Sony MiniDisc Player MZ E40 User Manual

3-856-519-52(1)  
Playing an MD right  
away!  
Prepare two size AA(R6) alkaline batteries to play an MD. You can  
also use this player on house current or rechargeable batteries with  
optional accessories (see "Power sources"). The player automatically  
switches to play the stereo or monaural sound according to the  
recorded sound.  
Portable  
MiniDisc Player  
Operating instructions  
1
Install the batteries.  
1 Open the lid.  
2 Install two size AA (LR6)  
alkaline batteries (not  
supplied), and close the lid.  
The battery life is approx. 4 hours (It may be shorter due to operating conditions and the  
temperature of the location.)  
2
Insert an MD.  
MZ-E40  
Sony Corporation ©1996 Printed in Japan  
2 Insert an MD with the label  
side facing up, and press  
the lid down to close.  
1 Slide OPEN and open  
Owner's Record  
WARNING  
The serial number and the model number are  
the lid.  
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-E40  
Serial No. _______________________________  
To prevent fire or shock  
hazard, do not expose  
the unit to rain or  
moisture.  
3
Play an MD.  
"MD WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
To avoid electrical  
shock, do not open the  
cabinet. Refer servicing  
to qualified personnel  
only.  
VOLUME +/–  
Welcome!  
1 Press (.  
The player starts to play the  
first track.  
Welcome to the world of the MiniDisc! Here  
are some of the capabilities and features you'll  
discover with the new MiniDisc Player.  
• Display on the player – You can see play  
modes and battery condition. And you can  
see the disc name and the track name if the  
MD is labeled.  
2 Press VOLUME +/– to adjust  
Caution  
the volume.  
You can check the volume in  
the display.  
The use of optical instruments with this  
product will increase eye hazard.  
• Monaural playback – You can play the MD  
that is recorded with monaural sound.  
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 more of the following  
measures:  
Display window while playing  
back  
To  
Press  
Find the  
=
beginning of  
the current  
track  
Track name2) or elapsed time  
of the track being played  
Find the  
beginning of  
the next track  
+
Go backwards  
while playing  
keep pressing  
= side  
Track number  
Go forward  
keep pressing  
1) Once you open the lid, the point to start  
play will change to the beginning of the  
first track.  
2) Appears only with MDs that have been  
electronically labeled.  
• 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.  
while playing  
+ side  
Stop play  
pSTOP/CHARGE  
Remove the  
MD  
pSTOP/CHARGE  
and open the lid.1)  
If the play does not start  
Make sure the player is not locked. See  
"To lock the controls."  
 
When to replace or charge the batteries  
You can check the battery condition with the  
battery indication displayed while using the  
player.  
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.  
zPower sources  
zAdditional information  
You can use the player on house current, dry  
batteries, a nickel metal hydride rechargeable  
battery.  
Precautions  
B
v
Used batteries  
On safety  
For the customers in the USA  
Do not put any foreign objects in the DC  
IN 4.5 V jack.  
Using on house current  
b
v
Weak batteries. Replace all the batteries  
DISPOSAL OF NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE  
BATTERY.  
To use your player on house current, connect  
the AC power adaptor AC-E45HG (not  
supplied).  
On power sources  
n
The batteries have gone out.“LoBATT”  
flashes in the display, and the power goes  
off.  
Use the house current, two size AA (R6)  
batteries, nickel metal hydride  
NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY.  
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.  
You can return your unwanted nickel  
metal hydride batteries to your nearest  
Sony 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)  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or  
leaking nickel metal hydride battery.  
rechargeable battery, or car battery.  
For use in your house: Use the AC power  
adaptor AC-E45HG. Do not use any other  
AC power adaptor since it may cause the  
player to malfunction.  
Notes  
to wall outlet  
Charging time may vary depending on the  
battery condition.  
AC power adaptor  
(not supplied)  
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.  
•The battery life is approx. 3 hours (It may be  
shorter due to operating conditions and the  
temperature of the location.)  
Polarity of the plug  
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.  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your recorder, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
to DC IN 4.5 V  
Troubleshooting  
Using on a nickel metal  
hydride rechargeable  
battery  
Should any problem persists after you have  
made these checks, consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
For use in the car: Use the CPA-9 car  
connecting pack (not supplied).  
Before using the rechargeable battery BP-  
DM20 (not supplied) for the first time, charge  
it with the AC power adaptor AC-E45HG (not  
supplied).  
The player does not work or works  
poorly.  
On heat build-up  
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.  
•Power sources may not be securely  
connected.  
1
Connect the AC power adaptor.  
to wall outlet  
b
Disconnect the power source once  
and connect it again.  
On installation  
•Moisture has condensed inside the  
player.  
Never use the player where it will be  
subjected to extremes of light, temperature,  
moisture or vibration.  
b
Take the MD out and leave the  
player in a warm place for several  
hours until the moisture evaporates.  
AC power adaptor  
(not supplied)  
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.  
•The rechargeble battery or dry batteries  
are weak (b“LoBATT” flashes).  
b
Replace the dry batteries or recharge  
the battery.  
On the headphones  
Road safety  
•The dry batteries have been installed  
incorrectly.  
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.  
b
Install the batteries correctly.  
to DC IN 4.5 V  
•You pressed a button while the disc  
indication was rotating quickly.  
b
Wait until the indication rotates  
slowly.  
2
Insert the rechargeable battery, and close  
the lid.  
•The AC adaptor was unplugged during  
playing or a power outage occurred.  
•While operating, the player received a  
mechanical shock, too much static,  
abnormal power voltage caused by  
lightning, etc.  
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.  
b
Restart the operation as follows.  
1 Disconnect all the power sources.  
2 Leave the player for about 30  
seconds.  
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.  
3 Connect the power source.  
No sound comes through the  
headphones.  
•The headphones plug is not firmly  
connected.  
Connect the headphones plug firmly  
to PHONES jack.  
•Volume is too low.  
On the MiniDisc cartridge  
Do not break open the shutter.  
Do not place the cartridge where it will be  
subject to light, temperature, moisture or  
dust.  
b
b
Adjust the volume by pressing  
VOLUME +/– .  
On cleaning  
The projection on the  
battery comes on the right.  
•AVLS is on.  
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.  
b
Slide AVLS to NORM.  
An MD is not played from the first track.  
•Disc playing stopped before it came to  
the last track.  
3
4
Press pSTOP/CHARGE on the player.  
"Charge" 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 pSTOP/CHARGE.  
b
Press = 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.  
•The player is placed where it receives  
continuous vibration.  
Notes on the batteries  
b
Put the player on stable place.  
A very short track may cause sound  
to skip.  
Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of  
battery fluid or bursting batteries. To prevent  
such accidents, observe the following  
precautions:  
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.  
Sound has a lot of static.  
•Strong magnetism from a television or  
such device is interfering with  
operation.  
Install the + and – poles of the batteries  
correctly.  
Do not install new and used batteries or  
different kinds of batteries together.  
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.  
b
Move away from the source of  
strong magnetism.  
Charging the rechargeable battery does  
not start.  
•The rechargeable battery has been  
inserted incorrectly or the AC power  
adaptor has been connected incorrectly.  
b
Insert the battery correctly or  
connect the AC power adaptor  
correctly.  
 
Specifications  
System  
Audio playing system  
MiniDisc digital audio system  
Laser diode properties  
Material: GaAlAs  
Wavelength: l = 780 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 lens surface on the optical  
pick-up block.)  
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  
General  
Power requirements  
Sony AC Power Adaptor AC-E45HG (not  
supplied) connected at the DC IN 4.5 V jack: 120  
V AC, 60 Hz  
Two size AA (LR6) batteries (not supplied)  
Nickel metal hydride rechargable battery BP-  
DM20 (not supplied)  
Battery operation time  
Approx. 4 hours with two size AA(R6) batteries  
Approx. 3 hours with BP-DM20 Nickel Metal  
Hydride Rechargeable battery  
Dimensions  
Approx. 129.9 × 24.5 × 79.4 mm (w/h/d) (5 1/8 ×  
1 × 3 1/4 in.)  
Mass  
Approx. 170 g (6.0 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 (1)  
Carrying case (1)  
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.  
 

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