MZ-N505

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1 (1) Portable MiniDisc Recorder MZ-N505 Portable MiniDisc Recorder Operating Instructions GB CT KR WALKMAN is a trademark of Sony Corporation. MZ-N Sony Corporation

2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. OpenMG and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. US and foreign patents licenced from Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. and marks are omitted in this manual. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table cloths, curtains, etc. And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority. CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM 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. The CE mark is valid only for products marketed in the European Union. 2-GB

3 This operating instructions explains how to operate the portable MiniDisc recorder itself. For details on how to use the supplied software (OpenMG Jukebox), refer to the OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions. Notice for users On the supplied software Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this recorder. In the event a problem occures with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will replace it. However, SONY bears no other responsibility. The software provided with this player cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so desgnated. Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software specifications may be changed without notice. Operation of this player with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty. Duplication of any or all of the contents of this software and instruction manual or lending of this software to third parties without the express permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited by copyright law. Sony cannot be held liable in any way for monetary losses, lost profits or claims from third parties arising from the use of this software. Should any manufacturing defects occur, Sony s responsibility shall be limited solely to replacing said defective merchandise. This software is approved for use only with the specified equipment. Sony reserves the right to change software specifications without prior notice. Program 2000 Sony Corporation Documentation 2002 Sony Corporation GB 3-GB

4 Table of contents Overview...8 Checking the supplied accessories...9 Looking at the controls...10 Getting started!...13 Recording an MD right away! (Synchro-recording)...16 Transferring songs from the computer to the MiniDisc (Check-out)...20 Playing an MD right away!...22 Various ways of recording...24 Note on digital and analog recording (Digital input and analog input) 24 Recording in analog (Analog Recording)...25 Long-time recording (MDLP)...26 When you do not want LP: added automatically at the beginning of a track...26 Recording tracks using the group function (Group Mode Recording).27 To activate group mode (Group Mode Recording)...28 Recording a track into a new group...28 Recording a track into an existing group...29 Recording without overwriting existing material...29 Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Stamp)...30 Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual Recording)...31 Checking the remaining recordable time GB

5 Various ways of playback Using the group function (Group Mode) Listening to tracks in a specific group (Group Mode Playback) Selecting and playing groups (Group Skip Mode) Changing play modes Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) Checking the remaining time or the playing position Editing recorded tracks Labeling/relabeling recordings Labeling recordings Relabeling recordings Registering tracks or groups as a new group (Group Setting) To release a group setting Moving recorded tracks Moving a track to a different group Changing the order of a group on a disc (Group Move) Adding a track mark Erasing a track mark Erasing tracks To erase a track To erase the whole disc To erase a group Other Operations Protecting your hearing (AVLS) Turning off the beep sound Locking the controls (HOLD) Power sources Battery life GB

6 6-GB Additional information...51 Precautions...51 System limitations...54 Troubleshooting...56 List of menus...59 Messages...64 Specifications...66 Explanations...67 Index...68

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8 Overview What you can do with your MD Walkman You can easily transfer digital audio files from your computer to the MiniDisc using this product, and carry it anywhere to enjoy. 1 Store digital audio files on your computer*. EMD** Services Audio CDs MP3, WAV and Windows Media Format files 2 Transfer the files to the MiniDisc Walkman. USB cable connection 3 Listen to your MiniDisc Walkman. 8-GB * OpenMG, a copyright technology that conforms to the SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative) specifications, allows you to record or play digital music while protecting the copyright privileges of its holders. ** EMD is available only in certain areas of the world.

9 The recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders. Sony is not responsible for music files that are not saved on your computer due to unsuccessful recording from CD or music downloading. Notes on use The recording may not be completed properly or the recorded data may be lost if: you take the disc out of the recorder, disconnect the AC power adaptor from the recorder, or unplug the USB cable during reading or writing of data. the disc you used was subjected to static electricity or electrical noise. Checking the supplied accessories Supplied accessories NC-WMAA Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery (1) AC power adaptor (1) Headphones/earphones with a remote control (1) Optical cable (1) USB cable (1) Battery carrying case (1) Carrying case with a belt clip (European model only) (1) CD-ROM (1)* Do not play a CD-ROM on an audio CD player. 9-GB

10 Looking at the controls The recorder 6 A OPEN button B END SEARCH button C X (pause) button D DC IN 3V jack E VOL +/ button The VOL + button has a tactile dot. F N (play) button The N button has a tactile dot../> (search/ams) button x (stop)/charge button G Display window H GROUP/CANCEL button I T MARK/REC button J HOLD switch CHARGE q; qa qs qd qf qg K USB connecting jack L Battery compartment M LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack N MENU/ENTER button O i (headphones/earphones) jack 10-GB

11 The display window of the recorder A B C DE F G H LP2. 4 Digital MEGA BASS I J K L M N A MONO (monaural) indication B LP mode indication C Mega bass indication D Disc indication Shows that the disc is rotating for recording, playing or editing an MD. E Level meter Shows the volume of the MD being played or recorded. F REC REMAIN/REMAIN (remaining time/tracks) indication Lights up along with the remaining time of the track, the remaining time of the MD, or the remaining number of tracks. G SYNC (synchro-recording) indication H REC indication Lights up while recording. When flashing, the recorder is in record standby mode. I Battery indication Shows approximate battery condition. J Time display K Disc name/track name indication Lights up when labeling a disc or a track. L Group indication Lights up when group mode is on. M Character information display Displays the disc and track names, error messages, track numbers, etc. N Play mode indication Shows play mode of the MD. 11-GB

12 The headphones/earphones with a remote control F A B C D E G H I A./>/N (search/ams/play) >/. button B x (stop) ENTER button C X (pause) CAPS button D EDIT button E VOL +/ button F Headphones/earphones Can be replaced with optional headphones/earphones. G HOLD switch Slide to lock the controls of the remote control. H T MARK button I DELETE button 12-GB

13 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. E e Slide to open the battery compartment lid. Insert the rechargeable battery minus end first. Close the lid. Using the dry battery Insert one LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (not supplied) instead of the rechargeable battery. continued 13-GB

14 2 Charging the rechargeable battery. to a wall outlet AC power adaptor CHARGE (x) to DC IN 3V 1 Connect the AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V. 2 Press CHARGE (x). Charge flashes, e appears in the display, and charging starts. When charging is completed, the battery indication disappears. Full charging of a completely discharged rechargeable battery takes about 3 hours. 3 Disconnect the AC power adaptor. Note The Charging indication in the display may not flash immediately after you press CHARGE (x) in step 2. The indication will, however, begin flashing after about 3 minutes and charging will begin. 3 Make connections and unlock the control. 1 Connect the headphones/earphones with the remote control to i. 2 Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow (.) to unlock the controls. HOLD Connect firmly. Connect firmly. to i 14-GB

15 Notes Do not use the recorder to charge any other battery besides the supplied one or the one designated for it (NC-WMAA). Though the battery may become hot during the charging procedure, this poses no danger. Be sure to use the supplied AC power adaptor. If you are recharging the battery for the first time or after a long period of disuse, the battery may not charge up to its rated capacity. This is a normal characteristic. After you use and recharge the battery a few times, it will return to its normal charge capacity. When the battery life of a fully charged rechargeable battery becomes about half the normal life, replace it. If the recorder will not be used for a long period of time, disconnect the AC power adaptor from a wall outlet. If during operation the recorder stops with LoBATT in the display, charge the rechargeable battery. You may be able to operate the recorder for a while after LoBATT has appeared. However, if you operate the recorder until the rechargeable battery is completely discharged, you may not be able to recharge the rechargeable battery again. If this happens, remove the rechargeable battery from the recorder once, then reinsert it before charging. Please note the following points when charging the battery: If you press x/charge immediately after charging has completed, charging will begin again. If this happens, press x/ CHARGE again to stop the charging operation since the battery is already fully charged. Charging stops when you try to operate the recorder during charging. Battery life For details, refer to Battery life (page 50). When recording Batteries NC-WMAA Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery LR6 (SG) Sony alkaline dry battery When playing Batteries NC-WMAA Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery LR6 (SG) Sony alkaline dry battery SP Stereo (Unit: approx.hours) LP2 Stereo SP Stereo LP4 Stereo (Unit: approx.hours) LP2 Stereo LP4 Stereo 15-GB

16 Recording an MD right away! (Synchro-recording) This section explains the basic procedure for making digital recordings using an optical cable connected to a CD player, Digital TV or other digital equipment. (For further information, see System limitations (page 54)) During synchro-recording, the recorder starts and stops recording in sync with the sound source. Track marks are added wherever they appear in the sound source. It is recommended to use the AC power adaptor when recording. To record from an analog source such as a cassette deck or a radio t Recording in analog (Analog Recording) (page 25). To record using group mode t Recording tracks using the group function (Group Mode Recording) (page 27). 1 Insert an MD. (Use a recordable MD for recording) 1 Press OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert an MD with the label side facing front, and press the lid down to close. Make sure to check the record-protect tab is closed. 16-GB

17 2 Make connections. (Insert the cables firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks) to a wall outlet CD player, MD player, DVD video player, etc. AC power adaptor Optical plug Portable CD player, etc. to a digital (Optical) out jack Optical mini-plug Optical cable POC-15B*, etc. to DC IN 3V to LINE IN (OPTICAL) See Optional accessories (page 66) 3 Record an MD. END SEARCH REC MENU/ ENTER 2 Press. or > repeatedly until SYNC-R flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. x/n/./ >/ X 1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU. Menu items appear in the display. 3 Press. or > repeatedly until ON flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. 4 Press N while pressing REC. The recorder pauses and stands by for recording. 5 Play the source you want to record. The recorder starts recording automatically when it receives the playing sound. 17-GB

18 18-GB To stop recording, press x. After you press x to stop, the recorder will automatically turn off in about 10 seconds (when using the dry battery or the rechargeable battery) or about 3 minutes (when using the AC power adaptor). To cancel synchro-recording Press. or > repeatedly until OFF flashes in the display in step 3, and then press ENTER. Note If you record on a previously recorded disc, the recorder is factory set to overwrite the entire contents of the disc. If you want the recording to start after the existing contents, do the procedure Recording without overwriting existing material (page 29) before doing step 3, Record an MD. (page 17). To Record from the end of the current contents 1) Record over partway through the previous recording 1) If the recording does not start Make sure the recorder is not locked (page 14, 49). Make sure the MD is not record-protected (page 52). Premastered MDs cannot be recorded over. About the DSP TYPE-R for ATRAC TYPE-R is a high-level Sony specification used in the Digital Signal Processor (DSP), which is the heart of the MiniDisc sound. This technology gives the MiniDisc recorder twice the signal processing capability as previous MiniDisc Walkman models, producing a sound quality close to that of MiniDisc decks. This unit supports the TYPE-R function only during recording or playback in normal stereo (or monaural) mode. It does not support this function in MDLP mode, or during the checking out of audio data from the computer in normal stereo (or monaural) mode using OpenMG Jukebox. Press If R-Posi (the record-starting position setting) is set to FrHere, press END SEARCH, and then press N while pressing REC. 1) If R-Posi is set to Fr End, press N while pressing REC. N,., or > to find the start point of recording and press x to stop. Then press N while pressing REC. Pause X 2). Press X again to resume recording. Remove the MD x and open the lid. 3) (The lid does not open while Edit is flashing in the display.) 1) If R-Posi is set to Fr End, recording operations will always start from the end of the previously recorded material without pressing END SEARCH button (page 29). 2) A 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. 3) If you open the lid while R-Posi is set to FrHere, recording will begin from the top of the disc the next time you record. Check the point to start recording on the display.

19 Notes The pause function cannot be turned on or off manually during synchro-recording. Press x to stop recording. Do not change SYNC-R setting while recording. Recording may not be done properly. Even when there is no recorded sound on the sound source, there may be cases when recording does not pause automatically during synchro-recording due to the noise level emitted from the sound source. If a silent portion is encountered for approximately 2 seconds during synchrorecording from a sound source other than a CD or an MD, a new track mark is automatically added at the point where the silent portion ends. You cannot change the recording mode during recording. Saving or Edit flashes while data of the recording (the track s start and end points, etc.) is being recorded. Do not move the recorder or disconnect the power source while the indication is flashing in the display. The lid does not open until Edit disappears in the display. If the power supply is disrupted (i.e. the battery is removed or becomes exhausted or the AC power adaptor is disconnected) during a recording or editing operation, or while Edit appears in the display, then it will not be possible to open the lid until power is restored. You can make a digital recording only from an optical type output. When recording from a portable CD player, set the CD player to pause, and then do the recording procedure on the recorder. Note the following when recording from a portable CD player: Some portable CD players may not be capable of digital out when the AC power adaptor is disconnected. If this is the case, connect the AC power adaptor to the portable CD player and use it on AC power as the power source. On some portable CD players, optical output may not be possible when using an anti-skip function (e.g., ESP* or G- PROTECTION). If this is the case, turn off the anti-skip function. Electronic Shock Protection z When there is no sound from the player for more than 3 seconds during synchrorecording, the recorder goes into the standby mode automatically. When the sound comes from the player again, the recorder resumes synchro-recording. If the recorder is kept in the standby mode for 5 minutes or longer, the recorder stops automatically. For longer recording, follow step 1 of Longtime recording (MDLP) (page 26) to select the recording mode, and then start the procedure of synchro-recording. 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 recording level is adjusted automatically. To adjust the level manually, see Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual Recording) (page 31). You can monitor the sound during recording. Connect the headphones/earphones with remote control to i and adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/. This does not affect the recording level. 19-GB

20 Transferring songs from the computer to the MiniDisc (Check-out) 1 Install the supplied OpenMG Jukebox software onto your computer. For details, refer to the OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions. Note When you connect the recorder to your computer for the first time, make sure to install the OpenMG Jukebox software and Net MD driver from the supplied CD-ROM. If OpenMG Jukebox has already been installed, you should install the driver for the Net MD before connecting the recorder to your computer. If you connect the recorder to the computer without first installing the Net MD driver, the recorder will not operate properly. 2 Make connections. For details, refer to the OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions. To the wall outlet To the USB connecting Jack of the recorder. AC power adaptor 1 Insert a disc into the recorder. USB cable To the USB connecting jack of your computer. 2 Insert the charged rechargeable battery into the recorder. 3 Connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder. 4 Open the USB connecting jack cover, and then connect the recorder to your computer with the supplied dedicated USB cable. Notes Make sure to connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder and the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. This recorder supports USB 2.0 Full speed (previously USB 1.1). Use of this recorder with a USB hub or a USB extension cable is not guaranteed. Make sure to use the USB cable for connection. Connect only one MD recorder to your computer. If more than one recorder is connected, normal operation is not guaranteed. 20-GB

21 3 Record audio data to the OpenMG Jukebox. For details, refer to the OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions. The display window on the recorder appears as shown below when the recorder is connected to your computer. PC MD 4 Transfer the music file to the recorder (Check-out). For details, refer to the OpenMG Jukebox Operating Instructions. Notes Only the VOL +/ buttons on the recorder and the VOL +/ control on the remote control can be used when the recorder is connected to your computer. Make sure not to vibrate the recorder, bump the recorder, or disconnect the AC power adaptor or the USB cable while checking out a track, as this may cause the data recorded up to that point to be lost. While the recorder is connected to your computer, the lid will not open during editing operations. 21-GB

22 Playing an MD right away! 1 Insert an MD. 1 Press OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert an MD with the label side facing front, and press the lid down to close. 2 Play an MD. N/x x VOL +/ VOL +/ >/N 1 Press N (flip the lever towards >/ N). A short beep sounds in the headphones/ earphones. 2 Press VOL +/ to adjust the volume. The volume will be shown in the display. To stop play, press x. A long beep sounds in the headphones/ earphones. After you press x on the recorder or press x on the remote control to stop, the recorder will automatically turn off in about 10 seconds (when using the dry battery or the rechargeable battery) or about 3 minutes (when using AC power adaptor). Playback starts from the point you last stopped playing. To start playback from the beginning of the first track, press and hold N for 2 seconds or more on the recorder, or flip and hold the lever towards >/N for 2 seconds or more on the remote control. 22-GB

23 To Find the beginning of the current track or a previous track 1) If the play does not start Make sure the recorder is not locked (page 14, 49). Suppressing the skips of the sound (G-PROTECTION) The G-PROTECTION function was developed to provide a higher level of shock resistance than that of existing players. Note The playback sound may skip if: the recorder receives stronger continuous shock. a dirty or scratched MiniDisc is played. z The playback mode will switch automatically (stereo, LP2 stereo, LP4 stereo, or monaural). To play only the tracks in a certain group, see Using the group function (Group Mode) (page 33). Operation on the recorder Operation on the remote control Press.. Press. repeatedly until the beginning of the desired track. Flip the lever towards.. Flip the lever towards. repeatedly until the beginning of the desired track. Find the beginning of Press > once. Flip the lever towards >/N. the next track 2) Go backwards while Press and hold.. playing Go forward while Press and hold >. playing Pause Press X. Press X again to resume play. Flip and hold the lever towards.. Flip and hold the lever towards >/N. Press X. Press X again to resume play. Remove the MD Press x, and open the lid. 3) Press x, and open the lid. 1) If you press. twice continuously while playing the first track of the disc, the recorder goes to the beginning of the last track on the disc. 2) If you press > during the last track of the disc, the recorder goes to the beginning of the first track on the disc. 3) Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track. 23-GB

24 Various ways of recording Note on digital and analog recording (Digital input and analog input) 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! (Synchro-recording) (page 16) to record using digital (optical) input, and Recording in analog (Analog Recording) (page 25) to record using analog (line) input. Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputs Difference Digital (optical) input Analog (line) input Connectable source Usable cord Signal from the source Track marks 1) Recorded sound level Equipment with a digital (optical) output jack (CD player, DVD player, etc.) Optical cable (with an optical or an optical-mini plug) (page 17) Digital Marked (copied) 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 (page 67) or low-level segment (with a sound source other than a CD or an MD). when the recorder is paused (3 seconds of no sound is encountered while synchro-recording) Same as the source. Can also be adjusted manually (Digital REC level control) ( Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual Recording), page 31). Equipment with an analog (line) output jack (Casette deck, radio, record player, etc.) Line cable (with 2 phono plugs or a stereo-mini plug) (page 25) 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 (page 67) or low-level segment. when the recorder is paused while recording. Adjusted automatically. Can also be adjusted manually ( Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual Recording), page 31). 1) You can erase unnecessary marks after recording. ( Erasing a track mark, page 45). Note Track marks may be copied incorrectly: when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital (optical) input. when the source is in shuffle or program play mode while recording using digital (optical) input. In this case, play the source in normal play mode. when programs with audio that is digitally broadcast (e.g., digital TV) are recorded through the digital (optical) input. 24-GB

25 Recording in analog (Analog Recording) The sound will be input from the connected equipment as an analog signal, but recorded digitally to the disc. To connect to a sound source, an optional line cable is required. When connecting the cable, make sure to insert the connectors firmly. CD player, cassette recorder, etc. to LINE OUT jacks, etc 1 Press N while pressing REC. REC indication lights up in the display and recording starts. 2 Play the source you want to record. For other recording operations, see Recording an MD right away! (Synchro-recording) (page 16). 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. Note If you temporarily stop a recording operation by pressing X, a track mark will be added at that point when you press X again to resume recording. The recording continues from a new track. L (white) R (red) Line cable* REC to LINE IN (OPTICAL) Use the connecting cords without an attenuator. To connect to a portable CD player with a stereo mini-jack, use the RK-G136 connecting cord. For more information on connecting cords, see ( Optional accessories, page 66). 25-GB

26 Long-time recording (MDLP) 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 (stereo) recording time. Monaural recording at 2 times normal recording time is also possible. MDs recorded in monaural, LP2, or LP4 mode can be played back only on MD players or recorders with monaural, LP2, or LP4 playback mode../>/ N REC MENU/ ENTER 1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU. 2 Press. or > repeatedly until R-MODE flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. 3 Press. or > repeatedly to select the desired recording mode, and then press ENTER. Each time you press. or >, the display changes as follows: Recording mode 1) Display Recording time 3) SP Stereo SP Approx. 80 min. LP2 stereo LP2 Approx. 160 min. LP4 stereo LP4 Approx. 320 min. Recording Display Recording mode 1) time 3) Monaural 2) MONO Approx. 160 min. 1) For better sound quality, record in normal stereo (SP) or LP2 stereo mode. 2) If you record a stereo source in monaural, the sound from left and right will be mixed. 3) When using an 80-minute recordable MD 4 Press N while pressing REC. 5 Play the sound source. To stop recording, press x. The recorder remains at the previous setting of the recording mode when you record the next time. When you do not want LP: added automatically at the beginning of a track When LP: is added to the beginning of a track, LP: is displayed whenever an attempt is made to play or edit the disc on a unit that does not support MDLP mode. This display lets you know that playback or editing of the track is not possible on the machine being used. The recorder is factory set to add LP: at the start of each track. 1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU. 2 Press. or > repeatedly until OPTION flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. 3 Press. or > repeatedly until LPStmp flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. 26-GB

27 4 Press. or > repeatedly until OFF flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. If you want LP: added, select ON in this step, and then press ENTER. Note LP: is added to tracks checked-out in LP stereo from your computer regardless of the LP Stamp setting. If you want to delete LP:, do the procedure Relabeling recordings (page 40) z Audio components that support the LP2 stereo or LP4 stereo modes are indicated by the or logo marks. If you set the recorder so that LP: is not added at the beginning of the track, you will be able to enter longer track names by using the full length of the text string Relabeling recordings (page 40). You can achieve high sound quality and rich tones when recording in SP stereo (or monaural) thanks to the newly developed DSP TYPE-R for ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) (page 18). Notes It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor for long recordings. During monaural recording of a stereo sound source connected through the digital (optical) input jack, you can still monitor the recorded sound in stereo by using headphones or earphones connected to the i jack. Sound recorded through digital (optical) input can be monitored in stereo through headphones/earphones, etc. When you record in LP4 mode, momentary noise may be produced on very rare occasions with certain sound sources. This is because of the special digital audio compression technology that enables a recording time of 4 times longer than normal. If noise is produced, it is recommended that you record in normal stereo or LP2 mode to obtain better sound quality. Recording tracks using the group function (Group Mode Recording) What is the group function (Group Mode)? It is a function that allows you to separate tracks on a disc into different groups for playback, recording and editing. When group mode is OFF. Disc Track number When group mode is ON. Disc Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Track number Track number Track number It is convenient for managing multiple CD albums recorded in MDLP (LP2 stereo/ LP4 stereo) mode onto a single MD. You can create a maximum of 99 groups on a disc. 27-GB

28 How is group information recorded? When recording in group mode, the group information is written to the disc name recording area. This information consists of text strings that are written as shown in the following example. Disc name recording area Example END SEARCH./>/N REC GROUP Disc name: Favorites 2 Group name for tracks 1 to 5: Rock 3 Group name for tracks 6 to 9: Pops Therefore, the above character string is displayed in its entirety as the disc name if you load an MD recorded in group mode into a system that does not support group mode, or if you try to edit the contents of a disc on this recorder with group mode turned off. It is possible to change the character string by doing Relabeling recordings procedure in the Labeling/relabeling recordings (page 38). Note that if you rewrite this character string by mistake, you may be unable to use the group function of that MD. Notes The group function setting is stored even if you eject the MD or turn off the recorder. In group mode, the recorder treats all tracks without group settings as belonging to the last group on the disc. The last group is indicated in the display window on the recorder as GP --. Within a group, the tracks appear in their order on the disc, not their order within the group. To activate group mode (Group Mode Recording) To record tracks in group mode, you must first turn group mode on before the start of recording. 1 Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more. and GP ON light up and group mode turns on. To cancel group mode, press GROUP for 2 seconds or more again. Recording a track into a new group This function can be operated on the recorder only. Turn group mode on. 1 Press END SEARCH while the recorder is stopped. 2 Press N while pressing REC. 3 Play the source sound. To stop recording Press x. The material that was recorded up until x was pressed is entered as a new group. 28-GB

29 Recording a track into an existing group This function can be operated on the recorder only. Turn group mode on. Insert a disc with group settings. 1 Press GROUP. flashes in the display and you can select a group directly (Group Skip Mode) (page 33). 2 Within 5 seconds, press. or > repeatedly until the group you want the track to belong to appears. 3 Press N while pressing REC. 4 Play the source sound. Newly recorded track is added after the current contents. Notes Even if R-Posi is set to FrHere, newly recorded tracks are inserted after the existing tracks in the specified group without recording over the current contents. Group skip mode turns off automatically in step 2 if nothing is done within 5 seconds. To continue the procedure, do step 1 again. z To add a track that is playing to a group, stop playing the track first, and then do the procedure from step 3. 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. The recorder is factory set to record over existing material./> MENU/ ENTER 1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU. 2 Press. or > until OPTION flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. 3 Press. or > repeatedly until R-Posi flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. 4 Press. or > repeatedly until Fr End flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. To start recording from the current point Select FrHere in step 4. z To temporarily record without recording over the current contents, press END SEARCH before the start of recording. The recording will begin after the last track, even if R-Posi is set to FrHere (factory setting). The remaining recordable time on the disc will appear in the display when you press END SEARCH. 29-GB

30 Notes The setting will remain even after the power is turned off. If you start recording while the recorder is in play-pause mode, the recording will begin from the point at which it is paused even when the R-Posi is set to Fr End. Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Stamp) Use this feature to add track marks automatically at specified intervals when recording through the analog input connector../> 1 While the recorder is recording or in recording pause, press MENU. 2 Press. or > repeatedly until TimeMk flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. 3 Press. or > repeatedly until the desired time interval flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. Select one of the following intervals: Display Time OFF 5 min Approx. 5 min. 10 min Approx. 10 min. 15 min Approx. 15 min. MENU/ ENTER To cancel Auto Time Stamp Select OFF, and then press ENTER in step 3, or stop recording. Using Auto Time Stamp to add track marks while recording When the elapsed recording time exceeds the time interval for Auto Time Stamp: The recorder adds track marks at the point you set the time interval and from that point the recorder adds a track mark whenever the time interval has elapsed. Example: Eight minutes of recording has been completed when the Auto Time Stamp time interval is set to 5 minutes. A track mark will be added at the 8- minute point (after the start of recording) and after each 5-minute interval thereafter. When the time interval set for Auto Time Stamp exceeds the elapsed recording time: The recorder adds a track mark when the set Auto Time Stamp time interval has elapsed. Example: Three minutes of recording has been completed when the Auto Time Stamp time interval is set to 5 minutes. A track mark will be added at the 5- minute point (after the start of recording) and after each 5-minute interval thereafter. z T appears before the track display on the recorder for track marks added by Auto Time Stamp. Notes Automatic track marking by Auto Time Stamp starts when you add a normal track mark to the disc (i.e., by pressing T MARK or X, etc.). The setting will be lost when the recording stopped. 30-GB

31 Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual Recording) When you record, the sound level is adjusted automatically. If necessary, you can set the recording level manually during both analog and digital recording. This function can be set with the recorder only. X 1 Press REC while pressing X. The recorder stands by for recording. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press. or > repeatedly until RecVol flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. 4 Press. or > repeatedly until Manual flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. 5 Play the source. REC MENU/ENTER./>/ N Manual 6 While observing the level meter in the display, adjust the recording level by pressing. or >. Set the level so that the maximum input lights up the fifth segment on the level meter. If the sixth segment lights up, lower the level by pressing.. fifth segment REC15 Recording does not start in this step. If your source is an externally connected component, be sure to cue the source to the beginning of the material to be recorded before you start playback. 7 Press X again to start recording. To switch back to automatic level control Select Auto in step 4. Notes If you press x during recording operation, the recorder will revert to automatic recording level adjustment mode the next time you start a recording operation. To set the recording level manually during synchro-recording, do the procedure below. 1 Select OFF in step 3 of Record an MD. (page 17). 2 Do steps 1 to 6 of manual recording procedure (page 31). Then do steps 2 and 3, and select ON in the synchro-recording procedure (page 17). Recording starts automatically whenever the source sound is played. You cannot switch from Auto to Manual (or vice-versa) during recording. 31-GB

32 Checking the remaining recordable time You can check the remaining time, track number, etc. when recording or during stop. Group-related items appear only when a track with group settings is played and then stopped. When you operate the recorder with the supplied remote control, use the buttons and controls shown in parentheses../> >/. EDIT ENTER MENU/ ENTER 1 While the recorder is recording or stopped, press MENU (EDIT for 2 seconds or more), press. or > (flip the lever towards > or.) repeatedly until DISP flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER) again. 2 Press. or > (flip the lever towards > or.) repeatedly until the information you want flashes in the display. Each time you press > (flip the lever towards.), the display changes as follows: Display window on the recorder A B On B LapTim The elapsed time of the current track. r RecRem The remaining recordable time. r GP Rem The remaining time after the current track in a group. r AllRem The remaining time after the current location. Note Items may not be selectable depending on group mode s on/off status or the recorder s operating status. 3 Press ENTER (ENTER). The information selected in step 2 appears in A and B. A the information selected in step 2. B track number, track name, group name, or disc name. Note Items may appear differently depending on group mode s on/off status, the recorder s operating status, or the recorder settings. z If you want to check the playing position or track name while playing, see page GB

33 Various ways of playback Using the group function (Group Mode) The recorder can operate various playback with a disc which has group setting. For more information on group mode, see Recording tracks using the group function (Group Mode Recording) (page 27) This function can be set with the recorder only. z You can also change play mode (repeat play, or shuffle play) in the selected group. After the procedures here, follow the steps of Changing play modes (page 34). In group mode, pressing > on the recorder (or > on the remote control) during the last track of the group moves playback to the first track of the group, and pressing. (or. on the remote control) twice continuously on the recorder or the remote control during the first track of the group moves playback to the last track of the group../> ENTER GROUP To turn off the group function Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more again. Note In group mode, the recorder treats all tracks without group settings as belonging to the last group on the disc. The last group is indicated in the display window on the recorder as GP --. Within a group, the tracks appear in their order on the disc, not their order within the group. Listening to tracks in a specific group (Group Mode Playback) Insert a disc with group settings. 1 Start playback. 2 Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more. and GP ON light up in the display and the group mode turns on. Playback stops at the end of the last track in the selected group. For details on selecting another group, see Selecting and playing groups (Group Skip Mode) (page 33). Selecting and playing groups (Group Skip Mode) Operations are possible regardless of whether group mode is on or off. However, playback on the recorder will differ, depending on whether group mode is on or off. When group mode is on: Playback starts from the first track of the selected group and ends with the last track in the group. When group mode is off: Playback starts from the first track of the selected group and ends with the last track in the disc. 33-GB

34 When group mode is off: Disc Track number Changing play modes You can select from various play modes such as repeat play (AllRep), single repeat (1 Rep), and shuffle repeat (Shuf.R)../> MENU/ ENTER Skip Skip Skip When group mode is on: Disc Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Track Track Track number number number EDIT ENTER Skip Skip Skip >/. Insert a disc with group settings. 1 Press GROUP. flashes in the display and groups become selectable. 2 Within 5 seconds, press. or > repeatedly to select your desired group, and then press ENTER. The recorder starts playing from the first track in the group. Note If no operation is performed within 5 seconds after step 1, group skip mode will be canceled and you will not be able to perform step 2 thereafter. To continue with step 1 at this point, repeat from the beginning of the procedure. 1 While the recorder is playing, press MENU (EDIT for 2 seconds or more). 2 Press. or > (flip the lever towards > or.) repeatedly until P-MODE flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER) again. 3 Press. or > (flip the lever towards > or.) repeatedly to select play mode, and then press ENTER (ENTER). 34-GB

35 Display window on the recorder A Shuf.R B When you press > (flip the lever towards.), B changes. When you press ENTER, A appears. On B/A Normal/(none) All the tracks are played once. r AllRep/ All the tracks are played repeatedly. r 1 Rep/ 1 A single track is played repeatedly. r Shuf.R/Shuf After the currently selected track finishes playing, the remaining tracks are played repeatedly in random order. z You can specify the play mode for a selected group when group mode is on. To activate group mode, see Selecting and playing groups (Group Skip Mode) (page 33). 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 ENTER MENU/ ENTER 1 Press MENU (EDIT for 2 seconds or more), press. or > (flip the lever towards > or.) repeatedly until BASS flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER) again. 2 Press. or > (flip the lever towards > or.) to select the item, and then press ENTER (ENTER). Each time you press > (flip the lever towards.), A and B change as follows: 35-GB

36 Display window A Digital MEGA BASS BASS 2 B On B/A OFF/(none) Normal play r BASS 1/ Mega Bass (moderate effect) r BASS 2/ 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. Group-related items appear only when a track with group settings is played../> EDIT ENTER MENU/ ENTER >/. 1 While the recorder is playing, press MENU (EDIT for 2 seconds or more), press. or > (flip the lever towards > or.) repeatedly until DISP flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER) again. 2 Press. or > (flip the lever towards > or.) repeatedly until the information you want flashes in the display. Each time you press > (flip the lever towards.), the display changes as follows: 36-GB

37 Display window on the recorder A B On B LapTim The elapsed time of the current track. r 1 Rem The remaining time of the current track. r GP Rem The remaining time after the current location in the group. r AllRem The remaining time after the current location. 3 Press ENTER (ENTER). The display changes as follows: The information selected in step 2 appears in A and B. A the information selected in step 2. B track number, track name, group name, or disc name. Note Items may appear differently or may not be selectable, depending on the group mode s on/ off status or the recorder s operating status. z If you want to check the remaining time or the recording position while recording or in stop mode, see page GB

38 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 You cannot edit tracks on an MD that is record-protected. Before editing tracks, close the tab on the side of the MD (page 52). If you perform an editing operation while playing, be sure not to turn the power off until Edit disappears in the display. Do not move the recorder while Edit * is flashing in the display. The lid will not open until Edit disappears in the display after editing. When group mode is on, editing can be performed only for the tracks registered into the selected group. When you operate the recorder with the supplied remote control, use the buttons and controls shown in parentheses. Notes FULL appears when you try to enter more than 1,700 characters on a disc. Enter a shorter name for the track, group, or disc, or set the LPStmp setting to OFF when recording in MDLP mode so that LP: is not be added at the beginning of the track name (page 26). When labeling a disc which has been recorded using the group function, make sure group mode is on in order to prevent the group management information from being overwritten by mistake. If you enter the symbol // between the characters in disc names such as abc//def, you may be unable to use the group function. X END SEARCH MENU/ ENTER GROUP/ CANCEL Labeling/relabeling recordings You can name tracks, groups and discs using the recorder s character palette. Available characters Capital and small letters of the English alphabet Numbers 0 to 9! " # $ % & ( ) *. ; < = _ ` + ', / : _ (space) Numbers of characters you can input Track, group, or disc name: Approx. 200 each Numbers of characters you can input in a disc Numbers/marks: Approx. 1,700./>/x VOL +/ DELETE T MARK ENTER >/. EDIT CAPS VOL +/ 38-GB

39 Labeling recordings 1 Insert a disc and do the following operations: To label a track Start playing or recording a track you want to label, and label the track while playing or recording operations. To label a group Turn group mode on (page 28) and start playing or recording a track within the group you want to label, and label the group while playing or recording operations. To label a disc If a disc is already recorded, follow the procedures from step 2 while the recorder is stopped. If a disc is new, start recording and label a disc while recording. If you label a disc with group settings, turn group mode on (page 28). 2 Press MENU (EDIT for 2 seconds or more). 3 Press. or > (flip the lever towards > or.) repeatedly until EDIT flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER). 4 Press. or > (flip the lever towards > or.) repeatedly until the following item appears in the display, and then press ENTER. When labeling a track T: Name When labeling a group G: Name When labeling a disc D: Name The cursor flashes and the track, group, or disc is ready to be labeled. The disc is ready to be labeled. 5 Press. or > (flip the lever towards > or.) repeatedly to select a letter and press ENTER (ENTER). The selected letter stops flashing and the cursor moves to the next input position. The buttons used for character input and their functions are listed below: Functions Operations To select a character To enter a letter To enter a name To insert a blank space to type in a new letter To delete a letter and move back all following letters to the left To cancel labeling Press. or > (> or.). Press ENTER (ENTER). Press ENTER (ENTER) for 2 second or more. Press VOL + (EDIT) and END SEARCH at the same time. Press VOL (DELETE) and END SEARCH at the same time. Press CANCEL (T MARK). 6 Repeat step 5 and enter all characters of the label name. 7 Press ENTER (ENTER) for 2 seconds or more. The track or disc is labeled. To cancel labeling, Press CANCEL (T MARK) in step 6. Notes When the recording is stopped while labeling a track, a group, or a disc during recording, or when the recording moves on to the next track while labeling a track, the input at that point is entered automatically. LP: is automatically added at the beginning of the track name for tracks recorded in MDLP mode (page 26). 39-GB