S ON¥ Personal Audio System Operating Instructions MD Link Plus Z5-D7 1998 by Sony Corporation
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Table of contents Basic Operations Playing a CD Listening to the radio Playing a tape 10 Recording on a tape CD Player 13 Using the display 14 Locating a specific track 15 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 17 Playing a single track {Single Track Play} 18 Playing tracks in random order (Shuttle Play) 19 Creating your own program {Program Play} The Radio 21 Presetting radio stations 23 Playing preset radio stations The Tape Player .
Basic Operations T R Playing a CD Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 39.) Press & OPEN/CLOSE (direct OPEN/CLOSE power-on) and place the CD on TN the CD tray until it clicks into place. With the label side up 2 Press Display [ B The CD tray closes and the player > plays all the tracks once.
R Tips . After inserting the CD, “TOC READING appears in the display and the player starts to read the total number of tracks on the CD and the time information on the CD. Next time you want ta listen to & CD, just press W The player turns on automatically and starts playing the CD. Use these buttons for additional operations POWER VOLUME ™ 2 OPEN/CLOSE Jog dial To Do this Adjust the volume Press VOLUME +, ~ (VOL +, on the remote).
Listening to the radio Q 0 N/ al000 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 39.) 1 Press BAND until the band you Display | " want appears in the display = 2 {direct power-on). AM_ S528kHz Hold down TUNING/SEARCH Indicates an FM TUNING/SEARCH /gy o (TUNE + or—on Stereo broadcast. 7‘/ e tfie »remote) until the frequency R digits begin to change in the display. FM_ 29.
Tips . If the FM broadcast is noisy: On the remote: Press MODE until “MONO” appears in the display and the radio will play in monaural. On the player: 1 Press MENU. w MONO: 4 MENORAH T 2 Ton the jog dial until “MONO” flashes in the display and press ENTER The radio will play in monaural. Next time you want to Listen to the radio, just press the BAND button The player turns on automatically and starts playing the previous station.
ST Playing a tape 1,2 3 o 0 N/ cold Connect the supplied AC power cord {see page 39.) 1 s Press PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Use TYPE I (onus) (normal), TYPE I (high position) o and TYPE IV (metal) tapes. COPERNICUS With the side you want to play facing you 2 Press PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to close the compartment.
S PSS Use these buttons for additional operations POWER DR MODE VOLUME +, el COUNTER RESET suoneiadQ disguise i PUSH OPEN/CLOSE Tips To Press * Press COUNTER RESET to reset the counter to Adjust the volume VOLUME +, 000" {VOL +, on the remote} * Next time you want to listen to a gape, just Stop playback » press @ or . The Play the reverse side player turns on automatically and starts Fast-forward or rewind > o 4 playing the tape.
Recording on a tape 1 3 3 Connect the supplied AC power cord (see page 39.) To record on a Mini Disc or DAT recorder, connect the components (see pages 41 and 45.) 1 Press PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to o open the tape compartment, and insert a blank tape. Use TYPE | {normal) tape only. Press PUSH OPEN/CLOSE again { i to close the compartment. ! With the side you want to record on facing you 2 Select the program source you want to record. Display To record from the CD player, the CD section.
DUB START DATATYPE Start recording. To record the whole CD S Press DUB START CI? » TAPE. When T is displayed: If the tape is reversed with the recording of the track unfinished, the player will record the track again from its beginning on the reverse side. To record the radii Py {You can also record the CD FM according to the following procedure. Play the CD after the 4 tape starts recording.) Press @ /18 and then W To record on the reverse side, press <.
R Recording on a tape {(continued) Tips + Adjusting the volume ot the audio emphasis (see page 48) will not affect the recording level. * When = is displayed, rewarding will be made on bath sides of the tape. To record on one side, press DIR MODE to display T, * 1f the &M radii makes a whistling sound after you've pressed ®/instep 3, press MODE on the remote repeatedly 1o select the position that most decreases the noise.
The CD Player Using the display DISPLAY You can check information about the CD using the display cooed Checking the total track number and playing time Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
Locating a specific track You can quickly locate any track using the number buttons. You can also find a specific point in a track while playing a I Note You cannot locate a specific track if “SHUFFLE", "REP SHEW” or “PROGRAM"* is lit in the display. Turn off the indication by Tip When you locate a track numbered over 10, press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons. Example: To play track number 23, press »10 first, then And 3.
Playing tracks repeatedly {Repeat Play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, shuffle ot program play modes (see pages 17 19). Note When you repeat a single track or all the tracks, make sure neither “SHUFFLE”, “REP SHUSH, “PROGRAM ™ nor “REP PGM"™ is lit in the display. = When no track has been programmed, “PROGRAM SET” or “REP POM appears in the display. Number buttons MODE afield ad eyL Press & “CD” appears in the display. Proceed as follows.
R Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) {continued) Cn the player To cancer Repeat Play 1 Press W on the CD Press MODE until "REPEAT” or “REP” disappears section, from the display. 2 Press MENU. 3 Turn the jog dial until “MODE” flashes in the display and press ENTER. 4 Turn the jog dial until the repeat faction you want appears in the display and press ENTER.
Playing a single track {Single Track Play) s You can play a single track once, and Number 3 stop the player automatically. buttons o MODE the player 1 Press the CD> section. “CD” appears in the display 2 Press MENU. 2 Press MODE until “1 TRACK” appears in the 3 Turn the jog dial display. until “MODE” _ flashes in the display and press ENTER. 1 Trigger 4 Turn the jog dial until “1 TRACK” 3 Press the number buttons to select the track you flashes in the display want to play.
Playing tracks in random order {Shuffle Play) You can play tracks in random order. > MODE On the player 1 Press B 1 Press Mon the CD section. D" appears in the display. 2 Press MEN. 2 Press MODE until “SHUFFLE” appears in the 3 Tara the jog dia) until “MODE” flashes in display. the display and press Y ans g Shuffle 4 Turn the jog dial until “SHUFFLE" flashes 3 Press W~ to start shuffle play.
Creating your own program {Program Play) You can arrange the playing order tracks on a CD Tips « If you made a mistake, press CANCEL and reenter the track number by turning the jog dial and press ENTER. « You can also create a program in stop mode. Note When you program a track from the CIY having more than 20 tracks: 1f you program a track whose track number i mare than 20, *- displayed instead of the total programmed time, MENU ENTER n Jog dial o {es]ls) satchel a3 9yl 1 Press to start play. 2 Press MENU.
Creating your own program (Program Play) (continued) Tips + If the program play is Finished, the program is saved. You can play the same program again by pressing . If you open the CD tray, the program is erased You can record your own program. Press DUB START CD + TAPE after step 5 of the programming procedure. The O Player To cancel Program Play Press MODE on the remote until “PROGRAM” disappears from the display.
The Radio Presetting radio stations MENU BAND ENTER Jog dial You can store radio stations into the player's memory. You can preset up to 20 radio stations, 10 for each band in any Lee order. N ejoocld You can also name the preset radii stations, ope ayL Press BAND until the band you want appears in the display. 2 press MENU 3 Tum the jog dial until “MEMORY" flashes in the display and press ENTER. “MEMORY, < ABNORMAL: > 4 Turn the jog dial until “AUTO” flashes in the display and press ENTER.
Presetting radio stations (continued) The characters you ¢an input «Alphabet A-Z or a-z “Figures: 0-9 *Symbols: -, 71y {space) Tip If you made a mistake, enter the character by turning the jog dial and press ENTER, The Radio Naming the preset radio stations 1 Press the number buttons on the remote to display the preset number of the station you want, 2 Press ENTER for about 2 seconds. ;?EST s | 3 Turn the jog dial to select the character and press ENTER.
Playing preset radio stations Once you've preset the stations, use the number buttons on the remote or the jog dial on the player to tune in your favorite stations. On the player To display the preset number you want on the player, use the jog dial. Number buttons BAND 1 Press BAND to tune in the band you want. 2 Press the number buttons to display the preset number of the station you want.
The Tape Player Finding the beginning of a track The player detects the blank between the tracks to locate the beginning of the next/ previous track. Notes I a soft sound like pianissimo continues for some seconds in a track, the player may start to play as the next track. I you press the e or & when there is no sound in the track, this function does not operate correctly. To find the beginning of a track correctly, a blank of approx.
Recording the CD t Racks by DUB START pus CAPOTE MENU Jog dial W spec' lng e OPEN/CLOSE ENTER tape length O There are three options in editorial e i recording: « Recording all the tracks in the original D @ CD order (EDIT ALL) « Recording programmed tracks (EDIT PGM) * Recording a single track you have selected (EDIT 1 TRACK) Tips Recording all the tracks of the CD (EDIT ALL) « You can edits Approximately the first halt of the CD will be having 20 tracks or recorded on one side of the tape, and the second h
A — Recording the CD tracks by specifying the tape length (continued) The Tape Player 4 Turn the jog dial until “EDIT ALL” flashes and press ENTER. EDIT, ., DEBIT 6L > Example: The total tape length needed to record the entire CD js “267 ch g7 minutes. The maximum TAPE recording time for each side is 13 minutes. Track Nos.: Length: 01:20 02:30 03:40 04:5¢ 05:10 04:20 01:30 (minutes) Side A (12:26) 5 To change the recording time, turn the jog dial to input the tape length (minutes).
DUB START Jog dial MENU Jog dial PUSH
Recording the CD tracks by specifying the tape length (continued) Tip If you made a mistake, press CANCEL. The track programmed last will be cleared Reprogram it Tip To check the order of the programmed tracks: Press ENTER after step 8 and turn the jog dial. The track number will be displayed in the programmed order. 28 | The Tape Player 5 Tum the jog dial (press the amber buttons on the remote) to select the track you want to program and press ENTER. 5 S N step od¥ 88 19185 6 Press ENTER. Repeat this step.
DUB START LD TAPE MENU Jog dial 2 ENTER PUSH OPEN/CLOSE 0 o|oo0 o8 Jehovah decade ayj Recording a single track (EDIT 1 TRACK) EDIT 1 TRACK is useful to record the first track of a single CD, and to record a track from a number of different CDs. Tn EDIT 1 TRACK mode, “=3" is automatically selected. T Insert a blank tape into the tape compartment. 2 Press M until "CD" appears in the display. 3 Press MENU. 4 5 Turn the jog dial until “EDIT” flashes in the display and press ENTER.
R Recording the CD tracks by specifying the tape length {continued) 6 Turn the jog dial (press the number buttons on the remote} to select the track you want to program 7 Press DUB STRAY CD # TAPE. Recording of the selected track will start from the front side. TAPE 81 84 80162 When recording of the track is finished, the CD player and the cassette deck stop. The total number of tracks recorded and the total recording time appear in the display.
The Timer Setting the clock CLOCK Jog dial ENTER “AM 12:00° indication appears in the display until you set the clock. w00l g @ % Note Before you begin, connect to the power source (see When using the pager page 39.) on batteries, set the clock when the power ion. 1 Press and hold CLOCK until the hour digit flashes Tips CLO ST « The time display HR? 80 system of this player is the 12-hour system. « When you use an AC 2 set the clock.
a2z Waking up to music STANDBY TIMERS ENTER Jog fiat SLEEP You can wake up to music or a radio program at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock {“Setting the clock” on page 31). Essie o0l Notes Before you begin, make sure the © {clock) indication is When using the player not lit in the display. If it is lit, press STANDBY. on batteries, set the timer when the power ion 1 Prepare the music source you want to play.
Tip 1f you made a mistake, press CANCEL. The setting entered last will be cleared. Re-enter it Tips « To exit the standby mode, press STANDBY to make the @ indication disappear. The preset settings remain until you reset them. ‘The display window does not light while the waking up timer 3et the timer to the hour and the minutes you want the music Tun the jog dial to set the hour and press ENTER. @ Turk the jog dial to set the minutes and press ENTER.
B S — Waking up to music (continued) To check/change the waking up timer settings Press TIMER /SLEEP, then turn the jog dial to select “TIMER SET" and press ENTER. Bach time you press ENTER, a stored setting is displayed in the set order.
Falling asleep to music You can set the player to turn off automatically after and 120 minutes, allowing you to fall asleep while listening to music. {000 Onp‘he et 1 Play the music source you want. reds SLEEP repeatedly to select the minutes 2 Dress TIMER /SLEEP. for the sleeping miler. 3 Turn the jog dial sturdily “SLEEP SET” flashes in the . display and press ENTER. Tips ’ + The display window 5 does not light while the JOSHER, SET, steeping mesmerism on.
Timer-recording radio programs DIR !MDSE Jog fiat STANDBY ENTER You can set timer to record the radio ata certain time. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 31.) Notes Before you begin, make sure the @ (clock) indication is * When using the player not lit in the display. If it is lit, press STANDBY. on batteries, set the timer when the poser s on.
Tip 1f you made a mistake, press CANCEL. The setting entered last will be cleared. Re-enter it. Tips * To exit the standby mode, press STANDBY twice to make the @ indication disappear. The preset settings remain until you reset them. When you select both sides recording, the retarding will stop after the both sides retarding finishes so that accidental recording will nok be made. The display window does not tight while the recording timer is on.
e Timer-recording radio programs {continued) To check/change the recording timer settings Press TIMER/SLEEP, then turn the jog dial to select “TIMER SET* and press ENTER, Bach time vou press ENTER, a stored setting is displayed in the set order. To change the setting, display the setting vou want to change and re-enter it. To use the player before a timer-recording starts If you turn on the player, you can use it as usual.
Setting Up Choosing the power sources You can use the AC power or batteries as a power source Use the AC power source whenever you record since recording consumes much power. B0 Battery complement | " {back-up batteries) | 3 Pottery (compartmental E Stonewall auntie & Note Inserting the back-up batteries Be sure to fum off the power of the player before connecting/ Insert four R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied) into the battery compartment.
i Choosing power sources (continued) Notes * When you insert or remove the batteries, remove the CD from the CD tray. When you insert or remove the batteries, disconnect the connecting cords and cables to prevent damaging them. When you operate the player on batteries, the back light in the display does not light, When you operate the player on batteries, you can't turn on the player using the remote.
Connecting a portable Mini Disc recorder If you connect the Sony portable Misdirect recorder of Sony to this player using the supplied MD connecting cord, you can operate the recorder with the buttons on the player. You can also record a CI on the portable DUB START CONTROL (LINE} MDD recorder using the specific button on » the player. -3 3 For desalt, refer to the instruction ° manual of the portable Diminished ,g: recorder.
A Connecting a portable Mini Disc recorder (continued) 1 Connect the supplied MD connecting cord to the DC IN 6V jack and the £/ REMOTE jack of the portable MD retarder, and the DC OUT (6 V 800 mA MAX) jack and the MD CONTROL jack of the player.
Notes on operating a portable MD recorder using this player If you turn the jog dial during stop, playing of an MD starts.
e Connecting a portable Mini Disc recorder (continued) Tip Recording portable MD recorder To record a track from from You can breech hell: hello using a CDs, EDIT 1 TRACK is specific button on the player useful (page 29). DUB START CONTROL 1 Do steps 2 through MDD on pages 29 and 30. 2 Press DUB START €D MD. When recording of a certain track has finished, the CD and MD enter stop mode.
Connecting optional components You can record a CD ona DAT or enjoy the sound from a VCR or TV through the speakers of this player. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making connections. MD (LINE) For details, refer to the instruction manual of the component to be connected. Notes + Connect the cables firmly to avoid any malfunction. * When connecting the either component to the LINE IN jack of this player, unplug the MD connecting cord from the MD CONTROL jack.
Tip You can record the sound of the connected component. Insert a blank tape into the tape compartment, and press then B on the tape section. Notes + Congas "CD” appears in the display, the optical digital output jack is in operation and the jack lights even if the CD is in stop mode. If you play a CD that is not for audio use, such as 2 CO-ROM, noise may be heard.
Tip To record a track from a number of different CDs, EDIT 1 TRACK is useful (page 29). 1 Make connections. 2 “Turn on this player and the connected component. 3 Do steps 2 through § on page 29. 4 Start recording on the connected component. 5 Start playing a CD on this player. The type of jack component o be connected Type 7-pin connector {portable DAT recorder, etc.) Square-shaped optical connector (Mini Disc deck, DAT deck, etc.
Selecting the audio emphasis SOUND MEGA BASS {Sound Mode/MEGA BASS) You can adjust the audio emphasis of the sound you are listening to. RN Selecting the sound characteristic Press SOUNDING to select the audio emphasis you want. Each time the button is pressed, the display changes. Choose To get For music: SOUND MODE powerful, clean sounds, emphasizing Bemuse .
Additional information Precautions On safety * As the laser beam used in the CDD player section is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the casing, Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. « Should any solid object or liquid fall into the player, unplug the player, and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources * For AC operation use the supplied AC power cord; do not use any other type.
Precautions {continued) Notes on CDs * Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth, Wipe the CD from the center out. Dao not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl! LPs. Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight s there can be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car.
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy There is no audio. * Press POWER to turn on the player, Connect the AC power cord to the ACING socket and a wall outlet securely, Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak, Adjust the volume. Unplug the headphones when listening through B speakers. 3 € 7 ERROR" appears in the display. _* You have done a wrong, operation. / Your 9 operation was not accepted by the player.
Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom The audio is not stereo. ‘The audio is weak ox has par quality. Radio Remedy * Press MENU to make “STEREO” appear in the display and press ENTER. Depending on the FM reception conditions, niche may be heard Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak Move the player away from the TV, I you are using the remote while listening to AM radio, noise may be heard. This is unavoidable. The picture of your TV becomes unstable.
Symptom Ready The timer doss not operate, * Make sure the time on the clock is correct. + Replace all the batteries in the player including the back-up batteries with new ones if they are weak. Check to see if the AC power had been cut off. Make sure the tape has not woad to the end. Make sure the @ {clock) indication is displayed. Timer . The cremate does not function, Replace ali the batteries in the reroute with new ones if they are weak.
Maintenance Cleaning the tape heads and tape path Wipe the heads, the pinch rollers and the capstans with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol after every 10 hours of operation for optimum playback and recording quality. To make the best possible recording, however, we recommend that you clean all surfaces over which tape travels before each recording. €Ly Record/Playback §’ head @ i After cleaning, insert a tape when the areas cleaned are completely dry.
e —— Index A Audio emphasis 48 B Batteries for memory 39 for player 40 for remote Player 13 Cleaning cabinet 54
