3-223-666-12(1) Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions MZ-R700/R700PC/R700DPC ©2000 Sony Corporation
WARNING To 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 qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Caution The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Listening for many hours at maximum volume may damage your hearing.
This 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 are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
For customers in Canada To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. For Customers in Australia If the supply cord of the AC power adaptor is damaged, the AC power adaptor must be returned to the manufacturer or his agent for the cord to be replaced. The C-Tick mark on the Walkman is valid only for the products marketed in Australia.
Table of contents Looking at the controls ........................................................ 8 Getting started! ................................................................... 11 Recording an MD right away! ............................................ 14 Playing an MD right away! ................................................. 18 Various ways of recording Two ways of connecting to a sound source .......................................... 21 Recording with analog input (line cable required) .....
Additional information Precautions ............................................................................................ 51 Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 56 System limitations ................................................................................. 58 Messages ............................................................................................... 60 Specifications ..................................................
Looking at the controls See pages in ( ) for more details. The recorder A I J B C MENU D E K L M F G N O P H A REC MODE button (24) J
The display window A E F B G H I A Character information B C D E F G H display (32) (34) Displays the disc and track names, error messages, track numbers, etc. Play mode indication (34) Shows the play mode of the MD. Time display Battery indication (50) Shows approximate battery condition. Mega bass indication (35) Level meter (30) Shows the volume of the MD being played or recorded.
The remote control F A B C D E A ./>/N (search/ B C D E 10 AMS/play) • >/. button (18) (31) (33) (42) (48) x (stop) • ENTER button (18) (31) (33) (42) X (pause) • CAPS button (19) (44) (48) EDIT button (33) (41) (48) VOL +/–buttons (18) (48) G H I F Headphones/earphones Can be replaced with optional headphones/ earphones. G HOLD switch (38) Slide to lock the controls of the remote control.
Getting started! Charge the rechargeable battery before using. Even if the rechargeable battery is not charged, you can use the recorder as long as the AC power adaptor is connected. 1 Insert the rechargeable battery. (Insert the rechargeable battery minus end first) 2 Charging the rechargeable battery. CHARGE (x) to a wall outlet to DC IN 3V 1 Connect the supplied AC power adaptor. 2 Press CHARGE (x). “Charging” flashes, e appears in the display, and charging starts.
3 Make connections and unlock the control. HOLD to i 1 Connect the supplied headphones/earphones with the remote control to i. 4 2 Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow (.) to unlock the controls. Insert an MD. (Use a recordable MD for recording.) 1 12 Press OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert an MD with the label side facing front, and press the lid down to close.
Using on a dry battery Insert one LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (not supplied) instead of the rechargeable battery. Notes • If you press CHARGE (x) immediately after charging has completed, charging will begin again. If this happens, press CHARGE (x) again to stop the changing operation since the battery is already fully charged. • Charging stops when you try to operate the recorder during charging. • Be sure to use the supplied AC power adaptor.
Recording an MD right away! Connect to a digital source using an optical cable (supplied) to make digital recordings. Digital recording is possible even from digital equipment with different sampling rates, such as a DAT deck or a BS tuner, using the built-in sampling rate converter. To record from an analog source, see “Recording with analog input (line cable required)” (page 23). To record from an MD, see “Note on digital recording” (page 54).
2 Record an MD. END SEARCH REC x 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. To stop recording, press x. After you press x, the recorder will automatically turn off after: — about 5 minutes when using AC power adaptor. — about 10 seconds when using batteries. Notes • “Data Save” or “TOC Edit” flashes while data of the recording (the track’s start and end points, etc.) is being recorded.
To Press Remove the MD x and open the lid.3) (The lid does not open while “TOC Edit” flashing in the display.) 1) By setting “REC-Posi” to “From End,” recording operations will always start from the end of the previously recorded material (page 27). track mark is added at the point where you press X again to resume recording while pausing; thus the remainder of the track will be counted as a new track.
z • LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack is for both digital and analog input. The recorder automatically recognizes the type of line cable and switches to digital or analog input. • The level of the recorded sound is adjusted automatically. • You can monitor the sound during recording. Connect the supplied headphones/earphones with remote control to i and adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/–. This does not affect the recording level.
Playing 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 with the supplied remote control, use the buttons and control shown in parentheses. 1 Play an MD. N >/N x x VOL +/– VOL +/– 1 Press N (flip the lever towards >/N). A short beep sounds in the headphones/earphones when you operate on the remote control. 2 Press VOL +/– to adjust the volume. The volume will be shown in the display. To stop play, press x.
To Press (Beeps in the headphones/ earphones2)) Find the beginning of . once (flip the lever towards .). the current track (Three short beeps) Find the beginning of > once (flip the lever towards >/ the next track N). (Two short beeps) Pause X (Continuous short beeps) Press X again to resume play. Go backwards while playing1) hold down . (flip and hold the lever towards .). Go forward while playing1) hold down > (flip and hold the lever towards >/N). Remove the MD x (a long beep) and open the lid.
G-PROTECTION function The G-PROTECTION function has been developed to provide excellent protection against sound skipping during many active uses. This function provides a higher level of shock protection during playback than the traditional one. If the play does not start Make sure the recorder is not locked (page 38). z Playback will switch automatically to match the recording mode of the material (stereo, LP2, LP4, or monaural).
Various 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 (optical) input or analog (line) input. To record, see “Recording an MD right away!” (page 14) to record using digital (optical) input, and “Recording with analog input (line cable required)” (page 23) to record using analog (line) input.
Difference Digital (optical) input Analog (line) input Recorded track Marked (copied) numbers automatically • at the same positions as the source (when the sound source is a CD or an MD). • after more than 2 seconds of blank or lowlevel segment (with a sound source other than CD or MD). • when the recorder is paused during synchrorecording (the recorder pauses automatically when it encounters a section with no audio signal for 3 seconds or more). You can erase unnecessary marks after recording.
Recording with analog input (line cable required) The sound will sent from the connected equipment as analog signal but will be recorded digitally on the disc. Line cable (RK-G129, not supplied)* L (white) CD player, cassette recorder, etc. to LINE IN (OPTICAL) R (red) to LINE OUT ∗ Use the connecting cords without an attenuator. To connect to a portable CD player having a stereo mini-jack, use the RK-G136 connecting cord (not supplied). 1 Press and slide REC to the right.
Recording for long times Select each recording mode according to the recording time that you want. Stereo recording is possible at 2 times (LP2) or 4 times (LP4) the normal recording time. MDs recorded in monaural, LP2, or LP4 mode can be played back only on MD players or recorders with a monaural, LP2, or LP4 playback mode. Audio components that support the LP2 or LP4 modes are indicated by the or logo marks. REC MODE 1 REC Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the desired recording mode.
3 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. Notes • It is recommended that you use the supplied AC power adaptor for long recordings. • If you try to play an MD recorded in LP2 or LP4 on MD players or recorders that do not support these modes, playback will not start and “LP:” will appear on the display.
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• 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. • You cannot manually change the recording mode or the recording level during synchro-recording. Recording without overwriting existing material If you wish to avoid overwriting the current contents of an MD, do the following procedure. All new material will then be recorded from the end of the current contents.
Recording from a microphone Connect a stereo microphone (ECM-717, ECM-MS907, ECMMS957, etc.; not supplied) to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack. REC ENTER
Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording) When you record, the sound level is adjusted automatically. If necessary, you can set the level manually. Note Adjust the recording level while the recorder is in standby mode. You cannot adjust it while recording. X REC ENTER
5 While observing the level meter in the display, adjust the recording level by pressing
Checking the remaining time or the recording position You can check the remaining time, track number, etc. when recording or during stop. When you operate the recorder with the supplied remote control, use the buttons and controls shown in parentheses. EDIT /. 1 While the recorder is recording or stopped, press ENTER (EDIT for 2 seconds or more), press or .) repeatedly until “DISPLAY” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER) again.
Display window A B On A LapTime The elapsed time of the current track. r RecRemain1) The remaining recordable time. r AllRemain2) The remaining time after the current location. 1)“REC REMAIN” begins flashing in the display when the remaining time on the disc reaches 3 minutes or less. 2)Appears only when the recorder is stopped. 3 Press ENTER (ENTER). The information selected in step 2 appears in A and B. A — track number, track name3), or disc name4). B — the information selected in step 2.
Various ways of playback When you operate the recorder with the supplied remote control, use the buttons and controls shown in parentheses. Playing tracks repeatedly You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways — all repeat, single repeat, and shuffle repeat. EDIT /. 1 While the recorder is playing or stopped, press ENTER (EDIT for 2 seconds or more), press or .
Display window A Shuf.Rep B On A/B Normal/(none) All the tracks are played once. r AllRepeat/ All the tracks are played repeatedly. r 1 Repeat/ A single track is played repeatedly. r Shuf.Rep/ After the currently selected track finishes playing, the remaining tracks are played repeatedly in random order.
Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) The Mega Bass function intensifies low frequency sound for richer quality audio reproduction. It affects only the sound from the headphones/earphones. EDIT /. 1 Press ENTER (EDIT for 2 seconds or more), press or .) repeatedly until “BASS” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER) again. 2 Press or .) to select the item, and then press ENTER (ENTER).
On A/B BASS OFF/(none) Normal play r BASS 1/ BASS Mega Bass (moderate effect) r BASS 2/ BASS Mega Bass (strong effect) Notes • If the sound becomes distorted when emphasizing bass, turn down the volume. • The Mega Bass function does not affect the sound that is being recorded. Checking the remaining time or the playing position You can check the track name, disc name, etc. during playback.
2 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 name2). B — the information selected in step 2. 1)Appears 2)Appears only when “1 Remain” is selected and the track is labeled. only when “AllRemain” is selected while the recorder is in stop mode, and the disc is labeled. z If you want to check the remaining time or the recording position while recording or in stop mode, see page 31.
To cancel AVLS Select “AVLS OFF” in step 2. Locking the controls (HOLD) To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. HOLD HOLD 1 Move HOLD in the direction of the .. To unlock the controls Move HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow to unlock the controls.
Connecting 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 or RK-G136, not supplied). The output is analog. The recorder plays the MD digitally and sends analog signals to the externally connected equipment. RK-G136 (not supplied) Stereo mini-plug R (red) Portable DAT recorder, etc. to LINE IN to i Stereo system, etc.
Notes • Even when connecting to the externally connected equipment, the Mega Bass function is operative. If you do not want the effect of the Mega Bass function on your recording or the output from the externally connected equipment, set “BASS” to “BASS OFF” (page 35). • When recording to an externally connected equipment, press VOL + repeatedly to raise the volume level to maximum, which is optimum for recording to an externally connected equipment.
Editing recorded tracks You can edit your recordings by adding/erasing track marks or labeling tracks and MDs. Premastered MDs cannot be edited. Notes on editing • Do not move or jog the recorder while “TOC Edit”* is flashing in the display. • You cannot edit tracks on an MD that is record-protected. Before editing tracks, close the tab on the side of the MD (page 54). • If you perform an editing operation while playing, be sure not to turn the power off until “TOC Edit” disappears in the display.
2 Press or .) repeatedly until “EDIT” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER) again. “ : Name” flashes in the display, and the recorder plays the selected track repeatedly. 3 Press or .) repeatedly until “ : Erase” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER). “Erase OK?” and “PushENTER” appear alternately in the display. To cancel erasing, press T MARK (T MARK). 4 Press ENTER (ENTER) again.
3 Press or .) repeatedly until “ : Erase” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER). “All Erase?” and “PushENTER” appear alternately in the display. To cancel erasing, press T MARK (T MARK). 4 Press ENTER (ENTER) again. “TOC Edit” flashes in the display, and all the tracks will be erased. When erasing is complete, “BLANKDISC” appears in the display. Adding a track mark You can add track marks so that the part after the new track mark is counted as a new track.
Notes • You cannot add track marks during synchro-recording. • T MARK on the remote control does not function during playback. Erasing a track mark When you record with analog (line) input, unnecessary track marks may be recorded where recording level is low. You can erase a track mark to combine the tracks before and after the track mark. The track numbers will change as follows. Erase a track mark 1 2 1 3 2 4 3 Track numbers decrease T MARK X . X T MARK .
3 Press T MARK to erase the mark. “MARK OFF” appears in the display. The track mark is erased and the two tracks are combined. z When you erase a track mark, name assigned to the mark is also erased. Moving recorded tracks You can change the order of the recorded tracks. Example Move track C from the third to the second track. Before moving A B C D A C B D After moving T MARK EDIT /.
2 Press or .) repeatedly until “EDIT” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER) again. “ : Name” flashes in the display and the recorder plays the selected track repeatedly. 3 Press or .) repeatedly until “ : Move” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER). For the example above, “MV 003 t 003” appears in the display. 4 Press or .) to select the destination track number.
Labeling recordings You can name discs while the recorder is stopped, tracks while the recorder is playing, and both while the recorder is recording. Each name can be as long as 200 letters. Each disc can hold up to 1700 alphanumeric letters during playback or stop. Available characters • Capital and small letters of the English alphabet • Numbers 0 to 9 • ! " # $ % & ( ) * . ; < = > ? @ _ ` + – ' , / : _ (space) /.
2 Press ENTER (ENTER). The disc is ready to be labeled. 3 Press or .) repeatedly to select a letter and press ENTER (ENTER). The selected letter stops flashing and the cursor moves to the next input position. Press To X (CAPS) Switch between capital letters, small letters and marks / numbers. VOL +/– (VOL +/–) Move the cursor to the left or right. or .) Change the letter to the one before / next one.
4 Follow steps 3 to 5 of “Labeling a disc during stop”. Labeling a track or a disc during recording 1 2 While recording, press ENTER (EDIT for 2 seconds or more). Press or .) repeatedly until “EDIT” flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER) again. “ : Name” flashes in the display. 3 To label a track, press ENTER (ENTER) again. To label a disc, press or .
Power sources You can use the recorder on house current or as follows. In the recorder … — a Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery NC-WMAA (supplied) — an LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (not supplied) It is preferable to use the recorder on house current when recording for a long time. Battery life1) (Unit: approx.hours) (JEITA2)) Stereo LP2 LP4 Batteries NC-WMAA Nickel Cadmium Recording rechargeable battery3) Playback 4 6 7.5 13 14.
Additional information Precautions On safety Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V jack. On power sources • Use house current, Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery, LR6 (size AA) battery, or car battery. • For use in your house: Use the AC power adaptor supplied with this recorder. Do not use any other AC power adaptor since it may cause the recorder to malfunction.
On the headphones/earphones Road safety Do not use headphones/earphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your recorder at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Preventing hearing damage Avoid using headphones/earphones at high volume.
Notes on batteries Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of battery fluid or bursting batteries. To prevent such accidents, observe the following precautions: • Install the + and – poles of the batteries correctly. • Do not try to recharge dry battery. • When the recorder is not to be used for a long time, be sure to remove the batteries. • If a battery leak should develop, carefully and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid from the battery compartment before inserting new ones.
To protect a recorded MD To 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 record again, slide the tab back so the tab is visible. Back of the MD Tab Recorded material is protected. Recorded material is not protected. Note on digital recording This recorder uses the Serial Copy Management System, which allows only firstgeneration digital copies to be made from premastered software.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (If a trouble occurred when the disc was in the recorder, we recommend that the disc be left in the recorder when you consult your Sony dealer so that the cause of trouble may be better understood.) Microphone, record player, tuner, etc. (with analog output jacks).
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The recorder does not work or works poorly. • Audio sources may not be firmly connected. — Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again (pages 14, 23). • The HOLD function is turned on (“HOLD” appears in the display when you press an operation button on the recorder). — Disable HOLD by moving the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the arrow (pages 12, 38).
“NO SIGNAL” appears in the display when recording from a portable CD player. • There is no digital signal from the portable CD player. — When recording digitally from a portable CD player, use AC power adaptor and disable the anti-skip function (such as ESP) on the CD player (page 16). There is no recording after a recording operation. • The AC power adaptor was unplugged or a power outage occurred during recording. The lid does not open.
Cannot find the track marks. • You pressed X after pressing . or >. — Press X before or pressing . or > (page 44). The rechargeable battery does not start charging. • The rechargeable battery has been inserted incorrectly or the AC power adaptor has been connected incorrectly. — Insert the battery correctly or connect the AC power adaptor correctly. Momentary noise is heard.
Symptom Cause Track marks cannot be erased. The remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing numerous short tracks. When the data of a track is fragmented, the track mark of a fragment under 12 seconds long (recorded in stereo), 24 seconds long (recorded in monaural or LP2 mode), or 48 seconds long (recorded in LP4 mode) cannot be erased. You cannot combine a track recorded in different recording mode, e.g.
Messages If the following messages flash in the display window, check the messages below. BLANKDISC • An MD with no recording on it is inserted. DISC ERR • The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or editing data. — Reinsert the disc. If this fails, rerecord. DISC FULL • There is no more space to record on the disc. — Replace the disc. Data Save • The MD player is recording information (sounds) from the memory to the disc. — Wait until this process is completed.
Hi 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 is locked. — Move HOLD against the arrow to unlock the recorder (pages 12, 38). LOW BATT • Battery is weak. — Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery (page 11). MEM OVER • You tried to record with the recorder placed where it receives continuous vibration. — Put the recorder on a stable place, and start recording again.
SORRY • 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 combine (a track recorded in different recording mode, or a track recorded through a digital connection and an analog connection, for example). • You tried to press X, T MARK, or REC MODE during synchrorecording. TEMP OVER • Heat has built up in the recorder. — Let the recorder cool down.
Specifications MD Recorder Audio playing system MiniDisc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs MQW Wavelength: λ = 790 nm Emission duration: continuous Laser output: less than 44.6 µW (This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.) Recording and playback time When using MDW-80 Maximum 160 min. in monaural Maximum 320 min. in stereo Inputs Microphone: stereo mini-jack, minimum input level 0.
Dimensions Approx. 81 × 28.1 × 74.4 mm (w/h/ d) (31/4 × 11/8 × 3 in.) without projections. Mass Approx. 116 g (4.1 oz) the recorder only Supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1) Headphones/earphones with a remote control (1) Optical cable (1) NC-WMAA Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery (1) Rechargeable battery carrying case (1) Carrying pouch/Carrying case with a belt clip (except U.S.A.
What is an MD? How MiniDisc works MiniDisc (MD) comes in two types: premastered (prerecorded) and recordable (blank). Premastered MDs, recorded at music studios, can be played back almost endlessly. However, they can’t be recorded on or over like cassette tapes. To record, you must use a “recordable MD”. Premastered MDs Premastered MDs are recorded and played like regular CDs. A laser beam focuses on the pits in the surface of the MD and reflects the information back to the lens in the recorder.
Quick Random Access Like CDs, MDs offer instantaneous random access to the beginning of any music track. Premastered MDs are recorded with location addresses corresponding to each music selection. Recordable MDs are manufactured with a “User TOC Area” to contain the order of the music. The TOC (Table of Contents) system is similar to the A “directory management system” of floppy disks. In other words, starting and ending addresses for all music tracks recorded on the disc are stored in this area.
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