Sony MDS E52 User Manual

2-346-702-12(1)  
Min iDisc Re co rd e r  
Operating Instructions  
MDS-E52  
1998 by Sony Sound Tec Corporation  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Getting Started  
Unpacking ........................................................................................................................... 4  
Connection .......................................................................................................................... 4  
Basic Operations  
Recording on an MD ......................................................................................................... 6  
Playing an MD .................................................................................................................... 8  
Recording on MDs  
Notes on Recording ........................................................................................................... 9  
Useful Tips for Recording ................................................................................................ 9  
Recording Over Existing Tracks ..................................................................................... 11  
Adjusting the Recording Level ....................................................................................... 11  
Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking) ................................... 12  
Starting Recording With 6 Seconds of Prestored Audio Data  
(Time Machine Recording) .............................................................................................. 12  
Synchro-Recording With Audio Equipment of Your Choice .................................... 13  
Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Player ................................................................. 14  
Playing MDs  
Using the Display ............................................................................................................. 15  
Locating a Specific Track ................................................................................................. 16  
Locating a Particular Point in a Track ........................................................................... 17  
Playing Tracks Repeatedly .............................................................................................. 17  
Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ......................................................... 18  
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ............................................................. 19  
Useful Tips When Recording From MDs to Tape ....................................................... 20  
Editing Recorded MDs  
Notes on Editing ............................................................................................................... 20  
Erasing Recordings (Erase Function) ............................................................................ 20  
Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function).............................................................. 22  
Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function) ..................................................... 23  
Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function).................................................................. 24  
Labeling Recordings (Title Function) ............................................................................ 24  
Undoing the Last Edit (Undo Function) ....................................................................... 27  
Additional Information  
Function of Control Terminal ......................................................................................... 27  
Dimensions ........................................................................................................................ 28  
Display Messages .............................................................................................................. 29  
System Limitations ........................................................................................................... 29  
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 30  
Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 31  
Index of Parts and Controls ............................................................................................ 32  
Guide to the Serial Copy Management System ........................................................... 33  
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Unpacking  
Connection  
Check that you received the following items:  
• Remote commander (remote) RM-D7M (1)  
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
Overview  
This section describes how to hook up the MD recorder  
to other components such as a mixer, CD player or  
DAT recorder. Be sure to turn off the power of each  
component before connection.  
Inserting batteries into the remote  
You can control the recorder using the supplied  
remote.  
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the +  
and – on the batteries. When using the remote, point it  
at the remote sensor on the recorder.  
Control  
equipment  
Control  
equipment  
(
)
LINE ANALOG  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL COAXIAL  
IN OUT IN OUT  
CTRL-S  
IN  
REMOTE  
RS-22C  
ANALOG INPUT  
SELECTOR  
ANALOG (BAL)  
OUTPUT LEVEL  
ANALOG (BAL)  
I
N
O
U
T
R
IN  
L
R
OUT  
L
L
UNBAL  
BAL  
-10dBu  
+4dBu  
R
to a w all outlet  
IN  
OUT  
When to replace batteries  
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six  
months. When the remote no longer operates the  
recorder, replace all the batteries with new ones.  
IN  
OUT  
Mixer  
Mixer  
Notes  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL OUT  
Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or humid  
place.  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL IN  
Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,  
particularly when replacing the batteries.  
Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or  
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.  
If you dont use the remote for an extended period of time,  
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from  
battery leakage and corrosion.  
CD player, DAT  
recorder, or MD  
recorder, etc.  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL OUT  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL IN  
CD player, DAT  
recorder, or MD  
recorder, etc.  
: Signal flow  
ç
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What cords will I need?  
• Audio connecting cords (pin type)  
Connecting the recorder to a digital component such as a  
CD player, DAT recorder, another MD recorder, or mixer  
Connect the component through the DIGITAL IN/ OUT  
connectors with two optical cables or coaxial digital  
connecting cables.  
White  
(L)  
White  
(L)  
Red  
(R)  
Red  
(R)  
Using the optical cables  
Take the caps off the connectors before plugging in the  
cables.  
• Optical cable  
MD recorder  
Digital component  
• Coaxial digital connecting cable  
• Control-S cord (mini jack type)  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
IN OUT  
IN OUT  
IN  
OUT  
Ç
Ç
Connection  
Connecting the recorder to an analog component such as  
a mixer, etc.  
ç: Signal flow  
ANALOG INPUT  
SELECTOR Sw itch  
ANALOG (BAL) OUTPUT  
LEVEL Sw itch  
Using the coaxial digital connecting cables  
MD recorder  
Digital component  
(
)
LINE ANALOG  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL COAXIAL  
IN OUT IN OUT  
CTRL-S  
IN  
REMOTE  
RS-232C  
ANALOG INPUT  
SELECTOR  
ANALOG (BAL)  
OUTPUT LEVEL  
ANALOG (BAL)  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
I
N
O
U
T
R
IN  
L
R
OUT  
L
L
UNBAL  
BAL  
-10dBu  
+4dBu  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
COAXIAL  
R
IN OUT  
IN OUT  
IN  
OUT  
ANALOG (UNBAL)  
IN/OUT Jack  
ANALOG (BAL)  
IN/OUT Connector  
Ç
Two kinds of connection as follows are possible by switching  
the ANALOG INPUT SELECTOR switch.  
Ç
When the SELECTOR switch is set to BAL  
ç: Signal flow  
The signals are input or output from the ANALOG (BAL)  
IN/ OUT connector (XLR-3-31, XLR-3-32 equivalent).  
z Automatic conversion of digital sampling rates  
during recording  
XLR connector XLR-3-31  
equivalent  
XLR connector XLR-3-32  
equivalent  
A built-in sampling rate converter automatically  
converts the sampling frequency of various digital  
sources to the 44.1 kHz sampling rate of your MD  
recorder.  
Press here to  
disconnect.  
Align  
Press here to disconnect.  
This allows you to record sources such as 32 and  
48 kHz DAT or satellite broadcasts, as well as compact  
discs and other MDs.  
1: GND  
2: HOT  
3: COLD  
1: GND  
2: HOT  
3: COLD  
2
1
1
2
3
3
Align  
The OUTPUT LEVEL can be selected -10dBu or +4dBu by  
the ANALOG (BAL) OUTPUT LEVEL switch.  
Connecting the AC power cord  
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.  
When the SELECTOR switch is set to UNBAL  
The signals are input or output from the ANALOG  
(UNBAL) IN/ OUT jack. Be sure to match the color-coded  
cords to the appropriate jacks on the components: red  
(right) to red and white (left) to white. Be sure to make  
connections firmly to prevent hum and noise.  
MD recorder  
Mixer  
2TR  
ç
(
)
LINE ANALOG  
IN OUT  
OUT  
IN  
L
L
R
R
Ç
ç: Signal flow  
z
Regardless of the setting of the ANALOG INPUT  
switch, signals are transferred to both the UNBAL and  
BAL output terminals.  
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2 3  
7
(
)
AMS PUSH ENTER  
REC LEVEL  
5
4
6
STANDBY  
ON OFF  
3
1
7
9
NO  
YES  
PHONE  
LEVEL  
EDIT  
2
8
0
10  
MIN  
MAX  
PHONES  
.
.
INPUT  
DISPLAY/CHAR  
A
SPACE/A PAUSE PLAY MODE  
REPEAT  
REC MODE  
EJECT  
DIGITAL COAX OPT ANALOG  
MONO  
STEREO  
4 5 8 6  
Turn on the mixer and program source.  
1
2
3
Press U.  
Insert a recordable MD.  
With the label side up  
With the arrow  
pointing this w ay  
If the MD has a recorded material on it, the recorder will  
automatically start recording from the end of the last recorded  
track.  
Set INPUT to the corresponding input connector.  
About LINE (ANALOG) IN  
4
5
Set the ANALOG INPUT  
To record through  
DIGITAL IN  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
LINE (ANALOG) IN  
Set INPUT to  
SELECTOR SWITCH to the  
terminal you use (BAL or  
UNBAL).  
DIGITAL COAX  
DIGITAL OPT  
ANALOG  
Monitor audio during recording  
Set REC MODE to the mode you want to record in.  
Even if you set REC MODE to  
MONO, the monitor signal does  
not become monaural.  
To record in  
Set REC MODE to  
STEREO  
Stereo sound  
MONO  
Monaural sound*  
* In the monaural recording, you can record about two times longer than in  
the stereo recording.  
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Press r.  
6
7
The recorder stands by for record.  
When recording the analog input signal, adjust the recording  
level with REC LEVEL.  
The fourth dot is satisfactory for most purposes. For details,  
refer to “Adjusting the Recording Level” on page 11.  
Press · or P.  
8
9
Recording starts.  
Start playing the program source.  
When ”TOC“ flashes in the display  
Do not turn off the power or disconnect the recorder from the power source  
immediately after recording.  
The recorder is currently updating  
the Table Of Contents (TOC).  
Do not turn off the power, move  
the recorder, or pull out the AC  
power cord, while “TOC” is  
flashing. Changes to an MD made  
through recording are saved only  
when you update the TOC by  
ejecting the MD.  
If you do, recorded material may not be saved to the MD. To save the  
material, after recording, press § EJECT to take out the MD. “TOC” will flash  
in the display at this time.  
After “TOC” stops flashing and is unlit, you can turn off the power or pull out  
the AC power cord.  
To  
Press  
Stop recording  
Pause recording*  
p
P. Press the button again or press · to  
resume recording.  
Take out the MD  
§ EJECT after stopping recording  
* Whenever you pause recording, the track number increases by one. For example, if  
you paused recording while recording on track 4, the track number increases by  
one and recording continues on the new track when restarted.  
To protect an MD against accidental erasure  
To make it impossible to record on an MD, slide the tab in the direction of  
arrow, opening the slot. To allow recording, close the slot.  
Rear of the disc  
Record-protect tab  
Slide the tab in  
the direction of arrow  
Note  
If you switch REC MODE during recording or recording pause, recording stops.  
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Pla yin g a n MD  
Adjust the  
headphone volume  
2 3  
(
)
AMS PUSH ENTER  
REC LEVEL  
5
4
6
STANDBY  
ON OFF  
3
1
7
9
NO  
YES  
PHONE  
LEVEL  
EDIT  
2
8
0
10  
MIN  
MAX  
PHONES  
.
.
INPUT  
DISPLAY/CHAR  
A
SPACE/A PAUSE PLAY MODE  
REPEAT  
REC MODE  
EJECT  
DIGITAL COAX OPT ANALOG  
MONO  
STEREO  
Connect the headphones  
4
Turn on the mixer and adjust the fader or level control of the  
corresponding channel.  
1
2
3
Press U.  
Insert an MD.  
With the label side up  
With the arrow  
pointing this w ay  
Press ·.  
The recorder starts playing.  
You can locate and play back  
a track while the recorder is  
stopped  
1 Turn AMS (or press =  
or + on the remote)  
until the number of the  
desired track appears.  
2 Press AMS or ·.  
4
Do the follow ing:  
To  
Stop playing  
Press p.  
Pause playing  
Press P. Press the button again or press  
· to resume playing.  
Go to the next track  
Turn AMS clockwise (or press + on  
the remote).  
To use headphones  
Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press  
= on the remote).  
Go to the preceding track  
Take out the MD  
Connect them to PHONES  
jack. Use PHONE LEVEL to  
adjust the volume.  
Press § EJECT.  
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If Cannot Copy” appears in the display  
The recorder uses the SCMS (Serial Copy Management  
Notes on Recording  
System).  
MDs recorded through digital input connector cannot be  
copied onto other MDs or DAT tapes through the digital  
output connector (see page 33).  
If Protected” appears in the display  
The MD is record-protected. Close the slot to record on the  
disc (see “To protect an MD against accidental erasure” on  
page 7).  
When recording digital signals that have been emphasized  
(in the higher frequencies)  
The signal is automatically de-emphasized (with attenuation  
proportional to the degree of emphasis) and the level of the  
de-emphasized signal is indicated on the peak level meters.  
If Din Unlock” flashes in the display  
The digital program source which you set with INPUT in  
Step 4 on page 6, is not connected.  
To continue, connect the program source properly.  
The program source is not on.  
When the recorder is recording or in recording pause,  
digital signals input through DIGITAL IN are output to  
DIGITAL OUT with the same sampling rate.  
Turn on the program source.  
Depending on the source being recorded, track numbers  
are marked in the following ways:  
To change the digital input signal to another sampling rate  
for output (without recording it to an MD), use Input  
Monitor Function (see page 10).  
When recording from a CD or MD with INPUT set to  
DIGITAL and the source connected through DIGITAL IN:  
The recorder automatically marks track numbers in the  
same sequence as the original. If, however, a track is  
repeated two or more times (e.g. by single-track repeat  
play) or two or more tracks with the same track number  
(e.g. from different MDs or CDs) are played, the track or  
tracks are recorded as a single, continuous track with a  
single track number.  
Useful Tips for Recording  
If the source is an MD, track numbers may not be marked  
for tracks of less than 4 seconds.  
When recording from a source connected through LINE  
(ANALOG) IN with INPUT set to ANALOG, and  
“LEVEL- SYNC” does not light up (see “Marking Track  
Numbers While Recording” on page 12) or when  
recording from DAT or satellite broadcasts connected  
through DIGITAL IN with INPUT set to DIGITAL:  
The source will be recorded as a single track. You can  
divide the track afterwards using the Divide Function (see  
“Dividing Recorded Tracks” on page 22) or mark track  
numbers during recording by using the Track Marking  
Function on page 12.  
DISPLAY/CHAR  
Checking the remaining recordable time on  
the MD  
• When you press DISPLAY/ CHAR repeatedly while  
recording, the display changes as follows: elapsed  
recording time, remaining recordable time on the  
MD, track name.  
• When you press DISPLAY/ CHAR repeatedly while  
the recorder is stopped, the display changes as  
follows: total recorded time, remaining recordable  
time on the MD, disc name (see page 15).  
If “LEVEL-SYNC” appears in the display, the recorder  
automatically marks track numbers when recording  
analog source or digital recording of DAT or satellite  
broadcasts (see “Marking track numbers automatically”  
on page 12).  
When recording from DAT or satellite broadcasts with  
INPUT set to DIGITAL, the recorder automatically marks  
a track number whenever the sampling frequency of the  
input signal changes.  
When “TOC” flashes in the display  
The recorder is currently updating the Table Of Contents  
(TOC). Do not turn off the power, move the recorder, or pull  
out the AC power cord. Changes to an MD made through  
recording are saved when you update the TOC by ejecting  
the MD.  
When the PLAY MODE is PROGRAM or SHUFFLE  
The PLAY MODE is switched to CONTINUE automatically.  
(Continued)  
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To turn off the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut  
Function  
1 While the recorder is stopped, press EDIT/ NO twice to  
Monitoring the input signal (Input Monitor)  
Before starting recording, you can monitor the selected  
input signal through the recorders output connectors.  
display “Setup Menu”.  
2 Turn AMS until “S. Space” menu appears in the display,  
then press AMS.  
1
2
Press §EJECT to remove the MD.  
3 Turn AMS until “S. Space Off” appears in the display,  
then press AMS.  
Set INPUT according to the input signal you want  
to monitor.  
4 Press EDIT/ NO.  
When INPUT is set to ANALOG  
To turn on the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut  
Function again  
1 Carry out Steps 1 and 2 in “To turn off the Smart Space  
Function and Auto Cut Function” above.  
2 Turn AMS until “S. Space On” appears in the display, then  
press AMS.  
The analog signal input through LINE (ANALOG) IN is  
output to DIGITAL OUT after A/ D conversion, and  
then to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT connectors and  
PHONES jack after D/ A conversion.  
When INPUT is set to DIGITAL  
The digital signal input through DIGITAL IN is output  
to DIGITAL OUT, and then to the LINE (ANALOG)  
OUT connectors and PHONES jack after D/ A  
conversion.  
3 Press EDIT/ NO.  
Notes  
When you turn off the Smart Space Function, the Auto Cut  
Note  
Function is also turned off automatically.  
Even if you set REC MODE to MONO, the monitor  
The Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function are  
factory set to on.  
signal does not become monaural.  
The Smart Space Function does not affect the order of the  
track numbers being recorded, even if the blank space  
occurs in the middle of a track.  
3
Press r.  
If INPUT is set to ANALOG, “AD-DA” appears in  
If you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC power  
cord, the recorder will recall the last setting (on or off) of  
the Smart Space and Auto Cut Functions the next time you  
turn on the recorder.  
the display.  
If INPUT is set to DIGITAL, “-DA”appears in the  
display.  
If Auto Cut” appears in the display  
(Auto Cut)  
There has been no sound input for 30 seconds while  
INPUT is set to DIGITAL and the source is connected  
through DIGITAL IN. The 30 seconds of silence are  
replaced by a blank of about 3 seconds and the  
recorder changes to recording pause.  
Playing back tracks just recorded  
Follow this procedure to play back tracks that have just  
been recorded.  
Press · immediately after stopping recording.  
Playback starts from the first track of the material just  
recorded.  
You can turn off the Auto Cut Function  
For details, see “If “Smart Space” appears in the  
display” below.  
To play from the first track of the MD after recording  
1 Press p again after stopping recording.  
2 Press ·.  
Playback starts from the first track of the MD.  
If Smart Space” appears in the display  
(Smart Space)  
When there has been an extended silence of up to 30  
seconds in length, and the signal is input again, the  
silence is replaced by a blank of about 3 seconds and  
the recorder continues recording.  
Note  
However, if you begin recording during such an extended  
silent portion, the smart space function will not be activated.  
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Recording Over Existing Tracks  
Adjusting the Recording Level  
Follow the procedure below to record over existing  
material just as you would on an analog cassette tape.  
When recording with INPUT set to ANALOG and the  
signal input through LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks, use  
REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level before  
starting recording.  
6
You cannot adjust the recording level during digital  
recording.  
AMS ±  
REC LEVEL  
·
P
r
p
=
0
+
)
=/+  
1
2
3
Carry out Steps 1 to 6 in “Recording on an MD”  
on pages 6 and 7.  
1
2
3
Carry out Steps 1 to 5 in “Recording on an MD”  
on page 6.  
Play the portion of the program source with the  
strongest signal level.  
Turn AMS (or press = or +) until the  
number of the track to be recorded over appears.  
While monitoring the sound, turn REC LEVEL to  
adjust the recording level so that the peak level  
meters reach their highest point without turning  
on the OVER indication. Occasional lighting of  
“OVER” is acceptable.  
To record from the start of the track, continue  
from Step 6 in “Recording on an MD” on page 7.  
While “TRACK” flashes in the display  
The recorder is recording over an existing track, and  
stops flashing when it reaches the end of the recorded  
portion.  
To record from the middle of the track  
1 After Step 2 above, press · to start playback.  
2 Press P where you want to start recording.  
3 Continue from Step 6 in “Recording on an MD” on  
page 7.  
4
5
Stop playing the program source.  
Note  
You cannot record from the middle of an existing track when  
To start recording, follow the procedure starting  
from Step 8 in “Recording on an MD” on page 7.  
“PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” is displayed/ lit.  
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To display “LEVEL-SYNC”  
1 While the recorder is stopped, press EDIT/ NO twice to  
Marking Track Numbers While  
Recording (Track Marking)  
display “Setup Menu”.  
2 Turn AMS until “LevelSync?” appears in the display, then  
press AMS.  
You can mark track numbers either manually or  
automatically. By marking track numbers at specific  
points, you can quickly locate the points later using the  
AMS Function or Editing Functions.  
3 Turn AMS until “LevelSync ON” appears in the display,  
then press AMS.  
4 Press EDIT/ NO.  
To cancel Automatic Track Marking  
1 Carry out Steps 1 and 2 in “To display “LEVEL-SYNC””  
above.  
EDIT/NO  
YES  
2 Turn AMS until “LevelSync OFF” appears in the display,  
then press AMS.  
3 Press EDIT/ NO.  
r
When you want to mark track numbers after youve  
finished recording  
Marking track numbers manually  
(Manual Track Marking)  
Use the Divide Function (see “Dividing Recorded  
Tracks” on page 22.)  
You can mark track numbers at any time while  
recording on an MD.  
Note  
If you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC power cord,  
the recorder will recall the last setting (LevelSync ON or  
OFF) of the Automatic Track Marking Function the next time  
you turn on the recorder.  
Press r at the place you want to add a track mark  
while recording.  
Marking track numbers automatically  
(Automatic Track Marking)  
The recorder adds track marks differently in the  
following cases:  
• When recording from CDs or MDs with INPUT set  
to DIGITAL and the source connected through  
DIGITAL IN:  
The recorder marks track numbers automatically.  
When you record from a CD or MD, the track  
numbers are marked as they are found on the  
original.  
Starting Recording With  
6 Seconds of Prestored Audio  
Data (Time Machine Recording)  
When recording from an FM or satellite broadcast, the  
first few seconds of material are often lost due to the  
time it takes you to ascertain the contents and press the  
record button. To prevent the loss of this material, the  
Time Machine Recording Function constantly stores 6  
seconds of the most recent audio data in the buffer  
memory so that when you begin recording the  
program source, the recording actually begins with the  
6 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer memory in  
advance, as shown in the illustration below:  
In the case other than the above  
While “LEVEL-SYNC” appears in the display, the  
recorder marks a new track number whenever the  
signal level drops and rises to a certain point  
(Automatic Track Marking). If “LEVEL-SYNC” does  
not light up, set the LevelSync to ON as follows:  
When you press  
AMS in Step 3  
End of the program  
source to be recorded  
Time  
Audio data in 6-second buffer memory  
Recorded  
portion  
Beginning of the program  
source to be recorded  
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Synchro-Recording With Audio  
Equipment of Your Choice  
AMS ±  
By using the MUSIC SYNC button on the remote, you  
can automatically start a Synchronized recording with  
the signal input from the program source through the  
input jacks.  
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r
p
The method of marking track numbers differs,  
depending on the program source being recorded and  
how the recorder is connected to the program source.  
(See “Notes on Recording” on page 9.)  
=
+
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0
T.REC  
1
2
Carry out Steps 1 to 6 in “Recording on an MD”  
on pages 6 and 7.  
The recorder changes to recording pause.  
6
Start playing the program source you want to  
record.  
The most recent 6 seconds of audio data is stored  
in the buffer memory.  
3
Press AMS (or T.REC) to start Time Machine  
Recording.  
Recording of the program source starts with the  
6 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer  
memory.  
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p
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MUSIC SYNC  
1
2
3
Carry out Steps 1 to 5 in “Recording on an MD”  
on page 6.  
To stop Time Machine Recording  
Press p.  
Press MUSIC SYNC.  
The recorder changes to recording pause.  
Note  
The recorder starts storing audio data when the recorder is  
in recording pause and you start playing the program  
source. With less than 6 seconds of playing of the program  
source and audio data stored in the buffer memory, Time  
Machine Recording starts with less than 6 seconds of audio  
data.  
Start playing the program source you want to  
record.  
The recorder starts recording automatically.  
To stop Music Synchro-Recording  
Press p.  
Note  
During Music Synchro-Recording, the Smart Space Function  
and the Auto Cut Function turn on automatically regardless  
of their settings (ON or OFF) and type of input (digital or  
analog).  
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Press START.  
The recorder starts recording and the CD player  
starts playback.  
Synchro-Recording With a Sony  
CD Player  
The track number and elapsed recording time of  
the track appear in the display.  
By connecting your recorder to a Sony CD player, you  
can easily dub CDs onto MDs using the CD synchro  
buttons on the remote. If your recorder is connected to  
a Sony CD player by a digital input cable, track  
numbers are automatically marked as on the original,  
regardless of whether “LevelSync ON” or  
“LevelSyncOFF” is selected. If your recorder is  
connected to a Sony CD player by audio connecting  
cords through LINE (ANALOG) IN, track numbers are  
automatically marked when you select “LevelSync  
ON” (see “Marking Track Numbers While Recording”  
on page 12).  
If the CD player does not start playing  
Some CD player models may not respond when you  
press START on the remote of the recorder. Press P on  
the remote of the CD player instead.  
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Press STOP to stop synchro-recording.  
To pause recording  
Press STANDBY or CD PLAYER P.  
To restart recording, press START or CD PLAYER P.  
A new track number is marked each time you pause  
recording.  
As the same remote controls both the CD player and  
the recorder, you may have trouble operating both  
units if they are far from each other. If you do, place  
the CD player close to this recorder.  
You can use the remote of the CD player during  
synchro-recording  
When you press p, the CD player stops and the  
recorder pauses for recording.  
When you press P, the CD player pauses and the  
recorder pauses for recording.  
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To restart synchro-recording, press ·.  
You can change CDs during synchro-recording  
Carry out the following steps instead of Step 7 above.  
1
Press p on the remote of the CD player.  
The recorder pauses for recording.  
Change the CD.  
2
3
STANDBY  
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r
p
Press · on the remote of the CD player.  
Synchro-recording restarts.  
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START  
STOP  
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CD PLAYER P  
You can also do synchro-recording with a Sony video  
CD player  
Using the procedure for synchro-recording with a Sony  
CD player, you can do synchro-recording with a Sony  
video CD player also.  
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2
Turn on the CD player and the mixer.  
To select the video CD player, press button number 2  
while pressing down the POWER button before starting  
the procedure.  
Carry out Steps 2 to 5 in “Recording on an MD”  
on page 6 to prepare the recorder for recording.  
To select the CD player again, press button number 1  
while pressing down the POWER button.  
The recorder is factory set to CD player for synchro-  
recording.  
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4
Insert a CD into the CD player.  
Select the playback mode (Shuffle Play, Program  
Play, etc.) on the CD player.  
You can check the remaining recordable time on the  
MD  
Press DISPLAY/ CHAR (or DISPLAY) (see page 15).  
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Press STANDBY.  
The CD player pauses for playing and the  
recorder pauses for recording.  
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Disc name  
Music calendar  
Using the Display  
You can use the display to check disc and track  
information such as the total track number, total  
playing time of the tracks, remaining recordable time  
of the disc and disc name.  
Total number of tracks  
Total disc playing time  
The disc name appears, followed by the total number  
of tracks (Tr) and total disc playing time.  
DISPLAY/CHAR  
A music calendar showing all the track numbers  
appears within a grid if the MD is a premastered disc,  
or without a grid if the MD is a recordable disc.  
If the total track number exceeds 25, z appears to the  
right of number 25 in the music calendar.  
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DISPLAY  
SCROLL  
To label a recordable disc and its tracks, see “Labeling  
Recordings” on page 24.  
Note  
When you insert a new MD or turn off the recorder and turn  
it on again, the last item displayed will reappear.  
However, if you disconnect the AC power cord, the display  
will show the total number of tracks and total disc playing  
time of all recorded tracks the next time you turn on the  
recorder, no matter what the last display was.  
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P
p
Checking the total track number, total disc  
playing time, remaining recordable time of  
the disc and the title of the disc  
Checking remaining time and the title of a track  
Each time you press DISPLAY/ CHAR (or DISPLAY)  
while the recorder is stopped, you can change the  
display as follows:  
Each time you press DISPLAY/ CHAR (or DISPLAY)  
while playing an MD, you can change the display as  
shown below. The track numbers in the music  
calendar disappear after they are played.  
Total number of tracks and total disc playing  
time of all recorded tracks  
Track number and playing time of the  
current track  
Press  
Remaining recordable time of the disc  
(Recorded MDs only)  
Press  
Track number and remaining time of the  
current track  
The remaining recordable time of the disc  
is not shown for premastered MDs.  
Press  
Press  
Track name  
Disc name  
If no title is recorded, “No Name” appears,  
followed by the elapsed playing time.  
Press  
When you insert an MD, the disc name, total number  
of tracks, and total disc playing time appear in the  
display as follows:  
Press  
(Continued)  
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You can check the track name at any time while  
playing an MD Z  
When you directly locate a track with a number over  
25 Z  
Press SCROLL on the remote.  
You must press >25 first, before entering the  
Since the display shows up to 12 characters at a time,  
press SCROLL again to see the rest of the track title if  
the title has 13 characters or more.  
corresponding digits.  
Press >25 once if it is a 2-digit track number, and twice  
if it is a 3-digit track number.  
To enter “0,” press button 10.  
Press SCROLL again to pause scrolling, and again to  
continue scrolling.  
Examples: • To play track number 30  
Press >25 once, then 3 and 10.  
To play track number 100  
Press >25 twice, then 1, 10 and 10.  
Locating a Specific Track  
You can change the playing time during music scan  
1 While the recorder is stopped, press EDIT/ NO to  
display “Setup Menu.”  
You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc  
by using AMS (Automatic Music Sensor), = and  
+, number buttons or M.SCAN on the remote.  
2 Turn AMS until “M. Scan” menu appears in the  
display, then press AMS.  
3 Turn AMS to select the length of the M.SCAN play  
within the range of 6 to 20 seconds, using steps of  
about one second, then press AMS.  
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AMS ±  
4 Press EDIT/ NO.  
To pause playing at the beginning of a track  
Turn AMS (or press = or +) after pausing  
playback.  
Number  
buttons  
>25  
M.SCAN  
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P
r
p
·
=/+  
To go quickly to the beginning of the last track  
Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press =) while the  
display shows the total number of tracks and total disc  
playing time, remaining recordable time of the disc, or  
disc name (see page 15).  
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Do the following:  
To locate  
The next or  
succeeding tracks  
During playback, turn AMS clockwise  
(or press + repeatedly) until you  
find the desired track.  
The current or  
preceding tracks  
During playback, turn AMS  
counterclockwise (or press =  
repeatedly) until you find the desired  
track.  
A specific track  
directly  
Press number buttons to enter the  
track number.  
A specific track by  
using AMS  
1 Turn AMS until the desired track  
number appears while the recorder  
is stopped. (The track number is  
flashing.)  
2 Press AMS or ·.  
By scanning each  
track (music scan)  
1 Press M.SCAN before you start  
playing.  
2 When you find the desired track,  
press · to start playing.  
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Locating a Particular Point in a  
Track  
Playing Tracks Repeatedly  
You can play tracks repeatedly in any play mode.  
You can also use 0 and ) to locate a particular  
point in a track during playback or playback pause.  
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0/)  
REPEAT  
REPEAT  
A˜B  
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P
p
=
0
+
)
r
To locate a point  
Press  
)
While monitoring the  
sound  
) (forward) or 0 (backward)  
and keep pressing until you find  
the desired point.  
Quickly by observing  
the display during  
playback pause  
) or 0 and hold until you  
find the desired point. There is no  
sound output during this  
operation.  
Press REPEAT.  
“REPEAT” appears in the display.  
(high speed search)  
The recorder repeats the tracks as follows:  
When “OVER” appears during high speed search  
If the disc reaches the end while you are pressing )  
during playback pause, “OVER” appears in the display.  
Press 0 (or press 0) or turn AMS (or press =)  
counterclockwise to go back.  
When the MD is  
played in  
The recorder repeats  
Normal play (page 8)  
Shuffle Play (page 18)  
Program Play (page 19)  
All the tracks  
All the tracks in random order  
The same program  
Notes  
If the disc reaches the end while you are pressing )  
during sound monitoring, the recorder stops.  
Tracks that are only a few seconds long may be too short  
to scan using the search function. For such tracks, it is  
better to play the MD at normal speed.  
To cancel repeat play  
Press REPEAT several times until “REPEAT” disappears.  
The recorder returns to the original playing mode.  
Repeating the current track  
While the track you want to repeat is playing in normal  
play, press REPEAT several times until “REPEAT 1”  
appears in the display.  
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Repeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat)  
Z
You can play a specific portion of a track repeatedly.  
This might be useful when you want to memorize  
lyrics.  
Note that you can only repeat a portion within the  
boundaries of a single track.  
Playing Tracks in Random  
Order (Shuffle Play)  
You can have the recorder “shuffle” tracks and play  
them in random order.  
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1
While playing a disc, press A˜B at the starting  
point (point A) of the portion to be played  
repeatedly.  
PLAY MODE  
CONTINUE  
SHUFFLE  
“REPEAT A-B” flashes in the display.  
2
Continue playing the track or press ) until you  
reach the ending point (point B), then press A˜B  
again.  
·
P
r
p
·
·
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“REPEAT A-B” lights continuously. The recorder  
starts to play the specified portion repeatedly.  
To cancel A-B Repeat  
Press REPEAT or p.  
1
2
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or SHUFFLE  
once) until “SHUFFLE” appears in the display  
when the recorder is stopped.  
Setting new starting and ending points  
You can repeat the portion immediately after the currently  
specified portion by changing the starting and ending  
points.  
1 Press A˜B while “REPEAT A-Bappears.  
The current ending point B becomes the new starting  
point A and “REPEAT A-B” flashes in the display.  
2 Continue playing the track or press ) until you reach  
the new ending point (point B), then press A˜B again.  
“REPEAT A-B” lights continuously and the recorder starts  
playing the newly specified portion repeatedly.  
Press · to start Shuffle Play.  
To cancel Shuffle Play  
When the recorder is stopped, press PLAY MODE  
repeatedly (or CONTINUE once) until “SHUFFLE”  
disappears.  
You can specify tracks during Shuffle Play  
Note  
To play the next track, turn AMS clockwise (or press  
If you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC power cord,  
the recorder will recall the last setting of the Repeat Function  
the next time you turn on the recorder.  
The A-B Repeat settings, however, are lost.  
+).  
To play from the beginning of the current track again,  
turn AMS counterclockwise (or press =). You  
cannot use AMS (or =) to go to tracks that have  
already been played.  
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You can program the same track repeatedly  
While the track number appears in the display, press  
Creating Your Own Program  
(Program Play)  
AMS as many times as you want to repeat.  
The program remains even after Program Play ends  
When you press ·, you can play the same program  
again.  
You can specify the playback order of the tracks on an  
MD and create your own programs containing up to 25  
tracks.  
AMS±  
Notes  
The program created by the Program Play Function is lost  
when you press §EJECT to take out the MD.  
The program created by the Program Play Function is lost  
when you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC  
power cord.  
The display shows “- -m - -s” instead of the total playing  
time when the total playing time of the program exceeds  
160 minutes.  
·
p
PLAY MODE  
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CONTINUE  
PROGRAM  
Checking the track order  
You can check the order of tracks in your program  
during playback or playback pause.  
Number  
buttons  
Turn AMS (or press = or +) during playback or  
playback pause. The track numbers appear in the  
order they were programmed.  
>25  
CLEAR  
p
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P
r
p
·
=/+  
=
+
)
0
1
2
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or PROGRAM  
once) until “PROGRAM” appears in the display  
when the recorder is stopped.  
Changing the track order  
You can change the order of the tracks in your  
program before you start playing.  
Carry out either a) or b):  
a) When using the remote  
To  
Do the following:  
Erase the last track in the  
program  
Press CLEAR. Each time you  
press this button, the last  
track will be cleared.  
Press the number buttons to enter the tracks  
you want to program in the order you want.  
To program a track with a number over 25, use  
the >25 button (see page 16).  
Add tracks to the end of the  
program  
Carry out Steps 2 and 3 in  
“Creating Your Own  
Program.”  
If you’ve made a mistake  
Press CLEAR, then press the correct number button.  
Change the whole program  
completely  
1 Press PLAY MODE (or  
press CONTINUE) so that  
“PROGRAM” disappears  
while the recorder is  
stopped.  
2 Carry out Steps 1 to 3 in  
“Creating Your Own  
Program.”  
b) When using the controls on the recorder  
1 Turn AMS until the track number you want  
appears in the display.  
2 Press AMS.  
3
4
Repeat Step 2 to enter other tracks. Each time you  
enter a track, the total program time is calculated  
and appears in the display.  
Press · to start Program Play.  
To cancel Program Play  
When the recorder is stopped, press PLAY MODE  
repeatedly (or CONTINUE once) until “PROGRAM”  
disappears.  
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Useful Tips When Recording  
From MDs to Tape  
Notes on Editing  
You can edit the recorded tracks after recording, using  
the following functions:  
• Erase Function allows you to erase recorded tracks  
simply by specifying the corresponding track  
number.  
The Auto Space and Auto Pause Functions described in  
this section make recording from MDs to tape more  
easy.  
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• Divide Function allows you to divide tracks at  
specified points so that you can quickly locate those  
points afterwards, using the AMS function.  
• Combine Function allows you to combine two  
consecutive tracks into one.  
• Move Function allows you to change the order of  
tracks by moving a specific track to a desired track  
position.  
A.SPACE/PAUSE  
A.SPACE  
·
P
p
• Title Function allows you to create titles for your  
recorded MDs and tracks.  
Inserting blank spaces while recording to  
tape (Auto Space)  
The Auto Space Function inserts a 3-second blank  
space between each track while recording from MDs to  
tapes, allowing you to use the AMS function during  
playback later.  
If Protected” appears in the display  
The recorder could not edit because the record-protect slot  
on the MD is open. Edit after closing the slot (see page 7.)  
When “TOC” flashes in the display  
Do not move the recorder or pull out the AC power cord.  
After editing, “TOC” lights continuously until you eject the  
MD. “TOC” flashes while the recorder is updating the TOC.  
When the recorder finishes updating the TOC, “TOC”goes  
off.  
Press A.SPACE/ PAUSE (or A.SPACE) repeatedly until  
“A.SPACE” appears in the display.  
To cancel Auto Space  
Press A.SPACE/ PAUSE (or A.SPACE) repeatedly until  
“A.SPACE” disappears.  
Note  
Erasing Recordings  
(Erase Function)  
If the Auto Space Function is on while recording a selection  
containing multiple track numbers, (for example, a medley  
or symphony), blank spaces will be inserted within the  
selection whenever the track number changes.  
Follow the procedures below to erase:  
• A single track  
• All tracks  
• Part of a track  
Note, how ever, that once erased, MD data cannot  
be recovered.  
Pausing after each track (Auto Pause)  
When the Auto Pause Function is on, the recorder  
pauses after playing each track. Auto Pause is  
convenient when recording single tracks or multiple,  
non-consecutive tracks.  
EDIT/NO  
AMS±  
YES  
Press A.SPACE/ PAUSE (or A.SPACE) repeatedly until  
“A.PAUSE” appears in the display.  
To restart playback  
Press · or P.  
To cancel Auto Pause  
Press A.SPACE/ PAUSE (or A. SPACE) repeatedly until  
“A.PAUSE” disappears.  
Note  
If you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC power cord,  
the recorder will recall the last setting of the Auto Space and  
Auto Pause Functions the next time you turn on the  
recorder.  
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Erasing a single track  
Erasing all tracks on an MD  
You can erase a track simply by specifying the  
respective track number. When you erase a track, the  
total number of tracks on the MD decreases by one and  
all tracks following the erased one are renumbered.  
Since erasing merely updates the TOC, there is no need  
to record over material.  
You can delete the disc name, all recorded tracks, and  
titles of the recordable MD at once.  
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2
3
While the recorder is stopped or during playback  
pause, press EDIT/ NO to display “Edit Menu.”  
Turn AMS until “All Erase?” appears in the  
display.  
To avoid confusion when erasing multiple tracks, you  
should proceed in the order of high to low track  
numbers to prevent the renumbering of tracks that have  
not been erased yet.  
Press AMS or YES.  
“All Erase??” appears and all tracks in the music  
calendar start flashing.  
Example: Erasing B  
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Press AMS or YES again.  
Track  
number  
4
1
1
2
3
When the disc name, all recorded tracks, and titles  
on the MD have been erased, “Complete” appears  
for a few seconds and the music calendar  
disappears.  
A
A
B
2
C
D
Erasing  
B is erased  
C
3
D
To cancel the Erase Function  
Press EDIT/ NO or p and “All Erase?” or “All Erase??”  
disappears.  
1
2
3
4
While the recorder is stopped or during playback  
pause, press EDIT/ NO to display “Edit Menu.”  
You can undo the Erase Function  
See “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 27.  
Turn AMS until “Erase?” appears in the display,  
then press AMS.  
Erasing a part of a track  
By using the Divide (see page 22), Erase (see page 20)  
and Combine (see page 23) Functions, you can erase  
specific portions of a track.  
Turn AMS until the track number you want to  
erase appears in the display.  
Press AMS or YES.  
Example: Erasing a part of track A  
Part to be erased  
When the track selected in Step 3 has been  
erased, “Complete” appears for a few seconds  
and the total number of tracks in the music  
calendar decreases by one.  
Track  
number  
1
1
2
3
A
B
C
C
A is divided  
into 3 parts  
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Repeat Steps 1 to 4 to erase more tracks.  
Dividing  
2
3
4
5
To cancel the Erase Function  
Press EDIT/ NO or p.  
A
A
A
B
#1  
#2  
#3  
#2 is  
erased  
Note  
Erasing  
If “Erase???”appears in the display, the track was recorded  
or edited on another MD recorder and is record-protected.  
If this indication appears, press YES to erase the track.  
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1
1
3
4
A
#1  
A
#3  
B
C
#1 and #3 are  
combined  
Combining  
2
3
A (#1+#3)  
B
C
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While monitoring the sound, turn AMS to find the  
starting position of the new track.  
The starting portion of the new track is played  
back repeatedly.  
Dividing Recorded Tracks  
(Divide Function)  
“Rehearsal“ alternates with “Position ok?“ in the  
display.  
The starting position can be moved within a  
maximum range of –128 to +127 steps of about  
0.06 seconds within a track.  
With the Divide Function you can assign a track  
number at places that you want to randomly access  
afterwards. Use this function to add tracks to MDs  
recorded from an analog source (and therefore contain  
no track numbers), or to divide an existing track into  
multiple portions. When you divide a track, the total  
number of tracks on the MD increases by one and all  
tracks following the divided track are renumbered.  
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Press YES or AMS when the position is correct.  
When the track has been divided, “Complete”  
appears for a few seconds and the newly created  
track begins playing. The new track will have no  
track title even if the original track was labeled.  
Example: Dividing track 2 to create a new track for C  
Track  
number  
1
2
3
To cancel the Divide Function  
Press p or EDIT/ NO.  
A
A
D
B
C
Track 2 is divided and a  
new track is created for C  
4
Dividing  
2
3
1
You can undo a track division  
Combine the tracks again (see “Combining Recorded  
Tracks” on page 23) then redivide the tracks if  
necessary.  
B
D
C
AMS± EDIT/NO YES  
You can divide a track while recording  
Use the Track Marking Function (see page 12).  
P p  
1
While playing the MD, press P at the point where  
you want to create a new track.  
The recorder pauses playing.  
2
3
Press EDIT/ NO to display “Edit Menu.”  
Turn AMS until “Divide?” appears in the display,  
then press AMS.  
“Rehearsal” alternates with “Position ok?“ in the  
display, the track to be divided starts flashing in  
the music calendar, and the starting portion of the  
new track begins playing repeatedly. (If the  
starting position is correct, proceed with Step 5.)  
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To cancel the Combine Function  
Press EDIT/ NO or p.  
Combining Recorded Tracks  
(Combine Function)  
You can undo a track combination  
Divide the tracks again (see “Dividing Recorded  
Tracks” on page 22), then repeat the combine function  
with the correct tracks if necessary.  
Use the Combine Function while the recorder is  
stopped, playing or in pause to combine consecutive  
tracks on a recorded MD. This function is useful for  
combining several songs into a single medley, or  
several independently recorded portions into a single  
track. When you combine two tracks, the total number  
of tracks decreases by one and all tracks following the  
combined tracks are renumbered.  
Note  
If “Impossible” appears in the display, the tracks cannot be  
combined. This sometimes happens when youve edited the  
same track many times, and is due to a technical limitation  
of the MD system, not a mechanical error.  
Example: Combining B and C  
Track  
1
2
3
4
number  
A
A
B
C
C
D
B and C are combined  
into one track  
3
Combining  
1
2
B
D
EDIT/NO YES  
AMS±  
p
1
2
3
While the recorder is stopped or during playback  
pause, press EDIT/ NO to display “Edit Menu.”  
Turn AMS until “Combine?” appears in the  
display, then press AMS.  
Turn AMS until the number of the former track of  
the two to be combined appears in the display,  
then press AMS.  
“Rehearsal“ alternates with “Track ok?“ in the  
display. The place where the two tracks will join  
(i.e., the end of the former track and the beginning  
of the latter track) repeatedly plays back and the  
respective track number flashes in the music  
calendar.  
4
5
If the track is the wrong one, press EDIT/ NO or  
p, then start again from Step 1.  
If the place is correct, press AMS or YES.  
When the tracks have been combined, “Complete”  
appears for a few seconds and the total number of  
tracks in the music calendar decreases by one.  
If both of the combined tracks have track titles,  
the title of the latter track is erased.  
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Moving Recorded Tracks  
(Move Function)  
Labeling Recordings  
(Title Function)  
Use the Move Function to change the order of any  
track. After you move a track, the track numbers  
between the new and old track positions are  
automatically renumbered.  
You can create titles for your recorded MDs and tracks.  
Titles — which may consist of uppercase and  
lowercase letters, numbers and symbols for a  
maximum of about 1,700 characters per disc — appear  
in the display during MD operation.  
Example: Moving track C to track position 2  
EDIT/NO YES  
AMS±  
Track  
number  
1
1
2
2
4
3
A
A
C
B
D
Track C moves to  
track position 2  
Moving  
4
3
=/+  
DISPLAY/CHAR  
D
C
B
Use the following procedure to label a track or an MD.  
You can label a track during play, pause, record, or  
stop mode. If the track is playing or recording, be  
sure to finish labeling before the track ends. If the  
track ends before youve completed the labeling  
procedure, only the characters already entered are  
recorded automatically.  
EDIT/NO YES  
AMS±  
1
2
Press EDIT/ NO to display “Edit Menu.”  
p
1
2
3
While the recorder is stopped or during playback  
pause, press EDIT/ NO to display “Edit Menu.”  
Turn AMS until “Name in?” appears in the  
display, then press AMS.  
Turn AMS until “Move?” appears in the display,  
then press AMS.  
3
Turn AMS to select “Disc” or track number, then  
press AMS.  
When you label an MD, select “Disc” and when  
you label a track, select the track number. Note  
that during recording, the recorder changes to  
character typing mode and a cursor starts  
flashing.  
Turn AMS until the track number you want to  
move appears in the display, then press AMS.  
Track number New track  
to be moved position  
4
5
Turn AMS until the new track position appears.  
Press AMS or YES.  
After you have moved the track, “Complete”  
appears for a few seconds.  
To cancel the Move Function  
Press EDIT/ NO or p.  
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4
Press DISPLAY/ CHAR to select the character  
type as follows:  
7
Repeat Steps 4 to 6 until you have entered the  
entire title.  
If you entered the wrong character  
Press 0 or ) until the character to be corrected starts  
flashing, and repeat Steps 4 to 6 to enter the correct  
character.  
Press DISPLAY/CHAR repeatedly  
until  
To select  
Uppercase letters  
Lowercase letters  
Numbers  
“A” appears in the display  
“a” appears in the display  
“0” appears in the display  
To erase a character  
Press 0 or ) until the character to be erased starts  
flashing, then press EDIT/ NO.  
To enter a space  
Press AMS or ) while the cursor is flashing.  
8
Press YES.  
This completes the labeling procedure and the  
title appears on the left side of the display.  
5
Turn AMS to select the character.  
To cancel labeling  
Press p.  
Note  
The selected character flashes.  
You cannot label a track or an MD while you are recording  
Letters, numbers, and symbols appear in  
sequential order as you turn AMS.  
You can use the following symbols in titles:  
! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , – . / : ; < = > ? @ _ `  
over an existing track.  
(Continued)  
You can press DISPLAY/ CHAR to change the  
character type at any time during this step (see  
Step 4.)  
6
Press AMS to enter the selected character.  
The cursor shifts rightward and waits for the  
input of the next character.  
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4
5
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until you have entered the  
entire title.  
Labeling tracks and MDs with the remote  
If you entered the wrong character  
Press 0 or ) until the character to be corrected  
starts flashing.  
6
Press CLEAR to erase the incorrect character, then enter  
the correct one.  
Alphabet/number  
buttons  
Press NAME again.  
The entered title appears on the left side of the  
display window after the label has been recorded.  
NAME  
CLEAR  
p
NUM  
·
P
r
p
CHAR  
=
0
+
)
0/)  
To cancel labeling  
Press p.  
Changing an existing title Z  
1
Press NAME, then do the following:  
1
Press NAME repeatedly until a flashing cursor  
appears in the display, then do the following:  
To change  
Make sure that the recorder is  
A track title  
Playing, pausing the track whose title  
is to be changed, or stopped after  
locating the track whose title is to be  
changed  
To label  
Make sure that the recorder is  
A track  
Playing, pausing, recording the track  
to be labeled, or stopped after  
locating the track to be labeled  
Stopped with no track number  
appearing in the display  
A disc name  
An MD  
Stopped with no track number  
appearing in the display  
2
3
Keep pressing CLEAR (or EDIT/ NO on the  
recorder) until the current title is erased.  
2
Select the character type as follows:  
Enter the new title.  
To select  
Press  
Carry out Steps 4 to 7 of “Labeling Recordings”  
on page 24, or Steps 2 to 4 of “Labeling tracks and  
MDs with the remote” on page 26.  
Uppercase letters  
CHAR repeatedly until “Selected  
ABC” appears in the display  
Lowercase letters  
Numbers  
CHAR repeatedly until “Selected  
abc” appears in the display  
4
Press NAME.  
NUM repeatedly until “Selected  
123” appears in the display  
3
Enter one character at a time.  
After you enter a character, the cursor shifts  
rightward and waits for the input of the next  
character.  
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Undoing the Last Edit  
(Undo Function)  
Function of Control Terminal  
1 Control terminal (CTRL-S)  
You can use the Undo Function to cancel the last edit  
and restore the contents of the MD to the condition that  
existed before editing was done. Note, however, that  
you cannot undo an edit if you do any of the following  
after the edit:  
• Press the r button on the front panel.  
• Press the r button, the MUSIC SYNC button, or the  
CD-SYNC STANDBY button on the remote.  
• Turn off the power or eject the MD.  
Mini jack type  
When a system controller with CTRL-S terminal is  
connected to the control terminal of this recorder,  
it can operate as a remote .  
Control functions  
The system controller which is connected to the control  
terminal operates the same as the supplied remote  
RM-D7M.  
• Disconnect the AC power cord.  
AMS± EDIT/NO YES  
Note  
When the system controller is connected to the control  
jack, the remote can not be used because its infrared  
rays are stopped.  
2 Remote control terminal  
1
2
While the recorder is stopped or during playback  
pause, press EDIT/ NO to display “Edit Menu.”  
D sub 9 pin connector (male terminals)  
This connector is to control the unit by using an  
external personal computer, etc.  
It is communicated by RS-232C signals of  
9600bps.  
Consult the dealer about the communication  
protocol.  
Turn AMS until “Undo?” appears in the display,  
then press AMS.  
“Undo?” does not appear if no editing has been  
done.  
One of the following messages appears in the  
display, depending on the type of editing to be  
undone:  
Pin assignment  
Editing done:  
Message:  
Erasing a single track  
Erasing all tracks on an MD  
Dividing a track  
“Erase Undo ?”  
“Divide Undo ?”  
“Combine Undo ?”  
“Move Undo ?”  
Combining tracks  
Pin:  
1
Terminal nomenclature:  
NC  
Moving a track  
Labeling a track or an MD  
Changing an existing title  
2
RXD (INPUT)  
“Name Undo ?”  
3
TXD (OUTPUT)  
Connected to 6 pin inside  
GND  
4
3
Press YES again.  
“Complete” appears for a few seconds and the  
contents of the MD are restored to the condition  
that existed before the edit.  
5
6
Connected to 4 pin inside  
Connected to 8 pin inside  
Connected to 7 pin inside  
NC  
7
8
To cancel the Undo Function  
Press EDIT/ NO or p.  
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Dimensions  
R
L
+ 4 d B u  
- 1 0 d B u  
B A L  
U N B A L  
I N  
O U T I N  
A X I C A O L  
O U T I N  
O P T I C A L O U T I N  
L
R
O U T  
A L )  
R
I N  
L
R S - 2 3 2 C  
A N A L O G T I N E P U T R E M O  
O U T P U T L O E V R E L S E L E C T  
A N A L O G ( B  
A N A L O G ( B  
A L )  
C T R L - S  
L A  
D I G I T  
A N A L L O I N G E  
(
)
430  
(3)  
482  
466  
88  
(
)
AMS PUSH ENTER  
REC LEVEL  
5
4
6
STANDBY  
ON OFF  
3
1
7
NO  
YES  
PHONE  
EDIT  
2
8
LEVEL  
9
0
10  
MIN  
MAX  
PHONES  
.
.
INPUT  
DISPLAY/CHAR  
A
SPACE/A PAUSE PLAY MODE  
REPEAT  
REC MODE  
Unit: mm  
EJECT  
DIGITAL COAX OPT ANALOG  
MONO  
STEREO  
Mounting the recorder  
This recorder can be attached to a standard 19 inch  
rack (type EIA). After detaching the four feet on the  
bottom of the recorder, mount the recorder on the rack.  
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Display Messages  
System Limitations  
The following table explains the various messages that  
appear in the display.  
The recording system in your MiniDisc recorder is  
radically different from those used in cassette and DAT  
recorders and is characterized by the limitations  
described below. Note, however, that these limitations  
are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording  
system itself and not to mechanical causes.  
Message  
Meaning  
Blank Disc  
A new (blank) or erased MD has been  
inserted.  
Cannot Copy  
An attempt was made to make a second  
copy from a digitally dubbed MD (see  
page 33.)  
Disc Full” lights up even before the MD has reached the  
maximum recording time (60 or 74 minutes)  
When 255 tracks have been recorded on the MD, “Disc Full”  
lights up regardless of the total recorded time. More than  
255 tracks cannot be recorded on the MD. To continue  
recording, erase unnecessary tracks or use another  
recordable MD.  
Cannot EDIT  
Din Unlock  
An attempt was made to edit the MD  
during Program, Shuffle, or Normal Play.  
The connected digital sound source is  
turned off or the recorder is not connected  
properly to the sound source.  
Disc Error  
Disc Full  
Defected MD is inserted.  
Disc Full” lights up before the maximum number of  
tracks is reached  
Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are sometimes  
interpreted as track intervals, incrementing the track count  
and causing “Disc Full” to light up.  
The MD is full (see “System Limitations”  
on this page.)  
Impossible  
Name Full  
You cannot record or edit the MD due to  
the system limitations.  
The titling capacity of the MD has reached  
its limit (about 1,700 characters.)  
The remaining recording time does not increase even  
after erasing numerous short tracks  
No Disc  
There is no MD in the recorder.  
Tracks under 12 seconds in length are not counted and so  
erasing them may not lead to an increase in the recording  
time.  
No Track  
The inserted MD has a disc title but no  
tracks.  
Protected  
Retry  
The inserted MD is record-protected.  
Some tracks cannot be combined with others  
Track combination may become impossible when tracks are  
edited.  
The first recording attempt failed due to a  
disturbance or scratch on the MD, and a  
second attempt is being made.  
Retry Error  
Due to vibrations to the recorder or  
scratches on the MD, several recording  
attempts were made but with no success.  
The total recorded time and the remaining time on the  
MD may not total the maximum recording time (60 or  
74 minutes)  
Recording is done in minimum units of 2 seconds each, no  
matter how short the material. The contents recorded may  
thus be shorter than the maximum recording capacity. Disc  
space may also be further reduced by scratches.  
STANDBY  
(flashing)  
The contents previously recorded are not  
saved correctly on the MD, or the program  
created by Program Play is not stored in  
the recorders memory.  
Tracks created through editing may exhibit sound dropout  
during search operations.  
Track numbers are not recorded correctly  
Incorrect assignment or recording of track numbers may  
result (1) when CD tracks are divided into several smaller  
tracks during digital recording, or (2) while recording certain  
CDs with the “LEVEL-SYNC” indication on (i.e., the  
automatic track marking function on.)  
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TOC Reading” appears for a long time  
If the inserted recordable MD is brand new, “TOC Reading”  
appears in the display longer than for MDs that have been  
used.  
The recorder does not record.  
/The MD is record-protected (“Protected” appears.)  
Close the record-protect slot (see page 7.)  
/The recorder is not connected properly to the sound  
source. Make connections properly to the sound  
source.  
Limitations when recording over an existing track  
/The recording level is not adjusted properly (in case  
of input through LINE (ANALOG) IN.) Turn REC  
LEVEL to adjust the recording level properly (see  
page 11.)  
The correct remaining recording time may not be  
displayed.  
You may find it impossible to record over a track if that  
track has been recorded over several times already. If this  
happens, erase the track using the Erase Function (see  
page 20.)  
/A premastered MD is inserted. Replace it with a  
recordable MD.  
The remaining recording time may be shortened out of  
proportion to the total recorded time.  
Recording over a track to eliminate noise is not  
recommended since this may shorten the duration of the  
track.  
/There is not enough time left on the MD. Replace it  
with another recordable MD with fewer recorded  
tracks, or erase unnecessary tracks.  
/There has been a power failure or the AC power  
cord has been disconnected during recording. Data  
recorded to that point may be lost. Repeat the  
recording procedure.  
You may find it impossible to label a track while  
recording over it.  
The correct recorded/playing time may not be displayed  
during playback of monaural-format MDs.  
The recorder does not work during synchro-recording.  
/The currently selected CD player type (CD player or  
video CD player) does not match the CD player  
being used. Reset the CD player type (see page 14.)  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following difficulties while  
using the recorder, use this troubleshooting guide to help  
you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist,  
consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
The sound has a lot of static.  
/Strong magnetism from a television or a similar  
device is interfering with operations. Move the  
recorder away from the source of strong magnetism.  
Note  
If the recorder does not operate properly even after youve  
attempted the prescribed remedies, turn off the power, then  
reinsert the plug into the power outlet.  
The recorder does not operate or operates poorly.  
/The MD may be damaged (“Disc Error” appears.)  
Take the MD out and insert it again. If “Disc Error”  
remains, replace the MD.  
The recorder does not play back.  
/Moisture has formed inside the recorder. Take the  
MD out and leave the recorder in a warm place for  
several hours until the moisture evaporates.  
/The recorder is not on. Press U to turn the recorder  
on.  
/The MD is inserted in the wrong direction. Slide the  
MD into the disc compartment with the label side up  
and the arrow pointing towards the opening until  
the recorder grips it.  
/The MD may not be recorded (the music calendar  
does not appear). Replace the disc with one that has  
been recorded.  
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Outputs  
PHONES  
Specifications  
Raterence  
output  
Jack type  
Load impedance  
System  
Disc  
MiniDisc digital audio system  
0–10 mW  
Stereo  
phone  
jack  
32 ohms  
The level  
varies.  
MiniDisc  
Laser  
Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)  
Emission duration: continuous  
ANALOG  
(UNBAL)  
OUT  
Phono  
jacks  
Maximum  
+8 dBu  
Over 10 kilohms  
Over 600 ohms  
Laser output  
Less than 44.6 µW*  
* 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.  
ANALOG  
(BAL) OUT  
XLR-3-32  
type  
Maximum  
+10/ +24dBu  
(switchable)  
Laser diode properties  
Revolutions (CLV)  
Error correction  
Material: GaAlAs  
Square  
optical  
connector  
jack  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
Optical power Wave length:  
400 rpm to 900 rpm  
–18 dBm  
660 nm  
Advanced Cross Interleave Reed  
Solomon Code (ACIRC)  
Sampling frequency  
Coding  
44.1 kHz  
Phono  
jacks  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
OUT  
0.5Vp-p  
(at 75 ohms)  
75 ohms  
Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding  
(ATRAC)  
Modulation system  
Number of channels  
Frequency response  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Wow and flutter  
EFM (Eight-to-Fourteen Modulation)  
2 stereo channels  
0 dBu=0.775Vrms  
5 to 20,000 Hz ±0.5 dB  
General  
Over 92 dB during playback  
Below measurable limit  
Power requirements  
Refer to warning letter.  
20 W  
Power consumption  
Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts  
Inputs  
Raterence  
input  
482 × 91 × 285 mm  
Jack type  
Input  
impedance  
Maximum  
input  
(19 × 3 5/  
8
× 11 1/  
4
in.)  
Mass (approx.)  
4.5 kg (9 lbs 15 oz)  
Phono jacks  
–4 dBu  
+12 dBu  
ANALOG  
47 kilohms  
(UNBAL) IN  
Supplied accessories See page 4.  
ANALOG  
(BAL) IN  
XLR-3-31  
type  
30 kilohms +4 dBu  
+24 dBu  
Optional accessories  
Wired/ wireless remote unit: RM-D5ME  
Optical cable: POC-15A, etc.  
Coaxial digital connecting cable: VMC-10, etc.  
Recordable MDs: MDW-60 (60 min), MDW-74 (74 min)  
Optical  
wave  
length:  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL IN  
Square  
optical  
connector  
jack  
660 nm  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL IN  
Phono  
jacks  
75 ohms  
0.5Vp-p  
±20%  
U.S. and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories  
Licensing Corporation.  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
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Index of Parts and Controls  
(
)
AMS PUSH ENTER  
REC LEVEL  
5
4
6
STANDBY  
ON OFF  
3
1
7
9
NO  
YES  
PHONE  
LEVEL  
EDT  
2
8
0
10  
MIN  
MAX  
PHONES  
.
.
INPUT  
DISPLAY/CHAR  
A
SPACE/A PAUSE PLAY MODE  
REPEAT  
REC MODE  
EJECT  
DIGITAL COAX OPT ANALOG  
MONO  
STEREO  
1 U (pow er) sw itch  
2 Disc compartment  
3 Display  
DISPLAY/CHAR button  
A.SPACE/A.PAUSE button  
!∞ PLAY MODE button  
REPEAT button  
4 0/) (fast forw ard/rew ind) buttons  
5 AMS control  
REC MODE selector  
!• · (play) button  
P (pause) button  
p (stop) button  
6 EDIT/NO button  
7 YES button  
8 REC LEVEL control  
9 PHONE LEVEL control  
0 Remote sensor  
r (record) button  
@™ PHONES jack  
§ EJECT button  
!™ INPUT selector  
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2 You can record the digital input signal of a digital satellite  
broadcast onto a DAT tape or recordable MD via the  
digital input jack on the DAT or MD recorder which is  
capable of handling a sampling frequeny of 32 kHz or 48  
kHz. You can then record the contents of this recorded  
DAT tape or MD (first-generation) onto another DAT tape  
or recordable MD via digital input jack on the DAT or MD  
recorder to create a second-generation digital copy.  
Subsequent recording from the second-generation copy  
onto another recordable DAT tape or MD is possible only  
through the analog input jack on the DAT or MD recorder.  
Note, however, that on some BS tuners, second-generation  
digital copying may not be possible.  
Guide to the Serial Copy  
Management System  
This MD recorder uses the Serial Copy Management  
System, which allows only first-generation digital  
copies to be made of premastered software via the  
recorders digital input jack. An outline of this system  
appears below:  
1 You can record from digital program sources (CDs, DATs  
or premastered MDs) onto a DAT tape or recordable MD  
via digital input jack on the DAT or MD recorder.  
You cannot, however, record from this recorded DAT tape  
or MD onto another DAT tape or recordable MD via the  
digital input jack on the DAT or MD recorder.  
Playing  
BS tuner  
Digital output jack  
Digital input jack  
Optical cable or  
coaxial digital  
connecting cable  
DAT recorder  
CD player  
MD recorder  
DAT recorder or  
MD recorder  
Recording  
Playing  
Digital output jack  
Digital input jack  
v
Optical cable or  
coaxial digital  
connecting cable  
First-generation  
DAT tape or MD  
recorded via  
digital-to-digital  
connection  
DAT or MD  
DAT recorder or  
MD recorder  
Recording  
v
DAT recorder or  
MD recorder  
v
Playback  
First-generation  
DAT tape or MD  
recorded via  
digital-to-digital  
connection  
DAT or MD  
Digital output jack  
Optical cable or  
coaxial digital  
connecting cable  
v
Digital input jack  
DAT recorder or  
MD recorder  
Playing  
DAT recorder or  
MD recorder  
Recording  
Digital output jack  
Line (analog) output jacks  
Optical cable or  
coaxial digital  
connecting cable  
v
Second-  
Audio connecting  
cord  
generation DAT  
tape or MD  
recorded via  
digital-to-digital  
connection  
DAT or MD  
Digital input jack  
Line (analog) input jacks  
v
DAT recorder or  
MD recorder  
Recording  
DAT recorder or  
MD recorder  
Playback  
Digital output jack  
Line (agalog) output jacks  
Optical cable or  
coaxial digital  
connecting cable  
Audio connecting  
cord  
Digital input jack  
Line (analog) input jacks  
DAT recorder or  
MD recorder  
Recording  
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3 You can record a DAT tape or MD recorded via the DAT  
or MD recorders analog input jack onto another DAT tape  
or MD via the DAT or MD recorders digital output jack.  
You cannot, however, make a second-generation DAT  
tape or MD copy via the DAT or MD recorders digital  
output jack.  
Turntable  
CD player  
Tuner  
Cassette recorder  
Microphone  
amplifier  
DAT recorder  
MD recorder  
Playing  
Line (analog)  
output jacks  
Audio connecting cord  
Line (analog)  
input jacks  
DAT recorder or  
MD recorder  
Recording  
v
DAT tape or MD  
recorded via  
DAT or MD  
analog-to-digital  
connection  
v
DAT recorder or  
MD recorder  
Playing  
Digital output jack  
Optical cable or  
coaxial digital  
connecting cable  
Digital input jack  
DAT recorder or  
MD recorder  
Recording  
v
First-generation  
DAT tape or MD  
recorded via  
DAT or MD  
digital-to-digital  
connection  
v
DAT recorder or  
MD recorder  
Playing  
Digital output jack  
Line (analog) output jacks  
Optical cable or  
coaxial digital  
connecting cable  
Audio connecting  
cord  
Digital input jack  
Line (analog) input jacks  
DAT recorder or  
MD recorder  
Recording  
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1/28-36_MDS-E52.12E  
35  
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Actual total number:  
Sony Sound Tec MDS-E52(E) 2-346-702-12(1)  
Printed in Japan  
SonyCorporation  
1/28-36_MDS-E52.12E  
36  
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Actual total number:  
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