On t h e re m o t e co n t ro l
BVa rio u s w a ys o f
p la yb a ck
A
B
Re p e a t p la y
List e n in g t o t ra cks in a sp e cific
g ro u p (Gro u p Mo d e Pla yb a ck)
Playback w hen group mode is off:
Playback starts w ith the first track in the
disc, and stops w ith the last track in the
3-234-034-13(1)
Ad ju st in g t h e so u n d q u a lit y
(Dig it a l So u n d Pre se t )
Track number
The elapsed time
Track name
1
2
Insert a disc which has group settings
into the player and play the disc.
You can use this function to repeat playback
in normal play, single play, shuffle play, or
program play mode.
Track number
Remote control
Getting started
Playing an MD
The number of total Group name
tracks in the group
You can emphasize the treble and bass to suit
your taste. The player can store two sets of
treble-bass adjustments, which can set be
selected later during playback.
Hold down PLAYMODE until
“– – –” in the display.
PLAYMODE
DISPLAY
RPT/ENT
Charge the supplied rechargeable battery before using it for the first time.
disc.
1
Press RPT/ ENT on the remote control
during playback.
The number of
total tracks
Disc name
Disc
The player enters group skip mode.
SOUND
Portable MiniDisc Player
1
Insert an MD.
Track number
“
” appears in the display.
X
3
Within 5 seconds, turn the control
repeatedly until the name or number
of the desired group appears.
Track number
Track mode
1
Insert the rechargeable battery.
To se le ct t h e so u n d q u a lit y
1 Slide OPEN to open the lid.
2 Insert an MD.
3 Close the lid.
1 2 3
4
5 6
7 8
Repeat play indication
Operating instructions
Insert the battery minus end first
Fa ct o ry se t t in g s
z
3
The group name appears when you select the
group on group skip mode. For more details, see
“Selecting and playing specific groups” in “Using
the group function.”
The factory settings of each digital sound
preset are as follows:
When there is a group name (Example: AAA)
HOLD
Playback w hen group mode is on:
•
•
“SOUND1”: bass +1, treble ±0
“SOUND2”: bass +3, treble ±0
./N>
Playback of the selected group starts w ith
the first track in the group, and stops w ith
the last track in the group.
x
VOL +/–
b
b
2
Se a rch in g fo r a sp e cific t ra ck
o r a p o sit io n q u ickly
(Qu ick Se a rch )
1
Press SOUND on the remote control
repeatedly to select “SOUND1” or
“SOUND2.”
Notes
Group name
1
Bottom side of the player
• Depending on whether group mode is on or
off, the operating conditions, or the settings
may not be selectable or the indications that
appear may vary.
• The mode indication appears only during
playback. It appears for 2 seconds, and is then
replaced by the elapsed time of the current
track.
Disc
3 Color Info-LED
When there is no group name
“WALKMAN” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
HOLD
Insert an MD w ith the label side facing up, pushing the
MD to the direction of the arrow in the illustration.
Group 2
Group 3
Group 1
2
Track
Track
Track
Charge the rechargeable battery.
MZ-E909
You can do two kinds of quick searches.
GROUP
To a d ju st t h e so u n d q u a lit y
number
number
number
•
In d e x se a rch — Searching quickly while
monitoring the track number or track name
(factory setting).
Sony Corporation © 2001 Printed in Japan
2
Group number
1 2 3
1 2
1 2
Play an MD.
1
During playback, press SOUND on the
remote control repeatedly to select
“SOUND1” or “SOUND2.”
to a w all outlet
On t h e p la ye r
•
Tim e se a rch — Searching quickly while
monitoring the elapsed time.
VOLUME +/–
2
VOL+
1
2
Insert a disc which has group settings
into the player and play the disc.
GROUP
On t h e re m o t e co n t ro l
1
During playback, press DISPLAY on
the remote control for 2 seconds or
more.
Su p p re ssin g t h e skip s o f
t h e so u n d (G-PROTECTION)
Fo r cu st o m e rs in t h e Un it e d St a t e s
b
WARNING
Press GROUP.
The LED lights up orange and the
player enters group skip mode.
1
Insert a disc which has group settings
into the player, and then play the disc.
Ow n e r’s Re co rd
VOL–
2
Press SOUND on the remote control
for 2 seconds or more.
The model number is located at the top and the serial
number is located at the rear of the disc compartment
lid. 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-E909
Serial No.
In fo rm a t io n
Se le ct in g t h e p la y m o d e
The G-PROTECTION function was developed
to provide a higher level of shock resistance
than that of existing players in order to allow
the player to be used while jogging.
To p re ve n t fire o r sh o ck
h a za rd , d o n o t e xp o se
t h e u n it t o ra in o r
m o ist u re .
2
3
Turn the control on the remote control
repeatedly until “SEARCH” flashes in
the display, and press x on the remote
control.
to DC IN 3V
The player changes to the bass-setting
mode. Pressing SOUND for 2 seconds
or more again changes the player to
the treble-setting mode.
1N>
2
3
Press DISPLAY for 2 seconds or more.
Make sure the CHARGE
lamp turns on.
You can select from various play modes using
the PLAYMODE and RPT/ ENT on the
remote control.
3
Within 5 seconds, press . or
> N repeatedly until the name or
number of the desired group appears.
3 Color Info-LED1)
Turn the control repeatedly until
“GROUP” flashes, and then press x on
the remote control.
X
> N
Note
1 Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to DC IN 3V.
.
x
The playback sound may skip if:
— the player receives stronger continuous
shock.
x
.
1
Press PLAYMODE repeatedly to select
one of the four play modes, as follows:
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:
2 Place the player on the battery charging stand.
Full charging takes about 6 hours and then the CHARGE lamp will go off when
charging is complete.
Turn the control on the remote control
repeatedly until “Index” (index search)
or “Time” (time search) flashes in the
display, and press x on the remote
control.
Note
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in
cabinet.
If no operation is performed within 5 seconds in
step 3, group skip mode is cancelled. To do the
procedure, start from step 2 again.
1 Turn the control towards N> on the remote control (or press > N
4
Turn the control repeatedly until
“GROUP ON” flashes, and then press
x on the remote control.
— a dirty or scratched MiniDisc is played.
Play mode indication
on the player) to play the disc.
When you select bass-setting mode,
“B” appears. When you select treble-
setting mode, “T” appears.
Do n o t o p e ra t e t h e p la ye r w h e n yo u p la ce it o n t h e b a t t e ry ch a rg in g st a n d
o r d u rin g ch a rg in g . If yo u d o so , it m a y ca u se t h e p la ye r t o m a lfu n ct io n o r
p re ve n t t h e b a t t e ry fro m ch a rg in g .
A short beep sounds in the headphones/ earphones when using the remote control.
The LED flashes and then lights up.
“G” appears in the display and group
mode is turned on. To turn off group
mode, Select “GROUP OFF” and press
x.
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.
Re g ist e rin g g ro u p s u sin g yo u r
m in id isc re co rd e r
2 Pull and turn VOL +/– on the remote control (or press VOLUME +/– on the
4
5
Press X on the remote control to pause.
player) to adjust the volume.
3
Turn the control on the remote control
repeatedly to adjust the bass or the
treble.
Ch a n g in g p la yb a ck sp e e d
(Sp e e d Co n t ro l)
Speed control function is convenient for such
uses as language study.
Display
Play mode
Usin g t h e d ry b a t t e ry
Turn and hold the control on the
remote control until the desired track
number/ track name (index search) or
the desired elapsed time (time search)
appears in the display.
The volume indicator appears in the display, allowing you to check the
volume level. After you adjust the volume, push back the control.
Ifyour MD recorder (MD deck or recording MD
Walkman)has a function for editing discnames,
you can use it to register groups even if your
recorder does not have the group function.
Make sure you enter the text string exactly as
described below. The group function will not
work if you enter the text string incorrectly.
(none)
All the tracks are played
once.
Insert the battery minus end first.
Attach the dry battery case to the
player.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
the apparatus.
(normal play)
On t h e p la ye r
To st o p p la y, p re ss x.
Example: While adjusting the bass,
the cursor moves. (Position: –2)
“1”
A single track is played
once.
Playback starts from the point you last stopped playing. To start playback from the
beginning of the disc, turn and hold the control towards N> on the remote control
(or hold down > N on the player) for 2 seconds or more.
1) The LED indicates the current operating status by the lighting up in the following colors.
When the battery power is exhausted, the LED starts flashing. For more details, see
“When to replace or recharge the battery.”
1
2
Insert a disc which has group settings
into the player, and then play the disc.
(single play)
The playing speed can be set at 80% to 110%
normal speed, in seven steps of 5% each.
3
4
Certain countries may regulate disposal of the
battery used to power this product. Please
consult with your local authority.
“SHUF”
All the tracks are played
in random order.
6
Press X on the remote control to cancel
the pause.
(shuffle play)
Press GROUP for 2 seconds or more.
The LED lights up green and group
mode is turned on. To turn off group
mode, press GROUP for 2 seconds or
more again. The LED lights up red.
2
1
2
During playback, press DISPLAY on
the remote control for 2 seconds or
more.
b
“PGM”
Tracks are played in the
order that you specified.
To sp e cify g ro u p s
–4
±0
+3
— 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.
1
Ca u t io n
(program play)
The sound can be adjusted in eight
steps, from –4 to +3.
z
LED color
Red
Operating status
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
1
Change the disc name to the following
by using your MD recorder:
• If you do this procedure while the player is in
shuffle play mode, shuffle play starts from the
track that you selected.
Normal play (The LED lights up continuously)
Group mode* (The LED lights up continuously)
Turn the control on the remote control
repeatedly until “SPEED” flashes in
the display, and then press x on the
remote control.
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 rechargeable battery.
Green
To set the other digital sound preset,
press SOUND to select “SOUND1” or
“SOUND2,” and then do steps 2 and 3.
List e n in g t o t ra cks in a d e sire d
se q u e n ce (Pro g ra m Pla y)
CAUTION — INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN
0;[Disc name] // [First track of group 1 ]-
z
• If the player reaches to the first track or the last
track on the disc as you are turning the control
in step 5, it will return to the last track or the
first track, respectively. (In group mode, if the
player reaches to the first track or the last track
in a group as you are turning the control in step
5, it will return to the last track or the first track
in that group, respectively (see “Using the
group function”).
Orange
Group skip mode* (The LED lights for about 5 seconds)
• When group mode is on, it is possible to do
repeat play, shuffle play, or program play. For
details on the respective operations, see
“Selecting the play mode.”
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
A
B
*For more details, see “Using the group function.”
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW
The player changes to speed-setting
mode.
1
During playback, press PLAYMODE
on the remote control repeatedly until
“PGM” flashes in the display.
[Last track of group 1] // [Name of group 1 ]-
4
Press RPT/ ENT on the remote control.
The sound settings are stored and the
playback display appears again.
DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
To
Do this (Beeps2) in the headphones)
B
C
• It is possible to save group mode’s on/ off
setting in the personal disc memory.
• In group mode, turning the controls on the
remote control towards N> during
playback of the last track of a group moves
playback to the first track of the group.
Turning the control 2 times on the remote
control towards .while playing the first
track of a group moves playback to the last
track of the group.
Find the beginning of
the current track or
the previous track3)
Turn the control towards . on the remote control once
(three short beeps). (Or press . on the player once.)
Turn the control towards . on the remote control repeatedly
(continuous three short beeps). (Or press . on the player
repeatedly.)
In fo rm a t io n
3
Turn the control to select the playback
speed.
[First track of group 2] // [Last track of group 2 ]-
3
Make connections and unlock the control.
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.
To se le ct a p re se t so u n d
Press SOUND repeatedly to select
“SOUND1,” “SOUND2.”
Selecting no display turns off the digital
sound preset function.
B
B
Select the speed while listening the
sound.
“+” shows the normal speed and the
cursor shows the playback speed you
are selecting.
Connect firmly.
[Name of group 2] // ......
2
Turn the control on the remote control
repeatedly to select a track number.
Find the beginning
of the next track4)
Turn the control towards N> on the remote control (two
short beeps).
Press > N on the player once.
C
Usin g t h e g ro u p fu n ct io n
To i jack
A
B
C
Disc name
Track number
Group name
RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE
BATTERIES
Nickel metal hydride batteries
z
The MZ-E909 can be used with a disc which
has group settings.
The group function is useful for playing a
great number of tracks, or tracks that have
been recorded in MDLP (LP2/ LP4) mode.
Go backwards
while playing
Turn and hold the control towards
.
on the remote control.
Example: When the playback speed is
95% of the original speed, “–” and the
cursor w ill flash alternately.
You can set a preset sound while playback is
paused.
Hold down . on the player.
/ / Separator between group names
Track
number
Program number
Go forward
Turn and hold the control towards N> on the remote control.
are recyclable.
Se le ct in g a n d p la yin g sp e cific
g ro u p s (Gro u p Skip Fu n ct io n )
;
Separator between track number and
Group name
Notes
You can help preserve our
environment by returning
your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and
recycling location nearest you.
while playing
Hold down > N on the player.
• Settings cannot be changed using the operation
buttons on the player.
• When using a digital sound preset, the sound
may break or become distorted if the volume is
turned up too high, depending on the settings
or the track.
Pause
Press X on the remote control (continuous short beeps).
Press X on the remote control again to resume play.
Press x, and then slide OPEN.5)
3
Press RPT/ ENT on the remote control.
The track is entered.
When playing a disc with group settings, the
group skip function allows you to jump from
the currently playing group to any other
group on the MD. The group skip function
can be used at any time during playback,
regardless of whether the player is in group
mode on or not.
(Ex.) Set the following groups for the disc
named “Collections ”:
Wh a t is a d isc w it h g ro u p
se t t in g s?
This is a disc with settings that organize
tracks into groups, and which allow those
groups to be selected.
The MZ-E909 does not support the recording
of group settings. Use your MD recorder to
record group information, and then use the
MZ-E909 for playback.
80% 100% 110%
Remove the MD
Group name for tracks 1-7:
My Favorites“2001winter”
Group name for tracks 8-17:
Jun&Tac“sunshine head”
Group name for tracks 18-24:
THE NIGHT BUTTERFLYS
Group name for tracks 25-32:
Dream World/Kiss Me!
The playing speed can be set at 80% to
110% normal speed, in seven steps of
5% each.
2)
You can turn off the beep sound. For more details, see “Turning off the beep sound.”
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or visit http:/ / www.rbrc.org/
3)
4)
5)
If you turn the control towards
.
on the remote control (or press
.
on the player) during the
HOLD
HOLD
first track of the disc, the player goes to the beginning of the last track on the disc.
If you turn the control towards N> on the remote control (or press > N on the player) during
the last track of the disc, the player goes to the beginning of the first track on the disc.
If you open the lid, the playback will begin from the beginning of the first track (except when disc
information is stored to the personal disc memory or when group mode is on).
4
5
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select other
tracks in the desired sequence.
4
Press x on the remote control to set the
playback speed.
BOt h e r o p e ra t io n s
Ho w t o u se t h e co n t ro l o n t h e re m o t e co n t ro l
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
When group mode is off:
Disc
Playback: Turn the control towards N> while the player is stopped.
FF : Turn and hold the control towards N> during playback.
REW: Turn and hold the control towards . during playback.
AMS: Turn the control towards . or N> during playback.
nickel metal hydride batteries.
Press RPT/ ENT for 2 seconds or more.
The settings are entered and playback
starts from the first programmed track.
During playback speeds other than
normal, “S” appears to the right of the
elapsed time.
Vie w in g t h e t ra ck n a m e
a n d p la yin g t im e
Track number
z
Te xt st rin g e n t e re d :
0;Collections/ /
1-7; My Favorites“2001winter”/ /
8-17;Jun&Tac“sunshine head”/ /
18-24;THE NIGHT BUTTERFLYS/ /
25-32;Dream World/ Kiss Me!/ /
Disc
The MZ-E909 supports the newly developed DSP TYPE-R for ATRAC.
It thus allows you to enjoy TYPE-R high-quality sound from MDs recorded in SP stereo on TYPE-R-
equipped MD decks, etc.
1 2 3 5 6 7 8
4
z
You can check the track or disc name, track
number, the elapsed playing time of the
current track, the number of the tracks
recorded on the MD, the group name, and the
total number of tracks in a group.
Group 1
Group 2 Group 3
• The program play settings will remain in
memory even after playback finishes or is
stopped.
• You can set the program play up to 20 tracks.
• The settings can be stored to the personal disc
memory.
N>
Track
Track
Track
Play/FF/AMS
skip
skip
skip
Note
number
number
number
z
.
REW/AMS
When removing the disc, make sure to press x first, and then slide OPEN.
Although all settings will be lost when you
remove the disc from the player, the settings can
be stored to the personal disc memory. For more
details, see “Storing the settings for individual
discs.”
When group mode is on:
Disc
1 2 3
4
5 6
7 8
z
Vie w in g t h e d isp la y w in d o w o f t h e re m o t e co n t ro l
Adjusting the volume (VOL +/–)
A
B
• Up to 99*groups can be registered on a single MD.
• The characters “;”, “/ ”, and “–” can be used in
a group name.
• You can register the same group name more
than twice on the same MD.
Group 1
Group 2 Group 3
Notes
VOL+
z
• All program settings are lost when the lid is
Track
number
Track
number
Track
number
Track number Track name6) or elapsed time of the track
If your recorder has a function for editing disc
names, you can use it to register groups. For
details, see “Registering groups using your
minidisc recorder.”
opened.
Note
1
Press DISPLAY on the remote control.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the
display changes as the follows:
• If no settings are made for 5 minutes while the
player is stopped, the settings made up to that
point are entered.
• If you turn on group mode during program
play, the program play is canceled.
6)
VOL–
Appears only with MDs that have been electronically labeled.
The playback sound will be affected by the
playback speed.
• You can specify a group without entering a
group name (C) for it.
1 2 3 1 2
1 2
z
Pull
Turn
Push back
* The actual number depends on the editing
ability of your recorder and may be less than 99
in some cases.
• The player can play the track recorded by 2 × or 4 × long playing mode (LP2 or LP4). Normal stereo
playback, LP2 stereo playback, LP4 stereo playback or monaural playback is automatically selected to
match the audio source.
skip
skip
skip
• The display on the remote control will turn off shortly after you press x.
Note
Depending on the specifications of your MD
recorder, the group function will not work.
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