3-045-473- 11(1)
MZ-R37SP
©2000SonyCorporation
TM
Portable
MiniDisc Recorder
Operating Instructions
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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
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, uses, 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 or more of the
following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the
equipment and 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.
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.
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)
Caution
: Do not handle damaged or
leaking nickel metal hydride
battery.
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.
Owner's Record
The serial number is located at the rear of
the disc compartment lid and the model
number is located at the top and 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-R37SP
Serial No.
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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.
· Recording MiniDisc Walkman with a
new, thin body design -- Easy to carry
in your bag.
· Shock-resistant memory -- Offsets up
to 40 seconds of optical read errors.
· High-fidelity recording -- Low-noise,
low-distortion, high-fidelity recording
through the optical digital input jack.
· Digital synchro-recording -- When
recording from a digital equipment
with optical output, the recorder
automatically starts and pauses
recording in sync with operation on the
digital source.
· Digital AGC (Auto Gain Control) --
Automatic recording level adjustment
without sacrificing superb digital
sound.
· Long-time recording with monaural
sound -- You can record up to 160
minutes on a disc using monaural
recording.
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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 (optical cable required) ...................... 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
Various ways of playback ..................................... 15
Playing tracks repeatedly ..................................................................... 15
Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) ...................................... 15
Protecting your hearing (AVLS) .......................................................... 16
Checking the remaining time or the playing position ..................... 16
Locking the controls (HOLD) .............................................................. 17
Connecting to a stereo system ............................................................. 17
Editing recorded tracks ......................................... 18
Erasing tracks ......................................................................................... 18
To erase a track ................................................................................ 18
To erase the whole disc ................................................................... 18
Adding a track mark ............................................................................. 19
Erasing a track mark ............................................................................. 20
Moving recorded tracks ........................................................................ 20
Labeling recordings ............................................................................... 21
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Power sources ........................................................ 23
Charging the nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries .............. 23
Using on dry batteries ........................................................................... 24
Additional information ......................................... 25
Precautions ............................................................................................. 25
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 27
System limitations ................................................................................. 29
Messages ................................................................................................. 30
Specifications .......................................................................................... 32
What is an MD? ...................................................................................... 33
Looking at the controls ......................................................................... 35