3-859-042-22(1)
MiniDisc Deck
Operating Instructions GB F
MDS-JE500 MDS-JE510
© 1997 by Sony Corporation However, there is no guarantee that WARNING interference will not occur in a Precautions particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio To prevent fire or shock or television reception, which can be On safety hazard, do not expose the unit determined by turning the equipment • The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. to rain or moisture. off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or • Should any solid object or liquid fall To avoid electrical shock, do more of the following measures: into the cabinet, unplug the deck and not open the cabinet. Refer have it checked by qualified servicing to qualified – Reorient or relocate the receiving personnel before operating it any further. personnel only. antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. On power sources The laser component in this product is – Connect the equipment into an outlet capable of emitting radiation exceeding • Before operating the deck, check that on a circuit different from that to the limit for Class 1. the operating voltage of the deck is which the receiver is connected. identical with your local power – Consult the dealer or an experienced supply. The operating voltage is radio/TV technician for help. indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the deck. CAUTION • If you are not going to use the deck You are cautioned that any changes or for a long time, be sure to disconnect modification not expressly approved in the deck from the wall outlet. To this manual could void your authority disconnect the AC power cord, grasp to operate this equipment. the plug itself; never pull the cord.
This symbol is intended to Owner’s Record On operation alert the user to the presence of The model and serial numbers are If the deck is brought directly from a uninsulated “dangerous located on the rear of the unit. cold to a warm location, or is placed in a voltage” within the product’s Record the serial number in the space very damp room, moisture may enclosure that may be of provided below. Refer to them condense on the lenses inside the deck. sufficient magnitude to whenever you call upon your Sony Should this occur, the deck may not constitute a risk of electric dealer regarding this product. operate properly. In this case, remove shock to persons. the MD and leave the deck turned on for about an hour until the moisture This symbol is intended to Model No. evaporates. alert the user to the presence of Serial No. important operating and maintenance (servicing) On the MiniDisc cartridge instructions in the literature IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE • Do not open the shutter to expose the accompanying the appliance. LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, MD. INCIDENTAL OR • Do not place the cartridge where it INFORMATION CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF will be subject to extremes of sunlight, This equipment has been tested and ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR temperature, moisture or dust. found to comply with the limits for a EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY Class B digital device, pursuant to Part DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE On cleaning 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are USE OF ANY PRODUCT. Clean the cabinet, panel and controls designed to provide reasonable with a soft cloth slightly moistened with protection against harmful interference a mild detergent solution. Do not use in a residential installation. This any type of abrasive pad, scouring equipment generates, uses, and can powder or solvent such as alcohol or radiate radio frequency energy and, if benzine. not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause If you have any questions or problems harmful interference to radio concerning your deck, please consult communications. your nearest Sony dealer.
2 Welcome! TABLE OF CONTENTS
Thank you for purchasing the Sony MiniDisc Deck. Before operating the deck, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future Getting Started reference. Unpacking ...... 4 Hooking Up the System ...... 4
About This Manual Recording on an MD ...... 6 Playing an MD ...... 8 Conventions • Controls in the instructions are those on the deck; these may, however, be Recording on MDs substituted by controls on the remote that are similarly named or, when Notes on Recording ...... 9 different, appear in the instructions Useful Tips for Recording ...... 9 within brackets. Recording Over Existing Tracks ...... 11 • The following icons are used in this Adjusting the Recording Level ...... 11 manual: Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking) ...... 12 Starting Recording With 6 Seconds of Prestored Audio Data Indicates a procedure that (Time Machine Recording) ...... 12 requires use of the remote. Synchro-Recording With Audio Equipment of Your Choice...... 13 Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Player ...... 14 Indicates tips for making the Recording on an MD Using a Timer...... 15 task easier and hints. Playing MDs Using the Display...... 16 Locating a Specific Track ...... 17 Locating a Particular Point in a Track ...... 18 Playing Tracks Repeatedly ...... 18 Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ...... 19 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ...... 20 Useful Tips When Recording From MDs to Tape ...... 21 Playing an MD Using a Timer ...... 21
Editing Recorded MDs Notes on Editing ...... 22 Erasing Recordings (Erase Function) ...... 22 Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function)...... 24 Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function) ...... 25 Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function)...... 26 Labeling Recordings (Title Function) ...... 26 Undoing the Last Edit (Undo Function) ...... 29
Additional Information Display Messages...... 30 System Limitations ...... 30 Troubleshooting ...... 31 Specifications ...... 31 Guide to the Serial Copy Management System ...... 33
Index ...... 34 3 Getting Started
Unpacking Hooking Up the System
Check that you received the following items: • Audio connecting cords (2) Overview • Remote commander (remote) RM-D7M (1) This section describes how to hook up the MD deck to • Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2) an amplifier or other components such as a CD player or DAT deck. Be sure to turn off the power of each Inserting batteries into the remote component before connection.
You can control the deck using the supplied remote. LINE DIGITAL (ANALOG) IN OUT Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries by matching the + L IN OUT and – on the batteries. When using the remote, point it R at the remote sensor g on the deck.
ç to a wall outlet (or to a timer during timer ç recording or playback) Ç ç ç
REC TAPE OUT IN Connect only one digital component at Amplifier a time When to replace batteries With normal use, the batteries should last for about six DIGITAL months. When the remote no longer operates the deck, OUT replace all the batteries with new ones.
CD player Notes • Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, DIGITAL DIGITAL OUT IN particularly when replacing the batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction. DAT deck or • If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time, MD deck, etc. remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from ç : Signal flow battery leakage and corrosion.
What cords will I need?
• Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2)
White White (L) (L) Red Red (R) (R)
• Optical cable (not supplied) (2)
4 Getting Started
Hookups Connecting the deck to an amplifier Connect the amplifier to the LINE (ANALOG) IN/OUT jacks using the audio connecting cords (supplied), making sure to match the color-coded cords to the appropriate jacks on the components: red (right) to red and white (left) to white. Be sure to make connections firmly to prevent hum and noise.
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Connecting the deck to a digital component such as a CD player, DAT deck, digital amplifier, or another MD deck Connect the component through the DIGITAL IN/OUT connectors with two optical cables (not supplied). Take the caps off the connectors before plugging in the cables.
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ç: Signal flow z Automatic conversion of digital sampling rates during recording A built-in sampling rate converter automatically converts the sampling frequency of various digital sources to the 44.1 kHz sampling rate of your MD deck. This allows you to record sources such as 32- and 48- kHz DAT or satellite broadcasts, as well as compact discs and other MDs. Notes • If “Din Unlock” or “Cannot Copy” appears in the display, recording through the digital connector is not possible. In this case, record the program source through the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks with INPUT set to ANALOG. • When recording through the DIGITAL IN connector, you cannot adjust the recording level.
Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet or to the outlet of a timer.
5 Basic Operations Recording on an MD 235 4
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Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want to 1 record.
Press POWER. 2 The POWER indicator changes from red to green. 3 Insert a recordable MD.
With the label side up With the arrow pointing this way
If the MD has a recorded material on it, the deck will automatically start recording from the end of the last recorded track.
Set INPUT to the corresponding input connector.
4 To record through Set INPUT to DIGITAL IN DIGITAL LINE (ANALOG) IN ANALOG
Monitor audio during recording Set REC MODE to the mode you want to record in. Even if you set REC MODE to 5 MONO, the monitor signal does To record in Set REC MODE to not become monaural. Stereo sound STEREO Monaural sound* MONO
* In the monaural recording, you can record about two times longer than in the stereo recording. 6 Basic Operations 7 to · Basic Operations Basic EJECT after stopping recording . Press the button again or press § P resume recording. Press p Record-protect tab Slide the tab in the direction of arrow EJECT to take out the MD or change the deck to EJECT to take out the MD or change the . § P or REC. r · Rear of the disc Start playing the program source. Start playing the program Press record. becomes ready to The deck analog input signal, adjust the recording When recording the level with REC LEVEL. details, satisfactory for most purposes. For The fourth dot is the Recording Level” on page 11. refer to “Adjusting Press Recording starts. you paused recording while recording on track 4, the track number increases by you paused recording while recording on track one and recording continues on the new track when restarted. Note If you switch REC MODE during recording or recording pause, recording stops. To make it impossible to record on an MD, slide the tab in the direction of arrow, opening the slot. To allow recording, close the slot. Stop recording Pause recording* Take out the MD * the track number increases by one. For example, if Whenever you pause recording, To protect an MD against accidental erasure Do not disconnect the deck from the power source immediately after Do not disconnect the deck from the recording saved to the MD. To save the material, If you do, recorded material may not be after recording, press flash in the display at this time. standby by pressing POWER. “TOC” will you can pull out the AC power After “TOC” stops flashing and goes out, cord. To 9 6 7 8 The deck is currently updating the Table Of Contents (TOC). Do not move the deck or pull out the AC power cord. Changes to an MD made through recording are saved only when you update the TOC by ejecting the MD or changing the deck to standby by pressing POWER. When ”TOC“ flashes in the display Basic Operations Playing an MD 2 3
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Connect the 4 headphones.
Turn on the amplifier and set the source selector to the position 1 for MD deck.
Press POWER. 2 The POWER indicator changes from red to green. 3 Insert an MD.
With the label side up With the arrow pointing this way
You can locate and play back Press ·. a track while the deck is 4 The deck starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplifier. stopped 1 Turn AMS (or press = or +) until the number of the track you want to To Do the following: play appears. 2 Press AMS or ·. Stop playing Press p.
Pause playing Press P. Press the button again or press · to resume playing. Go to the next track Turn AMS clockwise (or press + on the remote). To use headphones Go to the preceding track Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press Connect them to PHONES = on the remote). jack. Use PHONE LEVEL to adjust the volume. Take out the MD Press § EJECT after stopping playing.
8 Recording on MDs Recording on MDs
The MD deck uses the SCMS (Serial Copy Management Notes on Recording System on page 33) MDs recorded through digital input connector cannot be copied onto other MDs or DAT tapes through the digital If “Protected” appears in the display output connector. The MD is record-protected. Close the slot to record on the disc (see “To protect an MD against accidental erasure” on page 7). When recording digital signals that have been emphasized (in the higher frequencies) The signal is automatically de-emphasized (with attenuation If “Din Unlock” flashes in the display proportional to the degree of emphasis) and the level of the • The digital program source is not connected as you set de-emphasized signal is indicated on the peak level meters. with INPUT in Step 4 on page 6. To continue, connect the program source properly. When the deck is recording or in recording pause, digital • The program source is not on. signals input through DIGITAL IN are output to DIGITAL Turn on the program source. OUT with the same sampling rate. To change the digital input signal to another sampling rate Depending on source being recorded, track numbers are for output (without recording it to an MD), use Input marked in following ways: Monitor Function (see page 10). • When recording from a CD or MD with INPUT at DIGITAL and the source connected through DIGITAL IN: The deck automatically marks track numbers in the same sequence as the original. If, however, a track is repeated two or more times (e.g. by single-track repeat play) or two Useful Tips for Recording
or more tracks with the same track number (e.g. from Basic Operations different MDs or CDs) are played, the track or tracks are DISPLAY/CHAR recorded as part of a single, continuous track with a single
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¥ 0) ¥ If the source is an MD, track numbers may not be marked 0 10 § EJECT · Pp r for tracks of less than 4 seconds. REC • When recording from source connected through LINE (ANALOG) IN with INPUT at ANALOG, and “LEVEL- SYNC” does not light up (see “Marking Track Numbers While Recording” on page 12) or when recording from Checking the remaining recordable time on DAT or satellite broadcasts connected through DIGITAL IN with INPUT at DIGITAL: the MD The source will be recorded as a single track. You can • When you press DISPLAY/CHAR while recording, divide the track afterwards using the Divide Function (see the remaining recordable time on the MD appears. “Dividing Recorded Tracks” on page 24) or mark track • When you press DISPLAY/CHAR repeatedly while numbers during recording by using the Track Marking the deck is stopped, the display changes as follows: Function on page 12. total recorded time, remaining recordable time on If “LEVEL-SYNC” appears in the display, the deck the MD, disc name (see page 16). automatically marks track numbers when recording analog source or digital recording of DAT or satellite broadcasts (see “Marking track numbers automatically” (Continued) on page 12). • When recording from DAT or satellite broadcasts with INPUT at DIGITAL, the deck automatically marks a track number whenever the sampling frequency of the input signal changes.
When “TOC” flashes in the display The deck is currently updating the Table Of Contents (TOC). Do not move the deck or pull out the AC power cord. Changes to an MD made through recording are saved only when you update the TOC by ejecting the MD or changing the deck to standby by pressing POWER.
9 Recording on MDs
Monitoring the input signal (Input Monitor) To turn off the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function Before starting recording, you can monitor the selected 1 During recording pause, press EDIT/NO repeatedly until input signal through the deck’s output connectors. “S. Space ?” appears in the display. 2 Press YES. 1 Press §EJECT to remove the MD. 3 Press EDIT/NO to display “S. Space OFF.”
2 Set INPUT according to the input signal you want To turn on the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut to monitor. Function again When INPUT is at ANALOG 1 During recording pause, press EDIT/NO repeatedly until The analog signal input through LINE (ANALOG) IN is “S. Space ?” appears in the display. output to DIGITAL OUT after A/D conversion, and 2 Press YES twice to display “S. Space ON.” then to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT connectors and PHONES jack after D/A conversion. Notes When INPUT is at DIGITAL • When you turn off the Smart Space Function, the Auto Cut The digital signal input through DIGITAL IN is output Function is also turned off automatically. to DIGITAL OUT, and then to the LINE (ANALOG) • The Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function are OUT connectors and PHONES jack after D/A factory set to on. conversion. • The Smart Space Function does not affect the order of the track numbers being recorded, even if the blank space Note occurs in the middle of a track. Even if you set REC MODE to MONO, the monitor • If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, signal does not become monaural. the deck will recall the last setting (on or off) of the Smart Space and Auto Cut Functions the next time you turn on 3 Press r REC. the deck. If INPUT is at ANALOG, “AD-DA” appears in the display. If INPUT is at DIGITAL, “-DA”appears in the Playing back tracks just recorded display. Do this procedure to immediately play back tracks that have just been recorded.
If “Auto Cut” appears in the display Press · immediately after stopping recording. (Auto Cut) Playback starts from the first track of the material just There has been no sound input for 30 seconds while recorded. INPUT is set to DIGITAL and the source is connected through DIGITAL IN. The 30 seconds of silence are To play from the first track of the MD after recording replaced by a blank of about 3 seconds and the deck 1 Press p again after stopping recording. changes to recording pause. 2 Press ·. Playback starts from the first track of the MD. You can turn off the Auto Cut Function For details, see “If “Smart Space” appears in the display” below.
If “Smart Space” appears in the display (Smart Space) There has been an extended silence of 4 to 30 seconds in length when INPUT is set to DIGITAL and the source is connected through DIGITAL IN. The silence is replaced with a blank of about 3 seconds and the deck continues recording.
10 Recording on MDs
Recording Over Existing Tracks Adjusting the Recording Level
Follow the procedure below to record over existing When recording with INPUT at ANALOG and the material just as you would on an analog cassette tape. signal input through LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks, use REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level before starting recording. 6 ≠ AMS ± You cannot adjust the recording level during digital recording.
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1 Do Steps 1 to 6 in “Recording on an MD” on pages 6 and 7. 1 Do Steps 1 to 5 in “Recording on an MD” on page 6. 2 Play the portion of the program source with the strongest signal level. 2 Turn AMS (or press = or +) until the number of the track to be recorded over appears. 3 While monitoring the sound, turn REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level so that the peak level 3 To record from the start of the track, continue meters reach their highest point without turning from Step 6 in “Recording on an MD” on page 7. on the OVER indication. Occasional lighting of “OVER” is acceptable. While “TRACK” flashes in the display The deck is recording over an existing track, and stops flashing when it reaches the end of the recorded portion.
To record from the middle of the track 1 After Step 2 above, press · to start playback. 2 Press P where you want to start recording. 3 Continue from Step 6 in “Recording on an MD” on page 7.
4 Stop playing the program source. Note You cannot record from the middle of an existing track when the “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” is on. 5 To start recording, do the procedure starting from Step 8 in “Recording on an MD” on page 7.
11 Recording on MDs
To cancel Automatic Track Marking Marking Track Numbers While 1 Press EDIT/NO during recording or recording pause. “LevelSync ?” appears in the display. Recording (Track Marking) 2 Press YES. 3 Press EDIT/NO. You can mark track numbers either manually or “LevelSyncOFF” appears in the display. automatically. By marking track numbers at specific points, you can quickly locate the points later using the * The signal level must remain low for 2 or more seconds AMS Function or Editing Functions. before a new track number is marked.
When you want to mark track numbers after you‘ve
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EDIT/NO YES r REC Note If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the deck will recall the last setting (LevelSync on or off) of the Marking track numbers manually Automatic Track Marking Function the next time you turn (Manual Track Marking) on the deck. You can mark track numbers at any time while recording on an MD. Starting Recording With Press r REC at the place you want to add a track mark while recording. 2 Seconds of Prestored Audio Data (Time Machine Recording)
Marking track numbers automatically When recording from an FM or satellite broadcast, the (Automatic Track Marking) first few seconds of material are often lost due to the The deck adds track marks differently in the following time it takes you to ascertain the contents and press the cases: record button. To prevent the loss of this material, the • When recording from CDs or MDs with INPUT at Time Machine Recording Function constantly stores 2 DIGITAL and the source connected through seconds of the most recent audio data in a buffer DIGITAL IN: memory so that when you begin recording the The deck marks track numbers automatically. When program source, the recording actually begins with the you record from a CD or MD, the track numbers are 2 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer memory in marked as they are found on the original. advance, as shown in the illustration below: • When recording with INPUT at ANALOG and the source connected through LINE (ANALOG) IN, or when recording from DAT or satellite broadcasts When you press End of the program with INPUT at DIGITAL and the DAT or satellite AMS in Step 3 source to be recorded broadcasts connected through DIGITAL IN: Time The deck marks a new track number whenever the Audio data in 2-second buffer memory signal level drops and rises to a certain point* Recorded (Automatic Track Marking). If “LEVEL-SYNC” does portion not light up, set the LevelSync to ON as follows:
Beginning of the program 1 Press EDIT/NO to display “LevelSync ?”during source to be recorded recording or recording pause.
2 Press YES twice to display “LevelSync ON.” “LEVEL-SYNC” appears in the display.
12 Recording on MDs
6 Synchro-Recording With Audiog
≠ AMS ± Equipment of Your Choice
By using the MUSIC SYNC button on the remote, you
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¥ 0) ¥ 0 10 § EJECT · Pp r REC signal input from the program source through the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks or the DIGITAL IN · P p connector (Music Synchro-Recording). = + r The method of marking track numbers differs, 0 ) T.REC depending on the program source being recorded and how the deck is connected to the program source. (See “Notes on Recording” on page 9.) 1 Do Steps 1 to 6 in “Recording on an MD” on pages 6 and 7. The deck changes to recording pause. 6
2 Start playing the program source you want to record. The most recent 2 seconds of audio data is stored in the buffer memory.
3 Press AMS (or T.REC) to start Time Machine · P p Recording. = + r Recording of the program source starts with the 0 ) MUSIC SYNC 2 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer memory.
To stop Time Machine Recording 1 Do Steps 1 to 5 in “Recording on an MD” on page Press p. 6.
2 Press MUSIC SYNC. Note The deck changes to recording pause. The deck starts storing audio data when the deck is in recording pause and you start playing the program source. With less than 2 seconds of playing of the program source 3 Start playing the program source you want to and audio data stored in the buffer memory, Time Machine record. Recording starts with less than 2 seconds of audio data. The deck starts recording automatically.
To stop Music Synchro-Recording Press p.
Note When Music Synchro-Recording, the Smart Space Function and the Auto Cut Function turn on automatically regardless of their setting (ON or OFF) and type of input (digital or analog).
13 Recording on MDs
6 Press START. The deck starts recording and the CD player starts Synchro-Recordingg With a Sony playback. CD Player The track number and elapsed recording time of the track appear in the display. By connecting your deck to a Sony CD player or Hi-Fi Component System, you can easily dub CDs onto MDs If the CD player does not start playing using the CD synchro buttons on the remote. If your Some CD player models may not respond when you P deck is connected to a Sony CD player by a digital press START on the remote of the deck. Press on the input cable, track numbers are automatically marked remote of the CD player instead. as appear on the original regardless of whether 7 Press STOP to stop synchro-recording. “LevelSync ON” or “LevelSyncOFF” is selected. If your deck is connected to a Sony CD player by audio connecting cords through LINE (ANALOG) IN, track To pause recording P numbers are automatically marked when you select Press STANDBY or CD PLAYER . P “LevelSync ON” (see “Marking Track Numbers While To restart recording, press START or CD PLAYER . Recording” on page 12). A new track number is marked each time you pause recording. As the same remote controls both the CD player and the deck, you may have trouble operating both units if they are far from each other. If you do, place the CD You can use the remote of the CD player during player close to this deck. synchro-recording When you press p, the CD player stops and the deck pauses for recording. When you press P, the CD player pauses and the deck 6 pauses for recording. To restart synchro-recording, press ·.
You can change CDs during synchro-recording Do the following steps instead of Step 7 above. 1 Press p on the remote of the CD player. The deck pauses for recording. STANDBY 2 Change the CD. · P p 3 Press · on the remote of the CD player. = + r
START 0 ) Synchro-recording restarts. STOP P = + CD PLAYER P You can also do synchro-recording with a Sony video CD player Using the procedure for synchro-recording with a Sony 1 Set the source selector on the amplifier to CD. CD player, you can do synchro-recording with a Sony video CD player also. 2 Do Steps 2 to 5 in “Recording on an MD” on page To select the video CD player, press button number 2 6 to prepare the deck for recording. while pressing down the POWER button before starting the procedure. To select the CD player again, press button number 1 3 Insert a CD into the CD player. while pressing down the POWER button. The deck is factory set to a CD player for synchro- 4 Select the playback mode (Shuffle Play, Program recording. Play, etc.) on the CD player. You can check the remaining recordable time on the 5 Press STANDBY. MD The CD player pauses for playing and the deck Press DISPLAY (see page 16). pauses for recording.
14 Recording on MDs
5 After you have finished using the timer, set Recording on an MD Using a TIMER on the deck to OFF. Then place the deck in standby status by plugging the AC power cord of Timer the deck into a wall outlet or set the timer to continuous operation. By connecting a timer (not supplied) to the deck, you • If TIMER is left at REC, the deck will can start and stop recording operations at specified automatically start recording the next time you times. For further information on connecting the turn the deck on. timer and setting the starting and ending times, refer • If you do not change the deck to standby status to the instructions that came with the timer. for more than a month after timer recording has finished, the recorded contents may disappear.
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1 Do Steps 1 to 7 in “Recording on an MD” on Notes pages 6 and 7. • During timer recording, new material is recorded from the end of the recorded portion on the MD. 2 • If you want to specify the time for the start of • Material recorded during timer recording will be saved to p recording, press . the disc the next time you turn the deck on. “TOC” will • If you want to specify the time for the end of flash in the display at that time. Do not move the deck or recording, do Steps 8 and 9 of “Recording on pull out the AC power cord while “TOC” is flashing. an MD” on page 7. • Timer recording will stop if the disc becomes full. • If you want to specify the time for both start and end of recording, press p.
3 Set TIMER on the deck to REC.
4 Set the timer as required. • When you have set the time for the start of recording, the deck turns off. When the specified time arrives, the deck turns on and starts recording. • When you have set the time for the end of recording, recording continues. When the specified time arrives, the deck stops recording and turns off. • When you have set the time for both the start and end of recording, the deck turns off. When the starting time arrives, the deck turns on and starts recording. When the ending time arrives, the deck stops recording and turns off.
15 Playing MDs
When you insert an MD, the disc name, total number Using the Display of tracks, and total disc playing time appear in the display as follows: You can use the display to check disc and track Disc name Music calendar information such as the total track number, total playing time of the tracks, remaining recordable time of the disc and disc name. DISPLAY/CHAR SCROLL √ Total number of tracks Total disc playing time
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6 of tracks (Tr) and total disc playing time. A music calendar showing all the track numbers DISPLAY SCROLL appears within a grid if the MD is a premastered disc, or without a grid if the MD is a recordable disc. If the total track number exceeds 25, z appears to the right of number 25 in the music calendar. To label a recordable disc and its tracks, see “Labeling Recordings” on page 26. · P p Note = + r
0 ) When you insert a new MD or turn off the deck and turn it on again, the last item displayed will reappear. If, however, you disconnect the AC power cord, the display will show the total track number and total playing time of all Checking the total track number, total disc recorded tracks the next time you turn on the deck, no playing time, remaining recordable time of matter what the last display was. the disc and the title of the disc Each time you press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) Checking remaining time and the title of a while the deck is stopped, you can change the display track as follows: Each time you press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) while playing an MD, you can change the display as Total track number and total playing time of shown below. The track numbers in the music all recorded tracks calendar disappear after they are played.
Track number and playing time of the current track
√ Press Remaining recordable time of the disc (Recorded MDs only) √ Press Track number and remaining time of the current track
The remaining recordable time of the disc is not shown for premastered MDs. √ Press √ Press Disc name Track name
Press Press If no title is recorded, “No Name” appears, followed by the elapsed playing time. 16 Playing MDs
You can check the track name at any time while When you directly locate a track with a number over playing an MD 25 Z Press SCROLL. You must press >25 first, before entering the Since the display shows up to 12 characters at a time, corresponding digits. press SCROLL again to see the rest of the track title if Press >25 once if it is a 2-digit track number, and twice the title has 13 characters or more. if it is a 3-digit track number. Press SCROLL again to pause scrolling, and again to To enter “0,” press button 10. continue scrolling. Examples: • To play track number 30 Press >25 once, then 3 and 10. • To play track number 100 Press >25 twice, then 1, 10 and 10. Locating a Specific Track You can extend the playing time during music scan You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc Z by using AMS (Automatic Music Sensor), = and While the deck is stopped, press M.SCAN repeatedly +, number buttons or M.SCAN on the remote. until the playing time you want (6, 10 or 20 seconds) appears in the display. Each press changes the time in order of 6 to 20, then from 6 again. ≠ AMS ± 6 To pause playing at the beginning of a track
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To locate Do the following: The next or During playback, turn AMS clockwise succeeding tracks or press + repeatedly until you find the track.
The current or During playback, turn AMS preceding tracks counterclockwise or press = repeatedly until you find the track.
A specific track Press number buttons to enter the directly track number.
A specific track by 1 Turn AMS until the track number using AMS you want to locate appears while the deck is stopped. (The track number is flashing.) 2 Press AMS or ·.
By scanning each 1 Press M.SCAN before you start track for 6 seconds playing. (music scan) 2 When you find the track you want, press · to start playing.
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Locating a Particular Point in a Playing Tracks Repeatedly
Track You can play tracks repeatedly in any play mode. You can also use 0 and ) to locate a particular
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REPEAT REPEAT A˜B · P p To locate a point Press = + r ) 0 ) While monitoring the ) (forward) or 0 (backward) sound and keep pressing until you find the point. Press REPEAT. Quickly by observing ) or 0 and keep pressing “REPEAT” appears in the display. the display during until you find the point. There is The deck repeats the tracks as follows: playback pause no sound output during this operation. When the MD is The deck repeats played in Normal play (page 8) Notes All the tracks • If the disc reaches the end while you are pressing ) Shuffle Play (page 19) All the tracks in random order during playback pause, “OVER” appears in the display. Program Play (page 20) Press 0 (or =) or turn AMS counterclockwise to go The same program back. ) • If the disc reaches the end while you are pressing To cancel repeat play during sound monitoring, the deck stops. Press REPEAT several times until “REPEAT” disappears. • Tracks that are only a few seconds long may be too short The deck returns to the original playing mode. to scan using the search function. For such tracks, it is better to play the MD at normal speed. Repeating the current track While the track you want to repeat is playing in normal play, press REPEAT several times until “REPEAT 1” appears in the display.
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Repeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat) Z Playing in Random Order You can play a specific portion of a track repeatedly. (Shuffle Play) This might be useful when you want to memorize lyrics. You can have the deck “shuffle” tracks and play them Note that you can only repeat a portion within the in random order. boundaries of a single track.
6 ˜ 1 While playing a disc, press A B at the starting PLAY MODE point (point A) of the portion to be played SHUFFLE repeatedly.
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To cancel A-B Repeat 1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or SHUFFLE Press REPEAT or p. once) until “SHUFFLE” appears in the display when the deck is stopped.
Setting new starting and ending points 2 Press · to start Shuffle Play. You can repeat the portion immediately after the currently “J” appears in the display while the deck is specified portion by changing the starting and ending “shuffling” the tracks. points. 1 Press A˜B while “REPEAT A-B” appears. The current ending point B becomes the new starting To cancel Shuffle Play point A and “REPEAT A-” flashes in the display. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or CONTINUE once) until 2 Continue playing the track or press ) until you reach “SHUFFLE” disappears. the new ending point (point B), then press A˜B again. “REPEAT A-B” lights continuously and the deck starts You can specify tracks during Shuffle Play playing repeatedly the newly specified portion. • To play the next track, turn AMS clockwise (or press +). Note • To play from the beginning of the current track again, If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the turn AMS counterclockwise (or press =). You deck will recall the last setting of the Repeat Function the cannot use AMS (or =) to go to tracks that have next time you turn on the deck. already been played. The A-B Repeat settings, however, are lost.
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You can program the same track repeatedly Creating Your Own Program While the track number appears in the display, press AMS as many times as you want. (Program Play) The program remains even after Program Play ends You can specify the playback order of the tracks on an When you press ·, you can play the same program MD and create your own programs containing up to 25 again. tracks.
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1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or PROGRAM Changing the track order once) until “PROGRAM” appears in the display You can change the order of the tracks in your when the deck is stopped. program before you start playing.
2 Do either a) or b): To Do the following: a) When using the remote Erase the last track in the Press CLEAR. Each time you Press the number buttons to enter the tracks program press the button, the last track you want to program in the order you want. will be cleared. To program a track with a number over 25, use Add tracks to the end of the Do Steps 2 and 3 in “Creating the >25 button (see page 17). program Your Own Program.” If you’ve made a mistake Change the whole program 1 Press p while the deck is Press CLEAR, then press the right number button. completely stopped. 2 Do Steps 2 and 3 in “Creating b) When using the controls on the deck Your Own Program.” 1 Turn AMS until the track number you want appears in the display. 2 Press AMS or PLAY MODE.
3 Repeat Step 2 to enter other tracks. Each time you enter a track, the total program time is added up and appears in the display.
4 Press · to start Program Play.
To cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or CONTINUE once) when the deck is stopped until “PROGRAM” disappears.
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Useful Tips When Recordingg Playing an MD Using a Timer
From MDs to Tape By connecting a timer (not supplied) to the deck, you can start and stop playback operations at specified The Auto Space and Auto Pause Functions described in times. For further information on connecting the timer this section make recording from MDs to tape more or setting the starting and ending times, refer to the easy. instructions that came with the timer.
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Inserting blank spaces while recording to PLAY MODE tape (Auto Space) The Auto Space Function inserts a 3-second blank space between each track while recording from MDs to tapes, allowing you to use the AMS function during later playback. · · P p
= + r Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.SPACE” appears in the display. 1 Do Steps 1 to 3 in ”Playing an MD” on page 8. To cancel Auto Space 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or one of the Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.SPACE” disappears. PLAY MODE buttons once) to select the play mode you want. Note To play only specific tracks, create a program (see If the Auto Space Function is on while recording a selection page 20). containing multiple track numbers, (for example, a medley or symphony), blank spaces will be inserted within the 3 • If you want to specify the time for the start of selection whenever the track number changes. playback, go to Step 4. • If you want to specify the time for the end of playback, press · to start playback, then go to Pausing after each track (Auto Pause) Step 4. When the Auto Pause Function is on, the deck pauses • If you want to specify the time for both start and end of playback, go to Step 4. after playing each track. Auto Pause is convenient when recording single tracks or multiple, non- 4 consecutive tracks. Set TIMER on the deck to PLAY. (Continued) Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.PAUSE” appears in the display.
To restart playback Press · or P.
To cancel Auto Pause Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.PAUSE” disappears.
Note If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the deck will recall the last setting of the Auto Space and Auto Pause Functions the next time you turn on the deck. 21 EditingPlaying RecordedMDs MDs Editing Recorded MDs
5 Set the timer as required. • When you have set the time for the start of Notes on Editing playback, the deck turns off. When the specified time arrives, the deck turns on and You can edit the recorded tracks after recording, using starts playing. the following functions: • When you have set the time for the end of • Erase Function allows you to erase recorded tracks playback, playback continues. When the simply by specifying the corresponding track specified time arrives, the deck stops playing number. and turns off. • When you have set the time for both the start • Divide Function allows you to divide tracks at and end of playback, the deck turns off. When specified points so that you can quickly locate those the starting time arrives, the deck turns on and points afterwards, using the AMS function. starts playing. When the ending time arrives, • Combine Function allows you to combine two the deck stops playing and turns off. consecutive tracks into one. • Move Function allows you to change the order of 6 After you have finished using the timer, set tracks by moving a specific track to a track position TIMER on the deck to OFF. you want. • Title Function allows you to create titles for your Note recorded MDs and tracks. You can select Program Play in Step 2. Note, however, that programs eventually fade away when the standby status is off, and therefore if you set the time too far in the future, the If “Protected” appears in the display program may be gone when the specified time arrives. If The deck could not edit because the record-protect slot on this has occurred, the deck enters normal play mode at the the MD is open. Edit after closing the slot. specified time and the tracks play in consecutive order. When “TOC” flashes in the display Do not move the deck or pull out the AC power cord. After editing, “TOC” lights continuously until you eject the MD or turn off the power. “TOC” flashes while the deck is updating the TOC. When the deck finishes updating the TOC, “TOC”goes off.
Erasing Recordings (Erase Function)
Do the procedures below to erase following: • A single track • All tracks • Parts of a track Note, however, that once erased, MD data cannot be recovered.
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Erasing a single track Erasing all tracks on an MD You can erase a track simply by specifying the Erasing a recordable MD deletes the disc name, all respective track number. When you erase a track, the recorded tracks, and titles (see page 29). total number of tracks on the MD decreases by one and all tracks following the erased one are renumbered. 1 While the deck is stopped, press EDIT/NO Since erasing merely updates the TOC, there is no need repeatedly until “All Erase ?” appears in the to record over material. display.
To avoid confusion when erasing multiple tracks, you 2 Press YES. should proceed in order of high to low track number to All tracks in the music calendar start flashing. prevent the renumbering of tracks that have not been erased yet. 3 Press YES again. When the disc name, all recorded tracks, and titles Example: Erasing B on the MD have been erased, “Complete” appears for a few seconds and the music calendar Track 4 1 23 disappears. number AB C D To cancel the Erase Function Erasing B is erased Press EDIT/NO or p. 1 2 3
AC D Erasing a part of a track By using the Divide (see page 24), Erase (see page 22) 1 Turn AMS until the track number you want to and Combine (see page 25) Functions, you can erase erase appears in the display. specific portions of a track. 2 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly until “Erase ?” Example: Erasing a part of track A appears in the display. The track number you selected starts flashing in the music calendar. Part to be erased Track 123 number 3 Press YES. A BC When the track selected in Step 1 has been A is divided erased, “Complete” appears for a few seconds into 3 parts and the total number of tracks in the music Dividing calendar decreases by one. 1 23 4 5 A A A If you erase a track during playback, the track BC #1 #2 #3 following the deleted track begins playing afterwards. #2 is Erasing erased 4 Repeat Steps 1 to 3 to erase more tracks. 1 2 3 4 A A #1 #3 B C To cancel the Erase Function Press EDIT/NO, p, or turn AMS to change the track #1 and #3 are number. Combining combined 123 Note A (#1+#3) B C If “Erase!! ?”appears in the display, the track was recorded or edited on another MD deck and is record-protected. If this indication appears, press YES to erase the track.
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5 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS to find the Dividing Recorded Tracks starting position of the new track. The starting portion of the new track is played (Divide Function) back repeatedly. “Rehearsal“ alternates with “Position ok?“ in the With the Divide Function you can assign a track display. number at places that you want to randomly access The starting position can be moved within a afterwards. Use this function to add tracks to MDs maximum range of –128 to +127 steps of about recorded from an analog source (and therefore contain 0.06 second each within a track. no track numbers), or to divide an existing track into multiple portions. When you divide a track, the total 6 If the starting position is still incorrect, repeat number of tracks on the MD increases by one and all Step 5 until it is correct. tracks following the divided track are renumbered.
Example: Dividing track 2 to create a new track for C 7 Press YES or AMS when the position is correct. When the track has been divided, “Complete” appears for a few seconds and the newly created Track 1 2 3 number track begins playing. The new track will have no AB C D track title even if the original track was labeled. Track 2 is divided and a Dividing new track is created for C 1 243 To cancel the Divide Function Press p. A B C D
You can undo a track division EDIT/NO≠ AMS ± YES P Combine the tracks again (see “Combining Recorded Tracks” on page 25) then redivide the tracks if necessary.
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1 While playing the MD, press P at the point where you want to create a new track. The deck pauses playing.
2 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly until “Divide ?” appears in the display.
3 Press YES to divide the track. “Rehearsal” alternates with “Position ok?“ in the display, the track to be divided starts flashing in the music calendar, and the starting portion of the new track begins playing repeatedly.
4 If the starting position is incorrect, press EDIT/ NO. (If it is correct, go to Step 7.)
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To cancel the Combine Function Combining Recorded Tracks Press EDIT/NO or p.
(Combine Function) You can undo a track combination Divide the tracks again (see “Dividing Recorded Use the Combine Function while the deck is stopped, Tracks” on page 24), then repeat the combine function playing or in pause to combine consecutive tracks on a with the correct tracks if necessary. recorded MD. This function is useful for combining several songs into a single medley, or several Note independently recorded portions into a single track. If “Sorry” appears in the display, the tracks cannot be When you combine two tracks, the total number of combined. This sometimes happens when you’ve edited the tracks decreases by one and all tracks following the same track many times, and is due to a technical limitation combined tracks are renumbered. of the MD system, not a mechanical error.
Example: Combining B and C
Track 1234 number AB C D B and C are combined Combining into one track 12 3 AB CD
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1 Turn AMS until the second track of the two to be combined appears. For example, when combining tracks 3 and 4, turn AMS until 4 appears.
2 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly until “Combine ?” appears in the display.
3 Press YES. “Rehearsal“ alternates with “Track ok?“ in the display. The place where the two tracks will join (i.e., the end of the first track and the beginning of the second track) repeatedly plays back and the respective track number flashes in the music calendar.
4 If the track is the wrong one, press EDIT/NO or p, then start from Step 1 again.
5 If the place is correct, press YES. When the tracks have been combined, “Complete” appears for a few seconds and the total number of tracks in the music calendar decreases by one. If both of the combined tracks have track titles, the title of the second track is erased.
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Moving Recorded Tracks Labeling Recordings (Move Function) (Title Function)
Use the Move Function to change the order of any You can create titles for your recorded MDs and tracks. track. After you move a track, the track numbers Titles — which may consist of uppercase and between the new and old track positions are lowercase letters, numbers and symbols for a automatically renumbered. maximum of about 1,700 characters per disc — appear in the display during MD operation. Example: Moving track C to track position 2 EDIT/NO≠ AMS ± DISPLAY/CHAR0/) YES Track 123 4 number
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1 Turn AMS until the track number you want to 1 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly until “Name in ?” move appears in the display. appears in the display, then do the following:
To label Make sure that the deck is 2 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly until “Move ?” appears in the display. A track Playing, pausing, recording the track to be labeled, or stopped after locating the track to be labeled 3 Press YES. The track number to be moved and the new track An MD Stopped with no track number position appears. appearing in the display
2 Press YES. A flashing cursor appears in the display.
Track number New track to be moved position
4 Turn AMS until the new track position appears.
5 Press YES or AMS. After you have moved the track, “Complete” appears for a few seconds and the moved track begins playing back if the deck is in playback mode.
To cancel the Move Function Press EDIT/NO or p.
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3 Press DISPLAY/CHAR to select the character 6 Repeat Steps 3 to 5 until you have entered the type as follows: entire title. If you entered the wrong character To select Press DISPLAY/CHAR repeatedly Press 0 or ) until the character to be corrected starts until flashing, and repeat Steps 3 to 5 to enter the correct Uppercase letters “A” appears in the display character. Lowercase letters “a” appears in the display To erase a character Press 0 or ) until the character to be erased starts Numbers “0” appears in the display flashing, then press EDIT/NO. To enter a space Press AMS or ) while the cursor is flashing.
7 Press YES. This completes the labeling procedure and the 4 Turn AMS to select the character. title appears on the left side of the display.
To cancel labeling Press p.
Note The selected character flashes. You cannot label a track or an MD while you are recording Letters, numbers, and symbols appear in over an existing track. sequential order as you turn AMS. You can use the following symbols in titles: (Continued) ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , – . / : ; < = > ? @ _ `
You can press DISPLAY/CHAR to change the character type at any time during Step 4 (see Step 3).
5 Press AMS to enter the selected character. The cursor shifts rightward and waits for the input of the next character.
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Labeling tracks and MDs with the remote 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until you have entered the entire title. If you entered the wrong character 6 Press 0 or ) until the character to be corrected starts flashing. Press CLEAR to erase the incorrect character, then enter the correct one. Alphabet/number buttons 5 Press NAME again. The entered title appears on the left side of the NAME CLEAR display window after the label has been recorded. · P p p CHAR = + r NUM 0/) 0 ) To cancel labeling Press p.
1 Press NAME repeatedly until a flashing cursor appears in the display, then do the following:
To label Make sure that the deck is
A track Playing, pausing, recording the track to be labeled, or stopped after locating the track to be labeled
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2 Select the character type as follows:
To select Press Uppercase letters CHAR repeatedly until “Selected ABC” appears in the display
Lowercase letters CHAR repeatedly until “Selected abc” appears in the display
Numbers NUM repeatedly until “Selected 123” appears in the display
3 Enter one character at a time. After you enter a character, the cursor shifts rightward and waits for the input of the next character.
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Changing an existing title Z Undoing the Last Edit 1 Press NAME, then do the following: (Undo Function)
To change Make sure that the deck is You can use the Undo Function to cancel the last edit A track title Playing, pausing the track whose title and restore the contents of the MD to the condition that is to be changed, or stopped after existed before editing was done. Note, however, that locating the track whose title is to be you cannot undo an edit if you do any of the following changed after the edit: A disc name Stopped with no track number • Press the r REC button on the front panel. appearing in the display • Press the r button, the MUSIC SYNC button, or the CD-SYNC STANDBY button on the remote. 2 Keep pressing CLEAR (or EDIT/NO on the deck) • Update the TOC by turning off the power or ejecting until the current title is erased. the MD. • Disconnect the AC power cord. 3 Enter the new title. Do Steps 3 to 6 of “Labeling Recordings” on page
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Erasing all titles on a disc (Name Erase 1 With the deck stopped and no track number Function) appearing in the display, press EDIT/NO Use this function to erase all titles on an MD repeatedly until “Undo ?” appears in the display. simultaneously. “Undo ?” does not appear if no editing has been Note that once erased, titles cannot be recovered. done.
1 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly while the deck is 2 Press YES. stopped until “All Erase ?” appears in the display. One of the following messages appears in the display, depending on the type of editing to be 2 Press EDIT/NO again. undone: “Name Erase ?” appears in the display. Editing done: Message:
3 Press YES. Erasing a single track All titles are erased. “Erase Undo ?” Erasing all tracks on an MD
Dividing a track “Divide Undo ?” To cancel the Name Erase Function Press p. Combining tracks “Combine Undo ?” Moving a track “Move Undo ?” You can erase all recorded tracks and titles Labeling a track or an MD See “Erasing all tracks on an MD” on page 23. Changing an existing title “Name Undo ?”
Erasing all titles on an MD
3 Press YES again. “Complete” appears for a few seconds and the contents of the MD are restored to the condition that existed before the edit.
To cancel the Undo Function Press EDIT/NO or p.
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Display Messages System Limitations
The following table explains the various messages that The recording system in your MiniDisc deck is appear in the display. radically different from those used in cassette and DAT decks and is characterized by the limitations described Message Meaning below. Note, however, that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself Blank Disc A new (blank) or erased MD has been and not to mechanical causes. inserted.
Cannot Copy An attempt was made to make a second “Disc Full” lights up even before the MD has reached the copy from a digitally dubbed MD (see page 33). maximum recording time (60 or 74 minutes) When 255 tracks have been recorded on the MD, “Disc Full” Cannot EDIT An attempt was made to edit the MD lights up regardless of the total recorded time. More than during Program or Shuffle Play. 255 tracks cannot be recorded on the MD. To continue Disc Error The MD is scratched or missing a TOC. recording, erase unnecessary tracks or use another Erase all tracks on a new recordable MD recordable MD. before use (see “Erasing all tracks on an MD” on page 23). “Disc Full” lights up before the maximum number of Disc Full The MD is full (see “System Limitations” tracks is reached on this page). Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are sometimes Impossible An attempt was made to combine tracks interpreted as track intervals, incrementing the track count while playing back the first track. and causing “Disc Full” to light up.
Name Full The titling capacity of the MD has reached its limit (about 1,700 characters). The remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing numerous short tracks NO DISC There is no MD in the deck. Tracks under 12 seconds in length are not counted and so No Track The inserted MD has a disc title but no erasing them may not lead to an increase in the recording tracks. time. Protected The inserted MD is record-protected.
Retry The first recording attempt failed due to a Some tracks cannot be combined with others disturbance or scratch on the MD, and a Track combination may become impossible when tracks are second attempt is being made. edited.
Retry Error Due to vibrations to the deck or scratches on the MD, several recording attempts The total recorded time and the remaining time on the were made but with no success. MD may not total the maximum recording time (60 or Sorry An attempt was made to combine tracks 74 minutes) that cannot be combined. Recording is done in minimum units of 2 seconds each, no matter how short the material. The contents recorded may The contents recorded by timer have STANDBY thus be shorter than the maximum recording capacity. Disc (flashing) disappeared over time and are not be available for saving to disc, or Program space may also be further reduced by scratches. Play could not be activated since the program has disappeared over time. Tracks created through editing may exhibit sound dropout during search operations.
Track numbers are not recorded correctly Incorrect assignment or recording of track numbers may result (1) when CD tracks are divided into several smaller tracks during digital recording, or (2) while recording certain CDs with the “LEVEL-SYNC” indication on (i.e., the automatic track marking function on).
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“TOC Reading” appears for a long time The deck does not record. If the inserted recordable MD is brand new, “TOC Reading” /The MD is record-protected (“Protected” appears). appears in the display longer than for MDs that have been Close the record-protect slot (see page 7). used. /The deck is not connected properly to the sound source. Make connections properly to the sound Limitations when recording over an existing track source. • The correct remaining recording time may not be /The recording level is not adjusted properly (in case displayed. of input through LINE (ANALOG) IN). Turn REC • You may find it impossible to record over a track if that LEVEL to adjust the recording level properly (see track has been recorded over several times already. If this page 11). happens, erase the track using the Erase Function (see /A premastered MD is inserted. Replace it with a page 22). recordable MD. • The remaining recording time may be shortened out of /There is not enough time left on the MD. Replace it proportion to the total recorded time. with another recordable MD with fewer recorded • Recording over a track to eliminate noise is not tracks, or erase unnecessary tracks. recommended since this may shorten the duration of the /There has been a power failure or the AC power track. cord has been disconnected during recording. Data • You may find it impossible to label a track while recording recorded to that point may be lost. Repeat the over it. recording procedure.
The correct recorded/playing time may not be displayed The deck does not work during synchro-recoding. during playback of monaural-format MDs. /The currently selected CD player type (CD player or video CD player) does not match the CD player being used. Reset the CD player type (see page 14).
Troubleshooting The sound has a lot of static. / If you experience any of the following difficulties while Strong magnetism from a television or a similar using the deck, use this troubleshooting guide to help you device is interfering with operations. Move the deck remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult away from the source of strong magnetism. your nearest Sony dealer. Note The deck does not operate or operates poorly. If the deck does not operate properly even after you’ve /The MD may be damaged (“Disc Error” appears). attempted the prescribed remedies, turn off the power, then Take the MD out and insert it again. If “Disc Error” reinsert the plug into the power outlet. remains, replace the MD.
The deck does not play back. /Moisture has formed inside the deck. Take the MD out and leave the deck in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates. /The deck is not on. Press POWER to turn the deck on. /The MD is inserted in the wrong direction. Slide the MD into the disc compartment with the label side up and the arrow pointing towards the opening until the deck grips it. /The MD may not be recorded (the music calendar does not appear). Replace the disc with one that has been recorded.
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General Specifications Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption System MiniDisc digital audio system 19 W Disc MiniDisc Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts 430 × 93 × 280.5 mm Laser Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm) (17 × 3 3/ × 11 1/ in.) Emission duration: continuous 4 8 Mass (approx.) 3.5 kg (7 lbs 11 oz) Laser output Less than 44.6 µW* * This output is the value measured at a Supplied accessories See page 4. distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture. Optional accessories Recordable MDs: MDW-60 (60 min), MDW-74 (74 min) Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Optical cable: POC-15A Revolutions (CLV) 400 rpm to 900 rpm Error correction Advanced Cross Interleave Reed U.S. and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Solomon Code (ACIRC) Licensing Corporation. Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Coding Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding Design and specifications are subject to change without (ATRAC) notice. Modulation system EFM (Eight-to-Fourteen Modulation) Number of channels 2 stereo channels Frequency response 5 to 20,000 Hz ±0.3 dB Signal-to-noise ratio Over 96 dB during playback Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
Inputs
Jack type Input Rated Minimum impedance input input
LINE Phono jacks 47 kilohms 500 mVrms 125 mVrms (ANALOG) IN
DIGITAL IN Square Optical optical wave — — connector length: jack 660 nm
Outputs
Jack type Rated output Load impedance
PHONES Stereo 10 mW 32 ohms phone jack
LINE Phono 2 Vrms Over 10 kilohms (ANALOG) jacks (at 50 kilohms) OUT
DIGITAL Square –18 dBm Wave length: OUT optical 660 nm connector jack
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2 You can record the digital input signal of a digital satellite Guide to the Serial Copy broadcast onto a DAT tape or recordable MD via the digital input jack on the DAT or MD deck which is capable Management System of handling a sampling frequeny of 32 kHz or 48 kHz. You can then record the contents of this recorded DAT This MD deck uses the Serial Copy Management tape or MD (first-generation) onto another DAT tape or System, which allows only first-generation digital recordable MD via digital input jack on the DAT or MD copies to be made of premastered software via the deck to create a second-generation digital copy. deck’s digital input jack. An outline of this system Subsequent recording from the second-generation copy appears below: onto another recordable DAT tape or MD is possible only through the analog input jack on the DAT or MD deck. Note, however, that on some BS tuners, second-generation 1 You can record from digital program sources (CDs, DATs digital copying may not be possible. or premastered MDs) onto a DAT tape or recordable MD via digital input jack on the DAT or MD deck. You cannot, however, record from this recorded DAT tape Playing BS tuner or MD onto another DAT tape or recordable MD via the digital input jack on the DAT or MD deck. Digital output jack Optical cable or coaxial digital CD player DAT deck connecting cable Digital input jack
MD deck Playing Recording DAT deck or MD deck
Optical cable or Digital output jack v First-generation coaxial digital DAT tape or MD connecting cable Digital input jack DAT or MD recorded via digital-to-digital DAT deck or connection Recording v MD deck v DAT deck or First-generation Playback MD deck DAT tape or MD recorded via DAT or MD Digital output jack digital-to-digital Optical cable or connection coaxial digital v connecting cable DAT deck or Digital input jack Playing MD deck DAT deck or Digital output jack Line (analog) output jacks Recording MD deck v Optical cable or Second- Audio connecting coaxial digital generation DAT cord connecting cable tape or MD DAT or MD recorded via Digital input jack Line (analog) input jacks digital-to-digital v connection DAT deck or Recording MD deck Playback DAT deck or MD deck
Digital output jack Line (agalog) output jacks
Optical cable or coaxial digital Audio connecting connecting cable cord
Digital input jack Line (analog) input jacks
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3 You can record a DAT tape or MD recorded via the DAT or MD deck’s analog input jack onto another DAT tape or Index MD via the DAT or MD deck’s digital output jack. You cannot, however, make a second-generation DAT tape or MD copy via the DAT or MD deck’s digital output jack. A, B A-B repeat 19 Turntable Tuner AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) 17 Audio connecting cord 4, 5, 33 Auto cut 10 CD player Cassette deck Auto pause 21 Auto space 21 DAT deck Microphone amplifier C MD deck Playing CD synchro-recording 14 Changing an existing title 29 Line (analog) order of programmed tracks 20 output jacks Checking Audio connecting cord order of programmed tracks 20 Line (analog) remaining recordable time on the MD 9, 16 input jacks Cleaning 2 Combining 25 DAT deck or Recording MD deck v D Display messages 30 DAT tape or MD Dividing 24 recorded via DAT or MD analog-to-digital E, F, G connection v Erasing all titles 29 DAT deck or Playing all tracks 23 MD deck a part of a track 23 Digital output jack a single track 23 Optical cable or coaxial digital H connecting cable Digital input jack Hooking up a digital component 5 DAT deck or an analog component 5 Recording MD deck v I, J, K First-generation DAT tape or MD Input monitor 10 DAT or MD recorded via digital-to-digital L v connection Labeling an MD 26 DAT deck or Playing a track 26 MD deck LEVEL-SYNC 9, 12 Digital output jack Line (analog) output jacks Locating a particular point in a track 18 a specific track 17 Optical cable or Audio connecting coaxial digital cord connecting cable
Digital input jack Line (analog) input jacks
DAT deck or Recording MD deck
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M, N Names of controls Others MD Display 16 inserting 6, 8 Buttons Music calendar 16 premastered 16 g A˜B 18 4 recordable 6, 16 Alphabet/Number 17, 20, 28 taking out 7, 8 A.SPACE 21 Moving 26 CD PLAYER P 14 Music CHAR 28 scan 17 CLEAR 20, 28 synchro-recording 13 CONTINUE 19, 20 DISPLAY 14, 16 O DISPLAY/CHAR 9, 16 Optical cable 4, 5, 33 EDIT/NO/YES 10, 12, Optional accessories 32 22 to 26, 29 § EJECT 7, 8, 10 P, Q M.SCAN 17 MUSIC SYNC 13, 29 Pausing NAME 28 playback 8 NUM 28 recording 7 PLAY MODE 19 to 21 Playing PROGRAM 20 normal play 8 r REC (recording) 7, 10, 12, 29 program play 20 REPEAT 18 repeat play 18 SCROLL 16 shuffle play 19 SHUFFLE 19 STANDBY 14, 29 R START 14 Recording STOP 14 normal recording 6, 7 T.REC 13 over existing tracks 11 · (play) 7, 8, 17, 19 to 21 time machine recording 12 P (pause) 7, 8, 21, 24 Recording level 11 p (stop) 7, 8, 15, 19, 20, 23 Record-protect tab 7 r (recording) 29 Remote commander (remote) 4 0/) (manual search) 18, 26 to 28 S =/+ (AMS: Automatic Sampling frequency 5, 33 Music Sensor) 8, 11, 17, Sampling rate converter 5 18 to 20 SCMS (Serial Copy > 25 17, 20 Management System) 9, 33 Smart space 10 Switches Specifications 32 INPUT 6, 10 Supplied accessories 4 POWER 6, 8 System limitations 30 REC MODE 6 TIMER 15, 21 T Timer Connectors playing 21 DIGITAL IN/OUT 5, 9, 10 recording 15 TOC (Table Of Contents) Controls 7, 9, 15, 22 ≠ ± Track marking AMS 8, 11, 13, 17, 20, automatic track marking 12 22 to 26 PHONE LEVEL 8 manual track marking 12 REC LEVEL 7, 11 Troubleshooting 31 Indicator U, V, W, X, Y, Z POWER 6, 8, 14 Undoing the last edit 29 Jacks LINE (ANALOG) IN/OUT 5, 9, 10 PHONES 8, 10
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