Sony MDS-JE520 User Manual

MiniDisc Deck

Operating Instructions

3-862-735-11(2)

Mode d'emploi

_______

MDS-JE520

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.

________________

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.

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

....................................................................

...............................................................................

..................................................................

.......................................................................

........................................

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)

...........................................

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

Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function)

Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function)

.......................................

.................................................

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

Undoing the Last Edit (Undo Function)

.......................................................

Additional Information

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

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

............T..............

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

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

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

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

Table of Setup Menus

...................................................................................

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

32 33

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)

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

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.

8 6

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

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

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.

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).

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.

10^

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.

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.

12"

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

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)

13"

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

SD L

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,

14^

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.

+ 31 hidden pages