Sony MZ-N707 User Manual

3-234-038-73(1)Portable MiniDisc RecorderOperating Instructions_______________________________________________________________________________________

10-GBLooking at the controlsThe recorderA GROUP/CANCEL buttonB REC (record) switchC Display windowD OPEN buttonE T MARK buttonF VOL +/– buttonThe VOL

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30-CT71 !"#$"#%"&'("

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11-GBThe display window of the recorderA Character information displayDisplays the disc and track names, error messages, track numbers, etc.B SYNC (sy

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44-CT71 !"#$"#%"&'("

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46-CT71 !"#$"#%"&'("

71) + !"#$"#%"&'(",

48-CT71 !"#$"#%"&'("

71) + !"#$"#%"&'(",

50-CT71 !"#$"#%"&'("

71) + !"#$"#%"&'(",

13-GBGetting started!Charge the rechargeable battery before using. Even if the rechargeable battery is not charged, you can use the recorder as long a

52-CT71 !"#$"#%"&'("

71) + !"#$"#%"&'(",

54-CT71 !"#$"#%"&'("

71) + !"#$"#%"&'(",

56-CT71 !"#$"#%"&'(&qu

71) + !"#$"#%"&'(",

58-CT71 !"#$"#%"&'("

71) + !"#$"#%"&'("

60-CT71 !"#$"#%"&'(&qu

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62-CT71 !"#$"#%"&'("

71) + !"#$"#%"&'(",

64-CT71 !"#$"#%"&'("

71) + !"#$"#%"&'(",

66-CT71 !"#$"#%"&'("

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68-CT71 !"#$"#%"&'("

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70-CT71 !"#$"#%"&'("

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15-GBzYou can also charge the rechargeable battery by connecting the AC power adaptor directly to the recorder.Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3

72-CT71 !"#$"#%"&'("

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74-CT71 !"#$"#%"&'("

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76-CT71 !"#$"#%"&'("

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78-CT71 !"#$"#%"&'("

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16-GBRecording an MD right away!(Synchro-recording)This section explains the basic procedure for making digital recordings using an optical cable conn

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8-KR !"#$%"&"'!"()

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17-GB2Make connections. (Insert the cables firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks)3Record an MD.1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU.

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16-KR !"#$%"&"'!"()

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18-KR !"#$%"&"'!"()

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20-KR !"#$%"&"'!"()

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22-KR !"#$%"&"'!"()

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24-KR !"#$%"&"'!"()

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26-KR !"#$%"&"'!"()

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28-KR !"#$%"&"'!"()

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30-KR !"#$%"&"'!"()

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22-GBPlaying an MD right away!1Insert an MD.1 Press OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert an MD with the label side facing front, and press the lid down to c

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66-KR !"#$%"&"'!"()

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23-GBIf the play does not startMake sure the recorder is not locked (page 58).Suppressing the skips of the sound (G-PROTECTION)The G-PROTECTION functi

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24-GBVarious ways of recordingNote on digital and analog recording (Digital input and analog input)The input jack of this recorder works as both digit

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25-GBRecording in analog (Analog Recording)The sound will be input from the connected equipment as an analog signal, but recorded digitally to the di

26-GBLong-time recording (MDLP)Select each recording mode according to the recording time that you want.Stereo recording is possible at 2 times (LP2)

27-GB4 Press . or > repeatedly until “Stamp OFF” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER.If you want “LP:” added, select “Stamp ON” in this s

28-GBHow is group information recorded?When recording in group mode, the group information is written to the disc name recording area automatically.Th

29-GB3 Turn the control until “GROUP ON” flashes in the display, and then press x to enter.“G” lights up in the display.To cancel group mode, select “

3-GBNotice for usersOn the supplied software• Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or r

30-GB3 Press . or > repeatedly until “REC-Posi” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER.4 Press . or > repeatedly until “From End” flashes

31-GBAdding track marks automatically (Auto Time Stamp)Use this feature to add track marks automatically at specified intervals when recording through

32-GBAdjusting the recording level manually (Manual Recording)When you record, the sound level is adjusted automatically. If necessary, you can set th

33-GBNotes• If you press x during recording operation, the recorder will revert to automatic recording level adjustment mode the next time you start a

34-GBDisplay window on the recorderOn ALapTimeThe elapsed time of the current track. rRecRemainThe remaining recordable time. rGP RemainThe re

35-GBVarious ways of playbackSearching for a specific track or a position quickly (Quick Search)You can do two kinds of quick search.• Index search (I

36-GB2 Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more to turn group mode on.Playback stops at the end of the last track in the selected group.For details on select

37-GB• Insert a disc with group settings.On the recorder1 Press GROUP.“” flashes in the display and groups become selectable.2 Within 5 seconds, press

38-GBDisplay window on the recorderOn A/BNormal/(none)All the tracks are played once. rAllRepeat/All the tracks are played repeatedly. r1 Trac

39-GB2 Press . or > repeatedly to select a track and then press ENTER.The selected track enters.3 Repeat step 2 to program more tracks.4 Press ENTE

4-GBTable of contentsOverview ...8Checking the supplied accessories ...

40-GBTo select a preset soundOn the recorder1 Press MENU, press . or > repeatedly until “SOUND” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER.2 Pres

41-GB3 Turn the control towards . or N> repeatedly to adjust the bass or the treble.To switch “B” (bass) and “T” (treble): press SOUND for 2 second

42-GB3 Press . or > repeatedly until the information you want flashes in the display.Each time you press >, the display changes as follows:Displ

43-GBEditing recorded tracksYou can edit your recordings by adding/erasing track marks or labeling tracks and MDs. Premastered MDs cannot be edited.•

44-GBLabeling recordingsOn the recorder1 Insert a disc and do the following operations:To label a trackStart playing or recording a track you want to

45-GB2 Press DISPLAY for 2 seconds or more.3 Turn the control repeatedly until “EDIT” flashes in the display, and then press x to enter.4 Turn the con

46-GBOn the remote control1 Insert a disc and do the following operations:To relabel a trackStart playing a track you want to relabel, and change a tr

47-GBOn the recorder1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU.2 Press . or > repeatedly until “EDIT” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER

48-GB7 Turn the control repeatedly until the number of the desired last track flashes in the display, and then press to enter.8 If you continue labeli

49-GBMoving recorded tracksYou can change the order of the recorded tracks.ExampleMove track C from the third to the second track.On the recorder1 Whi

5-GBVarious ways of playback ... 35Searching for a specific track or a position quickly (Quick Search) ... 35Using the gr

50-GBMoving a track to a different group• Insert a disc with group settings.1 Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more.“” lights up in the display group mode

51-GBChanging the order of a group on a disc (Group Move)• Insert a disc with group settings.On the recorder1 Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more.“” lig

52-GBAdding a track markYou can add track marks so that the part after the new track mark is counted as a new track. The track numbers will increase a

53-GB2 Find the track mark by pressing . slightly.For example, to erase the third track mark, find the beginning of the third track. “00:00” appears i

54-GB3 Press . or > repeatedly until “ :Erase” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER.“Erase OK?” and “PushENTER” appear alternately in the

55-GB3 Press x to stop.4 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU.5 Press . or > repeatedly until “EDIT” flashes in the display, and then press EN

56-GBOther operationsProtecting your hearing (AVLS)The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your e

57-GBTurning off the beep soundYou can turn off the beep sound on both the recorder and the remote control. On the recorder, you can turn off the beep

58-GBLocking the controls (HOLD)To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function.1 Slide HOLD in

59-GBPower sourcesYou can use the recorder on house current or as follows. In the recorder …— a Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery NC-WMAA (supplied)

6-GBAdditional information ... 60Precautions ...

60-GBAdditional informationPrecautionsOn safety• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V jack.• Keep the terminals on the recorder away from me

61-GBNotes on batteriesIncorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of battery fluid or bursting batteries. To prevent such accidents, observe the foll

62-GBNote on maintenanceClean the terminals periodically with a cotton swab or a soft cloth as illustrated.If you have any questions or problems conce

63-GBSystem limitationsThe recording system in your MiniDisc recorder is radically different from those used in cassette and DAT decks and is characte

64-GBThe playing time of a checked-out track is different from the time that appears on your computer monitor.This is due to a calculation discrepancy

65-GBTroubleshootingShould any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Refer to “Messages” (page 75) as we

66-GBThe recorder does not work or works poorly.• The disc is record-protected (“PROTECTED” appears)., Slide the tab (page 61).• Recording level is to

67-GBVolume cannot be turned up.• AVLS is on., Set AVLS to “AV L S O F F ” (page 56).An MD is not played normally.• Play mode is changed., Change to t

68-GBList of menusMenu functionsPress . or > on the recorder or press DISPLAY for 2 seconds or more on the remote control to enter a menu.Menu on t

69-GBTables of Menus on the recorderThe menus provided on the recorder for each operating status are shown on this and the following pages. Each chart

7-GB

70-GB1) Appears only when the recorder is in group mode and a group other than “GP --” is selected.2) Appears only when the recorder is in group mode.

71-GBMenus and menu items selected while the recorder is playing1)Appears only when the recorder is in group mode and a group other than “GP --” is se

72-GBMenus and menu items selected while the recorder is recording1)Appears only when the recorder is in group mode and a group other than “GP --” is

73-GBTables of menus on the remote controlThe menus provided on the remote control for each operating status are shown on this and the following pages

74-GBMenus and menu items selected while the recorder is playing1) Appears only when the recorder is in group mode and a group other than “GP --” is s

75-GBMessagesIf the following messages flash in the display window, check the messages below.Error message Meaning/RemedyBLANKDISC • An MD with no rec

76-GBNO DISC • You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder., Insert an MD.NO SIGNAL • The recorder could not detect digital input signals

77-GBSpecificationsMD RecorderAudio playing systemMiniDisc digital audio systemLaser diode propertiesMaterial: GaAlAs MQWWavelength: λ = 790 nmEmissio

78-GBExplanationsWhat is “Net MD”?Net MD is a format of that allows the high-speed transfer of audio data from a computer to a MiniDisc device over a

79-GBIndexAAccessoriesoptional 78supplied 9Adjustingvolume 22Auto Time Stamp 31AVLS 56BBatterybattery life 15, 59dry battery 13rechargeable 13CChargin

8-GBOverviewWhat you can do with your Net MD WalkmanYou can easily transfer digital audio files from your computer to the MiniDisc using this product,

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