2-346-612-12(1)
Min iDisc Re co rd e r
Operating Instructions
MDS-E58
1998 by Sony Sound Tec Corporation
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking ........................................................................................................................... 4
Connection .......................................................................................................................... 4
Basic Operations
Recording on an MD ......................................................................................................... 6
Playing an MD .................................................................................................................... 8
Recording on MDs
Notes on Recording ........................................................................................................... 9
Useful Tips for Recording ................................................................................................ 9
Recording Over Existing Tracks ..................................................................................... 11
Adjusting the Recording Level ....................................................................................... 11
Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking) ................................... 12
Starting Recording With 6 Seconds of Prestored Audio Data
(Time Machine Recording) .............................................................................................. 12
Synchro-Recording With Audio Equipment of Your Choice .................................... 13
Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Player ................................................................. 14
Playing MDs
Using the Display ............................................................................................................. 15
Locating a Specific Track ................................................................................................. 16
Locating a Particular Point in a Track ........................................................................... 17
Playing Tracks Repeatedly .............................................................................................. 17
Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ......................................................... 18
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ............................................................. 19
Useful Tips When Recording From MDs to Tape ....................................................... 20
Editing Recorded MDs
Notes on Editing ............................................................................................................... 20
Erasing Recordings (Erase Function) ............................................................................ 20
Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function).............................................................. 22
Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function) ..................................................... 23
Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function).................................................................. 24
Labeling Recordings (Title Function) ............................................................................ 24
Undoing the Last Edit (Undo Function) ....................................................................... 27
Additional Information
Function of Control Terminal ......................................................................................... 27
Dimensions ........................................................................................................................ 28
Display Messages .............................................................................................................. 29
System Limitations ........................................................................................................... 29
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 30
Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 31
Index of Parts and Controls ............................................................................................ 32
Guide to the Serial Copy Management System ........................................................... 33
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Unpacking
Connection
Check that you received the following items:
• Remote commander (remote) RM-D7M (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Overview
This section describes how to hook up the MD recorder
to other components such as a mixer, CD player or
DAT recorder. Be sure to turn off the power of each
component before connection.
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the recorder using the supplied
remote.
(
)
LINE ANALOG
DIGITAL
COAXIAL COAXIAL
IN OUT IN OUT
CTRL-S
IN
IN OUT
L
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the +
and – on the batteries. When using the remote, point it
at the remote sensor g on the recorder.
R
to a w all outlet
Control equipment
OUT
IN
Mixer
When to replace batteries
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six
months. When the remote no longer operates the
recorder, replace all the batteries with new ones.
DIGITAL
OPTICAL OUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL IN
CD player, DAT
recorder, or MD
recorder, etc.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or humid
place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,
particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
lighting apparatuses. 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.
DIGITAL
COAXIAL OUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL IN
CD player, DAT
recorder, or MD
recorder, etc.
: Signal flow
ç
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What cords will I need?
Connecting the recorder to a digital component such as a
CD player, DAT recorder, another MD recorder, or mixer
Connect the component through the DIGITAL IN/ OUT
connectors with two optical cables or coaxial digital
connecting cables.
• Audio connecting cords (pin type)
White
(L)
White
(L)
•
Using the optical cables
Red
(R)
Red
(R)
Take the caps off the connectors before plugging in the
cables.
• Optical cable
MD recorder
Digital component
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
IN OUT
IN OUT
• Coaxial digital connecting cable
IN
OUT
Ç
• Control-S cord (mini jack type)
Ç
ç: Signal flow
•
Using the coaxial digital connecting cables
Connection
MD recorder
Digital component
Connecting the recorder to a mixer
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
Connect the mixer to the LINE (ANALOG) IN/ OUT jacks
using the audio connecting cords. Be sure to match the
color-coded cords to the appropriate jacks on the
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
COAXIAL
IN OUT
IN OUT
IN
OUT
components: red (right) to red and white (left) to white. Be
sure to make connections firmly to prevent hum and noise.
Ç
Ç
MD recorder
Mixer
ç
Ç
(
)
LINE ANALOG
2TR
ç: Signal flow
IN OUT
OUT
IN
L
L
R
R
z Automatic conversion of digital sampling rates
during recording
A built-in sampling rate converter automatically
converts the sampling frequency of various digital
sources to the 44.1 kHz sampling rate of your MD
recorder.
ç: Signal flow
This allows you to record sources such as 32 and
48 kHz DAT or satellite broadcasts, as well as compact
discs and other MDs.
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
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2 3
7
(
)
AMS PUSH ENTER
REC LEVEL
5
4
6
STANDBY
ON OFF
3
1
7
9
NO
YES
PHONE
LEVEL
EDIT
2
8
0
10
MIN
MAX
PHONES
.
.
INPUT
DISPLAY/CHAR
A
SPACE/A PAUSE PLAY MODE
REPEAT
REC MODE
EJECT
DIGITAL COAX OPT ANALOG
MONO
STEREO
4 5 8 6
Turn on the mixer and program source.
1
2
3
Press U.
Insert a recordable MD.
With the label side up
With the arrow
pointing this w ay
If the MD has a recorded material on it, the recorder will
automatically start recording from the end of the last recorded
track.
Set INPUT to the corresponding input connector.
4
5
To record through
DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
LINE (ANALOG) IN
Set INPUT to
DIGITAL COAX
DIGITAL OPT
ANALOG
Monitor audio during recording
Set REC MODE to the mode you want to record in.
Even if you set REC MODE to
MONO, the monitor signal does
not become monaural.
To record in
Set REC MODE to
STEREO
Stereo sound
MONO
Monaural sound*
* In the monaural recording, you can record about two times longer than in
the stereo recording.
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Press r.
6
7
The recorder stands by for record.
When recording the analog input signal, adjust the recording
level with REC LEVEL.
The fourth dot is satisfactory for most purposes. For details,
refer to “Adjusting the Recording Level” on page 11.
Press · or P.
8
9
Recording starts.
Start playing the program source.
When ”TOC“ flashes in the display
Do not turn off the power or disconnect the recorder from the power source
immediately after recording.
The recorder is currently updating
the Table Of Contents (TOC).
Do not turn off the power, move
the recorder, or pull out the AC
power cord, while “TOC” is
flashing. Changes to an MD made
through recording are saved only
when you update the TOC by
ejecting the MD.
If you do, recorded material may not be saved to the MD. To save the
material, after recording, press § EJECT to take out the MD. “TOC” will flash
in the display at this time.
After “TOC” stops flashing and is unlit, you can turn off the power or pull out
the AC power cord.
To
Press
Stop recording
Pause recording*
p
P. Press the button again or press · to
resume recording.
Take out the MD
§ EJECT after stopping recording
* Whenever you pause recording, the track number increases by one. For example, if
you paused recording while recording on track 4, the track number increases by
one and recording continues on the new track when restarted.
To protect an MD against accidental erasure
To make it impossible to record on an MD, slide the tab in the direction of
arrow, opening the slot. To allow recording, close the slot.
Rear of the disc
Record-protect tab
Slide the tab in
the direction of arrow
Note
If you switch REC MODE during recording or recording pause, recording stops.
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Adjust the
headphone volume
2 3
(
)
AMS PUSH ENTER
REC LEVEL
5
4
6
STANDBY
ON OFF
3
1
7
9
NO
YES
PHONE
LEVEL
EDIT
2
8
0
10
MIN
MAX
PHONES
.
.
INPUT
DISPLAY/CHAR
A
SPACE/A PAUSE PLAY MODE
REPEAT
REC MODE
EJECT
DIGITAL COAX OPT ANALOG
MONO
STEREO
Connect the headphones
4
Turn on the mixer and adjust the fader or level control of the
corresponding channel.
1
2
3
Press U.
Insert an MD.
With the label side up
With the arrow
pointing this w ay
Press ·.
The recorder starts playing.
You can locate and play back
a track while the recorder is
stopped
1 Turn AMS (or press =
or + on the remote)
until the number of the
desired track appears.
2 Press AMS or ·.
4
Do the follow ing:
To
Stop playing
Press p.
Pause playing
Press P. Press the button again or press
· to resume playing.
Go to the next track
Turn AMS clockwise (or press + on
the remote).
To use headphones
Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press
= on the remote).
Go to the preceding track
Take out the MD
Connect them to PHONES
jack. Use PHONE LEVEL to
adjust the volume.
Press § EJECT.
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If “Cannot Copy” appears in the display
The recorder uses the SCMS (Serial Copy Management
Notes on Recording
System).
MDs recorded through digital input connector cannot be
copied onto other MDs or DAT tapes through the digital
output connector (see page 33).
If “Protected” appears in the display
The MD is record-protected. Close the slot to record on the
disc (see “To protect an MD against accidental erasure” on
page 7).
When recording digital signals that have been emphasized
(in the higher frequencies)
The signal is automatically de-emphasized (with attenuation
proportional to the degree of emphasis) and the level of the
de-emphasized signal is indicated on the peak level meters.
If “Din Unlock” flashes in the display
•
The digital program source which you set with INPUT in
Step 4 on page 6, is not connected.
To continue, connect the program source properly.
The program source is not on.
•
When the recorder is recording or in recording pause,
digital signals input through DIGITAL IN are output to
DIGITAL OUT with the same sampling rate.
Turn on the program source.
Depending on the source being recorded, track numbers
are marked in the following ways:
To change the digital input signal to another sampling rate
for output (without recording it to an MD), use Input
Monitor Function (see page 10).
•
When recording from a CD or MD with INPUT set to
DIGITAL and the source connected through DIGITAL IN:
The recorder automatically marks track numbers in the
same sequence as the original. If, however, a track is
repeated two or more times (e.g. by single-track repeat
play) or two or more tracks with the same track number
(e.g. from different MDs or CDs) are played, the track or
tracks are recorded as a single, continuous track with a
single track number.
Useful Tips for Recording
If the source is an MD, track numbers may not be marked
for tracks of less than 4 seconds.
•
When recording from a source connected through LINE
(ANALOG) IN with INPUT set to ANALOG, and
“LEVEL- SYNC” does not light up (see “Marking Track
Numbers While Recording” on page 12) or when
recording from DAT or satellite broadcasts connected
through DIGITAL IN with INPUT set to DIGITAL:
The source will be recorded as a single track. You can
divide the track afterwards using the Divide Function (see
“Dividing Recorded Tracks” on page 22) or mark track
numbers during recording by using the Track Marking
Function on page 12.
DISPLAY/CHAR
Checking the remaining recordable time on
the MD
• When you press DISPLAY/ CHAR repeatedly while
recording, the display changes as follows: elapsed
recording time, remaining recordable time on the
MD, track name.
• When you press DISPLAY/ CHAR repeatedly while
the recorder is stopped, the display changes as
follows: total recorded time, remaining recordable
time on the MD, disc name (see page 15).
If “LEVEL-SYNC” appears in the display, the recorder
automatically marks track numbers when recording
analog source or digital recording of DAT or satellite
broadcasts (see “Marking track numbers automatically”
on page 12).
•
When recording from DAT or satellite broadcasts with
INPUT set to DIGITAL, the recorder automatically marks
a track number whenever the sampling frequency of the
input signal changes.
When “TOC” flashes in the display
The recorder is currently updating the Table Of Contents
(TOC). Do not turn off the power, move the recorder, or pull
out the AC power cord. Changes to an MD made through
recording are saved when you update the TOC by ejecting
the MD.
When the PLAY MODE is PROGRAM or SHUFFLE
The PLAY MODE is switched to CONTINUE automatically.
(Continued)
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To turn off the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut
Function
1 While the recorder is stopped, press EDIT/ NO twice to
Monitoring the input signal (Input Monitor)
Before starting recording, you can monitor the selected
input signal through the recorder’s output connectors.
display “Setup Menu”.
2 Turn AMS until “S. Space” menu appears in the display,
then press AMS.
1
2
Press §EJECT to remove the MD.
3 Turn AMS until “S. Space Off” appears in the display,
then press AMS.
Set INPUT according to the input signal you want
to monitor.
4 Press EDIT/ NO.
When INPUT is set to ANALOG
To turn on the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut
Function again
1 Carry out Steps 1 and 2 in “To turn off the Smart Space
Function and Auto Cut Function” above.
2 Turn AMS until “S. Space On” appears in the display, then
press AMS.
The analog signal input through LINE (ANALOG) IN is
output to DIGITAL OUT after A/ D conversion, and
then to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT connectors and
PHONES jack after D/ A conversion.
When INPUT is set to DIGITAL
The digital signal input through DIGITAL IN is output
to DIGITAL OUT, and then to the LINE (ANALOG)
OUT connectors and PHONES jack after D/ A
conversion.
3 Press EDIT/ NO.
Notes
•
•
•
When you turn off the Smart Space Function, the Auto Cut
Note
Function is also turned off automatically.
Even if you set REC MODE to MONO, the monitor
The Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function are
factory set to on.
signal does not become monaural.
The Smart Space Function does not affect the order of the
track numbers being recorded, even if the blank space
occurs in the middle of a track.
3
Press r.
If INPUT is set to ANALOG, “AD-DA” appears in
•
If you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC power
cord, the recorder will recall the last setting (on or off) of
the Smart Space and Auto Cut Functions the next time you
turn on the recorder.
the display.
If INPUT is set to DIGITAL, “-DA”appears in the
display.
If “Auto Cut” appears in the display
(Auto Cut)
There has been no sound input for 30 seconds while
INPUT is set to DIGITAL and the source is connected
through DIGITAL IN. The 30 seconds of silence are
replaced by a blank of about 3 seconds and the
recorder changes to recording pause.
Playing back tracks just recorded
Follow this procedure to play back tracks that have just
been recorded.
Press · immediately after stopping recording.
Playback starts from the first track of the material just
recorded.
You can turn off the Auto Cut Function
For details, see “If “Smart Space” appears in the
display” below.
To play from the first track of the MD after recording
1 Press p again after stopping recording.
2 Press ·.
Playback starts from the first track of the MD.
If “Smart Space” appears in the display
(Smart Space)
When there has been an extended silence of up to 30
seconds in length, and the signal is input again, the
silence is replaced by a blank of about 3 seconds and
the recorder continues recording.
Note
However, if you begin recording during such an extended
silent portion, the smart space function will not be activated.
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Recording Over Existing Tracks
Adjusting the Recording Level
Follow the procedure below to record over existing
material just as you would on an analog cassette tape.
When recording with INPUT set to ANALOG and the
signal input through LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks, use
REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level before
starting recording.
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You cannot adjust the recording level during digital
recording.
≠ AMS ±
REC LEVEL
·
P
r
p
=
0
+
)
=/+
1
2
3
Carry out Steps 1 to 6 in “Recording on an MD”
on pages 6 and 7.
1
2
3
Carry out Steps 1 to 5 in “Recording on an MD”
on page 6.
Play the portion of the program source with the
strongest signal level.
Turn AMS (or press = or +) until the
number of the track to be recorded over appears.
While monitoring the sound, turn REC LEVEL to
adjust the recording level so that the peak level
meters reach their highest point without turning
on the OVER indication. Occasional lighting of
“OVER” is acceptable.
To record from the start of the track, continue
from Step 6 in “Recording on an MD” on page 7.
While “TRACK” flashes in the display
The recorder is recording over an existing track, and
stops flashing when it reaches the end of the recorded
portion.
To record from the middle of the track
1 After Step 2 above, press · to start playback.
2 Press P where you want to start recording.
3 Continue from Step 6 in “Recording on an MD” on
page 7.
4
5
Stop playing the program source.
Note
You cannot record from the middle of an existing track when
To start recording, follow the procedure starting
from Step 8 in “Recording on an MD” on page 7.
“PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” is displayed/ lit.
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To display “LEVEL-SYNC”
1 While the recorder is stopped, press EDIT/ NO twice to
Marking Track Numbers While
Recording (Track Marking)
display “Setup Menu”.
2 Turn AMS until “LevelSync?” appears in the display, then
press AMS.
You can mark track numbers either manually or
automatically. By marking track numbers at specific
points, you can quickly locate the points later using the
AMS Function or Editing Functions.
3 Turn AMS until “LevelSync ON” appears in the display,
then press AMS.
4 Press EDIT/ NO.
To cancel Automatic Track Marking
1 Carry out Steps 1 and 2 in “To display “LEVEL-SYNC””
above.
EDIT/NO
YES
2 Turn AMS until “LevelSync OFF” appears in the display,
then press AMS.
3 Press EDIT/ NO.
r
When you want to mark track numbers after you‘ve
finished recording
Marking track numbers manually
(Manual Track Marking)
Use the Divide Function (see “Dividing Recorded
Tracks” on page 22.)
You can mark track numbers at any time while
recording on an MD.
Note
If you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC power cord,
the recorder will recall the last setting (LevelSync ON or
OFF) of the Automatic Track Marking Function the next time
you turn on the recorder.
Press r at the place you want to add a track mark
while recording.
Marking track numbers automatically
(Automatic Track Marking)
The recorder adds track marks differently in the
following cases:
• When recording from CDs or MDs with INPUT set
to DIGITAL and the source connected through
DIGITAL IN:
The recorder marks track numbers automatically.
When you record from a CD or MD, the track
numbers are marked as they are found on the
original.
Starting Recording With
6 Seconds of Prestored Audio
Data (Time Machine Recording)
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 Function constantly stores 6
seconds of the most recent audio data in the buffer
memory so that when you begin recording the
program source, the recording actually begins with the
6 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer memory in
advance, as shown in the illustration below:
• In the case other than the above
While “LEVEL-SYNC” appears in the display, the
recorder marks a new track number whenever the
signal level drops and rises to a certain point
(Automatic Track Marking). If “LEVEL-SYNC” does
not light up, set the LevelSync to ON as follows:
When you press
AMS in Step 3
End of the program
source to be recorded
Time
Audio data in 6-second buffer memory
Recorded
portion
Beginning of the program
source to be recorded
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Synchro-Recording With Audio
Equipment of Your Choice
≠ AMS ±
By using the MUSIC SYNC button on the remote, you
can automatically start a Synchronized recording with
the signal input from the program source through the
input jacks.
·
P
r
p
The method of marking track numbers differs,
depending on the program source being recorded and
how the recorder is connected to the program source.
(See “Notes on Recording” on page 9.)
=
+
)
0
T.REC
1
2
Carry out Steps 1 to 6 in “Recording on an MD”
on pages 6 and 7.
The recorder changes to recording pause.
6
Start playing the program source you want to
record.
The most recent 6 seconds of audio data is stored
in the buffer memory.
3
Press AMS (or T.REC) to start Time Machine
Recording.
Recording of the program source starts with the
6 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer
memory.
·
P
r
p
=
0
+
)
MUSIC SYNC
1
2
3
Carry out Steps 1 to 5 in “Recording on an MD”
on page 6.
To stop Time Machine Recording
Press p.
Press MUSIC SYNC.
The recorder changes to recording pause.
Note
The recorder starts storing audio data when the recorder is
in recording pause and you start playing the program
source. With less than 6 seconds of playing of the program
source and audio data stored in the buffer memory, Time
Machine Recording starts with less than 6 seconds of audio
data.
Start playing the program source you want to
record.
The recorder starts recording automatically.
To stop Music Synchro-Recording
Press p.
Note
During Music Synchro-Recording, the Smart Space Function
and the Auto Cut Function turn on automatically regardless
of their settings (ON or OFF) and type of input (digital or
analog).
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6
Press START.
The recorder starts recording and the CD player
starts playback.
Synchro-Recording With a Sony
CD Player
The track number and elapsed recording time of
the track appear in the display.
By connecting your recorder to a Sony CD player, you
can easily dub CDs onto MDs using the CD synchro
buttons on the remote. If your recorder is connected to
a Sony CD player by a digital input cable, track
numbers are automatically marked as on the original,
regardless of whether “LevelSync ON” or
“LevelSyncOFF” is selected. If your recorder is
connected to a Sony CD player by audio connecting
cords through LINE (ANALOG) IN, track numbers are
automatically marked when you select “LevelSync
ON” (see “Marking Track Numbers While Recording”
on page 12).
If the CD player does not start playing
Some CD player models may not respond when you
press START on the remote of the recorder. Press P on
the remote of the CD player instead.
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Press STOP to stop synchro-recording.
To pause recording
Press STANDBY or CD PLAYER P.
To restart recording, press START or CD PLAYER P.
A new track number is marked each time you pause
recording.
As the same remote controls both the CD player and
the recorder, you may have trouble operating both
units if they are far from each other. If you do, place
the CD player close to this recorder.
You can use the remote of the CD player during
synchro-recording
When you press p, the CD player stops and the
recorder pauses for recording.
When you press P, the CD player pauses and the
recorder pauses for recording.
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To restart synchro-recording, press ·.
You can change CDs during synchro-recording
Carry out the following steps instead of Step 7 above.
1
Press p on the remote of the CD player.
The recorder pauses for recording.
Change the CD.
2
3
STANDBY
·
P
r
p
Press · on the remote of the CD player.
Synchro-recording restarts.
=
0
+
)
START
STOP
=
+
P
CD PLAYER P
You can also do synchro-recording with a Sony video
CD player
Using the procedure for synchro-recording with a Sony
CD player, you can do synchro-recording with a Sony
video CD player also.
1
2
Turn on the CD player and the mixer.
To select the video CD player, press button number 2
while pressing down the POWER button before starting
the procedure.
Carry out Steps 2 to 5 in “Recording on an MD”
on page 6 to prepare the recorder for recording.
To select the CD player again, press button number 1
while pressing down the POWER button.
The recorder is factory set to CD player for synchro-
recording.
3
4
Insert a CD into the CD player.
Select the playback mode (Shuffle Play, Program
Play, etc.) on the CD player.
You can check the remaining recordable time on the
MD
Press DISPLAY/ CHAR (or DISPLAY) (see page 15).
5
Press STANDBY.
The CD player pauses for playing and the
recorder pauses for recording.
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Pla yin g MDs
Disc name
Music calendar
Using the Display
You can use the display to check disc and track
information such as the total track number, total
playing time of the tracks, remaining recordable time
of the disc and disc name.
√
Total number of tracks
Total disc playing time
The disc name appears, followed by the total number
of tracks (Tr) and total disc playing time.
DISPLAY/CHAR
A music calendar showing all the track numbers
appears within a grid if the MD is a premastered disc,
or without a grid if the MD is a recordable disc.
If the total track number exceeds 25, z appears to the
right of number 25 in the music calendar.
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DISPLAY
SCROLL
To label a recordable disc and its tracks, see “Labeling
Recordings” on page 24.
Note
When you insert a new MD or turn off the recorder and turn
it on again, the last item displayed will reappear.
However, if you disconnect the AC power cord, the display
will show the total number of tracks and total disc playing
time of all recorded tracks the next time you turn on the
recorder, no matter what the last display was.
·
P
p
Checking the total track number, total disc
playing time, remaining recordable time of
the disc and the title of the disc
Checking remaining time and the title of a track
Each time you press DISPLAY/ CHAR (or DISPLAY)
while the recorder is stopped, you can change the
display as follows:
Each time you press DISPLAY/ CHAR (or DISPLAY)
while playing an MD, you can change the display as
shown below. The track numbers in the music
calendar disappear after they are played.
Total number of tracks and total disc playing
time of all recorded tracks
Track number and playing time of the
current track
Press
√
Remaining recordable time of the disc
(Recorded MDs only)
Press
√
Track number and remaining time of the
current track
The remaining recordable time of the disc
is not shown for premastered MDs.
Press
√
Press
√
Track name
Disc name
If no title is recorded, “No Name” appears,
followed by the elapsed playing time.
Press
When you insert an MD, the disc name, total number
of tracks, and total disc playing time appear in the
display as follows:
Press
(Continued)
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You can check the track name at any time while
playing an MD Z
When you directly locate a track with a number over
25 Z
Press SCROLL on the remote.
You must press >25 first, before entering the
Since the display shows up to 12 characters at a time,
press SCROLL again to see the rest of the track title if
the title has 13 characters or more.
corresponding digits.
Press >25 once if it is a 2-digit track number, and twice
if it is a 3-digit track number.
To enter “0,” press button 10.
Press SCROLL again to pause scrolling, and again to
continue scrolling.
Examples: • To play track number 30
Press >25 once, then 3 and 10.
•
To play track number 100
Press >25 twice, then 1, 10 and 10.
Locating a Specific Track
You can change the playing time during music scan
1 While the recorder is stopped, press EDIT/ NO to
display “Setup Menu.”
You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc
by using AMS (Automatic Music Sensor), = and
+, number buttons or M.SCAN on the remote.
2 Turn AMS until “M. Scan” menu appears in the
display, then press AMS.
3 Turn AMS to select the length of the M.SCAN play
within the range of 6 to 20 seconds, using steps of
about one second, then press AMS.
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≠ AMS ±
4 Press EDIT/ NO.
To pause playing at the beginning of a track
Turn AMS (or press = or +) after pausing
playback.
Number
buttons
>25
M.SCAN
·
P
r
p
·
=/+
To go quickly to the beginning of the last track
Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press =) while the
display shows the total number of tracks and total disc
playing time, remaining recordable time of the disc, or
disc name (see page 15).
=
0
+
)
Do the following:
To locate
The next or
succeeding tracks
During playback, turn AMS clockwise
(or press + repeatedly) until you
find the desired track.
The current or
preceding tracks
During playback, turn AMS
counterclockwise (or press =
repeatedly) until you find the desired
track.
A specific track
directly
Press number buttons to enter the
track number.
A specific track by
using AMS
1 Turn AMS until the desired track
number appears while the recorder
is stopped. (The track number is
flashing.)
2 Press AMS or ·.
By scanning each
track (music scan)
1 Press M.SCAN before you start
playing.
2 When you find the desired track,
press · to start playing.
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Locating a Particular Point in a
Track
Playing Tracks Repeatedly
You can play tracks repeatedly in any play mode.
You can also use 0 and ) to locate a particular
point in a track during playback or playback pause.
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0/)
REPEAT
REPEAT
A˜B
·
P
p
=
0
+
)
r
To locate a point
Press
)
While monitoring the
sound
) (forward) or 0 (backward)
and keep pressing until you find
the desired point.
Quickly by observing
the display during
playback pause
) or 0 and hold until you
find the desired point. There is no
sound output during this
operation.
Press REPEAT.
“REPEAT” appears in the display.
(high speed search)
The recorder repeats the tracks as follows:
When “OVER” appears during high speed search
If the disc reaches the end while you are pressing )
during playback pause, “OVER” appears in the display.
Press 0 (or press 0) or turn AMS (or press =)
counterclockwise to go back.
When the MD is
played in
The recorder repeats
Normal play (page 8)
Shuffle Play (page 18)
Program Play (page 19)
All the tracks
All the tracks in random order
The same program
Notes
•
If the disc reaches the end while you are pressing )
during sound monitoring, the recorder stops.
Tracks that are only a few seconds long may be too short
to scan using the search function. For such tracks, it is
better to play the MD at normal speed.
•
To cancel repeat play
Press REPEAT several times until “REPEAT” disappears.
The recorder returns to the original playing mode.
Repeating the current track
While the track you want to repeat is playing in normal
play, press REPEAT several times until “REPEAT 1”
appears in the display.
(Continued)
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Repeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat)
Z
You can play a specific portion of a track repeatedly.
This might be useful when you want to memorize
lyrics.
Note that you can only repeat a portion within the
boundaries of a single track.
Playing Tracks in Random
Order (Shuffle Play)
You can have the recorder “shuffle” tracks and play
them in random order.
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1
While playing a disc, press A˜B at the starting
point (point A) of the portion to be played
repeatedly.
PLAY MODE
CONTINUE
SHUFFLE
“REPEAT A-B” flashes in the display.
2
Continue playing the track or press ) until you
reach the ending point (point B), then press A˜B
again.
·
P
r
p
·
·
=
0
+
)
“REPEAT A-B” lights continuously. The recorder
starts to play the specified portion repeatedly.
To cancel A-B Repeat
Press REPEAT or p.
1
2
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or SHUFFLE
once) until “SHUFFLE” appears in the display
when the recorder is stopped.
Setting new starting and ending points
You can repeat the portion immediately after the currently
specified portion by changing the starting and ending
points.
1 Press A˜B while “REPEAT A-B” appears.
The current ending point B becomes the new starting
point A and “REPEAT A-B” flashes in the display.
2 Continue playing the track or press ) until you reach
the new ending point (point B), then press A˜B again.
“REPEAT A-B” lights continuously and the recorder starts
playing the newly specified portion repeatedly.
Press · to start Shuffle Play.
To cancel Shuffle Play
When the recorder is stopped, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly (or CONTINUE once) until “SHUFFLE”
disappears.
You can specify tracks during Shuffle Play
Note
•
To play the next track, turn AMS clockwise (or press
If you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC power cord,
the recorder will recall the last setting of the Repeat Function
the next time you turn on the recorder.
The A-B Repeat settings, however, are lost.
+).
•
To play from the beginning of the current track again,
turn AMS counterclockwise (or press =). You
cannot use AMS (or =) to go to tracks that have
already been played.
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You can program the same track repeatedly
While the track number appears in the display, press
Creating Your Own Program
(Program Play)
AMS as many times as you want to repeat.
The program remains even after Program Play ends
When you press ·, you can play the same program
again.
You can specify the playback order of the tracks on an
MD and create your own programs containing up to 25
tracks.
≠AMS±
Notes
•
The program created by the Program Play Function is lost
when you press §EJECT to take out the MD.
The program created by the Program Play Function is lost
when you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC
power cord.
•
•
The display shows “- -m - -s” instead of the total playing
time when the total playing time of the program exceeds
160 minutes.
·
p
PLAY MODE
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CONTINUE
PROGRAM
Checking the track order
You can check the order of tracks in your program
during playback or playback pause.
Number
buttons
Turn AMS (or press = or +) during playback or
playback pause. The track numbers appear in the
order they were programmed.
>25
CLEAR
p
·
P
r
p
·
=/+
=
+
)
0
1
2
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or PROGRAM
once) until “PROGRAM” appears in the display
when the recorder is stopped.
Changing the track order
You can change the order of the tracks in your
program before you start playing.
Carry out either a) or b):
a) When using the remote
To
Do the following:
Erase the last track in the
program
Press CLEAR. Each time you
press this button, the last
track will be cleared.
Press the number buttons to enter the tracks
you want to program in the order you want.
To program a track with a number over 25, use
the >25 button (see page 16).
Add tracks to the end of the
program
Carry out Steps 2 and 3 in
“Creating Your Own
Program.”
If you’ve made a mistake
Press CLEAR, then press the correct number button.
Change the whole program
completely
1 Press PLAY MODE (or
press CONTINUE) so that
“PROGRAM” disappears
while the recorder is
stopped.
2 Carry out Steps 1 to 3 in
“Creating Your Own
Program.”
b) When using the controls on the recorder
1 Turn AMS until the track number you want
appears in the display.
2 Press AMS.
3
4
Repeat Step 2 to enter other tracks. Each time you
enter a track, the total program time is calculated
and appears in the display.
Press · to start Program Play.
To cancel Program Play
When the recorder is stopped, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly (or CONTINUE once) until “PROGRAM”
disappears.
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Useful Tips When Recording
From MDs to Tape
Notes on Editing
You can edit the recorded tracks after recording, using
the following functions:
• Erase Function allows you to erase recorded tracks
simply by specifying the corresponding track
number.
The Auto Space and Auto Pause Functions described in
this section make recording from MDs to tape more
easy.
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• Divide Function allows you to divide tracks at
specified points so that you can quickly locate those
points afterwards, using the AMS function.
• Combine Function allows you to combine two
consecutive tracks into one.
• Move Function allows you to change the order of
tracks by moving a specific track to a desired track
position.
A.SPACE/PAUSE
A.SPACE
·
P
p
• Title Function allows you to create titles for your
recorded MDs and tracks.
Inserting blank spaces while recording to
tape (Auto Space)
The Auto Space Function inserts a 3-second blank
space between each track while recording from MDs to
tapes, allowing you to use the AMS function during
playback later.
If “Protected” appears in the display
The recorder could not edit because the record-protect slot
on the MD is open. Edit after closing the slot (see page 7.)
When “TOC” flashes in the display
Do not move the recorder or pull out the AC power cord.
After editing, “TOC” lights continuously until you eject the
MD. “TOC” flashes while the recorder is updating the TOC.
When the recorder finishes updating the TOC, “TOC”goes
off.
Press A.SPACE/ PAUSE (or A.SPACE) repeatedly until
“A.SPACE” appears in the display.
To cancel Auto Space
Press A.SPACE/ PAUSE (or A.SPACE) repeatedly until
“A.SPACE” disappears.
Note
Erasing Recordings
(Erase Function)
If the Auto Space Function is on while recording a selection
containing multiple track numbers, (for example, a medley
or symphony), blank spaces will be inserted within the
selection whenever the track number changes.
Follow the procedures below to erase:
• A single track
• All tracks
• Part of a track
Note, how ever, that once erased, MD data cannot
be recovered.
Pausing after each track (Auto Pause)
When the Auto Pause Function is on, the recorder
pauses after playing each track. Auto Pause is
convenient when recording single tracks or multiple,
non-consecutive tracks.
EDIT/NO
≠AMS±
YES
Press A.SPACE/ PAUSE (or A.SPACE) repeatedly until
“A.PAUSE” appears in the display.
To restart playback
Press · or P.
To cancel Auto Pause
Press A.SPACE/ PAUSE (or A. SPACE) repeatedly until
“A.PAUSE” disappears.
Note
If you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC power cord,
the recorder will recall the last setting of the Auto Space and
Auto Pause Functions the next time you turn on the
recorder.
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Erasing a single track
Erasing all tracks on an MD
You can erase a track simply by specifying the
respective track number. When you erase a track, the
total number of tracks on the MD decreases by one and
all tracks following the erased one are renumbered.
Since erasing merely updates the TOC, there is no need
to record over material.
You can delete the disc name, all recorded tracks, and
titles of the recordable MD at once.
1
2
3
While the recorder is stopped or during playback
pause, press EDIT/ NO to display “Edit Menu.”
Turn AMS until “All Erase?” appears in the
display.
To avoid confusion when erasing multiple tracks, you
should proceed in the order of high to low track
numbers to prevent the renumbering of tracks that have
not been erased yet.
Press AMS or YES.
“All Erase??” appears and all tracks in the music
calendar start flashing.
Example: Erasing B
4
Press AMS or YES again.
Track
number
4
1
1
2
3
When the disc name, all recorded tracks, and titles
on the MD have been erased, “Complete” appears
for a few seconds and the music calendar
disappears.
A
A
B
2
C
D
Erasing
B is erased
C
3
D
To cancel the Erase Function
Press EDIT/ NO or p and “All Erase?” or “All Erase??”
disappears.
1
2
3
4
While the recorder is stopped or during playback
pause, press EDIT/ NO to display “Edit Menu.”
You can undo the Erase Function
See “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 27.
Turn AMS until “Erase?” appears in the display,
then press AMS.
Erasing a part of a track
By using the Divide (see page 22), Erase (see page 20)
and Combine (see page 23) Functions, you can erase
specific portions of a track.
Turn AMS until the track number you want to
erase appears in the display.
Press AMS or YES.
Example: Erasing a part of track A
Part to be erased
When the track selected in Step 3 has been
erased, “Complete” appears for a few seconds
and the total number of tracks in the music
calendar decreases by one.
Track
number
1
1
2
3
A
B
C
C
A is divided
into 3 parts
5
Repeat Steps 1 to 4 to erase more tracks.
Dividing
2
3
4
5
To cancel the Erase Function
Press EDIT/ NO or p.
A
A
A
B
#1
#2
#3
#2 is
erased
Note
Erasing
If “Erase???”appears in the display, the track was recorded
or edited on another MD recorder and is record-protected.
If this indication appears, press YES to erase the track.
2
1
1
3
4
A
#1
A
#3
B
C
#1 and #3 are
combined
Combining
2
3
A (#1+#3)
B
C
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4
While monitoring the sound, turn AMS to find the
starting position of the new track.
The starting portion of the new track is played
back repeatedly.
Dividing Recorded Tracks
(Divide Function)
“Rehearsal“ alternates with “Position ok?“ in the
display.
The starting position can be moved within a
maximum range of –128 to +127 steps of about
0.06 seconds within a track.
With the Divide Function you can assign a track
number at places that you want to randomly access
afterwards. Use this function to add tracks to MDs
recorded from an analog source (and therefore contain
no track numbers), or to divide an existing track into
multiple portions. When you divide a track, the total
number of tracks on the MD increases by one and all
tracks following the divided track are renumbered.
5
Press YES or AMS when the position is correct.
When the track has been divided, “Complete”
appears for a few seconds and the newly created
track begins playing. The new track will have no
track title even if the original track was labeled.
Example: Dividing track 2 to create a new track for C
Track
number
1
2
3
To cancel the Divide Function
Press p or EDIT/ NO.
A
A
D
B
C
Track 2 is divided and a
new track is created for C
4
Dividing
2
3
1
You can undo a track division
Combine the tracks again (see “Combining Recorded
Tracks” on page 23) then redivide the tracks if
necessary.
B
D
C
≠AMS± EDIT/NO YES
You can divide a track while recording
Use the Track Marking Function (see page 12).
P p
1
While playing the MD, press P at the point where
you want to create a new track.
The recorder pauses playing.
2
3
Press EDIT/ NO to display “Edit Menu.”
Turn AMS until “Divide?” appears in the display,
then press AMS.
“Rehearsal” alternates with “Position ok?“ in the
display, the track to be divided starts flashing in
the music calendar, and the starting portion of the
new track begins playing repeatedly. (If the
starting position is correct, proceed with Step 5.)
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To cancel the Combine Function
Press EDIT/ NO or p.
Combining Recorded Tracks
(Combine Function)
You can undo a track combination
Divide the tracks again (see “Dividing Recorded
Tracks” on page 22), then repeat the combine function
with the correct tracks if necessary.
Use the Combine Function while the recorder is
stopped, playing or in pause to combine consecutive
tracks on a recorded MD. This function is useful for
combining several songs into a single medley, or
several independently recorded portions into a single
track. When you combine two tracks, the total number
of tracks decreases by one and all tracks following the
combined tracks are renumbered.
Note
If “Impossible” appears in the display, the tracks cannot be
combined. This sometimes happens when you’ve edited the
same track many times, and is due to a technical limitation
of the MD system, not a mechanical error.
Example: Combining B and C
Track
1
2
3
4
number
A
A
B
C
C
D
B and C are combined
into one track
3
Combining
1
2
B
D
EDIT/NO YES
≠AMS±
p
1
2
3
While the recorder is stopped or during playback
pause, press EDIT/ NO to display “Edit Menu.”
Turn AMS until “Combine?” appears in the
display, then press AMS.
Turn AMS until the number of the former track of
the two to be combined appears in the display,
then press AMS.
“Rehearsal“ alternates with “Track ok?“ in the
display. The place where the two tracks will join
(i.e., the end of the former track and the beginning
of the latter track) repeatedly plays back and the
respective track number flashes in the music
calendar.
4
5
If the track is the wrong one, press EDIT/ NO or
p, then start again from Step 1.
If the place is correct, press AMS or YES.
When the tracks have been combined, “Complete”
appears for a few seconds and the total number of
tracks in the music calendar decreases by one.
If both of the combined tracks have track titles,
the title of the latter track is erased.
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Moving Recorded Tracks
(Move Function)
Labeling Recordings
(Title Function)
Use the Move Function to change the order of any
track. After you move a track, the track numbers
between the new and old track positions are
automatically renumbered.
You can create titles for your recorded MDs and tracks.
Titles — which may consist of uppercase and
lowercase letters, numbers and symbols for a
maximum of about 1,700 characters per disc — appear
in the display during MD operation.
Example: Moving track C to track position 2
EDIT/NO YES
≠AMS±
Track
number
1
1
2
2
4
3
A
A
C
B
D
Track C moves to
track position 2
Moving
4
3
=/+
DISPLAY/CHAR
D
C
B
Use the following procedure to label a track or an MD.
You can label a track during play, pause, record, or
stop mode. If the track is playing or recording, be
sure to finish labeling before the track ends. If the
track ends before you’ve completed the labeling
procedure, only the characters already entered are
recorded automatically.
EDIT/NO YES
≠AMS±
1
2
Press EDIT/ NO to display “Edit Menu.”
p
1
2
3
While the recorder is stopped or during playback
pause, press EDIT/ NO to display “Edit Menu.”
Turn AMS until “Name in?” appears in the
display, then press AMS.
Turn AMS until “Move?” appears in the display,
then press AMS.
3
Turn AMS to select “Disc” or track number, then
press AMS.
When you label an MD, select “Disc” and when
you label a track, select the track number. Note
that during recording, the recorder changes to
character typing mode and a cursor starts
flashing.
Turn AMS until the track number you want to
move appears in the display, then press AMS.
Track number New track
to be moved position
4
5
Turn AMS until the new track position appears.
Press AMS or YES.
After you have moved the track, “Complete”
appears for a few seconds.
To cancel the Move Function
Press EDIT/ NO or p.
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4
Press DISPLAY/ CHAR to select the character
type as follows:
7
Repeat Steps 4 to 6 until you have entered the
entire title.
If you entered the wrong character
Press 0 or ) until the character to be corrected starts
flashing, and repeat Steps 4 to 6 to enter the correct
character.
Press DISPLAY/CHAR repeatedly
until
To select
Uppercase letters
Lowercase letters
Numbers
“A” appears in the display
“a” appears in the display
“0” appears in the display
To erase a character
Press 0 or ) until the character to be erased starts
flashing, then press EDIT/ NO.
To enter a space
Press AMS or ) while the cursor is flashing.
8
Press YES.
This completes the labeling procedure and the
title appears on the left side of the display.
5
Turn AMS to select the character.
To cancel labeling
Press p.
Note
The selected character flashes.
You cannot label a track or an MD while you are recording
Letters, numbers, and symbols appear in
sequential order as you turn AMS.
over an existing track.
You can use the following symbols in titles:
! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , – . / : ; < = > ? @ _ ` ^
(Continued)
You can press DISPLAY/ CHAR to change the
character type at any time during this step (see
Step 4.)
6
Press AMS to enter the selected character.
The cursor shifts rightward and waits for the
input of the next character.
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4
5
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until you have entered the
entire title.
Labeling tracks and MDs with the remote
If you entered the wrong character
Press 0 or ) until the character to be corrected
starts flashing.
6
Press CLEAR to erase the incorrect character, then enter
the correct one.
Alphabet/number
buttons
Press NAME again.
The entered title appears on the left side of the
display window after the label has been recorded.
NAME
CLEAR
p
NUM
·
P
r
p
CHAR
=
0
+
)
0/)
To cancel labeling
Press p.
Changing an existing title Z
1
Press NAME, then do the following:
1
Press NAME repeatedly until a flashing cursor
appears in the display, then do the following:
To change
Make sure that the recorder is
A track title
Playing, pausing the track whose title
is to be changed, or stopped after
locating the track whose title is to be
changed
To label
Make sure that the recorder is
A track
Playing, pausing, recording the track
to be labeled, or stopped after
locating the track to be labeled
Stopped with no track number
appearing in the display
A disc name
An MD
Stopped with no track number
appearing in the display
2
3
Keep pressing CLEAR (or EDIT/ NO on the
recorder) until the current title is erased.
2
Select the character type as follows:
Enter the new title.
To select
Press
Carry out Steps 4 to 7 of “Labeling Recordings”
on page 24, or Steps 2 to 4 of “Labeling tracks and
MDs with the remote” on page 26.
Uppercase letters
CHAR repeatedly until “Selected
ABC” appears in the display
Lowercase letters
Numbers
CHAR repeatedly until “Selected
abc” appears in the display
4
Press NAME.
NUM repeatedly until “Selected
123” appears in the display
3
Enter one character at a time.
After you enter a character, the cursor shifts
rightward and waits for the input of the next
character.
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Ad d it io n a l Informa tion
Undoing the Last Edit
(Undo Function)
Function of Control Terminal
Control terminal (CTRL-S)
Mini jack type
You can use the Undo Function to cancel the last edit
and restore the contents of the MD to the condition that
existed before editing was done. Note, however, that
you cannot undo an edit if you do any of the following
after the edit:
• Press the r button on the front panel.
• Press the r button, the MUSIC SYNC button, or the
CD-SYNC STANDBY button on the remote.
• Turn off the power or eject the MD.
When a system controller with CTRL-S terminal is
connected to the control terminal of this recorder,
it can operate as a remote .
Control functions
The system controller which is connected to the control
terminal operates the same as the supplied remote
RM-D7M.
• Disconnect the AC power cord.
≠AMS± EDIT/NO YES
Note
When the system controller is connected to the control
jack, the remote can not be used because its infrared
rays are stopped.
1
2
While the recorder is stopped or during playback
pause, press EDIT/ NO to display “Edit Menu.”
Turn AMS until “Undo?” appears in the display,
then press AMS.
“Undo?” does not appear if no editing has been
done.
One of the following messages appears in the
display, depending on the type of editing to be
undone:
Editing done:
Message:
Erasing a single track
Erasing all tracks on an MD
Dividing a track
“Erase Undo ?”
“Divide Undo ?”
“Combine Undo ?”
“Move Undo ?”
Combining tracks
Moving a track
Labeling a track or an MD
Changing an existing title
“Name Undo ?”
3
Press YES again.
“Complete” appears for a few seconds and the
contents of the MD are restored to the condition
that existed before the edit.
To cancel the Undo Function
Press EDIT/ NO or p.
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Dimensions
R
L
I N
O U T I N
A X I C A O L
O U T I N
O P T I C A L O U T I N
C T R L - S
A L D I G I T
A N A L L O I N G E
(
)
430
(3)
482
466
88
(
)
AMS PUSH ENTER
REC LEVEL
5
4
6
STANDBY
ON OFF
3
1
7
NO
YES
PHONE
LEVEL
EDIT
2
8
9
0
10
MIN
MAX
PHONES
.
.
Unit: mm
INPUT
DISPLAY/CHAR
A
SPACE/A PAUSE PLAY MODE
REPEAT
REC MODE
EJECT
DIGITAL COAX OPT ANALOG
MONO
STEREO
Mounting the recorder
This recorder can be attached to a standard 19 inch
rack (type EIA). After detaching the four feet on the
bottom of the recorder, mount the recorder on the rack.
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Display Messages
System Limitations
The following table explains the various messages that
appear in the display.
The recording system in your MiniDisc recorder is
radically different from those used in cassette and DAT
recorders 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.
Message
Meaning
Blank Disc
A new (blank) or erased MD has been
inserted.
Cannot Copy
An attempt was made to make a second
copy from a digitally dubbed MD (see
page 33.)
“Disc Full” lights up even before the MD has reached the
maximum recording time (60 or 74 minutes)
When 255 tracks have been recorded on the MD, “Disc Full”
lights up 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.
Cannot EDIT
Din Unlock
An attempt was made to edit the MD
during Program, Shuffle, or Normal Play.
The connected digital sound source is
turned off or the recorder is not connected
properly to the sound source.
Disc Error
Disc Full
Defected MD is inserted.
“Disc Full” lights up 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 light up.
The MD is full (see “System Limitations”
on this page.)
Impossible
Name Full
You cannot record or edit the MD due to
the system limitations.
The titling capacity of the MD has reached
its limit (about 1,700 characters.)
The remaining recording time does not increase even
after erasing numerous short tracks
No Disc
There is no MD in the recorder.
Tracks under 12 seconds in length are not counted and so
erasing them may not lead to an increase in the recording
time.
No Track
The inserted MD has a disc title but no
tracks.
Protected
Retry
The inserted MD is record-protected.
Some tracks cannot be combined with others
Track combination may become impossible when tracks are
edited.
The first recording attempt failed due to a
disturbance or scratch on the MD, and a
second attempt is being made.
Retry Error
Due to vibrations to the recorder or
scratches on the MD, several recording
attempts were made but with no success.
The total recorded time and the remaining time on the
MD may not total the maximum recording time (60 or
74 minutes)
Recording is done in minimum units of 2 seconds each, no
matter how short the material. The contents recorded may
thus be shorter than the maximum recording capacity. Disc
space may also be further reduced by scratches.
STANDBY
(flashing)
The contents previously recorded are not
saved correctly on the MD, or the program
created by Program Play is not stored in
the recorder’s memory.
Tracks created through editing may exhibit sound dropout
during search operations.
Track numbers are not recorded correctly
Incorrect assignment or recording of track numbers may
result (1) when CD tracks are divided into several smaller
tracks during digital recording, or (2) while recording certain
CDs with the “LEVEL-SYNC” indication on (i.e., the
automatic track marking function on.)
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“TOC Reading” appears for a long time
If the inserted recordable MD is brand new, “TOC Reading”
appears in the display longer than for MDs that have been
used.
The recorder does not record.
/The MD is record-protected (“Protected” appears.)
Close the record-protect slot (see page 7.)
/The recorder is not connected properly to the sound
source. Make connections properly to the sound
source.
Limitations when recording over an existing track
/The recording level is not adjusted properly (in case
of input through LINE (ANALOG) IN.) Turn REC
LEVEL to adjust the recording level properly (see
page 11.)
•
The correct remaining recording time may not be
displayed.
•
You may find it impossible to record over a track if that
track has been recorded over several times already. If this
happens, erase the track using the Erase Function (see
page 20.)
/A premastered MD is inserted. Replace it with a
recordable MD.
•
•
The remaining recording time may be shortened out of
proportion to the total recorded time.
Recording over a track to eliminate noise is not
recommended since this may shorten the duration of the
track.
/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 AC power
cord has been disconnected during recording. Data
recorded to that point may be lost. Repeat the
recording procedure.
•
You may find it impossible to label a track while
recording over it.
The correct recorded/playing time may not be displayed
during playback of monaural-format MDs.
The recorder does not work during synchro-recording.
/The currently selected CD player type (CD player or
video CD player) does not match the CD player
being used. Reset the CD player type (see page 14.)
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while
using the recorder, use this troubleshooting guide to help
you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The sound has a lot of static.
/Strong magnetism from a television or a similar
device is interfering with operations. Move the
recorder away from the source of strong magnetism.
Note
If the recorder does not operate properly even after you’ve
attempted the prescribed remedies, turn off the power, then
reinsert the plug into the power outlet.
The recorder does not operate or operates poorly.
/The MD may be damaged (“Disc Error” appears.)
Take the MD out and insert it again. If “Disc Error”
remains, replace the MD.
The recorder does not play back.
/Moisture has formed inside the recorder. Take the
MD out and leave the recorder in a warm place for
several hours until the moisture evaporates.
/The recorder is not on. Press U to turn the recorder
on.
/The MD is inserted in the wrong direction. Slide the
MD into the disc compartment with the label side up
and the arrow pointing towards the opening until
the recorder grips it.
/The MD may not be recorded (the music calendar
does not appear). Replace the disc with one that has
been recorded.
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General
Specifications
Power requirements
Refer to warning letter.
20 W
System
Disc
MiniDisc digital audio system
Power consumption
Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts
MiniDisc
482 × 91 × 285 mm
Laser
Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)
Emission duration: continuous
(19 × 3 5/
8
× 11 1/
in.)
4
Mass (approx.)
4 kg (8 lbs 14 oz)
Laser output
Less than 44.6 µW*
* 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.
Supplied accessories See page 4.
Optional accessories
Wired / wireless remote unit: RM-D5ME
Optical cable: POC-15A, etc.
Laser diode properties
Revolutions (CLV)
Error correction
Material: GaAlAs
400 rpm to 900 rpm
Coaxial digital connecting cable: VMC-10, etc.
Recordable MDs: MDW-60 (60 min), MDW-74 (74 min)
Advanced Cross Interleave Reed
Solomon Code (ACIRC)
Sampling frequency
Coding
44.1 kHz
U.S. and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding
(ATRAC)
Modulation system
Number of channels
Frequency response
Signal-to-noise ratio
Wow and flutter
EFM (Eight-to-Fourteen Modulation)
2 stereo channels
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
5 to 20,000 Hz ±0.5 dB
Over 92 dB during playback
Below measurable limit
Inputs
Reference
input
Jack type
Input
impedance
Maximum
input
Phono jacks
–4 dBu
+12 dBu
LINE
47 kilohms
(ANALOG) IN
DIGITAL
OPTICAL IN
Square
optical
connector
jack
Optical
wave
length:
660 nm
—
—
—
DIGITAL
COAXIAL IN
Phono
jacks
75 ohms
0.5Vp-p
±20%
Outputs
PHONES
Load impedance
Jack type
Reference
output
0–10 mW
Stereo
phone
jack
32 ohms
The level
varies.
LINE
(ANALOG)
OUT
Maximum
+8 dBu
Over 10 kilohms
Phono
jacks
Square
optical
connector
jack
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUT
Optical power Wave length:
–18 dBm
660 nm
Phono
jacks
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OUT
0.5Vp-p
(at 75 ohms)
75 ohms
0 dBu=0.775 Vrms
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Index of Parts and Controls
(
)
AMS PUSH ENTER
REC LEVEL
5
4
6
STANDBY
ON OFF
3
1
7
9
NO
YES
PHONE
LEVEL
EDT
2
8
0
10
MIN
MAX
PHONES
.
.
INPUT
DISPLAY/CHAR
A
SPACE/A PAUSE PLAY MODE
REPEAT
REC MODE
EECT
DIGITAL COAX OPT ANALOG
MONO
STEREO
1 U (pow er) sw itch
2 Disc compartment
3 Display
!£ DISPLAY/CHAR button
!¢ A.SPACE/A.PAUSE button
!∞ PLAY MODE button
!§ REPEAT button
4 0/) (fast forw ard/rew ind) buttons
5 AMS control
!¶ REC MODE selector
!• · (play) button
!ª P (pause) button
@º p (stop) button
6 EDIT/NO button
7 YES button
8 REC LEVEL control
9 PHONE LEVEL control
0 Remote sensor
@¡ r (record) button
@™ PHONES jack
!¡ § EJECT button
!™ INPUT selector
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2 You can record the digital input signal of a digital satellite
broadcast onto a DAT tape or recordable MD via the
digital input jack on the DAT or MD recorder which is
capable of handling a sampling frequeny of 32 kHz or 48
kHz. You can then record the contents of this recorded
DAT tape or MD (first-generation) onto another DAT tape
or recordable MD via digital input jack on the DAT or MD
recorder to create a second-generation digital copy.
Subsequent recording from the second-generation copy
onto another recordable DAT tape or MD is possible only
through the analog input jack on the DAT or MD recorder.
Note, however, that on some BS tuners, second-generation
digital copying may not be possible.
Guide to the Serial Copy
Management System
This MD recorder uses the Serial Copy Management
System, which allows only first-generation digital
copies to be made of premastered software via the
recorder’s digital input jack. An outline of this system
appears below:
1 You can record from digital program sources (CDs, DATs
or premastered MDs) onto a DAT tape or recordable MD
via digital input jack on the DAT or MD recorder.
You cannot, however, record from this recorded DAT tape
or MD onto another DAT tape or recordable MD via the
digital input jack on the DAT or MD recorder.
Playing
BS tuner
Digital output jack
Digital input jack
Optical cable or
coaxial digital
connecting cable
DAT recorder
CD player
MD recorder
DAT recorder or
MD recorder
Recording
Playing
Digital output jack
Digital input jack
v
Optical cable or
coaxial digital
connecting cable
First-generation
DAT tape or MD
recorded via
digital-to-digital
connection
DAT or MD
DAT recorder or
MD recorder
Recording
v
DAT recorder or
MD recorder
v
Playback
First-generation
DAT tape or MD
recorded via
digital-to-digital
connection
DAT or MD
Digital output jack
Optical cable or
coaxial digital
connecting cable
v
Digital input jack
DAT recorder or
MD recorder
Playing
DAT recorder or
MD recorder
Recording
Digital output jack
Line (analog) output jacks
Optical cable or
coaxial digital
connecting cable
v
Second-
Audio connecting
cord
generation DAT
tape or MD
recorded via
digital-to-digital
connection
DAT or MD
Digital input jack
Line (analog) input jacks
v
DAT recorder or
MD recorder
Recording
DAT recorder or
MD recorder
Playback
Digital output jack
Line (agalog) output jacks
Optical cable or
coaxial digital
connecting cable
Audio connecting
cord
Digital input jack
Line (analog) input jacks
DAT recorder or
MD recorder
Recording
(Continued)
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3 You can record a DAT tape or MD recorded via the DAT
or MD recorder’s analog input jack onto another DAT tape
or MD via the DAT or MD recorder’s digital output jack.
You cannot, however, make a second-generation DAT
tape or MD copy via the DAT or MD recorder’s digital
output jack.
Turntable
CD player
Tuner
Cassette recorder
Microphone
amplifier
DAT recorder
MD recorder
Playing
Line (analog)
output jacks
Audio connecting cord
Line (analog)
input jacks
DAT recorder or
MD recorder
Recording
v
DAT tape or MD
recorded via
DAT or MD
analog-to-digital
connection
v
DAT recorder or
MD recorder
Playing
Digital output jack
Optical cable or
coaxial digital
connecting cable
Digital input jack
DAT recorder or
MD recorder
Recording
v
First-generation
DAT tape or MD
recorded via
DAT or MD
digital-to-digital
connection
v
DAT recorder or
MD recorder
Playing
Digital output jack
Line (analog) output jacks
Optical cable or
coaxial digital
connecting cable
Audio connecting
cord
Digital input jack
Line (analog) input jacks
DAT recorder or
MD recorder
Recording
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