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Sony MZ-R3 User Manual

Sony MZ-R3
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Sony MZ-R3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sampling Frequency44.1 kHz
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz
CategoryPortable Audio
Form FactorPortable
Recording MediaMiniDisc
TypeMiniDisc Recorder
Battery TypeAA (2) or rechargeable battery
Digital InputOptical
Analog InputLine-in, Microphone
OutputHeadphone
Playback TimeUp to 4 hours (with rechargeable battery)

Summary

Recording an MD Quickly

Make connections.

Connect the recorder to an audio source and power.

Insert a recordable MD.

Procedure for inserting a MiniDisc into the recorder.

Recording Process Indicators

Display window indicators

Shows various indicators during the recording process.

Position indicator

Shows current recording progress on the disc.

Playing an MD Quickly

Make connections.

Connect the recorder to power for playback.

Insert an MD.

Procedure for inserting a MiniDisc for playback.

Playback Process Indicators

Display window indicators

Shows indicators during playback.

Position indicator

Shows current playback position on the disc.

Audio Source Connection Methods

Difference between digital and analog inputs

Compares digital vs. analog audio connections.

Digital Input Recording

Notes on digital input recording

Important notes and restrictions for digital input usage.

Microphone Recording

Monaural Recording for Extended Time

Track Marking During Recording

Adding track marks during recording

How to add track marks during the recording process.

Erasing track marks

How to remove unwanted track marks from a recording.

Recording Tips and Tricks

Monitoring recorded sound

How to listen to the audio while recording.

Recording condition indicators

Understanding the record indicator lights and their meanings.

Precise recording start

Method for starting recording at an exact moment.

Protecting recorded MDs

How to prevent accidental overwriting of recorded data.

Viewing Disc and Time Information

Remaining time display

How to view the remaining recording or playback time on the MD.

Disc name and time display

How to view disc/track names and current time.

Adjusting Recording Level

Level meter usage

Visual indicator for adjusting recording volume.

Setting the Clock for Time Stamping

Clock setting error correction

How to correct errors during the clock setup process.

Charging the clock battery

Instructions for charging the internal clock battery.

Displaying the clock time

How to view the current time on the display.

Repeated Track Playback

Playback mode selection

Shows current playback mode (normal, repeat, shuffle).

Tips on playback

General tips for improving the playback experience.

Track name and time display

How to view track titles and duration during playback.

Locking Device Controls

HOLD switch operation

How to use the HOLD switch to lock controls.

Bass Boost Feature

Connecting to Stereo System

Track Marking a Recording

Adding track marks during recording

How to add track marks during the recording process.

Erasing track marks

How to remove unwanted track marks from a recording.

Erasing a Track Mark

Erasing multiple track marks

Steps to erase multiple track marks.

Date and time recording effect

Timestamps recorded when marks are erased.

Labeling MDs and Tracks

Canceling labeling process

How to abort the labeling process.

Available characters for labels

List of characters usable for labels.

Relabeling existing recordings

How to modify existing labels.

Erasing a Track

Erasing multiple tracks

Process for erasing multiple tracks.

Erasing a portion of a track

How to erase only a part of a track.

Erasing the Entire Disc

Moving recorded tracks

Changing the order of tracks on the disc.

Using Dry Batteries

Battery replacement and charging

Indicators for battery replacement or charging.

Using Nickel Metal Hydride Battery

Using Lithium Ion Battery

General Precautions

Safety precautions

General safety guidelines for using the device.

Power source precautions

Guidelines for using different power sources.

Heat build-up warning

Warning about heat during extended use.

Installation guidelines

Recommendations for device placement and use.

Headphone usage safety

Safety advice for headphone use.

Hearing damage prevention

Advice to avoid hearing loss from loud audio.

Consideration for others

Tips for considerate listening volume.

MiniDisc cartridge care

Handling and care of MD cartridges.

Cleaning instructions

Instructions for cleaning the recorder and disc.

Battery and Disposal Information

Removing lithium battery for disposal

Steps to remove a specific battery type for disposal.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Recorder not working or poorly

Solutions for device malfunction or poor performance.

No sound through headphones

Troubleshooting steps for no audio output.

MD not playing from first track

Solutions for playback issues at the start of the disc.

Understanding System Limitations

"TR FULL" error message

Meaning and resolution of the "TR FULL" error.

"TR FULL" before max tracks

Error when disc space is full before reaching max tracks.

Unerasable track marks

Reasons why certain track marks cannot be erased.

Remaining time issues

Problems with remaining time calculation after edits.

Recording time discrepancies

Reasons for total time not matching maximum capacity.

Sound dropout during search

Audio issues during track searching.

Common Error Messages and Solutions

BLANKDISC error

Indicates an empty or unrecorded MD.

BUSY error

Occurs when the recorder is accessing data.

CANNOT error

Error during track mark operations.

DISC ERR error

Problem reading the disc.

DISC FULL error

Disc has no more available space.

FULL error

Exceeded character limits for labels.

Hi DC in error

Incorrect power supply voltage detected.

HOLD error

Recorder is locked by the HOLD function.

LOW BATT error

Batteries are weak.

NO COPY error

Attempt to copy protected material.

NO DISC error

No MD detected in the recorder.

Technical Specifications

Understanding MiniDiscs (MD)

How MiniDiscs work

Explanation of the technology behind MiniDiscs.

Premastered MDs

Details on how prerecorded MiniDiscs function.

MiniDisc Technology Details

MiniDisc size and ATRAC technology

Explanation of the compact size using ATRAC technology.

Quick random access playback

How MDs allow fast track selection.

Shock-resistant memory buffer

How the buffer memory prevents skips.

Recorder Controls Overview

Display Window Indicators

Headphone and Remote Controller

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