Sony md walkman mz-ep11 User Manual

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You can check the battery condition with the
battery indication on the remote control while
using the player.

B

Used batteries

v

b

Weak batteries. Replace all the batteries

v

n

The batteries have gone out.“LoBATT”
flashes in the display, and the power goes
off.

Battery life*

Ni-Cd
rechargeable
battery (NC-6WM)

One LR6 (size AA)
alkaline battery

*

The battery life may be shorter due to
operating conditions and the temperature of
the location.

Connect the AC-E15L AC power adaptor
(not supplied) to the DC IN 1.5V jack of
the player.

Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall
outlet.

Note
The battery indication ı is  displayed while
using the AC power adaptor.

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

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

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

Slide HOLD in the direction of the c.
On the player, slide HOLD to lock the
controls of the player.

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

Slide DIGITAL MEGA BASS.
Choose 1 (slight effect) or 2 (strong effect).
To cancel the effect, set DIGITAL MEGA
BASS to 0.

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

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

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

You can operate the player on either a rechargeable battery or a dry
battery. Before using the supplied rechargeable battery for the first
time, charge it.  You can also operate the player on house current (see
"Power sources").

Install the supplied rechargeable battery NC-6WM to the
supplied battery charger with correct polarity, and connect to a
wall outlet.

For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor
If the battery charger does not fit the wall outlet,
use the AC plug adaptor.

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

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.

For Customers in the United States
Information

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, used, 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 of more the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment

and the 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.

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.

Operating instructions
Mode d’emploi (au dos)

3-860-459-32(1)

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2 Push in the MD until it

1 Insert an MD on the

Sony Corporation ©1998 Printed in Japan

NORM

LIMIT

1

2

0

Pause

Find the
beginning of
the current
track

Find the
beginning of
the next track

Go backwards
while playing

1)

Go forward
while playing

1)

P (Continuous short
beeps)

Press 

P again to

resume play.

= once (Turn the
control to 

=on the

remote control)
(Three short beeps)

+ once (Turn the
control to 

(•+

on the remote
control)
(Two short beeps)

keep pressing 

=

(Turn and hold the
control to 

= on

the remote control)

keep pressing 

+

(Turn and hold the
control to 

(•+

on the remote
control)

For customers in the United States
Unfold the supplied headphones as shown in
the illustration below.

Wear the “L” marked side to the left ear and the
“R” marked side to the right ear.

Make sure the player is not locked.  See "To
lock the controls."

Press 

p and then slide EJECT

2)

. The disc

compartment shutter opens and the MD
ejects.

1) To go backwards or forward quickly

without listening, press 

P and keep

pressing 

= or + (on the remote

control, keep the control turned).

2) Once you eject an MD, the point to start

play will change to the beginning of the
first track.

3) Appears only with MDs that have been

electronically labeled.

Tip
The OPERATE lamp lights on the main unit
when the MD Walkman is operating.

Notes
•Do not open the disc compartment shutter

by force, as this may lead to a malfunction.

•Do not slide EJECT during playback.  If you

do, the MD will eject and playback will
stop.

When using optional headphones
Use the headphones that have stereo-
miniplug. You cannot use other types of
headphones with microplugs.

•Display window on the remote control

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

Press PLAY MODE on the remote control
while the player is playing an MD.
Each time you press PLAY MODE, the play
mode indication changes as follows.

1 Press ( (Turn the control to(•+

The player starts to play the first track. If
you use the remote control, a short beep
sounds in the headphones.

2 Press VOLUME +/– (VOL +/–

You can check the volume in the
display of the remote control.

To stop play, press 

p.

If you use the remote control, a short
beep sounds in the headphones.

2/REMOTE

The player automatically switches to play the stereo or monaural
sound according to the recorded sound.

Approx. 2 hours

Approx. 5 hours

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Do not put any foreign objects in the DC
IN 1.5 V jack.

•

For use in your house: Use the AC power
adaptor AC-E15L (not supplied). Do not
use any other AC power adaptor since it
may cause the player to malfunction.

•

The player is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
player itself has been turned off.

•

If you are not going to use this player for a
long time, be sure to disconnect the power
supply (AC power adaptor, dry batteries,
rechargeable batteries, or car battery cord).
To remove the AC power adaptor from the
wall outlet, grasp the adaptor plug itself;
never pull the cord.

• Be sure to use the supplied battery charger.
• Charging time may vary depending on the

battery condition.

• When you use the battery for the first time

or after a long period of disuse, the battery
life may be shorter. In this case, charge and
discharge the battery several times. The
battery life will be restored.

• If the rechargeable battery capacity

becomes half the normal life, replace it with
a new one.

•

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.

•

Never wrap the player in anything when it
is being used with the AC power adaptor.
Heat build-up in the player may cause
malfunction or injury.

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.

•

Do not break open the shutter.

•

Do not place the cartridge where it will be
subject to light, temperature, moisture or
dust.

•

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 and ejecting an
MD.

Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of
battery fluid or bursting batteries. To prevent
such accidents, observe the following
precautions:

•

Install the + and – poles of the batteries
correctly.

•

Do not try to recharge the batteries.

•

When the player is not to be used for a long
time, be sure to remove the batteries.

•

If a battery leak should develop, carefully
and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid
from the battery compartment before
inserting new ones.

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

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

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).
b Insert an MD.

• The player is locked.

b Slide HOLD against the arrow to

unlock the player.

• Moisture has condensed inside the

player.
b Take the MD out and leave the

player in a warm place for several
hours until the moisture evaporates.

• The rechargeable battery or dry battery

are weak (n“LoBATT”
flashes).
b Replace the dry battery or recharge

the battery.

• The rechargeable battery or dry battery

have been installed incorrectly.
b Install the battery correctly.

• An MD with no recording on it is

inserted (“BLANK” flashes).
b Insert a recorded MD.

• The player cannot read the disc (it’s

scratched or dirty) (“ERROR” flashes).
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 the operation as follows.

1 Disconnect all the power sources.
2 Leave the player for about 30

seconds.

3 Connect the power source.

 •The player is set to the repeat mode

(“

f“ is displayed).

b Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until

“

f“  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 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 away from the source of

strong magnetism.

• The lid of the battery charger is not

closed properly.
b Close the lid and slide the switch on

it.

• The headphones plug is not firmly

connected.
b Connect the headphones plug firmly

to the remote control. Then connect
the remote control plug firmly to the
2/REMOTE jack.

• Volume is too low.

b Adjust the volume by pressing

VOLUME +/– .

• AVLS is on.

b Slide AVLS to NORM.

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 7mm aperture.

Revolutions
400 rpm to 900 rpm (CLV)
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 ohm

Power requirements
Nickel cadmium rechargeable battery NC-6WM
(supplied)
One LR6 (size AA) battery (not supplied)
Sony AC Power Adaptor AC-E15L

1)

 (not

supplied) connected at the DC IN 1.5 V jack
Battery operation time
See “When to replace or charge the battery”
Dimensions
Approx. 80 

×

 18.5 

×

 104 mm (w/h/d) (3 

1

/

4

×

3

/

4

 

×

 4 

1

/

8 

in.) not including projecting parts and

controls
Mass
Approx. 160 g (5.6 oz.) the player only
Approx. 200 g (7.1 oz.) incl. a premastered MD,
and a nickel cadmium rechargeable battery NC-
6WM
Supplied accessories
Battery Charger (1)
Rechargeable battery (1): NC-6WM, 1.2V,
600mAh Ni-Cd
Rechargeable battery carrying case (1)
Headphones with a remote control (1)
Carrying pouch (1)
Ear pad (2) (Excluding U.S.A. model)

AC-E15L AC power adaptor

1)

MDR-series Stereo headphones

2)

SRS-A41 Sony Active Speakers
CK-MD4 MiniDisc Carrying Case
CK-MD10 MiniDisc Filing Box

1)

The operative voltage for the AC power
adaptor varies depending upon the country in
which it is sold.  Therefore, purchase the AC
power adaptor  in the country you intend to
use it.

2)

Whether you should plug the headphones
directly to 

2/REMOTE  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.

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

.

f” (all repeat)

All the tracks are played
repeatedly.

.

f

1

A single track is played
repeatedly.

.

f 

SHUF

All the tracks are played
repeatedly in random order.

p

•

"MD WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.

Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc! Here
are some of the capabilities and features you'll
discover with the new MiniDisc Player.
• Compact MiniDisc player using a new-

designed head-loading system.
You can insert or eject an MD while the
player is in your pocket or bag.

• You can operate this player by inserting

either a “chewing-gum type” rechargeable
battery or a dry battery into the battery
compartment of the player.

• Using only one LR6 (size AA) dry battery

by the power saving mechanism.

• The headphones with remote control

including LCD display – You can also
operate this player using the remote control
(supplied) while the player is in your
pocket.

The serial number is located inside the lid and
the model number is located at the bottom.
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-EP11
Serial No. _______________________________

DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
Nickel-Cadmium batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment by
returning your unwanted batteries to your
nearest Sony Service Center for collection,
recycling or proper disposal.
Note: In some areas the disposal of nickel-
cadmium batteries in household or
business trash may be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you
call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
Caution: Do not handle damaged or
leaking nickel-cadmium batteries.