Sony MDS-JE520 User Manual

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MiniDisc Deck

Operating Instructions

3-862-735-11(2)

Mode d'emploi

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MDS-JE520

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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.

The laser eomponent in this produet is capable ot emitting radiation exceeding the limit tor Class 1.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT

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

The following caution label is located inside of the unit.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This s\ nibol is intended to alert the user to the presence ot important operatiiTg and maintenance (serv icing) instructions in the literature accompanving the appliance.

CAUTION

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

Owner's Record

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

Model No. MDS-JE520 Serial No.

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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 modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

For the customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

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

Precautions

On safety

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

On power sources

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

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

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

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

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On operation

It the deck is brought directlv trom j cold to .1 Wcirni location, or is placed in a very damp room, mvnsturo mav condense on the lenses inside the deck. Should this occur, the deck nia\' not operate properiv. In this case, reniove the MD and leave the deck turned on for about an hour until the moisture e\aporates.

On the MiniDisc cartridge

• Do not open the sliutter to expose the MD.

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

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls

with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring

powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any questions or problems

concerning your deck, please consult

your nearest Sony dealer.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony

MiniDisc Deck. Before operating the

deck, please read this manual

thoroughly and retain it for future

reference.

Table of contents

Getting Started

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

Hooking Up th^System...................................................................................4

Recording on an MD Playing an MD

Recording on MDs

Notes on Recording.........................................................................................9

Useful Tips for Recording.............................................................................10

Recording Over Existing Tracks

Adjusting the Recording Level...................................................................... 12

Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking).......................13

Starting Recording With 6 Seconds of Prestored Audio Data

(Time Machine Recording)

Synchro-Recording With Audio Equipment of Your Choice

(Music Synchro-Recording)......................................................................15

Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Player.................................................16

Fading In and Out (Fader).............................................................................17

Recording on an MD Using a Timer.............................................................18

Playing MDs

Using the Display..........................................................................................19

Locating a Specific Track.............................................................................20

Locating a Particular Point in a Track..........................................................21

Playing Tracks Repeatedly............................................................................22

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)......................................................23

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)...............................................23

Useful Tips When Recording From MDs to Tape

Fading In and Out (Fader).............................................................................26

Playing an MD Using a Timer......................................................................26

Falling Asleep to Music................................................................................27

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About This Manual

Conventions

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

• The following icons are used in this manual;

Indicates a procedure ^hat requires use of the remote.

Indicates tips for making the task easier and hints.

Editing Recorded MDs

Notes on Editing............................................................................................28

Erasing Recordings (Erase Function)............................................................28

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

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Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function)..............................................31

Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function)

Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function)

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Labeling Recordings (Title Function)...........................................................33

Undoing the Last Edit (Undo Function)

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Additional Information

Display Messages..........................................................................................38

System Limitations..........................................................

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Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 39

Specifications................................................................................................40

Guide to the Serial Copy Management System............................................41

Index..............................................................................................................42

Table of Setup Menus

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Self-Diagnosis Function................................................................................45

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Getting Started

Unpacking

Check, that vou received the following items:

• Audio connecting cords (2)

• Optical cable (1)

• Remote wmmander (remote) RM-D15M (1)

• Sony R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote

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

'Q' When to replace batteries

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

Hooking Up the System

Overview

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

Notes

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

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

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

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

What cords will I need?

• Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2)

White

(L)

Optical cables (only one supplied) (3)

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Getting Started

Hookups

Connecting the deck to an amplifier

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

MD deck

Signal flow

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

Amplifier

Connect the component through the DIGITAL OPT 1 / OPT 2 or DIGITAL OUT connectors with two or three optical cables (only one supplied). Take the caps off the connectors and then insert the plugs parallelly until they click into place. Be sure not to bend or tie together the optical cables. If the optical cables are not connected properly, "Din Unlock" and "C71" may alternate in the display.

Note

U Oin Unlock" alternates with "C7l", or "Cannot Copv" appears in the display, recording through the digital connector is nifl possible. In this case, record the program source thri>ugh the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks with the INPUT switch set at ANALOG.

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet or to the outlet of a timer.

MD deck

To the DIGITAL OPT 1 or OPT 2 connector

; Signal flow

Automatic conversion of digital sampling rates

during recording

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

Digital component

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Recording on an MD

Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want

to record.

Press I/O.

The STANDBY indicator turns off. Insert a recordable MD.

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Monitor audio during recording

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

With the arrow pointing this way

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

Set INPUT to the corresponding input connector.

To record through

DIGITAL OPT 1 OPTI DIGITAL OPT 2 LINE (ANALOG) IN ANALOG

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

Tp recordjn

Stereo sound Monaural sound*^

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

In the monaural recording, you can record about two times longer than in the stereo recording.

Set INPUT to

OPT 2

Set REC MODE*’ to

STEREO MONO

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When "TOC Writing" flashes in the display

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

Basic Operations

Press • REC. The deck becomes reaciv to recorcf.

Press LEVEL/DISPLAY / CHAR to change the display, then turn AMS to adjust the recording level. For detaij^ see pages 12 and 13. If you want to know the recording time or remaining time , press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR again.

Press O or II.

Recording starts.

Start playing the program source.

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

If you do, recorded material may not be saved to the MD. To save the

material, after recording, press » EJECT to take out the MD or change the deck to standby by pressing 1/(1). "TOC Writing" will flash in the display at this time. After "TOC Writing" stops flashing and goes out, you can pull out the AC power cord.

Stop recording Pause recording*

Take out the MD

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

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

To protect an MD against accidental erasure

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

Press

■ II. Press the button again or press t> to resume

recording. a EJECT after stopping

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Basic Operations

Playing an MD

'Q' You can locate and play back

a track while the deck is stopped

1 Turn AMS (or press or

►W) until the number of the track you want to play appears.

2 Press AMS or I>,

To use headphones

Connect them to PHONES jack. Use PHONE LEVEL to adjust

the volume.

Q' You can adjust the analog

signal level output to the

LINE (ANALOG) OUT jacks 1 While the deck is playing,

press LEVEL / DISPLAY / CHAR repeatedly until the line output adjustment display appears.

2 Turn AMS (or press LEVEL

+ /- on the remote) to adjust the output signal level.

Notes

• The output level for the PHONES jack is also changed.

• When you eject the MD or turn off the power by pressing the l/(l) switch, the output level is reset to the

initial setting (O.OdB).

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

for MD deck.

Press l/C!). The STANDBY indicator turns off.

Insert an MD.

With the arrow pointing this way

Jt Press l>.

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

Stop playing Press ■. Pause playing

Go to the next track

Go to the current track or the preceding track

Take out the MD

Do the following;

Press II. Press the button again or press O to resume playing.

Turn AMS clockwise (or press on the remote).

Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press‘h4^ on the remote).

Press = EJECT after stopping playing.

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Recording on MDs

Notes on Recording

If "Protected" alternates with "Cl 1" in the display

The MD is record-protected. Close the slot to record on the disc (see "To protect лп MD against accidental erasure" on page 7).

If "Din Unlock" alternates with "C71" in the display

• The digital program source is not connected as you set with the INPUT switch in Step 4 on page 6. To continue, connect tlie program source properly.

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

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

• When recording from a CD or MD with the INPUT

switch set at a digital position (OPT 1 or OPT 2) and the source connected through the digital input {DIGITAL OPT 1 or OPT 2) connector: The deck autoniatically marks track numbers in the same sequence as the original. If, however, a track is repeated two or more times (e.g. by single-track repeat play) or two or more tracks with the same track number (e.g. from different MDs or CDs) are played, the track or tracks are recorded as part of a single, continuous track with a single track number. If the source is an MD, track numbers may not be marked for tracks of less than 4 seconds.

• When recording from some CD players and multi

disc players connected through one of the digital input connectors with the INPUT switch set at the respective digital position: The deck may not automatically mack track, numbers. In these cases, mark the track numbers after recording, using the deck's Divide Function (see

"Dividing Recorded Tracks" on page 31).

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

• Even while recording an analog source or a DAT or satellite broadcast, you can mark track numbers if

"T.Mark LSyn" is selected in Setup Menu 02 (see "Marking Track Numbers While Recording" on page 13).

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

'Q' You can mark track numbers during or after

recording

For details, see “Marking Track Numbers While Recording" (page 13) and "Dividing Recorded Tracks" (page 31).

When "TOC Writing" flashes in the display

pressing the I / (1) switch.

The MD deck uses the SCMS (Serial Copy

Management System on page 41)

MDs recorded through digital input connector cannot

be copied onto other MDs or DAT tapes through the

digital output connector.

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

To change the digital input signal to another sampling rate for output (without recording it to an MD), use Input Monitor Function (see page 10).

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Recording on MDs

Useful Tips for Recording

: EJECT

MENU/NO

TIME КК1АМ5И>« О

Checking the remaining recordable time on the MD

Press TIME.

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

• When you press the TIME button repeatedly while the deck is stopped, the display alternates between total disc playing time and remaining recordable time on the MD (see page 19).

Monitoring the input signal (Input Monitor)

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

1 Press = EJECT to remove the MD. 2 Set INPUT according to the input signal you want

to monitor.

When the INPUT switch is set at ANALOG

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

When the INPUT switch is set at OPT 1 or OPT 2

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

3 Press # REC.

If the INPUT switch is set at ANALOG, "AD-DA" appears in the display. If the INPUT switch is set at OPT 1 or OPT 2,

"-DA" appears in the display.

INPUT

• REC

If "Auto Cut" appears in the display (Auto Cut)

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

You can turn off the Auto Cut Function

For details, see "To turn off the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function" below. Note that w hen you turn off the Smart Space Function, the Auto Cut Function IS turned off automatically-

If "Smart Space" appears in the display (Smart Space)

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

To turn off the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function

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

to display "Setup Menu".

2 Turn AMS to select "Setup 05", then press AMS. 3 Turn AMS counterclockwise to select "S.Space Off",

then press AMS.

4 Press MENU / NO.

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

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

Function and Auto Cut Function" above.

2 Turn AMS clockwise to select "S.Space On", then

press AMS.

3 Press MENU/NO.

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Notes

• When \'ou turn ott tlie Smart Space Functie>n, the Auto Cut Function is also turned oft automatically.

• I'he Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function are factory set to on.

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

Playing back tracks just recorded

Do this procedviro to immediately play back tracks that have just been recorcied.

Recording on MDs

Recording Over Existing Tracks

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

KM AMS OW

\« /►« —

eij cs CD

. ^ :±]1_5

i_D CD d5 1+^ ;jD •iS> ¿D

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

To play from the first track of the MD after recording

1 Press ■ again after stopping recording. 2 Press O.

Playback starts from the first track of the MD.

1 Do Steps I to 5 in "Recording on an MD" on

page 6.

2 Turn AMS (or press or ►►!) until the

number of the track to be recorded over appears.

3 To record from the start of the track, continue

from Step 6 in "Recording on an MD" on page 7.

While "Tr" flashes in the display

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

Q To record from the middle of the track

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

page 7.

Note

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

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Recording on MDs

Adjusting the Recording Level

You can adjust the recording level before starting recording.

LEVEUDISPLAY/CHAR

c (X

DISPLAY ■

■© -Ci

® ©-®'S

,@ @ @ @ (g)

CiS'a-CD'QO

Adjusting the digital recording level

1 Do Steps 1 to 6 in "Recording on an MD" on

pages 6 and 7. Set INPUT to OPT 1 or OPT 2 in Step 4.

2 Play the portion of the program source with the

strongest signal level.

3 Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY)

repeatedly until the recording level adjustment display appears.

KW AMSOCHl

■ LEVEL +/-

While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press LEVEL + /- repeatedly) to adjust the recording level so that the peak level meters reach their highest point without turning on the OVER indication. Occasional lighting of "OVER" is acceptable.

Угаск'З

^ 4Tr OmGO

OVER indication

The volume can only be increased up to +12.0 dB. Therefore, if the digital signal level of the program source is tow, it may not be possible to set the recording level to maximum.

5 Stop playing the program source.

6 To start recording, do the procedure starting from

Step 8 in "Recording on an MD" on page 7.

You can use Setup Menu 11 or 12 to adjust the digital recording level 1 while recording or in recording pause, press MENU/

NO twice to display "Setup Menu".

2 Turn AMS to select "Setup ll"or "Setup 12", then

press AMS. The dB display flashes. Select "Setup 11" with the INPUT switch set at OPT 1 and "Setup 12" with the INPUT switch set at OPT 2.

3 Turn AMS to adjust the recording level, then press

AMS. The dB display changes from flashing to lighted steadily.

4 Press MENU/NO.

The Peak Hold Function freezes the level meter

display at the highest level reached by the input signal 1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice to

display “Setup Menu".

2 Turn AMS to select "Setup 06", then press AMS.

3 Turn AMS to select "P.Hold On", then press AMS.

4 Press MENU/NO.

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To turn off the Peak Hold Function, select "P.Hold Off" in Step 3 above.

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Adjusting the analog recording level

1 Do Steps 1 to 6 in "Recording on an MD" on

pages 6 and 7. Set INPUT to ANALOG in Step 4.

2 Play the portion ot the program source with the

strongest signal level.

3 Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY)

repeatedly until the recording level adjustment display appears.

4 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press

LEVEL + /- repeatedly) to adjust the recording level. The volume can only be increased up to +12.0 dB. Therefore, if the output level of the connected component is low, it may not be possible to set the

recording level to maximum.

5 Stop playing the program source.

6 To start recording, do the procedure starting from

Step 8 in "Recording on an MD" on page 7.

You can use Setup Menu 10 to adjust the analog recording level

1 while recording or in recording pause, press MENU /

NO twice to display "Setup Menu".

2 Turn AMS to select "Setup 10", then press AMS.

3 Turn AMS to adjust the recording level, then press

AMS.

4 Press MENU/NO.

Recording on MDs

Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking)

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

MENU/NO • REC

KWAMSOCHI

Marking track numbers manually

(Manual Track Marking)

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

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

Marking track numbers automatically (Automatic Track Marking)

The deck adds track marks differently in the following cases:

• When recording from CDs or MDs with the INPUT switch set at OFT 1 or OPT 2: The deck marks track numbers automatically. However, the Automatic Track Marking Function does not activate when recording from some CD players and multi disc players.

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

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

(Continued)

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Recording on MDs

To select "T.Mark Off' or "T.Mark LSvn" in Setup Menu 02', do the procedure below:

1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO

twice to display "Setup Menu".

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

2 Tur^^AMS to select "Setup 02", then press AMS.

3 Turn AMS to select "T.Mark Off" or "T.Mark

LSyn", then prCvSs AMS. "L.SYNC" lights up when you select "T.Mark LSvn".

4 Press MENU/NO.

'Q' You can set the reference level that must pass

before a rise marks a new track number

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

1.5 seconds or longer before a rise above the reference level will mark a new track number. Do the following procedure to specify the reference level. Note that "T.Mark LSyn" should be selected in Setup Menu 02.

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

display "Setup Menu".

2 Turn AMS to select "Setup 03", then press AMS.

3 Turn AMS to set the reference level.

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

4 After selecting the reference level, press AMS.

5 Press MENU/NO.

Note

If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the deck will recall the last settings of the Automatic Track Marking Function ("T.Mark LSyn" or "T.Mark Off") the next time you turn on the deck. However, the "T.Mark LSyn" Function does not activate when-recording in digital from CD or MD.

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

When you press AMS in Step 3

End of the program source to be recorded

^Time

Audio data in 6-second buffer memory

Recorded portion

Beginning of the program

source to be recorded

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CS CS C

T.REC

IKK AMS t>01l

Do Steps 1 to 6 in "Recording on an MD" on pages 6 and 7. The deck changes to recording pause,

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Start playing the program source you want to record. The most recent 6 seconds of audio data is stored in the buffer memory.

Press AMS (or T.REC) to start Time Machine Recording. Recording of the program source starts with the 6 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer memory.

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To stop Time Machine Recording

Press ■.

Note

The dock starts storing audio data \\ hen the dock is in recording pause and you start playing the program source. With loss than b seconds of plar ing of the program source and audio data stored in the buffer memory. Time Machine Recording starts with less than 6 seconds of audio data.

Recording on MDs

Synchro-Recording With Audio Equipment of Your Choice (Music Synchro-Recording) \J]

Bv using the MUSIC SYNC button on the remote, you can automatically start recording in sync with the signal input from the program source. The method of marking track numbers differs, depending on the program source being recorded and the setting of the Setup Menu 02 (see "Notes on Recording” on page 9).

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MUSIC SYNC

1 Do Steps 1 to 5 in "Recording on an MD" on

page 6.

2 Press MUSIC SYNC.

The deck changes to recording pause.

3 Start playing the program source you want to

record. The deck starts recording automatically.

To stop Music Synchro-Recording

Press ■.

Note

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

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Recording on MDs

Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Player LTj

Bv connecting vour deck to a Sony CD plaver or Hi-Fi Component System, you can easily dub CDs onto MDs using the CD synchro buttons on the remote. If your deck is connected to a Sony CD player by a digital input cable, track numbers are automatically marked as appear on the original even when "T.Mark Off" is selected in Setup Menu 02. If your deck is connected to a Sony CD plaver bv audio connecting cords through the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks, track numbers are automaticallv marked when you set Setup Menu 02 to "T.Mark LSyn" (see page 13). As the same remote controls both the CD player and the deck, vou mav have trouble operating both units if they are far from each other. If you do, place the CD player close to this deck.

STANDBY

If the CD player does not start playing

Some CD player models mav not respond wheii you press START on the remote of the deck. I’ress

II on the remote of the CD plaver instead.

7 Press STOP to stop synchro-recording.

To pause recording

Press STANDBY or CD PLAYER II.

To restart recording, press START or CD PLAYER II.

A new track number is marked each time you pause recording.

Notes

• when the deck's remote controls the CD plaver with a mode selector, set the selector to CDl.

• The deck ma^’ not automatical!)’ mark track numbers when recording from some CD players and multi disc players.

Q' You can use the remote of the CD player during

synchro-recording

When you press ■, the CD player stops and the deck pauses for recording. When you press II, the CD player pauses and the deck pauses for recording. To restart synchro-recording, press C>.

1 Set the source selector on the amplifier to CD.

2 Do Steps 2 to 5 in "Recording on an MD" on page

6 to prepare the deck for recording.

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

Play, etc.) on the CD player.

5 Press STANDBY.

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

6 Press START.

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

'Q' You can change CDs during synchro-recording

Do the following steps instead of Step 7 above.

1 Press ■ on the remote of the CD player.

The deck pauses for recording.

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

Synchro-recording restarts.

Q* You can also do synchro-recording with a Sony video

CD player

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

recording.

Q' You can check the remaining recordable time on the

Press TIME (see page 19).

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Fading In and Out (Fader)

^ ou can gradually increase the recording level at the beginning ot a recording (tade-in recording) or

gradually decrease the recording level at the end of a

recording (fade-out recording). This function is convenient when, for example, vou don't want the track cut off abruptly when the disc reaches to its end.

FADER

O 0)

Fade-in recording

During recording pause, press FADER at the position where you want to start fade-in recording.

•4 in "Fade "4 3.2s" flashes and the deck performs the fade-in recording until the counter reaches "0.0s".

^гs5 ;

-O CD '.iZ) CD

CtD

CD i5 3 ®'

dp ^

Recording on MDs

'Q' You can set the duration of fade-in and fade-out

recording independently

1 While the dock is stopped, press MENL' / NO twice to

displiW "Setup Menu".

2 To set the duration of fade-in recording:

Turn AMS to select "Setup 08", then press AMS.

To set the duration of fade-out recording:

Turn AMS to select "Setup 09", then press AMS.

3 Turn AMS to set the duration.

Both the fade-in and fade-out recording durations can

be set in 0.1 second steps.

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

FADER

Fade-out recording

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

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Recording on MDs

Recording on an MD Using a

Timer

By connecting a timer (not supplied) to the deck, you can start and stop recording operations at specified

times. For^urther information on connecting the timer and setting the starting and ending times, refer to the instructions that came with the timer.

1 Do Steps 1 to 7 in "Recording on an MD" on

pages 6 and 7.

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

recording, press ■.

• If you want to specify the time for the end of recording, do Steps 8 and 9 in "Recording on an MD" on page 7.

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

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

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

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

• When you have set the time for both the start and end of recording, the deck turns off. When

the starting time arrives, the deck turns on and starts recording. When the ending time arrives, the deck stops recording and turns off.

5 After YOU have finished using the timer, set

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

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

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

Make sure to change the deck to standby status

within a week after timer recording is completed

The TOC on the MD is updated and recorded contents

are written to the MD when you turn the deck on. If the recorded contents have disappeared, "Standby" flashes when you turn the deck on.

Notes

• It may take about 30 seconds after the deck is turned on until recording starts. When recording at a specified time using the timer, be sure to take this time into account when setting the recording start time.

• During timer recording, new material is recorded from the end of the recorded portion on the MD.

• Material recorded during timer recording will be saved to

the disc the next time you turn the deck on, "TOC Writing" will flash in the display at that time. Do not move the deck or pull out the AC power cord while "TOC Writing" is flashing.

• Timer recording will stop if the disc becomes full.

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Using the Display

You can uso the display to check disc and track intormation such as the total track number, total playing time ot the tracks, remaining recordable time of the disc and disc name.

SCROLL

LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR

A music calendar shows all the track numbers within a grid if the MD is a premastered disc, or without a grid if the MD is a recordable disc.

If the total track number exceeds 15, ► appears to the right of number 15 in the music calendar.

Note

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

J I j

SCROLL TIME

C J

TIME

DISPLAY •

---------------i/:: ■ ■ ■

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

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

Total track number and total playing time

of all recorded tracks

S 0 H G S

12Tr 39r,-,0Ési:-” '

Press

Remaining recordable time of the disc (Recorded MDs only)

® S Cl \-\ G S

1 Tr ~ 1 ri'i J fc' S 1: ■

.The remaining recordable time of the disc

is not shown for premastered MDs.

Press n

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 « 9 W T1 12

6 7 S 9 10

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

Disc name

0 N G S’ ,12Tr, ,39m06s-r" " -

Total number of tracks

Total disc playing time

Music calendar

S 2 3 4 si 6 7 8 9 10

11 12

Checking the playing time, remaining time, and track number

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

Track number and playing time of the current track

DIARV

■fpiAcii T.. r.'. -«p '•

Press

Track number and remaining time of the current track

niHRV

► TK

2 Tr - 1 m 2 ■=: “Í

Press

Remaining time of all recorded tracks

niARV

- S H rri 1 1 ■=: 1 --s=r__''

The track name and disc name are displayed as follows:

The disc name appears whenever the deck is stopped, and the name of the current track appears when the track is playing. If no title is recorded, “No Name" appears instead of a title. To label a recordable disc and its tracks, see "Labeling Recordings" on page 33.

►

Press 0;

2 3 4 5

. . . .»

2 3 4 5

(Continued)

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^ You can scroll a title of more than 12 characters

Press SCROLL, Since the display shows up to 11 characters at a time, press SCROLL to see the rest ot the title it the title has 12 characters or more. Press SCROLL again to pause scrolling, and again to continue scrolling.

Changing the display

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

Normal display

™ S 0 N G S

12Tr 39mCi6st:"" '■

Press

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

■■4+I+7.--

3Tr I1n-,14S1:

Title (Disc name and track name)

SONGS DIA R V

Output level (The recording level is displayed while recording.)

Ou tpu tLe'"'e 1 Anl 9 - 12. OdE-t: ■ "

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Press

Hi'

Press

► 1«

Press Q-

Locating a Specific Track

You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc by using the AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) control,

and buttons, number buttons, or M.SCAN

button on the remote.

Number buttons

• M.SCAN

To locate

The next or succeeding During playback, turn AMS clockwise tracks (or press repeatedly) until you

The current or preceding tracks

A specific track directly [X

A specific track by using AMS

By scanning each track for 6 seconds (music scan) [T

Do the following:

find the track. During playback, turn AMS

counterclockwise (or press repeatedly) until you find the track.

Press number buttons to enter the track number.

1 Turn AMS until the track number

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

2 Press AMS or 1 Press M.SCAN before you start

playing.

2 When you find the track you want,

press to start playing.

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When you directly locate a track with a number over

25 d

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

Press >25 once, then 3 and 10.

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

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You can extend the playing time during music scan

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

displa\’ "Setup Menu".

2 Turn AMS to select "Setup 07", then press AMS.

3 Turn AMS to select the plaving time within a range ot

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

4 Press MENU/NO.

To pause playing at the beginning of a track

Turn AMS (or press or ►►!) after pausing playback.

9° quickly to the beginning of the last track

Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press ) while the display shows the total track number, total disc playing time or remaining recordable time of the disc (recordable disc only), or disc name (see page 19).

Playing MDs

Locating a Particular Point in a

Track

You can also use the *4^ and ►► buttons to locate a particular point in a track during playback or playback pause.

To locate a point Press

While monitoring the sound

Quickly by observing the display during playback pause

*Q* If "—Over—" appears while you are pressing ►►

during playback pause

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

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

►► or « and keep pressing until

you find the point. There is no sound output during this operation.

Notes

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

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

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Playing Tracks Repeatedly

^'ou can plav tracks repeatedly in any play mode.

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REPEAT

Press REPEAT. ''REPEAT" appears in the display.

The deck repeats the tracks as follows;

when the MD is played in The deck repeats

Normal play (page 8) All the tracks Shuffle Play (page 23) All the tracks in random order Program Play (page 23)

To cancel repeat play

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

Repeating the current track

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

The same program

Repeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat)

■

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

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i ^

REPEAT

A^B

PjlIL

J cu

CLEAR

jiTij

1 while playing a disc, press A<—►B at the starting

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

"REPEAT A-" appears and "B" flashes in the

display.

2 Continue playing the track or press ►► until you

reach the ending point (point B), then press A^—►B

again.

"REPEAT A-B" lights continuously. The deck

starts to play the specified portion repeatedly.

To cancel A-B Repeat

Press REPEAT, CLEAR or ■.

2Г

Setting new starting and ending points

You can repeat the portion immediately after the currently specified portion by changing the starting and ending points. 1 Press A-«—►B while "REPEAT A-B" appears.

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

2 Continue playing the track or press ►► until you

reach the new ending point (point B), then press A<—►B again. "REPEAT A-B" lights continuously and the deck starts playing repeatedly the newly specified portion.

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Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)

You can have the deck ''shuttle" tracks and plav them in random order.

PLAY MODE O

1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or SHUFFLE

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

2 Press to start Shuffle Play.

"—Shuffle—" and appear in the display while the deck is "shuffling" the tracks.

To cancel Shuffle Play

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

'Q* You can specify tracks during Shuffle Play

• To play the next track, turn AMS clockwise {or press

►W).

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

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

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

LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR MENU/NO YES

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

KM AMS IX>I O

0"©'® 0 ®

®) 0 ® ®

CLEAR

1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU / NO

twice to display "Setup Menu".

2 Turn AMS (or press or ►►!) to display

"Program ?", then press AMS.

4/»

3 Do either a) or b):

a) When using the controls on the deck

1 Turn AMS until the track number you want

appears in the display.

2 Press AMS.

If you enter the wrong track number

Press or ►► until the wrong track number flashes, turn AMS to set the correct track number, then press AMS. If "0" flashes, press

(Continued)

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b) When using the remote

Press the number buttons to enter the tracks vou want to program in the order you want. To program a track with a number over 25, use the >25 button (see page 20).

li^ou enter the wrong track number

Press or ►► until the wrong track number flashes, then enter the correct track number with the number buttons. It "0” flashes, press MM.

4 Repeat Step 3 to enter other tracks.

The entered track is added to the location where the "0" flashes.

Each time you enter a track, the total program time is added up and appears in the display.

5 After finishing programming, press YES.

"Complete!!" appears and programming is completed.

6 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or PROGRAM

once) until "PROGRAM" appears in the display.

7 Press O to start Program Play.

To cancel Program Play

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

'Q' The program remains even after Program Play ends

When you press you can play the same program

again.

Notes

• The display shows -m - -s" instead of the total playing time when the total playing time of the program exceeds

199 minutes.

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

Checking the track order

while the deck is stopped and "PROGRAM" is on,

press LEVEL/ DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) several times.

The track numbers appear in the order they were

programmed as follow: '73^5^8^ 1 ^21"

To check the rest of the track order

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

Changing the track order

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

Erase a track

the whole program

Add a track

Change a program

to the beginning of the program

in the middle of the program

to the end of the program

track in the

Do the following procedure after Steps 1 and 2 in "Creating Your Own Program":

Press M^ or ►► until the track number you want to erase flashes, then press CLEAR,

Keep pressing CLEAR until all programmed track numbers disappear.

1 Press M^ until "0" flashes at

the left of the first track.

2 Do Steps 3 to 5 on pages 23

and 24.

1 Press MM or ►► until the

track which precedes the track to be added flashes.

2 Press AMS so that "0" flashes,

then do Steps 3 to 5 on pages 23 and 24.

1 Press MM until "0" flashes at

the right of the last track.

2 Do Steps 3 to 5 on pages 23

and 24.

1 Press MM or ►► until the

track number you want to change flashes.

2 Do Steps 3 to 5 on pages 23

and 24.

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Playing MDs

Useful Tips When Recording From IVIDs to Tape

MENU/NO

e j)

KM AMS »1]

Inserting blank spaces while recording to

tape (Auto Space)

The Auto Space Function inserts a 3-second blank

space between each track while recording from MDs to tapes, allowing you to use the AMS function during later playback.

1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO

twice to display "Setup Menu".

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

AMS.

4 Press MENU / NO.

Pausing after each track (Auto Pause)

When the Auto Pause Function is on, the deck pauses

after playing each track. Auto Pause is convenient when recording single tracks or multiple, nonconsecutive tracks.

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

Q You can turn on the Auto Pause Function using the

remote IX

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

To restart playback

Press O or II.

To cancel Auto Pause

Cancelling the function through a menu operation on the deck

Do Steps 1 to 3 in "To cancel Auto Space" on this page.

Cancelling the function using the remote [X

while the deck is stopped, press A.SPACE repeatedly until

"Auto Off" appears.

Note

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

'Q* You can turn on the Auto Space Function using the

remote ®

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

To cancel Auto Space Cancelling the function through menu operation on the

deck

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

recording to tape" on this page.

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

Cancelling the function using the remote [XI

while the deck is stopped, press A.SPACE repeatedly until "Auto Off" appears.

Note

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

Adjusting the analog signal level

You can adjust the level of an analog signal for output to an amplifier connected through the LINE (ANALOG) OUT jacks.

1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU / NO

twice to display "Setup Menu".

2 Turn AMS to select "Setup 13", then press AMS. 3 Turn AMS to adjust the analog output level.

4 Press AMS.

5 Press MENU/NO.

To return to the initial setting (O.OdB)

1 Repeat step 1 to step 2, then press CLEAR.

2 Press MENU/NO.

Notes

• The analog signal level for output to the headphones connected through the PHONES jack is also changed.

• When you eject the MD or turn off the power by pressing the l/Cl) switch, the output level is reset to the initial setting (O.OdB).

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Playing MDs

Fading In and Out (Fader)

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

FADER

Fade-in playback

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

Fade-out playback

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

Note

The signal level output to the DIGITAL OUT connector does not change.

'Q* You can set the duration of fade-in and fade-out

playback independently

Do Steps 1 to 5 in "You can set the duration of the fadein and fade-out recording independently" on page 17,

s:2) Ciii

¿5 c5 '3 (T)

FADER

Playing an MD Using a Timer

Bv connecting a timer (not supplied) to the deck, you can start and stop playback operations at specified

times. For further information on connecting the timer

or setting the starting and ending times, refer to the

instructions that came with the timer.

TIMER PLAY MODE O

1 Do Steps 1 to 3 in "Playing an MD" on page 8.

2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or one of the

PLAY MODE buttons once) to select the play mode you want. To play only specific tracks, create a program (see page 23).

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

playback, go to Step 4.

• If you want to specify the time for the end of playback, press O to start playback, then go to Step 4.

• If you want to specify the time for both start and end of playback, go to Step 4.

4 Set TIMER on the deck to PLAY.

5 Set the timer as required.

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

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

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

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6 After you have finished using the timer, set

TIMER on the deck to OFF.

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Note

> ou can select I’roprani l’la\’ in Step 2. Note, howe\’er, that programs e\ entualiv fade a\va\' when the standby status is off. and therefore if vou set the tinie too far in the future, the program ma\’ be gone when the specified tin\e arrives, if tliis has occurred, the deck enters normal play mode at the specified time and the tracks plav in consecutive order.

Playing MDs

Falling Asleep to Music

You can let the cieck turn off at the specified time, so vou can sleep to the music. You can specify the time to be turned off by

_30 minutes.

MENU/NO

r' (!!)

IKK3 AMS IX>fl

1 Press MENU / NO twice to display "Setup Menu" 2 Turn AMS to select "Setup 14", then press AMS. 3 Turn AMS to select the time.

The minutes display changes as follows:

30min <—► 60min ^—► 90min 4—► 120min

4 Press AMS.

5 Turn AMS to select "Setup 15", then press AMS.

6 Turn AMS to select "Sleep On", then press AMS.

"SLEEP" lights up in the display.

7 Press MENU/NO.

To change the time to turn off

Start over from Step 1 above.

To cancel the Sleep Timer Function

Select "Sleep Off" in Step 6 above, then press AMS.

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Editing Recorded MDs

Notes on Editing

You can edit the recorded tracks after recording, using the following functions:

• Erase Function allows vou to erase recorded tracks simgjA' by specifying the corresponding track number.

• A-B Erase Function allows you to specify a portion within a track to erase it.

• Divide Function allows you to divide tracks at specified points so that you can quickly locate those points afterwards, using the AMS function.

• Combine Function allows you to combine two consecutive tracks into one.

• Move Function allows you to change the order of tracks by moving a specific track to a track position you want.

• Title Function allows you to create titles for your recorded MDs and tracks.

If "Protected" alternates with "Cl 1" in the display

The deck could not edit because the record-protect slot on the MD is open. Edit after closing the slot.

When "TOC" and "TOC Writing" flash in the display

Do not move the deck or pull out the AC power cord. After editing, "TOC" lights continuously until you eject the MD or turn off the power. "TOC" and "TOC Writing" flash while the deck is updating the TOC. When the deck finishes updating the TOC, "TOC" goes off.

Erasing Recordings (Erase Function)

Do the procedures below to erase following;

• A single track

• All tracks

MENU/NO

" : 1 r:s

e a ^ ^ , .

_________________

Erasing a single track

You can erase a track simply by specifying the respective track number. When you erase a track, the total number of tracks on the MD decreases by one and all tracks following the erased one are renumbered. Since erasing merely updates the TCXI, there is no need to record over material.

Ç To avoid confusion when erasing multiple tracks,

you should proceed in order of high to low track number to prevent the renumbering of tracks that have not been erased yet.

Example: Erasing B

Track . « ^ A

number

A B c

Erasing

—^ B is erased '

/2 ,''3

A C

YES

» i

KW AMS

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

press MENU/NO to display "Edit Menu".

2 Turn AMS until "Tr Erase ?" appears in the

display.

3 Press AMS or YES.

The display for erasing tracks appears and playback of the displayed track starts.

4 Turn AMS to select the track to be erased.

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5 Press AMS or YES.

When the track selected in Step 4 has been erased, "Complete!!" appears tor a tew seconds and the total number ot tracks in the music calendar decreases by one. The track following the erased track begins playing. (If you erase the last track, the track preceding the erased track starts playing.)

6 Repeat Steps 1 to 5 to erase more tracks.

To cancel the Erase Function

Press MENU / NO or ■.

Note

If "Erase ???" appears in the display, the track was recorded

or edited on another MD deck and is record-protected. If

this indication appears, press AMS or YES to erase the track.

Erasing all tracks on an MD

Erasing a recordable MD deletes the disc name, all recorded tracks, and titles.

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

press MENU/ NO to display "Edit Menu".

2 Turn AMS until "All Erase ?" appears in the

display.

3 Press AMS or YES.

"All Erase??" appears in the display and all tracks in the music calendar start flashing.

Press AMS or YES. When the disc name, all recorded tracks, and titles on the MD have been erased, "Complete!!" appears for a few seconds and the music calendar disappears.

To cancel the Erase Function

Press MENU/NO or ■ to turn off the "All Erase ?" or "All Erase??" indication.

Q' You can undo the Erase Function

Use the Undo Function immediately after you erased the track (see page 37).

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Editing Recorded MDs

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

You can specify a portion within a track and erase the

portion \vith ease. It is convenient when erasing unnoce^irv sections after recording satellite broadcast

or FM broadcast.

Example: Erasing a part of track A

Track -

number

Erasing

Point A [ Point B

#1A#2

A(#1+#3) B

/ /2 ./ 3

A #3

2 3

5 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS to find the

starting point of the portion to be erased (point A). You can select the unit bv which the starting point is shifted. I’ress the or ►► button to select frame*, second, or minute. Eor frame, the number of frames appears when you turn the AMS control; for second and minute, "s" or "m" flashes in the display.

* I frame is about 12 ms.

6 If the point A is still incorrect, repeat Step 5 until

it is correct.

7 Press AMS or YES if the position is correct.

"Point B set" appears in the display and playback for setting the end point of the portion to be erased (point B) starts.

MENU/NO

&«1 AMS OOfl

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

press MENU/NO to display "Edit Menu".

2 Turn AMS until "A-B Erase ?" appears in the

display.

3 Press AMS or YES. 4 Turn AMS to select the number of the track, then

press AMS or YES.

."-Rehearsal-" and "Point A ok?" alternates in the

display while the deck plays back the selected track from the beginning.

8 Continue playback (or press MM or ►►) until the

deck reaches point B, then press AMS or YES.

"A-B Ers" and "Point B ok?" alternates in the display while the deck repeats a portion of a few seconds before point A and after point B successively.

9 Repeat Step 5 if point B is not correct.

10 Press AMS or YES when the position is correct.

"Complete!!" appears for a few seconds and the

portion between point A and B is erased.

To cancel the A-B Erase Function

Press MENU/NO or ■.

Note

If "Impossible" appears in the display, this means:

- You specified point B comes before point A. Point B should be specified after point A.

- The specified portion cannot be erased. This sometimes happens when you've edited the same track many times, and is due to a technical limitation of the MD system, not a mechanical error.

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Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function)

With the Divide Function you can mark a track number at places that you want to randomly access afterwards. Use this function to add tracks to MDs recorded from an analog source (and therefore contain no track numbers), or to divide an existing track into multiple portions for locating positions in the middle of a track. When you divide a track, the total number of tracks on the MD increases by one and all tracks following the divided track are renumbered.

Example: Dividing track 2 to create a new track for C

Track number

Dividing

2 3

A B c

Track 2 is divided and a

“ new track is created for C

3 4

A B c D

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Editing Recorded MDs

4 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS to find the

point to divide the track. You can select the unit by which the starting point is shifted. Press the or ►► button to select frame, second, or minute. For frame, the number of frames appears when you turn the AMS control; for second and minute,

"s" or "m" flashes in the display.

5 Press AMS or YES when the position is correct.

"Complete!!" appears for a few seconds and the newly created track begins playing. The new track will have no track title even if the original

track was labeled. The total number of tracks in

the music calender increases by one.

To cancel the Divide Function

Press MENU/NO or ■.

5 You can undo the Divide Function

Use the Undo Function immediately after you divided

the track (see page 37).

You can divide a track while recording

Use the Track Marking Function (see page 13),

KKIAMSI>OI

Dividing a track after selecting the track

1 while the deck is stopped, playing, or pausing,

press MENU/NO to display "Edit Menu".

2 Turn AMS until "Divide ?" appears in the display,

then press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS to select the track to be divided and

press *AMS or YES. "-Rehearsal-" appears in the display and the deck plays back the selected track from the beginning.

V S X \ \ M i ■ M / ;

R e h e a f s -31

/ ,^ / / / I I 1 \ \ \ ''Jl^ 1^»^

-------------------

id Tr U h'l id 6> S rssss.."

Dividing a track after selecting the dividing point

1 while playing the MD, press AMS at the point

where you want to create a new track.

"—Divide—" and "-Rehearsal-" alternate in the

display and playback continues from the position

you selected.

2 To make fine adjustment on the dividing position,

do Step 4 in "Dividing a track after selecting the

track" on this page.

3 Press YES.

"Complete!!" appears for a few seconds and the

newly created track begins playing.

To cancel the Divide Function

Press AMS, MENU/NO or ■.

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Editing Recorded MDs

Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function)

Use tlie Combine Function to combine tracks on a recorded MD. The two tracks to be combined need not to be dfwisecutive and the latter track to be combined

can be the track which comes before the former one in

the track number order. This function is useful for

combining several songs into a single medlev, 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 tracks are renumbered.

Example: Combining B and D

Track

number

Combining

2 3

B B and D are combined ^ "

into one track , ^

2 1 ,' 3^ ^'

c D

Turn AMS to select the first track of the two to be combined and press AMS or YES. The display for selecting the second track appears

and the deck repeats the portion where the two tracks will join {i.e., the end of the first track and the beginning of the succeeding track).

Succeeding track

Tr i

----------

! 1

First track Track number

after combining

5 Turn AMS to select the second track of the two to

be combined and press AMS or YES. "Complete!!" appears for a few seconds and the total number of tracks in the music calendar decreases by one. If both of the combined tracks have track titles, the title of the second track is erased.

To cancel the Combine Function

Press MENU/NO or ■.

IKM AMS >CHt

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

press MENU/NO to display "Edit Menu".

2 Turn AMS until "Combine ?" appears in the

display.

3 Press AMS or YES.

You can undo the Combine Function

Use the Undo Function immediately after you combined the tracks (see page 37).

Note

If "Impossible" appears in the display, the tracks cannot be combined. This sometimes happens when you've edited the same track many times, and is due to a technical limitation of the MD system, not a mechanical error.

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Editing Recorded MDs

Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function)

Use the Move Function to change the order of any track. After you move a track, the track numbers between the new and old track positions are automatically renumbered.

Example: Moving track C to track position 2 Track _

number

Moving

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

I "

press MENU/NO to display "Edit Menu".

2 3 4

1 « 1

1 '

MENU/NO

c D

Track C moves to track position 2

3 4

YES

KMAMSWX

Labeling Recordings (Title Function)

You Ccin crccite titles for your recorded MDs and tracks. Titles — which may consist of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols for a maximum of about 1,700 characters per disc — appear in the display during MD operation. You can also use the remote to label a track or an MD (see "Labeling

tracks and MDs with the remote” on page 35).

LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR MENU/NO YES

■O ID o o

KM AMS l>W

Use the following procedure to label a track or an MD.

You can label a track while it is playing or

recording. If the track is recording, be sure to finish labeling before the track ends. If the track ends before you've completed the labeling procedure,

the characters already entered are not recorded and the track will remain unlabeled.

1 Press MENU/ NO to display "Edit Menu".

2 Turn AMS until "Move ?" appears in the display. 3 Press AMS or YES.

4 Turn AMS to select the track to be moved and

press AMS or YES.

5 Turn AMS until the new track position appears.

Track number New track to be moved position

6 Press AMS or YES.

"Complete!!" appears for a few seconds and the

moved track begins playing back.

To cancel the Move Function

Press MENU / NO or ■.

2 Turn AMS until "Name ?" appears in the display

and press AMS or YES. Skip this step while recording.

3 Turn AMS until "Nm In ?" appears in the display,

then press AMS or YES.

4 Turn AMS to select "Disc" to label an MD, or to

specify the track to label. While recording, go to Step 6.

5 Press AMS or YES.

A flashing cursor appears in the display.

----------

4Tr 0rMU3si:rS=;..'j" ■ ■

-----------------------------

(¡Hg) ‘' ’

(Continued)

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Editing Recorded MDs

6 Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR to select the

character type as follows:

To select Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR

Uppercase letters "A" appears in the display Lo\^case letters “a" appears in the display Numbers "0" appears in the display

4 Tr Ij ri'i IJ U S *

Turn AMS to select the character. The selected character flashes. Letters, numbers, and symbols appear in sequential order as you turn AMS. You can use the following symbols in titles:

4 Tr

You can press LEVEL/DISPLAY / CHAR to change the character type at any time during Step 7 (see Step 6).

repeatedly until

0mU7sis

9 Repeat Steps 7 and 8 until vou have entered the

entire title.

If you entered the wrong character

Press or ►► until the character to be corrected starts flashing, and repeat Steps 7 and 8 to enter the correct character.

To erase a character

Press or ►► until the character to be erased starts flashing, then press CLEAR.

To enter a space

Press AMS while the cursor is flashing.

10 Press YES.

This completes the labeling procedure and the title appears in the display.

To cancel labeling

Press MENU / NO or ■.

Note

You cannot label a track or an MD while you are recording over an existing track.

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8 Press AMS to enter the selected character.

The cursor shifts rightward and waits for the input of the next character.

4Tr

/ I \ ► il?

0 n-i 0 7 s 1 zzzJ:

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Editing Recorded MDs

Copying a track or disc title

You can copy a track or disc title to use it as a title ot another track or the disc title within a disc. Note that you can do this operation by using the contrcils on the deck only.

1 Press MENU/NO to display "Edit Menu".

2 Turn AMS until "Name ?" appears in the display

and press AMS or YES.

3 Turn AMS until "Nm Copy ?" appears in the

display.

4 Press AMS or YES.

5 Turn AMS to select "Disc" to copy the disc title, or

the track whose title you want to copy and press AMS or YES.

If "No Name" appears in the display

The disc or the track has no name.

6 Turn AMS to select "Disc" for disc title or to

specify the track number to copy a title, and press AMS or YES. "Complete!!" appears for a few seconds to indicate that the copying operation is completed.

If "Overwrite?" appears in the display

The disc or track you selected in Step 6 above has a

title. If you continue the title copying, press AMS or YES.

To cancel title copying

Press MENU / NO or ■.

Labeling tracks and MDs with the remote

MENU/NO

Alphabet/number buttons

NAME •

CHAR -

!◄/►► -

^ CED

CLEAR NUM

1 Press NAME repeatedly until a flashing cursor

appears in the display, then do the following:

To label

A track

An MD

Select the character type as follows:

To select

Uppercase letters

Lowercase letters

Numbers

Press an alphabet/number button to enter a character. After you enter a character, the cursor shifts rightward and waits for the input of the next character. You can change the character type at any time during Step 3 (see Step 2).

Make sure that the deck is

Playing, pausing, recording the track to be labeled, or stopped after locating the track to be labeled

Stopped with no track number

appearing in the display

Press

CHAR repeatedly until "Selected

AB" appears in the display

CHAR repeatedly until "Selected

ab" appears in the display NUM repeatedly until "Selected

12" appears in the display

(Continued)

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Editing Recorded MDs

4 Repeat Step 3 until vou have entered the entire

title.

If you entered the wrong character

Press or ►► until the character to be corrected

starts flashing.

Pre^^CLEAR to erase the incorrect character, then

enter the correct one.

5 Press NAME again.

This completes the labeling procedure and the title

appears in the display.

To cancel labeling

Press MENU/NO or ■.

Changing an

existing title [Jj

1 Press NAME, then do the following:

To change

A track title

A disc name

Make sure that the deck is

Playing, pausing the track whose title is to be changed, or stopped

after locating the track whose title

is to be changed

Stopped with no track number appearing in the display

2 Hold down CLEAR until the current title is

erased.

3 Enter the new title.

Do Steps 6 to 9 of "Labeling Recordings" on page 34, or Steps 2 to 4 of "Labeling tracks and MDs with the remote" on page 35 and this page.

4 Press NAME.

Erasing a title on a disc (Name Erase)

Use this function to erase a title on a disc.

3 Turn AMS until "Nm Erase ?" appears in the

display and press AMS or YES.

4 Turn AMS to select "Disc” to erase the disc title,

or the track whose title vou want to erase and press AMS or YES. "Complete!!" appears for a few seconds and the title is erased.

To cancel Name Erase Function

Press MENU/NO or«.

Erasing all titles on a disc (Name All Erase)

Use this function to erase all titles on an MD simultaneously.

While the deck is stopped, playing, or pausing, press MENU / NO to display "Edit Menu".

Turn AMS until "Name ?" appears in the display and press AMS or YES.

Turn AMS until "Nm AllErs?" appears in the

display and press AMS or YES. "Nm AllErs??" appears in the display.

Press AMS or YES. "Complete!!" appears for a few seconds and all titles are erased.

To cancel the Name All Erase Function

Press MENU/NO or B.

'Q' You can undo the Name All Erase Function

See "Undoing the Last Edit" on page 37.

'Q' You can erase all recorded tracks and titles

See "Erasing all tracks on an MD" on page 29.

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

press MENU/NO to display "Edit Menu".

2 Turn AMS until "Name ?" appears in the display

and press AMS or YES.

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Undoing the Last Edit (Undo Function)

You can use the Undo Function to cancel the last edit and restore the contents of the MD to the condition that existed before editing was done. Note, however, that you cannot undo an edit if you do any of the following after the edit:

• Press the # REC button on the deck.

• Press the • button, the MUSIC SYNC button, or the

CD SYNC STANDBY button on the remote.

• Update the TOC by turning off the power or ejecting

the MD.

• Disconnect the AC power cord.

IKW AMS »11

With the deck stopped and no track number appearing in the display, press MENU / NO to display "Edit Menu".

Editing Recorded MDs

4 Press AMS or YES again.

"Complete!!" appears for a few seconds and the contents of the MD are restored to the condition that existed before the edit.

To cancel the Undo Function

Press MENU/NO or ■.

Turn AMS until "Undo ?" appears in the display. "Undo ?" does not appear if no editing has been done.

Press AMS or YES. One of the following messages appears in the display, depending on the type of editing to be undone:

Editing done: Message;

Erasing a single track Erasing all tracks on an MD "Erase Undo?" Erasing a part of a track Dividing a track "DivideUndo?" Combining tracks "CombinUndo?" Moving a track "Move Undo?"

Labeling a track or an MD Changing an existing title Erasing all titles on an MD Copying a title

"Name Undo?"

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Additional Information

Display Messages

Tlio tollowin^ table explains the various messages that appear in the display.

Also, the deck has a Selt-Diagnosis Function {see page

45).

Message Meaning

Blank Disc

Cannot Cop\’

Cannot Edit

Disc Full The MD is full (see "S\'stem Limitations"

Impossible

Name Full The titling capacity of the MD has reached

No Disc There is no MD in the deck. Premastered

Standby (flashing) The contents recorded by timer have

A new (blank) or erased MD has been inserted.

An attempt was made to make a second copy from a digitalh' dubbed MD (see page 41).

An attempt was made to edit the MD during Program or Shuffle Pla\’.

on this page). The deck cannot do the specified editing

operation.

its limit (about 1,700 characters).

An attempt was made to record on the

premastered MD.

disappeared over time and are not be available for saving to disc, or Program Play could not be activated since the program has disappeared over time.

System Limitations

The recording system in vour MiniDisc deck is radically ditterent trom 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 ot the MD recording system itselt and not to mechanical causes.

"Disc Full" lights up 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" lights up regardless ot the total recorded time. More than 255 tracks canmtt be recorded on the MD. To continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks or use another recordable MD.

"Disc Full" lights up 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 light up.

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 mav not lead to an increase in the recording time.

Some tracks cannot be combined with others

Track combination may become impossible when tracks are edited.

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

Recording is done in minimum units of 2 seconds eacK 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.

Tracks created through editing may exhibit sound dropout during search operations.

Track numbers are not recorded correctly

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

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Additional Information

“TOC Reading“ appears for a long time

It the inserted rea^rdable MD is brand new, "TOC Reading" appears in the displa\’ longer than tor MOs that have been used.

Limitations when recording over an existing track

• The correct remaining recording time may not be displayed.

• You may find it impossible to record o\ er a track if that track has been recorded over several times already. If this happens, erase the track using the Erase Function (see page 28).

• The remaining recording time mav be shortened out of proportion to the total recorded time.

• Recording o\ er a track to eliminate noise is not recommended since this mav shorten the duration of the track.

• You mav find it impossible to label a track while

recording over it.

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

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 damaged ("Disc Error" appears).

Take the MD out and insert it again. If "Disc Error" remains, replace the MD.

The deck does not play back.

^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 l/Ci) to turn the deck on. ^The MD is inserted in the wrong direction. Slide the

MD into the cfisc slot with the label side up and the

arrow pointing towards the opening. ^The MD may not be recorded (the music calendar does

not appear). Replace the disc with one that has been

recorded.

The deck does not record.

“♦The MD is record-protected ("Protected" alternates

witli "CH" in the displa\'). Close the record-protect slot (see page 7).

^The deck is not connected properK' to the sound

source. Make connections properly to the sound source.

^The recording level is not adjusted properly. Adjust

the recording level properly (see pages 12 and 13). 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 pow’er cord has been disconnected during recording. Data recorded to that point may be lost. Repeat the recording procedure.

The deck does not work during synchro-recording.

^The currently selected CD player type (CD player or

video CD player) does not match the CD player being used. Reset the CD player type (see page 16). If the CD player being used has a mode selector, set the selector to CDl.

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 three-digit display appears.

^The Self-Diagnosis Function is on.

Check the table on page 45.

Note

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

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Additional Information

Specifications

System Disc Laser

Laser output

Laser diode properties Revolutions (CLV) Error correction

Sampling frequency Coding

Modulation system Number of channels Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Wow and flutter

MiniDisc digital audio s\ stom MiniDisc Semiconductor laser [k = 780 nm)

Hmission duration; ccmtinuous Less than 44.6 /AV*' * This output is the value measured at a

distance ot' 2tK1 mm from the objective lens surtace on the Optical Pick-up

Block with 7 mm aperture. Material; GaAlAs 400 rpm to SOO rpm Advanced Cross Interleav e Reed

S«.ilomon Code (ACiRC)

44,1 kH7

Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC)

EFM (Eight-to-Fourteen Modulation) 2 stereo channels 5 to 20,000 Hz ±0.3 dB Over 96 dB during playback Below measurable limit

General

Power requirements 120 .\C, hO H/ Power consumption 18 W Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls

Mass (approx.) 3.4 kg (7 lbs 8 oz)

Supplied accessories

See page 4.

Optional accessories

Recordable MDs MDW-60 (60 min), MDVV-74 (74 min)

US and foreign patents licensed trom Dolbv Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

43tl X '^.3 X 28(1 mm (17 x 3 Vi x 11 '■ / < in)

Inputs

LINE (ANALOG) IN

DIGITAL OPT 1

DIGITAL OPT 2

Outputs

PHONES

LINE (ANALOG) OUT

DIGITAL OUT

Jack type

Phono jacks

Square optical connector jack

Jack type

Stereo phone jack

Phono jacks

Square optical connector jack

Input Rated impedance input

47kilohms SOOmVrms 125mVrms

Optical wave length: 660 nm

Optical wave length; 660 nm

Rated output

28 mW 32 ohms

2 Vrms (at 50 kilohms)

-18 dBm

Minimum

input

Load impedance

Over 10 kilohms

Optical wave

length;

660 nm

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Guide to the Serial Copy Management System

This MD deck uses the Serial Copy Management System, which allows only first-generation digital copies to be made of premastered software via the deck's digital input jack. An outline of this system appears below:

1 You can record from digital program sources (CDs, DATs

or premastered MDs) onto a DAT tape or recordable MD via digital input jack on the DAT or MD deck. You cannot, however, record from this recorded DAT tape or MD onto another DAT tape or recordable MD via the digital input jack on the DAT or MD deck.

CD player

Additional Information

2 You can record the digital input signal of a digital satellite

broadcast onto a DAT tape or recordable MD via the digital input jack on the DAT or MD deck which is capable of handling a sampling frequency of 32 kHz or 48 kHz. You can then record the contents of this recorded DAT tape or MD (first-generation) onto another DAT tape or recordable MD via digital input jack on the DAT or MD deck to create a second-generation digital cop\’. Subsequent recording from the second-generation copv onto another recordable DAT tape or MD is possible only through the analog input jack on the DAT or MD deck. Note, however, that on some BS / CS tuners, secondgeneration digital copying may not be possible.

Playing

Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable

BS/CS tuner

Digital output jack

Digital input jack

DAT deck MD deck Recording

Playing

Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable

Recording

DAT or MD

Playback

Digital output jack Line (analog) output jacks

Optical cable or

coaxial digital connecting cable

Digital input jack

Recording

DAT deck or

1 DAT deck or I 1 MD deck

DAT deck or

Digital output jack

Digital input jack

MD deck

---

Line (analog) input jacks

MD deck

First-generation DAT tape or MD recorded via

digital-to-digital connection-

Audio connecting cord

DAT deck or

MD deck

DAT or MD

Playback

Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable

Recording

DAT or MD

DAT deck or

MD deck

DAT deck or

MD deck

Digital output jack

Digital input jack

Playback

Digital output jack Line (analog) output jacks

Optical cable or coaxial digital

connecting cable

DAT deck or

MD deck

First-generation DAT tape or MD recorded via digital-to-digital connection

Secondgeneration DAT tape or MD recorded via digital-to-digital connection

Audio connecting cord

Digital input jack

Recording

Line (analogkinput jacks

DAT deck or

MD deck

(Continued)

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Additional Information

3 You can record a DAT tape or MD recorded via the DAT

or MD deck's analog input )ack onto another DAI tape or MD Yia the DAT or MD deck's digital output jack. You cannot, ho\^'ever, make a second-generation DAT tape or MD copy via the DAT or MD deck's digital output jack.

Line (analog) output jacks

Audio connecting cord

Line (analog) input jacks

Recording

DAT or MD

DAT deck or

MD deck

DAT tape or MD recorded via analog-to-digital connection

Index

A, B

A-B erase 30 A-B repeat 22 Adjusting

analog recording level 13 analog signal level 8, 25

digital recording level 12 AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) 20 Audio connecting cord 4, 5, 41, 42 Auto cut 10 Auto pause 25 Auto space 25

CD synchro-recording 16 Changing

an existing title 36

display 20

order of programmed tracks 24 Checking

order of programmed tracks 24

remaining time 10, 19

playing time 19

total number of tracks 19

track number 19 Cleaning 3 Combining 32

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Playback

Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable

Recording

DAT or MD

Playback

Digital output jack Line (analog) output jacks

Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable

Digital input jack

Recording

DAT deck or

MD deck

Digital output jack

Digital input jack

DAT deck or

MD deck

DAT deck or

MD deck

Audio connecting cord

Line (analog) input jacks

DAT deck or

MDdeck

First-generation DAT tape or MD recorded via digital-to-digital connection

Display messages 38 Dividing

after selecting the dividing point 31

after selecting the track 31

Erasing

all titles 36

all tracks 29

a part of a track 30

a single track 28

a title 36

Fade-in

playback 26

recording 17 Fade-out

playback 26

recording 17

Hooking up

a digital component 5

an analog component 5

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Additional Information

\. J. К

Input monitor 10

Labeling

an MD 33 a track 33 copying a title 35 with the remote 35

Locating

a particular point in a track

a specific track 20

M, N

inserting 6, 8 premastered 19 recordable 6, 19

taking out 7, 8 Moving 33 Music

scan 20

synchro-recording 15

Optical cable 4, 5, 41, 42 Optional accessories 40

P,Q

Pausing

playback 8

recording 7 Playing

normal play 8

program play 23

repeat play 22

shuffle play 23

tracks just recorded 11

Recording

normal recording 6, 7

over existing tracks 11

time machine recording 14 Record-protect tab 7 Remote commander (remote) 4

Sampling frequency 5, 41 Sampling rate converter 5 SCMS (Serial Copy

Management System) 9, 41 Self-diagnosis 45 Setup menu 44 Smart space 10 Specifications 40 Supplied accessories 4 System limitations 38

Timer

pKn ing 26 recording 18 sleep timer 27

Track marking

automatic track marking 13 manual track marking 13

TroubleshooffTig 39

U, V, W. X, Y. Z

Undoing the last edit 37

Names of controls

Buttons

A-^B 22 Alphabet/Number 20,24,35 A.SPACE 25 CD PLAYER II 16 CD PLAYER «◄/►W CHAR 35 CLEAR 22, 24, 34 CONTINUE 23, 24 DISPLAY 12, 13 ^ EJECT 7, 8, 10 FADER 17, 26 LEVEL-t/- 12, 13 LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR 7,

12, 20, 24, 33

MENU/NO 10,13, 23, 25, 27,

28, 30 to 33, 35 to 37 M.SCAN 20 MUSIC SYNC 15 NAME 35 NUM 35 PLAY MODE 23, 24, 26 PROGRAM 24

• REC (recording) 7, 10, 13, 37 REPEAT 22 SCROLL 20 SHUFFLE 23 STANDBY 16 START 16 STOP 16 TIME 10,19 T.REC 14 YES 28 to 33, 37 O (play) 7, 8, 11, 20, 23, 26

II (pause) 7, 8

■ (stop) 7,8,11,18,22,

29 to 37

■ (recording) 37

>25 20, 24

(manual search)

21 to 24, 30, 31, 34

(AMS: Automatic

Music Sensor) 8, 20, 21, 23

Connectors

DIGITAL OPT 1/OPT 2/OUT

5, 6, 4, 10, 26

Controls

KM AMS W>ll 8, 11, 12, 14, 20,

23, 25, 27, 28 to 33, 35 to 37

PHONE LEVEL 8

Indicator

STANDBY 6, 8

Jacks

LINE (ANALOG) IN/OUT

5, 6, 9, 10, 26

PHONES 8, 26

Switches

INPUT 6, 10 REC MODE 6 TIMER 6, 8, 18, 26

l/(!) (power) 6 to 8

Others

Display 19, 20 Music calendar 19 TOC Writing 7, 9, 18, 28

D 4

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Additional Information

Table of Setup Menus

You can make various settings on this deck by using Setup Menus. Operation related to each menu were explained in the previous sections. The table below outlines each menu, including the various parameters and initial settings.

To enter the Setup Menu

While ttle deck is stopped, press MENU / NO twice to display "Setup Menu",

or press MENU/NO to display "Edit Menu" and turn AMS until "Setup ?" appears in the display, then press AMS.

Menu number

01 02

12 ■

Function

Creates a program. Sets the track marking function.

Sets the reference level of the input signal when "T.Mark LSyn" is selected in Setup Menu 02.

Turns the Auto Space and Auto Pause Functions on and off.

Turns the Smart Space and Auto Cut Functions on and off.

Turns the Peak Hold Function on and off for the peak level meters.

Sets the playing time during music scan.

Sets the duration of fade-in recording and playback.

Sets the duration of fade-out recording and playback.

Adjusts the analog signal level input through the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks.

Adjusts the digital signal level input Optl to +12.0dB through the DIGITAL OPT 1 connector.

Adjusts the digital signal level input Opt2 ^ to +12.0dB through the DIGITAL OPT 2 connector.

Adjusts the analog signal level output to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT and PHONES jacks.

Sets the duration of the Sleep Timer.

Turns the Sleep Timer Function on and off.

Parameters

- T.Mark Off, T.Mark LSyn

LS(T) -72 to -OdB

Auto Off, Auto Space, Auto Pause

S.Space Off, S.Space On

P.Hold On, P.Hold Off

M.Scan 6 to 20s

F.in 1.0 to 15.Os

F.out 1.0 to 15.Os

Ain ^ to +12.0dB

Août -20.0 to O.OdB

Sleep 30 to 120min

Sleep On, Sleep Off

Initial setting

T.Mark LSvn

LS(T) -50dB

Auto Off page 25

S.Space On page 10

P.Hold Off

M.Scan 6s

F.in 5.0s

F.out 5.0s

Ain O.OdB

Optl O.OdB

Opt2 O.OdB page 12

Août O.OdB

Sleep 60min

Sleep Off

See

page 23

page 14 page 14

page 12

page 21

page 17

page 13

page 12

page 25

page 27

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Additional Information

Self-Diagnosis Function

The deck has a self-diagnosis display. This function shows a three-digit display {a combination of a letter and figures) and the corresponding message alternately, so you can check the deck's condition.

If such a display appears, check the following table in order to resolve the problem.

Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Self-diagnosis display

-----

► C11 -

Protected

Three-digit display/Message Cause/Remedy

Cl 1/Protected

C13/REC Error The recording was not made properly.

C13/Disc Error

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

C71/Din Unlock

The inserted MD is record-protected. ^ Take out the MD, and close the record-protect tab (page 7).

^ Set the deck in a stable place, and repeat the recording procedure. The inserted MD is dirty (with smudges, fingerprints, etc.), scratched, or not up to

standards. ^ Replace the disc, and repeat the recording procedure.

The deck could not read the TOC of the MD properly. ^ Take out the MD, and insert it again.

Insert another disc.

^ If possible, erase all tracks on the MD using the All Erase Function on page 29. A moment's lighting is due to the signals of the digital program being recorded.

This does not affect the recorded material.

While recording from a digital component connected through the digital input connector, the digital cormecting cable was unplugged or the digital component turned off.

^ Co.nnect the cable or turn the digital component back on.

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Sony MDS-JE520 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WARNING

CAUTION

Owner's Record

INFORMATION

CAUTION

For the customers in Canada

CAUTION

Precautions

On safety

On power sources

Inserting batteries into the remote

Hooking Up the System

Overview

Notes

What cords will I need?

Hookups

Connecting the deck to an amplifier

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

Note

Connecting the AC power cord

Recording on an MD

Monitor audio during recording

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

To protect an MD against accidental erasure

Playing an MD

To use headphones

Notes

Notes on Recording

Useful Tips for Recording

Checking the remaining recordable time on the MD

Monitoring the input signal (Input Monitor)

When the INPUT switch is set at ANALOG

When the INPUT switch is set at OPT 1 or OPT 2

If "Auto Cut" appears in the display (Auto Cut)

You can turn off the Auto Cut Function

If "Smart Space" appears in the display (Smart Space)

To turn off the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function

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

Notes

Playing back tracks just recorded

Recording Over Existing Tracks

While "Tr" flashes in the display

Q To record from the middle of the track

Note

Adjusting the Recording Level

Adjusting the digital recording level

Adjusting the analog recording level

You can use Setup Menu 10 to adjust the analog recording level

Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking)

Marking track numbers automatically (Automatic Track Marking)

(Continued)

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

Note

To stop Time Machine Recording

Synchro-Recording With Audio Equipment of Your Choice (Music Synchro-Recording) \J]

To stop Music Synchro-Recording

Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Player LTj

If the CD player does not start playing

To pause recording

Notes

'Q' You can change CDs during synchro-recording

Fading In and Out (Fader)

Fade-in recording

Fade-out recording

Notes

Using the Display

Note

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

Checking the playing time, remaining time, and track number

The track name and disc name are displayed as follows:

(Continued)

^ You can scroll a title of more than 12 characters

Changing the display

Locating a Specific Track

You can extend the playing time during music scan

To pause playing at the beginning of a track