Sony MDS-JE330 User Manual

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MiniDisc Deck

3-865-784-12(1)

Operating Instructions

MDS-JE330

 1999 by Sony Corporation

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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.

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

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.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

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.

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.

CAUTION

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

Owner’s Record

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

Model No. MDS-JE330 Serial No.

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-JE330 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: Turn 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.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started 4

Before You Start the Hookup 4 Hooking Up the Audio Components 5

Location and Function of Parts 8

Front Panel Parts Description 8 Remote Parts Description 10 Using the Display 11

Recording on MDs 13

Notes on Recording 13 Recording on an MD 14 Adjusting the Recording Level 16 Recording Tips 16 Marking Track Numbers While Recording

(Track Marking) 17

Starting Recording With Six Seconds of Prestored

Audio Data (Time Machine Recording) 18

Synchro-recording With the Audio Component of

Your Choice (Music Synchro-recording) 19

Synchro-recording With a Sony CD Player

(CD Synchro-recording) 19

Playing MDs 21

Editing Recorded MDs 28

Erasing Tracks 29 Dividing Tracks 31 Combining Tracks 32 Moving Tracks 32 Naming a Track or MD 33 Undoing the Last Edit 36

Other Functions 37

Fade In and Fade Out 37 Falling Asleep to Music (Sleep Timer) 38

Additional Information 39

Precautions 39 Handling MDs 40 System Limitations 40 Troubleshooting 41 Specifications 41 Display Messages 42 Edit Menu Table 43 Setup Menu Table 44 Self-Diagnosis Function 44 Index 45

Playing an MD 21 Playing a Specific Track 22 Locating a Particular Point in a Track 23 Playing Tracks Repeatedly 23 Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) 24 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 25 Tips for Recording From MDs to Tape 26

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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-D29M (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.

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Hooking Up the Audio Components

LINE DIGITAL

(ANALOG) (OPTICAL)

I N OUT

I N

Getting Started

AC power cord

I N

OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

Amplifier, etc. Digital amplifier, DAT

deck, MD deck, CD player, DBS tuner, etc.

Required cords

Audio connecting cords (2) (supplied)

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

White (L) White (L)

Red (R) Red (R)

Optical cable (1) (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 cable.

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 AC power cord 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 Digital amplifiers, DAT

decks, another MD deck, CD players, or DBS tuners

DIGITAL (OPTICAL) IN connector

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Hooking Up the Audio Components

Getting Started

Setting the voltage (only on models supplied with a voltage selector)

Make sure the voltage selector on the rear panel of the deck is set to the voltage of the local power supply. If not, use a screwdriver to change it to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

Example

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord of the deck to a wall outlet.

Note

Do not connect the AC power cord to a switched outlet.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

110–120V 220–240V

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Getting Started

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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 Description

1 ~/1 (power) switch (14, 21)

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

2 PLAY MODE button (24)

Press to select Shuffle Play or Program Play.

3 REPEAT button (23, 24)

Press to play tracks repeatedly.

4 LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR button (12, 16, 25, 33)

• Press during recording or recording pause to adjust the recording level.

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

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

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

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

5 MD insertion slot (14, 21)

Insert the MD as illustrated below.

With the labeled side up

With the arrow pointing towards the deck

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6 78 9

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STANDBY

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PLAY MODE REPEAT

LEVEL/

DISPLAY/CHAR

qjqk qf qdqgqh

6 A button (15, 21)

Press to eject the MD.

7 MENU/NO button (14, 29, 38)

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

8 AMS control (14-16, 21, 25, 29, 33, 38)

Turn to locate tracks, adjust the recording level, select the input characters, or select a menu item.

9 YES button (14, 25, 29, 38)

Press to carry out the selected operation.

MENU/

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AMS

YES

PUSH ENTER

qh CLEAR button (26, 34)

Press to cancel the selection.

qj Display window (11, 12)

Shows various information.

qk Remote sensor (4)

Point the remote towards window for remote operations.

INPUT

REC

DIGITAL

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ANALOG

marking on the display

Location of Parts and Brief Explanations

q; m/M buttons (23, 25, 30, 33)

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

qa REC z button (15-17)

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

qs INPUT switch (14)

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

qd x button (15, 21, 29)

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

qf X button (15, 21)

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

qg H button (15, 21)

Press to start play.

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Remote Parts Description

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1 ~/1 (power) switch (14, 21)

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

Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations

MENU/NO

CLEARYES

DISPLAY

FADERSCROLL

NAME IN

& ! ?

GHI

PRS

STOP

CD-SYNC

CD PLAYER

PLAY MODE

CHARNAME

ABC

JKL5MNO

TUV

MUSIC

SYNC

10/0

STANDBY

START

DEF

3 6

WXY

>.X

T.REC

z x

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LEVEL

m M

REPEAT

–

2 CLEAR button (26, 34)

Press to cancel the selection.

3 FADER button (37)

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

4 PLAY MODE button (24)

Press to select Shuffle Play or Program Play.

5 Letter/number buttons (22, 34)

Press to enter a track number directly or input letters or numbers.

6 MUSIC SYNC button (19)

Press to start Music Synchro-recording.

7 CD-SYNC STOP button (20)

Press to stop CD Synchro-recording.

CD-SYNC START button (19)

Press to start CD Synchro-recording.

CD-SYNC STANDBY button (19)

Press to enter standby for CD Synchro-recording.

8 CD PLAYER X button (20)

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

CD PLAYER ./> buttons (20)

Press to locate tracks on the CD.

9 X button (15, 21)

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

q; x button (15, 21, 29)

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

qa LEVEL +/– buttons (16)

Press to adjust the recording level.

qs AyB button (24)

Press to select Repeat A-B Play.

qd REPEAT button (23, 24)

Press to play tracks repeatedly.

qf m/M buttons (23, 25, 30, 34)

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

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Using the Display

SONGS

15 46m 08s

qg ./> buttons (14-16, 21, 25, 29, 34, 38)

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

qh z button (15-17)

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

qj T.REC button (18)

Press during recording pause to start Time Machine Recording.

qk H button (15, 21)

Press to start play.

ql NAME button (34)

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

CHAR button (34)

Press to select the type of characters to be input when naming a track or MD.

w; DISPLAY button (12, 16, 25)

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

SCROLL button (12)

Press to scroll the name of a track or MD.

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

LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR

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Note

The type of information (e.g., total number of tracks, recorded time, remaining time, track or disc name) which was last displayed will continue to appear until you change it by pressing LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY), even if you change the deck operation status. For example, if the remaining time was displayed when you stop the deck, the remaining time will continue to appear when you begin playing the same MD again or a different one.

When you insert an MD

The display automatically changes as follows:

Location of Parts and Brief Explanations

wa MENU/NO button (14, 29, 38)

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

YES button (14, 25, 29, 38)

Press to carry out the selected operation.

ws Z button (15, 21)

Press to eject the MD.

Disc name

Total number of tracks Total recorded time

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Using the Display

2 3m 33s

DIARY

2 -1m 25s

While the deck is stopped

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

Each press of the button changes the display as follows:

Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations

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

15 46m 08s

Press

Remaining recordable time on the MD (recordable MDs only)*

-27m 52s

Press

Disc name**

SONGS

Not shown for the premastered discs.

When the MD has no name, “No Name” appears, followed by the

default display.

While the deck is recording

Press LEVEL/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

While the deck is playing

Press LEVEL/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

Track number and remaining time of the current track

Press

Track name*

Press

When the track has no name, “No Name” appears, followed by the

default display.

You can check the track name at any time while playing Z

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.

16 3m 05s

Press

Remaining recordable time on the MD

-24m 47s

Press

Level of the input signal

Press

Track name*

When the track has no name, “No Name” appears, followed by the

default display.

BALLAD

Press

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Recording on

Notes on Recording

MDs

This chapter explains the various ways to record to 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 15.

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

• The digital component selected with the INPUT switch 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 to other MDs or DAT tapes through the digital output connector. For details, see “Guide to the Serial Copy Management System” on page 14.

When “TRACK” flashes in the display

The MD deck is recording over existing track(s) (“Recording on an MD” on page 14). 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 AC power cord 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 AC power cord or move the deck while the indication flashes.

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YES

`/1

INPUTREC z

AMS

H X

MENU/NO

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 tapes or satellite broadcasts, as well as the CDs and MDs.

Recording on MDs

Automatic de-emphasizing of input signals for digital recording

When recording digital input signals that have been emphasized in higher frequencies, the deck automatically de-emphasizes the signals with attenuation proportional to the degree of emphasis. The level of the deemphasized signal is indicated on the peak level meters.

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.

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 program 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 program source.

If the source is connected to the Set INPUT to

DIGITAL (OPTICAL) IN connector DIGITAL LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks ANALOG

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 program (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 program (for example, an analog record or a music cassette tape) or from a digital satellite broadcast program, 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 (OPTICAL) 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.

5 Press MENU/NO twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

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

“Stereo Rec” or “Mono Rec” appears in the display, then press AMS or YES.

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

the recording mode, then press AMS or YES.

To record in Select

Stereo Stereo Rec (factory setting) Monaural Mono Rec

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

8 Press MENU/NO.

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9 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 10.

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.

10Press REC z.

The deck changes to recording pause.

11If you have set INPUT to ANALOG in step 4 above,

adjust the recording level.

For details, see “Adjusting the Recording Level” on page 16.

12Press H or X.

Recording starts.

13Start playing the program 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 A after stopping recording

To prevent accidental erasure of the recorded material

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

Bottom side of the MD

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.

Note

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

24) or Program Play (page 25) has been selected. “Impossible” appears in the display at this time.

Record-protect tab

Slide in the direction

of arrow

Recording on MDs

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.

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Adjusting the Recording

YESMENU/NO

REC z

AMS

INPUT

LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR

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Level

Do the procedure below to adjust the recor ding level.

Recording Tips

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Recording on MDs

1 Do steps 1 to 10 of “Recording on an MD” on pages

14 and 15.

2 Play the portion of the program source with the

strongest output.

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

until the peak level meters appear.

4 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press

./> repeatedly) to raise the recording level to its highest level without turning on “OVER” on the peak level meters.

Occasional lighting of “OVER” is acceptable.

5 Stop playing the program source. 6 To start recording, continue from step 12 of

“Recording on an MD” on page 15.

You can adjust the recording level using the remote Z

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

To display the level of the strongest signal

The Peak Hold function continuously displays the level of the strongest signal that has been input. Do the procedure below to turn Peak Hold on. 1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice to display

“Setup Menu.”

2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “P.Hold”

appears, then press AMS or YES.

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

On,” then press AMS or YES.

4 Press MENU/NO.

To turn Peak Hold off, repeat the procedure above, selecting “P.Hold Off” in step 3.

LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR

AMS

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Avoid turning this indication on.

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Checking the remaining recordable time on the MD

Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly.

While the deck is The following information appears

Stopped Total number of tracks and total recorded

time t Remaining recordable time on the MD t Disc name

Recording Recorded time of the current track t

Remaining recordable time on the MD t Input level indication t Track name

For details, see page 12.

Monitoring the input signal (Input Monitor)

You can monitor the selected input signal even when you’re not recording it.

1 Press A to eject the MD. 2 Set INPUT to the position that corresponds to the

jacks (connector) where the signal you want to monitor is being input.

3 Press REC z.

When INPUT is set to ANALOG

The analog signal input from the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks is output to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT jacks after A/D and D/A conversions. “AD - DA” appears in the display at this time.

When INPUT is set to DIGITAL

The digital signal input from the DIGITAL (OPTICAL) IN connector first passes through the sampling rate converter, and then output to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT jacks after D/A conversion. “- DA” appears in the display at this time.

To stop monitoring the signal

Press x.

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Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking)

Erasing blank portions automatically (Smart Space/Auto Cut)

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

Smart Space

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

Auto Cut

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

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

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

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

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

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

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

the setting, then press AMS or YES.

To Select

Turn on Smart Space and Auto Cut S.Space On (factory

setting)

Turn off Smart Space and Auto Cut S.Space Off

4 Press MENU/NO.

Notes

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

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

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

• If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the deck will store the last setting (“S.Space On” or “S.Space Off”) and apply it the next time you turn on the deck.

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

YESMENU/NO

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AMS REC z

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Marking track numbers manually (Manual Track Marking)

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

Marking track numbers automatically (Automatic Track Marking)

When recording from a CD player or MD deck connected to the DIGITAL (OPTICAL) IN connector, the deck marks track numbers in the same sequence as the source. When recording from other sources connected to the DIGITAL (OPTICAL) IN connector or a source connected to the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks, do the procedure below to mark track numbers automatically.

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

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

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

“T.Mark” appears, then press AMS or YES.

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

the setting, then press AMS or YES.

To Select

Turn on Automatic Track Marking T.Mark LSync (factory

Turn off Automatic Track Marking T.Mark Off

setting)

4 Press MENU/NO.

The deck marks a track number whenever the input signal level drops to –50 dB (the trigger level for Automatic Track Marking) or below for at least 1.5 seconds.

Recording on MDs

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Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking)

Starting Recording With Six Seconds of Prestored Audio

To change the trigger level for Automatic Track Marking

Do the procedure below to change the signal level that triggers Automatic Track Marking.

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

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

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

“LS(T)” appears, then press AMS or YES.

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

Recording on MDs

the level, then press AMS or YES.

You can set the level at any value between –72 dB and 0 dB, in 2 dB steps.

4 Press MENU/NO.

Additional information on Automatic Track Marking

• When recording from a CD player or MD deck connected to the DIGITAL (OPTICAL) IN connector, the entire material may be recorded as a single track in the following cases: — When you consecutively record the same track two or more

— When you consecutively record two or more tracks with the

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

Also, if the source is an MD, a track number may not be marked for tracks less than four seconds long.

• When recording from a component connected to the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks with “T.Mark Off” selected or when recording from a DAT deck or DBS tuner connected to the DIGITAL (OPTICAL) IN connector, the entire material may be recorded as a single track.

• When recording from a DAT deck or DBS tuner connected to the DIGITAL (OPTICAL) IN connector, the deck will mark a track number whenever the sampling frequency of the input signal changes, regardless of the track marking parameter setting (“T.Mark LSync” or “ T.Mark Off”).

You can mark track numbers even after recording has

finished

See “Dividing Tracks” on page 31.

Note

If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the deck will store the last settings (“T.Mark LSync” or “ T.Mark Off” and the trigger level) and apply them the next time you turn on the deck.

time using single-track repeat play.

same track number but from different CDs or MDs.

players.

Data (Time Machine Recording)

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

1 Do steps 1 to 10 of “Recording on an MD” on pages

14 and 15.

The deck changes to recording pause.

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

to start recording.

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

To stop Time Machine Recording

Press x.

Note

The storage of data in the buffer memory starts from the moment the deck changes to recording pause. Thus, if you start recording less than six seconds after changing to recording pause, less than six seconds worth of data will be recorded from the buffer memory. The same is true if the program source had been playing for less than six seconds at the time you start recording.

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Synchro-recording With the

Synchro-recording With a Audio Component of Your Choice (Music Synchro-recording)

The Music Synchro-recording allows you to automatically synchronize recording on the MD deck with the playing of the selected program source. The Track Marking function, however, will differ according to the program source. For details, see “Marking Track Numbers While Recording” on page 17.

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1 Do steps 1 to 9 of “Recording on an MD” on pages

14 and 15.

2 Press MUSIC SYNC.

The deck changes to recording pause.

3 Start playing the program source.

Recording starts automatically.

To stop Music Synchro-recording

Press x.

Note

During Music Synchro-recording, Smart Space and Auto Cut will operate regardless of their setting (“S.Space On” or “S.Space Off”).

Sony CD Player

(CD Synchro-recording) Z

When the deck is connected to a Sony CD player or Hi-Fi

component system, you can easily copy the contents of

CDs to the MD using the deck’s remote. As the same

remote operates both the MD deck and the CD player or

CD player section of the component system, make sure to

place the MD deck and the CD player as close together as

possible.

Note

On some CD players and Hi-Fi component systems, you may

find it impossible to perform CD Synchro-recording using the

deck’s remote. In this case, use Music Synchro-recording (this

page) to record from CDs to the MD.

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1 Turn on the amplifier and the CD player, and select

CD on the amplifier.

2 Do steps 2 to 9 of “Recording on an MD” on pages

14 and 15.

3 Insert a CD into the CD player and select the

playback mode (shuffle play, program play, etc.) on the CD player.

4 Press CD-SYNC STANDBY.

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

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5 Press CD-SYNC START.

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

If the CD player doesn’t start playing

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

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Synchro-recording With a Sony CD Player (CD Synchro-recording)

Operations you may want to do during CD Synchro-recording

To Press

Stop recording CD-SYNC STOP Pause recording CD-SYNC STANDBY or CD

Locate the next track to be recorded during recording pause

Recording on MDs

Resume recording after pausing

Check the remaining recordable time on the MD

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

recording

Press To change the deck to And change the CD player to

H Recording Play x Recording pause Stop X Recording pause Pause

PLAYER X CD PLAYER ./>

CD-SYNC START or CD PLAYER X

DISPLAY (page 12)

During CD Synchro-recording, track numbers are marked in

the following ways:

• When the CD player is connected to the DIGITAL (OPTICAL) IN connector, track numbers are automatically marked as they appear on the CD.

• When the CD player is connected to the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks, track numbers are automatically marked when “T.Mark LSync” has been selected (page 17).

• When you resume recording after recording pause, a new track number is automatically marked, regardless of the track marking parameter setting (“T.Mark LSync” or “ T.Mark Off”).

You can change CDs during CD Synchro-recording

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

Recording resumes.

You can also perform synchro-recording with a Sony video

CD player

By reprogramming the MD deck’s remote, you can use the procedure above to perform Synchro-recording with a Sony video CD player. Press number button 2 while pressing down ~/1 on the MD deck’s remote. You can now operate the MD deck and the video CD player with the remote. To control the CD player again, press number button 2 while pressing down ~/1 on the MD deck’s remote.

Notes

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

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

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Playing MDs

Playing an MD

This chapter explains the various ways to play MDs.

The operations for normal play are explained below.

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1 Turn on the amplifier and select MD on the

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2 Press ~/1 to turn on the deck.

The STANDBY indicator turns off.

3 Insert an MD. 4 If necessary, turn AMS (or press > repeatedly) to

locate the track you want to start playing from.

If you want to play from the first track, go to step 5.

5 Press H.

The deck starts to play.

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6 Adjust the volume on the amplifier.

Operations you may want to do during play

To Press or turn

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

Locate the beginning of the current track or a preceding track

Eject the MD A after stopping play

repeatedly) AMS counterclockwise (or press

. repeatedly)

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Playing a Specific Track

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Playing MDs

Locating a track with AMS*

To go to Do the following:

The next or a succeeding track during play

A preceding track during play

The beginning of the current track during play

A specific track while the deck is stopped

Automatic Music Sensor

To locate the last track of the MD quickly

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

AMS H

Number buttons

>10

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Turn AMS clockwise (or press > repeatedly).

Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press . repeatedly).

Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press . once).

Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the track number you want to go to appears in the display, then press AMS or H.

Playing a track by entering the track number Z

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

To enter a track number over 10

1 Press >10 (see the examples below). 2 Enter the corresponding digits.

To enter 0, press 10/0 instead.

Examples:

• To play track number 30, press >10 once, then 3 and 10/0.

• To play track number 108, press >10 twice, then 1, 10/0, and 8.

If you enter a track number while the deck is paused

The deck will still be paused at the beginning of the track.

If you locate a track while the deck is stopped or paused

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

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Locating a Particular Point in a Track

Playing Tracks Repeatedly

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

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Press down m/M during play.

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

Notes

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

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

Locating a point by observing the time indication

You can play an entire MD repeatedly. This function can be used with Shuffle Play to repeat all the tracks in random order (page 24), or with Program Play to repeat all the tracks in the program (page 25). You can also repeat a specific track or portion within a track.

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Note

If you turn off the deck or disconnect the power cord, the deck will store the last setting of the repeat play (“Repeat All” or “Repeat 1”) and recall it the next time you turn on the deck.

Playing MDs

Press down m/M during play pause.

The elapsed playing time of the track appears in the display. When you reach the point, release the button. No sound is output during this time.

When “- Over -” appears in the display

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

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

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “Repeat All” appears in the display.

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

When the play mode is The deck repeats

Normal play (page 21) All the tracks in sequence Shuffle Play (page 24) All the tracks in random order Program Play (page 25) All the tracks in the program in

sequence

To stop Repeat All Play

Press x.

To resume normal play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “Repeat Off” appears in the display.

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Playing Tracks Repeatedly

Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play)

Repeating the current track (Repeat 1 Play)

While the track you want to repeat is being played, press REPEAT repeatedly until “Repeat 1” appears in the display.

Repeat 1 Play starts.

To stop Repeat 1 Play

Press x.

To resume normal play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “Repeat Off” appears in the display.

Playing MDs

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

You can specify one portion within a track to be played repeatedly. Note that the portion that you specify must be within the boundaries of a single track.

1 While the deck is playing, press AyB at the

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

“REPEAT A-” lights up and “B” flashes in the display.

2 Continue playing the track or press M to locate

the ending point (point B), then press AyB.

“REPEAT A-B” lights up and Repeat A-B Play starts.

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

1 While the deck is stopped, press PLAY MODE

repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” lights up in the display.

2 Press H.

Shuffle Play starts. ; appears while the deck is “shuffling” the tracks.

To resume normal play

While the deck is stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” turns off.

You can locate tracks during Shuffle Play

Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly).

• To locate the next track or a later track to be played, turn AMS clockwise (or press > repeatedly).

• To locate the beginning of the current track, turn AMS counterclockwise (or press .). Note that you can’t locate and play the tracks that have already been played once.

To stop Repeat A-B Play and resume normal play

Press REPEAT or x.

You can set a new starting point and ending point during

Repeat A-B Play

You can change the current ending point to a new starting point, then specify a new ending point to repeat a portion right after the current portion. 1 During Repeat A-B Play, press AyB.

The current ending point changes to the new starting point (point A). “REPEAT A-” lights up and “B” flashes in the display.

2 Locate the new ending point (point B) and press AyB.

“REPEAT A-B” lights up and the deck starts to repeat the newly specified portion.

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Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

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

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4 Repeat step 3 to enter other tracks. 5 Press YES.

“Complete!!” appears and the program is completed.

6 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM”

lights up in the display.

7 Press H.

Program Play starts.

To stop Program Play

Press x.

To resume normal play

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” turns off.

The program remains even after Program Play ends or is

stopped

Press H to play the program again.

Notes

• If you eject the MD or disconnect the AC power cord, the program will be lost.

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

• “ProgramFull!” appears when you program 25th track.

Checking the contents of the program

Playing MDs

Programming the tracks

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

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

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

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

3 Turn AMS until the track number you want to add

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

If you entered the wrong track number

Press m/M repeatedly until the wrong track number flashes, then do step 3 above again.

To enter a track number over 10 Z

Use >10. For details, see page 22.

To check the total playing time of the program

Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY).

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

The first several tracks in the program appear in the display. To see the rest of the program, turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly).

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Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

Changing the contents of the program

While the deck is stopped and “PROGRAM” lights up, do steps 1 and 2 of “Programming the tracks” on page 25, followed by one of the procedures below:

To Do the following:

Erase a track Press m/M repeatedly until the

Erase all tracks Press CLEAR repeatedly until all the track

Add a track at the beginning of the program

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Add a track in the middle of the program

Add a track to the end of the program

Replace a track Press m/M repeatedly until the

number of the unwanted track flashes, then press CLEAR.

numbers disappear. Press m repeatedly until “0” flashes

before the first track number, then do steps 3 to 5 of “Programming the tracks” on page 25.

Press m/M repeatedly until the track number which will precede the new track flashes. Press AMS to display flashing “0, ” then do steps 3 to 5 of “Programming the tracks” on page 25.

Press M repeatedly until “0” flashes after the last track number, then do steps 3 to 5 of “Programming the tracks” on page

25.

number of the track to be changed flashes, then do steps 3 to 5 of “Programming the tracks” on page 25.

Tips for Recording From MDs to Tape

Inserting blanks between tracks during play (Auto Space)

The MD deck can be set to automatically insert a threesecond blank between tracks during play. This function is useful when you’re recording from an MD to an analog tape since the three-second blank enables you to use the Multi-AMS function later to locate the beginning of tracks on the tape.

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

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

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

“Auto” appears, then press AMS or YES.

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

the setting, then press AMS or YES.

To Select

Turn on Auto Space Auto Space Turn off Auto Space Auto Off (factory setting)

4 Press MENU/NO.

Notes

• If you select “Auto Space” and record a selection containing multiple track numbers (for example, a medley or symphony), blank spaces will be created on the tape in between the various sections.

• If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the deck will store the last setting (“Auto Space” or “Auto Off”) and recall it the next time you turn on the deck.

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Pausing after each track (Auto Pause)

You can set the MD deck so that it pauses after each track to give you time to locate the next track to be recorded.

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

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

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

“Auto” appears, then press AMS or YES.

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

the setting, then press AMS or YES.

To Select

Turn on Auto Pause Auto Pause Turn off Auto Pause Auto Off (factory setting)

4 Press MENU/NO.

To resume play after pausing

Press H.

Note

If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the deck will store the last setting (“Auto Pause” or “Auto Off”) and recall it the next time you turn on the deck.

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Editing

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This chapter explains how to edit the tracks that have been recorded on an MD.

Brief descriptions of buttons and control used to edit MDs

The buttons and the control below are used to erase, divide, move, or combine tracks on the MD.

Note

The operation of these buttons and the control is different when naming a track or MD. For details, see “Naming a Track or MD” on page 33.

MENU/NO button: While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused, press to edit tracks. While editing, press to cancel editing.

AMS control: Turn to select an editing operation or track number, then press to enter your selection. You can also use the control to specify points in a track for erasure or track division.

YES button: Press this button instead of the AMS control to enter a selection.

m/M buttons: Press to specify the unit (minute, second, or frame) by which the MD is advanced when the AMS control is turned. You can also use these buttons to locate the end point of the portion to be erased.

For further details on the function of each button and control, see the sections on editing operations.

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About indication which appears while editing

When “Protected” appears in the display

The record-protect slot is open. To edit the MD, slide the tab to close the slot. For details, see “To prevent accidental erasure of the recorded material” on page 15.

About indications which appear after editing

Erasing Tracks

You can erase a track or part of a track simply by specifying the number of the track or the portion within a track to be erased. You can also erase all the tracks on an MD at one time.

Erasing a track

When “TOC” lights up in the display

Editing has finished but the TOC (Table of Contents) on the MD has not been updated to reflect the editing results. The editing will be lost if you disconnect the AC power cord 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 AC power cord or move the deck while the indication flashes.

Specify the number of the track you want to erase.

Example: Erasing the second track

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When you erase a track, all the tracks after the one erased are automatically renumbered. For example, if you erase track number 2, the previous track number 3 becomes track number 2 and the previous track number 4 becomes track number 3, and so on.

1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused,

press MENU/NO.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

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

Erase ?” appears, then press AMS or YES.

The deck starts to play the track indicated by the number in the display.

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

track number you want to erase appears.

Editing Recorded MDs

4 Press AMS or YES.

“Complete!!” appears for a few seconds and the track is erased. The track following the erased track starts to play. If the erased track is the last one on the MD, the track preceding the erased track starts to play.

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

If “Erase ???” appears in step 4 above

The track has been record-protected on another MD deck. If you still want to erase the track, press AMS or YES again while the indication appears.

To avoid confusion when erasing more than one track

Start erasing from the highest numbered track. This way you’ll avoid renumbering the tracks that you plan to erase.

You can undo the erasure

For details, see “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 36.

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Erasing Tracks

Editing Recorded MDs

Erasing all the tracks on an MD

Do the procedure below to erase all the tracks, track names, and disc name at once.

1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused,

press MENU/NO.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

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

Erase ?” appears, then press AMS or YES.

“All Erase ??” appears in the display.

3 Press AMS or YES.

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

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

You can undo the erasure

For details, see “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 36.

Erasing a portion of a track

You can easily erase a portion of a track by specifying the starting and ending points of the erasure. This is useful for erasing the unnecessary portions of a track recorded from a satellite or FM broadcast.

4 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press

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

The time indication (“m (minute),” “s (second),” and “f (frame = 1/86 second)”) of the current point is displayed and several seconds of the track from that point play back repeatedly.

To find a point quickly

Specify a unit (minute, second, or frame) by which the MD is advanced when you turn AMS (or press ./ > repeatedly). To do this, press m/M in step 4 repeatedly to select “m,” “s,” or “f.” The selected unit flashes in the display.

5 Repeat step 4 until you’ve located point A. 6 Press AMS or YES to enter point A.

“Point B set” appears and several seconds of the track from point A play back repeatedly.

7 Continue playing the track or press M to locate

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

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

8 Repeat step 4 until you’ve located point B.

Example: Erasing portion “B2” of the second track

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1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused,

press MENU/NO.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

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

Erase ?” appears, then press AMS or YES.

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

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

“-Rehearsal-” and “Point A ok?” alternate in the display and the deck plays the first several seconds of the track repeatedly.

9 Press AMS or YES to enter point B.

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

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

You can undo the erasure

For details, see “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 36.

Note

In the following cases, “Impossible” appears and you can’t erase a portion of a track:

• The point B you entered comes before point A.

• After repeated editing of a track, it may become impossible to erase a portion of the track any further. This is a technical limitation of the MD system and is not a mechanical error.

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Dividing Tracks

You can divide a recorded track at any point simply by adding a track mark at that point. This is especially useful when you want to divide recorded material which contains multiple tracks but only one track number (see page 18), or when you want to locate a certain point in the track.

Example: Dividing the second track

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When you divide a track, the total number of tracks increases by one and all tracks following the divided track are automatically renumbered.

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Dividing a track after selecting the track

1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused,

press MENU/NO.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

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

“Divide ?” appears, then press AMS or YES.

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

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

“-Rehearsal-” appears and the track starts to play.

4 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press

./> repeatedly) to locate the dividing point.

The time indication (“m,” “s ,” and “f ”) of the current point is displayed and several seconds of the track from that point play back repeatedly.

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

You can undo the track division

For details, see “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 36.

You can divide tracks while recording

For details, see “Marking Track Numbers While Recording” on page 17.

Dividing a track after selecting the dividing point

1 While the deck is playing, press AMS at the point

you want to divide the track.

“- Divide -” and “-Rehearsal-” alternate in the display and the deck starts to play from the selected point.

2 If necessary, do step 4 of “Dividing a track after

selecting the track” on this page to finely adjust the dividing point.

3 Press YES.

“Complete!!” appears for a few seconds and the track is divided. The deck starts to play the newly created track. Note that new track has no name.

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

You can undo the track division

For details, see “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 36.

You can divide tracks while recording

For details, see “Marking Track Numbers While Recording” on page 17.

Editing Recorded MDs

To find a point quickly

5 Repeat step 4 until you’ve located the dividing

point.

6 Press AMS or YES.

“Complete!!” appears for a few seconds and the track is divided. The deck starts to play the newly created track. Note that new track has no name.

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Combining Tracks

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Moving Tracks

Editing Recorded MDs

This function allows you to combine any two tracks into a single track. The two tracks need not to be consecutive nor chronological. You can combine several tracks into a single medley, or several independently recorded portions into a single track. When you combine two tracks, the total number of tracks decreases by one and all tracks following the combined track are renumbered.

Example: Combining the second track and the fourth track

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If both of the combined tracks have a track name, the name of the second track is erased.

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1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused,

press MENU/NO.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

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

“Combine ?” appears, then press AMS or YES.

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

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

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

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

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

“Complete!!” appears for a few seconds and the tracks are combined. The deck starts to play the combined track.

This function lets you change the order of any track.

Example: Moving the second track after the third track

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

1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused,

press MENU/NO.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

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

“Move ?” appears, then press AMS or YES.

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

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

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

new track position appears, then press AMS or YES.

“Complete!!” appears for a few seconds and the track is moved. The deck starts to play the moved track.

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

You can undo the track move

For details, see “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 36.

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

You can undo the combination

For details, see “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 36.

Note

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

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Naming a Track or MD

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

LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR

1/u

YES

MENU/NO

NAME

m/M

z x

. >

m M

` / 1

>.X

+ –

YESMENU/NO

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§

AMS m/M

CLEAR CHAR

Letter/number buttons

./>

·

2 Turn AMS until “Name ?” appears, then press AMS

or YES.

While the deck is recording, a flashing cursor appears in the display and you can enter a name for the track being recorded. In this case, go to step 6.

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

or YES.

4 Turn AMS until the track number (when naming a

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

5 Press AMS or YES again.

A flashing cursor appears.

6 Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR repeatedly to select the

character type.

To select Press repeatedly until

Uppercase letters “A” appears in the display Lowercase letters “a” appears in the display Numbers “0” appears in the display Symbols* “!” appears in the display

The following symbols can be selected:

! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , – . / : ; < = > ? @ _ `

Editing Recorded MDs

Note

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

Naming a track or MD using the controls on the deck

1 Press MENU/NO while the deck is in one of the

operating statuses listed below, depending on what you want to name:

To name Press while the deck is

A track or the MD Stopped, playing, or paused The track being recorded Recording the track

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

To enter a space

Press M while the cursor is flashing.

7 Turn AMS to select the character.

The selected character flashes.

To change a selected character

Repeat steps 6 and 7.

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Naming a Track or MD

Editing Recorded MDs

8 Press AMS.

The selected character is entered and lights continuously. The cursor shifts to the right, flashes, and waits for the input of the next character.

9 Repeat steps 6 to 8 to enter the rest of the name.

To change a character

Press m/M repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then repeat steps 6 to 8.

To erase a character

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

10Press YES.

The whole name appears in the display.

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

You can undo the naming of a track or MD

For details, see “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 36.

3 Enter a character.

If you’ve selected uppercase or lowercase letters

1 Press the corresponding letter/number button

repeatedly until the character to be entered flashes. Or, press the button once and press ./>

repeatedly.

2 Press M.

The flashing character is entered and lights continuously and the cursor shifts to the right.

If you’ve selected numbers

Press the corresponding number button. The number is entered and the cursor shifts to the right.

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

To change a character

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

5 Press NAME.

The whole name appears in the display.

Naming a track or MD using the remote

1 Press NAME while the deck is in one of the

operating statuses listed below, depending on what you want to name:

To name Press while the deck is

A track Playing, paused, recording, or stopped with

the track number displayed

The MD Stopped with no track number displayed

A flashing cursor appears in the display.

2 Press CHAR repeatedly to select the character type.

To select Press repeatedly until

Uppercase letters “Selected ABC” appears in the

display

Lowercase letters “Selected abc” appears in the

display

Numbers or symbols “Selected 123” appears in the

display

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

You can undo the naming of a track or MD

For details, see “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 36.

Copying a track or disc name

You can copy an existing track or disc name and use it to name another track on the same disc or the disc itself.

1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused,

press MENU/NO.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

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

“Name ?” appears, then press AMS or YES.

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

Copy ?” appears, then press AMS or YES.

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

number of the track (when copying the track name) or “Disc” (when copying the disc name) flashes, then press AMS or YES to copy the selected name.

When “No Name” appears in the display

The selected track or disc has no name.

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

number of the track (when naming a track) or “Disc” (when naming a disc) flashes, then press AMS or YES to enter the copied name.

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

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

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

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

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

When “Overwrite ??” appears in step 5 above

The track or the disc selected in step 5 already has a name. If you wish to replace the name, press AMS or YES again while the indication appears in the display.

You can undo the copying of a track or disc name

For details, see “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 36.

Renaming a track or MD Z

1 Press NAME while the deck is in one of the

operating statuses listed below, depending on what you want to rename:

To rename Press while the deck is

A track Playing, paused, recording, or stopped

The MD Stopped with no track number displayed

A track or disc name appears in the display.

with the track number displayed

2 Press down CLEAR until the selected name is

erased completely.

3 Do steps 6 to 9 of “Naming a track or MD using the

controls on the deck” on pages 33 and 34 or steps 2 to 4 of “Naming a track or MD using the remote” on page 34.

4 Press NAME.

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

You can undo the erasing of a track or disc name

For details, see “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 36.

Erasing all the names on the MD

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

1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused,

press MENU/NO.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

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

“Name ?” appears, then press AMS or YES.

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

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

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

4 Press AMS or YES.

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

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

You can undo the erasing of all the names on the MD

For details, see “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 36.

You can erase all the recorded tracks and names on the MD

For details, see “Erasing all the tracks on an MD” on page 30.

Editing Recorded MDs

Erasing a track or disc name

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

1 While the deck is stopped, playing, recording, or

paused, press MENU/NO.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

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

“Name ?” appears, then press AMS or YES.

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

Erase ?” appears, then press AMS or YES.

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Undoing the Last Edit

You can undo the last edit operation and restore the contents of the MD to the condition that existed before the operation. Note, however, that you can’t undo an edit operation if you perform any of the following operations after the edit:

• Press REC z on the deck

• Press z or MUSIC SYNC on the remote

• Turn off the deck or eject the MD

• Disconnect the AC power cord.

AMSMENU/NO

YES

Editing Recorded MDs

1/u

≠ ±

§

·

1 While the deck is stopped and no track number

appears in the display, press MENU/NO.

“Edit Menu” appears in the display.

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

“Undo ?” appears.

“Undo ?” doesn’t appear if no editing has been done.

3 Press AMS or YES.

One of the following messages appears depending on the last edit operation.

Last edit operation Message

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

4 Press AMS or YES.

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

To cancel the operation

Press MENU/NO or x.

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Other

./>

MENU/NO YES

FADER

. >

m M

z x

` / 1

+ –

>.X

Fade In and Fade Out Z

Functions

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

You can use Fade-in Play to gradually increase the signal level output to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT jacks at the start of playback. Fade-out Play gradually decreases the signal level at the end of playback. Fade-in Recording gradually increases the signal level at the start of recording. Fade-out Recording gradually decreases the signal level at the end of recording.

Note

Fade-in Recording and Fade-out Recording have no effect during digital recording.

Fade-in Play and Fade-in Recording

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

b flashes in the display and the deck performs Fade-in Play or Fade-in Recording for five seconds until the counter reaches “0.0s.”

Fade-out Play and Fade-out Recording

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

B flashes in the display and the deck performs Fade-out Play or Fade-out Recording for five seconds until the counter reaches “0.0s, ” then pauses.

Other Functions

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Falling Asleep to Music

(Sleep Timer)

You can set the deck so that it turns off automatically after 60 minutes.

AMSMENU/NO

YES

1/u

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

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

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

“Sleep” appears in the display, then press AMS or YES.

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

the setting, then press AMS or YES.

To Select

Turn on Sleep Timer Sleep On Turn off Sleep Timer Sleep Off (factory setting)

Other Functions

4 Press MENU/NO.

To turn off Sleep Timer

Repeat the procedure above, selecting “Sleep Off” in step

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§

·

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Additional

Precautions

Information

This chapter provides additional information that will help you understand and maintain your MD deck system.

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.

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

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.

On condensation in the deck

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.

Additional Information

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Handling MDs

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

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

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

Proper location of the labels

Where to keep the MDs

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

Regular maintenance

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

Shutter

The remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing numerous short tracks

Tracks under 12 seconds in length are not counted and so erasing them may not lead to an increase in the recording time.

The total recorded time and the remaining recordable time on the MD may not total the maximum recording time (60 or 74 minutes)

Recording is done in minimum units of 2 seconds each, no matter how short the material. The contents recorded may thus be shorter than the maximum recording capacity. Disc space may also be further reduced by scratches.

Limitations when recording over an existing track

• The correct remaining recordable time may not be displayed.

• You may find it impossible to record over a track if that track has been recorded over several times already. If this happens, erase the track (see page 29).

• The remaining recordable time may be shortened out of proportion to the total recorded time.

• Recording over a track to eliminate noise is not recommended since this may shorten the duration of the track.

• You may find it impossible to name a track while recording over an existing track.

System Limitations

The recording system in your deck is radically different

Additional Information

from those used in cassette and DAT decks and is characterized by the limitations described below. Note, however, that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself and not to mechanical causes.

“Disc Full” appears in the display even before the MD has reached the maximum recording time (60 or 74 minutes)

When 255 tracks have been recorded on the MD, “Disc Full” appears regardless of the total recorded time. More than 255 tracks can’t be recorded on the MD. To continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks or use another recordable MD.

“Disc Full” appears before the maximum number of tracks is reached

Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are sometimes interpreted as track intervals, incrementing the track count and causing “Disc Full” to appear.

Tracks created through editing may exhibit sound dropout as you’re searching for a point while monitoring the sound.

Some tracks can’t be combined with others

Tracks may not be combined if they have been edited.

Track numbers are not marked correctly

Incorrect assignment or marking of track numbers may result when CD tracks are divided into several smaller tracks during digital recording. Also, when the Automatic Track Marking is activated during recording, track numbers may not be marked as in the original, depending on the program source.

“TOC Reading” appears for a long time

If the inserted recordable MD is brand new, “TOC Reading” appears in the display longer than for MDs that have already been used.

The correct recorded/playing time may not be displayed during playback of MDs recorded in monaural mode.

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Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the deck, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The deck does not operate or operates poorly.

, The MD may be dirty or damaged. Replace the

MD.

, Only ~/1 and INPUT are operable while the MD

deck is being controlled by a personal computer.

The deck does not play.

, Moisture has formed inside the deck. Take the MD

out and leave the deck in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates.

, The deck is not on. Press ~/1 to turn the deck on. , The deck may not be connected to the amplifier

correctly. Check the connection.

, The MD is inserted in the wrong direction. Slide

the MD into the disc slot with the label side up and the arrow pointing towards the slot.

, The MD may not be recorded. Replace the disc

with one that has been recorded.

The sound has a lot of static.

, Strong magnetism from a television or a similar

device is interfering with operations. Move the deck away from the source of strong magnetism.

The deck does not record.

, The MD is record-protected. Slide the record-

protect tab and close the slot.

, The deck is not connected properly to the program

source. Check the connection.

, Select the correct program source using INPUT. , The recording level is not adjusted properly.

Adjust the recording level.

, A premastered MD is inserted. Replace it with a

recordable MD.

, There is not enough time left on the MD. Replace

it with another recordable MD with fewer recorded tracks, or erase unnecessary tracks.

, There has been a power failure or the AC power

cord has been disconnected during recording. Data recorded to that point may be lost. Repeat the recording procedure.

The deck does not perform Synchro-recording with a CD player or video CD player.

, The remote supplied with the MD deck is not set

correctly. Reset the remote.

A message and a three-digit alphanumeric code alternate in the display.

, The Self-Diagnosis Function is on. See the table on

page 44.

Note

If the deck does not operate properly even after you’ve attempted the prescribed remedies, turn off the deck, then reinsert the plug into the power outlet.

Specifications

System MiniDisc digital audio system Disc MiniDisc Laser Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)

Emission duration: continuous

Laser output Less than 44.6 µW*

This output is the value measured

at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.

Laser diode Material: GaAlAs Revolutions (CLV) 400 rpm to 900 rpm Error correction Advanced Cross Interleave Reed

Solomon Code (ACIRC)

Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Coding Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding

(ATRAC)

Modulation system EFM (Eight-to-Fourteen Modulation) Number of channels 2 stereo channels Frequency response 5 to 20,000 Hz ±0.3 dB Signal-to-noise ratio Over 94 dB during playback Wow and flutter Below measurable limit

Inputs

LINE (ANALOG) IN Jack type: phono

Impedance: 47 kilohms Rated input: 500 mVrms Minimum input: 125 mVrms

DIGITAL (OPTICAL) IN Connector type: square optical

Impedance: 660 nm (optical wave length)

Outputs

LINE (ANALOG) OUT Jack type: phono

Rated output: 2 Vrms (at 50 kilohms) Load impedance: Over 10 kilohms

Additional Information

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General

Power requirements

Where purchased Power requirements

U.S.A. and Canada 120 V AC, 60 Hz U.K. and Continental Europe 220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Australia 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Certain countries in Asia 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Brazil 127 or 220 V AC, 60 Hz Other countries 110 - 120 or 220 - 240 V AC

Power consumption 15 W Dimensions (approx.) 430 × 95 × 290 mm (17 × 3 3/4 × 11 1/2

Mass (approx.) 3.5 kg (7 lb 20 oz)

Supplied accessories

See page 4.

Optional accessories

Recordable MDs MDW-60 (60 min), MDW-74 (74 min) US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories

Licensing Corporation. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Additional Information

selectable, 50/60 Hz

inches) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls

Display Messages

The following table explains the various messages that appear in the display. Messages are also displayed by the deck’s Self-Diagnosis function (see page 44).

Message Meaning

Auto Cut The Auto Cut function is on (page 17). Blank Disc A new (blank) or erased MD has been

inserted.

Cannot Copy An attempt was made to make a second

copy from a digitally dubbed MD (page

14).

Cannot Edit An attempt was made to edit the MD

during Program or Shuffle Play. Or the

MD is record-protected. Disc Full The MD is full (page 40). Impossible The deck cannot do the specified

operation. Initialize (flashing) The Setup Menu settings have been lost. Name Full The naming capacity of the MD has

reached its limit (about 1,700 characters). No Disc There is no MD in the deck. No Name The track or disc has no name. No Program!! You tried to start Program Play when no

program exists. Premastered An attempt was made to record on a

premastered MD. ProgramFull! The program contains the maximum

number of tracks. You cannot add any

more tracks. REMOTE The MD deck is being controlled by an

external device connected to the deck.* Smart Space The Smart Space function is on (page 17). TOC Reading The deck is checking the TOC (Table Of

Contents) on the MD.

If “REMOTE” appears under other circumstances, turn off the deck,

then turn it on again.

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Edit Menu Table

The following table provides a quick guide to the various editing functions that you can perform using the Edit Menu.

To access the Edit Menu

Press MENU/NO to display “Edit Menu.”

Note

The available menu items may vary according to the current status of the deck.

Menu item Sub-item Function Reference page(s)

Tr Erase ? — Erases a track. 29 All Erase ? — Erases all the tracks on an MD. 30 A-B Erase ? — Erases a portion of a track. 30 Divide ? — Divides a track. 31 Combine ? — Combines tracks. 32 Move ? — Moves a track. 32 Name ? Nm In ? Names a track or an MD. 33

Nm Copy ? Copies a name to a track or an MD. 34 Nm Erase ? Erases a name. 35

Nm All Ers ? Erases all the names on an MD. 35 Undo ? — Undoes the last edit operation. 36 Setup ? — Enters Setup Menu (page 44) directly. —

Additional Information

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Setup Menu Table

The following table provides an overview of the various Setup Menu items, including their parameters, factory settings, and reference page(s) in the manual.

To access the Setup Menu

While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice to display “Setup Menu.”

Menu item Function Parameters Factory setting Reference page(s)

Program ? Creates a program. — — 25 T.Mark Turns Automatic Track Marking on or off. Off/LSync LSync 17 LS(T) Changes the trigger level for Automatic Track Marking. –72 to 0dB* –50 dB 18 Auto Turns Auto Space and Auto Pause on or off. Off/Space/Pause Off 26, 27 S.Space Turns Smart Space and Auto Cut on or off. On/Off On 17 P.Hold Continuously displays the level of the strongest signal. On/Off On 16 Sleep Turns the Sleep Timer function on or off. On/Off Off 38 Rec Selects the recording mode. Stereo/Mono Stereo 14

Adjustable in 2 dB steps.

To recall a factory setting

Press CLEAR while selecting the parameter.

Self-Diagnosis Function

The deck’s self-diagnosis function automatically checks the condition of the MD deck when an error occurs, then issues a three-digit code and an error message on the display. If the code and message alternate, find them in the following table and perform the indicated countermeasure. Should the problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Additional Information

Three-digit code/Message Cause/Remedy

C11/Protected The inserted MD is record-protected.

C13/REC Error The recording was not made properly.

C13/Read Error The deck could not read the TOC on the MD properly.

C14/TOC Error The deck could not read the TOC on the MD properly.

C71/Din Unlock The sporadic appearance of this message is caused by the digital signal being recorded. This will not affect

, Take out the MD and close the record-protect slot (page 15).

, Set the deck in a stable surface, and repeat the recording procedure.

The inserted MD is dirty (with smudges, fingerprints, etc.), scratched, or substandard in quality.

, Replace the disc and repeat the recording procedure.

, Take out the MD and insert it again.

, Insert another disc. , If possible, erase all the tracks on the MD (page 30).

the recording. While recording from a digital component connected through the DIGITAL (OPTICAL) IN connector, the

digital connecting cable was unplugged or the digital component turned off. , Connect the cable or turn the digital component back on.

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Index

Accessories

optional 42

supplied 4 AMS 22 Audio connecting cord 4, 5 Auto Cut 17 Auto Pause 27 Auto Space 26 Automatic Track Marking

additional information 18

how to 17

trigger level 18

Battery 4 Blank

erasing during recording. See

Smart Space and Auto Cut

inserting during play. See Auto

Space

CD Synchro-recording 19 Combining 32

De-emphasizing 14 Displaying

disc name 11, 12

remaining recordable time 12

total number of tracks 11, 12

total recorded time 11, 12

track name 12 Dividing

after selecting the point 31

after selecting the track 31

Erasing

a name 35

a portion of a track 30

a track 29

all names 35

all tracks 30

F, G, H

Fade-in

Play 37 Recording 37

Fade-out

Play 37 Recording 37

I, J, K

Input Monitor 16

Level

input signal 12 recording 16

Locating

particular point 23 tracks 22

Manual Track Marking 17 MD (MiniDisc)

ejecting 15, 21 premastered 12 recordable 12, 14 record-protect tab 15

Monitoring input signal. See Input

Monitor

Moving 32 Music Synchro-recording 19

Naming

copying 34 how to 33, 34 renaming 35

Optical cable 4, 5

P, Q

Pausing

after each track. See Auto Pause play 21

recording 15 Peak Hold 16 Peak level meters 16 Playing

entering the number 22

from the first track 21

specific track. See Locating Program Play

changing the contents 26

checking the contents 25

programming 25

Recording

how to 14, 15

mode 14

over existing tracks 15 Remote 4 Repeat A-B Play 24 Repeat All Play 23 Repeat 1 Play 24 Repeating

a portion. See Repeat A-B Play

all tracks. See Repeat All Play

current track. See Repeat 1 Play

Sampling rate converter 14 SCMS. See Serial Copy Management

System

Scrolling the name 12 Serial Copy Management System 14 Shuffle Play 24 Sleep Timer 38 Smart Space 17

Table of contents. See TOC Time Machine Recording 18 TOC 13, 29

Additional Information

U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Undoing 36

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