Getting Started
A
You can operate the player on either a rechargeable battery or a dry
battery. Before using the supplied rechargeable battery for the first
time, charge it. You can also operate the player on house current (see
"Power sources").
Charge the rechargeable battery.
Install the supplied rechargeable battery NH-9WM to the
supplied battery charger with correct polarity, and connect to a
wall outlet.
The charger lamp goes off when the charging has finished.
For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor
If the battery charger does not fit the wall outlet,
use the AC plug adaptor.
Insert a rechargeable battery.
Using a dry battery
Insert an MD.
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.
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 Canada
To prevent electric shock, do not use this
polarized AC plug with an extension cord,
receptacle or other outlet unless the blades
can be fully inserted to prevent blade
exposure.
For Customers in Australia
If the supply cord of AC power adaptor is
damaged the AC power adaptor must be
returned to the manufacturer of his agent for the
cord to be replaced.
For Customers in the United States
Information
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, used, 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 more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and the 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.
"MD WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
Portable MiniDisc Player
Operating instructions
Manual de instrucciones (en el reverso)
3-860-459-11(1)
1
•
U.S.A., Canadian, European &
Australian model (Full
charging takes 60 minutes.)
lamp
NH-9WM
(supplied)
•
Other countries & World model
(Full charging takes 120 minutes.)
lamp
NH-9WM
(supplied)
2
Push in the MD until it
locks in its place. When
the MD is locked in its
place the shutter will
close.
1
Insert an MD on the
groove of the disc
compartment lid.
The shutter of the
disc compartment
will open when you
insert an MD.
MZ-EP11
Sony Corporation ©1997 Printed in Japan
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]
3
2
LR6 (size AA)
alkaline battery
(not supplied)
Insert the battery
with correct
polarity.
Slide open the battery
compartment lid like the arrow
in the illustration.
Welcome!
Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc! Here
are some of the capabilities and features you'll
discover with the new MiniDisc Player.
• Compact MiniDisc player using a new-
designed head-loading system.
You can insert or eject an MD while the
player is in your pocket or bag.
• You can operate this player by inserting
either a “chewing-gum type” rechargeable
battery or a dry battery into the battery
compartment of the player.
• Using only one LR6 (size AA) dry battery
by the power saving mechanism.
• The headphones with remote control
including LCD display – You can also
operate this player using the remote control
(supplied) while the player is in your
pocket.
Owner's Record
The serial number is located inside the lid and
the model number is located at the 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-EP11
Serial No. _______________________________
NORM
LIMIT
1
2
0
To
Pause
Find the
beginning of
the current
track
Find the
beginning of
the next track
Go backwards
while playing
1)
Go forward
while playing
1)
Press (Beeps in the
headphones)
P
(Continuous short
beeps)
Press
P
again to
resume play.
=
or
=
side of
(
on the remote
control once (Three
short beeps)
+
or
+
side of
(
on the remote
control once (Two
short beeps)
keep pressing
=
or
=
side of
(
on the remote
control
keep pressing
+
or
+
side of
(
on the remote
control
If the play does not start
Make sure the player is not locked. See "To
lock the controls."
To remove the MD
Press
p
and then slide EJECT
2)
. The disc
compartment shutter opens and the MD
ejects.
1) To go backwards or forward quickly
without listening, press
P
and keep
pressing
=
or
+
.
2) Once you eject an MD, the point to start
play will change to the beginning of the
first track.
3) Appears only with MDs that have been
electronically labeled.
Tip
The OPERATE lamp lights on the main unit
when the MD Walkman is operating.
Notes
•Do not open the disc compartment shutter
by force, as this may lead to a malfunction.
•Do not slide EJECT during playback. If you
do, the MD will eject and playback will
stop.
Track number
•Display window on the remote control
z
Various ways of
playback
Playing tracks repeatedly
C
You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways-
-all repeat, single repeat, and shuffle repeat.
Press PLAY MODE on the remote control
while the player is playing an MD.
Each time you press PLAY MODE, the play
mode indication changes as follows.
Play mode indication
Z
(none) (normal play)
All the tracks are played once.
.
”
f
” (all repeat)
All the tracks are played
repeatedly.
.
”
f
1
” (single repeat)
A single track is played
repeatedly.
.
”
f
SHUF
” (shuffle repeat)
All the tracks are played
repeatedly in random order.
Tips on playback
To know the track name and time
D
Press DISPLAY on the remote control while
the player is playing an MD.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes as follows.
Note
Disc and track names appear only with MDs that
have been electronically labeled.
DISPLAY
Track name
Track number
Disc name
Track number
Elapsed time
Number of the track
recorded on the MD.
HOLD
HOLD
DIGITAL MEGA BASS
To lock the controls
E
To prevent the buttons from being
accidentally operated when you carry the
player, use this function.
Slide HOLD in the direction of the
c
.
On the player, slide HOLD to lock the
controls of the player.
To emphasize bass (DIGITAL MEGA
BASS)
F
The DIGITAL MEGA BASS function
intensifies low frequency sound for richer
quality audio reproduction.
Slide DIGITAL MEGA BASS.
Choose 1 (slight effect) or 2 (strong effect).
To cancel the effect, set DIGITAL MEGA
BASS to 0.
Note
If the sound is distorted when emphasizing bass,
turn down the volume.
To protect your hearing (AVLS)
G
The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the maximum
volume to protect your ears.
Set AVLS to LIMIT.
The volume is kept at a moderate level, even
if you try to turn the volume above the
limited level.
AVLS
PLAY MODE
SHUF
Play an MD.
1
1
Press
(
.
The player starts to play the first
track. If you use the remote control,
a short beep sounds in the
headphones.
2
Press /– (VOL +/–
on the remote control) to
adjust the volume.
You can check the volume in the
display of the remote control.
To stop play,
press
p
.
If you use the remote control, a short
beep sounds in the headphones.
to
2
/REMOTE
Playing an MD
B
The player automatically switches to play the stereo or monaural
sound according to the recorded sound.
EJECT
Track name
3)
or elapsed time of
the track being played
Display window while playing
back
VOL +/–
/–
Headphones with remote
control (supplied)
Playback
Approx. 4 hours
Approx. 5 hours
z
Power sources
When to replace or charge
the batteries
You can check the battery condition with the
battery indication on the remote control while
using the player.
B
Used batteries
v
b
Weak batteries. Replace all the batteries
v
n
The batteries have gone out.“LoBATT”
flashes in the display, and the power goes
off.
Battery life
*
Batteries
Ni-MH
rechargeable
battery (NH-9WM (N))
One LR6 (size AA)
alkaline battery
*
The battery life may be shorter due to
operating conditions and the temperature of
the location.
Using on house current
H
1
Connect the AC-E15L AC power adaptor
(not supplied) to the DC IN 1.5V jack of
the player.
2
Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall
outlet.
Note
The battery indication
ı
is displayed while
using the AC power adaptor.
z
Additional information
Precautions
On safety
•
Do not put any foreign objects in the DC
IN 1.5 V jack.
On power sources
•
For use in your house: Use the AC power
adaptor AC-E15L (not supplied). Do not
use any other AC power adaptor since it
may cause the player to malfunction.
•
The player is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
player itself has been turned off.
•
If you are not going to use this player for a
long time, be sure to disconnect the power
supply (AC power adaptor, dry batteries,
rechargeable batteries, or car battery cord).
To remove the AC power adaptor from the
wall outlet, grasp the adaptor plug itself;
never pull the cord.
•
For use in the car: Use the CPA-9 car
connecting pack and the DCC-E215 car
battery cord (not supplied).
On charging
• Be sure to use the supplied battery charger.
• Charging time may vary depending on the
battery condition.
• When you use the battery for the first time
or after a long period of disuse, the battery
life may be shorter. In this case, charge and
discharge the battery several times. The
battery life will be restored.
• If the rechargeable battery capacity
becomes half the normal life, replace it with
a new one.
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.
•
Never wrap the player in anything when it
is being used with the AC power adaptor.
Heat build-up in the player may cause
malfunction or injury.
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 the MiniDisc cartridge
•
Do not break open the shutter.
•
Do not place the cartridge where it will be
subject to light, temperature, moisture or
dust.
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 and ejecting an
MD.
Notes on the batteries
Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of
battery fluid or bursting batteries. To prevent
such accidents, observe the following
precautions:
•
Install the + and – poles of the batteries
correctly.
•
Do not try to recharge the batteries.
•
When the player is not to be used for a long
time, be sure to remove the batteries.
•
If a battery leak should develop, carefully
and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid
from the battery compartment before
inserting new ones.
Note on mechanical noise
The player gives out mechanical noise while
operating, which is caused by the power-
saving system of the player and it is not a
trouble.
For the customers in the U.S.A. and
Canada
DISPOSAL OF NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE
BATTERY.
NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted nickel
metal hydride batteries to your nearest
Sony Service Center or Factory Service
Center.
Note:
In some areas the disposal of nickel
metal hydride batteries in household or
business trash may be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you
call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
For the Sony Factory Service Center
nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada
only)
Caution:
Do not handle damaged or
leaking nickel metal hydride battery.
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).
b
Insert an MD.
•The player is locked.
b
Slide HOLD against the arrow to
unlock the player.
•Moisture has condensed inside the
player.
b
Take the MD out and leave the
player in a warm place for several
hours until the moisture evaporates.
•The rechargeable battery or dry
batteries are weak (
n
“LoBATT”
flashes).
b
Replace the dry battery or recharge
the battery.
•The rechargeable battery or dry battery
have been installed incorrectly.
b
Install the battery correctly.
•An MD with no recording on it is
inserted (“BLANK” flashes).
b
Insert a recorded MD.
•The player cannot read the disc (it’s
scratched or dirty) (“ERROR” flashes).
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 the operation as follows.
1
Disconnect all the power sources.
2
Leave the player for about 30
seconds.
3
Connect the power source.
The MD is not played normally.
•The player is set to the repeat mode
(“
Å
“ is displayed).
b
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“
Å
“ 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.
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 away from the source of
strong magnetism.
Charging the rechargeable battery does
not start. (in case of the charger with a
lid)
•The lid of the battery charger is not
closed properly.
b
Close the lid and slide the switch on
it.
Polarity of the plug
to DC IN 1.5 V
to wall outlet
No sound comes through the
headphones.
•The headphones plug is not firmly
connected.
b
Connect the headphones plug firmly
to
2
/REMOTE jack.
•Volume is too low.
b
Adjust the volume by pressing
/– .
•AVLS is on.
b
Slide AVLS to NORM.
Specifications
System
Audio playing system
MiniDisc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAlAs
Wavelength: l = 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 7mm aperture.
Revolutions
400 rpm to 900 rpm (CLV)
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 ohm
General
Power requirements
Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery NH-
9WM(N) (supplied)
One LR6 (size AA) battery (supplied with the
World model only)
Sony AC Power Adaptor AC-E15L* (not
supplied) connected at the DC IN 1.5 V jack
Battery operation time
See “When to replace or charge the battery”
Dimensions
Approx. 80
×
18.5
×
104 mm (w/h/d) (3
1
/
4
×
3
/
4
×
4
1
/
8
in.) not including projecting parts and
controls
Mass
Approx. 160 g (5.6 oz.) the player only
Approx. 200 g (7.1 oz.) incl. a premastered MD,
and a nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery
NH-9WM
Supplied accessories
Battery Charger (1)
Rechargeable battery (1)
Rechargeable battery carrying case (1)
Headphones with a remote control (1)
Carrying case (1)
Ear pad (2)
R6 (size AA) battery (World model only) (1)
Optional accessories
AC-E15L AC power adaptor*
DCC-E215 Car battery cord
CPA-9 Car Connecting Pack
MDR-D33, MDR-D55, MDR-D77 Stereo
Headphones
SRS-A41 Sony Active Speakers
CK-MD4 MiniDisc Carrying Case
CK-MD10 MiniDisc Filing Box
* The operative voltage for the AC power
adaptor varies depending upon the country in
which it is sold. Therefore, purchase the AC
power adaptor in the country you intend to
use it.
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.
