Playing an MD right
away!
A
Stereo or monaural playback is automatically selected, depending on the
sound source.
Insert the dry battery.
Use one LR6 (size AA) dry battery (not supplied) to power the player. For longer
playback, an alkaline battery is recommended.
When to replace the battery
You can check the battery condition with the battery indication which is displayed while
using the player.
t
Battery power decreasing
v
r
Weak battery
v
e
The battery has gone out. “LOW BATT” flashes in the display on the remote control,
and the power goes off.
Battery life
Approximately 12 hours of playback can be expected with one LR6 (size AA) alkaline
battery (not supplied).
Note
The battery life may be shorter depending on operating conditions and temperature of the
location.
Insert an MD.
Play an MD.
1
4
3
.
N/
>
x
4
x
3
2
1
Connect the headphones to the remote control.
Plug it in firmly all the way.
2
Connect the headphones with the remote control to the
i
jack.
3
Press
> N
or
.
(or press the control towards
N
/
>
or
.
on the
remote control).
The OPERATE lamp on the player lights up and the player starts to play the first
track. When using the remote control, a short beep sounds in the headphones.
4
Press VOL +/– to adjust the volume.
The volume indicator appears on the remote control to allow you to check the
volume.
To stop play, press
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.
Operating instructions
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Manual de instrucciones (lado inverso)
Portable MiniDisc Player
3-043-288-12(1)
2
Insert an MD and press the lid to close.
1
Press OPEN.
2
2
Insert the battery.
1
Slide and open the battery
compartment as shown in the
illustration.
B
Various ways of
playback
Playing tracks repeatedly
B
You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways
— all repeat, single repeat, and shuffle repeat.
PLAYMODE
Press PLAYMODE while the player is playing
an MD.
Each time you press PLAYMODE, the play
mode indication changes as follows.
Play mode indication
(none) (normal play)
All the tracks are played once.
m
“
” (all repeat)
All the tracks are played repeatedly.
m
“
” (single repeat)
A single track is played repeatedly.
m
“
” (shuffle repeat)
All the tracks are played repeatedly in
random order.
Tips on playback
To know the track name and time
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
Elapsed time
Track number
m
Track name
Track number
m
Disc name
Number of tracks recorded on the MD
Note
Disc and track names appear only with MDs that
have been electronically labeled.
3
Other disc operation
To
Pause
Find the
beginning of
the current
track
Find the
beginning of
the previous
tracks
Find the
beginning of
the next track
Go backwards
while
playing*
1
Go forward
while
playing*
1
Remove the
MD
If playback does not start
Make sure the player is not locked. For
details, see “To lock the controls
(HOLD)”.
Display window while playing
back
For details, see “To know the track name
and time”.
Track name*
3
or elapsed time of
the track being played
Track number
Tips
• The OPERATE lamp on the player lights
up during playback. When you press
x
,
the lamp goes off.
• The display on the remote control
disappears after a while after you have
pressed
x
.
Note
Do not press OPEN during playback. If you
do, the lid opens and playback stops.
When using optional headphones
Use headphones with a stereo-miniplug.
You cannot use headphones with a
microplug.
*
1
When you press
.
or
>
N
on the
player during pause (
X
), the player
resumes playback.
If you hold down
.
or
>
N
on the
player (or press and hold the control
towards
.
or
N
/
>
on the remote
control) during pause (
X
), you can fast
forward/rewind without listening to the
playback sound.
*
2
Once you open the lid, the point to start
playback will change to the beginning of
the first track.
*
3
Appears only with MDs that have been
electronically labeled.
With label
facing front,
insert disc in
direction of
the arrow.
Do this (Beeps in the
headphones)
Press
X
on the remote
control. (Continuous
short beeps)
Press
X
on the remote
control again to
resume play.*
1
Press
.
once.
Press the control
towards
.
on the
remote control. (Three
short beeps)
Press
.
repeatedly.
Press the control
towards
.
on the
remote control
repeatedly.
(Continuous three
short beeps)
Press
>
N
once.
Press the control
towards
N
/
>
on
the remote control.
(Two short beeps)
Hold down
.
.
Press and hold the
control towards
.
on the remote control.
Hold down
>
N
.
Press and hold the
control towards
N
/
>
on the
remote control.
Press
x
, and then
press OPEN.*
2
b
b
Make sure the +
and – terminals
are correctly
oriented.
Player
Remote
control
i
jack
1
TM
B
Additional information
Precautions
On heat build-up
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.
On installation
Never use the player where it will be
subjected to extremes of light, temperature,
moisture or vibration.
On the headphones
Road safety
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.
Preventing hearing damage
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.
Caring for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This
will allow you to hear outside sounds and to
be considerate of the people around you.
On cleaning
• 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.
On dry battery
Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of
battery fluid or bursting battery. To prevent
such accidents, observe the following
precautions:
• Install the battery with the + and – poles
aligned correctly.
• When the player is not to be used for a long
time, be sure to remove the battery.
• If a battery leak should develop, carefully
and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid
from the battery compartment before
inserting new ones.
• Do not carry the dry battery in your pocket
or a bag, etc., with metallic objects such as
key rings. The terminals of the battery may
heat up from a short-circuit and can be
dangerous.
On the lid of the battery
compartment
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:
1
Place the lid so that the projections on the
lid aligned with the slits on the main unit.
1
2
2
Fit the projection one by one into the slot as
shown in the illustration.
No sound comes through the
headphones.
• The headphones plug is not firmly
connected.
b
Connect the headphones plug firmly
to the remote control.
b
Connect the headphones plug firmly
to the
i
jack.
• Volume is too low.
b
Adjust the volume by pressing
VOL +/– .
• AVLS is on.
b
Slide AVLS to NORM.
Specifications
System
Audio playing system
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
800 rpm to 1,800 rpm
Error correction
Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code
(ACIRC)
Sampling frequency
44.1 kHz
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
Below measurable limit
Outputs
Headphones: stereo mini-jack, maximum output
level 5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 16 ohms
General
Power requirements
One LR6 (size AA) battery (not supplied)
Battery operation time
See “When to replace the battery”
Dimensions
Approx. 81
×
25
×
74 mm (w/h/d)
(3
1
/
4
×
1
×
3 in.) not including projecting parts
and controls
Mass
Approx. 95 g (3.4 oz.) the player only
Approx. 136 g (4.8 oz.) incl. a premastered MD
and a LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery.
Supplied accessories
Headphones with a remote control (1)
Carrying pouch (1)
Optional accessories
MDR-series Stereo headphones*
SRS-series Sony Active Speakers
* Whether you should plug the headphones
directly to the
i
jack on the main unit or to a
remote control, use only headphones with
stereo mini plugs.
stereo mini plugs
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information about the accessories in
your country.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
OPERATE
lamp
Welcome!
Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc! Here
are some of the capabilities and features
you’ll discover with the new MiniDisc Player.
• Small body almost the size of a MiniDisc
jacket
Ideal weight and size; fits in your shirt
pocket.
• Simple “Pop-Up Eject” function for easy
MiniDisc handling
A single press of a 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 with 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.
• Low power-consumption design enables
extended battery life.
• The player operates on a single LR6 (size
AA) dry battery.
On the MiniDisc cartridge
• Do not touch the internal disc directly.
Forcing the shutter open may damage the
internal disc.
• Do not place the cartridge where it will be
subjected to light, temperature, moisture or
dust.
On mechanical noise
The player gives out mechanical noise while
operating, which is caused by the power-
saving system of the player. This is not a
malfunction.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have
made these checks, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
The player does not work or works
poorly.
•You tried to play with no disc in the
player (“NO DISC” flashes on the
remote control).
b
Insert an MD.
•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
Slide HOLD against the direction of
the arrow to release the hold
function.
•Moisture has condensed inside the
player.
b
Take the MD out and leave the
player’s lid open for several hours
until the moisture evaporates.
•The dry battery is weak (“LOW BATT”
flashes on the remote control).
b
Replace the dry battery.
•The dry battery has been installed
incorrectly.
b
Install the battery with correct
polarity.
•An MD with no recording on it is
inserted (“BLANKDISC” flashes on the
remote control).
b
Insert a recorded MD.
•The player cannot read the disc (it’s
scratched or dirty) (“DISC ERR” flashes
on the remote control).
b
Reinsert or replace the disc.
•While operating, the player received a
mechanical shock, too much static,
abnormal power voltage caused by
lightning etc.
b
Restart as follows.
1
Remove the battery from the
battery compartment.
2
Leave the player for about
30 seconds.
3
Insert the battery into the battery
compartment
The MD is not played normally.
•The player is set to the repeat mode
(“ ” is displayed on the remote
control).
b
Press PLAYMODE repeatedly until
“ ” disappears, then start playing.
An MD is not played from the first track.
•Disc playing stopped before it came to
the last track.
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.
The DIGITAL MEGABASS does not
function.
•The DIGITAL MEGABASS switch is set
to 0.
b
Set the switch to 1 or 2.
Playback sound skips.
•The player is placed where it receives
continuous vibration.
b
Put the player on a stable place.
•A very short track may cause sound to
skip.
Sound has a lot of static.
•Strong magnetism from a television or
such device is interfering with
operation.
b
Move the player away from the
source of strong magnetism.
MZ-E60
Sony Corporation © 2000 Printed in Malaysia
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical
shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel
only.
Caution
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
Listening for many hours at maximum
volume may damage your hearing.
CAUTION — LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW
DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
Information
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE
FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY
NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES
RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY
PRODUCT.
“MD WALKMAN” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
To lock the controls (HOLD)
D
To prevent the buttons from being
accidentally operated when you carry the
player, use this function.
HOLD
HOLD
Slide HOLD on the player in the direction of
the
.
to lock the controls of the unit.
Slide HOLD on the remote control in the
direction of the
.
to lock the controls of the
remote control.
To emphasize bass
(DIGITAL MEGABASS)
E
The DIGITAL MEGABASS function
intensifies low frequency sound for richer
quality audio reproduction.
DIGITAL MEGABASS
2
0 1
Set DIGITAL MEGABASS to 1 (weak) or
2 (strong).
To cancel the effect, set DIGITAL MEGABASS
to 0.
Note
If the sound becomes distorted when
emphasizing bass, turn down the volume.
To protect your hearing (AVLS)
F
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the maximum
volume to protect your ears.
AVLS
LIMIT
NORM
Set AVLS to LIMIT.
The volume is kept at a moderate level, even
if you try to turn the volume above the
limited level.
Chinese
As you read, refer to the
illustrations in the English text.
Welcome!
Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc! Here
are some of the capabilities and features you
will discover with the new MiniDisc player.
• Small body almost the size of a MiniDisc
jacket
Ideal weight and size; fits in your shirt
pocket.
• Simple “Pop-Up Eject” function for easy
MiniDisc handling
A single press of a 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 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 a single LR6 (size
AA) dry battery.
“MD WALKMAN” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
B
MD playing
Playing an MD!
A
Stereo or monaural playback is automatically
selected, depending on the sound source.
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.
2
Insert an MD.
1
Push OPEN.
2
Insert the MD with the label side
facing front, and press the lid down to
close.
3
Play the MD.
1
Connect the supplied headphones to
the supplied remote control.
2
Connect the headphones with the
remote control to the
i
(headphones)
jack of the player.
3
Press
>
N
or
.
(or press the
control towards
N
/
>
or
.
on
the remote control).
The OPERATE lamp on the player
lights up and the player starts to play
the first track.
When using the remote control, a
short beep sounds in the headphones.
4
Press VOL +/– to adjust the volume.
The volume indicator appears on the
remote control to allow you to check
the volume.
To stop play, press
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.
When to replace the battery
When the battery indication changes to
r
,
the dry battery is weak. Replace the dry
battery. When the battery is exhausted,
“LOW BATT” flashes in the display on the
remote control and the power goes off.
Battery life*
Approximately 12 hours of playback can be
expected with one LR6 (size AA) alkaline
battery (not supplied).
* The battery life may be shorter depending on
operating conditions and temperature of the
location.
Other disc operation
To
Pause
Find the
beginning of
the current
track
Find the
beginning of
the previous
tracks
Find the
beginning of
the next
track
Go
backwards
while
playing*
Go forward
while
playing*
Remove the
MD
* When you press
.
or
>
N
on the player
during pause (
X
), the player resumes
playback.
If you hold down
.
or
>
N
on the
player (or press and hold the control towards
.
or
N
/
>
on the remote 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 changes to the beginning of the first
track.
If playback does not start
Make sure the player is not locked. See “To
lock the controls (HOLD).”
B
Various ways of playback
Playing tracks repeatedly
B
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:
(none) (normal play)
All the tracks are played once.
v
“
” (all repeat)
All the tracks are played repeatedly.
v
“
” (single repeat)
A single track is played repeatedly.
v
“
” (shuffle repeat)
All the tracks are played repeatedly in
random order.
Using other functions
To know the track name and time
C
Press DISPLAY on the remote control while
the player is playing an MD.
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.
Note
Disc and track names appear only with MDs that
have been electronically labeled.
To lock the controls (HOLD)
D
On the player, slide HOLD in the direction of
the
.
to lock the controls of the player.
On the remote control, slide HOLD in the
direction of the
.
to lock the controls of the
remote control.
To emphasize bass
(DIGITAL MEGABASS)
E
Set DIGITAL MEGABASS to select 1 (weak)
or 2 (strong).
To protect your hearing (AVLS)
F
Set AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) to LIMIT.
The volume is kept at a moderate level, even
if you try to turn the volume above the
limited level.
Do this (Beeps in the
headphones)
Press
X
on the remote
control. (Continuous short
beeps)
Press
X
on the remote
control again to resume
play.*
Press
.
once.
Press the control towards
.
on the remote control.
(Three short beeps)
Press
.
repeatedly.
Press the control towards
.
on the remote control
repeatedly. (Continuous
three short beeps)
Press
>
N
once.
Press the control towards
N
/
>
on the remote
control. (Two short beeps)
Hold down
.
.
Press and hold the control
towards
.
on the remote
control.
Hold down
>
N
.
Press and hold the control
towards
N
/
>
on the
remote control.
Press
x
, and then press
OPEN.**
Slots
Projections
b
