3-230-570-12(1)
MD
Confer-Transcriber
Operating Instructions
MDCT-1000
2001 Sony Corporation
Introduction
1
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the
top. Record the serial number in the space provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. MDCT-1000 Serial No.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as
a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Caution
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
The equipment should be connected to an easily
accessible mains outlet socket.
(So that it may be disconnected from the mains if
required)
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the use will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR
EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Features ......................................................... 3
Notes on MiniDiscs...................................... 3
Location and Function of Controls............ 4
Setting Up
Connection ................................................... 7
Operations
Playback ........................................................ 8
Switching the Display ................................. 10
Transcribing .................................................. 11
Additional Information
Precautions.................................................... 15
Maintenance.................................................. 15
Troubleshooting Guide ............................... 16
Error and Caution messages ...................... 17
Specifications ................................................ 18
Introduction
2
Features
Notes on MiniDiscs
The MDCT-1000 transcribes MiniDiscs recorded
with the Sony MD Confer-Corder MDCC-2000.
Reproduction of High Quality Digital Recording
The MDCT-1000 plays digitally recorded MiniDiscs,
enabling you to hear the original recording sound
quality anytime. You can also perform Quick
Access with a MiniDiscs when using fast forward/
backward.
Large LCD Display
You can check various data such as disc status, time
and date on one display.
Search Function
Being a digital device, the MDCT-1000 lets you
perform Index Search. Use the jog dial to search
quickly and precisely.
Transcribe capability
By connecting the separately available foot control
unit, you can operate your MDCT-1000 with your
foot for transcribing. And auto backspace function
with the REVERSE TIME control makes
transcribing easy by enabling the reviewing of the
last recorded words each time listening is resumed.
Types of mini discs that can be used
The MDCT-1000 can playback only MiniDiscs
recorded with the MDCC-2000.
On the MiniDisc cartridge
• When carrying or storing the MiniDisc, keep it in
its case.
• Do not break open the shutter.
• Do not place the cartridge where it will be subject
to light, extreme temperatures, moisture or dust.
• Attach the supplied MD label in the designated
space on the disc only. Stick it on firmly so that it
does not peel off. Do not stick it on any other disc
surface. If the label is not stuck on properly, you
might not be able to eject the disc.
• Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to remove
dirt.
Introduction
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Location and Function of Controls
For details, refer to the pages indicated in ( ).
1 LCD display
2 Built-in speaker
3 MONITOR VOL control
4 LCD CONTRAST control
Adjusts the contrast of the display.
5 MONITOR select buttons (ALL/1/2/3/4) (8)
6 STANDBY switch
7 MD insertion slot
8 Z EJECT button
9 FUNCTION button
q; DISP MODE button (10)
qa Arrow buttons
qs ENTER button
qd Jog dial
qf x STOP button
qg m REW/BS button
qh u PLAY/PAUSE button
qj M FF/FS button
Introduction
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Left side
Rear
qk CONTROL UNIT connector (11)
ql EAR jack (8)
w; DC IN 12V jack (7)
Introduction
5
Display Window (Information screen)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1 Status display (17)
Indicates the disc inserted in or the status of
deck as follows:
BLANK: a blank disc
NO DISC: no disc
PB ONLY: a commercially available recorded
disc (for playback only)
PROTECTED: a protected disc
RECORDED: a recorded disc
2 TIME display
Indicates the recorded time at the current
location for each index item.
(copied) display
3
Indicates that a disc digitally copied on MDCC2000 is inserted.
4 INDEX counter
Lights up when a disc is inserted.
5 END display
This shows the end of the disc.
6 Disc status display
Indicates the status of the disc with pictures.
7 Message display
Indicates various data by characters and various
error messages. (17)
8 Disc position display
Indicates the current playback location on the
disc by a white box. Already recorded parts are
indicated in black. The further it is to the right,
the closer the disc is to the end. Depending on the
condition of the disc, the black part might not
reach the far right even if the disc is full.
Introduction
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Connection
Connect the AC power cord to
the AC power adaptor firmly.
Note on the AC power
adaptor
Use only the AC power adaptor
supplied. Do not use any other AC
power adaptor.
Porarity of the plug
to a wall outlet
AC power
AC power
adaptor
(supplied)
cord (supplied)
to DC IN 12 V
Rear
1 Plug in the supplied AC power adapter to the DC IN 12V jack.
Put the cord of the AC power adaptor in the groove on the bottom of
the unit.
2 Connect the AC power cord to the AC power adaptor
firmly and plug in the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Setting Up
7
Playback
You can play only the
MiniDisc recorded on
MDCC-2000. You can select
only the channel you want to
listen to and play it back.
Notes
• Press the MONITOR select
button firmly.
• You can select ALL to
playback the mixed sounds
of all the channels.
• When in 2ch mode, you
cannot select 3ch or 4ch on
the MONITOR select button
and there is no sound
output.
Playing a Recorded Disc
MONITOR VOL
3
EAR
4
2
1 Slide STANDBY to ON.
2 Insert the recorded disc.
3 Select one channel you want to listen to.
When a channel is selected, the indicator above the selected button
will light up.
4 Press u PLAY/PAUSE.
Playback will begin.
To pause playback
Press u PLAY/PAUSE during playback.
To restart playback, press u PLAY/PAUSE again.
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Operations
8
To stop playback
Press x STOP.
To listen privately
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack. There will be no sound from the
speakers, only from the earphone.
To adjust the volume
Adjust the volume using the MONITOR VOL control.
To go forward/backwards
To: During playback: During stop:
go forward press and hold MFF/FS press MFF/FS
go backwards press and hold mREW/BS press mREW/BS
You can easily jump to the
recorded area you want to hear
by entering the index mark
number that is memorized.
Tip
You can also select the index
number using the J/j
buttons.
Searching by index mark (Index Search)
2
1
1 Insert the disc to be searched.
2 Select the index number you are searching for.
You can select the index number using the jog dial.
After searching for an index number during playback, the unit will
continue to playback.
After searching for an index number during stopping, the unit will
stop.
Operations
9
Switching the Display
You can see the various data
entered on a disc by pressing
the DISP MODE button.
Depending on the disc status, the displayed item changes every time you
press DISP MODE as follows.
This display changes.
DISP MODE
Notes
• You cannot switch the
display in the following
cases.
- There is no disc inserted
- A blank disc is inserted
- An error message etc. is
displayed
m
DISC TITLE (disc title)
m
INDEX NAME (index name)
m
SEP-17-01 (date at top of index)
m
PLAY TIME USED (linear playback time counter)
m
PLAY TIME REMAIN (remaining playback time counter)
m
TOTAL INDEX (the number of the total index marks)
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Operations
Transcribing
With the separately available
foot control unit, you can
easily transcribe using the auto
backspace function.
Connecting the foot control unit (not supplied)
to CONTROL UNIT
Foot control unit
(not supplied)
Operations
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Transcribing (continued)
Operation
You can use the foot control
unit to playback, backward or
fast-forward easily. Keep your
foot pressed down to perform
each operation and take your
foot off to stop operation.
Fast forward
3
4
2
Backward Listen
Foot control unit
1 Slide STANDBY to ON.
1
Note
When in 2ch mode, you cannot
select 3ch or 4ch on the
MONITOR select button and
there is no sound output.
2 Insert the recorded disc.
3 Select the playback channel using the MONITOR select
button.
4 Step on the right side of the pedal of the foot control unit
to listen continuously to the recorded sound.
You can keep listening as long as you keep the pedal pressed down.
To stop the disc
Release the pedal.
To backward the disc
Step on the left side of the pedal and keep it pressed down.
To fast forward the disc
Step on the center top of the pedal and keep it pressed down.
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Operations
If you use the foot control unit,
you can use the auto backspace
function. This function enables
you to confirm the last few
words each time you resume
playback by re-starting
playback from just before the
point where you stopped.
Using the Auto Backspace function
1
2, 3, 4
Note
Even if the reverse time is set,
the transcriber might not
backward by the set amount in
the following cases because
there is no time to save onto
the memory.
- When you insert a disc and
first start playback.
- When you playback after
fast-forward or backward.
- When you playback after a
search operation.
What is the Auto Backspace Function?
When you start playback, the unit stores recorded data in the memory
(maximum of about 10 seconds) and plays it back. If you set the reverse
time, you can stop playback by releasing the pedal once and then step on
the pedal again (Listen) to backward by the set time in the memory and
start playback again. The reverse time is factory-set to 0 seconds. You can
set it within the range about 0 to 10 seconds.
Example 1: The reverse time is set to 0.0
1Playback
approx.10 sec
in memory
recorded
contents
3Next playback
will start from
this point.
2Release the pedel of the
foot control unit here.
4Playback
Example 2: The reverse time is set to 5.0
1Playback
approx.10 sec
in memory
2Release the pedel of the
foot control unit here.
recorded
contents
3Next playback
will start from
this point.
4Playback
Operations
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Transcribing (continued)
Setting the Reverse Time
1 Press FUNCTION.
You will see the SELECT WITH JOG and SET screen.
2 Set the reverse time using the jog dial or J/j buttons.
You can set a reverse time from 0.0 to 10.0 (about 0 to 10 seconds).
3 Select OK using the K/k buttons and press ENTER.
The reverse time is now set.
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Operations
Precautions
Maintenance
On safety
• Heat may build up in the unit if it is used for an
extended period of time. In this case, leave the unit
turned off until it cools down.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
On power sources
• Operate the unit only on 12 V DC.
• Use the AC power adaptor and the AC power cord
supplied with this unit. Do not use any other AC
power adaptor or AC power cord as it may cause
malfunction.
• Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet
when it will not be used of an extended period of
time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by
grasping the plug. Never pull it by the cord.
• The AC power adaptor which has been supplied
becomes hot if it is connected to an AC outlet for a
long period of time. But, this will not cause any
trouble.
On placement
• Do not install the unit in a location near heat
sources, such as radiators or airducts, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
mechanical vibration, or shock.
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal
heat build-up. Do not place the unit near materials
(curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation
holes.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth slightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Never use strong
solvents, such as thinner or benzine, since they may
damage the finish.
If you have any question or problem concerning
your unit that is not covered in this manual, please
consult the Sony dealer from whom you purchased
the unit.
Additional Information
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Troubleshooting Guide
Should any problem persist after you have made
these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The transcriber does not work or works
poorly.
• Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
• Slide the STANDBY switch to ON.
• Moisture has condensed inside the transcriber.
mTake the MD out and leave the transcriber in a
warm place for several hours until the
moisture evaporates.
• You pressed a button during TOC READING.
mWait until the Disc status display stops flashing
and "TOC READING" disappears.
• The AC power adaptor/AC power cord was
unplugged during playback or a power outage
occurred.
• While operating, the transcriber received a
mechanical shock, too match static, abnormal
power voltage caused by lightning, etc.
mRestart the operation as follows.
1 Disconnect all the power sources.
2 Leave the transcriber for about 30 seconds.
3 Connect the power source.
• The disc is damaged or does not contain proper
recording or editing data.
mReinsert the disc.
Sound has a lot of static.
• Strong magnetism from a television or such device
is interfering with oepration.
m Move the transcriber away from the source of
strong magnetism.
Auto Backspace Function does not work.
• The reverse time is set to 0.0 (page 14).
• You use the Auto Backspace Function immediately
after playback begins.
m If you do not wait a little after playback begins,
the memory cannot save and you cannot
backward (page 13).
• When you use the Auto Backspace Function too
often in a short time, that is to say, you press the
Listen pedal a number of times in a short time,
you rewind to the last 10 seconds stored in the
memory.
m You cannot backward further than the last 10
seconds (page 13).
An Error or Caution message appears on the
display.
• See page 17.
You cannot see the LCD display.
• Adjust the LCD CONTRAST control.
No sound from the built-in speaker.
• Turn the MONITOR VOL control upwards.
• Press the MONITOR select button you want to
listen to firmly .
• Unplug the earphone from the EAR jack.
No sound comes through the earphone.
• The earphone plug is not firmly connected.
mPlug in the plug of the earphone firmly.
• Volume is too low.
m Adjust the volume using MONITOR VOL.
An MD is not played from the first index
mark.
• Disc playing stopped before it came to the last
index mark.
m Eject the MiniDisc once, and restart playing after
checking the index mark in the display.
Playback sound skips.
• The transcriber is placed where it receives
continuous vibration.
mPut the transcriber on a stable place.
• If index marks are entered at very short intervals
when recording with the MDCC-2000, the
transcriber may sometimes skip the sound
between them.
Additional Information
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Error and Caution messages
The unit will inform you of various error messages and caution messages in the display window.
1
2
1 Status display
Displayed
COMAND EROR
CPU COM EROR
LASER ERROR
2 Message display
Displayed
COMMAND ERROR!!
CPU COMMUNICATION ERROR!!
DISC ERROR!!
LASER ERROR!!
Situation
There is a problem with the deck. Turn off the power
for 30 seconds and then turn it on again. If the
problem persists, contact your dealer.
Situation
There is a problem with the deck. Turn off the power
for 30 seconds and then turn it on again. If the
problem persists, contact your dealer.
The disc contents cannot be read normally.
There is a problem with the deck. Turn off the power
for 30 seconds and then turn it on again. If the
problem persists, contact your dealer.
Additional Information
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Specifications
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAlAs
Wavelength: 780 nm
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
(This output is the value measured at a distance of
about 200 mm from the lens surface on the optical
pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)
Revolutions
400 rpm to 1,800 rpm (CLV)
Error correction
Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code (ACIRC)
Sampling frequency
44.1 kHz
Coding
ATRAC 3 (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding 3)
Modulation system
EFM (Eight to Fourteen Modulation)
Number of channels
2 or 4 monaural channels
Frequency response
50–10,000 Hz
Speaker
Approx. 5.0 cm (2 inches) dia.
Power output
600 mW (at 10% distortion)
Output
EAR (minijack)
Other connector
Power requirements
Dimensions
Mass
Accessories supplied
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Optional accessories
Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed
optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed
information about the optional accessories.
for 8–300 Ω earphones
CONTROL UNIT connector
12 V DC
DC IN 12V jack accepts the supplied AC power
adaptor for use on 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Approx. 320 x 280 x 118 mm (w/h/d)
(125⁄8 x 111⁄8 x 43⁄4 inches)
including projecting parts and controls
Approx. 3.7 kg (8 lb 3 oz)
AC power adaptor (1)
AC power cord (1)
Foot control unit FS-85
Additional Information
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