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3-234-036-13(1)

Portable MiniDisc Recorder

Operating Instructions

WALKMAN and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

MZ-R501/R501PC/R501DPC

model name1[MZ-R501/R501PC/R501DPC] model name2[MZ-----] [3-234-036-13(1)] Certain countries may regulate disposal of WARNING battery used to power this product. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do Please consult with your local authority. not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For customers in the USA To avoid electrical shock, do not Owner’s Record open the cabinet. Refer servicing to The serial number is located at the rear of qualified personnel only. the disc compartment lid and the model number is located at the top and bottom. Do not install the appliance in a Record the serial number in the space confined space, such as a bookcase or provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding built-in cabinet. this product. Model No. To prevent fire, do not cover the Serial No. ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table cloths, curtains, etc. And This equipment has been tested and found don’t place lighted candles on the to comply with the limits for a Class B apparatus. digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not provide reasonable protection against place objects filled with liquids, such as harmful interference in a residential vases, on the apparatus. installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency Don’t throw a battery, dispose it as the energy and, if not installed and used in injurious wastes. accordance with the instructions, may Caution cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no The use of optical instruments with this guarantee that interference will not occur product will increase eye hazard. in a particular installation. If this CAUTION — INVISIBLE LASER equipment does cause harmful RADIATION WHEN OPEN interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM turning the equipment off and on, the user Information is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE following measures: LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, — Reorient or relocate the receiving INCIDENTAL OR antenna. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR — Increase the separation between the EXPENSES RESULTING FROM equipment and receiver. ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR — Connect the equipment into an outlet THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT. on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 2 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

The CE mark on the unit is valid only for products marketed in the European Union.

3 Table of contents

Looking at the controls ...... 6

Getting started ...... 8

Recording an MD right away! ...... 10

Playing an MD right away! ...... 13

Various ways of recording ...... 15 Two ways of connecting to a sound source ...... 15 Recording with analog input (line cable required) ...... 16 Recording for long times ...... 16 To start/stop recording in sync with the source player (Synchro-recording) ...... 18 Recording without overwriting existing material ...... 19 Adding track marks automatically at specified intervals (Auto Time Stamp) ...... 19 Adjusting the recording level manually (Manual recording) ...... 20 Checking the remaining time or the recording position ...... 21

Various ways of playback ...... 23 Playing tracks repeatedly ...... 23 Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) ...... 23 Protecting your hearing (AVLS) ...... 24 Checking the remaining time or the playing position ...... 24 Locking the controls (HOLD) ...... 25 Connecting to a stereo system ...... 25

4 Editing recorded tracks ...... 26 Labeling recordings ...... 26 Moving recorded tracks ...... 28 Adding a track mark ...... 28 Erasing a track mark ...... 29 Erasing tracks ...... 30 To erase a track ...... 30 To erase the whole disc ...... 30

Additional information ...... 31 Precautions ...... 31 Troubleshooting ...... 33 System limitations ...... 35 Messages ...... 36 Specifications ...... 38 Explanations ...... 39

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Looking at the controls

See pages in ( ) for more details.

The recorder A H

B I

C J

D K

L E M

F N

G O A N button (11) (13) (17) (25) H OPEN switch (9) B VOL +/– buttons (13) (26) I Display window (18) (23) C x button (11) (13) (27) J END SEARCH button (11) (26) D X button (11) (13) (20) (26) (29) K T MARK button (28) E HOLD switch (at the rear) (9) (25) REC (record) button (11) (17) i F SELECT >/. buttons (16) L (headphones) jack (9) (25) (23) (26) M Battery compartment (at the rear) (8) . > / (search /AMS) buttons N LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack (10) (16) (11) (13) (26) (29) O DC IN 3V jack (10) (31) G MENU/ENTER button (16) (23) (26)

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The display window

ABCD EFG H LP2. 4 Digital MEGA BASS

I J K LM

A MONO (monaural) indication L Character information display (21) B LP mode indication (17) (25) Displays the disc and track names, C Disc indication error messages, track numbers, etc. Shows that the disc is rotating for recording, playing or editing an MD M Play mode indication (23) Shows the play mode of the MD. D Mega bass indication (24). E REC indication Lights up while recording. When flashing, the recorder is in record standby mode. F SYNC (synchro-recording) indication (18) G Level meter (21) Shows the volume of the MD being played or recorded. H REC REMAIN/REMAIN (remaining time/tracks) indication (21) (24) Lights up along with the remaining time of the track, the remaining time of the MD, or the remaining number of tracks. I Battery indication (9) Shows approximate battery condition. J Time display K Disc name/track name indication Lights up when labeling a disc or a track.

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Getting started

Checking the supplied accessories. AC power adaptor (European and Chinese models only) (1) Headphones/earphones (1) Optical cable (except U.S.A. model) (1) PCLink kit (supplied with MZ-R501PC only) (1) Digital PCLink kit (supplied with MZ-R501DPC only) (1)

1 Insert an alkaline dry battery.

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Slide to open the battery Insert an LR6 (SG) alkaline dry Close the lid. compartment lid. battery minus end first.

Using on a house current. To a wall outlet Connect the AC power adaptor. AC power adaptor

To DC IN 3V

Battery life1) (Unit: Approx. hours) (JEITA2)) LR6 (SG) alkaline dry battery3) Normal LP2 LP4 Recording4) 7.5 10 13.5 Playback 36 42 48

1) The battery life may be shorter due to operating conditions, the temperature of the location, and varieties of batteries. 2) Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). 3) When using a Sony LR6 (SG) “STAMINA” alkaline dry battery (produced in Japan). 4) To prevent interrupted recording due to drained battery, use new battey for recording operations. 8

When to replace the battery When the dry battery is weak, flashing r or “LoBATT” appears in the display. Replace the dry battery. Note that the battery level indicated by the battery indication is only approximate and varies with the recorder condition. Note Stop the recorder before replacing battery.

2 Connect the headphones/ earphones and unlock the control.

HOLD

headphones/earphones (supplied)

Connect firmly To i

3 Insert an MD. Insert an recordable MD when recording.

1 Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2 Insert an MD with the label side facing front, and press the lid down to close.

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Recording an MD right away! Connect to a digital source using an optical cable to make digital recordings. Digital recording is possible even from digital equipment with different sampling rates, such as a DAT deck or a BS tuner, using the built-in sampling rate converter. To record from an analog source, see “Recording with analog input (line cable required)” (page 16). To record from an MD, see “Note on digital recording” (page 32).

1 Make connections. (Insert the cables firmly and completely into the appropriate jacks.)

CD player, MD Portable CD player, digital player, etc. amplifier, etc.

AC power adaptor to DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

to a wall Optical plug Optical mini-plug outlet Optical cable Optical cable

to LINE IN (OPTICAL) to DC IN 3V

2 Record an MD.

1 Press N while pressing REC. xN Recording starts. REC 2 Play the source you want to record.

To stop recording, press x. After you press x and “Edit” stops flashing in the display, the recorder will automatically turn off after: — about 10 seconds when using a battery. — about 5 minutes when using the AC power adaptor.

Notes • “Saving” or “Edit” flashes while data of the recording (the track’s start and end points, etc.) is being recorded. Do not move or jog the recorder or disconnect the power source while the indication is flashing in the display. • The lid does not open until “Edit” disappears in the display.

To Press Record from the end of the END SEARCH and press N while pressing REC. previous recording1) Record partway through the N, > or . to find the start point of previous recording1) recording and press x to stop. Then press N while pressing REC. Pause X2) Press X again to resume recording. Remove the MD x and open the lid.3) (The lid does not open while “Edit” flashing in the display.)

1) By setting “R-Posi” to “Fr End”, recording operations will always start from the end of the previousely recorded material (page 19). 2) A track mark is added at the point where you press X again to resume recording while pausing; thus the remainder of the track will be counted as a new track. 3) If you open the lid while “R-Posi” is set to “FrHere,” recording will begin with the first track the next time you record (page 19).

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If the recording does not start • Make sure the recorder is not locked (page 25). • Make sure the MD is not record-protected (page 32). • Premastered MDs cannot be recorded over. For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor If the AC power adaptor does not fit the wall outlet, use the AC plug adaptor. Notes • If the power supply is disrupted (i.e. the battery is removed or becomes exhausted or the AC power adaptor is disconnected) during a recording or editing operation, or while “Edit” appears in the display, then it will not be possible to open the lid until power is restored. • You can make a digital recording only from an optical type output. • When recording from a portable CD player, set the CD player to pause, and then do the recording procedure on the recorder. • Note the following when recording from a portable CD player: —Some portable CD players may not be capable of digital out unless powered by the AC power. —Connect the AC power adaptor to the portable CD player and use it on AC power as the power source. —Disable any anti-skip function (such as ESP*) on the portable CD player. ∗ Electronic Shock Protection

z • LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack is for both digital and analog input. The recorder automatically recognizes the type of line cable and switches to digital or analog input. • The level of the recorded sound is adjusted automatically. • You can monitor the sound during recording. Connect the supplied headphones/earphones to i and adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/–. This does not affect the recording level.

Playing an MD right away!

1 Play an MD.

1 Press N. VOL +/– 2 Press VOL +/– to adjust the volume. The volume will be shown in the display.

To stop play, press x. x Playback starts from the point you last N stopped playing.

After you press x and “Edit” stops flashing in the display, the recorder will automatically turn off after: — about 10 seconds when using a battery. — about 5 minutes when using the AC power adaptor. To Press Find the beginning of the current track . once Find the beginning of the next track > once Pause X. Press X again to resume play. Go backwards while playing1) press and hold .. Go forward while playing1) press and hold >. Remove the MD x and open the lid2).

1) To go backward or forward quickly without listening, press X and keep pressing . or >. 2) Once you open the lid, the point to start play will change to the beginning of the first track.

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G-PROTECTION function The G-PROTECTION function has been developed to provide excellent protection against sound skipping during many active uses. This function provides a higher level of shock protection during playback than the traditional one. If the play does not start Make sure the recorder is not locked (page 25). z Playback will switch automatically between stereo and monaural according to the sound source. Note Sound may skip if: —the recorder receives stronger continuous shock than expected. —a dirty or scratched MiniDisc is played.

model name1[MZ-R501/R501PC/R501DPC] model name2[MZ----] [3-234-036-13(1)] Various ways of recording

Two ways of connecting to a sound source The input jack of this recorder works as both digital and analog input jacks. Connect the recorder to a CD player or a cassette recorder using either digital (optical) input or analog (line) input. To record, see “Recording an MD right away!” (page 10) to record using digital (optical) input, and “Recording with analog input (line cable required)” (page 16) to record using analog (line) input.

Difference between digital (optical) and analog (line) inputs Difference Digital (optical) input Analog (line) input Connectable Equipment with a digital (optical) Equipment with an analog (line) source output jack output jack Usable cord Optical cable (with an optical or an Line cable (with 2 phono plugs optical-mini plug)(page 10) or a stereo-mini plug)(page 16) Signal from the Digital Analog source Even when a digital source (such as a CD) is connected, the signal sent to the recorder is analog. Recorded track Marked (copied) automatically Marked automatically numbers • at the same positions as the source • after more than 2 seconds of (when the sound source is a CD or blank or low-level segment. an MD). • when the recorder is paused • after more than 2 seconds of blank while recording. or low-level segment (with a sound • at specified intervals when the source other than a CD or an MD). Auto Time Stamp is on. • when the recorder is paused during You can erase unnecessary marks synchro-recording (the recorder after recording (“Erasing a track pauses automatically when it mark”, page 29). encounters a section with no audio signal for 3 seconds or more). You can erase unnecessary marks after recording. (“Erasing a track mark”, page 29). Recorded Same as the source. Adjusted automatically. Can also sound level Can also be adjusted manually be adjusted manually (“Adjusting (Digital REC level control) the recording level manually (“Adjusting the recording level (Manual recording)”, page 20). manually (Manual recording)”, page 20).

Note Track marks may be copied incorrectly: • when you record from some CD players or multi disc players using digital (optical) input. • when the source is in shuffle or program play mode while recording using digital (optical) input. In this case, play the source in normal play mode. • when recording BS or CS programs through digital (optical) input. 15 LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack is for both Recording with analog digital and analog input input (line cable The recorder automatically recognizes the type of line cable and switches to digital or analog required) input. The sound will sent from the connected Note equipment as analog signal but will be A track mark is added at the point where you recorded digitally on the disc. press X again to resume recording while pausing recording; thus the track will be counted as a new track. CD player, cassette recorder, etc. to LINE OUT Recording for long times L (white) R (red) Select each recording mode according to the recording time that you want. Line cable Stereo recording is possible at 2 times (RK-G129, (LP2) or 4 times (LP4) the normal not supplied)* recording time. MDs recorded in monaural, LP2 or LP4 mode can be played back only on MD players or recorders with monaural, LP2 or LP4 playback mode. SELECT >/. N

REC to LINE IN (OPTICAL)

∗ Use the connecting cords without an attenuator. To connect to a component such as a portable CD player having a stereo mini-jack, use the RK-G136 MENU/ENTER connecting cord (not supplied).

1 Press MENU/ENTER, press > . 1 Insert a recordable MD and start SELECT / repeatedly until recording. “R-MODE” flashes in the display, and then press MENU/ENTER again. For recording operations, see “Recording an MD right away!” (page 10). To record from a portable CD player, set the CD player to pause and then start recording.

16 2 Press SELECT >/. repeatedly Notes to select the desired recording mode. • You cannot change the recording mode while recording. Recording Display Recording • It is recommended that you use the AC power mode1) (indication) time3) adaptor for long recordings. Stereo Stereo (none) 80 min. • If you try to play an MD recorded in LP2 stereo or LP4 stereo on a player/recorder that LP2 stereo LP2 ( ) 160 min. is not support these modes, playback will not LP4 stereo LP4 ( ) 320 min. start and “LP:” will appear on the display. • Sound recorded through digital (optical) input Monaural2) Mono 160 min. can be monitored in stereo through (MONO) headphones/earphones, etc. • When you record in LP4 stereo mode, 1) For better sound quality, record in normal momentary noise may be produced on very stereo or LP2 stereo mode. rare occasions with certain sound sources. 2) If you record a stereo source in monaural, the This is because of the special digital audio sounds from left and right will be mixed. compression technology that enables a 3) When using an 80-minute recordable MD. recording time 4 times longer than normal. If 3 Press MENU/ENTER. noise is produced, it is recommended that you record in normal stereo or LP2 stereo mode to 4 Press N while pressing REC. obtain better sound quality. The recording starts. 5 Play the source sound.

To stop recording, press x. The settings of the recording mode remains when you record the next time. z • Audio components that support the LP2 or LP4 modes are indicated by the or logo marks. • Once you set, the recorder keeps its recording mode when you record the next time. • You can achieve high sound quality and rich tones when recording in normal stereo (or monaural) thanks to the newly developed DSP TYPE-R for ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding).

What is the newly developed DSP TYPE-R for ATRAC? “TYPE-R” is a high-level Sony specification used in the Digital Signal Processor (DSP), which is heart of the MiniDisc sound. This technology gives the MiniDisc recorder twice the signal processing capability as previous MiniDisc Walkman models, producing a sound quality close to that of MiniDisc decks.

17 3 Press SELECT >/. repeatedly To start/stop recording until “ON” flashes in the display, and in sync with the source then press MENU/ENTER. player 4 Press N while pressing REC. (Synchro-recording) The recorder stands by for recording. You can easily make digital recordings of a digital source on an MD. 5 Play the source sound. Before synchro-recording, make The recorder starts recording when it connections to the digital source with a receives the playing sound. digital cable, and insert a recordable MD. To stop recording CD players, Press x. etc. z • You cannot pause manually during synchro- recording. • When there is no sound from the player for more than 3 seconds during synchro- recording, the recorder goes into the standby mode automatically. When the sound comes from the player again, the recorder resumes synchro-recording. If the recorder is kept in the standby mode for 5 minutes or longer, the recorder stops automatically. REC • For longer recording, follow steps 1 to 3 of “Recording for long times” (page 16) to select N the recording mode, and then start the procedure of synchro-recording. Notes • Do not change the “SYNC-R” setting while SELECT recording. Recording may not be done >/. MENU/ENTER properly. • Even when there is no recorded sound on the 1 Press MENU/ENTER while the sound source, there may be cases when recorder is stopped. recording does not pause automatically during synchro-recording due to the noise level 2 Press SELECT >/. repeatedly emitted from the sound source. until “SYNC-R” flashes in the • If a silent portion is encountered for 2 seconds display, and then press MENU/ or more during synchro-recording, a new track mark is automatically added at the point ENTER. where the silent portion ends. “SYNC” lights up in the display. • Synchro-recording cannot be done if the SYNC indication connecting cord is not an optical cable. • You cannot adjust the recording level manually during synchro-recording.

“SYNC” does not lights up if optical cable is not connected to the recorder. 18 Recording without Adding track marks overwriting existing automatically at material specified intervals (Auto Time Stamp) If you wish to avoid overwriting the current contents of an MD, do the Use this feature to add track marks following procedure. All new material automatically at specified intervals when will then be recorded from the end of the recording through the analog input current contents. connector. > . SELECT / SELECT >/.

MENU/ENTER MENU/ENTER

1 While the recorder is stopped, press 1 While the recorder is recording or in MENU/ENTER. recording pause, press MENU/ ENTER. 2 Press SELECT >/. repeatedly until “R-Posi” flashes in the display, 2 Press SELECT >/. repeatedly and then press MENU/ENTER. until “TimeMK” flashes in the display, and then press MENU/ > . 3 Press SELECT / repeatedly ENTER. until “Fr End” flashes in the display, and then press MENU/ENTER. 3 Press SELECT >/. repeatedly until the desired time interval flashes To start recording over the in the display. current contents Select one of the following intervals. Select “FrHere” in step 3. Display Time Notes OFF — • If you start recording while the recorder is in play-pause mode, the recording will begin 5 min Approx. 5 min. from the point at which is paused. 10 min Approx. 10 min. • The setting will remain even after the power is turned off. 15 min Approx. 15 min. 4 Press MENU/ENTER.

To cancel Auto Time Stamp Select “OFF” in step 3, and then press MENU/ENTER, or stop recording.

19 Using Auto Time Stamp to add track marks while recording Adjusting the recording When the elapsed recording time level manually exceeds the time interval for Auto (Manual recording) Time Stamp: From that point the recorder adds a track When you record, the sound level is mark whenever the time interval has adjusted automatically. If necessary, you elapsed. can set the level manually. Note Example: 8 minutes of recording has Adjust the recording level while the recorder is already been done when an Auto Time in standby mode. You cannot adjust it while Stamp time interval of 5 minutes is set. recording. A track mark will be added at the 13- X SELECT minute point (after the start of recording) >/. and after each 5-minute interval thereafter. When the time interval set for Auto Time Stamp exceeds the elapsed recording time: The recorder adds a track mark when the MENU/ENTER REC set Auto Time Stamp time interval has elapsed. 1 Press REC while pressing X. Example: 3 minutes of recording has The recorder stands by for recording. already been done when an Auto Time 2 Press MENU/ENTER, press Stamp time interval of 5 minutes is set > . A track mark will be added at the 5- SELECT / repeatedly until minute point (after the start of recording) “RecVol” flashes in the display, and and after each 5-minute interval then press MENU/ENTER again. thereafter. 3 Press SELECT >/. repeatedly Notes until “Manual” flashes in the display, • Automatic track marking by Auto Time Stamp and then press MENU/ENTER. starts when you add a normal track mark to the disc (i.e., by pressing T MARK or X, etc.). • The setting will be lost when the recording stopped. To switch back to the automatic control, Press SELECT >/. repeatedly until “Auto” flashes in the display, and then press MENU/ ENTER. 4 Play the source.

20 5 While observing the level meter in the display, adjust the recording level by Checking the remaining pressing SELECT >/.. time or the recording Set the level so that the maximum position input lights up the fifth segment on the level meter. If the sixth segment You can check the remaining time, track lights up, lower the level by pressing number, etc. when recording or during SELECT >. stop. fifth segment SELECT >/.

Recording does not start in this step. MENU/ENTER If your source is an externally connected component, be sure to cue the source to the beginning of the 1 While the recorder is recording or material to be recorded before you stopped, press MENU/ENTER, press > . start playback. SELECT / repeatedly until “DISP” flashes in the display, and 6 Press X again to start recording. then press MENU/ENTER again. > . To stop recording 2 Press SELECT / repeatedly until the information you want flashes Press x. in the display. The recording level control is switched back to automatic control when you record the next Each time you press SELECT ., time. the display changes as follows.

Notes LapTim (elapsed time) • The recording level cannot be adjusted while r recording is in progress. If you want to adjust the recording level after you have started the RecRem (remaining time for recording, press X to pause the recorder. Then recording)1) do the procedure from step 5. r • You cannot adjust the recording level AllRem (remaining time after the manually during synchro-recording. current location) 1)“RecRem” start flashing in the display when the remaining time for recording become 3 minutes or less.

continued 21 3 Press MENU/ENTER. The display changes as follows.

A B AB Elapsed time Track number Remaining time for Track name recording Remaining time Disc name after the current location

Note Items may appear differently depending on the recorder’s operating status or the recorder settings. z If you want to check the playing position or track name while playing, see page 24.

22 Various ways of playback

Indication A/B Play mode Playing tracks repeatedly /1 Rep A single track is played repeatedly. You can play tracks repeatedly in three /Shuf.R After the currently ways — all repeat, single repeat, and selected track shuffle repeat. finishes playing, SELECT >/. the remaining tracks are played repeatedly in random order.

MENU/ENTER Emphasizing bass (DIGITAL MEGA BASS) 1 While the recorder is playing or The Mega Bass function intensifies low stopped, press MENU/ENTER, press frequency sound for richer quality audio SELECT >/. repeatedly until reproduction. It affects only the sound “P-MODE” flashes in the display, and from the headphones/earphones. then press MENU/ENTER again. SELECT >/. 2 Press SELECT >/. repeatedly to select the play mode, and then press MENU/ENTER. Each time you press SELECT ., the display item indicated by B changes as shown in the table below. MENU/ENTER Pressing MENU/ENTER while B is flashing causes the play mode to change. 1 Press MENU/ENTER, press The new mode then appears in the SELECT >/. repeatedly until window indicated by A. “BASS” flashes in the display, and then press MENU/ENTER again. A

Indication A/B Play mode —/Normal All the tracks are played once. /AllRep All the tracks are played repeatedly. continued 23 2 Press SELECT >/. to select 2 Press SELECT >/. repeatedly the item, and then press MENU/ until “ON” flashes in the display, and ENTER. then press MENU/ENTER. Each time you press SELECT ., When you try to turn the volume too A and B change as follows. high, “AV L S ” flashes in the display. The volume is kept to a moderate A level. Digital MEGA BASS To cancel AVLS Select “OFF” in step 2.

B Checking the remaining Indication A/B Play mode time or the playing —/OFF Normal play position /BASS 1 Mega Bass (moderate effect) You can check the track name, disc name, etc. during playback. /BASS 2 Mega Bass (strong effect) SELECT >/.

Notes • If the sound becomes distorted when emphasizing bass, turn down the volume. • The Mega Bass function does not affects the sound being recorded. MENU/ENTER

Protecting your hearing 1 While the recorder is playing, press (AVLS) MENU/ENTER, press SELECT >/. repeatedly until “DISP” The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter flashes in the display, and then press System) function keeps down the MENU/ENTER again. maximum volume to protect your ears. 2 Press SELECT >/. repeatedly > . SELECT / until the information you want flashes in the display. Each time you press SELECT ., the display changes as follows.

LapTim (erapsed time) MENU/ENTER r 1 Rem (remaining time of the 1 Press MENU/ENTER, press current track) SELECT >/. repeatedly until r “AV L S ” flashes in the display, and AllRem (remaining time after then press MENU/ENTER again. current location) 24 3 Press MENU/ENTER. The display changes as follows. Connecting to a stereo system Connect the i jack of the recorder to the LINE IN jacks of an amplifier or a recorder with a line cable (not supplied). A B The output is analog. The recorder plays the MD digitally and sends analog signals AB to the externally connected equipment. Elapsed time Track number Remaining time of Track name Portable DAT Stereo system, the current track recorder, etc. etc.

Remaining time Disc name to LINE IN after the current location Stereo mini-plug 2 phono plugs

Note L R (red) Items may appear differently depending on the (white) recorder’s operating status or the recorder RK-G129 settings. RK-G136 (not supplied) (not z supplied) If you want to check the remaining time or the recording position while recording or in stop mode, see page 21.

Locking the controls (HOLD) To prevent the buttons from being to i accidentally operated when you carry the recorder, use this function. 1 Press N to start playing. Notes • Even when connecting to the externally connected equipment, the Mega Bass function HOLD is operative. If you do not want the effect of the Mega Bass function on your recording or the output from the externally connected equipment, set “BASS” to “OFF” (page 23). 1 Slide HOLD in the direction of the • When recording to an externally connected SELECT .. equipment, press VOL +/– repeatedly to adjust the volume level until “VOL 27” appears in the display, which is optimum for To unlock the controls recording to an externally connected Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of equipment. the arrow. 25 Editing recorded tracks

You can edit your recordings by adding/ erasing track marks or labeling tracks and VOL +/– MDs. Premastered MDs cannot be edited. END X SEARCH Notes on editing • Do not move or jog the recorder while “Edit” is flashing in the display. • You cannot edit tracks on an MD that is record-protected. Before editing tracks, close x the tab on the side of the MD (page 32). SELECT > . MENU/ENTER • If you perform an editing operation while / / playing, be sure not to turn the power off until ./> “Edit” disappears in the display. • The lid does not open until “Edit” disappears in the display after editing. Labeling a disc during stop

1 Press MENU/ENTER, press SELECT >/. repeatedly until Labeling recordings “EDIT” flashes in the display, and then press MENU/ENTER again. You can name discs while the recorder is “” and “Name” flash in the stopped, tracks while the recorder is display. playing, and both while the recorder is recording. Each name can be as long as 2 Press MENU/ENTER. 200 letters. The disc is ready to be labeled. Each disc can hold up to 1,700 alphanumeric letters during playback or 3 Press SELECT >/. repeatedly stop. to select a letter and press MENU/ ENTER. Available characters The selected letter stops flashing and • Capital and small letters of the English the cursor moves to the next input alphabet position. • Numbers 0 to 9 Press To • ! " # $ % & ( ) * . ; < = > ? X Switch between @ _ ` + – ' , / : _ (space) capital letters, small Note letters and marks / If you try to enter more letters than the disc can numbers. hold, “FULL” appears in the display. Enter a VOL +/– Move the cursor to shorter name for the track or disc, or delete the left or right. “LP:” from the track name recorded in MDLP mode. ./> Change the letter to the one before / next one. END SEARCH/ Insert a blank space VOL + to type in a new letter pressing both buttons together.

26 Press To 2 To label a track, press MENU/ ENTER while “” and “Name” are END SEARCH/ Delete a letter and flashing. VOL – move back all To label a disc, press SELECT >/ following letters to . the left pressing both repeatedly until “” and buttons together. “Name” flash in the display. x The track or disc is ready to be Cancel labeling. labeled. 4 Repeat step 3 and enter all characters 3 Follow steps 3 to 5 of “Labeling a of the label name. disc during stop”. 5 Press MENU/ENTER for 2 seconds or more. To cancel labeling x The track or disc is labeled. Press . Notes Labeling a track during • When the recording is stopped while labeling playback a track or a disc during recording, or when the recording moves on to the next track while 1 Insert a disc and play the track you labeling a track, the input at that point is want to label. entered automatically. • “LP:” has automatically been added at the 2 Press MENU/ENTER, press beginning of track names for tracks recorded SELECT >/. repeatedly until in LP2 stereo or LP4 stereo. “EDIT” flashes in the display, and then press MENU/ENTER again. Relabeling recordings “” and “Name” flash in the Follow the steps corresponding to the display. labeling method until the disc or track is ready to be labeled. Enter a new character 3 Press MENU/ENTER. over the one you want to change, then The track is ready to be labeled. press MENU/ENTER. 4 Follow steps 3 to 5 of “Labeling a Notes disc during stop”. • You cannot relabel premastered MDs or label MDs that have not been recorded. Labeling a track or a disc • The recorder is able to display, but cannot during recording label using Japanese “Katakana” characters. • The recorder cannot rewrite a disc or track name of more than 200 letters that was created 1 While recording, press MENU/ by another device. ENTER, press SELECT >/. repeatedly until “EDIT” flashes in the display, and then press MENU/ ENTER again. “” and “Name” flash in the display.

27 4 Press MENU/ENTER again. Moving recorded tracks The track moves to the selected destination track. You can change the order of the recorded tracks. To cancel moving Example Press x. Move track C from the third to the second track Before moving Adding a track mark A B C D You can add track marks so that the part after the new track mark is counted as a A C B D new track. After moving The track numbers will increase as follows. x SELECT >/. Add a track mark

1 2 3 4

1 234 5 Track numbers increase MENU/ENTER T MARK 1 While playing the track you want to move, press MENU/ENTER, press SELECT >/. repeatedly until “EDIT” flashes in the display, and then press MENU/ENTER again. “” and “Name” flash in the display and the recorder plays the selected track repeatedly. 1 While playing or pausing an MD, press T MARK at the point you want > . 2 Press SELECT / repeatedly to mark. until “” and “Move” flash in the “MK ON” appears in the display, and display, and then press MENU/ a track mark is added. The track ENTER. number will increase by one. For the example above, “003 t” and t “ 003” appear alternately in the To add track marks while display. recording 3 Press SELECT >/. to select Press T MARK at the point you want to the destination track number. add a track mark. For the example above, “003 t” and You can use Auto Time Stamp to add “t 002” appears in the display. track marks automatically at specified intervals (except while digital recording) (page 19). 28 Note z You cannot add track marks during synchro- When you erase a track mark and name recording. assigned to the mark are also erased. Note You cannot erase a track marks according to the system limitations. For details, see “System Erasing a track mark limitations” (page 35). When you record with analog (line) input, unnecessary track marks may be recorded where recording level is low. You can erase a track mark to combine the tracks before and after the track mark. The track numbers will change as follows.

Erase a track mark

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 Track numbers decrease

X T MARK

1 While playing the track with the track mark you want to erase, press X to pause. 2 Find the track mark by pressing . slightly. For example, to erase the third track mark, find the beginning of the third track. “00:00” appears in the display. “MK 003” appears in the display for 2 seconds. 3 Press T MARK to erase the mark. “MK OFF” appears in the display. The track mark is erased and the two tracks are combined. 29 Erasing tracks To erase the whole disc You can quickly erase all the tracks and data of the MD at the same time. To erase a track Note that once a recording has been Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Be sure to erased, you cannot retrieve it. Make sure check the contents of the disc you want to of the track you are erasing. erase.

x SELECT >/. x SELECT >/.

MENU/ENTER MENU/ENTER

1 While playing the track you want to 1 While the recorder is stopped, press erase, press MENU/ENTER, press MENU/ENTER, press SELECT SELECT >/. repeatedly until >/. repeatedly until “EDIT” “EDIT” flashes in the display, and flashes in the display, and then press then press MENU/ENTER again. MENU/ENTER again. “” and “Name” flash in the “” and “Name” flash in the display, and the recorder plays the display. selected track repeatedly. 2 Press SELECT >/. repeatedly 2 Press SELECT >/. repeatedly until “Erase” flashes in the display, until “” and “Erase” flash in the and then press MENU/ENTER. display, and then press MENU/ “Erase?” and “ENTER” appear ENTER. alternately in the display. “Erase?” and “ENTER” appear alternately in the display. 3 Press MENU/ENTER again. “Edit” flashes in the display, and all 3 Press MENU/ENTER. the tracks will be erased. The track is erased and the next track When erasing is complete, “BLANK” starts to play. All the tracks after the appears in the display. one erased are automatically renumbered. To cancel erasing Press x. To erase a part of a track Add track marks at the beginning and the end of the part you want to erase, then erase the part (page 28).

30 Additional information

Preventing hearing damage Precautions Avoid using headphones/earphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against On safety continuous, loud and extended play. If you Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the jack. volume or discontinue use. On power sources Caring for others Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will • Use house current or LR6 (size AA) battery. allow you to hear outside sounds and to be • For use in your house: Use the AC power considerate of the people around you. adaptor. Do not use any other AC power adaptor than the ones designated for this On the MiniDisc cartridge recorder since it may cause the recorder to • When carrying or storing the MiniDisc, keep malfunction. it in its case. Polarity of the • Do not break open the shutter. plug • Do not place the cartridge where it will be subject to light, extreme temperatures, moisture or dust. • The recorder is not disconnected from the AC • Attach the supplied MD label only in the power source (mains) as long as it is space designated for it on the disc. Do not connected to the wall outlet, even if the stick it on any other disc surface. recorder itself has been turned off. • If you are not going to use this recorder for a On cleaning long time, be sure to disconnect the power • Clean the recorder casing with a soft cloth supply (AC power adaptor or dry battery). To slightly moistened with water or a mild remove the AC power adaptor from the wall detergent solution. Do not use any type of outlet, grasp the adaptor plug itself; never pull abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such the cord. as alcohol or benzene as it may mar the finish On heat build-up of the casing. • Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to Heat may build up in the recorder if it is used remove dirt. for an extended period of time. In this case, • Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from leave the recorder turned off until it cools down. operating properly. Be sure to close the disc On installation compartment lid after inserting or ejecting an • Never use the recorder where it will be MD. subjected to extremes of light, temperature, • To obtain the best sound quality, use a dry moisture or vibration. cloth to wipe the plugs of the headphones/ • Never wrap the recorder in anything when it is earphones. Dirty plugs may cause sound being used with the AC power adaptor. Heat distortion or intermittent breaks in the sound. build-up in the recorder may cause Notes on battery malfunction or damage. Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of On the headphones/earphones battery fluid or bursting battery. To prevent such accidents, observe the following Road safety precautions: Do not use headphones/earphones while • Install the + and – poles of the battery driving, cycling, or operating any motorized correctly. vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is • Do not try to recharge dry battery. illegal in many areas. It can also be potentially • When the recorder is not to be used for a long dangerous to play your recorder at high volume time, be sure to remove the battery. while walking, especially at pedestrian • If a battery leak should develop, carefully and crossings. You should exercise extreme caution thoroughly wipe away battery fluid from the or discontinue use in potentially hazardous battery compartment before inserting new situations. ones. 31 Note on mechanical noise The recorder gives off mechanical noise while Microphone, record player, tuner, etc. operating, which is caused by the power-saving (with analog output jacks). system of the recorder and it is not a problem. To protect a recorded MD To record-protect an MD, slide open the tab at the side of the MD. In this position, the MD Analog recording cannot be recorded or edited. To record again, slide the tab back so the tab is visible. Home-recorded MD Back of the MD Tab Digital recording

Recorded material Recordable No is protected. Recordable MD digital MD recording

Note on maintenance Clean the terminal periodically with a cotton swab or a soft cloth as illustrated below. Recorded material is not protected.

Note on digital recording This recorder uses the Serial Copy Management System, which allows only first- generation digital copies to be made from premastered software. You can only make copies from a home-recorded MD by using the If you have any questions or problems analog connections. concerning your recorder, please consult your Premastered software such nearest Sony dealer. (If a trouble occurred when as CDs or MDs. the disc was in the recorder, we recommend that the disc be left in the recorder when you consult your Sony dealer so that the cause of trouble may be better understood.)

Digital recording

Home- No Recordable recorded digital MD MD recording 32 Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom Cause/Solution The recorder does • Audio sources may not be securely connected. not work or works , Disconnect the audio sources once and connect them again poorly. (pages 10, 16). • The HOLD function is turned on (“HOLD” appears in the display when you press an operation button on the recorder). , Disable HOLD by sliding the HOLD switch in the opposite direction of the arrow (page 25). • Moisture has condensed inside the recorder. , Take the MD out and leave the recorder in a warm place with the lid open for several hours until the moisture evaporates. • The dry battery is weak (r or “LoBATT” flashes). , Replace the dry battery (page 9). • The dry battery have been inserted incorrectly. , Insert the battery correctly (page 8). • You pressed a button while the disc indication was rotating quickly. , Wait until the indication rotates slowly. • When recording digitally from a portable CD player, you did not use AC power or did not disable the anti-skip function such as ESP (page 12). • The analog recording was made using a connecting cord with an attenuator. , Use a connecting cord without an attenuator (page 16). • The AC power adaptor was unplugged or a power outage occured. • While operating, the recorder received a mechanical shock, too much static, abnormal power voltage caused by lightning, etc. , Restart the operation as follows. 1 Remove the battery from the battery compartment lid. 2 Leave the recorder for about 30 seconds. 3 Insert the battery into the battery compartment. • The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or editing data. , Reinsert the disc. Rerecord the disc. If the message still appears, replace it with another disc. “No SIG” appears • There is no digital signal from a portable CD player. in the display , When recording digitally from a portable CD player, use the when recording AC power adaptor and disable the anti-skip function (such as from a portable ESP) on the CD player (page 12). CD player.

33 Symptom Cause/Solution There is no • The AC power adaptor was unplugged or a power outage occurred recording on the during recording. MD after a recording operation. The lid does not • The battery have been exhausted. open. , Replace the exhausted battery with new ones. Volume cannot be • AVLS is o n. turned up. , Set AVLS to “OFF” (page 24). No sound comes • The headphones/earphones plug is not firmly connected. through the , Plug in the plug of the headphones/earphones firmly to i. headphones/ • Volume is too low. earphones. , Adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/–. An MD is not • Disc playing stopped before it came to the last track. played from the , Press . repeatedly or open and close the lid once to go back first track. to the beginning of the disc, and restart playing after checking the track number in the display. Playback sound • The recorder is placed where it receives continuous vibration. skips. , Put the recorder on a stable place. • A very short track may cause sound to skip. Sound has a lot of • Strong magnetism from a television or such device is interfering static. with operation. , Move the recorder away from the source of strong magnetism. Cannot find the • You pressed X after pressing . or >. track marks. , Press X before or pressing . or > (page 29). The disc cannot • The component does not support LP2 stereo and LP4 stereo mode. edit on other , Edit on other component that support LP2 stereo and LP4 component. stereo mode. Momentary noise • Due to the special digital audio compression technology used in is heard. LP4 stereo mode, momentary noise may occur on very rare occasions with certain sound sources. , Record in normal stereo or LP2 stereo mode.

34 System limitations The recording system in your MiniDisc recorder is radically different from those used in cassette and DAT decks and is characterized by the limitations described below. Note, however, that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself and not to mechanical causes. Symptom Cause “TrFULL” appears When 254 tracks have been recorded on the disc, “TrFULL” even before the disc appears regardless of the total recorded time. More than 254 has reached the tracks cannot be recorded on the disc. To continue recording, maximum recording erase unnecessary tracks. time (60, 74, or 80 minutes). “TrFULL” appears Repeated recording and erasing may cause fragmentation and even before the disc scattering of data. Although those scattered data can be read, has reached the each fragment is counted as a track. In this case, the number of maximum track tracks may reach 254 and further recording is not possible. To number or recording continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks. time. Track marks cannot be When the data of a track is fragmented, the track mark of a erased. fragment under 12 seconds long (recorded in stereo), 24 seconds The remaining long (recorded in LP2 stereo mode or monaural mode), or 48 recording time does seconds long (recorded in LP4 stereo mode) cannot be erased. not increase even after You cannot combine tracks recorded in different recording erasing numerous modes, e.g., a track recorded in stereo and a track recorded in short tracks. monaural; nor can you combine a track recorded with digital connection and a track recorded with analog connection. Tracks of under 12 seconds, 24 seconds, or 48 seconds in length are not counted and so erasing them may not lead to an increase in the recording time. The total recorded Normally, recording is done in minimum units of approximately time and the remaining 2 seconds (in stereo), 4 seconds (in LP2 stereo mode or time on the disc may monaural), or 8 seconds (in LP4 stereo mode). When recording not total the maximum is stopped, the last unit of recording always uses this unit of 2 recording time (60, 74, seconds, 4 seconds, or 8 seconds even if the actual recording is or 80 minutes). shorter. Likewise, when recording is restarted after the stop, the recorder will automatically insert a blank space amounting to 2 seconds, 4 seconds, or 8 seconds before the next recording. (This is to prevent accidental erasing of a previous track whenever a new recording is started). Therefore, the actual recording time will decrease whenever a recording is stopped by a maximum of 6 seconds, 12 seconds, or 24 seconds. The edited tracks may The fragmentation of data may cause sound dropout while exhibit sound dropout searching because the tracks are played in higher speed than during search normal playback. operations.

35 Messages If the following error messages flash in the display window, check the chart below. Error message Meaning/Remedy BLANK • An MD with no recording on it is inserted. , Insert a recorded MD. BUSY • You tried to operate the recorder while it was accessing the recorded data. , Wait until the message goes out (in rare cases, it may take 2–3 minutes). Edit • The MD player is recording information (track start and end position) from the memory to the disk. , Wait until this process is completed. Do not expose the player to physical shock, nor disrupt power supply. ERROR • The disc is damaged or does not contain proper recording or editing data. , Reinsert the disc. If this fails, rerecord. FULL • There is no more space to record on the disc (less than 12 seconds in stereo, 24 seconds in LP2 stereo mode or monaural or 48 seconds in LP4 stereo mode available). , Replace the disc. • You tried to enter more than 200 letters to label a single track or disc. • You tried to enter a total of more than 1,700 letters for track or disc names during playback or stop. , Enter a shorter name for track or disc, or delete “LP:” from the beginning of the track name recorded in MDLP mode (page 26). HiDCin • Voltage of the power supply is too high (The recommended AC power adaptor is not used). , Use the recommended AC power adaptor. HOLD • The recorder is locked. , Slide HOLD against the arrow to unlock the recorder (page 25). LoBATT • Battery is weak. , Replace the dry battery (page 9). MEMORY • You tried to record with the recorder placed where it receives continuous vibration. , Put the recorder on a stable place, and start recording again.

36 Error message Meaning/Remedy NoCOPY • You tried to make a copy from a disc that is protected by the Serial Copy Management System. You cannot make copies from a digitally connected source which was itself recorded using digital connection. , Use analog connection instead (page 16). NoDISC • You tried to play or record with no disc in the recorder. , Insert an MD. No SIG • The recorder could not detect digital input signals. , Make sure that the source is connected firmly (page 10). PbONLY • You tried to record or edit on a premastered MD (Pb stands for “playback”). , Insert a recordable MD. SAVED • You tried to record or edit on a MD with the tab in the record- protect position. , Slide the tab back (page 32). Saving • The MD player is recording information (sounds) from the memory to the disk. , Wait until this process is completed. Do not expose the player to any physical shock, nor disrupt power supply. SORRY • You tried to erase the track mark at the beginning of the first track. • You tried to erase a track mark to combine tracks the recorder cannot combine (a track recorded in stereo and in mono, for example). • You tried to press X or T MARK during synchro-recording. TEMP • Heat has built up in the recorder. , Let the recorder cool down. TrFULL • There is no more space for new data when you are editing the MD. , Erase unnecessary tracks (page 30). TrPROT • You tried to record or edit on a track that is protected from erasing. , Record or edit on other tracks.

37 General Specifications Power requirements Sony AC power adaptor connected at the DC IN System 3V jack (supplied with the European and Chinese models only): Audio playing system 120 V AC, 60 Hz (U.S.A., Canadian and MiniDisc digital audio system Taiwan model) Laser diode properties 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz (Europe continental Material: GaAlAs λ model) Wavelength: = 790 nm 240 V AC, 50 Hz (Australian model) Emission duration: continuous 220 V AC, 50 Hz (Chinese model) Laser output: less than 44.6 µW 230 - 240 V AC, 50 Hz (U.K. and Hong (This output is the value measured at a distance Kong model) of 200 mm from the lens surface on the optical 220 V AC, 50 Hz (Argentina model) pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.) 110/220 V AC, 60 Hz (Korean model) Recording and playback time 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (Other models) When using MDW-80: One LR6 (size AA) alkaline dry battery (not Maximum 160 min. in monaural supplied) Maximum 320 min. in stereo Battery operation time Revolutions See “Battery life” (page 8) 350 rpm to 2,800 rpm (CLV) Dimensions Error correction Approx. 83.0 × 27.8 × 75.8 mm (w/h/d) (33/8 × ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed 11/8 × 3 in.) without projections. Solomon Code) Mass Sampling frequency Approx. 113 g (4.0 oz) the recorder only 44.1 kHz Supplied accessories Sampling rate converter See “Getting started” (page 8). Input: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz Coding US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Laboratories. Coding) ATRAC3 - LP2/LP4 Design and specifications are subject to change Modulation system without notice. EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation) Number of channels Optional accessories 2 stereo channels Optical Cable 1 monaural channel POC-15B, POC-15AB, POC-DA12SP Frequency response Line Cable RK-G129, RK-G136 20 to 20,000 Hz ± 3 dB Stereo Headphones* MDR-D77, MDR-D55 Wow and Flutter Active Speakers SRS-Z500 Below measurable limit Recordable MDs MDW-series Inputs AC power adaptor AC-E30HG Line in: stereo mini-jack, minimum input level 49 mV Your dealer may not handle some of the above Optical (Digital) in: optical (digital) mini-jack listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for Outputs detailed information about the accessories in i: stereo mini-jack, maximum output level 5 your country. mW + 5 mW, load impedance 16 ohm ∗ Use only headphones/earphones with stereo mini plugs. You cannot use headphones/ earphones with micro plugs.

38 Explanations

How the MiniDisc got so small The 2.5-inch MiniDisc, encased in a plastic cartridge that looks like a 3.5-inch diskette, uses a new digital audio compression technology called ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding). To store more sound in less space, ATRAC extracts and encodes only those frequency components actually audible to the human ear.

Quick Random Access Like CDs, MDs offer instantaneous random access to the beginning of any music track. Premastered MDs are recorded with location addresses corresponding to each music selection. Recordable MDs are manufactured with a “User TOC Area” to contain the order of the music. The TOC (Table of Contents) system is similar to the “directory management system” of floppy disks. In other words, starting and ending addresses for all music tracks recorded on the disc are stored in this area. This lets you randomly access the beginning of any track as soon as you enter the track number (AMS), as well as label the location with a track name as you would a file on a diskette.

A B

A — User TOC area Contains the order and start/end points of the music. B — Music Data

39 This warranty is valid only in the United States.

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