SONY MZB50 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

3-868-000-13(1)

Portable

MiniDisc Recorder

Operating Instructions ________________________

Manual de instrucciones ______________________

MZ-B50

2-GB

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.

CAUTION -- INVISIBLE LASER

RADIATION WHEN OPEN

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM

Information

For customers in the USA

Owner's 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-B50

Serial No.

This equipment has been tested and found

to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the

following measures:

-- Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

-- Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

-- Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

-- Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in

this manual could void your authority to

operate this equipment.

Note

This recorder does not support LP2/LP4 stereo

mode. The recording, playback, or editing of

tracks or discs recorded in LP mode is thus not

possible on this recorder.

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.

WARNING

3-GB

4-GB

Table of contents

Preparing a power source ................................ 6

Recording an MD right away! ........................... 8

Playing an MD right away! .............................. 11

Various ways of recording .............................. 13

VOR (Voice Operated Recording) .......................................................13

Recording from a microphone ..............................................................14

Recording from externally connected equipment .................................15

Recording with digital (optical) input (optical cable required) ......16

Recording with analog (line) input (line cable required) ...............17

To start/stop recording in sync with the source player

(Synchro-recording) ........................................................................18

Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time .............19

Setting the clock to stamp the recorded time ........................................19

Checking the remaining time or the recording position .......................20

Various ways of playback .............................. 22

Enhancing voice clarity during playback (Voice Up) ..........................22

Finding a point quickly (Easy Search) ..................................................22

Listening at a fast speed (Fast Playback) ..............................................23

Playing tracks repeatedly ......................................................................23

Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) ......................................24

Checking the remaining time or the playing position ...........................24

Locking the controls (HOLD) ...............................................................25

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Editing recorded tracks .................................. 26

Adding a track mark ............................................................................. 26

Track marking to divide a recording .............................................. 26

Track marking important points .................................................... 26

Erasing a track mark ............................................................................ 27

Erasing tracks ....................................................................................... 28

To erase a track .............................................................................. 28

To erase the whole disc .................................................................. 28

Moving recorded tracks ....................................................................... 29

Labeling recordings .............................................................................. 29

Power sources ................................................ 32

When to replace the batteries ............................................................... 32

Using house current ............................................................................. 32

Additional information .................................... 33

Precautions ........................................................................................... 33

Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 35

System limitations ................................................................................ 37

Messages .............................................................................................. 38

Specifications ....................................................................................... 40

What is an MD? ................................................................................... 41

Looking at the controls ........................................................................ 43