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No t e s o n t h e b a t t e rie s
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p la yb a ck
zPo w e r so u rce s
zAd d it io n a l in fo rm a t io n
To
Press (Beeps in the
headphones)
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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:
Tro u b le sh o o t in g
Sp e cifica t io n s
You can use the player on a dry battery,
house current, or a Ni-MH rechargeable
battery.
Pre ca u t io n s
Should any problem persist after you have
made these checks, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Syst e m
Audio playing system
Pause
P on the remote
control (Continuous
short beeps)
Playing an MD right
Pla yin g t ra cks re p e a t e d ly
B
•
Install the + and – poles of the batteries
correctly.
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
On sa fe t y
Hold cover
•
Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN
1.5 V jack.
Press P again to
resume play.
•
•
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.
Usin g o n a d ry b a t t e ry G
The player does not w ork or w orks
poorly.
• You tried to play with no disc in the
player (“No DISC” flashes).
Porta b le MiniDisc Player
away!
A
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
case, and close the lid.
On p o w e r so u rce s
=or turn the
Find the
Before using the supplied rechargeable battery for the first time,
charge it. Other choices are dry batteries and house current (see
“Power sources”). The player automatically switches to play the stereo
or monaural sound according to the recorded sound.
•
•
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
control to = on the
remote control once
(Three short beeps)
Operating instructions
Mode d’emploi (au dos)
beginning of
the current
track
b
Insert an MD.
• The remote control is locked.
b
Slide HOLD against the arrow to
unlock the remote control.
+ or turn the
control to (• +
on the remote control
once (Two short
beeps)
Find the
beginning of
the next track
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.
• Moisture has condensed inside the
player.
HOLD
b
Take the MD out and leave the
player in a warm place for several
hours until the moisture evaporates.
PLAY MODE
1
Polarity of the plug
Charge the rechargeable battery.
keep pressing
= or keep the
control turned to
=on the remote
control
Go backwards
while playing1)
• The rechargeable battery or dry battery
is weak (n“LoBATT” flashes).
Coding
•
•
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.
Install the supplied rechargeable battery NH-9WM(N) to the
supplied battery charger with correct polarity, and connect to a
wall outlet.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
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
Below measurable limit
Outputs
MZ-E35
Slide the Hold cover on the player to cover
the control buttons.
On the remote control, slide HOLD in the
direction of the c to lock the controls.
b
Replace the dry battery or recharge
the battery.
2
Attach the battery case to the player.
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• The rechargeable battery or dry battery
have been installed incorrectly.
The charger lamp goes off when the chargings has finished.
Go forward
keep pressing
Press PLAY MODE while the player is
playing an MD.
Each time you press PLAY MODE, the play
mode indication changes as follows.
b
Install the battery correctly.
while playing1)
• European model
• Other countries model
+ or keep the
control turned to
(• + on the
remote control
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.
• An MD with no recording on it is
inserted (“BLANK” flashes).
(Full charging takes 60 minutes.)
(Full charging takes 120 minutes.)
b
Insert a recorded MD.
WARNING
We lco m e !
lamp
• The player cannot read the disc (it’s
scratched or dirty) (“Err” on the player
or “ERROR” on the remote control
flashes).
lamp
To p re ve n t fire o r sh o ck
h a za rd , d o n o t e xp o se
t h e u n it t o ra in o r
m o ist u re .
Remove the
MD
p and then OPEN
Headphones: stereo mini-jack, maximum output
level 5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 16 ohm
Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc! Here
are some of the capabilities and features you'll
discover with the new MiniDisc Player.
and open the lid.2)
On ch a rg in g
NH-9WM(N)
(supplied)
•
•
Be sure to use the supplied battery charger.
Charging time may vary depending on the
battery condition.
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.
Play mode indication
]
b
Reinsert or replace the disc.
Ge n e ra l
Pow er requirements
•
•
•
Small body almost the size of a MiniDisc
jacket – Ideal weight and size; fits in your
shirt pocket.
Low power-consumption design enables
long playback with a single “chewing-gum
type” rechargeable battery.
Shuttle dial remote control with LCD –
Keep the main unit in your pocket and
operate the MiniDisc player through the
shuttle dial on the remote control; The LCD
displays track information, playback mode
as well as battery condition.
• While operating, the player received a
mechanical shock, too much static,
abnormal power voltage caused by
lightning, etc.
If t h e p la y d o e s n o t st a rt
Make sure the player is not locked. See
“To lock the controls.”
(none) (normal play)
All the tracks are played once.
•
Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery
NH-9WM (supplied)
One LR6 (size AA) battery (not supplied)
Sony AC Power Adaptor AC-E15L 1) (not
supplied) connected at the DC IN 1.5 V jack
Battery operation time
See “When to replace or charge the batteries”
Dimensions
Approx. 82.5 × 19.1 × 80 mm (w/ h/ d)
(3 1/ 4 × 25/ 32 × 3 1/ 4 in.) not including projecting
parts and controls
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NH-9WM(N)
(supplied)
Turn to LOCK side.
To release the battery
case, turn to RELEASE.
.
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
t o q u a lifie d p e rso n n e l
o n ly.
b
Restart the operation as follows.
1 Disconnect all the power sources.
2 Leave the player for about 30
seconds.
”f” (all repeat)
All the tracks are played
repeatedly.
Fo r m o d e ls su p p lie d w it h t h e AC
p lu g a d a p t o r
If the battery charger does not fit the wall
•
If the rechargeable battery capacity
becomes half the normal life, replace it with
a new one.
.
DIGITAL MEGA BASS
When to replace or charge the batteries
You can check the battery condition with the
battery indication displayed while using the
player.
”f1” (single repeat)
A single track is played
repeatedly.
3 Connect the power source.
outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.
The MD is not played normally.
• The player is set to the repeat mode
(“f“ is displayed).
Slide DIGITAL MEGA BASS.
Choose 1 (slight effect) or 2 (strong effect).
To cancel the effect, set DIGITAL MEGA
BASS to 0.
Disp la y w in d o w w h ile p la yin g
b a ck
2
On h e a t b u ild -u p
Insert the rechargeable 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.
Mass
”f SHUF” (shuffle repeat)
All the tracks are played
repeatedly in random order.
Ca u t io n
B
v
Used batteries
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)
b
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“f“ disappears, then start
playing.
1 Slide open the battery
compartment lid like the
arrow in the illustration.
2 Insert the battery with
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
• Display window on the remote control
correct polarity.
Track name3) or elapsed time of
the track being played
Note
b
v
Weak batteries. Replace all the batteries
On in st a lla t io n
If the sound becomes distorted when
emphasizing bass, turn down the volume.
Listening for many hours at maximum
volume may damage your hearing.
•
Never use the player where it will be
subjected to extremes of light, temperature,
moisture or vibration.
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.
An MD is not played from the first track.
• Disc playing stopped before it came to
the last track.
n
The batteries have gone out.“LoBATT”
flashes in the display of the remote
control, and the power goes off.
Rechargeable battery (1)
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.
Rechargeable battery carrying case (1)
Headphones with a remote control (1)
Dry battery case (1)
Carrying pouch (1)
Ear pad (2)
In fo rm a t io n
•
Tip s o n p la yb a ck
b
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.
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.
Battery life*
Track number
To kn o w t h e t ra ck n a m e a n d t im e C
Press DISPLAY on the remote control while
the player is playing an MD.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes as follows.
• Display window on the player
Batteries
Playback
On t h e h e a d p h o n e s
Track number
Op t io n a l a cce sso rie s
AC-E15L AC power adaptor
Approx. 4.5 hours
Ni-MH
rechargeable
battery (NH-9WM (N))
Road safety
Playback sound skips.
1)
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.
Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery
NH-9WM
MDR-series Stereo headphones 2)
SRS-A41 Sony Active Speakers
CK-MD4 MiniDisc Carrying Case
CK-MD10 MiniDisc Filing Box
• The player is placed where it receives
continuous vibration.
DISPLAY
Approx. 6 hours
Approx. 11 hours
One LR6 (size AA)
alkaline battery
b
Put the player on a stable place.
A very short track may cause sound
to skip.
3
4
1) To go backwards or forward quickly
without listening, press P and keep
pressing = or + (on the remote
control, keep the control turned).
2) Once you open the lid, the point to start
play will change to the beginning of the
first track.
One size AA(LR6)
alkaline battery
and a Ni-MH
rechargeable
battery (NH-
9WM(N))
Insert an MD.
"MD WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
Sound has a lot of static.
• Strong magnetism from a television or
such device is interfering with
operation.
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.
AVLS
Preventing hearing damage
Elapsed time
Set AVLS to LIMIT.
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.
b
Move the player away from the
source of strong magnetism.
The volume is kept at a moderate level, even
if you try to turn the volume above the
limited level.
3) Appears only with MDs that have been
electronically labeled.
*
The battery life may be shorter due to
operating conditions and the temperature of
the location.
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.
Z
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.
Caring for others
Note
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will
allow you to hear outside sounds and to be
considerate of the people around you.
Do not press OPEN during playback. If you
do, the lid opens and playback will stop.
Track number
.
Usin g o n h o u se cu rre n t H
1 Press OPEN and
stereo mini plugs
2 Insert an MD with the label facing up
b
Close the lid and slide the switch on
it.
Track name
When using optional headphones
Use the headphones that have stereo-
miniplug. You cannot use other types of
headphones (microplug).
open the lid.
and press the lid down to close.
Before using the player, remove the
rechargeable battery if it is installed.
On t h e Min iDisc ca rt rid g e
No sound comes through the
headphones.
• The headphones plug is not firmly
connected.
•
•
Do not break open the shutter.
Do not place the cartridge where it will be
subject to light, temperature, moisture or
dust.
1
2
Attach the supplied battery case to the
player.
Play an MD.
Track number
b
Connect the headphones plug firmly
to the remote control. Then connect
the remote control plug firmly to the
2/ REMOTE jack.
.
3 Press ( (turn the control to
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information about the accessories in
your country.
Connect the AC-E15L AC power adaptor
(not supplied) to the DC IN 1.5V jack of
the player.
On cle a n in g
(•+ on the remote control).
The player starts to play the first track.
If you use the remote control, a short
beep sounds in the headphones.
Disc name
• 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.
• 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.
Hold cover
VOL +/–
• Volume is too low.
b
Adjust the volume by pressing
VOL +/ – .
3
Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall
outlet.
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• AVLS is on.
Slide AVLS to NORM.
b
to w all outlet
Number of the track
recorded on the MD.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
VOL +/–
Note
Disc and track names appear only with MDs that
have been electronically labeled.
p
4 Press VOL +/– to
2 Connect the headphones with
adjust the
remote control to 2/REMOTE.
volume.
1 Connect the headphones to
to DC IN 1.5 V
You can check the
volume in the
display of the
remote control.
the remote control. Connect
it firmly all the way.
Note
The battery indication ı is displayed while
using the AC power adaptor.
To st o p p la y, press p.
If you use the remote control, a short
beep sounds in the headphones.
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