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3-862-219-22 (1)
Portable
MiniDisc Recorder
Operating instructions
Mode d'emploi
Bedienungsanleitung
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Istruzioni per l'uso
MZ-R35
©1998 by Sony Corporation
Portable
MiniDisc
Recorder
MZ-R35
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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.
"MD WALKMAN" is a trademark of
Sony Corporation.


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Welcome!
Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc!
Here are some of the capabilities and
features you'll discover with the new
MiniDisc Recorder.
· High-fidelity recording -- Low-noise,
low-distortion, high-fidelity recording
through the optical digital input jack.
· Vertical jog dial -- You can select your
desired tracks directly by simply
rotating a dial.
· Digital synchro-recording -- The
recorder automatically starts and
pauses recording in sync with
operation on the connected digital
equipment.
· Sampling rate converter -- This unit
enables you to record programs from
digital equipment using other
sampling rates, such as a BS tuner or
DAT deck.
· Long-time recording with monaural
sound -- You can record up to 148
minutes on a disc using monaural
recording.
· "Kana" characters available -- This
unit can display Japanese "Katakana"
characters for a title of the disc or the
track.
· Position pointer -- The display shows
you the current location on the disc.
· Date and time stamp function -- The
built-in clock automatically records the
date and time whenever you make a
recording.
· Title function -- You can see disc and
track titles in the display while you are
playing/recording an MD.
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Table of contents
Recording an MD right away! .................................. 6
Playing an MD right away! ....................................... 8
Various ways of recording ...................................... 10
Two ways of connecting to a sound source ......................................... 10
Recording with digital input .................................................................. 11
To start/stop recording in sync with the source player ... (Synchro-
recording) ............................................................................................. 11
Recording from a microphone ............................................................... 12
Recording in monaural for double the normal recording time ........ 13
Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording) ........... 13
Checking the remaining time or the recording position .................... 14
Setting the clock to stamp the recorded time ...................................... 15
Various ways of playback ....................................... 17
Selecting the track number or track name directly ............................. 17
Playing tracks repeatedly ....................................................................... 17
Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) ....................................... 18
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ............................................................ 18
Checking the remaining time or the playing position ....................... 19
Locking the controls (HOLD) ................................................................ 19
Connecting to a stereo system ............................................................... 20


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Editing recorded tracks ........................................... 21
Erasing tracks ........................................................................................... 21
To erase a track .................................................................................... 21
To erase the whole disc ...................................................................... 21
Adding a track mark ............................................................................... 22
Erasing a track mark ............................................................................... 22
Moving recorded tracks .......................................................................... 23
Labeling recordings ................................................................................. 23
Power sources .......................................................... 25
Using a lithium ion rechargeable battery ............................................. 25
Using dry batteries .................................................................................. 26
Additional information ........................................... 27
Precautions ............................................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 29
System limitations ................................................................................... 31
Messages ................................................................................................... 32
Specifications ............................................................................................ 34
What is an MD? ........................................................................................ 35
Looking at the controls ........................................................................... 37