2-347-245-11(1)
Mini-disc Recorder
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MDS-E12
Operating Instructions
Warning......................................
2
Location and Function of Parts
Getting Started ..........................
Recording on MDs ....................
Playing MDs...............................
Editing Recorded MDs..............
Other Functions ........................
Rear Panel Terminal Function .
Operating the MD Recorder
5
15
18
27
40
52
55
Using a Keyboard ..................
59
64
Thank you very much for purchasing this Sony product.
Sony products are designed with safety in mind. If electrical
products are used incorrectly, however, there is a risk of death
or serious injury, so be sure to obey the following to avoid
accidents.
Additinal Information ................
2000 Sony Corporation
Pre ca u t io n s
Ha n d lin g MDs
On sa fe t y
The MD is enclosed in a cartridge to protect the disc
from debris or fingerprints and to make it easy to
handle. However, the presence of debris or a warped
cartridge may inhibit the disc from operating properly.
To ensure that you can always listen to the highest
quality music, follow the precautions below:
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
• Caution – The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
• Do not touch the internal disc directly. Forcing the
shutter open may damage the internal disc.
On p o w e r so u rce s
• Before operating the recorder, check that the
operating voltage of the recorder is identical with
your local power supply. The operating voltage is
indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the
recorder.
• Be sure to stick the labels supplied with the md to
the appropriate positions. The shape of the labels
may vary depending on the MD brand.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the recorder for a long
time, be sure to disconnect the recorder from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp
the plug itself; never pull the cord.
Proper Location
Shutter
of the labels
Wh e re t o ke e p t h g e MDs
Do not place the cartridge where it may be exposed to
direct sunlight or extremely high heat and humidity.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.
On co n d e n sa t io n
Re g u la r m a in t e n a n ce
Wipe dust and debris from the surface of the cartridge
with a dry cloth.
If the recorder 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
recorder. Should this occur, the recorder may not
operate properly. In this case, remove the MD and
leave the recorder turned on for several hours until the
moisture evaporates.
On cle a n in g
Ab o u t Th is Ma n u a l
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
Co n ve n t io n s
• Controls in the instructions are those on the recorder;
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;
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Indicates a procedure that
requires use of the remote.
Z
Indicates tips for making the
task easier and hints.
z
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Location and Function of Parts ......... 5
Editing Recorded MDs ..................... 40
Front Panel Descriptions .............................................. 6
Rear Panel Descriptions ................................................ 7
Remote Descriptions ..................................................... 8
Display Window Descriptions ................................... 10
Using the Display Window ........................................ 11
Before you start editing ............................................... 40
Erasing tracks (ERASE)............................................... 41
Combining Tracks (COMBINE) ................................. 43
Moving Tracks (MOVE) .............................................. 44
Dividing Tracks (DIVIDE) .......................................... 45
Naming a Track or MD (NAME) ............................... 46
Undoing the Last Edit (UNDO)................................. 50
Getting Started ................................ 14
Changing Recorded Level after Recording
After Unpacking .......................................................... 14
Hooking Up the Audio Components........................ 15
Setting the Clock .......................................................... 17
(S.F Edit) .................................................................. 50
Other Functions ................................ 52
Fade IN and Fade Out Z ............................................. 52
Recording on MDs ............................ 18
Notification of the track end and the disc end
(End Of Track/ Disc) .............................................. 53
Recording on an MD ................................................... 18
Notes on Recording ..................................................... 19
Recording for long times ............................................ 20
Adjusting the Recording Level .................................. 21
Recording Tips ............................................................. 22
Using a Timer ............................................................... 54
Rear Panel Terminal Functions ........ 55
Control terminal functions ......................................... 55
Remote Terminal Functions ....................................... 55
Parallel Input-Output .................................................. 57
RS-232C ......................................................................... 58
Marking Track Numbers While Recording
(Track Marking) ...................................................... 23
Starting Recording With 6 Seconds of Prestored
Audio Data (Time Machine Recording) .............. 24
Synchro-recording With the Audio Component of
Your Choice (Music Synchro-recording) ............ 25
Operating the MD Recorder Using a
Keyboard ........................................... 59
Synchro-recording With a Sony CD Player
(CD Synchro-recording) ........................................ 25
Setting the keyboard ................................................... 59
Naming a Track or MD Using the Keyboard ........... 60
Operating the Recorder Through the Keyboard ..... 61
Assigning Characters to Keyboard Keys.................. 62
Keyboard Operations (English Keyboard Layout) . 63
Keyboard Operations (10-Keyboard Layout) .......... 63
Playing MDs ...................................... 27
Playing an MD ............................................................. 27
Playing a Specific Track .............................................. 29
Locating a Particular Point in a Track ....................... 30
Playing Tracks Repeatedly (Repeat Play)................. 31
Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ..... 32
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ......... 33
Additional Information.................... 64
Storing the Located Track to Start Play
System Limitations ...................................................... 64
Trouble shooting .......................................................... 65
Self-Diagnosis Function .............................................. 66
Display Messages ........................................................ 67
Specifications ................................................................ 68
Exterior dimensions .................................................... 69
Edit Menu Table ........................................................... 70
Setup Menu Table ........................................................ 71
Last Mode Memory ..................................................... 72
Instantaneously (Multi-access Play) .................... 34
Setting Play start position After Play Is Stopped
(Resume Play) ......................................................... 36
Returning to the Specified Point (Locate Play) ....... 36
Pausing After Each Track (Auto Pause) ................... 37
Making Track Play Start Soon (Auto Cue) ............... 38
Changing Playback Speed
(Variable Speed Play)............................................. 39
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Location and
Function of Parts
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Pre p a ra t io n
Fro n t Pa n e l De scrip t io n s
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2
3
4
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qd qf
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1 POWER button
!¡ AUTO CUE button
Press to turn the recorder on. When you press the
button again, the recorder turns off.
Press to set AUTO CUE, AUTO PAUSE, or OFF.
!™ PHONE LEVEL control
2 INPUT selector
Use to adjust the volume of the headphones.
Use to select the input jack (or connector) of the
program source to be recorded.
!£ KEYBOARD jack
Connect a keyboard to this jack.
3 MD insertion slot
!¢ Remote sensor
Insert the MD as illustrated below.
Receives the infrared signal of the remote for remote
operations.
With the labeled side up
!∞ Z EJECT button
Press to eject the MD.
!§ VARI SPEED button
Press to turn on and off VARI SPEED.
!¶ VARI SPEED + button
With the arrow pointing
towards the recorder
Press to increase play speed at 0.5% step when VARI
SPEED is on.
!• VARI SPEED _ button
4 Display w indow
Press to decrease play speed at 0.5% step when VARI
Shows various information.
SPEED is on.
5 MENU/NO button
!ª CLEAR button
Press to display “Edit Menu” or “Setup Menu.”
Also, the MENU mode is cleared.
Press to cancel the selection.
@º m/M (backw ard/forw ard) button
6 AMS control (MARK/ENTER button)
Turn to locate tracks, adjust the recording level, select
the input characters, or select a menu item and a
setting value.
Press to lacate a portion whithin a track, change the
contens of a program, or change the input character.
@¡ 7 (play/pause) button
Press to start play and pause or resume play or
recording.
7 YES button
Press to carry out the selected operation.
@™ x (stop) button
8 LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR button
Press to stop play or recording, or cancel the selected
operation.
Press to display INPUT or OUTPUT level and disc or
track information, select the type of characters to be
input, and change to time display.
@£ z (record) button
Press to record on the MD, monitor the input signal, or
mark track numbers.
9 TIME button
Press to change time information on the disc or track.
@¢ PHONES jack
0 LOCATE button
Connect headphones to this jack.
Press to locate pre-marked positions.
6
Re a r o f t h e Re co rd e r
R
PUSH
IN
PUSH
L
R
OUT
L
CTRL-S
IN
ANALOG
INPUT
DIGITAL
IN
L
LEVEL
PARALLEL
RELAY
OUT
RS-232C
OUTPUT
LEVEL
+4dBu -10dBu
5
IN
230V
120V
IN
OUT
R
OUT
0
10
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
COAXIAL
ANALOG(BAL)
ANALOG(UNBAL)
REMOTE
1
2 3
45 67 8
9 q; qaqs qd qf
1 ANALOG (BALANCE) input terminal (XLR type)
Inputs as an analog signal the sound of the component
connected by an XLR connecting cable.
8 DIGITAL COAXIAL output jack
Outputs an a digital signal the contents of the MD of
the recorder to the connected component.
2 OUTPUT LEVEL (BALANCE) selector
9 CONTROL-S jack
Changes the output level of the BALANCE.
Connects the remote or control equipment.
If the plug is connected to the jack, the remote sensor
does not receive infrared rays.
3 ANALOG (BALANCE) output terminal (XLR type)
Outputs as an analog signal the contents of the MD of
this recorder to the component connected by an XLR
connecting cable.
0 PARALLEL connector
(D-sub 9-pin female)
Connects a component with simple circuits for the
remote operations of the functions preset in the
recorder.
4 ANALOG (UNBALANCE) input jacks
Inputs as an analog signal the sound of the component
connected by a pin type connecting cable.
!¡ RELAY OUT connector
5 ANALOG (UNBALANCE) output jacks
Outputs as an analog signal the contents of the MD of
this recorder to the component connected by a pin type
connecting cable.
!™ REELAY IN connector
Plays or records successively by connecting multiple
recorders and sending a control signal.
6 ANALOG INPUT LEVEL control
Can adjust the level of analog input in a range of _∞ ~
+15 dB.
!£ RS-232C connector
(D-sub 9-pin male)
Connects a component that controls the recorder from
outside.
Normally, this control is used in the position (0 dB) of
center click.
!¢ VOLTAGE SELECTOR
7 DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack
Inputs as a digital signal the sound of the connected
component.
(Except for the USA/ CA models.)
Select 120V or 230V according to the local power line
voltage. (Refer to page 2)
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Re m o t e De scrip t io n s
5 REPEAT button
wk
Press to select ALL repeat, one track repeat, or repeat
off.
6 NAME button
EJECT
Press to add the name or change the name of a track or
MD.
qs
qd
qf
qg
1
PLAY MODE
M.ACCESS
CHAR button
Press to select the type of characters to be input.
DISPLAY
SHUFFLE
TIME
MENU/NO
YES
2
DATE
CONTINUE
PROGRAM
RECORDED PRESENT
NUM button
Press to input numbers.
qh
A
F
B
C
D
I
E
G
H
J
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
7 H (play) button
Press to start play.
3
K
P
U
Z
L
M
R
N
S
O
T
10
8 ./> (locating tracks) button
Q
11 12 13 14 15
Press to locate tracks, adjust the recording level, or
select a menu item and a setting value.
V
W
X
Y
16 17 18 19 20
qj
qk
9 m/M (backw ard/forw ard) button
-
,
.
21 22 23 24 25
Press to locate a portion within a track, change the
contents of a program, or change the input character.
A.CUE
4
5
REPEAT
A
B
A.PAUSE M.SCAN
/
>25
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!
ql
w;
NAME IN
CHAR
CLEAR
SCROLL
0 CD-SYNCHRO button
NAME
NUM
6
Press to operate the CD-Synchro-recording of a CD
component.
7
wa
ws
!¡ CD PLAYER button
8
9
q;
qa
Press to pause or locate tracks the CD component.
wd
wf
wg
T.REC
MUSIC SYNC
!™ DISPLAY button
CD-SYNC
Press to select the information to be displayed in the
window.
STOP
START STANDBY
CD PLAYER
FADER
wh
!£ TIME button
LEVEL
RM-DR1
Press to change the disc or track time information.
wj
!¢ MENU/NO button
Press to display “Edit Menu” or “Setup Menu.” The
MENU mode is cleared.
MINIDISC DECK
!∞ YES button
Press to carry out the selected operation.
!§ DATE (RECORDED/PRESENT) button
Press to display the recorded time of a disc recorded by
a component which contains a function of recording
the recorded date or display the present time of a
component which contains a clock function.
1 Z (EJECT) button
Press to eject the MD.
2 PLAY MODE button
!¶ A.CUE/A.PAUSE button
Press to select multi-access, normal play, Shuffle Play,
or Program Play.
Press to set AUTO CUE, AUTO PAUSE, or OFF.
3 Letter/track number input buttons
Press to input letters, numbers, symbols or select track
numbers.
4 A ↔ B button
Press to select Repeat A ↔ B Play.
8
!• M.SCAN button
Press to successively play the located tracks only
for the set time.
!ª SCROLL button
Press to scroll the name of a track or MD.
@º CLEAR button
Press to cancel the selection.
@¡ x (stop) button
Press to stop play or recording, or clear the MENU
mode.
@™ X (pause) button
Press to pause or resume play or recording.
@£ z (record) button
Press to record on the MD, monitor the input signal,
or mark track numbers.
@¢ MUSIC SYNC button
Press to start Music Synchro-recording.
@∞ T.REC button
Press to start Time Machine Recording.
@§ LEVEL + / _ button
Press to adjust the recording level or output level of
analog play.
@¶ FADER button
Press to perform Fade-in Play/ Recording or Fade-
out Play/ Recording.
@• Control-S jack
Can be used as the wired remote by connecting
with the control-S jack in the rear of the recorder
using a supplied cable.
If the plug is connected to the jack, the remote does
not radiate infrared rays.
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Disp la y Win d o w Discrip t io n s
1
2 3 4
5
6
7
8
9q;qa
1 Disc, track, and time display
7 Level meter display
Displays MD information, the set contents of “Edit
Menu” or “Setup Menu,” and time information.
Displays the loudness of the sound of play or
recording.
2 AUTO PAUSE and AUTO CUE display
Lights up when AUTO PAUSE or AUTO CUE is
selected.
8 VARI SPEED display
Lights up when the VARI SPEED function is selected.
9 MARK display
3 TOC EDIT display
Lights up when the position (MARK) of a located point
is selected.
Displays “TOC” when record contents or edit contents
are not recorded on MD. Flashes “TOC” when they are
recorded on MD.
0 REPEAT display
Displays “REPEAT” when all track repeat is selected,
“REPEAT1” when one track repeat is selected, and
“REPEAT A-B” when A-B repeat is selected.
“TOC” is displayed during edit operation.
4 RAM display
Lights up in RAM edit mode in which temporary
editing is performed for sending without recording
editing results.
!¡ Play mode display
Displays “SHUFFLE” when shuffle play is selected,
“PROGRAM” when program play is selected, and
“M.ACCESS” when multi-access play is selected.
5 7 (play/pause) display
Displays during play or pause.
6 Record and record mode display
REC display
Lights up during recording or pausing.
Record mode display
Lights up “MONO” for monaural recording, “LP2” for
double-length stereo recording, and “LP4” for 4-time
length stereo recording in record mode or mode when
the playing track is recorded.
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Wh ile t h e re co rd e r is st o p p e d
Usin g t h e Disp la y Win d o w
Pre ss LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (o r DISPLAY)
re p e a t e d ly t o ch a n g e t h e d isp la y.
Each press of the button changes the display as follows:
The display window shows information about the MD or
track. This section describes the information that is
displayed for each recorder status.
Total number of tracks and recorded time (default display)
SONGS
15Tr 46m08s
TIME
M.ACCESS
LEVEL / DISPLAY / CHAR
CONTINUE
SHUFFLE
PROGRAM
TIME
DISPLAY
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25
Press
>25
NAME
CHAR
NUM
The contents of a program
(only when “PROGRAM” lights up)
CD-SYNC
/4 1 7 5/
4S 12m35s
PROGRAM
RM-DR1J
n
The display format that you’ve selected in each of the
Press
recorder statuses (play, recording, etc.) will be displayed
whenever the recorder enters that status and you press
LEVEL/ DISPLAY/ CHAR (or DISPLAY) or TIME until you
change the format to another (see the following sections
for details).
Level of the input signal
Input Level
Coax 0.0dB
Wh e n yo u in se rt a n MD
Press
Disk name
Clock display (present time display)
2000 9 15
18:08 44
Press
SONGS
15Tr 46m08s
z
You can check the remaining recordable time on the MD
Press TIME when the total number of tracks and
recorded time are displayed. Each press of the button
changes the display as follows:
Total number of tracks
Total recorded time
* The track name is displayed instead of the disc name
during play. When the MD or the track has no name,
“No Name” is displayed.
Total number of tracks and total recorded time
(default display)
SONGS
15Tr 46m08s
Press
Total number of tracks and remaining
recordable time on the MD
(recordable MDs only) *
SONGS
-27m52s
Press
* Not shown for the premastered discs.
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Wh ile t h e re co rd e r is re co rd in g
Wh ile t h e re co rd e r is p la yin g
Pre ss LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (o r DISPLAY)
re p e a t e d ly t o ch a n g e t h e d isp la y.
Pre ss LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (o r DISPLAY)
re p e a t e d ly t o ch a n g e t h e d isp la y.
Each press of the button changes the display as follows:
Each press of the button changes the display as follows:
Track number and recorded time of the current track
(default display)
Track number and elapsed time of the current track
(default display)
No Name
16Tr
DREAM
Tr
3m05s
2
2m33s
Press
Press
The contents of a program
Sampling frequency is indicated only
when the digital signal is input.
(only when “ROGRAM” lights up)
FS 44.1KHz
16Tr
/4 1 2 5/
3S 2m28s
PROGRAM
3m23s
Press
Press
Level of the input signal
* Only when “On” of “Next Tr Play” of “Setup Menu” is selected
Input Level
Coax-12.0dB
NextNo Name
4
Tr
4m14s
Press
Press
z You can check the remaining recordable time on the MD
Press TIME when the track number and recorded time
are displayed. Each press of the button changes the
display as follows:
Disc name and track name
SONGS
DREAM
Track number and recorded time of the current track
(default display)
No Name
16Tr
Press
3m05s
Level of the output signal
OutputLevel
Anlg -6.0dB
Press
Press
Recordable time
No Name
-10m55s
* Not displayed if PLAY MODE is PROGRAM or
SHUFFLE when “On” of “Next Tr Play” (Next Track
Play) is selected.
Press
12
z You can check the remaining time
Press TIME. Each press of the button changes the
display as follows:
Track number and elapsed time of the current track
(default display)
DREAM
2
Tr
2m33s
Press
Track number and remaining time of the current track
DREAM
2
Tr -1m25s
Press
Remaining time of all recorded tracks
DREAM
-24m47s
Press
z Press SCROLL when disc time information is displayed
The track name appears and scrolls. While the track
name is scrolling, press the button again to pause
scrolling, and again to continue scrolling.
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Aft e r Un p a ckin g
Getting Started
Check the supplied accessories.
• Remote commander (remote) RM-DR1E (1)
• AA-size (R6) batteries (2)
• Connecting cable (control S cable) (1)
In se rt in g b a t t e rie s in t o t h e re m o t e
Insert two AA-size (R6) batteries with the 3 and #
properly oriented to the markings into the battery
compartment.
z When to replace the batteries
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for
about six months. When the remote no longer operates
the recorder, replace both batteries with new ones.
No t e s
• If you use the batteries incorrectly, they may leak liquid
or be blown up. Be sure to obey the following points:
- Do not mistake 3 and # terminals.
- Do not use a new battery with an old one or batteries of
different types together.
- Do not recharge the batteries.
- If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of
time, remove the batteries.
- If the batteries are leaking, wipe to clean the battery
compartment before replacing with new ones.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
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1 Prepare necessary connecting cables.
Ho o kin g Up t h e Au d io
Co m p o n e n t s
• Audio connecting cable (pin type)
White
White
Hook up a mixer, CD player, DAT recorder, and other
components to the MD recorder. Be sure to turn off the
power of each component to do so.
Left (L)
Left (L)
Right (R)
Right (R)
Red
Red
R
PUSH
IN
PUSH
L
R
OUT
L
ANALOG
INPUT
DIGITAL
IN
CTRL-S
IN
L
LEVEL
PARALLEL
RELAY
OUT IN
RS-232C
OUTPUT
LEVEL
+4dBu -10dBu
230V
120V
IN
OUT
5
R
OUT
0
10
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
COAXIAL
ANALOG(BAL)
ANALOG(UNBAL)
REMOTE
• Audio connecting cable (XLR type)
To power outlet
• Coaxial digital connecting cable VMC-10
• Control-S cable (accessory)
(Mini-jack)
Remote or
control
component
• Relay record/ play cable (RK-G136)
External
control
component
(Stereo-Mini-jack type) (Stereo-Mini-jack type)
MDS-E12
External
2 Connect.
control component
xWhen connecting w ith analog components
Use the connectors and switch in the figure below.
ANALOG BLANCE
I/O terminal
ANALOG UNBLANCE
I/O terminal
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
OUT
IN
COAXILAL OUT
COAXILAL IN
R
PUSH
IN
PUSH
L
R
OUT
L
ANALOG
INPUT
DIGITAL
IN
CTRL-S
L
LEVEL
PARALLEL
RELAY
OUT IN
RS-232C
OUTPUT
LEVEL
+4dBu -10dBu
230V
120V
IN
OUT
5
IN
R
OUT
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
0
10
COAXIAL
ANALOG(BAL)
ANALOG(UNBAL)
REMOTE
CD player or
DAT recorder,
MD recorder
Mixer
OUTPUT LEVEL
selector
Change the INPUT selector on the front panel depending
on the type of the input connector to be used.
OUT
IN
Mixer
Connector to w hich the
program source is
connected
Position to adjust the INPUT
selector
ç : Flow of signal
z When the remote is used as the wired remote
UNBAL IN
(pin type)
BAL IN
(XLR type)
UNBAL
BAL
Use the supplied control S cable to connect the jack at
the front of the remote with the control jack of the
recorder.
z A signal is output to both the UNBAL and BAL output
When the recorder and remote are connected by the
control S cable, infrared rays are not emitted from the
remote and infrared rays are not received by the
recorder.
terminals regardless of the setting of the INPUT switch
z When the BALANC output (XLR type) terminals is used, the
output level can be changed by the OUTPUT LEVEL selector
When the remote is used as the wireless remote,
unplug from the jacks of the recorder and remote.
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Position of selector Output level
+4dBu
A signal of –20 dB at the level meter
is output at the level of +4 dBu.
A signal of –20 dB at the level meter
is output at the level of –10 dBu.
–10dBU
The specifications of the BALANCE I/ O connector are
shown below.
Output terminal
Input terminal
XLR-3-32 equivalent
XLR-3-31 equivalent
1: GND
2: HOT
3: COLD
1: GND
2: HOT
3: COLD
xWhen connecting w ith digital components
(CD player, DAT recorder, other MD recorders,
mixer w ith a coaxial digital input connector)
When this recorder is connected with a CD player,
MD recorder, or DAT recorder, digital recording is
possible. Use a coaxial digital connecting cable that
can be purchased separately.
When the coaxial digital cable is used
MD recorder
Digital component
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
COAXIAL
Ç
Ç
ç : Flow of signal
z A sampling rate converter is mounted in this recorder
All digital input signals are converted to the
sampling frequency (44.1 kHz) of an MD recorder
for recording.
Therefore, this allows you to record sources such as
32 or 48 kHz DAT or satellite broadcasts, as well as
CDs and MDs.
3 Connect the pow er cord.
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Wa t ch in g t h e clo ck Z
Se t t in g t h e Clo ck
Wh e n t h e p o w e r is o n , yo u ca n w a t ch t h e clo ck.
A clo ck is b u ilt in t h is re co rd e r. Th e re co rd in g
t im e is re co rd e d a u t o m a t ica lly o n t h e d isc t o se t
t h e clo ck in a d va n ce . Yo u ca n ch e ck t h e re co rd in g
t im e d u rin g p la y.
Pre ss DATE PRESENT.
When DATE PRESENT is pressed once, the date and time
are displayed for about 2 seconds and they are returned to
the original display.
MENU / NO YES
• If you w ant to record more precise recording time,
set the clock once a w eek.
Ch e ckin g t h e re co rd in g t im e Z
AMS
/
If t h e b u ilt -in clo ck is se t , t h e re co rd in g t im e is
re co rd e d o n t h e MD. Yo u ca n ch e ck t h e re co rd in g
t im e a t t h e d isp la y w in d o w d u rin g p la y.
1 Press the Menu/NO button tw ice during stop.
“Setup Menu” is displayed.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to display
“Calendar” and press AMS.
1 Select a track for w hich you w ant to check the
recording time.
The portion of “Year” flashes.
Select a track by ./> during stop.
Select a track by ./ > or Number during play or
pause of play.
2000- 7-12
19:00
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to set the
“Year” and press AMS.
2 Press DATE RECORDED.
“No Date” is displayed if the clock is not set or for the
track recorded by a component without a function of
recording the recording time.
The portion of “Year” lights up and the portion of
“Month” flashes.
Se le ct in g t h e o rd e r o f ye a r, m o n t h , a n d
d a y o f clo ck d isp la y
2000- 7-12
19:00
Yo u ca n se le ct t h e o rd e r o f t h e ye a r, m o n t h , a n d
d a y o f clo ck d isp la y fro m t h e fo llo w in g t h re e
w a ys:
4 Similarly w ith step 3, set “Month,” “Day,” “Hour,”
and “Minute” in this order.
1 Press MENU/NO tw ice during stop.
“Setup Menu” is displayed.
After “Complete !” is displayed for several seconds
and disappears, the clock starts to work.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to display
“Date Time” and press AMS or YES.
3
Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
the order of the year, month, and day and press
AMS or YES.
Re se t t in g t h e clo ck
1 Do steps 1 to 2 of “Setting the Clock” on this page.
Order of year, month, and day
2 Press AMS or m/M repeatedly to flash the
portion to be changed.
Date Time
YYYY MM DD
Order of month, day, and year
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) for setting
and press AMS.
4 After setting, press AMS or m/M repeatedly to
flash the portion of “Minute” and press AMS or
YES.
Date Time
MM DD YYYY
Order of day, month, and year
Date Time
DD MM YYYY
4 Press MENU/NO.
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Re co rd in g o n a n MD
Recording on
MDs
If the MD has recorded material on it, the recorder will
automatically start recording from the end of the recorded
portion.
This chapter explains the various ways to
record to an MD , as well as how to mark
track numbers and perform synchro-
recording with other components.
POWER INPUT
LEVEL / DISPLAY / CHAR
TIME
AMS
1
2
3
4
5
Turn on the mixer and program source.
Select the source on the mixer.
Press POWER to turn on the recorder.
Insert a recordable MD.
Use INPUT to select the position that corresponds to
the input jacks (connector) connected to the
program source.
If the source is connected
to the connector or jacks
DIGITAL COAXIAL
ANALOG (UNBAL)
ANALOG (BAL)
Display to be selected
COAX
UNBAL
BAL
6
If necessary, locate the point on the MD to start
recording from.
If you want to record on a new MD or start recording
from the end of the recorded portion, go to step 7.
• To record over from the beginning of an existing
MD track
Turn AMS (or press ./ > repeatedly) until the
number of the track to be recorded over appears.
• To record over from the middle of an MD track
Turn AMS (or press ./ > repeatedly) until the
number of the track to be recorded over appears,
then press 7 to start playback. Press 7 again at
the point you want to start recording from.
7
8
Press z
The recorder changes to recording pause.
If necessary, adjust the recording level.
For details, see “Adjusting the Recording Level” on
page 21.
9
Press 7
Recording starts.
10 Start playing the program source.
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Op e ra t io n s yo u m a y w a n t t o d o d u rin g re co rd in g
No t e s o n Re co rd in g
To
Press
x
Stop recording
Pause recording
Resume recording after
Eject the MD
7
Wh e n “ Pro t e ct e d ” is d isp la ye d
7
The MD is record-protected. To record on the MD, slide
the tab to close the slot (see “To prevent accidental erasure
of the recorded material” on page 19).
after stopping recording A
Ch a n g in g d isp la y d u rin g re co rd in g
Press LEVEL/ DISPLAY/ CHAR (DISPLAY) repeatedly.
For the contents of display, see “Using the Display
Window” on page 12.
When the record-protect slot is closed and recording is
possible, “Protected” may be displayed and recording may
not be possible. In this case, press z (record) again to
enable recording.
Wh e n yo u p a u se re co rd in g
The track number increases by one. For example, if you
pause recording while recording track 4, the track number
will be 5 when you resume recording.
Wh e n “ Din Un lo ck” fla sh e s
• The digital component selected with the INPUT selector
is not connected correctly. Connect the component
correctly.
• The selected digital component is not turned on. Turn
on the component.
To p re ve n t a ccid e n t a l e ra su re o f t h e re co rd e d
m a t e ria l
To make it impossible to record on an MD, slide the
record-protect tab in the direction of the arrow (see
illustration below) to open the slot. To enable recording,
close the slot.
Ma rkin g t ra ck n u m b e rs d e p e n d s o n t h e p ro g ra m
so u rce t o b e re co rd e d .
• When the CD or MD is a program source and they are
recorded through the digital input connector, track
numbers are marked similarly with the CD or MD as the
program source. However, only one track number may
be marked on the recorded portion as below.
- A portion recorded by repeating the same track of the
same disc (by one track repeat)
Record-protect tab
- A portion recorded by continuing the same track
number of a different disc
When the MD is the program source, a number for a
track of 4 seconds or less may not be marked.
• If the sampling frequency of the input connector changes
when the DAT tape is a program source and it is
recorded through the digital input connector, track
numbers are changed automatically.
Slide in the direction
of arrow
z You can play the tracks you have just recorded
Press 7 or AMS immediately after stopping
recording.
Wh e n TOC in d ica t o r fla sh e s
The recorder starts to play from the first track of the
material just recorded.
Do not turn off the recorder, disconnect the AC power, or
move the recorder when recording on the MD because the
recording will be lost. If you turn off the recorder or
disconnect the AC power immediately after recording, the
recording will be lost.
z You can play from the first track of the MD after recording
1 Press x again after stopping recording.
2 Press 7
The recorder starts to play from the first track of the
MD.
Wh e n PLAY MODE is “ PROGRAM,” “ SHUFFLE,” o r
“ M.ACCESS” (p a g e s 32, 33, 34)
PLAY MODE changes automatically to “CONTINUE” and
recording pauses.
No t e s
• You can’t record over existing material when Shuffle
Play (page 32), Program Play (page 33), or Multi-access
Play (page 34) has been selected. “Impossible” appears
in the display at this time.
Wh e n ” Ca n n o t Co p y” fla sh e s
The mini-disc recorder conforms to the Serial Copy
Management System. MDs recorded through the digital
input connector cannot be copied to other MDs through
the digital output connector (page 65).
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Th e d ig it a l o u t p u t co n n e ct o rs o f t h e m in i-d isk
re co rd e r o u t p u t t h e sig n a l in p u t fro m t h e d ig it a l
in p u t co n n e ct o rs a s it is d u rin g re co rd in g o r
re co rd in g p a u se .
Use an input monitor function (page 22) when only a built-
in sampling rate converter is used.
Re co rd in g fo r lo n g t im e s
In addition to normal stereo recording, this recorder has
two long time recording modes: LP2 and LP4. When
recording in LP2 stereo mode, you can record 2 times the
normal recordable time, and in LP4 Stereo mode, you can
record 4 times the normal recordable time. In addition, the
recordable time for monaural recording is approximately
double the stereo recording time.
No t e
MDs recorded in MD LP (LP2 or LP4 Stereo) mode cannot
be played back on a recorder that does not support MD LP
mode. In addition, you cannot perform S.F Edit for MDs
recorded in MD LP mode.
MENU / NO YES
AMS
1 Do steps 1 to 5 of “Recording on an MD” on page
18.
2 Press MENU/NO tw ice.
“Set Up Menu” is displayed.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to display
“Rec Mode” and press AMS.
4 Turn AMS to select record mode and press AMS or
YES.
To record in
Stereo
Monaural
LP2 stereo
LP4 stereo
Display to be selected
Stereo
Mono
Long 2
Long 4
“LP2,” “LP4,” or “MONO” lights
up on the lower left of the display
window by the selected mode.
5 Press MENU/NO.
6 Do steps 6 to 10 of “Recording on an MD” on page
18.
Hid d e n “ LP:” is re co rd e d a t t h e b e g in n in g o f
t ra cks d u rin g MD LP re co rd in g .
This is a confirmation stamp indicating no play when play
is performed by the non-MD LP component. The stamp is
not displayed by playable MD LP components, but is
displayed when play is performed by the non-MD LP
component.
If the name of the MD LP-recorded track is copied as the
name of the MONO or STEREO recorded track, “LP:” is
displayed (page 48).
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z The balance of the left and right recording levels can be
adjusted in Setup Menu during analog input
1 Press MENU/ NO twice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./ > repeatedly) to select
“BAL In L/ R” or “UNBAL In L/ R” then press AMS or
YES.
Ad ju st in g t h e Re co rd in g
Le ve l
You can adjust the recording level for both analog and
digital recording.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./ >) to adjust the balance.
When you turn AMS clockwise, the level on the L side
decreases relatively for R. When you turn it
counterclockwise, the level on the R side decreases for L.
Press AMS or YES.
MENU / NO YES LEVEL / DISPLAY / CHAR
4 Press MENU/ NO.
AMS
z Turn ANALOG INPUT LEVEL at the rear of the recorder to
adjust the recording level of analog input.
1 Do steps 1 to 7 of “Recording on an MD” on page
R
PUSH
IN
PUSH
L
R
OUT
L
ANALOG
INPUT
DIGITAL
IN
CTRL-S
IN
L
LEVEL
PARALLEL
RELAY
OUT IN
RS-232C
OUTPUT
LEVEL
+4dBu -10dBu
IN
OUT
5
R
OUT
18.
0
10
COAXIAL
ANALOG(BAL)
ANALOG(UNBAL)
REMOTE
2 Play the portion of the program source w ith the
ANALOG INPUT LEVEL
strongest output.
3 Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly
A range of _ ∞ ~ +15 dB can be adjusted by ANALOG
INPUT LEVEL. This adjustment can be used when the
analog output level of connected components is too low or
too high.
Normally use the range in the initialized center position
(0dB).
until the level of the input signal appears.
4 Turn AMS (or press LEVEL +/_ repeatedly) to adjust
the recording level.
Adjust the recording level so that two rightmost
indicators on the peak level meters do not light up
when the play level is the highest level.
z You can use a peak hold function
The state of the peak level meter when the level of the
input/ output signal is the highest can be stopped for
display until the signal exceeding the level is input.
1 Press MENU/ NO twice during stop or play.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./ > repeatedly) until “Peak
Hold” appears, then press AMS or YES.
Input Level
Coax -5.0dB
Avoid turning on
these indicators
3 Turn AMS (or press ./ > repeatedly) to select
“On,” then press AMS or YES.
4 Press MENU/ NO.
5 Stop playing the program source.
6 To start recording, continue from step 9 of
“Recording on an MD” on page 18.
To cancel the peak hold function, select “Off” at step 3.
z You can adjust the recording level using the remote Z
During recording or recording pause, press LEVEL +/ -
repeatedly.
No t e
The volume can only be increased up to +12 dB (for analog
recording) or +18.0 dB (for digital recording). Therefore, if
the output level of the connected component is low, it may
not be possible to set the recording level to maximum.
z You can use Setup Menu to adjust the recording level
1 During recording or recording pause, press MENU/ NO
twice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./ > repeatedly) to select
“Input Level Coax,” “Input Level BAL,” or “Input Level
UNBL,” then press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./ > repeatedly) to adjust the
recording level, then press AMS or YES.
4 Press MENU/ NO.
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Era sin g b la n k p o rt io n s a u t o m a t ica lly
(Sm a rt Sp a ce /Au t o Cu t )
Re co rd in g Tip s
The recorder can be set to automatically erase any blanks
that are produced when the signal is interrupted during
recording. The function which activates (Smart Space or
Auto Cut) depends on the length of the interruption, as
described below.
INPUT
MENU / NO
YES
Sm a rt Sp a ce
Z EJECT
AMS
If the signal is interrupted for less than 30 seconds, Smart
Space replaces the blank portion with a blank space of
about 3 seconds, then continues the recording. “Smart
Space” appears in the display during this time.
Mo n it o rin g t h e in p u t sig n a l (In p u t
Mo n it o r)
Au t o Cu t
You can monitor the selected input signal even when you
aren’t recording it.
If the signal is interrupted for about 30 seconds, Auto Cut
replaces the blank portion with a blank space of about 3
seconds, then pauses the recording. “Auto Cut” appears
in the display during this time.
1 Press Z to eject the MD.
2 Use INPUT to select the program source to be
monitored.
Do the procedure below to turn Smart Space and Auto Cut
on or off.
3 Press z.
• When “UNBAL” or “BAL” is selected by INPUT
The analog signal input from the ANALOG IN jacks is
output to the COAXIAL OUT connector after A/ D
conversion, and then to the ANALOG OUT jacks and
PHONES jack after D/ A conversion.
1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO
tw ice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
“AD - DA” appears in the display during this time.
• When “COAXIAL” is selected by INPUT
The digital signal input from the DIGITAL IN
connector is output to the DIGITAL OUT connector
after passing through the sampling rate converter, and
then to the ANALOG OUT jacks and PHONES jack
after D/ A conversion.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“Smart Space” appears, then press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) and select
“On” for automatic operation and “Off” for no
automatic operation, then press AMS or YES.
4 Press MENU/NO.
“- DA” appears in the display during this time.
No t e
• If you start recording with no signal input, Smart Space
and Auto Cut will not operate until the signal is input
regardless of the setting.
St o p p in g t h e in p u t m o n it o r
Press x.
• Smart Space does not affect the order of the track
numbers being recorded, even if the blank space occurs
in the middle of a track.
• Auto Cut is automatically turned on or off in tandem
with Smart Space.
• If you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC power
cord, the recorder will store the last setting and recall it
the next time you turn on the recorder.
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To se t t h e le ve l o f in p u t sig n a ls fo r Au t o m a t ic
Tra ck Ma rkin g o f “ Le ve l Syn c”
The recorder marks a track number whenever the input of
a signal at the set level or below continues for at least 1.5
seconds and a signal at the set level or above is also input.
Ma rkin g Tra ck Nu m b e rs
Wh ile Re co rd in g
(Tra ck Ma rkin g )
1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO
tw ice.
You can mark track numbers either manually or
automatically while recording. By marking track numbers
at specific points, you can quickly locate the points later or
edit the MD easily.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Tr
Mark Level” appears, then press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
the level at any value from a range of _72 dB, _68
dB, _60 dB, _54 dB, and _48 dB, then press AMS or
YES.
MENU/NO YES
4 Press MENU/NO.
AMS
To se t t h e in t e rva l t im e o f Au t o m a t ic Tra ck
Ma rkin g
Ma rkin g t ra ck n u m b e rs m a n u a lly (Ma n u a l
Tra ck Ma rkin g )
The recorder marks a track number at intervals at the set
time.
Press z at the point where you want to add a track
number while recording.
1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO
tw ice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
Ma rkin g t ra ck n u m b e rs a u t o m a t ica lly
(Au t o m a t ic Tra ck Ma rkin g )
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“Interval” appears, then press AMS or YES.
When recording from a CD player or MD recorder
connected to the DIGITAL IN connector, the recorder
marks track numbers in the same sequence as the source.
When recording from other sources connected to the
DIGITAL IN connector or a source connected to the
ANALOG IN jacks, do the procedure below to mark track
numbers automatically. However, if you hear much noise
from the sources of tapes or radios, the recorder cannot
mark track numbers.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
the time at any value from a range of 1 minute to
10 minutes, then press AMS or YES.
No t e
When the track number of program sources (CD or MD)
changes, a track number changes automatically, or you
want to change the track number by z (REC), the recorder
marks a track number at the interval of the fixed time from
the beginning of the changed track number.
1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO
tw ice.
z Additional information on Automatic Track Marking
• When recording from a CD player or MD recorder
connected to the DIGITAL IN connector, the entire
material may be recorded as a single track in the
following cases:
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Track
Mark” appears, then press AMS or YES.
- When you consecutively record the same track two or
more times using single-track repeat play.
- When you consecutively record two or more tracks
with the same track number but from different CDs or
MDs.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
the setting, then press AMS or YES.
Automatic tracking marking
Turned on at input level
Turned on at the interval
of the fixed time
Select
Level Sync
Interval
- When you record tracks from certain CD or multi-disc
players.
Turned off
Off
In either case, divide tracks after recording (page 45).
• If the source is an MD, a track number may not be
marked for tracks less than 4 seconds long (during
stereo, LP2 stereo, or monaural recording) or less than 8
seconds (during LP4 stereo recording).
4 Press MENU/NO.
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• When recording from a component connected to the
ANALOG IN jacks with “Track Mark Off” selected or
when recording from a DAT recorder or DBS tuner
connected to the DIGITAL IN connector, the entire
material may be recorded as a single track.
• When recording from a DAT recorder or DBS tuner
connected to the DIGITAL IN connector, the recorder
will mark a track number whenever the sampling
frequency of the input signal changes, regardless of the
track marking parameter setting .
St a rt in g Re co rd in g Wit h 6
Se co n d s o f Pre st o re d Au d io
Da t a
(Tim e Ma ch in e Re co rd in g )
Whenever the recorder is in recording pause, the
recorder’s buffer memory continuously stores the latest 6
seconds worth of audio data. When you press AMS (or
T.REC), the recording then starts with the data in the
buffer memory. Time Machine Recording thus allows you
to avoid missing the beginning of material recorded live
from an FM or satellite broadcast.
z You can mark track numbers even after recording has finished
See “Dividing Tracks” on page 45.
No t e
If you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC power
cord, the recorder will store the last settings of “Track
Mark” and recall them the next time you turn on the
recorder.
AMS
1 Do steps 1 to 7 of “Recording on an MD” on page
18.
The recorder changes to recording pause.
2 Start playing the program source.
3 Press AMS (or T.REC) at the point w here you w ant
to start recording.
Recording starts with the 6 seconds of prestored data in
the buffer memory, then continues recording via the
buffer memory thereafter.
To st o p Tim e Ma ch in e Re co rd in g
Press x.
No t e
The storage of data in the buffer memory starts from the
moment the recorder changes to recording pause. Thus, if
you start recording less than 6 seconds worth of data will
be recorded from the buffer memory.
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Syn ch ro -re co rd in g Wit h t h e
Au d io Co m p o n e n t o f Yo u r
Ch o ice
Syn ch ro -re co rd in g Wit h a
So n y CD Pla ye r (CD
Syn ch ro -re co rd in g ) Z
(
Mu sic Syn ch ro -re co rd in g ) Z
When the recorder is connected to a Sony CD player or Hi-
Fi component system, you can easily copy the contents of
CDs to the MD using the recorder’s remote. As the same
remote operates both the MD recorder and the CD player
or CD player section of the component system, make sure
to place the MD recorder and the CD player as close
together as possible.
The Music Synchro-recording allows you to automatically
synchronize recording on the MD recorder with the
playing of the selected ogram source. The Track Marking
function, however, will differ according to the program
source. For details, see “Marking Track Numbers While
Recording” on page 23.
No t e
• Some CD players do not allow you to synchronize CD
recording with the remote of the recorder. In this case,
use music synchro-recording on this page to synchronize
recording on the CD player and recorder.
• To operate the recorder and CD player, unplug from the
jacks of the recorder and remote and use the remote as
the wireless remote (page 15).
M.ACCESS
CONTINUE
SHUFFLE
PROGRAM
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25
>25
NAME
CHAR
NUM
M.ACCESS
MUSIC SYNC
CONTINUE
SHUFFLE
PROGRAM
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
RM-DR1J
10
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25
1 Do steps 1 to 6 of “Recording on an MD” on page
18.
>25
NAME
CHAR
NUM
2 Press MUSIC SYNC.
CD SYNC
START
The recorder changes to recording pause.
CD SYNC
STANDBY
CD SYNC
STOP
3 Start playing the program source.
Recording starts automatically.
CD PLAYER
/
RM-DR1J
To st o p Mu sic Syn ch ro -re co rd in g
Press x.
1 Turn on the mixer (amplifier) and the CD player, and
select CD on the mixer (amplifier).
No t e
During Music Synchro-recording, Smart Space and Auto
Cut (page 22) will operate regardless of their setting.
2 Do steps 3 to 6 of “Recording on an MD” on page
18.
3 Insert a CD into the CD player and select the
playback mode (Shuffle Play, Program Play, etc.) on
the CD player.
4 Press CD-SYNC STANDBY.
The CD player changes to play standby and the MD
recorder changes to recording standby.
5 Press CD-SYNC START.
The recorder starts recording and the CD player starts
playing.
The track number and elapsed recording time of the
track appear in the display.
If the CD player doesn’t start playing
Some CD players may not respond when you press
CD-CYNC START. Press X on the CD player’s remote
instead to start playing on the CD player.
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Op e ra t io n s yo u m a y w a n t t o d o d u rin g CD
Syn ch ro -re co rd in g
To
Press
Stop recording
CD-SYNCHRO STOP
CD-SYNCHRO STANDBY
CD PLAYER ./ >
Pause recording
Locate the next track to
be recorded during
recording pause
Resume recording
after pausing
CD-SYNCHRO START
TIME of the recorder
Check the remaining
recordable time on the MD
z You can use the remote of the CD player during CD Synchro-
recording
Press
To change the
recorder to
Recording
Recording pause
Recording pause
And change the
CD player to
Play
Stop
Pause
H
x
X
z You can change CDs during CD Synchro-recording
1 Press x on the CD player’s remote.
2 Change the CD.
3 Press H on the CD player’s remote.
Recording resumes.
No t e s
• When performing CD Synchro-recording with a CD
player with a mode selector, be sure to set the selector to
CD1.
• When you record tracks from certain CD or multi-disc
players, the entire material may be recorded as a single
track.
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Pla yin g a n MD
Playing MDs
POWER
AMS
This chapter explains the various ways to
play MDs.
1 Turn on the mixer.
2 Adjust the fader or level of the connected channel
of the mixer.
3 Press POWER to turn on the recorder.
4 Insert an MD.
5 If necessary, turn AMS (or press ./>
repeatedly) to locate the track you w ant to start
playing from.
If you want to play from the first track, go to step 6.
6 Press 7.
The recorder starts playing.
Op e ra t io n s yo u m a y w a n t t o d o d u rin g p la y
To
Press or turn
Stop play
Pause play
x
7
Resume play after pausing 7
Locate a succeeding track AMS clockwise (or press >
repeatedly)
Locate the beginning of
the current track or
a preceding track
Eject the MD
AMS counterclockwise (or
press . repeatedly)
After stopping play A
z To play the MD on which LP2, LP4 stereo recording or MONO
recording has been performed
By pressing 7 in step 6 above, “LP2,” “LP4,” or
“MONO” lights up depending on the mode recorded
on the lower left of the display window.
z To use headphones
Connect them to PHONES jack. Turn PHONE LEVEL
to adjust the volume.
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z You can adjust the analog signal output level.
1 While the recorder is playing, press LEVEL/ DISPLAY/
CHA (or DISPLAY) repeatedly until the line output
adjustment display appears.
2 Turn AMS (or press LEVEL +/ _ repeatedly) to adjust
the output signal level.
z You can use Setup Menu to adjust the analog output level
1 Press MENU/ NO twice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./ > repeatedly) to select
“Output Level,” then press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./ > repeatedly) to adjust the
output level, press AMS or YES.
4 Press MENU/ NO.
z You can make EJECT not function during play or pause to
avoid ejecting the MD by mistake.
1 Press MENU/ NO twice during stop.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./ > repeatedly) to select
“Play Pause,” then press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./ > repeatedly) to select “Z
Disable,” then press AMS or YES.
4 Press MENU/ NO.
To function EJECT, select “Z Enable” in step 3.
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Pla yin g a t ra ck b y e n t e rin g t h e t ra ck
n u m b e r Z
Pla yin g a Sp e cific Tra ck
Press the number button(s) to enter the track number of
the track you want to play.
While the recorder is playing, pause or stopped, use the
procedure below to quickly play any track.
To e n t e r a t ra ck n u m b e r o ve r 26
1 Press >25.
M.ACCESS
CONTINUE
SHUFFLE
PROGRAM
See the examples below for the number of presses.
AMS
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
NUMBER BUTTONS
10
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25
2 Enter the corresponding digits.
To enter 0, press 10 instead.
Examples:
>
>25
M.SCAN
NAME
CHAR
NUM
• To play track number 30, press >25, then 3 and 10.
• To play track number 108, press >25 twice, then 1, 10,
and 8.
/
(AMS)
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z If you enter a track number while the recorder is paused
The recorder will be paused at the beginning of the
track.
Lo ca t in g a t ra ck w it h AMS*
To go to
Do the follow ing:
Turn AMS clockwise (or press
> repeatedly).
Turn AMS counterclockwise
(or press . repeatedly).
Turn AMS counterclockwise
Lo ca t in g a p o in t b y m o n it o rin g t h e
b e g in n in g o f e a ch t ra ck Z (Mu sic Sca n )
The next or a succeeding
track during play
A preceding track
during play
The beginning of the
current track during play (or press . once).
If M.SCAN is pressed during stop, the beginning of each
track is played sequentially only at the set fix time.
Press H for the track you want to monitor.
A specific track while the
recorder is stopped
1 Turn AMS (or press ./
> repeatedly) until the
track number appears in the
display.
z You can adjust the play time for the beginning of a track by
MUSIC SCAN
1 Press MENU/ NO twice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./ > repeatedly) to select
“Music Scan,” then press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS until the desired time of 6 to 20 seconds
appears in the display, then press AMS or YES.
4 Press MENU/ NO.
2 Press AMS or 7.
* Automatic Music Sensor
z To locate the last track of the MD quickly
While the recorder is stopped, turn AMS
counterclockwise (or press . once).
z If you locate a track while the recorder is stopped or paused
The recorder will still be stopped or paused at the
beginning of the located track.
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Re se rvin g t h e n e xt t ra ck d u rin g p la y
(Ne xt Tra ck Pla y)
Lo ca t in g a Pa rt icu la r Po in t
in a Tra ck
A desired one track can be reserved for the next track by
turning “Next Tr Play (Next Track Play)” of “Setup Menu”
to “On.”
You can locate a particular point in a track during play or
play pause.
1 Press MENU/NO tw ice during stop.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
/
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
“Next Tr Play,” then press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS to select “On,” then press AMS or YES.
4 Press MENU/NO.
5 Press 7.
6 Press DISPLAY/LEVEL/CHAR until the reservation of
the next track to play appears.
Lo ca t in g a p o in t w h ile m o n it o rin g t h e
so u n d (Se a rch )
NextNo Name
Tr
6 3m28s
Press dow n m/M during play.
You will hear intermittent playback as the disc goes
forward or in reverse.
When you reach the point you want, release the button.
7 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select a
track number to be reserved in the flashing track
number display, then press AMS. After reservation,
the flashing of the track number stops.
No t e s
• If the disc reaches the end while you’re pressing M, the
recorder stops.
• Tracks that are only a few seconds long may be too short
for monitoring. For such tracks, play the MD at normal
speed.
8 When the play of the track number reserved in step
7 starts, the flashing of the track number display
starts again. Repeat the operation in step 7 to
reserve the next track number.
Lo ca t in g a p o in t b y o b se rvin g t h e t im e
in d ica t io n (Hig h sp e e d se a rch )
No t e s
• Tracks cannot be reserved when PLAY MODE is
PROGRAM, SHUFFLE, or M.ACCESS.
• The reserved track cannot be located by AMS.
If AMS is turned, the reserved track is canceled, a mode
is set to select a new reserved track.
Press dow n m/M during play pause.
You won’t hear playback.
When you reach the point you want, release the button,
then press 7.
z When “- Over -“ appears in the display
The disc has reached the end while you’re pressing
M. Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press .) or
press m to go back.
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Re p e a t in g t h e cu rre n t t ra ck
(Re p e a t 1 Pla y) Z
Pla yin g Tra cks Re p e a t e d ly
(Re p e a t Pla y)
The current track is repeated.
Press REPEAT until “Repeat 1” appears at the display
window.
You can play an entire MD repeatedly. This function can
be used with Shuffle Play to repeat all the tracks in random
order, or with Program Play to repeat all the tracks in the
program. You can also repeat a specific track or portion
within a track.
Repeat play cannot be performed during Multi-access play
(page 34).
When you play an MD, Repeat 1 Play starts.
M.ACCESS
CONTINUE
SHUFFLE
PROGRAM
MENU / NO
YES
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
To re su m e n o rm a l p la y
Press REPEAT until “REPEAT 1” at the display window
turns off.
10
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25
>25
REPEATE
A -B
NAME
CHAR
NUM
z You can also set Repeat 1 Play in the Setup Menu of the
recorder.
AMS
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1 Press MENU/ NO twice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS to select “Repeat Mode,” then press AMS or
YES.
3 Turn AMS to select “Repeat 1,” then press AMS or YES.
4 Press MENU/ NO.
No t e
If you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC power
cord, the recorder will store the last setting of the repeat
play (“Repeat All” or “Repeat 1”) and recall it the next
time you turn on the recorder. However, A - B Repeat is
canceled.
Re p e a t in g a ll t h e t ra cks o n t h e MD (Re p e a t
All Pla y) Z
All tracks are repeated.
Press REPEAT until REPEAT lights up at the display
window.
When you play an MD, the recorder repeats the tracks as
follows:
When the play mode is
Normal play (page 27)
Shuffle play (page 32)
Program Play (page 33)
The recorder repeats
All the tracks in sequence
All the tracks in random order
All the tracks in the program
in sequence
To re su m e n o rm a l p la y
Press REPEAT until “REPEAT” at the display window
turns off.
z You can also set Repeat All Play in the Setup Menu of the
recorder.
1 Press MENU/ NO twice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS to select “Repeat Mode,” then press AMS or
YES.
3 Turn AMS to select “Repeat ALL,” then press AMS or
YES.
4 Press MENU/ NO.
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Re p e a t in g a sp e cit ic p o rt io n w it h in a t ra ck
(Re p e a t A-B Pla y) Z
Pla yin g Tra cks in Ra n d o m
Ord e r (Sh u ffle Pla y) Z
You can specify a portion within a track to play repeatedly.
This is convenient to study language or memorize words.
Note that the portion that you specity must be within the
bourdaries of a single track.
When you select Shuffle Play, the recorder plays all the
tracks on the MD in random order.
1 While the recorder is playing, press A ↔ B at the
starting point (point A) of the portion to be played
repeatedly.
M.ACCESS
CONTINUE
SHUFFLE
PROGRAM
MENU / NO
YES
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
“REPEAT A-B” lights up.
SHUFFLE
10
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25
>25
NAME
CHAR
NUM
/
2 Continue playing the track or use M to locate the
ending point (point B) of the portion to be played
repeatedly, then press A ↔ B again.
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AMS
1 Press SHUFFLE w hile the recorder is stopped.
The specified portion repeats.
“SHUFFLE” lights up at the display window.
To st o p Re p e a t A-B Pla y
Press REPEAT or x.
To se t a n e w st a rt in g p o in t a n d e n d in g p o in t
d u rin g Re p e a t A-B Pla y
Specify the starting point and ending point by the same
operation.
2 Press H.
Shuffle Play starts.
z You can also set A-B Repeat in the Setup Menu of the
recorder.
To re su m e n o rm a l p la y fro m Sh u ffle Pla y
Press CONTINUE while the recorder is stopped.
“SHUFFLE” at the display window turns off.
1 Press MENU/ NO during play until “Setup Menu”
appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS until “Repeat Mode” appears at the display
window, then press AMS.
z You can locate tracks during Shuffle Play
Turn AMS (or press ./ >). To locate the next
3 Turn AMS until “A-B Repeat,” then press AMS.
The display window returns to the track number and
time display (normal display) during play, then
“REPEAT A-B” lights up and “A-B” flashes.
track or a later track to be played, turn AMS clockwise
(or press ./ >). To locate the beginning of the
current track, turn AMS counterclockwise (or press
.). Note that you can’t locate and play the tracks
that have already been played once.
z You can also set Shuffle Play in the Setup Menu of the
recorder.
1 Press MENU/ NO twice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS to select “Play Mode,” then press AMS or
YES.
4 Press AMS at the starting point (point A) of a portion to
be played repeatedly.
3 Turn AMS to select “Shuffle,” then press AMS or YES.
4 Press MENU/ NO.
5 Continue playing the track or use M to locate the
ending point (point B) of the portion to be played
repeatedly, then press AMS again.
No t e
A-B Repeat does not work during Shuffle Play or Multi-
access Play.
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6 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
“Play Mode,” then press AMS or YES.
Cre a t in g Yo u r Ow n Pro g ra m
(Pro g ra m Pla y)
7 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
“Program,” then press AMS or YES (or press
PROGRAM after step 5 for the remote).
You can pick out the tracks that you like and specify the
playback order in a program containing up to 25 tracks.
“PROGRAM” lights up at the display window.
MENU / NO
DISPLAY
M.ACCESS
CONTINUE
SHUFFLE
PROGRAM
CONTINUE
PROGRAM
MENU / NO
YES
/
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25
NUMBER BUTTONS
8 Press 7 ( H ).
CLEAR
>25
Program replay starts.
>2
NAME
CHAR
NUM
To st o p Pro g ra m Pla y
Press x.
/
/
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CLEAR AMS
To re su m e n o rm a l p la y
While the recorder is stopped, press CONTINUE in the
remote. “PROGRAM” at the display window turns off.
Pro g ra m m in g t h e t ra cks
z The program remains even after Program Play ends or is
1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO
tw ice.
stopped
Press 7 to play from the beginning of the program
again. If the play is stopped, the program will not be
lost.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“Program?” of “Setup Menu” appears, then press
AMS or YES.
No t e s:
• If the MD is ejected, the program will be lost.
• The display shows “— m — s” when the total playing
time of the program exceeds 255 minutes.
• “ProgramFull” appears when you try to program 26 th
track.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the
track number you w ant to add to the program
appears, then press AMS (or use the number
button(s) to enter the track directly).
• The set program will be lost when you try record or edit
operation.
Programmed track number
and track order
Ch e ckin g t h e o rd e r o f t ra cks in t h e
p ro g ra m
/6 8 10 0/
3S 12m27s
While the recorder is stopped and “PROGRAM” lights
up, press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY)
repeatedly.
The first several tracks in the program appear in the
display.
Number of
Total time of
programmed tracks
programmed play
If you entered the w rong track number
Press m repeatedly until the wrong track number
flashes, then do step 3 above again or press CLEAR to
erase the track number.
To enter a track number over 26 Z
Use >25. For details, see page 29.
z To see the rest of the program
After the first several tracks in the program appear by
the above procedure, turn AMS clockwise (or press
repeatedly).
4 Repeat step 3 to enter other tracks.
The entered track is added to the location where the
“0” flashes.
Each time you enter a track, the total program time
appears in the display.
5 Press YES.
“Complete!” appears and the program is completed.
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Ch a n g in g t h e co n t e n t s o f t h e p ro g ra m
St o rin g t h e Lo ca t e d Tra ck t o
St a rt Pla y In st a n t a n e o u sly
(Mu lt i-a cce ss Pla y)
While the recorder is stopped and “PROGRAM” lights up,
do steps 1 and 2 of “Programming the tracks” on page 33,
followed by one of the procedures below.
To
Do the follow ing:
Erase a track
Press m/ M repeatedly until the
number of the unwanted track
flashes, then press CLEAR.
Press CLEAR repeatedly until all the
track numbers disappear.
The begining of track is prestored in memory and play
starts instantaneously when the track is selected.
Up to 10 tracks can be stored in memory.
Erase all tracks
Th e fu n ct io n b e lo w ca n n o t w o rk in Mu lt i-a cce ss.
Multi-access is based on single play. This function is used
to instantaneously play the track specified by the Number
key on the remote (track selected by AMS of the recorder).
Therefore, Record, Variable speed play, m/ M
Add a track at the Press m repeatedly until “0” flashes
beginning of the
program
before the first track number, then do
steps 3 to 5 of “Programming the
tracks” on page 33.
Press m/ M repeatedly until the
track number which will precede the
new track flashes. Press AMS to
display flashing “0,” then do steps 3
to 5 of “Programming the tracks” on
page 33.
Add a track in the
middle of the
program
(backward/ forward), Repeat Play, Auto Pause, Auto Cue,
Mark, and Locate function are invalid.
YES
MENU / NO
M.ACCESS
M.ACCESS
CONTINUE
SHUFFLE
PROGRAM
CONTINUE
MENU / NO
YES
Add a track to the
Press M repeatedly until “0” flashes
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10
end of the program after the last track number, then do
steps 3 to 5 of “Programming the
tracks” on page 33.
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25
NUMBER BUTTONS
CLEAR
>25
>25
NAME
CHAR
NUM
Replace a track
Press m/ M repeatedly until the
number of the track to be changed
flashes, then do steps 3 to 5 of
“Programming the tracks” on page
33.
/
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/
CLEAR AMS
Pro g ra m m in g a cce ss p la y t ra cks
1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO
tw ice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
“M.Access?” then press AMS or YES.
The display window displays the access play track in
the program.
No 1-- 0Tr
0m00s
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select a
track number you w ant to store, then press AMS or
YES. (Or press the Number buttons to directly enter
the track number.)
Programmed track order
Programmed track number
No 1-- 6Tr
3m28s
Time of playing the programmed track
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If yo u e n t e re d t h e w ro n g t ra ck n u m b e r
Press m repeatedly until the wrong track number
appears and turn AMS (or press ./ > ) to enter a
correct track number. Press CLEAR to erase the track
order so that the track order is moved up.
Mu lt i-a cce ss p la y Z
Press the Number buttons on the remote you want to play
the track order.
z To play by the recorder
Turn AMS to select the track order, then press AMS.
To e n t e r a t ra ck n u m b e r o ve r 26
Use >25. For details, see page 29.
To re su m e n o rm a l p la y
4 Repeat step 3 to store the track you w ant to access.
While the recorder is stopped, press CONTINUE on the
remote. “M.Access” and “1” at the display window turn
off.
5 Press YES.
“Complete!” appears and the track order and track
number to be stored are completed.
z The program is stored until the MD is ejected
If the play is stopped or Play Mode is changed and
“M.Access” turns off, the program is stored. If the
multi-access is selected again, “Memorizing” flashes
and the entered program is stored in memory.
6 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
“Play Mode” of “Setup Menu” then press AMS or
YES.
7 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
“M.Access” then press AMS or YES. (Press
M.ACCESS after step 5 for the remote.)
“M.Access” and “1” (Single Play) light up and
“Memorizing” (during recording) flashes, then the
normal screen is returned.
No t e s
• If the MD is ejected, the program will be lost.
• “ProgramFull” appears when you try to program 11 th
track.
• The set program will be lost when you try record or edit
operation.
Memorizing
M.ACCESS
1
Ch e ckin g t h e p ro g ra m
1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO
tw ice.
No t e
If the MD is inserted when Multi-access Play is selected,
“Memorizing” flashes and track numbers 1 to 10 in the
track order are recorded and programmed automatically.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
“M.Access?” then press AMS or YES.
To st o p “ Me m o rizin g ”
3 Press m/M repeatedly for checking.
Press x (stop) when “Memorizing” is flashing.
“Memorizing” stops and “Play Mode” returns to normal
play (CONTINUE).
4 Press MENU/NO to return normal display.
Ch a n g in g t h e co n t e n t s o f t h e p ro g ra m
Do steps 1 to 2 of “Checking the program” and follow the
procedures below.
To
Do the follow ing:
Erase a track
Press m/ M repeatedly until the
number of the unwanted track
appears, then press CLEAR.
Press CLEAR repeatedly until all the
track numbers disappear.
Erase all tracks
Add a track to the
Press M repeatedly until the track
end of the program order in which “0” flashes, then do
step 3 of “Programming access play
tracks” on page 34.
If 10 tracks are programmed,
“ProgramFull” appears and no
addition is made.
Replace a track
Press m/ M repeatedly until the
changed track order appears, then do
step 3 of “Programming access play
tracks” on page 34.
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Se t t in g Pla y St a rt Po sit io n
Aft e r Pla y Is St o p p e d
(Re su m e Pla y)
Re t u rn in g t o t h e Sp e cifie d
Po in t (Lo ca t e Pla y)
You can repeatedly locate the desired setting point.
After play is stopped by pressing STOP, you can set play
start position when play starts.
MENU / NO YES LOCATE
MENU / NO YES
AMS
(MARK)
AMS
To m a rk t h e d e sire d p o in t (MARK)
1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO
tw ice.
The following two ways can be used to determine the
point.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
1 Press AMS (MARK) during play.
The play time when AMS is pressed is determined the
specified point. ”MARK” lights up at the display
window.
“Resume Mode,” then press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
from the follow ing three edit modes:
Resume Off: No resume play is performed.
Resume Play: Play starts from the position of previous
stop.
- MARK -
2 4m09s
Tr
Resume Next: Play starts from the beginning of the
next track of the previously stopped
track.
2 Specify numeric directly for the track number and
play time to set the point.
Press AMS or YES.
1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO
tw ice.
4 Press MENU/NO.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
“Direct Mark”, then press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS to display the track number to be
located , then turn AMS.
No t e
Resume Play becomes OFF forcibly and does not work
during Shuffle Play or Multi-access Play.
If you use Resume Play again, reset by the above
procedure.
2
Tr
0m00s
00f
4 Similarly w ith step 3, set minutes, seconds, and
frames in order to locate a point.
“Complete!” appears and “Mark” lights up at the
display window, then normal display is returned.
You can slide a position for each frame* (f) (1 frame =
1/ 86 seconds).
* Monaural or LP2 stereo tracks move two frames at
a time, LP4 stereo tracks move four frames at a
time.
To set quickly, press m/ M repeatedly in step 4.
Change units advanced when AMS is turned (or
m/ M is pressed) to frames, seconds, or minutes.
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Fin e a d ju st in g t h e m a rke d p o in t
(Re h e a rsa l)
Pa u sin g Aft e r Ea ch Tra ck
(Au t o Pa u se )
You can fine adjust the determined point while monitoring
the sound of play.
You can set the MD recorder so that it pauses
automatically at the beginning of the next track after play
back of each track. This is convenient to record one track
only or several uncontinuous tracks.
1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO
tw ice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
“Mark Rehear”, then press AMS or YES.
“-Rehearsal-” flashes and play is repeated for several
seconds from the already determined point.
M.ACCESS
CONTINUE
SHUFFLE
PROGRAM
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10
AUTO CUE
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25
-Rehearsal-
3m43s04f
A.CUE
A.PAUSE
>25
NAME
CHAR
NUM
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to move
the location of a track.
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You can slide a position for each frame* (f) (1 frame =
1/ 86 seconds).
Press AUTO CUE repeatedly until “A.PAUSE” appears at
the display window. (Or press A.CUE/ A.PAUSE.)
* Moraural or LP2 stereo tracks move two frames at a
time, LP4 stereo tracks move four frames at a time.
To set quickly, press m/ M repeatedly in step 4.
Change units advanced when AMS is turned (or ./
> is pressed) to frames, seconds, or minutes.
4 After the point is determined, press AMS or YES.
“Complete” appears and normal display is returned.
No t e s
To st o p Au t o Pa u se
Press AUTO CUE repeatedly until “A.PAUSE” at the
display window disappears. (Or press A.CUE/ A.PAUSE.)
• If the point (MARK) is not determined, “Mark Rehear”
of “Setup Menu” does not appear.
• Adjustment of the point in Rehearsal cannot be moved
over the track.
To lo ca t e t h e m a rke d p o in t
When LOCATE is pressed, play pauses in the determined
marked point. You can start playing again from the same
location.
No t e s
• When one of the following operations is performed,
Mark is released. To play Locate, set Mark again.
· Eject the disc.
· Perform Edit Menu.
· Record.
• During the programmed play, if the LOCATE is pressed
though the Track in which the marked point is not
included to the playing program, “No Program” is
displayed.
• Locate does not function during shuffle Play and Multi-
access Play.
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Au t o Pa u se a n d Au t o Cu e
Ma kin g Tra ck Pla y St a rt
So o n (Au t o Cu e )
Portion of track
Portion of sound
First track
Second track
Third track
You can skip the portion from the beginning of a track to
actual sound playing start. This is convenient to add a
sound during video editing (postrecording).
Auto Pause
Auto Cue
P
P
P
P
M.ACCESS
CONTINUE
SHUFFLE
PROGRAM
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10
P
P
AUTO CUE
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25
A.CUE
A.PAUSE
>25
z You can select the level (threshold level) of a sound in the
Auto Cue position
NAME
CHAR
NUM
The recorder finds the first point to which a sound of
_72dB or more is output from the beginning of a track and
play pauses.
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You can select the level of a sound at the pause point
among 5 levels (_72 dB, _68 dB, _60 dB, _54 dB, and _48
dB).
1 Press AUTO CUE repeatedly until “A.CUE” lights up
at the display w indow. (Or press A.CUE/A.PAUSE.)
1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO tw ice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “A.Cue
Level” appears, then press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the
2 When you turn AMS to select a track number in
w hich you w ant to start playing soon, then press
AMS (or press Number buttons), the recorder
searches the first portion w here the sound of the
track is made and play pauses.
level to be set appears, then press AMS or YES.
4 Press MENU/NO.
z You can slide the stop position by Auto Cue to make the room
of the start portion and adjust a slight gap.
3 When 7 is pressed, play starts instantaneously.
1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO tw ice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
To st o p Au t o Cu e
Press AUTO CUE until “A.CUE” at the display window
disappears. (Or press A.CUE/ A.PAUSE.)
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
“A.Cue Offset”, then press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select a
set value to slide w ithin 1 second (86 frames), then
press AMS or YES.
4 Press MENU/NO.
No t e s
• You cannot slide over the track number.
• You can slide each frame. Sliding is made to the position
of frames with a multiple of 2 for monaural or stereo-
recorded tracks and with a multiple of 4 for LP4 stereo-
recorded tracks. Fractions are omitted.
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Ch a n g in g Pla yb a ck Sp e e d
(Va ria b le Sp e e d Pla y)
You can adjust the play time by changing the speed of
play.
You can adjust the speed of a track in the normal range of
±12.5%. You can play late at up to 12.5% of normal speed
(in this case, a pitch is low) and fast at up to 12.5% of
normal speed (in this case, a pitch is high).
No t e
MDLP-recorded tracks cannot be played faster than
normal speed. When you play an MD containing the
MDLP-recorded tracks, adjustment of the speed
automatically (0 to _12.5%) is made.
If you play an MD containing MDLP-recorded tracks when
fast speed is set, the speed becomes 0% automatically.
VARI SPEED
LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR
VARI SPEED +
VARI SPEED –
1 Press VARI SPEED during stop, play or pause.
“V.SPEED” lights up at the display window.
2 Press VARI SPEED + or _ to select desired speed.
You can adjust the speed of VARI SPEED when the
display window is normal (“Using the Display
Window” on page 12).
For other displays, you can turn on and off VARI
SPEED, but cannot adjust the speed. You can adjust it
when normal display is returned by pressing
DISPLAY/ CHAR and % of the speed to be changed
appears.
The speed changes in the unit of 0.5%.
% of changed speed
Display of track name
10 5 %DREAM
Tr
.
2
4m09s
Track number
Play time converted for
the changed speed
The time display at the display window is also
displayed during conversion for the changed speed.
To st o p Va ria b le Sp e e d Pla y
Press VARI SPEED to turn off “V.SPEED” at the display
window. The display window also returns to normal
display.
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Be fo re yo u st a rt e d it in g
Editing Recorded
MDs
RAM e d it in g a n d DISC e d it in g
Two edit modes are available.
DISC editing : The results of editing are recorded to the
disc’s TOC.
This chapter explains the various editing
methods that are available.
RAM editing : The results of editing are not recorded, but
are only temporarily edited for output.
RAM editing allows for the editing of
record-protected discs or premastered discs.
Editing operation methods are common.
No t e s
• To protect music copyright, premastered MD that has
been RAM edited cannot be digitally recorded.
• RAM editing is a temporary edit only, so the contents of
editing cannot be written to disc. When the disc is
removed, the contents of editing is not saved.
• Recording and S.F EDIT cannot be made in RAM edit
mode.
To se le ct RAM e d it in g
Insert a disc while pressing x (STOP). “RAM” lights up in
the display.
To se le ct DISC e d it in g
Remove the disc once. The “RAM” indication on the
display will disappear, and the mode is returned to DISC
editing.
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Usin g b u t t o n s a n d co n t ro l fo r e d it in g
o p e ra t io n s
Era sin g Tra cks (ERASE)
The buttons and control of the recorder can be used as
described below to erase, divide, move or combine tracks.
By specifying the number of a track to be erased, or the
section to be deleted. All tracks, or any number of tracks,
can also be erased.
No t e
When a name is given to a track or disc, the functions of
the buttons and control described below will change. For
more details, see the section “Naming track or MD” (page
46).
Era sin g a sin g le t ra ck (ERASE)
The track number is selected and the track is erased.
MENU / NO YES
Exa m p le : Th e se co n d t ra ck (t ra ck n a m e “ BBB” ) is
t o b e e ra se d :
AAA
AAA
BBB
CCC
CCC
DDD
1
1
2
3
4
AMS
/
MENU/NO: When pressed, “Edit Menu” appears on the
display and editing operations can be selected. If the
button is pressed during editing, editing is canceled.
DDD
2
3
When a track is erased, the track numbers are
AMS: The desired editing operation and track number are
selected by turning the AMS; confirmation is made by
pressing it. It is also used to erase part of a track, or to
specify the division of a track.
automatically reassigned. For example, when track two is
erased, the previous track number three and all others
after it move up one track number.
1 Press MENU/NO w hile the recorder is stopped,
playing, or paused.
YES: This can be used instead of pressing AMS.
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
m/ M: Press to specity the unit (minute, second, or
frame) which playback is advanced when the AMS
control is turned.
You can also use these buttons to locate the end point of
the portion to be erased.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“TrErase?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.
The track number is displayed and playback of the
track begins.
3 Turn AMS until the track number of the track to be
erased is displayed (or press ./> repeatedly).
For more information on the functions of each button, refer
the page on the editing operations.
4 Press AMS or YES.
“Complete!” appears for a few seconds and then
disappears. The track selected in step 3. is erased, and
playback of the next track begins.
Ab o u t in d ica t io n w h ich a p p e a rs d u rin g
e d it in g
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
Press MENU/ NO or x.
When “Protected” appears in the display.
The MD’s record-protect slot is open, and editing cannot
be made. Slide the record-protect tab to close the slot. For
more details, see the section “To prevent accidental erasure
of the recorded material” on page 19.
z When “ERASE???” is displayed during procedure 4. above:
The track has been record-protected on another MD
recorder. If you still want to erase this track, press AMS
or YES again while the “ERASE???” indication appears.
Ab o u t in d ica t io n s w h ich a p p e a r a ft e r
e d it in g
z Erasing more than two tracks
So that the track numbers do not change during the
middle of operations, the tracks are erased from the
furthest back first.
Wh e n “ TOC” lig h t s u p in t h e d isp la y
The material that has been edited has not yet been
recorded to the MD. Remove the MD, or turn off and then
turn on power to the recorder; the edited material will be
written to disc.
Wh e n “ TOC Writ in g ” fla sh e s in t h e d isp la y
The edited material is being recorded to the MD. Do not
disconnect the power supply and do not move the MD—
the sound material may not be recorded properly.
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5 Repeat step 4 until point A plays properly
Era sin g a ll t ra cks o n a n MD (ALL ERASE)
6 Press AMS or YES to enter point A
“Point B set” appears, and playback from point A
begins.
All tracks on the MD and the all name are erased.
1 Press MENU/NO w hile the recorder is stopped,
playing, or paused.
7 Continue playing the track or press M to locate
the ending point of the portion to be erased (point
B), then press AMS or YES.
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “All
Erase?” appears, then press AMS or YES.
“All Erase??” appears in the display.
“A-B Ers” and “Point B ok?” alternate in the display
and a few seconds of the track before point A and after
point B play back repeatedly.
3 Press AMS or YES.
8 Repeat step 4 until B has been correctly located
“Complete!” appears for a few seconds and all the
track names and disc name are erased.
9 Press AMS or YES to enter point B
“Complete!” appears for a few seconds, and the
portion between A and B is erased.
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
Press MENU/ NO or x.
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
Press MENU/ NO or x.
Era sin g a p o rt io n o f a t ra ck (A-B Era se )
No t e
You can easily erase a portion of a track by specifying the
starting and ending points of the erasure. This is
convenient for erasing the unwanted portions of
recordings of satellite or FM broadcasts.
When “Impossible” is displayed, the portion of the track
cannot be erased.
After repeated editing of a track, it may become impossible
to erase a portion of the track any further. This is a
technical limitation of the MD system, and is not a
mechanical error.
Exa m p le : Era sin g p o rt io n “ B2” o f t h e se co n d
t ra ck
Era sin g co n se cu t ive t ra cks (Mu lt it ra ck
Era se )
AAA
AAA
BBB
CCC
1
1
2
2
3
B1
B2
B3
CCC
Consecutive tracks can be specified to be deleted at one
time.
BBB
3
B1
B3
1 Press MENU/NO w hile the recorder is stopped,
playing, or paused.
1 Press MENU/NO w hile the recorder is stopped,
playing, or paused.
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “M-Tr
Erase?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “A-B
Erase?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the
number of the first track to be erased appears, then
press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the
number of the track containing the portion to be
erased appears, then press AMS or YES.
“-Rehearsal-“ and “Point A ok?” alternate in the
display and the recorder repeatedly plays the portion
of the track from the point where AMS or YES was
pressed.
4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the
number of the last track to be erased appears, then
press AMS or YES.
“M-Tr Ers OK?” appears with the numbers of the first
(
) and last (#) tracks also appearing as “ - #→Ers”.
4 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press
./> repeatedly) to locate the starting point of
the portion to be erased (point A).
5 Press AMS or YES
“Complete!” appears for a few seconds, and the tracks
selected in steps 3 and 4 are erased.
The position is moved one frame* (f) at a time (one
frame = 1/ 86 sec.).
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
* Monaural tracks or tracks recorded in LP2 stereo
move two frames at a time; LP4 stereo tracks move
four frames at a time.
Press MENU/ NO or x.
To quickly choose point A
Press m/ M in step 4 repeatedly to select frame,
second or minute. The selected unit flashes in the
display.
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Co m b in in g co n se cu t ive t ra cks (Mu lt i t ra ck
co m b in e )
Co m b in in g Tra cks
(COMBINE)
Multiple consecutive tracks are combined.
The track name of the first track becomes the name of the
combined track.
This allows you to combine any two tracks into a single
track. The two tracks do not have to be consecutive to be
combined. Tracks from the end of the track order can be
combined with those in the front. Several independently
selected portions of tracks can be combined into a single
track. When two tracks are combined, the tracks are
reordered and unneeded track numbers are deleted.
1 Press MENU/NO w hile the recorder is stopped,
playing, or paused.
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “M-Tr
Combin?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the
number of the first track to be combined appears,
then press AMS or YES.
No t e s
• Only tracks of the same recording mode (stereo,
monoural, LP2 stereo, or LP4 stereo) can be combined.
• If “Impossible” appears in the display, the tracks can’t be
combined because repeated editing has been done to the
track(s). This is a technical limitation of the MD system,
and is not a mechanical error.
The display for selecting the second track appears.
4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the
number of the final track to be combined appears,
then press AMS or YES.
“M-Tr Com OK?” appears with the numbers of the first
• It is impossible to use the “Undo?” function when
combining multiple tracks, so make sure to be careful
before completing the combination.
(
) and last (#) tracks also appearing as “ - #→ ”.
5 Press AMS or YES
“Complete!” appears for a few seconds, then the
display returns to normal.
Co m b in in g t w o t ra cks (COMBINE)
Exa m p le : co m b in in g t h e se co n d t ra ck a n d fo u rt h
t ra ck
AAA
AAA
BBB
CCC
DDD
1
1
2
3
4
BBB
CCC
2
3
BBB
DDD
The track name of the first track becomes the name of the
combined track.
1 Press MENU/NO w hile the recorder is stopped,
playing, or paused.
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“Combine?” appears in the display; press AMS or
YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the
number of the first track of the tw o to be combined
appears, then press AMS or YES.
The display for selecting the second track appears and
the recorder repeatedly plays the portion where joining
will occur (several seconds of the end of the first track
and the beginning of the track following it).
4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the
number of the second track of the tw o to be
combined appears, then press AMS or YES.
“Complete!” appears for a few seconds, and the tracks
are combined. The recorder begins to play the
combined track.
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
Press MENU/ NO or x.
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Mo vin g Tra cks (MOVE)
This function lets you change the order of any track
Exa m p le : Mo vin g t h e se co n d t ra ck a ft e r t h e t h ird
t ra ck
AAA
AAA
BBB
CCC
CCC
DDD
DDD
1
1
2
3
4
4
BBB
2
3
After you move a track, the tracks are automatically
renumbered.
1 Press MENU/NO w hile the recorder is stopped,
playing, or paused.
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“Move?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the
number of the track to be moved appears, then
press AMS or YES.
4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the
new track position appears, then press AMS or YES.
“Complete!” appears for a few seconds, and the track is
moved. The recorder begins playback of the moved
track.
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
Press MENU/ NO or x.
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Divid in g a t ra ck a ft e r se le ct in g t h e
d ivid in g p o in t
Divid in g Tra cks (DIVIDE)
1 While the recorder is playing, press (7) at the
This function allows you to divide recorded material that
has multiple tracks but only one track number, or to set a
new beginning point in the middle of a track.
point w here you w ant to divide the track
2 Press MENU/NO.
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
Exa m p le : Divid in g t h e se co n d t ra ck
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“Divide?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.
AAA
AAA
BBB
CCC
1
1
2
2
3
B1
B2
4 If needed, refer to step 4 of “Dividing a track after
selecting a track” on page 45, and adjust the
position.
BBB
CCC
3
4
B1
B2
5 Press AMS or YES.
“Complete” appears for a few seconds, the track is
divided, and the recorder begins to play back the new
track. The new track is not given a new track name.
When you divide a track, the total number of tracks are
automatically increased by one and renumbered.
Divid in g a t ra ck a ft e r se le ct in g a t ra ck
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
Press MENU/ NO or x.
1 Press MENU/NO w hile the recorder is stopped,
playing, or paused.
z You can divide tracks while recording
For details, see “Marking Track Numbers While
Recording” on page 23.
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“Divide?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the
number of the track you w ant to divide appears,
then press AMS or YES.
“-Rehearsal-” appears, press AMS or YES, and a few
seconds of the track from that point repeatedly play
back.
4 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press
./> repeatedly) to locate the dividing point
The position is moved one frame* (f) at a time (one
frame = 1/ 86 sec.).
* Monaural tracks or tracks recorded in LP2 stereo
move two frames at a time; LP4 stereo tracks move
four frames at a time.
To quickly find a point
Press m/ M repeatedly in step 4 to select the
position by frame, second, or minute. The selected unit
flashes in the display.
5 Repeat step 4 until you’ve located the proper
dividing point
6 Press AMS or YES.
“Complete!” appears for a few seconds, the track is
divided, and the recorder begins to playback the new
track. The new track is not given a new track name.
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
Press MENU/ NO or x.
z You can divide tracks while recording.
For details, see “Marking Track Numbers While
Recording” on page 23.
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Na m in g a Tra ck o r MD u sin g t h e co n t ro ls
o n t h e re co rd e r
Na m in g a Tra ck o r MD
(NAME)
1 Press MENU/NO w hile the recorder is stopped,
playing, or paused.
You can enter a name for a recorded MD, as well as for
individual tracks. Names can consist of uppercase and
lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. A total number of
1,700 characters can be stored for all names on the MD.
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS until “Name?” appears in the display;
press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS until “Nm In?” appears, then press AMS
or YES.
LEVEL / DISPLAY / CHAR
MENU / NO YES
When naming is being made during recording, the
cursor flashes and characters can be entered. Please
proceed to step 5.
4 Turn AMS until the track number (w hen naming a
track) to “Disc” (w hen naming the MD) flashes, then
press AMS or YES.
CLEAR AMS
/
When the cursor flashes, characters can be entered. The
track number flashes, the track begins to play back
automatically so the track can be confirmed and the
track name entered.
M.ACCESS
NENU / NO
YES
CONTINUE
SHUFFLE
PROGRAM
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
LETTER/NUMBER
Nm In Tr21
-
21 22 23 24 25
>25
NAME
CHAR
NUM
NAME, CHAR, NUM
CLEAR
/
/
5 Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR repeatedly to select the
character type
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To select
Press repeatedly until
Uppercase letters
Lowercase letters
Numbers
“A” appears in the display
“a” appears in the display
“0” appears in the display
No t e s
If you name a track while it is being recorded, be sure to
finish the naming operation before the track ends. If the
track ends before you finish, the entered character data
will be discarded and the tracks will remain unnamed.
Also, you can’t name tracks while the recorder is recording
over existing material.
Symbols*
“ ” appears in the display
’
*Symbols which can be used: ‘_/ ,.():!?&+<>_=”;#$%@ `
*
Nm In Tr21
A
To e n t e r a sp a ce
Press M while the cursor is flashing. However, the first
character of the name cannot be a space.
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6 Turn AMS to select the character.
Na m in g a t ra ck o r MD u sin g t h e re m o t e Z
The selected character flashes.
1 Naming a track or disc is done by the follow ing
Nm In Tr21
D
operations.
• Naming a track
While the track number is displayed and the recorder
is stopped, playing, paused or recording, press
NAME.
To change a selected character
Repeat steps 5 and 6.
• Naming a disc
When the total number of tracks is displayed and the
recorder is stopped, press NAME.
7 Press AMS.
The selected character is entered and is continuously
displayed. The cursor moves to the next position, and
again flashes.
The cursor flashes, and the characters can be entered.
2 Repeatedly press CHAR or NUM to select the
character type
Nm In Tr21
D
Character type
Display
Uppercase letters or symbols*
Lowercase letters or symbols*
Numbers or symbols
“Selected AB”
“Selected ab”
“Selected 12”
8 Repeat steps 5 to 7 to enter the rest of the name.
* Symbols which can be used: _ / , . ( ) ! ?
To change a character
3 Press letter/number to enter the characters
After you enter a character, the cursor shifts rightward
and waits for the input of the next character.
Press m/ M repeatedly until the character to be
changed flashes, then repeat steps 5 to 7.
To erase a character
Press m/ M repeatedly until the character to be
erased flashes, then press CLEAR.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the rest of the name.
To change a character
Press m/ M repeatedly until the character to be
changed flashes, press CLEAR to erase the character,
then repeat steps 2 and 3.
9 Press YES.
“Complete!” appears in the display, and the name is
entered.
5 Press YES.
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
Press MENU/ NO or x.
“Complete!” appears in the display, and the name is
entered.
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
Press MENU/ NO or x.
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4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the
track name (w hen copying the track name) or “Disc”
(w hen copying the disc name) flashes in the display;
press AMS or YES.
Co p yin g n a m e s (Na m e Co p y)
You can copy track or disc names to other tracks within the
disc.
1 Press MENU/NO w hile the recorder is stopped,
playing, or paused.
When “No Name” is displayed
The selected track or disc has no name, and copying
cannot be completed. “Empty Name” will be
displayed.
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“Name?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.
5 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the
correct selection (below ) appears; press AMS or
YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Nm
Copy?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.
Name
Selection
4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the
track name (w hen copying the track name) or “Disc”
(w hen copying the disc name) flashes in the display;
press AMS or YES.
Only the section without a name
(No Name) is copied
All names are to be overwritten
Copy Only
No Name ?
Copy All
Overwrite?
When “No Name” is displayed
The selected track or disc has no name.
“Complete!” appears for a few seconds, and copying is
complete.
5 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until to
the track number to be copied to (w hen naming a
track) or “Disc” (w hen naming a disc) flashes in the
display; press AMS or YES.
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
Press MENU/ NO or x.
“Complete!” appears for a few seconds, and copying is
complete.
No t e
• Copying of all names cannot use the “Undo?” function,
so make sure to be careful before completing the
copying.
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
Press MENU/ NO or x.
• When a track name of a track recorded in MDLP (LP2 or
LP4) is copied onto a track recorded in stereo or
monaural, the “LP:” stamp indicating an MDLP
recording is copied to the beginning of the track and
displayed.
z When “Overwrite??” appears in step 5
A track name or disc name has already existed to the
target track. If you still want to copy the name, press
AMS or YES again while the indication is displayed.
No t e
Ad d in g d a t e a n d t im e t o t h e n a m e o f
re co rd e d t ra cks (Au t o Ca le n d e r)
When a track name of a track recorded in MDLP (LP2 or
LP4) is copied onto a track recorded in stereo or monaural,
the “LP:” stamp indicating an MDLP recording is copied to
the beginning of the track and displayed.
The internal clock in the recorder allows you to
automatically add the time and date to the name of tracks.
1 Press MENU/NO tw ice w hile the recorder is stopped
Co p yin g t h e sa m e n a m e t o a ll t ra cks a n d
d isc. (Na m e All Co p y)
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“A.Calendar?” appears in the display; press AMS or
YES.
You can copy the same name simultaneously to all tracks
and disc on the MD.
1 Press MENU/NO w hile the recorder is stopped,
playing, or paused.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the
correct selection (below ) appears; press AMS or
YES.
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
Date and time is to be added
to tracks
Yes
Selection
2 Turn AMS until “Name?” appears in the display;
press AMS or YES.
On
Off
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “NM
No
All Copy?” appears, then press AMS or YES.
4 Press MENU/NO.
No t e
When adding the name of a track recorded by Auto
Calendar, be would not record the “LP:” stamp indicating
an MDLP recording.
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Re n a m in g a t ra ck o r MD Z
Era sin g a ll n a m e s o n t h e MD (Na m e All
Era se )
1 To rename a track or disc name, do the follow ing:
You can erase all the track names and disc name on an MD
in a single operation.
• To rename a track
While the track number is displayed and the recorder
is stopped, playing, paused or recording, press
NAME.
1 Press MENU/NO w hile the recorder is stopped,
playing, or paused.
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
• To rename a disc
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
When the total number of tracks is displayed and the
recorder is stopped, press NAME.
The disc name is displayed.
“Name?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Nm
All Ers?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.
“Nm All Ers??” appears in the display.
2 Press CLEAR, and the displayed track name or disc
name is erased.
4 Press AMS or YES.
3 Rename the track or disc. Do steps 5 to 8 of
“Naming a track or MD using the controls on the
recorder” on page 46, or steps 2 to 4 or “Naming a
track or MD using the remote” on page 47.
“Complete!” appears for a few seconds, and all names
on the MD are erased.
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
4 Press NAME
Press MENU/ NO or x.
z All the recorded tracks and names of an MD can also be
erased at the same time
Era sin g a t ra ck o r d isc n a m e (Na m e Era se )
For details, see “Erasing all the tracks on an MD” on
page 42.
Use this function to erase the name of a track or disc.
1
Press MENU/NO w hile the recorder is stopped,
playing, or paused.
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
2
3
4
Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“Name?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.
Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Nm
Erase?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.
Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the
track number (w hen the erasing the track name) or
“Disc” (w hen erasing the disc name) flashes; press
AMS or YES.
“Complete!” appears for a few seconds, and the name
is erased.
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
Press MENU/ NO or x.
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Un d o in g t h e La st Ed it
(UNDO)
Ch a n g in g Re co rd e d Le ve l
a ft e r Re co rd in g (S.F Ed it )
You can undo the last edit operation and restore the
contents of the MD to the condition that existed before the
operation. Please note, however, that you cannot undo an
edit operation if you performed any of the following
operations after the edit:
With this function, you can change the recorded level of a
track. The new level overwrites the original recording. the
Fade In/ Fade Out function gradually increase the level a
the beginning of a track, then gradually decrease the level
at the end of the track.
• Pressed REC z on the recorder
No t e s
• Pressed MUSIC SYNC or STANDBY MUSC SYNC on
the remote
• The Undo function cannot be used to return the
overwritten data to its original condition. Be sure to
make a backup copy before using S.F Edit.
• Tracks recorded by MD LP cannot be altered with S.F
Edit. If change is attempted, “Cannot Edit” appears on
the display.
• Performed other editing operations
• Turned off the recorder or ejected the MD
• Disconnected the AC power cord
Also, if “M-TR Combine,” “Nm All Copy” or “S.F Edit”
have been used for editing, the “Undo?” function cannot
return the tracks or disc to the original condition.
MENU / NO YES
1 Press MENU/NO w hile the recorder is stopped.
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“Undo?” appears in the display.
“Undo?” will not appear if no editing has been done.
AMS
3 Press AMS or YES.
One of the following messages will appear, depending
on the last edit operation.
Ch a n g in g t h e le ve l o f a w h o le t ra ck
Last edit operation
Erasing a track
Erasing all the tracks on an MD
Erasing a portion of a track
Erasing consecutive tracks
Dividing a track
Message
1 Press MENU/NO w hen the recorder is stopped.
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
Erase Undo?
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “S. F
Edit” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.
Divide Undo?
Combine Undo?
Move Undo?
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Tr
Combining tracks
Moving a track
Level?” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.
Naming a track or MD
Copying a track or disc name
Renaming a track or MD
Erasing a track or disc name
Erasing all the names on the MD
4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the
track number of the track to be changed appears in
the display; press AMS or YES.
Name Undo?
“Level 0dB” appears in the display.
5 While monitoring to the playback, Turn AMS (or
press ./> repeatedly) until the desired level is
heard.
4 Press AMS or Yes
“Complete!” appears for a few seconds, and the MD is
restored to the condition that existed before the edit
operation.
Level can be changed in 2dB units, from _12dB to
+12dB. When the playback level is at the highest
setting, be sure to adjust the level so that the right-hand
indicator of the peak level meter does not light.
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
Press MENU/ NO or x.
Level -2dB
This indicator
should not illuminate.
6 Press AMS or YES.
“Edit OK?” appears in the display.
7 Press AMS or YES.
Overwriting of the track is started.
“S.F Edit **%” appears during overwriting.
The overwriting of the track takes approximately as
long as the playback time of the track or longer.
“Complete!” is displayed when overwriting is finished.
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To fo rce a st o p d u rin g w rit in g
To Use Fa d e In /Fa d e Ou t
The portion Already written cannot be returned to its
original state, but cancellation can be made with the
following steps.
1 Press MENU/NO w hile the recorder is stopped.
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
1 During w riting, press x (Stop), MENU/NO or CLEAR.
“Edit Stop?” will be appear in the display, then “No”
will flash.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “S. F
Edit” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Fade
In?” or “Fade Out?” appears in the display; press
AMS or YES.
When “No” is displayed. press MENU/ NO, YES or
AMS to continue the overwriting.
2 Turn AMS until “YES” appears on the display
Pressing YES or AMS stops the overwriting of the data.
Press MENU/ NO to continue the overwriting of data.
4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the
track number of the desired track appears in the
display; press AMS or YES.
“Time 5.0s” appears in the display.
No t e s
• Do not move the recorder or remove the AC power plug
during this operation. The recording information will be
damaged, and a good recording will not be made.
• Level change cannot be made with LP2 or LP4 mode
recording tracks.
• Do not use damaged or dirty MDs. The recording
sometimes cannot be properly completed.
• Repeated change of level will result in a deterioration of
sound quality.
5 While listening to the playback, Turn AMS (or press
./> repeatedly) to adjust the fade in or fade
out times.
the section to fade in or fade out is played back
repeatedly.
Fade time is adjustable in 0.1 second intervals, from 1
to 15 seconds. You cannot set the time longer than the
track.
6 Press AMS or YES.
• If the level has been changed once, and then changed
again to the original level, the recording level will not
actually be returned to the original state.
• The “Undo” function cannot be used to return a track
where the level has been changed to its original level.
“Edit OK?” appears in the display.
7 Press AMS or YES.
Rewriting of the track is started.
During overwriting, “S. F Edit **%” appears.
When writing is finished, “Complete!” will appear for
a few seconds.
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
In steps 1 to 5, press MENU/ NO x.
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Fa d e IN a n d Fa d e Ou t Z
Other Functions
This chapter explains other useful functions
that are available on the MD recorder.
You can use Fade-in Play to gradually increase the signal
level to the ANALOG OUT jacks and the PHONES jack at
the start of playback. Fade-out Play gradually reduces the
signal level at the end of playback. Fade-in recording
gradually increases the signal level at the start of
recording. Fade-out recording gradually decreases the
signal level at the end of recording.
EJECT
PLAY MODE
M.ACCESS
DISPLAY
SHUFFLE
TIME
MENU/NO
YES
DATE
CONTINUE
PROGRAM
RECORDED PRESENT
A
F
B
C
D
I
E
G
H
J
1
6
2
7
3
4
9
5
K
P
U
Z
L
M
R
N
S
O
T
8
10
Q
11 12 13 14 15
V
W
X
Y
16 17 18 19 20
-
,
.
21 22 23 24 25
A.CUE
A.PAUSE M.SCAN
REPEAT
A
B
/
>25
?
!
NAME IN
CHAR
CLEAR
SCROLL
NAME
NUM
T.REC
MUSIC SYNC
CD-SYNC
STOP
START STANDBY
CD PLAYER
FADER
FADER
LEVEL
RM-DR1J
No t e
The level of the signal output from the DIGITAL OUT
connector does not change in Fade-in Play or Fade-out
Play.
Fa d e -in Pla y a n d Fa d e -in Re co rd in g
Du rin g p a u se p la y (fo r Fa d e -in Pla y) o r re co rd in g
p a u se (fo r Fa d e -in re co rd in g ), p re ss FADER.
Fade in begins.
“Fade b 5.0s” appears in the display with the b flashing.
The recorder performs Fade-in for five seconds until the
counter shows “0.0s”.
Fa d e -o u t Pla y a n d Fa d e -o u t Re co rd in g
Du rin g p a u se p la y (fo r Fa d e -o u t Pla y) o r re co rd in g
p a u se (fo r Fa d e -o u t re co rd in g ), p re ss FADER.
Fade out begins.
“Fade B 5.0s” appears in the display with the B flashing.
The recorder performs Fade-out for five seconds until the
counter shows “0.0s”. When Fade-out is complete, the
recorder is paused automatically.
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No t ifica t io n o f t h e t ra ck
e n d a n d t h e d isc e n d
(En d Of Tra ck/Disc)
This function gives an indication by a flashing message in
the display when there is very little remaining time to the
end of track durring playback, or to the end of disc during
recording.
No t ifica t io n o f t h e t ra ck e n d b e in g
Pla yb a ck-En d Of t ra ck
No t ifica t io n o f t h e d isc e n d b e in g
Re co rd e d -En d Of Disc
The time for this indication can be set both for the
remaining playback time of a track (factory setting of six
seconds), or for the remaining time on a disc during
recording (factory setting of three minutes).
1 Press MENU/NO tw ice.
“Setup menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “End
Of Tr/Disc” appears in the display; press AMS or
YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to “On”
for notification, “Off” for no notification; press AMS
or YES.
4 Press MENU/NO.
z To select the time for notification of the end of track
1 Press MENU/ NO twice.
“Setup menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./ > repeatedly) until
“EOT(Play)” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./ > repeatedly) to select the
desired time from 6 to 20 seconds; press AMS or YES.
4 Press MENU/ NO.
z To select the time of notification to end of disc during
recording
1 Press MENU/ NO twice.
“Setup menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./ > repeatedly) until “EOD
(Rec)” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./ > repeatedly) to select the
desired time from three to ten minutes; press AMS or
YES.
4 Press MENU/ NO.
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Re co rd in g o n a n MD u sin g a t im e r
Usin g a Tim e r
1 Do the follow ing steps of “Recording on an MD” on
page 19.
By connecting a timer (not supplied) to the recorder, you
can start and stop playback/ recording 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.
To specify the time for
the start of recording
The end of recording
Both start and end of
recording
Do
Steps 1 to 5, then press x
Steps 1 to 10
Steps 1 to 5, then press x
MENU / NO YES
2 Press MENU/NO tw ice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“Timer” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.
4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
AMS
“Rec”; press AMS or YES.
5 Press MENU/NO.
Pla yin g a n MD u sin g a t im e r
6 Set the timer as required.
1 Do steps 1 to 4 of “Playing an MD” on page 27.
• When you have set the time for start of recording, the
recorder turns off by timer. When the specified time
arrives, the recorder turns on and starts recording.
• When you have set the time for the end of recording,
recording continues. When the specified time arrives,
timer turns off and the recorder stops recording.
• When you have set the time for both the start and
end of recording, the recorder turns off by timer.
When the starting time arrives, the recorder turns on
and starts recording. When the ending time arrives,
timer turns off and the recorder stops recording.
2 Press MENU/NO tw ice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“Timer” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.
4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
“Play”; press AMS or YES.
5 Press MENU/NO.
6 Set the timer as required.
• When you have set the time for start of playback, the
recorder turns off by timer. When the specified time
arrives, the recorder turns on and starts playing.
• When you have set the time for the end of playback,
playback continues. When the specified time arrives,
timer turns off and the recorder stops playing.
• When you have set the time for both the start and
end of playback, the recorder turns off by timer.
When the starting time arrives, the recorder turns on
and starts playing. When the ending time arrives,
timer turns off and the recorder stops playing.
Wh e n fin ish e d u sin g a t im e r fo r re co rd in g
If “TIMER” of the “Setup Menu” is left on “REC”, the
recorder will automatically start recording every time
power is turned on. When timer recording is not desired,
set “TIMER” to “OFF”.
Be su re t h a t p o w e r t o t h e re co rd e r is t u rn e d o n
w it h in o n e w e e k a ft e r re co rd in g u sin g a t im e r .
When the power is turned on, the recorded material is
recorded to the MD. If power is not turned on over a
period of time, the recorded contents may disappear.
When this happens, “Initialize” flashes in the display
when power is turned on.
7 Selecting play mode (pages 32 and 33)
When you only want to listen to certain tracks, create a
program as shown on page 33. When playback is to
continue to a desired time and then stop, press 7 and
playback begins.
No t e s
• It may take about 30 seconds after the recorder is turned
on until recording starts. When recording at a specified
time using the timer, be sure to take this time into
account when setting the recording start time.
• During timer recording, new material is recorded from
the end of the recorded portion of the MD.
• Material recorded during timer recording will be saved
to the disc the next time you turn on the recorder. “TOC
Writing” will flash in the display at that time. Do not
disconnect the power cord or move the recorder while
the indication flashes.
No t e
Because Multi-access playback is based on single playback,
Multi-access play is in valid by using “Timer” function.
Wh e n fin ish e d u sin g a t im e r fo r p la yb a ck
If “TIMER” of the “Setup Menu” is left on “PLAY”,
playback will automatically begin every time power to the
recorder is turned on. When timer playback is not desired,
set “TIMER” to “OFF”.
• Timer recording will stop if the disc becomes full.
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Co n t ro l t e rm in a l fu n ct io n s
Rear Panel
Terminal
Co n t ro l t e rm in a l (CTRL-S)
—Min i-ja ck t yp e
This recorder allows external control by connecting system
controller to the CTRL-S terminal as remote.
Functions
Co n t ro l fu n ct io n s
This chapter provides information on the
functions of the control and remote rear
panel terminals.
The functions are the same as for the recorder’s remote.
Also, when a plug is inserted into the CTRL-S terminal, the
reception of infrared signals is stopped.
Re m o t e Te rm in a l Fu n ct io n s
RELAY PLAY/REC
—St e re o m in i-ja ck t yp e
With the recorder connected to other recorders, the end of
recording or playback on the first unit passes a control
signal to the RELAY terminal, so that recording or
playback automatically begins in the second unit.
By making the connection a loop, continuous playback is
also possible.
Co n n e ct io n fo r re la y p la yb a ck o r re co rd in g
Connection between the first recorder, set to RELAY OUT,
and the second recorder, set to RELAY IN, is by a stereo
mini-plug cable (RK-G136, etc.).
When more than two recorders are connected, both RELAY
OUT and RELAY IN are connected in the same way.
The input and output signals are relayed by the direct
connection between the output signal terminal of the
first recorder and the input signal terminal of the
second recorder. Though this connection, an input
signal are relayed to all the other recorders as well;
likewise the output signal is relayed through the direct
connection with the other recorders.
Co n n e ct io n fo r re la y p la y a n d re co rd in g
Set “RELAY” of “Setup Menu” to “OFF”.
To relay the input/ output signal in “PLAY” or “REC”, the
same operating conditions as for input monitor (page 22)
are applied, and there are restrictions on operations.
No t e
Please set the input selector of the recorder front panel in
accordance with the connection to the input terminal.
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Ca b lin g fo r Re la y
Re la y Pla yb a ck
Carry out steps 1 to 4 with all recorders connected
Input signal
From divide
equipment
1 Press MENU/NO tw ice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
R
R
R
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
IN
IN
IN
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
L
L
L
R
R
R
OUT
OUT
OUT
L
L
L
ANALOG
INPUT
DIGITAL
IN
CTRL-S
IN
L
LEVEL
PARALLEL
PARALLEL
PARALLEL
RELAY
OUT IN
RS-232C
OUTPUT
LEVEL
+4dBu -10dBu
IN
OUT
5
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
R
OUT
0
10
COAXIAL
ANALOG(BAL)
ANALOG(UNBAL)
REMOTE
“Relay” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly); select
Relay signal
“Play” ; press AMS or YES.
ANALOG
INPUT
LEVEL
DIGITAL
IN
CTRL-S
IN
4 Press MENU/NO.
L
RELAY
OUT IN
RS-232C
OUTPUT
LEVEL
+4dBu -10dBu
IN
OUT
5
R
OUT
0
10
COAXIAL
ANALOG(BAL)
ANALOG(UNBAL)
REMOTE
5 Start play on the first unit.
6 When the first recorder finishes play, the second
recorder begins play.
7 Play w ill continue in the same w ay for all other
recorder if a cable is connected to the RELAY IN
terminal.
ANALOG
INPUT
LEVEL
DIGITAL
IN
CTRL-S
IN
L
RELAY
OUT IN
RS-232C
OUTPUT
LEVEL
+4dBu -10dBu
IN
OUT
5
R
OUT
0
10
COAXIAL
ANALOG(BAL)
ANALOG(UNBAL)
REMOTE
To mixer
No t e
Output signal
For the relay signal to be received and playback to begin in
all recorders, the following conditions must be satisfied.
• A disc that is able to play back must be in the recorder.
• The recorder must be stopped.
• The recorders must not be in “Edit Menu” or “Set up
Menu”.
By the connection above, the input and output signals are
ralayed, but for reasons of the system, the input signal is
cut off for about 2 seconds when recording is relay.
If you want to perform overlap recording without a blank,
connect the input signal as shown below.
R
R
R
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
IN
PUSH
L
R
OUT
L
If REPEAT is set, the control signal is not transmitted and
relay playback cannot be made.
ANALOG
INPUT
DIGITAL
IN
CTRL-S
IN
L
LEVEL
PARALLEL
PARALLEL
PARALLEL
RELAY
OUT IN
RS-232C
OUTPUT
LEVEL
+4dBu -10dBu
IN
OUT
5
R
OUT
0
10
COAXIAL
ANALOG(BAL)
ANALOG(UNBAL)
REMOTE
From divide
equipment
Input signal
Relay signal
Re la y Re co rd in g
Carry out steps 1 to 4 with all recorders connected
IN
PUSH
L
R
OUT
L
ANALOG
INPUT
LEVEL
DIGITAL
IN
CTRL-S
IN
L
RELAY
OUT IN
RS-232C
OUTPUT
LEVEL
+4dBu -10dBu
IN
OUT
5
R
OUT
0
10
COAXIAL
ANALOG(BAL)
ANALOG(UNBAL)
REMOTE
1 Press MENU/NO tw ice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
From divide
equipment
Input signal
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“Relay” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.
IN
PUSH
L
R
OUT
L
ANALOG
INPUT
LEVEL
DIGITAL
IN
CTRL-S
IN
L
RELAY
OUT IN
RS-232C
OUTPUT
LEVEL
+4dBu -10dBu
IN
OUT
5
R
OUT
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly); select
0
10
COAXIAL
ANALOG(BAL)
ANALOG(UNBAL)
REMOTE
“Rec” ; press AMS or YES.
From divide
equipment
4 Press MENU/NO.
Input signal
5 Start recording on the first unit.
6 When the first recorder finishes recording, the
second recorder begins recording.
7 Recording w ill continue in the same w ay for all
other recorders if a cable is connected to the RELAY
IN terminal.
No t e
For the relay signal to be received and recording to begin
in all recorders, the following conditions must be satisfied.
• A recordable disc must be in the recorder.
• The recorder must be set input selector in accodance
with the connection to the input terminal.
• The recorder must be stopped.
• The recorders must not be in “Edit Menu” or “Set up
Menu”.
Relay recording is always at “New Track Rec.”
In relay recording, it is not possible to record overwrite.
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The Set up Menu can be used to set user settings,
assigning the following functions to PIN1 to PIN5 and
POUT 1 to POUT 3. The input/output of each pin is
fixed.
Pa ra lle l In p u t -Ou t p u t
—D-su b 9-p in (fe m a le )
When a simple circuit is connected to the parallel in/ out
terminals, remote control is available.
By connecting input terminal and GND, each function
assigned to each terminal can work.
These output terminal are open collector output. The LEDs
can be lit on to show the status of the unit.
PIN1 t o PIN5 (In p u t p in s)
PLAY
Same function as the remote’s
PLAY
Exa m p le o f in p u t -o u t p u t t e rm in a ls circu it
PAUSE
PLAY/ PAUSE
STOP
Same function as the remote’s
PAUSE
Same function as the recorder’s
PLAY/ PAUSE
Same function as the recorder’s
STOP
Same function as the recorder’s
REC
Output circuit example
Input circuit example
Input pins
(pins 1 to 5)
MDS-E12
Output pins
(pins 7 to 9)
REC
GND
(pin 6)
GND (pin 6)
AMS+
Same function as rotation of
AMS to the clockwise one click
Same function as rotation of
AMS to the counterclockwise one
click
The standard settings (PRESET) or user settings (USER)
can be selected by the “Set up Menu.”
AMS-
FF
Same function as the recorder’s
FF
Same function as the recorder’s
REW
The following chart shows input/ output of the terminals
and functions of the standard setting.
REW
Pin Number Input-output Function
Set up Menu
names
MARK
Same function as the recorder’s
MARK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
PLAY/ PAUSE PIN1
LOCATE
EJECT
Same function as the recorder’s
LOCATE
Same function as the recorder’s
EJECT
Same function as the remote’s
M. SYNC
Same function as the remote’s
T.REC
REC
STOP
AMS+
AMS-
GND
PIN2
PIN3
PIN4
PIN5
MUSIC SYNC
T.REC
——
Output
Output
Output
REC
PLAY
PAUSE
POUT1
POUT2
POUT3
Fader PLAY
Same function as the remote’s
FADER
1-Track PLAY
20-Track PLAY
OFF
Same function as the number
buttons (1 to 20) of the remote
No Operation
POUT1 t o POUT3 (Ou t p u t p in s)
REC
Grounded when the recorder’s
REC indicator lights
Grounded when the recorder’s
N indicator lights
PLAY
PAUCE
NO DISC
Grounded when the recorder’s
X indicator lights
Grounded when the recorder’s
is turned on and is not inserted
disc
EOT
EOD
OFF
Grounded while EOT messege is
on
Grounded while EOD messege is
on
Constantly floating
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Ele ct rica l sp e cifica t io n s
In p u t t e rm in a l
RS-232C
—D-su b 9-p in (m a le )
Input system
Input on voltage
Input off voltage
Open Terminal voltage
Input pulse width
Input withstand voltage
Make contact
0.5V or less
3V or more
5V
100msec or more
_0.5 to +10V
The recorder can be controlled externally through the use
of other devices connected through this terminal. For
protocols, please consult your dealer.
Ou t p u t t e rm in a l
Output system
On residual voltage
On maximum inflow
current
NPN transistor open collector
0.5V or less
100mA
Withstand voltage
20V
Usin g Fa d e r Pla y
By connecting the fader of the mixer to the terminal on the
recorder which is set as the Fader PLAY of the parallel
input, starting play and pause at the beging of the next
track are synchronized to the fader of the mixer.
This can be used in the mixer equipped with fader remote
function in which _ ∞ position (lowest position) is OFF
and the other position are ON.
In the recorder, “AMS+” and “PAUSE” are carried out
when the fader is OFF, and “PLAY” is carried out when the
fader is ON.
No t e s o n Fa d e r PLAY
• Operation on the final track number
When you want to continue to use Fader PLAY from the
last track number, select the beginning of the track to use
recorder manually. AMS+ cannot be used for the last track
number. because it is aware that there is no next track
number, SO for the final track number, momentarily turn
the fader to the OFF position.
• To repeat one track
To repeat only one track with Fader PLAY, select the
desired track with PROGRAM Mode, and set the REPEAT
Mode to “REPEAT ALL”. In normal operation, the one-
track repeat setting is operated by AMS+, which is the
operating standard for making the next track one-track
repeat. If the fader is set to OFF, the operation is done by
AMS+ and the beginning of the next track will cause the
settings to revert to initial settings for the first track, and
repeat play will not be made.
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Se t t in g t h e ke yb o a rd
Operating the
MD Recorder
Using a Keyboard
This chapter explains simple ways to name
a track or MD using an optional keyboard,
as well as how to operate the MD recorder
directly through the keyboard.
You can use any IBM*-compatible keyboard with a PS/ 2
interface**. You can select a keyboard with either an
English or Japanese key layout. When you use a keyboard
with a different layout, you will have to assign characters
to the keys. For details, see “Assigning Characters to
Keyboard Keys” on page 58.
*
IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
** Note
Some keyboards may not work normally if they draw excessive
electrical current. Please use keyboards with a draw of 120mA or less .
MENU / NO YES
KEYBOARD
AMS
Co n n e ct in g a ke yb o a rd t o t h e MD re co rd e r
Co n n e ct t h e ke yb o a rd t o t h e KEYBOARD p o rt o n
t h e fro n t p a n e l o f t h e re co rd e r
*
Please turn off the power before connecting the keyboard to the recorder.
Connecting the keyboard with the recorder power on can result in
malfunctions.
Se le ct in g ke yb o a rd t yp e
The first time you connect a keyboard, you must select the
keyboard type.
1 While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO
tw ice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“Keyboard” appears in the display; press AMS or
YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“Type” appears in the display; press AMS or YES.
4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
the setting; press AMS or YES.
To use the keyboard w ith
English keyboard layout
Japanes keyboard layout
10-keyboard layout
Select
US (factory setting*)
JP
10 Key
*
In step 4, pressing CLEAR before AMS or YES will reset the factory
settings.
5 Press MENU/NO.
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Usin g t h e Ed it Me n u
Na m in g a Tra ck o r MD Usin g
t h e Ke yb o a rd
1 Do the follow ing to name a track or MD.
• To name a track or MD
Press [Esc] while the recorder is stopped, playing or
paused.
You can easily enter or edit names.
• To name a track during recording.
Press [Esc} during recording.
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
Sh o rt cu t t o t h e n a m in g p ro ce d u re
1 To give a name to a track or MD, do the follow ing.
2 Press [↑]/[↓] or [Tab]/[Shift]+[Tab] repeatedly until
“Name?” appears, then press [Enter].
While the recorder is recording, a flashing cursor
appears in the display, and you can enter a name for
the track being recorded. In this case, please go to step
5.
• To name a track
Press Num Lock while the desired track number is
displayed and the recorder is stopped, playing,
paused or recording.
• To name a MD
Press Num Lock when no track number is displayed
and the recorder is stopped.
A flashing cursor appears in the display, and the
characters can be entered.
3 Press [↑]/[↓] or [Tab]/[Shift]+[Tab] repeatedly until
“Nm In?” appears, then press [Enter].
4 Press [↑]/[↓] or [Tab]/[Shift]+[Tab] repeatedly until
the track number (w hen naming a track) appears or
“Disc” (w hen naming the MD) flashes, then press
[Enter].
2 Enter the name
For more on editing during entry, refer to the chart
below.
Characters can be entered.
3 Press the Enter key or Num Lock key
5 Enter the name.
The disc or track name is displayed from its beginning.
6 Press [Enter] or [Num Lock].
“Complete!” appears for a few seconds, and the
naming is completed.
Op e ra t io n s yo u m a y w ish t o d o w h ile n a m in g a
t ra ck o r MD
To
Press
Cancel the operation
Switch between uppercase and
lowercase letters
[Esc]
[Caps Lock] (or hold
down [Shift]* while
entering letters for
uppercase)
Move the cursor
[←] or [→]
Erase the character at the cursor
position
[Delete]
Erase the character preceding
[Back Space]
the cursor
*
If you have assigned characters to keys using [Shift] (see page 62), the
characters you assigned have priority.
z Undoing the naming of a track or MD
1 Press [F11]
“Name Undo?” appears.
2 Press [Enter].
Press [Esc] to cancel the operation.
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Button or function
Play track number 1
Play track number 2
Play track number 3
Play track number 4
Play track number 5
Play track number 6
Play track number 7
Play track number 8
Play track number 9
Play track number 10
Key
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
[9]
[0]
Op e ra t in g t h e Re co rd e r
Th ro u g h t h e Ke yb o a rd
You can operate the MD recorder by using the keyboard
keys. This allows you to control the recorder and edit MDs
without using the recorder buttons and controls or the
remote.
For more detail on the functions below, see “Front Panel
Descriptions” on pages 6 or “Remote Description” on
pages 8 and 9.
*
In Edit Menu and Setup Menu, [Enter] operates as YES, in other cases as
H/ X.
** For example, press [F9], then [2] and [0] for track number 20, or press
[F9] twice, then [1], [0] and [3] for track number 103.
Op e ra t io n s u sin g t h e US o r JP ke yb o a rd s
No t e
Button or function
MENU/ NO
AMS or >
AMS or .
H/ X or YES
REC z
Key
[Esc]
When a track has not been selected and [/ ], [*], [+] are
pressed, “Cannot Edit” will appear on the display.
[↑] or [Tab
[↓] or [Shift]+[Tab]
[Enter]*
[Shift]+[Enter]
[Ctrl]+[Enter]
[Space]
[←]
Op e ra t io n s u sin g t h e 10-ke y p a d
MUSIC SYNC
x
Button or function
AMS PUSH (MARK/ ENTER)
MENU/ NO
YES
AMS (.)
Key
[Num Lock]
[/ ]
[“]
[-]
[+]
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
[9]
[0]
m
M
[→]
[F1]
VARI SPEED
VARI SPEED+
VARI SPEED-
MARK
LOCATE
TIME
PLAY MODE
SCROLL
LEVEL/ DISPLAY/ CHAR
(DISPLAY)
Selecting track numbers over 11** [F9]
FADER
[Page Up]
[Page Down]
[Insert]
[Home]
[F3]
[F5]
[F6]
[F7]
AMS (>)
Play track number 1
Play track number 2
Play track number 3
Play track number 4
Play track number 5
Play track number 6
Play track number 7
Play track number 8
Play track number 9
Play track number 10
[F10]
[F11]
Undoing the last editing
(see page 50)
EJECT
[F12]
REPEAT
A↔ B
M.SCAN
CLEAR
[Print Screen]
[Scroll Lock]
[Pause]
[Delete]
[Num Lock]
(see page 60)
[/ ]
Name track or MD
Divide track
Move track
[*]
Erase track
[-]
Combine tracks
[+]
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Cle a rin g ke y a ssig n m e n t s
Assig n in g Ch a ra ct e rs t o
Ke yb o a rd Ke ys
Key assignments can be cleared one at a time, or all at
once.
To cle a r a ke y a ssig n m e n t
Assig n in g a ch a ra ct e r
1 Do steps 1 to 3 of “Assigning a character” on this
If your keyboard layout is not that of an English or
Japanese keyboard, the display may show the wrong
characters, or no characters at all, when you press the keys.
In this case, you must assign characters to the keys.
page.
2 Press [↑]/[↓] or [Tab]/[Shift]+[Tab] repeatedly the
character you w ant to clear appears; press [Enter].
“<Set Key>” flashes in the display.
1 While the recorder is stopped, press [Esc] tw ice.
3 Press [Delete].
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
“Key Clear” appears and the key assignment is cleared.
2 Press [↑]/[↓] or [Tab]/[Shift]+[Tab] repeatedly until
To cle a r a ll ke y a ssig n m e n t s
“Keyboard?” appears; press [Enter].
1 Do steps 1 to 3 of “Assigning a character” on this
3 Press [↑]/[↓] or [Tab]/[Shift]+[Tab] repeatedly until
page.
“Assign?” appears; press [Enter].
2 Press [Ctrl], [Alt] and [Delete] simultaneously.
4 Press [↑]/[↓] or [Tab]/[Shift]+[Tab] repeatedly until
the character you w ant to assign appears.
“All Reset?” appears in the display.
If the character has already been assigned, “User”
appears. If it has not been assigned, “Default” appears.
3 Press [Enter].
“Complete!” appears, and all assignments are cleared.
5 Press [Enter].
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
“<Set Key>” flashes in the display.
Press [Esc].
6 Press the key to be assigned on the keyboard.
“Key change” appears, and the selected character is
assigned to the key.
If “Same Key” appears
The same character is already assigned to the key.
If “Remove old assign?” appears
A different character is already assigned to the key.
Press [Enter] to clear the current assignment and assign
the new character. Press [Esc] to cancel.
No t e s
• You can assign a character with [Shift] only for symbol
and number keys.
• You can’t assign a character to the following keys:
[Esc], [F1]-[F12], [Back Space], [Tab], [Caps Lock],
[Enter], [Shift], [Ctrl], [Alt], [Windows], [Space],
[Application], [Print Screen], [Scroll Lock], [Pause],
[Insert], [Delete], [Home], [End], [Page Up], [Page
Down], [Num Lock], [←], [→], [↑], [↓], and, on the 10-
key, [/ ], [*], [_], [+].
Depending on the keyboard, some keys other than those
above may also not be able to be assigned.
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Ke yb o a rd Op e ra t io n s (En g lish Ke yb o a rd La yo u t )
Press the same number
MENU/NO
A.CUE as for the track number SCROLL
A.PAUSE
to be played
For track numbers greater than 11
FADER UNDO EJECT REPEAT
DISPLAY/CHAR
A
B REPEAT
MUSIC SCAN
VARI SPEED
TIME
PLAY MODE
Divide a track**
Naming a
track or MD
Print
Screen Lock
Scroll
Move a track**
Pause
Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
-
F10
F11
F12
MARK LOCATE
VARISREED+
Page
~
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+
!
@
2
#
3
$
%
5
&
7
'
(
)
^
Num
Insert
Home
Erase a
track***
/
*
–
+
Backspace
Up
Lock
=
1
4
6
8
9
0
Page
Down
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
'U
I
O
P
|
{
[
}
]
7
Home
8
9
Delete
End
Tab
*
PgUp
\
Combine
tracks**
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
Enter
:
;
CLEAR
VARISREED-
"
'
4
5
2
6
Caps Lock
<
,
>
.
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
1
End
3
PgDn
?
Shift
Ctrl
Shift
Enter
0
Alt
Alt
Ctrl
Del
Ins
Press the same number as
for the track number to be played
(press [0] for 10)
or YES
*
.: [Shift] + [Tab]
Recz: [Shift]+[Enter]
MUSIC SYNC: [Ctrl]+[Enter]
** Effective only during track playback (or while choosing a track)
*** All tracks are erased at once when stopped.
While track is playing back (or during track selection), tracks are erased
one by one.
Ke yb o a rd Op e ra t io n s (10-Ke yb o a rd La yo u t )
MENU/NO
AMS PUSH
(MARK/ENTER)
YES
Num
/
*
–
+
AMS(
AMS(
)
)
Lock
7
8
5
2
9
PgUp
Home
4
6
1
3
End
PgDn
Enter
0
Del
Ins
Enter for track numbers over 11
Press the same number as
for the track number to be played
(press [0] for 10)
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Syst e m Lim it a t io n s
Additional
Information
This chapter provides additional
information that will help you understand
and maintain your MD recorder.
The recording system of your MD or Mini-disc recorder is
radically different from those use din 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.
“ Disc Fu ll” a p p e a rs in t h e d isp la y e ve n b e fo re t h e
MD h a s re a ch e d t h e m a xim u m re co rd in g t im e
When too many tracks have been recorded in the MD,
“Disc Full” appears regardless of the total recorded time.
More than 256 tracks cannot be recorded on the MD. To
continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks or use a
second recordable MD.
“ Disc Fu ll” a p p e a rs b e fo re t h e m a xim u m n u m b e r
o f t ra cks o r t h e m a xim u m re co rd in g t im e h a s
b e e n re a ch e d
Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are sometimes
interpreted as track intervals, increasing the track count
and causing “Disc Full” to appear.
Th e re m a in in g re co rd in g t im e d o e s n o t in cre a se
e ve n a ft e r e ra sin g a n u m b e r o f sh o rt t ra cks
Tracks under 12 seconds* in length (in stereo mode) are not
counted, so erasing them may not lead to an increase in
recording time.
*
In stereo recording mode. For monaural and LP2 stereo the length is 24
seconds, for LP4 stereo it is 48 seconds.
Th e t o t a l re co rd e d t im e a n d t h e re m a in in g
re co rd a b le t im e o n t h e MD m a y n o t t o t a l t h e
m a xim u m re co rd in g t im e
Recording is in minimum units of 2 seconds* each (in
stereo mode), no matter how short the material. The
contents recorded may therefore be shorter than the
maximum recording capacity. Disc space may be further
reduced by scratches on the disc, which are automatically
deleted, further reducing time.
*
In stereo recording mode. For monaural and LP2 stereo the length is 4
seconds, for LP4 stereo it is 8 seconds.
Lim it a t io n s w h e n re co rd in g o ve r a n e xist in g t ra ck
• The correct remaining recordable time on the MD may
not be displayed.
• You may find it impossible to record over a track if that
track has already been recorded over several times. If
this happens, erase the track.
• The remaining recording time may be shortened out of
proportion to the total recorded time.
• Recording over a track to eliminate noise is not
recommended since this may shorten the duration of the
track.
• You may find it impossible to name a track while
recording over an existing track.
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Tra cks cre a t e d b y e d it in g m a y e xh ib it so u n d
d ro p o u t s a s yo u ’re se a rch in g fo r a p o in t w h ile
m o n it o rin g t h e so u n d .
Tro u b le sh o o t in g
Should you have trouble with your MD recorder, first
unplug the unit, then plug it back in and check It while
using this troubleshooting guide. Should the problem
persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
So m e t ra cks ca n n o t b e co m b in e d w it h o t h e rs
Tracks may not be combined if they have been edited.
Tra ck n u m b e rs a re n o t m a rke d co rre ct ly
Incorrect assignment or marking of track numbers may
result when CD tracks are divided into several smaller
tracks during digital recording. Depending on the material
recorded, when “Track Mark” of the Setup Menu was set
to “Level Sync” and the track number automatically
assigned during recording, the track number may not have
been accurately assigned.
Th e re co rd e r d o e s n o t o p e ra t e o r o p e ra t e s p o o rly
/ The MD may be dirty or damaged. Replace the MD.
Th e re co rd e r d o e s n o t p la y
/ 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.
/ Be sure that the power is on.
/ The recorder may not be correctly connected to the
amplifier. Check the connection.
/ The MD is inserted in the wrong direction. Slide the
MD into the disc slot with the label side up and the
arrow pointing toward the slot.
“ TOC Re a d in g ” a p p e a rs fo r a lo n g t im e
If the inserted recordable MD is brand new, “TOC
Reading” will appear in the display for a longer period
than for already-used MDs.
/ The MD may not be recorded. Replace the disc with
one that has been recorded.
Th e co rre ct re co rd e d /p la yin g t im e m a y n o t b e
d isp la ye d d u rin g p la yb a ck o f MDs re co rd e d in
m o n a u ra l m o d e .
Th e so u n d h a s a lo t o f st a t ic
/ Move the recorder away from sources of strong
magnetism, such as televisions.
Guide to the Serial Copy Managem ent
System
Th e re co rd e r d o e s n o t re co rd
/ THe MD is record-protected. Slide the record-
protect tab to close the slot.
Digital audio components, such as CDs, MDs, and DATs,
make it easy to produce high-quality copies of music by
processing music as a digital signal.
To protect copyrighted music sources, this recorder uses
the Serial Copy Management System, which allows you to
make only a single copy of a digitally recorded source
through digital-to-digital connections.
/ The recorder is not connected properly to the
program source. Check the connection.
/ Select the correct program source using INPUT.
/ The recording level is not adjusted properly. Adjust
the recording level.
/ A premastered MD is inserted. Replace it with a
recordable MD.
/ There is not enough time left on the MD. Replace it
with another recordable MD with fewer recorded
tracks, or erase unnecessary tracks.
/ There has been a power failure, or the AC power
cord has been disconnected during recording. Data
recorded to that point may be lost. Repeat the
recording procedure.
Yo u ca n m a ke o n ly a first -g e n e ra t io n co p y1)
t h ro u g h a d ig it a l-t o -d ig it a l co n n e ct io n .
Examples are as follows:
• You can make a copy of a commercially available digital
sound program (for example, a CD or MD), but you
cannot make a second copy from the first-generation
copy.
• You can make a copy of a digital signal from a digitally
recorded analog sound program (for example, an analog
record or a music cassette tape) or from a digital satellite
broadcast program, but you cannot make a secons copy
from the first-generation copy.
Th e re co rd e r d o e s n o t p e rfo rm syn ch ro re co rd in g
w it h a CD p la ye r
/ The remote supplied with the MD recorder is not
set correctly. Reset the remote.
Th e ke yb o a rd d o e s n o t e o p e ra t e
/ Disconnect the keyboard, turn off power to the
recorder, and reconnect the keyboard.
1) A first-genaration copy means the first recording of a digital audio
source through the recorder’s digital input connector. For example, if
you record from a CD player connected to the DIGITAL IN
connector, that copy is a first-generation copy.
Th e re co rd e r b e g in s p la yb a ck o r re co rd in g w h e n
t h e p o w e r is t u rn e d o n
/ “Timer” of the Setup Menu is set to “Play” or
“Rec.” Set “Timer” to “Off.”
Notes
The restrictions of the Serial Copy Management System do not
apply when you make a recording through the analog-to analog
connections.
Alt h o u g h n e it h e r p la y o r re co rd in g a re se t , t h e re
is st ill o u t p u t fro m t h e re co rd e r
/ “Relay” of the Setup Menu is set to “Play” or “Rec.”
Set “Relay” to “Off”.
When the suggested measures above do not solve the
problem, remove the power plug, then plug it back in
again.
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Message (code)
Cause/Remedy
Se lf-Dia g n o sis Fu n ct io n
Din Unlock
The sporadic appearance of this
message is caused by the digital
signal being recorded. This will
not affect the recording.
While recording from a digital
source, the connection cable was
unplugged or the digital source
was turned off.
/ Reconnect the cable, or turn
the digital component’s power
back on.
A problem occurred with the
internal information needed to
actuate the recorder.
/ Consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
A problem has occurred with the
laser pickup.
/ There is the possibility that a
malfunction has occurred.
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The recorder’s self-diagnosis function automatically
checks the condition of the MD recorder when an error
occurs, displays message. Refer to the table below to
perform the indicated countermeasure. If after two or three
attempts the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Message (code)
Cause/Remedy
Protected
The inserted MD is record-
protected.
MEMORY NG
LASER NG
/ Take out the MD and close the
record-protect slot (page 19)
The external CD-ROM or video
CD player is playing back a disk
in a format that cannot be played
back.
/ Remove the disk and insert a
playable music CD
The sound source is a copy of a
commercial music software, or a
CD-R recorded CD.
Cannot copy (C12)
Cannot copy (C41)
/ Because of the serial copy
management system, the copy
cannot be made (see page 65).
Copies also cannot be made from
CD-Rs.
REC Error
the recording was not made
properly.
/ Set the recorder on a stable
surface, and repeat the recording
procedure.
The inserted MD is dirty
(smudges, fingerprints, etc.),
scratched or substandard in
quality.
/Replace the MD and repeat the
recording procedure.
Read Error
TOC Error
The recorder could not read the
information on the MD properly.
/ Eject the MD and insert it
again.
The recorder could not read the
information on the MD properly.
/ Insert another MD.
/ If possible, erase all the tracks
on the MD (page 42).
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connected external device.*
Disp la y Me ssa g e s
Message
S.F Edit!
Meaning
During S.F Edit (change of sound
level after recording, Fade-In, Fade-
Out), another operation was made.
During S.F Edit, no other operations
can be made.
The following table explains the various messages that
appear in the display. Please also see the recorder’s Self
Diagnosis function on page 66.
Smart Space
The Smart Space function is on (page
22).
After the insertion of the MD, the
recorder is reading the recorded
material.
The button for an operation which
cannot be made during Multi-access
play was pressed.
DATE-RECORDED of the remote
was pressed with a track without the
time and date recorded present.
Message
Auto Cut
Blank Disc
Meaning
The Auto Cut function is on (page 22)
A new (blank) or erased MD has been
inserted.
An attempt was made to make a
second copy from a digitally dubbed
MD.
The MD is a commercially recorded
disc and cannot be edited.
An attempt was made to edit the MD
during Program or Shuffle Play.
An attempt was made to edit an MD
recorded in LP2 or LP4 stereo.
The MD is full
TOC Reading
Cannot Copy
Cannot Edit
M. Access
No Date
*
If “REMOTE” appears under other circumstances, turn the recorder off,
then turn it on again.
Disc Full
Impossible
The recorder cannot do the specified
operation.
Incomplete!
The change of recording level or
Fade-In Fade-Out operations were
not properly made due to the
recorder being moved, damage to the
disc, dirt, etc.
Initialize (flashing) The Setup Menu settings have been
lost. Or the contents recorded by the
timer have disappeared over time
and are not available for saving to
disc, or the playback condition was
not stored the last time the recorder
was used. (When the power is turned
on, this flashes for about four
seconds).
Memorizing
(flashing)
This flashes while the memory is
storing the contents of editing using
Multi-access play to edit the track
order.
Name Full!
No Change
The limitation on the number of
characters that can be input for
naming has been reached. A
maximum of approximately 1,700
characters can be input.
While changing recording levels,
AMS or YES were pushed without
the level change being made, so that
no changes were recorded.
There is no MD in the recorder.
The track or disc has no name.
An attempt was made to start
Program Play when no program
exists.
No Disc
No Name
No Program!
Premastered
ProgramFull
An attempt was made to record on a
premastered MD.
The program contains the maximum
number of tracks, and no more can be
added.
REMOTE
The recorder is being controlled by a
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Ge n e ra l
Power requirements
Sp e cifica t io n s
Where purchased
USA and Canada
Other countries
Power requirements
120V AC, 60 Hz
System
Disc
Mini-disc digital audio system
Mini-disc
120V or 230V AC
Selectable, 50/ 60 Hz
Laser
Semiconductor laser (λ=780nm)
Emission duration: continuous
MAX 44.6 µW1)
1) 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.
Power consumption
Dimensions (approx.)
18W
Laser output
482 x 44 x 290 mm
(19 x 13/4 x113/ 8in)
(w/ h/ d, including
projecting parts)
3.5 kg (7 lbs. 12 oz.)
0 °C to +40 °C
MASS (approx.)
Operating temperature
Storage temperature:
Laser diode
Material: GaAlAs
_5 °C to +60 °C
Revolutions
Error correction
400 rpm to 900 rpm (CLV)
ACIRC (Advanced Cross
Interleave Reed Solomon Code)
44.1 kHz
ATRAC (Adaptive Transform
Acoustic Coding)/ ATRAC 3
Acce sso rie s
See page 14
Sampling frequency
Coding
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Mo d u la tio n sy ste m EFM (Eight-to-Fourteen
Modulation)
Number of channels
Frequency response
Signal-to-noise ratio
Wow and flutter
Two stereo channels
5 to 20,000 Hz ±0.3dB
Over 98dB during playback
Below measurable limit
In p u t Te rm in a ls
Terminal
name
Terminal
type
Input
Reference Maximum
impedance input level input level
Analog IN XLR-3-31
(BAL) equivalent
Analog IN Pin jack
(UNBAL)
Digital IN Pin jack
(COAXIAL)
30kΩ
47kΩ
75Ω
+4dBu
+24dBu
+12dBu
—
_4dBu
0.5 Vp-p
±20%
Ou t p u t Te rm in a ls
Terminal
name
Terminal
type
Reference
output level
Load
impedance
Analog OUT XLR-3-32
Maximum
Greater than
(BAL)
equivalent
+24/ +10dBu 600Ω
(level
change-over)
PHONES
Standard
stereo jack
0 to 10mW
(level variable)
Maximum
+ 8dBu
32Ω
Analog OUT Pin jack
(UNBAL)
Greater than
10kΩ
Digital OUT Pin jack
(COAXIAL)
0.5 Vp-p
(at 75Ω)
75Ω
0dBu=0.775Vrms
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Ext e rio r d im e n sio n s
T E
R E M O
A L )
A N A L O G ( U N B
A L )
A N A L O G ( B
A X I C A O L
0
0
1
O U T
I N
R
- 1 0 d B u + 4 d B u
L E V E L
O U T P U T
I N
O U T
I N
5
O U T
I N
R S - 2 3 2 C
Y
R E L A
A P R A L L E L
L E V E L
I N P U T
A N A L O G
L
C T R L - S
A L D I G I T
L
O U T
R
L
P U S H
I N
P U S H
R
430
482
44
Units: mm
Ra ck m o u n t in g
This recorder can be rack mounted on a standard EIA 19-
inch rack. After removing the four feet, the unit can be
mounted in a rack.
To remove the for feet attached to the bottom of the
recorder, use a pair of tweezers or similar tool to remove
the plastic pin set at the center of each foot. The feet can be
detached after the pin has been removed.
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Se t u p Me n u Ta b le
The following table provides an overview of the various Setup Menu items, including their parameters, factory setting, and
reference page (s) in the manual.
To a cce ss t h e Se t u p Me n u
Press MENU/ NO twice with the recorder stopped; “Startup Menu” appears in the display.
(Note : The menu items available when MENU/ NO is pressed may vary according to the current status of the recorder.)
Menu item
Function
Parameters
Factory
setting
—
Page(s)
Program?
M. Access?
Play Mode
Creates a program
Creates a program
Selects Play Mode
—
—
33
34
27
32
33
34
31
31
31
32
38
38
29
37
36
28
21
—
Continue
Shuffle
Continue
Program
M. Access
Repeat Off
Repeat All
Repeat 1
A-B Repeat
_72 to -48dB
±1 sec.
6 to 20 sec.
—
—
_20.2 to 0 dB
_ ∞ to +18dB
Repeat Mode
Selects repeat mode
Off
A. Cue Level
A Cue Offset
Music Scan
Mark Rehear
Direct Mark
Sets the level for detecting the start of track
Adjusts the position of the start of auto-cue
Adjusts playback time of music scan
Adjusts position of mark
Mark poistion time is directly input
Adjusts analog signal output level
Adjusts the level of the input from
the COAXIAL terminal
_72dB
0
6 sec.
—
—
0dB
0dB
Output Level
Input Level Coax
Input Level BAL
BAL In L/ R
Adjusts the level of the input from
the BALANCE terminal
Adjust difference between left and right
output of BALANCE signal
_ ∞ to +12dB
0dB
21
21
21
21
—
0dB
Input Level UNBAL Adjusts the level of the input from
the UNBALANCE terminal
UNBAL In L/ R
_ ∞ to +12dB
0dB
Adjust difference between left and right
output of UNBALANCE signal
Selects recording mode
—
0dB
Rec Mode
Stereo
Mono
Long 2
Long 4
On/ Off
Level Sync
Off
Interval
_72 to _48dB
1 to 10 min.
Stereo
20
20
20
20
22
23
23
23
23
23
Smart Space
Track Mark
Sets Smart Space and auto-cut
Sets track marking method
On
Level/ Sync
Tr Mark Level
Interval
Sets base level for auto track marking
Sets constant time interval of auto-track
marking
_72dB
1 min.
A. Calendar
Automatically writes time to name
during recording
On/ Off
Off
48
Peak Hold
End Of Tr/ Disc
Indicates the highest level of the input signal
Indicates time to end of track in playback,
end of disc in recording
On/ Off
On/ Off
Off
Off
21
53
EOT (Play)
Sets time of indication of end of
track in playback
Sets time of indication of end of
disc in recording
6 to 20 sec.
3 to 10 min.
6 sec.
53
53
EOD (REC)
Resume Mode
3 min.
Turns off resume mode.
Resume Off
Resume Play
Resume next
Off
Play
Rec
Resume Off
36
36
36
54
54
54
Play starts position of previous stop.
Play starts next track of previous stop.
Turns off timer function.
Starts playback when power is turned on.
Starts recording when power is turned on.
Timer
Off
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Menu item
Function
Parameters
Factory
setting
Off
Page(s)
Relay
Turns relay function off
Off
Play
Rec
Enable
Disable
On/ Off
YYYY MM DD
MM DD YYYY
DD MM YYYY
Mode User
Mode Preset
Type US
JP
56
56
56
28
28
30
Sets relay playback function
Sets relay record function
Enables eject during playback
Disables eject during playback
Reserve the next track during play.
Sets display of date
Play/ Pause
Z
Enable
Off
Next Tr Play
Date Time
YYYY MM DD 17
17
17
Parallel
Sets and confirms assignment of
parallel input-output terminal
Selects the type of keyboard
—
—
US
57
57
59
59
59
62
17
Keyboard
10-Key
Assign?
—
Assigns characters to keyboard
Sets clock and date
—
—
Calendar
Ed it Me n u Ta b le
The following table provides a quick guide to the various editing functions that can be performed.
To a cce ss t h e Ed it Me n u
Press MENU/ NO to display “Edit Menu”
(Note : The available menu items may vary depending on the current status of the recorder.)
Menu item
Sub item
Function
Reference page
Name?
Nm In?
Nm Erase?
Nm AllErs?
Nm Copy?
Names track or MD
Erases name
Erases all names
Copies name
Gives the same name to all tracks
Erases a track
Moves a track
Combines tracks
Divides a track
Erases a portion of a track
Erases all the tracks on an MD
Erases consecutive tracks at one time
Combines consecutive tracks at one time
Changes the overall recorded level after recording
Records over a track using Fade-in Recording
Records over a track using Fade-out Recording
Undoes the last edit operation
Enters Setup Menu
46
49
49
48
48
41
44
43
45
42
42
42
43
50
51
51
50
—
Nm AllCopy?
Tr Erase?
Move?
Combine?
Divide?
A-B Erase?
All Erase?
M-Tr Erase?
M-Tr Combin?
S. F Edit?
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Tr Level?
Fade In?
Fade Out?
—
Undo?
Setup?
—
La st Mo d e Me m o ry
This function remembers the last mode of the recorder after power was turned off. When the power is turned on again,
playback begins under the same conditions.
However, when the MD is ejected, the following functions are not applied.
• Setting of Program track numbers and track order
• Setting of Multi-access track numbers and track order
• Setting of Variable Speed Play
• MARK point
• RAM edit contents
* Functions of the Setup Menu such as level, ON/ OFF, time, etc., will remain.
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