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Forcing the shutter open may damage the
internal disc.
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headphones.
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The headphones plug is not firmly
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To
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Pla yin g t ra cks re p e a t e d ly
B
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Do not place the cartridge where it will be
subjected to light, temperature, moisture or
dust.
b
Connect the headphones plug firmly
to the remote control.
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illu st ra t io n s in t h e En g lish t e xt .
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leave the player to cool down.
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Press X on the remote
Pause
Press X on the remote
b
Connect the headphones plug firmly
to the ijack.
control. (Continuous
short beeps)
control. (Continuous short
beeps)
Press X on the remote
control again to resume
play.*
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A
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m
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•
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Volume is too low.
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AVLS is on.
Slide AVLS to NORM.
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control again
resume play.*
X
on the remote
—
all repeat, single repeat, and shuffle repeat.
b
Stereo or monaural playback is automatically selected, depending on the
sound source.
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PLAYMODE
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Find the
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beginning of
the current
track
Press the control
HOLD
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Small body almost the size of
jacket
Ideal weight and size; fits in your shirt
pocket.
Simple “Pop-Up Eject” function for easy
MiniDisc handling
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cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It
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track
(Three short beeps)
Press PLAYMODE while the player is playing
an MD.
Each time you press PLAYMODE, the play
mode indication changes as follows.
Find the
beginning of Press the control towards
. on the remote control
Press repeatedly.
.
Find the
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Press the control
towards on the
remote control
repeatedly.
.
repeatedly.
•
playback, an alkaline battery is recommended.
beginning of
the previous
tracks
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the previous
tracks
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switch on the side of the
repeatedly. (Continuous
three short beeps)
1
Slide and open the battery
compartment as shown in the
illustration.
2
Insert the battery.
Play mode indication
Slide HOLD on the remote control in the
player causes the player lid to open and the
MiniDisc to eject.
Shock-resistant memory offsets up to 40
seconds of optical read errors.
Easy-to-operate headphones remote
control with LCD
Keep the player in your pocket and operate
the MiniDisc player through the “slim
stick” remote control. The LCD displays
disc and track information, playback mode
as well as battery condition.
Low power-consumption design enables
extended battery life.
The player operates on
AA) dry battery.
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direction of the
remote control.
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the next
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>
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b
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Preventing hearing damage
•
You tried to play with no disc in the
player (“NO DISC” flashes on the
remote control).
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on
the optical pick-up block with mm aperture.
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Hold down ..
and terminals
–
m
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backwards
while
Press and hold the control
. on the remote
are correctly
oriented.
“
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a
•
The hold function is activated and the
controls are locked. (If you press any of
the operation buttons on the player,
“HOLD” flashes on the remote control.)
b
Insert an MD.
Error correction
Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code
(ACIRC)
playing*
while
playing*
Press and hold the
control towards
m
•
•
Go forward
while
Hold down
Press and hold the control
> N.
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Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc! Here
are some of the capabilities and features
you’ll discover with the new MiniDisc Player.
1
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A
single track is played repeatedly.
Caring for others
Sampling frequency
a
single LR6 (size
playing*
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on the remote control.
a
moderate level. This
m
b
Slide HOLD against the direction of
the arrow to release the hold
function.
Coding
Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC)
Modulation system
EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)
Number of channels
•
Small body almost the size of
jacket
Ideal weight and size; fits in your shirt
pocket.
Simple “Pop-Up Eject” function for easy
MiniDisc handling
switch on the side of the
player causes the player lid to open and the
MiniDisc to eject.
Shock-resistant memory offsets up to 40
seconds of optical read errors.
Easy-to-operate headphones remote
control w ith LCD
Keep the main unit in your pocket and
operate the MiniDisc player through the
“slim stick” remote control. The LCD
displays disc and track information,
playback mode as well as battery
condition.
a
MiniDisc
When to replace the battery
You can check the battery condition with the battery indication which is displayed while
using the player.
Go forward
Hold down
>
N.
“
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(shuffle repeat)
will allow you to hear outside sounds and to
be considerate of the people around you.
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Press and hold the
control towards
All the tracks are played repeatedly in
random order.
1
•
Moisture has condensed inside the
player.
“MD WALKMAN” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
To a vo id e le ct rica l
sh o ck, d o n o t o p e n t h e
ca b in e t . Re fe r se rvicin g
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DIGITALMEGABASS
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1
2
On cle a n in g
Clean the player casing with
slightly moistened with water or
a
soft cloth
mild
* When you press . or > N on the player
during pause (X), the player resumes
playback.
•
a
b
Take the MD out and leave the
player’s lid open for several hours
until the moisture evaporates.
2
1
stereo channels
monaural channel
Remove the
MD
Press x, and then
press OPEN.*
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzene as it may mar
the finish of the casing.
Frequency response
20 to 20,000 Hz dB
Wow and Flutter
BMD p la yin g
A
single press of
a
v
2
If you hold down
player (or press and hold the control towards
or N/ on the remote control)
. or > N on the
e
The battery has gone out. “LOW BATT” flashes in the display on the remote control,
and the power goes off.
Set DIGITAL MEGABASS to
2 (strong).
1
(weak) or
•
•
The dry battery is weak (“LOW BATT”
flashes on the remote control).
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•
•
To cancel the effect, set DIGITAL MEGABASS
to 0.
•
•
Wipe the disc cartridge with
remove dirt.
Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from
operating properly. Be sure to close the
disc compartment lid after inserting or
ejecting an MD.
a
dry cloth to
Stereo or monaural playback is automatically
selected, depending on the sound source.
during pause (X), you can fast forward/
rewind without listening to the playback
sound.
** Once you open the lid, the point to start
playback changes to the beginning of the first
track.
Battery life
Approximately 12 hours of playback can be expected with one LR6 (size AA) alkaline
battery (not supplied).
To kn o w t h e t ra ck n a m
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The dry battery has been installed
incorrectly.
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The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
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Press DISPLAY on the remote control while
the player is playing an MD.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes as follows.
Note
If the sound becomes distorted when
emphasizing bass, turn down the volume.
1
Slide and open the battery compartment
and insert one LR6 (size AA) dry battery
(not supplied).
For longer playback, an alkaline battery is
recommended.
Note
The battery life may be shorter depending on operating conditions and temperature of the
location.
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•
•
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An MD with no recording on it is
inserted (“BLANKDISC” flashes on the
remote control).
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Listening for many hours at maximum
volume may damage your hearing.
One LR6 (size AA) battery (not supplied)
Battery operation time
See “When to replace the battery”
For details, see “To know the track name
If p la yb a ck d o e s n o t st a rt
Make sure the player is not locked. See “To
lock the controls (HOLD).”
and time”.
3
Track name* or elapsed time of
the track being played
On d ry b a t t e ry
b
Insert
a
recorded MD.
CAUTION
—
LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN
DISPLAY
To p ro t e ct yo u r h e a rin g (AVLS)
F
Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of
battery fluid or bursting battery. To prevent
spurechcaauctcioidnesn: ts, observe the following
The player cannot read the disc (it’s
scratched or dirty) (“DISC ERR” flashes
on the remote control).
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× 25 × 74 mm (w/ h/ d)
2
Insert an MD.
•
•
Low pow er-consumption design enables
extended battery life.
The player operates on
AA) dry battery.
System) function keeps down the maximum
volume to protect your ears.
(3
1
/
4
×
1
×
3
in.) not including projecting parts
1
2
Push OPEN.
BVa rio u s w a ys o f p la yb a ck
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW
DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
a
single LR6 (size
2
3
Insert an MD.
b
Reinsert or replace the disc.
and controls
Mass
2
Insert an MD and press the lid to close.
•
•
•
Install the battery with the
aligned correctly.
When the player is not to be used for
time, be sure to remove the battery.
+
and
–
poles
While operating, the player received
mechanical shock, too much static,
abnormal power voltage caused by
lightning etc.
a
Pla yin g t ra cks re p e a t e d ly B
1
Press OPEN.
Approx. 95
g
(3.4 oz.) the player only
In fo rm a t io n
Track number
Tips
Elapsed time
a
long
Approx. 136
g
(4.8 oz.) incl.
a
premastered MD
Press PLAYMODE on the remote control
while the player is playing an MD.
Each time you press PLAYMODE, the play
mode indication changes as follows:
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.
If
a
battery leak should develop, carefully
and
a
LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery.
3
Play the MD.
With label
•
The OPERATE lamp on the player lights
b
b
Restart as follows.
facing front,
insert disc in
direction of
the arrow .
up during playback. When you press x,
the lamp goes off.
and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid
from the battery compartment before
inserting new ones.
1
2
3
Remove the battery from the
battery compartment.
Leave the player for about
30 seconds.
Insert the battery into the battery
compartment
1
2
Connect the supplied headphones to
the supplied remote control.
Connect the headphones with the
Track number
Track name
A
VLS
(none) (normal play)
All the tracks are played once.
•
The display on the remote control
m
m
NORM LIMIT
•
Do not carry the dry battery in your pocket
Op t io n a l a cce sso rie s
MDR-series Stereo headphones*
SRS-series Sony Active Speakers
i
(headphones)
disappears after
a
while after you have
or
a
bag, etc., with metallic objects such as
b
pressed x.
key rings. The terminals of the battery may
3
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>
N
or
.
(or press the
or
v
(all repeat)
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short-circuit and can be
control towards N/
the remote control).
The OPERATE lamp on the player
lights up and the player starts to play
the first track.
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.
on
“
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“
MD WALKMAN” is
Corporation.
a
trademark of Sony
Note
Do not press OPEN during playback. If you
do, the lid opens and playback stops.
The MD is not played normally.
The player is set to the repeat mode
(“ is displayed on the remote
control).
Press PLAYMODE repeatedly until
disappears, then start playing.
*
Whether you should plug the headphones
directly to the ijack on the main unit or to
All the tracks are played repeatedly.
Set AVLS to LIMIT.
The volume is kept at
a
v
(single repeat)
a
moderate level, even
•
remote control, use only headphones with
stereo mini plugs.
“
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A
single track is played repeatedly.
Track number
When using optional headphones
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The lid of the battery compartment is
designed to detach from the main unit when
handeled with great force. To reattach the lid
to the main unit, follow the steps below:
b
stereo mini plugs
v
When using the remote control,
short beep sounds in the headphones.
Press VOL +/ to adjust the volume.
a
“
” (shuffle repeat)
Play an MD.
Disc name
“
”
All the tracks are played repeatedly in
random order.
microplug.
An MD is not played from the first track.
4
–
•
Disc playing stopped before it came to
The volume indicator appears on the
remote control to allow you to check
the volume.
Player
*
1
When you press
.
or
>
N
on the
player during pause (X), the player
resumes playback.
Usin g o t h e r fu n ct io n s
Number of tracks recorded on the MD
Slots
reinsert the MD once to go back to
the beginning of the disc, and restart
playing after checking the track
number in the display.
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
dyoetuarilceoduinntfroyr.mation about the accessories in
If you hold down
player (or press and hold the control
towards or N/ on the remote
.
or
>
N
on the
To st o p p la y, p re ss x.
The OPERATE lamp on the player goes off.
The display on the remote control disappears
after a while.
When using the remote control, a long beep
sounds in the headphones.
To kn o w t h e t ra ck n a m e a n d t im e C
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.
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control) during pause (X), you can fast
forward/ rewind without listening to the
playback sound.
Once you open the lid, the point to start
playback will change to the beginning of
Each time you press DISPLAY, the elapsed
time of the current track and the track
number, the track name and number, and the
disc name and the number of tracks recorded
on the MD appear.
4
3
N/ꢀ
>
Projections
3
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function.
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Set the switch to
1
or 2.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Note
Disc and track names appear only with MDs that
have been electronically labeled.
electronically labeled.
1Place the lid so that the projections on the
lid aligned with the slits on the main unit.
Playback sound skips.
OPERATE
lamp
•
•
The player is placed where it receives
continuous vibration.
1
Connect the headphones to the remote control.
b
Put the player on
very short track may cause sound to
a
stable place.
To lo ck t h e co n t ro ls (HOLD)
On the player, slide HOLD in the direction of
the to lock the controls of the player.
D
Plug it in firmly all the way.
1
A
Ba t t e ry life *
2
3
Connect the headphones with the remote control to the
Press or (or press the control towards N/> or
remote control).
The OPERATE lamp on the player lights up and the player starts to play the first
i
jack.
skip.
Approximately 12 hours of playback can be
expected with one LR6 (size AA) alkaline
battery (not supplied).
.
>
N
.
.
on the
2
Sound has
a
lot of static.
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Strong magnetism from
a
television or
remote control.
such device is interfering with
operation.
*
The battery life may be shorter depending on
operating conditions and temperature of the
location.
track. When using the remote control,
a
short beep sounds in the headphones.
To e m p h a size b a ss
(DIGITAL MEGABASS) E
Set DIGITAL MEGABASS to select 1 (weak)
4
Press VOL+/– to adjust the volume.
b
Move the player away from the
source of strong magnetism.
The volume indicator appears on the remote control to allow you to check the
volume.
2Fit the projection one by one into the slot as
shown in the illustration.
or 2 (strong).
To stop play, press x.
The OPERATE lamp on the player goes off. The display on the remote control
To p ro t e ct yo u r h e a rin g (AVLS) F
Set AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) to LIMIT.
disappears after
headphones.
a while. When using the remote control, a long beep sounds in the
The volume is kept at
a moderate level, even
if you try to turn the volume above the
limited level.
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