Sony MDS-B6P Owner’s Manual

SONY.

MD PLAYER

MDS-B6P

OPERATION MANUAL

1st Edition

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800001 6000O1

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For the customers in U.S.A.

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the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment isoperated in a commercial environment. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

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WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green-and-yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

The wire which is colourad green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminar in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol ._d_or coloured green or green-and-yellow.

The wire which is cotoured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black, The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

Chapter 1 Overview

1-1 Features ........................................................................................... 1-1

1-1-1 Features of the MiniDisc ........................................................ 1-1

1-I-2 Operational Features .............................................................. I-1

Chapter 2 Function of Parts and

Controls

Chapter 3 Preparations

Chapter 4

Playback

(Continued)

2-1 Front Panel ...................................................................................... 2-1

2-2 Rear Panel ....................................................................................... 2-3

3-1 Precautions ...................................................................................... 3-1

3-1-1 Installation Precautions .......................................................... 3-1

3- 1-2 Handling Precautions ............................................................. 3- I

3-1-3 Shipping Precautions .............................................................. 3-1

3-2 Connections ..................................................................................... 3-2

3-2-1 Precautions ............................................................................. 3-2

3-2-2 Basic Connection Examples ................................................... 3-2

3-2-3 Connecting and Setting the Keyboard ................................... 3-3

3-3 Handling MiniDiscs ........................................................................ 3-4

3-4 Setting the Analog Output Reference Level ................................. 3-5

4-1 Overview of Playback Procedures ................................................ 4-1

4-2 Playback Procedures ...................................................................... 4-2

4-2-1 Playing From the First Track on the MD ............................... 4-2

4-2-2 Locating a Specific Point (Search) ......................................... 4-2

4-2-3 Playing a Single Track Only .................................................. 4-3

4-2-4 Rehearsal Playback ................................................................ 4-3

4-3 Locating a Track ............................................................................ 4-4

4-3-1 Locating a Specific Track ...................................................... 4-4

4-3-2 Locating the Beginning of a Track (AMS) ............................ 4-4

4-3-3 Preparing the Next Track During Playback ........................... 4-5

4-4 Display Information during Playback .......................................... 4-6

4-5 Playing Tracks Repeatedly ............................................................ 4-7

4-6 Program Play .................................................................................. 4-8

4-7 Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ...................... 4-10

4-8 Starting Playback Instantly (Multi-Access Function) ............... 4-11

4-9 Varying the Playback Speed (Variable-Speed Playback) ......... 4-13

4-10 Error Checking ........................................................................... 4-14

Table of Contents 1

Table of Contents

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Chapter 5 Editing Functions

Chapter 6 Setup Menu

5-1 Overview of Editing Functions ...................................................... 5-1

5-1-1 Types of Editing Functions .................................................... 5-1

5-1-2 RAM Edit ............................................................................... 5-1

5-1-3 Track Numbers After Editing Operations .............................. 5-1

5-1-4 Editing Operations During Rehearsal Playback ..................... 5-1

5-1-5 Undo function ........................................................................ 5-2

5-2 Erasing Tracks (Erase Function) .................................................. 5-3

5-3 Dividing a Recorded Track (Divide Function) ............................ 5-4

5-4 Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function) ..................... 5-6

5-5 Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function) ................................. 5-7

5-6 Editing Titles ................................................................................... 5-8

5-7 Marking the Cue Point ................................................................ 5-10

5-8 Trimming ...................................................................................... 5-12

5-8-1 Head Trimming .................................................................... 5-12

5-8-2 End Trimming ...................................................................... 5-14

6-1 The Overview of the Setup Menu ................................................. 6-1

6-2 Setting Up for Timer-Activated Function .................................... 6-2

6-3 Setting the Playback Resume Mode .............................................. 6-3

6-4 Setting the RS-232C Interface ....................................................... 6-4

6-5 Setting the Auto Cue Function ...................................................... 6-5

6-6 Setting the Rehearsal Playback Function .................................... 6-6

6-7 Setting the EOM Function ............................................................. 6-7

6-8 Reading the Hours Meter .............................................................. 6-8

6-9 Disabling the Buttons While C,,ntrolling Remotely .................... 6-9

Chapter 7 Maintenance

Appendix

I -1 Cleaning and Reset Switch ............................................................. 7-17-2 Display Messages ............................................................................. 7-2

Menu Item List ..................................................................................... A-1

Pin Assignments for REMOTE (25P) connector ............................... A-3

RS-232C Protocol ................................................................................. A-5

RS-232C Protocol ............................................................................ A-5

Specifications .................................................................................. A-5

Operating Method ............................................................................ A-5

List of Commands ......................................................................... A-10

Command Descriptions ...................................................................... A-11

Specifications ....................................................................................... A-26

Index ........................................................................................................ I-1

2 Tabte of Contents

The MDS-B6P is a MtmD_sc deck for professmnal use

m any kind of broadcastmg, announcements, or program production

1-1-1 Features of the MiniDisc

Text entry

You can use the wire-connected remote controller supplied with the MDS-B5 or an IBM keyboard to

enter titles for recorded discs and tracks Title data. which can total 1,792 characters per disc, appear m the

&spla 3 wmdow dunng playback

ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic

Coding) data compression technology

By ehmmatmg inaudible sound data to obtain a

compression rano of 1:5. ATRAC data compression

technology enable_ the recording of sound mformanon

of almost the same quahty and quanmy as a CD, but

on a smaller dr, c

74 minutes of playback or recording

A single MD can be u_ed to play back or record up to 74 minutes of sound information In monoaural mode.

you can record and pla_ back up to 148 minutes.

Direct track access

You can use the w_re-connected remote controller supphed with the MDS-B5 or an IBM keyboard (not

supphed) to &rectly access any of the MD's 255 tracks without the long cueing nine reqmred for tape.

Various playback functions

The MDS-B6P'_ various playback functions include repeat playback, programmed playback, and random playback You can also vary the playback speed

between __.125% of the normal speed

Multiple editing functions

The MDS-B6P's edmng functions allow you to divide, combine, and mo_e tracks on the MD. You can use

the rehearsal funcuon to precisely position edit points on a track as 3ou monitor the sound Unhke tracks on an analog cassette or DAT tape. specific MD tracks or an entire MD can be erased

instantly

Durability

Because MDs use a non-contact system hke compact d_scs, they are superior to cassette tape m durability

1-1-2 Operational Features

Instant playback function

The MDS-B6P can store the first part of up to 10 selected tracks into memory m order to begin instant playback

Two cueing modes

You can use the A MODE button to select the following two cueing modes

AUTO PAUSE mode

AUTO PAUSE mode pauses the MD deck at the begmmng of a track, then starts playback when you press the PLAY/PAUSE button Use th_s mode to pre- cue tracks during on-air broadcasting with mulnple

MD decks.

AUTO CUE mode

AUTO CUE mode pauses the MD deck when it detects a rise in the au&o signal following the inaudible portion before the start of a track This mode _s good for playing specml sound effect_ m theater

productmns, etc

Chapter 1 Overv,ew "_-1

1-1 Features

II II

NEXT TRACK SELECT function

During single-deck operations, you can specify the

next track to be played as you are playing another one.

UNDO function

You can undo the last editing operation (e.g., when you have mistakenly erased a track).

Single track play

No matter what the cueing mode may be, you can always play back single tracks. After playing a single

track, the deck stops rather than pauses, thus

preventing the mistaken playback of another track.

Playback display variations

The MDS-B6P displays track information (playing time, track title, etc.) for the current and the next tracks

that have been selected for playback. By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can display the following track

information:

• Remaining playing time and title of the current track

• Elapsed time and title of the current track

• Remaining playing time of the current track and a list of programmed tracks during Program Play or Instant Playback.

• Playing time and title of the next track

End-of-message (EOM) function

This function outputs a tally signal from the REMOTE(25P) connector before the end of a track or the disc.

You can use the Setup menu to specify how far in advance of the end the tally signal is output.

Cue point function

This function outputs a tally signal from the REMOTE(25P) connector whenever a cue point is

detected during playback. Up to 255 cue points can be marked per disc.

Track trimming function

You can temporarily modify the starting and ending points of a track. The head trimming edit allows you to specify the starting point in accordance to the audio rising point.

Rehearsal function

You can play back a portion of a track repeatedly in

order to precisely determine points for cueing or track

division. You can also use the Setup menu to specify

the length of the portion to be repeated and the interval

between the end of one repeat and the start of another.

RAM Edit function

You can do temporary editing, such as dividing, combining, and moving the tracks on the MD, without

overwriting the TOC information. The results of the RAM edit function will be lost when the MiniDisc is

ejected. You can use the RAM edit function on pre-

mastered MDs.

Digital time meter

The digital time meter displays the accumulated

spindle motor operation time.

Easy menu operations

The editing and setting operations on the MDS-B6P are done using two types of menus: the Edit menu and the Setup menu. Menu operations are easily done using the AMS control, turning it to select items and pressing it to select the setting.

1-2 Chapter 1 Overview

Keyboard operations

Error check function

You can use the supphed keyboard template on any IBM keyboard to operate the MDS-B6P

Remote control function

The MDS-B6P can be controlled by external control s_gnals input to the REMOTE_25PI connector on the

rear panel You can select an), of four pin assignments for the REMOTE(25P) connector, depending on the

apphcat_on When the deck _s controlled by external control s_gnals, you can disable the operation buttons and controls on the front panel by using the Kill Local

functmn

RS-232C interface

The MDS-B6P can be controlled by a personal computer or other external eqmpment connected to the deck through the RS-232C interface

The MDS-B6P can play back a d_sc at four times normal playback speed, allowing you to qmckly verify

the integrity of tracks before a broadcast

Rack mounting compatibility

Two MDS-B6P decks can be mounted side by side in a

standard 19-inch EIA rack

TOC data back-up function

If power to the MDS-B6P Is suddenly cut off, edited

TOC data m the MDS-B6P's RAM will be saved and

maintained by an internal back-up power supply for up to three days

• TOC data may be lost If the power is cut at the

moment of the begmnmg or the end of editing operation

"Due to the hm_ted capacity of the RAM. cue points

and trimming point specifications are not saved

Chapter 1 Overview 1-3

SINGLE button

0 PHONES jackand volume control 0 Disc

compartment

Display window

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KEY BOARO connector

A.MODE button

(_ CUE/STDEY button

EJECT button

DISPLAY button

REHEARSAL button

ENTER/YES button

EDIT/NO button

AMS control

I Search buttons

PLAY/PAUSE button

STOP button

0 PHONES jack and volume control Connects headphones. Use the volume control to

adjust the sound level of the PHONES jack.

O Display window Indicates the current MD deck operating status. While

the deck is stopped, the disc title, total track number, and total playing time are displayed. During playback,

the track title and time information of the current track or the next track are displayed. When using a menu,

the menu number and menu item are displayed.

Disc compartment

Automatically loads an inserted disc.

SINGLE button

Press to play only one track. "'I" appears in the display window.

0 A.MODE button Selects the cueing mode. The following are selected in

sequential order each time you press this button.

OFF: The cueing function is disabled. Playback

starts when you press the PLAY/PAUSE button or select a track using the AMS control.

A.PAUSE: When you press the PLAY/PAUSE

button or select a track using the AMS control, the MD deck locates the beginning of the track and pauses. Playback starts when you press the

PLAY/PAUSE button.

A.CUE: When you press the PLAY/PAUSE button

or select a track using the AMS control, the MD deck pauses whenever the audio signal rises above

a specified threshold level. Playback starts when you press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

Chapter 2 Function of Parts and Controls 2-1

2-1 Front Panel

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O EJECT button Press to eject the disc from the disc compartment.

CUE/STDBY (standby) button

Press to return to the position where you last pressed the PLAY/PAUSE button. After finding the position,

O DISPLAY button

During playback, press this button to select the

the MD deck enters playback pause. Use this button to check or return to a cueing position.

following display contents:

• Remaining playing time and title of the current track

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• Elapsed time and title of the current track

• Remaining playing time of the current track and the

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Program Play list during Program Play or the Instant Playback function

• Playing time and title of the next track

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O REHEARSAL button

Press to play a portion of a track repeatedly. If you

t[_ PLAY/PAUSE button

Press to start playback. Press during playback to temporarily pause the MD

deck; press again to cancel pause.

The PLAY/PAUSE button lights during playback. It

flashes while the MD deck is in playback pause.

STOP button

Press to stop playback or recording.

press this button during playback, the portion starting

from that point is repeated. If you press the button while the deck is stopped, the beginning of the first track on the disc or the selected track is repeated. During rehearsal playing, you can move the repeated portion forward or backward by turning the AMS

1_ KEY BOARD connector Connects any IBM keyboard for control of the MD

deck using the supplied keyboard template. This connector has a cap for protection. Remove the

cap only when connecting a keyboard. control. Pressing the _ or _ button changes the unit for adjusting the start of Rehearsal Play. After confirming the cue point or editing point using the rehearsal function, press the CUE STDBY button to pause the deck at the position where the rehearsal started or press EDIT/NO button to execute an editing

While using the keyboard, turning the MD deck off,

then turning it on again quickly may cause the

keyboard to malfunction. If this occurs, unplug the

keyboard cord and plug it again. function.

O ENTER/YES button

Press to execute an editing function.

You can also execute editing functions by pressing the AMS control.

O EDIT/NO button Press to display the Edit menu or cancel an editing

function.

I_1 AMS control Turn to locate the beginning of a track.

When using the Edit menu or the Setup menu, turn this control to select the menu item and press it to select the setting.

1]) Search buttons

al,al: Hold down this button during playback to scan

backward while monitoring the sound.

II_l_: Hold down this button during playback to scan

forward while monitoring the sound.

2-2 ChaDter 2 Function of Parts and Controls

O REMOTE(25P) connector

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) ANALOG OUT connectors

O AES/EBU OUT connector

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POWER switch

Ground connector

AC IN connector

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t PLAYBACK level controls and MODE switch

O RS-232C connector

I_) REMOTE connector

Il! REMOTE (25P) connector Connects to external equipment for remote control.

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25 14

You can choose any off our pin assignments, depending on the purpose.

See "Pinassigmnents_)rREMOTE (25P) connector"on

page A-3.

O fEC(958) OUT connector

0 ANALOG OUT connectors (XLR-type, 3-pin)

Output a two channels of analog audio signals.

Pin assignment

GND

2 HOT 3 COLD

AES/EBU OUT connector (XLR-type)

Outputs two channels of digital audio signals in AES/ EBU format.

OPOWER switch Press to turn on the MD deck. Press again to turn the

MD deck off.

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Chapter 2 Function of Parts and Controls 2-3

2-2 Rear Panel

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0 Ground connector

Connects directly to ground.

0 AC IN connector Connects to an AC outlet with the supplied AC power

cord.

O IEC(958) OUT connector (RCA-type, phono) Outputs digital audio signals (IEC958-TYPE2).

0 PLAYBACK level controls and MODE switch

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PLAYBACK level controls Adjust the analog output reference level during

playback. Adjust the level of each channel (CH-I(L)/

CH-2(R)) by turning the control with a fiat

screwdriver.

MODE switch Selects monaural or stereo mode for the analog output

signal. When MONO is selected, the signals of channet 1 and

2 are mixed and lowered to below -6 dB, then output from ANALOG OUT CH-I(L) and CH-2(R).

O RS-232C connector

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You can use a personal computer connected to the MDS-B6P's RS-232C connector to control the MDS-

B6P including following operations:

• Button operations

PLAY/PAUSE, STOP, EJECT, PREVIOUS, NEXT, CUE STDBY

• Direct track access

• Selecting menu functions Selecting the timing for the end-of-message (EOM)

tally signal output, setting the AUTO PAUSE and AUTO CUE functions

• Displaying time and character data and messages on an external computer

See "RS-232C Protocol" on page A-5 for details.

_) REMOTE connector Connects the remote controller supplied with the

MDS-B5.

2-4 Chapter 2 Functionof Parts and Controls

3-1-1 Installation Precautions

If trouble occurs

Install the MD deck on a flat surface m a temperature-

controlled room Avmd using or stonng the MD deck at a location that _s

• e,_tremely hot or cold

•damp

• subject to severe ;'tbratlons

• subject to strong magnetic fields

• subject to many hours of direct sunhght or close to heating eqmpment

3-1-2 Handling Precautions

•Check the MD deck's operating '_oltage before you plug tt in It must be identical with that of your local power suppl)

• If you drop any hqmd or metal object reside the MD deck. _mmedmtely stop using it. unplug the power cord from the socket, and contact Sony ser\ me personnel

• If the MD deck wdl be unused for a long time, make

sure to unplug its power cord from the socket. When

unplugging the power cord, grasp Jt by the plug, not the cord.

• Do not dmassemble the MD deck The laser hght used in the deck can cause damage to your eyes If the MD deck needs to be inspected, contact Sony

service personnel

Should you detect an abnormal noise, smell, or smoke. _rnmedmtely turn off the power, unplug the power cord

from the socket, and contact Sony service personnel

AC power cord

Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with the MD deck

3-1-3 Shipping Precautions

When shlppmg the MD deck. make sure that the MD deck is packed in its original carton. If not. an)'

damage that occurs to the MD deck dunng transport wdl not be covered by the service warrant),

Caution

The use of opncal instruments with this product will

increase eye hazard

Condensation

Bringing m the MD deck from a cold place or turning on the room heatmg may cause moisture to condense on the lens within the MD deck. resuhmg m abnormal operation If th_s occurs, leave the power on The

mossture wdl evaporate within an hour and the MD

deck w,dl funcnon normally again

If the MD deck does not operate normall._ after a few hours, contact Son,, service personnel

Chaoter 3 preparations 3-1

3-2-1 Precautions

•Turn off all equipment before connecting or d_sconnectmg any cables

• Insert all electrical plugs firmly since mcomplete connecuon may cause nmse

• Use a cord somewhat longer than needed to prevent the plug from being pulled out when jarred or shaken

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3-2-2 Basic Connection Examples

To an exlemal remotecontroller

_ Remote sngnal

OOr_

TO the remote controller

suppbed wdh

the MDS-B5

Remote s=gnal

AES/EBU dngntalsagnals

Dlgl_l audno signals

To audtolv_deo equtpment

for professtonal use

120 V AC (for

the U.S and

AC power cord 220 to 230 V AC

l, other dagutalrecordnng

b Canada)

(for the

European countries)

To an M[:)recorder or

devrce

TO a personaF computer

3-2 Chapter 3 Preparatuons

Remote eEgnal

Analog audLo sugnals or tape recorder

I_ TO an analog maxlng console

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3-2-3 Connecting and Setting the

Keyboard

You can use an)' IBM keyboard to control the MD

deck The supphed keyboard template has the same ke_ ]ndlcauons found on the front panel of the deck Be sure to remove the cap from the KEY BOARD connector when connecting a keyboard

LI, Turn the AMS control to select etther -KB ENG

101'" or "'KB JPN 106 " Press the AMS control to

select the item

5 Press the EDIT/NO button to exit from the Setup

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KEY BOARD connector

Specifying the keyboard type

Use the Setup menu to specify the keyboard type.

1 Press the EDIT/NO button whde holding down the

STOP button The Setup menu appear_ in the display window

2 Turn the AMS control to d_splay the menu item

F07 ("KB ENG 101"" or "'KB JPN 106") in the

wmdow

1.o

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FO]

KB ENIS 10 1 ._.0o-_'°

3 Press the AMS control

The indication flashes and you can change the setting

Chapter 3 Preparatrons 3-3

Unlike CDs (Compact Discs), the Mini Disc is encased within a hard plastic cartridge which allows you to

handle it without fear of dust or fingerprint contamination. However, a MiniDisc that has been

contaminated or bent may cause the MD player to malfunction. To prevent damage to the contents of a disc and to enjoy clear sound permanently, take the following precautions when handling a MiniDisc.

Do not open the shutter to expose the disc

If you do so, the data on the disc may be damaged.

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Shutter Cartridge

Store MiniDiscs in a proper location

Do not place the cartridge where it will be subject to extremes of sunlight, temperature, moisture or dust.

Cleaning the MiniDisc

Gently wipe the cartridge with a dry soft cloth to remove dust.

3-4 Chapter 3 Preparations

You can adjust the analog output reference level during playback within a range of+8 dB to -12 dB by turning the PLAYBACK level controls on the rear of

the MD deck. The analog output reference level is factory set at +4

dB (at -20 dB from full bit).

Setting the analog output reference level

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Play back a disc recorded at -20 dB from the full bit. Adjust the output level of the ANALOG OUT connectors with the PLAYBACK (CH-1/CH-2)

level controls.

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Adjust the PLAYBACK level controls with a flat screwdriver. Do not use excessive force when turning the screwdriver or touch the screwdriver to any part

other than the PLAYBACK level controls.

Chapter 3 Preparations 3-5

The MDS-B6P provides many playback functions that can be used for a variety of purposes. This section gives an overview of these functions and their

application.

Cueing before playback (AUTO mode)

To start playback instantly

You can memorize the beginning of selected tracks into

the MD deck's built-in memory in order to begin playback

the instant you press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

See "4-8 Starting Playback Instantly (Multi-Access

Function)" on page 4-11.

With each press of the A.MODE button on the front panel, you can select any one of the following AUTO

mode settings: AUTO PAUSE, AUTO CUE, or off.

AUTO mode indication

A.MODE button

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AUTO PAUSE function

If you press the PLAY/PAUSE button while AUTO PAUSE is on, the MD deck will cue to the beginning of the selected track, then pause. To start playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button again. This function is useful for setting up successive tracks for playback when using multiple MD decks during a broadcast.

AUTO CUE function

If you press the PLAY/PAUSE button while AUTO CUE is on, the MD deck will pause after the inaudible

portion before the beginning of the selected track at the point where the signal level actually rises. To start playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button again. This function is useful for playing sound effects in a theater. Use the Setup menu to set the threshold level for detecting the rise in signal level.

See "'6-5 Setting the Auto Cue Function ""on page 6-5.

When neither the AUTO PAUSE or AUTO CUE function is selected

Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button starts MD playback

immediately without cueing.

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To play a single track

To prevent the unintentional playback of the next track, you can specify playback of one track at a time

when pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button.

See "4-2-3 Playing a Single Track Only" on page 4-3,

Checking the playback starting point (CUE STDBY)

Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button while playing a

track establishes that position as the cue point.

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button again to monitor the playback. When you press the CUE STDBY button, the MD deck rewinds to the cue point and pauses.

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CUE STDB¥ button

Setting the cue point using the Rehearsal function

When you press the REHEARSAL button during

playback, the MD deck begins playing the track section from that position for the duration specified in the Setup menu. While you monitor the sound, press the CUE STDBY button at the place where you want to place the cue point. The MD deck pauses at that point.

See "4-2-4 Rehearsal Playback'" on page 4-3 and "'6-6 Setting the Rehearsal Playback Function ""on page 6-6,

During shuffle play, the rehearsal playback function operates only within the currently playing track, and

cannot be used to return to the position where you pressed the PLAY/PAUSE button last time.

Chapter4 Playback 4-1

4-2-1 Playing From the First Track on the MD

4-2-2 Locating a Specific Point (Search)

To find a specific point on the MD, use the _ and

buttons during playback to qu=ckly scan forw,ard

or backward

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Insert the MD mto the MD deck. Insert the dtsc with the arrow pomtmg towards the

MD deck The deck grabs and loads the dtsc

automattcally

Disc title, total number of tracks, and total playing

ume of the dtsc appear in the dtsplay window

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. When both AUTO PAUSE and AUTO CUE are

off The MD deck starts playing the MD. When either AUTO PAUSE or AUTO CUE is on

The MD deck enters playback pause after cueing to the beginning of the first track To start playback,

press PLAY/PAUSE button agam

Tttle, track number, and ttme reformation of the current track appear m the d_splay

To stop playback

Press the STOP button.

To forward scan the disc

Hold down the _ button during playback Playback

will start again from the point at which you release the

button

To backward scan the disc

Hold down the _ button dunng playback Playback wdl start again from the point at which you release the

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Sound dropout may occur when scanning tracks created by edmng functions

To stop playback temporarily

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button To resume playback, press the PLAY!PAUSE button

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To eject the disc

Press the STOP button to stop playback, then press the EJECT button

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4-2-3 Playing a Single Track Only

4-2-4 Rehearsal Playback

In single-track-playback mode, the MD deck plays only single track that you have selected This prevents

unintentional playback of the next track In single-track-playback mode. the MD deck stops

when track playback ends, even if AUTO PAUSE or AUTO CUE has been selected

To select single-track-playback mode

Press the SINGLE button "'1""appears in the display window

To turn off single-track-playback mode, press the SINGLE button again

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Press the REHEARSAL button to play back a pornon

of a track repeatedly The rehearsal playback allows you to accurately postt_on a cue point or edit point

Pressing the CUE STDBY or EDIT/NO button sets the cue point or e&t point

If you press the REHEARSAL button during playback

The MD deck plays the track starting from the point at wh_ch you pressed the REHEARSAL button

If you press the REHEARSAL button while the MD deck is stopped

The MD deck locates the first track on the biD or the beginning of the track _ou selected

To change the playback portion during rehearsal playback

Turn the AIMS control

You can change the tzme unit for adjusting the start of

Rehearsal Play by pressing the ,411_l/ll,,Ib buttons When you press the _ or _ button, the time unit flashes. Each press of the _ button selects the next

rime unit "F (framer', "S (second)", "M (minute) " And each press of the _ button selects the unit m

reverse d_rect_on

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To turn off rehearsal playback

Press the REHEARSAL button again

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Use the Setup menu to set the duration for rehearsal

playback and the interval between repetitions

See 6-6 Setting the Rehearsal Pla\bacL Function" on page

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4-3-1 Locating a Specific Track

4-3-2 Locating the Beginning of a Track (AMS)

You can access specific tracks instantly by entering their track numbers with the numeric buttons on the

remote controller supplied with the MDS-B5 or a keyboard

If AUTO PAUSE and ALrI'O CUE are off, the MD

deck begins playback immediately after locating the

spectfied track. If either AUTO PAUSE or AUTO CUE is selected, the

MD deck changes to playback pause after cueing to the

beginning of the specified track

To specify track numbers greater than 10

Press the > button, then press the respective numeric

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buttons

Example:

To locate the 15th track, press the > button once, then press I and 5 To locate the I LSth track, press the > button twice, then press 1. I. and 5

Numeric buttons

During playback or playback pause, turn the AMS

(Automatic Mustc Sensor) control to quickly skip to

any track before or after the current one. Turn the AMS control clockwise to go to a higher

track number, or turn it counterclockwise to go to a lower track number

If AUTO PAUSE and AUTO CUE are off, the MD

deck locates the beginning of the spectfied track and

starts playback If etther AUTO PAUSE or AUTO CUE _s on, the MD

deck locates the begmmng of the specified track and enters playback pause

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To locate a spectfic track, turn the AMS control to

dtsplay the track number while the MD deck is

stopped. To start playback or to locate the beginning of the specified track, press the PLAY/PAUSE button

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Locating a specific track using the remote

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You can use the remote controller or the keyboard to locate the beginning of a track To do this, press the

or _ button during playback or playback pause Each press of the _ (or _ ) button increases (decreases) the track number by one, holding it down

increases (decreases) the track number faster.

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4-3-3 Preparing the Next Track

During Playback

In Next Play mode on a smgle MD deck, you can

locate the next track even durmg playback of the

current track After specff}mg Next Play mode m the Setup menu. track selecuon operations change from

the current track to those for the next track

Specifying Next Play mode

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d_splay to "'Ne×tPlay'On.'" then press the AMS control

Turning the AMS control counterclockwzse changes the display back to "Ne×tPlayOff"

Press the EDIT/NO button to exit from the Setup

While you have selected the next track in Next Play mode

The utle and t_me mformat_on of the current track temporarily changes to the that of the next track

To keep the information on the next track displayed

Press the DISPLAY button so that "'NEXT TRACK" appears

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1 Pre,,,, the EDIT/NO button while holding down the

STOP button The Setup menu appear,,

2 Turn the AMS control untd "'F04,NextPla.,/Off'

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3 Press the AMS control

The mdtcat_on flashes to shov. that you can change

the setting

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Changing the display information during

playback

Display information during Program Play and Instant Playback

Each press of the DISPLAY button during playback changes the information in the display as follows:

Remaining playing time and title of

the current track

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You can use the Setup menu to select Repeat Play

mode.

The Repeat Play mode can be used with all other

playback modes.

When either AUTO PAUSE or AUTO CUE is activated during Repeat Play

The MD deck enters playback pause at the beginning

of the track (or when the audio signal rises).

To select Repeat Play mode

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"Repeat On", then press the AMS control.

The "REPEAT" indication lights. Turning the AMS control counterclockwise changes the setting back to "Repeat Off."

"REPEAT" indication

5 Press the EDIT/NO button to exit from the Setup

menu. Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button starts the

repeated playback of tracks.

To play only one track repeatedly

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1 Press the EDIT/NO button while holding down the

STOP button. The Setup menu appears in the display.

2 Turn the AMS control to display menu item F02

("Repeat Off" or "Repeat On").

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3 Press the AMS control.

The indication flashes to show that you can change

the setting.

Press the SINGLE button during the Repeat Play mode. The "REPEAT1" indication lights.

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Use the Program Play function to specify the playback sequence of multiple tracks.

• To turn the Program Play function on, use the Setup

menu.

• To program tracks, use the Edit menu. You can specify the playback sequence of up to 25

tracks.

When either AUTO PAUSE or AUTO CUE is activated during Program Play

The MD deck enters playback pause at the beginning of each track in the program (or when the audio signal rises).

Turn the AMS control clockwise to display "Program," then press the AMS control. "PROGRAM" lights up in the display.

Turning the AMS control clockwise displays "Continue", "Shuffle", "Program", and "Multi

Access" in sequence. Turning the control counterclockwise displays the same items in reverse sequence.

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1 Press the EDIT/NO button while holding down the

STOP button. The Setup menu appears in the display.

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2 Turn the AMS control until menu item F01

("Continue", "Shuffle", "'Program", or "'Multi

Access") appears.

"PROGRAM" indication

5 Press the EDIT/NO button to exit from the Setup

menu. After making a program, press the PLAY/PAUSE

button to start playing the program.

To play an entire program repeatedly

Select "F01 :Program" and "F02:Repeat On" in the Setup menu. The programmed selections will play

back repeatedly.

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3 Press the AMS control.

The indication flashes to show that you can change

the setting.

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To make a program

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Turn the AMS control to select a track, then press

the AMS control. The position for the second track begins flashing.

Repeat this step to program up to 25 tracks.

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1 Press the EDIT/NO button.

The Edit menu appears.

2 Turn the AMS control until "'011:Program ?"

appears.

3 Press the AMS control.

The display for programming tracks appears.

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To delete tracks from a program

Press the -<1,<1or _ button until the track to be deleted begins flashing, then press the EDIT/NO

button.

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5 Press the ENTER/YES button to complete the

program.

To specify track numbers using the

numeric buttons

In step 4, use the numeric buttons on the remote controller supplied with the MDS-B5 or a keyboard to enter track numbers. After entering a track number, the next track position begins flashing immediately.

To change a part of the program

In step 3, press the ,4<1 or _ button until the track

to be changed starts flashing. Use the numeric

button(s) of the remote controller supplied with the MDS-B5 or the keyboard to change the track number, then press the ENTER button. Press the .,4<1 or

button again to change another track number.

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To change a programmed track number

Press the "<1'<1or _ button until the track number to be changed begins flashing, turn the AMS control to

change the track number, then press the ENTER/YES button. Press the 4<1 or IH_ again to change another

track number.

To delete an entire program

Press the EDIT/NO button until all the tracks in the

program are deleted.

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