Sony MD Walkman MZ-R70 User manual

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

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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.
Listening for many hours at
maximum volume may damage
your hearing.
CAUTION — INVISIBLE
LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN
AVOID EXPOSURE TO
BEAM
Information
For customers in the USA
This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful
interference in a residential
installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in
accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio
communications. However,
there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or
television reception, which can
be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of
the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation
between the equipment and
receiver.
— Connect the equipment
into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Do not install the appliance in
a confined space, such as a
bookcase or built-in cabinet.
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.
WARNING

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— Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any
changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this
manual could void your
authority to operate this
equipment.
Owner’s Record
The serial number is located at
the rear of the disc compartment
lid and the model number is
located at the top and bottom.
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-
CADMIUM BATTERIES
Nickel-Cadmium
batteries are
recyclable. You
can help preserve
our environment
by returning your
unwanted batteries to your
nearest point for collection,
recycling or proper desposal.
Note: In some areas the
disposal of nickel-cadmium
batteries in household or
business trash may be
prohibited.
RBRC (Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation) advises
you about spent battery
collection by the following
phone number.
Call toll free number: 1-
800-822-8837 (United
States and Canada only)
Caution: Do not handle
damaged or leaking nickel-
cadmium batteries.
For Customers in Australia
If the supply cord of the AC
power adaptor is damaged, the
AC power adaptor must be
returned to the manufacturer or
his agent for the cord to be
replaced.
“MD WALKMAN” is a
trademark of Sony Corporation.
The CE mark on the unit is valid
only for products marketed in
the European Union.
This mark is valid
for Russia only.

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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.
•Recording MD Walkman in an
compact body — Easy to carry
in your pocket or bag.
•Simple “Pop-Up Eject”
function for easy MiniDisc
handling — A single press of a
button on the side of the
recorder causes the recorder
lid to open and the MiniDisc
to eject.
•Shock-resistant memory —
Offsets up to 40 seconds of
optical read errors.
•Dual phone jacks for greater
versatility — Two phone jacks
are provided for connection of
up to two headphones.
•Remote control with editing
capabilities — You can now
label tracks and discs, change
track sequence, etc., with the
easy-to-operate remote
control.
•Simultaneous labeling feature
— No more waiting for the
recording to end; you can label
tracks and discs while the MD
is being recorded.
•Digital synchro-recording —
When recording from a digital
equipment with optical output,
the recorder automatically
starts and pauses recording in
sync with operation on the
digital source.
•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.
•The recorder comes in three
fashionable colors.
•Digital rec level control.

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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)
................................................................................................. 19
Recording from a microphone .............................................................. 21
Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time .............. 22
Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording) ................ 23
Checking the remaining time or the recording position ........................ 25
On the recorder .............................................................................. 25
On the remote control .................................................................... 28
Various ways of playback
Selecting a track directly ....................................................................... 29
Playing tracks repeatedly ...................................................................... 30
On the recorder .............................................................................. 30
On the remote control .................................................................... 31
Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) ...................................... 32
On the recorder .............................................................................. 32
On the remote control .................................................................... 33
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ........................................................... 34
On the recorder .............................................................................. 34
On the remote control .................................................................... 34
Checking the remaining time or the playing position ........................... 35
On the recorder .............................................................................. 35
On the remote control .................................................................... 36
Locking the controls (HOLD) ............................................................... 37
Connecting to a stereo system ............................................................... 38
Editing recorded tracks
Erasing tracks ........................................................................................ 40
To erase a track .............................................................................. 40
To erase the whole disc ................................................................. 42

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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 .............................. 53
Using on a battery ................................................................................. 55
Additional information
Precautions ............................................................................................ 56
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 60
System limitations ................................................................................. 63
Messages ............................................................................................... 65
Specifications ........................................................................................ 68
What is an MD? .................................................................................... 70
Looking at the controls .......................................................................... 72

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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 18). To record from an MD, see
“Note on digital recording” (page 59).
1 Make connections.
(Insert the cables firmly and completely
into the appropriate jacks.)
to a wall outlet
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
to LINE IN (OPTICAL)
to DC IN 3V
CD player, MD
player, digital
amplifier, etc.
Portable CD
player, etc.
Optical cable
(supplied)*
∗The supplied cable consists of one or the other of these cables.
The shape of the plugs on the supplied cable may differ,
depending on where the recorder was purchased.
Optical
plug
Optical
mini-
plug
to DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL)

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2 Insert a recordable MD.
1Press OPEN to open the lid. 2Insert a recordable MD with
the label side facing front,
and press the lid down to
close.
3 Record an MD.
1Slide REC to the right.
REC indication lights up in
the display and recording
starts.
2Play the source you want to
record.
To stop recording, press x.
After you press x, the recorder will automatically turn off after:
— about 5 minutes when using AC power adaptor.
— about 10 seconds when using batteries.
REC
CD player, cassette
recorder, etc.
(source)
x

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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.
•The lid does not open until “TOC Edit” disappears in the display.
If the recording does not start
•Make sure the recorder is not locked (page 37).
•Make sure the MD is not record-protected (page 58).
•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.
Notes
•If the power supply is disrupted (i.e. the battery is removed or becomes
exhausted or the AC power adaptor is disconnected) during a recording or
editing operation, or while “TOC Edit” appears in the display, then it will not
be possible to open the lid until power is restored.
•You can make a digital recording only from an optical type output.
•When recording from a portable CD player, play it on AC power and disable
the anti-skip function (such as ESP*).
To Press
Record from the end of the
previous recording
END SEARCH and slide REC.
Record partway through the
previous recording
N, >or .to find the start
point of recording and press xto
stop. Then slide REC.
Pause X1)
Press Xagain to resume recording.
1) A track mark is added at the point where you press Xagain to resume
recording while pausing; thus the remainder of the track will be counted as a
new track.
Remove the MD xand open the lid.2) (The lid does
not open while “TOC Edit”
flashing in the display.)
2) 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.