E707. It cannot be
the temperature of the location, and the type of
volumes. Hearing experts advise against
used to charge any other models.
battery being used.
continuous, loud and extended play. If you
• Do not use the MZ-E707 to charge any other
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the
battery besides the one designated for it.
volume or discontinue use.
• The battery charging stand and the battery
may become hot during the charging
Caring for others
procedure; this, however poses no danger.
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This
• Because of the battery's characteristics, the
will allow you to hear outside sounds and to
capacity of the battery may be smaller than
be considerate of the people around you.
normal when it is used for the first time or
after a long period of disuse. In this case,
On the battery case
charge and discharge the battery several times.
The supplied battery case is designed for use
The normal battery life will be restored.
with the MZ-E707 only.
• If the capacity of the rechargeable battery
drops to half the normal amount, replace it
with a new one.
• Remove the rechargeable battery when the
unit will not be used for a long time.
• As soon as the charging is complete, remove
the player from the battery charging stand and
disconnect the battery charging stand from the
electrical outlet. Leaving it connected may
result in reduced battery performance.
• The CHARGE lamp will go off about 6 hours
after you place the player on the battery
charging stand. If you remove the player from
the battery charging stand for 3 seconds or
more while it is charging, the CHARGE lamp
will go off and it will take about 6 hours for
the lamp to go off from the next time you
place the player on the battery charging stand.
On cleaning
Noise is momentarily heard.
Troubleshooting
• After wiping the player casing with a soft
•The sound was recorded in LP4 stereo
cloth slightly moistened with water, wipe it
mode.
again with a dry cloth. Do not use any type of
b Because of the nature of the
The player does not work or works
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such
compression method used in LP4
poorly.
as alcohol or benzene as this may mar the
mode, noise may be output on very
•You tried to play with no disc in the
finish on the casing.
rare occasions during playback of
• Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to
player ("NO DISC" flashes on the
sound recorded in this mode.
remove dirt.
remote control).
• Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from
b Insert an MD.
The rechargeable battery does not start
operating properly. Be sure to close the disc
charging.
•The hold function is activated and the
compartment lid after inserting or ejecting an
•The terminals of the battery charging
controls are locked. (If you press any of
MD.
stand are dirty.
• To maintain good sound quality, use a soft
the operation buttons on the player,
"HOLD" flashes on the remote control.)
b Wipe the terminals with a dry cloth.
cloth to clean the plugs of the headphones/
b Slide HOLD in the opposite
earphones and remote control. A dirty plug
•The rechargeable battery is not inserted
direction of the arrow to release the
may cause noise or intermittent breaks in the
in the player. (When the player is on the
sound during playback.
hold function.
battery charging stand, "NO BATT"
• Clean the terminals periodically with a cotton
appears on the remote control when
•When the remote control is enabled for
swab or a soft cloth as illustrated.
you press one of the operation buttons
settings ("MENU" appears on the
on the player or the remote control in
remote control when a button on the
Rechargeable battery compartment
order to check the battery level. )
player is pressed.)
b Insert the rechargeable battery into
b End the setting procedure using the
Terminal
the player.
remote control or disconnect the
remote control plug.
•Moisture has condensed inside the
The CHARGE lamp does not turn on.
player.
•The rechargeable battery is not inserted
b Take the MD out and wait for
in the player.
several hours until the moisture has
b Insert the rechargeable battery into
Dry battery case
evaporated.
the player.
•The rechargeable battery or dry battery
The player does not operate properly.
is weak ("LOW BATT" flashes on the
•The player is operating while still
remote control).
placed on the battery charging stand.
b Insert a new dry battery or recharge
b Remove the player from the battery
the battery.
charging stand.
•The rechargeable battery or dry battery
•An attempt was made to enter group
Terminal
has been installed incorrectly.
mode with program play selected.
b Install the battery with correct
b Change to group mode before
polarity.
selecting program play.
Rechargeable battery (supplied)/
•An MD with nothing recording on it is
Dry battery (not supplied)
There is no sound output from the
inserted ("BLANKDISC" flashes on the
Terminal
headphones/earphones.
remote control).
•The headphones/earphones plug is not
b Insert a recorded MD.
firmly inserted.
•The player cannot read the disc. (it's
b Insert the headphones/earphones
scratched or dirty) ("DISC ERR" flashes
plug firmly to the remote control.
on the remote control.)
b Reinsert or replace the disc.
b Insert the headphones/earphones
plug firmly into the i jack.
•While operating, the player received a
•AVLS is on.
mechanical shock, too much static,
b Cancel the AVLS function. For more
abnormal power voltage caused by
Battery charging stand
details, see "To cancel the AVLS
lightning etc.
function" in "Protecting your
b Restart the player as follows:
hearing."
1 Disconnect the power source.
2 Let the player sit for about
The 3 Color Info-LED does not turn on.
30 seconds.
•Power save mode is on.
3 Reconnect the power source.
b Turn off power save mode. For
Terminal
more details, see "Preserving battery
The MD does not play normally.
power."
•The player is set to the repeat mode.
(" " is displayed on the remote
The group function (group mode/group
control.)
skip mode) does not function.
b Press RPT/ENT on the remote
•An attempt was made to enter group
Bottom side of the player
control repeatedly until " "
mode while using a disc that has no
disappears, then start playing.
group settings.
Terminal
b Use a disc with group settings.
•The disc is playing in group mode.
•An attempt was made to enter group
b Turn off group mode.
mode while playing a track that belongs
to no group.
The MD does not play from the first
b The group function cannot be used
track.
while a track that belongs to no
•The disc stopped playing before
group is playing.
reaching the last track.
If you have any questions or problems
•An attempt was made to enter group
b Turn and hold the control towards
concerning your player, please consult your
N> for 2 seconds or more to
mode with program play selected.
nearest Sony dealer. (If a trouble occurred
start playing from the first track.
b Change to group mode before
when the disc was in the player, we
selecting program play.
•The disc is playing in group mode.
recommend that the disc be left in the player
when you consult your Sony dealer so that
b Turn off group mode and stop
When you rewind/forward, the track
the cause of trouble may be better
playback, then turn and hold the
does not go back or go forward to the
understood.)
control towards N> for 2
consecutive track.
seconds or more to start playing
•Group skip mode is on
from the first track.
b Turn off group skip mode. Group
skip mode will be canceled if no
The digital sound preset function does
operation is performed within 5
not work.
seconds. For more details, see
•The digital sound preset function is off.
"Selecting and playing specific
b Press SOUND on the remote control
groups."
repeatedly to select "SOUND1" or
"SOUND2."
The playback sound skips.
•The player is placed where it receives
continuous vibration.
b Place the player at a stable place.
•A very short track may cause sound to
skip.
The sound has a lot of static.
•Strong magnetism from a television or
other device causing interference.
b Move the player away from the
source of strong magnetism.
Specifications
Parts and controls
Audio playing system
The Player
MiniDisc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
1
2
Material: GaAlAs
Wavelength:
= 790 nm
Emission duration: continuous
9
C
Laser output: less than 44.6 µW*
* This output is the value measured at a distance
8
D
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on
the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.
E
Revolutions
Approx. 300 rpm to 2,700 rpm
Error correction
F
ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed
Solomon Code)
7
Sampling frequency
44.1 kHz
Coding
1 ./x/> N button
ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding)
2 3 Color Info-LED
ATRAC3: LP2
3 GROUP button
ATRAC3: LP4
4 HOLD (Locking the control) switch
Modulation system
5 i (earphones) jack
EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)
6 OPEN switch
Number of channels
7 Terminals for charging stand/
2 stereo channels
dry battery case (at the bottom)
1 monaural channel
8 VOLUME +/– button
Frequency response
9 Battery compartment
20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB
Wow and Flutter
The earphones with a remote
Below measurable limits
Outputs
control
Headphones/earphones: stereo mini-jack,
maximum output level
A
5 mW + 5 mW load impedance 16 ohms
B
Power requirements
Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery
C
H
One NH-14WM(A) (supplied): 1.2V, 1,350 mAh
One LR6 (size AA) battery (not supplied)
D
I
External power jack (for the battery charging
E
J
stand): Power rating 3V DC
Battery operation time
F
K
See "When to replace or recharge the battery"
G
L
Dimensions
Approx. 71.9 78.0
13.9 mm (w/h/d)
(
3
1
/
in.)
8
(not including projecting parts and controls)
Mass
Approx. 69 g (2.5 oz) (the player only)
1 Headphones/earphones
Supplied accessories
2 Stereo mini plug
3 X (pause) button
Headphones/earphones with a remote control
(1)
4 SOUND button
Battery charging stand (1)
5 RPT/ENT (Repeat/Enter) button
AC power adaptor (for the supplied battery
6 PLAYMODE button
charging stand)
7 DISPLAY button
Rechargeable battery (1)
8 x (stop) button*
Rechargeable battery carrying case (1)
9 Control (./N>)
Dry battery case (1)
q; Control VOL +/–
Carrying pouch (1)
Pull and turn to adjust the volume.
AC plug adaptor (1) (world model only)
qa HOLD (Locking the control) switch
qs Display window
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
* The stop button also operates as the enter
Design and specifications are subject to change
button, depending on the function.
without notice.
The display window of the remote
Optional accessories
control
NH-14WM(A) Nickel metal hydride rechargeable
battery
A
B
C D E
F
MDR series stereo headphones/earphones*
SRS series Active Speakers
Carrying pouch
* Whether you should plug the headphones/
earphones directly to the i jack on the main
G
unit or to a remote control, use only
headphones/earphones with stereo mini
1 Track number display
plugs. Headphones/earphones with a
2 Charactor information display
microplug cannot be used.
3 Disc indication
4 Alarm indication
Stereo mini plugs
5 Play mode indication
6 Battery level indication
7 SOUND indication
The battery charging stand
Micro plug
A
C
B
1 Terminals for charging
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
2 CHARGE lamp
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
3 DC IN (3V jack) (at the rear)
detailed information about the accessories in
your country.
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