Sony MZ-R55 Manuel utilisateur

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Portable

MiniDisc Recorder

Operating instructions

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MZ-R55

1998 by Sony Corporation

Portable MiniDisc Recorder MZ-R55

2-GB

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.

Caution

The use of optical instruments with this

product will increase eye hazard.

Information

IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE

LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR

LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING

FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT

OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.

“MD WALKMAN” is a trademark of

Sony Corporation.

This mark is valid for Russian version only.

3-GB

Welcome!

Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc!

Here are some of the capabilities and

features you'll discover with the new

MiniDisc Recorder.

• Recording MD Walkman in an ultra-

compact body — Almost as small as a

playback-only MD Walkman; easy to

carry in your pocket or bag.

• Low power consumption design —

Runs on a single ”chewing gum” type

rechargeable battery.

• Simultaneous labeling feature — No

more waiting for the recording to end;

you can label tracks and discs while the

MD is being recorded.

• 9-letter, backlit LCD remote control

with editing capabilities — You can

now label tracks and discs, change

track sequence, etc., with the easy-to-

operate stick remote control.

• Shock-resistant memory — Offsets up

to 40 seconds of optical read errors.

• High-fidelity recording — Low-noise,

low-distortion, high-fidelity recording

through the optical digital input jack.

• Digital synchro-recording — When

recording from a digital equipment

with optical output, the recorder

automatically starts and pauses

recording in sync with operation on the

digital source.

• Sampling rate converter — This unit

enables you to record programs from

digital equipment using other

sampling rates, such as a BS tuner or

DAT deck.

• Digital AGC (Auto Gain Control) —

Automatic recording level adjustment

without sacrificing superb digital

sound.

• Long-time recording with monaural

sound — You can record up to 148

minutes on a disc using monaural

recording.

• Date and time stamp function — The

built-in clock automatically records the

date and time whenever you make a

recording.

• Title function — You can see disc and

track titles in the display while you are

playing/recording an MD.

4-GB

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 (optical cable required) ...................... 11

To start/stop recording in sync with the source player

(Synchro-recording) ....................................................................... 11

Recording from a microphone ............................................................. 12

Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time ......13

Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording) .........13

Checking the remaining time or the recording position .................. 14

On the recorder ................................................................................14

On the remote control .....................................................................15

Setting the clock to stamp the recorded time .................................... 16

Various ways of playback ..................................... 17

Playing tracks repeatedly ..................................................................... 17

Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) ...................................... 18

Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ..........................................................18

Checking the remaining time or the playing position ..................... 19

On the recorder ................................................................................19

On the remote control .....................................................................19

Locking the controls (HOLD) .............................................................. 20

Connecting to a stereo system ............................................................. 20

5-GB

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 track mark ............................................................................. 22

Moving recorded tracks ........................................................................23

On the recorder ................................................................................23

On the remote control .....................................................................23

Labeling recordings ............................................................................... 24

On the recorder ................................................................................24

On the remote control .....................................................................25

Power sources........................................................ 27

Charging the nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery ................ 27

Using dry batteries ................................................................................28

Additional information ......................................... 29

Precautions ............................................................................................. 29

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 31

System limitations ................................................................................. 33

Messages ................................................................................................. 34

Specifications .......................................................................................... 36

What is an MD?......................................................................................37

Looking at the controls ......................................................................... 39

6-GB

Make connections.(Connect securely.)

Insert a recordable MD.

1Press OPEN and open the lid. 2Insert a recordable MD with the label side

facing up, and press the lid down to close.

to LINE OUT

to LINE IN (OPTICAL)

R (red)

L (white)

DC IN 3V

AC power adaptor

(supplied)

CD player,

cassette recorder,

etc. (source)

Line cable

(RK-G129, not supplied)*

to a wall outlet

*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).

Recording an MD right away!

The sound will be sent from the connected equipment as analog

signal but will be recorded digitally on the disc. To record from a

digital source, see “Recording with digital input” (page 11).

7-GB

Record an MD.

1Press and slide REC to the right .

“REC” lights up and recording starts.

2Play the CD or tape you want to

record.

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

or jog the recorder or disconnect the power

source while the indication is flashing in the

display.

CD player, cassette

recorder, etc. (source)

Pause

Record from the end of the

previous recording

Record partway through the

previous recording

Remove the MD

1) A track mark is added at the point where you press P; thus the remainder of the track will be

counted as a new track.

2) Once you open the lid, the point to start recording will change to the beginning of the first track.

Check the point to start recording on the display.

If the recording does not start

•Make sure the recorder is not locked (page

20).

•Make sure the MD is not record-protected

(page 30).

•Premastered MDs cannot be recorded over.

For models supplied with the AC plug

adaptor

If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall

outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.

REC

Note

If the power supply is disrupted (i.e. the

battery is removed or becomes exhausted or

the AC power adaptor is disconnected) when

the recorder is operating, the lid will not

open until the power is restored.

Press

P1)

Press Pagain to resume recording.

END SEARCH and slide REC.

(, +or =to find the start point

of recording and press pto stop. Then

slide REC.

pand open the lid.2)

•The level of the recorded sound is adjusted

automatically.

•You can monitor the sound during

recording. Connect the supplied

headphones with remote control to 2/

REMOTE and adjust the volume by

pressing VOLUME +/– (VOL +/– on the

remote control). This does not affect the

recording level.

8-GB

Playing an MD right away!

To use the recorder on a rechargeable battery or dry batteries, see

“Power Sources” (pages 27, 28).

Make connections.(Connect securely.)

Insert an MD.

2Insert an MD with the label side facing

up, and press the lid down to close.

1Press OPEN and open the lid.

to a wall outlet

AC power adaptor

(supplied)

to DC IN 3V

to 2/REMOTE

Headphones with a

remote control

(supplied)

9-GB

Play an MD.

Pause

Find the beginning of the current track

Find the beginning of the next track

Go backwards while playing1)

Go forward while playing1)

Remove the MD

1) To go backward or forward quickly without listening, press Pand keep pressing =or +.

2) Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track.

If the play does not start

Make sure the recorder is not locked (page

20).

When using optional headphones

Use only headphones with stereo mini plugs.

You cannot use headphones with micro

plugs.

Playback will switch automatically between

stereo and monaural according to the sound

source.

VOL +/–

(

VOLUME +/–

To stop play, press p.

A long beep sounds in the headphones when

you operate on the remote control.

1Press ((Turn the control to

(•+on the remote control).

A short beep sounds in the headphones

when you operate on the remote control.

2Press VOLUME (VOL on the remote

control) +/– to adjust the volume.

The volume will be shown in the display.

Notes

•The sound may skip during playback when

the recorder is exposed to continuous

vibration, such as while jogging.

•If the power supply is disrupted (i.e. the

battery is removed or becomes exhausted

or the AC power adaptor is disconnected)

when the recorder is operating, the lid may

not open until the power is restored.

Press (Beeps in the headphones)

P(Continuous short beeps)

Press Pagain to resume play.

=once (Turn the control to =on the

remote control)

(Three short beeps)

+once (Turn the control to (•+on

the remote control)

(Two short beeps)

keep pressing =(Turn and hold the

control to =on the remote control)

keep pressing +(Turn and hold the

control to (•+on the remote control)

pand open the lid.2)

10-GB

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

zVarious ways of recording

Connectable source

Usable cord

Signal from the source

Recorded track

numbers

Recorded sound level

Equipment with an analog

(line) output jack

Line cable (with 2 phono

plugs or a stereo-mini plug)

Analog

Even when a digital source

(such as a CD) is connected,

the signal sent to the recorder

is analog.

Marked automatically

•after more than 2 seconds

of blank or low-level

segment.

•when the recorder is paused

while recording.

You can erase unnecessary

marks after recording

(“Erasing a track mark”, page

22).

Adjusted automatically. Can

also be adjusted manually

(“Adjusting the recording

level manually”, page 13).

Equipment with an optical

digital output jack

Digital cable (with an optical

or an optical-mini plug)

Digital

Marked (copied)

automatically

•at the same positions as the

source.

•when the recorder is paused

while recording.

You can erase unnecessary

marks after recording

(“Erasing a track mark”,

page 22).

Same as the source

Note

Track marks may be copied incorrectly :

•when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital input.

•when the source is in shuffle or program play mode while recording using digital input. In this

case, play the source in normal play mode.

•when recording BS or CS programs through digital input.

Difference Input Digital input Analog (line) input

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