Using the minidisc player with an audio system
You can listen to MDs through your audio system.
• After turning off the amplifier, plug a stereo connection cable (not supplied) into the head-
phones jack as shown below.
• Adjust the volume of the minidisc player to an appropriate level.
• Adjust the volume level on the amplifier.
• Use the unit's buttons for operation. (The remote control will issue a Pip tone.)
• Direct connection without passing through the remote control may generate noise.
Using the minidisc player with a car audio system
You can listen to an MD through your car audio system. The following accessories are avail-
able for your car audio system.
• Car adaptor (CA-R153)
• Car audio cassette adaptor
CAUTION:
Before connecting the car adaptor, remove the rechargeable battery from the unit and
the alkaline battery from the battery case.
• Connect the car adaptor to the battery case as shown below.
• Connect the car audio cassette adaptor to the remote control headphone jack.
The other end connects to the cassette slot of your car.
• Adjust the volume level of the unit to an appropriate level.
Notes:
• Since the insertion direction of the car audio cassette adaptor is limited, be sure that it can be
inserted into the cassette slot of your car audio system.
• Depending on the vehicle used, noise may occur. In this case, it is recommended to connect a noise
filter (available on the market) between the remote control and the car audio cassette adaptor.
• If your car audio system is equipped with a LINE IN or AUX IN jack, you can connect the
output of the remote control to the jack using a stereo mini plug signal cord (not supplied).
In this case, you do not need the optional car audio cassette adaptor.
Operation
Fast forward/
Reverse
Button
Skip function
Press during play back or while in Stop mode.
Search function
Keep depressed during play.
Button
Operation
To pause play
To stop play
To turn off the unit
(Off mode)
• During Random Play, the skip but-
tons cannot be used to skip back to
tracks that were played previously
in the random sequence.
Press during play.
Press again to restart play.
If paased for 2 minutes, the power will
automatically shut off.
Display/Reference
or
Blinks
Press the
3
/
8
(or
38
/
7
) button again to restart
play (Resume Play). The current track will be
played from the beginning (see “Resume Play”).
If stopped for 45 seconds, the power will
automatically shut off.
When all the music is played, the MD
player automatically stops.
or
Display/Reference
Repeat Play and Random Play
You can select either Repeat Play or Random Play. In Repeat Play, you can repeat all the
tracks, or an individual track, as many times as you like. In Random Play, you can play all the
tracks in random order.
Selecting Repeat Play and Random Play in Stop mode
In Stop mode, press the P.MODE button. Each time you press the button, the play mode
changes as follows:
P
1
=
P
=
RND
=
P
1 RND
=
P
RND
=
Original display
=
(back to the beginning)
P
1
: Repeats 1 track.
P
: Repeats all the tracks.
RND
: Random play
P
1 RND
: Repeats one track randomly selected.
P
RND
: Repeats all the tracks in random order.
After selecting one of the above modes, press the
3
/
8
(or
38
/
7
) button.
To exit Repeat Play or Random Play,
stop the MD and then press the P.MODE button until
the display returns to its original setting.
Repeat Play during Playback
During Normal Play:
Each time you press the P.MODE button, the play mode changes as follows:
P
1
=
P
=
Original display
=
(back to the beginning)
Select “
P
1” to repeatedly play the current track. Select “
P
” to repeat all the tracks.
During Random Play:
Each time you press the P.MODE button, the play mode changes as follows:
P
1 RND
=
P
RND
=
Original display
=
(back to the beginning)
Select “
P
1 RND” to repeatedly play a randomly selected track. Select “
P
RND” to repeat all
the tracks in random order.
To exit Repeat Play or Random Play,
stop the MD and then press the P.MODE button until
the display returns to its original setting.
Selecting the Operational Options of Remote Control
Troubleshooting Guide
Before requesting service for this minidisc player, check the chart below for a possible cause of
the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks, or a minor adjustment on your part,
may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do
not solve the problem, refer to the directory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this
minidisc player), or consult your dealer for instructions.
Problem
Does not operate.
Cannot play the MD.
Tracks on MD do not play in or-
der, starting with the first track.
Cannot hear music—too noisy.
TV picture is distorted.
Radio reception is noisy.
Power is not turned on.
Charging indicator does not light
during charging.
␣
Check this
Is the MD loaded? If unloaded, “No Disc” will appear on
the display.
• Is the HOLD switch released?
• Is the battery low?
• Is there moisture condensation on the lens?
(Wait for about an hour and then try again.)
• Is the Repeat Play or Random Play selected?
• You stopped or turned off the power while playing. It
changed to Resume Play.
• Is the headphone plug inserted all the way?
• Is the plug dirty? (Wipe away dirt on the plug.)
• Is music recorded on the MD? If not, “BLANK” will
appear on the display.
• Is the unit too near a TV or tuner? (If the TV or tuner is
connected to a simple indoor antenna, connect it to an
outdoor antenna.)
• With both HOLD switches activated, the battery was
changed during playback. (Release both HOLD switches
and try to operate again.)
• Is the charger too hot?
(If so, disconnect the AC adaptor and leave the charger
for a while.)
Specifications
Portable MINIDISC player
Type
: Minidisc digital audio system
Sampling frequency
: 44.1 kHz
Audio compression
system
: ATRAC/ATRAC 3 (
)
Number of channels
: 2 channels (stereo)
Frequency response
: 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Wow & flutter
: Unmeasurable
Output
: Headphone (3.5 mm dia. stereo
×
1)
5 mW/ch at 10% THD/16 ohms to 47 kohms
Muting the pip tone
When you press a button on the remote control ex-
cept for the A.C.BASS and VOLUME (+, –) buttons,
a pip tone is emitted.
To mute the pip tone,
while pressing the A.C.BASS
button in Stop mode or during playback, press the
P.MODE button. “BEEP OFF” appears on the remote control display.
To resume the pip tone,
do the same operation again. “BEEP ON” will appear on the display.
Changing the display character contrast
The character display contrast can be adjusted when
the characters become less clear due to ambient
temperature or during scrolling.
While pressing the A.C.BASS button in Stop mode or
during playback, press the SEARCH button.
Adjustment can be made between LCD00 and
LCD15. While the SEARCH button is pressed, the
contrast will be changed continuously. The initial
setting is "LCD07."
Using the Minidisc Player with Optional Accessories
EN
J
V
C
(Stop mode)
Normal Play
Follow the numbers in the figure to the right.
1
Connect the headphones plug firmly.
2
Connect the remote control plug firmly.
The unit might turn on. However, when you leave the unit as it, it will automatically turn off.
3
Make sure the switches on the unit and remote control are not on
HOLD setting.
4
Load an MD.
• Slide the OPEN knob to open the lid.
• Open the lid by hand.
• Insert the MD into the MD slot beneath the lid, with its label side facing up. Insert the
MD until it stops. Be sure the
%
or
]
mark on the MD aligns as shown in the figure.
• Close the lid.
“HELLO” appears on the remote control display. Then the track number and playback
time appear after “T. READ“ has gone out.
5
Adjust the volume level between 0 and 25.
Press the Volume (+, –) button on the unit or the remote control.
6
After “HELLO” disappears, press the
3
/
8
button on the remote control or
the
38
/
7
button on the unit.
Playback starts from the first track and ends after playing all the tracks on the MD.
Notes:
• Insert the MD in the way that it will not touch the catch. If the catch is bent for some reason,
the lid may not be closed properly.
• When opening the lid, please hold it by the edge when an MD is already loaded.
• If no MD is loaded, “No Disc” appears on the display, and the power will automatically shut
off after approx. 10 seconds.
• If the track has a title, the title will appear first.
ENGLISH
Resume Play
This function allows you to listen from the beginning of the track on which play was stopped
when the minidisc player was set to Stop mode.
Press the
3
/
8
(or
38
/
7
) button.
Showing the Disc Information
Each time you press the DISP. button while in Stop
mode or during playback, the MD's information is
displayed as follows.
In Stop mode:
Disc title*
=
Total number of tracks and total playback time of the MD
=
Track title*
=
Play-
back time
=
(back to the beginning)
During Playback:
Playing time
=
Track title*
=
(back to the beginning)
*The disc title or track title will scroll if it consists of 7 characters or more. If no title is given,
“ ~” appears on the display. (Up to 80 characters can be displayed.)
In the case of 2 times long-hour playback
[Remote control]
[Unit]
[Unit]
[Remote control]
DISP. button
6
DISP. P.MODE
VOLUME
SEARCH
DISP. P.MODE
VOLUME
SEARCH
HOLD SEARCH VOL
Stereo connection
cable (not supplied)
Amplifier
or
Car adaptor (CA-R153)
Car audio cassette
adaptor (3.5 mm dia.
stereo plug)
Battery case
[Remote control]
[Unit]
Stereo long-hour playback
The unit supports
. So the unit can play any MD recorded in SP, LP2 or LP4 mode.
When a MD recorded in LP2 or LP4 mode is played, "LP2" or "LP4" indicator lights up on the
display. (“SP” is not displayed.)
SP : Standard stereo playback (Max. 80 minutes in MD 80)
LP2 : 2 times long-hour playback (Max. 160 minutes in MD 80)
LP4 : 4 times long-hour playback (Max. 320 minutes in MD 80)
• MDs recorded by the MD recorder that do not
support
are played in standard (SP)
mode.
Put the labeled side up.
4
3
5
1
rotate
MD Messages:
Messages
Meaning
Action
DISC ERROR
There is a problem (damage) with the disc.
Replace the disc.
READ ERROR
Cannot read data.
Remove the MD and
reinsert it.
The power is shut off after “BYE” ap-
pears on the display.
To turn on the unit, press the
3
/
8
(or
38
/
7
) button.
or
(Blank)
[Unit]
[Remote control]
HOLD SEARCH VOL
HOLD SEARCH VOL
3
5
4
2
1000MNMCREJES
Stops
6
Catch
Contrast
is up
Contrast
is down
Changing the Sound (A.C.BASS)
Each time you press the A.C.BASS button, the sound mode name and the indicator shown on
the display change as follows:
A.C.BASS
ON: The A.C.BASS (Active Clear Bass) function
is enabled and the bass level is automatically
controlled in conjunction with the sound
volume.
ON: The amount of sound leaking from the head-
phones will be reduced.
ON: You can use the adjusted tone. To adjust the
tone, see “Adjusting Tone in MANUAL
Sound Mode”.
(Original display)
To cancel every function,
press the A.C.BASS button until the display returns to the original one.
Adjusting Tone in MANUAL Sound Mode
You can adjust the tone by changing the bass and treble.
1
Press the A.C.BASS button until “MANUAL” (
) appears on the
display. (If the indicator is already lit, you can skip this step.)
2
Press the A.C.BASS button for 2 seconds or more within 8 sec-
onds. The following tone level meter appears.
3
To change the bass level, press the button. The bass level bar
blinks. Then, press the or – button within 16 seconds to
move the bass level bar up or down (in 3 steps each).
To change the treble level, do the same except for pressing the button. The tone level set
here is stored in memory.
To exit tone adjusting mode,
wait until the display automatically returns to the original
one, or press the A.C.BASS button until the display returns to the original one.
A.C.BASS
SEARCH
VOLUME
Press for 1 second or
more.
Just Press.
In play mode, press for 1 second or more.
DISP. P.MODE
VOLUME
SEARCH
• To eject the MD, slide the OPEN knob and open the lid by hand. The MD will then come out.
• When the remote control is connected, the power may automatically turn on. However, if
left as it is, it will eventually turn off automatically.
• This MD Player has a 40 second (SP mode) sound-skip-guard memory function to
accomodate any shocks. Consequently, it can be used while walking.
(For 2 seconds)
Bass level bar
Treble level bar
Fixed bar
(flat level)
Power requirements
: DC 1.2 V (rechargeable battery), DC 1.5 V (R6 size battery)
DC IN 1.5 V
Dimensions (L
×
W
×
H) : 78 mm
×
14.6 mm
×
71 mm
(Excluding buttons and controls)
Mass
: Approx. 57 g (without battery)
AC adaptor (AA-R9025)
Charger/adaptor (AC-R124)
Input power source : AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Input power source
: DC 9 V, 0.5 A
Output voltage
: DC 9 V, 0.5 A
Output voltage
: DC 1.5 V, 0.7 A
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Duration of battery:
Continous playback time*
Volume level: VOL 12
SP mode
LP2 mode
LP4 mode
Rechargeable battery (BN-R1210)
25 hours
31 hours
36 hours
Rechargeable battery (BN-R127)
22 hours
28 hours
32 hours
Alkaline battery (LR6)
42 hours
52 hours
60 hours
BN-R1210 + LR6
70 hours
86 hours
100 hours
* Approx. playback time is listed. The time may differ depending on the ambient tempera-
ture, usage condition, battery manufacture, kind of battery, etc.
The disc indicator rotates
Number of tracks being played
Playing time
(Within one second)
(Within one
second)
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