Getting started
Charge the supplied rechargeable battery before using it for the first time.
Insert the rechargeable battery.
b
e
E
b
Attach the player to the battery-
charging case with speakers.
1
While pressing OPEN on the battery-charging case, open the case.
2
Insert the player as shown below.
b
Removing the player from the battery-charging case
b
Charge the rechargeable battery.
b
“Charging” flashes when charging starts.
The battery condition is indicated by the “3-color info-LED” on the player:
Red
t
Orange
t
LED off (approx. 2.5 hours later)
The player can be used when the LED has turned off.
Note
If you start playback or do another operation during charging, the charging will stop.
Operating Instructions
Portable MiniDisc Player
MZ-E810SP
© 2003 Sony Corporation
Printed in Japan
3-251-253-12(1)
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 newspapers, table- cloths,
curtains, etc. And don’t 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
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
Information
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING
FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.
B
Various ways of
playback
Remote control
Volume control VOL +, –
HOLD
DISPLAY
SOUND
x
+, –
P MODE/
Jog lever (
.
•
u
/ENT •
>
)
Player
Selecting the play mode
You can select from the various play modes
using the P MODE/
button on the remote
control.
1
Press P MODE/
repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the
play mode changes as follows:
Play mode indication
Display*
(none)
(normal play)
1
(single-track play)
(bookmark play)
SHUF
(shuffle play)
PGM
(program play)
* Group play mode (
) appears whenever you
play a disc with group settings. For more
details, see “Using the group function.”
Playing a track repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
You can use the repeat function for normal
play, single-track play, shuffle play, and
program play mode.
1
During playback in the selected play
mode, press and hold P MODE/ for
2 seconds or more.
“ ” appears in the display.
Repeat play indication
To cancel repeat play
Press and hold P MODE/
for 2 seconds or
more.
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By pressing the P MODE/
button during
repeat play, you can change the play mode to be
used with repeat play.
To
Pause
Cue to the current track
or the previous track
Cue to the next track
Go backwards or
forward while playing
Searching for a specific
position while viewing
a elapsed time
(Time search)
Searching for a specific
track while viewing
track numbers
(Index search)
Cue to the beginning of
every 10th track
(only during playback of
the disc with no group
settings
1)
)
Remove the MD
1)
For more details, see “Using the group function.”
2)
Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track.
About the “3-color info-LED”
The LED indicates the current operating mode, charging status, and battery condition. For details
about the charging status, see “Getting started.” For details about the battery condition, see “When
to replace or recharge the battery” on the back page.
LED color
Red
Green
Orange
Do this (Beeps in the headphones/earphones)
Press the jog lever (
u
) on the remote control (continuous short
beeps). (Press
u
on the player.)
Press the jog lever (
u
on the player) again to resume play.
Slide the jog lever towards
.
on the remote control
(three short beeps). (Press
.
on the player.)
Slide the jog lever towards
>
on the remote control (two short
beeps). (Press
>
on the player.)
Slide and hold the jog lever towards
.
or
>
on the remote
control. (Press and hold
.
or
>
on the player.)
While the player is paused, slide and hold the jog lever towards
.
or
>
on the remote control.
While the player is stopped, slide and hold the jog lever towards
.
or
>
on the remote control.
Press
+ or – button.
Press
x
, and then slide OPEN.
2)
1
2
to a wall outlet
Playing an MD
Insert an MD.
1
2
3
Play an MD.
(
.
•
u
/ENT•
>
)
.
,
>
u
VOL +, –
+, –
x
x
VOL+
VOL–
1
Press the jog lever (
u
) on the remote control. (Press
u
on the player.)
A short beep sounds in the headphones/earphones. The LED lights up.
2
Turn the volume control towards VOL + or – on the remote control to adjust the
volume. (Press VOL + or – on the player. )
The volume indicator appears in the display, allowing you to check the volume
level.
To stop play, press
x
.
A long beep sounds in the headphones/earphones.
Playback starts from the point you last stopped playing. To start playback from the
beginning of the disc, press and hold the jog lever (
u
) for 2 seconds or more on the
remote control (Press and hold
u
for 2 seconds or more on the player).
1
2
Insert an MD with the label side facing up, pushing the
MD to the direction of the arrow in the illustration.
1
Slide OPEN to open the lid.
2
Insert an MD.
3
Close the lid.
“3-color info-LED”
“3-color info-LED”
Listening to selected tracks
only (Bookmark Play)
You can bookmark tracks on a disc and play
them only. The sequence of bookmarked
tracks cannot be changed.
To bookmark the tracks
1
While playing the track you want to
bookmark, press and hold the jog lever
for 2 seconds or more.
Flashing slowly
The first track for bookmark play is set.
2
Repeat step 1 to bookmark other tracks.
You can bookmark with up to 15 tracks.
To play the bookmarked tracks
1
During playback, press P MODE/
repeatedly until “
TrPLAY?” appears
in the display.
2
Press the jog lever.
The bookmarked tracks start playing,
starting with the smallest track number.
To erase a bookmark
While playing the track for which you want
to erase the bookmark, press and hold the jog
lever for 2 seconds or more.
Note
If you open the lid, all bookmarks are
canceled.
Listening to tracks in a desired
sequence (Program Play)
1
During playback, press P MODE/
repeatedly until “PGM” appears in the
display.
2
Slide the jog lever repeatedly to select
a track, and then press the jog lever to
enter that track.
track number
programmed number
3
Repeat step 2 to program more tracks.
You can program up to 15 tracks.
4
After programming the tracks, press
and hold the jog lever for 2 seconds or
more.
The program is stored and playback
starts from the first track.
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The program play settings will remain in
memory even after playback finishes or is
stopped.
Note
All program settings are lost when the lid is
opened.
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Play mode
All the tracks are played
once.
A single track is played
once.
Bookmarked tracks play
back in order of their
track number.
All the tracks are played
in random order.
The tracks are played in
the order that you
specified.
Insert the battery minus end first.
The “3-color info-LED” lights up in red when
charging starts.
AC power
adaptor
Jog lever
NH-10WM
“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to
represent Headphone Stereo products.
is a
trademark of Sony Corporation.
Operating status
Playing a disc with no group settings
Playing a disc with group settings
Cueing to another group (Group Skip)
Listening an MD with
the supplied speakers
Attach the player to the battery-
charging case with speakers.
1
While pressing OPEN on the battery-charging case, open the case.
2
Insert the player as shown below.
b
Charging starts when the rechargeable battery is inserted in the player. Charging
is finished when the “3-color info-LED” turns off.
Play an MD.
ON
SURROUND
SPEAKER OFF
1
Slide the SPEAKER switch to ON.
2
Press
u
.
The LED lights up.
3
Press VOL + or –.
The volume indicator appears in the display, allowing you to check the
volume level.
To stop play, press
x
.
Playback starts from the point you last stopped playing. To start playback from the
beginning of the disc, press and hold
u
for 2 seconds or more.
Note
The beep does not sound during output from the speakers.
Activating the surround effects
Slide the SPEAKER switch to SURROUND.
It allows you to enjoy the surround effects.
ON
SURROUND
SPEAKER OFF
Notes
• Depending on the track being played when you activate the surround effects, you may hear some
distortion in the sound. In this case, turn the volume down or slide the SPEAKER switch to ON.
• When you activate the surround effects, the volume level will be lower than it is when the SPEAKER
switch is set to ON.
Using the dry battery
The player will operate for the longest time if you use a dry battery together with a fully charged
rechargeable battery. To use a dry battery, attach the dry battery case to the battery-charging
case as shown below.
2
1
b
4
3
Insert a LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery.
z
Using the AC power adaptor allows you to output a more powerful sound than is possible using the
battery. To enjoy higher volume sound, use the AC power adaptor.
2
1
Insert the player so that it engages with
the connector in the battery-charging
case.
Push the player in the direction of the
arrow in the illustration.
While pushing gently, pull the player forward.
3
To
i
jack
Connect firmly.
Clip
Make connections and unlock the controls.
HOLD
HOLD
Using the dry battery
Attach the dry battery case to the player.
Insert the battery minus end first.
2
1
b
4
3
Insert a LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery.
To operate the player for the longest possible time, use the dry battery together with a fully charged
rechargeable battery.
Using the clip for the remote control
It may be hard for you to read the indications in the display if the remote control is
attached upside down with the clip in its current position. In this case, attach the clip in
the opposite direction as shown below.
1
Remove the clip.
2
Attach the clip in the opposite direction.
1
2
Insert the battery minus end first.
Insert the player so that it engages with
the connector in the battery-charging
case.
Push the player in the direction of the
arrow in the illustration.
4
Attach the dry battery case to the battery-
charging case.
“3-color info-LED”
