Sony MZ-R50 - MD Walkman MiniDisc Recorder User manual

3-861-298-32 (1)
Portable
MiniDisc Recorder
Operating instructions
Mode d’emploi
Bedienungsanleitung
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Istruzioni per l'uso
MZ-R50
1997 by Sony Corporation
Portable MiniDisc Recorder MZ-R50
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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.
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.
• Shock-resistant memory — Offsets up
to 40 seconds of optical read errors.
• Easy operation with the new remote
control — Keep the main unit in your
pocket and operate the MiniDisc player
through the shuttle dial on the remote
control; the LCD diplays track
information, playback mode as well as
battery condition.
• High-fidelity recording — Low-noise,
low-distortion, high-fidelity recording
through the optical digital input jack.
• Vertical jog dial — You can select your
desired tracks directly by simply
rotating a dial.
• Digital synchro-recording — The
recorder automatically starts and
pauses recording in sync with
operation on the connected digital
equipment.
• 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.
• Position pointer — The display shows
you the current location on the disc.
• Date and time stamp function — The
built-in clock automatically records 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 connecting to a sound source ......................................... 10
Recording with digital input ................................................................. 11
To start/stop recording in sync with the source player (Synchro-
recording) ............................................................................................. 11
Recording from a microphone............................................................... 12
Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time ........ 13
Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording) ........... 13
Checking the remaining time or the recording position.................... 14
On the recorder .................................................................................... 14
On the remote control ......................................................................... 15
Setting the clock to stamp the recorded time ...................................... 16
Various ways of playback ....................................... 17
Selecting the track number or track name directly............................. 17
Playing tracks repeatedly ....................................................................... 17
Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) ....................................... 18
Protecting your hearing (AVLS)............................................................ 18
Checking the remaining time or the playing position ....................... 19
On the recorder .................................................................................... 19
On the remote control ......................................................................... 19
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................................................................ 20
Connecting to a stereo system ............................................................... 20

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Editing recorded tracks ...........................................21
Erasing tracks ........................................................................................... 21
To erase a track .................................................................................... 21
To erase the whole disc ...................................................................... 21
Adding a track mark ............................................................................... 22
Erasing a track mark ............................................................................... 22
Moving recorded tracks.......................................................................... 23
Labeling recordings................................................................................. 23
Power sources.......................................................... 25
Using a lithium ion rechargeable battery............................................. 25
Using dry batteries .................................................................................. 26
Additional information ........................................... 27
Precautions ............................................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 29
System limitations ................................................................................... 31
Messages ................................................................................................... 32
Specifications............................................................................................ 34
What is an MD? ....................................................................................... 35
Looking at the controls ........................................................................... 37

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Make connections.
Insert a recordable MD.
Recording an MD right away!
Sound from CD players, cassettecorders, etc., will be sent
analogically, but recorded digitally, in stereo. To 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.
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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.
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1Press and slide REC to the right .
“REC” lights up and recording starts.
2Play the CD or tape you want to
record.
To stop recording, press p.
“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.
CD player, cassette
recorder, etc. (source)
To
Pause
Record from the end of the
previous recording.
Record 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 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) 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 recorder is not locked (page
20).
•Make sure the MD is not record-protected
(page 28).
•Premastered MDs cannot be recorded over.
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•The level of the recorded sound is adjusted
automatically.
•You can monitor the sound during
recording. Connect the supplied
headphones with remote control to 2/
REMOTE and adjust the volume by
pressing VOLUME +/– (VOL +/– on the
remote control). This does not affect the
recording level.
REC
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Playing an MD right away!
To use the recorder on a rechargeable battery or dry batteries, see
“Power Sources“ (pages 25, 26).
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
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2
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
to DC IN 6V
to 2/REMOTE
Headphones with a
remote control
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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
20).
When using optional headphones
Use only headphones with stereo mini plugs.
You cannot use headphones with micro
plugs.
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Playback will switch automatically between
stereo and monaural according to the sound
source.
VOL +/–
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VOLUME
+/–
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 VOLUME (VOL on the remote
control) +/– to adjust the volume.
The volume will be shown in the display.
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Two ways of connecting to a sound source
The input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jacks. 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 automatically
•after more than 2 seconds of
blank or low-level segment.
•when the recorder is
paused while recording.
You can erase unnecessary
marks after recording
(“Erasing a track mark”,
page 22).
Adjusted automatically. Can
also be adjusted manually
(“Adjusting the recording
level manually”, page 13).
Difference 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