Sony MZ-R90 - Manual (Page 22)

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Setting the clock to
stamp the recorded
time
To stamp the date and time on the MD
when you record, you first need to set the
clock.
Once you set the clock, the recorder will
include a time stamp each you record
something. If you don’t want to include a
time stamp on the track, skip this
operation.
1
Connect the power source.
Use the supplied AC power adaptor.
2
Press the jog lever while no disc is
inserted or the recorder is stopped.
3
Flip the jog lever until “CLOCK
SET” flashes in the display, and then
press the lever.
The digits of the year flash.
4
Change the current year by flipping
the jog lever, and then press the lever.
The digit of the month flashes.
5
Repeat step 4 to enter the current
month, date, hour, and minute.
When you press the jog lever to enter
the minute, the clock starts operating.
If you make a mistake while
setting the clock
Press x, and set the clock again from step
2. You can skip a step by pressing the jog
lever.
To display the current time
When the recorder is not operating or
while recording, press the jog lever, flip
until “DISPLAY” appears in the display,
and then press the lever again.
Flip the jog lever until “CLOCK” flashes
in the display, and then press the lever
again. The current time appears in the
display.
To display the time in the 24-
hour system
While setting the clock, press X. To
display the time in the 12-hour system,
press X again.
Charging the built-in battery for the
clock
When you use the recorder for the first time or
after a long period of disuse, charge the built-in
battery. After setting the clock, leave the
recorder connected to the AC power for about 2
hours to charge the built-in battery. Once
charged, the built-in battery should last about a
month without connecting to any of the power
sources. The recorder will automatically charge
the built-in battery while connected to AC
power, dry battery or a rechargeable battery.
Jog lever
x
X
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