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3-239-283-12(1)
Portable MiniDisc
Recorder
Operating Instructions
©2002 Sony Corporation
MZ-R701/R701PC/R701DPC
"WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.


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To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the
ventilation of the apparatus with
news papers, 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 -- INVISIBLE
LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN
AVOID EXPOSURE TO
BEAM
Information
The CE mark is valid
only for products
marketed in the
European Union.
Do not install the appliance in
a confined space, such as a
bookcase or built-in cabinet.
WARNING
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.


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Table of contents
Looking at the controls ........................................................ 6
Getting started! ..................................................................... 9
Recording an MD right away! ............................................ 12
Playing an MD right away! ................................................. 16
Various ways of recording
Two ways of connecting to a sound source .......................................... 18
Recording with analog input (line cable required) ................................ 20
Long-time recording (MDLP) ............................................................... 21
To start/stop recording in sync with the source player (Synchro-recording)
................................................................................................. 22
Recording without overwriting existing material ................................. 24
Recording from a microphone .............................................................. 25
Adding track marks automatically (Auto Time Stamp) ........................ 26
Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording) ................ 28
Checking the remaining time or the recording position ........................ 30
Various ways of playback
Playing tracks repeatedly ...................................................................... 32
Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) ...................................... 34
Checking the remaining time or the playing position ........................... 35
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ........................................................... 36
Locking the controls (HOLD) ............................................................... 37
Connecting to a stereo system ............................................................... 38
Editing recorded tracks
Erasing tracks ........................................................................................ 40
To erase a track .............................................................................. 40
To erase the whole disc ................................................................. 41
Adding a track mark .............................................................................. 42
Erasing a track mark .............................................................................. 43
Moving recorded tracks ......................................................................... 44
Labeling recordings ............................................................................... 46
Power sources
Battery life ............................................................................................. 50


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Additional information
Precautions ............................................................................................ 51
System limitations ................................................................................. 56
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 58
Messages ............................................................................................... 60
Specifications ........................................................................................ 63
Explanations .......................................................................................... 65