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Prepare one LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery. You can also use this player on a rechargeable batteries or house current (see "Power sources"). Playback will switch automatically between stereo and monaural according to the sound source.
Charge rechargeable batteries before using them (see "Using on a rechargeable battery").
To stop play, press .
When using the remote control, a short beep sounds in the headphones.
The OPR/CHG lamp on the main unit will go off. The display on the remote control will disappear after a while.
To | Press (Beeps in the headphones) |
Pause | on the remote control (Continuous short beeps) Press again to resume play. |
Find the beginning of the current track | or turn the control to on the remote control once (Three short beeps) |
Find the beginning of the next track | or turn the control to on the remote control once (Two short beeps) |
Go backwards while playing1) | keep pressing or keep the control turned to on the remote control |
Go forward while playing1) | keep pressing or keep the control turned to on the remote control |
Remove the MD | and push OPEN to open the lid.2) |
1) If you press or during pause, the player will resume playback. If you keep pressing or during pause (keep the control turned to or on the remote control), you can fast forward/rewind without listening to the playback sound.
2) Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track.
Wear the "L" marked side to the left ear and the "R" marked side to the right ear.
For customers in the United States
Unfold the supplied headphones as shown in the illustration below.
Make sure the player is not locked. See "To lock the controls."
3) Appears only with MDs that have been electronically labeled.
Tips
Note
Do not push OPEN during playback. If you do, the lid opens and playback will stop.
Use the headphones that have stereominiplug. You cannot use other types of headphones (microplug).
You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways — all repeat, single repeat, and shuffle repeat.
Press PLAY MODE while the player is playing an MD.
Each time you press PLAY MODE, the play mode indication changes as follows.
Press DISPLAY on the remote control while the player is playing an MD.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as follows.
Note
Disc and track names appear only with MDs that have been electronically labeled.
To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the player, use this function.
Slide the HOLD switch on the main unit in the direction of the to lock the controls of the unit.
Slide the HOLD switch on the remote control in the direction of the to lock the controls of the remote control.
The DIGITAL MEGA BASS function intensifies low frequency sound for richer quality audio reproduction.
Slide DIGITAL MEGA BASS.
Choose 1 (slight effect) or 2 (strong effect).
To cancel the effect, set DIGITAL MEGA BASS to 0.
Note
If the sound becomes distorted when emphasizing bass, turn down the volume.
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears.
Set AVLS to LIMIT.
The volume is kept to a moderate level, even if you try to turn the volume above the limited level.
You can check the battery condition with the battery indication, which is displayed while using the player.
Battery power decreasing | |
Weak batteries. Replace/recharge the batteries | |
The batteries have gone out."LoBATT" flashes in the display of the remote control, and the power goes off. |
Battery life*
Batteries | Playback |
LR6 (SG) (size AA) Sony alkaline battery | Approx. 9.5 hours |
R-6 sized Ni-MH rechargeable battery NH-MDAA | Approx. 8 hours |
Chewing gum type Ni-MH rechargeable battery NH-14WM | Approx. 7 hours |
Chewing gum type Ni-MH rechargeable battery NH-9WM(N) | Approx. 6.5 hours |
* The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions and the temperature of the location.
Notes
Before using the player, remove the rechargeable battery if it is installed.
Note
The battery indication mark is displayed when the AC power adaptor is being used.
On safety
On power sources
On rechargeable batteries
On heat build-up
On installation
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 player at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.
Caring for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.
On the MiniDisc cartridge
On cleaning
On dry batteries and the battery carrying case
Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of battery fluid or bursting batteries. To prevent such accidents, observe the following precautions:
Note on mechanical noise
The player gives out mechanical noise while operating, which is caused by the powersaving system of the player and is not a malfunction.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Audio playing system
MiniDisc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Material GaAlAs
Wavelength: λ = 790 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 objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7mm aperture.
Revolutions
400 rpm to 900 rpm (CLV)
Error correction
Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code (ACIRC)
Sampling frequency
44.1 kHz
Coding
Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC)
Modulation system
EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)
Number of channels
2 stereo channels
1 monaural channel
Frequency response
20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB
Wow and Flutter
Below measurable limit
Outputs
Headphones: stereo mini-jack, maximum output level 5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 16 ohm
Power requirements
One LR6 (size AA) battery (not supplied)
Ni-MH rechargeable battery NH-9WM/NH- 14WM (not supplied)
R-6 sized Ni-MH rechargeable battery NH- MDAA (not supplied)
Sony AC power adaptor (not supplied) connected at the DC IN 3 V jack
Battery operation time
See "When to replace or charge the batteries"
Dimensions
Approx. 80 × 17.3 × 92 mm (w/h/d) (3 1/4 × 11/16 × 3 5/8 in.) not including projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 113 g (4.0 oz.) the player only
Approx. 155 g (5.5 oz.) incl. a premastered MD and a Sony alkaline LR6 (SG) battery
Supplied accessories
Headphones with a remote control (1)
Carrying pouch (1) (E33 only)
AC power adaptor AC-E30HG
Chewing-gum type Ni-MH rechargeable battery NH-9WM, NH-14WM
R-6 sized Ni-MH rechargeable battery NH-MDAA
MDR-series Stereo Headphones 1)
SRS-A41 Sony Active Speakers
CK-MD4 MiniDisc Carrying Case
CK-MD10 MiniDisc Filing Box
1) Whether you should plug the headphones directly to (headphones) on the main unit or to a remote control, use only headphones with stereo mini plugs.
Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Sony Corporation ©1998 Printed in Japan
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