Sony MZ-E62 User Manual

Stereo or monaural playback is automatically selected, depending on the
sound source.

Use one LR6 (size AA) dry battery (not supplied) to power the player.  For longer
playback, an alkaline battery is recommended.

You can check the battery condition with the battery indication which is displayed while
using the player.

t

Battery power decreasing

v

r

Weak battery

v

e

The battery has gone out. “LOW BATT” flashes in the display on the remote control,
and the power goes off.

Approximately 12 hours of playback can be expected with one LR6 (size AA) alkaline
battery (not supplied).

Note
The battery life may shorter depending on operating conditions and temperature of the
location.

 

1

4

3

.

N/
>

x

4

x

3

2

1

Plug it in firmly all the way.

2

Connect the headphones with the remote control to the i jack.

3

Press > N or . (or press the control towards N/> or . on the
remote control).

The OPERATE lamp on the player lights up and the player starts to play the first
track.  When using the remote control, a short beep sounds in the headphones.

4

The volume indicator appears on the remote control to allow you to check the
volume.

To stop play, press x.

The OPERATE lamp on the player goes off.  The display on the remote control
disappears after a while.  When using the remote control, a long beep sounds in the
headphones.

Operating instructions
Mode d’emploi (au dos)

3-043-288-23(1)

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1

2

1

B

You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways
— all repeat, single repeat, and shuffle repeat.

PLAYMODE

Press PLAYMODE while the player is playing
an MD.
Each time you press PLAYMODE, the play
mode indication changes as follows.

(none) (normal play)
All the tracks are played once.

m

All the tracks are played repeatedly.

m

A single track is played repeatedly.

m

All the tracks are played repeatedly in
random order.

Press DISPLAY on the remote control while
the player is playing an MD.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes as follows.

DISPLAY

m

m

Note
Disc and track names appear only with MDs that
have been electronically labeled.

Pause

Find the
beginning of
the current
track

Find the
beginning of
the previous
tracks

Find the
beginning of
the next track

Go backwards
while
playing*

1

Go forward
while
playing*

1

Remove the
MD

Make sure the player is not locked.  For
details, see “To lock the controls
(HOLD)”.

For details, see “To know the track name
and time”.

Tips
• The OPERATE lamp on the player lights

up during playback.  When you press x,
the lamp goes off.

• The display on the remote control

disappears after a while after you have
pressed x.

Note
Do not press OPEN during playback.  If you
do, the lid opens and playback stops.

When using optional headphones
Use headphones with a stereo-miniplug.
You cannot use headphones with a
microplug.

*

1

When you press . or > N on the
player during pause (X), the player
resumes playback.
If you hold down . or > N on the
player (or press and hold the control
towards . or N/> on the remote
control) during pause (X), you can fast
forward/rewind without listening to the
playback sound.

*

2

Once you open the lid, the point to start
playback will change to the beginning of
the first track.

*

3

Appears only with MDs that have been
electronically labeled.

Press X on the remote
control. (Continuous
short beeps)
Press X on the remote
control again to
resume play.*

1

Press .once.
Press the control
towards . on the
remote control. (Three
short beeps)

Press . repeatedly.
Press the control
towards . on the
remote control
repeatedly.
(Continuous three
short beeps)

Press > N once.
Press the control
towards N/> on
the remote control.
(Two short beeps)

Hold down ..
Press and hold the
control towards .
on the remote control.

Hold down > N.
Press and hold the
control towards
N

/> on the

remote control.

Press x, and then
press OPEN.*

2

b

b

i

TM

B

Heat may build up in the player if it is used
for an extended period of time.  In this case,
leave the player to cool down.

Never use the player where it will be
subjected to extremes of light, temperature,
moisture or vibration.

Road safety
Do not use headphones while driving,
cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It
may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in
many areas.  It can also be potentially
dangerous to play your player at high volume
while walking, especially at pedestrian
crossings.  You should exercise extreme
caution or discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations.

Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using headphones at high volume.
Hearing experts advise against continuous,
loud and extended play.  If you experience a
ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or
discontinue use.

Caring for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level.  This
will allow you to hear outside sounds and to
be considerate of the people around you.

• Clean the player casing with a soft cloth

slightly moistened with water or a mild
detergent solution.  Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzene as it may mar
the finish of the casing.

• Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to

remove dirt.

• Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from

operating properly.  Be sure to close the
disc compartment lid after inserting or
ejecting an MD.

Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of
battery fluid or bursting battery.  To prevent
such accidents, observe the following
precautions:
• Install the battery with the + and – poles

aligned correctly.

• When the player is not to be used for a long

time, be sure to remove the battery.

• If a battery leak should develop, carefully

and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid
from the battery compartment before
inserting new ones.

• Do not carry the dry battery in your pocket

or a bag, etc., with metallic objects such as
key rings.  The terminals of the battery may
heat up from a short-circuit and can be
dangerous.

The lid of the battery compartment is
designed to detach from the main unit when
handeled with great force. To reattach the lid
to the main unit, follow the steps below:

1

Place the lid so that the projections on the
lid aligned with the slits on the main unit.

1

2

2

Fit the projection one by one into the slot as
shown in the illustration.

Audio playing system
MiniDisc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAlAs
Wavelength: 

λ

 = 790 nm

Emission duration: continuous
Laser output: less than 44.6 µW*
* This output is the value measured at a distance

of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on
the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.

Revolutions
800 rpm to 1,800 rpm
Error correction
Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code
(ACIRC)
Sampling frequency
44.1 kHz
Coding
Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC)
Modulation system
EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)
Number of channels
2 stereo channels
1 monaural channel
Frequency response
20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB
Wow and Flutter
Below measurable limit
Outputs
Headphones: stereo mini-jack, maximum output
level 5 mW + 5 mW, load impedance 16 ohms

Power requirements
One LR6 (size AA) battery (not supplied)
Battery operation time
See “When to replace the battery”
Dimensions
Approx. 81 

×

 25 

×

 74 mm (w/h/d)

(3 

1

/

4

 

×

 1 

×

 3 in.) not including projecting parts

and controls
Mass
Approx. 95 g (3.4 oz.) the player only
Approx. 136 g (4.8 oz.) incl. a premastered MD
and a LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery.
Supplied accessories
Headphones with a remote control (1)
Carrying pouch (1)

MDR-series Stereo headphones*
SRS-series Sony Active Speakers

* Whether you should plug the headphones

directly to the i jack on the main unit or to a
remote control, use only headphones with
stereo mini plugs.

Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information about the accessories in
your country.

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

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.

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.

Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc! Here
are some of the capabilities and features
you’ll discover with the new MiniDisc Player.

jacket
Ideal weight and size; fits in your shirt
pocket.

MiniDisc handling
A single press of a switch on the side of the
player causes the player lid to open and the
MiniDisc to eject.

control with LCD
Keep the main unit in your pocket and
operate the MiniDisc player through the
“slim stick” remote control. The LCD
displays disc and track information,
playback mode as well as battery
condition.

• Do not touch the internal disc directly.

Forcing the shutter open may damage the
internal disc.

• Do not place the cartridge where it will be

subjected to light, temperature, moisture or
dust.

The player gives out mechanical noise while
operating, which is caused by the power-
saving system of the player. This is not a
malfunction.

If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.

Sony Corporation © 2000 Printed in Malaysia

The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.

Listening for many hours at maximum
volume may damage your hearing.

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.

For customers in the United States
Owner’s Record

The model number is located at the bottom
and the near the display and the serial
number is located on the floor of the disc
compartment of the unit.  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-E60
Serial No.  

To prevent the buttons from being
accidentally operated when you carry the
player, use this function.

HOLD

HOLD

Slide HOLD on the player in the direction of
the 

. to lock the controls of the unit.

Slide HOLD on the remote control in the
direction of the 

. to lock the controls of the

remote control.

The DIGITAL MEGABASS function
intensifies low frequency sound for richer
quality audio reproduction.

DIGITAL MEGABASS

2

0 1

Set DIGITAL MEGABASS to 1 (weak) or
2 (strong).
To cancel the effect, set DIGITAL MEGABASS
to 0.

Note
If the sound becomes distorted when
emphasizing bass, turn down the volume.

The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the maximum
volume to protect your ears.

AVLS

LIMIT

NORM

Set AVLS to LIMIT.
The volume is kept at a moderate level, even
if you try to turn the volume above the
limited level.

Should any problem persist after you have
made these checks, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.

• You tried to play with no disc in the

player (“NO DISC” flashes on the
remote control).
b Insert an MD.

•The hold function is activated and the

controls are locked.  (If you press any of
the operation buttons on the player,
“HOLD” flashes on the remote control.)
b Slide HOLD against the direction of

the arrow to release the hold
function.

• Moisture has condensed inside the

player.
b Take the MD out and leave the

player’s lid open for several hours
until the moisture evaporates.

• The dry battery is weak (“LOW BATT”

flashes on the remote control).
b Replace the dry battery.

• The dry battery has been installed

incorrectly.
b Install the battery with correct

polarity.

• An MD with no recording on it is

inserted (“BLANKDISC” flashes on the
remote control).
b Insert a recorded MD.

• The player cannot read the disc (it’s

scratched or dirty) (“DISC ERR” flashes
on the remote control).
b Reinsert or replace the disc.

• While operating, the player received a

mechanical shock, too much static,
abnormal power voltage caused by
lightning etc.
b Restart as follows.

1 Remove the battery from the

battery compartment.

2 Leave the player for about

30 seconds.

3 Insert the battery into the battery

compartment

• The player is set to the repeat mode

(“ ” is displayed on the remote
control).
b Press PLAYMODE repeatedly until

“ ” disappears, then start playing.

• Disc playing stopped before it came to

the last track.
b Press . repeatedly or eject and

reinsert the MD once to go back to
the beginning of the disc, and restart
playing after checking the track
number in the display.

• The DIGITAL MEGABASS switch is set

to 0.
b Set the switch to 1 or 2.

• The player is placed where it receives

continuous vibration.
b Put the player on a stable place.

• A very short track may cause sound to

skip.

• Strong magnetism from a television or

such device is interfering with
operation.
b Move the player away from the

source of strong magnetism.

• The headphones plug is not firmly

connected.
b Connect the headphones plug firmly

to the remote control.

b Connect the headphones plug firmly

to the i jack.

• Volume is too low.

b Adjust the volume by pressing

VOL +/– .

• AVLS is on.

b Slide AVLS to NORM.