Sony MDS-JB920 User Manual

MiniDisc Deck

3-864-150-11(1)

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi

MDS-JB920

 1998 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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 of the unit.

For the customers in the United States

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

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

Owner’s Record

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

Model No. MDS-JB920 Serial No.

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 the customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

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

Precautions

On safety

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

On power sources

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

• 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 deck for a long time, be sure to disconnect the deck 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.

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.

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

CAUTION

On operation

If the deck 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 deck. Should this occur, the deck may not operate properly. In this case, remove the MD and leave the deck turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

On the MiniDisc cartridge

• Do not open the shutter to expose the MD.

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

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a 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 deck, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony MiniDisc Deck. Before operating the deck, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Unpacking .............................................................................................................................4

Hooking Up the System...................................................................................................... 4

About the CONTROL A1 Control System ...................................................................... 6

Basic Functions of the CONTROL A1 Control System ................................................. 7

Setting the Clock .................................................................................................................. 7

Recording on an MD.............................................................................................. 9

Playing an MD......................................................................................................... 11

Recording on MDs

Notes on Recording .......................................................................................................... 12

Useful Tips for Recording ............................................................................................... 13

Adjusting the Recording Level....................................................................................... 15

Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking) ................................... 16

Starting Recording With 6 Seconds of Prestored Audio Data

(Time Machine Recording) .......................................................................................... 17

Synchro-Recording With Audio Equipment of Your Choice

(Music Synchro-Recording) ........................................................................................ 18

Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Player ................................................................ 18

Fading In and Out (Fader)............................................................................................... 20

Recording the Current CD Track (REC-IT Function) ................................................. 21

Recording on an MD Using a Timer.............................................................................. 22

Playing MDs

Using the Display.............................................................................................................. 23

Locating a Specific Track ................................................................................................. 25

Locating a Particular Point in a Track ........................................................................... 26

Playing Tracks Repeatedly .............................................................................................. 26

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)...................................................................... 27

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ............................................................. 28

Useful Tips When Recording From MDs to Tape....................................................... 29

Fading In and Out (Fader)............................................................................................... 30

Playing an MD Using a Timer ........................................................................................ 31

Falling Asleep to Music ................................................................................................... 32

Changing the Pitch (Pitch Control Function) .............................................................. 32

Setting the MD Deck Output .......................................................................................... 33

Controlling a Separately Available Sony CD Changer

Hooking Up the System................................................................................................... 34

Controlling a CD Changer from the MD Deck (Mega CD Control Function) ....... 35

Controlling a CD Changer from the MD Deck to Make a Synchro Recording ..... 37

About This Manual

Conventions

• Controls in the instructions are those on the deck; 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:

Indicates a procedure that

requires use of the remote.

Indicates tips for making the

task easier and hints.

Editing Recorded MDs

Notes on Editing ............................................................................................................... 39

Erasing Recordings (Erase Function) ............................................................................ 39

Erasing a Part of a Track (A-B Erase Function) ........................................................... 41

Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function) ............................................................. 42

Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function) ..................................................... 43

Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function) ................................................................. 44

Labeling Recordings (Title Function) ............................................................................ 45

Undoing the Last Edit (Undo Function) ....................................................................... 49

Additional Information

Display Messages.............................................................................................................. 50

System Limitations ........................................................................................................... 50

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 51

Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 52

Guide to the Serial Copy Management System........................................................... 53

Index .................................................................................................................................... 54

Table of Setup Menus....................................................................................................... 56

Self-Diagnosis Function ................................................................................................... 57

Getting Started

S-LINK

CONTROL A1

LINE

OUTIN

DIGITAL

OUTIN2 IN1

OPTICAL

COAXIAL OPTICALCOAXIAL

OUT

(ANALOG)

DIGITAL

OPTICAL OUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL IN

REC

OUT

TAPE/MD

DIGITAL

COAXIAL IN

DIGITAL

COAXIAL OUT

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items:

• Audio connecting cords (2)

• Optical cable (1)

• Remote commander (remote) RM-D17M (1)

• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote

You can control the deck using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the deck.

z When to replace batteries

With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the deck, replace all the batteries with new ones.

Hooking Up the System

Overview

This section describes how to hook up the MD deck to an amplifier or other components such as a CD player or DAT deck. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before connection.

to a wall outlet (or to a timer during timer recording or

Amplifier

CD player or

DAT deck, etc.

playback)

Notes

• Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

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

• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

CD player, DAT deck,

or MD deck, etc.

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What cords will I need?

• Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2)

White

(L)

Red

(R)

• Optical cables (only one supplied) (3)

• Coaxial digital connecting cables (not supplied) (2)

White

(L)

Red

(R)

Getting Started

Hookups

Connecting the deck to an amplifier

Connect the amplifier to the LINE (ANALOG) IN/ OUT jacks using the audio connecting cords (supplied), making sure to match the color-coded cords to the appropriate jacks on the components: red (right) to red and white (left) to white. Be sure to make connections firmly to prevent hum and noise.

MD deck

LINE

(ANALOG)

OUTIN

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Connecting the deck to a digital component such as a CD player, DAT deck, digital amplifier, or another MD deck

Connect the component through the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN/OUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL IN/OUT connectors with two (or three) optical cables (only one supplied) and/or two coaxial digital connecting cables (not supplied).

When using the optical cables

Take the caps off the connectors and then insert the plugs parallelly until they click into place. Be sure not to bend or tie together the optical cables.

Amplifier

TAPE / MD

INOUT

When using the coaxial digital connecting cable

Digital component

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OUTIN

COAXIAL

MD deck

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

OUT

OPTICAL

OUTIN2 IN1

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z If “Din Unlock” and “C71” appear in the display

Make sure the optical cable or the coaxial digital connecting cable is connected properly.

z Automatic conversion of digital sampling rates

during recording

A built-in sampling rate converter automatically converts the sampling frequency of various digital sources to the 44.1 kHz sampling rate of your MD deck. This allows you to record sources such as 32- and 48-kHz DAT or satellite broadcasts, as well as compact discs and other MDs.

Note

If “Din Unlock” alternates with “C71”, or “Cannot Copy” appears in the display, recording through the digital connector is not possible. In this case, record the program source through the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks with the INPUT switch set at ANALOG.

MD deck Digital component

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

OUT

OPTICAL

OUTIN2 IN1

You can connect the optical cable to either OPTICAL IN1 or IN2

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DIGITAL

OPTICAL

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet or to the

OUTIN

outlet of a timer.

Getting Started

About the CONTROL A1 Control

Connecting the CONTROL A1 Control System

System

This MD deck is compatible with the CONTROL A1 Control System. The CONTROL A1 Control System was designed to simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components. CONTROL A1 connections provide a path for the transmission of control signals which enable automatic operation and control features usually associated with integrated systems. Currently, CONTROL A1 connections between a Sony MD deck, CD player, amplifier (receiver), and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording. In the future the CONTROL A1 connection will work as a multifunction bus allowing you to control various functions for each component.

Note

The CONTROL A1 Control System is designed to maintain upward compatibility as the Control System is upgraded to handle new functions. In this case, however, older components will not be compatible with the new functions.

• Connect the CONTROL A1 cables in series to the

CONTROL A1 jacks on the back of each component. Be sure to connect a CONTROL A1 compatible amplifier (receiver) to take advantage of the automatic function selection feature.

Amplifier (receiver)

deck

player

Tape deck

Other

component

• The components can be connected in any order.

• You can connect up to ten CONTROL A1 compatible

components.

• The CONTROL A1 functions will work when the

component you want to operate is turned on, even if all of the connected components are not turned on.

• As a rule, the CONTROL A1 remote control system

should not incorporate more than one of each type of component (i.e., 1 MD deck, 1 CD player, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver). You may, however, be able to connect more than one of certain CD players. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the respective component for details.

Compatibility with the former CONTROL A System

Although the CDP-CX153 is equipped with a CONTROL CONTROL

A terminal, it can be connected to

A1 components using a special connecting cable*. The CDP-CX151 however, cannot be connected to CONTROL

* Use the Sony RK-G139HG (1 meter [39 3/8 in]) monaural

mini-plug ˜ stereo mini-plug connecting cable or a similar cable (less than 2 meters [78 3/4 in] long with no resistance).

To CDP-CX153 (CONTROL

A1.

STEREO

To the CONTROL A1 component

MONO

Be sure to connect the STEREO mini-plug to the CONTROL to the CONTROL

A component and the MONO mini-plug

A1 component.

About the CONTROL A1 cable

• Use a commercially available 2P (mono) mini-plug cable less than 2 meters (78 3/4 in) long, with a maximum outer diameter no greater than 11 mm (7/16 in), and no resistance. Some CONTROL A1 compatible components are supplied with a CONTROL A1 cable as an accessory.

• If a component has more than one CONTROL A1 jack, you can use either one, or connect a different component to each jack.

S-LINK

CONTROL A1

S-LINK

CONTROL A1

“S-LINK” is a general name for Sony’s Bus System, and includes the CONTROL A1 Control System.

Getting Started

PROGRAM

EJECT

TIME D.O BIT

SHUFFLE PRESENTRECORDED

PLAY MODE

SCROLL

CONTINUE

DISPLAY

MENU/NO

YES

DATE

DATE PRESENT

Basic Functions of the CONTROL A1 Control System

Automatic function selection

When you connect CONTROL A1 compatible Sony components using CONTROL A1 cables, the function selector on the amplifier (or receiver) automatically switches to the correct input when you press the play button on one of the connected components. (If you press · (play button) on the MD deck while the CD is playing, the function selector on the amplifier switches from CD to MD.)

Notes

• This function only works when the components are connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs according to the names on the function buttons. Certain receivers allow you to switch the names of the function buttons. In this case, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the receiver.

• When recording, do not play any components other than the recording source. It will cause the automatic function selection to operate.

Setting the Clock

Once you set the MD deck’s internal clock, the MD deck will automatically record the date and time of all recordings. When playing a track, you can display the date and time the track was recorded (see page 24). Time on this deck is displayed on a 12-hour clock (USA and Canadian models only) or a 24-hour clock (European model only).

STANDBY ≠ AMS ±

SCROLL/CLOCK SET

)

Synchronized recording

This function lets you conduct synchronized recording between the MD deck and selected source component.

1 Set the source selector on the amplifier (or

receiver) to the source component.

2 Set the source component to pause mode (make

sure both the · and P indicators light together).

3 Set the deck to recording pause mode. 4 Press P on the deck.

The source component is released from the pause mode, and recording begins shortly thereafter. When playback ends from the source component, recording stops.

Notes

• Do not set more than one component to the pause mode.

• This MD deck is equipped with a special synchronized recording function that uses the CONTROL A1 Control System (see “Making a synchro recording from a CD player connected with a control A1 cable” on page 19). You can also make a synchro recording using the Mega CD Control Function via the CONTROL A1 Control System (see “Controlling a CD Changer from the MD Deck to Make a Synchro Recording” on page 37).

1 With the deck in standby status (the STANDBY

indicator lights red), press SCROLL/CLOCK SET down for about 2 seconds until the month (or day) indication in the display starts flashing.

USA and Canadian models

European model

2 Turn AMS to enter the current month (or day),

then press AMS. The month (or day) indication stops flashing, and the day (or month) indication starts flashing.

USA and Canadian models

European model

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Getting Started

3 Repeat Step 2 to enter the month, day, year, hour,

and minute.

USA and Canadian models

European model

z For precise time and date stamping of recordings

Reset the time at least once a week.

Note

If the AC power cord is disconnected for a long time, the memorized clock settings will disappear and “STANDBY” will flash in the display the next time you plug in and turn on the deck. If this happens, reset the clock.

Displaying the current date and time Z

You can display the current date and time any time even when the deck is in standby status.

Changing the date and/or time

With the deck in standby status (the STANDBY

indicator lights red), press SCROLL/CLOCK SET down for about 2 seconds until the month (or day) indication in the display starts flashing.

2 Press SCROLL/CLOCK SET or AMS repeatedly

until the item you want to change flashes.

3 Turn AMS to change the contents of the selected

item.

4 To complete the setting, press AMS repeatedly

until all items stop flashing.

Deactivating the demonstration mode

If the MD deck does not contain a disc, demonstration mode is activated automatically after about ten minutes. To deactivate the demonstration mode, press any button on the MD deck or the remote.

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

n Current display n Date n Time

z You can display the current date and time with an

on-deck button

Press the SCROLL/CLOCK SET button. Each press of the button changes the display in the same order as the DATE PRESENT button on the remote does.

Basic Operations

Recording on an MD

Basic Operations

STANDBY

TIMER

REC OFF PLAY

PHONES

PHONE LEVEL

MUSIC

SCROLL/

MEGA

CONTROL

FADER

SYNC

PLAY MODE

CLOCK SET

DISPLAY/

CHAR

TIMEREPEAT

MENU/

CLEAR

AMS

≠ ±

PUSH ENTER

EJECT

5 4

YES

REC MODE

INPUT

STEREO

OPT1

•

OPT2

•

COAX

•

MONO

REC LEVEL

DIGITAL ANALOG

456

–

DIGITAL

•

ANALOG

REC

)

Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want

to record.

Basic Operations

Press 1/u.

The STANDBY indicator turns off.

Insert a recordable MD.

Monitor audio during recording

Even if you set REC MODE to MONO, the monitor signal does not become monaural.

With the arrow pointing this way

With the label side up

If the MD has a recorded material on it, the deck will automatically start recording from the end of the last recorded track.

Set INPUT to the corresponding input connector.

To record through Set INPUT to

DIGITAL OPTICAL IN1 OPT1 DIGITAL OPTICAL IN2 OPT2 DIGITAL COAXIAL IN COAX LINE (ANALOG) IN ANALOG

Set REC MODE to the mode you want to record in.

To record in Set REC MODE*1 to

Stereo sound STEREO Monaural sound*

*1If you switch REC MODE during recording or recording pause, recording

stops.

*2In the monaural recording, you can record about two times longer than in

the stereo recording.

MONO

(Continued)

Basic Operations

Press r REC.

The deck becomes ready to record.

Adjust the recording level.

When recording through the DIGITAL COAXIAL IN, OPTICAL IN1, or IN2 connector

Adjust the outer REC LEVEL (DIGITAL) control so that the peak level meter in the display is a maximum of 0 dB. For details, see page 15.

When recording through the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks

Setting the inner REC LEVEL (ANALOG) control at 4 is satisfactory for most purposes. For details, see page 15.

Press · or P.

Recording starts.

When “TOC Writing” flashes in the display

The deck is currently updating the Table Of Contents (TOC). Do not move the deck or pull out the AC power cord. Changes to an MD made through recording are saved only when you update the TOC by ejecting the MD or changing the deck to standby by pressing the 1/u switch.

Start playing the program source.

Do not disconnect the deck from the power source immediately after recording

If you do, recorded material may not be saved to the MD. To save the material, after recording, press § EJECT to take out the MD or change the deck to standby by pressing 1 /u . “TOC Writing” will flash in the display at this time. After “TOC Writing” stops flashing and goes out, you can pull out the AC power cord.

To Press

Stop recording p Pause recording* P. Press the button again or press · to resume

recording.

Take out the MD § EJECT after stopping

* Whenever you pause recording, the track number increases by one. For example, if

you paused recording while recording on track 4, the track number increases by one and recording continues on the new track when restarted.

To protect an MD against accidental erasure

To make it impossible to record on an MD, slide the tab in the direction of arrow, opening the slot. To allow recording, close the slot.

Record-protect tab

Rear of the disc

Slide the tab in the direction of arrow

Playing an MD

Basic Operations

STANDBY

TIMER

REC OFF PLAY

PHONES

PHONE LEVEL

MENU/

CLEAR

MUSIC

SCROLL/

MEGA

CONTROL

FADER

SYNC

PLAY MODE

CLOCK SET

DISPLAY/

TIMEREPEAT

CHAR

AMS

≠ ±

PUSH ENTER

EJECT

YES

REC MODE

STEREO

•

MONO

REC LEVEL

DIGITAL ANALOG

456

–

INPUT

DIGITAL

OPT1

•

OPT2

•

COAX

•

ANALOG

)

REC

Turn on the amplifier and set the source selector to the position

for MD deck.

Basic Operations

Press 1/u.

The STANDBY indicator turns off.

Insert an MD.

z You can locate and play back

a track while the deck is stopped

1 Turn AMS (or press = or

+) until the number of the

track you want to play appears.

2 Press AMS or ·.

z To use headphones

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

z You can change the MD

playback speed

See “Changing the Pitch” on page 32.

With the label side upWith the arrow pointing this way

Press ·.

The deck starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplifier.

To Do the following:

Stop playing Press p. Pause playing Press P. Press the button again or press

resume playing.

Go to the next track Turn AMS clockwise (or press + on the

remote).

Go to the current track Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press = on the or the preceding track remote).

Take out the MD Press § EJECT after stopping playing.

· to

Recording on MDs

Notes on Recording

If “Protected” alternates with “C11” in the display

The MD is record-protected. Close the slot to record on the disc (see “To protect an MD against accidental erasure” on page 10).

If “Din Unlock” alternates with “C71” in the display

• The digital program source is not connected as you set with the INPUT switch in Step 4 on page 9. To continue, connect the program source properly.

• The program source is not on. Turn on the program source.

Depending on the menu settings and source being recorded, track numbers are marked in following ways:

• When recording from a CD or MD with the INPUT switch set at a digital position (OPT1, OPT2 or COAX) and the source connected through the digital input (DIGITAL OPTICAL IN1, IN2 or DIGITAL COAXIAL IN) connector: The deck automatically marks track numbers in the same sequence as the original. If, however, a track is repeated two or more times (e.g. by single-track repeat play) or two or more tracks with the same track number (e.g. from different MDs or CDs) are played, the track or tracks are recorded as part of a single, continuous track with a single track number. If the source is an MD, track numbers may not be marked for tracks of less than 4 seconds.

• When recording from some CD players and multi disc players connected through one of the digital input connectors with the INPUT switch set at the respective digital position: The deck may not automatically mark track numbers. In these cases, mark the track numbers after recording, using the deck’s Divide Function (see “Dividing Recorded Tracks” on page 42).

• When recording from a source connected through the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks with the INPUT switch set at ANALOG or when recording from a DAT or satellite broadcast connected through one of the digital input connectors with the INPUT switch set at the respective digital position and “T.Mark Off” selected in Setup Menu 02: The source will be recorded as a single track.

• Even while recording an analog source or a DAT or satellite broadcast, you can mark track numbers if “T.Mark LSyn” is selected in Setup Menu 02 (see “Marking Track Numbers While Recording” on page 16).

• When recording from DAT or satellite broadcasts with the INPUT switch set at the respective digital position, the deck automatically marks a track number whenever the sampling frequency of the input signal changes regardless of the Setup Menu 02 setting.

z You can mark track numbers during or after

recording

For details, see “Marking Track Numbers While Recording” (page 16) and “Dividing Recorded Tracks” (page 42).

When “TOC Writing” flashes in the display

The MD deck uses the SCMS (Serial Copy Management System on page 53)

MDs recorded through digital input connector cannot be copied onto other MDs or DAT tapes through the digital output connector.

When the deck is recording or in recording pause, digital signals input through one of the digital input connectors are output to the respective digital output connector with the same sampling rate

To change the digital input signal to another sampling rate for output (without recording it to an MD), use Input Monitor Function (see page 13).

Useful Tips for Recording

DISPLAY/CHAR

MENU/NO

≠ AMS ±

Recording on MDs

Monitoring the input signal (Input Monitor)

Before starting recording, you can monitor the selected input signal through the deck’s output connectors.

INPUT

1 Press § EJECT to remove the MD.

)

TIME r REC·

§ EJECT

Checking the remaining recordable time on the MD

Press TIME.

• When you press the TIME button repeatedly while the deck is stopped, the display alternates between total disc playing time and remaining recordable time on the MD (see page 23).

• When you press the TIME button repeatedly while recording, the display alternates between the recording time of the current track and the remaining recordable time on the MD.

Changing the display while recording

Each time you press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) while the deck is recording, you can change the display as follows:

Normal display

Press

Recording level display

2 Set INPUT according to the input signal you want

to monitor.

When the INPUT switch is set at ANALOG

The analog signal input through the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks is output to the digital output connector after A/D conversion, and then to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT jacks and the PHONES jack after D/A conversion.

When the INPUT switch is set at OPT1, OPT2 or COAX

After passing through the sampling rate converter, the digital signal input through the respective digital input connector is output to the digital output connector, and after D/A conversion to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT jacks and PHONES jack.

3 Press r REC.

If the INPUT switch is set at ANALOG, “AD-DA” appears in the display. If the INPUT switch is set at OPT1, OPT2 or COAX, “-DA” appears in the display.

If “Auto Cut” appears in the display (Auto Cut)

There has been no sound input for about 30 seconds during recording. The 30 seconds of silence are replaced by a blank of about 3 seconds and the deck changes to recording pause. If the deck continues pausing for about 10 minutes after the Auto Cut Function activated, recording stops automatically. Note that this function does not activate even if there has been no sound input for about 30 seconds when the deck started recording from the blank portion.

Press

FS (sampling frequency) display

Press

z You can turn off the Auto Cut Function

For details, see “To turn off the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function” on page 14. Note that when you turn off the Auto Cut Function, the Smart Space Function is turned off automatically.

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Recording on MDs

If “Smart Space” appears in the display (Smart Space)

There has been an extended silence of 4 to 30 seconds in length during recording. The silence is replaced with a blank of about 3 seconds and the deck continues recording. Note that new track numbers may not be marked for portions recorded while this function is activated. Also, the Smart Space Function does not activate even if there has been an extended silence of 4 to 30 seconds in length when the deck started recording from the blank portion.

To turn off the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function

1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice

to display “Setup Menu”.

2 Turn AMS to select “Setup 05”, then press AMS. 3 Turn AMS to select “S.Space Off”, then press AMS. 4 Press MENU/NO.

To turn on the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function again

1 Do Steps 1 and 2 in “To turn off the Smart Space

Function and Auto Cut Function” above.

2 Turn AMS to select “S.Space On”, then press AMS. 3 Press MENU/NO.

Notes

• This function operates only for the digital signal input through the digital input connector.

• The bit length is normally set to 20 bits, but you can select from 24, 20 or 16 bits.

• If you switch the bit length during recording, the sound drops out momentarily.

Playing back tracks just recorded

Do this procedure to immediately play back tracks that have just been recorded.

Press · immediately after stopping recording. Playback starts from the first track of the material just recorded.

To play from the first track of the MD after recording

1 Press p again after stopping recording. 2 Press ·.

Playback starts from the first track of the MD.

Recording Over Existing Tracks

Follow the procedure below to record over existing material just as you would on an analog cassette tape.

Notes

• When you turn off the Smart Space Function, the Auto Cut Function is also turned off automatically.

• The Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function are factory set to on.

• If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the deck will recall the last setting (On or Off) of the Smart Space and Auto Cut Functions the next time you turn on the deck.

Switching the bit length

You can improve the recording quality by switching the bit length to match the CD player or DA converter connected to the digital input connector.

1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO

twice to display “Setup Menu”.

2 Turn AMS to select “Setup 12”, then press AMS. 3 Turn AMS to select the desired bit length, then

press AMS.

4 Press MENU/NO.

1 Do Steps 1 to 5 in “Recording on an MD” on

page 9.

2 Turn AMS (or press = or +) until the

number of the track to be recorded over appears.

3 To record from the start of the track, continue

from Step 6 in “Recording on an MD” on page 10.

z While “Tr” flashes in the display

The deck is recording over an existing track, and stops flashing when it reaches the end of the recorded portion.

z To record from the middle of the track

1 After Step 2 above, press · to start playback. 2 Press P where you want to start recording. 3 Continue from Step 6 in “Recording on an MD” on

page 10.

Note

You cannot record from the middle of an existing track when the “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” is on.

Adjusting the Recording Level

You can adjust the recording level before starting recording.

REC LEVEL

(DIGITAL/ANALOG)

)

≠ AMS ±

NAME

–

A˜B

REPEAT

(

WRITE CLEAR

NUM

CHAR

P p

+ r

T.REC MUSIC SYNC

)

CD-SYNC

STANDBY=STARTPSTOP

CD PLAYER FADER

MENU/NO

A.SPACE

M.SCAN

)

P.HOLD

REC-IT

DIGITAL REC LEVEL /ANALOG OUT LEVEL

P. HOLD

DIGITAL REC LEVEL /ANALOG OUT LEVEL +/–

Recording on MDs

4 Stop playing the program source. 5 To start recording, do the procedure starting from

Step 8 in “Recording on an MD” on page 10.

z The Peak Hold Function freezes the level meter

display at the highest level reached by the input signal

To turn on the Peak Hold Function by Setup Menu 06 setting

1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice to

display “Setup Menu”.

2 Turn AMS to select “Setup 06”, then press AMS. 3 Turn AMS to select “P.Hold On”, then press AMS. 4 Press MENU/NO.

To turn on the Peak Hold Function using the remote

Press P.HOLD to display “P.Hold On.”

To turn off the Peak Hold Function, select “P.Hold Off” in Step 3 above. (Or press P.HOLD on the remote to display “P.Hold Off”.)

Adjusting the digital recording level

You do not normally need to adjust the digital recording level. The level is adjusted mainly when the level of the source is low.

1 Do Steps 1 to 6 in “Recording on an MD” on

pages 9 and 10.

2 Play the portion of the program source with the

strongest signal level.

3 While monitoring the sound, turn outer REC

LEVEL (DIGITAL) (or press DIGITAL REC LEVEL/ANALOG OUT LEVEL +/–) to adjust the recording level so that the peak level meters reach their highest point without turning on the OVER indication. Occasional lighting of “OVER” is acceptable.

Adjusting the analog recording level

1 Do Steps 1 to 6 in “Recording on an MD” on

pages 9 and 10.

2 Play the portion of the program source with the

strongest signal level.

3 While monitoring the sound, turn inner REC

LEVEL (ANALOG) to adjust the recording level. If the output level of the connected component is too low, it may not be possible to set the recording level to maximum.

4 Stop playing the program source. 5 To start recording, do the procedure starting from

Step 8 in “Recording on an MD” on page 10.

OVER indication

If the digital signal level of the source is too low, it may not be possible to set the recording level to maximum.

Recording on MDs

Marking T rack Numbers While

To select “T.Mark Off” or “T.Mark LSyn” in Setup Menu 02, do the procedure below:

Recording (Track Marking)

You can mark track numbers either manually or automatically. By marking track numbers at specific points, you can quickly locate the points later using the AMS Function, or use various Editing Functions.

r REC

)

MENU/NO

≠ AMS ±

Marking track numbers manually (Manual Track Marking)

You can mark track numbers at any time while recording on an MD.

Press r REC at the place you want to add a track mark while recording.

Marking track numbers automatically (Automatic Track Marking)

The deck adds track marks differently in the following cases:

• When recording from CDs or MDs with the INPUT switch set at OPT1, OPT2 or COAX: The deck marks track numbers automatically. However, the Automatic Track Marking Function may not activate when recording from some CD players and multi disc players.

• In all other cases: If “T.Mark LSyn” is selected in Setup Menu 02, the deck marks a new track number whenever the signal drops to the specified level or below for about

1.5 seconds or longer, then rises to a specified level.

1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO

twice to display “Setup Menu”.

2 Turn AMS to select “Setup 02”, then press AMS. 3 Turn AMS to select “T.Mark Off” or “T.Mark

LSyn”, then press AMS. “L.SYNC” lights up when you select “T.Mark LSyn”.

4 Press MENU/NO.

z You can set the reference level that must pass

before a rise marks a new track number

In Automatic Track Marking, the input signal must remain at or below a given reference level for

1.5 seconds or longer before a rise above the reference level will mark a new track number. Do the following procedure to specify the reference level. Note that “T.Mark LSyn” should be selected in Setup Menu 02. 1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice to

display “Setup Menu”.

2 Turn AMS to select “Setup 03”, then press AMS. 3 Turn AMS to set the reference level.

You can set the reference level at –72 dB to 0 dB in 2 dB steps.

4 After selecting the reference level, press AMS. 5 Press MENU/NO.

Note

If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the deck will recall the last settings of the Automatic Track Marking Function (“T.Mark LSyn” or “T.Mark Off”) the next time you turn on the deck.

Starting Recording With

Recording on MDs

To stop Time Machine Recording

Press p.

6 Seconds of Prestored Audio Data (Time Machine Recording)

When recording from an FM or satellite broadcast, the first few seconds of material are often lost due to the time it takes you to ascertain the contents and press the record button. To prevent the loss of this material, the Time Machine Recording Function constantly stores 6 seconds of the most recent audio data in a buffer memory so that when you begin recording the program source using this function, the recording actually begins with the 6 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer memory in advance as shown in the illustration below.

When you press AMS in Step 3

Audio data in 6-second buffer memory

Beginning of the program source to be recorded

≠ AMS ±

)

End of the program source to be recorded

Time

Recorded portion

A˜B

REPEAT

A.SPACE

M.SCAN

(

WRITE CLEAR

NUM

CHAR

+ r

T.REC MUSIC SYNC

)

CD-SYNC

STANDBY=STARTPSTOP

CD PLAYER FADER

P p

DIGITAL REC LEVEL /ANALOG OUT LEVEL

)

P.HOLD

REC-IT

T.REC

NAME

Note

The deck starts storing audio data when the deck is in recording pause and you start playing the program source. With less than 6 seconds of playing of the program source and audio data stored in the buffer memory, Time Machine Recording starts with less than 6 seconds of audio data.

1 Do Steps 1 to 6 in “Recording on an MD” on

pages 9 and 10. The deck changes to recording pause.

2 Start playing the program source you want to

record. The most recent 6 seconds of audio data is stored in the buffer memory.

3 Press AMS (or T.REC) to start Time Machine

Recording. Recording of the program source starts with the 6 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer memory.

Recording on MDs

Synchro-Recording With Audio Equipment of Your Choice (Music Synchr o-Recording)

By using the MUSIC SYNC button, you can automatically start recording in sync with the signal input from the program source. The method of marking track numbers differs, depending on the program source being recorded and the setting of the Setup Menu 02 (see “Notes on Recording” on page 12).

A˜B

REPEAT

A.SPACE

M.SCAN

(

WRITE CLEAR

NUM

CHAR

+ r

T.REC MUSIC SYNC

)

CD-SYNC

STANDBY=STARTPSTOP

CD PLAYER FADER

P p

DIGITAL REC LEVEL /ANALOG OUT LEVEL

)

P.HOLD

REC-IT

MUSIC SYNC

NAME

1 Do Steps 1 to 5 in “Recording on an MD” on

page 9.

Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Player Z

By connecting your deck to a Sony CD player or Hi-Fi Component System, you can easily dub CDs onto MDs using the CD synchro buttons on the remote. If your deck is connected to a Sony CD player by a digital input cable, track numbers are automatically marked as appear on the original even when “T.Mark Off” is selected in Setup Menu 02. If your deck is connected to a Sony CD player by audio connecting cords through the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks, track numbers are automatically marked when you set Setup Menu 02 to “T.Mark LSyn” (see page 16). As the same remote controls both the CD player and the deck, you may have trouble operating both units if they are far from each other. If you do, place the CD player close to this deck.

A˜B

REPEAT

A.SPACE

M.SCAN

(

WRITE CLEAR

NUM

CHAR

+ r

T.REC MUSIC SYNC

)

CD-SYNC

STANDBY=STARTPSTOP

CD PLAYER FADER

P p

DIGITAL REC LEVEL /ANALOG OUT LEVEL

)

P.HOLD

REC-IT

STANDBY

START

STOP

CD PLAYER P

NAME

2 Press MUSIC SYNC.

The deck changes to recording pause.

3 Start playing the program source you want to

record. The deck starts recording automatically.

To stop Music Synchro-Recording

Press p.

Note

When Music Synchro-Recording, the Smart Space Function and the Auto Cut Function turn on automatically regardless of their setting (On or Off) and type of input (digital or analog).

1 Set the source selector on the amplifier to CD. 2 Do Steps 2 to 5 in “Recording on an MD” on page

9 to prepare the deck for recording.

3 Insert a CD into the CD player. 4 Select the playback mode (Shuffle Play, Program

Play, etc.) on the CD player.

5 Press STANDBY.

The CD player pauses for playing and the deck pauses for recording.

Recording on MDs

6 Press START.

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

If the CD player does not start playing

Some CD player models may not respond when you press START on the remote of the deck. Press P on the remote of the CD player instead.

7 Press STOP to stop synchro-recording.

To pause recording

Press STANDBY or CD PLAYER P. To restart recording, press START or CD PLAYER P. A new track number is marked each time you pause recording.

Notes

• When the deck’s remote controls the CD player with a mode selector, set the selector to CD1.

• The deck may not automatically mark track numbers when recording from some CD players.

z You can use the remote of the CD player during

synchro-recording

When you press p, the CD player stops and the deck pauses for recording. When you press P, the CD player pauses and the deck pauses for recording. To restart synchro-recording, press ·.

z You can change CDs during synchro-recording

Do the following steps instead of Step 7 above. 1 Press p on the remote of the CD player.

The deck pauses for recording.

2 Change the CD. 3 Press · on the remote of the CD player.

Synchro-recording restarts.

z You can also do synchro-recording with a Sony video

CD player

Using the procedure for synchro-recording with a Sony CD player, you can do synchro-recording with a Sony video CD player also. To select the video CD player, press button number 2 while pressing down the 1/u switch on the remote before starting the procedure. To select the CD player again, press button number 1 while pressing down the 1/u switch. The deck is factory set to a CD player for synchrorecording.

z You can check the remaining recordable time on the

Press TIME (see page 23).

z During synchro-recording, the deck copies CD text

information (CD text and disc memos) as it is to the MD (Disc Memo Copy Function)

The Disc Memo Copy function operates when you make a synchro-recording from a Sony CD player connected with a control A1 cable to the MD deck.

Making a synchro recording from a CD player connected with a control A1 cable

You can make a synchro recording from a Sony CD player with a CONTROL A1 jack connected with a control A1 cable to the MD deck.

1 Turn on the amplifier and set the source selector

to CD.

2 Do Steps 2 to 5 of “Recording on an MD” on page

3 Set the CD player to the play mode (e.g., Program

Play or Shuffle Play) you want to use to record to the MD deck.

4 Set the CD player to playback pause mode.

(· and P both light up.)

5 Press r REC on the deck.

The MD deck stands by for recording.

6 Press P on the deck.

CD player pause is canceled and recording starts. When CD play finishes, recording stops.

Notes

• The Disc Memo Copy Function may not operate for extremely short CD tracks.

• Text information may not be copied for some CDs.

Recording on MDs

Fading In and Out (Fader)

You can gradually increase the recording level at the beginning of a recording (fade-in recording) or gradually decrease the recording level at the end of a recording (fade-out recording). This function is convenient when, for example, you don’t want the track cut off abruptly when the disc reaches to its end.

A˜B

REPEAT

A.SPACE

M.SCAN

(

WRITE CLEAR

NUM

CHAR

+ r

T.REC MUSIC SYNC

)

CD-SYNC

STANDBY=STARTPSTOP

CD PLAYER FADER

P p

DIGITAL REC LEVEL /ANALOG OUT LEVEL

)

P.HOLD

REC-IT

FADER

NAME

z You can set the duration of fade-in and fade-out

recording independently

1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice to

display “Setup Menu”.

2 To set the duration of fade-in recording:

Turn AMS to select “Setup 08”, then press AMS.

To set the duration of fade-out recording:

Turn AMS to select “Setup 09”, then press AMS.

3 Turn AMS to set the duration.

Both the fade-in and fade-out recording durations can be set in 0.1 second steps.

4 After selecting the duration, press AMS. 5 Press MENU/NO.

Fade-in recording

During recording pause, press FADER at the position where you want to start fade-in recording. Z in “Fade Z 3.2s” flashes and the deck performs the fade-in recording until the counter reaches “0.0s”.

Fade-out recording

During recording, press FADER at the position where you want to start fade-out recording. z in “Fade z 3.2s” flashes and the deck performs the fade-out recording until the counter reaches “0.0s”. The deck changes to recording pause when fade-out recording finishes.

Recording the Current CD Track (REC-IT Function) Z

Recording on MDs

Notes

• The titles of the extremely short CD tracks may not be copied to the MD.

• Text information may not be copied for some CDs.

This function lets you record a track on an MD while listening to a CD. This function operates only when you connect a Sony CD player with a CONTROL A1 jack to the MD deck using a control A1 cable. For details of CONTROL A1 connections, see page 6.

A˜B

REPEAT

A.SPACE

M.SCAN

(

WRITE CLEAR

NUM

CHAR

+ r

T.REC MUSIC SYNC

)

CD-SYNC

STANDBY=STARTPSTOP

CD PLAYER FADER

P p

DIGITAL REC LEVEL /ANALOG OUT LEVEL

)

P.HOLD

REC-IT

NAME

1 Set the source selector on the amplifier to CD. 2 Do Steps 2 to 5 in “Recording on an MD” on page

9 to prepare the deck for recording.

3 Press · on the CD player. 4 Press REC-IT when you hear a track you want to

record. Play returns to the start of the track and recording starts. The MD deck stops at the end of the track, but CD playback continues from the next track.

While “TOC Writing” is flashing

Do not move the deck or pull out the AC power cord to ensure the complete recording. The deck is currently updating the MD Table of Contents (TOC).

To stop recording

Press p on the deck.

z The deck copies CD text information as it is to the

When the current CD has CD text, the track titles are copied as the MD track titles.

z When “No Connect” appears in the display

Check the control A1 cable connection and make sure the CD player mode selector is set to CD1.

Recording on MDs

Recording on an MD Using a Timer

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

5 After you have finished using the timer, set

TIMER on the deck to OFF. Then place the deck in standby status by plugging the AC power cord of the deck into a wall outlet or set the timer to continuous operation.

• If TIMER is left at REC, the deck will automatically start recording the next time you turn the deck on.

• If you do not change the deck to standby status for more than a week after timer recording has finished, the recorded contents may disappear.

)

TIMER

1 Do Steps 1 to 7 in “Recording on an MD” on

pages 9 and 10.

2 • If you want to specify the time for the start of

recording, press p.

• If you want to specify the time for the end of recording, do Steps 8 and 9 in “Recording on an MD” on page 10.

• If you want to specify the time for both start and end of recording, press p.

3 Set TIMER on the deck to REC. 4 Set the timer as required.

• When you have set the time for the start of recording, the deck turns off. When the specified time arrives, the deck turns on and starts recording.

• When you have set the time for the end of recording, recording continues. When the specified time arrives, the deck stops recording and turns off.

• When you have set the time for both the start and end of recording, the deck turns off. When the starting time arrives, the deck turns on and starts recording. When the ending time arrives, the deck stops recording and turns off.

Make sure to change the deck to standby status within a week after timer recording is completed

The TOC on the MD is updated and recorded contents are written to the MD when you turn the deck on. If the recorded contents have disappeared, “Standby” flashes when you turn the deck on.

Notes

• It may take about 30 seconds after the deck 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 on the MD.

• Material recorded during timer recording will be saved to the disc the next time you turn the deck on. “TOC” will flash in the display at that time. Do not move the deck or pull out the AC power cord while “TOC” is flashing.

• Timer recording will stop if the disc becomes full.

Playing MDs

Using the Display

You can use the display to check disc and track information such as the total track number, total playing time of the tracks, remaining recordable time of the disc, disc name, and the date when a track was recorded.

SCROLL/CLOCK SET

DISPLAY/CHAR

)

Playing MDs

When you insert an MD, the disc name, total number of tracks, total disc playing time, and the music calender appear in the display as follows:

Disc name

Total number of tracks

Total disc playing time

A music calendar shows all the track numbers within a grid if the MD is a premastered disc, or without a grid if the MD is a recordable disc. If the total track number exceeds 15, z appears to the right of number 15 in the music calendar.

Music calendar

TIME

SCROLL

DISPLAY

>25

=/+

EJECT

DISPLAY

CONTINUE

NAME

MENU/NO

TIME D.O BIT

SCROLL

PLAY MODE

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE PRESENTRECORDED

–

A˜B

REPEAT

(

WRITE CLEAR

NUM

CHAR

P p

+ r

T.REC MUSIC SYNC

)

CD-SYNC

STANDBYSTARTSTOP

YES

9 14 19 24

A.SPACE

DATE

M.SCAN

)

P.HOLD

REC-IT

TIME DATE

RECORDED

Number buttons

Checking the total track number, total disc playing time and remaining recordable time of the disc

Each time you press TIME while the deck is stopped, you can change the display as follows:

Total track number and total playing time of all recorded tracks

Note

When you insert a new MD or turn off the deck and turn it on again, the last item displayed will reappear.

Checking the playing time, remaining time, and track number

Each time you press TIME while playing an MD, you can change the display as shown below. The track numbers in the music calendar disappear after they are played.

Track number and playing time of the current track

Press

Track number and remaining time of the current track

Press

Remaining recordable time of the disc (Recorded MDs only)

The remaining recordable time of the disc is not shown for premastered MDs.

Press

Remaining time of all recorded tracks

Press

(Continued)

Playing MDs

z The track name and disc name are displayed as

follows:

The disc name appears whenever the deck is stopped, and the name of the current track appears when the track is playing. If no title is recorded, “No Name” appears instead of a title. To label a recordable disc and its tracks, see “Labeling Recordings” on page 45.

z You can scroll a title of more than 12 characters

Press SCROLL/CLOCK SET (or SCROLL). Since the display shows up to 11 characters at a time, press SCROLL/CLOCK SET again to see the rest of the title if the title has 12 characters or more. Press SCROLL/CLOCK SET again to pause scrolling, and again to continue scrolling.

Displaying the recording date Z

When the internal clock has been set, the deck automatically records the recording date and time of all recordings. You can then check the recording date and time of a track.

1 Locate the track for which you want to check the

recording date and time.

When the deck is Press

stopped = or + playing or on play pause =, +, or number buttons

2 Press DATE RECORDED.

“No Date” appears if the internal clock has not been set or the track was recorded on another MD deck without a date and time stamp function.

Changing the display

Each time you press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) while the deck is stopped or playing, you can change the display as follows:

Normal display

Press

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

Press

Title (Disc name and track name)

Press

Output level (The recording level is displayed while the deck is stopped.)

Press

Pitch display

Press

Locating a Specific Track

You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc by using the AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) control, = and + buttons, number buttons, or M.SCAN button on the remote.

Playing MDs

z You can extend the playing time during music scan

1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice to

display “Setup Menu”.

2 Turn AMS to select “Setup 07”, then press AMS. 3 Turn AMS to select the playing time within a range of

6 to 20 seconds (in 1 second steps), then press AMS.

4 Press MENU/NO.

≠ AMS ±

)

=/+

>25

DISPLAY

CONTINUE

EJECT

PLAY MODE B

–

NAME

SCROLL

SHUFFLE PRESENTRECORDED

2 7 12 17 22

REPEAT

WRITE CLEAR CHAR

+ r

)

To locate Do the following:

The next or succeeding tracks

The current or preceding tracks

A specific track directly Z

A specific track by using AMS

During playback, turn AMS clockwise (or press + repeatedly) until you find the track.

During playback, turn AMS counterclockwise (or press = repeatedly) until you find the track.

Press number buttons to enter the track number.

1 Turn AMS until the track number

you want to locate appears while the deck is stopped. (The track number is flashing.)

2 Press AMS or ·.

MENU/NO

TIME D.O BIT

PROGRAM

18 23

A˜B

NUM

YES

DATE

A.SPACE

(

)

P p

REC-IT

T.REC MUSIC SYNC

z To pause playing at the beginning of a track

Turn AMS (or press = or +) after pausing playback.

Number

buttons

20 25

M.SCAN

P.HOLD

z To go quickly to the beginning of the last track

Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press =) while the display shows the total track number, total disc playing time or remaining recordable time of the disc (recordable disc only), or disc name (see page 23).

By scanning each track for 6 seconds (music scan) Z

1 Press M.SCAN before you start

playing.

2 When you find the track you want,

press · to start playing.

z When you directly locate a track with a number over

25 Z

You must press >25 first, before entering the corresponding digits. Press >25 once if it is a 2-digit track number, and twice if it is a 3-digit track number. To enter “0”, press button 10. Examples: • To play track number 30

Press >25 once, then 3 and 10.

• To play track number 100 Press >25 twice, then 1, 10 and 10.

Playing MDs

)

REPEAT

Locating a Particular Point in a Track

You can also use the 0 and ) buttons to locate a particular point in a track during playback or playback pause.

0/)

)

To locate a point Press

While monitoring the sound

Quickly by observing the display during playback pause

z If “—Over—” appears while you are pressing )

during playback pause

The disc has reached to its end. Press 0 (or =) or turn AMS counterclockwise to go back.

Notes

• If the disc reaches the end while you are pressing ) during sound monitoring, the deck stops.

• Tracks that are only a few seconds long may be too short to scan using the search function. For such tracks, it is better to play the MD at normal speed.

) (forward) or 0 (backward) and keep pressing until you find the point.

) or 0 and keep pressing until you find the point. There is no sound output during this operation.

Playing T racks Repeatedly

You can play tracks repeatedly in any play mode.

Press REPEAT. “REPEAT” appears in the display. The deck repeats the tracks as follows:

When the MD is played in The deck repeats

Normal play (page 11) All the tracks Shuffle Play (page 27) All the tracks in random order Program Play (page 28) The same program

To cancel repeat play

Press REPEAT several times until “REPEAT” disappears. The deck returns to the original playing mode.

Repeating the current track

While the track you want to repeat is playing in normal, Shuffle, or Program Play, press REPEAT several times until “REPEAT 1” appears in the display.

Repeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat)

You can play a specific portion of a track repeatedly. This might be useful when you want to memorize lyrics. Note that you can only repeat a portion within the boundaries of a single track.

EJECT

MENU/NO

YES

TIME D.O BIT

SCROLL

DISPLAY

PLAY MODE

DATE

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE PRESENTRECORDED

CONTINUE

REPEAT

A˜B

)

NAME

–

REPEAT

CD-SYNC

CD PLAYER FADER

A˜B

(

WRITE CLEAR

NUM

CHAR

P p

+ r

T.REC MUSIC SYNC

)

STANDBY=STARTPSTOP

A.SPACE

M.SCAN

)

CLEAR

P.HOLD

REC-IT

1 While playing a disc, press A˜B at the starting

point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly. “REPEAT A-” appears and “B” flashes in the display.

2 Continue playing the track or press ) until you

reach the ending point (point B), then press A˜B again. “REPEAT A-B” lights continuously. The deck starts to play the specified portion repeatedly.

To cancel A-B Repeat

Press REPEAT, CLEAR or p.

Playing MDs

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)

You can have the deck “shuffle” tracks and play them in random order.

)

PLAY MODE

1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or SHUFFLE

once) until “SHUFFLE” appears in the display when the deck is stopped.

2 Press · to start Shuffle Play.

“—Shuffle—” and “J” appear in the display while the deck is “shuffling” the tracks.

To cancel Shuffle Play

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or CONTINUE once) when the deck is stopped until “SHUFFLE” disappears.

z You can specify tracks during Shuffle Play

• To play the next track, turn AMS clockwise (or press +).

• To play from the beginning of the current track again, turn AMS counterclockwise (or press =). You cannot use AMS (or =) to go to tracks that have already been played.

Setting new starting and ending points

You can repeat the portion immediately after the currently specified portion by changing the starting and ending points. 1 Press A˜B while “REPEAT A-B” appears.

The current ending point B becomes the new starting point A, “REPEAT A-” lights continuously, and “B” flashes in the display.

2 Continue playing the track or press ) until you

reach the new ending point (point B), then press A˜B again. “REPEAT A-B” lights continuously and the deck starts playing repeatedly the newly specified portion.

Playing MDs

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

You can specify the playback order of the tracks on an MD and create your own programs containing up to 25 tracks.

DISPLAY/CHAR

MENU/NO

YES

0/)

b) When using the remote

Press the number buttons to enter the tracks you want to program in the order you want. To program a track with a number over 25, use the >25 button (see page 25).

If you enter the wrong track number

Press 0 or ) until the wrong track number flashes, then enter the correct track number with the number buttons. If “0” flashes, press 0.

)

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

>25

0/)

EJECT

DISPLAY

CONTINUE

NAME

PLAY MODE B

–

CD-SYNC

SCROLL

SHUFFLE PRESENTRECORDED

7 12 17 22

REPEAT

WRITE CLEAR CHAR

+ r

)

≠ AMS ±

MENU/NO

YES

TIME D.O BIT

DATE

PROGRAM

A˜B

A.SPACE

M.SCAN

(

)

P.HOLD

NUM

P p

REC-IT

T.REC MUSIC SYNC

STANDBYSTARTSTOP

MENU/NO YES PROGRAM

Number buttons

CLEAR

1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO

twice to display “Setup Menu”.

2 Turn AMS to display “Program ?”, then press

AMS (or YES).

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 is added up and appears in the display.

5 After finishing programming, press YES.

“Complete!!” appears and programming is completed.

6 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or PROGRAM

once) until “PROGRAM” appears in the display.

7 Press · to start Program Play.

To cancel Program Play

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or CONTINUE once) when the deck is stopped until “PROGRAM” disappears.

z The program remains even after Program Play ends

When you press ·, you can play the same program again.

3 Do either a) or b):

a)When using the controls on the deck

1 Turn AMS until the track number you want

appears in the display.

2 Press AMS.

Notes

• The display shows “- -m - -s” instead of the total playing time when the total playing time of the program exceeds 199 minutes.

• “ProgramFull” appears when you program over 25 tracks. Erase the unnecessary tracks to enter other tracks.

If you enter the wrong track number

Press 0 or ) until the wrong track number flashes, turn AMS to set the correct track number, then press AMS. If “0” flashes, press 0.

Checking the track order

While the deck is stopped and “PROGRAM” is on, press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) several times. The track numbers appear in the order they were programmed as follow: “/3 / 5 / 8 / 1 / 2/”

To check the rest of the track order

Turn AMS. You can scroll the display to check all the track numbers you programmed.

Playing MDs

Useful Tips When Recording From MDs to Tape

MENU/NO

≠ AMS ±

)

Changing the track order

You can change the order of the tracks in your program before you start playing.

To Do the following procedure

after Steps 1 and 2 in “Creating Your Own Program”:

Erase

Add a track

Change a track in the program

a track

the whole program

to the beginning of the program

in the middle of the program

to the end of the program

Press 0 or ) until the track number you want to erase flashes, then press CLEAR.

Keep pressing CLEAR until all programmed track numbers disappear.

1 Press 0 until “0” flashes at

the left of the first track.

2 Do Steps 3 to 5 on page 28. 1 Press 0 or ) until the

track which precedes the track to be added flashes.

2 Press AMS so that “0” flashes,

then do Steps 3 to 5 on page

28.

1 Press 0 until “0” flashes at

the right of the last track.

2 Do Steps 3 to 5 on page 28.

1 Press 0 or ) until the

track number you want to change flashes.

2 Do Steps 3 to 5 on page 28.

Inserting blank spaces while recording to tape (Auto Space)

The Auto Space Function inserts a 3-second blank space between each track while recording from MDs to tapes, allowing you to use the AMS function during later playback.

1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO

twice to display “Setup Menu”.

2 Turn AMS to select “Setup 04”, then press AMS. 3 Turn AMS to select “Auto Space”, then press

AMS.

4 Press MENU/NO.

z You can turn on the Auto Space Function using the

remote Z

While the deck is stopped, press A.SPACE repeatedly until “Auto Space” appears in the display.

To cancel Auto Space

Cancelling the function through menu operation on the deck

1 Do Steps 1 and 2 in “Inserting blank spaces while

recording to tape” on this page.

2 Turn AMS to select “Auto Off”, then press AMS. 3 Press MENU/NO.

Cancelling the function using the remote Z

While the deck is stopped, press A.SPACE repeatedly until “Auto Off” appears.

Note

If the Auto Space Function is on while recording a selection containing multiple track numbers, (for example, a medley or symphony), blank spaces will be inserted within the selection whenever the track number changes.

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Playing MDs

Pausing after each track (Auto Pause)

When the Auto Pause Function is on, the deck pauses after playing each track. Auto Pause is convenient when recording single tracks or multiple, nonconsecutive tracks.

Select “Auto Pause” instead of “Auto Space” in Step 3 on “Inserting blank spaces while recording to tape” on page 29.

z You can turn on the Auto Pause Function using the

remote Z

While the deck is stopped, press A.SPACE repeatedly until “Auto Pause” appears in the display.

To restart playback

Press · or P.

To cancel Auto Pause

Cancelling the function through a menu operation on the deck

Do Steps 1 to 3 in “To cancel Auto Space” on page 29.

Cancelling the function using the remote Z

While the deck is stopped, press A.SPACE repeatedly until “Auto Off” appears.

Note

If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the deck will recall the last setting of the Auto Space and Auto Pause Functions the next time you turn on the deck.

Fading In and Out (Fader)

You can gradually increase the playback level of the signal output to the LINE (ANALOG ) OUT jacks and the PHONES jack at the beginning of a playback (fadein playback) or gradually decrease the playback level at the end of a playback (fade-out playback). This function is convenient when, for example, you want to start or end playback in the middle of the track.

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A˜B

REPEAT

A.SPACE

M.SCAN

(

WRITE CLEAR

NUM

CHAR

P p

+ r

T.REC MUSIC SYNC

)

CD-SYNC

STANDBY=STARTPSTOP

CD PLAYER FADER

)

P.HOLD

REC-IT

DIGITAL REC LEVEL /ANALOG OUT LEVEL

FADER

NAME

FADER

Fade-in playback

During playback pause, press FADER at the position where you want fade-in playback to start. Z in “Fade Z 3.2s” flashes and the deck performs fade- in playback until the counter reaches to “0.0s”.

Fade-out playback

During playback, press FADER at the position where you want fade-out playback to start. z in “Fade z 3.2s” flashes and the deck performs fade- out playback until the counter reaches “0.0s”. The deck changes to playback pause when fade-out playback finishes.

Note

The signal level output to the digital output connector does not change.

z You can set the duration of fade-in and fade-out

playback independently

Do Steps 1 to 5 in “You can set the duration of the fadein and fade-out recording independently” on page 20.

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