Sony MZ-R5ST User Manual

Connect a stereo microphone (ECM-717,
ECM-MS907, ECM-MS957, etc.; not
supplied) to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
jack. When using the recorder detached
from the station, you can only record
through the microphone. The recording
level is adjusted automatically, though
you can adjust manually as well.

Select the sensitivity with MIC SENS.
Usually, set it to HIGH. When
recording loud sounds such as a live
concert, set it to LOW.

Insert a recordable MD and start
recording.
Press and slide REC to the right.
For other operations, see “Recording
an MD right away! ” (page 8). The
buttons on the station with the same
names have the same function.

When the recorder is attached to the station,
you cannot record through the microphone.

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P

p

REC

While holding down 

P, press and

hold REC to the right for more than 2
seconds.
The recorder stands by for recording.

REC

Play the source.

Observe the level meter in the display
and adjust the recording level by
pressing 

+ (+) or = (–). Set the

level so that the meter shows 4 bars at
average input level.

Press 

P again to start recording.

p.

The recording level control is switched back
to automatic control.

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Select the sensitivity with MIC SENS .

Adjust the  recording level while the
recorder is in standby mode. You cannot
adjust it while recording.