Sony MDS-JE700 User Manual

MiniDisc Deck

3-858-098-31(1)

Operating Instructions

MDS-JE700

11996 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock

hazard, do not expose the unit

to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified

personnel only.

The laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.

niSM OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

OO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSlOE

REFER SERVtCWKS TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures;

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

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

Precautions

On safety

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

• 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.

• 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.

This symbol is intended to

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.

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

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of

important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Owner's Record

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

Model No. MDS-JE700 Serial No

_______________________

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

On operation

If the deck is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the deck. Should this occur, the deck may not operate properly. In this case, remove the MD and leave the deck turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

On the MiniDisc cartridge

• Do not open the shutter to expose the MD.

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

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your deck, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Welcome!

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

About This Manual

Conventions

»Controls in the instructions are those

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

• The following icons are used in this manual:

Indicates a procedure that requires use of the remote.

Indicates tips for making the task easier and hints.

Table of contents

Getting Started

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

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

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

Basic Functions of the CONTROL A1 Control System Setting the Clock

Recording on an MD

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

Recording on MDs

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

Useful Tips for Recording Recording Over Existing Tracks

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Adjusting the Recording Level...................................................14

Marking Track Numbers while Recording (Track Marking) Starting Recording with 2 Seconds of Prestored Audio Data (Time Machine Recording)

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Synchro-Recording with Audio Equipment of Your Choice Synchro-Recording with a Sony CD Player Recording on an MD Using a Timer

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Playing MDs

Using the Display

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

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

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

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

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Useful Tips when Recording from MDs to Tape

Playing an MD Using a Timer....................................................25

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Editing Recorded MDs

Notes on Editing Erasing Recordings (Erase Function) Erasing a Portion of a Track (A-B Erase Eunction) Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function)

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Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function).....................29

Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function) Labeling Recordings (Title Function)

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Undoing the Last Edit (Undo Eunction).....................................33

Additional Information

Display Messages System Limitations

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Troubleshooting..........................................................................35

Specifications..............................................................................36

Guide to the Serial Copy Management System

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Index......................................................................... 38

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items:

• Audio connecting cords (2)

• Remote commander (remote) RM-D9M (1)

• Sony SUM-3 (NS) 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 normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the deck, replace all the batteries with new ones.

Hooking Up the System

Overview

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

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)

' Optical cables (not supplied) (3)

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Coaxial digital connecting cable (not supplied) (1)

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Getting Started

Hookups

Connecting the deck to an amplifier

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

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

Connect the component through the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN1/IN2/OUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL IN connectors with two (or three) optical cables (not supplied) or a coaxial digital connecting cable (not supplied).

• Connecting the optical cables

Take the caps off the connectors before plugging in the cables.

MD deck

DIGITAL

COAXIAL OPTICAL

IN IN2 INI

OUT

Amplifier

Digital component

Notes

• If "Din Unlock" or "Cannot Copy" appears in the display, recording through the digital connector is not possible. In this case, record the program source through the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks with INPUT set to ANALOG.

• When recording through the DIGITAL OPTICAL INI /IN2 or DIGITAL COAXIAL IN connector, you cannot adjust the recording level.

Connecting the AC power cord

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

to OPTICAL INI or IN2 connector

Signal flow

Connecting the coaxial digital connecting cable

MD deck Digital component

Signal flow

y' 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.

Getting Started

About the CONTROL A1 Control

Connecting the CONTROL A1 Control System

System

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

synchronized recording. In the future the CONTROL A1 connection will work as a multifunction bus allowing you to control various functions for each component.

Note

The CONTROL A1 Control System is designed to maintain

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

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

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Amplifier (receiver)

• The components can be connected in any order.

• You can connect up to ten CONTROL A1 compatible components.

• The CONTROL A1 functions will work in the component you want to operate is turned on, even if all of the connected components are not turned on.

• As a rule, the CONTROL A1 remote control system should not incorporate more than one of each type of component (i.e., 1 MD deck, 1 CD player, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver). You may, however, be able to connect more than one of certain CD players. Refer

to the operating instructions supplied with the respective component for details.

deck

player

Tape deck

Other

component

Connecting the CDP-CX153 CD player

Although the CDP-CX153 is equipped with a CONTROL A terminal, it can be connected to CONTROL ^ components using a special connecting cord*. The CDP-CX151 however, cannot be connected to CONTROL M-

* Use the Sony RK-G139HG (1 meter) monaural mini

plug <—► stereo mini-plug connecting cord or a similar cord (less than 2 meters long with no resistance).

To CDP-CX153 (CONTROL A)

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STEREO MONO

Be sure to connect the STEREO mini-plug to the CONTROL A component and the MONO mini-plug to the CONTROL AT component.

To the CONTROL At component

About the CONTROL A1 cord

• Use a commercially available 2P (mono) mini-plug cord less than 2 meters long, with a maximum outer diameter no greater than 11 mm, and no resistance (like the Sony RK-G69HG). Some CONTROL A1 compatible components are supplied with a CONTROL A1 cord as an accessory.

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

Getting Started

Basic Functions of the CONTROL A1 Control System

Automatic function selection

When you connect CONTROL A1 compatible Sony components using CONTROL A1 cords, the function selector on the amplifier (or receiver) automatically switches to the correct input when you press the play button on one of the connected components.

Notes

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

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

Synchronized recording

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

1 Set the source selector on the amplifier (or

receiver) to the source component.

Setting the Clock

Once you set the MD deck's internal clock, the MD deck will automatically record the date and time of all recordings. When playing a track, you can display the date and time the track was recorded (see page 20). Time is displayed in a 12-hour clock.

SCROLL/CLOCK SET

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With the deck in standby (POWER indicator lights up red), press SCROLL/CLOCK SET down for about 2 seconds until the year indication in the display starts flashing.

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■ DATE

PRESENT

2 Set the source component to pause mode (make

sure both the ► and II indicators light together).

3 Set the deck to recording pause mode.

4 Press 11 on the deck.

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

recording stops.

Notes

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

• This MD deck is equipped with a special synchronized recording function that uses the CONTROL Af Control System (see "Synchro-Recording with a Sony CD Player" on page 17).

Turn AMS to enter the current year, then press AMS. The year indication stops flashing, and the month indication starts flashing.

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

minute.

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Getting Started

Q' For precise time and date stamping of recordings

Reset the time at least once a week.

Note

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

Displaying the current date and time

You can display the time even when the deck is on or in standby.

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

• Current display —*■ Date —► Time —i

If you press the button once, the date and the time appear sequentially for about 2 seconds each, then the current display reappears. In standby, you can press either DATE PRESENT on

the remote or SCROLL/CLOCK SET on the front panel to display the time and the date as described above.

Changing the-date and/or time

1 With the deck in standby (POWER indicator

lights up red), press-SCROLL/CLOCK SET down for about 2 seconds until the year indication in the display starts flashing.

2 Press AMS repeatedly until the item you want to

change flashes.

3 Turn AMS to change the contents of the selected

item.

4 To complete the setting, press AMS.

Basic Operations

Recording on an MD

Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want to

record.

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Press POWER. The POWER indicator changes from red to green.

Insert a recordable MD.

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 OPTICAL INI

DIGITAL OPTICAL IN2 OPT2 DIGITAL COAXIAL IN

LINE (ANALOG) IN

Set INPUT to

' OPTI

COAX ANALOG

Monitor audio during recording

Even if you set REC MODE to

MONO, the monitor signal does

not become monaural.

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

To record in

Stereo sound Monaural sound*

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

Set REC MODE to

STEREO

MONO

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Basic Operations

Press # REC. The deck becomes ready to record.

When recording the analog input signal, adjust the recording level with REC LEVEL. The fourth dot is satisfactory for most purposes. Eor details, refer to "Adjusting the Recording Level" on page 14.

Press 1> or II.

Recording starts.

Start playing the program source.

When "TOC" 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 POWER.

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 POWER. "TOC" will flash in the display at this time. After "TOC" stops flashing and goes out, you can pull out the AC power cord.

To Press

Stop recording ■ Pause recording* II. Press the button again or press O to

resume recording.

Take out the MD ^ EJECT after stopping recording

* 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.

Note

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

Playing an MD

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

for MD deck.

Basic Operations

'Q' You can locate and play back

a track while the deck is stopped

1 Turn AMS {or press

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

2 Press AMS or O.

Press POWER. The POWER indicator changes from red to green.

Insert an MD.

yi Press O.

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

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Stop playing Press ■. Pause playing

Do the following:

Press II. Press the button again or press I> to resume playing.

To use headphones

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

Go to the next track

Go to the preceding track

Take out the MD

Turn AMS clockwise (or press on the remote).

Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press

on the remote).

Press = EJECT after stopping playing.

Notes on Recording

If "Protected" appears in the display

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

If "Din Unlock" flashes in the display

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

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

Depending on source being recorded, track numbers are marked in following ways:

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

• When recording from source connected through LINE

(ANALOC) IN with INPUT at ANALOG, and "LEVEL-

SYNC" does not light up (see "Marking Track Numbers

while Recording" on page 15) or when recording from DAT or satellite broadcasts connected through a digital input cable with INPUT set to digital input: The source will be recorded as a single track. You can

divide the track afterwards using the Divide Function (see

"Dividing Recorded Tracks" on page 28) or mark track numbers during recording by using the Track Marking Function on page 15. If "LEVEL-SYNC" appears in the display, the deck automatically marks track numbers when recording analog source or digital recording of DAT or safellite

broadcasts (see "Marking track numbers automatically"

on page 15).

• When recording from DAT or satellite broadcasts with

INPUT set to digital input, the deck automatically marks a track number whenever the sampling frequency of the input signal changes.

The MD deck uses the SCMS (Serial Copy Management System on page 37)

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

When recording digital signals that have been emphasized (in the higher frequencies)

The signal is automatically de-emphasized (with attenuation proportional to the degree of emphasis) and the level of the de-emphasized signal is indicated on the peak level meters.

When the deck is recording or in recording pause, digital signals input through DIGITAL OPTICAL IN1, IN2 or DIGITAL COAXIAL IN are output to DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT with the same sampling rate.

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

Useful Tips for Recording

DISPLAY

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Checking the remaining recordable time on the MD

• When you press DISPLAY while recording, the remaining recordable time on the MD appears.

• When you press DISPLAY repeatedly while the deck is stopped, the display changes as follows: total recorded time, remaining recordable time on the MD, disc name (see page 19).

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When "TOC" flashes in the display

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