Sony MZ-R700 User Manual

3-223-666-12(1)Portable MiniDisc RecorderOperating Instructions©2000 Sony CorporationMZ-R700/R700PC/R700DPC

10The remote controlA ./>/N (search/AMS/play) • >/. button (18) (31) (33) (42) (48)B x (stop) • ENTER button (18) (31) (33) (42)C X (pause) •

11Getting started!Charge the rechargeable battery before using. Even if the rechargeable battery is not charged, you can use the recorder as long as t

123Make connections and unlock the control.1 Connect the supplied headphones/earphones with the remote control to i.2 Slide HOLD in the opposite direc

13Using on a dry batteryInsert one LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (not supplied) instead of the rechargeable battery.Notes• If you press CHARGE (x

14Recording an MD right away!Connect to a digital source using an optical cable (supplied) to make digital recordings. Digital recording is possible e

152Record an MD.1 Press and slide REC to the right.REC indication lights up in the display and recording starts.2 Play the source you want to record.

16If the recording does not start• Make sure the recorder is not locked (page 38).• Make sure the MD is not record-protected (page 54).• Premastered M

17z• LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack is for both digital and analog input. The recorder automatically recognizes the type of line cable and switches to digital

18Playing an MD right away!To use the recorder on a rechargeable battery or dry battery, see “Power sources” (page 50).When you operate the recorder w

19To Press (Beeps in the headphones/earphones2))2)You can turn off the beep sound (page 39).Find the beginning of the current track. once (flip the le

2To 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 qu

20G-PROTECTION functionThe G-PROTECTION function has been developed to provide excellent protection against sound skipping during many active uses. Th

21Various ways of recordingTwo ways of connecting to a sound sourceThe input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jacks. Conne

22NoteTrack marks may be copied incorrectly:• when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital (optical) input.• when the sour

23Recording with analog input (line cable required)The sound will sent from the connected equipment as analog signal but will be recorded digitally on

24Recording for long timesSelect each recording mode according to the recording time that you want.Stereo recording is possible at 2 times (LP2) or 4

253 Play the sound source.To stop recording, press x.The recorder remains the previous setting of the recording mode when you record the next time.Not

262 Press <MENU, repeatedly until “SYNC REC” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER.“SYNC” does not appear if optical cable is not connected

27• Synchro-recording cannot be done if the connecting cord is not an optical cable, or if the cable is connected to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack.• Yo

28Recording from a microphoneConnect a stereo microphone (ECM-717, ECM-MS907, ECM-MS957, etc.; not supplied) to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack.1 Insert

29Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording)When you record, the sound level is adjusted automatically. If necessary, you can set the l

3This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits a

305 While observing the level meter in the display, adjust the recording level by pressing <MENU,.Set the level so that the level meter reaches aro

31Checking the remaining time or the recording positionYou can check the remaining time, track number, etc. when recording or during stop.When you ope

32Display windowOn ALapTimeThe elapsed time of the current track. rRecRemain1)The remaining recordable time. rAllRemain2)The remaining time af

33Various ways of playbackWhen you operate the recorder with the supplied remote control, use the buttons and controls shown in parentheses.Playing tr

34Display windowOn A/BNormal/(none)All the tracks are played once. rAllRepeat/All the tracks are played repeatedly. r1 Repeat/A single track i

35Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS)The Mega Bass function intensifies low frequency sound for richer quality audio reproduction. It affects only th

36On A/BBASS OFF/(none)Normal play rBASS 1/Mega Bass (moderate effect) rBASS 2/Mega Bass (strong effect)Notes• If the sound becomes distorted

372 Press ENTER (ENTER).The display changes as follows.The information selected in step 2 appears in A and B.A — track number, track name1), or disc n

38To cancel AVLSSelect “AVL S O FF” in step 2.Locking the controls (HOLD)To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the re

39Connecting to a stereo system Connect the i jack of the recorder to the LINE IN jacks of an amplifier or a tape recorder with a line cable (RK-G129

4For customers in CanadaTo prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the bla

40Notes• Even when connecting to the externally connected equipment, the Mega Bass function is operative. If you do not want the effect of the Mega Ba

41Editing recorded tracksYou can edit your recordings by adding/erasing track marks or labeling tracks and MDs. Premastered MDs cannot be edited.Notes

422 Press <MENU, (flip the lever towards > or .) repeatedly until “EDIT” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER) again.“ :Name” fl

433 Press <MENU, (flip the lever towards > or .) repeatedly until “ :Erase” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER).“All Erase?” an

44Notes• You cannot add track marks during synchro-recording.• T MARK on the remote control does not function during playback.Erasing a track markWhen

453 Press T MARK to erase the mark.“MARK OFF” appears in the display. The track mark is erased and the two tracks are combined.zWhen you erase a track

462 Press <MENU, (flip the lever towards > or .) repeatedly until “EDIT” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER) again. “ :Name” f

47Labeling recordingsYou can name discs while the recorder is stopped, tracks while the recorder is playing, and both while the recorder is recording.

482 Press ENTER (ENTER). The disc is ready to be labeled.3 Press <MENU, (flip the lever towards > or .) repeatedly to select a letter and press

494 Follow steps 3 to 5 of “Labeling a disc during stop”.Labeling a track or a disc during recording1 While recording, press ENTER (EDIT for 2 seconds

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50Power sourcesYou can use the recorder on house current or as follows. In the recorder …— a Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery NC-WMAA (supplied)— a

51Additional informationPrecautionsOn safetyDo not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V jack.On power sources• Use house current, Nickel Cadmium re

52On the headphones/earphonesRoad safetyDo not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a tr

53Notes on batteriesIncorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of battery fluid or bursting batteries. To prevent such accidents, observe the followi

54To protect a recorded MDTo record-protect an MD, slide open the tab at the side of the MD. In this position, the MD cannot be recorded or edited. To

55If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (If a trouble occurred when the disc was in

56TroubleshootingShould any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.The recorder does not work or works poo

57“NO SIGNAL” appears in the display when recording from a portable CD player.• There is no digital signal from the portable CD player.— When recordin

58Cannot find the track marks.• You pressed X after pressing . or >.— Press X before or pressing . or > (page 44).The rechargeable battery does

59Track marks cannot be erased.The remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing numerous short tracks.When the data of a track is fra

6Table of contentsLooking at the controls ... 8Getting started! ...

60MessagesIf the following messages flash in the display window, check the messages below.BLANKDISC• An MD with no recording on it is inserted.DISC ER

61Hi DC in• Voltage of the power supply is too high (The supplied AC power adaptor is not used).— Use the supplied AC power adaptor.HOLD• The recorder

62SORRY• You tried to erase the track mark at the beginning of the first track.• You tried to erase a track mark to combine tracks the recorder cannot

63SpecificationsMD RecorderAudio playing systemMiniDisc digital audio systemLaser diode propertiesMaterial: GaAlAs MQWWavelength: λ = 790 nmEmission d

64DimensionsApprox. 81 × 28.1 × 74.4 mm (w/h/d) (31/4 × 11/8 × 3 in.) without projections.MassApprox. 116 g (4.1 oz) the recorder onlySupplied accesso

65What is an MD?How MiniDisc worksMiniDisc (MD) comes in two types: premastered (prerecorded) and recordable (blank). Premastered MDs, recorded at mus

66Quick Random AccessLike CDs, MDs offer instantaneous random access to the beginning of any music track. Premastered MDs are recorded with location a

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7Additional informationPrecautions ... 51Troubleshooting ...

8Looking at the controlsSee pages in ( ) for more details.The recorderA REC MODE button (24)B OPEN button (12)C T MARK button (42)D END SEARCH butto

9The display windowA Character information display (32) (34)Displays the disc and track names, error messages, track numbers, etc.B Play mode indicat