Sony MZ-R30 User Manual

SONY:3-858-529-22 (1)PortableMiniDisc RecorderOperating instructionslUPiLKmAnrMZ-R30©1996 by Sony Corporation

P^Various ways ot recordingTwo ways of connection to a sound sourceThe input i«ick of this recorder works as K>th digital and analog input jack. Co

Recording with digital input1 b«> iinil hns Л I'uill in '•nmplnv^ \\\{c conviTU'r Si' ihjl \4'ii i.m liW'id pi4'

Recording from a microphoneConnect a stereo microphone ECM-W9A, ECM-MS907, ECM-717, etc., (not supplied) to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack.1 Select the

Adjusting the recording level(Manual recording)\\ hon vou RVorJ with m\ .iiuUoj; input, tho s^ninJ lo\ ol is nJiustod .uitom.UicalK It niW'SS.UN’

Checking the remaining time or the recording position1 Pri'ss OISI’LA\ »vhito rocordii»}; or in Stop nioilo timo you pross the button, the Jispla

Setting the clock to stamp the recorded timeI o st.imp tlu' d.iU' .iiui tiiiio Olì tlio MP U Ik'IÌ W'U rivorJ. \\>U tirsi niwl

r- Veil luu^ may^ uiplaybackSelecting the track number or track name directly> ou can select the desired track directly by using the vertical jog d

Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS)Protecting your hearing (AVLS)Moj;.i H.iss mtoi^sitios \owIrOvjlUMWV MUinJ lor rii'hor qil.llilv Mw\u roprtK

Checking the remaining time or the playing position1 I’ross DISPLAY while pUiving.Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as follows.DIS

Connecting to a stereo systemConiuvt tho I INl Oi V j,u*lv ol tlio nvordoi lo tho \ l\l IN lacWs v'l an amplilit'r or a tapo pla\ or u itli

WARNINGTo 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

t^catung recoraea iracKS^ ou can y<>ur rivi'rdinj;s bv .ukiinj;/ orasinj; track marks or Ubolinj; tracks aiui MDs. Premasterod MDs cannot K

Adding a track markErasing a track mark>ou v*an Ir.Kk lìurks tlut llU' sc'p.uatc\Ì p.H t .ìttor tlìo tr.K'k m,uk is .is j now tr.uk.

Moving recorded tracksVon c.in change the order of the reci'rdeif tracks.Before movingTrack A Tracks TrackC Track D12342 3PMove track C fr

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►Power sources^ ou ООП USO Iho uvordor on luniso ourront or .IS U'ilows.In ll\0 R44>rdor ...- .1 lithium ion r^vhargonWo Kittorv (supplit^l)W

Using on dry batteries1 ЛОЛкЬИм' supplù'il ЬлИогх o.xsx'2 Insert two LRti (size AA) dry batteries (not suppUedVBattery life'*Batte

PrecautionsOn safetyOo not put anv toroign objects in the IX'IN 6 Vj.uk.On power sources• Use house current, lithium ion rechargeable battery, t

Notes on batteriesInci'iTivl b»iUor\ usai;o m.u lo.iJ to ol ballorv tluiJ or burstii^j;KiUoric's. To pro\ oiU such iUcidonts,ol'*SiTvo

T roubleshootingShould .my problem persists after you have made these cheeks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.SymptomThe recorder devs not tvork

SymptomCause/Solutionn.ivKick souvul skips.• The rcvorder is placcKf where it receives continuous vibration.♦ Put the recorder on a stable place.• A v

Welcome!Welcome to the world ot the MiniDisc!Here are some ot the capabilities andfeatures you'll discover with the newMiniDisc Recorder.• High-

System limitationsTho Rvordinj; svstom in vour MiniDisc Rvordor is radicallv dittoront trom those used in cassette and DAT decks and is characterized

Error messagesU the toUowinj; errormessages tlash m the display window, check the chart below.Error messageMeaning/RemedyBLANKDISC• An MD with no reco

Error messageMeaning/RemedyNO SIGNAL• The recorder could not detect digital input signals.♦ Make sure that the source is connected firmly (page 11). •

SpecificationsSystemAudio playing systemMiniDisc digital audio svstctr»Laser diode propertiesMaterial; GaAlAsWavelength: Л = 780 nmEmission duration:

Optional accessories1 M'-12 \ ithuim \o\\ rtvliarj;tMbIo KUtorv 1\-Ml’! 1 K'l Mkri> pint; .KlapU'r (SUtoo mim plug —» Micro plug)Opt

How the MiniDisc got so smaltTho 2.5-MK'h MiniPisc. oncas<.\i in a plastic cartridge that KH>ks like a 3.5-incl\ diskette (see' illust

Looking at the controlsSot' pages in () for more details.The recorderQ] TITLE/ENTER button(22)53 0 (headphones)/REMOTE jack (8)[2] Battery compar

The display window□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□a'iMONOl IS/4SSr-1[ZllumrmmrmmSYNCI AMjJTn . n npmJ U U • U U,-mm Position indicator (14,18)Shows the current lo

The headphones with a remote controllermm HeadphonesCan be replaced with optional headphones.[2] VOL (volume) +/- buttons (9)[3] ► (play)/M^ /►W (se

Table of contentsRecording an MD right away!...6Playing an MD right away!...8Variou

Power sources...24Using on a lithium ion rechargeable battery...

si»».-. .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

Record an MD.33(Drio® Slide REC to the right while pressing its button."REC" lights up and recording starts.(D Play the CD or tape you want

Playing an MD right away!You can also use the rechargeable battery or dry batteries (see pages 24, 25).Make connections.to a wall outletInsert an MD.f

Q Play an MD.►©VOLUME+/-VOL +/- ►A short beep sounds in the headphones.Press VOLUME +/- to adjust the volume.You can check the volume in the display.T