Sony MDS-S37 User Manual

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MiniDisc Deck

3-858-293-21(1)

Operating Instructions

MDS-S37

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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

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 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.

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.

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-S37 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.

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Welcome!

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

Getting Started

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

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

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.

Recording on an MD................................................................................. 6

Playing an MD.............................................................................................. 8

Recording on MDs

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

Useful Tips for Recording .................................................................. 9

Recording Over Existing Tracks........................................................ 11

Adjusting the Recording Level.......................................................... 11

Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking) ...... 12

Starting Recording With 2 Seconds of Prestored Audio Data

(Time Machine Recording)................................................................. 12

Synchro-Recording With Audio Equipment of Your Choice....... 13

Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Player.................................... 14

Playing MDs

Using the Display................................................................................. 15

Locating a Specific Track .................................................................... 16

Locating a Particular Point in a Track .............................................. 17

Playing Tracks Repeatedly................................................................. 17

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)......................................... 18

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ................................ 19

Useful Tips When Recording From MDs to Tape .......................... 20

Editing Recorded MDs

Notes on Editing .................................................................................. 20

Erasing Recordings (Erase Function) ............................................... 20

Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function)................................. 22

Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function) ........................ 23

Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function)..................................... 24

Labeling Recordings (Title Function)............................................... 24

Undoing the Last Edit (Undo Function) .......................................... 27

Additional Information

Display Messages................................................................................. 28

System Limitations ..............................................................................28

Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 29

Specifications ........................................................................................ 30

Beep Output During Operations....................................................... 31

Guide to the Serial Copy Management System .............................. 32

Index................................................................................................................. 33

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Getting Started

REC

OUT

TAPE

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL

LINE

(ANALOG)

DIGITAL

BEEP

IN OUT

OUT

OFF

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items:

• Audio connecting cords (2)

• Remote commander (remote) RM-D7M (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 g on the deck.

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.

to a wall outlet

Connect only one digital component at

Amplifier

a time

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.

CD player

DAT deck or

çç

ç : Signal flow

çç

MD deck, etc.

What cords will I need?

• Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2)

White

(L)

Red

(R)

• Optical cable (not supplied) (2)

White

(L)

Red (R)

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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.

Getting Started

MD deck

LINE

(ANALOG)

OUTIN

Amplifier

TAPE / MD

INOUT

çç

ç: Signal flow

çç

• 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 IN/OUT connectors with two optical cables (not supplied). Take the caps off the connectors before plugging in the cables.

MD deck Digital component

DIGITAL

OUTIN

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUTIN

çç

ç: Signal flow

çç

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.

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 IN connector, you cannot adjust the recording level.

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

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Basic Operations

Recording on an MD

POWER

REPEAT

LEVELHEADPHONES

MAXMIN

SCROLL

·∏

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

/CHAR

rrrr

NO YES

EDIT

≠±

PUSH ENTER

STEREO MONO

DIGITAL

AMS

REC MODE

REC LEVEL

•

INPUT

•

ANALOG

•

Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want

to record.

Press POWER.

The POWER indicator turns off.

Insert a recordable MD.

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.

Monitor audio during recording

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

To record through Set INPUT to

DIGITAL IN LINE (ANALOG) IN

DIGITAL ANALOG

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

To record in Set REC MODE to

Stereo sound Monaural sound*

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

the stereo recording.

STEREO MONO

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Basic Operations

Press r.

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. For details, refer to “Adjusting the Recording Level” on page 11.

Press ﬂ (or ·).

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 § 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.

Stop recording Pause recording*

Take out the MD § 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.

Press

p ﬂ (or P). Press the button again to

resume recording.

Basic Operations

Rear of the disc

Record-protect tab

Slide the tab in the direction of arrow

Note

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

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Basic Operations

Playing an MD

Connect the headphones.

Adjust the headphone volume.

POWER

REPEAT

LEVELHEADPHONES

MAXMIN

SCROLL

·∏

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

/CHAR

rrrr

NO YES

EDIT

AMS

≠±

PUSH ENTER

REC MODE

•

STEREO MONO

INPUT

•

ANALOG

DIGITAL

REC LEVEL

•

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

for MD deck.

Press POWER.

The POWER indicator turns off.

Insert an MD.

With the label side up

You can locate and play back a track while the deck is

With the arrow pointing this way

Press ﬂ (or ·).

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

stopped

1 Turn AMS (or press =

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

2 Press AMS or ﬂ (or ·).

Stop playing Pause playing

Do the following:

Press p. Press ﬂ (or P). Press the button again

to resume playing.

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

the remote).

To use headphones

Connect them to HEADPHONES jack. Use HEADPHONES LEVEL to adjust the volume.

Go to the preceding track

Take out the MD

Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press

= on the remote).

Press § after stopping playing.

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Recording on MDs

DISPLAY/CHAR

•

·∏

)

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 7).

If “Din Unlock” flashes in the display

• The digital program source is not connected as you set with INPUT in Step 4 on page 6. 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 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 from source connected through LINE (ANALOG) IN with INPUT at ANALOG, and “LEVELSYNC” does not light up (see “Marking Track Numbers While Recording” on page 12) 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 (see “Dividing Recorded Tracks” on page 22) or mark track numbers during recording by using the Track Marking Function on page 12. 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 12).

• 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.

Recording on MDs

The MD deck uses the SCMS (Serial Copy Management System on page 32)

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 IN are output to DIGITAL 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 10).

Useful Tips for Recor ding

Basic Operations

Checking the remaining recordable time on the MD

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

• When you press DISPLAY/CHAR repeatedly while the deck is stopped, the display changes as follows: total recorded time, remaining recordable time on the MD, disc name (see page 15).

(Continued)

When “TOC” flashes in the display

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Recording on MDs

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 INPUT is at ANALOG

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

When INPUT is at DIGITAL

The digital signal input through DIGITAL IN is output to DIGITAL OUT, and then to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT connectors and HEADPHONES jack after D/A conversion.

Note

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

3 Press r.

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

To turn off the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function

1 During recording pause, press EDIT/NO repeatedly until

“S. Space ?” appears in the display.

2 Press YES. 3 Press EDIT/NO to display “S. Space OFF.”

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

1 During recording pause, press EDIT/NO repeatedly until

“S. Space ?” appears in the display.

2 Press YES twice to display “S. Space ON”.

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.

• The Smart Space Function does not affect the order of the track numbers being recorded, even if the blank space occurs in the middle of a track.

• 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.

If “Auto Cut” appears in the display (Auto Cut)

There has been no sound input for 30 seconds while INPUT is set to DIGITAL and the source is connected through DIGITAL IN. The 30 seconds of silence are replaced by a blank of about 3 seconds and the deck changes to recording pause.

You can turn off the Auto Cut Function

For details, see “If “Smart Space” appears in the display” below.

If “Smart Space” appears in the display (Smart Space)

There has been an extended silence of 4 to 30 seconds in length when INPUT is set to DIGITAL and the source is connected through DIGITAL IN. The silence is replaced with a blank of about 3 seconds and the deck continues recording.

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.

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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.

·∏

)

≠ AMS ±

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

2 Turn AMS (or press = or +) until the

number of the track to be recorded over appears.

3 To record from the start of the track, continue

from Step 6 in “Recording on an MD” on page 7.

While “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.

•

=/+

pP·

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.

·∏

)

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

pages 6 and 7.

2 Play the portion of the program source with the

strongest signal level.

3 While monitoring 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.

•

REC LEVEL

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 7.

Note

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

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

Step 8 in “Recording on an MD” on page 7.

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Recording on MDs

Marking T rack Number s 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 Editing Functions.

To cancel Automatic Track Marking

1 Press EDIT/NO during recording or recording pause.

“LevelSync ?” appears in the display.

2 Press YES. 3 Press EDIT/NO.

“LevelSyncOFF” appears in the display.

* The signal level must remain low for 2 or more seconds

before a new track number is marked.

EDIT/NO YESr

•

·∏

)

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 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 marked 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 or satellite broadcasts with INPUT at DIGITAL and the DAT or satellite broadcasts connected through DIGITAL IN: The deck marks a new track number whenever the signal level drops and rises to a certain point* (Automatic Track Marking). If “LEVEL-SYNC” does not light up, set the LevelSync to ON as follows:

When you want to mark track numbers after you‘ve

finished recording

Use the Divide Function (see “Dividing Recorded Tracks” on page 22).

Note

If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the deck will recall the last setting (LevelSync on or off) of the Automatic Track Marking Function the next time you turn on the deck.

Starting Recording With 2 Seconds of Prestor ed 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 2 seconds of the most recent audio data in a buffer memory so that when you begin recording the program source, the recording actually begins with the 2 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 2-second buffer memory

End of the program source to be recorded

Time

Recorded portion

1 Press EDIT/NO to display “LevelSync ?”during

recording or recording pause.

2 Press YES twice to display “LevelSync ON.”

“LEVEL-SYNC” appears in the display.

Beginning of the program source to be recorded

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Recording on MDs

·∏

)

≠ AMS ±

•

pP·

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

pages 6 and 7. The deck changes to recording pause.

2 Start playing the program source you want to

record. The most recent 2 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 2 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer memory.

T.REC

Synchro-Recording With Audio Equipment of Your Choice

By using the MUSIC SYNC button on the remote, you can automatically start recording in sync with the signal input from the program source through the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks or the DIGITAL IN connector (Music Synchro-Recording). The method of marking track numbers differs, depending on the program source being recorded and how the deck is connected to the program source. (See “Notes on Recording” on page 9.)

pP·

MUSIC SYNC

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 2 seconds of playing of the program source and audio data stored in the buffer memory, Time Machine Recording starts with less than 2 seconds of audio data.

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

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).

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Recording on MDs

Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Player

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 regardless of whether “LevelSync ON” or “LevelSyncOFF” is selected. If your deck is connected to a Sony CD player by audio connecting cords through LINE (ANALOG) IN, track numbers are automatically marked when you select “LevelSync ON” (see “Marking Track Numbers While Recording” on page 12). 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.

STANDBY

START

STOP

CD PLAYER P

pP·

+=P

6 Press START.

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

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.

7 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.

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 ·.

You can change CDs during synchro-recording

Do the following steps instead of Step 7 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.

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

6 to prepare the deck for recording.

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

Play, etc.) on the CD player.

5 Press STANDBY.

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 POWER button before starting the procedure. To select the CD player again, press button number 1 while pressing down the POWER button. The deck is factory set to a CD player for synchrorecording.

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

You can check the remaining recordable time on the MD

Press DISPLAY (see page 15).

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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.

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

·∏

)

SCROLL

DISPLAY/CHAR

•

SCROLLDISPLAY

pP·

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

√

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 24.

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.

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.

Press

Remaining recordable time of the disc

√

(Recorded MDs only)

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

Press

√

Disc name

Press

Track number and playing time of the current track

Press

√

Track number and remaining time of the current track

Press

√

Track name

Press

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

(Continued)

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Playing MDs

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

Press SCROLL. Since the display shows up to 12 characters at a time, press SCROLL again to see the rest of the track title if the title has 13 characters or more. Press SCROLL again to pause scrolling, and again to continue scrolling.

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.

·∏

)

≠ AMS ±

•

>25

=/+

Number buttons

M.SCAN

pP·

When you directly locate a track with a number over 25 Z

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

While the deck is stopped, press M.SCAN repeatedly until the playing time you want (6, 10 or 20 seconds) appears in the display. Each press changes the time in order of 6 to 20, then from 6 again.

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 15).

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)

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.

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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.

0/)

·∏

)

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.

Notes

• If the disc reaches the end while you are pressing ) during playback pause, “OVER” appears in the display. Press 0 (or =) or turn AMS counterclockwise to go back.

• 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 T racks Repeatedly

You can play tracks repeatedly in any play mode.

REPEAT

A˜B

)

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

When the MD is

The deck repeats

played in

Normal play (page 8) Shuffle Play (page 18) Program Play (page 19)

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

To cancel repeat play

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

Repeating the current track

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

pP·

(Continued)

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Playing MDs

PLAY MODE ·∏

•

·∏

)

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 A-” 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.

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)

You can have the deck “shuffle” tracks and play them in random order.

SHUFFLE

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 and “REPEAT A-” 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.

pP·

1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or SHUFFLE

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

2 Press ﬂ (or ·) to start Shuffle Play.

“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.

You can specify tracks during Shuffle Play

• 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.

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Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

Playing MDs

You can program the same track repeatedly

While the track number appears in the display, press AMS as many times as you want.

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

·∏ p

•

·∏

)

≠ AMS ±PLAY MODE

PROGRAM

Number buttons

>25

=/+

CLEAR

pP·

1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or PROGRAM

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

2 Do either a) or b):

a) 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 16).

If you’ve made a mistake

Press CLEAR, then press the right number button.

The program remains even after Program Play ends

When you press ﬂ (or ·), you can play the same program again.

Notes

• The program created by the Program Play Function is lost when you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord.

• The display shows “- -m - -s” instead of the total playing time when the total playing time of the program exceeds 160 minutes.

Checking the track order

You can check the order of tracks in your program during playback or playback pause.

Turn AMS (or press = or +) during playback or playback pause. The track numbers appear in the order they were programmed.

Changing the track order

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

Erase the last track in the program

Add tracks to the end of the program

Change the whole program completely

Do the following:

Press CLEAR. Each time you press the button, the last track will be cleared.

Do Steps 2 and 3 in “Creating Your Own Program.”

1 Press p while the deck is

stopped.

2 Do Steps 2 and 3 in “Creating

Your Own Program.”

b) When using the controls on the deck

1 Turn AMS until the track number you want

appears in the display.

2 Press AMS or PLAY MODE.

3 Repeat Step 2 to enter other tracks. Each time you

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

4 Press ﬂ (or ·) to start Program Play.

To cancel Program Play

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

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Editing Recorded MDs

≠ AMS ± YESEDIT/NO

•

·∏

)

Editing Recorded MDsPlaying MDs

Useful Tips When Recording From MDs to Tape

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

A.SPACE

pP·

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.

Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.SPACE” appears in the display.

To cancel Auto Space

Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.SPACE” disappears.

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.

• 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” appears 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” flashes 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” flashes while the deck is updating the TOC. When the deck finishes updating the TOC, “TOC”goes off.

Note

If the Auto Space Function is on while recording a selection containing multiple track numbers, (for example, a medley

Erasing Recordings (Erase Function)

or symphony), blank spaces will be inserted within the selection whenever the track number changes.

Do the procedures below to erase following:

• A single track

• All tracks

Pausing after each track (Auto Pause)

When the Auto Pause Function is on, the deck pauses after playing each track. Auto Pause is convenient

• Parts of a track

Note, however, that once erased, MD data cannot be recovered.

when recording single tracks or multiple, nonconsecutive tracks.

Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.PAUSE” appears in the display.

To restart playback

Press ﬂ ( · or P).

To cancel Auto Pause

Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.PAUSE” disappears.

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.

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Editing Recorded MDs

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.

To avoid confusion when erasing multiple tracks, you should proceed in order of high to low track number to prevent the renumbering of tracks that have not been erased yet.

Example: Erasing B

Track number

Erasing

AB C D

AC D

B is erased

1 Turn AMS until the track number you want to

erase appears in the display.

Erasing all tracks on an MD

Erasing a recordable MD deletes the disc name, all recorded tracks, and titles (see page 27).

1 While the deck is stopped, press EDIT/NO

repeatedly until “All Erase ?” appears in the display.

2 Press YES.

All tracks in the music calendar start flashing.

3 Press YES again.

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.

Erasing a part of a track

By using the Divide (see page 22), Erase (see page 20) and Combine (see page 23) Functions, you can erase specific portions of a track.

2 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly until “Erase ?”

appears in the display. The track number you selected starts flashing in the music calendar.

3 Press YES.

When the track selected in Step 1 has been erased, “Complete” appears for a few seconds and the total number of tracks in the music calendar decreases by one. If you erase a track during playback, the track following the deleted track begins playing afterwards.

4 Repeat Steps 1 to 3 to erase more tracks.

To cancel the Erase Function

Press EDIT/NO, p, or turn AMS to change the track number.

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 YES to erase the track.

Example: Erasing a part of track A

Track number

Dividing

Erasing

Combining

Part to be erased

A#2A

A (#1+#3)

A is divided into 3 parts

#2 is erased

#1 and #3 are combined

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Editing Recorded MDs

Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function)

With the Divide Function you can assign 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. 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.

5 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS to find the

starting position of the new track. The starting portion of the new track is played back repeatedly. “Rehearsal“ alternates with “Position ok?“ in the display. The starting position can be moved within a maximum range of –128 to +127 steps of about

0.06 second each within a track.

6 If the starting position is still incorrect, repeat

Step 5 until it is correct.

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

Track number

Dividing

AB C

Track 2 is divided and a

≠ AMS ± YESEDIT/NO

new track is created for C

·∏

)

·∏

•

1 While playing the MD, press ﬂ (or P) at the

point where you want to create a new track. The deck pauses playing.

2 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly until “Divide ?”

appears in the display.

7 Press YES or AMS when the position is correct.

When the track has been divided, “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.

To cancel the Divide Function

Press p.

You can undo a track division

Combine the tracks again (see “Combining Recorded Tracks” on page 23) then redivide the tracks if necessary.

•

You can divide a track while recording

Use the Track Marking Function (see page 12).

3 Press YES to divide the track.

“Rehearsal” alternates with “Position ok?“ in the display, the track to be divided starts flashing in the music calendar, and the starting portion of the new track begins playing repeatedly.

4 If the starting position is incorrect, press EDIT/

NO. (If it is correct, go to Step 7.)

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Combining Recorded Tracks

Editing Recorded MDs

To cancel the Combine Function

Press EDIT/NO or p.

(Combine Function)

Use the Combine Function while the deck is stopped, playing or in pause to combine consecutive tracks on a recorded MD. This function is useful for combining several songs into a single medley, or several independently recorded portions into a single track. When you combine two tracks, the total number of tracks decreases by one and all tracks following the combined tracks are renumbered.

Example: Combining B and C

Track number

Combining

123 4

B and C are combined into one track

≠ AMS ± YESEDIT/NO

)

·∏

•

You can undo a track combination

Divide the tracks again (see “Dividing Recorded Tracks” on page 22), then repeat the combine function with the correct tracks if necessary.

Note

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

1 Turn AMS until the second track of the two to be

combined appears. For example, when combining tracks 3 and 4, turn AMS until 4 appears.

2 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly until “Combine ?”

appears in the display.

3 Press YES.

“Rehearsal“ alternates with “Track ok?“ in the display. The place where the two tracks will join (i.e., the end of the first track and the beginning of the second track) repeatedly plays back and the respective track number flashes in the music calendar.

4 If the track is the wrong one, press EDIT/NO or

p, then start from Step 1 again.

5 If the place is correct, press YES.

When the tracks have been combined, “Complete” appears for a few seconds and the total number of tracks in the music calendar decreases by one. If both of the combined tracks have track titles, the title of the second track is erased.

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Editing Recorded MDs

≠ AMS ±0/) YESEDIT/NODISPLAY/CHAR

•

·∏

)

Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function)

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

Example: Moving track C to track position 2

Track number

Moving

Track C moves to

track position 2

ACBD

≠ AMS ± YESEDIT/NO

·∏

)

•

Labeling Recordings (Title Function)

You can create titles for your recorded MDs and tracks. Titles — which may consist of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols for a maximum of about 1,700 characters per disc — appear in the display during MD operation.

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

You can label a track while it is playing, pausing or recording. If the track is playing or recording, be

•

sure to finish labeling before the track ends. If the track ends before you’ve completed the labeling procedure, the characters already entered are not recorded and the track will remain unlabeled.

1 Turn AMS until the track number you want to

move appears in the display.

2 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly until “Move ?”

appears in the display.

3 Press YES.

The track number to be moved and the new track position appears.

Track number to be moved

New track position

4 Turn AMS until the new track position appears.

5 Press YES or AMS.

After you have moved the track, “Complete” appears for a few seconds and the moved track begins playing back if the deck is in playback mode.

To cancel the Move Function

Press EDIT/NO or p.

1 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly until “Name in ?”

appears in the display, then do the following:

To label Make sure that the deck is

A track Playing, pausing, recording the track

to be labeled, or stopped after locating the track to be labeled

An MD Stopped with no track number

appearing in the display

2 Press YES.

A flashing cursor appears in the display.

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Editing Recorded MDs

3 Press DISPLAY/CHAR to select the character

type as follows:

To select

Uppercase letters “A” appears in the display Lowercase letters “a” appears in the display Numbers “0” appears in the display

Press DISPLAY/CHAR repeatedly until

4 Turn AMS to select the character.

The selected character flashes. Letters, numbers, and symbols appear in sequential order as you turn AMS. You can use the following symbols in titles: ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , – . / : ; < = > ? @ _ `

6 Repeat Steps 3 to 5 until you have entered the

entire title.

If you entered the wrong character

Press 0 or ) until the character to be corrected starts flashing, and repeat Steps 3 to 5 to enter the correct character.

To erase a character

Press 0 or ) until the character to be erased starts flashing, then press EDIT/NO.

To enter a space

Press AMS or ) while the cursor is flashing.

7 Press YES.

This completes the labeling procedure and the title appears on the left side of the display.

To cancel labeling

Press p.

Note

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

(Continued)

You can press DISPLAY/CHAR to change the character type at any time during Step 4 (see Step 3).

5 Press AMS to enter the selected character.

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

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Editing Recorded MDs

Labeling tracks and MDs with the remote

Alphabet/number buttons

NAME

CHAR

0/)

CLEAR

pP·

NUM

1 Press NAME repeatedly until a flashing cursor

appears in the display, then do the following:

To label

A track Playing, pausing, recording the track

An MD Stopped with no track number

Make sure that the deck is

to be labeled, or stopped after locating the track to be labeled

appearing in the display

4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until you have entered the

entire title.

If you entered the wrong character

Press 0 or ) until the character to be corrected starts flashing. Press CLEAR to erase the incorrect character, then enter the correct one.

5 Press NAME again.

The entered title appears on the left side of the display window after the label has been recorded.

To cancel labeling

Press p.

2 Select the character type as follows:

To select

Uppercase letters CHAR repeatedly until “Selected

Lowercase letters CHAR repeatedly until “Selected

Numbers

Press

ABC” appears in the display

abc” appears in the display NUM repeatedly until “Selected

123” appears in the display

3 Enter one character at a time.

After you enter a character, the cursor shifts rightward and waits for the input of the next character.

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Changing an existing title Z

Press NAME, then do the following:

Editing Recorded MDs

Undoing the Last Edit (Undo Function)

To change

A track title

Make sure that the deck is

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

A disc name

Stopped with no track number appearing in the display

2 Keep pressing CLEAR (or EDIT/NO on the deck)

until the current title is erased.

3 Enter the new title.

Do Steps 3 to 6 of “Labeling Recordings” on page 24, or Steps 2 to 4 of “Labeling tracks and MDs with the remote” on page 26.

4 Press NAME.

Erasing all titles on a disc (Name Erase Function)

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

Note that once erased, titles cannot be recovered.

1 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly while the deck is

stopped until “All Erase ?” appears in the display.

2 Press EDIT/NO again.

“Name Erase ?” appears in the display.

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

• Press the r button on the front panel.

• Press the r button, the MUSIC SYNC button, or the CD-SYNC STANDBY button on the remote.

• Update the TOC by turning off the power or ejecting the MD.

• Disconnect the AC power cord.

YESEDIT/NO

·∏

)

•

1 With the deck stopped and no track number

appearing in the display, press EDIT/NO repeatedly until “Undo ?” appears in the display. “Undo ?” does not appear if no editing has been done.

2 Press YES.

One of the following messages appears in the display, depending on the type of editing to be undone:

3 Press YES.

All titles are erased.

To cancel the Name Erase Function

Press p.

You can erase all recorded tracks and titles

See “Erasing all tracks on an MD” on page 21.

Editing done:

Erasing a single track

Message:

“Erase Undo ?”

Erasing all tracks on an MD Dividing a track Combining tracks Moving a track

“Divide Undo ?” “Combine Undo ?”

“Move Undo ?” Labeling a track or an MD Changing an existing title

“Name Undo ?” Erasing all titles on an MD

3 Press YES again.

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

To cancel the Undo Function

Press EDIT/NO or p.

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Additional Information

Display Messages

The following table explains the various messages that appear in the display.

Message

Blank Disc

Cannot Copy

Cannot EDIT

Disc Error

Disc Full

Impossible

Name Full

NO DISC No Track

Protected Retry

Retry Error

Sorry

STANDBY (flashing)

Meaning

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

An attempt was made to make a second copy from a digitally dubbed MD (see page 32).

An attempt was made to edit the MD during Program or Shuffle Play.

The MD is scratched or missing a TOC. Erase all tracks on a new recordable MD before use (see “Erasing all tracks on an MD” on page 21).

The MD is full (see “System Limitations” on this page).

An attempt was made to combine tracks while playing back the first track.

The titling capacity of the MD has reached its limit (about 1,700 characters).

There is no MD in the deck. The inserted MD has a disc title but no

tracks. The inserted MD is record-protected. The first recording attempt failed due to a

disturbance or scratch on the MD, and a second attempt is being made.

Due to vibrations to the deck or scratches on the MD, several recording attempts were made but with no success.

An attempt was made to combine tracks that cannot be combined.

The contents recorded by timer have disappeared over time and are not be available for saving to disc, or Program Play could not be activated since the program has disappeared over time.

System Limitations

The recording system in your MiniDisc deck is radically different from those used in cassette and DAT decks and is characterized by the limitations described below. Note, however, that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself and not to mechanical causes.

“Disc Full” lights up even before the MD has reached the maximum recording time (60 or 74 minutes)

When 255 tracks have been recorded on the MD, “Disc Full” lights up regardless of the total recorded time. More than 255 tracks cannot be recorded on the MD. To continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks or use another recordable MD.

“Disc Full” lights up before the maximum number of tracks is reached

Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are sometimes interpreted as track intervals, incrementing the track count and causing “Disc Full” to light up.

The remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing numerous short tracks

Tracks under 12 seconds in length are not counted and so erasing them may not lead to an increase in the recording time.

Some tracks cannot be combined with others

Track combination may become impossible when tracks are edited.

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

Recording is done in minimum units of 2 seconds each, no matter how short the material. The contents recorded may thus be shorter than the maximum recording capacity. Disc space may also be further reduced by scratches.

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

Track numbers are not recorded correctly

Incorrect assignment or recording of track numbers may result (1) when CD tracks are divided into several smaller tracks during digital recording, or (2) while recording certain CDs with the “LEVEL-SYNC” indication on (i.e., the automatic track marking function on).

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Additional Information

“TOC Reading” appears for a long time

If the inserted recordable MD is brand new, “TOC Reading” appears in the display longer than for MDs that have been used.

Limitations when recording over an existing track

• The correct remaining recording time may not be displayed.

• You may find it impossible to record over a track if that track has been recorded over several times already. If this happens, erase the track using the Erase Function (see page 20).

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

• Recording over a track to eliminate noise is not recommended since this may shorten the duration of the track.

• You may find it impossible to label a track while recording over it.

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

The deck does not record.

The MD is record-protected (“Protected” appears).

Close the record-protect slot (see page 7).

/The deck is not connected properly to the sound

source. Make connections properly to the sound source.

/The recording level is not adjusted properly (in case

of input through LINE (ANALOG) IN). Turn REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level properly (see page 11).

/A premastered MD is inserted. Replace it with a

recordable MD.

/There is not enough time left on the MD. Replace it

with another recordable MD with fewer recorded tracks, or erase unnecessary tracks.

/There has been a power failure or the AC power

cord has been disconnected during recording. Data recorded to that point may be lost. Repeat the recording procedure.

The deck does not work during synchro-recoding.

The currently selected CD player type (CD player or

video CD player) does not match the CD player being used. Reset the CD player type (see page 14).

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the deck, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The deck does not operate or operates poorly.

The MD may be damaged (“Disc Error” appears).

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

The deck does not play back.

Moisture has formed inside the deck. Take the MD

out and leave the deck in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates.

/The deck is not on. Press POWER to turn the deck

on.

/The MD is inserted in the wrong direction. Slide the

MD into the disc compartment with the label side up and the arrow pointing towards the opening until the deck grips it.

/The MD may not be recorded (the music calendar

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

The sound has a lot of static.

Strong magnetism from a television or a similar

device is interfering with operations. Move the deck away from the source of strong magnetism.

Note

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

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Additional Information

Specifications

System MiniDisc digital audio system Disc MiniDisc Laser Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)

Laser output Less than 44.6 µW*

Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Revolutions (CLV) Error correction Advanced Cross Interleave Reed

Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Coding Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding

Modulation system EFM (Eight-to-Fourteen Modulation) Number of channels 2 stereo channels Frequency response 5 to 20,000 Hz ±0.3 dB Signal-to-noise ratio Over 96 dB during playback Wow and flutter Below measurable limit

Emission duration: continuous

* This output is the value measured at a

distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.

400 rpm to 900 rpm

Solomon Code (ACIRC)

(ATRAC)

General

Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 19 W Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.) 3.3 kg (7 lbs 4 oz)

280 × 83 × 270 mm

(11

/8 × 3 3/8 × 10 3/4 in.)

Supplied accessories See page 4.

Optional accessories

Recordable MDs: MDW-60 (60 min), MDW-74 (74 min) Optical cable: POC-15A

U.S. and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Inputs

Jack type

LINE (ANALOG) IN

DIGITAL IN Square

Phono jacks

optical connector jack

Outputs

Jack type Rated output

HEADPHONES

LINE (ANALOG) OUT

DIGITAL OUT

Stereo phone jack

Phono jacks

Square optical connector jack

Input impedance

47 kilohms

Optical wave length: 660 nm

10 mW

2 Vrms (at 50 kilohms)

–18 dBm

Rated input

500 mVrms

Load impedance

32 ohms

Over 10 kilohms

Wave length: 660 nm

Minimum input

125 mVrms

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Additional Information

Beep Output During Operations

Your deck can output various beeps to allow you to verify deck operations by sound. The beeps are output from both the deck itself and the headphones.

Rear of the deck

DIGITAL

LINE

(ANALOG)

IN OUT

Switch BEEP to ON.

A high- or low-pitched beep is output to indicate the following operations.

BEEP

OUT

OFF

BEEP

Operation

The deck has been turned on. The deck has been turned off.

An operation button was pressed with no MD loaded.

r was pressed but the MD is full.

r was pressed and the deck has

changed to recording pause.

ﬂ (· or P) was pressed and the deck has started recording.

The deck is recording or in recording pause and the peak level meter level has exceeded the recommended level** (“OVER” lights up).

The deck is recording and the remaining time on the MD has dropped below 3 minutes**.

ﬂ (· or P) was pressed and the deck has started playing.

Beep sound

One short beep (high) Two short beeps (high) Three short beeps

(high), followed by one continuous beep (high)

One continuous beep (high)

Consecutive beeps (low) are emitted, one for each 10 minutes of remaining time on the MD*, followed by single beeps every few seconds.

One short beep (high)

One continuous beep (low)

Several short beeps (high)

One short beep (high)

p was pressed. One short beep (low)

PLAY MODE was pressed while

One short beep (low) the deck is stopped, and continuous (normal) play mode has been selected (canceling Shuffle or Program Play mode).

EDIT/NO was pressed while the

One short beep (high)

deck is stopped, and “All Erase ?” has appeared in the display.

EDIT/NO was pressed while the

One short beep (high)

deck is recording, and “LevelSync ?” has appeared in the display **.

One short beep (high)EDIT/NO was pressed while the

deck is playing, and “Erase ?” has appeared in the display.

* One beep for each 10 minutes of remaining time (e.g., one

beep for 10 to 20 minutes, two beeps for 20 to 30 minutes, and three beeps for 30 to 40 minutes). No beep is output for a remaining time of 10 minutes or less.

** This beep is output only through the headphones; no beep

is output from the deck.

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Additional Information

Guide to the Serial Copy Management System

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

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

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

DAT deckCD player

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

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

Playing

Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable

BS tuner

Digital output jack

Digital input jack

Playing

Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable

Recording

DAT or MD

MD deck

DAT deck or

MD deck

Digital output jack

Digital input jack

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

Playing

Digital output jack Line (analog) output jacks

Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable

Digital input jack Line (analog) input jacks

Recording

DAT deck or

MD deck

Audio connecting cord

DAT deck or

MD deck

Recording

DAT or MD

Playback

Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable

Recording

DAT or MD

Playback

DAT deck or

MD deck

DAT deck or

MD deck

DAT deck or

MD deck

DAT deck or

MD deck

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

Digital output jack

Digital input jack

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

Digital output jack Line (agalog) output jacks

Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable

Digital input jack

Recording

Line (analog) input jacks

DAT deck or

MD deck

Audio connecting cord

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

or MD deck’s analog input jack onto another DAT tape or MD via the DAT or MD deck’s digital output jack. You cannot, however, make a second-generation DAT tape or MD copy via the DAT or MD deck’s digital output jack.

TunerTurntable

Additional Information

CD player

DAT deck

Playing

Audio connecting cord

Recording

DAT or MD

Playing

Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable

DAT deck or

Cassette deck

Microphone

amplifier

MD deck

Line (analog)

output jacks

Line (analog) input jacks

MD deck

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

MD deck

Digital output jack

Digital input jack

Recording

DAT or MD

Playing

Digital output jack

Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable

Digital input jack

Recording

DAT deck or

MD deck

DAT deck or

MD deck

Line (analog) output jacks

Line (analog) input jacks

DAT deck or

MD deck

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

Audio connecting cord

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Index

A-B repeat 18 AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) 16 Audio connecting cord 4, 5, 32 Auto cut 10 Auto pause 20 Auto space 20

Beep output 31

CD synchro-recording 14 Changing

an existing title 27 order of programmed tracks 19

Checking

order of programmed tracks 19

remaining recordable time on the MD 9, 15 Cleaning 2 Combining 23

Display messages 28 Dividing 22

E, F, G

Erasing

all titles 27

all tracks 21

a part of a track 21

a single track 21

Hooking up

a digital component 5

an analog component 5

I, J, K

Input monitor 10

Labeling

an MD 24

a track 24 LEVEL-SYNC 9, 12 Locating

a particular point in a track 17

a specific track 17

M, N

inserting 6, 8 premastered 15 recordable 6, 15

taking out 7, 8 Moving 24 Music

scan 16

synchro-recording 13

Optical cable 4, 5, 32 Optional accessories 30

P, Q

Pausing

playback 8

recording 7 Playing

normal play 8

program play 19

repeat play 17

shuffle play 18 Precautions 2

Recording

normal recording 6, 7

over existing tracks 11

time machine recording 12 Recording level 11 Record-protect tab 7 Remote commander (remote) 4

Sampling frequency 5, 32 Sampling rate converter 5 SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) 9, 32 Smart space 10 Specifications 30 Supplied accessories 4 System limitations 28

TOC (Table Of Contents) 7, 9, 20 Track marking

automatic track marking 12

manual track marking 12 Troubleshooting 29

U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Undoing the last edit 27

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Names of controls

Additional Information

Index

Buttons

A˜B 17 Alphabet/Number 16, 19, 26 A.SPACE 20 CD PLAYER P 14 CHAR 26 CLEAR 19, 26 CONTINUE 18, 19 DISPLAY 14, 15 DISPLAY/CHAR 9, 15, 24 EDIT/NO/YES 10, 12, 20, 22 to 24, 27 M.SCAN 16 MUSIC SYNC 13 NAME 26 NUM 26 PLAY MODE 18, 19 PROGRAM 19 REPEAT 17 SCROLL 15 SHUFFLE 18 STANDBY 14 START 14 STOP 14 T.REC 13

§ (eject) 7, 8 ﬂ (play/pause) 7, 8, 18, 19, 22 r (recording) 7, 10, 12

· (play) 7, 8, 16, 18, 19 P (pause) 7, 8, 22 p (stop) 7, 8, 19, 21, 23, 26 0/) (manual search) 17, 24, 26 =/+ (AMS: Automatic Music Sensor) 8, 11,

16, 19

> 25 16, 19

Others

Display 15 Music calendar 15 g 4

Switches

BEEP 31 INPUT 6, 10 POWER 6, 8 REC MODE 6

Connectors

DIGITAL IN/OUT 5

Controls

≠ AMS ± 8, 11, 13, 16, 19, 20, 22 to 24 HEADPHONES LEVEL 8

REC LEVEL 7, 11

Indicator

POWER 6, 8

Jacks

LINE (ANALOG) IN/OUT 5 HEADPHONES 8, 10

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Sony Corporation Printed in Japan

Sony MDS-S37 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

MDS-S37

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Unpacking

Hooking Up the System

Recording on an MD

Playing an MD

Notes on Recording

Useful Tips for Recor ding

Recording Over Existing Tracks

Adjusting the Recording Level

Marking T rack Number s While Recording (Track Marking)

Starting Recording With 2 Seconds of Prestor ed Audio Data (Time Machine Recording)

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)

Notes on Editing

Erasing Recordings (Erase Function)

Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function)

Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function)

Labeling Recordings (Title Function)

Undoing the Last Edit (Undo Function)

Display Messages

System Limitations

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Beep Output During Operations

Guide to the Serial Copy Management System

Index