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3-861-298-22 (1)
Portable
MiniDisc Recorder
Operating instructions
MZ-R50
ª 1997 by Sony Corporation
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You are cautioned that any changes or WARNING modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the The built-in battery should be replaced by unit to rain or moisture. qualified personnel only. For Customers in Australia To avoid electrical shock, If the supply cord of AC power adaptor is do not open the cabinet. damaged, the AC power adaptor must be Refer servicing to returned to the manufactu
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Welcome! Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc! Here are some of the capabilities and features you'll discover with the new MiniDisc Recorder. • Shock-resistant memory — Offsets up to 40 seconds of optical read errors. • Easy operation with the new remote control — Keep the main unit in your pocket and operate the MiniDisc player through the shuttle dial on the remote control; the LCD diplays track information, playback mode as well as battery condition. • High-fidelity recording — Low-noise, low
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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 ................................................................. 11 To start/stop recording in sync with the source player (Synchro- recording) .....................
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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 tra
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Recording an MD right away! Sound from CD players, cassettecorders, etc., will be sent analogically, but recorded digitally, in stereo. To record from a digital source, see “Recording with digital input” (page 11). 1 Make connections. R (red) Line cable (RK-G129, not supplied)* CD player, cassette recorder, to a wall outlet etc. (source) to LINE OUT L (white) AC power adaptor to LINE IN (OPTICAL) (supplied) *Use the connecting cords without an attenuator. To connect to a portable CD player havin
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3 Record an MD. 1 Press and slide REC to the right . “REC” lights up and recording starts. p 2 Play the CD or tape you want to record. REC 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 CD player, cassette or jog the recorder or disconnect the power recorder, etc. (source) source while the indication is flashing in the display. To Press 1) P Pause Press P again to resume recording.
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Playing an MD right away! To use the recorder on a rechargeable battery or dry batteries, see “Power Sources“ (pages 25, 26). 1 Make connections. to a wall outlet to 2/REMOTE AC power adaptor (supplied) Headphones with a remote control to DC IN 6V (supplied) Wear the earpiece marked R in your right ear and the one marked L in your left ear. 2 Insert an MD. 1 Slide OPEN and open the lid. 2 Insert an MD with the label side facing up, and press the lid down to close. 8
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3 Play an MD. ( 1 Press ( (Turn the control to (•+ on the remote control). p A short beep sounds in the headphones. VOLUME 2 Press VOLUME (VOL on the remote +/– control) +/– to adjust the volume. The volume will be shown in the display. VOL +/– To stop play, press p. A long beep sounds in the headphones. p To Press (Beeps in the headphones) Pause P (Continuous short beeps) Press P again to resume play. Find the beginning of the current track = once (Turn the control to =on the remote control) (T
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zVarious ways of recording 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 Analog (line) input Input Digital input Differ
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To start/stop recording in Recording with digital sync with the source player input (Synchro-recording) This unit has a built-in sampling rate You can easily make digital recordings of converter so that you can record a digital source on an MD. programs from digital equipment using Before synchro-recording, make other sampling rates, such as a BS tuner connections to the digital source with a or a DAT deck. digital cable, and insert a recordable MD. CD player, MD player, Portable CD CD players,
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z •You cannot pause manually during Recording from a synchro-recording. microphone •When there is no sound from the player for more than 3 seconds during synchro- Connect a stereo microphone (ECM-717, recording, the recorder goes into the ECM-MS907, ECM-MS957, etc.; not standby mode automatically. When the supplied) to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) sound comes from the player again, the jack. recorder resumes synchro-recording. If the recorder is kept in the standby mode for 5 minutes or longer, the r
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Recording in monaural Adjusting the recording for double the normal level manually recording time (Manual recording) For longer recordings, choose to record in When you record with an analog input, monaural. The recording time becomes the sound level is adjusted automatically. double the normal. If necessary, you can set the level manually. MODE P = + REC P REC 1 While pressing P, press and slide REC to the right. The recorder stands by for recording. 1 While holding down P, press and hold REC t
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3 While observing the level meter in Checking the remaining the display, adjust the recording level time or the recording by pressing + (+) or = (–). Set the level so that it hits the seventh position indicator from the bottom at maximum input level. On the recorder . Level meter REC indicator DISPLAY Volume decreases increases Note 1 Press DISPLAY while recording or in Adjust the recording level while the stop mode. Each time you press the recorder is in standby mode. You button, the display c
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In stop mode In stop mode A A B B Track number Track number Elapsed time Elapsed time 1) Track name 1) Remaining time for Track number Track name recording 1) Number of tracks Disc name 1) Disc name Remaining time in the disc after the current 2) — Current time location 1) 2) 2) Appears only if the track has been labeled. Current time Current date 2) Appears only when the clock is set. 1) Appears only if the track has been labeled. 2) Appears only when the clock is set. To know the recording con
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4 Press ( to enter the year. Setting the clock to The digit of the month flashes. stamp the recorded 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter the time current month, date, hour, and minute. To stamp the date and time on the MD When you press ( to enter the when you record, you first need to set the minute, the clock starts operating. clock. + = ( If you make a mistake while setting the clock Press p, and set the clock again from step 2. You can skip a step by pressing (. To display the current time When
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zVarious ways of playback Playing tracks Selecting the track repeatedly number or track name You can play tracks repeatedly in three directly ways — all repeat, single repeat, and shuffle repeat. You can select the desired track directly MODE by using the vertical jog dial. Vertical jog dial PLAY MODE 1 Rotate the jog dial to select a track, and press it to play the selected track. 1 Press MODE (PLAY MODE on the remote control) while the recorder is playing an MD. Each time you press the button,
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Emphasizing bass Protecting your hearing (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) (AVLS) Mega Bass function intensifies low The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter frequency sound for richer quality audio System) function keeps down the reproduction. It affects only the sound maximum volume to protect your ears. from the headphones. AVLS DIGITAL MEGA BASS 1 Press DIGITAL MEGA BASS. 1 Set AVLS at the bottom of the Each time you press DIGITAL MEGA recorder to LIMIT. BASS, the Mega Bass indication When you try to turn the v
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On the remote control Checking the remaining time or the playing DISPLAY position On the recorder DISPLAY 1 Press DISPLAY while playing. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as follows. B A 1 Press DISPLAY while playing. Each time you press DISPLAY, the A B display changes as follows. Track number Elapsed time 1) Track number Track name Position pointer (shows the 1) The number of Disc name current location on the MD) tracks in the disc 2) Recorded time — 1) Appears only if the track
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Locking the controls Connecting to a stereo (HOLD) system To prevent the buttons from being Connect the LINE OUT jack of the accidentally operated when you carry the recorder to the LINE IN jacks of an recorder, use this function. amplifier or a tape player with a line cable (RK-G129 or RK-G136, not supplied). The output is analog. The recorder plays the MD digitally and sends analog signals to the connected equipment. Stereo Portable DAT HOLD system, etc. recorder to LINE IN 2 phono plugs Stere
