Sony MDS SP55 User Manual

4-230-236-12(1)  
MiniDisc Deck  
Operating Instructions  
MDS-SP55  
©2000 Sony Corporation  
Editing  
Table of Contents  
Before you start editing ........................... 28  
Labelling an MD — Name Function ...... 29  
Erasing recordings — Erase Function .... 31  
Getting Started  
Moving recorded tracks  
Hooking up the system .............................. 4  
— Move Function ............................ 34  
Dividing recorded tracks  
Playback  
— Divide Function ........................... 35  
Combining recorded tracks  
Playing an MD .......................................... 6  
— Combine Function ....................... 37  
Playing MD tracks in random order  
Undoing the last edit  
— Shuffle Play ................................... 7  
— Undo Function ............................. 38  
Programming MD tracks  
— Programme Play ............................ 8  
Optional Components  
Playing MD tracks repeatedly  
— Repeat Play .................................... 9  
Connecting a digital component ............. 39  
Using the MD display ............................. 10  
Additional Information  
Recording  
Precautions .............................................. 41  
System limitations of MDs ..................... 42  
Troubleshooting ...................................... 43  
Self-diagnosis Display ............................ 44  
Messages ................................................. 45  
Specifications .......................................... 46  
Index.......................................... Back cover  
Before you start recording....................... 11  
Recording a CD on an MD  
— CD-MD Synchro Recording ........ 12  
Recording a tape on an MD .................... 13  
Recording your favourite CD tracks  
on an MD  
— CD-MD Synchro Recording ........ 15  
Recording your favourite portions  
on an MD  
— Manual Recording ....................... 16  
Recording an MD on a tape .................... 17  
Recording from the radio  
— Manual Recording ....................... 19  
Timer recording radio programmes ........ 20  
Making a space between tracks 3 seconds  
long — Smart Space ......................... 22  
Starting recording with 6 seconds of  
prestored audio data  
— Time Machine Recording ............ 23  
Marking track numbers ........................... 24  
Adjusting the recording level .................. 26  
Monaural recording ................................. 27  
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Getting Started  
Hooking up the system  
Perform the following procedure 1 to 3 to hook up MDS-SP55 using the supplied cords.  
Note  
Be sure to hook up the system with the mains lead unplugged from the mains. Hooking up the system with the  
mains lead plugged in may cause the system to malfunction.  
AM loop aerial  
FM aerial  
Rear panel  
Tuner  
Amplifier  
Right  
speaker  
Left  
speaker  
CD player  
Tape deck  
MD deck  
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Preparations  
1 Stack the components vertically in the order of  
tuner, amplifier, CD player, tape deck and MD  
deck.  
2 Connect the SYSTEM CONTROL 3  
connectors in the order of the tuner, tape  
deck and MD deck using the system  
cable supplied with MDS-SP55.  
2 Disconnect the system cable supplied with  
CMT-SP55TC from the SYSTEM CONTROL  
3 connectors on the tuner and tape deck.  
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1 Connect the supplied digital cable to  
DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT on the CD  
player and DIGITAL OPTICAL CD  
IN 1 on the MD deck.  
Take the caps off the connectors, then insert  
the plugs until they click into place.  
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The system cable is used to send signals and  
electricity between the components for  
interlinked operation.  
Be sure to insert the connector horizontally  
until it clicks into place. Otherwise the system  
will not operate correctly.  
Keep the system cable away from the aerials  
to prevent noise or malfunction.  
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3 Connect the mains lead to the mains  
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Arranging the components side  
by side  
Once you have finished the connections, you can  
rearrange the components as desired.  
Tip  
All information for the MDS-SP55 MD deck appears  
in the display on the tuner of CMT-SP55TC.  
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Playback  
3 Press N.  
Playing an MD  
Play starts.  
You can play an MD just like a CD.  
To turn on the system, press ?/1 (power). The  
MD deck turns on automatically.  
Track number  
Playing time  
`/1  
?/1 (power)  
To  
Do this  
Stop play  
Press x.  
Pause  
Press X.  
Press X again or N to resume  
play.  
Select a track  
Press . or >.  
Find a point in  
a track  
Keep pressing m or M during  
play and release it at the desired  
point.  
Remove the MD Press A on the MD deck.  
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Adjust the  
volume  
Press VOLUME + or –.  
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Tips  
• You can start playing from the desired track in  
step 3.  
1 Press the track number of the track you want to  
listen to.  
To select track number 11 and higher  
Press >10 once and then the number buttons of  
the track number.  
For example, to select track 32, press >10, 3, and  
2.  
To select track number 100 and higher  
Press >10 twice and then the number buttons of  
the track number.  
1 Insert an MD.  
With the arrow pointing toward the deck.  
2 Press N.  
• You can switch from another source to the MD  
deck and start playing an MD just by pressing H  
on the MD deck (Automatic Source Selection).  
Note  
Do not use an MD on which the label sticks out from  
the edge or on which the label is not positioned  
correctly. Such labels can cause the MD deck to  
malfunction.  
With the label side up, and the shutter on  
the righthand side.  
2 Press MD to switch the function to MD.  
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To cancel Shuffle Play  
Press x to stop Shuffle Play, then press PLAY  
MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” and  
“PROGRAM” disappear.  
Playing MD tracks in  
random order  
Shuffle Play  
Tip  
You can play all the tracks on an MD in random  
order.  
To skip a track, press >. Press . to go back to  
the beginning of the current track. However, you  
cannot go back to the previous track.  
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1 Press MD to switch the function to MD.  
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until  
“SHUFFLE” appears in stop mode.  
3 Press N.  
Shuffle Play starts.  
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3 Press the track number of the track you  
Programming MD tracks  
want to listen to.  
Programme Play  
To select track number 11  
and higher  
Press >10 once and then the number buttons  
of the track number.  
You can make a programme of up to 25 tracks in  
the order you want them to be played.  
For example, to select track 32, press >10, 3,  
and 2.  
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To select track number 100  
and higher  
Press >10 twice and then the number buttons  
of the track number.  
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Selected track Total playing time  
number  
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4 To programme additional tracks, repeat  
step 3.  
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Each time you programme, the total time of  
the programme is displayed. You can make a  
programme of up to 25 tracks.  
Last programmed Total playing  
track number  
time  
1 Press MD to switch the function to MD.  
5 Press N.  
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until  
All the tracks play in the order you selected.  
“PROGRAM” appears in stop mode.  
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To  
Do this  
Cancel  
Programme  
Play  
Press x, then press PLAY MODE  
repeatedly until “PROGRAM” and  
“SHUFFLE” disappear.  
Playing MD tracks  
repeatedly  
Repeat Play  
Add a track to  
the programme  
(in stop mode)  
Do step 3.  
You can repeat an MD in normal play, Shuffle  
Play and Programme Play.  
Erase the entire Do steps 1 and 2, then press and  
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programme  
hold CLEAR.  
Tips  
REPEAT  
• You can select the desired track using . or >  
in step 3.  
Press . or > repeatedly until the desired track  
number appears, then press ENTER/YES.  
• The programme you made remains after  
Programme Play finishes. To play the same  
programme again, press N.  
• “Program Full!!” appears when you try to  
programme 26 or more tracks.  
• “---m--s” appears when the total MD programme  
time exceeds 199 minutes.  
, Press REPEAT during play until  
“REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” appears.  
REPEAT: For all the tracks on the MD.  
Play mode  
Repeat  
Normal  
All the tracks in order  
All the tracks in random  
order  
Shuffle Play  
(page 7)  
Programme Play  
(page 8)  
All the programmed  
tracks in order  
REPEAT 1*: For a single track only.  
* You cannot repeat a single track during  
Shuffle Play or Programme Play.  
To cancel Repeat Play  
Press REPEAT until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1”  
disappears.  
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In stop mode  
t Total number of tracks and total playing  
time  
Using the MD display  
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You can check the total number of tracks, the total  
playing time and the remaining time on the MD.  
Remaining recordable time (Only for a  
recordable MD)  
Disc title appears for a pre-mastered MD.  
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Disc title*3  
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Clock display  
*3 “No Name” appears if no disc title is labelled.  
Tips  
• You can check a track title during play. If you press  
SCROLL, a track title appears scrolling in the  
display. Press SCROLL at any point during the  
scroll display to stop the scrolling. Press SCROLL  
again to restart the scrolling.  
DISPLAY  
• To label a disc title or a track title, see “Labelling  
an MD” on page 29.  
• “---m--s” appears when the total playing time  
exceeds 199 minutes.  
, Press DISPLAY.  
Each time you press the button during  
normal play or in stop mode, the display  
changes as follows:  
During normal play  
t Elapsed playing time and the track  
number on the current track  
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Remaining time and the track number on  
the current track  
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Remaining time on the MD*1  
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Track title of the current track*2  
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Clock display  
*1 The remaining time of the programme appears  
during Programme Play.  
*2 “No Name” appears if no track title is labelled.  
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Recording  
Note on MD track numbers  
On an MD, the track numbers (track sequence), track  
start and end point information, etc., are recorded in  
the TOC*4 area independent of the sound information.  
You can edit recorded tracks quickly by modifying  
the TOC information.  
Before you start  
recording  
MDs (MiniDisc) let you digitally record and play  
music with high quality sound. Another feature of  
MDs is track marking. The track marking feature  
lets you quickly locate a specific point or easily  
edit the recorded tracks. However, depending on  
the source you record, the recording method and  
the way the track numbers are recorded differ.  
*4 TOC: Table Of Contents  
After recording  
, Press A on the MD deck to remove the  
MD or press ?/1 (power) to turn off  
the system.  
When the source you record from is:  
• This system’s CD player (CMT-  
SP55TC)  
“TOC” lights up or starts flashing. The TOC  
is updated and recording is completed.  
– The MD deck performs digital recording.*1  
– Track numbers are automatically marked as on  
the original CD.  
Before pulling out the mains lead  
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 system. Do not pull out the mains lead  
before updating the TOC (while “TOC” is lit) or  
while updating the TOC (while “TOC” is flashing)  
to ensure a complete recording.  
• Other digital components  
connected to the DIGITAL  
OPTICAL AUX IN jack of MDS-  
SP55 (e.g., a DVD player)  
– The MD deck performs digital recording.*1*2*3  
– Track numbers are marked differently  
depending on the source you record.  
Protecting a recorded MD  
• This system’s tuner or tape deck,  
or other analogue components  
connected to the AUX IN jacks of  
CMT-SP55TC (e.g., a VCR)  
• To protect a recorded MD, slide the tab on the side  
of the MD to open the slot. In this position, the MD  
cannot be recorded. To record on the MD, slide the  
tab to close the slot.  
– The MD deck performs analogue recording.  
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– A track number is marked at the beginning of a  
recording, but when you turn on the Level  
Synchro Recording function (see page 24),  
track numbers are automatically marked in sync  
with the level of the input signal.  
Slide the tab  
*1 For details on the limitations of digital recording,  
see page 42.  
*2 The sound produced from the speakers during  
recording is the AUX IN jacks audio. When  
making a digital connection, be sure to also make  
an analogue connection.  
*3 If a digital component is not connected to the  
DIGITAL OPTICAL AUX IN jack using an optical  
cable, the MD deck performs analogue recording.  
• If the MD is record protected, “C11” and  
“Protected” appear alternately and the MD cannot  
be recorded. Remove the MD, then slide the record  
protection tab to the closed position.  
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1 Insert a recordable MD.  
Recording a CD on an  
MD  
With the arrow pointing toward the deck.  
CD-MD Synchro Recording  
You can make a digital recording of a CD on an  
MD, marking track numbers in the same sequence  
as the original CD.  
You can also record a programme of favourite  
tracks (see page 15).  
To turn on the system, press ?/1 (power). The  
MD deck turns on automatically.  
With the label side up, and the shutter on  
the righthand side.  
?/1 (power)  
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2 Press A on the CD player and place a  
CD on the disc tray.  
With the label side up.  
When you play a CD single (8 cm CD),  
place it on the inner circle of the tray.  
Press A again to close the disc tray.  
3 Turn FUNCTION until “CD” appears.  
4 Press CD SYNC REC on the MD deck.  
The CD SYNC REC indicator lights up. The  
MD deck stands by for recording and the CD  
player pauses for play.  
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5 Press H on the MD deck.  
Recording a tape on an  
MD  
Recording starts.  
When the recording is completed, the CD  
player and the MD deck stop automatically.  
You can make an analogue recording of a tape on  
an MD. You can use TYPE I (normal), TYPE II  
(CrO2) tape. The recording level is automatically  
adjusted.  
To  
Do this  
Stop recording  
Press s on the MD deck or CD  
player.  
Remove the  
MD and CD  
Press A on the MD deck and CD  
player in stop mode.  
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Tips  
• If you use a partially recorded MD, recording starts  
after the recorded tracks. To erase the recorded  
contents, see “Erasing recordings” on page 31.  
• Depending on the disc, CD TEXT information may  
also be recorded. If “CD-TEXT” flashes during  
recording, press NAME EDIT on the remote, and  
then press ENTER/YES to record the title of the  
current track. (If “CD-TEXT” is lit, it is  
automatically recorded.)  
Note  
If the MD is record protected, “C11” and “Protected”  
appear alternately and the MD cannot be recorded.  
Remove the MD, then slide the record protection tab  
to the closed position (see page 11).  
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Recording a tape on an MD  
(continued)  
5 Press H on the MD deck.  
Recording starts.  
1 Insert a recordable MD.  
6 Press H on the tape deck.  
With the arrow pointing toward the deck.  
To stop recording  
Press s on the MD deck.  
Tips  
If you use a partially recorded MD, recording starts  
after the recorded tracks. To erase the recorded  
contents, see Erasing recordingson page 31.  
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 MD deck  
replaces this silence with a blank of about 3 seconds  
and continues recording. However, this function  
may not activate if there is noise.  
With the label side up, and the shutter on  
the righthand side.  
2 Press A on the tape deck to open the  
cassette tray and insert a tape.  
With the side you want to play facing up  
Note  
If the MD is record protected, C11and Protected”  
appear alternately and the MD cannot be recorded.  
Remove the MD, then slide the record protection tab  
to the closed position (see page 11).  
Press A again to close the cassette tray.  
3 Turn FUNCTION until TAPE”  
appears.  
4 Press z REC on the MD deck.  
The MD deck stands by for recording.  
Tape playback side  
>>> appears for the front side, and <<< for  
the reverse side. To play the side not  
indicated, press s on the tape deck and  
remove the tape to reverse the tape side, then  
do steps 3 and 4 again.  
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Selecting the tracks  
Recording your favourite  
CD tracks on an MD  
CD-MD Synchro Recording  
1 Press CD on the remote to switch the  
function to CD.  
Place a CD.  
You can select your favourite CD tracks with the  
Programme Play feature, then record the  
programme on an MD using the Synchro  
2 Press PLAY MODE on the remote  
repeatedly until “PROGRAM” appears.  
Recording feature. If you use a partially recorded  
MD, recording starts after the recorded tracks.  
3 Press the track number of the track you  
want to record.  
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To select track number 11  
and higher  
Press >10 once and then the number buttons  
of the track number.  
For example, to select track 32, press >10, 3,  
and 2.  
4 To programme additional tracks, repeat  
step 3.  
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Each time you programme, the total time of  
the programme is displayed. You can make a  
programme of up to 25 tracks.  
Recording on an MD  
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5 Insert a recordable MD.  
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6 Press CD SYNC REC on the MD deck.  
The MD deck stands by for recording and the  
CD player pauses for play.  
7 Press H on the MD deck.  
CD play and MD recording start.  
When the recording is completed, the CD  
player and the MD deck stop automatically.  
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Recording your favourite CD  
tracks on an MD (continued)  
Recording your favourite  
portions on an MD  
— Manual Recording  
To stop recording  
Press s on the MD deck.  
If the MD becomes full during  
recording  
With manual recording, you can record just the  
portions you like from a CD, or start recording  
from the middle of the tape. If you use a partially  
recorded MD, recording starts after the recorded  
tracks.  
The MD deck and the CD player automatically  
stop.  
Note  
If the MD is record protected, “C11” and “Protected”  
appear alternately and the MD cannot be recorded.  
Remove the MD, then slide the record protection tab  
to the closed position (see page 11).  
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Labelling titles during recording  
If “CD-TEXT” lights up or flashes during  
recording, you can record the CD TEXT  
information onto the MD as follows:  
Automatically during recording  
If you record on an unrecorded or completely  
erased (see page 32) MD when “CD-TEXT” is  
lit, the CD TEXT information is automatically  
recorded.  
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1 Insert a recordable MD.  
Manually during recording  
When “CD-TEXT” flashes, press NAME EDIT  
on the remote, and then press ENTER/YES to  
record the title of the current track.  
2 Turn FUNCTION on the amplifier until  
“CD” or “TAPE” appear.  
CD: Recording from the CD  
Note  
TAPE: Recording from the tape  
Depending on the disc, the CD TEXT information  
may not be recorded automatically.  
3 Press z REC on the MD deck.  
The MD deck stands by for recording.  
4 Press H on the MD deck.  
Recording starts.  
5 Press H on the CD player or H or  
h on the tape deck.  
To stop recording  
Press s on the MD deck.  
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Tips  
• If you turn FUNCTION during recording, the MD  
deck and the CD player automatically stop.  
• You can check the remaining recordable time on the  
MD during recording by pressing DISPLAY.  
Recording an MD on a  
tape  
Note  
You can make an analogue recording of an MD on  
a tape with the tracks in the same sequence as the  
original MD.  
You can also record a programme of favourite  
tracks.  
If the MD is record protected, “C11” and “Protected”  
appear alternately and the MD cannot be recorded.  
Remove the MD, then slide the record protection tab  
to the closed position (see page 11).  
Recording tracks in the same  
sequence as the original MD  
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1 Insert a blank tape.  
2 Insert an MD.  
3 Turn FUNCTION on the amplifier until  
“MD” appears.  
4 Press z REC on the tape deck.  
The tape deck stands by for recording.  
5 Press H on the tape deck to record  
starting from the front side.  
To record from the reverse side, press  
h on the tape deck.  
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Recording an MD on a tape  
(continued)  
Recording your favourite MD  
tracks  
You can select your favourite MD tracks with the  
Programme Play feature, then record the  
programme on a tape.  
6 Press DIRECTION on the tape deck  
repeatedly until g appears to record  
on one side or h (or j) to record on  
both sides.  
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If you select both sides recording and the  
tape reaches the end of the front side part-  
way through a track, the entire track is  
recorded again from the beginning of the  
reverse side. When you start recording from  
the reverse side, the recording stops at the  
end of the reverse side even though you  
select h.  
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7 Press S on the tape deck.  
Recording starts.  
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8 Press H on the MD deck.  
MD play starts.  
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When the recording is completed, the MD  
deck stops.  
To stop recording  
Press s on the tape deck.  
Tip  
When you want to reduce the hiss noise in high-  
frequency signals recorded at low level, press  
DOLBY NR after step 6 so “DOLBY NR” appears in  
the display. Turning DOLBY NR on reduces the  
noise when playing back these types of signals.  
1 Press MD to switch the function to MD.  
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until  
“PROGRAM” appears in stop mode.  
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3 Press the track number of the track you  
Recording from the  
radio  
want to record.  
— Manual Recording  
To select track number 11  
and higher  
Press >10 once and then the number buttons  
of the track number.  
You can make an analogue recording a radio  
programme on an MD.  
For example, to select track 32, press >10, 3,  
and 2.  
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To select track number 100  
and higher  
Press >10 twice and then the number buttons  
of the track number.  
Selected track  
number  
Total playing  
time  
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1 Insert a recordable MD.  
4 To programme additional tracks, repeat  
step 3.  
2 Press TUNER/BAND on the tuner  
Each time you programme, the total time of  
the programme is displayed. You can make a  
programme of up to 25 tracks.  
repeatedly to select “AM” or “FM”.  
3 Press TUNING MODE on the tuner  
repeatedly until “PRESET” appears.  
4 Press TUNING + or – on the tuner to  
Last programmed Total playing  
track number  
time  
select the desired preset station.  
5 Insert a blank tape.  
6 Do steps 3 to 7 of “Recording tracks in  
the same sequence as the original MD”  
(see page 17).  
Preset number and frequency (or station  
name* or RDS station name)  
The station name appears only if you have  
labelled the station (refer to the CMT-  
SP55TC Operating Instructions).  
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Recording from the radio  
(continued)  
Timer recording radio  
programmes  
5 Press z REC on the MD deck.  
The z REC indicator lights up.  
To timer record, you must first preset the radio  
station and set the clock (refer to the  
The MD deck stands by for recording.  
CMT-SP55TC Operating Instructions). You can  
make a timer recording of a radio programme or  
the audio signal from a digital component  
connected to AUX IN (see page 39).  
6 Press H on the MD deck.  
Recording starts.  
To  
Do this  
`/1  
Stop recording  
Press s on the MD deck.  
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Pause  
Press S on the MD deck.  
Press S again or H on the  
MD deck to restart recording.  
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Remove the MD  
Press A on the MD deck in  
stop mode.  
Tips  
• If you use a partially recorded MD, recording starts  
after the recorded tracks. To erase the recorded  
contents, see “Erasing recordings” on page 31.  
• If noise is heard while recording an AM radio  
programme, move the AM loop aerial to reduce the  
noise or connect a ground wire to the U terminal  
(refer to the CMT-SP55TC Operating Instructions).  
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1 Prepare the sound source you want to  
Note  
play.  
If the MD is record protected, “C11” and “Protected”  
appear alternately and the MD cannot be recorded.  
Remove the MD, then slide the record protection tab  
to the closed position (see page 11).  
Radio: Tune in the preset radio station  
(refer to the CMT-SP55TC Operating  
Instructions).  
AUX: Set the timer of the component  
connected to DIGITAL OPTICAL AUX  
IN. For details, refer to the operating  
instructions of the connected component.  
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
3 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“SET MD REC” appears, then press  
ENTER/YES.  
The hour indication flashes.  
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4 Set the time to start recording.  
7 Insert a recordable MD.  
Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour,  
If you use a partially recorded MD, recording  
starts after the recorded tracks.  
then press ENTER/YES.  
The minute indication flashes.  
8 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.  
To cancel the procedure  
Press . or > repeatedly to set the  
minute, then press ENTER/YES.  
The hour indication flashes again.  
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.  
To change the setting  
Start over from step 1.  
5 Set the time to stop recording following  
To check the setting/activate  
the timer  
Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT and press .  
or > repeatedly until “SEL MD REC” appears.  
Then press ENTER/YES.  
the procedure in step 4.  
“OFF TIME NG” appears if the start time  
and the stop time settings are the same.  
Change the stop time.  
It is not necessary to set the start and stop times  
every time.  
6 Press . or > repeatedly to select  
the recording source, then press  
ENTER/YES.  
The indication changes as follows:  
When recording on an MD  
To cancel the timer  
Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT and press .  
or > repeatedly until “TIMER OFF” appears.  
Then press ENTER/YES.  
t TUNER c MD  
r
Tips  
TUNER c MD (M)*  
• The system automatically turns on about 30 seconds  
before the start time and prepares for timer-  
recording. Recording starts as soon as the system is  
ready, so recording may start earlier than the preset  
time.  
• When you record from the radio, the station name  
(or frequency when the station is not labelled), the  
start time and the stop time are automatically  
recorded on the MD.  
r
AUX** c MD  
r
AUX c MD (M)  
*
When you record onto an MD in monaural  
format.  
** You can select the connected component for  
recording source. Set the timer on both  
systems to the same time.  
Notes  
• You cannot activate Daily Timer and the recording  
timer at the same time.  
When you press ENTER/YES, the start time,  
stop time and other setting contents appear in  
turn, then the original display returns.  
• Do not operate the system from the time the system  
turns on until the recording starts (about 30 seconds  
before the preset time).  
• If the system is on about 30 seconds before the  
preset time, the timer-recording will not be  
activated.  
“REC” lights up.  
• The Smart Space and Level Synchro Recording  
functions do not operate.  
• The volume is reduced to minimum during  
recording.  
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2,5  
2,3,4  
Making a space  
between tracks 3  
seconds long  
Smart Space  
The Smart Space function lets you make the blank  
spaces between tracks 3 seconds long  
automatically while making a digital recording  
from a CD. For other types of recording, 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 MD deck replaces  
this silence with a blank of about 3 seconds and  
continues recording.  
6 3,4  
1
1 Press z REC on the MD deck to stand  
by for recording.  
No sound input for less than 30 seconds  
2 Press MENU/NO to display “MD  
Off  
Setup ?”, then press ENTER/YES.  
3 Turn l/L until “MD S.Space  
OFF” (or “MD S.Space ON”) appears,  
then press ENTER/YES.  
On  
Replaced with a blank of 3 seconds and  
recording continues  
4 Turn l/L until “MD S.Space  
ON” appears, then press ENTER/YES.  
Auto Cut: When the Smart Space function is on,  
if there is no sound input for 30 seconds or more,  
the MD deck replaces this silence with a blank of  
about 3 seconds and enters recording pause.  
5 Press MENU/NO.  
6 Press H on the MD deck.  
No sound input for 30 seconds or more  
Recording starts.  
Off  
If there is an extended silence of less than  
30 seconds, “Smart Space” appears, and the  
MD deck replaces the silence with a blank of  
about 3 seconds and continues recording.  
If there is no sound input for 30 seconds or  
more, “Auto Cut” appears, and the MD deck  
replaces the silence with a blank of about  
3 seconds and switches to recording pause.  
Press H to restart the recording.  
On  
Replaced with a blank of 3 seconds and  
recording pauses  
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To stop recording  
Press s on the MD deck.  
Starting recording with  
6 seconds of prestored  
audio data  
Time Machine Recording  
To turn off Smart Space and  
Auto Cut functions  
1 Press MENU/NO during recording pause.  
“MD Setup ?” appears, then press ENTER/  
YES.  
2 Turn l/L until “MD S.Space ON”  
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 (12 seconds for monaural  
appears, then press ENTER/YES.  
3 Turn l/L until “MD S.Space OFF”  
appears, then press ENTER/YES.  
4 Press MENU/NO.  
Tips  
• The Smart Space and Auto Cut functions are  
factory set to on.  
recording) before starting recording, as shown in  
the illustration below:  
• If you turn off the system or disconnect the mains  
lead, the MD deck will retain the last setting (MD  
S.Space ON or OFF).  
When you press  
ENTER/YES in step 5  
End of the source  
to be recorded  
Time  
6
seconds  
Recorded  
portion  
Beginning of the source to be recorded  
continued  
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Starting recording with 6  
seconds of prestored audio data  
(continued)  
Marking track numbers  
You can mark track numbers as follows:  
5
3
Automatically during recording  
Track numbers are automatically marked as on the  
original source during recording from this  
system’s CD player (CMT-SP55TC) or  
components connected to the DIGITAL  
OPTICAL AUX IN jack. Use the Level Synchro  
Recording function to automatically mark track  
numbers during recording from this system’s  
tuner, tape deck or components connected to the  
AUX IN jacks.  
At any point during recording  
1 Insert a recordable MD.  
You can mark track numbers while recording any  
sources.  
2 Turn FUNCTION on the amplifier until  
the desired sound source (i.e., TUNER)  
to record appears.  
After recording  
Use the Divide function (see page 35).  
3 Press z REC on the MD deck.  
Marking track numbers  
automatically during  
recording  
The MD deck stands by for recording.  
Level-Synchro Recording  
4 Start playing the desired sound source  
to record.  
The Level Synchro Recording function is factory  
set to on, so the track numbers are automatically  
marked. If “LEVEL-SYNC” does not appear  
during recording, turn on the Level Synchro  
Recording as follows. Track numbers are  
automatically marked when the input signal is  
continuously below a certain level for more than  
two seconds and then exceeds that level.  
5 Press ENTER/YES at the desired point  
to start recording.  
Recording of the sound source starts with the  
6 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer  
memory.  
If you use a partially recorded MD, recording  
starts after the recorded tracks.  
Note  
You can not mark track numbers automatically if the  
sound source to be recorded is noisy.  
To stop Time Machine Recording  
Press s on the MD deck.  
Note  
The MD deck starts storing audio data when the deck  
stands by for recording in step 3 and you start playing  
the source. If less than 6 seconds have passed when  
you press ENTER/YES, Time Machine Recording  
starts with less than 6 seconds of audio data.  
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Marking track numbers at a  
specific point during  
recording  
1,4 1,2,3  
2,3  
Track Mark  
You can mark track numbers at any time during  
recording, regardless of the type of sound source.  
z REC  
1 Press MENU/NO during recording  
pause to display “MD Setup ?”, then  
press ENTER/YES.  
, Press z REC on the MD deck during  
recording at the point you want to add a  
track mark.  
2 Turn l/L until “MD T.Mark  
Off” (or “MD T.Mark LSync”) appears,  
then press ENTER/YES.  
The tracks following the added one are  
renumbered.  
3 Turn l/L until “MD T.Mark  
LSync” appears, then press ENTER/  
YES.  
“LEVEL-SYNC” lights up.  
4 Press MENU/NO.  
Cancelling automatic track  
marking  
1 Press MENU/NO during recording pause.  
“MD Setup ?” appears, then press ENTER/  
YES.  
2 Turn l/L until “MD T.Mark LSync”  
appears, then press ENTER/YES.  
3 Turn l/L until “MD T.Mark Off”  
appears, then press ENTER/YES.  
“LEVEL-SYNC” disappears.  
4 Press MENU/NO.  
When “LEVEL-SYNC” is off, a track number is  
marked only at the beginning of each recording.  
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4 Press ENTER/YES.  
Adjusting the recording  
level  
5 Press MENU/NO.  
When recording on an MD, you can adjust the  
recording level to the desired volume. You can  
adjust the recording level not only when making  
an analogue recording, but also when making a  
digital recording from a CD, etc.  
Notes  
• If you adjust the recording level during recording  
such as part-way through a track, the recorded  
volume changes at the point where the adjustment  
was performed.  
Once adjusted, the recording level is maintained  
until you adjust it again.  
• If “OVER” appears in the display when the  
recording level is between –12 and 0, change the  
audio input level and reduce the input sound.  
1,5 1,2,4  
2,3  
1 Press MENU/NO during recording  
pause to display “MD Setup ?”, then  
press ENTER/YES.  
2 Turn l/L until “Level Adjust”  
appears, then press ENTER/YES.  
3 Turn l/L to adjust the recording  
level.  
The sound source and recording level are  
displayed. The recording level can be  
adjusted from –12 to +12. While monitoring  
the sound, adjust to the optimum level while  
making sure that “OVER” does not appear in  
the display at the loudest portion.  
Adjust the level so that “OVER”  
does not appear  
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6 Press z REC on the MD deck.  
Monaural recording  
The MD deck stands by for recording.  
Stereo signals such as an FM stereo broadcast can  
be converted to monaural format and recorded.  
When recording in monaural format, the MD  
recording time is approximately twice the normal  
recording (stereo recording) time (i.e., 120  
minutes of monaural audio can be recorded on a  
60-minute MD).  
7 Press H on the MD deck.  
Recording starts.  
The sound source is heard as is (e.g., stereo  
sound when recording a stereo broadcast)  
from the speakers.  
To stop recording  
Press s on the MD deck.  
6 2  
2,3,4  
To return to stereo recording  
1 Press MENU/NO in stop mode.  
Turn l/L until “MD Setup ?” appears,  
then press ENTER/YES.  
2 Turn l/L until “MD Mono Rec”  
appears, then press ENTER/YES.  
3 Turn l/L until “MD Stereo Rec”  
appears, then press ENTER/YES.  
The system switches back to stereo recording,  
and “MONO” lights off.  
7 2,3,4  
4 Press MENU/NO.  
1 Turn FUNCTION on the amplifier until  
“MD” appears.  
Tip  
The meaning of “MONO” on the left in the display  
changes as follows according to the MD playback or  
recording mode.  
While the MD is in stop mode, during recording or  
recording pause, or while ejecting the MD  
t Indicates that monaural recording is set.  
2 Press MENU/NO in stop mode to  
display “MD Edit Menu”, and turn  
l/L until “MD Setup ?” appears.  
Then press ENTER/YES.  
During MD play or playing pause or while selecting a  
track  
t Indicates that the track being played back or the  
selected track is recorded in monaural format.  
3 Turn l/L until “MD Stereo Rec”  
(or “MD Mono Rec”) appears, then  
press ENTER/YES.  
4 Turn l/L until “MD Mono Rec”  
appears, then press ENTER/YES.  
“MONO” lights up.  
5 Turn FUNCTION to select the desired  
sound source (e.g., TUNER) to record.  
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Editing  
Before editing  
Before you start editing  
You can edit an MD only when:  
The MD is recordable.  
You can edit the recorded tracks on an MD. By  
using the editing functions, you can create a new  
sequence to the recorded MD.  
The MD play mode is normal play.  
Check the following, before editing.  
Editing functions  
1 Check the tab of the MD to be edited.  
If the MD is protected, “C11” and  
“Protected” appear alternately and the MD  
cannot be edited.  
Name — Labelling MDs (page 29)  
Use this function to label discs and tracks. You  
can use upper case, lower case, numbers, and  
symbols for the titles.  
Slide the tab to close the slot.  
Erase — Erasing recordings (page 31)  
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop  
mode until both “PROGRAM” and  
“SHUFFLE” disappear.  
Use this function to erase a single track one by  
one, all the tracks at once, or a portion of a  
track.  
You can edit the MD only in normal play  
mode. You cannot edit the MD in Shuffle or  
Programme Play mode.  
Move — Changing the order of tracks  
(page 34)  
Use this function to change the track  
numbering.  
Divide — Adding track numbers  
(page 35)  
After editing  
Use this function to add track numbers. This  
lets you locate your favourite phrases quickly.  
Combine — Combining recorded tracks  
(page 37)  
By using this function, two tracks are combined  
to a single track. You can combine the tracks  
which are not numerically consecutive, i.e. the  
track 1 and track 4, etc.  
, Press A on the MD deck to remove the  
MD or press ?/1 (power) to turn off the  
system.  
“TOC” lights up or starts flashing. The TOC  
is updated and editing is completed.  
Undo — Cancelling the last edit  
(page 38)  
Before pulling out the mains lead  
Use this function to cancel the last edit and  
restore the contents of the MD to the condition  
before the edit.  
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 system. Do not pull out the mains lead before  
updating the TOC (while “TOC” is lit) or while  
updating the TOC (while “TOC” is flashing) to  
ensure a complete editing.  
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1 Press MD to switch the function to MD.  
Labelling an MD  
Name Function  
To label a track, press . or > until the  
desired track number appears.  
2 Press NAME EDIT.  
You can create titles for your recorded MDs and  
tracks as follows.  
The text input screen appears, and the cursor  
flashes.  
During recording  
If “CD-TEXT” flashes in the display during  
recording a CD, you can record the CD disc title  
on the MD (see page 16).  
Cursor  
After recording  
Use the Name function on this page. You can  
input a total of approximately 1700 characters for  
the disc title and track titles on a single MD.  
3 Press CHARACTER to select the  
desired type of character.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes as follows:  
`/1  
A (Upper cases) t a (Lower cases) t  
0 (Numbers) t ! (Symbols) t (Blank  
space) t A (Upper cases) t  
2,3  
7
4 Press . or > repeatedly to select  
the desired character.  
To enter a blank space  
Go to step 5 without pressing . or >.  
You cannot enter a space as the first  
character.  
CLEAR  
5
CURSORT  
1,4  
1,4  
To enter a symbol  
You can use the following 24 symbols.  
! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) + , – . / : ; < = > ? @ _ `  
1
5 Press CURSORt.  
The character you selected in step 4 stops  
flashing and the cursor shifts to the right.  
Cursor  
continued  
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Labelling an MD (continued)  
Erasing the titles  
To erase the disc titles and all  
track titles at once  
1 Press MENU/NO in stop mode.  
6 Repeat steps 3 to 5 to complete the  
entire title.  
2 Press . or > repeatedly until “MD  
If you made a mistake  
Press CURSORT or t until the character  
you want to change flashes, then repeat steps  
3 to 5.  
Name ?” appears, then press ENTER/YES.  
3 Press . or > repeatedly until “MD Nm  
Erase?” appears.  
4 Press . or > repeatedly until “MD Nm  
All Ers?” appears, then press ENTER/YES.  
“MD Nm All Ers??” appears.  
To erase a character  
Press CURSORT or t until the character  
you want to erase flashes, then press  
CLEAR.  
5 Press ENTER/YES.  
“MD Complete!!” appears, and the disc title  
and all track titles are erased.  
7 Press ENTER/YES to complete the  
labelling procedure.  
To erase a disc title or a track  
title  
Do steps 1 to 3 of “To erase the disc titles and all  
track titles at once”.  
The titles you labelled appear sequentially.  
While “MD Nm Erase?” is displayed, press  
ENTER/YES so that “MD Nm Ers Disc” appears.  
Press . or > repeatedly until the disc title or  
the track number with the title you want to erase  
appears, then press ENTER/YES.  
To cancel labelling  
Press MENU/NO before completing the  
procedure.  
Tip  
“MD Complete!!” appears, and the disc title or the  
track title is erased.  
You can label a track title during play. The playing  
repeats until you finish labelling.  
Note  
To cancel erasing  
If the MD is record protected, “C11” and “Protected”  
appear alternately and the MD cannot be edited.  
Remove the MD, then slide the record protection tab  
to the closed position (see page 11).  
Press MENU/NO before completing the  
procedure.  
To return to the condition before  
labelling or erasing  
You can return to the original condition  
immediately after labelling or erasing a title by  
using the Undo function (see page 38).  
Checking the titles  
To check the disc titles, press SCROLL in stop  
mode. To check the track title, press SCROLL  
during play.  
The title appears scrolling in the display. To stop  
scrolling, press SCROLL. Press the button again  
to resume scrolling.  
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`/1  
Erasing recordings  
Erase Function  
The MD deck lets you erase unwanted tracks  
quickly and easily. You can restore the contents to  
the condition before erasing (unerase) by using the  
Undo function. Note, however, you cannot undo  
an edit after performing any additional edits.  
2
3,5  
3,4  
The three options for erasing recordings are:  
• Erasing a single track (Track Erase function)  
• Erasing all tracks (All Erase function)  
3,4  
1
• Erasing a portion of a track (A-B Erase  
function)  
Erasing a single track  
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.  
Example: Erasing track 2.  
1 Press MD to switch the function to MD.  
Track  
Erase track 2  
4
number  
2 Press MENU/NO to display “MD Edit  
1
1
2
3
Original  
tracks  
Menu”.  
A
A
B
C
D
3 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“MD Tr Erase ?” appears, then press  
ENTER/YES.  
2
3
After  
ERASE  
C
D
When erasing multiple tracks, you should proceed  
in order from high to low track number to prevent  
the renumbering of tracks that have not been  
erased yet.  
4 Press . or > repeatedly until the  
desired track number appears.  
5 Press ENTER/YES.  
“MD Complete!!” appears for a few seconds  
and the selected track and title are erased.  
continued  
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Erasing recordings (continued)  
To cancel Track Erase  
Press MENU/NO before completing the  
procedure.  
1 Press MD to switch the function to MD.  
2 Press MENU/NO to display “MD Edit  
Menu”.  
3 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“MD All Erase ?” appears, then press  
ENTER/YES.  
To return to the condition before  
Track Erase  
You can return to the original condition  
immediately after erasing the track by using the  
Undo function (see page 38).  
“MD All Erase ??” appears.  
4 Press ENTER/YES again.  
Note  
“MD Complete!!” appears for a few seconds  
and the disc title, all recorded tracks and their  
titles are erased.  
“Erase???” appears when the track was recorded or  
edited on another deck and is protected. To erase the  
track, press ENTER/YES while “Erase???” appears.  
All Erase function  
Erasing all tracks  
To cancel All Erase  
Press MENU/NO before completing the  
procedure.  
You can erase the disc title, all recorded tracks and  
their titles at once.  
To return to the condition before  
All Erase  
`/1  
You can return to the original condition  
immediately after erasing the tracks by using the  
Undo function (see page 38).  
2
3,4  
3
3
1
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Erasing a portion of a track  
2 While playing an MD, press X at the  
starting point of the portion to be erased  
(point A).  
A-B Erase function  
You can specify a portion within a track and erase  
the portion with ease. You can shift the desired  
portion by frame*, minute or second intervals.  
This function is convenient when erasing  
unnecessary sections after recording a satellite  
broadcast or FM broadcast.  
The MD deck pauses for play.  
3 Press MENU/NO to display “MD  
Edit Menu”.  
* 1 frame is 1/86 second.  
4 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“MD A-B Erase ?” appears, then press  
ENTER/YES.  
Example: Erasing a portion of track 2.  
Point A Point B  
Track  
number  
5 Press ENTER/YES again.  
1
1
2
3
Original  
tracks  
“MD - Rehearsal -” and “MD Point A ok?”  
appear alternately while the deck plays the  
selected track from the beginning to point A.  
A
A
B-A  
B-B  
B-C  
2
3
After  
A-B  
ERASE  
B-(A+C)  
C
6 While monitoring the sound, press .  
or > repeatedly to find the starting  
point of the portion to be erased (point  
A).  
`/1  
You can shift the starting point by 1/86  
second (1 frame) intervals.  
To shift the point by second or minute  
intervals, press m or M so that “s” or  
“m” flashes, then press . or >.  
3
4,5,8  
9,11  
7 Repeat step 6 until point A is played  
correctly.  
M
m
8 Press ENTER/YES if point A is correct.  
4,6,10  
4,6,10  
“MD Point B Set” appears and playback for  
setting the ending point of the portion to be  
erased (point B) starts.  
2
1
9 Continue playback until the deck  
reaches point B, then press ENTER/  
YES.  
“MD A-B Ers” and “MD Point B ok?”  
appear alternately and the deck repeats a  
portion of the few seconds before point A  
and after point B successively.  
1 Press MD to switch the function to MD.  
continued  
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Erasing recordings (continued)  
Moving recorded tracks  
Move Function  
10 Press . or > repeatedly to find  
point B.  
You can use this function to change the order of  
any track on the disc. When you move tracks, the  
tracks are automatically renumbered.  
The procedure is the same as step 6.  
11 Press ENTER/YES if point B is correct.  
Example: Moving track 3 to position 2.  
“MD Complete!!” appears for a few seconds  
and the portion between point A and B is  
erased.  
Track  
number  
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
Original  
tracks  
A
A
B
C
D
D
To cancel A-B Erase  
Press MENU/NO before completing the  
procedure.  
3
After  
MOVE  
C
B
To return to the condition before  
A-B Erase  
`/1  
You can return to the original condition  
immediately after erasing the track by using the  
Undo function (see page 38).  
Note  
2
3,4,6  
3,4,5  
If “Impossible” appears, the specified portion cannot  
be erased. 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.  
3,4,5  
1
1 Press MD to switch the function to MD.  
2 Press MENU/NO to display “MD Edit  
Menu”.  
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3 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“MD Move ?” appears, then press  
ENTER/YES.  
Dividing recorded tracks  
Divide Function  
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.  
4 Press . or > repeatedly until the  
desired track number to move appears,  
then press ENTER/YES.  
Example: Dividing track 2 into two tracks.  
5 Press . or > repeatedly until the  
Track  
new track position appears.  
number  
1
2
3
Original  
tracks  
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
Divide track  
2 into track B  
and C  
Original track New track  
number  
position  
1
2
3
4
After  
DIVIDE  
D
6 Press ENTER/YES.  
“MD Complete!!” appears for a few seconds  
and the selected track moves to the appointed  
position.  
`/1  
To cancel moving  
Press MENU/NO before completing the  
procedure.  
2
3,4,6  
To return to the track order  
before Move  
You can return to the original track order  
immediately after moving recorded tracks by  
using the Undo function (see page 38).  
M
m
3,4,5  
3,4,5  
1
1 Press MD to switch the function to MD.  
continued  
35  
Dividing recorded tracks  
(continued)  
To return to the condition before  
Divide  
You can return to the original condition  
immediately after dividing the tracks by using the  
Undo function (see page 38). You can also return  
to the original condition by using the Combine  
function (see page 37).  
2 Press MENU/NO to display “MD Edit  
Menu”.  
3 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“MD Divide ?” appears, then press  
ENTER/YES.  
Notes  
• If you divide a labelled track into two tracks, only  
the first track retains the track title.  
4 Press . or > repeatedly until the  
desired track number to divide appears,  
then press ENTER/YES.  
Example:  
1
2
3
4
Andante Adagio  
Allegro  
4
“MD - Rehearsal -” appears and the portion  
to be divided is played repeatedly.  
1
2
3
5
Andante Adagio Allegro  
5 While monitoring the sound, press .  
or > repeatedly to adjust the point to  
be divided.  
The new track is not labelled  
You can shift the point by 1/86 second  
(1 frame) intervals.  
• “Impossible” appears when you specify the division  
point at the beginning or end of a track. Press .  
or > to shift the position.  
To shift the point by second or minute  
intervals, press m or M so that “s” or  
“m” flashes, then press . or >.  
6 Press ENTER/YES.  
“MD Complete!!” appears for a few seconds  
and the newly created track starts playing.  
To cancel dividing  
Press MENU/NO before completing the  
procedure.  
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1 Press MD to switch the function to MD.  
Combining recorded  
tracks  
Combine Function  
2 Press MENU/NO to display “MD Edit  
Menu”.  
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.  
3 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“MD Combine ?” appears, then press  
ENTER/YES.  
Example: Combining track 3 to track 1.  
Track  
number  
4 Press . or > repeatedly until the  
first track number of the two to be  
combined appears, then press ENTER/  
YES.  
1
1
2
3
4
Original  
tracks  
A
B
C
C
B
D
For example, to combine tracks 4 and 1,  
select 4.  
2
3
After  
COMBINE  
A
D
Example: Combining track 1 to track 4.  
First track number  
1
2
3
4
5
4
Original  
tracks  
A
B
C
D
D
5 Press . or > repeatedly until the  
second track number of the two to be  
combined appears.  
1
2
3
After  
COMBINE  
B
C
A
`/1  
Second track New track  
number to be number  
combined  
2
3,4,6  
3,4,5  
6 Press ENTER/YES.  
“MD Complete!!” appears for a few seconds  
and the tracks are combined.  
Play starts.  
continued  
3,4,5  
1
37  
Combining recorded tracks  
(continued)  
Undoing the last edit  
Undo Function  
To cancel combining  
Press MENU/NO before completing the  
procedure.  
You can use this function to cancel the last edit  
and restore the contents of the MD to the  
condition before the edit.  
Note, however, that you cannot undo an edit if you  
do any of the following after the edit:  
To return to the condition before  
Combine  
You can return to the original condition  
immediately after combining the tracks by using  
the Undo function (see this page). You can also  
return to the original condition by using the  
Divide function (see page 35).  
Do another edit.  
Press the z REC or CD SYNC REC button.  
Update the TOC by turning off the system or  
ejecting the MD.  
Disconnect the mains lead.  
Notes  
• If both of the combined tracks have track titles, the  
title of the second track is erased.  
`/1  
• If “Impossible” appears, the tracks cannot be  
combined. 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.  
1
2
3,4  
2
1 Press MENU/NO in stop mode to  
display “MD Edit Menu”.  
2 Press . or > repeatedly until  
“MD Undo ?” appears.  
“MD Undo ?” does not appear, when there is  
no editing function that can be cancelled.  
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Optional Components  
3 Press ENTER/YES.  
Connecting a digital  
component  
One of the following messages appears,  
depending on the last edit.  
Editing done  
Message  
Connect the digital component using audio cords  
(not supplied) and an optical cable (square optical  
connector, not supplied). The digital audio signal  
from the connected component is digitally  
recorded to the MD.  
The analogue connection is for monitoring the  
audio, and the digital connection is for recording.  
If there is no analogue connection, no sound will  
be produced from the speaker. The digital audio  
signal from the connected component is recorded  
to the MD. However, if the digital component is  
not connected to the DIGITAL OPTICAL AUX  
IN, the audio connected to the AUX IN (analogue)  
will be recorded as an analogue signal.  
Labelling a track or  
an MD  
MD Name Undo?”  
Erasing labelled  
titles  
Erasing a single  
track  
Erasing all tracks  
MD Erase Undo?”  
Erasing a portion  
of a track  
Moving a track  
Dividing a track  
Combining tracks  
MD Move Undo?”  
MD Divide Undo?”  
MD Combine Undo?”  
Also refer to the operating instructions for each  
component.  
4 Press ENTER/YES again.  
continued  
MD Complete!!appears for a few seconds  
and the contents of the MD are restored to  
the condition before the edit.  
To cancel Undo  
Press MENU/NO before completing the  
procedure.  
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Connecting digital components  
(continued)  
1 Connect an optical cable (square optical  
connector, not supplied).  
To the audio output of a digital component  
AUX  
Tuner  
1 Take the cap off the  
DIGITAL OPTICAL  
AUX IN.  
IN 2  
AUX  
2 Connect an  
optical cable.  
IN 2  
3 Connect the cable to the  
digital optical output of a  
digital component.  
2 Connect audio cords (not supplied).  
MD deck  
S
Y
S
TE  
M
C
O
N
T
R
O
L
L 1  
U
R
IN  
SYSTEM CONTROL 2  
To the digital optical output of a digital  
component  
Connect the cords to the audio  
output of a digital component.  
Tip  
Switch the function to AUXwhen listening to or  
recording the sound of connected components.  
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Additional Information  
Notes  
Digital recording is prohibited for most DVD  
software. To record DVD software for which digital  
recording is prohibited, disconnect the optical cable  
and make an analogue recording.  
Precautions  
On operating voltage  
(For the model with the voltage  
selector)  
Before operating the system, check that the  
operating voltage of your system is identical with  
the voltage of your local power supply.  
The voltage selector is located at the rear of the  
apparatus.  
A built-in sampling rate converter lets you make a  
digital recording of the sound from a digital  
component to the MD deck regardless of the source  
frequency (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48.0 kHz).  
If the optical cable is not connected or incorrectly  
connected, or if the optical cable is connected but  
there is some problem with the input digital signal,  
the system automatically switches to analogue  
recording and the audio is recorded in analogue  
format.  
On safety  
When connecting the DVD players DIGITAL  
OUT jack to the MD decks DIGITAL OPTICAL  
AUX IN jack, set the DVD player so that the  
signals output from the players DIGITAL OUT  
jack are downmixed to 2 channels (2ch linear  
PCM). If the DVD player is set to 5.1ch output, you  
cannot record to the MD.  
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power  
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall  
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.  
Unplug the system from the mains if it is not to be  
used for an extended period of time.  
To disconnect the mains lead, pull it out by the  
plug. Never pull the cord itself.  
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the  
system, unplug the system and have it checked by  
qualified personnel before operating it any further.  
AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only  
at the qualified service shop.  
When you connect the mains lead to the mains,  
even if the power is off, the system begins charging  
for remote and timer functions. Therefore the  
surface of this unit become warm, this is normal.  
When OVERlights up during  
recording from the connected  
components  
A signal in excess of the specified level was input  
during recording. Perform the following  
operations and then record the source again.  
1 Press MENU/NO twice during recording or  
recording pause.  
Setup Menuappears.  
On placement  
Make sure the system fan is on during use.  
Place the system in a location with adequate air  
circulation, and do not place anything on top of the  
system.  
2 Turn l/L until Level Adjust ?”  
appears, then press ENTER/YES.  
3 Turn l/L to adjust the recording level.  
The recording level can be adjusted from 12 to  
+12. Make sure that OVERdoes not appear  
in the display at the loudest portion.  
4 Press ENTER/YES.  
5 Press MENU/NO.  
Place the system in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat build up.  
Do not place the system in an inclined position.  
Do not place the system in locations where it is;  
Extremely hot or cold  
Dusty or dirty  
Note  
Very humid  
Subject to vibrations  
Subject to direct sunlight.  
If OVERappears in the display when the recording  
level is between 12 and 0, change the audio input  
level and reduce the input sound.  
continued  
41  
Precautions (continued)  
On operation  
If the system is brought directly from a cold to a  
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,  
moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD  
player or the MD deck. Should this occur, the system  
will not operate properly. Remove the CD or MD and  
leave the system turned on for about an hour until the  
moisture evaporates.  
System limitations of  
MDs  
The recording system in your MD deck has the  
limitations described below.  
Note, however, that these limitations are due to  
the inherent nature of the MD recording system  
itself, not to mechanical causes.  
On transportation  
MD Disc Fullappears before  
the MD has reached the  
Make sure you remove discs, and turn off the  
system. If you move the system with the discs  
inserted, you may be unable to remove the discs.  
Before you move the system, turn off the system  
and make sure all operations have finished.  
maximum recording time  
When 255 tracks have been recorded on the MD,  
MD Disc Fullappears regardless of the total  
recorded time. More than 255 tracks cannot be  
recorded on the MD. To continue recording, erase  
unnecessary tracks or use another recordable MD.  
If you have any questions or problems concerning  
your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
MD Disc Fullappears before  
the maximum number of tracks  
(255) is reached  
Notes on MDs  
If you try to force the shutter open, the disc may be  
damaged. If the shutter opens, close it immediately  
without touching the disc inside.  
Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are sometimes  
interpreted as track intervals, increasing the track  
count and causing MD Disc Fullto appear.  
Affix the label supplied with the disc only to the  
specified label indentation. Do not affix the label  
around the shutter or in other locations. Note that  
the shape of the indentation depends on the disc.  
The remaining recording time  
does not increase even after  
erasing numerous short tracks  
Tracks shorter than 12 seconds are not counted, so  
erasing them may not increase the recording time.  
Label  
position  
Shutter  
Some tracks cannot be  
combined with others  
Track combination may become impossible when  
tracks are shorter than 8 seconds.  
Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to remove  
dirt.  
Do not expose the MD to direct sunlight or heat  
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car  
parked in direct sunlight.  
The total recorded time and the  
remaining time on the MD do not  
add up to the maximum  
recording time  
Recording is done in minimum units of 2 seconds  
each, no matter how short the material. The recorded  
contents may be shorter than the maximum recording  
capacity. Disc space may also be reduced by  
scratches.  
Cleaning the cabinet  
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild  
detergent solution.  
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The sound may drop-out while  
searching the edited tracks  
Tracks created through editing may exhibit sound  
dropout during searching because high-speed  
playback requires time to search for the position on  
the disc when the tracks are not in order.  
Troubleshooting  
If you have any problem using this system, use the  
following checklist.  
First, check that the mains lead is connected  
firmly and that the speakers are connected  
correctly and firmly.  
Track numbers cannot be  
marked  
When LEVEL-SYNC(see page 24) lights up in the  
display window during analogue recording, the track  
numbers may not be marked at the beginning of the  
track:  
Should any problem persist, consult your nearest  
Sony dealer. When bringing the system in for  
repairs, be sure to bring in the entire system. This  
product is a system product, and the entire system  
is needed to determine the location requiring  
repair.  
if the input signal is below a certain fixed level for  
less than two seconds between tracks.  
if the input signal is below a certain fixed level for  
more than two seconds in the middle of the track.  
Guide to the Serial Copy  
Management System  
An MD cannot be inserted.  
Insert the MD with the arrow side up and the  
arrow pointing toward the deck.  
Digital audio components, such as CDs, MDs, and  
DATs let you copy music easily with high quality by  
processing music as a digital signal.  
The controls do not work.  
Replace the MD with a new one.  
Retry the operations after TOCturns off.  
To protect the copyrighted music programmes, this  
system uses the Serial Copy Management System that  
allows you to make only a single copy of a digitally  
recorded source through digital-to-digital  
connections.  
Play does not start.  
Replace the MD.  
You can make only a first generation copy*  
through a digital-to-digital connection.  
That is:  
Insert the MD and leave the system turned on  
for a few hours until the moisture evaporates.  
Press H on the MD deck to start play.  
1 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.  
The sound skips.  
Replace the MD.  
Try moving the system to a place without  
2 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 broadcast  
programme, but you cannot make a second copy.  
* A first-generation copy means a digital recording  
of a digital signal made on digital audio  
equipment. For example, if you record from this  
systems CD player to the MD deck, you make a  
first-generation copy.  
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).  
Try moving the speakers away from the  
system, or placing them on separate stands.  
When you listen to a track with bass sounds at  
high volume, the speaker vibration may cause  
the sound to skip.  
Insert the disc and wait for a few hours with  
the system turned on.  
Note  
continued  
This copy management system doesnt apply when  
you make a recording through analogue-to-analogue  
connections.  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
Self-diagnosis Display  
Play does not start from the first track.  
This system has a Self-diagnosis display function  
to let you know if there is a system malfunction.  
The display shows a code made up of three letters  
and a message alternately to show you the  
problem. To solve the problem refer to the  
following list. If any problem persists, consult  
your nearest Sony dealer.  
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly while the MD  
deck is in stop mode until PROGRAMor  
SHUFFLEdisappears to return to normal  
play.  
- OVER -appears.  
Keep pressing m on the MD deck or turn  
l/L on the MD deck counter-  
clockwise to return to the desired playing  
position.  
OVERlights up during recording.  
Adjust the recording level (see page 26).  
Recording or editing was done, but the  
TOC is not updated.  
MD recording and editing contents are  
recorded to the MD when the MD is removed,  
so make sure you remove the MD after  
recording or editing (see pages 11 and 28).  
C11/Protected  
The MD is protected against erasure.  
cRemove the MD and slide the tab to close the  
slot (see page 11).  
Recording is not possible.  
Remove the MD and slide the tab to close the  
slot (see page 11).  
Connect the optional component properly (see  
C12/Cannot Copy  
You tried to record a CD or MD with a format  
that the system does not support, such as a CD-  
ROM.  
cRemove the disc and turn off the system once,  
then turn it on again.  
page 39).  
Switch the function to desired sound source.  
Replace the MD with a recordable MD, or use  
the Erase function to erase unnecessary tracks  
(see pages 31 34).  
C13/REC Error  
Recording could not be performed properly.  
cMove the system to a stable place, and start  
recording over from the beginning.  
The MD is dirty or scratched, or the MD does  
not meet the standards.  
cReplace the MD and start recording over from  
Start recording over from the beginning.  
The sound from an MD you recorded is  
too low (or too high).  
Readjust the recording level (see page 26).  
the beginning.  
C13/Read Error  
The MD deck cannot read the disc information  
properly.  
cRemove the MD once, then insert it again.  
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C14/Toc Error  
Messages  
The MD deck cannot read the disc information  
properly.  
cReplace the MD.  
cErase all the recorded contents of the MD  
One of the following messages may appear or  
flash in the display during operation.  
using the All Erase function (see page 32).  
C41/Cannot Copy  
Auto Cut  
The sound source is a copy of a commercially  
available music software, or you tried to record  
a CD-R (Recordable CD).  
cThe Serial Copy Management System  
prevents making a digital copy (see page 43).  
You cannot record a CD-R.  
The MD deck is pausing the recording because  
silence continued for 30 seconds or more during  
digital recording.  
Blank Disc  
The inserted recordable MD is new, or all  
tracks on the MD have been erased.  
C71/Check OPT-IN  
This appears momentarily because of the signal  
of the digital broadcast during recording.  
cThere is no affect on the recorded contents.  
No component is connected to the DIGITAL  
OPTICAL IN jack, or a digital component is  
not connected properly.  
Cannot Edit  
A pre-mastered MD is in the deck.  
You tried to edit in Programme or Shuffle  
Play mode.  
Cannot REC  
cConnect a digital component to the DIGITAL  
OPTICAL IN jack properly using a digital  
connecting cable (an optical cable) (not  
supplied, see page 39).  
A pre-mastered MD is in the deck.  
The function is switched to MD.  
Complete!!  
The editing operation of MDs is completed.  
The connected digital component is not turned  
on.  
cSee the operating instructions supplied with  
the connected component and confirm  
whether the component is turned on.  
The digital connecting cable (an optical cable)  
connected to the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack  
is pulled out, or the connected digital  
component is turned off during digital  
recording.  
Impossible  
You tried to make an impossible editing  
operation.  
You cannot combine the tracks due to the  
system limitations of MDs.  
Disc Full!!  
There is no time remaining on the MD.  
Eject  
cConnect the cable, or turn on the digital  
component.  
The MD deck is ejecting the MD.  
No Disc  
There is no disc in the MD deck.  
continued  
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Messages (continued)  
Specifications  
Name Full  
There is no more space to store track or disc  
titles.  
MD deck section (MDS-SP55)  
System  
MiniDisc digital audio system  
Laser  
Semiconductor laser (λ=780 nm)  
Emission duration: continuous  
Max. 44.6 µW*  
No Name  
Laser output  
You tried to show the title of a non-labelled  
disc or track.  
*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.  
- OVER -  
You have reached the end of the MD while  
keep pressing M on the MD deck during  
playing pause.  
Sampling frequency  
Frequency response  
Inputs  
44.1 kHz  
20 Hz 20 kHz  
DIGITAL OPTICAL CD IN:  
Position OK?  
The position to be divided by the Divide  
function is being played.  
Optical  
DIGITAL OPTICAL AUX IN:  
Optical  
Output  
Push STOP!  
DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT: Optical  
You pressed PLAY MODE during play.  
General  
- Rehearsal -  
Dimensions (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls  
The MD is playing the specified dividing point  
for confirmation during the Divide function.  
Approx. 202 × 101 × 298 mm  
Mass  
Supplied accessories  
Approx. 1.7 kg  
System cable (1)  
Digital cable (1)  
Smart Space  
The signal was input again after silence  
continued for 3 or more but less than  
30 seconds during digital recording.  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Text Protect  
There is CD TEXT information which cannot  
be recorded on the MD.  
TOC Reading  
The MD deck is reading the TOC information  
of the MD.  
TOC Writing  
The MD deck is writing the information of  
recorded or edited contents.  
Track End  
You have reached the end of the track while  
adjusting the dividing point during the Divide  
function.  
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H, I, J, K  
R
Index  
Hooking up  
Recording  
optional components 39  
the system 4  
a CD 12, 15, 16  
a radio programme 19  
a tape 13, 16  
A
A-B Erase Function 33  
Adjusting  
an MD 17  
L
manual recording 16, 19  
monaural recording 27  
timer-recording 20  
the recording level 26  
the volume 6  
Labelling an MD 29  
Level Synchro Recording 24  
After  
Repeat Play 9  
editing 28  
M
recording 11  
S
Manual recording 16, 19  
Messages 45  
Monaural recording 27  
Move Function 34  
All Erase Function 32  
Analogue recording 11, 13, 17,  
19  
Saving recordings 11  
Self-diagnosis display 44  
Auto Cut 22  
Serial copy management system  
43  
Automatic Source Selection  
6
N
Shuffle Play 7  
Smart Space 22  
Name Function 29  
Normal Play 6  
B
System limitations of MDs 42  
Before  
editing 28  
recording 11  
T
O
Time Machine Recording 23  
Timer-recording 20  
Optional components 39  
C
Track Erase Function 31  
Track marking 24, 35  
Troubleshooting 43  
P, Q  
CD-MD Synchro Recording 12,  
15  
Playing  
an MD 6  
Combine Function 37  
tracks in random order  
(Shuffle Play) 7  
Connecting. See Hooking up  
U, V, W, X, Y, Z  
Undo Function 38  
tracks in the desired order  
(Programme Play) 8  
D
Digital recording 11, 12  
Display 10  
tracks repeatedly (Repeat  
Play) 9  
Programme Play 8  
Divide Function 35  
Protecting recordings 11  
E, F, G  
Erase Function 31  
Erasing  
a portion of a track 33  
a single track 31  
a track number 37  
all tracks on an MD 32  
titles on an MD 30  
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