4-228-655-11(1)
MiniDiscDeck
Operating Instructions
MDS-S41
2000 Sony Corporation
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started 4
Editing Recorded MDs 28
Before You Start the Hookup
4
Erasing Tracks 29
Hooking Up the Audio Components
5
Dividing Tracks 31
Combining Tracks 32
Moving Tracks 32
Location and Function of Parts 8
Naming a Track or MD 33
Undoing the Last Edit 36
Front Panel Parts Description
Remote Parts Description 10
Using the Display 11
8
Other Functions 37
Fade In and Fade Out 37
Recording on MDs 13
Falling Asleep to Music (Sleep Timer) 38
Notes on Recording 13
Recording on an MD 14
Adjusting the Recording Level 16
Recording Tips 16
Additional Information 39
Precautions 39
Marking Track Numbers While Recording
(Track Marking) 17
Handling MDs 40
System Limitations 40
Troubleshooting 41
Specifications 41
Starting Recording With Six Seconds of Prestored
Audio Data (Time Machine Recording) 18
Synchro-recording With the Audio Component of
Your Choice (Music Synchro-recording) 19
Display Messages 42
Edit Menu Table 43
Setup Menu Table 44
Self-Diagnosis Function 44
Using the Beeps 45
Index 46
Synchro-recording With a Sony CD Player
(CD Synchro-recording) 19
Playing MDs 21
Playing an MD 21
Playing a Specific Track 22
Locating a Particular Point in a Track 23
Playing Tracks Repeatedly 23
Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) 24
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 25
Tips for Recording From MDs to Tape 26
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Be fo re Yo u St a rt t h e
Ho o ku p
Getting
Started
This chapter provides information on
the supplied accessories, things you
should keep in mind while hooking
up the system, and how to connect
various audio components to the MD
deck. Be sure to read this chapter
thoroughly before you actually
Ch e ckin g t h e su p p lie d a cce sso rie s
This MD deck comes with the following items:
• Audio connecting cords (2)
• Optical cable (1)
• Remote commander (remote) RM-D29M (1)
• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
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 R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and –
properly oriented to the markings into the battery
compartment. When using the remote, point it at the
connect anything to the deck.
remote sensor
on the deck.
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When to replace the batteries
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about six
months. When the remote no longer operates the deck, replace
both batteries with new ones.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,
particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting
apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery
leakage and corrosion.
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Ho o kin g Up t h e Au d io Co m p o n e n t s
BEEP sw itch (page 45)
AC pow er cord
LINE
(ANALOG)
DIGITAL
IN
BEEP
IN
OUT
L
ON OFF
R
MD
DIGITAL
OUT
OUT
IN
L
R
Amplifier, etc.
Digital amplifier, DAT deck,
MD deck, CD player, DBS
tuner, etc.
Re q u ire d co rd s
Th in g s yo u sh o u ld ke e p in m in d w h ile
h o o kin g u p t h e syst e m
Audio connecting cords (2) (supplied)
When connecting an audio connecting cord, be sure to match the
color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks: white (left) to white
and red (right) to red.
• Turn off the power to all components before making
any connections.
• Do not connect any AC power cord until all the
connections are completed.
• Be sure the connections are firm to prevent hum and
noise.
White (L)
White (L)
Red (R)
Red (R)
Ja cks (co n n e ct o rs) fo r co n n e ct in g a u d io
co m p o n e n t s
Optical cable (1) (supplied)
• When connecting an optical cable, take the caps off the
connectors and insert the cable plugs straight in until they click
into place.
Connect
To the
• Do not bend or tie the optical cable.
Amplifiers
LINE (ANALOG) IN/ OUT jacks
DIGITAL IN connector
Digital amplifiers, DAT
decks, another MD deck, CD
players, or DBS tuners
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Ho o kin g Up t h e Au d io Co m p o n e n t s
Se t t in g t h e vo lt a g e (o n ly o n m o d e ls
su p p lie d w it h a vo lt a g e se le ct o r)
Make sure the voltage selector on the rear panel of the
deck is set to the voltage of the local power supply. If not,
use a screwdriver to change it to the correct position
before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Example
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
110–120V
220–240V
Co n n e ct in g t h e AC p o w e r co rd
Connect the AC power cord of the deck to a wall outlet.
Note
Do not connect the AC power cord to a switched outlet.
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Fro n t Pa n e l Pa rt s
De scrip t io n
Location and
Function of
Parts
This chapter tells you about the
location and function of the various
buttons and controls on the front
panel and the supplied remote.
Further details are provided on the
pages indicated in the parentheses.
It also tells you about the information
that appears in the display window.
1 ~/1 (pow er) sw itch (14, 21)
Press to turn the deck on. When you turn the deck on,
the switch indicator turns off. When you press the
switch again, the deck turns off and the indicator
lights up red.
2 SCROLL button (12)
Press to scroll the name of a track or MD.
3 LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR button (12, 16, 25, 33)
• Press during recording or recording pause to adjust
the recording level.
• Press when the deck is stopped to display disc
information or the contents of a program.
• Press during recording to display information on the
track being recorded.
• Press during play to display information on the
current track.
• Press while editing an MD to select the type of
characters to be input.
4 Display w indow (11, 12)
Shows various information.
5 MD insertion slot (14, 21)
Insert the MD as illustrated below.
With the labeled side up
With the arrow pointing tow ards the deck
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1
2 3
4
5
6 7 8 9 0 qa
EJECT
Z
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X
x
z
N
.
AMS
>
LEVEL/
SCROLL DISPLAY/CHAR
MENU/NO
YES
m
M
PLAY MODE
REPEAT
INPUT
•
•
CLEAR
PUSH ENTER
DIGITAL ANALOG
ql qk
qj qh
qg
qf qd qs
6 EJECT Z button (15, 21)
qg CLEAR button (26, 34)
Press to eject the MD.
Press to cancel the selection.
7 MENU/NO button (14, 29, 38)
qh REPEAT button (23, 24)
Press to display “Edit Menu” or “Setup Menu.”
Press to play tracks repeatedly.
8 N button (15, 21)
qj PLAY MODE button (24)
Press to start play.
Press to select Shuffle Play or Program Play.
9 X button (15, 21)
qk INPUT sw itch (14)
Press to pause play or recording. Press again to
resume play or recording.
Use to select the input jack (or connector) of the
program source to be recorded.
q; x button (15, 21, 29)
ql Remote sensor (4)
Press to stop play, stop recording, or cancel the
selected operation.
Point the remote towards this window (
remote operations.
) for
qa z button (15-17)
Press to record on the MD, monitor the input signal, or
mark track numbers.
qs YES button (14, 25, 29, 38)
Press to carry out the selected operation.
qd AMS control (14-16, 21, 25, 29, 33, 38)
Turn to locate tracks, adjust the recording level, select
the input characters, or select a menu item.
qf m/M buttons (23, 25, 30, 33)
Press to locate a portion within a track, change the
contents of a program, or change the input character.
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Re m o t e Pa rt s De scrip t io n
1 ~/1 (pow er) sw itch (14, 21)
Press to turn the deck on. When you turn the deck on,
the ~/1 switch indicator on the deck turns off. When
you press the switch again, the deck turns off and the
indicator lights up red.
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Z
ws
1
2 CLEAR button (26, 34)
MENU/NO
YES
CLEAR
Press to cancel the selection.
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w;
ql
2
3
4
3 FADER button (37)
DISPLAY SCROLL FADER
Press to perform Fade-in Play/ Recording or Fade-out
Play/ Recording.
NAME IN
PLAY MODE
DEF
NAME
CHAR
4 PLAY MODE button (24)
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ABC
Press to select Shuffle Play or Program Play.
1 2 3
MNO
5 Letter/number buttons (22, 34)
Press to enter a track number directly or input letters
or numbers.
GHI
JKL
5
4 5 6
WXY
PRS
TUV
6 MUSIC SYNC button (19)
Press to start Music Synchro-recording.
7 8 9
QZ
MUSIC
7 CD-SYNC STOP button (20)
SYNC
Press to stop CD Synchro-recording.
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10/0
6
7
8
CD-SYNC START button (19)
Press to start CD Synchro-recording.
CD-SYNC
STOP
START
STANDBY
CD-SYNC STANDBY button (19)
Press to enter standby for CD Synchro-recording.
CD PLAYER
X
.
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8 CD PLAYER X button (20)
X
x
Press to pause the CD play. Press again to resume CD
play.
qk
qj
qh
H
9
0
T.REC
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CD PLAYER ./> buttons (20)
Press to locate tracks on the CD.
LEVEL
9 X button (15, 21)
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M
qg
qf
qd
Press to pause play or recording. Press again to
resume play or recording.
+
qa
qs
m
y
B
REPEAT
A
–
q; x button (15, 21, 29)
Press to stop play, stop recording, or cancel the
selected operation.
qa LEVEL +/– buttons (16)
Press to adjust the recording level.
qs AyB button (24)
Press to select Repeat A-B Play.
qd REPEAT button (23, 24)
Press to play tracks repeatedly.
qf m/M buttons (23, 25, 30, 34)
Press to locate a portion within a track, change the
contents of a program, or shift the cursor to the right.
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Usin g t h e Disp la y
qg ./> buttons (14-16, 21, 25, 29, 34, 38)
Press to locate tracks, adjust the recording level, or
select a menu item.
The display window shows information about the MD or
track. This section describes the information that appears
for each deck status.
qh z button (15-17)
LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR
Press to record on the MD, monitor the input signal, or
mark track numbers.
Z
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/
1
X
x
z
N
qj T.REC button (18)
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>
Press during recording pause to start Time Machine
Recording.
m
M
qk H button (15, 21)
Press to start play.
ql NAME button (34)
Note
Press to add the name or change the name of a track or
MD.
The type of information (e.g., total number of tracks, recorded
time, remaining time, track or disc name) which was last
displayed will continue to appear until you change it by pressing
LEVEL/ DISPLAY/ CHAR (or DISPLAY), even if you change the
deck operation status. For example, if the remaining time was
displayed when you stop the deck, the remaining time will
continue to appear when you begin playing the same MD again
or a different one.
CHAR button (34)
Press to select the type of characters to be input when
naming a track or MD.
w; DISPLAY button (12, 16, 25)
Press to select the information to be displayed in the
window.
SCROLL button (12)
Press to scroll the name of a track or MD.
Wh e n yo u in se rt a n MD
wa MENU/NO button (14, 29, 38)
The display automatically changes as follows:
Press to display “Edit Menu” or “Setup Menu.”
Disc name
YES button (14, 25, 29, 38)
Press to carry out the selected operation.
ws Z button (15, 21)
SONGS
Press to eject the MD.
Total number of tracks Total recorded time
15
46m 08s
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Usin g t h e Disp la y
Wh ile t h e d e ck is st o p p e d
Wh ile t h e d e ck is p la yin g
Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly to
change the display.
Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly to
change the display.
Each press of the button changes the display as follows:
Each press of the button changes the display as follows:
Track number and elapsed time of
the current track (default display)
Total number of tracks and total
recorded time (default display)
15
46m 08s
2
3m 33s
Press
Press
Remaining recordable time on the
MD (recordable MDs only)*
Track number and remaining time of
the current track
-27m 52s
2
-1m 25s
Press
Press
Disc name**
Track name*
SONGS
DIARY
Press
Press
Not shown for the premastered discs.
*
When the track has no name, “No Name” appears, followed by the
default display.
*
**When the MD has no name, “No Name” appears, followed by the
default display.
z
You can check the track name at any time while playing
Press SCROLL.
Wh ile t h e d e ck is re co rd in g
The track name appears and scrolls. While the track name is
scrolling, press the button again to pause scrolling, and again to
continue scrolling.
Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly to
change the display.
Each press of the button changes the display as follows:
Track number and recorded time of
the current track (default display)
16
3m 05s
Press
Remaining recordable time on the
MD
-24m 47s
Press
Level of the input signal
Press
Track name*
BALLAD
Press
When the track has no name, “No Name” appears, followed by the
default display.
*
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No t e s o n Re co rd in g
Recording on
MDs
Ab o u t in d ica t io n s w h ich a p p e a r w h ile
re co rd in g
Wh e n “ Pro t e ct e d ” a n d “ C11” a lt e rn a t e in t h e
d isp la y
The record-protect slot is open and the MD is record-
protected. To record on the MD, slide the tab to close the
slot. For details, see “To prevent accidental erasure of the
recorded material” on page 15.
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.
Wh e n “ Din Un lo ck” a n d “ C71” a lt e rn a t e in t h e
d isp la y
• The digital component selected with the INPUT switch
is not connected correctly. Check the connection.
• The selected digital component is not turned on. Turn
on the component.
Wh e n “ Ca n n o t Co p y” a p p e a rs in t h e d isp la y
The MD deck uses the Serial Copy Management System.
MDs recorded through the digital input connector can’t be
copied to other MDs or DAT tapes through the digital
output connector. For details, see “Guide to the Serial
Copy Management System” on page 14.
Wh e n “ TRACK” fla sh e s in t h e d isp la y
The MD deck is recording over existing track(s)
(“Recording on an MD” on page 14). The indication stops
flashing when the deck reaches the end of the recorded
portion.
Ab o u t in d ica t io n s w h ich a p p e a r a ft e r
re co rd in g
Wh e n “ TOC” lig h t s u p in t h e d isp la y
Recording has finished but the TOC (Table of Contents)
on the MD has not been updated to reflect the recording
results. The recording will be lost if you disconnect the
AC power cord while the indication is on. The TOC will
be updated only when you eject the MD or turn off the
MD deck.
Wh e n “ TOC Writ in g ” fla sh e s in t h e d isp la y
The deck is updating the TOC. Do not disconnect the AC
power cord or move the deck while the indication flashes.
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No t e s o n Re co rd in g
Re co rd in g o n a n MD
The operations for normal recording are explained below.
If the MD has recorded material on it, the deck will
automatically start recording from the end of the recorded
portion.
Au t o m a t ic co n ve rsio n o f d ig it a l sa m p lin g
ra t e s d u rin g re co rd in g
A built-in sampling rate converter automatically converts
the sampling frequency of various digital sources to the
44.1 kHz sampling rate of the MD deck. This allows you
to monitor and record sources such as 32- or 48-kHz DAT
tapes or satellite broadcasts, as well as the CDs and MDs.
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EJECT Z N X x z
Z
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x
z
N
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Au t o m a t ic d e -e m p h a sizin g o f in p u t
sig n a ls fo r d ig it a l re co rd in g
m
M
When recording digital input signals that have been
emphasized in higher frequencies, the deck automatically
de-emphasizes the signals with attenuation proportional
to the degree of emphasis. The level of the de-
INPUT
MENU/NO AMS YES
emphasized signal is indicated on the peak level meters.
1 Turn on the amplifier and program source, and
select the source on the amplifier.
Gu id e t o t h e Se ria l Co p y Ma n a g e m e n t
Syst e m
2 Press ~/1 to turn on the deck.
The switch indicator turns off.
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 deck 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.
3 Insert a recordable MD.
4 Set INPUT to the position that corresponds to the
input jacks (connector) connected to the program
source.
If the source is connected to the
DIGITAL IN connector
Set INPUT to
DIGITAL
LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks
ANALOG
Yo u ca n m a ke o n ly a first -g e n e ra t io n co p y*
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 given as follows:
• You can make a copy of a commercially available digital
sound program (for example, a CD or MD), but you
can’t make a second copy from the first-generation
copy.
5 Press MENU/NO tw ice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
6 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“Stereo Rec” or “Mono Rec” appears in the display,
then press AMS or YES.
• 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 can’t make a
second copy from the first-generation copy.
7 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
the recording mode, then press AMS or YES.
To record in
Stereo
Select
Stereo Rec (factory setting)
Mono Rec
A first-generation copy means the first recording of a digital audio
*
Monaural
source through the deck’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.
Monaural mode allows you to record about twice as
much material as stereo.
Note
8 Press MENU/NO.
The restrictions of the Serial Copy Management System don’t
apply when you make a recording through the analog-to-analog
connections.
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9 If necessary, locate the point on the MD to start
recording from.
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
If you want to record on a new MD or start recording
from the end of the recorded portion, go to step 10.
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.
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.
Bottom side of the MD
Record-protect tab
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 N to start playback. Press X at the point you
want to start recording from.
Slide in the direction
of arrow
10 Press z.
The deck changes to recording pause.
z
To play the tracks you just recorded
11 If you have set INPUT to ANALOG in step 4 above,
adjust the recording level.
Press N immediately after stopping recording.
The deck starts to play from the first track of the material just
recorded.
For details, see “Adjusting the Recording Level” on
page 16.
z
To play from the first track of the MD after recording
12 Press N or X.
1 Press x again after stopping recording.
Recording starts.
2 Press N.
13 Start playing the program source.
The deck starts to play from the first track of the MD.
Note
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
You can’t record over existing material when Shuffle Play (page
24) or Program Play (page 25) has been selected. “Impossible”
appears in the display at this time.
To
Press
x
Stop recording
Pause recording
X
Resume recording after pausing N or X
Eject the MD
EJECT Z after stopping
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
paused recording while recording track 4, the track
number will be 5 when you resume recording.
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Ad ju st in g t h e Re co rd in g
Le ve l
Re co rd in g Tip s
LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR
EJECT Z
z
Do the procedure below to adjust the recording level.
LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR
AMS
Z
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X
x
z
N
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Z
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1
X
x
z
N
m
M
.
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m
M
INPUT
MENU/NO AMS YES
1 Do steps 1 to 10 of “Recording on an MD” on pages
Ch e ckin g t h e re m a in in g re co rd a b le t im e
o n t h e MD
14 and 15.
2 Play the portion of the program source w ith the
Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly.
strongest output.
While the deck is
The following information appears
3 Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly
Stopped
Total number of tracks and total recorded
time t Remaining recordable time on
the MD t Disc name
until the peak level meters appear.
4 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press
./> repeatedly) to raise the recording level to
its highest level w ithout turning on “OVER” on the
peak level meters.
Recording
Recorded time of the current track t
Remaining recordable time on the MD t
Input level indication t Track name
Occasional lighting of “OVER” is acceptable.
For details, see page 12.
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)
Avoid turning this indication on.
You can monitor the selected input signal even when
you’re not recording it.
5 Stop playing the program source.
6 To start recording, continue from step 12 of
1 Press EJECT Z to eject the MD.
“Recording on an MD” on page 15.
2 Set INPUT to the position that corresponds to the
jacks (connector) w here the signal you w ant to
monitor is being input.
z
You can adjust the recording level using the remote Z
During recording or recording pause, press LEVEL +/ –
repeatedly.
3 Press z.
z
To display the level of the strongest signal
The Peak Hold function continuously displays the level of the
When INPUT is set to ANALOG
strongest signal that has been input.
The analog signal input from the LINE (ANALOG) IN
jacks is output to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT jacks
after A/ D and D/ A conversions. “AD - DA” appears
in the display at this time.
Do the procedure below to turn Peak Hold on.
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/ NO twice to display
“Setup Menu.”
2 Turn AMS (or press ./ > repeatedly) until “P.Hold”
appears, then press AMS or YES.
When INPUT is set to DIGITAL
3 Turn AMS (or press ./ > repeatedly) to select “P.Hold
On,” then press AMS or YES.
The digital signal input from the DIGITAL IN
connector first passes through the sampling rate
converter, and then output to the LINE (ANALOG)
OUT jacks after D/ A conversion. “- DA” appears in
the display at this time.
4 Press MENU/ NO.
To turn Peak Hold off, repeat the procedure above, selecting
“P.Hold Off” in step 3.
To st o p m o n it o rin g t h e sig n a l
Press x.
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Ma rkin g Tra ck Nu m b e rs
Wh ile Re co rd in g (Tra ck Ma rkin g )
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.
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 )
The deck 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.
z
Z
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X
x
z
N
.
>
Sm a rt Sp a ce
If the signal is interrupted for less than 30 seconds, Smart
Space replaces the blank portion with a blank space of
about three seconds, then continues the recording. “Smart
Space” appears in the display during this time.
m
M
MENU/NO AMS YES
Au t o Cu t
If the signal is interrupted for about 30 seconds , Auto Cut
replaces the blank portion with a blank space of about
three seconds, then pauses the recording. “Auto Cut”
appears in the display during this time.
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 )
Press z at the point w here you w ant to add a track
number w hile recording.
Do the procedure below to turn Smart Space and Auto
Cut on or off.
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO tw ice.
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 )
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
When recording from a CD player or MD deck connected
to the DIGITAL IN connector, the deck 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 LINE
(ANALOG) IN jacks, do the procedure below to mark
track numbers automatically.
“S.Space” appears, then press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
the setting, then press AMS or YES.
To
Select
Turn on Smart Space and Auto Cut
S.Space On (factory
setting)
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO tw ice.
Turn off Smart Space and Auto Cut
S.Space Off
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
4 Press MENU/NO.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“T.Mark” appears, then press AMS or YES.
Notes
• If you start recording with no signal input, Smart Space and
Auto Cut will not operate regardless of the setting.
• 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.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
the setting, then press AMS or YES.
To
Select
Turn on Automatic Track Marking T.Mark LSync (factory
setting)
• Auto Cut is automatically turned on or off in tandem with
Smart Space.
• If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the
deck will store the last setting (“S.Space On” or “S.Space Off”)
and apply it the next time you turn on the deck.
Turn off Automatic Track Marking T.Mark Off
4 Press MENU/NO.
The deck marks a track number whenever the input
signal level drops to –50 dB (the trigger level for
Automatic Track Marking) or below for at least 1.5
seconds.
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Ma rkin g Tra ck Nu m b e rs Wh ile Re co rd in g
(Tra ck Ma rkin g )
St a rt in g Re co rd in g Wit h Six
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 )
To ch a n g e t h e t rig g e r le ve l fo r Au t o m a t ic Tra ck
Ma rkin g
Whenever the deck is in recording pause, the deck’s
buffer memory continuously stores the latest six 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.
Do the procedure below to change the signal level that
triggers Automatic Track Marking.
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO tw ice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“LS(T)” appears, then press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
the level, then press AMS or YES.
AMS
You can set the level at any value between –72 dB and
0 dB, in 2 dB steps.
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/
1
X
x
z
N
.
>
4 Press MENU/NO.
m
M
z
Additional information on Automatic Track Marking
• When recording from a CD player or MD deck connected to the
DIGITAL IN connector, the entire material may be recorded as
a single track in the following cases:
— When you consecutively record the same track two or more
time using single-track repeat play.
1 Do steps 1 to 10 of “Recording on an MD” on pages
14 and 15.
— When you consecutively record two or more tracks with the
same track number but from different CDs or MDs.
— When you record tracks from certain CD or multi-disc
players.
The deck 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.
Also, if the source is an MD, a track number may not be
marked for tracks less than four seconds long.
Recording starts with the six seconds of prestored data
in the buffer memory, then continues recording via the
buffer memory thereafter.
• When recording from a component connected to the LINE
(ANALOG) IN jacks with “T.Mark Off” selected or when
recording from a DAT deck or DBS tuner connected to the
DIGITAL IN connector, the entire material may be recorded as
a single track.
To st o p Tim e Ma ch in e Re co rd in g
Press x.
• When recording from a DAT deck or DBS tuner connected to
the DIGITAL IN connector, the deck will mark a track number
whenever the sampling frequency of the input signal changes,
regardless of the track marking parameter setting (“T.Mark
LSync” or “ T.Mark Off”).
Note
The storage of data in the buffer memory starts from the moment
the deck changes to recording pause. Thus, if you start recording
less than six seconds after changing to recording pause, less than
six seconds worth of data will be recorded from the buffer
memory. The same is true if the program source had been
playing for less than six seconds at the time you start recording.
z
You can mark track numbers even after recording has
finished
See “Dividing Tracks” on page 31.
Note
If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the
deck will store the last settings (“T.Mark LSync” or “ T.Mark Off”
and the trigger level) and apply them the next time you turn on
the deck.
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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 (Mu sic Syn ch ro -re co rd in g )
Z
The Music Synchro-recording allows you to automatically
synchronize recording on the MD deck with the playing
of the selected program source. The Track Marking
function, however, will differ according to the program
source. For details, see “Marking Track Numbers While
Recording” on page 17.
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
When the deck 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 deck’s remote. As the same
remote operates both the MD deck and the CD player or
CD player section of the component system, make sure to
place the MD deck and the CD player as close together as
possible.
Note
On some CD players and Hi-Fi component systems, you may
find it impossible to perform CD Synchro-recording using the
deck’s remote. In this case, use Music Synchro-recording (this
page) to record from CDs to the MD.
` / 1
Z
` / 1
Z
MUSIC SYNC
DISPLAY
X
z
.
>
X
H
x
CD-SYNC START
.
m
>
M
+
–
CD-SYNC STOP
CD PLAYER X
CD-SYNC STANDBY
CD PLAYER ./>
X
z
.
>
X
H
x
1 Do steps 1 to 9 of “Recording on an MD” on pages
.
m
>
M
+
–
14 and 15.
2 Press MUSIC SYNC.
The deck changes to recording pause.
1 Turn on the amplifier and the CD player, and select
3 Start playing the program source.
CD on the amplifier.
Recording starts automatically.
2 Do steps 2 to 9 of “Recording on an MD” on pages
To st o p Mu sic Syn ch ro -re co rd in g
14 and 15.
Press x.
3 Insert a CD into the CD player and select the
playback mode (shuffle play, program play, etc.) on
the CD player.
Note
During Music Synchro-recording, Smart Space and Auto Cut will
operate regardless of their setting (“S.Space On” or “S.Space
Off”).
4 Press CD-SYNC STANDBY.
The CD player changes to play standby and the MD
deck changes to recording standby.
5 Press CD-SYNC START.
The deck starts recording and the CD player starts to
play.
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-SYNC START. Press X on the CD player’s remote
instead to start play on the CD player.
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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 )
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
Pause recording
CD-SYNC STOP
CD-SYNC STANDBY or CD
PLAYER X
Locate the next track to be
recorded during recording
pause
CD PLAYER ./ >
Resume recording after
pausing
CD-SYNC START or CD PLAYER
X
Check the remaining
DISPLAY (page 12)
recordable time on the MD
z
You can use the remote of the CD player during CD Synchro-
recording
Press To change the deck to And change the CD player to
H
x
Recording
Play
Recording pause
Recording pause
Stop
X
Pause
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During CD Synchro-recording, track numbers are marked in
the following ways:
• When the CD player is connected to the DIGITAL IN connector,
track numbers are automatically marked as they appear on the
CD.
• When the CD player is connected to the LINE (ANALOG) IN
jacks, track numbers are automatically marked when “T.Mark
LSync” has been selected (page 17).
• When you resume recording after recording pause, a new track
number is automatically marked, regardless of the track
marking parameter setting (“T.Mark LSync” or “ T.Mark Off”).
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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.
z
You can also perform synchro-recording with a Sony video
CD player
By reprogramming the MD deck’s remote, you can use the
procedure above to perform Synchro-recording with a Sony
video CD player.
Press number button 2 while pressing down ~/1 on the MD
deck’s remote. You can now operate the MD deck and the video
CD player with the remote. To control the CD player again, press
number button 2 while pressing down ~/1 on the MD deck’s
remote.
Notes
• 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
The operations for normal play are explained below.
This chapter explains the various
ways to play MDs.
?/1
N X x AMS
EJECT Z
Z
`
/
1
X
x
z
N
.
>
m
M
1 Turn on the amplifier and select MD on the
amplifier.
2 Press ~/1 to turn on the deck.
The switch indicator turns off.
3 Insert an MD.
4 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 5.
5 Press N.
The deck starts to play.
6 Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
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
x
Pause play
X
Resume play after pausing
Locate a succeeding track
N or X
AMS clockwise (or press >
repeatedly)
Locate the beginning of the
current track or a preceding
track
AMS counterclockwise (or press
. repeatedly)
Eject the MD
EJECT Z after stopping play
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Pla yin g a Sp e cific Tra ck
While the deck is playing or stopped, use the procedure
below to quickly play any track.
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
Press the number button(s) to enter the number of the
track you w ant to play.
` / 1
Z
To e n t e r a t ra ck n u m b e r o ve r 10
1 Press >10 (see the examples below ).
Number
buttons
2 Enter the corresponding digits.
N
AMS
To enter 0, press 10/ 0 instead.
>10
Examples:
• To play track number 30, press >10 once, then 3 and
10/ 0.
X
z
.
>
X
Z
X
x
z
N
H
H
.
>
x
• To play track number 108, press >10 twice, then 1,
10/ 0, and 8.
m
M
.
m
>
M
./>
+
–
z
If you enter a track number while the deck is paused
The deck will still 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 following:
The next or a succeeding
track during play
Turn AMS clockwise (or press
> repeatedly).
A preceding track during
play
Turn AMS counterclockwise (or
press . repeatedly).
The beginning of the current
track during play
Turn AMS counterclockwise (or
press . once).
A specific track while the
deck is stopped
Turn AMS (or press ./ >
repeatedly) until the track
number you want to go to
appears in the display, then press
AMS or N.
Automatic Music Sensor
*
z
To locate the last track of the MD quickly
While the deck is stopped, turn AMS counterclockwise (or press
. once).
z
If you locate a track while the deck is stopped or paused
The deck will still be stopped or paused at the beginning of the
located track.
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Lo ca t in g a Pa rt icu la r Po in t
in a Tra ck
Pla yin g Tra cks Re p e a t e d ly
You can locate a particular point in a track during play or
You can play an entire MD repeatedly. This function can
be used with Shuffle Play to repeat all the tracks in
random order (page 24), or with Program Play to repeat
all the tracks in the program (page 25). You can also
repeat a specific track or portion within a track.
play pause.
m/M
Z
`
/
1
X
x
z
N
` / 1
.
>
Z
m
M
`
/
1
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
X
z
.
>
X
Press dow n m/M during play.
You will hear intermittent playback as the disc goes
forward or reverse. When you reach the point, release the
button.
H
REPEAT
x
.
m
>
M
+
–
M
AyB
REPEAT
Notes
• If the disc reaches the end while you’re pressing M, the deck
stops.
Note
• Tracks that are only a few seconds long may be too short for
monitoring. For such tracks, play the MD at normal speed.
If you turn off the deck or disconnect the power cord, the deck
will store the last setting of the repeat play (“Repeat All” or
“Repeat 1”) and recall it the next time you turn on the deck.
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
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)
Press dow n m/M during play pause.
The elapsed playing time of the track appears in the
display. When you reach the point, release the button.
No sound is output during this time.
Press REPEAT repeatedly until “Repeat All” appears in
the display.
When you play an MD, the deck repeats the tracks as
follows:
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When “- Over -” appears in the display
The disc has reached the end while you’re pressing M. Turn
When the play mode is The deck repeats
AMS counterclockwise (or press .) or press m to go back.
Normal play (page 21)
Shuffle Play (page 24)
Program Play (page 25)
All the tracks in sequence
All the tracks in random order
All the tracks in the program in
sequence
To st o p Re p e a t All Pla y
Press x.
To re su m e n o rm a l p la y
Press REPEAT repeatedly until “Repeat Off” appears in
the display.
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Pla yin g Tra cks Re p e a t e d ly
Pla yin g Tra cks in Ra n d o m
Ord e r (Sh u ffle Pla y)
When you select Shuffle Play, the deck plays all the tracks
on the MD in random order.
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)
While the track you w ant to repeat is being played,
press REPEAT repeatedly until “Repeat 1” appears in
the display.
PLAY MODE
N
Z
`
/
1
X
x
z
N
Repeat 1 Play starts.
.
>
To st o p Re p e a t 1 Pla y
m
M
Press x.
To re su m e n o rm a l p la y
Press REPEAT repeatedly until “Repeat Off” appears in
the display.
1 While the deck is stopped, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” lights up in the display.
2 Press N.
Re p e a t in g a sp e cific p o rt io n w it h in a
t ra ck (Re p e a t A-B Pla y) Z
Shuffle Play starts.
; appears while the deck is “shuffling” the tracks.
You can specify one portion within a track to be played
repeatedly. Note that the portion that you specify must be
within the boundaries of a single track.
To re su m e n o rm a l p la y
While the deck is stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “SHUFFLE” turns off.
1 While the deck is playing, press AyB at the
starting point (point A) of the portion to be played
repeatedly.
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You can locate tracks during Shuffle Play
Turn AMS (or press ./ > repeatedly).
“REPEAT A-” lights up and “B” flashes in the display.
• To locate the next track or a later track to be played, turn AMS
clockwise (or press > repeatedly).
2 Continue playing the track or press M to locate
the ending point (point B), then press AyB.
“REPEAT A-B” lights up and Repeat A-B Play starts.
• 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.
To st o p Re p e a t A-B Pla y a n d re su m e n o rm a l p la y
Press REPEAT or x.
z
You can set a new starting point and ending point during
Repeat A-B Play
You can change the current ending point to a new starting point,
then specify a new ending point to repeat a portion right after the
current portion.
1 During Repeat A-B Play, press AyB.
The current ending point changes to the new starting point
(point A).
“REPEAT A-” lights up and “B” flashes in the display.
2 Locate the new ending point (point B) and press AyB.
“REPEAT A-B” lights up and the deck starts to repeat the
newly specified portion.
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Cre a t in g Yo u r Ow n
Pro g ra m (Pro g ra m Pla y)
You can pick out the tracks that you like and specify the
5 Press YES.
“Complete!!” appears and the program is completed.
playback order in a program containing up to 25 tracks.
6 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM”
LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR
MENU/NO
N
YES
lights up in the display.
7 Press N.
Z
`
/
1
X
x
z
N
Program Play starts.
.
>
To st o p Pro g ra m Pla y
m
M
Press x.
To re su m e n o rm a l p la y
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” turns
off.
PLAY MODE
m
CLEAR AMS
M
z
stopped
The program remains even after Program Play ends or is
` / 1
Z
YES
CLEAR
Press N to play the program again.
MENU/NO
DISPLAY
Notes
PLAY MODE
• If you eject the MD or disconnect the AC power cord, the
program will be lost.
Number
buttons
• The display shows “- - - m - - s” when the total playing time of
the program exceeds 199 minutes.
>10
H
• “ProgramFull!” appears when you program 25th track.
X
z
.
>
X
H
Ch e ckin g t h e co n t e n t s o f t h e p ro g ra m
x
.
m
>
M
./>
+
–
While the deck is stopped and “PROGRAM” lights up,
press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly.
The first several tracks in the program appear in the
display. To see the rest of the program, turn AMS (or
press ./ > repeatedly).
m/M
Pro g ra m m in g t h e t ra cks
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO tw ice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“Program ?” appears, then press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS until the track number you w ant to add
to the program appears, then press AMS or M (or
use the number button(s) to enter the track
directly).
If you entered the wrong track number
Press m/ M repeatedly until the wrong track
number flashes, then do step 3 above again.
To enter a track number over 10 Z
Use >10. For details, see page 22.
To check the total playing time of the program
Press LEVEL/ DISPLAY/ CHAR (or DISPLAY).
4 Repeat step 3 to enter other tracks.
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Cre a t in g Yo u r Ow n Pro g ra m (Pro g ra m Pla y)
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
Tip s fo r Re co rd in g Fro m
MDs t o Ta p e
MENU/NO
AMS YES
While the deck is stopped and “PROGRAM” lights up, do
steps 1 and 2 of “Programming the tracks” on page 25,
followed by one of the procedures below:
Z
`
/
1
X
x
z
N
.
>
m
M
To
Do the following:
Erase a track
Press m/ M repeatedly until the
number of the unwanted track flashes,
then press CLEAR.
Erase all tracks
Press CLEAR repeatedly until all the track
numbers disappear.
In se rt in g b la n ks b e t w e e n t ra cks d u rin g
p la y (Au t o Sp a ce )
Add a track at the
beginning of the
program
Press m repeatedly until “0” flashes
before the first track number, then do steps
3 to 5 of “Programming the tracks” on
page 25.
The MD deck can be set to automatically insert a three-
second blank between tracks during play. This function is
useful when you’re recording from an MD to an analog
tape since the three-second blank enables you to use the
Multi-AMS function later to locate the beginning of tracks
on the tape.
Add a track in the
middle of the
program
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 25.
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO tw ice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
Add a track to the
Press M repeatedly until “0” flashes
end of the program after the last track number, then do steps 3
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
to 5 of “Programming the tracks” on page
25.
“Auto” appears, then press AMS or YES.
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 25.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
the setting, then press AMS or YES.
To
Select
Turn on Auto Space
Turn off Auto Space
Auto Space
Auto Off (factory setting)
4 Press MENU/NO.
Notes
• If you select “Auto Space” and record a selection containing
multiple track numbers (for example, a medley or symphony),
blank spaces will be created on the tape in between the various
sections.
• If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the
deck will store the last setting (“Auto Space” or “Auto Off”)
and recall it the next time you turn on the deck.
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Pa u sin g a ft e r e a ch t ra ck (Au t o Pa u se )
You can set the MD deck so that it pauses after each track
to give you time to locate the next track to be recorded.
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO tw ice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“Auto” appears, then press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
the setting, then press AMS or YES.
To
Select
Turn on Auto Pause
Turn off Auto Pause
Auto Pause
Auto Off (factory setting)
4 Press MENU/NO.
To re su m e p la y a ft e r p a u sin g
Press N.
Note
If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the
deck will store the last setting (“Auto Pause” or “Auto Off”) and
recall it the next time you turn on the deck.
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MENU/NO AMS YES
Editing
Z
`
/
1
X
x
z
N
.
>
Recorded MDs
m
M
This chapter explains how to edit the
tracks that have been recorded on an
MD.
m/M
Brie f d e scrip t io n s o f b u t t o n s a n d co n t ro l
u se d t o e d it MDs
The buttons and the control below are used to erase,
divide, move, or combine tracks on the MD.
Note
The operation of these buttons and the control is different when
naming a track or MD. For details, see “Naming a Track or MD”
on page 33.
MENU/NO button: While the deck is stopped, playing,
or paused, press to edit tracks. While editing, press to
cancel editing.
AMS control: Turn to select an editing operation or track
number, then press to enter your selection. You can also
use the control to specify points in a track for erasure or
track division.
YES button: Press this button instead of the AMS control
to enter a selection.
m/M buttons: Press to specify the unit (minute,
second, or frame) by which the MD 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.
For further details on the function of each button and
control, see the sections on editing operations.
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Ab o u t in d ica t io n w h ich a p p e a rs w h ile
e d it in g
Era sin g Tra cks
Wh e n “ Pro t e ct e d ” a p p e a rs in t h e d isp la y
The record-protect slot is open. To edit the MD, slide the
tab to close the slot. For details, see “To prevent
accidental erasure of the recorded material” on page 15.
You can erase a track or part of a track simply by
specifying the number of the track or the portion within a
track to be erased. You can also erase all the tracks on an
MD at one time.
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
Era sin g a t ra ck
Wh e n “ TOC” lig h t s u p in t h e d isp la y
Specify the number of the track you want to erase.
Editing has finished but the TOC (Table of Contents) on
the MD has not been updated to reflect the editing results.
The editing will be lost if you disconnect the AC power
cord while the indication is on. The TOC will be updated
only when you eject the MD or turn off the MD deck.
Exa m p le : Era sin g t h e se co n d t ra ck
AAA
AAA
BBB
CCC
CCC
DDD
1
1
2
3
4
DDD
2
3
Wh e n “ TOC Writ in g ” fla sh e s in t h e d isp la y
The deck is updating the TOC. Do not disconnect the AC
power cord or move the deck while the indication flashes.
When you erase a track, all the tracks after the one erased
are automatically renumbered. For example, if you erase
track number 2, the previous track number 3 becomes
track number 2 and the previous track number 4 becomes
track number 3, and so on.
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused,
press MENU/NO.
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Tr
Erase ?” appears, then press AMS or YES.
The deck starts to play the track indicated by the
number in the display.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the
track number you w ant to erase appears.
4 Press AMS or YES.
“Complete!!” appears for a few seconds and the track
is erased. The track following the erased track starts
to play. If the erased track is the last one on the MD,
the track preceding the erased track starts to play.
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
Press MENU/ NO or x.
z
If “Erase ???” appears in step 4 above
The track has been record-protected on another MD deck. If you
still want to erase the track, press AMS or YES again while the
indication appears.
z
To avoid confusion when erasing more than one track
Start erasing from the highest numbered track. This way you’ll
avoid renumbering the tracks that you plan to erase.
z
You can undo the erasure
For details, see “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 36.
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Era sin g Tra cks
4 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press
./> repeatedly) to locate the starting point of
the portion to be erased (point A).
Era sin g a ll t h e t ra cks o n a n MD
Do the procedure below to erase all the tracks, track
names, and disc name at once.
The time indication (“m (minute),” “s (second),” and
“f (frame = 1/ 86 second)”) of the current point is
displayed and several seconds of the track from that
point play back repeatedly.
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused,
press MENU/NO.
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
To find a point quickly
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “All
Erase ?” appears, then press AMS or YES.
“All Erase ??” appears in the display.
Specify a unit (minute, second, or frame) by which the
MD is advanced when you turn AMS (or press ./
> repeatedly).
3 Press AMS or YES.
To do this, press m/ M in step 4 repeatedly to select
“m,” “s,” or “f.” The selected unit flashes in the
display.
“Complete!!” appears for a few seconds and all the
tracks, track names, and disc name are erased.
5 Repeat step 4 until you’ve located point A.
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
Press MENU/ NO or x.
6 Press AMS or YES to enter point A.
“Point B set” appears and several seconds of the track
from point A play back repeatedly.
z
You can undo the erasure
For details, see “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 36.
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.
Era sin g a p o rt io n o f a t ra ck
“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.
You can easily erase a portion of a track by specifying the
starting and ending points of the erasure.
This is useful for erasing the unnecessary portions of a
track recorded from a satellite or FM broadcast.
8 Repeat step 4 until you’ve located point B.
9 Press AMS or YES to enter point B.
“Complete!!” appears for a few seconds and the
portion between point A and B is erased.
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
AAA
BBB
CCC
1
2
3
B1
B2
B3
CCC
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
Press MENU/ NO or x.
AAA
BBB
1
2
3
B1
B3
z
You can undo the erasure
For details, see “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 36.
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused,
press MENU/NO.
Note
In the following cases, “Impossible” appears and you can’t erase
a portion of a track:
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
• The point B you entered comes before point A.
• 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.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “A-B
Erase ?” appears, then press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the
number of the track containing the portion to be
erased flashes, then press AMS or YES.
“-Rehearsal-” and “Point A ok?” alternate in the
display and the deck plays the first several seconds of
the track repeatedly.
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Divid in g Tra cks
You can divide a recorded track at any point simply by
adding a track mark at that point. This is especially useful
when you want to divide recorded material which
contains multiple tracks but only one track number (see
page 18), or when you want to locate a certain point in the
track.
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
Press MENU/ NO or x.
z
You can undo the track division
For details, see “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 36.
z
You can divide tracks while recording
For details, see “Marking Track Numbers While Recording” on
Exa m p le : Divid in g t h e se co n d t ra ck
page 17.
AAA
AAA
BBB
CCC
1
1
2
2
3
B1
B2
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
BBB
CCC
3
4
B1
B2
1 While the deck is playing, press AMS at the point
you w ant to divide the track.
When you divide a track, the total number of tracks
increases by one and all tracks following the divided track
are automatically renumbered.
“- Divide -” and “-Rehearsal-” alternate in the display
and the deck starts to play from the selected point.
2 If necessary, do step 4 of “Dividing a track after
selecting the track” on this page to finely adjust
the dividing point.
Divid in g a t ra ck a ft e r se le ct in g t h e t ra ck
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused,
press MENU/NO.
3 Press YES.
“Complete!!” appears for a few seconds and the track
is divided. The deck starts to play the newly created
track. Note that new track has no name.
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“Divide ?” appears, then press AMS or YES.
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
Press MENU/ NO or x.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the
number of the track you w ant to divide flashes,
then press AMS or YES.
z
You can undo the track division
For details, see “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 36.
“-Rehearsal-” appears and the track starts to play.
4 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press
./> repeatedly) to locate the dividing point.
The time indication (“m,” “s ,” and “f ”) of the current
point is displayed and several seconds of the track
from that point play back repeatedly.
z
You can divide tracks while recording
For details, see “Marking Track Numbers While Recording” on
page 17.
To find a point quickly
Specify a unit (minute, second, or frame) by which the
MD is advanced when you turn AMS (or press ./
> repeatedly).
To do this, press m/ M in step 4 repeatedly to select
“m,” “s,” or “f.” The selected unit flashes in the
display.
5 Repeat step 4 until you’ve located the dividing
point.
6 Press AMS or YES.
“Complete!!” appears for a few seconds and the track
is divided. The deck starts to play the newly created
track. Note that new track has no name.
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Co m b in in g Tra cks
Mo vin g Tra cks
This function allows you to combine any two tracks into a
single track. The two tracks need not to be consecutive
nor chronological. You can combine several tracks 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 track are renumbered.
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
BBB
CCC
DDD
1
2
3
4
AAA
CCC
BBB
DDD
1
2
3
4
Exa m p le : Co m b in in g t h e se co n d t ra ck a n d t h e
fo u rt h t ra ck
After you move a track, the tracks are renumbered
automatically.
AAA
BBB
CCC
DDD
1
2
3
4
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused,
press MENU/NO.
AAA
BBB
CCC
1
2
3
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
BBB
DDD
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
If both of the combined tracks have a track name, the
name of the second track is erased.
“Move ?” appears, then 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.
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused,
press MENU/NO.
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the
new track position appears, then press AMS or
YES.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“Combine ?” appears, then 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 a second track appears and
the deck plays the portion where joining will occur
(the end of the first track and the beginning of the
track following it) repeatedly.
“Complete!!” appears for a few seconds and the track
is moved. The deck starts to play the moved track.
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
Press MENU/ NO or x.
z
You can undo the track move
For details, see “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 36.
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 deck starts 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.
z
You can undo the combination
For details, see “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 36.
Note
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.
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Na m in g a Tra ck o r MD
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 the names on the
MD.
2 Turn AMS until “Name ?” appears, then press AMS
or YES.
While the deck is recording, a flashing cursor appears
in the display and you can enter a name for the track
being recorded. In this case, go to step 6.
3 Turn AMS until “Nm In ?” appears, then press AMS
MENU/NO AMS YES
LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR
or YES.
4 Turn AMS until the track number (w hen naming a
track) or “Disc” (w hen naming the MD) flashes,
then press AMS or YES.
Z
`
/
1
X
x
z
N
.
>
m
M
5 Press AMS or YES again.
A flashing cursor appears.
CLEAR
m/M
` / 1
6 Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR repeatedly to select the
Z
YES
character type.
MENU/NO
CLEAR
CHAR
To select
Press repeatedly until
“A” appears in the display
“a” appears in the display
“0” appears in the display
“!” appears in the display
NAME
Uppercase letters
Lowercase letters
Numbers
Letter/number
buttons
Symbols*
X
z
.
>
X
The following symbols can be selected:
H
*
! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , – . / : ; < = > ? @ _ `
x
.
m
>
M
./>
+
–
m/M
A
To enter a space
Note
Press M while the cursor is flashing.
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 track will remain unnamed. Also, you can’t name tracks
while the deck is recording over existing material.
7 Turn AMS to select the character.
The selected character flashes.
D
To change a selected character
Repeat steps 6 and 7.
Na m in g a t ra ck o r MD u sin g t h e co n t ro ls
o n t h e d e ck
1 Press MENU/NO w hile the deck is in one of the
operating statuses listed below, depending on
w hat you w ant to name:
To name
Press while the deck is
Stopped, playing, or paused
Recording the track
A track or the MD
The track being recorded
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
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Na m in g a Tra ck o r MD
8 Press AMS.
3 Enter a character.
The selected character is entered and lights
continuously. The cursor shifts to the right, flashes,
and waits for the input of the next character.
If you’ve selected uppercase or lowercase letters
1 Press the corresponding letter/ number button
repeatedly until the character to be entered flashes.
Or, press the button once and press ./ >
repeatedly.
D
2 Press M.
9 Repeat steps 6 to 8 to enter the rest of the name.
The flashing character is entered and lights
continuously and the cursor shifts to the right.
To change a character
Press m/ M repeatedly until the character to be
changed flashes, then repeat steps 6 to 8.
If you’ve selected numbers
Press the corresponding number button.
The number is entered and the cursor shifts to the
right.
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.
10 Press YES.
To change a character
The whole name appears in the display.
Press m/ M repeatedly until the character to be
changed flashes, press CLEAR to erase the character,
then repeat steps 2 and 3.
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
Press MENU/ NO or x.
5 Press NAME.
z
You can undo the naming of a track or MD
The whole name appears in the display.
For details, see “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 36.
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
Na m in g a t ra ck o r MD u sin g t h e re m o t e
Press MENU/ NO or x.
z
You can undo the naming of a track or MD
1 Press NAME w hile the deck is in one of the
operating statuses listed below, depending on
w hat you w ant to name:
For details, see “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 36.
Co p yin g a t ra ck o r d isc n a m e
To name
Press while the deck is
A track
Playing, paused, recording, or stopped with
the track number displayed
You can copy an existing track or disc name and use it to
name another track on the same disc or the disc itself.
The MD
Stopped with no track number displayed
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused,
press MENU/NO.
A flashing cursor appears in the display.
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
2 Press CHAR repeatedly to select the character type.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“Name ?” appears, then press AMS or YES.
To select
Press repeatedly until
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Nm
Uppercase letters
“Selected ABC” appears in the
display
Copy ?” appears, then press AMS or YES.
Lowercase letters
“Selected abc” appears in the
display
4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the
number of the track (w hen copying the track
name) or “Disc” (w hen copying the disc name)
flashes, then press AMS or YES to copy the selected
name.
Numbers or symbols
“Selected 123” appears in the
display
When “No Name” appears in the display
The selected track or disc has no name.
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5 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the
number of the track (w hen naming a track) or
“Disc” (w hen naming a disc) flashes, then press
AMS or YES to enter the copied name.
“Complete!!” appears for a few seconds and the name
is copied.
4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the
number of the track (w hen erasing the track name)
or “Disc” (w hen erasing the disc name) flashes,
then 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
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
Press MENU/ NO or x.
Press MENU/ NO or x.
z
z
When “Overwrite ??” appears in step 5 above
You can undo the erasing of a track or disc name
The track or the disc selected in step 5 already has a name. If you
wish to replace the name, press AMS or YES again while the
indication appears in the display.
For details, see “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 36.
Era sin g a ll t h e n a m e s o n t h e MD
z
You can undo the copying of a track or disc name
You can erase all the track names and the disc name on an
MD in a single operation.
For details, see “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 36.
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused,
press MENU/NO.
Re n a m in g a t ra ck o r MD Z
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
1 Press NAME w hile the deck is in one of the
operating statuses listed below, depending on
w hat you w ant to rename:
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“Name ?” appears, then press AMS or YES.
To rename
Press while the deck is
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Nm
All Ers ?” appears, then press AMS or YES.
“Nm All Ers??” appears in the display.
A track
Playing, paused, recording, or stopped
with the track number displayed
The MD
Stopped with no track number displayed
4 Press AMS or YES.
“Complete!!” appears for a few seconds and all the
names on the MD are erased.
A track or disc name appears in the display.
2 Press dow n CLEAR until the selected name is
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
erased completely.
Press MENU/ NO or x.
3 Do steps 6 to 9 of “Naming a track or MD using the
controls on the deck” on pages 33 and 34 or steps 2
to 4 of “Naming a track or MD using the remote”
on page 34.
z
You can undo the erasing of all the names on the MD
For details, see “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 36.
z
You can erase all the recorded tracks and names on the MD
For details, see “Erasing all the tracks on an MD” on page 30.
4 Press NAME.
Era sin g a t ra ck o r d isc n a m e
Use this function to erase the name of a track or disc.
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, recording, or
paused, press MENU/NO.
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“Name ?” appears, then press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Nm
Erase ?” appears, then press AMS or YES.
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Un d o in g t h e La st Ed it
You can undo the last edit operation and restore the
contents of the MD to the condition that existed before the
operation. Note, however, that you can’t undo an edit
operation if you perform any of the following operations
after the edit:
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.
To ca n ce l t h e o p e ra t io n
• Press z on the deck
Press MENU/ NO or x.
• Press z or MUSIC SYNC on the remote
• Turn off the deck or eject the MD
• Disconnect the AC power cord.
MENU/NO AMS YES
Z
`
/
1
X
x
z
N
.
>
m
M
1 While the deck is stopped and no track number
appears in the display, press MENU/NO.
“Edit Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“Undo ?” appears.
“Undo ?” doesn’t appear if no editing has been done.
3 Press AMS or YES.
One of the following messages appears depending on
the last edit operation.
Last edit operation
Message
Erasing a track
Erasing all the tracks on an MD
Erasing a portion of a track
Dividing a track
Erase Undo?
Divide Undo?
CombineUndo?
Move Undo?
Combining tracks
Moving a track
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
Name Undo?
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Fa d e In a n d Fa d e Ou t Z
Other
You can use Fade-in Play to gradually increase the signal
level output to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT jacks at the
start of playback. Fade-out Play gradually decreases 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.
Functions
This chapter explains other useful
functions that are available on the MD
deck.
` / 1
Z
MENU/NO
YES
FADER
X
z
.
>
X
H
x
.
m
>
M
./>
+
–
Note
Fade-in Recording and Fade-out Recording have no effect during
digital recording.
Fa d e -in Pla y a n d Fa d e -in Re co rd in g
During play pause (for Fade-in Play) or recording
pause (for Fade-in Recording), press FADER.
b flashes in the display and the deck performs Fade-in
Play or Fade-in Recording for five seconds until the
counter reaches “0.0s.”
Fa d e -o u t Pla y a n d Fa d e -o u t Re co rd in g
During play (for Fade-out Play) or recording (for Fade-
out Recording), press FADER.
B flashes in the display and the deck performs Fade-out
Play or Fade-out Recording for five seconds until the
counter reaches “0.0s, ” then pauses.
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Fa llin g Asle e p t o Mu sic
(Sle e p Tim e r)
You can set the deck so that it turns off automatically after
60 minutes.
MENU/NO AMS YES
Z
`
/
1
X
x
z
N
.
>
m
M
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO tw ice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
“Sleep” appears in the display, then press AMS or
YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
the setting, then press AMS or YES.
To
Select
Turn on Sleep Timer
Turn off Sleep Timer
Sleep On
Sleep Off (factory setting)
4 Press MENU/NO.
To t u rn o ff Sle e p Tim e r
Repeat the procedure above, selecting “Sleep Off” in step
3.
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Pre ca u t io n s
Additional
Information
This chapter provides additional
information that will help you
understand and maintain your MD
deck system.
On sa fe t y
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the deck and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
• The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
On p o w e r so u rce s
• Before operating the deck, check that the operating
voltage of the deck is identical with your local power
supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the
nameplate at the rear of the deck.
• 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 deck for a long time, be
sure to disconnect the deck from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself;
never pull the cord.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
On co n d e n sa t io n in t h e d e ck
If the deck is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may
condense on the lenses inside the deck. Should this occur,
the deck may not operate properly. In this case, remove
the MD and leave the deck turned on for about an hour
until the moisture evaporates.
On t h e Min iDisc ca rt rid g e
• Do not open the shutter to expose the MD.
• Do not place the cartridge where it will be subject to
extremes of sunlight, temperature, moisture or dust.
On cle a n in g
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
deck, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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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 n u m e ro u s sh o rt t ra cks
Tracks under 12 seconds in length are not counted and so
erasing them may not lead to an increase in the recording
time.
Ha n d lin g MDs
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 assure
that you can always listen to the highest quality music,
follow the precautions below:
• Do not touch the internal disc directly. Forcing the
shutter open may damage the internal disc.
• 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.
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 (60 o r 74 m in u t e s)
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.
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 may not be
displayed.
Shutter
Proper location
of the labels
• 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 (see page 29).
• The remaining recordable 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.
Wh e re t o ke e p t h e MDs
Do not place the cartridge where it may be exposed to
direct sunlight or extremely high heat and humidity.
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.
• You may find it impossible to name a track while
recording over an existing track.
Tra cks cre a t e d t h ro u g h e d it in g m a y e xh ib it
so u n d d ro p o u t 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 .
Syst e m Lim it a t io n s
The recording system in your deck is radically different
from those used in cassette and DAT decks and is
characterized by the limitations described below. Note,
however, that these limitations are due to the inherent
nature of the MD recording system itself and not to
mechanical causes.
So m e t ra cks ca n ’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. Also, when the
Automatic Track Marking is activated during recording,
track numbers may not be marked as in the original,
depending on the program source.
“ 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
(60 o r 74 m in u t e s)
When 255 tracks have been recorded on the MD,
“Disc Full” appears regardless of the total recorded time.
More than 255 tracks can’t be recorded on the MD. To
continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks or use
another recordable MD.
“ 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” appears in the display longer than for MDs that
have already been used.
“ 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 is re a ch e d
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 .
Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are sometimes
interpreted as track intervals, incrementing the track
count and causing “Disc Full” to appear.
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A m e ssa g e a n d a t h re e -d ig it a lp h a n u m e ric co d e
a lt e rn a t e in t h e d isp la y.
Tro u b le sh o o t in g
, The Self-Diagnosis Function is on. See the table on
page 44.
If you experience any of the following difficulties while
using the deck, use this troubleshooting guide to help you
remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
Note
If the deck does not operate properly even after you’ve attempted
the prescribed remedies, turn off the deck, then reinsert the plug
into the power outlet.
Th e d e ck 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.
, Only ~/1 and INPUT are operable while the MD
deck is being controlled by a personal computer.
Sp e cifica t io n s
System
MiniDisc digital audio system
Th e d e ck d o e s n o t p la y.
Disc
MiniDisc
, Moisture has formed inside the deck. Take the MD
out and leave the deck in a warm place for several
hours until the moisture evaporates.
Laser
Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)
Emission duration: continuous
, The deck is not on. Press ~/1 to turn the deck on.
, The deck may not be connected to the amplifier
correctly. 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 towards the slot.
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.
Laser diode
Material: GaAlAs
400 rpm to 900 rpm
, The MD may not be recorded. Replace the disc
with one that has been recorded.
Revolutions (CLV)
Error correction
Advanced Cross Interleave Reed
Solomon Code (ACIRC)
Th e so u n d h a s a lo t o f st a t ic.
, Strong magnetism from a television or a similar
device is interfering with operations. Move the
deck away from the source of strong magnetism.
Sampling frequency
Coding
44.1 kHz
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
Th e d e ck d o e s n o t re co rd .
, The MD is record-protected. Slide the record-
protect tab and close the slot.
, The deck 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.
5 to 20,000 Hz ±0.3 dB
Over 94 dB during playback
Below measurable limit
In p u t s
, 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.
LINE (ANALOG) IN
Jack type: phono
Impedance: 47 kilohms
Rated input: 500 mVrms
Minimum input: 125 mVrms
Connector type: square optical
DIGITAL IN
Impedance: 660 nm (optical wave
length)
Ou t p u t s
Th e d e ck 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 o r vid e o CD p la ye r.
, The remote supplied with the MD deck is not set
correctly. Reset the remote.
LINE (ANALOG) OUT
Jack type: phono
Rated output: 2 Vrms (at 50 kilohms)
Load impedance: Over 10 kilohms
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Ge n e ra l
Disp la y Me ssa g e s
The following table explains the various messages that
appear in the display. Messages are also displayed by the
deck’s Self-Diagnosis function (see page 44).
Pow er requirements
Where purchased
U.S.A. and Canada
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
U.K., Continental Europe, and
Argentina
220 - 230 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz
Message
Auto Cut
Blank Disc
Meaning
The Auto Cut function is on (page 17).
Australia
240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz
A new (blank) or erased MD has been
inserted.
Certain countries in Asia
Brazil
220 - 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz
127 or 220 V AC, 60 Hz
Cannot Copy
Cannot Edit
An attempt was made to make a second
copy from a digitally dubbed MD (page
14).
Other countries
110 - 120 or 220 - 240 V AC
selectable, 50/ 60 Hz
An attempt was made to edit the MD
during Program or Shuffle Play. Or the
MD is record-protected.
Pow er consumption
Dimensions (approx.)
15 W
280 × 90 × 285 mm (11 1/ 8 × 3 5/ 8 ×
11 1/ 4 inches) (w/ h/ d) incl.
projecting parts and controls
Disc Full
The MD is full (page 40).
Impossible
The deck cannot do the specified
operation.
Mass (approx.)
3.0 kg (6 lb 8 oz)
Initialize (flashing)
Name Full
The Setup Menu settings have been lost.
Su p p lie d a cce sso rie s
The naming capacity of the MD has
See page 4.
reached its limit (about 1,700 characters).
Op t io n a l a cce sso rie s
No Disc
There is no MD in the deck.
Recordable MDs
MDW-60 (60 min), MDW-74 (74 min)
No Name
No Program!!
The track or disc has no name.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
You tried to start Program Play when no
program exists.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Premastered
ProgramFull!
An attempt was made to record on a
premastered MD.
The program contains the maximum
number of tracks. You cannot add any
more tracks.
REMOTE
The MD deck is being controlled by an
external device connected to the deck.*
Smart Space
The Smart Space function is on (page 17).
TOC Reading
The deck is checking the TOC (Table Of
Contents) on the MD.
If “REMOTE” appears under other circumstances, turn off the deck,
then turn it on again.
*
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Ed it Me n u Ta b le
The following table provides a quick guide to the various editing functions that you can perform using the Edit Menu.
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 according to the current status of the deck.
Menu item
Tr Erase ?
All Erase ?
A-B Erase ?
Divide ?
Sub-item
Function
Reference page(s)
—
Erases a track.
29
30
30
31
32
32
33
34
35
35
36
—
—
Erases all the tracks on an MD.
Erases a portion of a track.
Divides a track.
—
—
Combine ?
Move ?
—
Combines tracks.
—
Moves a track.
Name ?
Nm In ?
Nm Copy ?
Nm Erase ?
Nm All Ers ?
—
Names a track or an MD.
Copies a name to a track or an MD.
Erases a name.
Erases all the names on an MD.
Undoes the last edit operation.
Enters Setup Menu (page 44) directly.
Undo ?
Setup ?
—
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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 settings,
and reference page(s) in the manual.
To a cce ss t h e Se t u p Me n u
While the deck is stopped, press MENU/ NO twice to display “Setup Menu.”
Menu item
Program ?
T.Mark
LS(T)
Function
Parameters
—
Factory setting
Reference page(s)
Creates a program.
—
25
Turns Automatic Track Marking on or off.
Changes the trigger level for Automatic Track Marking.
Turns Auto Space and Auto Pause on or off.
Turns Smart Space and Auto Cut on or off.
Continuously displays the level of the strongest signal.
Turns the Sleep Timer function on or off.
Selects the recording mode.
Off/ LSync
–72 to 0dB*
Off/ Space/ Pause
On/ Off
LSync
–50 dB
Off
17
18
Auto
26, 27
17
S.Space
P.Hold
Sleep
On
On/ Off
On
16
On/ Off
Off
38
Rec
Stereo/ Mono
Stereo
14
Adjustable in 2 dB steps.
*
To re ca ll a fa ct o ry se t t in g
Press CLEAR while selecting the parameter.
Se lf-Dia g n o sis Fu n ct io n
The deck’s self-diagnosis function automatically checks the condition of the MD deck when an error occurs, then issues a
three-digit code and an error message on the display. If the code and message alternate, find them in the following table
and perform the indicated countermeasure. Should the problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Three-digit code/Message
Cause/Remedy
C11/ Protected
The inserted MD is record-protected.
, Take out the MD and close the record-protect slot (page 15).
C13/ REC Error
The recording was not made properly.
, Set the deck in a stable surface, and repeat the recording procedure.
The inserted MD is dirty (with smudges, fingerprints, etc.), scratched, or substandard in quality.
, Replace the disc and repeat the recording procedure.
C13/ Read Error
C14/ TOC Error
The deck could not read the TOC on the MD properly.
, Take out the MD and insert it again.
The deck could not read the TOC on the MD properly.
, Insert another disc.
, If possible, erase all the tracks on the MD (page 30).
C71/ 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 component connected through the DIGITAL IN connector, the digital
connecting cable was unplugged or the digital component turned off.
, Connect the cable or turn the digital component back on.
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Usin g t h e Be e p s
The deck can output various beeps that allow you to
identify deck operations by sound. The beeps are output
from the LINE (ANALOG) OUT jacks.
z
You can identify the current recording mode by its sound
Press SCROLL while the deck is stopped and an MD is inserted.
Different beeps are emitted for each recording mode as follows:
When the recording mode is set to The deck emits
BEEP
Stereo
Consecutive beeps (high)
One short beep (high)
Monaural
Note
If you press SCROLL while BEEP is set to ON and no MD is
inserted, a beep is emitted and the status of the following items
automatically changes as follows:
• Shuffle Play or Program Play is canceled and normal play is
resumed.
Set BEEP to ON.
Beeps are output according to the deck status as follows:
• Repeat All Play or Repeat 1 Play is canceled.
• The recording mode is set to stereo mode.
x
One short beep (high)
The deck has been turned on, started playing, started
recording,* etc.
x
One short beep (low)
• The deck has stopped or the MD has been ejected.
• Menu operation has finished or canceled, normal play
mode has been resumed, recording level has been set to
0 dB (default value) (i.e., the deck has resumed the normal
status).
x
x
x
Several beeps (low and high beeps are output alternately)
The deck’s self diagnosis function has been activated and a
code and message alternate in the display.
Consecutive beeps (high)
• An operation button was pressed with no MD inserted.
• An attempt was made to edit a record-protected MD.
Consecutive beeps (low)
The recording level or trigger level for Automatic Track
Marking has been set to maximum or minimum.
x
x
One continuous beep (high)
z was pressed but the MD is full.
One continuous beep (low)
During recording or recording pause, the peak level meters
have exceeded the recommended level (“OVER” lights up).*
x
Consecutive short beeps (low)** followed by single short
beeps (low) every few seconds
The deck has changed to recording pause.
The beep has no effect on recording results.
*
**One low beep for each 10 minutes of remaining recordable time (e.g.,
one beep for 11 to 20 minutes, two beeps for 21 to 30 minutes, and
three beeps for 31 to 40 minutes). No beep is output for a remaining
time of 10 minutes or less.
To t u rn o ff t h e b e e p s
Set BEEP to OFF.
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In d e x
A
F, G, H
P, Q
Accessories
optional 42
Fade-in
Pausing
Play 37
after each track. See Auto Pause
supplied
AMS 22
4
Recording 37
Fade-out
play 21
recording 15
Play 37
Peak Hold 16
Audio connecting cord 4, 5
Auto Cut 17
Recording 37
Peak level meters 16
Playing
Auto Pause 27
I, J, K
Input Monitor 16
entering the number 22
from the first track 21
specific track. See Locating
Auto Space 26
Automatic Track Marking
additional information 18
how to 17
L
Program Play
Level
changing the contents 26
checking the contents 25
programming 25
trigger level 18
input signal 12
recording 16
B
Battery
Locating
4
R
particular point 23
tracks 22
Beeps 45
Blank
Recording
how to 14, 15
mode 14
erasing during recording. See
M
Smart Space and Auto Cut
over existing tracks 15
Manual Track Marking 17
inserting during play. See Auto
Space
Remote
4
MD (MiniDisc)
ejecting 15, 21
Repeat A-B Play 24
Repeat All Play 23
Repeat 1 Play 24
C
premastered 12
recordable 12, 14
record-protect tab 15
CD Synchro-recording 19
Combining 32
Repeating
Monitoring input signal. See Input
a portion. See Repeat A-B Play
all tracks. See Repeat All Play
current track. See Repeat 1 Play
Monitor
D
Moving 32
De-emphasizing 14
Music Synchro-recording 19
Displaying
disc name 11, 12
S
N
Naming
remaining recordable time 12
total number of tracks 11, 12
total recorded time 11, 12
track name 12
Sampling rate converter 14
SCMS. See Serial Copy Management
copying 34
how to 33, 34
renaming 35
System
Scrolling the name 12
Serial Copy Management System 14
Shuffle Play 24
Dividing
after selecting the point 31
after selecting the track 31
O
Sleep Timer 38
Optical cable 4, 5
Smart Space 17
E
Erasing
T
a name 35
Table of contents. See TOC
Time Machine Recording 18
TOC 13, 29
a portion of a track 30
a track 29
all names 35
all tracks 30
U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Undoing 36
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