Sony MZ-R30 Analog PCLink User manual

3-858-529-14 (1)
Portable
MiniDisc Recorder
Operating instructions
Mode d’emploi
Bedienungsanleitung
Manual de instrucciones
MZ-R30
1996 by Sony Corporation
Portable MiniDisc Recorder MZ-R30
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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.
Listening for many hours at maximum
volume may damage your hearing.
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.

3-EN
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 through 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 a 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/recording an MD.
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Table of contents
Recording an MD right away! .................................6
Playing an MD right away!......................................8
Various ways of recording.....................................10
Two ways of connection to a sound source ....................................... 10
Recording with digital input ............................................................... 11
To start/stop recording with the player (Synchro-recording) .. 11
Recording from a microphone............................................................. 12
Recording in monaural for double the normal recording
time of an MD...................................................................................... 12
Adjusting the recording level (Manual recording)........................... 13
Checking the remaining time or the recording position.................. 14
Setting the clock to stamp the recorded time .................................... 15
Various ways of playback ......................................16
Selecting the track number or track name directly........................... 16
Playing tracks repeatedly ..................................................................... 16
Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) ..................................... 17
Protecting your hearing (AVLS).......................................................... 17
Checking the remaining time or the playing position ..................... 18
Locking the controls .............................................................................. 18
Connecting to a stereo system ............................................................. 19
Editing recorded tracks ..........................................20
Erasing tracks ......................................................................................... 20
To erase a track................................................................................. 20
To erase the whole disc ................................................................... 20
Adding a track mark ............................................................................. 21
Erasing a track mark ............................................................................. 21
Moving recorded tracks........................................................................ 22
Labeling recordings............................................................................... 22

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Power sources.........................................................24
Using on a lithium ion rechargeable battery ..................................... 24
Using on dry batteries........................................................................... 25
Additional information ..........................................26
Precautions ............................................................................................. 26
Troubleshooting..................................................................................... 28
System limitations ................................................................................. 30
Error messages ....................................................................................... 31
Specifications.......................................................................................... 33
What is MD? ........................................................................................... 34
Looking at the controls ......................................................................... 36

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Make connections.
Insert a recordable MD.
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” (page
11).
1Slide OPEN and open the lid. 2Insert a recordable MD with the
label side facing up, and press the
lid down to close.
2
1
to LINE OUT
to LINE IN (OPTICAL)
R (red)
L (white)
to DC IN 6V
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
CD player,
cassette recorder,
etc. (source)
Line cable
(RK-G129, not supplied)*
to a wall outlet
*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).

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Record an MD.
3
1Slide REC to the right while
pressing its button.
“REC” lights up and recording starts.
2Play the CD or tape you want to
record.
To stop recording, press p.
”Toc Edit” flashes to record data of the
recording (the track’s start and end points,
etc.). Do not move or jog the recorder or
disconnect the power source while the
indication is flashing in the display.
CD player, cassette
recorder, etc. (source)
To
Pause
Add recording to the end of the
previous recording.
Record over partway through the
previous recording.
Remove the MD.
Press
P1)
Press Pagain to resume recording.
END SEARCH and slide REC.
(, +or =to find the start point
of recording and press pto stop. Then
slide REC.
pand open the lid.2)
1) A new track is added at the point where you pressed P, 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 (page
18).
•Make sure the MD is not record-protected
(page 27).
•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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•The level of the recorded sound is adjusted
automatically.
•You can monitor the sound being recorded.
Connect the supplied headphones with
remote controller to 2/REMOTE 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.
REC

8-EN
Playing an MD right away!
You can also use the rechargeable battery or dry batteries (see pages
24, 25).
Make connections.
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.
to a wall outlet
1
2
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
to DC IN 6V
to 2/REMOTE
Headphones with a remote
controller (supplied)

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Play an MD.
3
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 (Three short beeps)
+once (Two short beeps)
keep pressing =
keep pressing +
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
18).
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The recorder automatically switches to play
the stereo or monaural sound according to
the recorded sound.
VOL +/–
(
(
VOLUME
+/–
To stop play, press p.
A long beep sounds in the headphones.
1Press (.
A short beep sounds in the headphones.
2Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the
volume.
You can check the volume in the display.

10-EN
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” (page 11) to record using digital input, and
“Recording an MD right away!” (page 6) to record using analog input.
Difference between digital and analog inputs
zVarious ways of recording
Connectable source
Usable cord
Signal from the source
Recorded track numbers
Recorded sound level
Analog (line) input
Equipment with an analog
(line) output jack
Line cable (with 2 phono
plugs or a stereo-mini plug)
Analog
Even when a digital source
(such as a CD) is connected,
the signal sent to the recorder
is analog.
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”,
page 21).
Adjusted automatically. Can
also be adjusted manually
(“Adjusting the recording
level”, page 13).
Difference
(connection) Input Digital input
Equipment with an optical
digital output jack
Digital cable (with an optical
or an optical-mini plug)
Digital
Marked (copied)
automatically
•at the same positions as the
source.
•when the recorder is
paused while recording.
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.
Same as the source

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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.
1Slide SYNCHRO REC to ON.
“SYNC” appears in the display.
2Slide 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 p.
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 !” (page 6). 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
SYNCHRO REC
Portable CD
player, etc.
Optical
mini-
plug
Optical
plug
CD player, MD player,
digital amplifier, etc.
POC-15Betc.
(not supplied)
POC-15AB etc.
(not supplied)
to LINE IN
(OPTICAL)
SYNC
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When there is no sound from the player
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” (page 12)
before doing the synchro-recording steps.

12-EN
Recording from a
microphone
Connect a stereo microphone ECM-909A,
ECM-MS907, ECM-717, etc., (not
supplied) to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
jack.
1Select 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.
2Insert 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! ” (page 6).
Note
To record from a microphone, you must first
disconnect any digital source. If connected,
the recorder will not switch to microphone
input.
MODE
P
REC
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.
1While pressing P, slide REC to the
right.
The recorder stands by for recording.
2Press MODE.
”Mono REC” appears in the display,
and the recorder switches to
monaural recording.
Press MODE again to record in stereo
sound.
3Press Pagain to start recording.
4Play the sound source.
To stop recording, press p.
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.
MIC SENS
to MIC
(PLUG IN POWER)
Stereo microphone

13-EN
3While observing the level meter in
the display, adjust the recording level
by pressing +(+) or =(–).
Set the level so that it hits the second
indicator from the top when the
recorder receives the maximum
sound.
.
Note
The recording level should be adjusted while
the recorder is in standby mode. You cannot
adjust it while recording.
4Press Pagain to start recording.
To stop recording, press p.
The recording level control is switched back
to automatic control.
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.
1While holding down P, 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.
2Play the source.
=+
RECP
Level meter
Volume decreases increases
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When you record with microphone input,
select the input level with MIC SENS (page
12).

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Checking the remaining
time or the recording
position
1Press DISPLAY while recording or in
stop mode. Each time you press the
button, the display changes as
follows.
1) The number of the track appears when the
track has no name.
2) Remaining number of tracks appears when
the MD has no disc name.
3) Appears only when the clock is set.
In stop mode
B
Track number
Track name1)
Disc name2)
Current date3)
A
Elapsed time
Remaining time for
recording
Remaining time
after the current
location
Current time3)
DISPLAY
Record
indicator
Position pointer (shows the
current location on the MD)
B
A
B
Track number
Track number
Current date1)
A
Elapsed time
Remaining time for
recording
Current time1)
While recording
1) Appears only when the clock is set.
Record indicator
lights up
flashes according to
the loudness of the
source while
recording with a
microphone (voice
mirror)
flashes
slowly flashes
To know the recording condition
The record indicator lights up or flashes
according to the recording condition.
Recording
condition
While recording
Recording
standby
Less than 3
minutes’
recording time
available
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If you want to check the playing position or
track name while playing, see page 18.

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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. When you use the recorder for the
first time or after a long period of disuse,
charge the built-in battery for the clock
after setting the clock.
1Connect the power source.
Use the supplied AC power adaptor.
2Press CLOCK SET at the bottom of
the recorder.
Use a pointed object.
The digits of the year flash.
3Enter the current year by pressing
=or +.
To change the digits rapidly, keep
pressing =or +.
4Press (.
The digit of the month flashes.
5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter the
current month, date, hour, and
minute.
When you press (to set 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 (.
To display the current time
When the recorder is not operating or
while recording, press DISPLAY
repeatedly until the current time appears
in the display.
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
After setting the clock, leave the recorder
connected to the AC power for about 2 hours
to charge the built-in battery for the clock.
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.
=+
(
CLOCK SET
(on the bottom)
DATE
AM

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zVarious ways of
playback
Selecting the track
number or track name
directly
You can select the desired track directly
by using the vertical jog dial.
1Rotate the jog dial to select a track,
and press it to play the selected track.
When you rotate the jog dial, the
track name* appears in the display.
To play the selected track, press the
jog dial.
* If the track has no name, only the track
number appears in the display.
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If you select a track in shuffle play mode,
shuffle play starts from the selected track.
Vertical jog dial
Playing tracks
repeatedly
You can play tracks repeatedly in three
ways — all repeat, single repeat, and
shuffle repeat.
1Press MODE while the recorder is
playing an MD.
Each time you press MODE, the play
mode indication changes as follows.
Press
to play.
Rotate
to select.
Play mode
All the tracks are
played once.
All the tracks are
played repeatedly.
A single track is
played repeatedly.
All the tracks are
played repeatedly
in random order.
Indication
none
(normal play)
“f”
(all repeat)
“f 1 ”
(single repeat)
“f SHUF ”
(shuffle repeat)
1 SHUF
Play mode indication
MODE

17-EN
BASS
Emphasizing bass
(DIGITAL MEGA BASS)
Mega Bass function intensifies low
frequency sound for richer quality audio
reproduction. It affects only with the
headphones.
1Press DIGITAL MEGA BASS.
Each time you press DIGITAL MEGA
BASS, the Mega Bass indication
changes as follows.
Protecting your hearing
(AVLS)
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the
maximum volume to protect your ears.
1Set AVLS at the bottom of the
recorder to LIMIT.
When you try to turn the volume,
“AVLS” appears in the display. The
volume is kept at a moderate level.
Notes
•If the sound is distorted when emphasizing
bass, turn down the volume.
•Mega Bass function does not affect the
sound being recorded.
•Mega Bass does not function when LINE
OUT jack on the recorder is connected with
a line cable.
Play mode
Normal play
Mega Bass (slight
effect)
Mega Bass (strong
effect)
Indication
none
“BASS ”
“BASS ”
Mega Bass indication
DIGITAL MEGA BASS AVLS

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Checking the remaining
time or the playing
position
1Press DISPLAY while playing.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the
display changes as follows.
Locking the controls
To prevent the buttons from being
accidentally operated when you carry the
recorder, use this function.
1Slide HOLD in the direction of the
c.
On the recorder, slide HOLD to lock
the controls of the recorder. On the
remote controller, slide HOLD to lock
the controls of the remote controller.
Slide HOLD in the opposite direction
of the arrow to unlock the controls.
HOLD
HOLD
DISPLAY
Position pointer (shows the
current location on the MD)
A
B
1) Track number appears when the MD has
no track name.
2) Remaining number of the disc appears
when the disc has no name.
3) If you record without setting the clock or
play an MD that has no recorded date,
“--y--m--d” and “--:--” appear.
A
Elapsed time
Remaining time of
the current track
Remaining time
after the current
location
Recorded time3)
B
Track number
Track name1)
Disc name2)
Recorded date3)
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If you want to check the remaining time or
the recording position while recording or in
stop mode, see page 14.

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Connecting to a stereo
system
Connect the LINE OUT 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 connected equipment.
Note
The Mega Bass dose not function or will be
cancelled when the LINE OUT jack is
connected with a line cable.
Portable DAT
recorder Stereo
system, etc.
to LINE IN 2 phono plugs
Stereo
mini-jack R
(red) L (white)
RK-G136
(not
supplied)
RK-G129
(not
supplied)
to LINE OUT

20-EN
zEditing 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.
•You cannot edit tracks on an MD that is
record-protected. Before editing tracks,
close the tab on the side of the MD.
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.
1In stop mode, keep pressing ERASE
and slide REC to the right.
"All Erase?" and "Push Erase" appear
in the display alternately. To cancel
erasing, press p.
2Press ERASE again.
”Toc Edit” flashes in the display.
When erasing finishes, “BLANK
DISC” appears.
ERASE
p
Erasing tracks
To erase a track
Note that once a recording has been
erased, you cannot retrieve it. Check the
track number before erasing.
1Press ERASE while playing the track
you want to erase.
“Erase OK?” and “Push Erase”
appear in the display alternately, and
the recorder plays the selected track
repeatedly. To cancel erasing, press
p.
2Check the track number in the
display and press ERASE again.
The track is erased from the MD and
the remaining tracks are renumbered.
To erase a part of a track
Add track marks at the beginning and the
end of the part you want to erase, then
erase the part.
pREC
ERASE