Sony MZ-E40 - Manual

Install the batteries.

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

3-856-519-52(1)

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or
moisture.

To avoid electrical
shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel
only.

Caution

The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.

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:
• 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.

MZ-E40

Sony Corporation ©1996 Printed in Japan

Play an MD.

3

1

Press

(

.

The player starts to play the
first track.

2

Press VOLUME␣ +/– to adjust

the volume.

You can check the volume in
the display.

VOLUME +/–

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-E40
Serial No. _______________________________

"MD WALKMAN" is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.

Welcome!

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.

• Monaural playback – You can play the MD

that is recorded with monaural sound.

1

2

Install two size AA (LR6)
alkaline batteries (not
supplied), and close the lid.

1

Open the lid.

The battery life is approx. 4 hours (It may be shorter due to operating conditions and the
temperature of the location.)

Insert an MD.

2

2

Insert an MD with the label
side facing up, and press
the lid down to close.

1

Slide OPEN and open
the lid.

Press

=

+

keep pressing

=

side

keep pressing

+

side

p

STOP/CHARGE

p

STOP/CHARGE

and open the lid.

1)

To

Find the
beginning of
the current
track

Find the
beginning of
the next track

Go backwards
while playing

Go forward
while playing

Stop play

Remove the
MD

Display window while playing
back

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.

1SHUF

Track number

Track name

2)

or elapsed time

of the track being played

If the play does not start

Make sure the player is not locked. See
"To lock the controls."