2-346-664-12(1)
Min iDisc Re co rd e r
Operating Instructions
MDS-E11
1998 by Sony Sound Tec Corporation
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking ........................................................................................................................... 4
Connection .......................................................................................................................... 4
Basic Operations
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) .............................................................................................. 12
Synchro-Recording With Audio Equipment of Your Choice .................................... 13
Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Playe .................................................................. 14
Recording Using a Timer ................................................................................................. 15
Playing MDs
Using the Display ............................................................................................................. 16
Locating a Specific Track ................................................................................................. 17
Locating a Particular Point in a Track ........................................................................... 18
Playing Tracks Repeatedly .............................................................................................. 18
Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ......................................................... 19
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ............................................................. 20
Useful Tips When Recording From MDS to Tape....................................................... 21
Playing Using a Timer ...................................................................................................... 22
Editing Recorded MDs
Notes on Editing ............................................................................................................... 22
Erasing Recordings (Erase Function) ........................................................................... 22
Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function).............................................................. 24
Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function) ..................................................... 25
Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function).................................................................. 26
Labeling Recordings (Title Function) ............................................................................ 26
Undoing the Last Edit (Undo Function) ...................................................................... 29
Additional Information
Function of Control Terminal ......................................................................................... 29
Dimensions ........................................................................................................................ 30
Functions of REMOTE Terminals .................................................................................. 31
Display Messages .............................................................................................................. 34
System Limitations ........................................................................................................... 34
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 35
Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 36
Index of Parts and Controls ............................................................................................ 37
Guide to the Serial Copy Management System ........................................................... 38
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Unpacking
Connection
Check that you received the following items:
• Remote commander (remote) RM-D7M (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Overview
This section describes how to hook up the MD recorder
to other components such as a mixer, CD player or
DAT recorder. Be sure to turn off the power of each
component before connection.
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the recorder using the supplied
remote.
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the +
and – on the batteries. When using the remote, point it
at the remote sensor g on the recorder.
to a w all
outlet
PC or similar
equipment
MDS-E11
z When to replace batteries
External controller
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six
months. When the remote no longer operates the
recorder, replace all the batteries with new ones.
Remote controller,
or other controller
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.
OUT
IN
Mixer
DIGITAL
COAXIAL OUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL IN
OUT
IN
CD player, DAT
recorder, or MD
recorder, etc.
Mixer
: Signal flow
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What cords will I need?
Switch setting
Output level
• Audio connecting cords (pin type)
+4dBu
Signals having a metered level of –20 dB
are generated at a +4 dBu level.
White
(L)
White
(L)
–10dBu
Signals having a metered level of –20 dB
are generated at a –10 dBu level.
Red
(R)
Red
(R)
• Audio connecting cords (XLR type)
The BALANCE I/ O connector specifications are as follows:
Input terminal XLR-3-31
equivalent
Output terminal XLR-3-32
equivalent
• Coaxial digital connecting cable
1 : GND
2 : HOT
3 : COLD
1 : GND
2 : HOT
3 : COLD
• Control-S cord (mini-jack type)
• Connecting the recorder to a digital component such
as a CD player, DAT recorder, another MD recorder, or
mixer
• Relay recording/ playback cord (such as RK-G136)
Connect the component through the DIGITAL IN/ OUT
(stereo mini-jack type)
(stereo mini-jack type)
connectors with two coaxial digital connecting cables.
MD recorder
Digital component
Connection
• Connecting the recorder to an analog device
Use the terminals and switches shown below.
Analog I/O terminal
UNBAL (pin type)
Analog I/O terminal
BAL (XLR type)
ç: Signal flow
z Automatic conversion of digital sampling rates
during recording
ANALOG INPUT sw itch
OUTPUT LEVEL sw itch
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
recorder.
Switch the rear-panel ANALOG INPUT according to the
type of the input terminal used.
This allows you to record sources such as 32 and
48 kHz DAT or satellite broadcasts, as well as compact
discs and other MDs.
To record through
UNBAL IN (pin type)
BAL IN (XLR type)
Set INPUT to
UNBAL
BAL
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
z Regardless of the setting of the ANALOG INPUT
switch, signals are transferred to both the UNBAL
and BAL output terminals.
z If you use the BALANCE output terminal (XLR type),
you can use the OUTPUT LEVEL switch to switch the
output level.
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2 3
5 4
8 6 7
Turn on the mixer and program source.
1
2
3
Press U.
Insert a recordable MD.
With the label side up
With the arrow
pointing this w ay
If the MD has a recorded material on it, the recorder will
automatically start recording from the end of the last recorded
track.
Analog input
Set INPUT to the corresponding input connector.
When using the analog input,
switch the rear-panel ANALOG
INPUT (BAL or UNBAL) acording
to the type of the input terminal
used.
4
5
To record through
Set INPUT to
DIGITAL
DIGITAL IN
ANALOG IN
COAXIAL
BAL or UNBAL
ANALOG
Monitor audio during recording
Select a recording mode from the Set up Menu.
Even if you set REC MODE to
MONO, the monitor signal does
not become monaural.
1 Press EDIT/ NO twice to display “Setup Menu.”
2 Wait until “Rec Mode” appears in the display, when press AMS.
3 Turn AMS to the desired recording mode (STEREO or MONO) and press
AMS.
Recording mode
4 Press EDIT/ NO..
The last recording mode in effect
will be restored even when you
replace the MD or turn the
recorder off and on.
Monaural recording will last about two times longer than stereo recording.
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Press r.
6
7
The recorder stands by for 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 · or P.
8
9
Recording starts.
Start playing the program source.
When ”TOC“ indicator flashes in
the display
Do not turn off the power or disconnect the recorder from the power source
immediately after recording.
The recorder is currently updating
the Table Of Contents (TOC).
Do not turn off the power, move
the recorder, or pull out the AC
power cord, while “TOC”
If you do, recorded material may not be saved to the MD. To save the
material, after recording, press § EJECT to take out the MD. “TOC” indicator
will flash in the display at this time.
After “TOC” indicator stops flashing and is unlit, you can turn off the power
or pull out the AC power cord.
indicator is flashing. Changes to an
MD made through recording are
saved only when you update the
TOC by ejecting the MD.
To
Press
Stop recording
Pause recording*
p
P. Press the button again or press · to
resume recording.
Take out the MD
§ EJECT after stopping recording
* Whenever you pause recording, the track number increases by one. For example, if
you paused recording while recording on track 4, the track number increases by
one and recording continues on the new track when restarted.
To protect an MD against accidental erasure
To make it impossible to record on an MD, slide the tab in the direction of
arrow, opening the slot. To allow recording, close the slot.
Rear of the disc
Record-protect tab
Slide the tab in
the direction of arrow
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2 3
4
Turn on the mixer and adjust the fader or level control of the
corresponding channel.
1
2
3
Press U.
Insert an MD.
With the label side up
With the arrow
pointing this w ay
Press ·.
The recorder starts playing.
z You can locate and play back
a track while the recorder is
stopped
4
1 Turn AMS (or press =
or + on the remote)
until the number of the
desired track appears.
2 Press AMS or ·.
Do the follow ing:
To
Stop playing
Press p.
Pause playing
Press P. Press the button again or press
· to resume playing.
z To use headphones
Connect them to PHONES
jack. Use PHONE LEVEL to
adjust the volume.
Go to the next track
Turn AMS clockwise (or press + on
the remote).
Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press
= on the remote).
Go to the preceding track
Take out the MD
Press § EJECT.
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If “Cannot Copy” appears in the display
The recorder uses the SCMS (Serial Copy Management
Notes on Recording
System).
MDs recorded through digital input connector cannot be
copied onto other MDs or DAT tapes through the digital
output connector (see page 38).
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).
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.
If “Din Unlock” flashes in the display
•
The digital program source which you set with INPUT in
Step 4 on page 6, is not connected.
To continue, connect the program source properly.
The program source is not on.
•
When the recorder is recording or in recording pause,
digital signals input through DIGITAL IN are output to
DIGITAL OUT with the same sampling rate.
Turn on the program source.
Depending on the source being recorded, track numbers
are marked in the following ways:
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).
•
When recording from a CD or MD with INPUT set to
DIGITAL and the source connected through DIGITAL IN:
The recorder 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 a single, continuous track with a
single track number.
Useful Tips for Recording Z
Checking the remaining recordable time on
the MD
• When you press DISPLAY repeatedly while
recording, the display changes as follows: elapsed
recording time, remaining recordable time on the
MD, track name.
If the source is an MD, track numbers may not be marked
for tracks of less than 4 seconds.
•
When recording from DAT or satellite broadcasts with
INPUT set to DIGITAL, the recorder automatically marks
a track number whenever the sampling frequency of the
input signal changes.
• When you press DISPLAY repeatedly while the
recorder is stopped, the display changes as follows:
total recorded time, remaining recordable time on
the MD, disc name (see page 16).
When “TOC” indicator flashes in the display
The recorder is currently updating the Table Of Contents
(TOC). Do not turn off the power, move the recorder, or pull
out the AC power cord. Changes to an MD made through
recording are saved when you update the TOC by ejecting
the MD.
When the program mode is set to PROGRAM or SHUFFLE
(see pages 19 and 20)
It is automatically switched to CONTINUE and the
equipment enters the recording standby state.
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Monitoring the input signal (Input Monitor)
Before starting recording, you can monitor the selected
input signal through the recorder’s output connectors.
If “Smart Space” appears in the display
(Smart Space)
When there has been an extended silence of up to 30
seconds in length, and the signal is input again, the
silence is replaced by a blank of about 3 seconds and
the recorder continues recording.
1
2
Press §EJECT to remove the MD.
Set INPUT according to the input signal you want
to monitor.
Note
However, if you begin recording during such an extended
When INPUT is set to ANALOG
silent portion, the smart space function will not be activated.
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.
To turn off the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut
Function
When INPUT is set to DIGITAL
1 While the recorder is stopped, press EDIT/ NO twice to
The digital signal input through DIGITAL IN is output
to DIGITAL OUT, and then to the LINE (ANALOG)
OUT connectors and PHONES jack after D/ A
conversion.
display “Setup Menu”.
2 Turn AMS until “Smart Space” menu appears in the
display, then press AMS.
3 Turn AMS until “S.Space OFF” appears in the display,
then press AMS.
Note
4 Press EDIT/ NO.
Even if you set REC MODE to MONO, the monitor
signal does not become monaural.
To turn on the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut
Function again
1 Carry out Steps 1 and 2 in “To turn off the Smart Space
Function and Auto Cut Function” above.
2 Turn AMS until “S.Space ON” appears in the display, then
press AMS.
3
Press r.
If INPUT is set to ANALOG, “AD-DA” appears in
the display.
If INPUT is set to DIGITAL, “-DA”appears in the
display.
3 Press EDIT/ NO.
Notes
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
recorder changes to recording pause.
•
•
•
When you turn off the Smart Space Function, the Auto Cut
Function is also turned off automatically.
The Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function are
factory set to on.
If you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC power
cord, the recorder will recall the last setting (on or off) of
the Smart Space and Auto Cut Functions the next time you
turn on the recorder.
z You can turn off the Auto Cut Function
For details, see “If “Smart Space” appears in the
display” below.
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Recording Over Existing Tracks
Adjusting the Recording Level
Follow the procedure below to record over existing
material just as you would on an analog cassette tape.
When recording with INPUT set to ANALOG and the
signal input through LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks, use
REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level before
starting recording.
6
You cannot adjust the recording level during digital
recording.
≠ AMS ±
REC LEVEL
·
P
r
p
=
0
+
)
=/+
1
2
3
Carry out Steps 1 to 6 in “Recording on an MD”
on pages 6 and 7.
1
2
3
Carry out Steps 1 to 5 in “Recording on an MD”
on page 6.
Play the portion of the program source with the
strongest signal level.
Turn AMS (or press = or +) until the
number of the track to be recorded over appears.
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.
To record from the start of the track, continue
from Step 6 in “Recording on an MD” on page 7.
z To record from the middle of the track
1 After Step 2 above, press · to start playback.
2 Press 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 the track during
“PROGRAM”or “SHUFFLE”play.
4
5
Stop playing the program source.
To start recording, follow the procedure starting
from Step 8 in “Recording on an MD” on page 7.
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To Cancel Auto Track Marking
1 While the recorder is stopped, press EDIT/ NO twice to
Marking Track Numbers While
Recording (Track Marking)
display “Set up Menu”.
2 Turn AMS until “Level Sync” appears in the display, then
press AMS.
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.
3 Turn AMS until “Level Sync OFF” appears in the display,
then press AMS.
4 Press EDIT/ NO.
To Turn on Auto Track Marking
1 Carry out Steps 1 and 2 in “To Cancel Auto Track
Marking” above.
YES
EDIT/NO
2 Turn AMS until “Level Sync ON” appears in the display,
then press AMS.
3 Press EDIT/ NO.
r
z When you want to mark track numbers after you‘ve
finished recording
Marking track numbers manually
(Manual Track Marking)
You can mark track numbers at any time while
recording on an MD.
Use the Divide Function (see “Dividing Recorded
Tracks” on page 24.)
Note
If you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC power cord,
the recorder will recall the last setting (Level Sync ON or
OFF) of the Automatic Track Marking Function the next time
you turn on the recorder.
Press r at the place you want to add a track mark
while recording.
Marking track numbers automatically
(Automatic Track Marking)
The recorder adds track marks differently in the
following cases:
• When recording from CDs or MDs with INPUT set
to DIGITAL and the source connected through
DIGITAL IN:
Starting Recording With
6 Seconds of Prestored Audio
Data (Time Machine Recording)
The recorder 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 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 the 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:
• In the case other than the above
The LEVEL-SYNC function assigns a track number
automatically each time the input signal of the
source falls to a given level or below and a new input
signal exceeding that level is received.
When you press
AMS in Step 3
End of the program
source to be recorded
Time
Audio data in 6-second buffer memory
Recorded
portion
Beginning of the program
source to be recorded
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Synchro-Recording With Audio
≠ AMS ±
Equipment of Your Choice Z
By using the MUSIC SYNC button on the remote, you
can automatically start a Synchronized recording with
the signal input from the program source through the
input jacks.
·
P
r
p
The method of marking track numbers differs,
depending on the program source being recorded and
how the recorder is connected to the program source.
(See “Notes on Recording” on page 9.)
=
+
)
0
T.REC
1
2
Carry out Steps 1 to 6 in “Recording on an MD”
on pages 6 and 7.
The recorder changes to recording pause.
6
Start playing the program source you want to
record.
The most recent 6 seconds of audio data is stored
in the buffer memory.
3
Press AMS (or T.REC) to start Time Machine
Recording.
Recording of the program source starts with the
6 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer
memory.
·
P
r
p
=
0
+
)
MUSIC SYNC
1
2
3
Carry out Steps 1 to 5 in “Recording on an MD”
on page 6.
z To stop Time Machine Recording
Press p.
Press MUSIC SYNC.
The recorder changes to recording pause.
Note
The recorder starts storing audio data when the recorder 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.
Start playing the program source you want to
record.
The recorder starts recording automatically.
z To stop Music Synchro-Recording
Press p.
Note
During Music Synchro-Recording, the Smart Space Function
and the Auto Cut Function turn on automatically regardless
of their settings (ON or OFF) and type of input (digital or
analog).
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6
Press START.
The recorder starts recording and the CD player
starts playback.
Synchro-Recording With a Sony
CD Player Z
The track number and elapsed recording time of
the track appear in the display.
By connecting your recorder to a Sony CD player, you
can easily dub CDs onto MDs using the CD synchro
buttons on the remote. If your recorder is connected to
a Sony CD player by a digital input cable, track
numbers are automatically marked as on the original,
regardless of whether “LevelSync ON” or
“LevelSyncOFF” is selected. If your recorder 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).
If the CD player does not start playing
Some CD player models may not respond when you
press START on the remote of the recorder. Press P on
the remote of the CD player instead.
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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.
As the same remote controls both the CD player and
the recorder, you may have trouble operating both
units if they are far from each other. If you do, place
the CD player close to this recorder.
z You can use the remote of the CD player during
synchro-recording
When you press p, the CD player stops and the
recorder pauses for recording.
When you press P, the CD player pauses and the
recorder pauses for recording.
6
To restart synchro-recording, press ·.
z You can change CDs during synchro-recording
Carry out the following steps instead of Step 7 above.
1
Press p on the remote of the CD player.
The recorder pauses for recording.
Change the CD.
2
3
STANDBY
·
P
r
p
Press · on the remote of the CD player.
Synchro-recording restarts.
=
0
+
)
START
STOP
=
+
P
CD PLAYER P
z You can also do synchro-recording with a Sony video
CD player
Using the procedure for synchro-recording with a Sony
CD player, you can do synchro-recording with a Sony
video CD player also.
1
2
Turn on the CD player and the mixer.
To select the video CD player, press button number 2
while pressing down the POWER button before starting
the procedure.
Carry out Steps 2 to 5 in “Recording on an MD”
on page 6 to prepare the recorder for recording.
To select the CD player again, press button number 1
while pressing down the POWER button.
The recorder is factory set to CD player for synchro-
recording.
3
4
Insert a CD into the CD player.
Select the playback mode (Shuffle Play, Program
Play, etc.) on the CD player.
z You can check the remaining recordable time on the
5
Press STANDBY.
The CD player pauses for playing and the
recorder pauses for recording.
MD
Press DISPLAY on the remote controller.
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Recording Using a Timer
A commercially available timer connected to the
recorder allows it to start or stop recording at a
preappointed time. For additional information, refer to
the information manual for the timer.
1
2
Turn on the timer.
Perform steps 1 to 5 in “Recording on an MD”
(see page 6).
3
Choose “Timer REC” from the Setup Menu.
1. While the recorder is stopped, press EDIT/ NO
twice to display “Setup Menu.”
2. Turn AMS until “Timer” appears in the display,
then press AMS.
3. Turn AMS until “Timer REC” appears in the
display, then press AMS.
4. Press EDIT/ NO.
4
5
Set the timer to the desired operation.
Having finished recording with a timer, choose
“Timer OFF” from the Setup Menu.
1. Perform steps 1 and 2 in step 3 above.
2. Turn AMS until “Timer OFF” appears in the
display, then press AMS.
3. Press EDIT/ NO.
If you leave the setup Menu “Timer REC” setting,
the recorder will begin recording automatically
next time it is powered on.
After timer recording, be sure to turn on the recorder within one
month
When you turn on the recoder next time, the recording will
be transfferd to the MD. If you leave the recorder
unpowered, the recording will not be transferred to the MD
when you turn on the recorder.
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Disc name
Using the Display Z
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.
Total number of tracks
Total disc playing time
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DISPLAY
SCROLL
To label a recordable disc and its tracks, see “Labeling
Recordings” on page 26.
Note
When you insert a new MD or turn off the recorder and turn
it on again, the last item displayed will reappear.
However, if you disconnect the AC power cord, the display
will show the total number of tracks and total disc playing
time of all recorded tracks the next time you turn on the
recorder, no matter what the last display was.
·
P
p
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 recorder is stopped, you can change the
display as follows:
Checking remaining time and the title of a track
Press DISPLAY on the remote controller while playing
a track.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the track number and
remaining time of the current track are displayed in the
following sequence:
Total number of tracks and total disc playing
time of all recorded tracks
Track number and playing time of the
current track
Press
Remaining recordable time of the disc
(Recorded MDs only)
Press
Track number and remaining time of the
current track
The remaining recordable time of the disc
is not shown for premastered MDs.
Press
Disc name
Press
Track name
Press
If no title is recorded, “No Name” appears,
followed by the elapsed playing time.
When you insert an MD, the disc name, total number
of tracks, and total disc playing time appear in the
display as follows:
Press
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z You can check the track name at any time while
playing an MD Z
z When you directly locate a track with a number over
25
Z
Press SCROLL on the remote.
You must press >25 first, before entering the
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.
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.
Press SCROLL again to pause scrolling, and again to
continue scrolling.
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.
Locating a Specific Track
z You can change the playing time during music scan
1 While the recorder is stopped, press EDIT/ NO to
display “Setup Menu.”
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.
2 Turn AMS until “Music Scan” menu appears in the
display, then press AMS.
3 Turn AMS to select the length of the Music SCAN
play within the range of 6 to 20 seconds, using steps
of about one second, then press AMS.
4 Press EDIT/ NO.
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≠ AMS ±
z To pause playing at the beginning of a track
Turn AMS (or press = or +) after pausing
playback.
Number
buttons
>25
M.SCAN
·
P
r
p
·
=/+
z To go quickly to the beginning of the last track
Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press =) while the
display shows the total number of tracks and total disc
playing time, remaining recordable time of the disc, or
disc name (see page 16).
=
0
+
)
Do the following:
To locate
The next or
succeeding tracks
During playback, turn AMS clockwise
(or press + repeatedly) until you
find the desired track.
The current or
preceding tracks
During playback, turn AMS
counterclockwise (or press =
repeatedly) until you find the desired
track.
A specific track
directly Z
Press number buttons to enter the
track number.
A specific track by
using AMS
1 Turn AMS until the desired track
number appears while the recorder
is stopped.
2 Press AMS or ·.
By scanning each
track (music scan) Z
1 Press M.SCAN before you start
playing.
2 When you find the desired track,
press · to start playing.
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Locating a Particular Point in a
Track
Playing Tracks Repeatedly Z
You can play tracks repeatedly in any play mode.
You can also use 0 and ) to locate a particular
point in a track during playback or playback pause.
6
0/)
REPEAT
A˜B
·
P
r
p
=
0
+
)
To locate a point
Press
)
While monitoring the
sound
) (forward) or 0 (backward)
and keep pressing until you find
the desired point.
Quickly by observing
the display during
playback pause
) or 0 and hold until you
find the desired point. There is
no sound output during this
operation.
Press REPEAT.
“R” appears in the display, and the recorder will repeat
the tracks as follows:
(high speed search)
z When “OVER” appears during high speed search
If the disc reaches the end while you are pressing )
during playback pause, “OVER” appears in the display.
Press 0 (or press 0) or turn AMS (or press =)
counterclockwise to go back.
Notes
When the MD is
played in
The recorder repeats
•
If the disc reaches the end while you are pressing )
during sound monitoring, the recorder 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.
•
Normal play (page 8)
Shuffle Play (page 19)
Program Play (page 20)
All the tracks
All the tracks in random order
The same program
To cancel repeat play
Press REPEAT until “R” (REPEAT) disappears from the
display.
Repeating the current track
While the track you want to repeat is playing in normal
play, press REPEAT several times until “REPEAT 1”
appears in the display.
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Repeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat)
Z
Playing Tracks in Random
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.
Order (Shuffle Play) Z
You can have the recorder “shuffle” tracks and play
them in random order.
6
1
While playing a disc, press A˜B at the starting
point (point A) of the portion to be played
repeatedly.
CONTINUE
SHUFFLE
“Repeat- A-” appears in the display, with “-”
showing in REPEAT.
·
P
r
p
·
=
0
+
)
2
Continue playing the track or press ) until you
reach the ending point (point B), then press A˜B
again.
The specified interval is played repeatedly. The
recorder starts to play the specified portion
repeatedly.
1
2
Press SHUFFLE in the remote controller while the
recoder is stopped.
“S” is displayed in PLAY MODE in the display.
To cancel A-B Repeat
Press REPEAT or p.
Press · to start Shuffle Play.
Setting new starting and ending points
You can repeat the portion immediately after the currently
specified portion by changing the starting and ending
points.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press CONTINUE in the remote controller while the
recorder is stopped.
1 Press A˜B while “REPEAT A-B” appears.
The current ending point B becomes the new starting
point A and “Repeat- A-” appears in the display.
2 Continue playing the track or press ) until you reach
the new ending point (point B), then press A˜B again.
The newly specified interval is played repeatedly.
PLAY MODE in the display changes to “C”.
z You can specify tracks during Shuffle Play
•
To play the next track, turn AMS clockwise (or press
+).
Note
•
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.
If you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC power cord,
the recorder will recall the last setting of the Repeat Function
the next time you turn on the recorder.
The A-B Repeat settings, however, are lost.
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z You can program the same track repeatedly
Press the appropriate number button as many times as
you want to repeat.
Creating Your Own Program
(Program Play) Z
z The program remains even after Program Play ends
When you press ·, you can play the same program
again.
You can specify the playback order of the tracks on an
MD and create your own programs containing up to 25
tracks.
Notes
•
The program created by the Program Play Function is lost
when you press §EJECT to take out the MD.
The program created by the Program Play Function is lost
when you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC
power cord.
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CONTINUE
PROGRAM
•
Number
buttons
•
The display shows “- -m - -s” instead of the total playing
time when the total playing time of the program exceeds
160 minutes.
>25
CLEAR
·
P
r
p
·
=/+
p
=
0
+
)
Checking the track order
You can check the order of tracks in your program
during playback or playback pause.
1
2
Press PROGRAM on the remote controller while
the recorder is stopped.
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.
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 17).
To
Do the following:
If you’ve made a mistake
Press CLEAR, then press the correct number button.
Erase the last track in the
program Z
Press CLEAR. Each time you
press this button, the last
track will be cleared.
3
4
Repeat Step 2 to enter other tracks. Each time you
enter a track, the total program time is calculated
and appears in the display.
Add tracks to the end of the
program
Carry out Steps 2 and 3 in
“Creating Your Own
Program.”
Change the whole program
completely
1 Press CONTINUE.
2 Carry out Steps 1 to 3 in
“Creating Your Own
Program.”
Press · to start Program Play.
To cancel Program Play
Press CONTINUE in the remote controller while the
recorder is stopped. “P” (PLAY MODE) disappears from the
display.
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Pausing after each track (Auto Pause)
Useful Tips When Recording
From MDs to Tape
When the Auto Pause Function is on, the recorder
pauses after playing each track. Auto Pause is
convenient when recording single tracks or multiple,
non-consecutive tracks.
Z
The Auto Space and Auto Pause Functions described in
this section make recording from MDs to tape more
easy.
Press A.SPACE on the remote controller until a mark
appears in A.PAUSE in the display.
6
To restart playback
Press · or P.
A.SPACE
·
P
p
To cancel Auto Pause
Press A.SPACE on the remote controller until a mark
disappears in A.PAUSE in the display.
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
playback later.
Note
If you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC power cord,
the recorder will recall the last setting of the Auto Space and
Auto Pause Functions the next time you turn on the
recorder.
Press A.SPACE on the remote controller until a mark
appears in A.SPACE in the display.
To cancel Auto Space
Press A.SPACE on the remote controller until a mark
disappears in A.SPACE in the display.
Note
If the Auto Space Function is on while recording a selection
containing multiple track numbers, (for example, a medley
or symphony), blank spaces will be inserted within the
selection whenever the track number changes.
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Playing Using a Timer
Notes on Editing
A commercially available timer connected to the
recorder allows it to start or stop playing at a
preappointed time. For additional information, refer to
the information manual for the timer.
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.
1
2
Turn on the timer.
• 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.
Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Playing an MD” (see page
8).
3
Choose “Timer PLAY” from the Setup Menu.
1. While the recorder is stopped, press EDIT/ NO
twice to display “Setup Menu.”
• Move Function allows you to change the order of
tracks by moving a specific track to a desired track
position.
• Title Function allows you to create titles for your
recorded MDs and tracks.
2. Turn AMS until “Timer” appears in the display,
then press AMS.
3. Turn AMS until “Timer PLAY” appears in the
display, then press AMS.
4. Press EDIT/ NO.
If “Protected” appears in the display
The recorder could not edit because the record-protect slot
on the MD is open. Edit after closing the slot (see page 7.)
4
Set the timer to the desired operation.
When “TOC” indicator flashes in the display
Do not move the recorder or pull out the AC power cord.
After editing, “TOC” indicator lights continuously until you
eject the MD. “TOC” indicator flashes while the recorder is
updating the TOC. When the recorder finishes updating the
TOC, “TOC” indicator goes off.
After Finishing Playing with a Timer
If you leave the setup Menu “Timer PLAY” setting, the
recorder will begin playing automatically next time it is
powered on. If you are not playing with a timer, choose
“Timer OFF” from the Setup Menu.
Erasing Recordings
(Erase Function)
Follow the procedures below to erase:
• A single track
• All tracks
• Part of a track
Note, how ever, that once erased, MD data cannot
be recovered.
EDIT/NO
YES
≠AMS±
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Erasing a single track
Erasing all tracks on an MD
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.
You can delete the disc name, all recorded tracks, and
titles of the recordable MD at once.
1
2
3
While the recorder is stopped or during playback
pause, press EDIT/ NO to display “Edit Menu.”
Turn AMS until “All Erase?” appears in the
display.
z To avoid confusion when erasing multiple tracks, you
should proceed in the order of high to low track
numbers to prevent the renumbering of tracks that have
not been erased yet.
Press AMS or YES.
“All Erase??” appears and all tracks in the music
calendar start flashing.
Example: Erasing B
4
Press AMS or YES again.
Track
number
4
1
1
2
3
When the disc name, all recorded tracks, and titles
on the MD have been erased, “Complete” appears
for a few seconds.
A
A
B
2
C
D
Erasing
B is erased
C
3
To cancel the Erase Function
Press EDIT/ NO or p and “All Erase?” or “All Erase??”
disappears.
D
1
2
3
4
While the recorder is stopped or during playback
pause, press EDIT/ NO to display “Edit Menu.”
z You can undo the Erase Function
See “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 29.
Turn AMS until “Erase?” appears in the display,
then press AMS.
Erasing a part of a track
By using the Divide (see page 24), Erase (see page 22)
and Combine (see page 25) Functions, you can erase
specific portions of a track.
Turn AMS until the track number you want to
erase appears in the display.
Example: Erasing a part of track A
Part to be erased
Press AMS or YES.
When the track selected in Step 3 has been
erased, “Complete” appears for a few seconds
and the total number of tracks in the music
calendar decreases by one.
Track
number
1
2
3
A
B
C
C
A is divided
into 3 parts
5
Repeat Steps 1 to 4 to erase more tracks.
Dividing
1
2
3
4
5
To cancel the Erase Function
Press EDIT/ NO or p.
A
A
A
B
#1
#2
#3
#2 is
erased
Note
Erasing
If “Erase???”appears in the display, the track was recorded
or edited on another MD recorder and is record-protected.
If this indication appears, press YES to erase the track.
2
1
1
3
A
#1
A
#3
B
C
#1 and #3 are
combined
Combining
2
3
A (#1+#3)
B
C
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4
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.
Dividing Recorded Tracks
(Divide Function)
“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 seconds within a track.
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
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.
Example: Dividing track 2 to create a new track for C
Track
number
1
2
3
To cancel the Divide Function
Press por EDIT/ NO.
A
A
D
B
B
C
Track 2 is divided and a
new track is created for C
4
Dividing
2
3
1
z You can undo a track division
Combine the tracks again (see “Combining Recorded
Tracks” on page 25) then redivide the tracks if
necessary.
D
C
EDIT/NO
YES
z You can divide a track while recording
Use the Track Marking Function (see page 12).
≠AMS±
P p
1
While playing the MD, press Pat the point where
you want to create a new track.
The recorder pauses playing.
2
3
Press EDIT/ NO to display “Edit Menu.”
Turn AMS until “Divide?” appears in the display,
then press AMS.
“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. (If the
starting position is correct, proceed with Step 5.)
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To cancel the Combine Function
Press EDIT/ NO or p.
Combining Recorded Tracks
(Combine Function)
z You can undo a track combination
Divide the tracks again (see “Dividing Recorded
Tracks” on page 24), then repeat the combine function
with the correct tracks if necessary.
Use the Combine Function while the recorder 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.
Note
If “Impossible” 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.
Example: Combining B and C
Track
1
2
3
4
number
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
B and C are combined
into one track
3
Combining
1
2
D
EDIT/NO
YES
≠AMS±
p
1
2
3
While the recorder is stopped or during playback
pause, press EDIT/ NO to display “Edit Menu.”
Turn AMS until “Combine?” appears in the
display, then press AMS.
Turn AMS until the number of the former track of
the two to be combined appears in the display,
then press AMS.
“Rehearsal“ alternates with “Track OK?“ in the
display. The place where the two tracks will join
(i.e., the end of the former track and the beginning
of the latter track) repeatedly plays back.
4
5
If the track is the wrong one, press EDIT/ NO or
p, then start again from Step 1.
If the place is correct, press AMS or YES.
When the tracks have been combined,
“Complete” appears for a few seconds.
If both of the combined tracks have track titles,
the title of the latter track is erased.
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Moving Recorded Tracks
(Move Function)
Labeling Recordings
(Title 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.
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.
Example: Moving track C to track position 2
EDIT/NO
YES
Track
number
1
2
2
4
3
A
A
C
B
D
Track C moves to
track position 2
Moving
≠AMS±
=/+
1
4
3
D
C
B
Use the following procedure to label a track or an MD.
You can label a track during play, pause, record, or
stop mode. 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, only the characters already entered are
recorded automatically.
EDIT/NO
YES
p
≠AMS±
1
2
Press EDIT/ NO to display “Edit Menu.”
1
2
3
While the recorder is stopped or during playback
pause, press EDIT/ NO to display “Edit Menu.”
Turn AMS until “Name in?” appears in the
display, then press AMS.
Turn AMS until “Move?” appears in the display,
then press AMS.
3
Turn AMS to select “Disc” or track number, then
press AMS.
When you label an MD, select “Disc” and when
you label a track, select the track number. Note
that during recording, the recorder changes to
character typing mode and a cursor starts
flashing.
Turn AMS until the track number you want to
move appears in the display, then press AMS.
4
5
Turn AMS until the new track position appears.
Press AMS or YES.
After you have moved the track, “Complete”
appears for a few seconds.
To cancel the Move Function
Press EDIT/ NO or p.
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4
Turn AMS to select the character.
6
Repeat Steps 4 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 4 and 5 to enter the correct
character.
To erase a character
The selected character flashes.
Press 0or ) until the character to be erased starts
flashing, then press EDIT/ NO.
Letters, numbers, and symbols appear in
sequential order as you turn AMS.
You can use the following symbols in titles:
! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , – . / : ; < = > ? @ _ ` ˆ
To enter a space
Press AMS or )while the cursor is flashing.
7
Press YES.
5
Press AMS to enter the selected character.
The cursor shifts rightward and waits for the
input of the next character.
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.
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4
5
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until you have entered the
entire title.
Labeling tracks and MDs with the remote Z
If you entered the wrong character
Press 0or ) until the character to be corrected
starts flashing.
6
Press CLEAR to erase the incorrect character, then enter
the correct one.
Alphabet/number
buttons
Press NAME again.
The entered title appears on the left side of the
display window after the label has been recorded.
NAME
CLEAR
p
NUM
·
P
r
p
CHAR
=
0
+
)
0/)
To cancel labeling
Press p.
Changing an existing title Z
1
Press NAME, then do the following:
1
Press NAME repeatedly until a flashing cursor
appears in the display, then do the following:
To change
Make sure that the recorder is
A track title
Playing, pausing the track whose title
is to be changed, or stopped after
locating the track whose title is to be
changed
To label
Make sure that the recorder is
A track
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
A disc name
An MD
Stopped with no track number
appearing in the display
2
3
Keep pressing CLEAR (or EDIT/ NO on the
recorder) until the current title is erased.
2
Select the character type as follows:
Enter the new title.
To select
Press
Carry out Steps 4 to 7 of “Labeling Recordings”
on page 26, or Steps 2 to 4 of “Labeling tracks and
MDs with the remote” on page 28.
Uppercase letters
CHAR repeatedly until “Selected
AB” appears in the display
Lowercase letters
Numbers
CHAR repeatedly until “Selected
ab” appears in the display
4
Press NAME.
NUM repeatedly until “Selected
12” 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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Ad d it io n a l Informa tion
Undoing the Last Edit
(Undo Function)
Function of Control Terminal
Control terminal (CTRL-S)
Mini jack type
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.
• Turn off the power or eject the MD.
When a system controller with CTRL-S terminal is
connected to the control terminal of this recorder,
it can operate as a remote .
Control functions
The system controller which is connected to the control
terminal operates the same as the supplied remote
RM-D7M.
• Disconnect the AC power cord.
EDIT/NO
YES
Note
When the system controller is connected to the control
jack, the remote can not be used because its infrared
rays are stopped.
≠AMS±
1
2
While the recorder is stopped or during playback
pause, press EDIT/ NO to display “Edit Menu.”
Turn AMS until “Undo?” appears in the display,
then press AMS.
“Undo?” does not appear if no editing has been
done.
One of the following messages appears in the
display, depending on the type of editing to be
undone:
Editing done:
Message:
Erasing a single track
Erasing all tracks on an MD
Dividing a track
“Erase Undo ?”
“Divide Undo ?”
“Combine Undo”
“Move Undo ?”
Combining tracks
Moving a track
Labeling a track or an MD
Changing an existing title
“Name Undo ?”
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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Dimensions
Unit: mm
Mounting the recorder
This recorder can be attached to a standard 19 inch
rack (type EIA). After detaching the four feet on the
bottom of the recorder, mount the recorder on the rack.
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1
2
The first recorder starts playing.
Functions of REMOTE Terminals
When the first recorder finishes playing, the
second recorder starts playing.
RELAY REC/PLAY
3
The third and subsequent connected by cabling to
their RELAY IN PLAY terminals start playing in
sequence as soon as the preceding recorders in the
chain finish playing.
—Stereo mini-jackterminal
Where multiple recorders are hooked up together, after
the first recorder has finished recording or playing,
control signals are automatically transferred to the
second recorder through the RELAY terminal to direct
it to start recording or playing.
Note
This recorder starts playing when it receives a relay control
signal only when:
Relay Play
Allows multiple recorders hooked up together to
repeat continuously in sequence.
• It is loaded with a playable MD.
• It is stopped.
• The Edit Menu or Setup Menu is not open.
Recorders may be hooked up in a loop so they will
repeat continuously.
If REPEAT is set, control signal output will be
suppressed, disabling the relay play function.
Cabling forRelayPlay
Relay Record
Allows multiple recorders hooked up together to
record continuously in sequence.
Connect RELAY OUT of the first recorder and RELAY
IN PLAY of the second recorder with a stereo mini-
plug cable (such as RK-G136). Interconnect RELAY
OUT and RELAY IN PLAY also when hooking up two
or more recorders together.
Cabling forRelayRecord
Connect RELAY OUT of the first recorder and RELAY
IN REC of the second recorder with a stereo mini-plug
cable (such as RK-G136). Interconnect RELAY OUT
and RELAY IN REC also when hooking up two or
more recorders together.
To
Mixer
From divide
equipment
From divide
equipment
From divide
equipment
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1
The first recorder starts recording.
Parallel I/O
—D-sub 9 pins (female)
2
When the first recorder finishes recording, the
second recorder starts recording.
The parallel I/ O pins permit remote control with
simple external circuits connected. The input pins,
when connected to GND, implement the functions
assigned to them. The output terminals are open
collector outputs, which can be used to turn on LEDs to
provide recorder status indications.
3
The third and subsequent connected by cabling to
their RELAY IN REC terminals start recording in
sequence as soon as the preceding recorders in the
chain finish recording.
SampleI/Opincircuits
If the display is set to show the remaining disc time
(see page 16) during relay recording, a relay control
signal is issued when the remaining recording time is
reduced to about 6 seconds, thereby making
overlapped recording possible on the first and second
recorders.
<Sample output circuit>
<Sample input circuit>
MDS-E11
Input pins
(pins 1 to 5)
Output pins
(pins 7 to 9)
When a recorder starts recording on receiving a control
signal from the RELAY IN REC terminal, its display is
automatically set to show the remaining disc time.
GND
(pin 6)
GND
(pin 6)
Note
This recorder starts recording when it receives a relay
The Setup Menu allows you to select between defaults
(PRESET) and user settings (USER).
control signal only when:
•
•
It is loaded with a recordable MD.
If digital input signal has been selected, digital audio
signal output from the source is available.
It is stopped.
The table below gives the relationship between the pin
I/ O and default functions.
•
•
The Edit Menu or Setup Menu is not open.
Pin No. I/O
Function
Setup Menu Name
Relay recording always takes place in NewTrackRec
mode.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Input
PLAY/ PAUSE PIN1
Input
Input
Input
Input
–
REC
PIN2
PIN3
PIN4
PIN5
Relay recording while clearing prerecorded discs is not
available with this recorder.
STOP
AMS+
AMS–
GND
Output REC
POUT1
POUT2
POUT3
Output PLAY
Output PAUSE
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With user settings (USER), PIN1 to PIN5 and POUT1 to
POUT3 in the Setup Menu can be assigned the
functions in the table below. Each pin has fixed I/ O
status.
POUT1toPOUT3(Outputpins)
POWER
REC
Grounded when the power is on.
Grounded when the recorder’s REC
indicator lights.
PLAY
Grounded when the recorder displays (.
PAUSE
NO DISC
Grounded when the recorder displays P.
Grounded when the recorder is on and is
not loaded with a MD.
PIN1toPIN5(Input pins)
OFF
Left constantly floating.
POWER ON
POWER OFF
Turns on power. Not functional when
already on.
ElectricalSpecifications
InputTerminal
Turns off power. Not functional when
already off.
Input method:
Make contact
0.5 V or less
3 V or more
3 V
POWER ON/ OFF Turns power on and off.
Input on voltage:
(/ P
Performs a play or pause operation.
Input off voltage:
PLAY
Performs the same function as the
recorder’s PLAY key.
Open terminal voltage:
Input pulse width:
Input withstand voltage:
100 msec or more
–0.5 to +10 V
PAUSE
STOP
REC
Performs the same function as the
recorder’s PAUSE key.
Performs the same function as the
recorder’s STOP key.
OutputTerminal
Performs the same function as the
recorder’s REC key.
Output method:
NPN transistor open collector
AMS+
AMS–
FF
Performs the same function as giving 1
click clockwise turn to AMS.
On-time residual voltage: 0.5 V or less
On-time maximum inflow 100 mA
current:
Performs the same function as giving 1
click counterclockwise turn to AMS.
Performs the same function as the
recorder’s FF key.
Withstand voltage:
20 V
REW
Performs the same function as the
recorder’s REW key.
RS-232C
—D-sub 9 pins (male)
EJECT
M.SYNC
T.REC
OFF
Performs the same function as the
recorder’s EJECT key.
The recorder can be externally controlled from a PC or
similar equipment. For control protocols, consult your
dealer.
Performs the same function as the remote
controller’s M.SYNC.
Performs the same function as the remote
controller’s T.REC.
Performs nothing.
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Display Messages
System Limitations
The following table explains the various messages that
appear in the display.
The recording system in your MiniDisc recorder is
radically different from those used in cassette and DAT
recorders 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.
Message
Meaning
Blank Disc
A new (blank) or erased MD has been
inserted.
Cannot Copy
An attempt was made to make a second
copy from a digitally dubbed MD (see
page 38.)
“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.
Cannot EDIT
Din Unlock
An attempt was made to edit the MD
during Program, Shuffle, or Normal Play.
The connected digital sound source is
turned off or the recorder is not connected
properly to the sound source.
Disc Error
Disc Full
Defected MD is inserted.
“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 MD is full (see “System Limitations”
on this page.)
Impossible
Name Full
You cannot record or edit the MD due to
the system limitations.
The titling capacity of the MD has reached
its limit (about 1,700 characters.)
The remaining recording time does not increase even
after erasing numerous short tracks
No Disc
There is no MD in the recorder.
Tracks under 12 seconds in length are not counted and so
erasing them may not lead to an increase in the recording
time.
No Track
The inserted MD has a disc title but no
tracks.
Protected
Retry
The inserted MD is record-protected.
Some tracks cannot be combined with others
Track combination may become impossible when tracks are
edited.
The first recording attempt failed due to a
disturbance or scratch on the MD, and a
second attempt is being made.
Retry Error
Due to vibrations to the recorder or
scratches on the MD, several recording
attempts were made but with no success.
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.
STANDBY
(flashing)
The contents previously recorded are not
saved correctly on the MD, or the program
created by Program Play is not stored in
the recorder’s memory.
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” on (i.e., the automatic track
marking function on.)
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“TOC Reading” appears for a long time
The recorder does not record.
“TOC Reading” will be displayed for longer than normal
/The MD is record-protected (“Protected” appears.)
Close the record-protect slot (see page 7.)
/The recorder is not connected properly to the sound
source. Make connections properly to the sound
source.
when an MD containing many songs is loaded.
Limitations when recording over an existing track
• The correct remaining recording time may not be
displayed.
/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.)
• 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.)
/A premastered MD is inserted. Replace it with a
recordable MD.
• 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.
/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.
• 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 recorder does not work during synchro-recording.
/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 recorder, use this troubleshooting guide to help
you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The sound has a lot of static.
/Strong magnetism from a television or a similar
device is interfering with operations. Move the
recorder away from the source of strong magnetism.
Note
The recorder 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.
If the recorder does not operate properly even after you’ve
attempted the prescribed remedies, turn off the power, then
reinsert the plug into the power outlet.
The recorder does not play back.
/Moisture has formed inside the recorder. Take the
MD out and leave the recorder in a warm place for
several hours until the moisture evaporates.
/The recorder is not on. Press U to turn the recorder
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 recorder grips it.
/The MD may not be recorded. Replace the disc with
one that has been recorded.
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General
Specifications
Power requirements
Power consumption
Refer to warning letter.
System
Disc
MiniDisc digital audio system
European models: 15W
USA models: 14W
MiniDisc
Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts
Laser
Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)
Emission duration: continuous
482 × 44 × 376 mm
(19 × 1 3/
4
× 14 7/
8
in.)
Laser output
Less than 44.6 µW*
Mass (approx.)
5.3 kg (11 lbs 11 oz)
* 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.
Supplied accessories See page 4.
Laser diode properties
Revolutions (CLV)
Error correction
Material: GaAlAs
Optional accessories
Wired/ Wireless remote unit: RM-D5ME
Coaxial digital connecting cable: VMC-10, etc.
Recordable MDs: MDW-60 (60 min), MDW-74 (74 min)
Relay record/ playback connecting cable (such as RK-G136)
400 rpm to 900 rpm
Advanced Cross Interleave Reed
Solomon Code (ACIRC)
Sampling frequency
Coding
44.1 kHz
Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding
(ATRAC)
U.S. and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
Modulation system
Number of channels
Frequency response
Signal-to-noise ratio
Wow and flutter
EFM (Eight-to-Fourteen Modulation)
2 stereo channels
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
5 to 20,000 Hz ±0.5 dB
Over 92 dB during playback
Below measurable limit
Inputs
Jack type
Input
Reference Maximum
impedance input
input
ANALOG
(BAL) IN
XLR3-31
equivalent
30 kilohms +4dBu
+24dBu
ANALOG
(UNBAL) IN
Phono jacks 47 kilohms –4 dBu
+12 dBu
—
DIGITAL
COAXIAL IN
Phono jacks 75 ohms
0.5Vp-p
±20%
Outputs
PHONES
Jack type
Reference output Load impedance
Stereo
0–10 mW
32 ohms
phone jack
The level varies.
ANALOG
XLR3-32
Maximum
Over 600 ohms
(BAL) OUT
equivalent +24/ +10 dBu
(Switchable)
ANALOG
(UNBAL)
OUT
Phono
jacks
Maximum
+8 dBu
Over 10 kilohms
75 ohms
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OUT
Phono
jacks
0.5Vp-p
(at 75 ohms)
0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
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Index of Parts and Controls
1 U (pow er) sw itch
2 Disc compartment
3 REC indicator
!¡ PHONE LEVEL control
!™ Remote sensor
!£ § EJECT button
!¢ AMS control
4 TOC incicator
5 Display
!∞ P (pause) button
!§ p (stop) button
!¶ · (play) button
!• r (record) button
!ª PHONES jack
6 EDIT/NO button
7 YES button
8 0/) (fast forw ard/rew ind) buttons
9 INPUT selector
0 REC LEVEL control
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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 recorder 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
recorder 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 recorder.
Note, however, that on some BS tuners, second-generation
digital copying may not be possible.
Guide to the Serial Copy
Management System
This MD recorder uses the Serial Copy Management
System, which allows only first-generation digital
copies to be made of premastered software via the
recorder’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 recorder.
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 recorder.
Playing
BS tuner
Digital output jack
Digital input jack
digital connecting
cable
DAT recorder
CD player
MD recorder
DAT recorder or
MD recorder
Recording
Playing
Digital output jack
Digital input jack
v
First-generation
DAT tape or MD
recorded via
digital-to-digital
connection
digital connecting
cable
DAT or MD
DAT recorder or
MD recorder
Recording
v
DAT recorder or
MD recorder
v
Playback
First-generation
DAT tape or MD
recorded via
digital-to-digital
connection
DAT or MD
Digital output jack
digital
connecting cable
v
Digital input jack
DAT recorder or
MD recorder
Playing
DAT recorder or
MD recorder
Recording
Digital output jack
Line (analog) output jacks
v
Second-
digital
connecting cable
Audio connecting
cord
generation DAT
tape or MD
recorded via
digital-to-digital
connection
DAT or MD
Digital input jack
Line (analog) input jacks
v
DAT recorder or
MD recorder
Recording
DAT recorder or
MD recorder
Playback
Digital output jack
Line (agalog) output jacks
digital
connecting cable
Audio connecting
cord
Digital input jack
Line (analog) input jacks
DAT recorder or
MD recorder
Recording
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3 You can record a DAT tape or MD recorded via the DAT
or MD recorder’s analog input jack onto another DAT tape
or MD via the DAT or MD recorder’s digital output jack.
You cannot, however, make a second-generation DAT
tape or MD copy via the DAT or MD recorder’s digital
output jack.
Turntable
CD player
Tuner
Cassette recorder
Microphone
amplifier
DAT recorder
MD recorder
Playing
Line (analog)
output jacks
Audio connecting cord
Line (analog)
input jacks
DAT recorder or
MD recorder
Recording
v
DAT tape or MD
recorded via
DAT or MD
analog-to-digital
connection
v
DAT recorder or
MD recorder
Playing
Digital output jack
digital connecting
cable
Digital input jack
DAT recorder or
Recording
MD recorder
v
First-generation
DAT tape or MD
recorded via
DAT or MD
digital-to-digital
connection
v
DAT recorder or
MD recorder
Playing
Digital output jack
Line (analog) output jacks
digital
connecting cable
Audio connecting
cord
Digital input jack
Line (analog) input jacks
DAT recorder or
MD recorder
Recording
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