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Sony MD Walkman MZ-R70 Operating Instructions Manual

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3-043-516-13(1)
Portable MiniDisc
Recorder
Operating Instructions
MZ-R70
©2000 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-043-516-13(1) Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions MZ-R70 ©2000 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 WARNING 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. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
  • Page 3 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-...
  • Page 4 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. •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    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) ...
  • Page 7 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 ...

  • Page 8: Recording An Md Right Away

    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 9 Insert a recordable MD. Press OPEN to open the lid. Record an MD. Slide REC to the right. REC indication lights up in the display and recording starts. To stop recording, press x. After you press x, the recorder will automatically turn off after: —...
  • Page 10 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. •...
  • Page 11 • Digital output may be disabled on some portable CD players when the player is not run on AC power. ∗ Electronic Shock Protection • The level of the recorded sound is adjusted automatically. • You can monitor the sound during recording. Connect the supplied headphones with remote control to i1 and adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/–.

  • Page 12: Playing An Md Right Away

    Playing an MD right away! To use the recorder on a rechargeable battery or dry battery, see “Power sources” (page 53). Make connections. (Insert the cables firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks.) to a wall outlet AC power adaptor (supplied) to DC IN 3V Headphones with...
  • Page 13 Insert an MD. Press OPEN to open the lid. Play an MD. VOL +/– Press N ( >N on the remote control). A short beep sounds in the headphones when you operate on the remote control. Insert an MD with the label side facing front, and press the lid to close.
  • Page 14 To stop play, press x. A long beep sounds in the headphones when you operate on the remote control. Playback starts from the point you last stopped playing. After you press x, the recorder will automatically turn off after: — about 5 minutes when using AC power adaptor. —...
  • Page 15 Notes • To prevent recorder malfunction, do not use a remote control that was supplied with another Sony portable MD model. • The sound may skip during playback when the recorder is exposed to continuous vibration, such as while jogging.

  • Page 16: Various Ways Of Recording

    Various ways of recording 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 (optical) input or analog (line) input. To record, see “Recording an MD right away!”...
  • Page 17 Difference Digital (optical) input Recorded track Marked (copied) numbers automatically • at the same • after more than 2 • when the recorder You can erase unnecessary marks after recording. (“Erasing a track mark”, page 45). Recorded sound Same as the source. level Can also be adjusted manually (Digital...

  • Page 18: Recording With Analog Input (Line Cable Required)

    Recording with analog input (line cable required) The sound will sent from the connected equipment as analog signal but will be recorded digitally on the disc. Line cable (RK-G129, not supplied)* to LINE IN (OPTICAL) ∗ Use the connecting cords without an attenuator. To connect to a portable CD player having a stereo mini-jack, use the RK-G136 connecting cord (not supplied).

  • Page 19: To Start/Stop Recording In Sync With The Source Player (Synchro-Recording)

    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. SYNCHRO REC Slide SYNCHRO REC on the bottom of the recorder to ON.
  • Page 20 • 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 automatically. When the sound comes from the player again, the recorder resumes synchro- recording.

  • Page 21: Recording From A Microphone

    Recording from a microphone Connect a stereo microphone (ECM-717, ECM-MS907, ECM- MS957, etc.; not supplied) to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack. to MIC (PLUG IN POWER) Insert a recordable MD and start recording. Slide REC to the right. For other operations, see “Recording an MD right away!” (page 8).

  • Page 22: Recording In Monaural For Double The Normal Recording Time

    Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time For longer recordings, choose to record in monaural. The recording time becomes double the normal. While pressing X, slide REC to the right. The recorder stands by for recording. Press ENTER, press >MENU. repeatedly until “REC MODE”...

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Recording Level Manually (Manual Recording)

    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 While holding down X, slide REC to the right.
  • Page 24 While observing the level meter in the display, adjust the recording level by pressing >MENU., > (+) or . (–). Set the level so that the level meter reaches around mark above the display window. If the sound is too high, lower the recording level until the level meter just barely reaches the window.

  • Page 25: Checking The Remaining Time Or The Recording Position

    Checking the remaining time or the recording position You can check the remaining time, track number, etc. when recording or during stop. >MENU. On the recorder While the recorder is recording or stopped, press ENTER, press >MENU. repeatedly until “DISPLAY” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER again.
  • Page 26 Display window on the recorder While recording LapTime (elapsed time) RecRemain (remaining time for recording) Display order Number of displayed items In stop mode LapTime (elapsed time) RecRemain (remaining time for recording) AllRemain (remaining time after the current location) Display order Number of displayed items...
  • Page 27 Press ENTER. The display changes as follows. Display window on the recorder While recording Elapsed time Remaining time for recording In stop mode Elapsed time Remaining time for recording Remaining time after the current location Appears only if the track has been labeled. If you want to check the playing position or track name while playing, see page 35.

  • Page 28: On The Remote Control

    On the remote control There is no display window on the remote control. Menu items should be viewed in the display window on the recorder. While the recorder is recording or stopped, press EDIT for 2 seconds or more, press . or >N repeatedly until “DISPLAY”...

  • Page 29: Various Ways Of Playback

    Various ways of playback Selecting a track directly You can select a desired track directly. Press >MENU. repeatedly until the desired track appears in the display, and then press ENTER. The selected track name appears in the display and the recorder starts playing by pressing ENTER.

  • Page 30: Playing Tracks Repeatedly

    Playing tracks repeatedly You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways — all repeat, single repeat, and shuffle repeat. On the recorder While the recorder is playing or stopped, press ENTER, press >MENU. repeatedly until “PLAY MODE” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER again.

  • Page 31: On The Remote Control

    Display window on the recorder Indication A/B —/No Repeat /AllRepeat /1 Repeat /Shuffle On the remote control There is no display window on the remote control. Menu items should be viewed in the display window on the recorder. While the recorder is playing or stopped, press EDIT for 2 seconds or more, press .

  • Page 32: Emphasizing Bass (Digital Mega Bass)

    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. On the recorder Press ENTER, press >MENU. repeatedly until “MEGA BASS” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER again. Press >MENU.

  • Page 33: On The Remote Control

    Notes • If the sound becomes distorted when emphasizing bass, turn down the volume. • The Mega Bass function does not affects the sound being recorded. On the remote control There is no display window on the remote control. Menu items should be viewed in the display window on the recorder.

  • Page 34: Protecting Your Hearing (Avls)

    Protecting your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears. >MENU. On the recorder Press ENTER, press >MENU. repeatedly until “AVLS” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER again. Press >MENU.

  • Page 35: Checking The Remaining Time Or The Playing Position

    Checking the remaining time or the playing position You can check the track name, disc name, etc. during playback. >MENU. On the recorder While the recorder is playing, press ENTER, press >MENU. repeatedly until “DISPLAY” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER again. Press >MENU.

  • Page 36: On The Remote Control

    Press ENTER. The display changes as follows. Display window on the recorder Elapsed time Remaining time of the current track Remaining time after the current location Appears only if the track has been labeled. If you want to check the remaining time or the recording position while recording or in stop mode, see page 25.

  • Page 37: Locking The Controls (Hold)

    Locking the controls (HOLD) To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. Slide HOLD in the direction of the .. 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.

  • Page 38: Connecting To A Stereo System

    Connecting to a stereo system Connect the i1 (or i2) jack of the recorder to the LINE IN jacks of an amplifier or a tape player with a line cable (RK-G129 or RK- G136, not supplied). The output is analog. The recorder plays the MD digitally and sends analog signals to the externally connected equipment.
  • Page 39 Notes • Even when connecting to the externally connected equipment, the Mega Bass function 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 “MEGA BASS”...

  • Page 40: Editing Recorded Tracks

    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. •...
  • Page 41 Press >MENU. repeatedly until “ the display, and then press ENTER. “Erase OK?” and “PushENTER” appear alternately in the display. To cancel erasing, press x or T MARK. Press ENTER again. The track is erased and the next track starts to play. All the tracks after the one erased are automatically renumbered.

  • Page 42: To Erase The Whole Disc

    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 disc you want to erase. T MARK On the recorder While the recorder is stopped, press ENTER so that “EDIT”...
  • Page 43 On the remote control There is no display window on the remote control. Menu items should be viewed in the display window on the recorder. While the recorder is stopped, press EDIT for 2 seconds or more so that “EDIT” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (x).

  • Page 44: Adding A Track Mark

    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 will increase as follows. T MARK While playing or pausing an MD, press T MARK on the recorder at the point you want to mark.

  • Page 45: Erasing A Track Mark

    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.

  • Page 46: Moving Recorded Tracks

    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 After moving >MENU. T MARK On the recorder While playing the track you want to move, press ENTER so that “EDIT”...

  • Page 47: On The Remote Control

    Press ENTER again. The track moves to the selected destination track. On the remote control There is no display window on the remote control. Menu items should be viewed in the display window on the recorder. While playing the track you want to move, press EDIT for 2 seconds or more so that “EDIT”...

  • Page 48: Labeling Recordings

    Labeling recordings 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.
  • Page 49 Press ENTER. The disc is ready to be labeled. Press >MENU. repeatedly to select a letter and press ENTER. The selected letter stops flashing and the cursor moves to the next input position. Press VOL +/– ./> END SEARCH/ VOL + END SEARCH/ VOL –...

  • Page 50: On The Remote Control

    Follow steps 4 to 6 of “Labeling a disc during stop”. Labeling a track or a disc during recording While recording, press ENTER so that “EDIT” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER again. “ : Name” flashes in the display. To label a track, press ENTER again.
  • Page 51 Press . or >N to select a letter and press ENTER (x) . The selected letter stops flashing and the cursor moves to the next input position. Press CAPS (X) VOL +/– ./>N (>SELECT.) EDIT DELETE T MARK Repeat step 4 and enter all characters of the label name. To cancel labeling, press EDIT for 2 seconds or more or press T MARK.
  • Page 52 Labeling a track or a disc during recording While recording, press EDIT for 2 seconds or more so that “EDIT” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (x). “ : Name” flashes in the display. To label a track, press ENTER (x) again. To label a disc, press .

  • Page 53: Power Sources

    Power sources You can use the recorder on house current or as follows. In the recorder … — a nickel cadmium rechargeable battery NC-WMAA (supplied) — LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (not supplied) It is preferable to use the recorder on house current when recording for a long time.
  • Page 54 Insert the NC-WMAA into the recorder and close the lid. Press x. “Charging” flashes, e appears in the display, and charging starts. Full charging of a completely discharged rechargeable battery takes about 3 hours. To cancel charging, press x. Notes •...

  • Page 55: Using On A Battery

    Sony alkaline dry battery The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions and the temperature of the location. When using a LR6 (SG) Sony “STAMINA” alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan). When you record, use a fully charged rechargeable battery.

  • Page 56: Additional Information

    Additional information Precautions On safety Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V jack. On power sources • Use house current, nickel cadmium rechargeable battery, LR6 (size AA) battery, or car battery. • For use in your house: Use the AC power adaptor supplied with this recorder. Do not use any other AC power adaptor since it may cause the recorder to malfunction.

  • Page 57: On The Headphones

    On the headphones Road safety Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your recorder at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings.
  • Page 58 On the lid of the battery compartment The lid of the battery compartment is designed to detach from the main unit when handled with great force. To reattach the lid to the main unit, follow the steps below: Slots 1 Place the lid so that the projections on the lid aligned with the slots on the main unit.
  • Page 59 MD by using the analog connections. If you have any questions 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...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom Cause/Solution The recorder • Audio sources may not be securely connected. does not work , Disconnect the audio sources once and or works poorly.
  • Page 61 Symptom Cause/Solution The recorder • The AC power adaptor was unplugged during does not work recording or a power outage occurred. or works • While operating, the recorder received a poorly. mechanical shock, too much static, abnormal power voltage caused by lightning, etc. , Restart the operation as follows.
  • Page 62 Symptom Cause/Solution Sound has a • Strong magnetism from a television or such lot of static. device is interfering with operation. , Move the recorder away from the source of • You pressed X after pressing . or >. Cannot find the track , Press X before or pressing .

  • Page 63: System Limitations

    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.
  • Page 64 Symptom Cause The total Normally, recording is done in minimum units recorded time of approximately 2 seconds. When recording is and the stopped, the last unit of recording always uses remaining time this unit of 2 seconds even if the actual on the disc may recording is shorter.

  • Page 65: Messages

    Messages If the following error messages flash in the display window, check the chart below. Error Meaning/Remedy message BLANKDISC • An MD with no recording on it is inserted. , Insert a recorded MD. DISC ERR • The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or editing data.
  • Page 66 Error Meaning/Remedy message Hi DC in • Voltage of the power supply is too high (The supplied AC power adaptor or the recommended car battery cord is not used). , Use the supplied AC power adaptor or the HOLD • The recorder is locked. , Slide HOLD against the arrow to unlock the LOW BATT •...
  • Page 67 Error Meaning/Remedy message SORRY • You tried to erase the track mark at the beginning of the first track. • You tried to erase a track mark to combine tracks the recorder cannot combine (a track recorded in stereo and in mono, for example). •...

  • Page 68: Specifications

    5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 16 ohm General Power requirements Sony AC Power Adaptor (supplied) connected at the DC IN 3 V jack: 120 V AC, 60 Hz (US model) 230-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (UK...

  • Page 69: Supplied Accessories

    Battery operation time See “Battery life” (page 55) Dimensions Approx. 81 × 74 × 26.2 mm (w/h/d) × 3 × 1 in.) without projections. Mass Approx. 115 g (4 oz) the recorder only Approx. 155 g (5.4 oz) incl. a recordable MD, and NC-WMAA nickel cadmium rechargeable battery Supplied accessories...

  • Page 70: What Is An Md

    What 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”.
  • Page 71 Quick Random Access Like CDs, MDs 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.

  • Page 72: Looking At The Controls

    Looking at the controls See pages in ( ) for more details. The recorder Display window (19)(31) END SEARCH button (10)(49) OPEN button (9)(13) VOL +/– button (13)(49) T MARK button (41) HOLD switch (37) SYNCHRO REC (synchro- recording) switch (19) DC IN 3V jack (8)(12)(53) X (pause) button (10)(14)(22)(49)
  • Page 73 i (headphones)2 jack (12)(38) REC (record) switch (9) The display window Play mode indication (31) Shows the play mode of the Level meter (24) Shows the volume of the MD being played or recorded. REMAIN (remaining time/ tracks) indication (25)(35) Lights up along with the remaining time of the track, the remaining time of the...
  • Page 74 The headphones with a remote control US model Headphones Can be replaced with optional headphones. VOL +/–buttons (13)(51) DELETE button (51) HOLD switch (37) Slide to lock the controls of the remote control. ./>N • >SELECT. button (13)(28)(31)(41)(51) x (stop) • ENTER button (14)(47)(50) X (pause) •...
  • Page 76 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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