Sony ZS-M7 User Manual

Personal MiniDiscSystemOperating Instructions3-861-445-11(1)1998 by Sony CorporationZS-M7

Basic Operations10Listening to the radioConnect the AC power cord (see page 49).1 Press BAND until the band youwant appears in the display(direct powe

Basic OperationsBasic Operations11Use these buttons for additional operationsTips• If the FM broadcast isnoisy, press MONO/ST(MODE on the remote)until

The CD Player•The MD Player12Using the displayYou can check information about the CDand MD using the display.The CD Player•The MD PlayerDISPLAYDuring

The CD Player•The MD Player 13The CD Player•The MD PlayerNoteDuring repeat play(page 16), programplay (page 17) andshuffle play (page 19),the number o

The CD Player•The MD Player14Using the display (continued)NoteDuring repeat play(page 16), program play(page 17) and shuffleplay (page 19), thenumber

The CD Player•The MD Player 15The CD Player•The MD PlayerLocating a specifictrackYou can quickly locate any track on a CDor an MD using the number but

The CD Player•The MD Player16Playing tracksrepeatedly(Repeat Play)You can play tracks repeatedly innormal, shuffle or program playmodes (page 17).To r

The CD Player•The MD Player 17The CD Player•The MD PlayerCreating yourown program(Program Play)You can arrange the playing orderof up to 20 tracks on

The CD Player•The MD Player18Tips• If the program play isfinished, the programis saved. You can playthe same programagain by pressing ^.• If you open

The CD Player•The MD Player 19The CD Player•The MD PlayerPlaying tracksin randomorder(Shuffle Play)You can play tracks in randomorder.TipDuring shuffl

Introduction2WarningTo prevent fire or shock hazard, donot expose the player to rain ormoisture.This symbol is intended to alertthe user to the presen

The Radio20Presetting radiostationsYou can store radio stations into theplayer’s memory. You can presetup to 24 stations, 12 for each band inany order

The Radio 21The RadioTo label the station1 According to the procedure on page 22, tune in thestation you want to label.2 Press EDIT for 2 seconds.3 In

The Radio22Playing presetradio stationsOnce you’ve preset the stations, use thejog dial on the player or the numberbuttons on the remote to tune in yo

Recording 23RecordingRecording thetrack you arelistening to(Synchronized recording of asingle track – REC IT Function)You can record the track you are

Recording24Recording thetracks youprogrammed(Synchronized recording ofthe tracks you programmed)You can record the tracks youprogrammed.Jog dial SHUF/

Recording 25RecordingNotes• After youstoprecording,do not disconnect theAC power cord ormove the playerwhile “TOC EDIT” isflashing in thedisplay. If y

Recording26Recording fromthe radio or a CDYou can record from the radio or a CDto an MD using the REC button. You canstart or stop recording at any po

Recording 27RecordingTo pause recordingPress MD ^. Press the button again to resumerecording. (On the remote, use MD P instead of MD^.)Recording from

Recording28There are two ways of recording on arecorded MD.• To add to the previous recording.The previous recording will remain.• To record over the

Editing recorded tracks on the MD 29Editing recorded tracks on the MDBefore editingOn the MD, track marks are insertedbetween the tracks. You can find

Basic Operations3IntroductionTable of contentsBasic Operations4 Playing a CD6 Recording a whole CD (Synchronized recording)8 Playing an MD10 Listening

Editing recorded tracks on the MD30You can also use the followingfunctions• Erasing a single track n “Erasingrecordings (Erase Function)” (page31)• Er

Editing recorded tracks on the MD 31Editing recorded tracks on the MDErasing recordings(Erase Function)You can quickly erase the recorded tracksor unn

Editing recorded tracks on the MD32Erasing recordings (Erase Function) (continued)NoteAfter youstoprecording,do not disconnect theAC power cord ormove

Editing recorded tracks on the MD 33Editing recorded tracks on the MDErasing a portion of a trackBy using the Divide (page 34), Erase (page 31) andCom

Editing recorded tracks on the MD34Dividing recordedtracks(Divide Function)When recording from the radio, etc.,track marks may not be added correctly.

Editing recorded tracks on the MD 35Editing recorded tracks on the MD4 Press ENTER•YES.“Complete” appears in the display for a fewseconds after the tr

Editing recorded tracks on the MD36Combiningrecorded tracks(Combine Function)You can combine two adjacent tracksinto a single one. Using the combinefu

Editing recorded tracks on the MD 37Editing recorded tracks on the MD4 Press ENTER•YES.“Complete” appears in the display for a fewseconds after the tr

Editing recorded tracks on the MD38Moving recordedtracks(Move Function)You can change the order of the tracks.After you move the track, the tracknumbe

Editing recorded tracks on the MD 39Editing recorded tracks on the MDLabelingrecordings(Name Function)You can label the MDs and the tracksyou have rec

Basic Operations4Playing a CDBasic OperationsConnect the AC power cord (see page 49).1 Press 6 CD OPEN/CLOSE(direct power-on) and place theCD on the C

Editing recorded tracks on the MD40NoteAfter youstoprecording,do not disconnect theAC power cord ormove the playerwhile “TOC EDIT” isflashing in thedi

Editing recorded tracks on the MD 41Editing recorded tracks on the MDTo change the characters• To add characters after the existing characters1 Move t

The Timer42Setting the clock“- -y - -m - -d” and “- -:- -” indicationsappear in the display until you set theclock.Once the clock is set, the recordin

The Timer 43The Timer4 Press ENTER•YES.The clock starts from 00seconds.To display the timePress CLOCK. To go back to the previous display,press CLOCK

The Timer44STANDBYBefore you begin, make sure “TIMER PLAY” or“TIMER REC” is not displayed. If either one isdisplayed, press STANDBY.1 Prepare the musi

The Timer 45The TimerTipIf you made a mistake,press CANCEL•NO.The setting entered lastwill be cleared. Re-enter it.5 Set the timer to the hour and the

The Timer46Timer-recordingradio programsYou can set timer to record the radio at acertain time. You can also record fromthe component connected to the

The Timer 47The Timer6 Set the timer to the hour and the minutes you wantto stop recording. (Do as step 5.)7 Turn the jog dial to setthe volume you wa

The Timer48Falling asleep tomusicYou can set the player to turn offautomatically after 10, 20, 30, 60, 90 and120 minutes, allowing you to fall asleepw

Setting Up 49Setting UpSetting UpPreparing thesystemAccording to the illustrations,connect the cords firmly.Wrong connections cause mal-functions. Con

Basic OperationsBasic Operations5Use these buttons for additional operationsTo Do thisadjust the volume Press VOLUME +, –(VOL +, – on the remote).stop

Setting Up503 Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied)Replacing batteriesWith normal use, the batteries sh

Setting Up 51Setting UpInsulated wire(not supplied)EarthImportantWhen you use anoutdoor aerial, be sureto connect the yterminal to earthagainst lightn

Setting Up52ConnectingoptionalcomponentsYou can enjoy the sound from a TV orVCR through the speakers of this player.Be sure to turn off the power of e

Setting Up 53Setting UpRecording the sound from the connectedcomponents1 Insert a recordable MD.2 Press LINE on the front panel to display “LINE”.3 Pr

Setting Up54Adjusting theaudio emphasisYou can adjust the audio emphasis of thebass sound or the bass/treble sound youare listening to.Reinforcing the

55Additional InformationPrecautionsOn safety• As the laser beam used in the CD andMD player section is harmful to theeyes, do not attempt to disassemb

Additional Information56Notes on CDs• Before playing, clean the CD with acleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from thecentre out.• Do not use solvents such as

57Additional InformationSome tracks cannot be combinedwith othersTrack combination may becomeimpossible when tracks are under 12seconds long.The total

Additional Information58System limitations of the MD (continued)Guide to the serial copymanagement systemDigital audio equipment such as CDs,MDs, DATs

59Additional InformationDisc variationMDs come in two types: pre-mastered(pre-recorded) and recordable (blank).Pre-mastered MDs cannot be recordedon o

Basic Operations6Recording a whole CD(Synchronized recording)Display341 2Insert in the direction ofthe arrowConnect the AC power cord (see page 49).1

Additional Information60FeaturesLong recordingThe MD uses a new digital audiocompression technology called AdaptiveTRansform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC).T

61Additional InformationTroubleshootingRemedy• Press POWER to turn on the player.• Connect the mains lead securely.• Adjust the volume.• Unplug the he

Additional Information62Troubleshooting (continued)SymptomThe MD does not record.The recorded sound drops out.A stereo program cannot bereceived in st

63Additional InformationOperation may become unstable depending on the power supply or other causes because thisplayer employs a microcomputer to link

Additional Information64If the player cannot perform an MD or a CD operation, one of the following errormessages may flash in the display window.This

65Additional InformationSpecificationsError correctionAdvanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code(ACIRC)Sampling frequency44.1 kHzCodingAdaptive TRans

Additional Information66IndexAAdjusting bass 54 treble 54 volume 5, 9, 11ATRAC 59AUTO PRESET 20BBatteriesfor the remotecommander 50CCD p

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Basic OperationsBasic Operations7Notes• After youstoprecording, donot disconnect the ACpower cord or movethe player while “TOCEDIT” is flashing in th

Basic Operations8Playing an MDConnect the AC power cord (see page 49).1 Insert the MD (direct power-on).2 Press MD ^.The player plays all the trackson

Basic OperationsBasic Operations9Use these buttons for additional operationsTo Do thisadjust the volume Press VOLUME +, –(VOL +, – on the remote).stop