Sony md walkman mz-r55 User Manual

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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 MD Walkman in an ultra-
compact body — Almost as small as a
playback-only MD Walkman; easy to
carry in your pocket or bag.
• Low power consumption design —
Runs on a single ”chewing gum” type
rechargeable battery.
• Simultaneous labeling feature — No
more waiting for the recording to end;
you can label tracks and discs while the
MD is being recorded.
• 9-letter, backlit LCD remote control
with editing capabilities — You can
now label tracks and discs, change
track sequence, etc., with the easy-to-
operate stick remote control.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 148
minutes on a disc using monaural
recording.
• 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.