Sony MDCT-1000 Operating Instructions
3-230-570-12(1)
MD
Confer-Transcriber
Operating Instructions
MDCT-1000
2001 Sony Corporation
Introduction
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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
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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.
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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
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Left side
Rear
qk CONTROL UNIT connector (11)
ql EAR jack (8)
w; DC IN 12V jack (7)
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Display Window (Information screen)
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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.
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