MDSJA20ES - Dictaphone SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MDSJA20ES SONY

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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.

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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 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

Conventions

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
Setting the Clock 7

Recording on an MD 9

Playing an MD 12

Recording on MDs

Notes on Recording 13
Useful Tips for Recording 14
Adjusting the Recording Level 16
Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking) 17
Starting Recording With 6 Seconds of Prestored Audio Data (Time Machine Recording) 18
Synchro-Recording With Audio Equipment of Your Choice (Music Synchro-Recording) 19
Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Player 19
Fading In and Out (Fader) 21
Recording the Current CD Track (REC-IT Function) 22
Recording on an MD Using a Timer 23

Playing MDs

Using the Display 24
Locating a Specific Track 26
Locating a Particular Point in a Track 27
Playing Tracks Repeatedly 27
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) 28
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 29
Useful Tips When Recording From MDs to Tape 30
Fading In and Out (Fader) 31
Playing an MD Using a Timer 32
Falling asleep to Music 33
Changing the Pitch (Pitch Control Function) 33
Setting the MD Deck Output 34
Playing Back With Different Tones (Digital Filter) 35

Controlling a Separately Available Sony CD Changer

Hooking Up the System 36
Controlling a CD Changer from the MD Deck (Mega CD Control Function) 37
Controlling a CD Changer from the MD Deck to Make a Synchro Recording .... 39

Editing Recorded MDs

Notes on Editing 41
Erasing Recordings (Erase Function) 41
Erasing a Part of a Track (A-B Erase Function) 43
Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function) 44
Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function) 45
Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function) 46
Labeling Recordings (Title Function) 47
Undoing the Last Edit (Undo Function) 51

Additional Information

Display Messages 52
System Limitations 52
Troubleshooting 53
Specifications 54
Guide to the Serial Copy Management System 55
Index 56
Table of Setup Menus 58
Self-Diagnosis Function 59

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items:

Audio connecting cords (2)
Remote commander (remote) RM-D19M (1)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

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.

Signal flow

What cords will I need?

• Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2)

Optical cables (not supplied) (3)

Coaxial digital connecting cables (not 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

Connect the component through the DIGITAL IN/OUT connectors with two (or three) optical cables (not supplied) and/or two coaxial digital connecting cables (not supplied).

When using the optical cables

Take the caps off the connectors and then insert the plugs parallelly until they click into place.

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

You can connect the optical cable to either OPT1 or OPT2
Signal flow

When using the coaxial digital connecting cable

: Signal flow

If "Din Unlock" and "C71" appear in the display. Make sure the optical cable or the coaxial digital connecting cable is connected properly.

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.

Note

If "Din Unlock" 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 set at ANALOG.

Connecting the AC power cord

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

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.

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.

Compatibility with the former CONTROL A System

Although the CDP-CX153 is equipped with a CONTROL A terminal, it can be connected to CONTROL A1 components using a special connecting cable*.

The CDP-CX151 however, cannot be connected to CONTROL A1.

• Use the Sony RK-G139HG (1 meter [39^3/8 in]) monaural mini-plug stereo mini-plug connecting cable or a similar cable (less than 2 meters [78^3/4 in] long with no resistance).

STEREO
MONO

Be sure to connect the STEREO mini-plug to the CONTROL A component and the MONO mini-plug to the CONTROL A1 component.

Connecting the CONTROL A1 Control System

• 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.

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.

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.

Notes

• Do not set more than one component to the pause mode.
• This MD deck is equipped with a special synchronized recording function that uses the CONTROL A1 Control System (see "Making a synchro recording from a CD player connected with a control A1 cable" on page 20). You can also make a synchro recording using the Mega CD Control Function via the CONTROL A1 Control System (see "Controlling a CD Changer from the MD Deck to Make a Synchro Recording" on page 39).

Setting the Clock

Once you set the MD deck's internal clock, the MD deck will automatically record the date and time of all recordings. When playing a track, you can display the date and time the track was recorded (see page 25).

Time on this deck is displayed on a 12-hour clock (USA and Canadian models only) or a 24-hour clock

(European model only).

1 With the deck in standby status (the STANDBY indicator lights red), press SCROLL/CLOCK SET down for about 2 seconds until the month (or day) indication in the display starts flashing.

USA and Canadian models

European model

2 Turn AMS to enter the current month (or day), then press AMS.

The month (or day) indication stops flashing, and the day (or month) indication starts flashing.

USA and Canadian models

European model

(Continued)

Getting Started

3 Repeat Step 2 to enter the month, day, year, hour, and minute.

USA and Canadian models

Wed 12:00AM

European model

Wed 0:00

For precise time and date stamping of recordings Reset the time at least once a week.

Note

If the AC power cord is disconnected for a long time, the memorized clock settings will disappear and "Standby" will flash in the display the next time you plug in and turn on the deck. If this happens, reset the clock.

Displaying the current date and time

You can display the current date and time any time even when the deck is in standby status.

Press DATE PRESENT.

Each press of the button changes the display as follows:

Current display Date Time

You can display the current date and time with an on-deck button

Press the SCROLL/CLOCK SET button. Each press of the button changes the display in the same order as the DATE PRESENT button on the remote does.

Changing the date and/or time

1 With the deck in standby status (the STANDBY indicator lights red), press SCROLL/CLOCK SET down for about 2 seconds until the month (or day) indication in the display starts flashing.
2 Press SCROLL/CLOCK SET or AMS repeatedly until the item you want to change flashes.
3 Turn AMS to change the contents of the selected item.
4 To complete the setting, press AMS repeatedly until all items stop flashing.

Basic Operations

Recording on an MD

1 Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want to record.
Press I/ The STANDBY indicator turns off.
3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray, insert a recordable MD, and then press the button again to close the disc tray.

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 OPT1 OPT1

DIGITAL IN OPT2 OPT2

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL COAX

LINE(ANALOG) IN ANALOG

(Continued)

Press MENU/NO twice to display "Setup Menu".
6 Turn AMS to select "Setup 16", then press AMS.
7 Turn AMS to select the mode you want to record in, then press AMS.

To record in Select*

1

Stereo sound Stereo Rec

Monaural sound*2

Mono Rec

1 You cannot select the mode during recording or recording pause.
2 In the monaural recording, you can record about two times longer than in the stereo recording.

Press MENU/NO.
Press REC.

The deck becomes ready to record.

10 Adjust the recording level.

When recording through the DIGITAL IN (COAXIAL, OPT1, or OPT2) connector

Adjust the DIGITAL REC LEVEL control so that the peak level meter in the display is a maximum of 0dB . For details, see page 16.

When recording through the LINE(ANALOG) IN jacks

Setting the ANALOG REC LEVEL L/R controls at 4 is satisfactory for most purposes. For details, see page 16.

11 Press or II.

Recording starts.

12 Start playing the program source.

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 I/O switch.

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 OPEN/CLOSE to take out the MD or change the deck to standby by pressing I /O. "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*	■. Press the button again or press▶ to resume recording.
Take out the MD≌ OPEN/CLOSE 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

1 Turn on the amplifier and set the source selector to the position for MD deck.
Press I/0. The STANDBY indicator turns off.
3 Insert an MD and close the disc tray.

With the arrow pointing this way With the label side up

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

To Do the following:

Stop playing Press.

Pause playing Press. Press the button again or press resume playing.

to

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 OPEN/CLOSE after stopping playing.

You can locate and play back a track while the deck is stopped

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

2 Press AMS or

To use headphones

Connect them to PHONES jack. Use PHONE LEVEL to adjust the volume.

You can change the MD playback speed

See "Changing the Pitch" on page 33.

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 11).

If "Din Unlock" alternates with "C71" in the display

• The digital program source is not connected as you set with the INPUT in Step 4 on page 9.
  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 the INPUT set at COAX, OPT1 or OPT2 and the source connected through the respective digital connector: 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 a CD, track numbers may not be marked for tracks of less than 4 seconds.
• When recording from some CD players and multi-disc players connected through one of the digital input connectors with the INPUT set at the respective digital position:

The deck may not automatically mark track numbers. In these cases, mark the track numbers after recording, using the deck's Divide Function (see "Dividing Recorded Tracks" on page 44).

• When recording from a source connected through the LINE(ANALOG) IN jacks with the INPUT set at ANALOG or when recording from a DAT or satellite broadcast connected through one of the digital input connectors with the INPUT set at the respective digital position and "T.Mark Off" selected in Setup Menu 02:
  The source will be recorded as a single track.

• Even while recording an analog source or a DAT or satellite broadcast, you can mark track numbers if "T.Mark LSyn" is selected in Setup Menu 02 (see "Marking Track Numbers While Recording" on page 17).

• When recording from DAT or satellite broadcasts with the INPUT set at the respective digital position, the deck automatically marks a track number whenever the sampling frequency of the input signal changes regardless of the Setup Menu 02 setting.

You can mark track numbers during or after recording

For details, see "Marking Track Numbers While Recording" (page 17) and "Dividing Recorded Tracks" (page 44).

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.

The MD deck uses the SCMS (Serial Copy Management System on page 55)

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 respective digital output 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 14).

Useful Tips for Recording

Checking the remaining recordable time on the MD

Press TIME.

• When you press the TIME button repeatedly while the deck is stopped, the display alternates between total disc playing time and remaining recordable time on the MD (see page 24).
• When you press the TIME button repeatedly while recording, the display alternates between the recording time of the current track and the remaining recordable time on the MD.

Changing the display while recording

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

Monitoring the input signal (Input Monitor)

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

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

When the INPUT is set at ANALOG

The analog signal input through the LINE(ANALOG) IN jacks is output to the respective 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 is set at OPT1, OPT2 or COAX

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

3 Press REC.

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

If the INPUT is set at OPT1, OPT2 or COAX, "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.

If the deck continues pausing for about 10 minutes after the Auto Cut Function activated, recording stops automatically.

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" on page 15. 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 MENU/NO twice to display "Setup Menu".
2 Turn AMS to select "Setup 05", then press AMS.
3 Turn AMS to select "SSPACE Off", then press AMS.
4 Press MENU/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 MENU/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.

Switching the bit length

You can improve the recording quality by switching the bit length to match the CD player, DAT deck or other digital components connected to the digital input connector.

1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice to display "Setup Menu".
2 Turn AMS to select "Setup 12", then press AMS.
3 Turn AMS to select the desired bit length, then press AMS.
4 Press MENU/NO.

Notes

• This function operates only for the digital signal input through the digital input connector.
• The bit length is normally set to 20 bits, but you can select from 24, 20 or 16 bits.
• If you switch the bit length during recording, the sound drops out momentarily.

Playing back tracks just recorded

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

Press 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 ▷.

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 8 in "Recording on an MD" on pages 9 and 10.
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 9 in "Recording on an MD" on page 10.

While "Tr" 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 to start playback.
2 Press II where you want to start recording.
3 Continue from Step 9 in "Recording on an MD" on page 10.

Note

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

Adjusting the Recording Level

You can adjust the recording level before starting recording.

Adjusting the digital recording level

You do not normally need to adjust the digital recording level. The level is adjusted mainly when the level of the source is low.

1 Do Steps 1 to 9 in "Recording on an MD" on pages 9 and 10.
2 Play the portion of the program source with the strongest signal level.
3 While monitoring the sound, turn DIGITAL REC LEVEL (or press DIGITAL REC LEVEL/ ANALOG OUT LEVEL + / - ) to adjust the recording level so that the peak level meters reach their highest point without turning on the OVER indication. Occasional lighting of "OVER" is acceptable.

OVER indication

If the digital signal level of the source is too low, it may not be possible to set the recording level to maximum.

4 Stop playing the program source.
5 To start recording, do the procedure starting from Step 11 in "Recording on an MD" on page 10.

The Peak Hold Function freezes the level meter display at the highest level reached by the input signal

To turn on the Peak Hold Function by Setup Menu 06 setting

1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice to display "Setup Menu".
2 Turn AMS to select "Setup 06", then press AMS.
3 Turn AMS to select "P.Hold On", then press AMS.
4 Press MENU/NO.

To turn on the Peak Hold Function using the remote

Press P.HOLD to display "P.Hold On."

To turn off the Peak Hold Function, select "P.Hold Off" in Step 3 above. (Or press P.HOLD on the remote to display "P.Hold Off".)

Adjusting the analog recording level

1 Do Steps 1 to 9 in "Recording on an MD" on pages 9 and 10.
2 Play the portion of the program source with the strongest signal level.
3 While monitoring the sound, turn ANALOG REC LEVEL L/R to adjust the recording level. If the output level of the connected component is too low, it may not be possible to set the recording level to maximum.
4 Stop playing the program source.
5 To start recording, do the procedure starting from Step 11 in "Recording on an MD" on page 10.

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 REC 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 set at OPT1, OPT2 or COAX:

The deck marks track numbers automatically.

However, the Automatic Track Marking Function may not activate when recording from some CD players and multi disc players.

In all other cases:

If "T.Mark LSyn" is selected in Setup Menu 02, the deck marks a new track number whenever the signal drops to the specified level or below for about

1.5 seconds or longer, then rises to a specified level.

To select "T.Mark Off" or "T.Mark LSyn" in Setup Menu 02, do the procedure below:

1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice to display "Setup Menu".
2 Turn AMS to select "Setup 02", then press AMS.
3 Turn AMS to select "T.Mark Off" or "T.Mark LSyn", then press AMS.

"L.SYNC" lights up when you select "T.Mark LSyn".

4 Press MENU/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.

Do the following procedure to specify the reference level. Note that "T.Mark LSyn" should be selected in Setup Menu 02.

1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice to display "Setup Menu".
2 Turn AMS to select "Setup 03", then press AMS.
3 Turn AMS to set the reference level. You can set the reference level at -72dB to 0dB in 2 dB steps.
4 After selecting the reference level, press AMS.
5 Press MENU/NO.

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 LSyn" 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 9 in "Recording on an MD" on pages 9 and 10. 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

Res

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, 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 and the setting of the Setup Menu 02 (see "Notes on Recording" on page 13).

1 Do Steps 1 to 8 in "Recording on an MD" on pages 9 and 10.
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

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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 Setup Menu 02. 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 Setup Menu 02 to "T.Mark LSyn" (see page 17).

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 8 in "Recording on an MD" on pages 9 and 10 to prepare the deck for recording.
3 Insert a CD into the CD player.
4 Select the playback mode (Shuffle Play, Program Play, etc.) on the CD player.
5 Press STANDBY.

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

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6 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 ontheremoteoftheCDplayerinstead.

7 Press STOP to stop synchro-recording.

To pause recording

PressSTANDBYorCDPLAYER

Torestartrecording,pressSTARTorCDPLAYERII

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.

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 7 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 I/ switch on the remote before starting the procedure.

To select the CD player again, press button number 1 while pressing down the I/O switch.

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

You can check the remaining recordable time on the MD

Press TIME (see page 24).

During synchro-recording, the deck copies CD text information (CD text and disc memos) as it is to the MD (Disc Memo Copy Function)

The Disc Memo Copy function operates when you make a synchro-recording from a Sony CD player connected with a control A1 cable to the MD deck.

Notes

• The Disc Memo Copy Function may not operate for extremely short CD tracks.
• Text information may not be copied for some CDs.

Making a synchro recording from a CD player connected with a control A1 cable

You can make a synchro recording from a Sony CD player with a CONTROL A1 jack connected with a control A1 cable to the MD deck.

1 Turn on the amplifier and set the source selector to CD.
2 Do Steps 2 to 8 of "Recording on an MD" on pages 9 and 10.
3 Set the CD player to the play mode (e.g., Program Play or Shuffle Play) you want to use to record to the MD deck.
4 Set the CD player to playback pause mode. ( and II both light up.)
5 Press REC on the deck. The MD deck stands by for recording.
6 Press on the deck. CD player pause is canceled and recording starts. When CD play finishes, recording stops.

Fading In and Out (Fader)

You can gradually increase the recording level at the beginning of a recording (fade-in recording) or gradually decrease the recording level at the end of a recording (fade-out recording).

This function is convenient when, for example, you don't want the track cut off abruptly when the disc reaches to its end.

You can set the duration of fade-in and fade-out recording independently

1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice to display "Setup Menu".
2 To set the duration of fade-in recording:

Turn AMS to select "Setup 08", then press AMS.

To set the duration of fade-out recording:

Turn AMS to select "Setup 09", then press AMS.

3 Turn AMS to set the duration.
Both the fade-in and fade-out recording durations can be set in 0.1 second steps.
4 After selecting the duration, press AMS.
5 Press MENU/NO.

Fade-in recording

During recording pause, press FADER at the position where you want to start fade-in recording.
in "Fade 3.2s" flashes and the deck performs the fade-in recording until the counter reaches "0.0s".

Fade-out recording

During recording, press FADER at the position where you want to start fade-out recording.
in "Fade 3.2s" flashes and the deck performs the fade-out recording until the counter reaches "0.0s".

The deck changes to recording pause when fade-out recording finishes.

Recording the Current CD Track (REC-IT Function)

This function lets you record a track on an MD while listening to a CD.

This function operates only when you connect a Sony CD player with a CONTROL A1 jack to the MD deck using a control A1 cable. For details of CONTROL A1 connections, see page 6.

1 Set the source selector on the amplifier to CD.
2 Do Steps 2 to 8 in "Recording on an MD" on pages 9 and 10 to prepare the deck for recording.
3 Press on the CD player.
4 Press REC-IT when you hear a track you want to record. Play returns to the start of the track and recording starts. The MD deck stops at the end of the track, but CD playback continues from the next track.

To stop recording

Press onthedeck

The deck copies CD text information as it is to the MD

When the current CD has CD text, the track titles are copied as the MD track titles.

When "No Connect" appears in the display

Check the control A1 cable connection and make sure the CD player mode selector is set to CD1.

Notes

• The titles of the extremely short CD tracks may not be copied to the MD.
• Text information may not be copied for some CDs.

While "TOC Writing" is flashing

Do not move the deck or pull out the AC power cord to ensure the complete recording. The deck is currently updating the MD Table of Contents (TOC).

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 10 in "Recording on an MD" on pages 9 and 10.

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 11 and 12 in "Recording on an MD" on page 10.

• 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

• 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" will flash in the display at that time. Do not move the deck or pull out the AC power cord while "TOC" 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, disc name, and the date when a track was recorded.

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

Each time you press TIME while the deck is stopped, you can change the display as follows:

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

A music calendar shows all the track numbers 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 15, appears to the right of number 15 in the music calendar.

Note

When you insert a new MD or turn off the deck and turn it on again, the last item displayed will reappear.

Checking the playing time, remaining time, and track number

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

The track name and disc name are displayed as follows:

The disc name appears whenever the deck is stopped, and the name of the current track appears when the track is playing. If no title is recorded, "No Name" appears instead of a title.

To label a recordable disc and its tracks, see "Labeling Recordings" on page 47.

You can scroll a title of more than 12 characters

Press SCROLL/CLOCK SET (or SCROLL).

Since the display shows up to 11 characters at a time, press SCROLL/CLOCK SET again to see the rest of the title if the title has 12 characters or more.

Press SCROLL/CLOCK SET again to pause scrolling, and again to continue scrolling.

Displaying the recording date

When the internal clock has been set, the deck automatically records the recording date and time of all recordings. You can then check the recording date and time of a track.

1 Locate the track for which you want to check the recording date and time.

When the deck is Press

stoppedor

playing or on play pause 山 ,or number buttons

2 Press DATE RECORDED.

"No Date" appears if the internal clock has not been set or the track was recorded on another MD deck without a date and time stamp function.

Changing the display

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

Locating a Specific Track

You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc by using the AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) control, and buttons, number buttons, or M.SCAN button 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 MENU/NO twice to display "Setup Menu".
2 Turn AMS to select "Setup 07", 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 MENU/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, total disc playing time or remaining recordable time of the disc (recordable disc only), or disc name (see page 24).

Locating a Particular Point in a Track

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

To locate a point Press

While monitoring the sound	(forward) or (backward) and keep pressing until you find the point.
Quickly by observing the display during playback pause	or (and keep pressing until you find the point. There is 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" appears in the display.

The deck repeats the tracks as follows:

When the MD is played in The deck repeats

Normal play (page 12) All the tracks

Shuffle Play (page 28) All the tracks in random order

Program Play (page 29) The same program

To cancel repeat play

Press REPEAT several times until "REPEAT" disappears.

The deck returns to the original playing mode.

Repeating the current track

While the track you want to repeat is playing in normal, Shuffle or Program Play, press REPEAT several times until "REPEAT 1" appears in the display. If you select "REPEAT 1" while the deck is stopped, the deck repeats the next track to be played.

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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 A-" appears and "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, CLEAR 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 A-" lights continuously, and "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.

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 to start Shuffle Play.

"Shuffle-" and "T3" appear in the display while the deck is "shuffling" the tracks.

To cancel Shuffle Play

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

You can specify tracks during Shuffle Play

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 ) 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 MENU/NO twice to display "Setup Menu".
2 Turn AMS to display "Program ?", then press AMS or YES.

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 .

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 26).

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

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 to start Program Play.

To cancel Program Play

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

The program remains even after Program Play ends

When you press ,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.

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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:

$$ / / 3 \rightarrow 5 \rightarrow 8 \rightarrow 1 \rightarrow 2 / / $$

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 CLEAR.
	the whole program	Keep pressing 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 page 29.
	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 page 29.
	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 page 29.
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 page 29.

Useful Tips When Recording From MDs to Tape

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 MENU/NO twice to display "Setup Menu".
2 Turn AMS to select "Setup 04", then press AMS.
3 Turn AMS to select "Auto Space", then press AMS.
4 Press MENU/NO.

You can turn on the Auto Space Function using the Remote

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 MFNU/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 page 30.

You can turn on the Auto Pause Function using the Remote

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

To restart playback

Press or II.

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 page 30.

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.

Fading In and Out (Fader)

You can gradually increase the playback level of the signal output to the LINE(ANALOG) OUT jacks and the PHONES jack at the beginning of a playback (fade-in playback) or gradually decrease the playback level at the end of a playback (fade-out playback).

This function is convenient when, for example, you want to start or end playback in the middle of the track.

Fade-in playback

During playback pause, press FADER at the position where you want fade-in playback to start.

in "Fade 3.2s " flashes and the deck performs fade-in playback until the counter reaches to "0.0s".

Fade-out playback

During playback, press FADER at the position where you want fade-out playback to start.

in "Fade 3.2s" flashes and the deck performs fadeout playback until the counter reaches "0.0s".

The deck changes to playback pause when fade-out playback finishes.

Note

The signal level output to the digital output connector does not change.

You can set the duration of fade-in and fade-out playback independently

Do Steps 1 to 5 in "You can set the duration of the fade-in and fade-out recording independently" on page 21.

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 12.

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 29).

3 If you want to specify the time for the start of playback, go to Step 4.

• If you want to specify the time for the end of playback, press to start playback, then go to Step 4.

• If you want to specify the time for both start and end of playback, 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.

Note

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.

Falling Asleep to Music

You can let the deck turn off at the specified time, so you can sleep to the music.

You can specify the time to be turned off by 30 minutes.

1 Press MENU/NO twice to display "Setup Menu".
2 Turn AMS to select "Setup 14", then press AMS.
3 Turn AMS to select the time. The minutes display changes as follows: 30min 60min 90min 120min
4 Press AMS.
5 Turn AMS to select "Setup 15", then press AMS.
6 Turn AMS to select "Sleep On", then press AMS. "SLEEP" lights up in the display.
7 Press MENU/NO.

To change the time to turn off

Start over from Step 1 above.

To cancel the Sleep Timer Function

Select "Sleep Off" in Step 6 above, then press AMS.

Changing the Pitch (Pitch Control Function)

You can change the MD playback speed (pitch). The tone rises at higher pitches, and falls at lower pitches.

Setting the pitch automatically in steps (Auto Step Control Function)

Each step changes the musical scale by a half-tone*. You can increase the pitch by up to 2 half-tones or lower the pitch by up to 48 half-tones.

• One octave equals 12 half-tones.

1 While the deck is playing, press MENU/NO twice to display "Setup Menu".
2 Turn AMS to select "Setup 10", then press AMS.
3 Turn AMS to select the desired pitch step, then press AMS.
4 Press MENU/NO.

Notes

• When you change the pitch control step, the playback sound drops out momentarily.
• The step control setting returns to the initial value (0) when you turn off the deck or eject the MD.
• When a dot (. ) appears to the right of the step value in the step display as shown below, this indicates that you have performed fine adjustment (see the next page) and the pitch value is between steps. (The step and fine control values are linked.)

Pitch -12.

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Finely controlling the pitch (Fine Control Function)

You can fine control the playback speed in 0.1% increments from -98.5% to +12.5% .

1 While the deck is playing, press MENU/NO twice to display "Setup Menu".
2 Turn AMS to select "Setup 11", then press AMS.
3 Turn AMS to select the desired "Pfine" percentage, then press AMS.
4 Press MENU/NO.

Notes

• The playback sound drops out momentarily when you change the fine control value.
  The fine control setting returns to the initial value (0%) when you turn off the deck or eject the MD.
• The step and fine control values are linked; changing one value also changes the other.

Setting the MD Deck Output

Switching the bit length

You can improve the output sound quality by switching the bit length to match the MD deck, DAT deck or other digital components connected to the digital output connector.

1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice to display "Setup Menu".
2 Turn AMS to select "Setup 13", then press AMS.
3 Turn AMS to select the desired bit length, then press AMS.
4 Press MENU/NO.

Notes

• This function operates only for the digital signal output through the digital output connector.
• You can select the desired bit length from 24, 20 or 16 bits.
• If you switch the bit length during playback or recording, the sound drops out momentarily.

You can also switch the bit length with the remote Press D.O BIT repeatedly during play or in stop mode until the desired bit length is displayed.

Adjusting the playback level

You can adjust the playback level of the signal output to the LINE(ANALOG) OUT jacks and the PHONES jack.

Press DIGITAL REC LEVEL/ANALOG OUT LEVEL + / - during play.

(You cannot raise the level above 0dB or lower the level below -20dB .

Note

The playback level setting returns to "0 dB" when you turn off the deck or eject the MD.

Playing Back With Different Tones (Digital Filter)

This deck is equipped with the V.C. (Variable Coefficient) filters to allow you adjust the tone to match your audio system, listening environment, and the source being played back.

Note

The digital filters are effective only on the analog signals output from the LINE(ANALOG) OUT jacks and the PHONES jack.

1 Press FILTER.

The currently selected filter appears in the display.

2 Press FILTER repeatedly to select the filter that you want. Each press of the button changes the filter as follows:

→DF:Standard → DF:Spline* → DF:Plain → DF:Analog

• European model only

The FILTER indicator turns on when a setting other than "Standard" is selected in DF (digital filter) display.

You can select the filter using the remote

Press FILTER repeatedly until the filter that you want appears in the display.

What is a V.C. (Variable Coefficient) filter?

A variable coefficient filter changes the sound characteristics of a signal by applying specific frequency cut-off conditions. Such filters are provided on digital devices such as CD players and MD decks to remove aliasing noise. Your deck comes with four or three types of digital filters. A brief description is given below of the sound characteristics of each filter.

Standard

This filter produces an expansive sound of wide range.

Spline (European model only)

This filter produces a sound that is clearly positioned and smooth.

Plain

This filter produces a fresh and powerful sound.

Analog

This filter produces a resonant and mellow sound.

Note

The change in sound characteristics caused by digital filters occur mainly in the inaudible range, not the audible range as in the case of an amplifier.

Hooking Up the System

When you connect a Sony CD changer with a

CONTROL A1 jack to the MD deck using a control A1 cable, you can operate the CD changer using the controls on the MD deck or the supplied remote (Mega CD Control Function).

Hook up the MD deck to an amplifier and a CD changer as follows. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before connection.

Notes

• You can use the Mega CD Control Function only when the deck is connected to a CD changer. This function does not support single-disc CD players.
• The displays and operations may differ depending on the connected CD changer.

Signal flow

What cords will I need?

• Audio connecting cords (only two supplied) (3)

• Optical cable (not supplied) (1)

Coaxial digital connecting cable (not supplied) (1)

Control A1 cable (not supplied) (1)

Hookups

Connecting the MD deck and a CD changer to an amplifier

Connect the amplifier to the LINE OUT jacks on the CD changer and the LINE(ANALOG) IN/OUT jacks on the MD deck using the audio connecting cords (only two supplied).

Make 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 a digital cable to the CD changer and MD deck

You can make a digital recording from a CD to an MD by connecting the CD changer and MD deck with an optical cable or a coaxial digital connecting cable.

When using the optical cable

Take the caps off the connectors and then insert the plugs parallelly until they click into place.

Be sure not to bend or tie together the optical cable.

You can connect the optical cable to either OPT1 or OPT2

Signal flow

When using the coaxial digital connecting cable

: Signal flow

If "Din Unlock" and "C71" appear in the display Make sure the optical cable or the coaxial digital connecting cable is connected properly.

Connecting a control A1 cable to the CD changer and MD deck

This lets you perform CD synchro-recording and operate the CD changer using the controls on the MD deck or the supplied remote (Mega CD Control Function). Be sure to make connections firmly. If a component has more than one CONTROL A1 jack, you can use either one.

MD deck CD changer

You can connect the cable to either of the jacks
: Signal flow

Notes

• When the deck controls the CD changer with a mode selector, set the selector to CD1.
• If the plugs are not inserted firmly, "No Connect" appears in the display and you cannot use the Mega CD Control Function.

Controlling a CD Changer from the MD Deck (Mega CD Control Function)

You can operate a Sony CD changer connected with a control A1 cable using the controls on the MD deck or the supplied remote.

1 Turn on the amplifier and set the source selector to CD.
2 Set INPUT on the deck to the digital input connector to which the CD changer is connected.
3 Press MEGA CONTROL.

The MEGA CONTROL indicator lights up and the deck is set to Mega CD Control mode.

4 Press MENU/NO.
The current CD disc number starts flashing in the display.
5 Turn AMS until the disc number you want appears, then press AMS (or press the number buttons and/or >25). The track number starts flashing.

(Continued)

6 Turn AMS until the track number you want appears, then press AMS (or press the number buttons and/or >25 ).

The selected track starts playing.

To control the deck again

Press MEGA CONTROL.

The MEGA CONTROL indicator goes off and you can control the deck.

When "No Connect" appears in the display

Check the control A1 cable connection and make sure the CD changer mode selector is set to CD1.

You can perform the following operations in Mega CD Control mode

▶:Play
1:Pause
:Stop

Backward/forward search

AMS (or I /▶I): Select the disc number and track number

Number buttons and/or >25 on the remote: Directly select the disc number and track number

Notes

• If a CD is not loaded to the selected disc number, "No Disc" appears in the display.
• You can activate Mega CD Control mode regardless of whether or not an MD is loaded in the MD deck.

• Mega CD Control mode is deactivated when:

• You turn off the deck.

• You eject the MD.

Using the display

You can use the display to check the disc and track information of the CD such as the total number of tracks, total playing time of the tracks, disc name and track name.

While CD play is stopped

While playing a CD

The play mode (e.g., PROGRAM, SHUFFLE) and repeat mode (e.g., REPEAT) shown in the display in Mega CD Control mode indicate the status of the CD changer.

If the CD is not labeled, * DISC-5* appears in the isplay (when disc number "5" is selected)

You can switch to the MD display while recording

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display switches between CD display and MD display.

This feature is useful when you want to check the MD track being recorded. The display automatically returns to the CD display when CD play stops.

Note that the music calendar appears during recording or recording pause even while the display is set to CD display, letting you check the number of MD tracks.

Controlling a CD Changer from the MD Deck to Make a Synchro Recording

You can easily make a synchro-recording from a CD changer connected using a control A1 cable to the MD deck. You can record all tracks on the CD or all tracks from the desired track onward. To record only your favorite CD tracks, program the CD changer in advance and then start recording in Program Play stop mode. See the operating instructions included with the CD changer for details.

If the MD is partially recorded, recording starts after the last recorded track.

1 Turn on the amplifier and set the source selector to CD.
2 Insert a recordable MD.
3 Set INPUT on the deck to the digital input connector to which the CD changer is connected.
4 Press MEGA CONTROL. The MEGA CONTROL indicator lights up and the deck is set to Mega CD Control mode.

5 Press MENU/NO.

The current CD disc number starts flashing in the display.

6 Select the disc number and track number you want to record.

The operations differ for recording all tracks on the CD or all tracks from the desired track onward.

For details, see the table below.

To record	Do the following:
All tracks	1 Turn AMS until the disc number you want appears, then press AMS (or press the number buttons and/or >25). The track number starts flashing.2 Press AMS. (The selected disc starts playing.)3 Press to stop play.
All tracks from the desired track onward	1 Turn AMS until the disc number you want appears, then press AMS (or press the number buttons and/or >25). The track number starts flashing.2 Turn AMS until the track number you want appears, then press AMS (or press the number buttons and/or >25).The selected track starts playing.

7 Press REC on the deck.

The CD changer pauses at the start of the desired track when recording all tracks from the desired track onward, or at the start of the first track when recording all tracks. The MD deck stands by for recording.

8 Press or II on the deck.

CD play and MD recording start.

The CD changer and MD deck both stop when the recording is completed. If you started recording during CD play, play continues from the next track.

(Continued)

To stop recording

Press on the deck.

The CD changer and MD deck both stop.

Note

If a CD is not loaded to the selected disc number, "No Disc" appears in the display.

The deck copies CD text information (CD text and disc memos) as it is to the MD (Disc Memo Copy Function)

When the current CD is labeled, the CD disc and track titles are recorded as the MD titles. However, the disc title is not copied if the MD is already labeled.

When "No Connect" appears in the display

Check the control A1 cable connection and make sure the CD changer mode selector is set to CD1. After checking, turn the MD deck and CD changer off and then on again, then reset the Mega CD Control mode.

You can use the REC-IT Function in Mega CD Control mode

You can record a track on an MD while listening to a CD. For details, see "Recording the Current CD Track" on page 22.

Notes

• The MD deck stops automatically if the remaining time on the MD runs out during the recording.
• The Disc Memo Copy Function may not operate for extremely short CD tracks.
• Text information may not be copied for some CDs.
• If the control A1 cable becomes disconnected during recording, turn the deck and CD changer off and on, reset the Mega CD Control mode, and then start recording over from the beginning.

While "TOC Writing" is flashing

Do not move the deck or pull out the AC power cord to ensure the complete recording. The deck is currently updating the MD Table of Contents (TOC).

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 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.
• Undo Function allows you to cancel the last edit.

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 deck. "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

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 MENU/NO to display "Edit Menu".
2 Turn AMS until "Tr Erase ?" appears in the display.
3 Press AMS or YES. The display for erasing tracks appears and playback of the displayed track starts.

(Continued)

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 MENU/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 MENU/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 MENU/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 51).

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

1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or pausing, press MENU/NO to display "Edit Menu".
2 Turn AMS until "A-B Erase ?" appears in the display.
3 Press AMS or YES.
4 Turn AMS to select the number of the track, then 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 MENU/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 MENU/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 MENU/NO or ■.

You can undo the Divide Function

Use the Undo Function immediately after you divided the track (see page 51).

You can divide a track while recording

Use the Track Marking Function (see page 17).

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. "Divide" and "Rehearsal" alternate 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 YES. "Complete!!" appears for a few seconds and the newly created track begins playing.

To cancel the Divide Function

Press AMS, MENU/NO or ■

Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function)

Use the Combine Function to combine tracks on a recorded MD. The two tracks to be combined need not 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 MENU/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).

Succeeding track
First track Track number after combining

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 MENU/NO or ■

You can undo the Combine Function

Use the Undo Function immediately after you combined the tracks (see page 51).

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 MENU/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.

6 Press AMS or YES.

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

To cancel the Move Function

Press MENU/NO or ■.

Labeling Recordings (Title 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 49).

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 MENU/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:

$$ ! ^ {\prime \prime} # \$ \% \& ^ {\prime} (\:) ^ {*} +, -, / :; < = > ? @ _ {^ {\prime}} $$

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

Press AMS to enter the selected character. The cursor shifts rightward and waits for the input of the next character.

(Continued)

9 Repeat Steps 7 and 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 CLEAR.

To enter a space

Press AMS while the cursor is flashing.

10 Press YES.

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

To cancel labeling

Press MENU/NO or ■.

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.

1 Press MENU/NO to display "Edit Menu".
2 Turn AMS until "Name ?" appears in the display and press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS until "Nm Copy?" appears in the display.
4 Press AMS or YES.
5 Turn AMS 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 MENU/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 AB” appears in the display
Lowercase letters	CHAR repeatedly until “Selected ab” appears in the display
Numbers	NUM repeatedly until “Selected 12” 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 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 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 MENU/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 Hold down CLEAR until the current title is erased.
3 Enter the new title.

Do Steps 6 to 9 of "Labeling Recordings" on pages 47 and 48, or Steps 2 to 4 of "Labeling tracks and MDs with the remote" on this page.

4 Press NAME.

(Continued)

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 MENU/NO to display "Edit Menu".
2 Turn AMS until "Name ?" appears in the display and press AMS or YES.
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 MENU/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 MENU/NO to display "Edit Menu".
2 Turn AMS until "Name ?" appears in the display and press AMS or YES.
3 Turn AMS until "Nm AllErs?" appears in the display and press AMS or YES. "Nm AllErs??" 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 MENU/NO or ■.

You can undo the Name All Erase Function

See "Undoing the Last Edit" on page 51.

You can erase all recorded tracks and titles

See "Erasing all tracks on an MD" on page 42.

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 REC 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 deck or ejecting the MD.
• Disconnect the AC power cord.

1 With the deck stopped and no track number appearing in the display, press MENU/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 MENU/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 59).

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 55).
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 tilting 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.
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.
No Connect The control A1 cable is not connected properly.
TextProtect The CD text contains information that may not be copied to the MD.

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.

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 41).
• 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 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. Press I/O to 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 11).
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 page 16).
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 20). If the CD player being used has a mode selector, set the selector to CD1.

You cannot use the Mega CD Control Function.

The control A1 cable is not connected properly. Insert the plugs firmly.
Set the CD mode selector to CD1.
The deck is not recognizing the connected CD changer. Turn the deck and CD changer off and on, and then reset the Mega CD Control mode.

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 59.

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.

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) 400 rpm to 900 rpm

Error correction Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code (ACIRC

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 102 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 OPT1	Square optical connector jack	Optical wave length: 660 nm	—	—
DIGITAL IN OPT2	Square optical connector jack	Optical wave length: 660 nm	—	—
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL	Phono jack	75 ohms	0.5 Vp-p, ±20%	—

Outputs

	Jack type	Rated output	Load impedance
PHONES	Stereo phone jack	28 mW	32 ohms
LINE(ANALOG) OUT	Phono jacks	2 Vrms (at 50 kilohms)	Over 10 kilohms
DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL	Square optical connector jack	-18 dBm	Optical wave length: 660 nm
DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL	Phono jack	0.5 Vp-p (at 75 ohms)	75 ohms

General

Power requirements

Where purchased Power requirements

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

Continental Europe and UK	220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
U.S.A. and Canada	120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption 18 W

430·125·345mm

(17.5·13³/4 in)

Mass (approx.) 7.8 kg (17 lb 3 oz)

Supplied accessories

See page 4.

Optional accessories

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.

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.

(Continued)

Additional Information

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 43

A-B repeat 28

Adjusting

analog recording level 16

digital recording level 16

AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) 26

Audio connecting cord 4,5,36,55,56

Autocut 14

Auto pause 31

Auto space 30

C

CD synchro-recording 19

Changing

an existing title 49

display 25

order of programmed tracks 30

Checking

order of programmed tracks 30

playing time 24

remaining time 14,24

total number of tracks 24

track number 24

Cleaning 3

Clock setting 7

Coaxial digital connecting cable 4, 5, 36, 37, 55, 56

Combining 45

Control A1

basic functions 7

CONTROL A1 control system 6

hooking up 6,36

synchro-recording on an MD 7,20,39

D

Digital filter 35

Display messages 52

Dividing

after selecting the dividing point 44

after selecting the track 44

E

Erasing

all titles 50

all tracks 42

a part of a track 43

a single track 41

a title 50

F, G

Fade-in

playback 31

recording 21

Fade-out

playback 31

recording 21

H

Hooking up a digital component 5 an analog component 5

I, J, K

Input monitor 14

L

Labeling
an MD 47
a track 47
copying a title 48
with the remote 49

Locating a particular point in a track 27 a specific track 26

M, N

MD inserting 9,12 premastered 24 recordable 9,24 taking out 11,12 Mega CD Control Function 39

Moving 46
Music
scan 26
synchro-recording 19

0

Optical cable 4,5,36,55,56
Optional accessories 54

P, Q

Pausing playback 12 recording 11
Pitch Control Function 33
Playing changing the pitch 33 normal play 12 program play 29 repeat play 27 shuffle play 28 tracks just recorded 15

R

REC-IT Function 22
Recording
normal recording 9
over existing tracks 15
time machine recording 18
Recording date 25
Record-protect tab 11
Remote commander (remote) 4

s

Sampling frequency 5, 55
Sampling rate converter 5
SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) 13
Self-diagnosis Function 59
Setup menu 58
Smart space 15
Specifications 54
Supplied accessories 4
System limitations 52

T

Timer
playing 32
recording 23
sleep timer 33
Track marking
automatic track marking 17
manual track marking 17
Troubleshooting 53

U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Undoing the last edit 51

Names of controls

Buttons

A B28 Alphabet/Number 24,26,29, 37,39,49

A.SPACE 30 CD PLAYER19

CD PLAYER / CHAR 49

CLEAR 28, 29, 47, 49

CONTINUE 28, 29 DATE PRESENT 7

DATE RECORDED 24 DIGITAL REC LEVEL

/ANALOG OUT LEVEL + / - 16.34

DISPLAY 24,29
DISPLAY/CHAR 14,24,29,47

FADER 21,31

FILTER 35

MEGA CONTROL 37, 39

MENU/NO 10, 14, 17, 29, 30, 33, 34, 37, 39, 41, 43 to 47, 49, 51

M.SCAN 26

MUSIC SYNC 19

NAME 49

NUM 49

合OPEN/CLOSE9,12,14

P.HOLD 16

PLAY MODE 28, 29, 32

PROGRAM 29

REC (recording) 10, 14, 17, 39, 51

REC-IT 22

REPEAT 27,28

SCROLL 24

SCROLL/CLOCK SET 7,24 SHUFFLE 28

STANDBY 19

START 19

STOP 19

TIME 14,24

T.REC 18

YES 29,41,43 to 47,51

(play) 10, 12, 14, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39

(play) 26, 29

II (pause) 10 to 12, 38, 39

stop)11,12,14,23,28,38 39

(recording) 51

(manual search) 27 to 29, 38, 43, 44, 47, 4

1/ (AMS: Automatic

Music Sensor) 12, 24, 26, 38

25 24, 26, 29, 37, 39

Connectors

DIGITAL IN/OUT 5,9

Controls

AMS 7,10,12,14 16 to 18,26,29,30,33,34 37 to 39,41,43 to 47,51

ANALOG REC LEVEL L/R 10, 16

DIGITAL REC LEVEL 10, 16
INPUT 9, 13, 14, 37, 39

PHONE LEVEL 12

Indicators

FILTER 35

MEGA CONTROL 37, 39

STANDBY 7,9,12

Jacks

CONTROL A1 6,37

LINE(ANALOG) IN/OUT 5,9,13,31,34

PHONES 12,31

Switches

TIMER 23, 32

1/（power)9,12

Others

Display 14,24,25,38

Music calendar 24

TOC Writing 11, 13, 22, 40, 41

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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.

Note

The menus you can use in stop mode, during play or while recording differ.

To enter the Setup Menu

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

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

Menu number Function Parameters Initial setting See

01 Creates a program. page 29-
02 Sets the track marking function. T.Mark Off, T.Mark LSyn T.Mark LSyn				page 17
03 Sets the reference level of the input signal when "T.Mark LSyn" is selected in Setup Menu 02.		LS(T)-72 to -0dB LS(T) -50dB page 17
04 Turns the Auto Space and Auto Pause Functions on and off.		Auto Off, Auto Space, Auto Pause Auto Off pages 30		and 31
05 Turns the Smart Space and Auto Cut Functions on and off.		S.Space Off, S.Space On S.Space On	page 15
06 Turns the Peak Hold Function on and off for the peak level meters.		P.Hold On, P.Hold Off	P.Hold Off	page 16
07 Sets the playing time during music scan.		MSCAN 6 to 20s	MSCAN 6s	page 26
08	Sets the duration of fade-in recording and playback.	F.in 1.0 to 15.0s	F.in 5.0s	page 21
09 Sets the duration of fade-out recording and playback.		F.out 1.0 to 15.0s	F.out 5.0s page 21
10 Changes the playback speed by auto steps.		Pitch -48 to +2	Pitch 0	page 33
11	Fine controls the playback speed.	Pfine -98.5% to +12.5%	Pfine 0.0%	page 34
12 Changes the bit length of the digital input signal.		Din 24bit/20bit/16bit	Din 20bit	page 15
13 Changes the bit length of the digital output signal.		Dout 24bit/20bit/16bit	Dout 20bit	page 34
14	Sets the duration of the Sleep Timer.	Sleep 30 to 120min	Sleep 60min	page 33
15 Turns the Sleep Timer Function on and off.		Sleep On, Sleep Off	Sleep Off	page 33
16	Sets the recording mode.	Stereo Rec/Mono Rec	Stereo Rec	page 10

To return the settings to the initial values

Press CLEAR.

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 11).

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 42.

C71/Din Unlock 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

Quand "TOC Writing" clignote

: Lecture
II:Pause
:Arret

Quand "TOC Writing" clignote

Codage Codage ATRAC (Adaptive Transform

Acoustic Coding)

DISPLAY 24, 29
DISPLAY/CHAR 14, 24, 29, 47
FADER 21, 31

FILTER 35
MEGA CONTROL 37, 39

MENU/NO 10, 14, 17, 29, 30, 33, 34, 37, 39, 41, 43 à 47, 49, 51

M.SCAN 26
MUSIC SYNC 19
NAME 49
NUM 49

OPEN/CLOSE9,12,14
P.HOLD16
PLAYMODE28,29,32
PROGRAM29

REC (enregistrement) 10, 14, 17, 39, 51
REC-IT 22

REPEAT 27, 28
SCROLL 24
SCROLL/CLOCK SET 7, 24
SHUFFLE 28
STANDBY 19
START 19
STOP 19
TIME 14, 24
TREC 18

YES 29,41,43a47,51

(lecture) 10, 12, 14, 26, 28, 29, 33, 38, 39

(lecture) 26, 29

25, 24, 26, 29, 37, 39

Commutateurs

TIMER 23, 32
I/（alimentation）9, 12

Connecteurs

DIGITAL IN/OUT 5,9

Commandes

AMS 7,10,12,14, 16a18,26,29,30,33,34,37a 39,41,43a47,51

ANALOG REC LEVEL L/R 10, 16
DIGITAL REC LEVEL 10, 16
INPUT 9, 13, 14, 37, 39
PHONE LEVEL 12

Prises

CONTROL A1 6,37 LINE(ANALOG) IN/OUT 5,9, 13,31,34 PHONES 12,31

Témoins

FILTER 35
MEGA CONTROL 37, 39
STANDBY 7, 9, 12

Divers