4-239-187-13(1)
MiniDisc Deck
Operating Instructions
MDS-JE780
©2002 Sony Corporation
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Table of Contents
List of Button Locations and
Reference Pages
Connecting a personal computer to the
deck (Net MD)..................................8
— Recording for long times/
Marking track numbers/Smart Space/
Checking the remaining recordable
time/Input monitor
Starting recording with 6 seconds of
Synchro-recording with the audio
Naming a track or MD
Operating the deck using the
Assigning characters to
Playing only the tracks in the desired
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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
Illustration number
How to use this page
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Use this page to find the location of buttons and other
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.
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Name of button/part Reference page
Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
A - M
N - Y
Display window wa
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
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STANDBY
EJECT
MENU/
NO
MDLP
YES
?/1
AMS
l
L
A
H
X
x
TIMER
REC
GROUP
ON/OFF
REC OFF PLAY
PHONES
SKIP
NET MD
INPUT REC MODE
CLEAR
PHONE LEVEL
KEYBOARD
z
PUSH ENTER
LEVEL/
PLAY MODE REPEAT DISPLAY/CHAR
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MIN
MAX
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Getting Started
Hooking up the audio components
European Model
mains lead
A
C
B
to mains
Amplifier, etc.
CD player, DBS
tuner
Digital amplifier, DAT deck,
MD deck, etc.2)
Other Model
Voltage selector
mains lead
1
2
A
B
B
to mains
Amplifier, etc.
CD player,
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
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Required cords
Jacks (connectors) for
connecting audio
components
A Audio connecting cords (2) (supplied)
When connecting an audio connecting cord, be sure to
match the colour-coded pins to the appropriate jacks:
white (left) to white and red (right) to red.
For European model
Connect
To the
White (L)
White (L)
Amplifiers
ANALOG IN/OUT jacks
CD players or DBS
tuners
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN
jack or DIGITAL
OPTICAL IN connector
Digital amplifiers, DAT DIGITAL OPTICAL IN/
Red (R)
Red (R)
decks, or another MD
deck
OUT connectors
B Optical cables (2 for European model/3
for other model) (only one supplied)
• When connecting an optical cable, insert the cable
plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie the optical cables.
For other model
Connect
To the
Amplifiers
ANALOG IN/OUT jacks
CD players or DBS
tuners
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN1)
connector
C Coaxial digital connecting cable (for
European model only) (1) (not
supplied)
Digital amplifiers, DAT DIGITAL OPTICAL IN1)/
decks, or another MD
deck
OUT connectors
1) There is no distinction of IN1 and IN2
connectors.
Hookup considerations
Setting the voltage selector
(only on the model supplied
with a voltage selector)
•
•
•
Turn off the power of all components before
making any connections.
Do not connect any mains lead until all the
connections are completed.
Be sure the connections are firm to prevent hum
and noise.
Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel
of the deck is set to the local power line voltage.
If not, set the selector to the correct position
using a screwdriver before connecting the mains
lead to mains.
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To connect the mains lead
Connecting a personal
computer to the deck
(Net MD)
Connect the mains lead of the deck to mains.
Notes
• If you use a timer, connect the mains lead to the
socket of the timer.
• Install this system so that the power cord can be
unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the
event of trouble.
By installing the supplied software OpenMG
Jukebox onto your computer, you can transfer
digital music contents saved on the hard disc of
your computer to (Check Out) and from (Check
In) an MD. For details on the installation and
operation of OpenMG Jukebox, refer to the
instruction manual or the online help for
OpenMG Jukebox.
Be sure to install the OpenMG Jukebox
software to your computer before you
connect the MD deck and your
computer.
Inserting batteries into the
remote
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries into the
battery compartment with the + and – properly
oriented to the markings. When using the
remote, point it at the remote sensor
deck.
on the
1
2
Computer
Tip
When the remote no longer operates the deck, replace
both batteries with new ones.
Required cord
USB cable (supplied)
Notes
• 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.
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Notes
Using the Net MD function
• Do not use a USB hub or USB extension cable
between the MD deck and the computer. Be sure to
connect the MD deck directly to the computer with
the supplied USB cable.
• Make sure the USB connector is straight when you
insert it. Inserting it at an angle may damage the
connector parts.
• Be sure to install the OpenMG Jukebox software to
the computer before you connect the MD deck and
the computer by the USB cable. Otherwise, the
computer may select an inappropriate driver for the
MD deck when you connect them, and the MD deck
may not work correctly.
1 Turn on the computer.
2 Press ?/1 to turn on the deck.
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4 Press NET MD.
The Net MD function is activated and “Net
MD” appears.
The [Add New hardware wizard] may appear when
you connect the MD deck to the computer. If this
happens, click [Cancel].
• Sound output is not supported when you connect the
MD deck to the computer by the supplied USB cable
alone. To output sound from the MD deck to the
speakers of the connected computer, use the
supplied audio connecting cord (a stereo mini-plug
is provided on both ends) or a resistance-free,
equivalent commercially available product to
connect the ANALOG OUT jack on the MD deck
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 off the Net MD
function before disconnecting the USB cable.
• Disconnecting the USB cable is recommended other
than when connecting and operating the MD deck
from your computer.
5 Start up and operate OpenMG Jukebox
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7 Press NET MD to turn off the Net MD
function.
Notes
• When the Net MD function is on, only the following
buttons on the MD deck can be operated.
— EJECT A
— NET MD
— ?/1
However, note that these buttons may not function
when the deck is in certain statuses.
• When the Net MD function is turned on, the
following functions are cancelled or the settings are
cleared:
— Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, Programme Play
— Group function
— Sleep Timer
— Auto Space, Auto Pause
— Pitch Control
• When “Check USB” appears in the display, check
the USB connection of the deck and the computer.
• You cannot perform editing operations on the
checked out tracks other than “Moving recorded
on page 31 using this deck.
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Operations you may want to do
during recording
Recording to MDs
To
Press
x
Recording to an MD
Stop recording
Pause recording
X
If the MD has been partially recorded,
recording starts after the recorded tracks.
Resume recording after
pausing3)
H or X
1 Turn on the amplifier and programme
Eject the MD
EJECT A after stopping
recording
source, and select the source on the
2 aPmrepslsifi?e/r1. to turn on the deck.
3) The track number increases by one.
To change the display while
recording
Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY)
repeatedly to change the display.
Each press of the button changes the display
cyclically as follows:
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input jacks (connector) connected to
the programme source.
Note
When the source is
connected to the
Set INPUT to
Note that, depending on the status of the deck, the
display may not conform with the cycle shown below.
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN
connector1)
OPT
Track number and recorded time of the current
track t Track number and remaining
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN1 or
IN2 connector2)
OPT1 or OPT2
input signal (setting value of the recording
ANALOG IN jacks
ANALOG
4) Time shown in the display differs depending on
the setting of REC MODE.
5) “FS -- kHz” appears while the analogue signal is
input.
1) European model only
Other model only
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For details, see “Adjusting the recording
desired source to record.
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How is group information
recorded?
Recording tracks in
groups
When recording using the Group function, the
group management information is automatically
recorded on the MD as the disc name.
Specifically, a character string such as the
following is written in the disc name recording
area.
— Group Function
What is the Group function?
The Group function allows you to play, record
and edit the tracks on an MD in groups. This is
convenient for managing multiple CD albums
recorded in MDLP mode onto a single MD.
The Group function is turned on and off by
pressing GROUP ON/OFF.
Disc name recording area
...
0 ; Favorites // 1 – 5 ; Rock // 6 – 9 ; Pops //
1
2
3
Group Function: Off
1 The disc name is “Favorites.”
2 Tracks 1 to 5 are registered in the “Rock”
Disc
group.
3 Tracks 6 to 9 are registered in the “Pops”
group.
Track
Therefore, when an MD recorded using the
Group function is loaded on a system that does
not support the Group function or on this deck
with the Group function turned off, the above
character string is displayed in its entirety as the
disc name.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Group Function: On
Note that if you perform the procedure
page 33 and rewrite this character string
by mistake, you may be unable to use
the Group function of that MD.1)
Disc
Group 1
Track
Group 2
Track
1) The GROUP ON/OFF button flashes. To use the
Group function again, first perform the procedure
MD” on page 37 and release the registrations of
all tracks on the MD.
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4
Operations using the Group function
Notes
•
• The Group function setting is stored even if you
eject the MD or turn off the deck.
• When the Group function is activated, tracks which
are not registered to a group are not displayed and
cannot be played.
•
•
•
• You cannot change the group order.
• If you load a disc with group management
information written in other than the proper format,
the GROUP ON/OFF button flashes. In this case you
cannot use the Group function.
Note
MDs recorded using the Group function of this deck
can be used with other system that supports the Group
function. However, note that the Group function
operations of other system may differ from the
operations for this deck.
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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.
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“New Group” flashes and the deck changes
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“New Track” flashes and the deck changes
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To continue and record into another new
group, press x repeatedly after the
recording to display the disc name and the
If “Group Full!” appears when you
press REC z to start recording
You cannot start recording because there is
insufficient character space for group
management.
Delete unnecessary characters (disc name or
track names) until group recording is possible
If “Group Full!” appears when you
press REC z to start recording
You cannot start recording because there is
insufficient character space for group
management.
Delete unnecessary characters (disc name or
track names) until group recording is possible
Notes
• The recorded track is added to the end of the group.
• When you newly record a track into an existing
group, the track numbers following the newly
recorded track may change when the Group function
is turned off.
Notes
• The new group is added after any existing groups
with tracks registered into them.
• Up to 99 groups can be registered on a single MD.
• If “Group Full!” appears while recording, track
numbers are not marked.
• If “Group Full!” appears while recording, track
numbers are not marked.
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Notes on recording
Recording tips
— Recording for long times/Marking
track numbers/Smart Space/Adjusting
the recording level/Checking the
remaining recordable time/Input
monitor
After recording
Press EJECT A to remove the MD or press
?/1 to turn off the deck.
“TOC” or “TOC Writing” starts flashing. The
TOC is updated and recording is completed.
Before disconnecting the mains lead
All of the functions described here can be used
even when the Group function is on. For a
detailed description of the Group function, see
MD recording is completed when the MD Table
of Contents (TOC) is updated. The TOC is
updated when you eject the MD or press ?/1 to
turn off the deck. Do not disconnect the mains
lead before updating the TOC (while “TOC” is
lit) or while updating the TOC (while “TOC
Writing” is flashing) to ensure a complete
recording.
Recording for long times
This deck has two long time recording modes:
LP2 and LP4 (MDLP recording). When
recording in LP2 Stereo mode, you can record 2
times the normal recordable time, and in LP4
Stereo mode, you can record 4 times the normal
recordable time. In addition, the recordable
time for monaural recording is approximately
double the stereo recording time.
LP4 Stereo mode (4× long time recording
mode) achieves a long stereo recording time by
use of a special compression system. When
placing emphasis on sound quality, Stereo
recording or LP2 Stereo recording (2× long
time recording mode) is recommended.
Automatic conversion of digital
sampling rates
A built-in sampling rate converter automatically
converts the sampling frequency of various
digital sources to the 44.1 kHz sampling rate of
the MD deck. This allows you to monitor and
record sources such as 32- or 48-kHz DAT tape
or satellite broadcasts, as well as the CDs and
MDs.
To prevent accidental erasure of the
recorded material
To protect an MD recording, slide the record-
protect tab in the direction of the arrow (see
illustration below) to open the slot. To enable
re-recording, close the slot.
the recording mode.
To record in
Stereo
Set REC MODE to
Record-protect tab
Blank (No indicator)
LP2 Stereo
LP4 Stereo
Monaural
LP2
LP4
MONO
Slide in the direction
of arrow
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Tips
Marking track numbers while
recording
• The MDLP indicator lights up when you select LP2
• The deck is set at the factory to add “LP:” at the
beginning of a track name automatically. This
indication is displayed when the track is played on a
deck that does not support long-time recording.
To turn off this function, do the following procedure.
— Manual/Automatic Track Marking
You can mark track numbers either manually or
automatically while recording. By marking
track numbers at specific points, you can
quickly locate the points later or edit the MD
easily.
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or
paused, press MENU/NO.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)
until “Setup?” appears, then press AMS or
YES.
Marking track numbers manually
(Manual Track Marking)
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)
until “LPstamp On” (factory setting)
appears, then press AMS or YES.
While recording, press REC z at the point
where you want to add a track number.
Marking track numbers automatically
(Automatic Track Marking)
When recording from a CD player or MD deck
connected to a DIGITAL IN connector, the deck
marks track numbers in the same sequence as
the source.
4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)
to select “LPstamp Off”, and then press
AMS or YES.
5 Press MENU/NO.
To add “LP:” automatically again, select “LPstamp
When recording from other sources connected
to the DIGITAL IN connector or a source
connected to the ANALOG IN jacks, do the
procedure below to mark track numbers
automatically. However, you cannot mark track
numbers automatically if the sound source to be
recorded is noisy (e.g., tapes or radio
programmes).
Notes
• The recorded “LP:” is a stamp which appears to
indicate that the track cannot be played back when
you try to play the track on a system that does not
support MDLP mode. It does not appear for systems
that support MDLP mode.
• When set to “On”, “LP:” is recorded as the track
name, so the number of characters that can be input
to an MD is reduced. If you divide an “LP:” track
using the Divide function, “LP:” is also added to the
latter track.
• The selected recording mode is kept even after
recording has finished, so be sure to check the
recording mode before recording.
• Tracks recorded in MDLP (LP2 or LP4) Stereo
mode cannot be played back on a system that does
not support MDLP mode.
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/
2 NTuOr.n AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) until “Setup?” appears,
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• Even if you press REC MODE during recording,
you cannot change the recording mode.
• Even if you press REC MODE repeatedly to select
MONO, the monitor signal during recording does
not become monaural.
repeatedly) until “T.Mark LSyn(c)”
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repeatedly) to select the setting, then
press AMS or YES.
• You cannot use S.F Edit and some other MD edit
functions for tracks recorded in MDLP mode.
To
Select
Turn on Automatic
Track Marking
T.Mark LSyn(c) (factory
setting)
Turn off Automatic
Track Marking
T.Mark Off
When you select “T.Mark LSyn(c)”,
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To change the trigger level for
Automatic Track Marking
Do the procedure below to change the signal
level that triggers Automatic Track Marking.
Erasing blank portions
automatically (Smart Space/
Auto Cut)
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/
The Smart Space function lets you make the
blank spaces between tracks 3 seconds long
automatically. If the Smart Space function is on
and there is no sound input for about 3 seconds
or more (but less than 30 seconds) while
recording, the deck replaces this silence with a
blank of about 3 seconds and continues
recording.
2 NTuOr.n AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) until “Setup?” appears,
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repeatedly) until “LS(T)” appears, then
4 TpurernssAAMMSS(oorrpYrEeSss. ./>
repeatedly) to select the level, then
press AMS or YES.
No sound input for less than 30 seconds
Off
You can set the level at any value between
–72 dB and 0 dB, in 2 dB increments
On
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Replaced with a blank of 3 seconds and
recording continues
Tips for automatic track marking
• When recording from a CD player or an MD deck
connected to the DIGITAL IN connector, the entire
material might be recorded as a single track in the
following cases:
— When you consecutively record the same track
two or more times using single-track repeat play.
— When you consecutively record two or more
tracks with the same track number but from
different CDs or MDs.
Auto Cut: When the Smart Space function is
on, if there is no sound input for 30 seconds or
more, the deck replaces this silence with a blank
of about 3 seconds and enters recording pause.
No sound input for 30 seconds or more
Off
— When you record tracks from certain CD or
multi-disc players.
• A track number might not be marked for tracks less
than 4 seconds long (in Stereo mode, Monaural
mode, and LP2 Stereo mode) or 8 seconds long (in
LP4 Stereo mode) during recording.
On
• When recording from a component connected to the
ANALOG IN jacks with “T.Mark Off” selected or
when recording from a DAT deck or DBS tuner
connected to the DIGITAL IN connector, the entire
material may be recorded as a single track.
• When recording from a DAT deck or DBS tuner
connected to the DIGITAL IN connector, the deck
will mark a track number whenever the sampling
frequency of the input signal changes, regardless of
the track marking parameter setting (“T.Mark
LSyn(c)” or “T.Mark Off”).
Replaced with a blank of 3 seconds
and recording pauses
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/
2 NTuOr.n AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) until “Setup?” appears,
then press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) until “S.Space On” appears,
then press AMS or YES.
Tip
You can mark track numbers even after recording has
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Tips
4 Turn AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) to select the setting, then
press AMS or YES.
• You can adjust the recording level by pressing
LEVEL +/– on the remote repeatedly during
recording or recording pause.
• You can use Setup Menu to adjust the recording
level.
To
Select
Turn on Smart Space
and Auto Cut
S.Space On (factory
setting)
1 During recording or recording pause,
press MENU/NO.
Turn off Smart Space
and Auto Cut
S.Space Off
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)
until “Setup?” appears, then press AMS or
YES.
5 Press MENU/NO.
Notes
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)
AMS or YES.
• Smart Space does not affect the order of the track
numbers being recorded, even if the blank space
occurs in the middle of a track.
• Auto Cut is automatically turned on or off in tandem
with Smart Space.
1) For European model: “Ain”, “Coax” or “Opt”
For other model: “Ain”, “Opt1” or “Opt2”
• If the deck continues recording pause for about
10 minutes after the Auto Cut activated, recording
stops automatically.
4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)
to adjust the recording level, then press
AMS or YES.
5 Press MENU/NO.
• Peak hold function freezes the peak level meters at
the highest level reached by the input signal.
Adjusting the recording level
You can adjust the recording level for both
analogue and digital recordings.
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/
NO.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)
until “Setup?” appears, then press AMS or
YES.
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3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)
until “P.Hold Off” (factory setting) appears,
then press AMS or YES.
DISPLAY) repeatedly until the level of
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(or press LEVEL +/– repeatedly) to raise
the recording level to its highest level
without turning on the two rightmost
indicators on the peak level meters.
4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)
to select “P.Hold On”, then press AMS or
YES.
5 Press MENU/NO.
To turn off the Peak Hold Function, select “P.Hold
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).
Therefore, if the output level of the connected
component is low, it may not be possible to set the
recording level to maximum.
Avoid turning on these indicators
5 Stop playing the programme source.
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Monitoring the input signal
(Input Monitor)
Starting recording with
6 seconds of prestored
audio data
You can monitor the selected input signal even
when you are not recording it.
1 Press EJECT A to eject the MD.
— Time Machine Recording
2 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the
When recording from an FM or satellite
broadcast, the first few seconds of material are
often lost due to the time it takes you to
ascertain the contents and press the record
button. To prevent the loss of this material, the
Time Machine Recording feature constantly
stores the most recent audio data in a buffer
memory. This lets you record the sound from
6 seconds before starting recording, as shown in
the illustration below:
jacks (connector) where the signal you
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When an analogue input is selected
The analogue signal input from the
ANALOG IN jacks is output to the
DIGITAL OUT connector after A/D
conversion, and then to the ANALOG OUT
jacks and PHONES jack after D/A
conversion. “AD – DA” appears in the
display during this time.
When you press AMS
in step 3
End of the source
to be recorded
When a digital input is selected
The digital signal input from the DIGITAL
IN connector is output to the DIGITAL OUT
connector after passing through the
sampling rate converter, and then to the
ANALOG OUT jacks and PHONES jack
after D/A conversion. “ – DA” appears in the
display during this time.
Time
6 seconds
Recorded
portion
To stop Input Monitor
Press x.
Beginning of the source to
be recorded
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3 Press AMS (or T.REC) at the point
where you want to start recording.
Recording starts with the six seconds of
prestored data in the buffer memory, then
continues recording via the buffer memory
thereafter.
Note
accumulated in the buffer memory. Therefore, when
the recording pause mode or sound source playback
has lasted for less than 6 seconds, less than 6 seconds
of audio data are stored in the buffer memory, so the
sound from 6 seconds before cannot be recorded.
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Synchro-recording with
the audio component of
Synchro-recording with a
Sony CD player
— CD Synchro-recording
your choice
— Music Synchro-recording
When the deck is connected to a Sony CD
player or Hi-Fi component system, you can
easily copy the contents of CDs to the MD
using the deck’s remote. Because the MD
remote operates both the MD deck and the CD
player or CD player section of the component
system, make sure to place the MD deck and the
CD player as close together as possible.
The Music Synchro-recording allows you to
automatically synchronize recording to the MD
deck with the playing of the selected
programme source. The Track Marking
Function, however, will differ according to the
programme source. For details, see “Marking
1 Turn on the amplifier and the CD player,
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select the playing mode (Shuffle Play,
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Recording starts automatically.
Note
remote.
During Music Synchro-recording, Smart Space and
Auto Cut will operate regardless of their setting
(“S.Space On” or “S.Space Off”).
The CD player changes to play standby and
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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.
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• You can change the CD during CD Synchro-
recording.
If the CD player does not start
playing
Some CD players may not respond when you
press CD SYNCHRO START on the remote.
Press X on the CD player’s remote instead to
start play on the CD player.
1 Press x on the CD player’s remote.
2 Change the CD.
3 Press H on the CD player’s remote.
The MD deck resume recording.
• By reprogramming the MD’s remote, you can use
the procedure above to perform synchro-recording
with a Sony video CD player.
Operations you may want to do
during CD Synchro-recording
Press number button 2 on the remote while pressing
down ?/1 on the remote. You can now operate the
MD deck and the video CD player with the remote.
To control the CD player again, press number button
1 on the remote while pressing down ?/1 on the
remote.
To
Press
Stop recording
CD SYNCHRO STOP on
the remote
Pause recording
CD SYNCHRO STANDBY
on the remote
Notes
Resume recording after CD SYNCHRO START on
pausing
the remote
• When performing CD Synchro-recording with a CD
player with a mode selector, be sure to set the
selector to CD1.
• When you record tracks from certain CD or multi-
disc players, the entire material may be recorded as a
single track.
Tips
• You can use the remote of the CD player during CD
Synchro-recording.
Press To change the
deck to
And change the
CD player to
H
x
Recording
Play
Recording pause
Recording pause
Stop
Pause
X
• During CD Synchro-recording, track numbers are
marked in the following ways:
— When the CD player is connected to the
DIGITAL IN connector, track numbers are
automatically marked as they appear on the CD.
— When the CD player is connected to the
ANALOG IN jacks, track numbers are
automatically marked when “T.Mark LSyn(c)”
— When you resume recording after recording
pause, a new track number is automatically
marked, regardless of the track marking
parameter setting (“T.Mark LSyn(c)” or “T.Mark
Off”).
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Playing MDs
Playing an MD
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Play
Loading an MD
1 Turn on the amplifier and select MD on
Load an MD as illustrated below.
2 tPhreesasm?p/l1ifietor.turn on the deck.
With the labelled side up
3 TLoheadSTaAnNMDDB. Y indicator turns off.
4 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the
mode you want appears in the display.
Select
To play
Blank (no PLAY
MODE indication)
The MD in the original order
With the arrow pointing
toward the deck
SHUF
PGM
The tracks in random order
The tracks in the order you
5 Press H.
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Repeat Play Operations
To
Do the following:
Repeat only
one track
Press REPEAT repeatedly until
“REP1” lights up in the display.
Repeat all
tracks
Press REPEAT repeatedly until
“REP” lights up in the display.
Cancel Repeat Press REPEAT repeatedly until
Play
“REP1” or “REP” disappears.
Repeat a
specific
portion within
a track (Repeat
A-B Play)
1 While the deck is playing, press
AyB on the remote at the
starting point (point A) of the
portion to be played repeatedly.
“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
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• You can adjust the analogue signal level output to
the PHONES jack and the ANALOG OUT jacks.
Other Operations
To
Do the following:
1 While the deck is playing, press LEVEL/
DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly
until the line output adjustment display
appears.
Stop play
Pause play
Press x.
Press X.
Resume play
after pausing
Press H or X.
2 Turn AMS (or press LEVEL +/–
repeatedly) to adjust the output signal
level.
a succeeding
> repeatedly).
track during play
• You can use Setup Menu to adjust the analogue
output level.
Go to a
Turn AMS counterclockwise (or
preceding track press . repeatedly).
during play
1 While the deck is playing, press MENU/
NO.
Go to the
beginning of the press . once).
current track
Turn AMS counterclockwise (or
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)
until “Setup?” appears, then press AMS or
YES.
during play
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)
until “Aout” appears, then press AMS or
YES.
Go to a specific Turn AMS (or press ./>
track while the
repeatedly) until the track number
deck is stopped you want to go to flashes in the
4 Turn AMS (or press LEVEL +/–
repeatedly) to adjust the output signal
level, then press AMS or YES.
display, then press AMS or H.
track
you reach the desired point.
5 Press MENU/NO.
Eject the MD
Press EJECT A after stopping
play.
Note
When you eject the MD or turn off the deck, the
output level is reset to the factory setting (0.0 dB).
1) Automatic Music Sensor
2) When you locate a point while monitoring the
sound.
3) When you locate by observing the time
indication.
Playing a track by entering the track
number
Press the number button(s) on the remote
to enter the track number of the track you
want to play.
Tips
• The MDLP indicator lights up when you select a
track recorded in LP2 or LP4 Stereo mode.
• To use headphones, connect them to the PHONES
jack. Turn PHONE LEVEL to adjust the
headphones level.
• When “– Over –” appears in the display, the MD has
reached the end while you’re pressing M. Turn
AMS counterclockwise (or press .) or press m
to go back.
To enter a track number over 10
1 Press >10.
“-” equal to the number of digits for the number
of tracks recorded on the MD flashes.
2 Enter the corresponding digits.
To enter 0, press 10/0 instead.
Examples:
• To select track number 30 on an MD recorded with
50 tracks, press >10, then 3 and 10/0.
• To select track number 30 on an MD recorded with
200 tracks, press >10, then 10/0, 3 and 10/0.
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Tip
Using the MD display
To check the track name during playing (only when
the track name is recorded), press SCROLL on the
remote. The track name appears and scrolls. While the
track name is scrolling, press the button again to pause
scrolling, and again to continue scrolling.
Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY)
repeatedly.
The display changes cyclically as follows:
In stop mode
Note
MD (recordable MDs only) t Level of the
input signal (setting value of the recording
level) t Pitch, total number of tracks and total
recorded time
Note that, depending on the status of the deck, the
display may not conform with the cycle shown below.
During playing
Track name, track number and elapsed time of
the current track t Track name, track number
and remaining time of the current track t
Track name and remaining time of all recorded
Level of the output signal t Pitch, track
number and elapsed time of the current track
1) “No Name” appears when the disc or track has no
name. When the Group function is on, the disc
name and the total number of groups (when no
group is selected) or the group name and the total
number of tracks and recorded time within the
group (when a group is selected) are displayed.
2) Time shown in the display differs depending on
the setting of REC MODE.
1) When the Group function is on, the remaining
time of all tracks within the group is displayed.
2) “No Name” appears when the disc or track has no
name. When the Group function is on, the group
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.
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Tip
You can perform the operations described under
the group.
Playing only the tracks in
the desired group
Note
This function allows you to listen only to your
favorite tracks which you have registered into a
group.
If you select and play a group that does not have any
tracks registered, play starts from the first track of the
first group on the MD.
Notes when using a remote (RM-TP501,
RM-TP502, RM-TP503, RM-TP504) supplied
with a Sony amplifier or tuner
• When the Group function is on, if you select and
play a track using any of the above remotes, the
Group function automatically turns off.
• When the Group function is on, the remote display
for the track number being played may differ from
the deck display.
The GROUP ON/OFF button lights up. The
disc name and the total number of groups
3 aPprpeesasrsP. LAY MODE repeatedly until the
mode you want appears.
Select
To play
Blank (no PLAY
The tracks in the group in
MODE indication) the original order.
SHUF
PGM
The tracks in the group in
random order.
The tracks in the group in
the order you want (see
4 Press GROUP SKIP repeatedly until the
5 gPrroeussp Hyou. want to play appears.
6 Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
The deck stops when playback of the last
track in the group ends.
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To stop Programme Play
Press x.
Creating your own
To check the total number of
programmed tracks
While the deck is stopped and “PGM” lights up,
press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY)
repeatedly.
programme
— Programme Play
You can pick out the tracks that you like and
specify the playing order in a programme
containing up to 25 tracks.
To check the programme order
Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)
during Programme Play.
Programming the tracks
To erase a programmed track
1 While the deck is stopped, press PLAY
While the deck is stopped, press CLEAR. Each
time you press CLEAR, the last programmed
track is erased.
MODE repeatedly until “PGM” lights up
2 iTnurthneAdMisSp(loayr.press ./>
repeatedly) until the track number you
want to add to the programme appears,
then press AMS or YES.
To cancel Programme Play
While the deck is stopped, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “PGM” disappears.
The total number of programmed steps
appears, followed by the last programmed
track number and the total playing time of
the programme.
Tip
The programme you made remains after Programme
Play finishes.
To play the same programme again, press H.
Tip
Notes
You can use the number button(s) on the remote to
enter the track directly. To enter a track number
• If you perform any of the following operations, the
programme will be lost:
— Eject the MD
— Press GROUP ON/OFF
— Turn the Net MD function on
• The display shows “- - - . - -” when the total playing
time of the programme exceeds 999 minutes.
• “Step Full!” appears when you try to programme the
26th track.
4 Press H.
Programme Play starts.
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Pausing after each track
(Auto Pause)
Tips for recording from
MDs to tape
You can set the MD deck so that it pauses after
each track to give you time to locate the next
track to be recorded.
Inserting blanks between
tracks during play (Auto
Space)
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/
2 NTuOr.n AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) until “Setup?” appears,
then press AMS or YES.
The MD deck can be set to automatically insert
a three-second blank between tracks during
play. This function is useful when you are
recording from an MD to an analogue tape. The
three-second blank enables you to use the
Multi-AMS function later to locate the
beginning of tracks on the tape.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) until “Auto Off” appears,
then press AMS or YES.
4 Turn AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) to select the setting, then
press AMS or YES.
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/
2 NTuOr.n AMS (or press ./>
To
Select
repeatedly) until “Setup?” appears,
Turn on Auto Pause
Turn off Auto Pause
Auto Pause
3 Tthuernn pArMesSs(oArMpSreosrsY.ES./>
Auto Off (factory
setting)
repeatedly) until “Auto Off” appears,
5 Press MENU/NO.
4 Tthuernn pArMesSs(oArMpSreosrsY.ES./>
repeatedly) to select the setting, then
press AMS or YES.
To resume play after pausing
Press H.
Tip
When you turn on Auto Pause, “Auto Pause” appears
during pause and disappears when the deck resumes
play.
To
Select
Turn on Auto Space
Turn off Auto Space
Auto Space
Auto Off (factory
setting)
5 Press MENU/NO.
Tip
When you turn on Auto Space, “Auto Space” appears
when the deck is inserting a blank between tracks.
Note
If you select “Auto Space” and record a selection
containing multiple track numbers (for example, a
medley or symphony), blank spaces will be created on
the tape between the various sections.
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Editing Recorded MDs
After editing
Press EJECT A to remove the MD or press
?/1 to turn off the deck.
“TOC” or “TOC Writing” starts flashing. The
TOC is updated and recording is completed.
Before you start editing
Before editing
Before disconnecting the mains lead
You can edit an MD only when:
The MD is recordable.
The MD play mode is normal play.
MD editing is completed when the MD Table of
Contents (TOC) is updated. The TOC is
updated when you eject the MD or press ?/1 to
turn off the deck. Do not disconnect the mains
lead before updating the TOC (while “TOC” is
lit) or while updating the TOC (while “TOC
Writing” is flashing) to ensure a complete
editing.
•
•
Note
When the Group function is on, editing can be
performed only for the tracks registered into the
selected group.
To cancel the last edit
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
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
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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3 Turn AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) until the track number you
want to erase appears.
Erasing recordings
— Erase Function
4 Press AMS or YES.
“Complete!” appears. The track following
the erased track starts to play. If the erased
track is the last one on the MD, the track
preceding the erased track starts to play.
The MD deck lets you erase unwanted tracks
quickly and easily.
The three options for erasing recordings are:
Erasing a single track (Track Erase Function)
Erasing all tracks (All Erase Function)
Erasing a portion of a track (A-B Erase
Function)
•
•
•
Tips
• To avoid confusion when erasing more than one
track, start erasing from the highest numbered track.
This way you will avoid renumbering the tracks that
you plan to erase.
Erasing a single track
• If you erase all the tracks within a group, the group
is also erased at the same time as all the tracks
within that group.
— Track Erase Function
You can erase a track simply by selecting its
track number. When you erase a track, the total
number of tracks on the MD decreases by one
and all the tracks following the erased one are
renumbered.
Erasing all the tracks
— All Erase Function
Do the procedure below to erase all the tracks,
track names, and disc name at once.
Example: Erasing track 2.
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or
Erase track 2
Track
number
Original
paused, press MENU/NO.
1
1
2
3
4
2 “TEurdnitAMMenSu(”oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.
repeatedly) until “All Erase?” appears,
then press AMS or YES.
A
A
B
C
D
tracks
2
3
After
ERASE
C
D
3 P“ArellsEsrAasMe?S?”orapYpEeSar.s in the display.
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or
“Complete!” appears.
paused, press MENU/NO.
Note
2 “TEudrnit AMMenSu(”oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.
repeatedly) until “Tr Erase?” appears,
then press AMS or YES.
If you perform the above operations when the Group
function is on, not only the tracks within the group,
but all the tracks on the MD will be erased.
The deck starts to play the track indicated by
the number in the display.
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5 Press AMS or YES again if point A is
Erasing a portion of a track
correct.
“Point B set” appears in the display and
playback for setting the ending point of the
portion to be erased (point B) starts.
— A-B Erase Function
You can specify a portion within a track and
erase the portion with ease. You can shift the
intervals.
If point A is not correct
Adjust point A by turning AMS (or by
pressing ./> repeatedly) while
monitoring the sound, and then press AMS
or YES when you locate the desired starting
1) 1 frame is 1/86 second.
Example: Erasing a portion of track 2.
Point A
Point B
6 Cinotenrtvianluse(1pflraaymineg=t1h/e86trsaecckonodr)p. ress
m/M to locate the ending point of
the portion to be erased (point B), then
press AMS or YES.
Track
number
Original
tracks
1
1
2
3
2
“A-B Ers” and “Point B ok?” alternate in the
display and a few seconds of the track before
point A and after point B play back
3
After A-B
ERASE
7 rPerpeesasteAdlMy.S or YES again if point B is
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or
paused, press MENU/NO.
correct.
2 “TEudrnit AMMenSu(”oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.
repeatedly) until “A-B Erase?” appears,
then press AMS or YES.
“Complete!” appears in the display for a few
seconds, the portion between point A and
point B is erased, and then playback begins
at the start of the track.
3 PTularynsAtaMrtSs. (or press ./>
repeatedly) until the number of the track
containing the portion to be erased
appears.
If point B is not correct
Adjust point B by turning AMS (or by
pressing ./> repeatedly) while
monitoring the sound, and then press AMS
or YES when you locate the desired ending
intervals (1 frame = 1/86 second).
4 While monitoring the sound, press AMS
or YES at the starting point of the
portion to be erased (point A).
2) You can shift the point by 2-frame intervals on
the track recorded in Monaural mode or LP2
Stereo mode, and by 4-frame intervals on the
track recorded in LP4 Stereo mode.
“-Rehearsal-” and “Point A ok?” alternate in
the display and the deck repeatedly plays a
few seconds of the track before the point A.
Tip
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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Dividing a track after
selecting the track
Dividing recorded tracks
— Divide Function
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or
You can use this function to mark track
numbers after recording. The total number of
tracks increases by one and all the tracks
following the divided ones are renumbered.
paused, press MENU/NO.
2 “TEurdnitAMMenSu(”oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.
repeatedly) until “Divide?” appears,
then press AMS or YES.
Example: Dividing track 2 into two tracks.
3 PTularynsAtaMrtSs. (or press ./>
repeatedly) until the number of the track
you want to divide appears.
Track
number
Original
tracks
1
1
2
2
3
A
A
B
B
C
D
Divide track 2 into
track B and C
4
4 While monitoring the sound, press AMS
3
or YES at the dividing point.
After
DIVIDE
“-Rehearsal-” appears in the display and the
deck repeatedly plays a few seconds of the
track from the point AMS or YES was
C
D
5 pPrreessssedA. MS or YES again if the dividing
point is correct.
“Complete!” appears and the deck starts to
play the newly created track. Note that new
track has no name.
If the point is not correct
Adjust the point by turning AMS (or by
pressing ./> repeatedly) while
monitoring the sound, and then press AMS
or YES when you locate the desired point.
(1 frame = 1/86 second).
1) You can shift the point by 2-frame intervals on
the track recorded in Monaural mode or LP2
Stereo mode, and by 4-frame intervals on the
track recorded in LP4 Stereo mode.
Tips
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).
• You can divide tracks while recording. For details,
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1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or
paused, press MENU/NO.
Combining recorded
tracks
2 “TEudrnit AMMenSu(”oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.
— Combine Function
repeatedly) until “Combine?” appears,
3 Tthuernn pArMesSs(oArMpSreosrsY.ES./>
repeatedly) until the number of the first
track of the two to be combined
appears, then press AMS or YES.
You can use this function to combine 2 tracks
into a single track. The total number of tracks
decreases by one and all tracks following the
combined ones are renumbered.
You can also use this function to erase
unnecessary track numbers.
The display for selecting a second track
appears and the deck plays the portion
where joining will occur (the end of the first
track and the beginning of the second track
Example: Combining track 3 to track 1.
Track
4 fToulrlonwAinMgSit()orrepperaetsesdl.y. />
repeatedly) until the number of the
second track of the two to be combined
appears, then press AMS or YES.
number
Original
tracks
1
1
2
3
4
A
B
C
C
B
D
2
3
After
COMBINE
“Complete!” appears and the deck starts to
play the combined track.
A
D
Notes
Example: Combining track 1 to track 4.
• When you combine two tracks that are registered
into different groups, the second track is re-
registered into the group containing the first track. In
addition, if you combine a track that is registered to
a group with a track that is not registered to a group,
the second track takes the same registration setting
as the first track. However, when the Group function
is on, you can only combine tracks within the
selected group.
1
2
3
4
5
4
Original
tracks
A
B
C
D
D
1
2
3
After
COMBINE
B
C
A
• 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.
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Moving recorded tracks
Naming a track or an MD
— Move Function
— Name Function
You can use this function to change the order of
any track on the disc. When you move tracks,
the tracks are automatically renumbered.
You can enter a name for a recorded MD as well
as for individual tracks. Names can consist of
uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and
symbols. A total number of about
1,700 characters can be stored for all the names
on the MD.
Example: Moving track 3 to position 2.
Track
number
Original
The following procedure is for entering names
when the Group function is off. To name a
However, when naming an MD recorded
using the Group function, be sure to name
the disc with the Group function on so as
not to rewrite the group management
information by mistake.
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
A
A
B
C
D
D
tracks
3
After
MOVE
C
B
For details on the group management
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or
paused, press MENU/NO.
2 “TEudrnit AMMenSu(”oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.
Notes
• If you name a track while it is being recorded, be
sure to finish the naming operation before the track
ends. If the track ends before you finish, the entered
character data will be discarded and the track will
remain unnamed.
• If you enter the symbol “//” between the characters
in disc names such as “abc//def”, you may be unable
to use the Group function.
repeatedly) until “Move?” appears, then
3 TpurernssAAMMSS(oorrpYrEeSss. ./>
repeatedly) until the number of the track
to be moved appears, then press AMS
4 oTurrYnEASM. S (or press ./>
repeatedly) until the new track position
appears, then press AMS or YES.
“Complete!” appears and the deck starts to
play the moved track.
Note
When you move a track to a track number that is
registered into a group, the moved track is re-
registered into the group containing the move
destination track number. In addition, if you move a
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.
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6 Press AMS.
Naming a track or an MD
using the controls on the
deck
The selected character is entered and lights
continuously. The cursor shifts to the right,
flashes, and waits for the input of the next
1 While the deck is stopped, playing,
recording, or paused, press MENU/NO.
the name.
2 T“Eudrnit AMMenSuu”natpipl e“aNrms inInt?he” daipsppleaayr.s, then
To change a character
Press m/M repeatedly until the
character to be changed flashes, then repeat
press AMS or YES.
While the deck is recording, a flashing
cursor appears in the display and you can
enter a name for the track being recorded. In
To erase a character
naming a track) or “Disc” (when naming
the MD) flashes, then press AMS or
YES.
Press m/M repeatedly until the
character to be erased flashes, then press
8 CPrLeEsAsRY.ES.
The whole name appears in the display,
followed by “Complete!.”
A flashing cursor appears.
The deck starts playing and you can name a
4 PtrarecksswLhEileVEmLo/nDitIoSrPinLgAtYh/eCsHoAunRd.
Naming a track or an MD
using the remote
repeatedly to select the character type.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
(Blank space) t A (Upper cases) t a
(Lower cases) t 0 (Numbers) t ’
(Symbols)
1 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT depending
on what you want to name:
To name
A track
Press while
The track number is displayed
The MD
The deck is stopped with total
number of tracks (or groups when
the Group function is on)
displayed
To enter a space
Press M while the cursor is flashing. You
5 cTaunrnnoAt eMnStertoa sspealeccetatshtehechfiarsrtacchtaerra.cter.
2 PArfelsasshNinAgMcuErsEoDr IaTp/pSeEaLrsEiCnTthreedpiespaltaeyd.ly
The selected character flashes.
to select the character type.
To enter a symbol
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
You can use the following symbols in titles:
’ – / , . ( ) : ! ? & + < > _ = ” ; # $ % @ * `
t “Selected ab” (Lower cases or
To change a selected character
1) Only ’ – / , . ( ) : ! ? can be selected.
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3 Enter a character using letter/number
Renaming a track or an MD
buttons.
If you have selected upper cases or
lower cases
1 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT on the
remote depending on what you want to
rename:
1 Press the corresponding letter/number
button repeatedly until the character to
be entered flashes.
Or, press the button once and press
./> repeatedly.
To rename Press while
A track
The track number is displayed
The MD
The deck is stopped with total
number of tracks (or groups when
the Group function is on)
displayed
To select symbols, press .
repeatedly while “A” is flashing.
2 Press M.
2 APrtersacskCoLrEdAisRc nuanmtiel tahpepesaerlseicntethdendaismpleayis.
The flashing character is entered and
lights continuously and the cursor shifts
to the right.
3 eDroassetedpcso4mtpole7toefly“.Naming a track or an
If you have selected numbers
Press the corresponding number button.
The number is entered and the cursor shifts
the name.
The whole name appears in the display,
followed by “Complete!.”
To change a character
Press m/M repeatedly until the
character to be changed flashes, press
CLEAR to erase the character, then repeat
Erasing a track or disc name
Use this function to erase the name of a track or
disc.
The whole name appears in the display,
followed by “Complete!.”
1 While the deck is stopped, playing,
recording, or paused, press MENU/NO.
2 “TEurdnitAMMenSu(”oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.
repeatedly) until “Nm Erase?” appears,
then press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) until the number of the track
(when erasing the track name) or “Disc”
(when erasing the disc name) flashes,
then press AMS or YES.
“Complete!” appears.
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Naming a group using the
remote
Naming a group
— Name Function
1 While the deck is stopped, press
You can enter a name for a group. Names can
consist of uppercase and lowercase letters,
numbers, and symbols. A total number of about
1,700 characters can be stored for all the names
on the MD.
GROUP ON/OFF.
2 TPhreesGsRGORUOPUOPNS/OKIFPFrbeuptetoantelidglhytsuunpti.l the
3 gPrroeussp NyoAuMwEaEnDt IaTp/SpeEaLrEsC. T while the
deck is stopped with total number of
tracks in the selected group displayed.
Note
If you enter the symbol “//” between the characters in
group names such as “abc//def”, you may be unable to
use the Group function.
4 ADoflsatsehpinsg2cutors5oroafp“pNeaarms.ing a track or an
Naming a group using the
controls on the deck
Renaming a group
1 While the deck is stopped, press
GROUP ON/OFF.
1 While the deck is stopped, press
GROUP ON/OFF.
2 TPhreesGsRGORUOPUOPNS/OKIFPFrbeuptetoantelidglhytsuunpti.l the
2 TPhreesGsRGORUOPUOPNS/OKIFPFrbeuptetoantelidglhytsuunpti.l the
3 gPrroeussp MyoEuNwUa/NnOt a. ppears.
3 gPrroeussp NyoAuMwEaEnDt IaTp/SpEeaLrEsC. T on the
remote while the deck is stopped with
total number of tracks in the selected
group displayed.
4 T“Eudrnit AMMenSuu”natpipl e“aNrms inInt?he” daipsppleaayr.s, then
5 pTurernssAAMMSSuonrtiYl “EGSp. ** (selected group
number)” flashes, then press AMS or
YES.
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Erasing a group name
Creating a new group and
registering tracks
Use this function to erase the name of a group.
1 While the deck is stopped, press
— Create Function
GROUP ON/OFF.
2 TPhreesGsRGORUOPUOPNS/OKIFPFrbeuptetoantelidglhytsuunpti.l the
This function allows you to create a new group
and register a track or consecutive tracks which
are not already registered into that group. You
can also create groups without registering any
tracks.
3 gPrroeussp MyoEuNwUa/NnOt a. ppears.
4 “TEudrnit AMMenSu(”oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.
1 While the deck is stopped, press
GROUP ON/OFF.
repeatedly) until “Nm Erase?” appears,
2 PThreesGsRMOEUNPUO/NNO/O. FF button lights up.
5 Tthuernn pArMesSs(oArMpSreosrsY.ES./>
repeatedly) until “Gp ** (selected group
number)” flashes, then press AMS or
YES.
3 “TEurdnitAMMenSu(”oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.
repeatedly) until “Gp Create?” appears,
then press AMS or YES.
“Complete!” appears.
Note
You cannot erase the name of a group that does not
have any tracks registered.
repeatedly) to select the first track you
want to register, then press AMS or
YES.
6 Turn AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) to select the last track you
want to register, then press AMS or
YES. (When registering only one track,
simply press AMS or YES again without
performing any other operations.)
“Complete!” appears for a few seconds and
the tracks are registered into the new group.
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Tips
• To create a group without registering any tracks, turn
AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “None”
appears, then press AMS or YES.
“Complete!” appears for a few seconds and new
group is created.
Releasing group
registrations
— 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
registrations simply by specifying the group for
which you want to release the registrations. In
addition, you can also release the group
Notes
• You cannot register the same track to multiple
groups.
• If all the tracks on an MD are registered into groups,
register tracks.
registrations of all tracks on an MD at once.
• When creating a group without registering any
tracks, you must enter the group name.
“Group ** (group number)” appears instead of the
group name.
Releasing a single group
— Group Release Function
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.
2 TPhreesGsRGORUOPUOPNS/OKIFPFrbeuptetoantelidglhytsuunpti.l the
3 Pgrroeussp MyoEuNwUa/NnOt t.o release appears.
4 “TEudrnit AMMenSu(”oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.
repeatedly) until “Gp Release?”
5 aPprepsesarAsM. S or YES.
“REL Gp ** (selected group number) ??”
6 PanrdesthseAgMroSuponraYmEeSaapgpaeainrs..
“Complete!” appears.
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Releasing the registrations of
all tracks on an MD
Changing the recorded
level after recording
— All Release Function
— S.F EDIT
You can release the group registrations of all
tracks on an MD at once.
You can change the volume of recorded tracks
using S.F (Scale Factor) Edit. The original track
is recorded over at the new recording level.
When changing the recording level, you can
select Fade-in Recording to gradually increase
the signal level at the start of recording, or
Fade-out Recording to gradually decrease the
signal level at the end of recording.
1 While the deck is stopped, press
GROUP ON/OFF.
2 PThreesGsRMOEUNPUO/NNO/O. FF button lights up.
3 “TEudrnit AMMenSu(”oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.
repeatedly) until “Gp All REL?”
appears, then press AMS or YES.
Changing the overall
recording level
4 P“ArellsRsEALM?S?”oarppYeEaSrs.again.
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or
“Complete!” appears.
paused, press MENU/NO.
2 “TEurdnitAMMenSu(”oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.
repeatedly) until “S.F Edit?” appears,
then press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) until “Tr Level?” appears,
then press AMS or YES.
4 Turn AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) until the track number you
want to change the recording level
appears, then press AMS or YES.
5 W“Lheivleelm0doBn”itaoprpinegartshien sthoeudnidsp,ltauyr.n AMS
(or press ./> repeatedly) to
change the recorded level without
turning on the two rightmost indicators
on the peak level meters.
You can set the level at any value between
–12 dB and +12 dB, in 2 dB increments.
Avoid turning on these indicators
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6 Press AMS or YES.
6 Press AMS or YES.
7 “P(rSe.sFs) EAdMitSOoKr?Y”EaSppaegarasinin. the display.
The deck starts recording over the existing
track. “S.F Edit(:) ** %” appears while the
track is being recorded. An amount of time
that is roughly equal to or longer than the
playback time of the track is required when
recording over the track. When the recording
finishes, “Complete!” appears.
7 “P(rSe.sFs) EAdMitSOoKr?Y”EaSppaegarasinin. the display.
The deck starts recording over the existing
track. “S.F Edit(:) ** %” appears while the
track is being recorded. When the recording
finishes, “Complete!” appears.
To cancel the operation
starts, you cannot interrupt the operation.
Fade-in and Fade-out
Recording
Notes
• Do not disconnect the mains lead or move the
deck while recording is in progress. This may
damage the recording data preventing recording
from being performed properly.
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or
paused, press MENU/NO.
• You cannot change the recorded level of a track
recorded in LP2 or LP4 Stereo mode.
• Do not use an MD that is damaged or dirty. This
may prevent recording data from being recorded
properly.
2 “TEudrnit AMMenSu(”oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.
repeatedly) until “S.F Edit?” appears,
then press AMS or YES.
• Repeatedly changing the recording level results in
poor sound quality.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) until “Fade In?” or “Fade
Out?” appears, then press AMS or YES.
• The recording level will not return to the exact
original level once the recording level has been
changed even if it returned to the original level.
• You cannot undo any S.F edit operation with the
Undo Function.
4 Turn AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) until the track number you
want to change the recording level
appears, then press AMS or YES.
5 “WThimilee m**os”niatpoprienagrstihnethseoduinspdl,atyu.rn 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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Other Functions
Undoing the last edit
— UNDO
Changing the Pitch
— Pitch Control Function
You can undo the last edit operation and restore
the contents of the MD to the condition that
existed before the operation. Note, however,
that you cannot undo an edit operation if you
perform any of the following operations after
the edit:
You can change the MD playback speed (pitch).
The tone falls at lower pitches.
•
Perform recording operation by pressing
REC z, etc.
Perform another editing operation.
Turn the Net MD function on.
Change the recorded level after recording (S.F
Edit).
Setting the pitch
automatically in steps (Auto
Step Control Function)
•
•
•
You can lower the pitch by up to 36 steps from
the factory setting (“Off”).1)
1) One octave equals 12 steps.
•
•
Turn off the deck or eject the MD.
1DWishcoilnentehctethdeemckaiinsssletaodp.ped, playing, or
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or
2 pTuarunseAdM, Spr(eosrspMreEsNsU./NO/.>
repeatedly) until “Setup?” appears,
then press AMS or YES.
paused, press MENU/NO.
2 “TEudrnit AMMenSu(”oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.
repeatedly) until “Undo?” appears.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) until “Pitch” appears, then
press AMS or YES.
“Undo?” does not appear if no editing has
3 bPereenssdoAnMe.S or YES.
4 Turn AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) to adjust the pitch, then
press AMS or YES.
One of the messages appears depending on
4 PthreelsasstAeMdiSt ooprerYaEtioSn..
5 Press MENU/NO.
“Complete!” appears.
To recall the factory setting
Press CLEAR while setting the value.
Notes
• When you change the step value, the playback sound
drops out momentarily.
• The step value returns to “Off” (factory setting)
when you turn off the deck or eject the MD.
• When a dot (.) appears to the right of the step value
in the pitch display, this indicates that you have
performed fine adjustment (see “Finely controlling
the pitch value is between steps. (The step and fine
control values are linked.)
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Finely controlling the pitch
(Fine Control Function)
Fading in and fading out
You can use Fade-in Play to gradually increase
the signal level to the ANALOG OUT jacks and
the PHONES jack at the start of playing. Fade-
out Play gradually decreases the signal level at
the end of playing.
Fade-in Recording gradually increases the
signal level at the start of recording. Fade-out
Recording gradually decreases the signal level
at the end of recording.
You can fine control the playback speed in 0.1%
increments from the factory setting (“Off”) to
–87.5%.
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or
2 pTuarunseAdM, Spr(eosrspMreEsNsU./NO/.>
repeatedly) until “Setup?” appears,
then press AMS or YES.
Note
3 Turn AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) until “Pfine” appears, then
press AMS or YES.
The level of the signal output from the DIGITAL OUT
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
Recording
5 Press MENU/NO.
During play pause (for Fade-in Play) or
recording pause (for Fade-in Recording),
press FADER on the remote.
To recall the factory setting
Press CLEAR while setting the value.
Notes
b flashes in the display and the deck performs
Fade-in Play or Fade-in Recording for five
seconds (factory setting) until the counter
reaches “0.0s.”
• When you change the fine control value, the
playback sound drops out momentarily.
• The playback sound may be interrupted when you
adjust the pitch from “Off” or return the pitch to
“Off.”
• The fine control value turns to “Off” (factory
setting) when you turn off the deck or eject the MD.
• The step and fine control values are linked; changing
one value also changes the other.
Fade-out Play and Fade-out
Recording
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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Tip
Do the following procedure to specify the fade-in or
fade-out duration for playback or recording.
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer
1 While the deck is stopped or playing, or
paused, press MENU/NO.
You can set the deck so that it turns off
automatically after a specified duration.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)
until “Setup?” appears, then press AMS or
YES.
1 While the deck is stopped or playing,
2 TpurernssAMMESN(Uor/NpOre.ss ./>
repeatedly) until “Setup?” appears,
then press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)
to select the setting, then press AMS or
YES.
To change the
duration of
Select
3 Turn AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) until “Sleep Off” appears in
the display, then press AMS or YES.
Fade-in Play/Recording
F.in
Fade-out Play/Recording F.out
4 Turn AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) to select the setting, then
press AMS or YES.
4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)
to select the duration, then press AMS or
YES.
To
Select
Both the Fade-in and Fade-out durations can be
set in 0.1 second steps.
Turn on Sleep Timer Sleep On
5 Press MENU/NO.
Turn off Sleep Timer Sleep Off (factory setting)
5 Turn AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) until “Sleep 60min” appears
in the display, then press AMS or YES.
6 Turn AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) to select the time to be
turned off (“30min,” “60min” (factory
setting), “90min,” or “120min”), then
press AMS or YES.
7 Press MENU/NO.
Tip
You can check the remaining time until the power
turns off.
1 With the Sleep Timer turned on, perform
steps 1 and 2 of the above procedure.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)
until “Sleep **min” appears.
Note
When you turn on the Net MD function, the Sleep
Timer is automatically set to “Sleep Off.”
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Make sure to change the deck to
standby mode within a week after
timer recording is completed.
The TOC on the MD is updated and recorded
contents are written to the MD when you turn
on the deck. If the recorded contents have
disappeared, “Initialize” flashes when you turn
on the deck.
Using a timer
By connecting a timer (not supplied) to the
deck, you can start and stop playing/recording
operations at specified times. For further
information on connecting the timer or setting
the starting and ending times, refer to the
instructions that came with the timer.
Notes
• It may take about 30 seconds after the deck is turned
on until recording starts. When recording at a
specified time using the timer, be sure to take this
time into account when setting the recording start
time.
• Contents recorded by timer recording are recorded
to the MD the next time you turn on the deck. At this
time, “TOC” flashes. Do not unplug the mains lead
or move the MD deck while “TOC” is flashing in
order to ensure the correct recording.
Playing an MD using a timer
the play mode you want.
To play only specific tracks, create a
programme (see “Creating your own
• When the remaining time on the MD runs out during
timer recording, the recording stops at that point and
the MD deck switches to stop mode.
To specify the time for the end of playing,
• During timer recording, new material is recorded
from the end of the recorded portion on the MD.
However, when timer recording is set with the
Group function on but no group is specified, the
material is recorded into a new group.
4 Set the timer as required.
5 After you have finished using the timer,
set TIMER on the deck to OFF.
Recording to an MD using a
timer
If you want to specify the time for the end of
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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Operating the MD Deck Using a Keyboard
Selecting keyboard type
The first time you connect a keyboard, you need
to select the keyboard type.
Setting the keyboard
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/
with a PS/2 interface. You can select a keyboard
with either an English or Japanese keyboard
layout. When you use a keyboard with a
different layout, you need to assign characters
2 NTuOr.n AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) until “Setup?” appears,
then press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) until “Keyboard?” appears,
then press AMS or YES.
1) IBM is the registered trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation.
2) Power consumption must be 120 mA or less.
4 Turn AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) until “Type” appears, then
press AMS or YES.
Connecting a keyboard to the
MD deck
5 Turn AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) to select the setting, then
press AMS or YES.
Connect the keyboard connector to the
KEYBOARD jack on the front panel of the
deck.
To use the keyboard with
Select
English keyboard layout
US (factory
setting1))
You can connect or disconnect the keyboard at
any time regardless of whether the deck is
turned on or off.
Japanese keyboard layout
JP
1) You can also recall the factory setting by
pressing CLEAR.
6 Press MENU/NO.
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Naming a track or MD
using the keyboard
Operating the deck using
the keyboard
If you use a keyboard, you can quickly enter or
edit names. While editing a name, you can
move the cursor in jumps or scroll the name.
Operations using the
keyboard
As the keyboard
Press
substitutes for the
following functions
Shortcut to the naming
procedure
MENU/NO
H
[Esc]
[F1]
1 Press [Enter] while the deck is in one of
the operating modes listed below,
X
[F2]
depending on what you want to name:
x
[F3]
To name
A track
Press while
GROUP SKIP
AMS or .
AMS or >
YES
[F8]
The track number is displayed
[F10]
[F11]
[F12]
[T]
The MD
The deck is stopped with total
number of tracks (or groups when
the Group function is on) displayed
m
2 EAnftleasrhainngacmures.or appears in the display.
M
[t]
CLEAR
[Delete]
In addition to letter keys, you can also use
3 Pthreeksesy[sEsnhtoewr]n. in the following table.
Editing using the keyboard
The whole name appears in the display.
You can edit the tracks using the following
keys.
Operations you may want to do while
naming a track or MD
The only keys that can be used for the editing
operations below are the independent keys
located beside the numeric keys. (You cannot
use keys that are operated while holding down
the Shift key.)
To
Press on the keyboard
Cancel the operation
[Esc]
Switch between uppercase [Caps Lock]
and lowercase letters
Operations while the deck is stopped
and a track is selected
Move the cursor
Scroll the name
[T] or [t]
[Page Up] or [Page Down]
To
Press
[*]
Erase the character at the [Delete]
cursor position
Move the track
Erase the track1)
Combine tracks
Erase the character
preceding the cursor
[Back Space]
[–]
[+]
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
stopped with the group you want to name selected in
To
Press
Divide the track
[/]
1) This lets you erase all tracks while the deck is
stopped and no track is selected.
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Notes
• You can assign a character using [Shift] only for
symbol and number keys.
Assigning characters to
keyboard keys
• You cannot assign a character to the following keys:
[Esc], [F1] – [F12], [Back Space], [Tab], [Caps
Lock], [Enter], [Shift], [Ctrl], [Alt], [Windows],
[Space], [Application], [Print Screen], [Scroll
Lock], [Pause], [Insert], [Delete], [Home], [End],
[Page Up], [Page Down], [Num Lock], [T], [t],
[R], [r], and [/], [*], [–], [+] (of the numeric keypads)
try to assign a character to one of the keys listed
above or other keys for which input is not accepted.
Assigning a character
If your keyboard layout does not match the
system settings, the display may show the
wrong characters or no characters at all when
you press the keys. In this case, you need to
assign characters to the keys.
1 While the deck is stopped, press [Esc].
Clearing key assignments
2 Press [F10]/[F11] repeatedly until
You can clear key assignments one at a time or
all at once.
3 P“Sreestusp[?F”10a]p/[pFe1a1r]sr,etpheeantepdrelyssun[Fti1l2].
To clear a key assignment
4 “PKreesysbo[Fa1rd0?]/[”Fa1p1p] ereaprse,attheednlypurenstisl [F12].
character you want to clear appears,
then press [F12].
5 “PAressssig[nF?1”0]a/[pFp1e1a]rrse,ptehaetnedplryesusnt[iFl1th2e].
character you want to assign appears.
If the character has already been assigned,
“User” appears. If it has not been assigned,
3 P“<reSsetsK[Deye>le”tfel]a.shes in the display.
“Key Clear” appears and the key assignment
is cleared.
6 “PDreesfasu[lFt”1a2p].pears.
7 P“<reSsetsKtheye>k”efylatsohebseinasthseigdnisepdlatyo. on the
To clear all key assignments
keyboard.
“Key Change” appears, and the selected
character is assigned to the key.
simultaneously.
If “Same Key” appears
The same character is already assigned to
the key.
3 “PArellsRse[sFe1t?2”].appears in the display.
“Complete!” appears, and all assignments
are cleared.
If “Remove old assign?” appears
A different character is already assigned to
the key. Press [F12] to clear the current
assignment and assign the new character.
To cancel the operation
Press [Esc].
8 PPrreessss[E[Escs]ct]otocacnoceml.plete the operation.
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On safety
Additional Information
Note on MDs
•
•
Do not touch the internal disc directly. Forcing
the shutter open may damage the internal disc.
Be sure to stick the labels supplied with the MD
to the appropriate positions. The shape of the
labels may vary depending on the MD brand.
Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the deck and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
On power sources
Proper location
Shutter
of the labels
•
Before operating the deck, check that the
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
mains, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
If you are not going to use the deck for a long
time, be sure to disconnect the deck from the
mains. To disconnect the mains lead, grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.
Do not place the cartridge where it may be
exposed to direct sunlight or extremely high
heat and humidity.
Regular maintenance
Wipe dust and debris from the surface of the
cartridge with a dry cloth.
•
Mains lead must be changed only at the
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
room, moisture may condense on the lenses
inside the deck. Should this occur, the deck may
not operate properly. In this case, remove the
MD and leave the deck turned on for several
hours until the moisture evaporates.
The recording system in your deck is radically
different from those used in cassette and DAT
decks and is characterized by the limitations
described below. Note, however, that these
limitations are due to the inherent nature of the
MD recording system itself and not to
mechanical causes.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine.
“Disc Full!” appears in the display
even before the MD has reached the
maximum recording time
When 255 tracks have been recorded to the MD,
“Disc Full!” appears regardless of the total
recorded time. More than 255 tracks cannot be
recorded to the MD. To continue recording,
erase unnecessary tracks or use another
recordable MD.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your deck, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
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“Disc Full!” appears before the
maximum number of tracks is
reached
Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are
sometimes interpreted as track intervals,
incrementing the track count and causing
“Disc Full!” to appear.
The total recorded time and the
remaining recordable time on the MD
may not total the maximum
recording time
Recording is done in minimum units of
material is. The contents recorded may thus be
shorter than the maximum recording capacity.
Disc space may also be further reduced by
scratches.
“Group Full!” appears in the display
•
When the Group function is on, “Group Full!”
may be displayed if editing is performed. This
means there are insufficient characters for group
management. Delete any unnecessary disc
names, group names or other characters.
Even when the Group function is off, the group
management information is updated
1) During stereo recording.
In MONO or LP2 mode: about 4 seconds
In LP4 mode: about 8 seconds
Tracks created through editing may
exhibit sound dropout as you are
searching for a point while
monitoring the sound.
•
automatically when Move, Divide and other
editing operations are performed, so “Group
Full!” may be displayed.
Track numbers are not marked
correctly
The remaining recording time does
not increase even after erasing
numerous short tracks
counted and so erasing them may not lead to an
increase in the recording time.
Incorrect assignment or marking of track
numbers may result when CD tracks are divided
into several smaller tracks during digital
recording. Also, when the Automatic Track
Marking is activated during recording, track
numbers may not be marked as in the original,
depending on the programme source.
1) During stereo recording.
In MONO or LP2 mode: about 24 seconds
In LP4 mode: about 48 seconds
The correct recorded/playing time
may not be displayed during play of
MDs recorded in monaural mode.
Some tracks cannot be combined
with others
Tracks may not be combined if they have been
edited.
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Guide to the Serial Copy
Management System
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the deck, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
problem. Should any problem persist, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
Digital audio components, such as CDs, MDs,
and DATs, make it easy to produce high-quality
copies of music by processing music as a digital
signal.
To protect copyrighted music sources, this deck
uses the Serial Copy Management System,
which allows you to make only a single copy of
a digitally recorded source through digital-to-
digital connections.
The deck does not operate or operates poorly.
• The MD may be dirty or damaged. Replace the
MD.
• 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
connection.
The deck does not play.
• Moisture has formed inside the deck. Take the
MD out and leave the deck in a warm place for
several hours until the moisture evaporates.
• The deck is not on. Press ?/1 to turn on the deck.
• The deck may not be connected to the amplifier
correctly. Check the connection (page 6).
• The MD is inserted in the wrong direction. Slide
the MD into the disc slot with the label side up
• The MD may not be recorded. Replace the disc
with one that has been recorded.
Examples are as follows:
•
You can make a copy of a commercially
available digital sound programme (for
example, a CD or MD), but you cannot make a
second copy from the first-generation copy.
You can make a copy of a digital signal from a
digitally recorded analogue sound programme
(for example, an analogue record or a music
cassette tape) or from a digital satellite
•
• You cannot play an MD with the Group function
on if there are no tracks with group registrations.
broadcast programme, but you cannot make a
second copy from the first-generation copy.
The sound has a lot of static.
1) A first-generation copy means the first recording
of a digital audio source through the deck’s
digital input connector. For example, if you
record from a CD player connected to the
DIGITAL IN connector, that copy is a first-
generation copy.
Strong magnetism from a television or a similar
device is interfering with operations. Move the
deck away from the source of strong magnetism.
Sound is not produced from the headphones.
Adjust the headphones level with PHONE LEVEL
Note
The restrictions of the Serial Copy Management
System do not apply when you make a recording
through the analogue-to-analogue connections.
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The deck does not record.
Self-diagnosis function
• The MD is record-protected. Slide the record-
protect tab and close the slot.
The deck’s self-diagnosis function
• The deck is not connected properly to the
programme source. Check the connection
• Select the correct programme source using
INPUT.
• The recording level is not adjusted properly.
• A premastered MD is inserted. Replace it with a
recordable MD.
automatically checks the condition of the MD
deck when an error occurs, then issues a three-
or five-digit code and an error message on the
display. If the code and message alternate, find
them in the following table and perform the
indicated countermeasure. Should the problem
persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• There is not enough time left on the MD. Replace
it with another recordable MD with fewer
recorded tracks, or erase unnecessary tracks
• There has been a power failure or the mains lead
has been disconnected during recording. Data
recorded to that point may be lost. Repeat the
recording procedure.
C11/Protected
• The inserted MD is record-protected.
, Take out the MD and close the record-protect
C12/Cannot Copy
• You tried to record a CD with a format that the
external device connected to the deck does not
support, such as CD-ROM or video CD.
The deck does not perform Synchro-recording
with a CD player or video CD player.
, Remove the disc and insert a music CD.
The remote supplied with the MD deck is not set
correctly. Reset the remote.
C13/REC Error
• The recording was not made properly.
, Set the deck in a stable surface, and repeat the
recording procedure.
A message and a three- or five-digit
alphanumeric code alternate in the display.
• The inserted MD is dirty (with smudges,
fingerprints, etc.), scratched, or substandard in
quality.
The keyboard does not operate.
, Replace the disc and repeat the recording
procedure.
Disconnect the keyboard, then re-connect it.
Note
C13/Read Error
If the deck does not operate properly even after you
have attempted the prescribed remedies, turn off the
deck, then re-insert the plug into the mains.
• The deck could not read the TOC on the MD
properly.
, Take out the MD and insert it again.
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C14/TOC Error
Display messages
• The deck could not read the TOC on the MD
properly.
The following table explains the various
messages that appear in the display. Messages
are also displayed by the deck’s Self-diagnosis
, Insert another disc.
, If possible, erase all the tracks on the MD
C41/Cannot Copy
• The sound source is a copy of commercially
available music software, or you tried to record a
CD-R (Recordable CD).
, The Serial Copy Management System
cannot record a CD-R.
Auto Cut
Blank Disc
A new (blank) or erased MD has been inserted.
C71/Din Unlock
Busy NOW!
• The sporadic appearance of this message is
caused by the digital signal being recorded. This
will not affect the recording.
You pressed NET MD during Check In or Check
Out. Wait until the operation is completed.
• While recording from a digital component, the
digital connecting cable may have been
incompletely connected and come loose or the
digital component was turned off.
, Check the connection or turn the digital
component back on.
Cannot Edit
An attempt was made to edit the MD during
Programme or Shuffle Play or to change the
recording level of an MD recorded in LP2 or LP4
Stereo mode.
Check USB
E0001/MEMORY NG
The USB cable is not connected properly. Check
the connection.
• There is an error in the internal data that the deck
needs in order to operate.
, Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
CONNECT
Check In or Check Out is underway. (If you attempt
an invalid operation at this time, “CONNECT!”
appears.)
E0101/LASER NG
• There is a problem with the optical pickup.
, The optical pickup may have failed. Consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
Disc Full!
E0201/LOADING NG
Group Full!
• There is a problem with the loading.
, The loading may have failed. Consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
An attempt was made to create a new group in
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
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Incomplete!
Push Stop!
The S.F Edit (changing the recording level after
recording, Fade-in, Fade-out) operation was not
performed properly because the deck was moved
while recording was in progress or the MD is
damaged or dirty.
You pressed an invalid key during MD operation.
Press x and perform the operation again.
S.F Edit!
You attempted to perform another operation while
in S.F Edit (changing the recording level after
recording, Fade-in, Fade-out) mode.
You cannot perform any other operations while in
S.F Edit mode.
Initialize (flashing)
The Setup Menu settings have been lost.
Or the contents recorded by the timer have
disappeared over time and are not be available for
saving to disc, or Programme Play could not be
activated since the programme has disappeared
over time.
(S.F) Edit NOW
You pressed ?/1 while in S.F Edit (changing the
recording level after recording, Fade-in, Fade-out)
mode.
If you turn off the deck while in S.F Edit mode, any
changes that you have made will not be made
properly. Finish the changes and leave S.F Edit
mode before turning off the deck. If you
accidentally turn off the deck while changes are
being made, press ?/1 while the message is
displayed.
(The message flashes for about four seconds when
you turn on the deck by pressing ?/1.)
Name Full!
The naming capacity of the MD has reached its
limit (about 1,700 characters).
Net MD
The Net MD function is on. (If you attempt an
invalid operation at this time, “Net MD!” appears.)
Smart Space
Net MD NOW
Step Full!
You pressed the ?/1 during Check In or Check Out
execution. This may cause data damage, so be sure
to wait for Check In or Check Out to finish before
turning off the Net MD function and the MD deck.
The programme contains the maximum number of
tracks. You cannot add any more tracks.
TOC Reading
No Change
The deck is checking the TOC (Table Of Contents)
on the MD.
While attempting to change the recording level
after recording, you pressed AMS or YES without
actually changing the recording level, so no change
was made.
TrProtected
You cannot perform editing operations on protected
tracks (tracks checked out from a USB connected
computer, etc.) other than “Moving recorded
on page 31 using this deck.
No Disc
There is no MD in the deck.
No Name
The track or disc has no name.
Premastered
An attempt was made to record or edit to a
premastered MD.
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Setup menu table
Specifications
System
MiniDisc digital audio
system
MiniDisc
Menu item
T.Mark
LS(T)
Reference page
Disc
Laser
Semiconductor laser
(λ = 780 nm)
Emission duration:
continuous
Auto
S.Space
P.Hold
Laser output
MAX 44.6 µW1)
1) This output is the value measured at a distance of
200 mm from the objective lens surface on the
Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.
Laser diode
Revolutions (CLV)
Error correction
F.in
F.out
Material: GaAlAs
400 rpm to 900 rpm
ACIRC (Advanced Cross
Interleave Reed Solomon
Code)
Pitch
Pfine
Ain
Sampling frequency
Coding
44.1 kHz
Aout
ATRAC (Adaptive
TRansform Acoustic
Coding)/ATRAC 3
EFM (Eight-to-Fourteen
Modulation)
Modulation system
Sleep
Number of channels
Frequency response
Signal-to-noise ratio
Wow and flutter
2 stereo channels
Display
Keyboard?
LPstamp
5 to 20,000 Hz ±0.3 dB
Over 98 dB during play
Below measurable limit
Inputs
ANALOG IN
1) For European model
2) For other model
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%
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Outputs
PHONES
Jack type: stereo phone
Rated output: 28 mW
Load impedance: 32 ohms
Jack type: phono
ANALOG OUT
Rated output: 2 Vrms (at
50 kilohms)
Load impedance: over
10 kilohms
DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT
Connector type: square
optical
Rated output: –18 dBm
Load impedance: 660 nm
(optical wave length)
General
Power requirements
European model:
Other model:
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
110 – 120/220 – 240 V
AC, 50/60 Hz
Adjustable with voltage
selector
15 W (0.4 W in standby
mode)
430 × 95 × 285 mm
(w/h/d) incl. projecting
parts and controls
3.1 kg
Power consumption
Dimensions (approx.)
Mass (approx.)
Supplied accessories
Audio connecting cords (2)
Optical cable (1)
OpenMG Jukebox CD-ROM (1)
Operating instructions for OpenMG Jukebox (1)
Remote commander (remote) (1)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
USB cable (1)
The optional accessories for this deck are subject to
change without notice. For details, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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