zVa rio u s w a ys o f
p la yb a ck
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zPo w e r so u rce s
zAd d it io n a l in fo rm a t io n
No t e s o n t h e b a t t e rie s
No sound comes through the
headphones.
• The headphones plug is not firmly
connected.
To prevent the buttons from being
accidentally operated when you carry the
player, use this function.
Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of
battery fluid or bursting batteries. To prevent
such accidents, observe the following
precautions:
You can use the player on a dry battery,
house current, or a Ni-MH rechargeable
battery.
Pre ca u t io n s
b
Connect the headphones plug firmly
to the remote control. Then connect
the remote control plug firmly to the
2/ REMOTE jack.
• Volume is too low.
Pla yin g t ra cks re p e a t e d ly
B
On sa fe t y
•
Install the + and – poles of the batteries
correctly.
Hold cover
•
Do not put any foreign objects in the DC
Usin g o n a d ry b a t t e ry
G
IN 1.5 V jack.
•
•
Do not try to recharge the batteries.
When the player 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.
You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways-
-all repeat, single repeat, and shuffle repeat.
1
Insert one size AA (LR6) alkaline battery
(not supplied) into the supplied battery
b
Adjust the volume by pressing
VOL +/ – .
On p o w e r so u rce s
•
For use in your house: Use the AC power
adaptor AC-E15L (not supplied). Do not
use any other AC power adaptor since it
may cause the player to malfunction.
•
PLAY MODE
case, and close the lid.
• AVLS is on.
b
Slide AVLS to NORM.
No t e o n m e ch a n ica l n o ise
The player gives out mechanical noise while
operating, which is caused by the power-
saving system of the player and it is not a
trouble.
HOLD
Sp e cifica t io n s
PLAY MODE
Syst e m
Audio playing system
Polarity of the plug
•
•
The player is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
player itself has been turned off.
If you are not going to use this player for a
long time, be sure to disconnect the power
supply (AC power adaptor, dry batteries,
rechargeable batteries, or car battery cord).
To remove the AC power adaptor from the
wall outlet, grasp the adaptor plug itself;
never pull the cord.
MiniDisc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAlAs
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 objective lens surface on
the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.
Revolutions
400 rpm to 900 rpm (CLV)
Error correction
Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code
(ACIRC)
Sampling frequency
44.1 kHz
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Slide the Hold cover on the player to cover
the control buttons.
On the remote control, slide HOLD in the
direction of the cto lock the controls.
2
Attach the battery case to the player.
Press PLAY MODE while the player is
playing an MD.
Each time you press PLAY MODE, the play
mode indication changes as follows.
To e m p h a size b a ss (DIGITAL MEGA
BASS) E
The DIGITAL MEGA BASS function
intensifies low frequency sound for richer
quality audio reproduction.
Tro u b le sh o o t in g
Should any problem persist after you have
made these checks, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
•
For use in the car: Use the CPA-9 car
connecting pack and the DCC-E215 car
battery cord (not supplied).
The player does not w ork or w orks
poorly.
Play mode indication
On ch a rg in g
• You tried to play with no disc in the
player (“No DISC” flashes).
Coding
Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC)
Modulation system
EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)
Number of channels
2 stereo channels
1 monaural channel
Frequency response
20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB
Wow and Flutter
(
All the tracks are played once.
none) (normal play)
Turn to LOCK side.
To release the battery
case, turn to RELEASE.
•
•
Be sure to use the supplied battery charger.
Charging time may vary depending on the
battery condition.
Z
b
Insert an MD.
• The remote control is locked.
.
f” (all repeat)
”
•
•
When you use the battery for the first time
or after a long period of disuse, the battery
life may be shorter. In this case, charge and
discharge the battery several times. The
battery life will be restored.
If the rechargeable battery capacity
becomes half the normal life, replace it
with a new one.
b
Slide HOLD against the arrow to
unlock the remote control.
All the tracks are played
repeatedly.
When to replace or charge the batteries
You can check the battery condition with the
battery indication displayed while using the
player.
• Moisture has condensed inside the
player.
.
f1” (single repeat)
DIGITAL MEGA BASS
”
b
Take the MD out and leave the
player in a warm place for several
hours until the moisture evaporates.
A single track is played
Below measurable limit
Outputs
Headphones: stereo mini-jack, maximum output
level 5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 16 ohm
repeatedly.
Slide DIGITAL MEGA BASS.
Choose 1 (slight effect) or 2 (strong effect).
To cancel the effect, set DIGITAL MEGA
BASS to 0.
B
v
Used batteries
.
• The rechargeable battery or dry battery
is weak (n“LoBATT” flashes).
”
fSHUF” (shuffle repeat)
All the tracks are played
repeatedly in random order.
b
v
Weak batteries. Replace all the batteries
On h e a t b u ild -u p
b
Replace the dry battery or recharge
the battery.
•
Heat may build up in the player if it is
used for an extended period of time. In this
case, leave the player to cool down.
Ge n e ra l
Pow er requirements
Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery
NH-9WM (supplied)
One size AA (LR6) battery (not supplied)
Sony AC Power Adaptor AC-E15L1) (not
supplied) connected at the DC IN 1.5 V jack
Battery operation time
See “When to replace or charge the batteries”
Dimensions
Note
If the sound becomes distorted when
emphasizing bass, turn down the volume.
• The rechargeable battery or dry battery
have been installed incorrectly.
n
The batteries have gone out.“LoBATT”
flashes in the display of the remote
control, and the power goes off.
b
Install the battery correctly.
On in st a lla t io n
• An MD with no recording on it is
inserted (“BLANK” flashes).
To p ro t e ct yo u r h e a rin g (AVLS) F
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the maximum
volume to protect your ears.
Battery life*
•
Never use the player where it will be
subjected to extremes of light, temperature,
moisture or vibration.
Tip s o n p la yb a ck
b
Insert a recorded MD.
Batteries
Playback
• The player cannot read the disc (it’s
scratched or dirty) (“Err” on the player
or “ERROR” on the remote control
flashes).
To kn o w t h e t ra ck n a m e a n d t im e
C
•
Never wrap the player in anything when it
is being used with the AC power adaptor.
Heat build-up in the player may cause
malfunction or injury.
Press DISPLAY on the remote control while
the player is playing an MD.
Ni-MH
rechargeable
Approx. 6 hours
Approx. 82.5 × 19.1 × 80 mm (w/ h/ d)
(3
1
/
4 ×
25
/
32 × 3 1
/ 4 in.) not including projecting
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes as follows.
battery (NH-9WM (N))
b Reinsert or replace the disc.
parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 115 g (4.1 oz.) the player only
Approx. 155 g (5.5 oz.) incl. a premastered MD
and a nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery
NH-9WM
Supplied accessories
Battery Charger (1)
Rechargeable battery (1)
Rechargeable battery carrying case (1)
Headphones with a remote control (1)
Dry battery case (1)
Carrying pouch (1)
Ear pad (2)
• While operating, the player received a
mechanical shock, too much static,
abnormal power voltage caused by
lightning, etc.
One size AA (LR6)
alkaline battery
Approx. 8 hours
Approx. 16 hours
On t h e h e a d p h o n e s
Road safety
DISPLAY
One size AA (LR6)
alkaline battery
and a Ni-MH
rechargeable
battery (NH-
9WM(N))
Do not use headphones 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 player
at high volume while walking, especially at
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise
extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations.
b
Restart the operation as follows.
1 Disconnect all the power sources.
2 Leave the player for about 30
seconds.
AVLS
3 Connect the power source.
Elapsed time
Set AVLS to LIMIT.
The MD is not played normally.
• The player is set to the repeat mode
(“f“ is displayed).
b
*
The battery life may be shorter due to
operating conditions and the temperature of
the location.
The volume is kept at a moderate level, even
if you try to turn the volume above the
limited level.
Preventing hearing damage
Z
Avoid using headphones at high volume.
Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud
and extended play. If you experience a ringing in
your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“f“ disappears, then start
playing.
Op t io n a l a cce sso rie s
AC-E15L AC power adaptor
Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery
NH-9WM
DCC-E215 Car battery cord
CPA-9 Car Connecting Pack
MDR-series Stereo headphones2)
SRS-A41 Sony Active Speakers
CK-MD4 MiniDisc Carrying Case
CK-MD10 MiniDisc Filing Box
1
)
Usin g o n h o u se cu rre n t
H
Track number
.
An MD is not played from the first track.
• Disc playing stopped before it came to
the last track.
b
Before using the player, remove the
rechargeable battery if it is installed.
Caring for others
Track name
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will
allow you to hear outside sounds and to be
considerate of the people around you.
1
2
Attach the supplied battery case to the
player.
Press =repeatedly or eject and
reinsert the MD once to go back to
the beginning of the disc, and restart
playing after checking the track
number in the display.
On t h e Min iDisc ca rt rid g e
Connect the AC-E15L AC power adaptor
•
•
Do not break open the shutter.
Do not place the cartridge where it will be
subject to light, temperature, moisture or
dust.
Track number
(not supplied) to the DC IN 1.5V jack of
1) The operative voltage for the AC power
adaptor varies depending upon the country in
which it is sold. Therefore, purchase the AC
power adaptor in the country you intend to
use it.
.
the player.
Playback sound skips.
Disc name
•
The player is placed where it receives
continuous vibration.
b
3
Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall
outlet.
On cle a n in g
Put the player on a stable place.
A very short track may cause sound
to skip.
•
Clean the player casing with a soft cloth slightly
moistened with water or a mild 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.
Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to
remove dirt.
2) Whether you should plug the headphones
directly to 2/ REMOTE on the main unit or to
a remote control, use only headphones with
stereo mini plugs.
to w all outlet
Number of the track
recorded on the MD.
Sound has a lot of static.
• Strong magnetism from a television or
such device is interfering with
operation.
•
stereo mini plugs
Note
Disc and track names appear only with MDs that
have been electronically labeled.
• 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.
b
Move the player away from the
source of strong magnetism.
Charging the rechargeable battery does
not start. (in case of the charger w ith a
lid)
The lid of the battery charger is not
closed properly.
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information about the accessories in
your country.
to DC IN 1.5 V
•
Note
The battery indication ıis displayed while
using the AC power adaptor.
b
Close the lid and slide the switch on
it.
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Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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