Sony MDS-E12 User Manual

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2-347-245-11(1)

Mini-disc Recorder

MDS-E12

Operating Instructions

Thank you very much for purchasing this Sony product. Sony products are designed with safety in mind. If electrical products are used incorrectly, however, there is a risk of death or serious injury, so be sure to obey the following to avoid accidents.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warning......................................

Location and Function of Parts

Getting Started ..........................

Recording on MDs ....................

Playing MDs...............................

Editing Recorded MDs..............

Other Functions ........................

Rear Panel Terminal Function . Operating the MD Recorder

Using a Keyboard ..................

Additinal Information................

5 15 18 27 40 52

 2000 Sony Corporation

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WARNING

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

230V 120V

Notice for the Customers in the United Kingdom

IMPORTANT

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

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 coloured 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. Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol I or coloured green or green-and-yellow.

For customers in the U.S.A.

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.

This symbol is intended to alert

the user to the presence of

uninsulated “dangerous

voltage” within the product’s

enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert

the user to the presence of

important operating and

maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For customers in the Europe.

The laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

The following caution label is located inside the unit.

For customers in Canada

This ClassB digital apparatus complies With Canadian ICES-003.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION

POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UNPROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORITIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVER T.

Setting the voltage selector (voltage selector equipped models only)

Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel is set to the local power line voltage. If not, set the selector to the correct position using a screwdriver before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. ___________ Serial No. ___________

IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NA TURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.

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Precautions

Handling MDs

On safety

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

On power sources

• Before operating the recorder, check that the operating voltage of the recorder is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the recorder.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the recorder for a long time, be sure to disconnect the recorder from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

On condensation

If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the recorder. Should this occur, the recorder may not operate properly. In this case, remove the MD and leave the recorder turned on for several hours until the moisture evaporates.

The MD is enclosed in a cartridge to protect the disc from debris or fingerprints and to make it easy to handle. However, the presence of debris or a warped cartridge may inhibit the disc from operating properly. To ensure that you can always listen to the highest quality music, follow the precautions below:

• Do not touch the internal disc directly. Forcing the shutter open may damage the internal disc.

• Be sure to stick the labels supplied with the md to the appropriate positions. The shape of the labels may vary depending on the MD brand.

Proper Location of the labels

Where to keep thge MDs

Do not place the cartridge where it may be exposed to direct sunlight or extremely high heat and humidity.

Regular maintenance

Wipe dust and debris from the surface of the cartridge with a dry cloth.

Shutter

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

About This Manual

Conventions

• Controls in the instructions are those on the recorder; these may, however, be substituted by controls on the remote that are similarly named or, when different, appear in the instructions within brackets.

• The following icons are used in this manual;

Z z

Indicates a procedure that requires use of the remote.

Indicates tips for making the task easier and hints.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Location and Function of Parts

Location and Function of Parts......... 5

Front Panel Descriptions .............................................. 6

Rear Panel Descriptions................................................ 7

Remote Descriptions ..................................................... 8

Display Window Descriptions................................... 10

Using the Display Window ........................................ 11

Getting Started ................................14

After Unpacking .......................................................... 14

Hooking Up the Audio Components........................ 15

Setting the Clock .......................................................... 17

Recording on MDs ............................ 18

Recording on an MD ................................................... 18

Notes on Recording ..................................................... 19

Recording for long times ............................................ 20

Adjusting the Recording Level .................................. 21

Recording Tips ............................................................. 22

Marking Track Numbers While Recording

(Track Marking)...................................................... 23

Starting Recording With 6 Seconds of Prestored

Audio Data (Time Machine Recording).............. 24

Synchro-recording With the Audio Component of

Your Choice (Music Synchro-recording) ............ 25

Synchro-recording With a Sony CD Player

(CD Synchro-recording)........................................ 25

Editing Recorded MDs .....................40

Before you start editing............................................... 40

Erasing tracks (ERASE)............................................... 41

Combining Tracks (COMBINE)................................. 43

Moving Tracks (MOVE).............................................. 44

Dividing Tracks (DIVIDE) .......................................... 45

Naming a Track or MD (NAME) ............................... 46

Undoing the Last Edit (UNDO)................................. 50

Changing Recorded Level after Recording

(S.F Edit) .................................................................. 50

Other Functions ................................ 52

Fade IN and Fade Out Z ............................................. 52

Notification of the track end and the disc end

(End Of Track/Disc) .............................................. 53

Using a Timer ............................................................... 54

Rear Panel Terminal Functions........ 55

Control terminal functions ......................................... 55

Remote Terminal Functions ....................................... 55

Parallel Input-Output.................................................. 57

RS-232C ......................................................................... 58

Operating the MD Recorder Using a

Keyboard...........................................59

Playing MDs ...................................... 27

Playing an MD ............................................................. 27

Playing a Specific Track .............................................. 29

Locating a Particular Point in a Track....................... 30

Playing Tracks Repeatedly (Repeat Play)................. 31

Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play)..... 32

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ......... 33

Storing the Located Track to Start Play

Instantaneously (Multi-access Play).................... 34

Setting Play start position After Play Is Stopped

(Resume Play) ......................................................... 36

Returning to the Specified Point (Locate Play) ....... 36

Pausing After Each Track (Auto Pause) ................... 37

Making Track Play Start Soon (Auto Cue) ............... 38

Changing Playback Speed

(Variable Speed Play)............................................. 39

Setting the keyboard ................................................... 59

Naming a Track or MD Using the Keyboard........... 60

Operating the Recorder Through the Keyboard ..... 61

Assigning Characters to Keyboard Keys.................. 62

Keyboard Operations (English Keyboard Layout) . 63

Keyboard Operations (10-Keyboard Layout) .......... 63

Additional Information.................... 64

System Limitations ...................................................... 64

Trouble shooting .......................................................... 65

Self-Diagnosis Function .............................................. 66

Display Messages ........................................................ 67

Specifications................................................................ 68

Exterior dimensions .................................................... 69

Edit Menu Table ........................................................... 70

Setup Menu Table ........................................................ 71

Last Mode Memory ..................................................... 72

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Location and Function of Parts

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Preparation

Front Panel Descriptions

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Location and Function of Parts

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1 POWER button

Press to turn the recorder on. When you press the

button again, the recorder turns off.

2 INPUT selector

Use to select the input jack (or connector) of the

program source to be recorded.

3 MD insertion slot

Insert the MD as illustrated below.

With the labeled side up

With the arrow pointing towards the recorder

4 Display window

Shows various information.

5 MENU/NO button

Press to display “Edit Menu” or “Setup Menu.”

Also, the MENU mode is cleared.

6 AMS control (MARK/ENTER button)

Turn to locate tracks, adjust the recording level, select

the input characters, or select a menu item and a

setting value.

7 YES button

Press to carry out the selected operation.

8 LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR button

Press to display INPUT or OUTPUT level and disc or

track information, select the type of characters to be

input, and change to time display.

9 TIME button

Press to change time information on the disc or track.

0 LOCA TE button

Press to locate pre-marked positions.

!¡ AUTO CUE button

Press to set AUTO CUE, AUTO PAUSE, or OFF.

!™ PHONE LEVEL control

Use to adjust the volume of the headphones.

!£ KEYBOARD jack

Connect a keyboard to this jack.

!¢ Remote sensor

Receives the infrared signal of the remote for remote operations.

!∞ Z EJECT button

Press to eject the MD.

!§ VARI SPEED button

Press to turn on and off VARI SPEED.

!¶ VARI SPEED + button

Press to increase play speed at 0.5% step when VARI SPEED is on.

!• VARI SPEED _ button

Press to decrease play speed at 0.5% step when VARI SPEED is on.

!ª CLEAR button

Press to cancel the selection.

@º m/M (backward/forward) button

Press to lacate a portion whithin a track, change the contens of a program, or change the input character.

@¡ 7 (play/pause) button

Press to start play and pause or resume play or recording.

@™ x (stop) button

Press to stop play or recording, or cancel the selected operation.

@£ z (record) button

Press to record on the MD, monitor the input signal, or mark track numbers.

@¢ PHONES jack

Connect headphones to this jack.

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Rear of the Recorder

PUSH PUSH

LINR L

ANALOG(BAL)

OUTPUT

LEVEL

+4dBu -10dBu

OUT

ANALOG(UNBAL)

ANALOG

INPUT

LEVEL

OUT

010

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1 ANALOG (BALANCE) input terminal (XLR type)

Inputs as an analog signal the sound of the component connected by an XLR connecting cable.

2 OUTPUT LEVEL (BALANCE) selector

Changes the output level of the BALANCE.

3 ANALOG (BALANCE) output terminal (XLR type)

Outputs as an analog signal the contents of the MD of this recorder to the component connected by an XLR connecting cable.

4 ANALOG (UNBALANCE) input jacks

Inputs as an analog signal the sound of the component connected by a pin type connecting cable.

5 ANALOG (UNBALANCE) output jacks

Outputs as an analog signal the contents of the MD of this recorder to the component connected by a pin type connecting cable.

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

OUT

CTRL-S

PARALLEL

RELAY

OUT IN

REMOTE

8 DIGITAL COAXIAL output jack

Outputs an a digital signal the contents of the MD of the recorder to the connected component.

9 CONTROL-S jack

Connects the remote or control equipment. If the plug is connected to the jack, the remote sensor does not receive infrared rays.

0 PARALLEL connector

(D-sub 9-pin female) Connects a component with simple circuits for the remote operations of the functions preset in the recorder.

!¡ RELAY OUT connector !™ REELAY IN connector

Plays or records successively by connecting multiple recorders and sending a control signal.

RS-232C

230V 120V

VOLTAG E

SELECTOR

Location and Function of Parts

6 ANALOG INPUT LEVEL control

Can adjust the level of analog input in a range of _∞ ~ +15 dB.

Normally, this control is used in the position (0 dB) of center click.

7 DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack

Inputs as a digital signal the sound of the connected component.

!£ RS-232C connector

(D-sub 9-pin male) Connects a component that controls the recorder from outside.

!¢ VOLTAGE SELECTOR

(Except for the USA/CA models.) Select 120V or 230V according to the local power line voltage. (Refer to page 2)

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Remote Descriptions

Location and Function of Parts

EJECT

PLAY MODE

M.ACCESS

4 5

8 9

q; qa

DISPLAY

CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM

ABCDE

FGHIJ

12345

KLMNO

678910

PQRST

11 12 13 14 15

UVWXY

16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25

NAME IN

NAME CHAR

CD-SYNC

STOP START

STANDBY

CD PLAYER

MINIDISC DECK

TIME

MENU/NO

RECORDED PRESENT

NUM

T.REC MUSIC SYNC

YES

DATE

A.CUE

M.SCANA.PAUSEREPEAT

CLEAR SCROLL

FADER

LEVEL

RM-DR1

qs qd qf

qg qh

qj qk

ql w;

wa ws

wd wf wg

5 REPEAT button

Press to select ALL repeat, one track repeat, or repeat off.

6 NAME button

Press to add the name or change the name of a track or MD.

CHAR button

Press to select the type of characters to be input.

NUM button

Press to input numbers.

7 H (play) button

Press to start play.

8 ./> (locating tracks) button

Press to locate tracks, adjust the recording level, or select a menu item and a setting value.

9 m/M (backward/forward) button

Press to locate a portion within a track, change the contents of a program, or change the input character.

0 CD-SYNCHRO button

Press to operate the CD-Synchro-recording of a CD component.

!¡ CD PLAYER button

Press to pause or locate tracks the CD component.

!™ DISPLAY button

Press to select the information to be displayed in the window.

!£ TIME button

Press to change the disc or track time information.

!¢ MENU/NO button

Press to display “Edit Menu” or “Setup Menu.” The MENU mode is cleared.

!∞ YES button

Press to carry out the selected operation.

1 Z (EJECT) button

Press to eject the MD.

2 PLAY MODE button

Press to select multi-access, normal play, Shuffle Play,

or Program Play.

3 Letter/track number input buttons

Press to input letters, numbers, symbols or select track

numbers.

4 A ↔ B button

Press to select Repeat A ↔ B Play.

!§ DATE (RECORDED/PRESENT) button

Press to display the recorded time of a disc recorded by a component which contains a function of recording the recorded date or display the present time of a component which contains a clock function.

!¶ A.CUE/A.P AUSE button

Press to set AUTO CUE, AUTO PAUSE, or OFF.

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!• M.SCAN button

Press to successively play the located tracks only for the set time.

!ª SCROLL button

Press to scroll the name of a track or MD.

@º CLEAR button

Press to cancel the selection.

@¡ x (stop) button

Press to stop play or recording, or clear the MENU mode.

@™ X (pause) button

Press to pause or resume play or recording.

@£ z (record) button

Press to record on the MD, monitor the input signal, or mark track numbers.

@¢ MUSIC SYNC button

Press to start Music Synchro-recording.

@∞ T.REC button

Press to start Time Machine Recording.

@§ LEVEL + / _ button

Press to adjust the recording level or output level of analog play.

Location and Function of Parts

@¶ FADER button

Press to perform Fade-in Play/Recording or Fadeout Play/Recording.

@• Control-S jack

Can be used as the wired remote by connecting with the control-S jack in the rear of the recorder using a supplied cable. If the plug is connected to the jack, the remote does not radiate infrared rays.

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Display Window Discriptions

Location and Function of Parts

1 Disc, track, and time display

Displays MD information, the set contents of “Edit

Menu” or “Setup Menu,” and time information.

2 AUTO PAUSE and AUTO CUE display

Lights up when AUTO PAUSE or AUTO CUE is

selected.

3 TOC EDIT display

Displays “TOC” when record contents or edit contents

are not recorded on MD. Flashes “TOC” when they are

recorded on MD.

“TOC” is displayed during edit operation.

4 RAM display

Lights up in RAM edit mode in which temporary

editing is performed for sending without recording

editing results.

5 7 (play/pause) display

Displays during play or pause.

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7 Level meter display

Displays the loudness of the sound of play or recording.

8 VARI SPEED display

Lights up when the VARI SPEED function is selected.

9 MARK display

Lights up when the position (MARK) of a located point is selected.

0 REPEAT display

Displays “REPEAT” when all track repeat is selected, “REPEAT1” when one track repeat is selected, and “REPEAT A-B” when A-B repeat is selected.

!¡ Play mode display

Displays “SHUFFLE” when shuffle play is selected, “PROGRAM” when program play is selected, and “M.ACCESS” when multi-access play is selected.

6 Record and record mode display

REC display

Lights up during recording or pausing.

Record mode display

Lights up “MONO” for monaural recording, “LP2” for

double-length stereo recording, and “LP4” for 4-time

length stereo recording in record mode or mode when

the playing track is recorded.

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Using the Display Window

The display window shows information about the MD or track. This section describes the information that is displayed for each recorder status.

LEVEL / DISPLAY / CHAR

TIME

The display format that you’ve selected in each of the recorder statuses (play, recording, etc.) will be displayed whenever the recorder enters that status and you press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) or TIME until you change the format to another (see the following sections for details).

TIME

DISPLAY

M.ACCESS

CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM

12345 678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

NAME CHAR

NUM

CD-SYNC

RM-DR1J

While the recorder is stopped

Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly to change the display.

Each press of the button changes the display as follows:

Total number of tracks and recorded time (default display)

SONGS 15 46m08s

The contents of a program (only when “PROGRAM” lights up)

/4 1 7 5/

Press

PROGRAM

4S 12m35s

Press

Level of the input signal

Input Level Coax 0.0dB

Location and Function of Parts

When you insert an MD

Disk name

SONGS 15 46m08s

Total number of tracks Total recorded time

* The track name is displayed instead of the disc name

during play. When the MD or the track has no name, “No Name” is displayed.

Press

Clock display (present time display)

2000 9 15 18:08 44

You can check the remaining recordable time on the MD

Press TIME when the total number of tracks and recorded time are displayed. Each press of the button changes the display as follows:

Total number of tracks and total recorded time (default display)

SONGS 15 46m08s

Total number of tracks and remaining recordable time on the MD (recordable MDs only)

Press

SONGS

-27m52s

* Not shown for the premastered discs.

Press

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While the recorder is recording

Anlg -6.0dB

OutputLevel

DREAM

SONGS

4 4m14s

NextNo Name

2 2m33s

DREAM

3S 2m28s

/4 1 2 5/

Track number and elapsed time of the current track (default display)

* Only when “On” of “Next Tr Play” of “Setup Menu” is selected

Disc name and track name

The contents of a program (only when “ROGRAM” lights up)

Press

Level of the output signal

Press

PROGRAM

While the recorder is playing

Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly to change the display.

Each press of the button changes the display as follows:

Location and Function of Parts

Track number and recorded time of the current track (default display)

No Name 16 3m05s

Sampling frequency is indicated only when the digital signal is input.

FS 44.1KHz 16 3m23s

Level of the input signal

Input Level Coax-12.0dB

Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly to change the display.

Each press of the button changes the display as follows:

Press

z You can check the remaining recordable time on the MD

Press TIME when the track number and recorded time

are displayed. Each press of the button changes the

display as follows:

Track number and recorded time of the current track (default display)

No Name 16 3m05s

Recordable time

Press

No Name

-10m55s

Press

* Not displayed if PLAY MODE is PROGRAM or

SHUFFLE when “On” of “Next Tr Play” (Next Track Play) is selected.

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z You can check the remaining time

Press TIME. Each press of the button changes the display as follows:

Track number and elapsed time of the current track (default display)

DREAM 2 2m33s

Track number and remaining time of the current track

Press

DREAM 2 -1m25s

Remaining time of all recorded tracks

Press

DREAM

-24m47s

Location and Function of Parts

Press

z Press SCROLL when disc time information is displayed

The track name appears and scrolls. While the track name is scrolling, press the button again to pause scrolling, and again to continue scrolling.

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Getting Started

After Unpacking

Check the supplied accessories.

• Remote commander (remote) RM-DR1E (1)

• AA-size (R6) batteries (2)

• Connecting cable (control S cable) (1)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two AA-size (R6) batteries with the 3 and # properly oriented to the markings into the battery compartment.

z When to replace the batteries

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the recorder, replace both batteries with new ones.

Notes

• If you use the batteries incorrectly, they may leak liquid or be blown up. Be sure to obey the following points:

- Do not mistake 3 and # terminals.

- Do not use a new battery with an old one or batteries of

different types together.

- Do not recharge the batteries.

- If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of

time, remove the batteries.

- If the batteries are leaking, wipe to clean the battery

compartment before replacing with new ones.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

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Hooking Up the Audio Components

Hook up a mixer, CD player, DAT recorder, and other components to the MD recorder. Be sure to turn off the power of each component to do so.

OUT

LINR L

OUTPUT LEVEL

+4dBu -10dBu

ANALOG(BAL)

ANALOG(UNBAL)

ANALOG

INPUT

LEVEL

OUT

010

CTRL-S

DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

RELAY

RS-232C

PARALLEL

OUT IN

REMOTE

230V 120V

SELECTOR

VOLTAGE

To power outlet

PUSH PUSH

1 Prepare necessary connecting cables.

• Audio connecting cable (pin type)

White White

Left (L) Left (L)

Right (R) Right (R)

Red Red

• Audio connecting cable (XLR type)

• Coaxial digital connecting cable VMC-10

Getting Started

Remote or control component

External control component

MDS-E12 External

control component

OUT

DIGITAL COAXILAL OUT

DIGITAL COAXILAL IN

CD player or

Mixer

DAT recorder, MD recorder

OUT

Mixer

ç : Flow of signal

z When the remote is used as the wired remote

Use the supplied control S cable to connect the jack at the front of the remote with the control jack of the recorder. When the recorder and remote are connected by the control S cable, infrared rays are not emitted from the remote and infrared rays are not received by the recorder. When the remote is used as the wireless remote, unplug from the jacks of the recorder and remote.

• Control-S cable (accessory)

(Mini-jack)

• Relay record/play cable (RK-G136)

(Stereo-Mini-jack type) (Stereo-Mini-jack type)

2 Connect.

xWhen connecting with analog components

Use the connectors and switch in the figure below.

ANALOG BLANCE

I/O terminal

LINR L

OUTPUT LEVEL

+4dBu -10dBu

ANALOG(BAL)

OUT

PUSH PUSH

OUTPUT LEVEL

selector

Change the INPUT selector on the front panel depending on the type of the input connector to be used.

Connector to which the Position to adjust the INPUT program source is selector connected

UNBAL IN UNBAL (pin type) BAL IN BAL (XLR type)

z A signal is output to both the UNBAL and BAL output

terminals regardless of the setting of the INPUT switch

z When the BALANC output (XLR type) terminals is used, the

output level can be changed by the OUTPUT LEVEL selector

ANALOG UNBLANCE

I/O terminal

ANALOG

DIGITAL

INPUT

LEVEL

OUT

010

COAXIAL

ANALOG(UNBAL)

CTRL-S

RELAY

OUT IN

REMOTE

RS-232C

230V 120V

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

PARALLEL

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Position of selector Output level

+4dBu A signal of –20 dB at the level meter

–10dBU A signal of –20 dB at the level meter

The specifications of the BALANCE I/O connector are shown below.

Input terminal

Getting Started

XLR-3-31 equivalent

is output at the level of +4 dBu.

is output at the level of –10 dBu.

Output terminal XLR-3-32 equivalent

1: GND 2: HOT 3: COLD

xWhen connecting with digital components

(CD player, DAT recorder, other MD recorders, mixer with a coaxial digital input connector)

When this recorder is connected with a CD player, MD recorder, or DAT recorder, digital recording is possible. Use a coaxial digital connecting cable that can be purchased separately.

When the coaxial digital cable is used

MD recorder Digital component

DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL COAXIAL

OUTIN

ç : Flow of signal

z A sampling rate converter is mounted in this recorder

All digital input signals are converted to the sampling frequency (44.1 kHz) of an MD recorder for recording. Therefore, this allows you to record sources such as 32 or 48 kHz DAT or satellite broadcasts, as well as CDs and MDs.

3 Connect the power cord.

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Setting the Clock

Watching the clock Z

A clock is built in this recorder. The recording time is recorded automatically on the disc to set the clock in advance. You can check the recording time during play.

MENU / NO

YES

AMS /

1 Press the Menu/NO button twice during stop.

“Setup Menu” is displayed.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to display

“Calendar” and press AMS.

The portion of “Year” flashes.

2000- 7-12 19:00

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to set the

“Year” and press AMS.

The portion of “Year” lights up and the portion of “Month” flashes.

When the power is on, you can watch the clock.

Press DATE PRESENT.

When DATE PRESENT is pressed once, the date and time are displayed for about 2 seconds and they are returned to the original display.

• If you want to record more precise recording time, set the clock once a week.

Checking the recording time Z

If the built-in clock is set, the recording time is recorded on the MD. You can check the recording time at the display window during play.

1 Select a track for which you want to check the

recording time. Select a track by ./> during stop.

Select a track by ./> or Number during play or pause of play.

2 Press DATE RECORDED.

“No Date” is displayed if the clock is not set or for the track recorded by a component without a function of recording the recording time.

Selecting the order of year, month, and day of clock display

Getting Started

2000- 7-12 19:00

4 Similarly with step 3, set “Month,” “Day,” “Hour,”

and “Minute” in this order.

After “Complete !” is displayed for several seconds and disappears, the clock starts to work.

Resetting the clock

1 Do steps 1 to 2 of “Setting the Clock” on this page. 2 Press AMS or m/M repeatedly to flash the

portion to be changed.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) for setting

and press AMS.

4 After setting, press AMS or m/M repeatedly to

flash the portion of “Minute” and press AMS or YES.

You can select the order of the year, month, and day of clock display from the following three ways:

1 Press MENU/NO twice during stop.

“Setup Menu” is displayed.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to display

“Date Time” and press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select

the order of the year, month, and day and press AMS or YES.

Order of year, month, and day



Date Time

Order of month, day, and year



Date Time

Order of day, month, and year



Date Time

4 Press MENU/NO.

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Recording on

Recording on an MD

MDs

This chapter explains the various ways to record to an MD , as well as how to mark track numbers and perform synchrorecording with other components.

If the MD has recorded material on it, the recorder will automatically start recording from the end of the recorded portion.

POWER

1 Turn on the mixer and program source. 2 Select the source on the mixer. 3 Press POWER to turn on the recorder. 4 Insert a recordable MD. 5 Use INPUT to select the position that corresponds to

INPUT

the input jacks (connector) connected to the program source.

If the source is connected Display to be selected to the connector or jacks

DIGITAL COAXIAL COAX ANALOG (UNBAL) UNBAL ANALOG (BAL) BAL

LEVEL / DISPLAY / CHAR TIME

AMS

6 If necessary, locate the point on the MD to start

recording from.

If you want to record on a new MD or start recording from the end of the recorded portion, go to step 7.

• To record over from the beginning of an existing

MD track

Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the number of the track to be recorded over appears.

• To record over from the middle of an MD track

Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the number of the track to be recorded over appears, then press 7 to start playback. Press 7 again at the point you want to start recording from.

7 Press z

The recorder changes to recording pause.

8 If necessary, adjust the recording level.

For details, see “Adjusting the Recording Level” on page 21.

9 Press 7

Recording starts.

10 Start playing the program source.

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Operations you may want to do during recording

To Press

Stop recording x Pause recording 7 Resume recording after 7 Eject the MD after stopping recording A

Changing display during recording

Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (DISPLAY) repeatedly. For the contents of display, see “Using the Display Window” on page 12.

When you pause recording

The track number increases by one. For example, if you pause recording while recording track 4, the track number will be 5 when you resume recording.

To prevent accidental erasure of the recorded material

To make it impossible to record on an MD, slide the record-protect tab in the direction of the arrow (see illustration below) to open the slot. To enable recording, close the slot.

Record-protect tab

Slide in the direction of arrow

z You can play the tracks you have just recorded

Press 7 or AMS immediately after stopping recording. The recorder starts to play from the first track of the material just recorded.

z You can play from the first track of the MD after recording

1 Press x again after stopping recording. 2 Press 7

The recorder starts to play from the first track of the MD.

Notes

• You can’t record over existing material when Shuffle Play (page 32), Program Play (page 33), or Multi-access Play (page 34) has been selected. “Impossible” appears in the display at this time.

Notes on Recording

When “ Protected” is displayed

The MD is record-protected. To record on the MD, slide the tab to close the slot (see “To prevent accidental erasure of the recorded material” on page 19).

When the record-protect slot is closed and recording is possible, “Protected” may be displayed and recording may not be possible. In this case, press z (record) again to enable recording.

When “Din Unlock” flashes

• The digital component selected with the INPUT selector is not connected correctly. Connect the component correctly.

• The selected digital component is not turned on. Turn on the component.

Marking track numbers depends on the program source to be recorded.

• When the CD or MD is a program source and they are recorded through the digital input connector, track numbers are marked similarly with the CD or MD as the program source. However, only one track number may be marked on the recorded portion as below.

- A portion recorded by repeating the same track of the

same disc (by one track repeat)

- A portion recorded by continuing the same track

number of a different disc When the MD is the program source, a number for a track of 4 seconds or less may not be marked.

• If the sampling frequency of the input connector changes when the DAT tape is a program source and it is recorded through the digital input connector, track numbers are changed automatically.

When TOC indicator flashes

Do not turn off the recorder, disconnect the AC power, or move the recorder when recording on the MD because the recording will be lost. If you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC power immediately after recording, the recording will be lost.

When PLAY MODE is “PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” or “M.ACCESS” (pages 32, 33, 34)

PLAY MODE changes automatically to “CONTINUE” and recording pauses.

When ”Cannot Copy” flashes

The mini-disc recorder conforms to the Serial Copy Management System. MDs recorded through the digital input connector cannot be copied to other MDs through the digital output connector (page 65).

Recording on MDs

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MENU / NO

YES

AMS

The digital output connectors of the mini-disk recorder output the signal input from the digital input connectors as it is during recording or recording pause.

Use an input monitor function (page 22) when only a builtin sampling rate converter is used.

Recording on MDs

Recording for long times

In addition to normal stereo recording, this recorder has two long time recording modes: LP2 and LP4. When recording in LP2 stereo mode, you can record 2 times the normal recordable time, and in LP4 Stereo mode, you can record 4 times the normal recordable time. In addition, the recordable time for monaural recording is approximately double the stereo recording time.

Note

MDs recorded in MD LP (LP2 or LP4 Stereo) mode cannot be played back on a recorder that does not support MD LP mode. In addition, you cannot perform S.F Edit for MDs recorded in MD LP mode.

1 Do steps 1 to 5 of “Recording on an MD” on page

18.

2 Press MENU/NO twice.

“Set Up Menu” is displayed.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to display

“Rec Mode” and press AMS.

4 Turn AMS to select record mode and press AMS or

YES.

To record in Display to be selected

Stereo Stereo Monaural Mono LP2 stereo Long 2 LP4 stereo Long 4

“LP2,” “LP4,” or “MONO” lights up on the lower left of the display window by the selected mode.

5 Press MENU/NO. 6 Do steps 6 to 10 of “Recording on an MD” on page

18.

Hidden “LP:” is recorded at the beginning of tracks during MD LP recording.

This is a confirmation stamp indicating no play when play is performed by the non-MD LP component. The stamp is not displayed by playable MD LP components, but is displayed when play is performed by the non-MD LP component. If the name of the MD LP-recorded track is copied as the name of the MONO or STEREO recorded track, “LP:” is displayed (page 48).

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Adjusting the Recording

Level

You can adjust the recording level for both analog and digital recording.

LEVEL / DISPLAY / CHARMENU / NO YES

z The balance of the left and right recording levels can be

adjusted in Setup Menu during analog input

1 Press MENU/NO twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select

“BAL In L/R” or “UNBAL In L/R” then press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./>) to adjust the balance.

When you turn AMS clockwise, the level on the L side decreases relatively for R. When you turn it counterclockwise, the level on the R side decreases for L. Press AMS or YES.

4 Press MENU/NO.

AMS

1 Do steps 1 to 7 of “Recording on an MD” on page

18.

2 Play the portion of the program source with the

strongest output.

3 Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly

until the level of the input signal appears.

4 Turn AMS (or press LEVEL +/_ repeatedly) to adjust

the recording level.

Adjust the recording level so that two rightmost indicators on the peak level meters do not light up when the play level is the highest level.

nput Leve

Coax -5.0dB

Avoid turning on

these indicators

5 Stop playing the program source. 6 To start recording, continue from step 9 of

“Recording on an MD” on page 18.

z You can adjust the recording level using the remote Z

During recording or recording pause, press LEVEL +/repeatedly.

z You can use Setup Menu to adjust the recording level

1 During recording or recording pause, press MENU/NO

twice. “Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select

“Input Level Coax,” “Input Level BAL,” or “Input Level UNBL,” then press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to adjust the

recording level, then press AMS or YES.

4 Press MENU/NO.

Turn ANALOG INPUT LEVEL at the rear of the recorder to adjust the recording level of analog input.

LINR L

OUTPUT LEVEL

+4dBu -10dBu

ANALOG(BAL)

OUT

ANALOG

INPUT

LEVEL

OUT

010

ANALOG(UNBAL)

CTRL-S

DIGITAL

PARALLEL

OUT

COAXIAL

OUT IN

REMOTE

RS-232C

RELAY

PUSH PUSH

ANALOG INPUT LEVEL

A range of _ ∞ ~ +15 dB can be adjusted by ANALOG INPUT LEVEL. This adjustment can be used when the analog output level of connected components is too low or too high. Normally use the range in the initialized center position (0dB).

You can use a peak hold function

The state of the peak level meter when the level of the input/output signal is the highest can be stopped for display until the signal exceeding the level is input.

1 Press MENU/NO twice during stop or play. 2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Peak

Hold” appears, then press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select

“On,” then press AMS or YES.

4 Press MENU/NO.

To cancel the peak hold function, select “Off” at step 3.

Note

The volume can only be increased up to +12 dB (for analog recording) or +18.0 dB (for digital recording). Therefore, if the output level of the connected component is low, it may not be possible to set the recording level to maximum.

Recording on MDs

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Recording Tips

Erasing blank portions automatically (Smart Space/Auto Cut)

Monitoring the input signal (Input

Recording on MDs

Monitor)

You can monitor the selected input signal even when you aren’t recording it.

1 Press Z to eject the MD. 2 Use INPUT to select the program source to be

monitored.

3 Press z.

• When “UNBAL” or “BAL” is selected by INPUT

• When “COAXIAL” is selected by INPUT

Stopping the input monitor

Press x.

MENU / NO YESINPUT

Z EJECT

The analog signal input from the ANALOG IN jacks is output to the COAXIAL OUT connector after A/D conversion, and then to the ANALOG OUT jacks and PHONES jack after D/A conversion. “AD - DA” appears in the display during this time.

The digital signal input from the DIGITAL IN connector is output to the DIGITAL OUT connector after passing through the sampling rate converter, and then to the ANALOG OUT jacks and PHONES jack after D/A conversion. “- DA” appears in the display during this time.

AMS

The recorder can be set to automatically erase any blanks that are produced when the signal is interrupted during recording. The function which activates (Smart Space or Auto Cut) depends on the length of the interruption, as described below.

Smart Space

If the signal is interrupted for less than 30 seconds, Smart Space replaces the blank portion with a blank space of about 3 seconds, then continues the recording. “Smart Space” appears in the display during this time.

Auto Cut

If the signal is interrupted for about 30 seconds, Auto Cut replaces the blank portion with a blank space of about 3 seconds, then pauses the recording. “Auto Cut” appears in the display during this time.

Do the procedure below to turn Smart Space and Auto Cut on or off.

1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO

twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until

“Smart Space” appears, then press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) and select

“On” for automatic operation and “Off” for no automatic operation, then press AMS or YES.

4 Press MENU/NO.

Note

• If you start recording with no signal input, Smart Space and Auto Cut will not operate until the signal is input regardless of the setting.

• Smart Space does not affect the order of the track numbers being recorded, even if the blank space occurs in the middle of a track.

• Auto Cut is automatically turned on or off in tandem with Smart Space.

• If you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC power cord, the recorder will store the last setting and recall it the next time you turn on the recorder.

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Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking)

You can mark track numbers either manually or automatically while recording. By marking track numbers at specific points, you can quickly locate the points later or edit the MD easily.

To set the level of input signals for Automatic Track Marking of “Level Sync”

The recorder marks a track number whenever the input of a signal at the set level or below continues for at least 1.5 seconds and a signal at the set level or above is also input.

1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO

twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Tr

Mark Level” appears, then press AMS or YES.

MENU/NO YES

AMS

Marking track numbers manually (Manual Track Marking)

Press z at the point where you want to add a track number while recording.

Marking track numbers automatically (Automatic Track Marking)

When recording from a CD player or MD recorder connected to the DIGITAL IN connector, the recorder marks track numbers in the same sequence as the source. When recording from other sources connected to the DIGITAL IN connector or a source connected to the ANALOG IN jacks, do the procedure below to mark track numbers automatically. However, if you hear much noise from the sources of tapes or radios, the recorder cannot mark track numbers.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select

the level at any value from a range of _72 dB, _68 dB, _60 dB, _54 dB, and _48 dB, then press AMS or YES.

4 Press MENU/NO.

To set the interval time of Automatic Track Marking

The recorder marks a track number at intervals at the set time.

1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO

twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until

“Interval” appears, then press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select

the time at any value from a range of 1 minute to 10 minutes, then press AMS or YES.

Note

When the track number of program sources (CD or MD) changes, a track number changes automatically, or you want to change the track number by z (REC), the recorder marks a track number at the interval of the fixed time from the beginning of the changed track number.

Recording on MDs

1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO

twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Track

Mark” appears, then press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select

the setting, then press AMS or YES. Automatic tracking marking Select

Turned on at input level Level Sync Turned on at the interval Interval of the fixed time Turned off Off

4 Press MENU/NO.

Additional information on Automatic Track Marking

• When recording from a CD player or MD recorder connected to the DIGITAL IN connector, the entire material may be recorded as a single track in the following cases:

- When you consecutively record the same track two or

more times using single-track repeat play.

- When you consecutively record two or more tracks

with the same track number but from different CDs or MDs.

- When you record tracks from certain CD or multi-disc

players.

In either case, divide tracks after recording (page 45).

• If the source is an MD, a track number may not be marked for tracks less than 4 seconds long (during stereo, LP2 stereo, or monaural recording) or less than 8 seconds (during LP4 stereo recording).

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• When recording from a component connected to the

AMS

ANALOG IN jacks with “Track Mark Off” selected or when recording from a DAT recorder or DBS tuner connected to the DIGITAL IN connector, the entire material may be recorded as a single track.

• When recording from a DAT recorder or DBS tuner connected to the DIGITAL IN connector, the recorder will mark a track number whenever the sampling frequency of the input signal changes, regardless of the track marking parameter setting .

You can mark track numbers even after recording has finished

See “Dividing Tracks” on page 45.

Recording on MDs

Note

If you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC power cord, the recorder will store the last settings of “Track Mark” and recall them the next time you turn on the recorder.

Starting Recording With 6 Seconds of Prestored Audio Data (Time Machine Recording)

Whenever the recorder is in recording pause, the recorder’s buffer memory continuously stores the latest 6 seconds worth of audio data. When you press AMS (or T.REC), the recording then starts with the data in the buffer memory. Time Machine Recording thus allows you to avoid missing the beginning of material recorded live from an FM or satellite broadcast.

1 Do steps 1 to 7 of “Recording on an MD” on page

18.

The recorder changes to recording pause.

2 Start playing the program source. 3 Press AMS (or T.REC) at the point where you want

to start recording.

Recording starts with the 6 seconds of prestored data in the buffer memory, then continues recording via the buffer memory thereafter.

To stop Time Machine Recording

Press x.

Note

The storage of data in the buffer memory starts from the moment the recorder changes to recording pause. Thus, if you start recording less than 6 seconds worth of data will be recorded from the buffer memory.

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Synchro-recording With the

Synchro-recording With a Audio Component of Your Choice (

Music Synchro-recording

The Music Synchro-recording allows you to automatically synchronize recording on the MD recorder with the playing of the selected ogram source. The Track Marking function, however, will differ according to the program source. For details, see “Marking Track Numbers While Recording” on page 23.

M.ACCESS

CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM

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NAME CHAR

NUM

MUSIC SYNC

RM-DR1J

1 Do steps 1 to 6 of “Recording on an MD” on page

18.

2 Press MUSIC SYNC.

The recorder changes to recording pause.

3 Start playing the program source.

Recording starts automatically.

To stop Music Synchro-recording

Press x.

Note

During Music Synchro-recording, Smart Space and Auto Cut (page 22) will operate regardless of their setting.

) Z

Sony CD Player (CD Synchro-recording) Z

When the recorder is connected to a Sony CD player or HiFi component system, you can easily copy the contents of CDs to the MD using the recorder’s remote. As the same remote operates both the MD recorder and the CD player or CD player section of the component system, make sure to place the MD recorder and the CD player as close together as possible.

Note

• Some CD players do not allow you to synchronize CD recording with the remote of the recorder. In this case, use music synchro-recording on this page to synchronize recording on the CD player and recorder.

• To operate the recorder and CD player, unplug from the jacks of the recorder and remote and use the remote as the wireless remote (page 15).

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NAME CHAR

CD SYNC START

CD SYNC STOP

CD PLAYER

1 Turn on the mixer (amplifier) and the CD player, and

select CD on the mixer (amplifier).

2 Do steps 3 to 6 of “Recording on an MD” on page

18.

NUM

CD SYNC STANDBY

RM-DR1J

Recording on MDs

3 Insert a CD into the CD player and select the

playback mode (Shuffle Play, Program Play, etc.) on the CD player.

4 Press CD-SYNC STANDBY.

The CD player changes to play standby and the MD recorder changes to recording standby.

5 Press CD-SYNC START.

The recorder starts recording and the CD player starts playing. The track number and elapsed recording time of the track appear in the display.

If the CD player doesn’t start playing

Some CD players may not respond when you press CD-CYNC START. Press X on the CD player’s remote instead to start playing on the CD player.

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Operations you may want to do during CD Synchro-recording

To Press

Stop recording CD-SYNCHRO STOP Pause recording CD-SYNCHRO STANDBY Locate the next track to CD PLAYER ./> be recorded during recording pause Resume recording CD-SYNCHRO START after pausing Check the remaining TIME of the recorder recordable time on the MD

z You can use the remote of the CD player during CD Synchro-

Recording on MDs

recording

Press To change the And change the

H Recording Play x Recording pause Stop X Recording pause Pause

z You can change CDs during CD Synchro-recording

1 Press x on the CD player’s remote. 2 Change the CD. 3 Press H on the CD player’s remote.

Recording resumes.

recorder to CD player to

Notes

• When performing CD Synchro-recording with a CD player with a mode selector, be sure to set the selector to CD1.

• When you record tracks from certain CD or multi-disc players, the entire material may be recorded as a single track.

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Playing MDs

Playing an MD

This chapter explains the various ways to play MDs.

POWER AMS

1 Turn on the mixer. 2 Adjust the fader or level of the connected channel

of the mixer.

3 Press POWER to turn on the recorder. 4 Insert an MD. 5 If necessary, turn AMS (or press ./>

repeatedly) to locate the track you want to start playing from.

If you want to play from the first track, go to step 6.

6 Press 7.

The recorder starts playing.

Operations you may want to do during play

To Press or turn

Stop play x Pause play 7 Resume play after pausing 7 Locate a succeeding track AMS clockwise (or press >

repeatedly) Locate the beginning of AMS counterclockwise (or the current track or press . repeatedly) a preceding track Eject the MD After stopping play A

z To play the MD on which LP2, LP4 stereo recording or MONO

recording has been performed

By pressing 7 in step 6 above, “LP2,” “LP4,” or “MONO” lights up depending on the mode recorded on the lower left of the display window.

z To use headphones

Connect them to PHONES jack. Turn PHONE LEVEL to adjust the volume.

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z You can adjust the analog signal output level.

1 While the recorder is playing, press LEVEL/DISPLAY/

CHA (or DISPLAY) repeatedly until the line output adjustment display appears.

2 Turn AMS (or press LEVEL +/_ repeatedly) to adjust

the output signal level.

z You can use Setup Menu to adjust the analog output level

1 Press MENU/NO twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select

“Output Level,” then press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to adjust the

output level, press AMS or YES.

4 Press MENU/NO.

z You can make EJECT not function during play or pause to

avoid ejecting the MD by mistake.

1 Press MENU/NO twice during stop.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

Playing MDs

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select

“Play Pause,” then press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select “Z

Disable,” then press AMS or YES.

4 Press MENU/NO.

To function EJECT, select “Z Enable” in step 3.

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Playing a Specific Track

Playing a track by entering the track number Z

While the recorder is playing, pause or stopped, use the procedure below to quickly play any track.

M.ACCESS

>25

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NAME CHAR

NUM

RM-DR1J

AMS

NUMBER BUTTONS

M.SCAN

/ (AMS)

Locating a track with AMS*

To go to Do the following:

The next or a succeeding Turn AMS clockwise (or press track during play > repeatedly). A preceding track Turn AMS counterclockwise during play (or press . repeatedly). The beginning of the Turn AMS counterclockwise current track during play (or press . once). A specific track while the 1 Turn AMS (or press ./ recorder is stopped > repeatedly) until the

track number appears in the display.

2 Press AMS or 7.

* Automatic Music Sensor

z To locate the last track of the MD quickly

While the recorder is stopped, turn AMS counterclockwise (or press . once).

Press the number button(s) to enter the track number of the track you want to play.

To enter a track number over 26

1 Press >25.

See the examples below for the number of presses.

2 Enter the corresponding digits.

To enter 0, press 10 instead.

Examples:

• To play track number 30, press >25, then 3 and 10.

• To play track number 108, press >25 twice, then 1, 10, and 8.

z If you enter a track number while the recorder is paused

The recorder will be paused at the beginning of the track.

Locating a point by monitoring the beginning of each track Z (Music Scan)

If M.SCAN is pressed during stop, the beginning of each track is played sequentially only at the set fix time. Press H for the track you want to monitor.

z You can adjust the play time for the beginning of a track by

MUSIC SCAN

1 Press MENU/NO twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select

“Music Scan,” then press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS until the desired time of 6 to 20 seconds

appears in the display, then press AMS or YES.

4 Press MENU/NO.

Playing MDs

z If you locate a track while the recorder is stopped or paused

The recorder will still be stopped or paused at the beginning of the located track.

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Reserving the next track during play

(Next Track Play)

A desired one track can be reserved for the next track by turning “Next Tr Play (Next Track Play)” of “Setup Menu” to “On.”

1 Press MENU/NO twice during stop.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select

“Next Tr Play,” then press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS to select “On,” then press AMS or YES. 4 Press MENU/NO. 5 Press 7. 6 Press DISPLAY/LEVEL/CHAR until the reservation of

the next track to play appears.

Playing MDs

7 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select a

track number to be reserved in the flashing track number display, then press AMS. After reservation, the flashing of the track number stops.

8 When the play of the track number reserved in step

7 starts, the flashing of the track number display starts again. Repeat the operation in step 7 to reserve the next track number.

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Locating a Particular Point in a Track

You can locate a particular point in a track during play or play pause.

Locating a point while monitoring the sound (Search)

Press down m/M during play.

You will hear intermittent playback as the disc goes forward or in reverse. When you reach the point you want, release the button.

Notes

• If the disc reaches the end while you’re pressing M, the recorder stops.

• Tracks that are only a few seconds long may be too short for monitoring. For such tracks, play the MD at normal speed.

Notes

• Tracks cannot be reserved when PLAY MODE is PROGRAM, SHUFFLE, or M.ACCESS.

• The reserved track cannot be located by AMS. If AMS is turned, the reserved track is canceled, a mode is set to select a new reserved track.

Locating a point by observing the time indication (High speed search)

Press down m/M during play pause.

You won’t hear playback. When you reach the point you want, release the button, then press 7.

z When “- Over -“ appears in the display

The disc has reached the end while you’re pressing M. Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press .) or press m to go back.

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Playing Tracks Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

You can play an entire MD repeatedly. This function can be used with Shuffle Play to repeat all the tracks in random order, or with Program Play to repeat all the tracks in the program. You can also repeat a specific track or portion within a track. Repeat play cannot be performed during Multi-access play (page 34).

Repeating the current track (Repeat 1 Play) Z

The current track is repeated. Press REPEAT until “Repeat 1” appears at the display window.

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NAME CHAR

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MENU / NO

YES

REPEATE

AMS

Note

If you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC power cord, the recorder will store the last setting of the repeat play (“Repeat All” or “Repeat 1”) and recall it the next time you turn on the recorder. However, A - B Repeat is canceled.

Repeating all the tracks on the MD (Repeat All Play) Z

All tracks are repeated. Press REPEAT until REPEAT lights up at the display window.

When you play an MD, Repeat 1 Play starts.

To resume normal play

Press REPEAT until “REPEAT 1” at the display window turns off.

z You can also set Repeat 1 Play in the Setup Menu of the

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recorder.

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1 Press MENU/NO twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS to select “Repeat Mode,” then press AMS or

YES.

3 Turn AMS to select “Repeat 1,” then press AMS or YES. 4 Press MENU/NO.

When you play an MD, the recorder repeats the tracks as follows:

When the play mode is The recorder repeats

Normal play (page 27) All the tracks in sequence Shuffle play (page 32) All the tracks in random order Program Play (page 33) All the tracks in the program

in sequence

To resume normal play

Press REPEAT until “REPEAT” at the display window turns off.

z You can also set Repeat All Play in the Setup Menu of the

recorder.

1 Press MENU/NO twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS to select “Repeat Mode,” then press AMS or

YES.

3 Turn AMS to select “Repeat ALL,” then press AMS or

YES.

4 Press MENU/NO.

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Repeating a specitic portion within a track (Repeat A-B Play) Z

You can specify a portion within a track to play repeatedly. This is convenient to study language or memorize words. Note that the portion that you specity must be within the bourdaries of a single track.

1 While the recorder is playing, press A ↔ B at the

starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly.

“REPEAT A-B” lights up.

Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) Z

When you select Shuffle Play, the recorder plays all the tracks on the MD in random order.

M.ACCESS

MENU / NO

YES

SHUFFLE

CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM

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2 Continue playing the track or use M to locate the

ending point (point B) of the portion to be played

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repeatedly, then press A ↔ B again.

The specified portion repeats.

To stop Repeat A-B Play

Press REPEAT or x.

To set a new starting point and ending point during Repeat A-B Play

Specify the starting point and ending point by the same operation.

z You can also set A-B Repeat in the Setup Menu of the

recorder.

1 Press MENU/NO during play until “Setup Menu”

appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS until “Repeat Mode” appears at the display

window, then press AMS.

3 Turn AMS until “A-B Repeat,” then press AMS.

The display window returns to the track number and time display (normal display) during play, then “REPEAT A-B” lights up and “A-B” flashes.

4 Press AMS at the starting point (point A) of a portion to

be played repeatedly.

5 Continue playing the track or use M to locate the

ending point (point B) of the portion to be played repeatedly, then press AMS again.

AMS

1 Press SHUFFLE while the recorder is stopped.

“SHUFFLE” lights up at the display window.

2 Press H.

Shuffle Play starts.

To resume normal play from Shuffle Play

Press CONTINUE while the recorder is stopped. “SHUFFLE” at the display window turns off.

z You can locate tracks during Shuffle Play

Turn AMS (or press ./>). To locate the next track or a later track to be played, turn AMS clockwise (or press ./>). To locate the beginning of the current track, turn AMS counterclockwise (or press .). Note that you can’t locate and play the tracks that have already been played once.

z You can also set Shuffle Play in the Setup Menu of the

recorder.

1 Press MENU/NO twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS to select “Play Mode,” then press AMS or

YES.

3 Turn AMS to select “Shuffle,” then press AMS or YES. 4 Press MENU/NO.

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Note

A-B Repeat does not work during Shuffle Play or Multiaccess Play.

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Creating Your Own Program

(Program Play)

You can pick out the tracks that you like and specify the playback order in a program containing up to 25 tracks.

MENU / NO

YES

AMSCLEAR

NUMBER BUTTONS

Programming the tracks

DISPLAY CONTINUE PROGRAM

CLEAR

M.ACCESS

CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM

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/ /

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6 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select

“Play Mode,” then press AMS or YES.

7 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select

“Program,” then press AMS or YES (or press PROGRAM after step 5 for the remote).

“PROGRAM” lights up at the display window.

8 Press 7 ( H ).

Program replay starts.

To stop Program Play

Press x.

To resume normal play

While the recorder is stopped, press CONTINUE in the remote. “PROGRAM” at the display window turns off.

Playing MDs

1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO

twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until

“Program?” of “Setup Menu” appears, then press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the

track number you want to add to the program appears, then press AMS (or use the number button(s) to enter the track directly).

Programmed track number and track order

/6 8 10 0/ 3S 12m27s

Number of

rammed tracks

pro

If you entered the wrong track number

Press m repeatedly until the wrong track number flashes, then do step 3 above again or press CLEAR to erase the track number.

To enter a track number over 26 Z

Use >25. For details, see page 29.

Total time of programmed pla

z The program remains even after Program Play ends or is

stopped

Press 7 to play from the beginning of the program again. If the play is stopped, the program will not be lost.

Notes:

• If the MD is ejected, the program will be lost.

• The display shows “— m — s” when the total playing time of the program exceeds 255 minutes.

• “ProgramFull” appears when you try to program 26 th track.

• The set program will be lost when you try record or edit operation.

Checking the order of tracks in the program

While the recorder is stopped and “PROGRAM” lights up, press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly.

The first several tracks in the program appear in the display.

z To see the rest of the program

After the first several tracks in the program appear by the above procedure, turn AMS clockwise (or press repeatedly).

4 Repeat step 3 to enter other tracks.

The entered track is added to the location where the “0” flashes. Each time you enter a track, the total program time appears in the display.

5 Press YES.

“Complete!” appears and the program is completed.

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Changing the contents of the program

3m28s

No 1-- 6

Programmed track order Programmed track number

Time of playing the programmed track

While the recorder is stopped and “PROGRAM” lights up, do steps 1 and 2 of “Programming the tracks” on page 33, followed by one of the procedures below.

To Do the following:

Erase a track Press m/M repeatedly until the

Erase all tracks Press CLEAR repeatedly until all the

Add a track at the Press m repeatedly until “0” flashes beginning of the before the first track number, then do program steps 3 to 5 of “Programming the

Add a track in the Press m/M repeatedly until the middle of the track number which will precede the program new track flashes. Press AMS to

Playing MDs

Add a track to the Press M repeatedly until “0” flashes end of the program after the last track number, then do

Replace a track Press m/M repeatedly until the

number of the unwanted track flashes, then press CLEAR.

track numbers disappear.

tracks” on page 33.

display flashing “0,” then do steps 3 to 5 of “Programming the tracks” on page 33.

steps 3 to 5 of “Programming the tracks” on page 33.

number of the track to be changed flashes, then do steps 3 to 5 of “Programming the tracks” on page

33.

Storing the Located Track to Start Play Instantaneously (Multi-access Play)

The begining of track is prestored in memory and play starts instantaneously when the track is selected. Up to 10 tracks can be stored in memory.

The function below cannot work in Multi-access.

Multi-access is based on single play. This function is used to instantaneously play the track specified by the Number key on the remote (track selected by AMS of the recorder). Therefore, Record, Variable speed play, m/M (backward/forward), Repeat Play, Auto Pause, Auto Cue, Mark, and Locate function are invalid.

YES MENU / NO M.ACCESS

MENU / NO

AMSCLEAR

YES

CONTINUE

NUMBER BUTTONS

CLEAR

Programming access play tracks

M.ACCESS

CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM

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NAME CHAR

>25

/ /

NUM

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1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO

twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select

“M.Access?” then press AMS or YES.

The display window displays the access play track in the program.

No 1-- 0

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select a

track number you want to store, then press AMS or YES. (Or press the Number buttons to directly enter the track number.)

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If you entered the wrong track number

Press m repeatedly until the wrong track number appears and turn AMS (or press ./> ) to enter a correct track number. Press CLEAR to erase the track order so that the track order is moved up.

To enter a track number over 26

Use >25. For details, see page 29.

4 Repeat step 3 to store the track you want to access. 5 Press YES.

“Complete!” appears and the track order and track number to be stored are completed.

6 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select

“Play Mode” of “Setup Menu” then press AMS or YES.

7 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select

“M.Access” then press AMS or YES. (Press M.ACCESS after step 5 for the remote.)

“M.Access” and “1” (Single Play) light up and “Memorizing” (during recording) flashes, then the normal screen is returned.

Multi-access play Z

Press the Number buttons on the remote you want to play the track order.

To play by the recorder

Turn AMS to select the track order, then press AMS.

To resume normal play

While the recorder is stopped, press CONTINUE on the remote. “M.Access” and “1” at the display window turn off.

The program is stored until the MD is ejected

If the play is stopped or Play Mode is changed and “M.Access” turns off, the program is stored. If the multi-access is selected again, “Memorizing” flashes and the entered program is stored in memory.

Notes

• If the MD is ejected, the program will be lost.

• “ProgramFull” appears when you try to program 11 th track.

• The set program will be lost when you try record or edit operation.

Playing MDs

Memorizing

M.ACCESS

Note

If the MD is inserted when Multi-access Play is selected, “Memorizing” flashes and track numbers 1 to 10 in the track order are recorded and programmed automatically.

To stop “Memorizing”

Press x (stop) when “Memorizing” is flashing. “Memorizing” stops and “Play Mode” returns to normal play (CONTINUE).

Checking the program

1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO

twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select

“M.Access?” then press AMS or YES.

3 Press m/M repeatedly for checking. 4 Press MENU/NO to return normal display.

Changing the contents of the program

Do steps 1 to 2 of “Checking the program” and follow the procedures below.

To Do the following:

Erase a track Press m/M repeatedly until the

number of the unwanted track appears, then press CLEAR.

Erase all tracks Press CLEAR repeatedly until all the

track numbers disappear. Add a track to the Press M repeatedly until the track end of the program order in which “0” flashes, then do

step 3 of “Programming access play

tracks” on page 34.

If 10 tracks are programmed,

“ProgramFull” appears and no

addition is made. Replace a track Press m/M repeatedly until the

changed track order appears, then do

step 3 of “Programming access play

tracks” on page 34.

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Setting Play Start Position

MENU / NO

YES

LOCATE

AMS

(MARK)

00f

2 0m00s

Returning to the Specified After Play Is Stopped (Resume Play)

After play is stopped by pressing STOP, you can set play start position when play starts.

1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO

Playing MDs

twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select

“Resume Mode,” then press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select

from the following three edit modes:

Resume Off: No resume play is performed. Resume Play: Play starts from the position of previous

Resume Next: Play starts from the beginning of the

Press AMS or YES.

4 Press MENU/NO.

Note

Resume Play becomes OFF forcibly and does not work during Shuffle Play or Multi-access Play. If you use Resume Play again, reset by the above procedure.

MENU / NO

stop.

next track of the previously stopped track.

YES

AMS

Point (Locate Play)

You can repeatedly locate the desired setting point.

To mark the desired point (MARK)

The following two ways can be used to determine the

point.

1 Press AMS (MARK) during play.

The play time when AMS is pressed is determined the specified point. ”MARK” lights up at the display window.

- MARK 2 4m09s

2 Specify numeric directly for the track number and

play time to set the point. 1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO

twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select

“Direct Mark”, then press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS to display the track number to be

located , then turn AMS.

4 Similarly with step 3, set minutes, seconds, and

frames in order to locate a point.

“Complete!” appears and “Mark” lights up at the display window, then normal display is returned. You can slide a position for each frame* (f) (1 frame = 1/86 seconds). * Monaural or LP2 stereo tracks move two frames at

a time, LP4 stereo tracks move four frames at a time.

To set quickly, press m/M repeatedly in step 4. Change units advanced when AMS is turned (or m/M is pressed) to frames, seconds, or minutes.

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Fine adjusting the marked point (Rehearsal)

You can fine adjust the determined point while monitoring the sound of play.

1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO

twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select

“Mark Rehear”, then press AMS or YES.

“-Rehearsal-” flashes and play is repeated for several seconds from the already determined point.

-Rehearsal 3m43s04f

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to move

the location of a track.

You can slide a position for each frame* (f) (1 frame = 1/86 seconds). * Moraural or LP2 stereo tracks move two frames at a

time, LP4 stereo tracks move four frames at a time. To set quickly, press m/M repeatedly in step 4. Change units advanced when AMS is turned (or ./ > is pressed) to frames, seconds, or minutes.

Pausing After Each Track (Auto Pause)

You can set the MD recorder so that it pauses automatically at the beginning of the next track after play back of each track. This is convenient to record one track only or several uncontinuous tracks.

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CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM

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AUTO CUE

A.CUE

A.PAUSE

Press AUTO CUE repeatedly until “A.PAUSE” appears at the display window. (Or press A.CUE/A.PAUSE.)

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NUM

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4 After the point is determined, press AMS or YES.

“Complete” appears and normal display is returned.

Notes

• If the point (MARK) is not determined, “Mark Rehear” of “Setup Menu” does not appear.

• Adjustment of the point in Rehearsal cannot be moved over the track.

To locate the marked point

When LOCATE is pressed, play pauses in the determined marked point. You can start playing again from the same location.

Notes

• When one of the following operations is performed, Mark is released. To play Locate, set Mark again.

· Eject the disc.

· Perform Edit Menu.

· Record.

• During the programmed play, if the LOCATE is pressed though the Track in which the marked point is not included to the playing program, “No Program” is displayed.

• Locate does not function during shuffle Play and Multiaccess Play.

To stop Auto Pause

Press AUTO CUE repeatedly until “A.PAUSE” at the display window disappears. (Or press A.CUE/A.PAUSE.)

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Making Track Play Start Soon (Auto Cue)

Auto Pause and Auto Cue

Portion of track

Portion of sound

You can skip the portion from the beginning of a track to actual sound playing start. This is convenient to add a sound during video editing (postrecording).

Playing MDs

1 Press AUTO CUE repeatedly until “A.CUE” lights up

at the display window. (Or press A.CUE/A.PAUSE.)

2 When you turn AMS to select a track number in

which you want to start playing soon, then press AMS (or press Number buttons), the recorder searches the first portion where the sound of the track is made and play pauses.

3 When 7 is pressed, play starts instantaneously.

To stop Auto Cue

Press AUTO CUE until “A.CUE” at the display window disappears. (Or press A.CUE/A.PAUSE.)

AUTO CUE

A.CUE

A.PAUSE

M.ACCESS

CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM

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Auto Pause

Auto Cue

First track

PP P

Second track Third track

z You can select the level (threshold level) of a sound in the

Auto Cue position

The recorder finds the first point to which a sound of _72dB or more is output from the beginning of a track and play pauses. You can select the level of a sound at the pause point among 5 levels (_72 dB, _68 dB, _60 dB, _54 dB, and _48 dB).

1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “A.Cue

Level” appears, then press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the

level to be set appears, then press AMS or YES.

4 Press MENU/NO.

You can slide the stop position by Auto Cue to make the room of the start portion and adjust a slight gap.

1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select

“A.Cue Offset”, then press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select a

set value to slide within 1 second (86 frames), then press AMS or YES.

4 Press MENU/NO.

Notes

• You cannot slide over the track number.

• You can slide each frame. Sliding is made to the position of frames with a multiple of 2 for monaural or stereorecorded tracks and with a multiple of 4 for LP4 stereorecorded tracks. Fractions are omitted.

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Changing Playback Speed (Variable Speed Play)

You can adjust the play time by changing the speed of play.

You can adjust the speed of a track in the normal range of ±12.5%. You can play late at up to 12.5% of normal speed (in this case, a pitch is low) and fast at up to 12.5% of normal speed (in this case, a pitch is high).

Note

MDLP-recorded tracks cannot be played faster than normal speed. When you play an MD containing the MDLP-recorded tracks, adjustment of the speed automatically (0 to _12.5%) is made. If you play an MD containing MDLP-recorded tracks when fast speed is set, the speed becomes 0% automatically.

VARI SPEED

LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR

Playing MDs

VARI SPEED +

VARI SPEED –

1 Press VARI SPEED during stop, play or pause.

“V.SPEED” lights up at the display window.

2 Press VARI SPEED + or _ to select desired speed.

You can adjust the speed of VARI SPEED when the display window is normal (“Using the Display Window” on page 12). For other displays, you can turn on and off VARI SPEED, but cannot adjust the speed. You can adjust it when normal display is returned by pressing DISPLAY/CHAR and % of the speed to be changed appears. The speed changes in the unit of 0.5%.

% of changed speed Display of track name

10 %DREAM

2 4m09s

Track number Play time converted for

The time display at the display window is also displayed during conversion for the changed speed.

To stop Variable Speed Play

Press VARI SPEED to turn off “V.SPEED” at the display window. The display window also returns to normal display.

the changed speed

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Editing Recorded

Before you start editing

MDs

This chapter explains the various editing methods that are available.

RAM editing and DISC editing

Two edit modes are available. DISC editing : The results of editing are recorded to the

disc’s TOC.

RAM editing : The results of editing are not recorded, but

are only temporarily edited for output. RAM editing allows for the editing of record-protected discs or premastered discs.

Editing operation methods are common.

Notes

• To protect music copyright, premastered MD that has been RAM edited cannot be digitally recorded.

• RAM editing is a temporary edit only, so the contents of editing cannot be written to disc. When the disc is removed, the contents of editing is not saved.

• Recording and S.F EDIT cannot be made in RAM edit mode.

To select RAM editing

Insert a disc while pressing x (STOP). “RAM” lights up in the display.

To select DISC editing

Remove the disc once. The “RAM” indication on the display will disappear, and the mode is returned to DISC editing.

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Using buttons and control for editing operations

Erasing Tracks (ERASE)

The buttons and control of the recorder can be used as described below to erase, divide, move or combine tracks.

Note

When a name is given to a track or disc, the functions of the buttons and control described below will change. For more details, see the section “Naming track or MD” (page

46).

MENU / NO

MENU/NO: When pressed, “Edit Menu” appears on the

display and editing operations can be selected. If the button is pressed during editing, editing is canceled.

AMS: The desired editing operation and track number are

selected by turning the AMS; confirmation is made by pressing it. It is also used to erase part of a track, or to specify the division of a track.

YES: This can be used instead of pressing AMS.

m/M: Press to specity the unit (minute, second, or

frame) which playback is advanced when the AMS control is turned. You can also use these buttons to locate the end point of the portion to be erased.

For more information on the functions of each button, refer the page on the editing operations.

YES

AMS /

About indication which appears during editing

When “Protected” appears in the display. The MD’s record-protect slot is open, and editing cannot be made. Slide the record-protect tab to close the slot. For more details, see the section “To prevent accidental erasure of the recorded material” on page 19.

About indications which appear after editing

When “TOC” lights up in the display

The material that has been edited has not yet been recorded to the MD. Remove the MD, or turn off and then turn on power to the recorder; the edited material will be written to disc.

By specifying the number of a track to be erased, or the section to be deleted. All tracks, or any number of tracks, can also be erased.

Erasing a single track (ERASE)

The track number is selected and the track is erased.

Example: The second track (track name “BBB”) is to be erased:

AAA BBB CCC DDD

1 2 3 4

AAA CCC DDD

1 2 3

When a track is erased, the track numbers are automatically reassigned. For example, when track two is erased, the previous track number three and all others after it move up one track number.

1 Press MENU/NO while the recorder is stopped,

playing, or paused.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until

“TrErase?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

The track number is displayed and playback of the track begins.

3 Turn AMS until the track number of the track to be

erased is displayed (or press ./> repeatedly).

4 Press AMS or YES.

“Complete!” appears for a few seconds and then disappears. The track selected in step 3. is erased, and playback of the next track begins.

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

z When “ERASE???” is displayed during procedure 4. above:

The track has been record-protected on another MD recorder. If you still want to erase this track, press AMS or YES again while the “ERASE???” indication appears.

z Erasing more than two tracks

So that the track numbers do not change during the middle of operations, the tracks are erased from the furthest back first.

Editing Recorded MDs

When “TOC Writing” flashes in the display

The edited material is being recorded to the MD. Do not disconnect the power supply and do not move the MD— the sound material may not be recorded properly.

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Editing Recorded MDs

Erasing all tracks on an MD (ALL ERASE)

All tracks on the MD and the all name are erased.

1 Press MENU/NO while the recorder is stopped,

playing, or paused.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “All

Erase?” appears, then press AMS or YES.

“All Erase??” appears in the display.

3 Press AMS or YES.

“Complete!” appears for a few seconds and all the track names and disc name are erased.

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

Erasing a portion of a track (A-B Erase)

You can easily erase a portion of a track by specifying the starting and ending points of the erasure. This is convenient for erasing the unwanted portions of recordings of satellite or FM broadcasts.

Example: Erasing portion “B2” of the second

track

5 Repeat step 4 until point A plays properly 6 Press AMS or YES to enter point A

“Point B set” appears, and playback from point A begins.

7 Continue playing the track or press M to locate

the ending point of the portion to be erased (point B), then press AMS or YES.

“A-B Ers” and “Point B ok?” alternate in the display and a few seconds of the track before point A and after point B play back repeatedly.

8 Repeat step 4 until B has been correctly located 9 Press AMS or YES to enter point B

“Complete!” appears for a few seconds, and the portion between A and B is erased.

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

Note

When “Impossible” is displayed, the portion of the track cannot be erased. After repeated editing of a track, it may become impossible to erase a portion of the track any further. This is a technical limitation of the MD system, and is not a mechanical error.

AAA BBB

1 2 3

B1 B3B2

AAA

1 2 3

BBB

B1 B3

CCC

1 Press MENU/NO while the recorder is stopped,

playing, or paused.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “A-B

Erase?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the

number of the track containing the portion to be erased appears, then press AMS or YES.

“-Rehearsal-“ and “Point A ok?” alternate in the display and the recorder repeatedly plays the portion of the track from the point where AMS or YES was pressed.

4 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press

./> repeatedly) to locate the starting point of the portion to be erased (point A).

The position is moved one frame* (f) at a time (one frame = 1/86 sec.). * Monaural tracks or tracks recorded in LP2 stereo

move two frames at a time; LP4 stereo tracks move four frames at a time.

Erasing consecutive tracks (Multitrack Erase)

Consecutive tracks can be specified to be deleted at one time.

1 Press MENU/NO while the recorder is stopped,

playing, or paused.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “M-Tr

Erase?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the

number of the first track to be erased appears, then press AMS or YES.

4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the

number of the last track to be erased appears, then press AMS or YES.

“M-Tr Ers OK?” appears with the numbers of the first (

) and last (#) tracks also appearing as “ - #→Ers”.

5 Press AMS or YES

“Complete!” appears for a few seconds, and the tracks selected in steps 3 and 4 are erased.

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

To quickly choose point A

Press m/M in step 4 repeatedly to select frame, second or minute. The selected unit flashes in the display.

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Combining Tracks (COMBINE)

This allows you to combine any two tracks into a single track. The two tracks do not have to be consecutive to be combined. Tracks from the end of the track order can be combined with those in the front. Several independently selected portions of tracks can be combined into a single track. When two tracks are combined, the tracks are reordered and unneeded track numbers are deleted.

Notes

• Only tracks of the same recording mode (stereo, monoural, LP2 stereo, or LP4 stereo) can be combined.

• If “Impossible” appears in the display, the tracks can’t be combined because repeated editing has been done to the track(s). This is a technical limitation of the MD system, and is not a mechanical error.

• It is impossible to use the “Undo?” function when combining multiple tracks, so make sure to be careful before completing the combination.

Combining two tracks (COMBINE)

Combining consecutive tracks (Multi track combine)

Multiple consecutive tracks are combined. The track name of the first track becomes the name of the combined track.

1 Press MENU/NO while the recorder is stopped,

playing, or paused.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “M-Tr

Combin?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the

number of the first track to be combined appears, then press AMS or YES.

The display for selecting the second track appears.

4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the

number of the final track to be combined appears, then press AMS or YES.

“M-Tr Com OK?” appears with the numbers of the first (

) and last (#) tracks also appearing as “ - #→ ”.

5 Press AMS or YES

“Complete!” appears for a few seconds, then the display returns to normal.

Editing Recorded MDs

Example: combining the second track and fourth

track

AAA BBB DDDCCC

1 2 43

AAA BBB

1 2 3

BBB

The track name of the first track becomes the name of the combined track.

DDD

CCC

1 Press MENU/NO while the recorder is stopped,

playing, or paused.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until

“Combine?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the

number of the first track of the two to be combined appears, then press AMS or YES.

The display for selecting the second track appears and the recorder repeatedly plays the portion where joining will occur (several seconds of the end of the first track and the beginning of the track following it).

4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the

number of the second track of the two to be combined appears, then press AMS or YES.

“Complete!” appears for a few seconds, and the tracks are combined. The recorder begins to play the combined track.

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

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Editing Recorded MDs

Moving Tracks (MOVE)

This function lets you change the order of any track

Example: Moving the second track after the third

track

AAA BBB CCC DDD

1 2 3 4

AAA BBBCCC DDD

1 32 4

After you move a track, the tracks are automatically renumbered.

1 Press MENU/NO while the recorder is stopped,

playing, or paused.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until

“Move?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the

number of the track to be moved appears, then press AMS or YES.

4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the

new track position appears, then press AMS or YES.

“Complete!” appears for a few seconds, and the track is moved. The recorder begins playback of the moved track.

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

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Dividing Tracks (DIVIDE)

Dividing a track after selecting the dividing point

This function allows you to divide recorded material that has multiple tracks but only one track number, or to set a new beginning point in the middle of a track.

Example: Dividing the second track

AAA

1 2 3

AAA

1 2 3 4

When you divide a track, the total number of tracks are automatically increased by one and renumbered.

BBB

B1 B2

BBB

B1 B2

CCC

Dividing a track after selecting a track

1 Press MENU/NO while the recorder is stopped,

playing, or paused.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until

“Divide?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the

number of the track you want to divide appears, then press AMS or YES.

“-Rehearsal-” appears, press AMS or YES, and a few seconds of the track from that point repeatedly play back.

1 While the recorder is playing, press (7) at the

point where you want to divide the track

2 Press MENU/NO.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until

“Divide?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

4 If needed, refer to step 4 of “Dividing a track after

selecting a track” on page 45, and adjust the position.

5 Press AMS or YES.

“Complete” appears for a few seconds, the track is divided, and the recorder begins to play back the new track. The new track is not given a new track name.

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

You can divide tracks while recording

For details, see “Marking Track Numbers While Recording” on page 23.

Editing Recorded MDs

4 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press

./> repeatedly) to locate the dividing point

The position is moved one frame* (f) at a time (one frame = 1/86 sec.). * Monaural tracks or tracks recorded in LP2 stereo

move two frames at a time; LP4 stereo tracks move four frames at a time.

To quickly find a point

Press m/M repeatedly in step 4 to select the position by frame, second, or minute. The selected unit flashes in the display.

5 Repeat step 4 until you’ve located the proper

dividing point

6 Press AMS or YES.

“Complete!” appears for a few seconds, the track is divided, and the recorder begins to playback the new track. The new track is not given a new track name.

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

You can divide tracks while recording.

For details, see “Marking Track Numbers While Recording” on page 23.

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Editing Recorded MDs

Nm In Tr21

Naming a Track or MD (NAME)

You can enter a name for a recorded MD, as well as for individual tracks. Names can consist of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. A total number of 1,700 characters can be stored for all names on the MD.

LEVEL / DISPLAY / CHAR

NUM

YES

AMSCLEAR /

YES

CLEAR

NENU / NO

LETTER/NUMBER

NAME, CHAR, NUM

MENU / NO

M.ACCESS

CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM

12345

678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25

NAME CHAR

Naming a Track or MD using the controls on the recorder

1 Press MENU/NO while the recorder is stopped,

playing, or paused.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS until “Name?” appears in the display;

press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS until “Nm In?” appears, then press AMS

or YES.

When naming is being made during recording, the cursor flashes and characters can be entered. Please proceed to step 5.

4 Turn AMS until the track number (when naming a

track) to “Disc” (when naming the MD) flashes, then press AMS or YES.

When the cursor flashes, characters can be entered. The track number flashes, the track begins to play back automatically so the track can be confirmed and the track name entered.

/ /

RM-DR1J

Notes

If you name a track while it is being recorded, be sure to finish the naming operation before the track ends. If the track ends before you finish, the entered character data will be discarded and the tracks will remain unnamed. Also, you can’t name tracks while the recorder is recording over existing material.

5 Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR repeatedly to select the

character type To select Press repeatedly until

Uppercase letters “A” appears in the display Lowercase letters “a” appears in the display Numbers “0” appears in the display Symbols* “’” appears in the display *Symbols which can be used: ‘_/,.():!?&+<>_=”;#$%@*`

To enter a space

Press M while the cursor is flashing. However, the first character of the name cannot be a space.

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6 Turn AMS to select the character.

The selected character flashes.

Nm In Tr21

Naming a track or MD using the remote Z

1 Naming a track or disc is done by the following

operations.

To change a selected character

Repeat steps 5 and 6.

7 Press AMS.

The selected character is entered and is continuously displayed. The cursor moves to the next position, and again flashes.

Nm In Tr21 D

8 Repeat steps 5 to 7 to enter the rest of the name.

To change a character

Press m/M repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then repeat steps 5 to 7.

To erase a character

Press m/M repeatedly until the character to be erased flashes, then press CLEAR.

9 Press YES.

“Complete!” appears in the display, and the name is entered.

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

• Naming a track

While the track number is displayed and the recorder is stopped, playing, paused or recording, press NAME.

• Naming a disc

When the total number of tracks is displayed and the recorder is stopped, press NAME. The cursor flashes, and the characters can be entered.

2 Repeatedly press CHAR or NUM to select the

character type Character type Display

Uppercase letters or symbols* “Selected AB” Lowercase letters or symbols* “Selected ab” Numbers or symbols “Selected 12” * Symbols which can be used: _ / , . ( ) ! ?

3 Press letter/number to enter the characters

After you enter a character, the cursor shifts rightward and waits for the input of the next character.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the rest of the name.

To change a character

Press m/M repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, press CLEAR to erase the character, then repeat steps 2 and 3.

5 Press YES.

“Complete!” appears in the display, and the name is entered.

Editing Recorded MDs

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

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Editing Recorded MDs

Copying names (Name Copy)

You can copy track or disc names to other tracks within the disc.

1 Press MENU/NO while the recorder is stopped,

playing, or paused.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until

“Name?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Nm

Copy?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the

track name (when copying the track name) or “Disc” (when copying the disc name) flashes in the display; press AMS or YES. When “No Name” is displayed

The selected track or disc has no name.

5 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until to

the track number to be copied to (when naming a track) or “Disc” (when naming a disc) flashes in the display; press AMS or YES.

“Complete!” appears for a few seconds, and copying is complete.

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

When “Overwrite??” appears in step 5

A track name or disc name has already existed to the target track. If you still want to copy the name, press AMS or YES again while the indication is displayed.

4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the

track name (when copying the track name) or “Disc” (when copying the disc name) flashes in the display; press AMS or YES.

When “No Name” is displayed

The selected track or disc has no name, and copying cannot be completed. “Empty Name” will be displayed.

5 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the

correct selection (below) appears; press AMS or YES.

Name Selection

Only the section without a name Copy Only (No Name) is copied No Name ? All names are to be overwritten Copy All

Overwrite?

“Complete!” appears for a few seconds, and copying is complete.

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

Note

• Copying of all names cannot use the “Undo?” function, so make sure to be careful before completing the copying.

• When a track name of a track recorded in MDLP (LP2 or LP4) is copied onto a track recorded in stereo or monaural, the “LP:” stamp indicating an MDLP recording is copied to the beginning of the track and displayed.

Note

When a track name of a track recorded in MDLP (LP2 or LP4) is copied onto a track recorded in stereo or monaural, the “LP:” stamp indicating an MDLP recording is copied to the beginning of the track and displayed.

Copying the same name to all tracks and disc. (Name All Copy)

You can copy the same name simultaneously to all tracks and disc on the MD.

1 Press MENU/NO while the recorder is stopped,

playing, or paused.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS until “Name?” appears in the display;

press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “NM

All Copy?” appears, then press AMS or YES.

Adding date and time to the name of recorded tracks (Auto Calender)

The internal clock in the recorder allows you to automatically add the time and date to the name of tracks.

1 Press MENU/NO twice while the recorder is stopped

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until

“A.Calendar?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the

correct selection (below) appears; press AMS or YES.

Date and time is to be added Selection to tracks

Yes On No Off

4 Press MENU/NO.

Note

When adding the name of a track recorded by Auto Calendar, be would not record the “LP:” stamp indicating an MDLP recording.

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Renaming a track or MD Z

1 To rename a track or disc name, do the following:

• To rename a track

While the track number is displayed and the recorder is stopped, playing, paused or recording, press NAME.

• To rename a disc

When the total number of tracks is displayed and the recorder is stopped, press NAME. The disc name is displayed.

2 Press CLEAR, and the displayed track name or disc

name is erased.

3 Rename the track or disc. Do steps 5 to 8 of

“Naming a track or MD using the controls on the recorder” on page 46, or steps 2 to 4 or “Naming a track or MD using the remote” on page 47.

4 Press NAME

Erasing a track or disc name (Name Erase)

Use this function to erase the name of a track or disc.

1 Press MENU/NO while the recorder is stopped,

playing, or paused.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

Erasing all names on the MD (Name All Erase)

You can erase all the track names and disc name on an MD in a single operation.

1 Press MENU/NO while the recorder is stopped,

playing, or paused.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until

“Name?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Nm

All Ers?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

“Nm All Ers??” appears in the display.

4 Press AMS or YES.

“Complete!” appears for a few seconds, and all names on the MD are erased.

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

z All the recorded tracks and names of an MD can also be

erased at the same time

For details, see “Erasing all the tracks on an MD” on page 42.

Editing Recorded MDs

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until

“Name?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Nm

Erase?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the

track number (when the erasing the track name) or “Disc” (when erasing the disc name) flashes; press AMS or YES.

“Complete!” appears for a few seconds, and the name is erased.

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

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MENU / NO

YES

AMS

Level -2dB

Undoing the Last Edit

Changing Recorded Level

Editing Recorded MDs

(UNDO)

You can undo the last edit operation and restore the contents of the MD to the condition that existed before the operation. Please note, however, that you cannot undo an edit operation if you performed any of the following operations after the edit:

• Pressed REC z on the recorder

• Pressed MUSIC SYNC or STANDBY MUSC SYNC on the remote

• Performed other editing operations

• Turned off the recorder or ejected the MD

• Disconnected the AC power cord

Also, if “M-TR Combine,” “Nm All Copy” or “S.F Edit” have been used for editing, the “Undo?” function cannot return the tracks or disc to the original condition.

1 Press MENU/NO while the recorder is stopped.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until

“Undo?” appears in the display.

“Undo?” will not appear if no editing has been done.

3 Press AMS or YES.

One of the following messages will appear, depending on the last edit operation.

Last edit operation Message

Erasing a track Erasing all the tracks on an MD Erasing a portion of a track Erasing consecutive tracks Dividing a track Divide Undo? Combining tracks Combine Undo? Moving a track Move Undo? Naming a track or MD Copying a track or disc name Renaming a track or MD Name Undo? Erasing a track or disc name Erasing all the names on the MD

4 Press AMS or Yes

“Complete!” appears for a few seconds, and the MD is restored to the condition that existed before the edit operation.

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

Erase Undo?

after Recording (S.F Edit)

With this function, you can change the recorded level of a track. The new level overwrites the original recording. the Fade In/Fade Out function gradually increase the level a the beginning of a track, then gradually decrease the level at the end of the track.

Notes

• The Undo function cannot be used to return the overwritten data to its original condition. Be sure to make a backup copy before using S.F Edit.

• Tracks recorded by MD LP cannot be altered with S.F Edit. If change is attempted, “Cannot Edit” appears on the display.

Changing the level of a whole track

1 Press MENU/NO when the recorder is stopped.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “S. F

Edit” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Tr

Level?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the

track number of the track to be changed appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

“Level 0dB” appears in the display.

5 While monitoring to the playback, Turn AMS (or

press ./> repeatedly) until the desired level is heard.

Level can be changed in 2dB units, from _12dB to +12dB. When the playback level is at the highest

setting, be sure to adjust the level so that the right-hand indicator of the peak level meter does not light.

This indicator should not illuminate.

6 Press AMS or YES.

“Edit OK?” appears in the display.

7 Press AMS or YES.

Overwriting of the track is started. “S.F Edit **%” appears during overwriting. The overwriting of the track takes approximately as long as the playback time of the track or longer. “Complete!” is displayed when overwriting is finished.

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To Use Fade In/Fade Out

1 Press MENU/NO while the recorder is stopped.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “S. F

Edit” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Fade

In?” or “Fade Out?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the

track number of the desired track appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

“Time 5.0s” appears in the display.

5 While listening to the playback, Turn AMS (or press

./> repeatedly) to adjust the fade in or fade out times.

the section to fade in or fade out is played back repeatedly. Fade time is adjustable in 0.1 second intervals, from 1 to 15 seconds. You cannot set the time longer than the track.

6 Press AMS or YES.

“Edit OK?” appears in the display.

7 Press AMS or YES.

Rewriting of the track is started. During overwriting, “S. F Edit **%” appears. When writing is finished, “Complete!” will appear for a few seconds.

To force a stop during writing

The portion Already written cannot be returned to its original state, but cancellation can be made with the following steps.

1 During writing, press x (Stop), MENU/NO or CLEAR.

“Edit Stop?” will be appear in the display, then “No” will flash. When “No” is displayed. press MENU/NO, YES or AMS to continue the overwriting.

2 Turn AMS until “YES” appears on the display

Pressing YES or AMS stops the overwriting of the data. Press MENU/NO to continue the overwriting of data.

Notes

• Do not move the recorder or remove the AC power plug during this operation. The recording information will be damaged, and a good recording will not be made.

• Level change cannot be made with LP2 or LP4 mode recording tracks.

• Do not use damaged or dirty MDs. The recording sometimes cannot be properly completed.

• Repeated change of level will result in a deterioration of sound quality.

• If the level has been changed once, and then changed again to the original level, the recording level will not actually be returned to the original state.

• The “Undo” function cannot be used to return a track where the level has been changed to its original level.

Editing Recorded MDs

To cancel the operation

In steps 1 to 5, press MENU/NO x.

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Other Functions

EJECT

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

TIME

MENU/NO

YES

DATE

ABCDE

FGHIJ

12345 678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

KLMNO

PQRST

UVWXY

M.ACCESS

CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM

RECORDED PRESENT

M.SCANA.PAUSEREPEAT

NAME IN

NAME CHAR

CLEAR SCROLL

T.REC MUSIC SYNC

STOP START

CD PLAYER

STANDBY

FADER

LEVEL

RM-DR1J

CD-SYNC

NUM

A.CUE

FADER

Fade IN and Fade Out Z

This chapter explains other useful functions that are available on the MD recorder.

You can use Fade-in Play to gradually increase the signal level to the ANALOG OUT jacks and the PHONES jack at the start of playback. Fade-out Play gradually reduces the signal level at the end of playback. Fade-in recording gradually increases the signal level at the start of recording. Fade-out recording gradually decreases the signal level at the end of recording.

Note

The level of the signal output from the DIGITAL OUT connector does not change in Fade-in Play or Fade-out Play.

Fade-in Play and Fade-in Recording

During pause play (for Fade-in Play) or recording pause (for Fade-in recording), press FADER.

Fade in begins. “Fade b 5.0s” appears in the display with the b flashing. The recorder performs Fade-in for five seconds until the counter shows “0.0s”.

Fade-out Play and Fade-out Recording

During pause play (for Fade-out Play) or recording pause (for Fade-out recording), press FADER.

Fade out begins. “Fade B 5.0s” appears in the display with the B flashing. The recorder performs Fade-out for five seconds until the counter shows “0.0s”. When Fade-out is complete, the recorder is paused automatically.

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Notification of the track end and the disc end (End Of Track/Disc)

This function gives an indication by a flashing message in the display when there is very little remaining time to the end of track durring playback, or to the end of disc during recording.

Notification of the track end being Playback-End Of track

Notification of the disc end being Recorded-End Of Disc

The time for this indication can be set both for the remaining playback time of a track (factory setting of six seconds), or for the remaining time on a disc during recording (factory setting of three minutes).

1 Press MENU/NO twice.

“Setup menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “End

Of Tr/Disc” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to “On”

for notification, “Off” for no notification; press AMS or YES.

4 Press MENU/NO.

z To select the time for notification of the end of track

1 Press MENU/NO twice.

“Setup menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until

“EOT(Play)” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select the

desired time from 6 to 20 seconds; press AMS or YES.

4 Press MENU/NO.

z To select the time of notification to end of disc during

recording

1 Press MENU/NO twice.

“Setup menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “EOD

(Rec)” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select the

desired time from three to ten minutes; press AMS or YES.

4 Press MENU/NO.

Other Functions

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Using a Timer

By connecting a timer (not supplied) to the recorder, you can start and stop playback/recording operations at specified times. For further information on connecting the timer or setting the starting and ending times, refer to the instructions that came with the timer.

MENU / NO

YES

Recording on an MD using a timer

1 Do the following steps of “Recording on an MD” on

page 19. To specify the time for Do

the start of recording Steps 1 to 5, then press x The end of recording Steps 1 to 10 Both start and end of Steps 1 to 5, then press x recording

2 Press MENU/NO twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until

“Timer” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

Playing an MD using a timer

1 Do steps 1 to 4 of “Playing an MD” on page 27. 2 Press MENU/NO twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until

“Timer” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select

“Play”; press AMS or YES.

Other Functions

5 Press MENU/NO. 6 Set the timer as required.

• When you have set the time for start of playback, the recorder turns off by timer. When the specified time arrives, the recorder turns on and starts playing.

• When you have set the time for the end of playback, playback continues. When the specified time arrives, timer turns off and the recorder stops playing.

• When you have set the time for both the start and end of playback, the recorder turns off by timer. When the starting time arrives, the recorder turns on and starts playing. When the ending time arrives, timer turns off and the recorder stops playing.

7 Selecting play mode (pages 32 and 33)

When you only want to listen to certain tracks, create a program as shown on page 33. When playback is to continue to a desired time and then stop, press 7 and playback begins.

Note

Because Multi-access playback is based on single playback, Multi-access play is in valid by using “Timer” function.

When finished using a timer for playback

If “TIMER” of the “Setup Menu” is left on “PLAY”, playback will automatically begin every time power to the recorder is turned on. When timer playback is not desired, set “TIMER” to “OFF”.

AMS

4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select

“Rec”; press AMS or YES.

5 Press MENU/NO. 6 Set the timer as required.

• When you have set the time for start of recording, the recorder turns off by timer. When the specified time arrives, the recorder turns on and starts recording.

• When you have set the time for the end of recording, recording continues. When the specified time arrives, timer turns off and the recorder stops recording.

• When you have set the time for both the start and end of recording, the recorder turns off by timer. When the starting time arrives, the recorder turns on and starts recording. When the ending time arrives, timer turns off and the recorder stops recording.

When finished using a timer for recording

If “TIMER” of the “Setup Menu” is left on “REC”, the recorder will automatically start recording every time power is turned on. When timer recording is not desired, set “TIMER” to “OFF”.

Be sure that power to the recorder is turned on within one week after recording using a timer .

When the power is turned on, the recorded material is recorded to the MD. If power is not turned on over a period of time, the recorded contents may disappear. When this happens, “Initialize” flashes in the display when power is turned on.

Notes

• It may take about 30 seconds after the recorder is turned on until recording starts. When recording at a specified time using the timer, be sure to take this time into account when setting the recording start time.

• During timer recording, new material is recorded from the end of the recorded portion of the MD.

• Material recorded during timer recording will be saved to the disc the next time you turn on the recorder. “TOC Writing” will flash in the display at that time. Do not disconnect the power cord or move the recorder while the indication flashes.

• Timer recording will stop if the disc becomes full.

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Rear Panel

Control terminal functions

Terminal Functions

This chapter provides information on the functions of the control and remote rear panel terminals.

Control terminal (CTRL-S) —Mini-jack type

This recorder allows external control by connecting system controller to the CTRL-S terminal as remote.

Control functions

The functions are the same as for the recorder’s remote. Also, when a plug is inserted into the CTRL-S terminal, the reception of infrared signals is stopped.

Remote Terminal Functions

RELAY PLAY/REC —Stereo mini-jack type

With the recorder connected to other recorders, the end of recording or playback on the first unit passes a control signal to the RELAY terminal, so that recording or playback automatically begins in the second unit. By making the connection a loop, continuous playback is also possible.

Connection for relay playback or recording

Connection between the first recorder, set to RELAY OUT, and the second recorder, set to RELAY IN, is by a stereo mini-plug cable (RK-G136, etc.). When more than two recorders ar e connected, both RELAY OUT and RELAY IN are connected in the same way.

The input and output signals are relayed by the direct connection between the output signal terminal of the first recorder and the input signal terminal of the second recorder. Though this connection, an input signal are relayed to all the other recorders as well; likewise the output signal is relayed through the direct connection with the other recorders.

Connection for relay play and recording

Set “RELAY” of “Setup Menu” to “OFF”. To relay the input/output signal in “PLAY” or “REC”, the same operating conditions as for input monitor (page 22) are applied, and there are restrictions on operations.

Note

Please set the input selector of the recorder front panel in accordance with the connection to the input terminal.

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Cabling for Relay

Relay Playback

From divide

Input signal

equipment

LINR L

+4dBu -10dBu

ANALOG(BAL)

OUT

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG(UNBAL)

LEVEL

OUT

010

OUTPUT LEVEL

CTRL-S

DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

RS-232C

RELAY

PARALLEL

OUT IN

REMOTE

PUSH PUSH

Relay signal

LINR L

OUTPUT LEVEL

+4dBu -10dBu

ANALOG(BAL)

LINR L

OUTPUT LEVEL

+4dBu -10dBu

ANALOG(BAL)

OUT

ANALOG

INPUT

LEVEL

OUT

010

ANALOG(UNBAL)

OUT

ANALOG

INPUT

LEVEL

OUT

010

ANALOG(UNBAL)

CTRL-S

DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

CTRL-S

DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

RS-232C

RELAY

PARALLEL

OUT IN

REMOTE

RELAY

RS-232C

PARALLEL

OUT IN

REMOTE

To mixer

PUSH PUSH

Output signal

By the connection above, the input and output signals are ralayed, but for reasons of the system, the input signal is cut off for about 2 seconds when recording is relay. If you want to perform overlap recording without a blank, connect the input signal as shown below.

Carry out steps 1 to 4 with all recorders connected

1 Press MENU/NO twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until

“Relay” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly); select

“Play” ; press AMS or YES.

4 Press MENU/NO. 5 Start play on the first unit. 6 When the first recorder finishes play, the second

recorder begins play.

7 Play will continue in the same way for all other

recorder if a cable is connected to the RELAY IN terminal.

Note

For the relay signal to be received and playback to begin in all recorders, the following conditions must be satisfied.

• A disc that is able to play back must be in the recorder.

• The recorder must be stopped.

• The recorders must not be in “Edit Menu” or “Set up Menu”.

From divide equipment

Rear Panel Terminal Functions

From divide equipment

LINR L

OUT

PUSH PUSH

OUTPUT LEVEL

+4dBu -10dBu

ANALOG(BAL)

LINR L

+4dBu -10dBu

ANALOG(BAL)

OUT

OUTPUT LEVEL

PUSH PUSH

Input signal

LINR L

+4dBu -10dBu

ANALOG(BAL)

OUT

OUTPUT LEVEL

PUSH PUSH

Input signal

ANALOG(UNBAL)

ANALOG

INPUT

LEVEL

OUT

010

CTRL-S

DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

RELAY

RS-232C

PARALLEL

OUT IN

REMOTE

Relay signalInput signal

ANALOG

INPUT

LEVEL

OUT

010

CTRL-S

DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

RS-232C

RELAY

PARALLEL

OUT IN

REMOTE

If REPEAT is set, the control signal is not transmitted and relay playback cannot be made.

Relay Recording

Carry out steps 1 to 4 with all recorders connected

1 Press MENU/NO twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until

ANALOG

INPUT

LEVEL

OUT

010

CTRL-S

DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

RS-232C

RELAY

PARALLEL

OUT IN

REMOTE

“Relay” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly); select

“Rec” ; press AMS or YES.

4 Press MENU/NO. 5 Start recording on the first unit. 6 When the first recorder finishes recording, the

second recorder begins recording.

7 Recording will continue in the same way for all

other recorders if a cable is connected to the RELAY IN terminal.

Note

For the relay signal to be received and recording to begin in all recorders, the following conditions must be satisfied.

• A recordable disc must be in the recorder.

• The recorder must be set input selector in accodance with the connection to the input terminal.

• The recorder must be stopped.

• The recorders must not be in “Edit Menu” or “Set up Menu”.

Relay recording is always at “New Track Rec.” In relay recording, it is not possible to record overwrite.

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Parallel Input-Output

—D-sub 9-pin (female)

When a simple circuit is connected to the parallel in/out terminals, remote control is available. By connecting input terminal and GND, each function assigned to each terminal can work. These output terminal are open collector output. The LEDs can be lit on to show the status of the unit.

Example of input-output terminals circuit

Output circuit example Input circuit example

MDS-E12

Output pins (pins 7 to 9)

GND (pin 6)

The standard settings (PRESET) or user settings (USER) can be selected by the “Set up Menu.”

The following chart shows input/output of the terminals and functions of the standard setting.

Pin Number Input-output Function Set up Menu

1 Input PLAY/PAUSE PIN1 2 Input REC PIN2 3 Input STOP PIN3 4 Input AMS+ PIN4 5 Input AMS- PIN5 6 —— GND 7 Output REC POUT1 8 Output PLAY POUT2 9 Output PAUSE POUT3

Input pins (pins 1 to 5)

GND (pin 6)

names

The Set up Menu can be used to set user settings, assigning the following functions to PIN1 to PIN5 and POUT 1 to POUT 3. The input/output of each pin is fixed.

PIN1 to PIN5 (Input pins)

PLAY Same function as the remote’s

PLAY

PAUSE Same function as the remote’s

PAUSE

PLAY/PAUSE Same function as the recorder’s

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP Same function as the recorder’s

STOP

REC Same function as the recorder’s

REC

AMS+ Same function as rotation of

AMS to the clockwise one click

AMS- Same function as rotation of

AMS to the counterclockwise one click

FF Same function as the recorder’s

REW Same function as the recorder’s

REW

MARK Same function as the recorder’s

MARK

LOCATE Same function as the recorder’s

LOCATE

EJECT Same function as the recorder’s

EJECT

MUSIC SYNC Same function as the remote’s

M. SYNC

T.REC Same function as the remote’s

T.REC

Fader PLAY Same function as the remote’s

FADER 1-Track PLAY Same function as the number 20-Track PLAY buttons (1 to 20) of the remote OFF No Operation

Rear Panel Terminal Functions

POUT1 to POUT3 (Output pins)

REC Grounded when the recorder’s

REC indicator lights PLAY Grounded when the recorder’s

N indicator lights PAUCE Grounded when the recorder’s

X indicator lights NO DISC Grounded when the recorder’s

is turned on and is not inserted

disc EOT Grounded while EOT messege is

on EOD Grounded while EOD messege is

on OFF Constantly floating

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Electrical specifications Input terminal

Input system Make contact Input on voltage 0.5V or less Input off voltage 3V or more Open Terminal voltage 5V Input pulse width 100msec or more Input withstand voltage _0.5 to +10V

Output terminal

Output system NPN transistor open collector On residual voltage 0.5V or less On maximum inflow 100mA current Withstand voltage 20V

Using Fader Play

By connecting the fader of the mixer to the terminal on the recorder which is set as the Fader PLAY of the parallel input, starting play and pause at the beging of the next track are synchronized to the fader of the mixer. This can be used in the mixer equipped with fader remote function in which _ ∞ position (lowest position) is OFF and the other position are ON. In the recorder, “AMS+” and “PAUSE” are carried out when the fader is OFF, and “PLAY” is carried out when the fader is ON.

RS-232C

—D-sub 9-pin (male)

The recorder can be controlled externally through the use of other devices connected through this terminal. For protocols, please consult your dealer.

Notes on Fader PLAY

• Operation on the final track number

When you want to continue to use Fader PLAY from the last track number, select the beginning of the track to use recorder manually. AMS+ cannot be used for the last track

Rear Panel Terminal Functions

number. because it is aware that there is no next track number, SO for the final track number, momentarily turn the fader to the OFF position.

• To repeat one track

To repeat only one track with Fader PLAY, select the desired track with PROGRAM Mode, and set the REPEAT Mode to “REPEAT ALL”. In normal operation, the onetrack repeat setting is operated by AMS+, which is the operating standard for making the next track one-track repeat. If the fader is set to OFF, the operation is done by AMS+ and the beginning of the next track will cause the settings to revert to initial settings for the first track, and repeat play will not be made.

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Operating the

Setting the keyboard

MD Recorder Using a Keyboard

This chapter explains simple ways to name a track or MD using an optional keyboard, as well as how to operate the MD recorder directly through the keyboard.

You can use any IBM*-compatible keyboard with a PS/2 interface**. You can select a keyboard with either an English or Japanese key layout. When you use a keyboard with a different layout, you will have to assign characters to the keys. For details, see “Assigning Characters to Keyboard Keys” on page 58.

* IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. ** Note

Some keyboards may not work normally if they draw excessive electrical current. Please use keyboards with a draw of 120mA or less .

MENU / NO

KEYBOARD

Connecting a keyboard to the MD recorder

Connect the keyboard to the KEYBOARD port on the front panel of the recorder

* Please turn off the power before connecting the keyboard to the recorder.

Connecting the keyboard with the recorder power on can result in malfunctions.

YES

AMS

Selecting keyboard type

The first time you connect a keyboard, you must select the keyboard type.

1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO

twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until

“Keyboard” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until

“Type” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.

4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select

the setting; press AMS or YES. To use the keyboard with Select

English keyboard layout US (factory setting*) Japanes keyboard layout JP 10-keyboard layout 10 Key

* In step 4, pressing CLEAR before AMS or YES will reset the factory

settings.

5 Press MENU/NO.

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Naming a Track or MD Using

Using the Edit Menu

the Keyboard

You can easily enter or edit names.

Short cut to the naming procedure

1 To give a name to a track or MD, do the following.

• To name a track

Press Num Lock while the desired track number is displayed and the recorder is stopped, playing, paused or recording.

• To name a MD

Press Num Lock when no track number is displayed

and the recorder is stopped. A flashing cursor appears in the display, and the characters can be entered.

2 Enter the name

For more on editing during entry, refer to the chart below.

3 Press the Enter key or Num Lock key

The disc or track name is displayed from its beginning.

Operations you may wish to do while naming a track or MD

To Press

Cancel the operation [Esc] Switch between uppercase and [Caps Lock] (or hold

Operating the MD Recorder Using a Keyboard

lowercase letters down [Shift]* while

entering letters for uppercase)

Move the cursor [←] or [→] Erase the character at the cursor [Delete] position Erase the character preceding [Back Space] the cursor

* If you have assigned characters to keys using [Shift] (see page 62), the

characters you assigned have priority.

1 Do the following to name a track or MD.

• To name a track or MD

Press [Esc] while the recorder is stopped, playing or paused.

• To name a track during recording.

Press [Esc} during recording.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

2 Press [↑]/[↓] or [Tab]/[Shift]+[Tab] repeatedly until

“Name?” appears, then press [Enter].

While the recorder is recording, a flashing cursor appears in the display, and you can enter a name for the track being recorded. In this case, please go to step

3 Press [↑]/[↓] or [Tab]/[Shift]+[Tab] repeatedly until

“Nm In?” appears, then press [Enter].

4 Press [↑]/[↓] or [Tab]/[Shift]+[Tab] repeatedly until

the track number (when naming a track) appears or “Disc” (when naming the MD) flashes, then press [Enter].

Characters can be entered.

5 Enter the name. 6 Press [Enter] or [Num Lock].

“Complete!” appears for a few seconds, and the naming is completed.

z Undoing the naming of a track or MD

1 Press [F11]

“Name Undo?” appears.

2 Press [Enter].

Press [Esc] to cancel the operation.

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Operating the Recorder Through the Keyboard

You can operate the MD recorder by using the keyboard keys. This allows you to control the recorder and edit MDs without using the recorder buttons and controls or the remote. For more detail on the functions below, see “Front Panel Descriptions” on pages 6 or “Remote Description” on pages 8 and 9.

Operations using the US or JP keyboards

Button or function Key

Play track number 1 [1] Play track number 2 [2] Play track number 3 [3] Play track number 4 [4] Play track number 5 [5] Play track number 6 [6] Play track number 7 [7] Play track number 8 [8] Play track number 9 [9] Play track number 10 [0]

* In Edit Menu and Setup Menu, [Enter] operates as YES, in other cases as

H/X.

** For example, press [F9], then [2] and [0] for track number 20, or press

[F9] twice, then [1], [0] and [3] for track number 103.

Button or function Key

MENU/NO [Esc] AMS or > [↑] or [Tab AMS or . [↓] or [Shift]+[Tab] H/X or YES [Enter]* REC z [Shift]+[Enter] MUSIC SYNC [Ctrl]+[Enter]

x [Space] m [←] M [→]

VARI SPEED [F1] VARI SPEED+ [Page Up] VARI SPEED- [Page Down] MARK [Insert] LOCATE [Home] TIME [F3] PLAY MODE [F5] SCROLL [F6] LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR [F7] (DISPLAY) Selecting track numbers over 11** [F9] FADER [F10] Undoing the last editing [F11] (see page 50) EJECT [F12] REPEAT [Print Screen] A↔B [Scroll Lock] M.SCAN [Pause] CLEAR [Delete] Name track or MD [Num Lock]

(see page 60) Divide track [/] Move track [*] Erase track [-] Combine tracks [+]

Note

When a track has not been selected and [/], [*], [+] are pressed, “Cannot Edit” will appear on the display.

Operations using the 10-key pad

Button or function Key

AMS PUSH (MARK/ENTER) [Num Lock] MENU/NO [/] YES [“] AMS (.) [-] AMS (>) [+] Play track number 1 [1] Play track number 2 [2] Play track number 3 [3] Play track number 4 [4] Play track number 5 [5] Play track number 6 [6] Play track number 7 [7] Play track number 8 [8] Play track number 9 [9] Play track number 10 [0]

Operating the MD Recorder Using a Keyboard

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Assigning Characters to Keyboard Keys

Assigning a character

If your keyboard layout is not that of an English or Japanese keyboard, the display may show the wrong characters, or no characters at all, when you press the keys. In this case, you must assign characters to the keys.

1 While the recorder is stopped, press [Esc] twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2 Press [↑]/[↓] or [Tab]/[Shift]+[Tab] repeatedly until

“Keyboard?” appears; press [Enter].

3 Press [↑]/[↓] or [Tab]/[Shift]+[Tab] repeatedly until

“Assign?” appears; press [Enter].

4 Press [↑]/[↓] or [Tab]/[Shift]+[Tab] repeatedly until

the character you want to assign appears.

If the character has already been assigned, “User” appears. If it has not been assigned, “Default” appears.

5 Press [Enter].

“<Set Key>” flashes in the display.

6 Press the key to be assigned on the keyboard.

“Key change” appears, and the selected character is assigned to the key.

Clearing key assignments

Key assignments can be cleared one at a time, or all at once.

To clear a key assignment

1 Do steps 1 to 3 of “Assigning a character” on this

page.

2 Press [↑]/[↓] or [Tab]/[Shift]+[Tab] repeatedly the

character you want to clear appears; press [Enter].

“<Set Key>” flashes in the display.

3 Press [Delete].

“Key Clear” appears and the key assignment is cleared.

To clear all key assignments

1 Do steps 1 to 3 of “Assigning a character” on this

page.

2 Press [Ctrl], [Alt] and [Delete] simultaneously.

“All Reset?” appears in the display.

3 Press [Enter].

“Complete!” appears, and all assignments are cleared.

To cancel the operation

Press [Esc].

If “Same Key” appears

The same character is already assigned to the key.

If “Remove old assign?” appears

Operating the MD Recorder Using a Keyboard

A different character is already assigned to the key. Press [Enter] to clear the current assignment and assign the new character. Press [Esc] to cancel.

Notes

• You can assign a character with [Shift] only for symbol and number keys.

• You can’t assign a character to the following keys: [Esc], [F1]-[F12], [Back Space], [Tab], [Caps Lock], [Enter], [Shift], [Ctrl], [Alt], [Windows], [Space], [Application], [Print Screen], [Scroll Lock], [Pause], [Insert], [Delete], [Home], [End], [Page Up], [Page Down], [Num Lock], [←], [→], [↑], [↓], and, on the 10key, [/], [*], [_], [+]. Depending on the keyboard, some keys other than those above may also not be able to be assigned.

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Keyboard Operations (English Keyboard Layout)

(

)

MENU/NO

Esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12

@# $ % & '

1234567890

Tab

QWERTY'UIOP

Caps Lock

Ctrl CtrlAlt Alt

ASDFGHJKL

Shift

ZXCVBNM

Press the same number

A.CUE

as for the track number

A.PAUSE

to be played

TIMEVARI SPEED DISPLAY/CHAR

PLAY MODE

SCROLL

For track numbers greater than 11

FADER UNDO EJECT REPEAT

)

(

{

[

" ';

* .: [Shift] + [Tab]

Recz: [Shift]+[Enter]

MUSIC SYNC: [Ctrl]+[Enter] ** Effective only during track playback (or while choosing a track) *** All tracks are erased at once when stopped.

While track is playing back (or during track selection), tracks are erased

one by one.

} ]

Shift

Enter

Backspace

or YES

A B REPEAT

MUSIC SCAN

Scroll Lock

LOCATE

Home

Pause

VARISREED+

Page Up

Page Down

Screen

MARK

Insert

Delete End

CLEAR VARISREED-

Divide a track

Naming a

track or MD

Num Lock

789

Home

456

1023

End

Ins

Press the same number as for the track number to be played

press [0] for 10

Move a track

/*–

PgUp

PgDn

Enter

Del

Erase a

***

track

Combine

tracks

Keyboard Operations (10-Keyboard Layout)

MENU/NO

AMS PUSH

(MARK/ENTER)

Num

/*–

Lock

789

Home

456

End

Ins

Press the same number as for the track number to be played (press [0] for 10)

YES

AMS( )

PgUp

PgDn

Enter

AMS( )

Del

Enter for track numbers over 11

Operating the MD Recorder Using a Keyboard

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Additional

System Limitations

Information

This chapter provides additional information that will help you understand and maintain your MD recorder.

The recording system of your MD or Mini-disc recorder is radically different from those use din 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.

“Disc Full” appears in the display even before the MD has reached the maximum recording time

When too many tracks have been recorded in the MD, “Disc Full” appears regardless of the total recorded time. More than 256 tracks cannot be recorded on the MD. To continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks or use a second recordable MD.

“Disc Full” appears before the maximum number of tracks or the maximum recording time has been reached

Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are sometimes interpreted as track intervals, increasing the track count and causing “Disc Full” to appear.

The remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing a number of short tracks

Tracks under 12 seconds* in length (in stereo mode) are not counted, so erasing them may not lead to an increase in recording time.

* In stereo recording mode. For monaural and LP2 stereo the length is 24

seconds, for LP4 stereo it is 48 seconds.

The total recorded time and the remaining recordable time on the MD may not total the maximum recording time

Recording is in minimum units of 2 seconds* each (in stereo mode), no matter how short the material. The contents recorded may therefore be shorter than the maximum recording capacity. Disc space may be further reduced by scratches on the disc, which are automatically deleted, further reducing time.

* In stereo recording mode. For monaural and LP2 stereo the length is 4

seconds, for LP4 stereo it is 8 seconds.

Limitations when recording over an existing track

• The correct remaining recordable time on the MD may not be displayed.

• You may find it impossible to record over a track if that track has already been recorded over several times. If this happens, erase the track.

• 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.

• You may find it impossible to name a track while recording over an existing track.

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Tracks created by editing may exhibit sound dropouts as you’re searching for a point while monitoring the sound.

Trouble shooting

Some tracks cannot be combined with others

Tracks may not be combined if they have been edited.

Track numbers are not marked correctly

Incorrect assignment or marking of track numbers may result when CD tracks are divided into several smaller tracks during digital recording. Depending on the material recorded, when “Track Mark” of the Setup Menu was set to “Level Sync” and the track number automatically assigned during recording, the track number may not have been accurately assigned.

“TOC Reading” appears for a long time

If the inserted recordable MD is brand new, “TOC Reading” will appear in the display for a longer period than for already-used MDs.

The correct recorded/playing time may not be displayed during playback of MDs recorded in monaural mode.

Guide to the Serial Copy Management System

Digital audio components, such as CDs, MDs, and DATs, make it easy to produce high-quality copies of music by processing music as a digital signal. To protect copyrighted music sources, this recorder uses the Serial Copy Management System, which allows you to make only a single copy of a digitally recorded source through digital-to-digital connections.

You can make only a first-generation copy through a digital-to-digital connection.

Examples are as follows:

• You can make a copy of a commercially available digital sound program (for example, a CD or MD), but you cannot make a second copy from the first-generation copy.

• You can make a copy of a digital signal from a digitally recorded analog sound program (for example, an analog record or a music cassette tape) or from a digital satellite broadcast program, but you cannot make a secons copy from the first-generation copy.

1) A first-genaration copy means the first recording of a digital audio

source through the recorder’s digital input connector. For example, if you record from a CD player connected to the DIGITAL IN connector, that copy is a first-generation copy.

Notes

The restrictions of the Serial Copy Management System do not apply when you make a recording through the analog-to analog connections.

Should you have trouble with your MD recorder, first unplug the unit, then plug it back in and check It while using this troubleshooting guide. Should the problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The recorder does not operate or operates poorly

/ The MD may be dirty or damaged. Replace the MD.

The recorder does not play

/ 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.

/ Be sure that the power is on. / The recorder may not be correctly connected to the

amplifier. Check the connection.

/ The MD is inserted in the wrong direction. Slide the

MD into the disc slot with the label side up and the arrow pointing toward the slot.

/ The MD may not be recorded. Replace the disc with

one that has been recorded.

The sound has a lot of static

/ Move the recorder away from sources of strong

magnetism, such as televisions.

The recorder does not record

/ THe MD is record-protected. Slide the record-

protect tab to close the slot.

/ The recorder is not connected properly to the

program source. Check the connection.

/ Select the correct program source using INPUT. / The recording level is not adjusted properly. Adjust

the recording level.

/ A premastered MD is inserted. Replace it with a

recordable MD.

/ 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.

The recorder does not perform synchro recording with a CD player

/ The remote supplied with the MD recorder is not

set correctly. Reset the remote.

The keyboard does note operate

/ Disconnect the keyboard, turn off power to the

recorder, and reconnect the keyboard.

The recorder begins playback or recording when the power is turned on

/ “Timer” of the Setup Menu is set to “Play” or

“Rec.” Set “Timer” to “Off.”

Although neither play or recording are set, there is still output from the recorder

/ “Relay” of the Setup Menu is set to “Play” or “Rec.”

Set “Relay” to “Off”.

Additional Information

When the suggested measures above do not solve the problem, remove the power plug, then plug it back in again.

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Self-Diagnosis Function

The recorder’s self-diagnosis function automatically checks the condition of the MD recorder when an error occurs, displays message. Refer to the table below to perform the indicated countermeasure. If after two or three attempts the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Message (code) Cause/Remedy

Protected The inserted MD is record-

Cannot copy (C12) The external CD-ROM or video

Cannot copy (C41) The sound source is a copy of a

REC Error the recording was not made

Additional Information

Read Error The recorder could not read the

TOC Error The recorder could not read the

protected. / Take out the MD and close the record-protect slot (page 19)

CD player is playing back a disk in a format that cannot be played back. / Remove the disk and insert a playable music CD

commercial music software, or a CD-R recorded CD. / Because of the serial copy management system, the copy cannot be made (see page 65). Copies also cannot be made from CD-Rs.

properly. / Set the recorder on a stable surface, and repeat the recording procedure. The inserted MD is dirty (smudges, fingerprints, etc.), scratched or substandard in quality. /Replace the MD and repeat the recording procedure.

information on the MD properly. / Eject the MD and insert it again.

information on the MD properly.

/ Insert another MD. / If possible, erase all the tracks

on the MD (page 42).

Message (code) Cause/Remedy

Din Unlock The sporadic appearance of this

message is caused by the digital signal being recorded. This will not affect the recording. While recording from a digital source, the connection cable was unplugged or the digital source was turned off. / Reconnect the cable, or turn the digital component’s power back on.

MEMORY NG A problem occurred with the

internal information needed to actuate the recorder. / Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

LASER NG A problem has occurred with the

laser pickup. / There is the possibility that a malfunction has occurred. Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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Display Messages

The following table explains the various messages that appear in the display. Please also see the recorder’s Self Diagnosis function on page 66.

Message Meaning

Auto Cut The Auto Cut function is on (page 22) 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.

Cannot Edit The MD is a commercially recorded

disc and cannot be edited. An attempt was made to edit the MD during Program or Shuffle Play. An attempt was made to edit an MD

recorded in LP2 or LP4 stereo. Disc Full The MD is full Impossible The recorder cannot do the specified

operation. Incomplete! The change of recording level or

Fade-In Fade-Out operations were

not properly made due to the

recorder being moved, damage to the

disc, dirt, etc. Initialize (flashing) The Setup Menu settings have been

lost. Or the contents recorded by the

timer have disappeared over time

and are not available for saving to

disc, or the playback condition was

not stored the last time the recorder

was used. (When the power is turned

on, this flashes for about four

seconds). Memorizing This flashes while the memory is (flashing) storing the contents of editing using

Multi-access play to edit the track

order. Name Full! The limitation on the number of

characters that can be input for

naming has been reached. A

maximum of approximately 1,700

characters can be input. No Change While changing recording levels,

AMS or YES were pushed without

the level change being made, so that

no changes were recorded. No Disc There is no MD in the recorder. No Name The track or disc has no name. No Program! An attempt was made to start

Program Play when no program

exists. Premastered An attempt was made to record on a

premastered MD. ProgramFull The program contains the maximum

number of tracks, and no more can be

added. REMOTE The recorder is being controlled by a

connected external device.*

Message Meaning

S.F Edit! During S.F Edit (change of sound

level after recording, Fade-In, FadeOut), another operation was made. During S.F Edit, no other operations can be made.

Smart Space The Smart Space function is on (page

22).

TOC Reading After the insertion of the MD, the

recorder is reading the recorded material.

M. Access The button for an operation which

cannot be made during Multi-access play was pressed.

No Date DATE-RECORDED of the remote

was pressed with a track without the time and date recorded present.

* If “REMOTE” appears under other circumstances, turn the recorder off,

then turn it on again.

Additional Information

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Specifications

System Mini-disc digital audio system Disc Mini-disc Laser Semiconductor laser (λ=780nm)

Emission duration: continuous

Laser output MAX 44.6 µW

1) 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.

Laser diode Material: GaAlAs Revolutions 400 rpm to 900 rpm (CLV) Error correction ACIRC (Advanced Cross

Interleave Reed Solomon Code)

Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Coding ATRAC (Adaptive Transform

Acoustic Coding)/ATRAC 3

Modulation system EFM (Eight-to-Fourteen

Modulation)

Number of channels Two stereo channels Frequency response 5 to 20,000 Hz ±0.3dB Signal-to-noise ratio Over 98dB during playback Wow and flutter Below measurable limit

General

Power requirements

Where purchased Power requirements

USA and Canada 120V AC, 60 Hz Other countries 120V or 230V AC

Selectable, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption 18W Dimensions (approx.) 482 x 44 x 290 mm

MASS (approx.) 3.5 kg (7 lbs. 12 oz.) Operating temperature 0 °C to +40 °C Storage temperature: _5 °C to +60 °C

Accessories

See page 14

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

(19 x 1/ x11 / in)

(w/h/d, including projecting parts)

Input Terminals

Terminal Terminal Input Reference Maximum name type impedance input level input level

Analog IN XLR-3-31 30kΩ +4dBu +24dBu (BAL) equivalent Analog IN Pin jack 47kΩ _4dBu +12dBu (UNBAL) Digital IN Pin jack 75Ω 0.5 Vp-p — (COAXIAL) ±20%

Additional Information

Output Terminals

Terminal Terminal Reference Load name type output level impedance

Analog OUT XLR-3-32 Maximum Greater than (BAL) equivalent +24/+10dBu 600Ω

PHONES Standard 0 to 10mW 32Ω

stereo jack (level variable)

Analog OUT Pin jack Maximum Greater than (UNBAL) + 8dBu 10kΩ Digital OUT Pin jack 0.5 Vp-p 75Ω (COAXIAL) (at 75Ω) 0dBu=0.775Vrms

(level change-over)

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Exterior dimensions

RS-232C

REMOTE

PARALLEL

CTRL-S

OUT IN

RELAY

COAXIAL

OUT

DIGITAL

ANALOG(UNBAL)

010

OUT

LEVEL

INPUT

ANALOG

ANALOG(BAL)

+4dBu -10dBu

LEVEL

OUTPUT

OUT

PUSH PUSH

LINR L

265

290

430

482 44

Rack mounting

This recorder can be rack mounted on a standard EIA 19inch rack. After removing the four feet, the unit can be mounted in a rack. To remove the for feet attached to the bottom of the recorder, use a pair of tweezers or similar tool to remove the plastic pin set at the center of each foot. The feet can be detached after the pin has been removed.

Units: mm

Additional Information

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Setup Menu Table

The following table provides an overview of the various Setup Menu items, including their parameters, factory setting, and reference page (s) in the manual.

To access the Setup Menu

Press MENU/NO twice with the recorder stopped; “Startup Menu” appears in the display. (Note : The menu items available when MENU/NO is pressed may vary according to the current status of the recorder.)

Menu item Function Parameters Factory Page(s)

Program? Creates a program — — 33 M. Access? Creates a program — — 34 Play Mode Selects Play Mode Continue Continue 27

Repeat Mode Selects repeat mode Repeat Off Off 31

A. Cue Level Sets the level for detecting the start of track _72 to -48dB _72dB 38 A Cue Offset Adjusts the position of the start of auto-cue ±1 sec. 0 38 Music Scan Adjusts playback time of music scan 6 to 20 sec. 6 sec. 29 Mark Rehear Adjusts position of mark — — 37 Direct Mark Mark poistion time is directly input — — 36 Output Level Adjusts analog signal output level _20.2 to 0 dB 0dB 28 Input Level Coax Adjusts the level of the input from _ ∞ to +18dB 0dB 21

Input Level BAL Adjusts the level of the input from _ ∞ to +12dB 0dB 21

BAL In L/R Adjust difference between left and right — 0dB 21

Input Level UNBAL Adjusts the level of the input from _ ∞ to +12dB 0dB 21

UNBAL In L/R Adjust difference between left and right — 0dB 21

Rec Mode Selects recording mode Stereo Stereo 20

Additional Information

Smart Space Sets Smart Space and auto-cut On/Off On 22 Track Mark Sets track marking method Level Sync Level/Sync 23

Tr Mark Level Sets base level for auto track marking _72 to _48dB _72dB 23 Interval Sets constant time interval of auto-track 1 to 10 min. 1 min. 23

A. Calendar Automatically writes time to name On/Off Off 48

Peak Hold Indicates the highest level of the input signal On/Off Off 21 End Of Tr/Disc Indicates time to end of track in playback, On/Off Off 53

EOT (Play) Sets time of indication of end of 6 to 20 sec. 6 sec. 53

EOD (REC) Sets time of indication of end of 3 to 10 min. 3 min. 53

Resume Mode Turns off resume mode. Resume Off Resume Off 36

Timer Turns off timer function. Off Off 54

setting

Shuffle 32 Program 33 M. Access 34

Repeat All 31 Repeat 1 31 A-B Repeat 32

the COAXIAL terminal

the BALANCE terminal

output of BALANCE signal

the UNBALANCE terminal

output of UNBALANCE signal

Mono 20 Long 2 20 Long 4 20

Off 23 Interval 23

marking

during recording

end of disc in recording

track in playback

disc in recording

Play starts position of previous stop. Resume Play 36 Play starts next track of previous stop. Resume next 36

Starts playback when power is turned on. Play 54 Starts recording when power is turned on. Rec 54

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Menu item Function Parameters Factory Page(s)

setting

Relay Turns relay function off Off Off 56

Sets relay playback function Play 56

Sets relay record function Rec 56 Play/Pause Enables eject during playback Enable Enable 28 Z Disables eject during playback Disable 28 Next Tr Play Reserve the next track during play. On/Off Off 30 Date Time Sets display of date YYYY MM DD YYYY MM DD 17

MM DD YYYY 17 DD MM YYYY 17

Parallel Sets and confirms assignment of Mode User — 57

parallel input-output terminal Mode Preset — 57 Keyboard Selects the type of keyboard Type US US 59

JP 59 10-Key 59

Assigns characters to keyboard Assign? — 62 Calendar Sets clock and date — — 17

Edit Menu Table

The following table provides a quick guide to the various editing functions that can be performed.

To access the Edit Menu

Press MENU/NO to display “Edit Menu” (Note : The available menu items may vary depending on the current status of the recorder.)

Menu item Sub item Function Reference page

Name? Nm In? Names track or MD 46

Nm Erase? Erases name 49

Nm AllErs? Erases all names 49

Nm Copy? Copies name 48

Nm AllCopy? Gives the same name to all tracks 48 Tr Erase? — Erases a track 41 Move? — Moves a track 44 Combine? — Combines tracks 43 Divide? — Divides a track 45 A-B Erase? — Erases a portion of a track 42 All Erase? — Erases all the tracks on an MD 42 M-Tr Erase? — Erases consecutive tracks at one time 42 M-Tr Combin? — Combines consecutive tracks at one time 43 S. F Edit? Tr Level? Changes the overall recorded level after recording 50

Fade In? Records over a track using Fade-in Recording 51

Fade Out? Records over a track using Fade-out Recording 51 Undo? — Undoes the last edit operation 50 Setup? — Enters Setup Menu —

Additional Information

Last Mode Memory

This function remembers the last mode of the recorder after power was turned off. When the power is turned on again, playback begins under the same conditions. However, when the MD is ejected, the following functions are not applied.

• Setting of Program track numbers and track order

• Setting of Multi-access track numbers and track order

• Setting of Variable Speed Play

• MARK point

• RAM edit contents

* Functions of the Setup Menu such as level, ON/OFF, time, etc., will remain.

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