Sony MDS-S38 User Manual

MiniDisc Deck

3-859-426-11(1)

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones

EN F ES

MDS-S38

 1997 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

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

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

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

The following caution label is located inside the unit.

For the customers in US

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. 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.

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-S38 Serial No.

For the customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

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.

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.

• The mains switch is located on the rear exterior.

• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

On placement (only on models supplied with a MAIN POWER switch)

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

On operation

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

On the MiniDisc cartridge

• Do not open the shutter to expose the MD.

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

On cleaning

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

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

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

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 6 Seconds of Prestored Audio Data

(Time Machine Recording).....................................................................13

Synchro-Recording with Audio Equipment of Your Choice ........... 14

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

Recording on an MD Using a Timer .................................................... 16

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

Welcome!

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

About This Manual

Conventions

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

• The following icons are used in this manual:

Indicates a procedure that requires use of the remote.

Playing MDs

Using the Display .................................................................................... 17

Locating a Specific Track ........................................................................ 18

Locating a Particular Point in a Track .................................................. 19

Playing Tracks Repeatedly..................................................................... 20

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play).............................................21

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) .................................... 21

Useful Tips when Recording from MDs to Tape ............................... 22

Playing an MD Using a Timer ............................................................... 23

Editing Recorded MDs

Notes on Editing ...................................................................................... 24

Erasing Recordings (Erase Function) ................................................... 24

Erasing a Portion of a Track (A-B Erase Function) ............................25

Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function) .................................... 26

Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function) ............................ 27

Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function) ........................................ 28

Labeling Recordings (Title Function)................................................... 29

Undoing the Last Edit (Undo Function) .............................................. 31

Additional Information

Display Messages .................................................................................... 32

System Limitations .................................................................................. 32

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 33

Specifications ............................................................................................ 34

Guide to the Serial Copy Management System ..................................35

Indicates tips for making the

task easier and hints.

Index ................................................................................................................ 36

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items:

• Audio connecting cords (2)

• Optical cable (1) (except for US model)

• 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.

REC

OUT

LINE

(ANALOG)

OUT

TAPE

Amplifier

DIGITAL

OUT

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

Connect only one digital component at a time.

DIGITAL

OUT

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

DIGITAL

OUT

DAT deck or

MD deck, etc.

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What cords will I need?

• Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2)

White

(L)

Red

(R)

• Optical cables (only one supplied*) (2) * The optical cable is not supplied on US model.

DIGITAL

White

(L)

Red (R)

Getting Started

Hookups

Connecting the deck to an amplifier

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

MD deck

LINE

(ANALOG)

OUT

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

Connect the component through the DIGITAL IN/OUT connectors with two optical cables (only one supplied*). Take the caps off the connectors before plugging in the cables. * The optical cable is not supplied on US model.

MD deck Digital component

OUTIN

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Amplifier

TAPE/MD

INOUT

DIGITALDIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUTIN

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

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

220 – 240V

110 – 120V

Connecting the AC power cord

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

Turning on the unit (only on models supplied with a MAIN POWER switch)

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

MAIN POWER

MAIN

POWER

ONOFF

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.

Basic Operations

Recording on an MD

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POWER

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TIMER

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REC OFF PLAY

MIN

PHONES

REPEAT

SCROLL

DISPLAY/CHAR

PLAY MODE

•

LEVEL

MAX

EDIT/NO YES

AMS

PUSH ENTER

REC LEVEL (ANALOG)

•

REC MODE

•

STEREO

MONO

•

INPUT

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•

DIGITAL ANALOG

457

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

With the label side up

pointing this way

If the MD has a recorded material on it, the deck will automatically start recording from the end of the last recorded track.

Set INPUT to the corresponding input connector.

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*1 to

STEREOStereo sound

Monaural sound*

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

stops.

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

the stereo recording.

MONO

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* ﬂ (or P). Press the button again to

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

resume recording.

Basic Operations

Rear of the disc

Record-protect tab

Slide the tab in the direction of arrow

Basic Operations

Playing an MD

POWER

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Adjust the headphone volume.

Connect the

headphones.

TIMER

•

REC OFF PLAY

MIN

PHONES

REPEAT

SCROLL

DISPLAY/CHAR

PLAY MODE

•

LEVEL

MAX

EDIT/NO YES

AMS

PUSH ENTER

REC LEVEL (ANALOG)

•

•••

REC MODE

•

STEREO

MONO

INPUT

•

DIGITAL ANALOG

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 arrow pointing this way

With the label side up

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

Press ﬂ(or ·).

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

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

Go to the preceding track

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

Take out the MD

Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press = on the remote).

Press § after stopping playing.

Recording on MDs

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 26) 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 35)

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

DISPLAY/CHAR

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•

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 17).

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(Continued)

When “TOC” flashes in the display

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 PHONES jack after D/A conversion.

When INPUT is at DIGITAL

The digital signal input through DIGITAL IN is output to DIGITAL OUT after passing through the sampling rate converter, and then to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT connectors and PHONES 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.

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”.

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. Note that the tracks before and after this three-second space may be recorded as a single track with a single track number.

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.

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.

Recording on MDs

Recording Over Existing Tracks

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

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= AMS +

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.

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•

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Adjusting the Recording Level

When recording with INPUT at ANALOG and the signal input through LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks, use REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level before starting recording. You cannot adjust the recording level during digital recording.

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•

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

pages 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.

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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.

Without turning on the OVER indication

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

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

Recording on MDs

Marking Track Number s while

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

recording or recording pause.

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.

YESEDIT/NO

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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.

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2 Press YES twice to display “LevelSync ON.”

“LEVEL-SYNC” appears in the display.

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.

When you want to mark track numbers after you‘ve

finished recording

Use the Divide Function (see “Dividing Recorded Tracks” on page 26).

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.

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:

Starting Recording with 6 Seconds of Prestor ed Audio Data (Time Machine Recording)

Recording on MDs

3 Press AMS (or T.REC) to start Time Machine

Recording. Recording of the program source starts with the 6 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer memory.

When recording from an FM or satellite broadcast, the first few seconds of material are often lost due to the time it takes you to ascertain the contents and press the record button. To prevent the loss of this material, the Time Machine Recording Function constantly stores 6 seconds of the most recent audio data in a buffer memory so that when you begin recording the program source, the recording actually begins with the 6 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer memory in advance, as shown in the illustration below:

When you press AMS in Step 3

Audio data in 6-second buffer memory

Beginning of the program source to be recorded

End of the program source to be recorded

Time

Recorded portion

To stop Time Machine Recording

Press p.

Note

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

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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 6 seconds of audio data is stored in the buffer memory.

T.REC

Recording on MDs

Synchro-Recording with Audio Equipment of Your Choice Z

By using the MUSIC SYNC button on the remote, you can automatically start recording in sync with the signal input from the program source through the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks or the respective digital input 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.)

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MUSIC SYNC

Synchro-Recording with a Sony CD Player Z

By connecting your deck to a Sony CD player or Hi-Fi Component System, you can easily dub CDs onto MDs using the CD synchro buttons on the remote. If your deck is connected to a Sony CD player by a digital input cable, track numbers are automatically marked as appear on the original 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.

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).

STANDBY

START

STOP

CD PLAYER P

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

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.

Recording on MDs

5 Press STANDBY.

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

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.

Note

When using the supplied remote for synchro-recording, set the mode selector on the CD player to CD1.

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.

You can check the remaining recordable time on the MD

Press DISPLAY (see page 17).

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.

Recording on MDs

Recording on an MD Using a Timer

By connecting a timer (not supplied) to the deck, you can start and stop recording operations at specified times. For further information on connecting the timer and setting the starting and ending times, refer to the instructions that came with the timer.

TIMER

•

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

pages 6 and 7.

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

recording, press p.

• If you want to specify the time for the end of recording, do Steps 8 and 9 of “Recording on an MD” on page 7.

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

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5 After you have finished using the timer, set

TIMER on the deck to OFF. Then place the deck in standby status by plugging the AC power cord of the deck into a wall outlet or set the timer to continuous operation.

• If TIMER is left at REC, the deck will automatically start recording the next time you turn the deck on.

• If you do not change the deck to standby status for more than a month after timer recording has finished, the recorded contents may disappear.

Make sure to change the deck to standby status within a month after timer recording is completed

The TOC on the MD is updated and recorded contents are written to the MD when you turn the deck on. If the recorded contents have disappeared, “STANDBY” flashes when you turn the deck on.

Notes

• During timer recording, new material is recorded from the end of the recorded portion on the MD.

• Material recorded during timer recording will be saved to the disc the next time you turn the deck on. “TOC” will flash in the display at that time. Do not move the deck or pull out the AC power cord while “TOC” is flashing.

• Timer recording will stop if the disc becomes full.

3 Set TIMER on the deck to REC. 4 Set the timer as required.

• When you have set the time for the start of recording, the deck turns off. When the specified time arrives, the deck turns on and starts recording.

• When you have set the time for the end of recording, recording continues. When the specified time arrives, the deck stops recording and turns off.

• When you have set the time for both the start and end of recording, the deck turns off. When the starting time arrives, the deck turns on and starts recording. When the ending time arrives, the deck stops recording and turns off.

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

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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:

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Total number of tracks Total disc playing time

The disc name appears, followed by the total number of tracks (Tr) and total disc playing time. A music calendar showing all the track numbers appears within a grid if the MD is a premastered disc, or without a grid if the MD is a recordable disc. If the total track number exceeds 25, z appears to the right of number 25 in the music calendar. To label a recordable disc and its tracks, see “Labeling Recordings” on page 29.

Note

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

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Total track number and total playing time of all recorded tracks

Press

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Remaining recordable time of the disc (Recorded MDs only)

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

Press

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Disc name

Press

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Checking remaining time and the title of a track

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

Locating a Specific Track

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

Track number and playing time of the current track

Press

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Track number and remaining time of the current track

Press

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Track name

Press

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

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.

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)

>25

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Do the following:

During playback, turn AMS clockwise (or press + repeatedly) until you find the track.

During playback, turn AMS counterclockwise (or press = repeatedly) until you find the track.

Press number buttons to enter the track number.

1 Turn AMS until the track number

you want to locate appears while the deck is stopped. (The track number is flashing.)

2 Press AMS or ﬂ. 1 Press M.SCAN before you start

playing.

2 When you find the track you want,

press · to start playing.

Number buttons

M.SCAN

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 17).

Playing MDs

Locating a Particular Point in a Track

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

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To locate a point Press

While monitoring the sound

Quickly by observing the display during playback pause

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

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

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.

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Playing T racks Repeatedly

You can play tracks repeatedly in any play mode.

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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 21) Program Play (page 21)

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.

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.

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2 Continue playing the track or press ) until you

reach the ending point (point B), then press A˜B again. “REPEAT A-B” lights continuously. The deck starts to play the specified portion repeatedly.

To cancel A-B Repeat

Press REPEAT or p.

Setting new starting and ending points

You can repeat the portion immediately after the currently specified portion by changing the starting and ending points. 1 Press A˜B while “REPEAT A-B” appears.

The current ending point B becomes the new starting point A 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.

Playing MDs

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)

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

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1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or SHUFFLE

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

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 when the deck is stopped.

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)

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

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PROGRAM

Number buttons

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CLEAR

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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 19).

If you’ve made a mistake

Press CLEAR, then program the right track.

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.

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

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

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To cancel Program Play

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

Useful Tips when Recording from MDs to Tape Z

You can program the same track repeatedly

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

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 program is, however, recalled during timer playback.

• 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.

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

A.SPACE

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Inserting blank spaces while recording to tape (Auto Space)

The Auto Space Function inserts a 3-second blank space between each track while recording from MDs to tapes, allowing you to use the AMS function during later playback.

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

To cancel Auto Space

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

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.”

Note

If the Auto Space Function is on while recording a selection containing multiple track numbers, (for example, a medley or symphony), blank spaces will be inserted within the selection whenever the track number changes.

Pausing after each track (Auto Pause)

When the Auto Pause Function is on, the deck pauses after playing each track. Auto Pause is convenient when recording single tracks or multiple, nonconsecutive tracks.

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.

Playing an MD Using a Timer

By connecting a timer (not supplied) to the deck, you can start and stop playback operations at specified times. For further information on connecting the timer or setting the starting and ending times, refer to the instructions that came with the timer.

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5 Set the timer as required.

• When you have set the time for the start of playback, the deck turns off. When the specified time arrives, the deck turns on and starts playing.

• When you have set the time for the end of playback, playback continues. When the specified time arrives, the deck stops playing and turns off.

• When you have set the time for both the start and end of playback, the deck turns off. When the starting time arrives, the deck turns on and starts playing. When the ending time arrives, the deck stops playing and turns off.

6 After you have finished using the timer, set

TIMER on the deck to OFF.

PLAY MODE

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1 Do Steps 1 to 3 in “Playing an MD” on page 8. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or one of the

PLAY MODE buttons once) to select the play mode you want. To play only specific tracks, create a program (see page 21).

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

playback, go to Step 4.

• If you want to specify the time for the end of playback, press ﬂ (or ·) to start playback,

then go to Step 4.

• If you want to specify the time for both start and end of playback, go to Step 4.

Note

You can select Program Play in Step 2. Note, however, that programs eventually fade away when the standby status is off, and therefore if you set the time too far in the future, the program may be gone when the specified time arrives. If

this has occurred, the deck enters normal play mode at the specified time and the tracks play in consecutive order.

4 Set TIMER on the deck to PLAY.

Editing Recorded MDs

Notes on Editing

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

• Erase Function allows you to erase recorded tracks simply by specifying the corresponding track number.

• 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.

Erasing a single track

You can erase a track simply by specifying the respective track number. When you erase a track, the total number of tracks on the MD decreases by one and all tracks following the erased one are renumbered. Since erasing merely updates the TOC, there is no need to record over material.

z To avoid confusion when erasing multiple tracks, you

should proceed in order of high to low track number to prevent the renumbering of tracks that have not been erased yet.

Example: Erasing B

Track number

Erasing

23 4

AB C D

B is erased

AC D

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.

Erasing Recordings (Erase Function)

Do the procedures below to erase following:

• A single track

• All tracks

• Portions of a track (A-B Erase)

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1 Turn AMS until the track number you want to

erase appears in the display.

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.

Erasing all tracks on an MD

Erasing a recordable MD deletes the disc name, all recorded tracks, and titles.

Editing Recorded MDs

Erasing a Portion of a Track (A-B Erase Function)

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.

You can undo a track erasion

See “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 31.

You can easily erase a portion of a track by specifying the starting and ending points of the portion. This function is useful for erasing unnecessary portions on an MD that you recorded from satellite or FM broadcasts.

Example: Erasing a portion of track A

Track number

A–B Erasing

Point A

A (#1+#3) C

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

starting point (point A) of the portion to be erased.

2 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly until “A-B Erase ?”

appears in the display.

3 Press YES.

“Rehearsal” alternates with “Point A ok?” in the display and the starting point A of the portion to be erased plays back repeatedly.

4 If point A is incorrect, press EDIT/NO. (If it is

correct, go to Step 7.)

5 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS to find

point A. “Rehearsal” alternates with “Point A ok?” in the display and point A is played back repeatedly. Point A can be moved within a maximum range of –128 to +127 steps of about 0.06 second each within a track.

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

correct.

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7 Press YES or AMS when point A is correct.

After “Point B Set” appears for a few seconds, “ ( ” and “A-B” start flashing, and playback

begins so that you can set point B.

Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function)

8 Continue playing the track or press ) until you

reach the ending point (point B) of the portion to be erased, then press YES. “Rehearsal” alternates with “Point B ok?” in the display, and the “spliced” portion of the track (after the portion from point A to B has been erased) plays back repeatedly, starting a few seconds before point A and ending a few seconds after point B.

9 If point B is incorrect, press EDIT/NO. (If it is

correct go to Step 12.)

While monitoring the sound, turn AMS to find point B. “Rehearsal” alternates with “Point B ok?” in the display, and the “spliced” portion of the track (after the portion from point A to B has been erased) plays back repeatedly. Point B can be moved within a maximum range of –128 to +127 steps of about 0.06 second each within a track.

If point B is still incorrect, repeat Step 10 until it is correct.

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.

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

Track number

Dividing

AB C

Track 2 is divided and a new track is created for C

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Press YES or AMS when point B is correct. When the portion from point A to B has been erased, “Complete” appears for a few seconds.

To cancel the A-B Erase Function

Press p.

Notes

• If “Impossible” appears in the display, point B was specified before point A. Specify point B so that it comes after point A.

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

EDIT/NO

= AMS +

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.

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.)

YES

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.

Editing Recorded MDs

Combining Recorded Tracks (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.

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 this page) then redivide the tracks if necessary.

You can divide a track while recording

Use the Track Marking Function (see page 12).

Example: Combining B and C

Track

123 4

number

Combining

B and C are combined into one track

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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.

YES

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.

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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.

To cancel the Combine Function

Press EDIT/NO or p.

You can undo a track combination

Divide the tracks again (see “Dividing Recorded Tracks” on page 26), 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.

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

123 4

Track C moves to

track position 2

ACB

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.

Labeling Recordings

Editing Recorded MDs

3 Press DISPLAY/CHAR to select the character

type as follows:

(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.

DISPLAY/CHAR

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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 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

An MD

Playing, pausing, recording the track to be labeled, or stopped after locating the track to be labeled

Stopped with no track number appearing in the display

2 Press YES.

A flashing cursor appears in the display.

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To select

Press DISPLAY/CHAR repeatedly until

Uppercase letters Lowercase letters Numbers

“A” appears in the display “a” appears in the display “0” appears in the display

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: ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , – . / : ; < = > ? @ _ `

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.

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.

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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.

Labeling tracks and MDs with the remote

Alphabet/number buttons

NAME

CHAR

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1 Press NAME repeatedly until a flashing cursor

appears in the display, then do the following:

To label

A track

An MD

Make sure that the deck is

Playing, pausing, recording the track to be labeled, or stopped after locating the track to be labeled

Stopped with no track number appearing in the display

2 Select the character type as follows:

To select Press

Uppercase letters

Lowercase letters

CHAR repeatedly until “Selected ABC” appears in the display

CHAR repeatedly until “Selected abc” 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.

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.

Changing an existing title Z

Press NAME, then do the following:

To change Make sure that the deck is

A track title Playing, pausing the track whose

A disc name

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

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 29, or Steps 2 to 4 of “Labeling tracks and MDs with the remote” on this page.

4 Press NAME.

Numbers

NUM repeatedly until “Selected 123” appears in the display

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