Sony MDS-PC1 User Manual

MiniDisc Deck

3-861-309-12(1)

MDS-PC1

MiniDisc Deck

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones

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MDS-PC1

 1998 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.

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

CAUTION

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

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

Precautions

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are

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

The following caution label is located inside of the unit.

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-PC1 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

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

For the customers in the United States

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.

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 placement

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or build-in cabinet because the mains power switch (MAIN POWER) is located on the rear exterior.

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

This manual explains how to operate the deck itself. For information about operating the deck by personal computer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the MD editor software.

Getting Started

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

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

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

Basic Functions of the CONTROL A1 Control System......................... 7

Recording on an MD ............................................................ 8

Playing an MD..................................................................... 10

Recording on MDs

Notes on Recording ................................................................................... 11

Useful Tips for Recording.........................................................................12

Recording Over Existing Tracks .............................................................. 13

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

Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking)............. 14

Starting Recording With 6 Seconds of Prestored Audio Data

(Time Machine Recording) ................................................................... 15

Synchro-Recording With Audio Equipment of Your Choice

(Music Synchro-Recording) .................................................................. 16

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

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 .................................. 25

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

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.

Editing Recorded MDs

Notes on Editing......................................................................................... 27

Erasing Recordings (ERASE Function)................................................... 27

Erasing a Part of a Track (A-B ERASE Function) ................................. 29

Dividing Recorded Tracks (DIVIDE Function) ..................................... 30

Combining Recorded Tracks (COMBINE Function)............................ 31

Moving Recorded Tracks (MOVE Function) ......................................... 32

Labeling Recordings (NAME Function)................................................. 32

Undoing the Last Edit (UNDO Function) .............................................. 36

Additional Information

Display Messages ....................................................................................... 37

System Limitations..................................................................................... 37

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 38

Specifications............................................................................................... 39

Guide to the Serial Copy Management System .................................... 40

Index ............................................................................................................. 41

Table of Setup Menus ................................................................................ 43

Self-Diagnosis Function ............................................................................ 44

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items:

• Audio connecting cords (2)

• Optical cable (1)

• Remote commander (remote) RM-D23M (1)

• Sony R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

• Connector* (RS-232C˜monaural mini-jack) (1)

• CONTROL A1 connecting cord* (1)

• CD-ROM* (1)

* Required for operation by personal computer. For details

on hooking up and operation, please refer the operating instructions supplied with the MD editor software.

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 g on the deck.

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.

DIGITAL S-LINK

OUT

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TAPE

Amplifier

Ç

OUT

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CONTROL A1

to a wall outlet (or to a timer during timer recording or playback)

DIGITAL

OUT

CD player, DAT deck,

or MD deck, etc.

DIGITAL

REC

OUT

LINE

(ANALOG)

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z 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.

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.

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What cords will I need?

• Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2)

White

(L)

Red

(R)

• Optical cable (only one supplied) (2)

White

(L)

Red

(R)

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.

MD deck

LINE

(ANALOG)

OUTIN

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

Using a digital optical cables (only one supplied). Remove the caps from the jacks, then insert the plugs parallel to the jacks until they click into place. If the optical cables are not connected properly, “CHECK OPT-IN” and “C71” may appear in the display. Be sure not to bend the optical cables or tie them together.

MD deck Digital component

DIGITAL

OUTIN

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Amplifier

TAPE / MD

INOUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUTIN

Notes

• If “CHECK OPT-IN” alternates with “C71”, 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 the INPUT switch set at ANALOG.

• You cannot adjust the recording level during digital recording.

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

Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the deck is set to the local power line voltage. If not, set the selector to the correct position using a screwdriver before connecting the AC power cord to an AC outlet.

220 — 240V

110 — 120V

Connecting the AC power cord

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

Notes on hooking up

• Don’t place your personal computer on top of this

MD deck.

• Don’t install the unit vertically (sideways).

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z 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.

Turning on the unit (European models only)

Set MAIN POWER on the rear of the unit to ON. The unit is turned on in standby mode.

MAIN POWER

(ANALOG)

LINE

DIGITAL S-LINK

OUT

MAIN POWER

OFF

OUT

CONTROL A1

Getting Started

S-LINK

CONTROL A1

About the CONTROL A1 Control 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.

Connecting the CONTROL A1 Control System

Connecting a CD player, etc.

Connect the CONTROL A1 cables 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.

Amplifier (receiver)

MD deck

• The components can be connected in any order.

• You can connect up to ten CONTROL A1 compatible

components.

• The CONTROL A1 functions will work when 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.

* When a personal computer is connected, only connect one

CD player to the deck and set that CD player’s command mode to “1”.

CD player

Other

component

Tape deck

About the CONTROL A1 cable

• Use a commercially available 2P (mono) mini-plug cable less than 2 meters (78 3/4 in) long, with a maximum outer diameter no greater than 11 mm (7/16 in), and no resistance. Some CONTROL A1 compatible components are supplied with a CONTROL A1 cable 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.

S-LINK

CONTROL A1

“S-LINK” is a general name for Sony’s Bus System, and includes the CONTROL A1 Control System.

Getting Started

Connecting a personal computer

Connect the CONTROL A1 jack on the front (or back) of the deck using the CONTROL A1 cable (supplied) and connector (supplied). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the MD editor software for details.

Basic Functions of the CONTROL A1 Control System

Automatic function selection

When you connect CONTROL A1 compatible Sony components using CONTROL A1 cables, 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. (If you press · (play button) on the MD deck while the CD is playing, the function selector on the amplifier switches from CD to MD.)

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.

Notes

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

• Do not connect the headphones to the CONTROL A1 jack on the front panel. It may cause the noise from the headphones or malfunction of the deck.

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.

2 Set the source component to pause mode (make

sure both the ( and P indicators light together).

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

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

Basic Operations

Recording on an MD

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STANDBY

PHONE LEVEL

MIN MAX

PHONES

When “REMOTE” appears in the

display

The deck is set to be operated from the connected personal computer. You cannot operate the deck from the buttons on the front panel or remote. To use the buttons on the front panel or remote, quit the MD editor application, turn off the deck, then turn it back on.

TIMER

OFFREC PLAY

CONTROL A1

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EDIT/NO YES

REC MODE

INPUT

STEREO

MONO

DIGITAL ANALOG

AMS

PUSH ENTER

REC LEVEL

010

DISPLAY/ CHAR

PLAY MODE

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Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want

to record.

Press .

The STANDBY indicator turns off.

Insert a recordable MD.

Note for European models

Be sure to set MAIN POWER on the rear of the unit to ON before using the unit.

With the arrow pointing this way

With the label side up

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 Set INPUT to

DIGITAL IN DIGITAL LINE (ANALOG) IN 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 Set REC MODE*1 to

Stereo sound STEREO Monaural sound*

*1If you switch REC MODE during recording or recording pause, recording

stops.

*2In the monaural recording, you can record about two times longer than in

the stereo recording.

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

switch.

Basic Operations

Press r.

The deck becomes ready to record.

If you set INPUT to ANALOG in step 4, use REC LEVEL to

adjust the recording level. 4 is satisfactory for most purposes. For more precise adjustment, see page 14.

Press ﬂ (or ·).

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 § to take out the MD or change the deck to standby by pressing time. After “TOC Writing” stops flashing and goes out, you can pull out the AC power cord.

To Press

Stop recording p Pause recording* ﬂ (or P). Press the button again to resume recording. Take out the MD § after stopping

. “TOC Writing” will flash in the display at this

Basic Operations

* 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.

Record-protect tab

Rear of the disc

Slide the tab in the direction of arrow

Basic Operations

Playing an MD

324

STANDBY

Adjust the headphone volume.

Connect the headphones.

PHONE LEVEL

MIN MAX

PHONES

When “REMOTE” appears in the

display

TIMER

OFFREC PLAY

CONTROL A1

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INPUT

DIGITAL ANALOG

PUSH ENTER

REC LEVEL

010

DISPLAY/ CHAR

PLAY MODE

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§

EDIT/NO YES

REC MODE

STEREO

MONO

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

for MD deck.

Press .

The STANDBY indicator turns off.

Insert an MD.

AMS

With the label side up

z You can locate and play back

a track in Step 4

1 Turn AMS (or press = or

+) until the number of the

track you want to play appears.

2 Press AMS or ﬂ (or ·).

With the arrow pointing this way

Press ﬂ (or ·).

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

To Do the following:

Stop playing Press p. Pause playing Press

ﬂ (or P). Press the button again to resume

playing.

Go to the next track Turn AMS clockwise (or press + on the

remote).

Go to the current track Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press = on the or the preceding track remote).

Take out the MD Press § after stopping playing.

Notes on Recording

If “Protected” alternates with “C11” 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 9).

If “CHECK OPT-IN” 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 8. To continue, connect the program source properly.

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

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

• When recording from a CD or MD with INPUT at DIGITAL and the source connected through DIGITAL IN: 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 with INPUT at DIGITAL, the deck may not automatically mark track numbers for some CD players and multi disc players. In these cases, mark the track numbers afterwards using the deck’s Divide Function (see “Dividing Recorded Tracks” on page 30).

• When recording from source connected through LINE (ANALOG) IN with INPUT at ANALOG, and “LEVEL- SYNC” does not light up (see “Marking Track Numbers while Recording” on page 14) or when recording from DAT or satellite broadcasts connected through DIGITAL IN with INPUT at DIGITAL: The source will be recorded as a single track. You can divide the track afterwards using the Divide Function on page 30 or mark track numbers during recording by using the Track Marking Function on page 14. If “LEVEL-SYNC” appears in the display, the deck automatically marks track numbers when recording analog source or digital recording of DAT or satellite broadcasts (see “Marking track numbers automatically” on page 14).

Recording on MDsRecording on MDs

• When recording from DAT or satellite broadcasts with INPUT at DIGITAL, the deck automatically marks a track number whenever the sampling frequency of the input signal changes.

When “TOC” flashes in the display

switch.

The MD deck uses the SCMS (Serial Copy Management System on page 40)

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 12).

Recording on MDs

Useful Tips for Recording

DISPLAY

3 Press r.

If the INPUT switch is set at ANALOG, “AD-DA” appears in the display. If the INPUT switch is set at DIGITAL, “-DA” appears in the display.

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DISPLAY/CHAR

pP·

Checking the remaining recordable time on

the MD

Press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY).

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

• When you press the DISPLAY/CHAR button repeatedly while recording, the display changes as follows: recording time of the current track n remaining recordable time on the MD n track name.

Monitoring the input signal (Input Monitor)

Before starting recording, you can monitor the selected

input signal through the deck’s output connectors.

1 Press § 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 DIGITAL

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.

Note

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

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 by a blank of about 3 seconds and the deck changes to recording pause. 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.

z 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 when you turn off the Auto Cut Function, the Smart Space 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 EDIT/NO twice to

display “Setup Menu”.

2 Turn AMS to select “S.Space”, then press AMS. 3 Turn AMS to select “S.Space Off”, then press AMS. 4 Press EDIT/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 to select “S.Space On”, then press AMS. 3 Press EDIT/NO.

Notes

• When you turn off the Smart Space Function, the Auto Cut Function is also turned off automatically.

• The Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function are factory set to on.

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

Playing back tracks just recorded

Do this procedure to immediately play back tracks that have just been recorded.

Recording on MDs

Recording Over Existing Tracks

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

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= AMS +

Press ﬂ (or ·) 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 p again after stopping recording. 2 Press ﬂ (or ·).

Playback starts from the first track of the MD.

pP·

=/+

1 Do Steps 1 to 5 in “Recording on an MD” on

page 8.

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 9.

z While “TRACK” flashes in the display

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

z To record from the middle of the track

1 After Step 2 above, press ﬂ (or ·) to start

playback.

2 Press ﬂ (or P) where you want to start recording. 3 Continue from Step 6 in “Recording on an MD” on

page 9.

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

When recording with INPUT at ANALOG and the signal input through LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks, use REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level before starting recording.

You cannot adjust the recording level during digital recording.

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1 Do Steps 1 to 6 in “Recording on an MD” on

pages 8 and 9.

2 Play the portion of the program source with the

strongest signal level.

3 While monitoring the sound, press REC LEVEL to

bring out of knob, then turn it to adjust the recording level. The peak level meters should just reach the 0 dB mark (without lighting the red OVER indicator) when the source reaches its peak level. Occasional lighting of the OVER indicator is acceptable.

Without turning on the OVER indication

4 Stop playing the program source. 5 To start recording, do the procedure starting from

Step 8 in “Recording on an MD” on page 9.

REC LEVELINPUT

Marking T rack 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.

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= AMS +

YES

ﬂ

EDIT/NO

Marking track numbers manually (Manual Track Marking)

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

Press r 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 DIGITAL: 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 LSync” is selected in T.Mark Menu, the deck marks a new track number whenever the signal drops and rises to a certain point.

To select “T.Mark Off” or “T.Mark LSync” in T.Mark Menu, do the procedure below:

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

to display “Setup Menu”.

2 Turn AMS to select “T.Mark LSync”.

• To set Automatic Track Marking on

Go to Step 3.

• To set Automatic Track Marking off

Press AMS to flash the display and turn it to select “T.Mark Off”, then press AMS.

3 Press EDIT/NO.

z 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. 1 While the deck is stopped, press EDIT/NO twice to

display “Setup Menu”.

2 Turn AMS to select “LS (T)”, 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 EDIT/NO.

When you want to mark track numbers after you‘ve

finished recording

Use the Divide Function (see “Dividing Recorded Tracks” on page 30).

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 LSync” or “T.Mark Off”) the next time you turn on the deck.

Recording on MDs

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1 Do Steps 1 to 6 in “Recording on an MD” on

pages 8 and 9. The deck changes to recording pause.

2 Start playing the program source you want to

record. The most recent 6 seconds of audio data is stored in the buffer memory.

3 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.

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

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

Audio data in 6-second buffer memory

End of the program source to be recorded

Time

Recorded portion

To stop Time Machine Recording

Press p.

Note

The deck starts storing audio data when the deck is in recording pause and you start playing the program source. With less than 6 seconds of playing of the program source and audio data stored in the buffer memory, Time Machine Recording starts with less than 6 seconds of audio data.

Beginning of the program source to be recorded

Recording on MDs

Synchro-Recording With Audio Equipment of Your Choice (Music Synchro-Recording) Z

By 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 (see “Notes on Recording” on page 11).

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Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Player Z

By connecting your deck to a Sony CD player 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 T.Mark Menu. If your deck is connected to a Sony CD player by audio connecting cords through the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks, track numbers are automatically marked when you set T.Mark Menu to “T.Mark LSync” (see page 14). As the same remote controls both the CD player and the deck, you may have trouble operating both units if they are far from each other. If you do, place the CD player close to this deck.

1 Do Steps 1 to 5 in “Recording on an MD” on

page 8.

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 p.

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).

STANDBY

START

STOP

CD PLAYER P

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1 Set the source selector on the amplifier to CD. 2 Do Steps 2 to 5 in “Recording on an MD” on page

8 to prepare the deck for recording.

3 Select the playback mode (Shuffle Play, Program

Play, etc.) on the CD player.

4 Press STANDBY.

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

5 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.

If the CD player does not start playing

Some CD player models may not respond when you press START on the remote of the deck. Press P on the remote of the CD player instead.

Recording on MDs

6 Press STOP to stop synchro-recording.

To pause recording

Press STANDBY or CD PLAYER P. To restart recording, press START or CD PLAYER P. A new track number is marked each time you pause recording.

Notes

• When the deck’s remote controls the CD player with a mode selector, set the selector to CD1.

• The deck may not automatically mark track numbers when recording from some CD players and multi disc players.

z You can use the remote of the CD player during

synchro-recording

When you press p, the CD player stops and the deck pauses for recording. When you press P, the CD player pauses and the deck pauses for recording. To restart synchro-recording, press ·.

z You can change CDs during synchro-recording

Do the following steps instead of Step 6 above. 1 Press p on the remote of the CD player.

The deck pauses for recording.

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

Synchro-recording restarts.

When display

there are no track “NO NAME” names on the CD

copy of TEXT “TEXT PROTECT” information is prohibited

the maximum “NAME FULL” number of titles has been stored in the MD

Note

You cannot use Track Name Copy function when recording over an existing track.

z 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 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 synchrorecording.

z You can check the remaining recordable time on the

Press DISPLAY/CHAR (see page 19).

z You can copy CD titles automatically during synchro-

recording (Track Name Copy)

By connecting your deck to a Sony CD player with CONTROL A1 cable, you can copy the CD-TEXT information to the MD automatically during synchrorecording. During the synchro-recording operation, the track names are stored on the MD along with the track numbers. The copied track name scrolls in the display. This function does not work in the following cases:

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

TIMER p

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.

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1 Do Steps 1 to 7 in “Recording on an MD” on

pages 8 and 9.

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

recording, press p.

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

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

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.

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

• Be sure to quit the MD editor software before making a recording using the timer function.

• 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.

Playing MDs

Using the Display

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

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SCROLLDISPLAY

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

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

Total track number and total playing time of all recorded tracks

Playing MDs

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

Disc name Music calendar

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Total number of tracks Total disc playing time

The disc name appears, followed by the total number of tracks (Tr) and total disc playing time. A music calendar showing all the track numbers appears 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 25, z appears to the right of number 25 in the music calendar. To label a recordable disc and its tracks, see “Labeling Recordings” on page 32.

Note

When you insert a new MD or turn off the deck and turn it on again, the last item displayed will reappear. If, however, you disconnect the AC power cord, the display will show the total track number and total playing time of all recorded tracks the next time you turn on the deck, no matter what the last display was.

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Remaining recordable time of the disc* (Recorded MDs only)

The remaining recordable time of the disc is not shown for premastered MDs.

Disc name

If no title is recorded, “No Name” appears, followed by Total number of tracks and total playing time of all tracks.

• With monaural recording, you can record about two times longer than with stereo recording, so the remaining time is also about two times longer.

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Playing MDs

Checking remaining time and the title of a track

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

Locating a Specific Track

You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc by using AMS (Automatic Music Sensor), = and +, number buttons or M.SCAN on the remote.

EDIT/NO

Track number and playing time of the current track

Press

Track number and remaining time of

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Press

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Track name

If no title is recorded, “No Name” appears, followed by the elapsed playing time.

Press

You can check the track name at any time while playing an MD

Press SCROLL. Press SCROLL again to pause scrolling, and again to continue scrolling.

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To locate

The next or succeeding tracks

The current or preceding tracks

A specific track directly

A specific track by using AMS

By scanning each track for 6 seconds (music scan)

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Do the following:

During playback, turn AMS clockwise (or press + repeatedly) until you 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 ﬂ.

1 Press M.SCAN before you start

playing.

2 When you find the track you want,

press · to start playing.

EDIT/NO

Number buttons

M.SCAN

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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.

You can extend the playing time during music scan

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

display “Setup Menu”.

2 Turn AMS to select “M.Scan Menu”, then press AMS. 3 Turn AMS to select the playing time within a range of

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

4 Press EDIT/NO.

To pause playing at the beginning of a track

Turn AMS (or press = or +) after pausing playback.

To go quickly to the beginning of the last track

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

Playing MDs

Locating a Particular Point in a Track

You can also use 0 and ) to locate a particular point in a track during playback or playback pause.

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To locate a point Press

While monitoring the sound

Quickly by observing the display during playback pause

) (forward) or 0 (backward) and keep pressing until you find the point.

) or 0 and keep pressing until you find the point. There is no sound output during this operation.

z If “—Over—” appears while you are pressing )

during playback pause

The disc has reached to its end. Press 0 (or =) or turn AMS counterclockwise to go back.

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.

Playing MDs

Playing T racks Repeatedly

You can play tracks repeatedly in any play mode.

REPEAT

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Press REPEAT. “Repeat All” appears in the display. The deck repeats the tracks as follows:

When the MD is played in

Normal play (page 10) Shuffle Play (page 23) Program Play (page 23)

To cancel repeat play

Press REPEAT several times until “Repeat off” appears. The deck returns to the original playing mode.

Repeating the current track

While the track you want to repeat is playing in normal play, press REPEAT several times until “Repeat 1” appears in the display.

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The deck repeats

All the tracks All the tracks in random order The same program

Repeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat)

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

1 While playing a disc, press A˜B at the starting

point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly. “REPEAT” appears and “A-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 or p.

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” lights continuously, and “A-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.

Note

If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the deck will recall the last setting of the Repeat Function the next time you turn on the deck. The A-B Repeat settings, however, are lost.

Playing MDs

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)

You can have the deck “shuffle” tracks and play them

in random order.

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1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or SHUFFLE

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

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.

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CLEAR

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“J” appears in the display while the deck is “shuffling” the tracks.

To cancel Shuffle Play

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

You can specify tracks during Shuffle Play

Turn AMS (or press =/+).

• To play the next track, turn AMS clockwise (or press +).

• 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.

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

to display “Setup Menu”.

2 Turn AMS to display “Program ?”, then press

AMS.

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 0 or ) until the wrong track number flashes, turn AMS to set the correct track number, then press AMS. If “0” flashes, press ).

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Playing MDs

b) When using the remote

Press the number buttons to enter the tracks you want to program in the order you want. To program a track with a number over 25, use the >25 button (see page 21).

If you enter the wrong track number

Press 0 or ) until the wrong track number flashes, then enter the correct track number with the number buttons. If “0” flashes, press ).

To check the total time of the program

Press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY).

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 ﬂ (or ·) to start Program Play.

To cancel Program Play

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

The program remains even after Program Play ends

When you press ﬂ (or ·), 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 DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) several times. The track numbers appear in the order they were programmed as follow: “/3 / 5 / 8 / 1 / 2/”

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.

To Do the following procedure

after Steps 1 and 2 in “Creating Your Own Program”:

Erase

Add a track

Change a track in the program

a track

the whole program

to the beginning of the program

in the middle of the program

to the end of the program

Press 0 or ) until the track number you want to erase flashes, then press EDIT/NO or CLEAR.

Keep pressing EDIT/NO or CLEAR until all programmed track numbers disappear.

1 Press 0 until “0” flashes at

the left of the first track.

2 Do Steps 3 to 5 on pages 23

and 24.

1 Press 0 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 ) until “0” flashes at

the right of the last track.

2 Do Steps 3 to 5 on pages 23

and 24.

1 Press 0 or ) until the

track number you want to change flashes.

2 Do Steps 3 to 5 on pages 23

and 24.

Useful Tips when Recording from MDs to Tape Z

The Auto Space and Auto Pause Functions described in this section make recording from MDs to tape more easy.

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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 EDIT/NO.

Cancelling the function using the remote Z

While the deck is stopped, press A.SPACE repeatedly until “Auto Off” appears.

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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 EDIT/NO twice

to display “Setup Menu”.

2 Turn AMS to select “Auto” menu, then press

AMS.

3 Turn AMS to select “Auto Space”, then press

AMS.

4 Press EDIT/NO.

z You can turn on the Auto Space Function using the

remote Z

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

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.

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.

z You can turn on the Auto Pause Function using the

remote Z

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

To restart playback

Press ﬂ (· or P).

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 Z

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.

Playing MDs

Playing an MD Using a Timer

By 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.

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• 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.

6 After you have finished using the timer, set

TIMER on the deck to OFF.

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1 Do Steps 1 to 3 in “Playing an MD” on page 10. 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 end of

playback, press ﬂ (or ·) to start playback, then go to Step 4.

Notes

• Be sure to quit the MD editor software before playing by using the timer function.

• You can select Program Play in Step 2. Note, however, that programs eventually fade away when the standby status is off, and therefore if you set the time too far in the future, the program may be gone when the specified time arrives. If this has occurred, the deck enters normal play mode at the specified time and the tracks play in consecutive order.

4 Set TIMER on the deck to PLAY.

Editing Recorded MDs

Notes on Editing

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

• Erase Function allows you to erase recorded tracks simply 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 “C11” 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

• Portions of a Track (A–B Erase)

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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 TOC, there is no need to record over material.

z 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.

= AMS +

Example: Erasing B

Track number

Erasing

AB C

B is erased

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

press EDIT/NO to display “Edit Menu”.

2 Turn AMS until “Erase ?” appears in the display. 3 Press AMS or YES.

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

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Editing Recorded MDs

4 Turn AMS to select the track to be erased. 5 Press AMS or YES.

When the track selected in Step 4 has been erased, “Complete!!” appears for a few seconds and the total number of 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 EDIT/NO or p.

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 EDIT/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.

4 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 EDIT/NO or p to turn off the “All Erase ?” or “All Erase??” indication.

z You can undo the Erase Function

Use the Undo Function immediately after you erased the track (see page 36).

Erasing a Part of a Track (A-B

Editing Recorded MDs

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

it is correct.

ERASE Function)

You can specify a portion within a track and erase the portion with ease. It is convenient when erasing unnecessary sections after recording satellite broadcast or FM broadcast.

Example: Erasing a part of track A

Track number

Erasing

Point A

#1A#2A#3

A (#1+#3)

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

press EDIT/NO to display “Edit Menu”.

Point B

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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.

8 Continue playback (or press 0 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. 10Press 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 EDIT/NO or p.

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.

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.

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 by which the starting point is shifted. Press the 0 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.

* 1 frame is about 12 ms.

Editing Recorded MDs

Dividing Recorded T racks (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

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 0 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.

Track number

Dividing

BC D

Track 2 is divided and a

new track is created for C

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Dividing a track after selecting the track

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

press EDIT/NO to display “Edit Menu”.

2 Turn AMS until “Divide ?” appears in the display,

then press AMS or YES.

To cancel the Divide Function

Press EDIT/NO or p.

z You can undo the Divide Function

Use the Undo Function immediately after you divided the track (see page 36).

z You can divide a track while recording

Use the Track Marking Function (see page 14).

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. “-Rehearsal-” appears 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 EDIT/NO to display “Divide ?”, then press

YES or AMS.

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.

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Sony MDS-PC1 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Unpacking

Hooking Up the System

About the CONTROL A1 Control System

Basic Functions of the CONTROL A1 Control System

Basic Operations

Recording on an MD

Playing an MD

Notes on Recording

Recording on MDsRecording on MDs

Useful Tips for Recording

Recording Over Existing Tracks

Adjusting the Recording Level

Marking T rack Numbers While Recording (Track Marking)

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

Synchro-Recording With Audio Equipment of Your Choice (Music Synchro-Recording) Z

Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Player Z

Recording on an MD Using a Timer

Playing MDs

Using the Display

Locating a Specific Track

Locating a Particular Point in a Track

Playing T racks Repeatedly

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

Useful Tips when Recording from MDs to Tape Z

Playing an MD Using a Timer

Editing Recorded MDs

Notes on Editing

Erasing Recordings (ERASE Function)

Dividing Recorded T racks (DIVIDE Function)