Sony MDS-JB930 User Manual

MiniDisc Deck MDS-JB930

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MiniDisc Deck

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MDS-JB930

 1999 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

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.

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.

Welcome!

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

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for the MDS-JB930 MiniDisc Deck.

Conventions

• Controls in these instructions are those on the deck; these may, however, be substituted by controls on the supplied remote that are similarly named, or, when different, appear in the instructions within parentheses. Example: T urn AMS clockwise (or press > repeatedly).

• The following icons are used in this manual: ZIndicates a procedure that

requires use of the remote.

z Indicates hints and tips for

making the task easier.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started 4

Before You Start the Hookup 4 Hooking Up the Audio Components 5 Setting the Clock 8

Location and Function of Parts 10

Front Panel Parts Descriptions 10 Remote Parts Descriptions 12 Using the Display 14

Recording on MDs 17

Notes on Recording 17 Recording on an MD 18 Adjusting the Recording Level 20 Recording Tips 20 Marking Track Numbers While Recording

(Track Marking) 22

Starting Recording With Six Seconds of Prestored

Audio Data (Time Machine Recording) 23

Synchro-recording With the Audio Component of

Your Choice (Music Synchro-recording) 24

Synchro-recording With a Sony CD Player

(CD Synchro-recording) 24

Editing Recorded MDs 33

Erasing Tracks 34 Dividing Tracks 36 Combining Tracks 37 Moving Tracks 38 Naming a Track or MD 38 Undoing the Last Edit 42

Other Functions 43

Changing the Pitch (Pitch Control Function) 43 Fade In and Fade Out 44 Falling Asleep to Music (Sleep Timer) 45 Using a Timer 46 Playing With Different Tones (Digital Filter) 47

Operating the MD Deck Using a Keyboard 49

Setting the Keyboard 49 Naming a Track or MD Using the Keyboard 50 Operating the Deck Through the Keyboard 51 Assigning Characters to Keyboard Keys 52

Playing MDs 26

Playing an MD 26 Playing a Specific Track 27 Locating a Particular Point in a Track 28 Playing Tracks Repeatedly 28 Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) 29 Creating Your Own Programme

(Programme Play) 30

Tips for Recording From MDs to Tape 31

Additional Information 53

Precautions 53 Handling MDs 54 System Limitations 54 Troubleshooting 55 Specifications 56 Display Messages 57 Edit Menu Table 58 Setup Menu Table 58 Self-Diagnosis Function 59 Index 60

Getting

Before You Start the Hookup

Started

This chapter provides information on the supplied accessories, things you should keep in mind while hooking up the system, and how to connect various audio components to the MD deck. Be sure to read this chapter thoroughly before you actually connect anything to the deck.

Checking the supplied accessories

This MD deck comes with the following items:

• Audio connecting cords (2)

• Optical cable (1)

• Remote commander (remote) RM-D33M (1)

• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented to the markings into the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor

on the deck.

When to replace the batteries

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

Notes

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

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

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. 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.

Hooking Up the Audio Components

CONTROL A1

Amplifier, etc.

Digital equipment with a DIGITAL OUT connector only

Digital equipment with both DIGITAL IN and OUT connectors

Mains lead

Getting Started

CD player, DBS tuner*, Digital amplifier, DAT deck, MD deck, etc.**

Required cords

Audio connecting cords (2) (supplied)

When connecting an audio connecting cord, be sure to match the colour-coded pins to the appropriate jacks: white (left) to white and red (right) to red.

White (L) White (L)

Red (R) Red (R)

Optical cables (3) (only one supplied)

• When connecting an optical cable, take the caps off the connectors and insert the cable plugs straight in until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie the optical cables.

Coaxial digital connecting cables (2) (not supplied)

Things you should keep in mind while hooking up the system

• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.

• Do not connect any mains lead until all the connections are completed.

• Be sure the connections are firm to prevent hum and noise.

Jacks (connectors) for connecting audio components

Connect To the

Amplifiers LINE (ANALOG) IN/OUT jacks CD players or DBS tuners DIGITAL COAXIAL IN jack or

Digital amplifiers, DAT decks, or another MD deck

There is no distinction of IN1 and IN2 connectors.

DIGITAL OPTICAL IN connector

DIGITAL COAXIAL IN/OUT jacks or DIGITAL OPTICAL IN OUT connectors

Hooking Up the Audio Components

Getting Started

Connecting the mains lead

Connect the mains lead of the deck to a wall outlet.

Note

If you use a timer, connect the mains lead to the outlet of the timer.

About the CONTROL A1 Control System

This MD deck is compatible with the CONTROL A1 Control System. The CONTROL A1 simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components. CONTROL A1 provide a path for the transmission of control signals which enable automatic operation and control features usually associated with integrated systems. Currently, CONTROL A1 MD deck, CD player, amplifier (receiver), and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchrorecording. In the future the CONTROL A1 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.

Control System was designed to

connections

connections between a Sony

connection will work as

CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1 compatibility

The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to the CONTROL A1

which is the standard system in the SONY 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony components. Components with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with components with CONTROL A1

, and can be connected to each other. Basically, the majority of the functions available with the CONTROL A1 control system will be available with the CONTROL A1

control system. However, when making connections between components with CONTROL A1 jacks and components with CONTROL A1

jacks, the number of functions that can be controlled may be limited depending on the component. For detailed information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component(s).

Connecting the CONTROL A1

Control System

Connect monaural (2P) mini-plug cables in series to the CONTROL A1 can connect up to ten CONTROL A1

jacks on the back of each component. You

compatible components in any order. However, you can connect only one of each type of component (i.e., 1 CD player, 1 MD deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver). (You may be able to connect more than one CD player or MD deck, depending on the model. For detailed information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the respective component.)

Example

Amplifier

(Receiver)

CD player MD deck Tape deck Other

component

In the CONTROL A1 control system, the control signals flow both ways, so there is no distinction of IN and OUT jacks. If a component has more than one CONTROL A1 jack, you can use either one, or connect different components to each jack.

Jacks and connection examples

CD player

MD deck

Basic Functions of the CONTROL A1 Control System

Automatic function selection

When you connect CONTROL A1 components using control A1 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 H (play button) on the MD deck while the CD is playing, the function selector on the amplifier switches from CD to MD.)

compatible Sony

cables (not supplied), the

Getting Started

On CONTROL A1 jacks and connections

It is possible to make connections between CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1

jacks. For details regarding particular connections or setup options, refer to the operating instructions supplied with component(s).

About the connecting cable

Some CONTROL A1

compatible components are supplied with a connecting cable as an accessory. In this case, use the connecting cable for your connection. When using a commercially available cable, use a monaural (2P) mini-plug cable less than 2 meters long, with no resistance (like the Sony RK-G69HG).

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.

Synchro-recording

This function lets you perform synchro-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 H and X indicators light together).

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

The source component is released from the pause mode, and recording begins shortly thereafter. When the 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 CD Synchro-recording from a Sony CD player connected with a control A1 cable (not supplied)” on page 25).

Setting the Clock

Getting Started

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 16).

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

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

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

“Clock Set ?” appears, then press AMS.

The day indication starts flashing.

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

the current day, then press AMS.

The day indication stops flashing, and the month indication starts flashing.

./>

m/M

MENU/NO

` / 1

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>.X

AMS

AMS YES

m/M

YESMENU/NO DATE

PRESENT

4 Repeat step 3 to enter the month, year, hour, and

minute.

When you enter the minute, the set date and time appear again followed by “Complete!!”, and the clock settings are completed.

Changing the clock setting(s)

1 Do steps 1 and 2 above. 2 Press AMS or m/M repeatedly until the setting

you want to change flashes.

3 Tur n AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to change

the setting, then press AMS.

4 To complete the setting, press AMS or m/M

repeatedly until the minute indication flashes, then press AMS or YES.

Displaying the current date and time Z

You can display the current date and time any time while the power is on.

Press DATE PRESENT.

Each press of the button changes the display as follows:

t Current display t Date t Time

For precise date and time stamping of recordings

Reset the time at least once a week.

Note

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

Getting Started

Location and Function of Parts

This chapter tells you about the location and function of the various buttons and controls on the front panel and the supplied remote. Further details are provided on the pages indicated in the parentheses. It also tells you about the information that appears in the display window.

Front Panel Parts Descriptions

1 ~/1 (power) switch (18, 26, 55, 57)

Press to turn on the deck. When you turn on the deck, the STANDBY indicator turns off. When you press the switch again, the deck turns off and the indicator lights up.

2 PITCH CONTROL button (16, 43, 44)

Press to set the MD playback speed (pitch). When you’ve set the pitch to a value other than “0” (factory setting), the button lights amber during play.

3 FILTER button (47)

Press to select the type of the digital filter.

4 TIME button (14-16, 20, 25)

Press to display the remaining time.

5 Remote sensor (4)

Point the remote towards this sensor ( operations.

6 Display window (8, 14-16, 20, 39, 43)

Shows various information.

7 CLEAR button (30, 31, 39)

Press to cancel the selection.

8 MENU/NO button (8, 21, 22, 30-42, 45, 49)

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

9 AMS control (8, 19, 21-23, 26, 27, 30-45, 49)

Turn to locate tracks, set the clock, select the input characters, or select a menu item and a setting value.

q; YES button (8, 21, 22, 30-42, 45, 49)

Press to carry out the selected operation.

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qa REC MODE selector (18)

Use to set the REC MODE to STEREO or MONO.

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Location and Function of Parts

wj wh

qs INPUT selector (18, 20, 21, 55)

Use to select the input jack (or connector) of the programme source to be recorded.

qd REC LEVEL control (20)

Turn to adjust the recording level.

qf REC z button (19, 20, 22, 25, 42)

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

qg x button (19, 26, 46)

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

qh X button (7, 19, 25, 26)

Press to pause play or recording. Press again to resume play or recording.

wswa

wa DISPLAY/CHAR button (14, 15, 20, 30, 39)

• Press when the deck is stopped to display disc information or the contents of a programme.

• Press during recording to display information on the track being recorded.

• Press during play to display information on the current track.

• Press during recording pause to adjust the recording level.

• Press while editing an MD to select the type of characters to be input.

ws SCROLL button (16)

Press to scroll the name of a track or MD.

wd PLAY MODE button (29, 30, 46)

Press to select Shuffle Play or Programme Play.

qgqh

qj H button (7, 19, 25-27, 29, 30, 46)

Press to start play.

qk EJECT A button (19, 20, 26)

Press to eject the MD.

ql m/M buttons (8, 28, 30, 31, 33, 35, 36, 39)

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

w; MD insertion slot (18, 26)

Insert the MD as illustrated below.

With the labelled side up

With the arrow pointing towards the deck

wf KEYBOARD jack (49)

Connect a keyboard to this jack.

wg PHONE LEVEL control (26)

Turn to adjust the volume of the headphones.

wh PHONES jack (26)

Connect headphones to this jack.

wj TIMER selector (46)

Use to set the timer for recording (REC) or playing (PLAY). Set to OFF to turn off the timer.

Remote Parts Descriptions

EJECT

wh wg

Location and Function of Parts

DISPLAY

CONTINUE

SCROLL

PLAY MODE

SHUFFLE

MENU/NO

TIME

PROGRAM

YES

RECORDED

DATE

` / 1

FILTER

PRESENT

1~/1 (power) switch (18, 26, 55, 57)

Press to turn on the deck. When you turn on the deck, the STANDBY indicator on the deck turns off. When you press the switch again, the deck turns off and the indicator lights up.

2 FILTER button (47)

Press to select the type of the digital filter.

3 DATE PRESENT button (8)

Press to display the current date and time.

DATE RECORDED button (16)

Press to display the recording date and time.

11 16 21

NAME

–

REPEAT

WRITE CLEAR

CHAR

18 23

AyB

NUM

X.>

CD-SYNC

STANDBYSTARTSTOP

CD PLAYER FADER

A.SPACE

(

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T.REC MUSIC SYNC

/ANALOG OUT LEVEL

M.SCAN

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P.HOLD

REC LEVEL

5 6

7 8

9 0

qa qs

4 Letter/number buttons (16, 27, 30, 40)

Press to input letters or numbers.

5 M.SCAN button (27)

Press to scan a track within a range of six to twenty seconds.

6 A.SPACE button (31, 32)

Press to insert a three-second blank space between tracks or to pause play after each track.

7 P.HOLD button (15)

Press to turn on or off the Peak Hold Function.

8 CLEAR button (30, 31, 40, 41)

Press to cancel the selection.

9 x button (19, 26, 46)

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

0 X button (19, 26)

Press to pause play or recording. Press again to resume play or recording.

qa z button (19, 20, 22, 42)

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

qs MUSIC SYNC button (24, 42)

Press to start Music Synchro-recording.

qd T.REC button (23)

Press to start Time Machine Recording.

qf REC LEVEL/ANALOG OUT LEVEL +/– buttons (20, 26)

Press to adjust the recording or analog output level.

qg FADER button (44, 45)

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

qh CD PLAYER X button (25)

Press to pause the CD play. Press again to resume CD play.

CD PLAYER ./> buttons (25)

Press to locate tracks on the CD.

qj CD-SYNC STOP button (25)

Press to stop CD Synchro-recording.

CD-SYNC START button (24, 25)

Press to start CD Synchro-recording.

CD-SYNC STANDBY button (24, 25)

Press to enter standby for CD Synchro-recording.

qk m/M buttons (8, 28-31, 35, 36, 40)

Press to locate a portion within a track, change the contents of a programme, or shift the cursor to the right.

ql ./> buttons (8, 16, 19, 21, 22, 26, 27, 30-32,

34-38, 40-42, 45, 49)

Press to locate tracks or select a menu item and a setting value.

ws REPEAT button (28, 29)

Press to play tracks repeatedly.

AyB button (29)

Press to select Repeat A-B Play.

wd CONTINUE button (29, 30, 46)

Press to resume normal play.

SHUFFLE button (29, 46)

Press to select Shuffle Play.

PROGRAM button (30, 46)

Press to select Programme Play.

wf DISPLAY button (14, 15, 20, 30)

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

SCROLL button (16)

Press to scroll the name of a track or MD.

TIME button (14-16, 20, 25)

Press to display the remaining time.

wg MENU/NO button (8, 21, 22, 30-38, 40-42, 45, 49)

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

YES button (8, 21, 22, 30-38, 40-42, 45, 49)

Press to carry out the selected operation.

wh EJECT Z button (19, 20, 26)

Press to eject the MD.

Location and Function of Parts

w; H button (19, 26, 27, 29, 30, 46)

Press to start play.

wa NAME button (40, 41)

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

CHAR button (40)

Press to select the type of characters to be input.

NUM button (40)

Press to input numbers.

Using the Display

The display window shows information about the MD or track. This section describes the information that appears for each deck status.

PITCH CONTROL

TIME

Location and Function of Parts

SCROLL

DISPLAY

./>

DISPLAY/CHAR

Note

The display format that you’ve selected in each of the deck statuses (play, recording, etc.) will appear whenever the deck enters that status and you press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) or TIME until you change the format to another (see the following sections for details). If you disconnect the mains lead, however, all the displays will revert to their default (i.e., the factory set display) the next time you turn on the deck.

When you insert an MD

The following display appears.

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While the deck is stopped

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

Each press of the button changes the display as follows:

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

Press

The contents of a programme (only when

TIME

` / 1

DATE RECORDED

Number buttons

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P.HOLD

“PROGRAM” lights up)

Press

Level of the input signal

Press

DF (digital filter) display

Press

You can check the remaining recordable time on the MD

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

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

Disc name* Music calendar**

Total number

Total recorded time

of tracks

The track name appears instead of the disc name during play. When

the MD or the track has no name, “No Name” appears. 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 number of tracks exceeds 15, B appears to the right of number 15 in the music calendar.

Press

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

Not shown for the premastered discs.

Press

While the deck is recording

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

Each press of the button changes the display as follows:

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

Press

Level of the input signal

The Peak Hold Function freezes the peak level meters at the

highest level reached by the input signal

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

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2 Turn AMS until “P.Hold Off” (factory setting) appears, then

press AMS or YES.

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

To turn off the Peak Hold Function, select “P.Hold Off” in step 3 above.

You can use the remote to turn the Peak Hold Function on or

off Z

Press P.HOLD to display “P.Hold On” or “P.Hold Off.”

While the deck is playing

Location and Function of Parts

Press

Sampling frequency indication

“FS -- kHz” appears while the analog signal is input.

DF (digital filter) display

You can check the remaining recordable time on the MD

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

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

Track number and remaining recordable time on the MD

Press

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

Each press of the button changes the display as follows:

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

Press

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

Press

Disc name and track name

Press

Level of the output signal

Press

DF (digital filter) display

Press

Using the Display

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)

Location and Function of Parts

Checking the pitch control value

Press PITCH CONTROL repeatedly to change the display.

Each press of the button changes the display as follows:

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

Press

Track number and remaining time of the current track

Press

Remaining time of all recorded tracks

Press

You can check the track name at any time while playing

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

Press

Pitch value in steps

Fine control value*

If you want to change the pitch, see “Changing the Pitch” on pages

43 and 44.

Press

Displaying the recorded 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 recorded date and time of a track.

1 Press ./> or number buttons to locate the

track you want to check.

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.

Recording on

Notes on Recording

MDs

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

About indications which appear while recording

When “Protected” and “C11” alternate in the display

The record-protect slot is open and the MD is recordprotected. To record on the MD, slide the tab to close the slot. For details, see “To prevent accidental erasure of the recorded material” on page 19.

When “Din Unlock” and “C71” alternate in the display

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

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

When “Cannot Copy” appears in the display

The MD deck uses the Serial Copy Management System. MDs recorded through the digital input connector can’t be copied on other MDs or DAT tapes through the digital output connector. For details, see “Guide to the Serial Copy Management System” on page 18.

When “TRACK” flashes in the display

The MD deck is recording over existing track(s) (see “Recording on an MD” on page 18). The indication stops flashing when the deck reaches the end of the recorded portion.

Recording on MDs

About indications which appear after recording

When “TOC” lights up in the display

Recording has finished but the TOC (Table of Contents) on the MD has not been updated to reflect the recording results. The recording will be lost if you disconnect the mains lead while the indication is on. The TOC will be updated only when you eject the MD or turn off the MD deck.

When “TOC Writing” flashes in the display

The deck is updating the TOC. Do not disconnect the mains lead or move the deck while the indication flashes.

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REC z

INPUT

REC MODE

AMS

Notes on Recording

Recording on an MD

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 the MD deck. This allows you to monitor and record sources such as 32- or 48-kHz DAT tape or satellite broadcasts, as well as the CDs and MDs.

Recording on MDs

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 deck 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 given as follows:

• You can make a copy of a commercially available digital sound programme (for example, a CD or MD), but you can’t make a second copy from the first-generation copy.

• You can make a copy of a digital signal from a digitally recorded analog sound programme (for example, an analog record or a music cassette tape) or from a digital satellite broadcast programme, but you can’t make a second copy from the first-generation copy.

A first-generation copy means the first recording of a digital audio

source through the deck’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.

Note

The restrictions of the Serial Copy Management System don’t apply when you make a recording through the analog-to-analog connections.

The operations for normal recording are explained below. If the MD has recorded material on it, the deck will automatically start recording from the end of the recorded portion.

1 Turn on the amplifier and programme source, and

select the source on the amplifier.

2 Press ~/1 to turn on the deck.

The STANDBY indicator turns off.

3 Insert a recordable MD. 4 Set INPUT to the position that corresponds to the

input jacks (connector) connected to the programme source.

If the source is connected to the Set INPUT to

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

5 Set REC MODE to the recording mode you want to

record in.

To record in Set REC MODE to

Stereo STEREO Monaural MONO

Monaural mode allows you to record about twice as much material as stereo.

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 H to start playback. Press X at the point you want to start recording from.

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.

Bottom side of the MD

Record-protect tab

Recording on MDs

7 Press REC z.

The deck changes to recording pause.

8 If necessary, adjust the recording level.

For details, see “Adjusting the Recording Level” on page 20.

9 Press H or X.

Recording starts.

10Start playing the programme source.

Operations you may want to do during recording

To Press

Stop recording x Pause recording X Resume recording after pausing H or X Eject the MD EJECT A after stopping

recording

When you pause recording

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

Slide in the direction

of arrow

To play the tracks you just recorded

Press H immediately after stopping recording. The deck starts to play from the first track of the material just recorded.

To play from the first track of the MD after recording

1 Press x again after stopping recording. 2 Press H.

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

Notes

• If you switch REC MODE during recording or recording pause, recording stops.

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

• You can’t record over existing material when Shuffle Play (page

29) or Programme Play (page 30) has been selected. “Impossible” appears in the display at this time.

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