Sony MZ-F40 User's Manual
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1. 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 MD is not played normally e The player is set to the repeat mode is displayed Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until gt disappears then start playing An MD is not played from the first track e Disc playing stopped before it came to the last track gt Press lt 4 repeatedly or open and close the lid once to go back to the beginning of the disc and restart playing after checking the track number in the display Playback sound skips e The player is placed where it receives continuous vibration Put the player on a stable place A very short track may cause sound to skip Sound has a lot of static e Strong magnetism from a television or such device is interfering with operation Move away from the source of strong magnetism Charging the rechargeable battery does not start e The rechargeable battery has been inserted incorrectly or the AC power adaptor has been connected incorrectly Insert the battery correctly or connect the AC power adaptor correctly No sound comes through the headphones e The headphones plug is not firmly connected Connect the headphones plug firmly to REMOTE jack e Volume is too low Adjust the volume by turning VOLUME control e AVLS is on Slide AVLS to NORM Cannot recall the desired station by2. flashes and the battery indication appears in the display and charging starts When charging is completed Charge and the battery indication go out A completely discharged battery takes about 3 hours to charge fully To stop charging before the battery is fully charged press W CHARGE 4 Disconnect the AC power adaptor As long as the player is connected to the AC power the power will be supplied from the AC source instead of the battery When to replace or charge the batteries You can check the battery condition with the battery indication displayed while using the player Used batteries a Weak batteries Replace both batteries gt The batteries have gone out 1 flashes in the display and the power goes off Note If you turn the radio on with weak batteries may appear on the MD display This is not a malfunction Battery life Batteries MD Playback Radio BP DM20 Approx Approx nickel metal 6 hours 16 hours hydride rechargeable battery R6 size AA Approx Approx Sony alkaline 8 hours 30 hours dry batteries LR6 SG x 2 The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions and the temperature of the location gt Additional information se a aT Precautions On safety e Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 4 5 V jack On power sources e Use the house current two size AA R6 batteries nickel
3. BASS Slide MEGA BASS Choose 1 slight effect or 2 strong effect To cancel the effect set MEGA BASS to 0 Note If the sound is distorted when emphasizing bass turn down the volume een ee eee eee Protecting your hearing AVLS The AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter System function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your ears AVLS Set AVLS to LIMIT The volume is kept at a moderate level even if you try to turn the volume above the limited level Locking the controls HOLD To prevent the buttons from being accidentally operated when you carry the player use this function HOLD HOLD Slide HOLD in the direction of the gt Power sources Aside from alkaline dry batteries you can use the player on house current or a nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery ee Using on house current To use your player on house current connect the AC power adaptor AC E45HG not supplied AC power adaptor not supplied to wall outlet Using on a nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery Before using the rechargeable battery BP DM20 not supplied for the first time charge it with the AC power adaptor AC E45HG not supplied 1 Connect the AC power adaptor AC power adaptor not supplied to wall outlet 2 Insert the rechargeable battery and close the lid The projection on the battery comes on the right 3 Press H CHARGE on the player Charge
4. Press RADIO ON BAND to turn on the radio and then press RADIO ON BAND to select AM FM1 or FM2 2 Press ENTER until A appears in the display mz 1 DAA Es 1 D FM E a FM STEREO AM The MD Walkman starts searching and storing stations automatically 3 Press PRESET to select the preset number you wish to listen If the reception is poor you may be able to preset less than 8 stations for AM 16 stations for FM The unit will first store stations in FM1 regardless of your choice of FM1 or FM2 Storing stations manually Manual Memory function PRESET TER 1 Turn on the radio and tune in to a desired station For FM choose either FM1 or FM2 2 Press ENTER ww i PRESET ATATA We ee et FM STEREO AM 3 While PRESET and the preset number are flashing select a preset number on which you wish to store the station using PRESET 4 While PRESET and the preset number are flashing press ENTER am PRESET Cert Xe y M ee FM STEREO AM 5 Tune in to a station using PRESET To cancel the stored station Operate the unit according to the steps above At step 3 press PRESET repeatedly until is displayed Then press ENTER while is flashing gt Other useful functions Eee Emphasizing bass MEGA BASS The MEGA BASS function intensifies low frequency sound for richer quality audio reproduction MEGA
5. metal hydride rechargeable battery or car battery e For use in your house Use the AC power adaptor AC E45HG not supplied Do not use any other AC power adaptor since it may cause the player to malfunction Quo Polarity of the plug e 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 e 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 battery or car battery cord To remove the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet grasp the adaptor plug itself never pull the cord e For use in the car Use the CPA 9 car connecting pack and the DCC E245 car battery cord not supplied On dry batteries Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of battery fluid or bursting batteries To prevent such accidents observe the following precautions e Install the and poles of the batteries correctly e Do not install new and used batteries or different kinds of batteries together e Do not try to recharge dry batteries e When the player is not to be used for a long time be sure to remove the batteries e Ifa battery leak should develop carefully and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid from the battery compartment before inserting new ones On nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery e Be sure to use the recommended AC po
6. 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 On the MiniDisc cartridge e Do not break open the shutter e Do not place the cartridge where it will be subject to light temperature moisture or dust On cleaning e 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 e Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to remove dirt e 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 Note on mechanical noise 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 For the customers in the U S A and Canada DISPOSAL OF NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY DISPOSE OF PROPERLY You can return your unwanted nickel metal hydride batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center Note In some areas the disposal of nickel metal hydride batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 800 222 SONY United States only For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416 499 SO
7. LR6 size AA alkaline batteries not supplied and close the lid The battery life is approx 8 hours for MD playback This may be shorter due to operating conditions and the temperature of the location Open the lid Insert an MD Insert an MD with the label side facing up and press the lid down to close Slide OPEN and open the lid Play an MD Headphones with a remote control supplied es X7 to 0 REMOTE VOLUME VOL Press If you are using the remote control a short beep sounds in the headphones Turn VOLUME VOL on the remote control to adjust the volume If the playback does not start e Make sure the MD Walkman is not locked See Locking the controls e Is the radio turned on To stop play press M CHARGE W on Turn off the radio the remote control Note 7 Do not slide OPEN during playback If To Mean i eeps in the you do the lid will open and playback eadphones will stop Find the F a or Kd side of R beginning of B on the remote MD display window while playing the current control once Three back track short beeps 3 Track name or elapsed time Find the PP or PPI side of of the track being played B on the remote control once Two short beeps beginning of the next track Pa v S az He 3H Go backwards keep pressing Kt while playing or k side of on the remote control Track number Go
8. NY Canada only Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel metal hydride battery If you have any questions or problems concerning your MD Walkman please consult your nearest Sony dealer a Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made these checks consult your nearest Sony dealer The player does not work or works poorly e You tried to play with no disc in the player NO DISC flashes Insert an MD e The player is locked HOLD flashes Slide HOLD against the arrow to unlock the player e Moisture has condensed inside the player Take the MD out and leave the player in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates e The rechargeable battery or dry batteries are weak _ flashes Replace the dry batteries or recharge the battery e The dry batteries have been installed incorrectly Install the batteries correctly e An MD with no recording on it is inserted BLANK flashes Insert a recorded MD The player cannot read the disc it s scratched or dirty ERROR flashes Reinsert or replace the disc e You pressed a button while the disc indication was rotating quickly Wait until the indication rotates slowly e The AC power adaptor was unplugged during playing or a power outage occurred e While operating the player received a mechanical shock too much static abnormal power voltage caused by lightning etc
9. SONY 3 859 562 11 1 Radio MiniDisc Player Operating instructions M Z F40 Sony Corporation 1997 Printed in Japan Caution The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard Information 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 or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from t
10. e Locking the controls e Is the MD playing Turn off the MD When you are listening to a stereo broadcast Set the FM switch located at the top Notes surface of the MD Walkman to STEREO e Do not remove the power sources while If the reception is poor or noisy set the FM scanning stations or the received switch to MONO stations may not be stored When the FM switch is set to MONO the e If you cannot receive the stations well sound will become monaural tune in manually and store the stations 1 Up to 16 stations can be preset FM1 and Tip FM2 combined Next time you listen to the radio in the same area you can skip step 3 gt Various ways of playback a eed Playing tracks repeatedly You can play tracks repeatedly in three ways all repeat single repeat and shuffle repeat PLAY MODE playing an MD Each time you press PLAY MODE the play mode indication changes as follows Play mode indication G 1 SHUF MINIDISC none normal play All the tracks are played once G all repeat All the tracks are played repeatedly G 1 single repeat A single track is played repeatedly G_ SHUF shuffle repeat All the tracks are played repeatedly in random order E To know the track name and time Press DISPLAY while the player is playing an MD Each time you press DISPLAY the display changes as follows DISPLAY Track number Hna ERE SS MINIDISC 4 E
11. es not supplied Nickel metal hydride rechargable battery BP DM20 not supplied Dimensions Approx 123 x 27 5 x 79 6 mm w h d 5 x 11 8 x3 1 4in Mass Approx 200 g 7 0 oz the player only Approx 300 g 10 6 oz incl a premastered MD headphones and two Sony alkaline LR6 SG batteries Supplied accessories Headphones with a remote control 1 Carrying case 1 Ear pads 2 Optional accessories AC E45HG AC power adaptor BP DM20 Nickel Metal Hydride Rechargeable battery DCC E245 Car battery cord CPA 9 Car Connecting Pack MDR D33 MDR D55 MDR D77 Stereo Headphones SRS A41 Sony Active Speakers CK MD4 MiniDisc Carrying Case CK MD10 MiniDisc Filing Box 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
12. forward keep pressing PPI while playing or PPI side of on 1 Once you open the lid the point to start the remote control play will change to the beginning of the R h W CHARGE and first track emove the li a 2 Appears only with MDs that have been MD open the lid electronically labeled Listening to the radio The unit automatically scans and tunes in to stations that are receivable in your present location Therefore you should operate where you can get good reception E Install the batteries The battery life is approx 30 hours for Radio This may be shorter due to operating conditions and the temperature of the location 2 Turn on the Radio Ee to REMOTE 3 Scanning the radio stations Press and hold ASP until AREA flashes in the radio display Press RADIO ON BAND Then the FM frequency and PRESET 1 will appear in the radio display of the MD Walkman Tz PRESET Da a a re FM gt cee FM STEREO AM g Tuning in to a station Press RADIO ON BAND to select AM FM1 or FM2 z Press PRESET to select the preset RADIO ON BAND number Adjust the VOLUME VOLUME To turn off the radio press RADIO OFF on the remote control To improve the radio reception FM Extend the headphones cord for better reception AM Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum reception If the radio does not play e Make sure the MD Walkman is not locked Se
13. hat to which the receiver is connected e 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 Owner s Record The serial number and the model number are 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 F40 Serial No MD WALKMAN is a trademark of Sony Corporation aaa Welcome Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc Here are some of the capabilities and features you ll discover with the new MiniDisc Player e Built in FM AM tuner You can enjoy FM stereo AM You can preset stations using the Auto Station Preset ASP function e Twin LCD display LCD display for each MD and Radio for easier operations The battery compartment can hold R6 size AA batteries or BP DM20 rechargeable batteries The rechargeable batteries can be charged by this unit e Remote controller equipped headphones You can operate the MD Player or Radio through the remote controller leaving the player in your pocket or bag Playing an MD bee doi soa right away Prepare two R6 size AA alkaline Batteries You can also use this player on house current or a rechargeable battery see Power sources E Install the batteries install two
14. lapsed time Track number MINIDISC Number of the track recorded on the MD Track name MINIDISC Disc name Note Disc and track names appear only with MDs that have been electronically labeled gt Various ways of radio reception as Tuning in to stations manually Manual tuning If you do not know the frequency of a station you may scan by moving the frequency step by step TUNING RADIO ON BAND 1 Press RADIO ON BAND to turn on the radio Then press RADIO ON BAND to select AM FM1 or FM2 2 Press TUNING to tune in a desired station If you press and hold TUNING for more than a few seconds the MD Walkman will start tuning the stations automatically Operation is the same for FM1 and FM2 turn over a Presetting Stations What the ASP button does ASP function When you press the ASP button the MD Walkman searches and stores receivable stations automatically If the ASP function does not store the desired station or you want to customize the preset number of the stations see Tuning in to stations manually or Storing radio stations manually Automatic scanning and memorization of a selected band Auto Memory Scan The MD Walkman searches and memorizes receivable stations automatically You can preset 8 stations for AM 16 for FM FM 1 and FM2 combined Operate this function where the radio reception is well PRESET ENTER RADIO ON BAND 1
15. pushing the ASP button e Poor receiving conditions at present location reception is weak or there is a broadcast station nearby etc Tune in and store stations manually Ses Specifications MD Section Audio playing system MiniDisc digital audio system Laser diode properties Material GaAlAs Wavelength A 780 nm Emission duration continuous Laser output less than 44 6 pW 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 15 mW 15 mW load impedance 16 ohm Radio section Frequency range Model for North and South America FM 87 5 10O8MHz AM 530 1710kHz Model for other countries FM 87 5 108MHz AM 531 1602kHz General Power requirements Sony AC Power Adaptor AC E45HG not supplied connected to the DC IN 4 5 V jack 220 230V AC 50 60 Hz European model 120V AC 60Hz USA and Canadian model 100 240V AC 50 60Hz Other models Two LR6 size AA batteri
16. wer adaptor when charging the rechargeable battery e Charging time may vary depending on the battery condition e When you are using 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 On heat build up e 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 On installation e Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light temperature moisture or vibration e 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 On the headphones 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
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