in accordance with the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) standard. 2) When using a 100% fully charged rechargeable battery. 3) When using a Sony LR6 (SG) STAMINA alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan).
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!! COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT LA SCURIT! LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PICES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SCURIT DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PICES SONY DONT LES NUMROS SONT DONNS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLMENTS PUBLIS PAR SONY.
CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

On power sources

Use house current, Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery, LR6 (SG) battery, or car battery. For use in your house: Use the AC power adaptor supplied with this recorder. Do not use any other AC power adaptor since it may cause the recorder to malfunction.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. 2. 3.
3-1. 3-2. 3-3. 3-4. 3-5. 3-6. 3-7. 3-8. 3-9. 3-10. 3-11.
SERVICING NOTES.. 4 GENERAL.. 5 DISASSEMBLY
Disassembly Flow... Case (Lower).. Upper Panel Section... LCD Module, Upper Panel Sub Assy.. Mechanism Deck (MT-MZN707-177).. Set Chassis (5192) Assy.. MAIN Board.. OP Service Assy (LCX-5R).. Holder Assy... DC Motor (Sled) (M602).. DC SSM18B Motor (Spindle) (M601), DC Motor (Over Write Head Up/Down) (M603).. 12

Polarity of the plug

k h AC d
Notes on chip component replacement Never reuse a disconnected chip component. Notice that the minus side of a tantalum capacitor may be damaged by heat. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270 C during repairing. Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit board (within 3 times). Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or unsoldering. UNLEADED SOLDER Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the leadfree mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead. (Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with the lead free mark due to their particular size) : LEAD FREE MARK Unleaded solder has the following characteristics. Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40 C higher than ordinary solder. Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time. Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to about 350 C. Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful! Strong viscosity Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to flow) than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such as on IC pins, etc. Usable with ordinary solder It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may also be added to ordinary solder.

MAIN board

When songs become unplayable by executing System Restore, an error dialog box may be displayed. In this case, follow the displayed messages.
MZ-N707 SECTION 2 GENERAL
This section is extracted from instruction manual.

Looking at the controls

The recorder

qa qs 9 qd qf qg qh qj

The display window of the recorder
A Character information display

H Group indication

Displays the disc and track names, error messages, track numbers, etc. B SYNC (synchro-recording) indication
C Sound indication D REC indication
Lights up when group mode is on.

I Play mode indication

Shows play mode of the MD.

J Level meter

A GROUP/CANCEL button B REC (record) switch C Display window D OPEN button E T MARK button F VOL +/ button The VOL + button has a tactile dot. G Terminal for attaching the battery
K MENU button L HOLD switch M USB connecting jack N Battery compartment O LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack P MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack There is a tactile dot left side of the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack. Q i (headphones/earphones) jack
Lights up while recording. When flashing, the recorder is in record standby mode. E Battery level indication Shows approximate battery condition. F Disc indication Shows that the disc is rotating for recording, playing or editing an MD. G Time display
Shows the volume of the MD being played or recorded. K 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. L Recording mode (LP2/LP4/MONO) indication

charging stand

H DC IN 3V jack I END SEARCH button J 5 position control key
X (pause) button./> (search/AMS) button ENTER/N* (play) button x (stop)/CHG (charge) button
*The N button has a tactile dot.
The headphones/earphones with a remote control

A B C DEF G

N>.
A DISPLAY button B PLAY MODE button

H Control (VOL +/)

Pull and turn to adjust the volume.
I Display window J HOLD switch K x (stop) button
C RPT/ENT (repeat/enter) button D SOUND button E Clip F X (pause) button G Control (./N>)
May be used as the Enter button, depending on the function.
N> : play, AMS, FF. : REW, AMS Turn or turn and hold to play, fast forward, rewind, etc.

The display window of the remote control

A B C D E

A Track number display B Character information display C Disc indication
D Play mode indication E Battery level indication F REC indication G SOUND indication
MZ-N707 SECTION 3 DISASSEMBLY
This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.

DISASSEMBLY FLOW

3-2. CASE (LOWER) (Page 7)
3-3. UPPER PANEL SECTION (Page 7)
3-4. LCD MODULE, UPPER PANEL SUB ASSY (Page 8)
3-5. MECHANISM DECK (MT-MZN707-177) (Page 8)
3-6. SET CHASSIS (5192) ASSY (Page 9)
3-8. OP SERVICE ASSY (LCX-5R) (Page 10)
3-10. DC MOTOR (SLED) (M602) (Page 11)

3-7. MAIN BOARD (Page 9)

3-9. HOLDER ASSY (Page 11)
3-11. DC SSM18B MOTOR (SPINDLE) (M601), DC MOTOR (OVER WRITE HEAD UP/DOWN) (M603) (Page 12)
Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

CASE (LOWER)

1 two screws (M1.4) 1 two screws (M1.4) 2 Remove the case (lower) in the direction of the arrow.

UPPER PANEL SECTION

1 flexible board (CN801) 3 two screws (M1.4) 4 upper panel section

set chassis (5192) assy

5 torsion spring (pop up-L)

3 two screws (M1.4)

torsion spring (pop up-L)
2 Slide the open slider in the direction of the arrow, and open the upper panel section.
LCD MODULE, UPPER PANEL SUB ASSY
Note: On installation, adjust the position of both switch and knob (hold).
2 LCD module 1 five screws (1.7 2.5)

switch

3 compression spring (button)

4 button (control A)

5 upper panel sub assy

knob (hold)

MECHANISM DECK (MT-MZN707-177)

3 two step screws (MD)

6 mechanism deck (MT-MZN707-177)
5 flexible board (optical pick-up) (CN501)
flexible board (motor) (CN502)
1 Remove two solders of the flexible board (over write head).

SET CHASSIS (5192) ASSY

2 two screws (1.7 2.5)

3 set chassis (5192) assy

1 four screws (M1.4 2)

MAIN BOARD

4 battery case

5 main board
2 battery terminal board (+)

3 battery terminal ()

OP SERVICE ASSY (LCX-5R)
2 gear (SA) 1 washer (0.8-2.5)

5 screw (M1.4)

6 thrust detent spring 3 screw (M1.4) 8 Pull off lead screw.

4 rack spring

9 Opening the over write head toward the direction A, remove the OP service assy (LCX-5R) toward the direction B. B
Note: Do not open the entire assy forcibly, when opening the over write head.

OP service assy (LCX-5R)

over write head section

HOLDER ASSY

4 holder assy

2 Open the holder assy

3 boss 1 convex portion

3 boss

3-10. DC MOTOR (SLED) (M602)
2 washer (0.8-2.5) 3 gear (SA)

4 two screws (M1.4)

1 Remove six solders of the motor flexible board.

5 DC motor (sled) (M602)

3-11. DC SSM18B MOTOR (SPINDLE) (M601), DC MOTOR (OVER WRITE HEAD UP/DOWN) (M603)
1 Remove six solders of the motor flexible board. 2 tapping screw 3 motor cover 7 DC motor (over write head up/down) (M603)
Note: Press-fit the gear (HA) up to the position of the DC motor (over write head up/down) (M603) as shown below.
8 three tapping screws 6 gear (HA)

gear (HA) 3.15 mm

4 gear (HB)
DC motor (over write head up/down) (M603)

5 gear (HC)

9 DC SSM18B motor (spindle) (M601)
MZ-N707 SECTION 4 TEST MODE

OUTLINE

This set provides the Overall adjustment mode that allows CD and MO discs to be automatically adjusted when in the test mode. In this overall adjustment mode, the disc is discriminate between CD and MO, and each adjustment is automatically executed in order. If a fault is found, the system displays its location. Also, the manual mode allows each individual adjustment to be automatically adjusted. Operation in the test mode is performed with the set. A key having no particular description in the text, indicates a set key.
OPERATION IN SETTING THE TEST MODE
When the test mode becomes active, first the display check mode is selected. Other mode can be selected from the display check mode. When the test mode is set, the LCD repeats the following display.

Set LCD display

SETTING METHOD OF TEST MODE
There are three different methods to set the test mode: 1 Short SL801 (TEST) on the MAIN board with a solder bridge (connect pin <zvn of IC801 to the ground). Then, turn on the power. MAIN Board (Conductor Side)

All lit

All off
Microcomputer version display

Ver 1.3

When the X key is pressed and hold down, the display at that time is held so that display can be checked.

RELEASING THE TEST MODE

For test mode set with the method 1: Turn off the power and open the solder bridge on SL801 (TEST) on the MAIN board.
Note: Remove the solders completely. Remaining could be shorted with the chassis, etc.
For test mode set with the method 2 or 3: Turn off the power.

SL801 (TEST) C816 R822

R825 R824

SL801 (TEST)

+ C809

177 169

172 170
2 In the normal mode, turn on the [HOLD] switch. While pressing the [VOL --] key press the following order:
> t > t. t. t > t. t > t. t X t X
3 In the normal mode, turn on the [HOLD] switch. While pressing the x/CHG key, press the keys on the remote commander with the following order: N> t N> t. t. t N> t. t N> t. t X t X
Note: If electrical adjustment (CD and MO overall adjustment) has not been finished completely, NV Error is displayed on LCDs of the set and the remote commander.

R817 R821

FB801 C839
CONFIGURATION OF TEST MODE [Test Mode $Display Check Mode%] Press the > or [VOL +] key [Manual Mode]

Press the x/CHG key

[VOL +] key: 100th place of item number [Major item switching]

N key x/CHG key

increase.
[VOL --] key: 100th place of item number

decrease.

[Servo Adjustment] [Audio Adjustment] [Power Supply Adjustment] [OP Alignment Adjustment]
[VOL +] key: 10th place of item number increase. [Medium item switching] [VOL --] key: 10th place of item number
Press the. or [VOL --] key
[Overall Adjustment Mode]

[Minor item switching]

> key: Unit place of item number
[Electrical Offset Adjustment]
Power Supply Adjustment Auto Item Feed CD Overall Adjustment/ MO Overall Adjustment
. key: Unit place of item number
[Adjusted value variation] [VOL +] key: Increases the adjusted

value of the 1st digit

Press the [MENU] key
[Self-Diagnosis Result Display Mode]
Press the x/CHG key Press the N or [REC] key
[VOL --] key: Decreases the adjusted
[Sound Skip Check Result Display Mode]
Press the x/CHG key Press the [T MARK] key

[Adjusted value write]

X key: When adjusted value is

[Key Check Mode]

The key check quits, or open the upper panel

MANUAL MODE

Mode to adjust or check the operation of the set by function. Normally, the adjustment in this mode is not executed. However, the Manual mode is used to clear the memory, power supply adjustment, and laser power check before performing automatic adjustments in the Overall Adjustment mode. Transition Method in Manual Mode 1. Set the test mode (see page 13). 2. Press the > or[VOL +] key activates the manual mode where the LCD display as shown below.

history code error display code Total recording time when error occurred
ADIP Error Value & Adjusted Value Display

081A1B 0 11

ADIP error value item number Set LCD display adjusted value
3. Then, each time the > key is pressed, LCD display descends by one as shown below. Also, the LCD display ascends by one when the. key is pressed.
Focus Drive Value & Adjusted Value Display

1 **** 0 XX N **** 0 XX

000F1B 0 11
Focus drive value item number adjusted value

Item Title Display

N1**** 0 XX N2**** 0 XX R_**** 0 XX
XX : Error code * * * * : Total recording time

LrefPw 1B 0 11

item title item number adjusted value
However in the power mode (item number 700s), only the item is displayed. 6. Quit the manual mode, and press the x/CHG key to return to the test mode (display check mode).

OVERALL ADJUSTMENT MODE

Mode to adjust the servo automatically in all items. Normally, automatic adjustment is executed in this mode at the repair. For further information, refer to SECTION 5 ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS (see page 19).
If the [MENU] key is pressed with this display, the LCD switches to the simple display mode. 4. Quit the self-diagnosis result display mode, and press the x/ CHG key to return to the test mode (display check mode).
Description of Error Indication Codes Problem No error Indication code Servo system error 04 TOC error Power supply system error 32 Offset system error Disc error 35 Meaning of code No error Simple display --No error Attempt to access an abnormal address High temperature detected Disordered focus or can not read an address Abnormal rotation of disc Faulty TOC contents Data could not be read at SYNC Momentary interruption detected Offset error Focus error ABCD offset error Tracking error Offset error X1 tracking error Offset error MD DATA 2 disc error Description
Illegal access target Adrs address was specified High temperature Focus error Spindle error TOC error Data reading error Low battery Offset error Focus error ABCD offset error Tracking error Offset error X1 tracking error Offset error MD DATA 2 disc error Temp Fcus Spdl TOC Data LBat Ofst ABCD TE X1TE MD2

3. Insert CD disc in the set, and press thethe. key to set the CD overall adjustment mode. Automatic adjustments are made.

MO OK 0 00

CD and MO Overall Adjustment Items 1. CD overall adjustment items
Item No. CD tracking error gain adjustment CD TWPP gain adjustment CD tracking error offset adjustment CD ABCD gain adjustment CD focus gain adjustment CD tracking gain adjustment CD two-axis sensitivity adjustment Description CD electrical offset adjustment

CD RUN X XX

XXX: Item number for which an adjustment is being executed.
4. In case of CD overall adjustment NG, reset the NV (see page 19), then readjust from the temperature correction (see page 24).

*** NG 0 00

**: NG item number.
2. MO overall adjustment items

Item No. 448 Description

5. If OK through the CD overall adjustments, then perform MO overall adjustments.
MO electrical offset adjustment
Low reflective CD tracking error gain adjustment Low reflective CD tracking error offset adjustment Low reflective CD ABCD gain adjustment Low reflective CD focus gain adjustment Low reflective CD tracking gain adjustment MO tracking error gain adjustment MO TON offset adjustment MO TWPP gain adjustment MO triple speed read TWPP offset adjustment MO ABCD gain adjustment MO focus gain adjustment MO tracking gain adjustment MO RF gain adjustment MO write TWPP gain adjustment MO write TWPP offset adjustment MO tracking error offset adjustment MO write ABCD gain adjustment MO write tracking gain adjustment MO normal speed read TWPP offset adjustment MO tracking error offset adjustment 20 sec full recording

CD OK 0 00

6. Insert MO disc in the set, and press the > key to set the MO overall adjustment mode. Automatic adjustments are made.

MO RUN X XX

7. In case of MO overall adjustment NG, reset the NV (see page 19), then readjust from the temperature correction (see page 24).

RESUME CLEAR

Perform the Resume clear when all adjustments completed. Resume Clear Setting Method 1. Select the manual mode of the test mode, and set item number 043 (see page 14).

###S43

###: Address

Res*** 0 43

Resume clear complete

ResClr 0 43

3. Press the x/CHG key to return to the test mode (display check mode).
REWRITING THE PATCH DATA AT REPLACEMENT OF MAIN BOARD OR NONVOLATILE MEMORY (IC804)
This set requires the patch data in the nonvolatile memory (IC804) to be rewritten using the application, when the MAIN board or nonvolatile memory (IC804) was replaced. Caution: The application that meets the microcomputer version in this set must be used when rewriting the patch data. Rewriting the patch data using the application not suitable for the microcomputer version could cause the set to malfunction. For a checking method of the microcomputer version, see SECTION 4 TEST MODE (page 13). Preparation 1. USB cable (attached to the set) 2. Personal computer in which the Net MD Driver has been installed. (For further information, see System requirements (page 4) in SECTION 1 SERVICING NOTES) 3. Application PatchWriter for patch data rewriting How to Get the Application PatchWriter for Patch Data Rewriting Contact our service technical support division to get the application. Pre-check 1. Check the microcomputer version in this set. (For a checking method of the microcomputer version, see SECTION 4 TEST MODE (page 13).) 2. Check that the Net MD Driver has been installed in the personal computer. 3. Make sure that the set is in the Normal mode.
Note: Do not rewrite the patch data in the Test mode.
Rewriting the Patch Data 1. Connect the set to the personal computer with the USB cable. 2. Start the application PatchWriter. 3. Make sure that the following window opens. 4. Click the [Usb Connect] button.
5. Confirm that the model and version indicated on the title bar coincide with the codes displayed in the Device Name block and the Version block in the window.
6. Click the [Write + Verify] button. The patch data writing and the verify processing will be executed automatically in the following order: 1) Writing to patch area (front area) 2) Writing to patch area (reverse area) 3) Verifying patch area (front area) 4) Verifying patch area (reverse area) 7. The operation will terminate with the a mark given to all areas. If the mark is given to any area, the nonvolatile memory will be faulty.
8. Click the [Usb Disconnect] button.
9. Confirm that the window becomes as shown below where the [Write + Verify] button and [Read] button are inactive.

SWITCHING REGURATOR

DTC25 DTC1 (Page 33)

LL2 16
SD0 SCK RST STB CS XWK1 REC
SDO0 SCKLCD RST 68 LCD STB 67 XCS LCD

SUSPEND 131 D804

VD SYSTEM CONTROLLER (IC801) B+ VIF A/D CONVERTER (IC301), SYSTEM CONTROLLER (IC801), EEPROM (IC804) B+ VA A/D CONVERTER (IC301), SYSTEM CONTROLLER (IC801) B+ VC MIC AMP (IC303), RF AMP (IC501), MOTOR/COIL DRIVER (IC551), REMOTE CONTROL CIRCUIT B+ NOISE FILTER
VDFB 39 VD 44 VIFFB 38 VIF 42 SERIES PASS REGULATOR

STEP-UP DC/DC CONVERTER

VG MOTOR/COIL DRIVER (IC551) B+

L905 D903

19 LG 18
VAFB 40 VA 41 DVCO SWITCH SWITCHING REGULATOR VC REGULATOR VC VOUT 33 D901
VL PWM 30 RESET SWITCH Q801 PAUSE VIF B+ VB B+ VC PWM PAUSE KEY XRST 104 NOISE FILTER
INM2 RF2 INM1 RF1 XRST CRST RESET SIGNAL GENERATOR DTC1

LLVB 50

B+ SWITCH Q903, 904 VOLTAGE DETECTOR IC902
STEP-UP PRE DRIVER & PWM

SWITCHING Q901, 902

SE1 KEY 1 SE1 KEY 2

109 SET KEY SET KEY 2

VRECO OVER WRITE HEAD DRIVE (IC601) B+ VREC OVER WRITE HEAD DRIVE CIRCUIT B+ VREC PWM 29 WAKE UP SWITCH Q608
VRECOVRECOVREC INM1 + NOISE FILTER 20 RF1 POWER CONTROL IC601 (2/2) CHGMON CHARGE MONITOR SYSTEM CONTROL (2/2) SWITCH

SWITCHING REGULATOR

L11 L14

L601 B+ SWITCH Q603

77 XHOLD SW
STEP-UP DOWN DW BT 22 PRE DRIVER DW TP & 21 PWM VIO 8 VCVC 9 VG 36 RFINMINPRS CHG SW 46 45
VIF B+ VC B+ VG B+ CHARGE CONTROL Q602 (2/2)

CHARGE D603

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY NC-WMAA 1PC. 1.2V OR DRY BATTERY SIZE "AA" (IEC DESIGNATION LR6) 1PC. 1.5V
VOLTAGE DETECTER IC604 DVDD VIF B+ CHG MON 107 51
BATTERY CHARGER & REGULATOR

SWITCH & LCD MUDULE

S806 OPEN/CLOSE DETECT

39 OPEN CLOSE SW

CHG GAIN 90 CHG 91 HIDC MON 112 GND SW 66 D610

GAIN 54 CHG 55

CHARGE CONTROL Q602 (1/2) VBUS GND 1 5

CHARGE CONTROL

CN701 (2/2) (USB CONNECTOR) J602 FOR CHARGING STAND

VB 43 BATM 44 DREG 56

VIF B+ LINE FILTER T601 D604 TH601

S803 PROTECT DETECT

83 PROTECT

VB MON 186

VB B+ L701 DCIN 50 B+ SWITCH Q701 VB B+ VA B+
USBIFVDD 132 VBUS DET 111 SWITCHING Q706
DC/DC CONVERTER D703, IC702, Q704 VOLTAGE DETECT Q703

J601 DC IN 3V

D701 USB ON/OFF SWITCH Q705 GROUND LINE SWITCHING Q601

XS XHP STBY CHGI CTL CHG CHGG
PROTECT PAUSE KEY PDS1 PD S1 PDS0 PD S0 JOG B JOG A
XHOLD XHOLD SW CCU SPDL MON XRST XRF RST XMD XRST MTR DRV IFVSS1 IFVDD1 NV XCS NV1 CS RTC MUTE

OPEN CLOSE SW

MUTE LS

NC (VD PWM)

REC OPR LED

LCD STB

TSB SSB CTL

DRAMVDD0

DRAMVDD1

XL XCS LCD

DRAMVSS0

DRAMVSS1

SET CODE0

SSB DATA

XOPT CTL

XGUM ON

AOUT SEL

SET CODE3

SET CODE2

XJACK DET

SET CODE1

VREC PWM

GND SW2

VC PWM

VL PWM

SSB CLK

OPT DET

XPATCH

GND SW MIC SENSE CLK SEL

IFVDD0

C818 0.1

R836 0

C803 0.01 R804 2.2k C805 R861 0.047 1k C806 0.047 C824 0.047
NC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC

R805 2.2k R860 1k

L802 10H

C822 0.1

R859 1k

R833 2.2k

VG CTL

IFVSS0

E8 E9 E10
6-10. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM MAIN Board (4/4) See page 42 for Waveforms. See page 43 for IC Block Diagrams.
C4V CC217 0.47 R118 22k 0.5% R102 10k 0.5% R218 22k 0.5% R202 10k 0.5% R319 1k
FB306 J303 MIC (PLUG IN POWER)

DC DC CUT1 CUT2

MIC V+2

E1 E2 MIC AMP

OUT1OUT2

C309 0.047

C117 0.47 C327 1000p C218 2200p C118 2200p FB305 0

R830 1M NV

EEPROM IC804 AK6417AM XCS VCC XBUSY RST GND C112 1

IC303 NJM2173AV C823 0.1

MIC V+1

C310 1000p C6.3V

R308 0

SCK0 SK SDO0 DI SDI0 DO

J301 R316 100k Q302 2SA2018TL B+ SWITCH R302 1k RC330 0.1 LINE IN (OPTICAL)

C4V E3 E4 L303 10H

C116 1000p

C216 1000p

R320 10k

OPTICAL RECEIVER

DIN1 C6.3V C6.3V C319 0.01 CCE5 R211 22k 0.5% R111 22k 0.5% R212 47k 0.5% C211 100p C111 100p OPDET C325 1000p R112 47k 0.5% XJDET

R317 100

LINE IN C326 1000p R318 1k JACK

C308 0.1

Q301 SC4738FL R104,204 REFERENCE 4.7k (FR) 10k (EXCEPT US,FR) C320 4.7 4V VOLTAGE SWITCHING R306 22k R315 10k

C340 0.1

C321 0.1

R305 1k

5% 0.5% 0.5% 5%

1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W
1-208-935-11 METAL CHIP < SWITCH >

5% 5% 0.5% 0.5%

S803 S805 S806
1-771-867-11 SWITCH, PUSH (1 KEY) (PROTECT DETECT) 1-762-946-12 SWITCH, PUSH (1 KEY) (OPEN) 1-762-805-21 SWITCH, PUSH (1 KEY) (OPEN/CLOSE DETECT) < EMI FILTER >

5% 5% 5%

1/16W 1/16W 1/16W
1-416-405-21 EMI FILTER < THERMISTOR >
1-804-616-21 THERMISTOR, POSITIVE < VIBRATOR >
X801 1-795-024-11 VIBRATOR, CRYSTAL (45.1584MHz) X802 1-795-443-21 VIBRATOR, CRYSTAL (48MHz) ************************************************************** MISCELLANEOUS ************** 309 M601 1-804-543-11 LCD MODULE X-3381-589-1 SERVICE ASSY, OP (LCX-5R) 8-835-744-01 MOTOR, DC SSM18B (SPINDLE) (WITH TURN TABLE) M602 1-763-727-11 MOTOR, DC (SLED) (WITH GEAR) M603 1-763-400-21 MOTOR, DC (OVER WRITE HEAD UP/DOWN) ************************************************************ ACCESSORIES ************ 1-251-824-12 CONNECTING PACK, CAR (CPA-7) (US, CND) 1-476-211-22 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RM-MC10L/B) (AEP, UK, FR) 1-476-303-11 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RM-MZ4R) (US, CND) 1-476-857-11 ADAPTOR, AC (AC-ES305) (AEP, FR) 1-476-858-11 ADAPTOR, AC (AC-ES305) (UK) 1-476-859-11 1-756-145-21 1-756-145-31 1-756-229-11 1-816-206-11 1-823-519-11 3-223-571-01 3-228-300-11 3-234-038-11 3-234-038-21 ADAPTOR, AC (AC-ES305) (US, CND) BATTERY, NICKEL CADMIUM (AEP, UK, FR) BATTERY, NICKEL CADMIUM (US, CND) STAND, CHARGE CONNECTOR, LIGHT CORD, CONNECTION (USB CABLE) CASE, BATTERY CARRYING CASE, BELT CLIP CARRYING (EXCEPT US) MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH) (AEP, UK) MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH) (AEP, FR)
5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 0.5% 5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%
1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W 1/16W
3-234-038-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (GERMAN, DUTCH, ITALIAN) (AEP) 3-234-038-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SPANISH, PORTUGUESE) (AEP) 3-234-038-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SWEDISH, FINNISH) (AEP)

1-218-977-11 RES-CHIP

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Portable MiniDisc Recorder
Portable MiniDisc Recorder MZ-N707
GB Operating Instructions __________________________
FR Mode demploi _______________________________
WALKMAN is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

MZ-N707

2002 Sony Corporation

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. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table cloths, curtains, etc. And dont 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 The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. 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.
For customers in the USA and Canada RECYCLING NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERIES Nickel cadmium batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel cadmium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel cadmium batteries. For customers in the USA Owners Record The serial number is located at the rear of the disc compartment lid and the model number is located at the top and bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. MZ-N707 Serial No. Product registration Please register this product on line at www.sony.com/walkmanreg <http://www.sony.com/walkmanreg>
Proper registration will enables us to send you periodic maillings about new products, services, and other important announcements. Registering your product need adjustment or modification. Thank you. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Direct Respons Center 1-(800)222-7669. or write to: Sony Direct Respons Center 12451 Gateway Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33913 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MZ-N707 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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, Sonys 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 2001 Sony Corporation
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.

Table of contents

Overview.. 10
Checking the supplied accessories...11
Looking at the controls.. 12 Getting started!... 15 Recording an MD right away! (Synchro-recording).. 18 Transferring songs from the computer to the MiniDisc (Check-out).. 22 Playing an MD right away!.. 24 Various ways of recording.. 26
Note on digital and analog recording (Digital input and analog input) 26 Recording in analog (Analog Recording)..27 Long-time recording (MDLP)..28 When you do not want LP: added automatically at the beginning of a track..28 Recording tracks using the group function (Group Mode Recording).29 To activate group mode (Group Mode Recording).30 Recording a track into a new group..30 Recording a track into an existing group..31 Recording without overwriting existing material..31 Recording from a microphone..32 Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Stamp).32 Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual Recording).33 Checking the remaining recordable time..35
Various ways of playback.. 36
Using the group function (Group Mode).. 36 Listening to tracks in a specific group (Group Mode Playback). 36 Selecting and playing groups (Group Skip Mode). 36 Changing play modes... 37 Creating a program (Program Play).. 38 To adjust the sound quality (Digital Sound Preset).. 39 Selecting the sound quality.. 39 Adjusting the sound quality... 39 Checking the remaining time or the playing position. 40
Playing an MD within your car stereo system 42
Before installation... 42 Installation.... 42 Connection... 44 Fuse Replacement... 45 Playing an MD within your car stereo system.. 46

The supplied battery charging stand can be used only with this recorder. Any other model cannot be charged. 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 charging stand and 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 and remove the recorder from the battery charging stand. If during operation the recorder stops with LOW BATT in the display, charge the rechargeable battery. You may be able to operate the recorder for a while after LOW BATT has appeared. However, if you operate the recorder until the rechargeable battery is completely discharged, you may not be able to recharge it again by placing the recorder on the battery charging stand. If this happens, remove the battery from the recorder once, then reinsert it before placing the recorder on the battery charging stand.
Battery life For details, refer to (Battery life, page 59).

When recording

(Unit: approx.hours)
Batteries NC-WMAA Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery LR6 (SG) Sony alkaline dry battery

When playing

SP LP2 LP4 Stereo Stereo Stereo 7.5
Batteries NC-WMAA Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery
SP LP2 LP4 Stereo Stereo Stereo 20
42 LR6 (SG) Sony alkaline dry battery
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 63)) 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 27). To record using group mode t Recording tracks using the group function (Group Mode Recording) (page 29).

1 Insert an MD.

Press OPEN to open the lid.
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.
2 Make connections. (Insert the cables
firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks)
CD player, MD player, DVD video player, etc. AC power adaptor Optical plug Portable CD player, etc. to a wall outlet
to a digital (Optical) out jack Optical mini-plug
Optical cable POC-15B*, etc.
to LINE IN (OPTICAL) to DC IN 3V
See Optional accessories (page 76).

3 Record an MD.

REC x/N/./ >/ X/ENTER MENU
Press. or > repeatedly until SYNC REC flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. Press. or > repeatedly until SYNC ON flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. Press and slide REC to the right. The recorder pauses and stands by for recording. Play the source you want to record.

END SEARCH

While the recorder is stopped, press MENU. Menu items appear in the display.
The recorder starts recording automatically when it receives the playing sound.
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 SYNC OFF flashes in the display in step 3, and then press ENTER.
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 31) before doing step 3, Record an MD. (page 19).

When group mode is OFF. Disc Track number
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 49)
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 (page 47). 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 21).
When group mode is ON. Disc Group 1 Track number Group 2 Track number Group 3 Track number
It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor for long recordings. If you try to play an MD recorded in LP2 or LP4 on MD players or recorders that do not support these modes, playback will not start and LP: will appear on the display. 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 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.
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.
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

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GROUP END SEARCH
Disc name: Favorites Group name for tracks 1 to 5: Rock Group name for tracks 6 to 9: Pops
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.
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 47). Note that if you rewrite this character string by mistake, you may be unable to use the group function of that MD.

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 REC-Posi is set to From Here (factory setting). The remaining recordable time on the disc will appear in the display when you press END SEARCH.
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 REC-Posi is set to From End.
The recorder automatically switches input in the following order; optical input, microphone input, and analog input. You cannot record through the microphone while an optical cable is connected to the LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack. The microphone may pick up the operating sound of the recorder itself. Use the microphone away from the recorder in such cases. Do not use a microphone with a short connector, as this may cause the operating sound of the recorder to be picked up. Only left-channel sound is recorded when a monaural microphone is used.
Recording from a microphone

Stereo microphone* REC

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 or a microphone.

to MIC (PLUG IN POWER)

Turn the power of the stereo microphone off, and then connect it to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack. The recorder changes to microphone input automatically. Turn the power of the stereo microphone on. Press and slide REC to the right. For other operations, see Recording an MD right away! (Synchrorecording) (page 18).
While the recorder is recording or in recording pause, press MENU. Press. or > repeatedly until TIME MARK flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. Press. or > repeatedly until the desired time interval flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. Select one of the following intervals: Time

Display OFF

Display 5 min. ON 10 min. ON 15 min. ON
Time Approx. 5 min. Approx. 10 min. Approx. 15 min.
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 is stopped.
To cancel Auto Time Stamp Select OFF in step 3, and then press ENTER, 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:
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.

Volume decreases < increases

12 dB OVER

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.
Press X again to start recording.

To stop recording

Press x. The recording level control is switched back to automatic control when you record the next time.
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.
Each time you press > (flip the lever towards.), the display changes as follows:
Display window on the recorder
On A LapTime The elapsed time of the current track. r RecRemain The remaining recordable time. r GP Remain The remaining time after the current track in a group. r AllRemain The remaining time after the current location.
Items may not be selectable depending on group modes on/off status or the recorders operating status.

EDIT ENTER

>/.
While the recorder is recording or stopped, press MENU (EDIT for 2 seconds or more). Press. or > (flip the lever towards > or.) repeatedly until DISPLAY flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER) again. Press. or > (flip the lever towards > or.) repeatedly until the information you want flashes in the display.
Press ENTER (ENTER). The information selected in step 3 appears in A and B. A track number, track name, group name, or disc name. B the information selected in step 3.
Items may appear differently depending on group modes on/off status, the recorders operating status, or the recorder settings.
If you want to check the playing position or track name while playing, see page 40.

Various ways of playback

Using the group function (Group Mode)
The recorder can operate various playback with a disc which has group settings. For more information on group mode, see Recording tracks using the group function (Group Mode Recording) (page 29).
You can also change play modes (repeat play, shuffle play, or program play) in the selected group. After the procedures here, follow the steps of Changing play modes (page 37). 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/./>

The cursor moves. (Position: +2)
Selecting the sound quality
Factory settings of the Digital Sound Preset Factory settings of the Digital Sound Preset are as follows: SOUND 1: bass +1, treble 0 SOUND 2: bass +3, treble 0 To select a preset sound 1 Press MENU (EDIT), press. or > (flip the lever towards > or.) repeatedly until SOUND flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER). 2 Press. or > (flip the lever towards > or.) repeatedly until SOUND 1 or SOUND 2 flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER).

B-===== +

The sound can be adjusted in 8 steps (4, 3,.0,.+2, +3).
Press ENTER (ENTER). B (bass) is set and the display changes to T (treble) setting mode. Press. or > (flip the lever towards > or.) repeatedly to adjust the sound level, and then press ENTER (ENTER). T (treble) is set. The sound settings are saved and the playback display appears again.
To cancel the Digital Sound Preset Select SOUND OFF in step 2 on To select a preset sound.
Settings can also be changed while playback is momentarily paused (X). If the recorder is not operated approximately for 5 minutes, the current setting is stored and the display automatically switches to normal playback.
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.

ENTER/./ > MENU

When you use the Digital Sound Preset, the sound may break or become distorted depending on the settings or the track. In this case, change the settings of the sound quality. Changing to another Digital Sound Preset during a recording operation will not affect the quality of recorded sound.
While the recorder is playing, press MENU (EDIT for 2 seconds or more). Press. or > (flip the lever towards > or.) repeatedly until DISPLAY flashes in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER) again.
Press. or > (flip the lever towards > or.) repeatedly until the information you want flashes in the display. Each time you press > (.), the display changes as follows:

Functions To select a character
To enter a letter Press ENTER (ENTER). To enter a name Press ENTER (ENTER) for 2 second or more. 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 VOL + (EDIT) and END SEARCH at the same time. Press VOL (DELETE) and END SEARCH at the same time. Press CANCEL (T MARK).
Repeat step 5 and enter all characters of the label name. Press ENTER (ENTER) for 2 seconds or more. The track or disc is labeled.
To cancel labeling Press CANCEL (T MARK) in step 6.
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 28). You cannot label or relabel the premastered disc or blank disc.
To cancel labeling Press CANCEL (T MARK) to cause CANCEL? and PushENTER to appear in the display, and then press ENTER (ENTER).
Registering tracks or groups as a new group (Group Setting)
Do the following procedure to register tracks or groups as a new group. The tracks or groups must, however, be sequential. If the desired tracks or groups are not consecutive, you must move them to make them consecutive before you can register them (Moving recorded tracks, page 51). The operation of this function depends on whether group mode is on or off. When group mode is ON: Several groups are registered as one group. When group mode is OFF: Several tracks are registered as one group. The following section explains the operation when group mode is on.

Group Group

Relabeling recordings
Insert a disc and do the following operations: To relabel a track Start playing a track you want to relabel, and change a track name during playback operation. To relabel a group Turn group mode on (page 30) and start playing or recording a track within the group you want to relabel, and change the group name while playing or recording operations. To relabel a disc If the disc is already recorded, follow the procedures from step 2 while the recorder is stopped. If you relabel a disc with group settings, turn group mode on (page 30). Follow steps 2 to 4 of Labeling recordings (page 48) to display a track, group, or disc name. Follow steps 5 to 7 of Labeling recordings (page 48), and then keep pressing ENTER (ENTER) for 2 seconds or more.
Making a new group with tracks 1 to 3. Group Making a new group with 2 groups. Group
Registration of non-consecutive tracks is not possible (for example, track 3 cannot be registered into a group with track 5 to 7). Tracks always appear according to their order on the disc, not their order within the group (even when group mode is on)

Before moving

After moving
Press. or > (flip the lever towards > or.) to select the destination track number. For the example above, MV 003 t 002 appears in the display. Press ENTER (ENTER) again. The track moves to the selected destination track.
Press. or > repeatedly until : Move flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. Press. or > repeatedly until the destination group flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. Press. or > repeatedly until the number of the destination track within the group flashes in the display, and then press ENTER.
To cancel moving Press CANCEL (T MARK) in step 4.
To cancel moving Press CANCEL in step 5.
Moving a track to a different group
Insert a disc with group settings This function can be set with the recorder only.
ENTER/./>/x GROUP/CANCEL MENU
Changing the order of a group on a disc (Group Move)
Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more. lights up in the display group mode turns on. While playing the track you want to move, press MENU. Press. or > repeatedly until EDIT flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. The recorder plays the selected track repeatedly.
Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more. lights up in the display and the group mode turns on. While playing a track within a group whose order you want to change, press MENU.
Press. or > repeatedly until EDIT flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. Press. or > repeatedly until : Move flashes in the display, and then press ENTER. You can now move the selected group. Press. or > repeatedly to select the destination point on the disc, and then press ENTER.

T MARK

Adding a track mark
You can add track marks so that the part after the new track mark is counted as a new track. The track numbers will increase as follows: You cannot add a track mark on a track that has been checked-out from your computer.

Add a track mark

While playing or pausing an MD, press T MARK (T MARK) at the point you want to mark. MARK ON appears in the display, and a track mark is added. The track number will increase by one.

Track numbers increase

To add track marks while recording (except while synchro-recording) Press T MARK (T MARK) at the point you want to add a track mark. You can use Auto Time Stamp to add track marks automatically at specified intervals (except while digital recording) (page 32).

Erasing a track mark

When you record with analog (line) input, unnecessary track marks may be recorded where recording level is low. You can erase a track mark to combine the tracks before and after the track mark. The track numbers will change as follows: You cannot erase a track mark on a track that has been checked-out from your computer.

Road safety

Do not use headphones/earphones 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 recorder at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

On power sources

Use house current, Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery, LR6 (size AA) battery, or car battery. For use in your house: Use the AC power adaptor supplied with this recorder. Do not use any other AC power adaptor since it may cause the recorder to malfunction.
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using headphones/earphones 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.
The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself has been turned off. If you are not going to use this recorder for a long time, be sure to disconnect the power supply (AC power adaptor, dry battery, rechargeable battery, or car battery cord). To remove the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet, grasp the adaptor plug itself; never pull the cord.
On the MiniDisc cartridge
When carrying or storing the MiniDisc, keep it in its case. Do not break open the shutter. Do not place the cartridge where it will be subject to light, extreme temperatures, moisture or dust. Attach the supplied MD label only in the space designated for it on the disc. Do not stick it on any other disc surface.
On cleaning On heat build-up
Heat may build up in the recorder if it is used for an extended period of time. In this case, leave the recorder turned off until it cools down. Clean the recorder 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. To obtain the best sound quality, use a dry cloth to wipe the plugs of the headphones/ earphones or the remote control. Dirty plugs may cause sound distortion or intermittent breaks in the sound.

On installation

Never use the recorder where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration. Never wrap the recorder in anything when it is being used with the AC power adaptor. Heat build-up in the recorder may cause malfunction or damage.

The menus provided on the recorder for each operating status are shown on this and the following pages. Each chart shows the various menus and the menu items that can be selected at each menu level. See List of menus (page 68) for details on menu operations. Menus and menu items toggle in the display. Menus and menu items selected while the recorder is stopped
EDIT :Name :Set :Release1) :Erase2) :Erase
DISPLAY LapTime PLAY MODE Normal AllRepeat 1 Track 1 Repeat Shuffle RecRemain GP Remain2) AllRemain
PGMRepeat REC MODE SP SOUND LP2 LP4

Shuf. Rep

, : Pressing ENTER h : Pressing. or >.

SOUND 1 SOUND 2

SOUND OFF
continued to the next page
continued from the previous page
SYNC REC SYNC OFF OPTION AVLS BEEP REC-Posi3) SYNC ON

LP Stamp

AVLS OFF

AVLS ON

From Here

From End

MAIN UNIT

REMOTE

Stamp ON

Stamp OFF

BEEP ON

1) Appears 2) Appears

BEEP OFF
only when the recorder is in group mode and a group other than GP -- is selected. only when the recorder is in group mode. 3) Selectable only when group mode is turned off.
Press CANCEL on the recorder to cancel a menu operation.
Menus and menu items selected while the recorder is playing
EDIT :Name :Name1) :Move :Move1) :Erase
DISPLAY LapTime PLAY MODE Normal AllRepeat 1 Track 1 Repeat Shuffle 1 Remain GP Remain2) AllRemain

PGMRepeat

SOUND OFF SOUND SET3)

SOUND 1

SOUND 2

OPTION AVLS BEEP

1) Appears
only when the recorder is in group mode and a group other than GP -- is selected. only when the recorder is in group mode. 3) Appears only when SOUND 1 or SOUND 2 is selected.

2) Appears

Menus and menu items selected while the recorder is recording
EDIT :Name DISPLAY LapTime RecVolume2) Auto REC REC MODE2) SP SOUND LP2 LP4 MONO ManualREC RecRemain :Name1) :Name
TIME MARK OFF SYNC REC SYNC OFF OPTION AVLS AVLS OFF AVLS ON SYNC ON 5 min. ON 10 min. ON 15 min. ON
only when the recorder is in group mode and a group other than GP -- is selected. only when the recorder is in standby mode. 3) Appears only when SOUND 1 or SOUND 2 is selected.

Messages

If the following messages flash in the display window, check the messages below. Error message Meaning/Remedy BLANKDISC BUSY An MD with no recording on it is inserted. You tried to operate the recorder while it was accessing the recorded data. , Wait until the message goes out (in rare cases, it may take a few minutes). The MD player is recording information (sounds) from the memory to the disc. , Wait until this process is completed. Do not expose the player to any physical shock, nor disrupt power supply. The remaining recording time on the disc is 12 seconds (stereo), 24 seconds (LP2 stereo or monaural), 36 seconds (LP4 stereo), or less. , Replace the disc. Voltage of the power supply is too high (The supplied AC power adaptor or the recommended car battery cord is not used). , Use the supplied AC power adaptor or the recommended car battery cord. The recorder is locked. , Slide HOLD against the arrow to unlock the recorder (page 58). Battery is weak. , Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the dry battery (page 15). You tried to record with the recorder placed where it receives continuous vibration. , Put the recorder on a stable place, and start recording again. You tried to enter more than 200 letters to label a single track or disc. You tried to enter a total of more than 1700 letters for track or disc names. , Enter a shorter name for the track, group, or disc (page 47), or set the LP Stamp setting to Stamp OFF so that LP: is not added at the beginning of the track name (page 28). The rechargeable battery is not inserted. , Insert a rechargeable battery. You tried to make a copy from a disc that is protected by the Serial Copy Management System. You cannot make copies from a digitally connected source which was itself recorded using digital connection. , Use analog connection instead (page 27). You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder. , Insert an MD.

Optional accessories

Optical Cable POC-15B, POC-15AB, POC-DA12SP Line Cable RK-G129, RK-G136 Stereo Microphones ECM-717, ECM-MS907, ECM-MS957 Stereo Headphones* MDR-EX70LP, MDRG72LP, MDR-A34LP Active Speakers SRS-Z500 Recordable MDs MDW-series Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information about the accessories in your country.

Explanations

What is Net MD?
Net MD is a format of that allows the highspeed transfer of audio data from a computer to a MiniDisc device over a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable using the highly sophisticated OpenMG and MagicGate copyright protection technology. Since this format entails no change in the MiniDisc recording system, it supports the use of existing MiniDiscs and the playback of transferred (checked-out) audio data on existing MiniDisc devices.* This format also allows the use of the OpenMG Jukebox software for easy editing or input of characters on your personal computer.
Audio data transferred in LP mode must be played on MiniDisc devices that support MDLP mode.
Whether you should plug the headphones/ earphones directly to i jack on the main unit or to a remote control, use only headphones/earphones with stereo mini plugs. You cannot use headphones/ earphones with micro plugs.
How the MiniDisc got so small
The 2.5-inch MiniDisc, encased in a plastic cartridge that looks like a 3.5-inch diskette (see illustration above), uses a new digital audio compression technology called ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding). To store more sound in less space, ATRAC extracts and encodes only those frequency components actually audible to the human ear.

The meaning of no sound

No sound describes a recorder condition in which the input level is about 4.8 mV during analog input or less than 89 dB during optical (digital) input (with 0 dB as full bit (the maximum recordable level for a MiniDisc)).

Quick Random Access

Like CDs, MDs offer instantaneous random access to the beginning of any music track. Premastered MDs are recorded with location addresses corresponding to each music selection. Recordable MDs are manufactured with a User TOC Area to contain the order of the music. The TOC (Table of Contents) system is similar to the directory management system of floppy disks. In other words, starting and ending addresses for all music tracks recorded on the disc are stored in this area. This lets you randomly access the beginning of any track as soon as you enter the track number (AMS), as well as label the location with a track name as you would a file on a diskette.