Sony MDS-S35 User Manual
MiniDisc Deck
3-759-467-21(1)
Operating Instructions
MDS-S35
1995 by Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain
or moisture.
This s\'nilx>l is intended tt> nlerl the user
to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous udtage" within the product':enclosure that ma\ be t>t ^utticii’nt
magiTitude \o anwVUnte a rwk ol eleclric
shiK'k to per^oiw.
This sviTilx)! is intended to alert the user
ttf the presence ot important tfperating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompaming the
appliance.
INFORMATION
I hi-^ e<.|ui}''ment h.is been te-^tt'd and
found to ct'tnpK with the limits Un- a
C las>^ b digital di’\ ice, pursuant t<' I'art I
of the ['XT’ Rules,
rhese liniits are designed to pvo\ ide
reasonable prote'Ctiem against harmful
mterterence' in a residential installation.
I his i\|uif'’iiu'nt geiu'rates, uses, and can
radiate radio tret]uenc\' energ\' and, it not
msfalled and iwed in accordance with the
instrucliems, ma\’ cause harmtul
mterterence to radio ccMnmunications.
I hn\ e\ er. there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
inslallatKm. It this equipment dries cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined bv
turning the equipment riff and on, the
user is encouraged to tr\’ to correct the
interlerence b\' one cir mifre ot the
friilowing measures:
- Rernient or rekicate the recei\’ing
antenna.
- increase the separatirin between
the equipment and receix er.
- C'iinnect the equipment intr» an
outlet (in a circuit different froni
that t(i which the receix'er is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Welcome!
1 hank \ oil tor puivhasing the Sonv
\linil)isi. I\'(k. Ix'lore (iiir'rating the
deck, please tx-ad this manual thciroughlv
and retain it tor future reference.
About This Manual
Th(‘ mstriktions in this manual arc' fiir
model
Conventions
• C.'ontr('ls in tlu' instructions nre those
(>n the deck; these mav, howex’er, be
substituted b\’ amtrols (>n the renxite
that are similarK' named or, when
different, appear in the instructions
within brackets,
• 'I he lolk'wing icons are used in this
nxmual:
Indicates a procedure that
requires use of the remote.
Indicates tips for making the task
easier and hints.
Caution
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eve hazard.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located
on the rear of the unit. Record the serial _
number in the space prox ided belox\’.
Refer to these numbers whenex'er x’ou call
upon vour Sonv dealer regarding this
product.
Model .No. MDS-S33
Serial No.
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CAUTION
You are cautioned that anv changes or
modifications not expressly approx-ed in
this manual could x'oid vour authoritv to
(operate this equipment.
IN NO HVhNT SI lAhl. SBLLEK Bh
IdABlT: FOR ANY DIRF.CT,
INC'IDHN FAR OR CONSRQUENTl AL
DAMAOHS OF ANY NATURFR OR
LOSSES OR rxrf:nsf:s RESUL ITNC
FROM ANY DEFFX TIVE PRODUCT
OR FI IE USE OF ANY OXhDUC F.
Table of contents
Getting Started
Unpacking......................................................................................................................4
r !• u'king Up the System ..............................................................................................4
Recording on MDs
Recording on nn MD.....................................................................................................5
Notes on Recording ..................................................................................................... 7
Useful Tips for Recording ............................................................................................8
Adjusting the Recording Level......................................................................................8
Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking).......................................9
Sv'iichro-Recording With a Sony CD I’laver...............................................................10
Playing MDs
Playing an MD..............................................................................................................11
Using the Display..........................................................................................................12
Locating a Specific Track.............................................................................................13
Locating a Particular Point in a Track..........................................................................13
Playing Tracks Repeatedly........................................................................................... 14
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)......................................................................14
Creating Your Own Programme (Programme Play)
Repeating a Specific Portion (A-B Repeat)..................................................................16
, Useful Tips When Recording From MDs to Tape
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15
16
Editing Recorded MDs
Notes on Editing...........................................................................................................17
Erasing Recordings (Erase Eunction)...........................................................................17
Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Eunction)..............................................................18
Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function)
Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function) ...............................................................20
Labelling Rerordings (Title Function)........................................................................21
Additional Information
Precautions...................................................................................................................23
Display Messages........................................................................................................23
System Limitations .....................................................................................................24
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 25
Specifications...............................................................................................................25
Beep Output During Operations..................................................................................25
Guide to the Serial Copy Management System...........................................................27
Index....................................................................................................................................29
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Getting Started
Unpacking
Clu'L'k that \ ou rocei\'cd tho tolKnving items:
• Audio eonneetini; cords (2)
• Remote commander (remote) (KM-D4M) (I)
• Sony SUM-o (NS) batteries (2)
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the recorder 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 IE 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 CT3 player
or DAT deck. Be sure ti' turn off the power of each
component before crmnection.
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 Tiot 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 perir>d of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery
leakage and corrosion.
'Signal flow
What cords will I need?
• Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2)
' Optical cable (not supplied) (2)
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Getting Started
Hookups
Connecting the deck to an amplifier
Connect the amplifier to the hlNi' IN,/C')UT jacks usiiii; the
audio coni’tectiiv^ ct>rds (supplied), making sure tti match the
colour-coded cord the appropriate jacks on the
components: red (right) to red and white (left) to white.
Be sure to make connectimis firmlv tc^ prex ent huin and
noise.
MD deck
LINE
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 l.N/OUT
connectors using the optical cable (not supplied). Take ott
the cap and plug in the optical cable.
Amplifier
TAPE / MD
Connecting the AC power cord
Conned the AC pi)wer cord to a wall outlet or ti' the
outlet ot a timer.
Note
With the exception ot a timer outlet, do not eonneet the AC
power ei'rd to a swithed outlet.
Where do I go next?
Ninu i/oii'ir mail/ to i/sc t/oiir dock.
Before usi}if; the MD deek, turn 0}i the iiiiifilifier and eelect
the MD deek u’ith the soni ee eeleelor on the amplifier.
MD deck
DIGITAL
IN OUT
Signal flow
Notes
• Digital programme sources vedth ditferent sampling
trequencies cannot be recorded through the digital iiipuL
jack.
Only CD, MD (premastered) and DAT sources with a
sampling frequency ot 44.1 kHz can be recorded through the
digital input connector. "Din Unlock" appears in the
display when you attempt to record digital programme
sources with a sampling trequency ditferent from that of the
MD (such as 32- or 43-kHz DAT or BS). To record these
programme srrurces on an MD vou must connect them
through the analogue LINE IN jacks and set INPUT to
ANALOG.
• If "Cannot Copy" appears in the display, recording through
the digital jack is not possible.
In this case, record the programme source through the LINE
IN and OUT jacks with INPUT set to ANALOG.
• When recording through the DIGITAL IN connector, you
cannot adjust the recording lewd.
Digital component
C_ DIGITAL
IN
OUT
.......
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Recording on MDs
Recording on an MD
lu'toro \ (HI begin, make sure \ ou ha\ e een reeth' and
tiniiK' eonneeted the deek to an audio component such
as an amplitier or Cdi) plaver as indicated on page a.
Set INl’LiT according to the input terminal
connected to tlie programme source.
When you want to record through Set INPUT to
LINE (ANALOU) IN
Dlc;ri AL IN niCilTAL
ANALOG
Disc compartment
1 Turn on the amplifier and the programme source,
and set the prt'gramme selector on the amplifier to
the programme source.
2 Press POVVFR to turn on the deck.
The ON/STANDBY indicator goes oft.
3 Insert the recordable MD with the label side up and
the arrow pointing toward the opening into the disc
compartment until the deck grips it.
If YOU insert the MD while the deck is off, the deck
will turn on automatically and "Welcome" will
appear in the display.
5 Locate the position on the MD where you want to
start recording.
• l o record on a new (blank) recrrrdable MD, skip
this step, and go to Step h.
• To start recording from the end of the last
recorded traek, go to Step h, or turn AMS (or press
or ►►!) until "Hnd" appears.
• To record o\'er an existing track, turn AMS (or
press or ►►!) until the number of the track
to be recxrrded o\ er appears.
6 Press •.
The deck is now ready for recording.
• If you are recording from the end of the last
recorded track, or using a new recordable MD,
"New" alternates with the remaining time
indication in the display.
• If you are recording ov'er an existing track,
"TRACK" flashes and "Overwrite" alternates with
the remaining time indication in the display.
7 When you've set INPUT to ANALOG in Step 4, turn
REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level. (The
fourth dot is satisfactory for most purposes.
I low'ever, for a more precise adjustment, see
"Adjusting the Recording Level" on page 8.)
pointing this way
The total number of recorded tracks, total recorded
time, and music calendar without a grid appear in
the display.
DISC
1 2 3
,3Tr, ,18m 3 6 s,
i =.
Total number of Total recorded Music calendar
recorded tracks time without a grid
8 Press MD (or ►) to start recording.
9 Start playing the programme source you want to
record.
10 After finishing; press ■ to stop recording. Then
press = to remove tlie MD or press POWER to
cliange the deck to standby.
To
Pause*
Resume recording after pause
Remove the Mf4
VVhumw’or yoe pause recording, the track number increases
bv one. h’or example, it vxni paused recording while
recording on track 4, the track nuniber increases by one and
rxvording continues on the new track when restarted.
Press
Mt (or
>011
(or ► or
ZN
II )
II )
Recording on MDs
To protect a MiniDisc against accidental erasure
lo nic'iko \l impossible record on an MO, slide the tab in the
direction i>l arrow , opening; the ->lot. I o alii,n\’ recording, liosi-
the slot.
Rear of the disc
Record-protect tab
'Q' You can start recording from the middle of a recorded
track in Step 5
Press I>DD (or ►) to start playback, press 1>0D (or
where vcm want tc^ start recording, and then do the
procedure starting from Step 6 on page 6, I lowewr, you
will not be able to record from the middle ot a recorded
track it "Id^CiRAM" or "SHUFFLE” appears in the
display.
II )
• When recording from source connected through 1 l\'F
(ANAI.tx:) l\ with INPUT at ANALOG, and "LiA'F.LS^’\C" does not light up (sot- "Marking Track Numbers
While Keci>rding'' on page “-Ь i>r when ivcordiiig fri>m I )/\ !
connected thix'ugh DIGITAL IN with INPU i at DIGH AL:
The source will be recorded as a single track, ^'ou can di\’idt.'
the track afterwards using the Di\ ide l-uncticai (see
"Dix'iding Rect)i'ded Tracks" (>n page LS) or mark track
numbers during recording by using the Track Marking
I'unction on page
It "LFVI-.L SYNC" appears in the display, the deck
automaticalK' marks track numbers when recording analog
source or digital recording of DAT (see "Marking track
numbers automatically" on page ‘-h.
If "TRACK" flashes in the display
The deck is recording twer an existing track. "TRACK" lights
continuously when the recorder reaches the end ol the
preyiously recorded portion.
When "TOC" flashes in the display
The deck is currently updating the Table of Contents O'OC).
Do move the recorder or pull out the AC power cord.
Changes to an MD made through recording are sawed only
vyhen you update the TOC by ejecting the MD or changing the
deck to standby by pressing POWER.
Notes on Recording
If "Protected" appears in the display
The MD is record-protected. Close theAlot to record on the
disc (see "To pnTect a N4iniDisc against accidental erasure" on
this page).
If "Din Unlock" appears in the display
• The programme source is not connected to DIGITAL IN
even though you've selected DIGITAL in Step 4 or the
sampling frequency of the programme source does not
match that of the MD deck (44.1 kl Iz). To continue, connect
the programme source through DIGITAL IN or select
ANALOG in Step 4 to record through LINE (ANALOCA IN.
• The digital signal has been interrupted (stopped) while you
were recording. To continue recording, restart the digital
programme source. To stop recording, press ■ on the MD
deck.
Depending on source being recorded, track numbers are marked in following ways:
• When recording from a CD or MD w ith INPUT at DIGITAL
and the source connected thixfiigh DlCilTAL IN;
The deck automaticalK' marks track numbers in the same
sequence ,is the original. If, however, a track is repeated tw'o
or more times (e.g. b\ single-track repeal play) or two or
mori' tracks with the same track number (e.g. from different
MDs or CDs) are played, the track or tracks are recorded as
part ot a single, continuous track with a single track number.
It the soLirci' is an .MI), track numbers may not be marked for
tracks of k‘ss th.m 4 st.'eoiKls.
The MD deck uses the SCMS (Serial Copy Management System on page 27)
MDs recorded through DIGITAL IN cannot be copied onto
other MDs through DIGITAL IN.
Recording on MDs
Useful Tips for Recording
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>10 DISPLAY
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
recorder is stopped, the display changes as follows:
total recorded time, remaining recordable time on
the MD, disc name (see page 12).
If "Auto Cut" appears in the display
The Auto Cut Function has been activated. This
happens when there is no sound input for more than
30 seconds while INPUT is at DIGITAL and the source
connected through DIGITAL IN. The deck changes to
recording pause and the 30 seconds of silence are
replaced by a blank of about 3 seconds.
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Adjusting the Recording Level
When recording a sound source while INPUT is at
ANALOG and the source connected through LINE
(ANALOG) IN, use RFC I.FV'EL to adjust the
recording level before starfing recording.
You cannot adjust the recording level during digital
recording.
REC LEVEL
1
Do Steps 1 to (r in "Recording on an MD" on page 6.
2
Play the portion of the programme source with the
strongest signal level.
3 While mcanitoring the sound, turn REC LEVEL to
adjust the recording level so that the peak level
meters reach their highest point without turning on
the OVER indication. Occasional lighting of
"OVER" is acceptable.
If "Smart Space" appears in the display
The Smart Space Function has been activated. This
happens when there has been an extended silence (of
not more than 30 seconds) between two input signals
when INPUT is at DIGITAL and the source connected
through DIGITAL IN. The Smart Space Function
instantaneously replaces the silence with a blank of
about 3 seconds even as the deck continues recording.
Playing back tracks just recorded
Do this procedure to immediately playback tracks that
have just been recorded.
Press I>DB (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 H again after stopping recording.
2 I’ress >DD (or ►).
Playback starts from the first track of the ML).
4 Stop playing the programme source.
5 To start recording, do the procedure starting from
Step 8 of "Recording on an MD" on page 6.
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Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking)
You can mark track numbers either manuallv t>r
automaticallv. Bv marking track numbers at specific
points, \’ou can c]Liickl\' locate the points later using the
AMS Functit>n or Editing Functions.
Recording on MDs
To cancel Automatic Track Marking
1 I’ress FDIT/NO during recording or recording pause.
"1 ew'lSvnc f" appears in the display.
2 I’ressVFS.
3 I’ress HniT/\0.
"1 .eyelSx'ncOFF" appears in the display.
* rhe signal level most remain krw hrr 2 trr more seconds
betöre a new track number is written.
EDIT/NO
YES
Marking track numbers manually (Manual Track Marking)
You can mark track numbers at any time while
recording on an MD.
Press 9 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 INPUT at
DIGITAL and the source connected through
DIGITAL IN:
The deck marks track numbers automatically. When
you record from a CD or MD, the track numbers are
written as they are found on the original.
• When recording with INPUT at ANALOG and the
source connected through LINE (ANALOG) IN, or
when recording from DAT with INPUT at DIGITAL
and the DAT connected through DIGITAL IN:
The deck marks a new track number wlienever the
signal level drops and rises to a certain point”
(Automatic Track Marking). If "LEVEL-SYNC" does
not light up, set the LewelSync to ON as follows:
When you want to mark track numbers after you've done the recording
Use the Divide Function (see "Dividing Recorded Tracks"
on page.18).
Note
It vou turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the
deck will recall the last setting (Le\ elSvnc ON or OFF) of the
Automatic' Track Marking Function the next time vou turn on
the deck.
1 Press EDlT/NO to display "LevelSync ?"during
recording or recording pause.
Press YES twice to display "l.,e\ elSync ON."
"EEVEE-SYNC" appears in the display.
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