Sony MZ-R55 User manual

Portable
MiniDisc Recorder
Operating instructions
Mode d’emploi
Bedienungsanleitung
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Istruzioni per l’uso
3-864-987-31 (1)
MZ-R55
1998 by Sony Corporation
Portable MiniDisc Recorder MZ-R55
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2-GB
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.
This mark is valid for Russia only.
For Customers in Canada
To prevent electric shock, do not use this
polarized AC plug with an extension
cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the
blades can be fully inserted to prevent
blade exposure.
DISPOSAL OF NICKEL METAL
HYDRIDE BATTERY.
NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted nickel
metal hydride batteries to your nearest
Factory Service Center.
Note: In some areas the disposal of
nickel metal hydride batteries in
household or business trash may be
prohibited.
For the Sony Factory Service Center
nearest you call 416-499-SONY
(Canada only).
Caution: Do not handle damaged or
leaking nickel metal hydride battery.

3-GB
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 ultra-
compact body — Almost as small as a
playback-only MD Walkman; easy to
carry in your pocket or bag.
• Low power consumption design —
Runs on a single ”chewing gum” type
rechargeable battery.
• Simultaneous labeling feature — No
more waiting for the recording to end;
you can label tracks and discs while the
MD is being recorded.
• 9-letter, backlit LCD remote control
with editing capabilities — You can
now label tracks and discs, change
track sequence, etc., with the easy-to-
operate stick remote control.
• Shock-resistant memory — Offsets up
to 40 seconds of optical read errors.
• High-fidelity recording — Low-noise,
low-distortion, high-fidelity recording
through the optical digital input jack.
• 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.
• Digital AGC (Auto Gain Control) —
Automatic recording level adjustment
without sacrificing superb digital
sound.
• Long-time recording with monaural
sound — You can record up to 148
minutes on a disc using monaural
recording.
• Date and time stamp function — The
built-in clock automatically records the
date and time whenever you make a
recording.
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• 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 (optical cable required) ...................... 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
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
On the recorder ................................................................................23
On the remote control ..................................................................... 23
Labeling recordings ............................................................................... 24
On the recorder ................................................................................24
On the remote control ..................................................................... 25
Power sources........................................................ 27
Charging the nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery ................ 27
Using dry batteries ................................................................................28
Additional information ......................................... 29
Precautions ............................................................................................. 29
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 31
System limitations ................................................................................. 33
Messages ................................................................................................. 34
Specifications .......................................................................................... 36
What is an MD?......................................................................................37
Looking at the controls ......................................................................... 39

6-GB
Make connections.(Connect securely.)
Insert a recordable MD.
1Press 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 3V
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).
Recording an MD right away!
The sound will be sent from the connected equipment as analog
signal but will be recorded digitally on the disc. To record from a
digital source, see “Recording with digital input” (page 11).

7-GB
Record an MD.
3
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
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 30).
•Premastered MDs cannot be recorded over.
Note
If the power supply is disrupted (i.e. the
battery is removed or becomes exhausted or
the AC power adaptor is disconnected) when
the recorder is operating, the lid will not
open until the power is restored.
REC
p
z
•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.
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)

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Playing an MD right away!
To use the recorder on a rechargeable battery or dry batteries, see
“Power Sources” (pages 27, 28).
Make connections.(Connect securely.)
Insert an MD.
2Insert an MD with the label side facing
up, and press the lid down to close.
1Press OPEN and open the lid.
to a wall outlet
1
2
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
to DC IN 3V
to 2/REMOTE
Headphones with a
remote control
(supplied)

9-GB
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
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.
z
Playback will switch automatically between
stereo and monaural according to the sound
source.
VOL +/–
p
(
VOLUME +/–
To stop play, press p.
A long beep sounds in the headphones when
you operate on the remote control.
1Press ((Turn the control to
(•+on the remote control).
A short beep sounds in the headphones
when you operate on the remote control.
2Press VOLUME (VOL on the remote
control) +/– to adjust the volume.
The volume will be shown in the display.
p
Notes
•The sound may skip during playback when
the recorder is exposed to continuous
vibration, such as while jogging.
•If the power supply is disrupted (i.e. the
battery is removed or becomes exhausted
or the AC power adaptor is disconnected)
when the recorder is operating, the lid may
not open until the power is restored.
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)

10-GB
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
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).
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.
You can erase unnecessary
marks after recording
(“Erasing a track mark”,
page 22).
Same as the source
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.
•when recording BS or CS programs through digital input.
Difference Input Digital input Analog (line) input