Sony MZ-R30 Analog PCLink User manual

MZ-R30 Operating Instructions
MZ-R30 Portable MiniDisc Recorder
Operating instructions
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.
For the customers in Canada
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
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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MZ-R30 Operating Instructions
Welcome!
Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc!
Here are some of the capabilities and features you'll discover with the new MiniDisc Recorder.
●High-fidelity recording - High-fidelity sound with little noise and distortion is recorded though the optical
digital input jack on the recorder.
●Vertical jog dial - You can select your desired tracks directly by simply rotating a dial.
●Synchro-recording - You can easily dub a digital source such as a CD on an MD.
●Sampling rate converter - This unit enables you to record programs from digital equipment using other
sampling rates, such as BS tuner or DAT deck.
●Long-time recording with monaural sound - You can record up to 148 minutes on a disc using monaural
recording.
●"Kana" characters available - This unit can display Japanese "Katakana" characters for a title of the disc or
the track.
●Position pointer - The display shows you the current location on the disc.
●Date and time stamp function - The built-in clock allows you to record the date and time whenever you
make a recording.
●Title function - You can see disc and track titles in the display while you are playing/recoding an MD.
Table of contents
Recording an MD right away!
Playing an MD right away!
Various ways of recording
Two ways of connection to a sound source
Recording with digital input
. . . . To start/stop recording with the player (Synchro-recording)
Recording from a microphone
Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time of an MD
Adjusting the recording level (Manual recording)
Checking the remaining time or the recording position
Setting the clock to stamp the recorded time
Various ways of playback
Selecting the track number or track name directly
Playing tracks repeatedly
Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS)
Protecting your hearing (AVLS)
Checking the remaining time or the playing position
Locking the controls
Connecting to a stereo system
Editing recorded tracks
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Erasing tracks
. . . . To erase a track
. . . . To erase the whole disc
Adding a track mark
Erasing a track mark
Moving recorded tracks
Labeling recordings
Power sources
Using on a lithium ion rechargeable battery
Using on dry batteries
Additional information
Precautions
Troubleshooting
System limitations
Error messages
Specifications
What is MD?
Looking at the controls
Recording an MD right away!
The source sound of CDs or tapes will be sent as an analog signal and recorded digitally. The recorded sound will
be stereo. When you record from a digital source, see Recording with digital input.
1. Make Connections
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* Use the connecting cord without an attenuator. To connect to a portable CD player having a stereo mini-jack,
use the RK-G136 connecting cord (not supplied).
2. Insert a recordable MD
3. Record an MD
1. Slide REC to the right while pressing its button
"REC" lights up and recording starts.
2. Play the CD or tape you want to record
To Press
Pause 1)
Press again to resume recording
Add recording to the end of the previous
recording. END SEARCH and slide REC
Record over part way through the previous
recording. , or to find the start point of recording and press
Remove the MD and open the lid. 2)
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1) A new track is added at the point where you pressed pause, and the recording will be marked with the new track
number when you resume recording.
2) Once you open the lid, the point to start recording will change to the beginning of the first track. When recording
on a recorded MD, check the point to start recording on the display.
If the recording does not start
●Make sure the recorder is not locked ( Locking
the controls )
●Make sure the MD is not record-protected
(Additional information)
●Premastered MDs cannot be recorded over.
●You can monitor the sound being recorded. Connect
the supplied headphones with remote controller and
adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME +/- (VOL +/-
on the remote controller).Sound levels are copied
onto the MD automatically and independently of the
volume for monitoring.
For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor
If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet,
use the AC plug adaptor
●The level of the recorded sound is adjusted
automatically
Playing an MD right away!
You can also use the rechargeable battery or dry batteries (Using on a lithium ion rechargeable battery, Using on
dry batteries).
1. Make connections.
2. Insert MD.
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3. Play an MD.
1. Press .
A short beep sound in the headphones
2. Press VOLUME +/- adjust the volume.
You can check the volume in the display
To stop play, press
A long beep sounds in the headphones
To Press (Beeps in the headphones)
Pause (Continuous short beeps)
Press again to resume play
Find the beginning of the current track once (Three short beeps)
Find the beginning of the next track once (Two short beeps)
Go backwards while playing 1) keep pressing
Go forward while playing 1) keep pressing
Remove the MD and open the lid 2)
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1) To go backward or forward quickly without listening, press and 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 (
Locking the controls )
The recorder automatically switches to play the stereo or
monaural sound according to the recorded sound
Various ways of recording
Two ways of connection to a sound source
The input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jack. Connect the recorder to a CD player or
a cassette recorder using either digital input or analog input. To record, see Recording with digital input to record
using digital input, and Recording an MD right away! to record using analog input.
Input
Difference (connection)
Digital Input Line (analog)
Input
Connectable source Equipment with an optical digital output jack Equipment with an
analog (line)
output jack
Usable cord Digital cable (with an optical or an optical or an
optical-mini plug) Line cable (with 2 phono plugs or a
stereo-mini plug)
Signal from the source Digital Analog
Even when a
digital source
(such as a CD) is
connected, the
signal sent to the
recorder is analog.
Recorded track numbers Marked (copied) automatically
●at the same position as the source.
●when the recorder is paused while recording.
Marked
●after more
than 2
seconds of
silence
●when the
recorder is
paused
while
recording.
You can erase
unnecessary
marks after
recording (Erasing
a track mark)
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Recorded sound level Same as the source Adjusted
automatically. Can
also be adjusted
manually
(Adjusting the
recording level)
Note
Track marks may be copied incorrectly:
●when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital input.
●when the source is in shuffle or program play mode while recording using digital input. In this case, play the
source in normal play mode.
Recording with digital input
This unit has a built-in sampling rate converter so that you can record programs from digital equipment using
other sampling rates, such as a BS tuner or a DAT deck.
Insert a recordable MD and start recording.
To record, see Recording an MD right away!. To record from a portable CD player, set the CD player to pause and
then start recording.
LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack is for both digital and analog input.
The recorder automatically recognizes the line cable and switches to digital or analog input.
Notes
●You can make a digital recording only from an optical type output.
●Some portable CD players with the ESP* system cannot send out digital signals when it is activated. In this
case, release the ESP system.
*Electronic Shock Protection
To start/stop recording with the 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 the power source, and insert a recordable MD.
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1. Slide SYNCHRO REC to ON. "SYNC" appears in the display.
2. Slide REC to the right while pressing its button. The recorder stands by for recording. Play the source sound.
The recorder starts recording when it receives the playing sound.
To stop recording, press .
When there is no sound from the layer more than 3 seconds during synchro-recording, the recorder stands by for
recording automatically. When the sound comes from the player again, the recorder starts synchro-recording
again.
Notes
●Do not switch SYNCHRO REC after step 2. Recording may not be made properly.
●If you record in monaural, do steps 1 and 2 in Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time
of an MD before doing the synchro-recording steps.
Recording from a microphone
Connect a stereo microphone ECM-909A, ECM-MS907, ECM-717, etc., (not supplied) to the MIC(PLUG IN POWER)
jack.
1. Select the input level with MIC SENS (on the bottom of
the recorder). Usually, set it to HIGH. When you record
loud sound such as a live concert, set it to LOW.
2. Insert a recordable MD and start recording.
Slide REC to the right while pressing its button.
"REC" lights up and recording starts. For details, see
Recording an MD right away!.
Note
To record from a microphone, you must first disconnect any
digital source. If connected, the recorder will not switch to
microphone input.
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Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time of an
MD
For longer recordings, choose to record in monaural sound. The recording time becomes double the normal.
1. While pressing , slide REC to the right.
The recorder stands by for recording.
2. Press MODE.
"Mono REC" appears in the display, and the recorder
switches to monaural recording.
Press MODE again to record in stereo sound.
3. Press again to start recording.
4. Play the sound source.
To stop recording, press .
The recorder switches back to stereo recording when you record the next time.
Notes
●If you record in monaural sound from a stereo source, the sounds from left and right will be mixed.
●You cannot record in monaural, if SYNCHRO REC is slid to ON.
●The MDs recorded in monaural sound can be played back only with an MD player/recorder that has the
monaural playing function.
Adjusting the recording level (Manual recording)
When you record with an analog input, the sound level is adjusted automatically. If necessary, you can set the
level manually.
2. .
While holding down , hold REC to the right for more than 2
seconds. "ManualREC" appears and the recorder stands by for
recording. To return to the automatic control, while the recorder is
in record pause mode, hold REC to the right for more than 2
seconds.
3. Play the source.
4. .
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