MDSPC1 - Dictaphone SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Technical Features	Digital audio recorder, compatible with various audio formats, high recording quality.
Usage	Ideal for music recordings, interviews, and conferences, easy to use with intuitive controls.
Maintenance and Repair	Regularly clean the microphone and ports, check for firmware updates, consult after-sales service in case of problems.
Safety	Use only with accessories recommended by the manufacturer, avoid exposure to water and extreme temperatures.
General Information	Check compatibility with accessories, consult the user manual for specific advice before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions - MDSPC1 SONY

How do I charge the SONY MDSPC1 audio recorder?

To charge the SONY MDSPC1 audio recorder, connect the supplied USB cable to the recorder and a compatible power source. Check that the charging indicator lights up.

How do I transfer my recordings to a computer?

Connect the recorder to your computer using the USB cable. Once connected, the recorder will appear as a storage device. You can then copy your audio files to your computer.

What should I do if the recorder does not turn on?

First, check that the device is charged. If the charging indicator does not light up, try another USB cable or power source. If the device still does not turn on, contact technical support.

How do I adjust the volume during playback?

Use the volume buttons located on the side of the recorder to increase or decrease the volume while playing back recordings.

Can the SONY MDSPC1 audio recorder record in stereo?

Yes, the SONY MDSPC1 can record in stereo, allowing for better sound quality.

How do I delete recordings from the device?

To delete a recording, access the recorder's menu, select the recording you want to delete, and choose the 'Delete' option. Confirm your choice.

What is the storage capacity of the recorder?

The SONY MDSPC1 has an internal storage capacity of 4 GB, capable of holding several hours of audio recordings.

How do I adjust the recording quality?

Access the recorder's settings menu, where you can select the desired recording quality, usually available in standard and high-definition formats.

What should I do if the sound is distorted or poor quality?

Make sure the microphone is not obstructed and that the recorder is not too close to noise sources. Also check the recording quality settings.

Is the recorder compatible with memory cards?

No, the SONY MDSPC1 does not accept external memory cards. It uses only its internal memory for storage.

USER MANUAL MDSPC1 SONY

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

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

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

The following caution label is located inside of the unit.

IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.

For the customers in the United States

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.MDS-PC1 Serial No.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

For the customers in Canada CAUTION

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

Precautions

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the deck and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• Before operating the deck, check that the operating voltage of the deck is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the deck.
• 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 placement

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

On operation

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

On the MiniDisc cartridge

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

On cleaning

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

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

Welcome!

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

About This Manual

This manual explains how to operate the deck itself. For information about operating the deck by personal computer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the MD editor software.

Conventions

Controls in the instructions are those on the deck; these may, however, be substituted by controls on the remote that are similarly named or, when different, appear in the instructions within brackets.
The following icons are used in this manual:

Indicates a procedure that requires use of the remote.

Indicates tips for making the task easier and hints.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Unpacking 4
Hooking Up the System 4
About the CONTROL A1 Control System 6
Basic Functions of the CONTROL A1 Control System. 7

Recording on an MD 8

Playing an MD 10

Recording on MDs

Notes on Recording 11
Useful Tips for Recording 12
Recording Over Existing Tracks 13
Adjusting the Recording Level 14
Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking) 14
Starting Recording With 6 Seconds of Prestored Audio Data (Time Machine Recording) 15
Synchro-Recording With Audio Equipment of Your Choice (Music Synchro-Recording) 16
Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Player 16
Recording on an MD Using a Timer 18

Playing MDs

Using the Display 19
Locating a Specific Track 20
Locating a Particular Point in a Track 21
Playing Tracks Repeatedly 22
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) 23
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 23
Useful Tips when Recording from MDs to Tape 25
Playing an MD Using a Timer 26

Editing Recorded MDs

Notes on Editing 27
Erasing Recordings (ERASE Function) 27
Erasing a Part of a Track (A-B ERASE Function) 29
Dividing Recorded Tracks (DIVIDE Function) 30
Combining Recorded Tracks (COMBINE Function) 31
Moving Recorded Tracks (MOVE Function) 32
Labeling Recordings (NAME Function) 32
Undoing the Last Edit (UNDO Function) 36

Additional Information

Display Messages 37
System Limitations 37
Troubleshooting 38
Specifications 39
Guide to the Serial Copy Management System 40
Index 41
Table of Setup Menus 43
Self-Diagnosis Function 44

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items:

Audio connecting cords (2)
Optical cable (1)
- Remote commander (remote) RM-D23M (1)
- Sony R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
- Connector (RS-232C←monaural mini-jack) (1)
- CONTROL A1 connecting cord (1)
CD-ROM* (1)
* Required for operation by personal computer. For details on hooking up and operation, please refer the operating instructions supplied with the MD editor software.

Inserting batteries into the remote

You can control the deck using the supplied remote.

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries by matching the + and - on the batteries. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the deck.

When to replace batteries

With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the deck, replace all the batteries with new ones.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you don't use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Hooking Up the System

Overview

This section describes how to hook up the MD deck to an amplifier or other components such as a CD player or DAT deck. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before connection.

What cords will I need?

Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2)

• Optical cable (only one supplied) (2)

Hookups

Connecting the deck to an amplifier

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

: Signal flow

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

Using a digital optical cables (only one supplied).

Remove the caps from the jacks, then insert the plugs parallel to the jacks until they click into place.

If the optical cables are not connected properly, "CHECK OPT-IN" and "C71" may appear in the display.

Be sure not to bend the optical cables or tie them together.

MD deck Digital component
: Signal flow

Automatic conversion of digital sampling rates during recording

A built-in sampling rate converter automatically converts the sampling frequency of various digital sources to the 44.1kHz sampling rate of your MD deck. This allows you to record sources such as 32- and 48-kHz DAT or satellite broadcasts, as well as compact discs and other MDs.

Notes

• If "CHECK OPT-IN" alternates with "C71", or "Cannot Copy" appears in the display, recording through the digital connector is not possible. In this case, record the program source through the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks with the INPUT switch set at ANALOG.
• You cannot adjust the recording level during digital recording.

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

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

Connecting the AC power cord

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

Notes on hooking up

• Don't place your personal computer on top of this MD deck.
• Don't install the unit vertically (sideways).

Turning on the unit (European models only)

Set MAIN POWER on the rear of the unit to ON.

The unit is turned on in standby mode.

About the CONTROL A1 Control System

This MD deck is compatible with the CONTROL A1 Control System.

The CONTROL A1 Control System was designed to simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components. CONTROL A1 connections provide a path for the transmission of control signals which enable automatic operation and control features usually associated with integrated systems.

Currently, CONTROL A1 connections between a Sony MD deck, CD player, amplifier (receiver), and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording.

In the future the CONTROL A1 connection will work as a multifunction bus allowing you to control various functions for each component.

Note

The CONTROL A1 Control System is designed to maintain upward compatibility as the Control System is upgraded to handle new functions. In this case, however, older components will not be compatible with the new functions.

Connecting the CONTROL A1 Control System

Connecting a CD player, etc.

Connect the CONTROL A1 cables in series to the CONTROL A1 jacks on the back of each component. Be sure to connect a CONTROL A1 compatible amplifier (receiver) to take advantage of the automatic function selection feature.

The components can be connected in any order.
- You can connect up to ten CONTROL A1 compatible components.
- The CONTROL A1 functions will work when the component you want to operate is turned on, even if all of the connected components are not turned on.
- As a rule, the CONTROL A1 remote control system should not incorporate more than one of each type of component (i.e., 1 MD deck, 1 CD player, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver). You may, however, be able to connect more than one of certain CD players. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the respective component for details.
When a personal computer is connected, only connect one CD player to the deck and set that CD player's command mode to "1".

About the CONTROL A1 cable

• Use a commercially available 2P (mono) mini-plug cable less than 2 meters (78^3 / 4 in) long, with a maximum outer diameter no greater than 11mm(7 / 16in) and no resistance. Some CONTROL A1 compatible components are supplied with a CONTROL A1 cable as an accessory.
• If a component has more than one CONTROL A1 jack, you can use either one, or connect a different component to each jack.

"S-LINK" is a general name for Sony's Bus System, and includes the CONTROL A1 Control System.

Connecting a personal computer

Connect the CONTROL A1 jack on the front (or back) of the deck using the CONTROL A1 cable (supplied) and connector (supplied). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the MD editor software for details.

Notes

• Do not set more than one component to the pause mode.

• Do not connect the headphones to the CONTROL A1 jack on the front panel. It may cause the noise from the headphones or malfunction of the deck.

Basic Functions of the CONTROL A1 Control System

Automatic function selection

When you connect CONTROL A1 compatible Sony components using CONTROL A1 cables, the function selector on the amplifier (or receiver) automatically switches to the correct input when you press the play button on one of the connected components. (If you press (play button) on the MD deck while the CD is playing, the function selector on the amplifier switches from CD to MD.)

Notes

• This function only works when the components are connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs according to the names on the function buttons. Certain receivers allow you to switch the names of the function buttons. In this case, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the receiver.
• When recording, do not play any components other than the recording source. It will cause the automatic function selection to operate.

Synchronized recording

This function lets you conduct synchronized recording between the MD deck and selected source component.

1 Set the source selector on the amplifier (or receiver) to the source component.
2 Set the source component to pause mode (make sure both the and indicators light together).
3 Set the deck to recording pause mode.
4 Press on the deck. The source component is released from the pause mode, and recording begins shortly thereafter. When playback ends from the source component, recording stops.

Basic Operations

Recording on an MD

When "REMOTE" appears in the display

The deck is set to be operated from the connected personal computer. You cannot operate the deck from the buttons on the front panel or remote.

To use the buttons on the front panel or remote, quit the MD editor application, turn off the deck, then turn it back on.

Note for European models

Be sure to set MAIN POWER on the rear of the unit to ON before using the unit.

Monitor audio during recording

Even if you set REC MODE to MONO, the monitor signal does not become monaural.

1 Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want to record.
2 Press The STANDBY indicator turns off.
Insert a recordable MD.

With the arrow pointing this way

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

4 Set INPUT to the corresponding input connector.

To record through Set INPUT to

DIGITAL IN DIGITAL

LINE (ANALOG) IN ANALOG

Set REC MODE to the mode you want to record in.

To record in Set REC MODE* 1 to

Stereo sound STEREO

Monaural sound*2 MONO

• If you switch REC MODE during recording or recording pause, recording stops.
  *2 In the monaural recording, you can record about two times longer than in the stereo recording.

When "TOC Writing" flashes in the display

The deck is currently updating the Table Of Contents (TOC). Do not move the deck or pull out the AC power cord. Changes to an MD made through recording are saved only when you update the TOC by ejecting the MD or changing the deck to standby by pressing the switch.

6 Press The deck becomes ready to record.
7 If you set INPUT to ANALOG in step 4, use REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level.
4 is satisfactory for most purposes.
For more precise adjustment, see page 14.
8 Press (or ). Recording starts.
9 Start playing the program source.

Do not disconnect the deck from the power source immediately after recording

If you do, recorded material may not be saved to the MD. To save the material, after recording, press to take out the MD or change the deck to standby by pressing 1/6. "TOC Writing" will flash in the display at this time.

After "TOC Writing" stops flashing and goes out, you can pull out the AC power cord.

To Press

Stop recording■

Pause recording* ▷■ (or ■). Press the button again to resume recording.

Take out the MD △ after stopping

• 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.

Basic Operations

Playing an MD

When "REMOTE" appears in the display

The deck is set to be operated from the connected personal computer. You cannot operate the deck from the buttons on the front panel or remote.

To use the buttons on the front panel or remote, quit the MD editor application, turn off the deck, then turn it back on.

You can locate and play back a track in Step 4

1 Turn AMS (or press or until the number of the track you want to play appears.

2 Press AMS or (or ).

1 Turn on the amplifier and set the source selector to the position for MD deck.
Press 1/6 The STANDBY indicator turns off.
3 Insert an MD.

With the arrow pointing this way

4 Press (or ). The deck starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplifier.

To Do the following:

Stop playing Press.

Pause playing Press

(or I). Press the button again to resume

Go to the next track Turn AMS clockwise (or press on the remote).

Go to the current track Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press on the or the preceding track remote).

Take out the MD Press after stopping playing.

F

Notes on Recording

If "Protected" alternates with "C11" 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 9).

If "CHECK OPT-IN" alternates with "C71" in the display

• The digital program source is not connected as you set with the INPUT switch in Step 4 on page 8.
  To continue, connect the program source properly.
  The program source is not on.
  Turn on the program source.

Depending on the menu settings and source being recorded, track numbers are marked in following ways:

• When recording from a CD or MD with INPUT at DIGITAL and the source connected through DIGITAL IN:

The deck automatically marks track numbers in the same sequence as the original. If, however, a track is repeated two or more times (e.g. by single-track repeat play) or two or more tracks with the same track number (e.g. from different MDs or CDs) are played, the track or tracks are recorded as part of a single, continuous track with a single track number. If the source is an MD, track numbers may not be marked for tracks of less than 4 seconds.

• When recording with INPUT at DIGITAL, the deck may not automatically mark track numbers for some CD players and multi disc players. In these cases, mark the track numbers afterwards using the deck's Divide Function (see "Dividing Recorded Tracks" on page 30).
• When recording from source connected through LINE (ANALOG) IN with INPUT at ANALOG, and "LEVEL-SYNC" does not light up (see "Marking Track Numbers while Recording" on page 14) or when recording from DAT or satellite broadcasts connected through DIGITAL IN with INPUT at DIGITAL: The source will be recorded as a single track. You can divide the track afterwards using the Divide Function on page 30 or mark track numbers during recording by using the Track Marking Function on page 14.

If "LEVEL-SYNC" appears in the display, the deck automatically marks track numbers when recording analog source or digital recording of DAT or satellite broadcasts (see "Marking track numbers automatically" on page 14).

• When recording from DAT or satellite broadcasts with INPUT at DIGITAL, the deck automatically marks a track number whenever the sampling frequency of the input signal changes.

When "TOC" flashes in the display

The deck is currently updating the Table Of Contents (TOC). Do not move the deck or pull out the AC power cord. Changes to an MD made through recording are saved only when you update the TOC by ejecting the MD or changing the deck to standby by pressing the switch.

The MD deck uses the SCMS (Serial Copy Management System on page 40)

MDs recorded through digital input connector cannot be copied onto other MDs or DAT tapes through the digital output connector.

When the deck is recording or in recording pause, digital signals input through one of the digital input connectors are output to the DIGITAL OUT connector with the same sampling rate

To change the digital input signal to another sampling rate for output (without recording it to an MD), use Input Monitor Function (see page 12).

Useful Tips for Recording

Checking the remaining recordable time on the MD

Press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY).

• When you press the DISPLAY/CHAR button repeatedly while the deck is stopped, the display changes as follows: total recording time remaining recordable time on the MD disc name (see page 19).
• When you press the DISPLAY/CHAR button repeatedly while recording, the display changes as follows: recording time of the current track remaining recordable time on the MD track name.

Monitoring the input signal (Input Monitor)

Before starting recording, you can monitor the selected input signal through the deck's output connectors.

1 Press to remove the MD.
2 Set INPUT according to the input signal you want to monitor.

When the INPUT switch is set at ANALOG

The analog signal input through the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks is output to the DIGITAL OUT connector after A/D conversion, and then to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT jacks and the PHONES jack after D/A conversion.

When the INPUT switch is set at DIGITAL

After passing through the sampling rate converter, the digital signal input through the respective digital input connector is output to the DIGITAL OUT connector, and after D/A conversion to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT jacks and PHONES jack.

Note

Even if you set REC MODE to MONO, the monitor signal does not become monaural.

3 Press

If the INPUT switch is set at ANALOG, "AD-DA" appears in the display.
If the INPUT switch is set at DIGITAL,
"DA" appears in the display.

If "Auto Cut" appears in the display (Auto Cut)

There has been no sound input for about 30 seconds during recording. The 30 seconds of silence are replaced by a blank of about 3 seconds and the deck changes to recording pause.

Note that this function does not activate even if there has been no sound input for about 30 seconds when the deck started recording from the blank portion.

You can turn off the Auto Cut Function

For details, see "To turn off the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function" below. Note that when you turn off the Auto Cut Function, the Smart Space Function is turned off automatically.

If "Smart Space" appears in the display (Smart Space)

There has been an extended silence of 4 to 30 seconds in length during recording. The silence is replaced with a blank of about 3 seconds and the deck continues recording. Note that new track numbers may not be marked for portions recorded while this function is activated. Also, the Smart Space Function does not activate even if there has been an extended silence of 4 to 30 seconds in length when the deck started recording from the blank portion.

To turn off the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function

1 While the deck is stopped, press EDIT/NO twice to display "Setup Menu".
2 Turn AMS to select "SSPACE", then press AMS.
3 Turn AMS to select "SSPACE Off", then press AMS.
4 Press EDIT/NO.

To turn on the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function again

1 Do Steps 1 and 2 in "To turn off the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function" above.
2 Turn AMS to select "SSPACE On", then press AMS.
3 Press EDIT/NO.

Notes

• When you turn off the Smart Space Function, the Auto Cut Function is also turned off automatically.
• The Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function are factory set to on.
• If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the deck will recall the last setting (On or Off) of the Smart Space and Auto Cut Functions the next time you turn on the deck.

Playing back tracks just recorded

Do this procedure to immediately play back tracks that have just been recorded.

Press (or ) immediately after stopping recording.

Playback starts from the first track of the material just recorded.

To play from the first track of the MD after recording

1 Press again after stopping recording.
2 Press (or ).

Playback starts from the first track of the MD.

Recording Over Existing Tracks

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

1 Do Steps 1 to 5 in "Recording on an MD" on page 8.
2 Turn AMS (or press or ) until the number of the track to be recorded over appears.
3 To record from the start of the track, continue from Step 6 in "Recording on an MD" on page 9.

While "TRACK" flashes in the display

The deck is recording over an existing track, and stops flashing when it reaches the end of the recorded portion.

To record from the middle of the track

1 After Step 2 above, press (or ) to start playback.
2 Press (or II) where you want to start recording.
3 Continue from Step 6 in "Recording on an MD" on page 9.

Note

You cannot record from the middle of an existing track when the "PROGRAM" or "SHUFFLE" is on.

Adjusting the Recording Level

When recording with INPUT at ANALOG and the signal input through LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks, use REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level before starting recording.

You cannot adjust the recording level during digital recording.

1 Do Steps 1 to 6 in "Recording on an MD" on pages 8 and 9.
2 Play the portion of the program source with the strongest signal level.
3 While monitoring the sound, press REC LEVEL to bring out of knob, then turn it to adjust the recording level. The peak level meters should just reach the 0 dB mark (without lighting the red OVER indicator) when the source reaches its peak level.

Occasional lighting of the OVER indicator is acceptable.

Without turning on the OVER indication

4 Stop playing the program source.
5 To start recording, do the procedure starting from Step 8 in "Recording on an MD" on page 9.

Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking)

You can mark track numbers either manually or automatically. By marking track numbers at specific points, you can quickly locate the points later using the AMS Function, or use various Editing Functions.

Marking track numbers manually (Manual Track Marking)

You can mark track numbers at any time while recording on an MD.

Press at the place you want to add a track mark while recording.

Marking track numbers automatically (Automatic Track Marking)

The deck adds track marks differently in the following cases:

• When recording from CDs or MDs with the INPUT switch set at DIGITAL:
  The deck marks track numbers automatically. However, the Automatic Track Marking Function does not activate when recording from some CD players and multi disc players.
• In all other cases:
  If "T.Mark LSync" is selected in T.Mark Menu, the deck marks a new track number whenever the signal drops and rises to a certain point.

To select "T.Mark Off" or "T.Mark LSync" in T.Mark Menu, do the procedure below:

1 While the deck is stopped, press EDIT/NO twice to display "Setup Menu".
2 Turn AMS to select "T.Mark LSync".

• To set Automatic Track Marking on Go to Step 3.
  To set Automatic Track Marking off Press AMS to flash the display and turn it to select "T.Mark Off", then press AMS.

3 Press EDIT/NO.

You can set the reference level that must pass before a rise marks a new track number

In Automatic Track Marking, the input signal must remain at or below a given reference level for 1.5 seconds or longer before a rise above the reference level will mark a new track number.

1 While the deck is stopped, press EDIT/NO twice to display "Setup Menu".
2 Turn AMS to select "LS (T)", then press AMS.
3 Turn AMS to set the reference level. You can set the reference level at -72dB to 0 dB in 2 dB steps.
4 After selecting the reference level, press AMS.
5 Press EDIT/NO.

When you want to mark track numbers after you've finished recording

Use the Divide Function (see "Dividing Recorded Tracks" on page 30).

Note

If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the deck will recall the last settings of the Automatic Track Marking Function ("T.Mark LSync" or "T.Mark Off") the next time you turn on the deck.

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 a buffer memory so that when you begin recording the program source using this function, the recording actually begins with the 6 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer memory in advance as shown in the illustration below.

1 Do Steps 1 to 6 in "Recording on an MD" on pages 8 and 9.

The deck changes to recording pause.

2 Start playing the program source you want to record.

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

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.

To stop Time Machine Recording

Press ■.

Note

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

Synchro-Recording With Audio Equipment of Your Choice (Music Synchro-Recording)

By using the MUSIC SYNC button on the remote, you can automatically start recording in sync with the signal input from the program source.

The method of marking track numbers differs, depending on the program source being recorded (see "Notes on Recording" on page 11).

1 Do Steps 1 to 5 in "Recording on an MD" on page 8.
2 Press MUSIC SYNC. The deck changes to recording pause.
3 Start playing the program source you want to record. The deck starts recording automatically.

To stop Music Synchro-Recording

Press

Note

When Music Synchro-Recording, the Smart Space Function and the Auto Cut Function turn on automatically regardless of their setting (On or Off) and type of input (digital or analog).

Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Player

By connecting your deck to a Sony CD player or Hi-Fi Component System, you can easily dub CDs onto MDs using the CD synchro buttons on the remote. If your deck is connected to a Sony CD player by a digital input cable, track numbers are automatically marked as appear on the original even when "T.Mark Off" is selected in T.Mark Menu. If your deck is connected to a Sony CD player by audio connecting cords through the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks, track numbers are automatically marked when you set T.Mark Menu to "T.Mark LSync" (see page 14).

As the same remote controls both the CD player and the deck, you may have trouble operating both units if they are far from each other. If you do, place the CD player close to this deck.

1 Set the source selector on the amplifier to CD.
2 Do Steps 2 to 5 in "Recording on an MD" on page 8 to prepare the deck for recording.
3 Select the playback mode (Shuffle Play, Program Play, etc.) on the CD player.
4 Press STANDBY.

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

5 Press START.

The deck starts recording and the CD player starts playback.
The track number and elapsed recording time of the track appear in the display.

If the CD player does not start playing

Some CD player models may not respond when you press START on the remote of the deck. Press on the remote of the CD player instead.

6 Press STOP to stop synchro-recording.

To pause recording

Press STANDBY or CD PLAYER

To restart recording, press START or CD PLAYER.

A new track number is marked each time you pause recording.

Notes

• When the deck's remote controls the CD player with a mode selector, set the selector to CD1.
• The deck may not automatically mark track numbers when recording from some CD players and multi disc players.

You can use the remote of the CD player during synchro-recording

When you press, the CD player stops and the deck pauses for recording.

When you press II, the CD player pauses and the deck pauses for recording.

To restart synchro-recording, press

You can change CDs during synchro-recording

Do the following steps instead of Step 6 above.

1 Press on the remote of the CD player. The deck pauses for recording.
2 Change the CD.
3 Press on the remote of the CD player. Synchro-recording restarts.

You can also do synchro-recording with a Sony video CD player

Using the procedure for synchro-recording with a Sony CD player, you can do synchro-recording with a Sony video CD player also.

To select the video CD player, press button number 2 while pressing down the button on the remote before starting the procedure.

To select the CD player again, press button number 1 while pressing down the button.

The deck is factory set to a CD player for synchronorecording.

You can check the remaining recordable time on the ID

Press DISPLAY/CHAR (see page 19).

You can copy CD titles automatically during synchrorecording (Track Name Copy)

By connecting your deck to a Sony CD player with CONTROL A1 cable, you can copy the CD-TEXT information to the MD automatically during synchro-recording.

During the synchro-recording operation, the track names are stored on the MD along with the track numbers. The copied track name scrolls in the display.

This function does not work in the following cases:

When display

there are no track "NO NAME" names on the CD

copy of TEXT "TEXT PROTECT" information is prohibited

the maximum "NAME FULL"
number of titles
has been stored
in the MD

Note

You cannot use Track Name Copy function when recording over an existing track.

Recording on an MD Using a Timer

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

1 Do Steps 1 to 7 in "Recording on an MD" on pages 8 and 9.
2 If you want to specify the time for the start of recording, press.

• If you want to specify the time for the end of recording, do Steps 8 and 9 in "Recording on an MD" on page 9.
• If you want to specify the time for both start and end of recording, press.

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

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

5 After you have finished using the timer, set TIMER on the deck to OFF. Then place the deck in standby status by plugging the AC power cord of the deck into a wall outlet or set the timer to continuous operation.

• If TIMER is left at REC, the deck will automatically start recording the next time you turn the deck on.
• If you do not change the deck to standby status for more than a week after timer recording has finished, the recorded contents may disappear.

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

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

Notes

• Be sure to quit the MD editor software before making a recording using the timer function.
• It may take about 30 seconds after the deck is turned on until recording starts. When recording at a specified time using the timer, be sure to take this time into account when setting the recording start time.
• During timer recording, new material is recorded from the end of the recorded portion on the MD.
• Material recorded during timer recording will be saved to the disc the next time you turn the deck on. "TOC Writing" will flash in the display at that time. Do not move the deck or pull out the AC power cord while "TOC Writing" is flashing.
• Timer recording will stop if the disc becomes full.

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.

Checking the total track number, total disc playing time, remaining recordable time of the disc and the title of the disc

Each time you press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) while the deck is stopped, you can change the display as follows:

- With monaural recording, you can record about two times longer than with stereo recording, so the remaining time is also about two times longer.

When you insert an MD, the disc name, total number of tracks, and total disc playing time appear in the display as follows:

The disc name appears, followed by the total number of tracks (Tr) and total disc playing time.

A music calendar showing all the track numbers appears within a grid if the MD is a premastered disc, or without a grid if the MD is a recordable disc. If the total track number exceeds 25, appears to the right of number 25 in the music calendar.

To label a recordable disc and its tracks, see "Labeling Recordings" on page 32.

Note

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

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Checking remaining time and the title of a track

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

You can check the track name at any time while playing an MD

Press SCROLL.

Press SCROLL again to pause scrolling, and again to continue scrolling.

Locating a Specific Track

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

To locate	Do the following:
The next or succeeding tracks	During playback, turn AMS clockwise (or press▶■repeatedly) until you find the track.
The current or preceding tracks	During playback, turn AMS counterclockwise (or press▶■repeatedly) until you find the track.
A specific track directly	Press number buttons to enter the track number.
A specific track by using AMS	1 Turn AMS until the track number you want to locate appears while the deck is stopped. (The track number is flashing.)2 Press AMS or ▷■.
By scanning each track for 6 seconds (music scan)	1 Press M.SCAN before you start playing.2 When you find the track you want, press▶to start playing.

When you directly locate a track with a number over 25

You must press >25 first, before entering the corresponding digits. Press ≥ 25 once if it is a 2-digit track number, and twice if it is a 3-digit track number. To enter "0," press button 10.

Examples: To play track number 30 Press >25 once, then 3 and 10.
To play track number 100 Press >25 twice, then 1, 10 and 10.

You can extend the playing time during music scan

1 While the deck is stopped, press EDIT/NO twice to display "Setup Menu".
2 Turn AMS to select "M.Scan Menu", then press AMS.
3 Turn AMS to select the playing time within a range of 6 to 20 seconds (in 1 second steps), then press AMS.
4 Press EDIT/NO.

To pause playing at the beginning of a track

Turn AMS (or press or) after pausing playback.

To go quickly to the beginning of the last track

Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press while the display shows the total track number and total disc playing time, remaining recordable time of the disc, or disc name (see page 19).

Locating a Particular Point in a Track

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

To locate a point Press

While monitoring the (forward) or (backward) sound and keep pressing until you find the point.

Quickly by observing the or and keep pressing display during playback until you find the point. There is pause no sound output during this operation.

If “Over—” appears while you are pressing▶▶ during playback pause

The disc has reached to its end. Press (or turn AMS counterclockwise to go back.

Notes

• If the disc reaches the end while you are pressing ▶ during sound monitoring, the deck stops.
• Tracks that are only a few seconds long may be too short to scan using the search function. For such tracks, it is better to play the MD at normal speed.

Playing Tracks Repeatedly

You can play tracks repeatedly in any play mode.

Press REPEAT.

"Repeat All" appears in the display.

The deck repeats the tracks as follows:

When the MD is played in	The deck repeats
Normal play (page 10)	All the tracks
Shuffle Play (page 23)	All the tracks in random order
Program Play (page 23)	The same program

To cancel repeat play

Press REPEAT several times until "Repeat off" appears.

The deck returns to the original playing mode.

Repeating the current track

While the track you want to repeat is playing in normal play, press REPEAT several times until "Repeat 1" appears in the display.

Repeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat)

You can play a specific portion of a track repeatedly. This might be useful when you want to memorize lyrics.

Note that you can only repeat a portion within the boundaries of a single track.

1 While playing a disc, press A B at the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly.

"REPEAT" appears and "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.

"REPEAT A-B" lights continuously. The deck starts to play the specified portion repeatedly.

To cancel A-B Repeat

Press REPEAT or

Setting new starting and ending points

You can repeat the portion immediately after the currently specified portion by changing the starting and ending points.

1 Press A B while "REPEAT A-B" appears.

The current ending point B becomes the new starting point A, "REPEAT" lights continuously, and "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 deck starts playing repeatedly the newly specified portion.

Note

If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the deck will recall the last setting of the Repeat Function the next time you turn on the deck.

The A-B Repeat settings, however, are lost.

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)

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

1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or SHUFFLE once) until "SHUFFLE" appears in the display when the deck is stopped.
2 Press (or ) to start Shuffle Play. "J" appears in the display while the deck is "shuffling" the tracks.

To cancel Shuffle Play

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or CONTINUE once) until "SHUFFLE" disappears when the deck is stopped.

You can specify tracks during Shuffle Play

Turn AMS (or press I/▶I).

To play the next track, turn AMS clockwise (or press
To play from the beginning of the current track again, turn AMS counterclockwise (or press). You cannot use AMS (or 一 ) to go to tracks that have already been played.

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

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

1 While the deck is stopped, press EDIT/NO twice to display "Setup Menu".
2 Turn AMS to display "Program?", then press AMS.
3 Do either a) or b):

a) When using the controls on the deck

1 Turn AMS until the track number you want appears in the display.
2 Press AMS.

If you enter the wrong track number

Press or until the wrong track number flashes, turn AMS to set the correct track number, then press AMS.

If "0" flashes, press

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b) When using the remote

Press the number buttons to enter the tracks you want to program in the order you want. To program a track with a number over 25, use the >25 button (see page 21).

If you enter the wrong track number

Press or until the wrong track number flashes, then enter the correct track number with the number buttons. If "0" flashes, press .

To check the total time of the program

Press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY).

4 Repeat Step 3 to enter other tracks.
The entered track is added to the location where the "0" flashes.
Each time you enter a track, the total program time is added up and appears in the display.
5 After finishing programming, press YES.
"Complete!!" appears and programming is completed.
6 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or PROGRAM
once) until "PROGRAM" appears in the display.
7 Press (or ) to start Program Play.

To cancel Program Play

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

The program remains even after Program Play ends

When you press (or ), you can play the same program again.

Notes

• The display shows "--m --s" instead of the total playing time when the total playing time of the program exceeds 199 minutes.
• "ProgramFull!" appears when you program over 25 tracks. Erase the unnecessary tracks to enter other tracks.

Checking the track order

While the deck is stopped and "PROGRAM" is on, press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) several times. The track numbers appear in the order they were programmed as follow:

$$ / 3 \rightarrow 5 \rightarrow 8 \rightarrow 1 \rightarrow 2 / ^ {\prime \prime} $$

To check the rest of the track order

Turn AMS.

You can scroll the display to check all the track numbers you programmed.

Changing the track order

You can change the order of the tracks in your program before you start playing.

To Do the following procedure		after Steps 1 and 2 in "Creating Your Own Program":
Erase	a track	Press ▲ or ▷ until the track number you want to erase flashes, then press EDIT/NO or CLEAR.
	the whole program	Keep pressing EDIT/NO or CLEAR until all programmed track numbers disappear.
Add a track	to the beginning of the program	1 Press ▲ until "0" flashes at the left of the first track. 2 Do Steps 3 to 5 on pages 23 and 24.
	in the middle of the program	1 Press ▲ or ▷ until the track which precedes the track to be added flashes. 2 Press AMS so that "0" flashes, then do Steps 3 to 5 on pages 23 and 24.
	to the end of the program	1 Press ▲ until "0" flashes at the right of the last track. 2 Do Steps 3 to 5 on pages 23 and 24.
Change a track in the program		1 Press ▲ or ▷ until the track number you want to change flashes. 2 Do Steps 3 to 5 on pages 23 and 24.

Useful Tips when Recording from MDs to Tape

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

Inserting blank spaces while recording to tape (Auto Space)

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

1 While the deck is stopped, press EDIT/NO twice to display "Setup Menu".
2 Turn AMS to select "Auto" menu, then press AMS.
3 Turn AMS to select "Auto Space", then press AMS.
4 Press EDIT/NO.

You can turn on the Auto Space Function using the demote

While the deck is stopped, press A.SPACE repeatedly until "Auto Space" appears in the display.

To cancel Auto Space

Cancelling the function through menu operation on the deck

1 Do Steps 1 and 2 in "Inserting blank spaces while recording to tape" on this page.
2 Turn AMS to select "Auto Off", then press AMS.
3 Press EDIT/NO.

Cancelling the function using the remote

While the deck is stopped, press A.SPACE repeatedly until "Auto Off" appears.

Note

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

Pausing after each track (Auto Pause)

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

Select "Auto Pause" instead of "Auto Space" in Step 3 on "Inserting blank spaces while recording to tape" on this page.

You can turn on the Auto Pause Function using the mote

While the deck is stopped, press A.SPACE repeatedly until "Auto Pause" appears in the display.

To restart playback

Press II (D or III).

To cancel Auto Pause

Cancelling the function through a menu operation on the deck

Do Steps 1 to 3 in "To cancel Auto Space" on this page.

Cancelling the function using the remote

While the deck is stopped, press A.SPACE repeatedly until "Auto Off" appears.

Note

If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the deck will recall the last setting of the Auto Space and Auto Pause Functions the next time you turn on the deck.

Playing an MD Using a Timer

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

1 Do Steps 1 to 3 in "Playing an MD" on page 10.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or one of the PLAY MODE buttons once) to select the play mode you want. To play only specific tracks, create a program (see page 23).
3 If you want to specify the time for the end of playback, press (or ) to start playback, then go to Step 4.
4 Set TIMER on the deck to PLAY.

5 Set the timer as required.

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

6 After you have finished using the timer, set TIMER on the deck to OFF.

Notes

• Be sure to quit the MD editor software before playing by using the timer function.
• You can select Program Play in Step 2. Note, however, that programs eventually fade away when the standby status is off, and therefore if you set the time too far in the future, the program may be gone when the specified time arrives. If this has occurred, the deck enters normal play mode at the specified time and the tracks play in consecutive order.

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.
• A-B Erase Function allows you to specify a portion within a track to erase it.
• Divide Function allows you to divide tracks at specified points so that you can quickly locate those points afterwards, using the AMS function.
• Combine Function allows you to combine two consecutive tracks into one.
• Move Function allows you to change the order of tracks by moving a specific track to a track position you want.
• Title Function allows you to create titles for your recorded MDs and tracks.

If "Protected" alternates with "C11" in the display The deck could not edit because the record-protect slot on the MD is open. Edit after closing the slot.

When "TOC" and "TOC Writing" flash in the display

Do not move the deck or pull out the AC power cord. After editing, "TOC" lights continuously until you eject the MD or turn off the power. "TOC" and "TOC Writing" flash while the deck is updating the TOC. When the deck finishes updating the TOC, "TOC" goes off.

Erasing Recordings (ERASE Function)

Do the procedures below to erase following:

A single track
All tracks
- Portions of a Track (A-B Erase)

Erasing a single track

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

To avoid confusion when erasing multiple tracks, you should proceed in order of high to low track number to prevent the renumbering of tracks that have not been erased yet.

Example: Erasing B

1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or pausing, press EDIT/NO to display "Edit Menu".
2 Turn AMS until "Erase ?" appears in the display.
3 Press AMS or YES. The display for erasing tracks appears and playback of the displayed track starts.

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Editing Recorded MDs

4 Turn AMS to select the track to be erased.
5 Press AMS or YES.

When the track selected in Step 4 has been erased, "Complete!!" appears for a few seconds and the total number of tracks in the music calendar decreases by one.

The track following the erased track begins playing. (If you erase the last track, the track preceding the erased track starts playing.)

6 Repeat Steps 1 to 5 to erase more tracks.

To cancel the Erase Function

Press EDIT/NO or ■.

Note

If "Erase ???" appears in the display, the track was recorded or edited on another MD deck and is record-protected. If this indication appears, press AMS or YES to erase the track.

Erasing all tracks on an MD

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

1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or pausing, press EDIT/NO to display "Edit Menu".
2 Turn AMS until "All Erase ?" appears in the display.
3 Press AMS or YES. "All Erase??" appears in the display and all tracks in the music calendar start flashing.
4 Press AMS or YES. When the disc name, all recorded tracks, and titles on the MD have been erased, "Complete!!" appears for a few seconds and the music calendar disappears.

To cancel the Erase Function

Press EDIT/NO or to turn off the "All Erase ?" or "All Erase??" indication.

You can undo the Erase Function

Use the Undo Function immediately after you erased the track (see page 36).

Erasing a Part of a Track (A-B ERASE Function)

You can specify a portion within a track and erase the portion with ease. It is convenient when erasing unnecessary sections after recording satellite broadcast or FM broadcast.

Example: Erasing a part of track A

4 Turn AMS to select the number of the track, then press AMS or YES.

1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or pausing, press EDIT/NO to display "Edit Menu".
2 Turn AMS until "A-B Erase ?" appears in the display.
3 Press AMS or YES.

"Rehearsal-" and "Point A ok?" alternates in the display while the deck plays back the selected track from the beginning.

5 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS to find the starting point of the portion to be erased (point A).

You can select the unit by which the starting point is shifted. Press the or button to select frame*, second, or minute.

For frame, the number of frames appears when you turn the AMS control; for second and minute, "s" or "m" flashes in the display.

• 1 frame is about 12 ms.

6 If the point A is still incorrect, repeat Step 5 until it is correct.
7 Press AMS or YES if the position is correct. "Point B set" appears in the display and playback for setting the end point of the portion to be erased (point B) starts.
8 Continue playback (or press or ) until the deck reaches point B, then press AMS or YES. "A-B Ers" and "Point B ok?" alternates in the display while the deck repeats a portion of a few seconds before point A and after point B successively.
9 Repeat Step 5 if point B is not correct.
10 Press AMS or YES when the position is correct. "Complete!!" appears for a few seconds and the portion between point A and B is erased.

To cancel the A-B Erase Function

Press EDIT/NO or ■.

Note

If "Impossible" appears in the display, this means:

• You specified point B comes before point A.
  Point B should be specified after point A.
• The specified portion cannot be erased. This sometimes happens when you've edited the same track many times, and is due to a technical limitation of the MD system, not a mechanical error.

Dividing Recorded Tracks (DIVIDE Function)

With the Divide Function you can mark 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 for locating positions in the middle of a track. When you divide a track, the total number of tracks on the MD increases by one and all tracks following the divided track are renumbered.

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

Dividing a track after selecting the track

1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or pausing, press EDIT/NO to display "Edit Menu".
2 Turn AMS until "Divide ?" appears in the display, then press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS to select the track to be divided and press AMS or YES. "Rehearsal-" appears in the display and the deck plays back the selected track from the beginning.

4 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS to find the point to divide the track.

You can select the unit by which the starting point is shifted. Press the or button to select frame, second, or minute.

For frame, the number of frames appears when you turn the AMS control; for second and minute, "s" or "m" flashes in the display.

5 Press AMS or YES when the position is correct. "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. The total number of tracks in the music calender increases by one.

To cancel the Divide Function

Press EDIT/NO or ■.

You can undo the Divide Function

Use the Undo Function immediately after you divided the track (see page 36).

You can divide a track while recording

Use the Track Marking Function (see page 14).

Dividing a track after selecting the dividing point

1 While playing the MD, press AMS at the point where you want to create a new track. "Rehearsal-" appears in the display and playback continues from the position you selected.
2 To make fine adjustment on the dividing position, do Step 4 in "Dividing a track after selecting the track" on this page.
3 Press EDIT/NO to display "Divide?", then press YES or AMS.

Combining Recorded Tracks (COMBINE Function)

Use the Combine Function to combine tracks on a recorded MD. The two tracks to be combined need not to be consecutive and the latter track to be combined can be the track which comes before the former one in the track number order. 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.

Example: Combining B and D

1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or pausing, press EDIT/NO to display "Edit Menu".
2 Turn AMS until "Combine ?" appears in the display.
3 Press AMS or YES.
4 Turn AMS to select the first track of the two to be combined and press AMS or YES. The display for selecting the second track appears and the deck repeats the portion where the two tracks will join (i.e., the end of the first track and the beginning of the succeeding track).

5 Turn AMS to select the second track of the two to be combined and press AMS or YES.

"Complete!!" appears for a few seconds and the total number of tracks in the music calendar decreases by one.

If both of the combined tracks have track titles, the title of the second track is erased.

To cancel the Combine Function

Press EDIT/NO or ■.

You can undo the Combine Function

Use the Undo Function immediately after you combined the tracks (see page 36).

Note

If "Impossible" appears in the display, the tracks cannot be combined. This sometimes happens when you've edited the same track many times, and is due to a technical limitation of the MD system, not a mechanical error.

Moving Recorded Tracks (MOVE Function)

Use the Move Function to change the order of any track. After you move a track, the track numbers between the new and old track positions are automatically renumbered.

Example: Moving track C to track position 2

1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or pausing, press EDIT/NO to display "Edit Menu".
2 Turn AMS until "Move?" appears in the display.
3 Press AMS or YES.
4 Turn AMS to select the track to be moved and press AMS or YES.
5 Turn AMS until the new track position appears.

Track number to be moved

6 Press AMS or YES.

"Complete!!" appears for a few seconds and the moved track begins playing back.

To cancel the Move Function

Press EDIT/NO or ■.

Labeling Recordings (NAME Function)

You can create titles for your recorded MDs and tracks. Titles — which may consist of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols for a maximum of about 1,700 characters per disc — appear in the display during MD operation. You can also use the remote to label a track or an MD (see "Labeling tracks and MDs with the remote" on page 34).

Use the following procedure to label a track or an MD. You can label a track while it is playing, pausing or recording. If the track is recording, be sure to finish labeling before the track ends. If the track ends before you've completed the labeling procedure, the characters already entered are not recorded and the track will remain unlabeled.

1 Press EDIT/NO to display "Edit Menu".
2 Turn AMS until "Name ?" appears in the display and press AMS or YES.

Skip this step while recording.

3 Turn AMS until "Nm In ?" appears in the display, then press AMS or YES.
4 Turn AMS to select "Disc" to label an MD, or to specify the track to label.

While recording, go to Step 6.

5 Press AMS or YES.

A flashing cursor appears in the display.

6 Press DISPLAY/CHAR to select the character type as follows:

To select Press DISPLAY/CHAR repeatedly until

Uppercase letters "A" appears in the display

Lowercase letters "a" appears in the display

Numbers "0" appears in the display

7 Turn AMS to select the character.

The selected character flashes.

Letters, numbers, and symbols appear in sequential order as you turn AMS.

You can use the following symbols in titles:

You can press DISPLAY/CHAR to change the character type at any time during Step 7 (see Step 6).

8 Press AMS to enter the selected character.

The cursor shifts rightward and waits for the input of the next character.

9 Repeat Steps 6 to 8 until you have entered the entire title.

If you entered the wrong character

Press or until the character to be corrected starts flashing, and repeat Steps 7 and 8 to enter the correct character.

To erase a character

Press or until the character to be erased starts flashing, then press EDIT/NO.

To enter a space

Press▶ while the cursor is flashing.

10Press YES.

This completes the labeling procedure and the title appears in the display.

To cancel labeling

Press

Note

You cannot label a track or an MD while you are recording over an existing track.

Copying a track or disc title

You can copy a track or disc title to use it as a title of another track or the disc title within a disc. Note that you can also do this operation by using the controls on the remote.

1 Press EDIT/NO to display "Edit Menu".
2 Turn AMS (or press 1 or 2 ) until "Name ?") appears in the display and press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS (or press or ) until "Nm Copy ?" appears in the display.
4 Press AMS or YES.
5 Turn AMS (or press or to select "Disc" to copy the disc title, or the track whose title you want to copy and press AMS or YES.

If "No Name" appears in the display

The disc or the track has no name.

6 Turn AMS to select "Disc" for disc title or to specify the track number to copy a title, and press AMS or YES.

"Complete!!" appears for a few seconds to indicate that the copying operation is completed.

If "Overwrite?" appears in the display

The disc or track you selected in Step 6 above has a title. If you continue the title copying, press AMS or YES.

To cancel title copying

Press EDIT/NO or ■.

Labeling tracks and MDs with the remote

1 Press NAME repeatedly until a flashing cursor appears in the display, then do the following:

To label Make sure that the deck is

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

An MD Stopped with no track number appearing in the display

2 Select the character type as follows:

To select Press

Uppercase letters CHAR repeatedly until "Selected ABC" appears in the display

Lowercase letters CHAR repeatedly until "Selected abc" appears in the display

Numbers NUM repeatedly until "Selected 123" appears in the display

3 Press an alphabet/number button to enter a character.

After you enter a character, the cursor shifts rightward and waits for the input of the next character.

You can change the character type at any time during Step 3 (see Step 2).

4 Repeat Step 2 and 3 until you have entered the entire title.

If you entered the wrong character

Press or until the character to be corrected starts flashing.

Press CLEAR or EDIT/NO to erase the incorrect character, then enter the correct one.

5 Press NAME again.

This completes the labeling procedure and the title appears in the display.

To cancel labeling

Press EDIT/NO or ■.

Changing an existing title

1 Press NAME, then do the following:

To change Make sure that the deck 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

A disc name Stopped with no track number appearing in the display

2 Press CLEAR or EDIT/NO until the current title is erased.
3 Enter the new title.

Do Steps 6 to 9 of "Labeling Recordings" on page 32, or Steps 2 to 4 of "Labeling tracks and MDs with the remote" on page 34 and this page.

4 Press NAME.

Erasing a title on a disc (Name Erase)

Use this function to erase a title on a disc.

1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or pausing, press EDIT/NO to display "Edit Menu".
2 Turn AMS until "Name ?" appears in the display and press AMS or YES.

Skip this step while recording.

3 Turn AMS until "Nm Erase ?" appears in the display and press AMS or YES.
4 Turn AMS to select "Disc" to erase the disc title, or the track whose title you want to erase and press AMS or YES.

"Complete!!" appears for a few seconds and the title is erased.

To cancel Name Erase Function

Press EDIT/NO or ■.

Erasing all titles on a disc (Name All Erase)

Use this function to erase all titles on an MD simultaneously.

1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or pausing, press EDIT/NO to display "Edit Menu".
2 Turn AMS until "Name ?" appears in the display and press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS until "Nm All Ers?" appears in the display and press AMS or YES. "Nm All Ers??" appears in the display.
4 Press AMS or YES. "Complete!!" appears for a few seconds and all titles are erased.

To cancel the Name All Erase Function

Press EDIT/NO or ■.

You can undo the Name All Erase Function

See "Undoing the Last Edit" on page 36.

You can erase all recorded tracks and titles

See "Erasing all tracks on an MD" on page 28.

Undoing the Last Edit (UNDO Function)

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 button on the deck.
• Press the button, the MUSIC SYNC button, or the CD SYNC STANDBY button on the remote.
• Update the TOC by turning off the power or ejecting the MD.
• Disconnect the AC power cord.

1 With the deck stopped and no track number appearing in the display, press EDIT/NO to display "Edit Menu".
2 Turn AMS until "Undo?" appears in the display. "Undo?" does not appear if no editing has been done.
3 Press AMS or YES. One of the following messages appears in the display, depending on the type of editing to be undone:

Editing done: Message:

Erasing a single track

Erasing all tracks on an MD "Erase Undo?"

Erasing a part of a track

Dividing a track "DivideUndo?"

Combining tracks "CombinUndo?"

Moving a track "Move Undo?"

Labeling a track or an MD

Changing an existing title

Erasing all titles on an MD

Copying a title

"Name Undo?"

4 Press AMS or YES again.

"Complete!!" appears for a few seconds and the contents of the MD are restored to the condition that existed before the edit.

To cancel the Undo Function

Press EDIT/NO or ■

Display Messages

The following table explains the various messages that appear in the display.

Also, the deck has a Self-Diagnosis Function (see page 44).

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 40).
Cannot Edit An attempt was made to edit the MD during Program or Shuffle Play.
Disc Full The MD is full (see "System Limitations" on this page).
Impossible The deck cannot do the specified editing operation.
Name Full The titling capacity of the MD has reached its limit (about 1,700 characters).
No Disc There is no MD in the deck.
Premastered An attempt was made to record on the premastered MD.
REMOTE A personal computer is connected and the MD Editor software is starting up. If "REMOTE" appears in any other case, momentarily turn off the power.
Standby (flashing)	The contents recorded by timer have disappeared over time and are not be available for saving to disc, or Program Play could not be activated since the program has disappeared over time.

System Limitations

The recording system in your MiniDisc 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.

"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.

"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 remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing numerous short tracks

Tracks under 12 seconds in length are not counted and so erasing them may not lead to an increase in the recording time.

Some tracks cannot be combined with others

Track combination may become impossible when tracks are edited.

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.

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 when CD tracks are divided into several smaller tracks during digital recording. Also, when the Automatic Track Marking Function is activated during recording, track numbers may not be marked as in the original depending on the program source.

"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.

Tracks created through repeated editing, may exhibit sound dropout during playback.

Limitations when recording over an existing track

• 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 27).
• The remaining recording time may be shortened out of proportion to the total recorded time.
• Recording over a track to eliminate noise is not recommended since this may shorten the duration of the track.
• You may find it impossible to label a track while recording over it.

The correct recorded/playing time may not be displayed during playback of monaural-format MDs.

Troubleshooting

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.

The deck 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 unit is being operated by the connected personal computer ("REMOTE" appears) and you cannot use the controls on the deck or remote (except for REC MODE, INPUT and TIMER).

The deck does not play back.

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.
The deck is not on. Pto turn the deck on.
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 opening.
The MD may not be recorded (the music calendar does not appear). Replace the disc with one that has been recorded.

The deck does not record.

The MD is record-protected ("Protected" alternates with "C11" in the display). Close the record-protect slot (see page 9).
The deck is not connected properly to the sound source. Make connections properly to the sound source.
The recording level is not adjusted properly. Adjust the recording level properly (see pages 14).
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.

The deck 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 17). If the CD player being used has a mode selector, set the selector to CD1.

The sound has a lot of static.

Strong magnetism from a television or a similar device is interfering with operations. Move the deck away from the source of strong magnetism.

The three-digit display appears.

The Self-Diagnosis Function is on.

Check the table on page 44.

Note

If the deck does not operate properly even after you've attempted the prescribed remedies, turn off the power, then reinsert the plug into the power outlet.

Specifications

System MiniDisc digital audio system

Disc MiniDisc

Laser Semiconductor laser ( = 780nm)

Emission duration: continuous

Laser output Less than 44.6 W^*

• This output is the value measured at a distance of 200mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7mm aperture.

Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs

Revolutions (CLV) 400r / min to 900r / min

Error correction Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code (ACIRO

Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz

Coding Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC)

Modulation system EFM (Eight-to-Fourteen Modulation)

Number of channels 2 stereo channels

Frequency response 5 to 20,000Hz± 0.3 dB

Signal-to-noise ratio Over 96 dB during playback

Wow and flutter Below measurable limit

Inputs

	Jack type	Input impedance	Rated input	Minimum input
LINE (ANALOG) IN	Phono jacks	47 kilohms	500 mVrms	125 mVrms
DIGITAL IN	Square optical connector jack	Optical wave length: 660 nm	—	—

Outputs

	Jack type	Rated output	Load impedance
PHONES	Sterco phone jack	28 mW	32 ohms
LINE (ANALOG)	Phono	2 Vrms	Over 10
OUT	jacks	(at 50 kilohms)	kilohms
DIGITAL OUT	Square optical connector jack	-18 dBm	Optical wave length: 660 nm

General

Power requirements

Where purchased Power requirements
U.S.A. and Canada	120 V AC, 60 Hz
Continental Europe and UK	220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Other countries	110 – 120, 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption 20 W

Dimensions (approx.) (w / h / d) incl. projecting parts and controls

280·90·287mm

(11^1 / s· 3^5 / s· 11^3 / s inches)

Mass (approx.) 2.8 kg (6 lb 3 oz)

Supplied accessories

See page 4.

Optional accessories

Optical cable: POC-15A

Recordable MDs MDW-60 (60 min), MDW-74 (74 min)

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Guide to the Serial Copy Management System

This MD deck uses the Serial Copy Management System, which allows only first-generation digital copies to be made of premastered software via the deck's digital input jack. An outline of this system appears below:

1 You can record from digital program sources (CDs, DATs or premastered MDs) onto a DAT tape or recordable MD via digital input jack on the DAT or MD deck. 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 deck.

Digital output jack Line (analog) output jacks

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 deck which is capable of handling a sampling frequency of 32kHz or 48kHz . 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 deck 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 deck. Note, however, that on some BS/CS tuners, second-generation digital copying may not be possible.

3 You can record a DAT tape or MD recorded via the DAT or MD deck's analog input jack onto another DAT tape or MD via the DAT or MD deck's digital output jack. You cannot, however, make a second-generation DAT tape or MD copy via the DAT or MD deck's digital output jack.

Index

A,B

A-B erase 29
A-B repeat 22
Adjusting the analog recording level 14
AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) 20
Audio connecting cord 4, 5, 40, 41
Auto cut 12
Auto pause 25
Auto space 25

C

CD synchro-recording 16
Changing an existing title 35 display 19,20 order of programmed tracks 24
Checking order of programmed tracks 24 remaining time 12,20 playing time 19,20 total number of tracks 19 track number 20
Cleaning 2
Combining 31
CONTROL A1 control system 6,7

D

Display messages 37
Dividing after selecting the dividing point 30 after selecting the track 30

E,F,G

Erasing all titles 35 all tracks 28 a part of a track a single track 2 a title 35

H

Hooking up 5

I, J, K

Input monitor 12

L

Labeling an MD 34 a track 32 copying a title 34 with the remote 34 Locating a particular point in a track 21 a specific track 20

(Continued)

Additional Information

M, N

MD inserting 8,10 premastered 19 recordable 8,19 taking out 9,10
Moving 32
Music scan 20 synchro-recording 16

0

Optical cable 4,5,40,41
Optional accessories 39

P, Q

Pausing playback 10 recording 9
Playing normal play 8 program play 23 repeat play 22 shuffle play 23 tracks just recorded 13

R

Recording
normal recording 8, 9
over existing tracks 13
time machine recording 15
Record-protect tab 9
Remote commander (remote) 4

S

Sampling frequency 5,39
Sampling rate converter 5
SCMS (Serial Copy Management System)11,40
Self-diagnosis 44
Setup menu 43
Smart space 12
Specifications 39
Supplied accessories 4
System limitations 37

T

Timer playing 26 recording 18
Track marking automatic track marking 14 manual track marking 14
Troubleshooting 38

U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Undoing the last edit 36

Names of controls

Buttons

A B22 Alphabet/Number 20,23,34
A.SPACE 25
CD PLAYER16,17

CHAR 34
CLEAR 24, 35
CONTINUE 23, 24

DISPLAY 12
DISPLAY/CHAR 12, 19, 24, 33

EDIT/NO 12, 14, 15, 21, 23, 24, 25, 27 to 36

M.SCAN 20

MUSIC SYNC 16

NAME 34

NUM 34
PLAY MODE 23, 24, 26

PROGRAM 23

REPEAT 22

SCROLL 20

SHUFFLE 23

STANDBY 16

START 16, 17

STOP 17

T.REC 15

YES 27 to 36

EJECT 9,10,12

(play, pause) 9, 10, 13, 23 to 26

recording)9,12,14,36

stop9,10,13,15 to 18,22 28 to 36

(manual search) 21 to 24, 29, 30, 33, 35

AMS:Automatic Music Sensor)13,20,21,23 34

2521,24

Connectors

DIGITAL IN/OUT 8,11,12

Controls

AMS 10,13,14,15, 20,21,23,25,27 to 36 PHONE LEVEL 10

Indicator

STANDBY 8,10

Jacks

LINE (ANALOG) IN/OUT 5,8,9,11,12 PHONES 10

Switches

INPUT 8,11
MAIN POWER (European models only)5,8

REC MODE 8

TIMER 18,26

1/6 (power) 8 to 10, 17, 38

Others

Display 19,20
Music calendar 19
TOC Writing 9,11,27

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Table of Setup Menus

You can make various settings on this deck by using Setup Menus. Operation related to each menu were explained in the previous sections. The table below outlines each menu, including the various parameters and initial settings.

To enter the Setup Menu

While the deck is stopped, press EDIT/NO twice to display "Setup Menu",

or

press EDIT/NO to display "Edit Menu" and turn AMS until "Setup ?" appears in the display, then press AMS.

Menu number Function Parameters Initial setting See

Program Creates a program. page 23-
T. Mark Sets the track marking function. T.Mark Off, T.Mark LSync T.Mark LSync			page 14
LS (T) Sets the reference level of the input signal when "T.Mark LSync" is selected in T. Mark Menu.	LS(T)-72 to -0dB LS(T)-50dB page 15
Auto	Turns the Auto Space and Auto Pause Functions on and off.	Auto Off, Auto Space, Auto Pause Auto Off	page 25
S. Space	Turns the Smart Space Function on and off.	S.Space Off, S.Space On	S.Space On
			page 12
M. Scan Sets the playing time during music scan.	MSCAN 6 to 20s	MSCAN 6s	page 20

Self-Diagnosis Function

The deck has a self-diagnosis display. This function shows a three-digit display (a combination of a letter and figures) and the corresponding message alternately, so you can check the deck's condition.

If such a display appears, check the following table in order to resolve the problem.

Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Self-diagnosis display

Three-digit display/Message Cause/Remedy

C11/Protected The inserted MD is record-protected. → Take out the MD, and close the record-protect tab (page 9).

C13/REC Error The recording was not made properly. → Set the deck in a stable place, and repeat the recording procedure.

The inserted MD is dirty (with smudges, fingerprints, etc.), scratched, or not up to standards. → Replace the disc, and repeat the recording procedure.

C13/Disc Error The deck could not read the TOC of the MD properly. → Take out the MD, and insert it again.

C14/Disc Error The deck could not read the TOC of the MD properly. → Insert another disc. → If possible, erase all tracks on the MD using the All Erase Function on page 28.

C71/Check OPT-IN A moment's lighting is due to the signals of the digital program being recorded. This does not affect the recorded material.

While recording from a digital component connected through the digital input connector, the digital connecting cable was unplugged or the digital component turned off. → Connect the cable or turn the digital component back on.

AVERTISSEMENT

Codage Codage ATRAC (Adaptive Transform

Acoustic Coding)

NAME 34
NUM 34
PLAY MODE 23, 24, 26
PROGRAM 23

REPEAT 22
SCROLL 20
SHUFFLE 2

STANDBY 16
START 16, 17
STOP 17

DIGITAL IN/OUT 8,11,12

Commandes

AMS 10, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27 à 36
PHONE LEVEL 10

Voyant

STANDBY 8,10

Prises

LINE (ANALOG) IN/OUT 5, 8,9,11,12
PHONES 10

Divers

Connecting a personal computer