User manual SONY MZ-R5ST

[. . . ] Here are some of the capabilities and features you'll discover with the new MiniDisc Recorder. The MiniDisc station system -- Use the recorder either by itself or attached to the station dock. To record digitally or edit labels, use the recorder attached to the station for enhanced features and connectivity. To playback MDs or record from the microphone, use the recorder detached from the station for portability. [. . . ] When you record loud sound such as a live concert, set it to LOW. If you have taken less than 2 seconds between steps 2 and 3, then the time the recorder will go back will also be less than 2 seconds. Before recording, make connections to the sound source and the power source, and insert a recordable MD. You can operate in the same way on the station as on the recorder. You cannot record from a microphone when the recorder is attached to the station. 1 While holding down P, press and hold REC to the right for more than 2 seconds. 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. To stamp the date and time on the MD when you record, you need to set the clock. You can set the clock either from the detached recorder, or from the station when the recorder is attached. Enter the current year by pressing  or µ. to change the digits rapidly , keep pressing  or µ. Press m to enter The digit of the month flashes. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the current month, date, hour, and minute. After you press TITLE/ENTER to set the minutes, the clock starts operating. The recorder switches back to automatic control when you press p to stop recording. When recording from a radio or a record, connect analogically (page 75) and record as follows. Be sure to adjust recording level manually. If you want to record form the end of the previous recording, press END SEARCH. While holding down P, press and slide REC to the right. Observe the level meter in the display and adjust the recording level with REC LEVEL. Set the level to around 12 (-12dB) at average input level. [. . . ] If the recorder cannot carry out an operation, error messages may flash in the display window as follows. The words in parentheses are the messages that appear on the display window of the headphone's remote control. BLANK DISC (BLANK): You tried to play or edit an MD with no recording on it. DISC FULL (FULL): There is no more space on the MD (less than 12 seconds available). [. . . ]