Sony MD Walkman MZ-R5ST User manual

3-860-705-22 (1)
Portable
MiniDisc Recorder
Operating instructions
MZ-R5ST
1998 by Sony Corporation

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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.
Caution
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
Information
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.
"MD WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.

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Welcome!
Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc!
Here are some of the capabilities and
features you'll discover with the new
MiniDisc Recorder.
• The MiniDisc station system — Use the
recorder either by itself or attached to
the station dock. Use the recorder
attached to the station to enjoy full
features and connectivity. Use the
recorder detached from the station for
portability.
• High-fidelity recording — Low-noise,
low-distortion, high-fidelity recording
through the optical digital input jack.
• 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.
• Variety of recording options
— Long recording with monaural
recording (up to 148 minutes).
— Time Machine recording enables
you to record from the top of a song
even if you pressed the button after
you heard the beginning of the song.
— Connect to an audio-timer to record
when you are not home.
• Easy editing with the large LCD panel
and the editing buttons
— Title samples (21 words and
phrases).
— UNDO function lets you undo an
editing operation.
• Programmed playback — Play any set
of tracks in the order of your choice.
• Card remote commander — Operate
the station from a distance. Direct
Selection available.
• Output jack for active speakers —
Connect to the active speakers SRS-
Z1000 (not supplied), etc., to enjoy
powerful MD playback at your
desktop.

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Table of contents
Setting up the station system .................................. 6
Recording an MD right away! .................................. 8
Playing an MD right away!..................................... 10
Various ways of recording...................................... 12
Recording in sync with the source player (Synchro-recording) ....... 12
Starting recording going back 2 seconds (Time Machine
recording) ................................................................................................. 13
Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time ........ 14
Recording from a microphone............................................................... 15
To adjust the recording level manually ........................................... 15
Recording through analog input (Analog recording) ........................ 16
Checking the remaining time or the recording position.................... 17
On the station ....................................................................................... 17
On the recorder .................................................................................... 17
On the remote control ......................................................................... 18
Setting the clock to stamp the recorded time ...................................... 19
Various ways of playback ....................................... 20
Playing an MD on the station ................................................................ 20
Playing back with active speakers .................................................... 20
Selecting a track directly (Direct Selection) ..................................... 20
Playing selected tracks in the order of your choice
(Program Play) ..................................................................................... 21
Playing tracks repeatedly ....................................................................... 22
Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) ....................................... 23
Protecting your hearing (AVLS)............................................................ 23
Checking the remaining time or the playing position ....................... 24
On the station ....................................................................................... 24
On the recorder .................................................................................... 24
On the remote control ......................................................................... 25

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Editing recorded tracks ........................................... 26
Erasing tracks (ERASE)........................................................................... 26
To erase a track .................................................................................... 26
To erase the whole disc ...................................................................... 26
Adding a track mark (TRACK MARK ON)......................................... 27
Erasing a track mark (TRACK MARK OFF)........................................ 28
Moving recorded tracks (MOVE).......................................................... 29
Labeling recordings (TITLE) .................................................................. 29
Cancelling the last editing operation (UNDO) ................................... 31
Other useful functions ............................................ 32
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................................................................ 32
Recording/playing with a timer ........................................................... 32
Connection and power sources .............................. 34
Hookup for recording — connecting with CD players, etc............... 34
Hookup for digital recording ............................................................ 34
Hookup for analog recording ............................................................ 34
Hookup for playback — connecting with amplifiers or active
speakers..................................................................................................... 35
Hookup with digital equipment ....................................................... 35
Hookup with analog equipment ....................................................... 35
Power sources .......................................................................................... 36
Using the station on house current ................................................... 36
Using the recorder on a lithium ion rechargeable battery ............ 36
Using the recorder on dry batteries .................................................. 37
Battery life ............................................................................................ 38
Additional information ........................................... 39
Precautions ............................................................................................... 39
Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 42
System limitations ................................................................................... 45
Error Messages......................................................................................... 46
Specifications............................................................................................ 48
What is an MD?........................................................................................ 49
Looking at the controls ........................................................................... 51

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Make connections.
Open the lid.
Setting up the station system
Connect other equipment to the station before plugging in the AC
power cord. This section explains how to set up to record from a
portable CD player, etc., through digital input. To connect for other
ways of recording, see ”Hookup for recording”, (page 34).
Press PUSH OPEN and open the lid.
2
1to OPTICAL
(DIGITAL)
OUT
to
DIGITAL
IN OPT1
or OPT2
to DC IN 9V AC power adaptor
(supplied) to a wall outlet
1Connect the portable CD player
to the station. 2Connect the AC power adaptor.
Portable CD
player, etc.
∫
Optical cable
(not supplied)

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Attach the recorder to the station.
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1Fit the right side of the recorder ...
Notes
• Set the clock to stamp the recorded
date and time (see page 19).
• When recording from a portable CD
player, play it on AC power and
disable the anti-skip function (such as
ESP*).
* Electronic Shock Protection
• Do not stick stickers, etc., on surfaces
where the recorder comes to contact
with the station, as this may cause a
malfunction.
2... and push down the left side until
it clicks.
The display will light up on the station if
the recorder is attached correctly.
Slide RELEASE fully to the right during stop.
RELEASE
∫
To detach the recorder from the
station

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Insert a recordable MD.
Select input.
Recording an MD right away!
The explanation here is for recording through digital input. To record
through analog input, see page 16. To record with a microphone, see
page 15.
Set INPUT switch to match the
input jack connected to the source.
2Insert a recordable MD
with the label side facing
up, and press the lid
down to close.
2
1
OPEN
INPUT
1Slide OPEN and
open the lid.
INPUT switch
OPT 1
OPT 2
Input jack
DIGITAL IN OPT 1
DIGITAL IN OPT 2
∫
Select the point to start recording.
END SEARCH
If you want to record from the end of
the previous recording, press END
SEARCH.
(If you want to start recording from the
beginning, skip this step).
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Record an MD.
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1Press and slide REC to the right .
“REC” lights up in the display and
recording starts.
2Play the CD or tape you want to
record.
To stop recording, press p.
Note
”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.
To
Pause
Record part way through the
previous recording2)
Remove the MD
Turn power off
Press
P1)
Press Pagain to resume recording.
(, +or =to find the start point
of recording and press pto stop. Then
slide REC.
pand open the lid.3)
Press POWER
REC
CD player, etc.
(source)
1) A track mark is added at the point where you press P; thus the remainder of the track will be
counted as a new track.
2) If you start a new recording partway from a previous recording, the previous recording will be
overwritten (erased) by the new one.
3) 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.
If the recording does not start
•Make sure the MD is not record-protected
(page 40).
•If "SCMS NO COPY" is displayed, you
cannot record digitally (page 40).
•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.
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•You can monitor the sound during
recording. Plug in the headphones to the
2HEADPHONES jack on the station, or to
2/REMOTE jack on the recorder. Note that
the quality of sound through the
headphones connected to the recorder is
inferior to that connected to the station. Use
it to confirm recording.
•The power turns off automatically if you
leave the station unoperated for 5 minutes
during stop. Press (to turn the power on
again.

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Playing an MD right away!
This section explains how to play MDs on the recorder when it is
detached from the station. Make sure the rechargeable battery is fully
charged. For charging and other power sources, see “Power
Sources”, (pages 36 to 38).
Insert the rechargeable battery.
Insert an MD.
2Insert an MD with the label side
facing up, and press the lid down to
close.
1Slide OPEN and open the lid.
1
2
OPEN
∫
∫

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Play an MD.
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To
Pause
Find the beginning of the current track
Find the beginning of the next track
Go backwards while playing1)
Go forward while playing1)
Remove the MD
Press (Beeps in the headphones)
P(Continuous short beeps)
Press Pagain to resume play.
=once (Turn the control to =on
the remote control)
(Three short beeps)
+once (Turn the control to
(•+on the remote control)
(Two short beeps)
keep pressing =(Turn and hold the
control to =on the remote control)
keep pressing +(Turn and hold the
control to (•+on the remote
control)
pand open the lid.2)
1) To go backward or forward quickly without listening, press Pand keep pressing =or +.
2) Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track.
If the play does not start
Make sure the recorder is not locked (page
32).
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Playback will switch automatically between
stereo and monaural according to the sound
source.
To play with the recorder attached to
the station
See "Playing an MD on the station" (page 20).
When using optional headphones
Use only headphones with a stereo mini-
plug. You cannot use headphones with a
micro-plug.
VOL –/+
p
(
To stop play, press p.
A long beep sounds in the headphones.
1Press ((Turn the control to
(•+on the remote control).
A short beep sounds in the headphones.
2Press VOL+/– to adjust the volume.
The volume will be shown in the display.
VOL –/+

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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.
1Set INPUT switch to ”OPT1” or
”OPT2”.
Set it to match the input jack
connected to the source.
2Slide SYNCHRO REC to ON.
“SYNC” appears in the display.
3Press and slide REC to the right.
The recorder stands by for recording.
4Play the source sound.
The recorder starts recording when it
receives the playing sound.
z Various ways of recording
SYNCHRO REC REC
CD players,
etc.
To stop recording, press p.
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•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. If the
recorder is kept in the standby mode for 5
minutes or longer, the recorder stops
automatically.
Notes
•Do not switch SYNCHRO REC after step 2.
Recording may not be done properly.
•When recording in monaural, follow steps
1 and 2 of “Recording in monaural for
double the normal recording time” (page
14) before synchro-recording .
INPUT
0% 50% 100%
LEVEL
0246812
LEFT
RIGHT
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SYNC

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Starting recording
going back 2 seconds
(Time Machine
recording)
The recorder stores sound input in its
memory during record standby. When
you start Time Machine recording, the
sound is recalled from the memory and
the recorder starts recording the sound
from 2 seconds before.
This is convenient, for example, if you do
not want to miss the beginning of a track
when recording from a BS or a FM
program.
Start (step 3)
Sound is recorded from here
Stop
Time
Recording
TIME MACHINE REC P
1While pressing P, press and slide
REC to the right.
The recorder stands by for recording.
2Play the sound source.
The recorder will start storing the
sound input.
3If you want to record through analog
input, adjust the recording level
(follow step 6 in ”Recording through
analog input”, page 16).
4Press TIME MACHINE REC to start
recording.
The recorder will go back 2 seconds
and start recording.
To stop recording, press p.
Note
If you have taken less than 2 seconds
between steps 2 and 3, then the time the
recorder will go back will also be less than 2
seconds.
2 sec.

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5Play the sound source.
To stop recording, press p.
The recorder switches back to stereo
recording when you record the next time.
Notes
•For longer recordings, we recommend the
use of the recorder attached to the station.
•If you record a stereo source in monaural,
the sounds from left and right will be
mixed.
•Set SYNCHRO REC to OFF when recording
through digital input. You cannot record in
monaural if SYNCHRO REC is slid to ON.
•The MDs recorded in monaural can be
played back only with an MD player/
recorder that has the monaural playing
function.
MODE
Recording in monaural
for double the normal
recording time
For longer recordings, choose to record in
monaural. The recording time becomes
double the normal. Monaural recording is
possible either with the recorder detached
from or attached to the station.
REC
MODE REC
1While pressing P, press and slide
REC to the right.
The recorder stands by for recording.
2Press MODE.
”MONO” and ”Monaural REC”
appear in the display, and the
recorder switches to monaural
recording.
3If you want to record through analog
input on the station, adjust the
recording level (play the source and
follow step 6 in ”Recording through
analog input”, page 16).
4Press Pagain to start recording.
P
P

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Recording from a
microphone
Connect a stereo microphone (ECM-717,
ECM-MS907, ECM-MS957, etc.; not
supplied) to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
jack. When using the recorder detached
from the station, you can only record
through the microphone. The recording
level is adjusted automatically, though
you can adjust manually as well.
1Select the sensitivity with MIC SENS.
Usually, set it to HIGH. When
recording loud sounds such as a live
concert, set it to LOW.
2Insert a recordable MD and start
recording.
Press and slide REC to the right.
For other operations, see “Recording
an MD right away! ” (page 8). The
buttons on the station with the same
names have the same function.
Note
When the recorder is attached to the station,
you cannot record through the microphone.
MIC SENS (at the bottom)
to MIC
(PLUG IN
POWER)
Stereo microphone
To adjust the recording level
manually
=+REC Pp
REC
Recording
level meter
1While holding down P, press and
hold REC to the right for more than 2
seconds.
The recorder stands by for recording.
REC
2Play the source.
3Observe the level meter in the display
and adjust the recording level by
pressing +(+) or =(–). Set the
level so that the meter shows 4 bars at
average input level.
4Press Pagain to start recording.
To stop recording, press p.
The recording level control is switched back
to automatic control.
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Select the sensitivity with MIC SENS.
Note
Adjust the recording level while the
recorder is in standby mode. You cannot
adjust it while recording.
Recording
level

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high
low
6Observe the level meter in the display
and adjust the recording level with
REC LEVEL. Set the level to around
12 (-12dB) at average input level.
7Press Pagain to start recording.
Note
Note that REC LEVEL is effective even
during recording; adjusting it will change
recording level.
Recording through
analog input (Analog
recording)
When recording from a radio or a record,
connect analogically (page 35) and record
as follows. Be sure to adjust recording
level manually.
P
p
REC REC LEVEL
(ANALOG)
Recording level indicator
INPUT
1Insert a recordable MD.
2Set INPUT to ANALOG.
3Select the point to start recording.
If you want to record form the end of
the previous recording, press END
SEARCH.
4While holding down P, press and
slide REC to the right.
The recorder stands by for recording.
5Play the source.
Recording
level
indicator
1
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LEVEL
0246812
REC
LEFT
RIGHT
–db504030 20
1
0% 50% 100%
LEVEL
0246812
REC
LEFT
RIGHT
–db504030 20

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On the recorder
There is no display on the recorder when
it is attached to the station.
1Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, the
display changes as follows.
B
A
B
Elapsed time
Remaining time
for recording
Current month
and date1)
Current time1)
A
Track number
—
Current year1)
—
While recording
1) Appears only when the clock is set.
DISPLAY
REC
Checking the remaining
time or the recording
position
You can check information such as the
remaining time on the display window of
the station, the display window of the
recorder, or on the display window of the
remote control.
On the station
DISPLAY
Track
number
Position pointer
B
A
B
Elapsed time
Elapsed time
A
Remaining time for
recording
Current time and
date1)
While recording
1) Appears only when the clock is set.
1) Appears only when the clock is set.
In stop mode
A
—
Remaining time for
recording
Remaining time of
the tracks in the
disc
Current time and
date1)
1Press DISPLAY.
With each press, the display changes
as follows.
continued
B
Elapsed time
Elapsed time
Remaining time of
the current track
Elapsed time
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0% 50% 100%
LEVEL
0246812
REC
LEFT
RIGHT
–db504030 20

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1)Appears only if the disc/track has been
labeled.
2) Appears only when the clock is set.
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If you want to check the playing position or
track name while playing, see page 24.
In stop mode
B
Elapsed time
Track name1)
Disc name1)
Current month
and date2)
Current time2)
A
Track number
Track number
Number of tracks
in the disc
—
—
1)Appears only when the clock is set.
In stop mode
On the remote control
DISPLAY
1Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, the
display changes as follows. When the
recorder is attached to the station, the
display will not change from the
track number and the elapsed time.
BA
B
Elapsed time
Remaining time
for recording
Current month1)
and date
Current time1)
A
Track number
Track number
—
—
While recording
1) Appears only when the clock is set.
B
Elapsed time
Remaining time
for recording
Remaining time
for playback
Current month
and date1)
Current time1)
A
Track number
—
Remaining number
of tracks
Current year1)
—

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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. You can set the clock either from
the detached recorder, or from the station
when the recorder is attached.
CLOCK SET
LINE(ANALOG)ACTIVE
SP OUT DC IN 9V
DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT
IN OUT OPT 1 OPT 2 OPTICAL CLOCK SET
1Press CLOCK SET.
Use a pointed object. The digits of the
year flash.
Display window of the station
2Change the current year by pressing
Âor µ.
To change the digits rapidly, keep
pressing Âor µ.
3Press mto enter the year.
The digit of the month flashes.
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the
current month, date, hour, and
minute.
When you press TITLE/ENTER to
enter the minute, the clock starts
operating.
If you make a mistake while
setting the clock
Press p, and set the clock again from step
2. You can skip a step by pressing m.
To set the clock on the recorder
The procedure is the same as in setting
the clock on the station. Press CLOCK
SET at the bottom of the recorder so that
the digit of the year flashes. Change the
number with =or +, and enter with
(. When you press (to enter the
minute, the clock starts operating.
When you attach the recorder to the
station after you have set the clock on the
recorder, the clock on the station will be
synchronized automatically.
To display the time in the 24-
hour system
While setting the clock, press DISPLAY.
To display the time in the 12-hour system,
press DISPLAY again.
Charging the built-in battery for
the clock
When you use the recorder for the first
time or after a long period of disuse,
charge the built-in battery. After setting
the clock, leave the recorder connected to
the AC power for about 2 hours to charge
the built-in battery. Once charged, the
built-in battery should last about a month
without connecting to any of the power
sources. The recorder will automatically
charge the built-in battery while
connected to AC power, dry batteries or a
rechargeable battery.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0% 50% 100%
LEVEL
0246812
LEFT
RIGHT
–db504030 20

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zVarious ways of
playback
Playing an MD on the
station
Play an MD with the recorder attached to
the station as follows. You can use the
card remote commander as well.
P
POWER
+
(
p
123
456
789
> 10 0/10
= ( +
P p
PLAY MODE
POWER
ACTIVE SP
LEVEL
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
> 10 0/10
= ( +
P p
PLAY MODE
POWER
ACTIVE SP
LEVEL
POWER =+
(
p
=
P
Operation
Press (
Turn LEVEL on the
station
Press P
Press Pagain to
resume play
Press =once
Press +once
Keep pressing =
Keep pressing +
Press pand open
the lid.2)
Press POWER
To
Play
Adjust the volume
of the headphones
Pause
Find the beginning
of the current track
Find the beginning
of the next track
Go backwards while
playing1)
Go forward while
playing1)
Remove the MD
Turn power off
Note
The power turns off automatically when you
leave the station unoperated for 5 minutes
during stop. Press POWER or (to turn the
power on again.
Playing back with active
speakers
You can enjoy MD playback on active
speakers such as SRS-Z1000 (not
supplied), etc., by connecting it to the
station (page 35).
Operate with the buttons on the station or
from the card remote commander.
To adjust volume
Press ACTIVE SP LEVEL –/+ on the
station or the card remote commander.
Selecting a track directly
(Direct Selection)
You can select a track directly by pressing
the track number on the card remote
commander.
1Press the number key(s) for the track
number of the track of your choice.
The recorder will play the selected
track.
Number keys
ACTIVE
SP LEVEL
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•To select track number 10, press 0/10.
•To select a track number larger than 10,
first press >10, then press the number for
the tens digit and then the units digit. Press
0/10 if the units digit is zero.
•To select a track number larger than 100,
first press >10 twice, then press the number
for the hundreds digit, tens digit, and the
units digit.
ACTIVE SP LEVEL
1) To go backwards or forward quickly
without listening, press Pthen keep
pressing =or +.
2) Once you open the lid, the point to start
play will change to the beginning of the
first track.