Minidisc Deck

4-239-187-13(1)

MiniDisc Deck

Operating Instructions

MDS-JE780

©2002 Sony Corporation WARNING About this manual

To reduce the risk of fire or electric Conventions shock, do not expose this apparatus to Controls in these instructions are those on the deck; rain or moisture. these may, however, be substituted by controls on the To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the supplied remote that are similarly named, or, when apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. different, appear in the instructions within And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. parentheses. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This marking is located on the rear exterior. The following caution label is located inside the apparatus.

Don’t throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical wastes.

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NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

2GB Table of Contents

List of Button Locations and Dividing recorded tracks — Divide Function...... 29 Reference Pages Combining recorded tracks — Combine Function...... 30 Main unit...... 4 Moving recorded tracks Remote control...... 5 — Move Function ...... 31 Getting Started Naming a track or an MD — Name Function ...... 31 Hooking up the audio components ...... 6 Naming a group— Name Function ...... 34 Connecting a personal computer to the Creating a new group and registering deck (Net MD)...... 8 tracks— Create Function...... 35 Recording to MDs Releasing group registrations — Release Function ...... 36 Recording to an MD...... 10 Changing the recorded level after Recording tracks in groups recording— S.F EDIT ...... 37 — Group Function...... 11 Undoing the last edit— UNDO ...... 39 Notes on recording...... 13 Recording tips ...... 13 Other Functions — Recording for long times/ Changing the Pitch Marking track numbers/Smart Space/ — Pitch Control Function ...... 39 Adjusting the recording level/ Fading in and fading out...... 40 Checking the remaining recordable Falling asleep to music time/Input monitor — Sleep Timer ...... 41 Starting recording with 6 seconds of Using a timer ...... 42 prestored audio data — Time Machine Recording ...... 17 Operating the MD Deck Using Synchro-recording with the audio a Keyboard component of your choice — Music Synchro-recording ...... 18 Setting the keyboard ...... 43 Synchro-recording with a Sony CD player Naming a track or MD — CD Synchro-recording...... 18 using the keyboard ...... 44 Operating the deck using the Playing MDs keyboard...... 44 Assigning characters to Loading an MD ...... 20 keyboard keys...... 45 Playing an MD— Normal Play/ Shuffle Play/Repeat Play ...... 20 Additional Information Playing only the tracks in the desired group...... 23 Precautions...... 46 Creating your own programme Note on MDs ...... 46 — Programme Play ...... 24 System limitations ...... 46 Tips for recording from MDs to tape....25 Troubleshooting...... 48 Self-diagnosis function...... 49 Editing Recorded MDs Display messages...... 50 Setup menu table ...... 52 Before you start editing...... 26 Specifications...... 52 Erasing recordings — Erase Function ...... 27

3GB

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages

Illustration number How to use this page r Use this page to find the location of buttons and other PLAY MODE qk (20) (42) parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. RR Name of button/part Reference page

Main unit

ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

?/1 (on/standby) 1 (10) (20) A - M N - Y (26) AMS wj (14) (21) (27) (39) (43) NET MD 5 (9) H 9 (10) (20) (42) (44) CLEAR wh (24) (33) (43) PHONE LEVEL qh (21) X 0 (10) (21) (44) Display window wa PHONES jack qg (17) (21) (40) x qa (10) (21) (26) (42) (44) EJECT A 8 (10) (21) (26) PLAY MODE qk (20) (42) m/M wd (21) (28) (44) GROUP ON/OFF 3 (11) (23) REC MODE wf (13) (34) REC z wg (10) (14) (17) GROUP SKIP 4 (12) (23) (34) Remote sensor 2 (8) INPUT ws (10) REPEAT ql (20) KEYBOARD jack qj (43) STANDBY indicator 1 (10) (20) LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR w; (10) TIMER qf (42) (16) (21) (32) YES qd (14) (25) (27) (39) (43) MD insertion slot 6 (10) (20) MDLP indicator 7 (14) (21) MENU/NO qs (14) (21) (26) (39) (43)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs qd

STANDBY EJECT MENU/ ?/1 MDLP NO YES A H X x lLAMS

TIMER

GROUP REC REC OFF PLAY ON/OFF SKIP NET MD INPUT REC MODE CLEAR PHONES PHONE LEVEL KEYBOARD z PUSH ENTER LEVEL/ PLAY MODE REPEAT DISPLAY/CHAR mM

MIN MAX

qf qg qh qj qk ql w; wa ws wd wf wgwh wj

4GB List of Button Locations and Reference Pages GB 5 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs 1 2 x X ` / 1 M > H z A m . wf wd ws wa w; qj qd qk qh qg qf ql (18) 7 (18) (32) (19) (21) (21) (33) 7 wa 7 5 (11) (23) (11) (34) (10)(26) (20) (18) ql 1 (12)(34) (23) (20) (42) (13) 8 (16) (21) (14) (21) (39) (26) (43) ql 2 (14) (21) (14) (27) (43) (39) (10) (21) (21) (28) (44) wd (22) (20) qa w; (24) (33) (24) (43) qg (40)

(10) (20) ws (17) qf ws

qd 6 3 (14)(27) (25)(43) (39) wd qs qj (10) (20) (42) (44) (10) (21) (44) (10) (21) (26) (10)(26) (21) (42) (44) (10) (14) (17) B 4 (on/standby) qk

9 wf qh 0

y Remote control BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS ALPHABETICAL ORDER A CD SYNCHRO STANDBY STANDBY SYNCHRO CD START SYNCHRO CD FADER FADER CD SYNCHRO STOP STOP SYNCHRO CD CLEAR DISPLAY GROUP ON/OFF ON/OFF GROUP GROUP SKIP GROUP INPUT Letter/number buttons MENU/NO EDIT/SELECT NAME LEVEL +/– SYNC MUSIC PLAY MODE MODE PLAY MODE REC ?/1 REPEAT REPEAT SCROLL T.REC YES X x ./> z m/M H A Getting Started

Hooking up the audio components

European Model mains lead

AC B to mains

Amplifier, etc.CD player, DBS CD player, DBS tuner, etc.1), tuner Digital amplifier, DAT deck, MD deck, etc.2)

Other Model Voltage selector mains lead

1 2

AB B to mains

Amplifier, etc. CD player, CD player, DBS tuner, etc.1), DBS tuner Digital amplifier, DAT deck, MD deck, etc.2)

1) Digital equipment with a DIGITAL OUT connector only 2) Digital equipment with both DIGITAL IN and OUT connectors

6GB Getting Started GB 7 / 1) 1) continued DIGITAL COAXIAL IN COAXIAL DIGITAL or jack DIGITAL connector IN OPTICAL OPTICAL IN/ DIGITAL connectors OUT OPTICAL IN DIGITAL connector OPTICAL IN DIGITAL connectors OUT connectors. For other model ConnectAmplifiersDBS or CD players tuners the To jacks IN/OUT ANALOG Setting thevoltage selector supplied model the on (only selector) voltage a with Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the deck is set to the local power line voltage. If not, setthe selector tothe correct position mains the connecting before screwdriver a using mains. to lead For European model European For ConnectAmplifiers DBS or CD players tuners the To DAT amplifiers, Digital jacks IN/OUT ANALOG decks, or another MD deck Jacks (connectors) for for (connectors) Jacks audio connecting components Digital amplifiers, DAT DAT amplifiers, Digital decks, or another MD deck 1) There is no distinctionof IN1IN2 and

Red (R) Red (R)

White (L) White (L) Coaxial digital connecting cable (for (for digital connecting cable Coaxial model (1) (not European only) supplied) Optical cables (2 for European model/3 European Optical cables (2 for for other model) (onlyone supplied) Audio connecting cords (2) (supplied) connecting cords Audio

Turn off the power of all components before before components all of power the off Turn making connections. any Doconnect not mainsany lead until all the completed. are connections Besure the connections hum are prevent to firm noise. and When connecting an optical cable, insert the cable cable the insert cable, an optical When connecting place. into click they until in straight plugs bendDo notor tie the opticalcables.

• Hookup considerations Hookup • • C • • B When connectingaudio an connecting cord, sure be to match the colour-coded pins to the appropriate jacks: white (left)to white and red (right)tored. A Required cords Required To connect the mains lead Connecting a personal Connect the mains lead of the deck to mains. computer to the deck Notes • If you use a timer, connect the mains lead to the (Net MD) socket of the timer. • Install this system so that the power cord can be By installing the supplied software OpenMG unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the Jukebox onto your computer, you can transfer event of trouble. digital music contents saved on the hard disc of your computer to (Check Out) and from (Check Inserting batteries into the In) an MD. For details on the installation and remote operation of OpenMG Jukebox, refer to the instruction manual or the online help for Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries into the OpenMG Jukebox. battery compartment with the + and – properly Be sure to install the OpenMG Jukebox oriented to the markings. When using the software to your computer before you remote, point it at the remote sensor on the connect the MD deck and your deck. computer.

1 2

Computer

Tip When the remote no longer operates the deck, replace Required cord both batteries with new ones. Notes USB cable (supplied) • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. • Do not use a new battery with an old one. • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

8GB Getting Started GB 9 to turnon the deck. A ?/1 ?/1 Press NETturnMDoffNet MD to the function. Turn on the computer. Turn Press off. turns indicator STANDBY The anLoad MD intoslot. the Press NET MD. “Net and activated is function MD Net The MD” appears. Jukebox OpenMG operate up and Start computer. theon use.after Quit OpenMG Jukebox —EJECT — NET MD — — Play Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat — Group function — Timer Sleep —Pause Auto Space, Auto — Pitch Control When “Check USB” appears in the display, check computer. the and deck the of connection USB the cannot perform editing operationsonthe You checked out tracks other than “Moving recorded tracks” on page31“Naming and track aan MD” or on page 31using this deck. Whenthe Net MD function isonly on, thefollowing operated. be can deck MD the on buttons notethatthesebuttons may not function However, statuses. certain in is deck the when Whenthe Net MD function is turnedon, the are settings the or are cancelled functions following cleared: • • 7 Notes • • 1 2 3 4 5 6 Usingthe Net MD function Do not use a USB hub or USB extension cable to sure Be computer. the and MD deck the between with computer the to directly deck MD the connect cable. USB supplied the Make sure the USB connectoris straight you when insertit.Inserting it atangle an may damage the connector parts. to software Jukebox OpenMG the install to sure Be MDand deck the you connect before computer the the Otherwise, USB cable. the by computer the for the driver an inappropriate select may computer whenMD deck you connectthem,and the MD deck maywork not correctly. when appear may wizard] hardware New [Add The this If computer. the to deck MD the connect you happens, click [Cancel]. Sound output is not supported when you connect the MD deck to the computer the supplied by USB cable output soundalone. To fromthe MD deck to the the use computer, connected the of speakers mini-plug stereo (a cord connecting audio supplied resistance-free, a or ends) both on provided is commerciallyequivalent available product to deck MD on the jack OUT ANALOG the connect with the analogue input jack on the computer. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the Net MD function is on. Be sure to turn the off Net MD function before disconnecting the USB cable. Disconnectingthe USB cable is recommended other deck MD the operating and connecting when than from your computer. • • • • • Notes • Operations you may want to do Recording to MDs during recording To Press Recording to an MD Stop recording x Pause recording X If the MD has been partially recorded, Resume recording after H or X recording starts after the recorded tracks. pausing3) 1 Turn on the amplifier and programme Eject the MD EJECT A after stopping source, and select the source on the recording amplifier. 3) The track number increases by one. 2 Press ?/1 to turn on the deck. To change the display while The STANDBY indicator turns off. recording 3 Load a recordable MD into the slot Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) (page 20). repeatedly to change the display. 4 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the Each press of the button changes the display input jacks (connector) connected to cyclically as follows: the programme source. Note When the source is Set INPUT to Note that, depending on the status of the deck, the connected to the display may not conform with the cycle shown below. DIGITAL OPTICAL IN OPT connector1) Track number and recorded time of the current DIGITAL OPTICAL IN1 or OPT1 or OPT2 track t Track number and remaining IN2 connector2) recordable time4) on the MD t Level of the DIGITAL COAXIAL IN jack1) COAX input signal (setting value of the recording t 5) ANALOG IN jacks ANALOG level) Sampling frequency indication 4) Time shown in the display differs depending on 1) European model only the setting of REC MODE. 2) Other model only 5) “FS -- kHz” appears while the analogue signal is 5 Press REC z. input. The deck changes to recording pause. 6 If necessary, adjust the recording level. For details, see “Adjusting the recording level” on page 16. 7 Press H or X, then start playing the desired source to record.

10GB Recording to MDs GB 11 ... continued 1) 23 1 Group functionagain, perform the first procedure for “Releasing the registrationsall of tracks on an onpageMD” 37 and release the registrations of MD. the on tracks all The disc name is “Favorites.” 1toTracks 5 are registeredin the “Rock” group. 6Tracksto 9 are registeredin the “Pops” group. The Group function setting is stored if youeven eject the MDor turn the deck. off which tracks activated, is function Group the When notare registeredgroup to aare not displayed and cannotplayed. be cannot change the groupYou order. you loadIf disca withgroup management information writtenin other than the properformat, you case In this flashes. button ON/OFF GROUP the cannot use the Group function. 0 ; Favorites // 1 – 5 ; Rock // 6 – 9 ; Pops // 0 ; Favorites // 1 – 5 ; Rock Notes • • • • Therefore, when anMD recorded using the Group function is loadedon system a that does not support the Group functionor on this deck with the Group function turnedoff, the above the as entirety its in displayed is string character name. disc the procedure perform you Notethat if “Renamingfor a oron an MD” track string character this rewrite 33 and page mistake,by unable be may use to you function MD. theGroup of that 1) the use To flashes. button ON/OFF GROUP The When recording using the Group function, the the function, Group the using recording When automatically is information management group name. disc the as MD the on recorded a characterSpecifically, string such as the recording name disc the in written is following area. Disc namerecording area 1 2 3 How is group information information group is How recorded? Group 2 Group Disc Disc

Group 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5

Playing only the tracksthe indesired group (page 23) Naming a group(page 34) Creating group a new and registeringtracks (page 35) Releasing group registrations (page 36) Track Track Track Recording tracks in groups MDs recorded using the Group functionthis ofdeck can be used with other system that supports the Group note that the Group function function. However, operationsof other system from may differ the operationsfor this deck. Note • Operations usingthe Groupfunction • • • Group Function: On pressing GROUP ON/OFF. GROUP pressing The GroupThe function is turned on and by off Group Function: Off recorded in MDLP mode onto a single MD. single a onto mode MDLP in recorded convenient for managing multiple CD albums CD albums multiple managing for convenient and edit the tracks on an MD in groups. This is is This groups. in MD an on tracks the edit and What is the Group function? GroupThe functionrecord allows you to play, — Group Function — Group Recording into a new group Recording into an existing group You can create new groups by CD album or artist, etc. You can add tracks to an existing group. 1 Do steps 1 to 4 of “Recording to an MD” 1 Do steps 1 to 4 of “Recording to an MD” on page 10. on page 10. 2 Press GROUP ON/OFF. 2 Press GROUP ON/OFF. The GROUP ON/OFF button lights up. The GROUP ON/OFF button lights up. 3 Press REC z. 3 Press GROUP SKIP repeatedly until the “New Group” flashes and the deck changes group you want to record in appears. to recording pause. 4 Press REC z. 4 Do steps 6 to 7 of “Recording to an MD” “New Track” flashes and the deck changes on page 10. to recording pause. To continue and record into another new x 5 Do steps 6 to 7 of “Recording to an MD” group, press repeatedly after the on page 10. recording to display the disc name and the total number of groups, then do steps 3 and If “Group Full!” appears when you 4. press REC z to start recording If “Group Full!” appears when you You cannot start recording because there is press REC z to start recording insufficient character space for group management. You cannot start recording because there is Delete unnecessary characters (disc name or insufficient character space for group track names) until group recording is possible management. (see “Erasing a track or disc name” on page 33). Delete unnecessary characters (disc name or track names) until group recording is possible Notes (see “Erasing a track or disc name” on page 33). • The recorded track is added to the end of the group. • When you newly record a track into an existing Notes group, the track numbers following the newly • The new group is added after any existing groups recorded track may change when the Group function with tracks registered into them. is turned off. • Up to 99 groups can be registered on a single MD. • If “Group Full!” appears while recording, track • If “Group Full!” appears while recording, track numbers are not marked. numbers are not marked.

12GB Recording to MDs GB 13 long long × continued long time recording × Press REC MODE repeatedly to select repeatedlyPress REC MODE the recording mode. in record To StereoLP2 Stereo REC MODE Set to LP4 StereoMonauralDo steps 5 to 7 to of “Recording MD”an LP2 Blank (No indicator) on page 10. LP4 MONO Do steps 1 to 4 to of “Recording MD”an on page 10. Recording tips 2 3 1 — Recording for long times/Marking times/Marking long for — Recording track numbers/SmartSpace/Adjusting the level/Checking recording the time/Input recordable remaining monitor times long for Recording modes: recording time long two has deck This LP2 and LP4 (MDLP recording).When recordingin LP2 Stereo mode, you can record 2 LP4 in and time, recordable normal the times normal the times 4 record can you mode, Stereo recordable the addition, In time. recordable approximately is recording monaural for time time. recording stereo the double (4 mode Stereo LP4 by time recording stereo long a achieves mode) When system. compression of use a special Stereo quality, sound on emphasis placing recordingor LP2 Stereo recording (2 Allthe offunctions described here can be used wheneven theGroup function is on. For a see function, Group the of description detailed page 11. time recording mode) is recommended. is mode) recording time to ?/1 to remove the MD or press press MD or the remove to A to turn off the deck. the off turn to Record-protect tab Slide indirectionSlide the of arrow Notes onNotes recording re-recording, closethe slot. illustration below) to open the slot. To enable enable To slot. the open to below) illustration MDs. protect tabin the direction of the arrow (see or satellite broadcasts, as well as the CDs and CDs and the as well as broadcasts, satellite or material recorded record- the slide MD recording, an protect To record sources such tape as 32- or 48-kHz DAT prevent accidentalTo erasure of the recording. the MD deck. Thisallows you to monitor and Writing” is flashing) to ensure a complete complete a ensure to flashing) is Writing” of rate 44.1 sampling the kHz to sources digital lit) or while updating the TOC (while “TOC “TOC (while TOC the updating while or lit) the converts sampling frequency of various leadbefore updating the TOC (while “TOC” is rates sampling automatically converter rate sampling A built-in turn theoff deck. Do not disconnectthe mains digital of conversion Automatic updated when you eject the MD or press of Contentsof (TOC) is updated. The is TOC TOC is updated and recording iscompleted. Before disconnecting the mains lead MD Table the when is completed MD recording ?/1 The flashing. starts Writing” “TOC or “TOC” After recording After Press EJECT Tips • The MDLP indicator lights up when you select LP2 Marking track numbers while or LP4 in step 2 above. recording • The deck is set at the factory to add “LP:” at the beginning of a track name automatically. This — Manual/Automatic Track Marking indication is displayed when the track is played on a deck that does not support long-time recording. You can mark track numbers either manually or To turn off this function, do the following procedure. automatically while recording. By marking 1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or track numbers at specific points, you can paused, press MENU/NO. quickly locate the points later or edit the MD 2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) easily. until “Setup?” appears, then press AMS or Marking track numbers manually YES. (Manual Track Marking) 3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) While recording, press REC z at the point until “LPstamp On” (factory setting) where you want to add a track number. appears, then press AMS or YES. Marking track numbers automatically 4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) (Automatic Track Marking) to select “LPstamp Off”, and then press AMS or YES. When recording from a CD player or MD deck 5 Press MENU/NO. connected to a DIGITAL IN connector, the deck marks track numbers in the same sequence as To add “LP:” automatically again, select “LPstamp On” in step 4 above. the source. Notes When recording from other sources connected • The recorded “LP:” is a stamp which appears to to the DIGITAL IN connector or a source indicate that the track cannot be played back when connected to the ANALOG IN jacks, do the you try to play the track on a system that does not procedure below to mark track numbers support MDLP mode. It does not appear for systems automatically. However, you cannot mark track that support MDLP mode. numbers automatically if the sound source to be • When set to “On”, “LP:” is recorded as the track name, so the number of characters that can be input recorded is noisy (e.g., tapes or radio to an MD is reduced. If you divide an “LP:” track programmes). using the Divide function, “LP:” is also added to the 1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/ latter track. • The selected recording mode is kept even after NO. recording has finished, so be sure to check the 2 Turn AMS (or press ./> recording mode before recording. repeatedly) until “Setup?” appears, • Tracks recorded in MDLP (LP2 or LP4) Stereo then press AMS or YES. mode cannot be played back on a system that does not support MDLP mode. 3 Turn AMS (or press ./> • Even if you press REC MODE during recording, repeatedly) until “T.Mark LSyn(c)” you cannot change the recording mode. appears, then press AMS or YES. • Even if you press REC MODE repeatedly to select MONO, the monitor signal during recording does 4 Turn AMS (or press ./> not become monaural. repeatedly) to select the setting, then • You cannot use S.F Edit and some other MD edit press AMS or YES. functions for tracks recorded in MDLP mode. To Select Turn on Automatic T.Mark LSyn(c) (factory Track Marking setting) Turn off Automatic T.Mark Off Track Marking When you select “T.Mark LSyn(c)”, “L.SYNC” lights up. 5 Press MENU/NO.

14GB Recording to MDs GB 15 continued

./> ./> When the Smart Space function is is function Space Smart the When Replaced with a blank of 3 seconds and recordingpauses : Nosound 30 seconds input or morefor Replaced with a blank of 3 seconds and recording continues No sound input less thanfor 30 seconds While the deck is stopped, press MENU/ press stopped, is deck the While NO. AMS (or press Turn AMS (or press Turn repeatedly) until “Setup?” until repeatedly) appears, AMSthen press YES. or “S.Space until appears, On”repeatedly) AMSthen press YES. or Off On Off On on, if there is no sound input for 30 seconds or or seconds 30 for input sound no is there if on, ablank with silence this replaces deck the more, of about 3 seconds and enters recording pause. 1 2 3 Auto Cut The Smart Space function lets you make the blankspaces between tracks 3 seconds long on is function Space Smart the If automatically. andthere is no sound inputfor about3 seconds or more(but less than30 seconds)while a with silence this replaces deck the recording, 3 about of blank continues and seconds recording. Erasing blank portions portions blank Erasing Space/ (Smart automatically Cut) Auto

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two or more times using single-track repeat play. from but number track same the with tracks differentCDs or MDs. multi-disc players. repeatedly) untilrepeatedly) “Setup?” appears, then press AMS or YES. repeatedly) until “LS(T)” thenappears, press AMS or YES. then level, theto select repeatedly) press AMS or YES. Press MENU/NO. You can set the level at any value between between value any at level the set can You –72 dBand0 dB,2 in dB increments (–50 setting). factory the is dB Turn AMS (or AMS press Turn Turn AMS (or AMS press Turn While the deck is stopped, press MENU/ is stopped, deck the While NO. (or AMS press Turn

— When youconsecutively record the same track — Whenor youconsecutively record more two — When yourecordtracks from certain or CD A track numbermight not be markedtracks for less than 4 seconds long (in Stereo mode, Monaural mode, and LP2 Stereo mode) or 8 seconds long (in LP4 Stereo mode) duringrecording. the to connected component a from recording When or selected Off” “T.Mark with jacks IN ANALOG deckDBS or tuner when recording DAT from a entire the connector, IN DIGITAL the to connected track. a single as recorded be may material DBS tuner deck or a from DAT When recording deck the connector, IN DIGITAL the to connected sampling the whenever number track a mark will of regardless changes, signal input the of frequency the track marking parameter setting (“T.Mark Off”). LSyn(c)”“T.Mark or When recording from a CD player or an MD deck deck MD an or player a CD from recording When entire the connector, IN DIGITAL the to connected the in track single a as recorded be might material following cases: You canmark tracknumbers after recording even has You finished. Seerecorded “Dividing tracks” on page29. Tip • • • • Tips for automatic track marking track automatic for Tips 5 4 3 2 level that triggers Automatic Track Marking. Track Automatic triggers that level 1 Automatic Marking Track Do the procedure below to change thesignal To change the triggerTo level for 4 Turn AMS (or press ./> Tips repeatedly) to select the setting, then • You can adjust the recording level by pressing press AMS or YES. LEVEL +/– on the remote repeatedly during recording or recording pause. To Select • You can use Setup Menu to adjust the recording Turn on Smart Space S.Space On (factory level. and Auto Cut setting) 1 During recording or recording pause, Turn off Smart Space S.Space Off press MENU/NO. and Auto Cut 2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) 5 Press MENU/NO. until “Setup?” appears, then press AMS or YES. Notes 3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) • Smart Space does not affect the order of the track 1) numbers being recorded, even if the blank space to select the desired source , then press occurs in the middle of a track. AMS or YES. • Auto Cut is automatically turned on or off in tandem 1) For European model: “Ain”, “Coax” or “Opt” with Smart Space. For other model: “Ain”, “Opt1” or “Opt2” • If the deck continues recording pause for about 4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) 10 minutes after the Auto Cut activated, recording stops automatically. to adjust the recording level, then press AMS or YES. 5 Press MENU/NO. Adjusting the recording level • Peak hold function freezes the peak level meters at You can adjust the recording level for both the highest level reached by the input signal. analogue and digital recordings. 1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/ NO. 1 Do steps 1 to 5 of “Recording to an MD” 2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) on page 10. until “Setup?” appears, then press AMS or 2 Play the portion of the programme YES. source with the strongest output. 3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) 3 Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or until “P.Hold Off” (factory setting) appears, DISPLAY) repeatedly until the level of then press AMS or YES. the input signal appears. 4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) 4 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS to select “P.Hold On”, then press AMS or (or press LEVEL +/– repeatedly) to raise YES. the recording level to its highest level 5 Press MENU/NO. without turning on the two rightmost To turn off the Peak Hold Function, select “P.Hold indicators on the peak level meters. Off” in step 4 above. Note The recording level can only be increased up to +12.0 dB (for analogue recording) or +18.0 dB (for digital recording) (0.0 dB is the factory setting). Avoid turning on these indicators Therefore, if the output level of the connected component is low, it may not be possible to set the recording level to maximum. 5 Stop playing the programme source. 6 To start recording, continue from step 7 of “Recording to an MD” on page 10.

16GB Recording to MDs GB 17 Time Recorded portion End of the source source the of End to be recorded When you press AMS in step 3 6 seconds The deck changes to recording pause. Start playing the programme source. point at the (orPress AMS T.REC) want start to recording. you where Recording starts withthe six seconds of then memory, buffer the in data prestored continues recording viathe memory buffer thereafter. Do steps 1 to 5 to of “Recording MD”an on page 10. Starting recordingStarting with 6 secondsprestored of audio data Beginning of the source to be recorded 2 3 Note recordingIn step 3 above, starts usingaudio the data when Therefore, memory. buffer the in accumulated therecording pause modeor sound sourceplayback has lasted for less than 6 seconds, less than 6 seconds the so memory, buffer the in stored are data audio of sound from 6 secondsbeforecannot be recorded. 1 — TimeRecording Machine When recording from an FM or satellite from FM an or satellite When recording are material of seconds few first the broadcast, to you takes it time the to due lost often ascertain the contents and press therecord the material, the this of loss prevent To button. constantly feature Recording Machine Time storesthemost recent audio data abuffer in from sound the record you lets This memory. 6 in shown as recording, starting before seconds below: illustration the to ejectMD. to the A . z

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x When a digital input selectedWhen is a digital The digital signal input fromthe DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL the to output is connector IN connector after passing through the the to then and converter, rate sampling PHONESOUT and jack jacks ANALOG “conversion. D/A after – the in appears DA” time. this during display The analoguesignal input from the the to output is IN jacks ANALOG A/D after OUT connector DIGITAL OUT ANALOG the to then and conversion, and PHONES jacks D/A after jack “AD conversion. – the in appears DA” time. this during display Press REC analogueinput selectedWhen an is Press EJECT Press Press INPUT to repeatedly select the (connector)the where you signal jacks input. being is to monitor want

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2 when you are not recordingit. 1 You can monitorYou the selected input signal even (Input Monitor) Monitoring the input signal signal input the Monitoring Synchro-recording with Synchro-recording with a the audio component of Sony CD player your choice — CD Synchro-recording — Music Synchro-recording When the deck is connected to a Sony CD player or Hi-Fi component system, you can The Music Synchro-recording allows you to easily copy the contents of CDs to the MD automatically synchronize recording to the MD using the deck’s remote. Because the MD deck with the playing of the selected remote operates both the MD deck and the CD programme source. The Track Marking player or CD player section of the component Function, however, will differ according to the system, make sure to place the MD deck and the programme source. For details, see “Marking CD player as close together as possible. track numbers while recording” on page 14. 1 Turn on the amplifier and the CD player, 1 Do steps 1 to 4 of “Recording to an MD” and select CD on the amplifier. on page 10. 2 Do steps 2 to 4 of “Recording to an MD” 2 Press MUSIC SYNC on the remote. on page 10. The deck changes to recording pause. 3 Insert a CD into the CD player and 3 Start playing the programme source. select the playing mode (Shuffle Play, Recording starts automatically. Programme Play, etc.) on the CD player. Note 4 Press CD SYNCHRO STANDBY on the During Music Synchro-recording, Smart Space and remote. Auto Cut will operate regardless of their setting The CD player changes to play standby and (“S.Space On” or “S.Space Off”). the MD deck changes to recording standby. 5 Press CD SYNCHRO START on the remote. The deck starts recording and the CD player starts to play. The track number and elapsed recording time of the track appear in the display.

18GB Recording to MDs GB 19 on the ?/1 on the CD player’s remote. CD player’s on the on the CD player’s remote. on theCD player’s on the remote. You can now operate the the operate now can You remote. the on x H ?/1 The MD deck resume recording. resume deck MD The Press Press Change the CD. Press By reprogrammingBy remote,you the can use MD’s procedurethe to performsynchro-recording above with a Sony video CD player. Press number2 on thebutton remote while pressing down CD a with Synchro-recording CD performing When playerwithmode aselector,be sure to set the selector to CD1. Whenyou record tracksfrom certain CD or multi- as a recorded be may material entire the players, disc track. single 2 3 1 You can changetheCD during CD Synchro- You recording. MD deckand the videoCD playerwith the remote. button number press again, player CD the control To 1 on the remote while pressing down remote. • Notes • • • And change the the And change to player CD the remote on the remote on START CD SYNCHRO the remote deck to deck RecordingRecording pauseRecording pause Stop Play Pause on the CD player’s remote instead to to instead remote player’s CD the on X DIGITAL IN connector, track numbers are are numbers track IN connector, DIGITAL automatically marked as appear they on the CD. are numbers track IN jacks, ANALOG LSyn(c)” “T.Mark when marked automatically (page has been selected 14). pause,track a new number isautomatically marking track the of regardless marked, parameter LSyn(c)” setting or “T.Mark (“T.Mark Off”). — When the CDplayer isconnected to the — When the CDplayer isconnected to the — When youresume recording afterrecording DuringCD Synchro-recording, tracknumbers are marked in the following ways: You canuse the remoteof the CD playerduring CD You Synchro-recording. Press change To the H x X Stop recordingStop on STOP CD SYNCHRO To recordingPause after recording Resume STANDBY CD SYNCHRO pausing Press • Tips • startplay onthe CD player. during CD Synchro-recording Operations you may want to do Press press CD SYNCHRO START on the remote. remote. the on START SYNCHRO CD press playing Some CD players maynot respond when you If the CD player does not start start not does CD player the If Playing MDs Playing an MD — Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Loading an MD Play

Load an MD as illustrated below. 1 Turn on the amplifier and select MD on the amplifier. With the labelled side up 2 Press ?/1 to turn on the deck. The STANDBY indicator turns off. 3 Load an MD. 4 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the mode you want appears in the display. Select To play Blank (no PLAY The MD in the original order With the arrow pointing MODE indication) toward the deck SHUF The tracks in random order PGM The tracks in the order you want (see “Creating your own programme” on page 24) 5 Press H. The deck starts to play. 6 Adjust the volume on the amplifier. Repeat Play Operations To Do the following: Repeat only Press REPEAT repeatedly until one track “REP1” lights up in the display. Repeat all Press REPEAT repeatedly until tracks “REP” lights up in the display. Cancel Repeat Press REPEAT repeatedly until Play “REP1” or “REP” disappears. Repeat a 1 While the deck is playing, press specific AyB on the remote at the portion within starting point (point A) of the a track (Repeat portion to be played repeatedly. A-B Play) “REP A-” lights up and “B” flashes in the display. 2 Continue playing the track or press m/M to locate the ending point (point B), then press AyB on the remote. “REP A-B” lights up and Repeat A-B Play starts. Cancel Repeat Press REPEAT or CLEAR. A-B Play

20GB Playing MDs GB 21 continued repeatedly) repeatedly) ./> ./> e ANALOG OUT jacks. e ANALOG While the deck is playing, press LEVEL/ playing, is deck While the repeatedly DISPLAY) (or DISPLAY/CHAR until the line output adjustment display appears. AMSpress (or LEVELTurn +/– signal output adjust the to repeatedly) level. press MENU/ playing, is deck While the NO. AMS (or press Turn until “Setup?” appears, then press AMS or YES. AMS (or press Turn until “Aout”then appears, press AMS or YES. AMSpress (or LEVELTurn +/– signal output adjust the to repeatedly) then press AMS orlevel, YES. Press MENU/NO. Press >10. number the for digits of number the to equal “-” flashes. MD the on recorded tracks of correspondingEnter the digits. enter0, press 10/0 instead. To You can adjust the analogue output signalto level You PHONES andthe jack th To selecttrack number 30 onan MD recorded with To 50 tracks, press>10, then10/0. 3 and selecttrack number 30 onan MD recorded with To 200 tracks,press >10, then 10/0,3 and 10/0. You can use Setup Menu toadjust the analogue You output level. Note Whenyou eject the MD or turn the off deck, the resetisoutput tothe level factory setting (0.0dB). 2 1 2 3 4 5 1 • 1 2 Examples: • • Playing a track by entering the track number remote the on button(s) thePress number to enter the number of track the track you play. to want 10 over number track a enter To •

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. m H . Turn during play during M ) or press press or ) ./> . after stopping . . Release it when when it . Release A 3) X clockwisepress (or m/M once). repeatedly). 1) or . . x X H . . repeatedly). Turn AMS (or press AMS (or press Turn repeatedly) until the track number youwant to go to flashes inthe then press AMS or display, Press down Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press or play pause you reach the desired point. play. Press Press Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press > Turn AMS sound. indication. to go back. The MDLP indicatorlightsyou up when select a mode. Stereo LP2 or LP4 in recorded track use headphones, connectthem the PHONES to To PHONE LEVEL to adjust theTurn jack. headphones level. “–When Over MD has the display, the in –” appears reached pressingend thewhile you’re AMS counterclockwise (or press Go to a specific the while track deckstopped is Find a pointFind a ina track Go to the beginning of the track current during play Eject the MD the Eject EJECT Press Stop play Press ToPause playResume play after pausing following: the Do Press • • Tips • 3) When you locate by observing the time 1) Automatic Music2) Sensor Whenyou locatea point while monitoringthe Other Operations Go to a a Go to preceding track during play Go to the next or succeeding a track during play Tip Using the MD display To check the track name during playing (only when the track name is recorded), press SCROLL on the Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) remote. The track name appears and scrolls. While the repeatedly. track name is scrolling, press the button again to pause The display changes cyclically as follows: scrolling, and again to continue scrolling. Note In stop mode Note that, depending on the status of the deck, the Disc name1), total number of tracks and total display may not conform with the cycle shown below. recorded time t Disc name1), total number of During playing tracks and remaining recordable time2) on the Track name, track number and elapsed time of MD (recordable MDs only) t Level of the the current track t Track name, track number input signal (setting value of the recording and remaining time of the current track t level) t Pitch, total number of tracks and total Track name and remaining time of all recorded recorded time tracks1) t Disc name and track name2) t 1) “No Name” appears when the disc or track has no Level of the output signal t Pitch, track name. When the Group function is on, the disc number and elapsed time of the current track name and the total number of groups (when no group is selected) or the group name and the total 1) When the Group function is on, the remaining number of tracks and recorded time within the time of all tracks within the group is displayed. group (when a group is selected) are displayed. 2) “No Name” appears when the disc or track has no 2) Time shown in the display differs depending on name. When the Group function is on, the group the setting of REC MODE. name and track name are displayed. Turning off indications in the display You can use Setup Menu to turn off the display during playing. The display turns back on if you press x or X. 1 While the deck is stopped or playing, press MENU/NO. 2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Setup?” appears, then press AMS or YES. 3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Display On” (factory setting) appears, then press AMS or YES. 4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select “Display Off”, then press AMS or YES. 5 Press MENU/NO. To turn on the display, select “Display On” in step 4 above.

22GB Playing MDs GB 23 WhentheGroupfunction on, is if you select and the remotes, above the of any using track a play Group functionautomatically turnsoff. When the Group function is on, the remote display thefor tracknumber being played may fromdiffer deck display. the Note youIf selectplayand a group any thatdoesnot have the of track first the from starts play registered, tracks groupfirstMD. on the (RM-TP501, a remote using when Notes supplied RM-TP504) RM-TP503, RM-TP502, tuner or amplifier Sony a with • • Tip can performoperations the described under You (pagePlay Repeat (pageOperations Other 20), 21) and Programme Play (page 24)for only the tracksin the group. The tracks in the groupin order. original the random order. theorder(see you want “Creating your own programme” 24). on page .

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The deckstops when playbackof the last ends. group the in track Press GROUP SKIP until the repeatedly appears. play to want you group Press Adjust the on volume the amplifier. Select Blank (no PLAY MODE indication) play To The GROUP ON/OFF button lights up. The up. lights button ON/OFF The GROUP disc name and thetotal number of groups appears. MODE repeatedly until the Press PLAY appears. want you mode SHUFPGM The tracks in the groupin The tracks in the groupin Do steps 1 to 3 of “Playing an MD” an on “Playing 3 of steps 1 to Do page 20. ON/OFF. GROUP Press

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2 group. 1 favorite tracksfavorite which you registered have intoa This function allows you to listen only to your your to only listen to you allows function This To stop Programme Play Creating your own Press x. programme To check the total number of programmed tracks — Programme Play While the deck is stopped and “PGM” lights up, You can pick out the tracks that you like and press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) specify the playing order in a programme repeatedly. containing up to 25 tracks. To check the programme order Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) Programming the tracks during Programme Play. 1 While the deck is stopped, press PLAY To erase a programmed track MODE repeatedly until “PGM” lights up While the deck is stopped, press CLEAR. Each in the display. time you press CLEAR, the last programmed 2 Turn AMS (or press ./> track is erased. repeatedly) until the track number you To cancel Programme Play want to add to the programme appears, While the deck is stopped, press PLAY MODE then press AMS or YES. repeatedly until “PGM” disappears. The total number of programmed steps appears, followed by the last programmed Tip track number and the total playing time of The programme you made remains after Programme Play finishes. the programme. To play the same programme again, press H. Tip Notes You can use the number button(s) on the remote to • If you perform any of the following operations, the enter the track directly. To enter a track number programme will be lost: over 10, use >10. For details, see page 21. —Eject the MD 3 Repeat step 2 to enter other tracks. — Press GROUP ON/OFF — Turn the Net MD function on 4 Press H. • The display shows “- - - . - -” when the total playing Programme Play starts. time of the programme exceeds 999 minutes. • “Step Full!” appears when you try to programme the 26th track.

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./> ./> ./> setting) . H Toon Auto PauseTurn Pause Auto off Turn AutoPause (factory Off Auto Select Press MENU/NO. While the deck is stopped, press MENU/ press stopped, is deck the While NO. AMS (or press Turn AMS (or press Turn AMS (or press Turn repeatedly) until “Setup?” until repeatedly) appears, AMSthen press YES. or Off” appears, “Auto until repeatedly) AMSthen press YES. or setting,select the to then repeatedly) pressAMS or YES. 5 Press Tip appears Pause” “Auto on Auto Pause, turn When you during pausedisappears and thedeck when resumes play. You can set the MD deck so thatYou it pausesafter next the locate to time you give to track each trackbe to recorded. 1 2 3 4 Pausing after each track track each after Pausing Pause) (Auto To resume play after pausingTo

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To on AutoTurn Space Auto Space off Turn Auto Space (factory Auto Off Select Press MENU/NO. Turn AMS (or AMS press Turn Turn AMS (or AMS press Turn repeatedly) until “Setup?” appears, then press AMS or YES. (or AMS press Turn repeatedly) untilOff” “Auto appears, then press AMS or YES. setting, theto then select repeatedly) press AMS or YES. While the deck is stopped, press MENU/ is stopped, deck the While NO.

Tips for recording for from Tips MDs to tape Note you selectIf “Auto Space”andrecord a selection containing multiple track numbers (for example, a medley or symphony), blank spaces will be created on the tapebetween the various sections. When you turn on Auto Space, “Auto Space” appears appears Space” “Auto Space, Auto on turn you When tracks. between a blank inserting is deck the when 5 Tip

4 3 beginningtracks of on the tape. Multi-AMS function later to locate the the locate to later function Multi-AMS 2 three-second blank enables you to use the the use to you enables blank three-second 1 recording from an MD to an analogue tape. The play. This functionplay. is useful when you are a three-secondblank between tracks during Space) insert automatically to set be can MD deck The tracks during play (Auto Inserting blanks between between blanks Inserting Editing Recorded MDs After editing Press EJECT A to remove the MD or press Before you start editing ?/1 to turn off the deck. “TOC” or “TOC Writing” starts flashing. The TOC is updated and recording is completed. Before editing Before disconnecting the mains lead You can edit an MD only when: MD editing is completed when the MD Table of • The MD is recordable. Contents (TOC) is updated. The TOC is • The MD play mode is normal play. updated when you eject the MD or press ?/1 to Note turn off the deck. Do not disconnect the mains When the Group function is on, editing can be lead before updating the TOC (while “TOC” is performed only for the tracks registered into the lit) or while updating the TOC (while “TOC selected group. Writing” is flashing) to ensure a complete To cancel the last edit editing. Use Undo Function to cancel the last edit and restore the contents of the MD to the condition before the edit. To quit while editing Press MENU/NO or x.

About indications which appear while editing

When “C11/Protected” appears in the display The MD is record-protected. Slide the record- protect tab and close the slot. For details, see “To prevent accidental erasure of the recorded material” on page 13. When “TrProtected” appears in the display You cannot perform editing operations on protected tracks (tracks checked out from a USB connected computer, etc.) other than “Moving recorded tracks” on page 31 and “Naming a track or an MD” on page 31 using this deck. When “Cannot Edit” appears in the display You cannot edit the MD in Shuffle or Programme Play mode. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both “PGM” and “SHUF” disappear.

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./> ./> While the deck is stopped, playing, or or playing, stopped, is deck the While paused, press MENU/NO. display. the in appears Menu” “Edit AMS (or press Turn “AllErase??” appears in the display. orPress AMS YES. appears. “Complete!” Press AMS orPress AMS YES. following track The appears. “Complete!” the erased track If starts the erased to play. track MD, the the on one last the is track preceding the erased track starts to play. Turn AMS (or press Turn you number track the until repeatedly) wantto erase appears. Erase?”“All appears, until repeatedly) AMSthen press YES. or To avoid confusion when erasing avoid more than one To track, start erasing from the highest numbered track. This way you will renumbering avoid the tracks that you plan to erase. you eraseIf all the tracks within group, a the group tracks the all as time same the at erased also is within that group. Note If you perform the operations above when the Group function ison,only not the tracks within the group, be erased. will MD the on tracks the all but — All Erase Function — All Erase Do the procedure below to erase allthe tracks, track names, and disc name at once. 1 2 3 4 Tips • • tracks the all Erasing 3

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repeatedly) until “Tr Erase?” appears, repeatedly) until “Tr then press AMS or YES. Turn AMS (or AMS press Turn The deck starts to play the track indicated by in number the the display. While the deck is stopped, playing, or or playing, stopped, is deck the While paused, press MENU/NO. “EditMenu” appears in the display.

After After ERASE Original tracks Erasing a single track (Track Erase Function) Erase (Track track single a Erasing Erasing all tracks (All EraseFunction) Erasing a portion ofa track (A-B Erase Function) Erasing recordings Erasing Track number

2 1 renumbered. and all thetracks following the erasedone are Example:2. Erasing track numbertracks of on the MD decreasesone by track When number. you erase a track, the total You can erase a track simply by selecting its its selecting by simply track a can erase You — Track Erase Function Erase — Track Erasing a single track single a Erasing The three options for erasing recordings are: recordings erasing for options three The • • • quickly and easily. TheMD deck lets you erase unwantedtracks — Erase Function — Erase 5 Press AMS or YES again if point A is Erasing a portion of a track correct. — A-B Erase Function “Point B set” appears in the display and playback for setting the ending point of the You can specify a portion within a track and portion to be erased (point B) starts. erase the portion with ease. You can shift the If point A is not correct desired portion by frame1), minute or second Adjust point A by turning AMS (or by intervals. pressing ./> repeatedly) while 1) 1 frame is 1/86 second. monitoring the sound, and then press AMS Example: Erasing a portion of track 2. or YES when you locate the desired starting point. You can shift the point by 1-frame2) Point A Point B intervals (1 frame = 1/86 second). Track number 12 3 6 Continue playing the track or press Original m/M to locate the ending point of tracks the portion to be erased (point B), then press AMS or YES. 12 3 “A-B Ers” and “Point B ok?” alternate in the After A-B display and a few seconds of the track before ERASE point A and after point B play back repeatedly. 1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or 7 Press AMS or YES again if point B is paused, press MENU/NO. correct. “Edit Menu” appears in the display. “Complete!” appears in the display for a few 2 Turn AMS (or press ./> seconds, the portion between point A and repeatedly) until “A-B Erase?” appears, point B is erased, and then playback begins then press AMS or YES. at the start of the track. Play starts. If point B is not correct 3 Turn AMS (or press ./> Adjust point B by turning AMS (or by repeatedly) until the number of the track pressing ./> repeatedly) while containing the portion to be erased monitoring the sound, and then press AMS appears. or YES when you locate the desired ending 4 While monitoring the sound, press AMS point. You can shift the point by 1-frame2) or YES at the starting point of the intervals (1 frame = 1/86 second). portion to be erased (point A). 2) You can shift the point by 2-frame intervals on “-Rehearsal-” and “Point A ok?” alternate in the track recorded in Monaural mode or LP2 the display and the deck repeatedly plays a Stereo mode, and by 4-frame intervals on the few seconds of the track before the point A. track recorded in LP4 Stereo mode. Tip In steps 5 and 7, if you want to shift point A or point B by a certain number of seconds or minutes, press m/M repeatedly. You can change the unit by which the counter advances when you turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly). Note If “Impossible” appears in the display, you cannot erase a portion of a track. This happens when you have edited the same track many times. This is due to a technical limitation of the MD system and is not a mechanical error.

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./> ./> repeatedly) while ./> repeatedly). repeatedly. You can change the unit by which which by unit the change can You repeatedly. thetrack recorded in MonauralmodeLP2 or Stereo mode,4-frameandby intervals on the mode. Stereo LP4 in recorded track monitoringthe sound, and then press AMS point. desired the locate you when YES or can shift You the point1-frame by (1 frame= 1/86 second). Press AMS or YES again if the dividingif or the Press AMSagain YES point is correct. to starts deck the and appears “Complete!” playthe newly created track. Notethat new track has no name. correct not is point the If Adjustthe pointturning by AMS (orby pressing While the deck is stopped, playing, or or playing, stopped, is deck the While paused, press MENU/NO. display. the in appears Menu” “Edit AMS (or press Turn Play starts. AMS (or press Turn press AMS sound, the monitoring While point. dividing the at YES or “-Rehearsal-” appearsthe indisplay andthe the of seconds a few plays repeatedly deck track fromthe point AMSor YESwas pressed. repeatedly) until “Divide?” until repeatedly) appears, AMSthen press YES. or until repeatedly) the of the number track appears. to divide want you In step 5, if you want to shift the dividing point by a certain numberof seconds or minutes, press M (or turn press AMS when you advances counter the ./> tracks can divide whilerecording. details, For You see “Markingtrack numberswhile recording”on 14. page 1) can shiftpoint theby 2-frame intervals on You Tips • • 5 1 2 3 4 Dividing a track after after track a Dividing track the selecting Divide track 2 into 2 Divide track track B and C AB C D AB C D 123 4 12 3 Original tracks After DIVIDE Dividing recorded tracks Track number following the divided ones are renumbered. 2 tracks. Example: into two Dividing track tracksincreases one by and all the tracks numbersafter recording. Thetotal number of You can use thisYou functionto mark track — Divide — Divide Function 1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or Combining recorded paused, press MENU/NO. tracks “Edit Menu” appears in the display. 2 Turn AMS (or press ./> — Combine Function repeatedly) until “Combine?” appears, then press AMS or YES. You can use this function to combine 2 tracks 3 Turn AMS (or press ./> into a single track. The total number of tracks repeatedly) until the number of the first decreases by one and all tracks following the track of the two to be combined combined ones are renumbered. appears, then press AMS or YES. You can also use this function to erase The display for selecting a second track unnecessary track numbers. appears and the deck plays the portion Example: Combining track 3 to track 1. where joining will occur (the end of the first track and the beginning of the second track Track following it) repeatedly. number 123 4 Original 4 Turn AMS (or press ./> tracks A BC D repeatedly) until the number of the second track of the two to be combined 123 appears, then press AMS or YES. After COMBINE ACBD “Complete!” appears and the deck starts to play the combined track. Notes Example: Combining track 1 to track 4. • When you combine two tracks that are registered 123 4 5 into different groups, the second track is re- Original A BC D registered into the group containing the first track. In tracks addition, if you combine a track that is registered to a group with a track that is not registered to a group, 12 3 4 the second track takes the same registration setting After as the first track. However, when the Group function COMBINE BC D A is on, you can only combine tracks within the selected group. • Tracks recorded in different modes (stereo, MONO, LP2 or LP4) cannot be combined. • If both of the combined tracks have a track name, the name of the second track is erased. • If “Impossible” appears in the display, the tracks cannot be combined because repeated editing has been done to the track(s). This is a technical limitation of the MD system and is not a mechanical error.

30GB Editing Recorded MDs GB 31 continued If you nameIf track a whileis it being recorded,be sure to finish the naming operation before the track ends.theIf track ends before entered the you finish, character databe will discarded the andtrack will remain unnamed. If you enterthesymbol “//” betweenthecharacters in disc namessuch “abc//def”, as you mayunable be to useGroup the function. Naming a track or an MD For details on the group management management group the on details For page see information, 11. Notes • • — Name Function — Name well as MD a recorded for name a enter can You as forindividual tracks. Namescanconsist of and numbers, letters, lowercase and uppercase about of number A total symbols. names the 1,700 all for stored be can characters MD. the on The following procedureisfor enteringnames a name To off. is function Group the when group, see “Naminga group” on page 34. anwhen MD recorded naming However, name to sure be function, Group the using as so on function Group the with disc the management group the to rewrite not mistake. by information

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After MOVE Original tracks repeatedly) until the position track new AMS press then YES.appears, or “Complete!” appears and the deckstarts to track. moved the play Turn AMS (or AMS press Turn Turn AMS (or AMS press Turn “EditMenu” appears in the display. (or AMS press Turn then until appears, “Move?” repeatedly) press AMS or YES. until of the therepeatedly) number track then AMS press appears, moved to be YES. or While the deck is stopped, playing, or or playing, stopped, is deck the While paused, press MENU/NO.

Moving recorded tracks Track number When you move a track aWhenyoutrack to a move number thatis registered into a group, the moved track is re- registered into the group containing the move destinationIn addition, trackayou if number. move track that is registered into a group to a track number that is not registered into a group, the group registration of the moved track is released. However, when the Group function is on, you can only move tracks within the selected group. Note 4 3 2 1 the tracks are automatically renumbered. Example:to position32. Moving track any track onthe disc. When you tracks, move You can use this functionYou to change the order of — Move Function — Move 6 Press AMS. Naming a track or an MD The selected character is entered and lights using the controls on the continuously. The cursor shifts to the right, deck flashes, and waits for the input of the next character. 1 While the deck is stopped, playing, recording, or paused, press MENU/NO. 7 Repeat steps 4 to 6 to enter the rest of “Edit Menu” appears in the display. the name. 2 Turn AMS until “Nm In?” appears, then To change a character press AMS or YES. Press m/M repeatedly until the While the deck is recording, a flashing character to be changed flashes, then repeat cursor appears in the display and you can steps 4 to 6. enter a name for the track being recorded. In To erase a character this case, go to step 4. Press m/M repeatedly until the 3 Turn AMS until the track number (when character to be erased flashes, then press naming a track) or “Disc” (when naming CLEAR. the MD) flashes, then press AMS or 8 Press YES. YES. The whole name appears in the display, A flashing cursor appears. followed by “Complete!.” The deck starts playing and you can name a track while monitoring the sound. Naming a track or an MD 4 Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR repeatedly to select the character type. using the remote Each time you press the button, the display 1 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT depending changes cyclically as follows: on what you want to name: (Blank space) t A (Upper cases) t a To name Press while (Lower cases) t 0 (Numbers) t ’ (Symbols) A track The track number is displayed The MD The deck is stopped with total To enter a space number of tracks (or groups when Press M while the cursor is flashing. You the Group function is on) cannot enter a space as the first character. displayed 5 Turn AMS to select the character. A flashing cursor appears in the display. The selected character flashes. 2 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT repeatedly To enter a symbol to select the character type. You can use the following symbols in titles: Each time you press the button, the display ’ – / , . ( ) : ! ? & + < > _ = ” ; # $ % @ * ` changes cyclically as follows: “Selected AB” (Upper cases or symbols1)) To change a selected character t “Selected ab” (Lower cases or Repeat steps 4 and 5. symbols1)) t “Selected 12” (Numbers) 1) Only ’ – / , . ( ) : ! ? can be selected.

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./> ./> number of tracks (or groups when the Group function is on) displayed Turn AMS (or press Turn AMS (or press Turn appears. “Complete!” Press YES. display, the in appears name whole The followed by “Complete!.” playing, stopped, is deck the While press paused, MENU/NO. or recording, display. the in appears Menu” “Edit “Nm Erase?”appears, until repeatedly) AMSthen press YES. or untilrepeatedly) the of the number track (when erasing name)the or track “Disc” flashes,the name) disc (when erasing AMSthen press YES. or Press NAMEPress EDIT/SELECTtheon to want you on what depending remote rename: renameTo Press while trackA TheMD The tracknumber is displayed The deck is stopped withtotal A track or discname appearsthe in display. is namethePress CLEAR selected until erased completely. an or of “Naminga track steps 4 to 7 Do on deck” the on controls the using MD page or32 steps 2 to 4 of “Naming a anor MD usingthe remote” on track 32. page 2 3 4 disc name or a track Erasing Use this function to erase the name of a track or disc. 1 1 2 3 Renaming a trackor MD an

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4 3 Naming a group Naming a group using the remote — Name Function 1 While the deck is stopped, press You can enter a name for a group. Names can GROUP ON/OFF. consist of uppercase and lowercase letters, The GROUP ON/OFF button lights up. numbers, and symbols. A total number of about 1,700 characters can be stored for all the names 2 Press GROUP SKIP repeatedly until the group you want appears. on the MD. 3 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT while the Note deck is stopped with total number of If you enter the symbol “//” between the characters in tracks in the selected group displayed. group names such as “abc//def”, you may be unable to use the Group function. A flashing cursor appears. 4 Do steps 2 to 5 of “Naming a track or an Naming a group using the MD using the remote” on page 32. controls on the deck Renaming a group 1 While the deck is stopped, press GROUP ON/OFF. 1 While the deck is stopped, press The GROUP ON/OFF button lights up. GROUP ON/OFF. 2 Press GROUP SKIP repeatedly until the The GROUP ON/OFF button lights up. group you want appears. 2 Press GROUP SKIP repeatedly until the 3 Press MENU/NO. group you want appears. “Edit Menu” appears in the display. 3 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT on the remote while the deck is stopped with 4 Turn AMS until “Nm In?” appears, then total number of tracks in the selected press AMS or YES. group displayed. 5 Turn AMS until “Gp ** (selected group A group name appears in the display. number)” flashes, then press AMS or YES. 4 Do steps 2 to 4 of “Renaming a track or A flashing cursor appears. an MD” on page 33. 6 Do steps 4 to 8 of “Naming a track or an MD using the controls on the deck” on page 32.

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./> ./> ./> “Complete!” appears for a few seconds and and seconds few a for appears “Complete!” group. new the into registered are tracks the Turn AMS (or press Turn an or of “Naminga track steps 4 to 8 Do on deck” the on controls the using MD page 32 or steps 2 to 5 of “Naming a anor MD usingthe remote” on track 32. page AMS (or press Turn AMS (or press Turn While the deck is stopped, press press stopped, is deck the While ON/OFF. GROUP up. lights button ON/OFF GROUP The Press MENU/NO. display. the in appears Menu” “Edit repeatedly) until “Gp until Create?” appears, repeatedly) AMSthen press YES. or you track first select the torepeatedly) then presswant AMS to orregister, YES. repeatedly) to select the last track you then presswant AMS to orregister, track, one only registering (When YES. without again AMS or YES press simply performing any other operations.) Creating a new group and registering tracks 3 4 5 6 — Create Function — Create This function allows youcreate to groupnew a and register a track or consecutive tracks which arenot already registered into that group.You canalso create groupswithout registering any tracks. 1 2

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repeatedly) until “Nm Erase?” appears, then press AMS or YES. repeatedly) until “Gp then AMS number)” press flashes, or YES. “Complete!” appears. Turn AMS (or AMS press Turn Turn AMS (or AMS press Turn Press MENU/NO. “EditMenu” appears in the display. The GROUP ON/OFF button lights up. lights button ON/OFF The GROUP Press GROUP SKIP until the repeatedly appears. want you group While the deck is stopped,press is the deck While ON/OFF. GROUP

Note cannot erase the namegroupa of that does not You tracks any registered. have 5 4 3 2 1 Use this function to erase the name of a group. of name the erase to function this Use Erasing a group name group a Erasing Tips • To create a group without registering any tracks, turn Releasing group AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “None” appears, then press AMS or YES. registrations “Complete!” appears for a few seconds and new group is created. — Release Function • You can also register tracks that were recorded on a system that does not support the Group function. These functions allow you to release group Notes registrations simply by specifying the group for • You cannot register the same track to multiple which you want to release the registrations. In groups. addition, you can also release the group • If all the tracks on an MD are registered into groups, registrations of all tracks on an MD at once. “Assign None” appears after step 4 and you cannot register tracks. • When creating a group without registering any Releasing a single group tracks, you must enter the group name. • If you do not enter a group name in step 4, — Group Release Function “Group ** (group number)” appears instead of the group name. You can release the group registrations of all tracks within the specified group and erase that group. (However, note that the tracks are not erased.) 1 While the deck is stopped, press GROUP ON/OFF. The GROUP ON/OFF button lights up. 2 Press GROUP SKIP repeatedly until the group you want to release appears. 3 Press MENU/NO. “Edit Menu” appears in the display. 4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Gp Release?” appears. 5 Press AMS or YES. “REL Gp ** (selected group number) ??” and the group name appears. 6 Press AMS or YES again. “Complete!” appears.

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./> ./> ./> repeatedly) to Avoid turning Avoid on theseindicators ./> repeatedly) until “S.F Edit?” “S.F until repeatedly) appears, AMSthen press YES. or “Level 0dB” appearsthe in display. monitoringWhile the sound, AMS turn (or press can set at between the value any level You –12 dB and +122 dB, in dB increments. While the deck is stopped, playing, or or playing, stopped, is deck the While paused, press MENU/NO. display. the in appears Menu” “Edit AMS (or press Turn AMS (or press Turn AMS (or press Turn change without level the recorded rightmost indicators two turning the on meters. peak level theon repeatedly) until “Tr Level?” appears, appears, Level?” “Tr until repeatedly) AMSthen press YES. or you number track the until repeatedly) want to change the level recording orthen AMS YES. press appears, Changing the recorded level after recording You can changethe volumerecorded of You tracks track original The Edit. Factor) (Scale S.F using level. recording new the at over recorded is When changing the recording you can level, selectFade-in Recording to gradually increase or recording, of start the at level signal the the decrease gradually to Recording Fade-out signal at the level end of recording. 5 1 2 3 4 — S.F EDIT Changing the overall recording level

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repeatedly) until “Gp All REL?” REL?” All “Gp until repeatedly) AMS press then YES.appears, or “Complete!” appears. “All REL??” appears. PressAMS or YES again. “EditMenu” appears in the display. (or AMS press Turn While the deck is stopped,press is the deck While ON/OFF. GROUP up. lights button ON/OFF The GROUP Press MENU/NO.

4 3 2 tracks on an MD at once. 1 You can release the group registrations of all all of registrations group the release can You — All Release Function All Release — all tracks an MD tracks on all Releasing the registrations of of registrations the Releasing 6 Press AMS or YES. 6 Press AMS or YES. “(S.F) Edit OK?” appears in the display. “(S.F) Edit OK?” appears in the display. 7 Press AMS or YES again. 7 Press AMS or YES again. The deck starts recording over the existing The deck starts recording over the existing track. “S.F Edit(:) ** %” appears while the track. “S.F Edit(:) ** %” appears while the track is being recorded. An amount of time track is being recorded. When the recording that is roughly equal to or longer than the finishes, “Complete!” appears. playback time of the track is required when To cancel the operation recording over the track. When the recording x finishes, “Complete!” appears. Press MENU/NO or in steps 1 to 6. If you press AMS or YES in step 7 and recording starts, you cannot interrupt the operation. Fade-in and Fade-out Notes Recording • Do not disconnect the mains lead or move the deck while recording is in progress. This may 1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or damage the recording data preventing recording paused, press MENU/NO. from being performed properly. “Edit Menu” appears in the display. • You cannot change the recorded level of a track recorded in LP2 or LP4 Stereo mode. 2 Turn AMS (or press ./> • Do not use an MD that is damaged or dirty. This repeatedly) until “S.F Edit?” appears, may prevent recording data from being recorded then press AMS or YES. properly. • ./> Repeatedly changing the recording level results in 3 Turn AMS (or press poor sound quality. repeatedly) until “Fade In?” or “Fade • The recording level will not return to the exact Out?” appears, then press AMS or YES. original level once the recording level has been ./> changed even if it returned to the original level. 4 Turn AMS (or press • You cannot undo any S.F edit operation with the repeatedly) until the track number you Undo Function. want to change the recording level appears, then press AMS or YES. “Time **s” appears in the display. 5 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to change the Fade-in or Fade-out Recording time. The deck plays the portion that will be recorded over using Fade-in or Fade-out Recording. You can set the time at any value between 1 second and 15 seconds, in 0.1 second increments. You cannot set the time longer than the track.

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1) ./> ./> ./> While the deck is stopped, playing, or or playing, stopped, is deck the While paused, press MENU/NO. AMS (or press Turn AMS (or press Turn AMS (or press Turn Press MENU/NO. repeatedly) until “Setup?” until repeatedly) appears, AMSthen press YES. or thenappears, “Pitch” until repeatedly) pressAMS or YES. adjustpitch, then to therepeatedly) pressAMS or YES. Whenyou changethestep the value, playback sound dropsmomentarily. out setting) (factory “Off” to returns value step The you thewhen deck or eject turnthe off MD. value step the of right the to a appears (.) dot When indicates this in the pitch that display, you have performed fine adjustment (see “Finely controlling pitchthe (FineControl Function)” on page40)and pitchthebetweenis value steps.(The step and fine controllinked.) values are Other Functions Changing the Pitch You can change the MDplayback speedYou (pitch). pitches. lower at falls tone The Press CLEAR while setting value. Press the CLEAR setting while Notes • • • 1 2 3 4 5 — Pitch Control Function Control — Pitch pitchSetting the (Auto steps in automatically Step Control Function) canthe lower pitch by up to 36steps fromYou the factory setting (“Off”). 1)equals One octave 12 steps. To recall the recall factory setting To

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“Complete!” appears. One of the messages appears depending on operation. edit last the PressAMS or YES. “Undo?” does notappear if noediting has been done. PressAMS or YES. “EditMenu” appears in the display. (or AMS press Turn appears. “Undo?” until repeatedly) While the deck is stopped, playing, or or playing, stopped, is deck the While paused, press MENU/NO.

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2 1 the edit: perform any of the following operations after after operations following the of any perform • • • • • that you cannot undoan edit operation if you • existed before the operation. Note, however, the contents of the MD to the condition that the of that MD to condition the contents the You can undo the last edit operation and restore restore and operation edit last the can undo You — UNDO Finely controlling the pitch Fading in and fading out (Fine Control Function) You can use Fade-in Play to gradually increase You can fine control the playback speed in 0.1% the signal level to the ANALOG OUT jacks and increments from the factory setting (“Off”) to the PHONES jack at the start of playing. Fade- –87.5%. out Play gradually decreases the signal level at 1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or the end of playing. paused, press MENU/NO. Fade-in Recording gradually increases the 2 Turn AMS (or press ./> signal level at the start of recording. Fade-out repeatedly) until “Setup?” appears, Recording gradually decreases the signal level then press AMS or YES. at the end of recording. 3 Turn AMS (or press ./> Note repeatedly) until “Pfine” appears, then The level of the signal output from the DIGITAL OUT press AMS or YES. connector does not change during Fade-in Play or Fade-out Play. 4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to adjust the pitch, then press AMS or YES. Fade-in Play and Fade-in 5 Press MENU/NO. Recording To recall the factory setting During play pause (for Fade-in Play) or Press CLEAR while setting the value. recording pause (for Fade-in Recording), press FADER on the remote. Notes b flashes in the display and the deck performs • When you change the fine control value, the Fade-in Play or Fade-in Recording for five playback sound drops out momentarily. • The playback sound may be interrupted when you seconds (factory setting) until the counter adjust the pitch from “Off” or return the pitch to reaches “0.0s.” “Off.” • The fine control value turns to “Off” (factory setting) when you turn off the deck or eject the MD. Fade-out Play and Fade-out • The step and fine control values are linked; changing Recording one value also changes the other. During play (for Fade-out Play) or recording (for Fade-out Recording), press FADER on the remote. B flashes in the display and the deck performs Fade-out Play or Fade-out Recording for five seconds (factory setting) until the counter reaches “0.0s,” then pauses.

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repeatedly) ./> ./> ./> ./> ./> ./> ToTimer Sleep on Turn On Sleep Sleep off Timer Turn Sleep (factory Off setting) AMS (or press Turn Select AMS (or press Turn Press MENU/NO. While the deck is stopped or playing, playing, or stopped is deck the While press MENU/NO. AMS (or press Turn AMS (or press Turn AMS (or press Turn repeatedly) until “Setup?” until repeatedly) appears, AMSthen press YES. or “Sleep in until repeatedly) Off” appears then press AMS or YES.the display, setting,select the to then repeatedly) pressAMS or YES. 60min” “Sleep until repeatedly) appears then press AMS or YES. in the display, selecttimebe to the to repeatedly) (factory “60min” (“30min,” turned off “120min”), or then “90min,” setting), pressAMS or YES. With the Sleep TimerSleep turnedWith the perform on, procedure. above the 2 of steps 1 and press (or AMS Turn until “Sleep **min” appears. “Sleep until Falling asleep to music You can check the remainingYou timeuntil thepower off. turns 1 2 Note Sleep the function, MD Net the on turn you When isTimer automatically set to“Sleep Off.” 5 6 7 Tip — Sleep Timer — Sleep off turns it that so deck the set can You duration. specified a after automatically 1 2 3 4 repeatedly) repeatedly) repeatedly) Select ./> ./> ./> To change the the change To duration of Fade-in Play/RecordingFade-out Play/Recording F.in F.out to select the then duration, press AMS or YES. Both the Fade-in and Fade-outdurations canbe steps. in 0.1 second set Press MENU/NO. Turn AMS (or press Turn While the deck is stopped or playing, or stopped or playing, is deck While the paused, press MENU/NO. AMS press (or Turn until “Setup?” appears, then press AMS or YES. AMS press (or Turn to select the setting, then press AMS or YES. 5 4 2 3 1 Tip or fade-in the specify to procedure following the Do fade-out durationfor playback recording. or Make sure to change the deck to Using a timer standby mode within a week after timer recording is completed. By connecting a timer (not supplied) to the The TOC on the MD is updated and recorded deck, you can start and stop playing/recording contents are written to the MD when you turn operations at specified times. For further on the deck. If the recorded contents have information on connecting the timer or setting disappeared, “Initialize” flashes when you turn the starting and ending times, refer to the on the deck. instructions that came with the timer. Notes • It may take about 30 seconds after the deck is turned Playing an MD using a timer on until recording starts. When recording at a specified time using the timer, be sure to take this 1 Do steps 1 to 3 of “Playing an MD” on time into account when setting the recording start page 20. time. • Contents recorded by timer recording are recorded 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select to the MD the next time you turn on the deck. At this the play mode you want. time, “TOC” flashes. Do not unplug the mains lead To play only specific tracks, create a or move the MD deck while “TOC” is flashing in programme (see “Creating your own order to ensure the correct recording. • programme” on page 24). When the remaining time on the MD runs out during timer recording, the recording stops at that point and To specify the time for the end of playing, the MD deck switches to stop mode. press H to start playing, then go to step 3. • During timer recording, new material is recorded from the end of the recorded portion on the MD. 3 Set TIMER on the deck to PLAY. However, when timer recording is set with the 4 Set the timer as required. Group function on but no group is specified, the material is recorded into a new group. 5 After you have finished using the timer, set TIMER on the deck to OFF.

Recording to an MD using a timer 1 Do steps 1 to 6 of “Recording to an MD” on page 10. 2 Press x. If you want to specify the time for the end of recording, do step 7 of “Recording to an MD” on page 10. 3 Set TIMER on the deck to REC. 4 Set the timer as required. 5 After you have finished using the timer, set TIMER on the deck to OFF. Then change the deck to standby mode by plugging the mains lead of the deck into mains or set the timer to continuous operation. If TIMER is left at REC, the deck will automatically start recording the next time you turn on the deck.

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setting ./> ./> ./> ./> pressing CLEAR. To use the keyboard with keyboard the use To Select Englishkeyboard layout US (factory Press MENU/NO. While the deck is stopped, press MENU/ press stopped, is deck the While NO. AMS (or press Turn AMS (or press Turn AMS (or press Turn AMS (or press Turn repeatedly) until “Setup?” until repeatedly) appears, AMSthen press YES. or appears, “Keyboard?” until repeatedly) AMSthen press YES. or then appears, “Type” until repeatedly) pressAMS or YES. setting,select the to then repeatedly) pressAMS or YES. Japanese keyboard layout1) by setting factory the recall also can You JP 6 The first time you connect a keyboard, you need need you keyboard, a connect you time first The type. keyboard the select to 1 2 3 4 5 Selecting keyboard type keyboard Selecting

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Operating the MD Deck Using a Keyboard a Using Deck MD the Operating Setting keyboard the charactersto keyboard on keys” page 45. to the keys. For details, see “Assigning “Assigning see details, For keys. the to differentlayout, you needto assign characters layout. When you use a keyboard witha witheither an English or Japanese keyboard with a PS/2 interface. You can select a keyboard keyboard a select can You interface. PS/2 a with turnedon or off. any time regardless of whether the deck is is deck the whether of regardless time any You can connect or disconnect the keyboard at at keyboard the disconnect or connect can You MD deck connectorto the keyboard Connect the the of panel front on the jack KEYBOARD deck. 2)consumption Power must 120mAless. be or Connecting a keyboard to the 1) of International trademark registered is the IBM You can use any IBM any use can You

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If you use a keyboard, you can quickly enter or edit names. While editing a name, you can Operations using the move the cursor in jumps or scroll the name. keyboard

As the keyboard Press Shortcut to the naming substitutes for the procedure following functions MENU/NO [Esc] 1 Press [Enter] while the deck is in one of H [F1] the operating modes listed below, X depending on what you want to name: [F2] x [F3] To name Press while GROUP SKIP [F8] A track The track number is displayed AMS or . [F10] The MD The deck is stopped with total > number of tracks (or groups when AMS or [F11] the Group function is on) displayed YES [F12] A flashing cursor appears in the display. m [T] M t 2 Enter a name. [ ] In addition to letter keys, you can also use CLEAR [Delete] the keys shown in the following table. 3 Press [Enter]. Editing using the keyboard The whole name appears in the display. You can edit the tracks using the following Operations you may want to do while keys. naming a track or MD The only keys that can be used for the editing To Press on the keyboard operations below are the independent keys Cancel the operation [Esc] located beside the numeric keys. (You cannot use keys that are operated while holding down Switch between uppercase [Caps Lock] the Shift key.) and lowercase letters Move the cursor [T] or [t] Operations while the deck is stopped Scroll the name [Page Up] or [Page Down] and a track is selected Erase the character at the [Delete] To Press cursor position Move the track [*] Erase the character [Back Space] Erase the track1) [–] preceding the cursor Combine tracks [+] Tip Operations during play You can name a group while the Group function is on. To name a group, press [Enter] while the deck is To Press stopped with the group you want to name selected in Divide the track [/] step 1. 1) This lets you erase all tracks while the deck is stopped and no track is selected.

44GB Operating the MD Deck Using a Keyboard GB 45 ], ], t ], [ T ], and [/], [*], [–], [+] (of the numeric keypads) the numeric (of [+] [–], [*], ], and [/], r ], [ ], “All Reset?” appears in the display. appears Reset?” “All Press [F12]. assignments all and appears, “Complete!” are cleared. Do steps 1 to 4 of “Assigning a to 4 steps 1 Do page on 45. character” Press [F10]/[F11] repeatedly until the appears, to want clear you character [F12]. pressthen “” flashes in the display. Press [Delete]. Clear”“Key appears assignment and the key is cleared. of “Assigning a to 4 steps 1 Do page on 45. character” [Delete]and [Alt],Press [Ctrl], simultaneously. R You can assign character a using [Shift] only for You symbol and numberkeys. cannot assigncharacter a thetofollowingkeys: You [Caps [Tab], Space], [Back [F12], [F1] – [Esc], [Windows], [Alt], [Ctrl], [Shift], [Enter], Lock], [Scroll Screen], [Print [Application], [Space], [End], [Home], [Delete], [Insert], [Pause], Lock], [PageUp], [Page Down], [Num Lock],[ Change” does“Key not appear instep above 7 if you listed keys the of one to a character assign to try accepted. not is input which for keys other or above [ 3 cancel the operationTo [Esc]. Press 1 2 3 clear all key assignmentsTo 1 2 Clearing key assignments key Clearing can clear assignments key You one at a timeor all at once. assignment key a clear To Notes • • •

Press[Esc] complete to the operation. The same character is already assigned to to assigned already is character same The key. the If “Remove old assign?” appears to assigned already is character different A current the clear to [F12] Press key. the character. new the assign and assignment to cancel. [Esc] Press “Key Change” “Key appears, and the selected characterisassigned to the key. appears “Same Key” If “” flashes in the display. the in flashes Key>” “

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assign characters to the keys. the to characters assign 3 you press the keys. Inthis case, you need to 1 2 wrong characters or no characters at all when when all at characters no or characters wrong system settings, the display may show the the show may display the settings, system If yourIf keyboard layoutdoes not match the Assigning a character a Assigning On safety Additional Information Note on MDs

• Do not touch the internal disc directly. Forcing Precautions the shutter open may damage the internal disc. • Be sure to stick the labels supplied with the MD On safety to the appropriate positions. The shape of the Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, labels may vary depending on the MD brand. unplug the deck and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources Proper location Shutter • Before operating the deck, check that the of the labels operating voltage of the deck is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the deck. Where to keep the MDs • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the Do not place the cartridge where it may be mains, even if the unit itself has been turned off. exposed to direct sunlight or extremely high • If you are not going to use the deck for a long heat and humidity. time, be sure to disconnect the deck from the Regular maintenance mains. To disconnect the mains lead, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. Wipe dust and debris from the surface of the • Mains lead must be changed only at the cartridge with a dry cloth. qualified service shop. On condensation in the deck System limitations If the deck is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp The recording system in your deck is radically room, moisture may condense on the lenses different from those used in cassette and DAT inside the deck. Should this occur, the deck may decks and is characterized by the limitations not operate properly. In this case, remove the described below. Note, however, that these MD and leave the deck turned on for several limitations are due to the inherent nature of the hours until the moisture evaporates. MD recording system itself and not to On cleaning mechanical causes. Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft “Disc Full!” appears in the display cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent even before the MD has reached the solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, maximum recording time scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or When 255 tracks have been recorded to the MD, benzine. “Disc Full!” appears regardless of the total recorded time. More than 255 tracks cannot be If you have any questions or problems recorded to the MD. To continue recording, concerning your deck, please consult your erase unnecessary tracks or use another nearest Sony dealer. recordable MD.

46GB Additional Information GB 47 continued each, nomatter short how the 1) In MONO or LP2 mode: about 4 seconds or LP2 mode: In MONO In LP4 mode:about 8 seconds material is. The contents recorded may thus be be thus may recorded contents The is. material capacity. recording maximum the than shorter by reduced further be also may space Disc scratches. Incorrect assignment or marking of track track of marking or assignment Incorrect divided are CD when tracks result may numbers digital during tracks smaller several into Track when the Also, Automatic recording. Marking is during activated recording, track numbers may not bemarked asthe in original, depending on the programme source. The correct recorded/playing time may not be displayed during play of mode. monaural in MDs recorded Recording inis done units minimum of Recording 2 seconds 1) recording. stereo During created throughTracks editing may are you as dropout sound exhibit searching for a point while monitoring the sound. marked not are numbers Track correctly The total recorded time and the remainingrecordable time onthe MD maximum the total not may time recording in length are not not are length in 1) In MONO or LP2MONO mode: or In about 24 seconds LP4 mode:In about 48seconds WhentheGroup function is on, “Group Full!” maydisplayed be if editing is performed. This group for characters insufficient are there means management.Delete any unnecessary disc names, group namesorother characters. Even when the Group functionthegroup is off, management information is updated automatically when and Divide other Move, editing operations are performed, so “Group displayed. be may Full!” increase in the recording time. in recording the increase counted and so erasing them may not lead to an an to lead not may them erasing so and counted edited. with others been have they if combined be not may Tracks Some tracks cannot be combined 1) During stereo recording. Tracks underTracks 12 seconds numerous short tracks not increase even after erasing erasing after even increase not • does time recording remaining The “Discappear. to Full!” • incrementing thetrack count and causing display the in appears Full!” “Group sometimes interpreted as track intervals, intervals, track as interpreted sometimes reached Fluctuations in emphasis within tracksare maximum number of tracks is is tracks of number maximum “Disc Full!” appears before the Guide to the Serial Copy Troubleshooting Management System If you experience any of the following Digital audio components, such as CDs, MDs, difficulties while using the deck, use this and DATs, make it easy to produce high-quality troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the copies of music by processing music as a digital problem. Should any problem persist, consult signal. your nearest Sony dealer. To protect copyrighted music sources, this deck uses the Serial Copy Management System, The deck does not operate or operates poorly. which allows you to make only a single copy of • The MD may be dirty or damaged. Replace the a digitally recorded source through digital-to- MD. digital connections. • The Net MD function is on. When not using the Net MD function, press NET MD to turn it off. You can make only a first-generation The deck does not play. copy1) through a digital-to-digital • Moisture has formed inside the deck. Take the connection. MD out and leave the deck in a warm place for Examples are as follows: several hours until the moisture evaporates. • You can make a copy of a commercially • The deck is not on. Press ?/1 to turn on the deck. available digital sound programme (for • The deck may not be connected to the amplifier example, a CD or MD), but you cannot make a correctly. Check the connection (page 6). second copy from the first-generation copy. • The MD is inserted in the wrong direction. Slide • You can make a copy of a digital signal from a the MD into the disc slot with the label side up digitally recorded analogue sound programme and the arrow pointing toward the slot (page 20). (for example, an analogue record or a music • The MD may not be recorded. Replace the disc cassette tape) or from a digital satellite with one that has been recorded. broadcast programme, but you cannot make a • You cannot play an MD with the Group function second copy from the first-generation copy. on if there are no tracks with group registrations. 1) A first-generation copy means the first recording The sound has a lot of static. of a digital audio source through the deck’s Strong magnetism from a television or a similar digital input connector. For example, if you device is interfering with operations. Move the record from a CD player connected to the deck away from the source of strong magnetism. DIGITAL IN connector, that copy is a first- generation copy. Sound is not produced from the headphones. Note Adjust the headphones level with PHONE LEVEL The restrictions of the Serial Copy Management (page 21). System do not apply when you make a recording through the analogue-to-analogue connections.

48GB Additional Information GB 49 continued Replace the disc and repeat the recording recording the repeat and disc the Replace procedure. Set the deck in a stable surface, and repeat the the repeat and surface, stable a in deck the Set recording procedure. out the MDand insert it again. Take Take out the MD and close the record-protect record-protect the and close MD the out Take slot (page 13). theRemove disc and insertmusic a CD. fingerprints, etc.),scratched, or substandard in quality. , , properly. , , externalconnecteddevice to the deckdoes not orsupport, videoCD. such as CD-ROM , • The insertedMD is dirty(with smudges, • The recordingmade not was properly. • The deck couldread nottheTOC on the MD • record-protected. MD is inserted The • tried to recordCD a witha format You that the Self-diagnosis function C13/REC Error C13/REC C13/Read Error The self-diagnosis deck’s function MD the of condition the checks automatically deck when anerror occurs, then issues a three- or code five-digit andan errormessage on the Ifdisplay. the codeand message alternate,find the perform and table following the in them problem the Should countermeasure. indicated persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. C11/Protected C12/Cannot Copy protect tab and close the slot. programme source. Check the connection (page 6). INPUT. Adjust the recording (page level 16). MD. recordable fewer with MD recordable another with it tracks unnecessary erase or tracks, recorded (page 27). has been disconnected duringrecording. Data recorded to that point may be lost. Repeat the recording procedure. Disconnect the keyboard, then re-connect it. TheSelf-diagnosis function is on (page 49). Theremote supplied with the MD deckset is not correctly. Reset the remote. • record- the Slide record-protected. MD is The • The deck is not connected properly to the • Select thecorrect programmesource using • The recording level is not adjusted properly. • a it with Replace MD is inserted. premastered A • There isenough not time left on the MD. Replace • There has been failureathe power mains or lead If If the deck does not operate properly after even you attemptedhave the prescribedremedies, turn theoff deck, then re-inserttheplug into the mains. Note The keyboard does not operate. A message and a three- or five-digit alphanumeric code alternate in the display. The deck does notperform Synchro-recording player. CD video or player a CD with The deckdoes not record. C14/TOC Error • The deck could not read the TOC on the MD Display messages properly. , Insert another disc. The following table explains the various , If possible, erase all the tracks on the MD messages that appear in the display. Messages (page 27). are also displayed by the deck’s Self-diagnosis C41/Cannot Copy function (see “Self-diagnosis function” on page 49). • The sound source is a copy of commercially available music software, or you tried to record a Auto Cut CD-R (Recordable CD). The Auto Cut Function is on (page 15). , The Serial Copy Management System prevents making a digital copy (page 48). You Blank Disc cannot record a CD-R. A new (blank) or erased MD has been inserted.

C71/Din Unlock Busy NOW! • The sporadic appearance of this message is You pressed NET MD during Check In or Check caused by the digital signal being recorded. This Out. Wait until the operation is completed. will not affect the recording. • While recording from a digital component, the Cannot Edit digital connecting cable may have been An attempt was made to edit the MD during incompletely connected and come loose or the Programme or Shuffle Play or to change the digital component was turned off. recording level of an MD recorded in LP2 or LP4 , Check the connection or turn the digital Stereo mode. component back on. Check USB E0001/MEMORY NG The USB cable is not connected properly. Check • There is an error in the internal data that the deck the connection. needs in order to operate. , Consult your nearest Sony dealer. CONNECT Check In or Check Out is underway. (If you attempt E0101/LASER NG an invalid operation at this time, “CONNECT!” • There is a problem with the optical pickup. appears.) , The optical pickup may have failed. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Disc Full! The MD is full (page 47). E0201/LOADING NG • There is a problem with the loading. Group Full! , The loading may have failed. Consult your An attempt was made to create a new group in nearest Sony dealer. excess of the maximum number of groups, or there are insufficient characters for updating the group management information.

Impossible The deck cannot do the recording or editing operation (page 28 and page 30).

50GB Additional Information GB 51 while the message is ?/1 while inS.F Edit (changing the ?/1 andperform the operation again. x recording level after recording, Fade-in, Fade-out) Fade-out) Fade-in, recording, after level recording mode. If you turn the deck off while inEdit S.F mode, any changesmade thatyouhave not willmade be Finish theproperly. changesS.Fand Edit leave mode before turning the off deck. If you are changes while deck the off turn accidentally being made, press displayed. The Smart SpaceFunction on is(page 15). The programmecontains the maximum numberof cannotmoretracks. add any tracks.You Contents)Of The deckcheckingis (Table the TOC on the MD. cannot perform editing operationsYou on protected connected USB a from out checked (tracks tracks recorded “Moving than other etc.) computer, tracks” on page 31 and “Naming a track or an MD” onpage 31 usingdeck. this You attempted to performYou another operation while S.Fin Edit (changing theafter recording level recording, Fade-in, Fade-out) mode. cannot perform otherany operations while inYou mode. Edit S.F pressed You You pressed an invalid key during MD operation. key pressed aninvalid You Press

Smart Space Step Full! Reading TOC TrProtected S.F Edit! S.F NOW Edit (S.F) Push Stop! Push .) ?/1 during Check In or Check Out ?/1 An attempt was made to record or edit to a to a edit or record to made was attempt An MD. premastered The track or disc has no name. There is no MD in the deck. the in MD no is There While attemptingto change the recording level afterrecording, youpressed AMSwithout or YES actually changingthe recording so no change level, was made. You pressed the You TheNet MDfunction is on. (If you attempt an appears.) MD!” “Net time, this at operation invalid execution.may Thiscause datadamage, sure so be before finish to Out Check or In Check for wait to turningtheNet MD off function and the MD deck. The naming capacity of the MD has reached its limit (about 1,700 characters). TheSetup Menusettings beenlost. have have timer the by recorded contents the Or for available are not be and time over disappeared saving disc, to Programme or Play could not be disappeared has programme the since activated over time. when seconds four about for flashes message (The you turnpressing on the deck by TheS.F Edit (changing the recording after level recording, Fade-in, Fade-out)operation not was moved was deck the because properly performed while recording in progress was or the MD is damaged or dirty. Premastered No NameNo No Disc No No ChangeNo Net MD NOW Net MD Net MD NameFull! Initialize (flashing) Incomplete!

Setup menu table Specifications

Menu item Reference page System MiniDisc digital audio system T.Mark 14 Disc MiniDisc LS(T) 15 Laser Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm) Auto 25 Emission duration: S.Space 15 continuous Laser output MAX 44.6 µW1) P.Hold 16 1) This output is the value measured at a distance of F.in 40 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture. F.out 40 Laser diode Material: GaAlAs Pitch 39 Revolutions (CLV) 400 rpm to 900 rpm Pfine 39 Error correction ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Ain 16 Code) Opt12) or Opt1) 16 Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Coding ATRAC (Adaptive Opt22) or Coax1) 16 TRansform Acoustic Aout 21 Coding)/ATRAC 3 Modulation system EFM (Eight-to-Fourteen Sleep 41 Modulation) Display 22 Number of channels 2 stereo channels Frequency response 5 to 20,000 Hz ±0.3 dB Keyboard? 43 Signal-to-noise ratio Over 98 dB during play LPstamp 13 Wow and flutter Below measurable limit 1) For European model Inputs 2) For other model ANALOG IN Jack type: phono Impedance: 47 kilohms Rated input: 500 mVrms Minimum input: 125 mVrms DIGITAL OPTICAL IN Connector type: square optical Impedance: 660 nm (optical wave length) DIGITAL COAXIAL IN (European model only) Jack type: phono Impedance: 75 ohms Rated input: 0.5 Vp-p, ±20%

52GB Additional Information GB 53 285 mm × 95 × AC, 50/60 AC, Hz Adjustable withvoltage selector mode) Ratedoutput: 28 mW Load impedance: ohms 32 Rated output: 2 Vrms (at 50 kilohms) over impedance: Load 10 kilohms Connector type: square optical Rated output:–18 dBm nm 660 impedance: Load (optical length) wave (w/h/d) incl. projecting partscontrols and US andUS foreign patentslicensedfrom Dolby Laboratories. change to subject are specifications and Design without notice. Theoptional accessories forthis deck are subject to change withoutnotice. For details, consult your dealer. Sony nearest Audioconnecting cords (2) Optical cable(1) OpenMG Jukebox (1) CD-ROM Operating instructionsOpenMG for Jukebox (1) (1) (remote) commander Remote (2) batteries (size-AA) R6 USB cable (1) Supplied accessories Supplied General requirements Power Europeanmodel: model:Other 50/60 Hz 230 V AC, 110 – 120/220 – 240V Power consumptionPower Dimensions (approx.) 15 W (0.4 W in standby 430 ANALOG OUTANALOG type: Jack phono OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL PHONES Jack type: stereo phone Outputs Mass (approx.)kg 3.1

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