MXDD1 - Audio recorder SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MXDD1 SONY

1996 by Sony Corporation MXD-D1 fSony Corporation Printed in Japan2

Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources

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

• If you are not going to use the unit for a long time, be sure to disconnect the unit from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. On condensation in the unit If the unit 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 unit. Should this occur, the unit may not operate properly. In this case, remove the CD or MD and leave the unit turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. On handling CDs

• To keep the CD clean, handle the CD by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

• Do not stick paper or tape onto the CD.

• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as there can be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car. 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 unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1. CAUTION

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DIGITAL OPTICAL IN Unpacking Check that you received the following items:

• Audio connecting cords (2)

• Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2) Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the unit 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 g on the unit. Hooking Up the System Overview This section describes how to hook up the unit to an amplifier or other components such as a DAT deck. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before connection. When to replace batteries With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the unit, 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. Getting Started to a wall outlet

ç : Signal flow Preparing the connecting cords

• Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2) Red (R) Red (R) White (L) White (L) Amplifier DAT deck, or MD deck, etc.

• Optical cable (supplied) (1)5

Getting Started Connecting the unit to a digital component such as a DAT deck, digital amplifier, or another MD deck Connect the component through the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL connector with an optical cable (supplied). Take the cap off the connector before plugging in the cable. Hooking up the system Connecting the unit 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. Amplifier

ç: Signal flow MXD-D1 MXD-D1 Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Note Do not connect the AC power cord to a switched outlet.Basic Operations

Turn on the amplifier and set the source selector to the position for TAPE (MD).

Press POWER. The POWER indicator changes from red to green.

Press CD (or set CD/MD to CD) to switch the function of the buttons to CD.

Press OPEN/CLOSE § to insert a CD. Press the button again to close the disc tray. z To use headphones Connect them to PHONESjack. Use PHONES LEVELto adjust the volume.Adjust thevolume of theheadphones.REC LEVEL MIC

POWER Connect theheadphones. Basic Operations

Press ·. The player starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplifier. To Do the following:Stop playing Press p. Pause playing Press P. Press the button again or press · to resume playing.Go to the next track Turn AMS clockwise (or press + on the remote).Go to the preceding track Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press = on theremote).Take out the CD Press OPEN/CLOSE § (or EJECT 6) after stoppingplaying.With the label side up z When you play an 8-cm CD Place it on the inner circle ofthe disc tray. z You can locate and play a track while the player isstopped1 Turn AMS (or press =or +) until the numberof the track you want toplay appears.2 Press AMS or ·.Basic Operations

Basic Operations Playing an MD

Turn on the amplifier and set the source selector to the position for TAPE (MD).

Press POWER. The POWER indicator changes from red to green.

Press MD (or set CD/MD to MD) to switch the function of the buttons to MD.

Insert an MD. Connect theheadphones.Adjust thevolume of theheadphones.REC LEVEL MIC

Press ·. The player starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplifier. To Do the following: Stop playing Press p. Pause playing Press P. Press the button again or press · to resume playing.Go to the next track Turn AMS clockwise (or press + on the remote).Go to the preceding track Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press = on theremote).Take out the MD Press EJECT § after stopping playing. z You can locate and play back a track while the player is stopped 1 Turn AMS (or press =or +) until the numberof the track you want toplay appears.2 Press AMS or ·.With the label side upWith the arrow pointing this way. z To use headphones Connect them to PHONESjack. Use PHONES LEVELto adjust the volume.Basic Operations

Recording a CD on an MD (CD Synchro-Recording) You can easily make digitalrecordings from a CD on an MD,marking track numbers in thesame sequence as the original CD. Before recording , see “Notes onRecording” on page 23.

Press POWER. The POWER indicator changes from red to green.

Press CD (or set CD/MD to CD) to switch the function of the buttons to CD.

Press OPEN/CLOSE § to insert a CD. Press the button again to close the disc tray.

Select the playing mode of the CD (Program Play, Shuffle Play, etc.). See “Playing CDs.”

Press CD-SYNC. REC PAUSE indicator flashes and REC indicator lights up. The MD deck section stands by for recording, and the CD player section stands by for playing.

Press REC PAUSE. Recording starts. The MD deck section and the CD player section will automatically stop after recording. REC LEVEL MIC

POWER CD-SYNC. REC PAUSE EDIT z When you play an 8-cm CD Place it on the inner circle ofthe disc tray.Basic Operations

Basic Operations Do not disconnect the unit 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 EJECT § to take out the MD or change the player to standby by pressing POWER. “TOC” will flash in the display at this time. After “TOC” stops flashing and goes out, you can pull out the AC power cord. To Press Stop recording p. Pause recording* REC PAUSE or P. Press the button again or press

• to resume recording. Take out the CD OPEN/CLOSE § after pausing playback. Take out the MD EJECT § after stopping recording.

• Whenever you pause recording, the track number increases by one. For example, if you paused recording while recording on track 4, the track number increases by one and recording continues on the new track when restarted. To protect an MD against accidental erasure To make it impossible to record on an MD, slide the tab in the direction by the arrow, opening the slot. To allow recording, close the slot. When ”TOC“ flashes in the display The player is currently updating the Table Of Contents (TOC). Do not move the unit or pull out the AC power cord. If you do, recorded material may not be saved normally. Rear of the disc Record-protect tab Slide the tab in the direction by the arrow10

Playing CDs The display is usually as follows: Checking Remaining Time of a

Press CD (or set CD/MD to CD) to switch the function of the buttons to CD. Checking the track number and remaining time of the current track Press DISPLAY repeatedly while playing a CD. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: Playing CDs CD/MD switch

DISPLAY CD Total playing time Total number of tracks Music calendar

Track number and playing time of the current track

• Total remaining time of the program appears during Program Play. zThe music calendar display

• This display lights according to the number of tracks on the CD. If the total track number exceeds 25, ” appears to the right of number 25 in the music calendar.

• As each track is played, the corresponding number disappears. Track number and remaining time of the current track Total remaining time of the disc*11

Playing CDs Locating a Specific Track on a

You can quickly locate any track while playing a CD by using AMS (Automatic Music Sensor), = and +, number buttons or M.SCAN on the remote. Press CD (or set CD/MD to CD) to switch the function of the buttons to CD.

..>25 To locate Do the following: The next or succeeding tracks The current or preceding tracks A specific track directly Z By scanning each track (music scan) Z z When you directly locate a track with a number over 25 Z You must press >25 first, before entering the corresponding digits. To enter “0,” press button 10. Example: To play track number 30 Press >25 once, then 3 and 10. While playing, turn AMS clockwise (or press + repeatedly) until you find the track. While playing, turn AMS counterclockwise (or press = repeatedly) until you find the track. Press number buttons to enter the track number. 1 Press M.SCAN before you start playing. 2 When you find the track you want, press · to start playing. z You can extend the playing time during music scan

While the player is stopped, press M.SCAN repeatedly until the playing time you want (6, 10 or 20 seconds) appears in the display. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: n M. SCAN 06s n M. SCAN 10s n M. SCAN 20s (6 sec.) (10 sec.) (20 sec.) z To pause playing at the beginning of a track Turn AMS (or press = or +) after pausing playing. z To go quickly to the beginning of the last track Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press =) while the display shows the total number of tracks and total playing time of the disc.12

Playing CDs Playing Tracks on a CD Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play tracks repeatedly in any play mode.

Locating a Particular Point in a Track on a CD You can also use 0 and ) to locate a particular point in a track on a CD during playing or playing pause. Press CD (or set CD/MD to CD) to switch the function of the buttons to CD. To locate a point Press While monitoring the sound Quickly by observing the display during playing pause Note If the CD reaches the end while you are pressing ) during sound monitoring, the player stops. ) (forward) or 0 (backward) and keep pressing until you find the point. ) or 0 and keep pressing until you find the point. There is no sound output during this operation. 1 Press CD (or set CD/MD to CD). 2 Press REPEAT. “REPEAT” appears in the display. The player repeats the tracks as follows: When the CD is played in The player repeats Normal play (page 6) All the tracks Shuffle Play (page 13) All the tracks in random order Program Play (page 14) The same program Repeating the current track While the track you want to repeat is playing in normal play, press REPEAT several times until “REPEAT 1” appears in the display. To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT several times until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” disappears from the display. The player returns to the original playing mode.13

Playing CDs Playing Tracks on a CD in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” tracks and play them in random order. 1 Press CD (or set CD/MD to CD). 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or SHUFFLE once) so that “SHUFFLE” appears in the display when the player is stopped. 3 Press · to start Shuffle Play. “J” appears in the display while the player is “shuffling” the tracks. To cancel Shuffle Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or CONTINUE once) when the player is stopped so that “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. Note If you turn off the unit while the Shuffle Play function is selected, the Shuffle Play function will be still selected the next time you turn on the unit. 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 CD, press A–B at the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly. “REPEAT A–B” flashes in the display. 2 Continue playing the track or press ) until you reach the ending point (point B), then press A–B again. “REPEAT A–B” lights continuously. The player starts to play the specified portion repeatedly. To cancel A–B Repeat Press REPEAT. 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 in the display. The current ending point B becomes the new starting point A and “REPEAT A–B” flashes in the display. 2 Continue playing the track or press ) until you reach the new ending point (point B), then press A–B again. “REPEAT A–B” lights continuously and the player starts playing repeatedly the newly specified portion. Note If you turn off the unit, the player will recall the last setting of the Repeat Play function the next time you turn on the unit. The A–B Repeat settings, however, are lost. CD/MD switch

Playing CDs Playing Tracks on a CD in the Desired Order (Program Play) You can specify the playing order of the tracks on a CD and create your own programs containing up to 25 tracks. Number buttons CD/MD switch

1 Press CD (or set CD/MD to CD). 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or PROGRAM once) so that “PROGRAM” appears in the display when the player is stopped. 3 Do either a) or b): a) 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 11). If you have made a mistake Press CLEAR, then press the right number button. b) When using the controls on the unit You can program the tracks by checking the total program time. 1 Turn AMS until the track number you want appears in the display. 2 Press AMS or PLAY MODE. 4 Repeat step 3 to enter other tracks. Each time you enter a track, the total program time is added up and appears in the display. You can program up to 25 tracks. 5 Press · to start Program Play. To cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or CONTINUE once) when the player is stopped so that “PROGRAM” disappears. You can program the same track repeatedly While the track number appears in the display, press AMS as many times as you want. The program remains even after Program Play ends When you press ·, you can play the same program again. Note The program created by the Program Play function is lost when you turn off the unit or disconnect the AC power cord. Changing the track order You can change the order of the tracks in your program before you start playing. To Do the following: Erase the last track in the program Z Add tracks to the end of the program Change the whole program completely Press CLEAR. Each time you press the button, the last track will be cleared. Do steps 3 and 4 in “Playing Tracks on a CD in the Desired Order.” 1 Press p while the player is stopped. 2 Do steps 3 and 4 in “Playing Tracks on a CD in the Desired Order.”

Playing CDs The difference between NORMAL and RHYTHM The original track can be looped in two ways, NORMAL and RHYTHM. Original In NORMAL mode After repeating a particular portion, the normal play starts from the point you started pressing LOOP. In RHYTHM mode After repeating a particular portion, the normal play starts jumping over the period of the loop. : Unheard portion overlapped by the loop. You can choose the loop length from 1 (about

0.25 second) to 5 (about 1 second).

Looping Part of a CD (Loop Play)

With the loop function, you can repeat part of a CD during playback. This lets you create original recordings. CD/MD switch

1 Set CD/MD to CD. 2 Press LOOP repeatedly and choose either NORMAL or RHYTHM. See “The difference between NORMAL and RHYTHM.” Each time you press LOOP, the display changes as follows:

3 Press ·. The player starts playing. 4 Keep pressing LOOP at the point you want to repeat, and release LOOP when you want to stop repeating. You can also change the mode of the loop (NORMAL 1 to 5, and RHYTHM 1 to 5), turning AMS on the unit while pressing LOOP.

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me on ev Press LOOP Release LOOP Loop length16

seful Tips When Recording from CDs

The Auto Space, Auto Pause and Rec-It functions described in this section make recording from CDs to tapes or MDs more easy. Press CD (or set CD/MD to CD) to switch the function of the buttons to CD. Pausing after each track (Auto Pause) When the Auto Pause function is on, the player pauses after playing each track. Auto Pause is convenient when recording single tracks or multiple, non- consecutive tracks on tapes or MDs. Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.PAUSE” appears in the display. To restart playing Press · or P. To cancel Auto Pause Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.PAUSE” disappears. Note If you turn off the unit, the player will recall the last setting of the Auto Space and Auto Pause functions the next time you turn on the unit. Recording the current track on an MD (Rec–It) You can record the track being played from the beginning on an MD. The player will automatically stop after recording. This function works only when a recordable MD is in the player. Press REC–IT while playing the track you want to record. CD/MD switch

pP· A.SPACE REC–IT 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 CDs to tapes, allowing you to use the AMS function during later playback. Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.SPACE” appears in the display. To cancel Auto Space Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.SPACE” disappears. 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.17

Playing MDs Checking Remaining Time of an

Press MD (or set CD/MD to MD) to switch the function of the buttons to MD. Note When you insert a new MD or turn off the unit and turn it on again, the last item displayed will reappear. If, however, you disconnect the AC power cord, the display will show the total number of tracks and total playing time of all recorded tracks the next time you turn on the unit, no matter what the last display was. Checking remaining time and track title Each time you press DISPLAY while playing an MD, the display changes as follows: Playing MDs Track number and playing time of the current track Track title* Remaining time Playing timeTrack number

Track number and remaining time of the current track

• If no title is recorded, “No Name” appears, followed by the elapsed playing time. The music calendar display

• This display lights according to the number of tracks on the MD. If the total track number exceeds 25, ” appears to the right of number 25 in the music calendar.

• All the track numbers appears within a grid if the MD is a premastered disc, or without a grid if the MD is a recordable disc.

• As each track is played, the corresponding number disappears. You can check the track title at any time while playing an MD Press SCROLL. Since the display shows up to 12 characters at a time, press SCROLL again to see the rest of the track title if the title has 13 characters or more. Press SCROLL again to pause scrolling, and again to continue scrolling.

Checking the total number of tracks, total disc playing time, remaining recordable time of the disc and disc title Each time you press DISPLAY while the player is stopped, the display changes as follows: Total number of all recorded Number buttons CD/MD switch

SCROLL DISPLAY >25 Total number of tracks Remaining recordable tim (Recorded MDs o Music calendar

Total playing time Disc title**

• For premastered MDs, the disc title appears instead of the remaining recordable time of the disc. ** To label a recordable MD, see “Labeling Recordings” on page 35. When you insert an MD, the disc title, total number of tracks, and total disc playing time appear in the display.18

Playing MDs Locating a Specific Track on an

You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc by using AMS (Automatic Music Sensor), = and +, number buttons or M.SCAN on the remote. Press MD (or set CD/MD to MD) to switch the function of the buttons to MD. Number buttons CD/MD switch

≠ AMS ± To locate Do the following: The next or succeeding tracks The current or preceding tracks A specific track directly Z By scanning each track (music scan) Z z When you directly locate a track with a number over 25 Z 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. While playback, turn AMS clockwise (or press + repeatedly) until you find the track. While playback, turn AMS counterclockwise (or press = repeatedly) until you find the track. Press number buttons to enter the track number. 1 Press M.SCAN before you start playing. 2 When you find the track you want, press · to start playing.

z You can extend the playing time during music scan

While the player is stopped, press M.SCAN repeatedly until the playing time you want (6, 10 or 20 seconds) appears in the display. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: M. SCAN 06s n M. SCAN 10s n M. SCAN 20s (6 sec.)(10 sec.)(20 sec.) z To pause playback at the beginning of a track Turn AMS (or press = or +) after pausing playback. z To go quickly to the beginning of the last track Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press =) while the display shows the total number of tracks and total disc playing time, remaining recordable time of the disc, or disc title (see page 17).19

Playing MDs Playing Tracks on an MD Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play tracks repeatedly in any play mode. Locating a Particular Point in a Track on an MD You can also use 0 and ) to locate a particular point in a track during playback or playback pause. Press MD (or set CD/MD to MD) to switch the function of the buttons to MD. CD/MD switch

To locate a point Press While monitoring the sound Quickly by observing the display during playback pause Notes

• If the MD reaches the end while you are pressing ) during sound monitoring, the player 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. ) (forward) or 0 (backward) and keep pressing until you find the point. ) or 0 and keep pressing until you find the point. There is no sound output during this operation. 1 Press MD (or set CD/MD to MD). 2 Press REPEAT. “REPEAT” appears in the display. The player repeats the tracks as follows: When the MD is played in The player repeats Normal play (page 7) All the tracks Shuffle Play (page 20) All the tracks in random order Program Play (page 21) The same program Repeating the current track While the track you want to repeat is playing in normal play, press REPEAT several times until “REPEAT 1” appears in the display. To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT several times until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” disappears from the display. The player returns to the original playing mode. (Continued)20

Playing MDs Playing tracks on an MD in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” tracks and play them in random order. 1 Press MD (or set CD/MD to MD). 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or SHUFFLE once) so that “SHUFFLE” appears in the display when the player is stopped. 3 Press · to start Shuffle Play. “J” appears in the display while the player is “shuffling” the tracks. To cancel Shuffle Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or CONTINUE once) when the player is stopped so that “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. Note If you turn off the unit or disconnect the AC power cord while the Shuffle Play function is selected, the Shuffle Play function will be still selected the next time you turn on the unit.

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 an MD, press A–B at the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly. “REPEAT A–B” flashes in the display. 2 Continue playing the track or press ) until you reach the ending point (point B), then press A–B again. “REPEAT A–B” lights continuously. The player starts to play the specified portion repeatedly. To cancel A–B Repeat Press REPEAT. 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 in the display. The current ending point B becomes the new starting point A and “REPEAT A–B” flashes in the display. 2 Continue playing the track or press ) until you reach the new ending point (point B), then press A–B again. “REPEAT A–B” lights continuously and the player starts playing repeatedly the newly specified portion. Note If you turn off the unit or disconnect the AC power cord, the player will recall the last setting of the Repeat Play function the next time you turn on the unit. The A–B Repeat settings, however, are lost. CD/MD switch

Repeat step 3 to enter other tracks. Each time you enter a track, the total program time is added up and appears in the display. You can program up to 25 tracks. 5 Press · to start Program Play. To cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or CONTINUE once) when the player is stopped so that “PROGRAM” disappears. z You can program the same track repeatedly While the track number appears in the display, press AMS as many times as you want. z The program remains even after Program Play ends When you press ·, you can play the same program again. Note The program created by the Program Play function is lost when you turn off the unit or disconnect the AC power cord. Playing Tracks on an MD in the Desired Order (Program Play) You can specify the playback order of the tracks on an MD and create your own programs containing up to 25 tracks.

Changing the track order You can change the order of the tracks in your program before you start playing. To Do the following: Erase the last track in the program Z Add tracks to the end of the program Change the whole program completely 1 Press MD (or set CD/MD to MD). 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or PROGRAM once) so that “PROGRAM” appears in the display when the player is stopped. 3 Do either a) or b): a) 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 18). If you have made a mistake Press CLEAR, then press the right number button. b) When using the controls on the unit You can program the tracks by checking total program time. 1 Turn AMS until the track number you want appears in the display. 2 Press AMS or PLAY MODE. CD/MD switch Number buttons Press CLEAR. Each time you press the button, the last track will be cleared. Do steps 3 and 4 in “Playing Tracks on an MD in the Desired Order.” 1 Press p while the player is stopped. 2 Do steps 3 and 4 in “Playing Tracks on an MD in the Desired Order.”

Playing MDs Useful Tips When Recording from MDs to Tape

The Auto Space and Auto Pause functions described in this section make recording from MDs to tape more easy. Press MD (or set CD/MD to MD) to switch the function of the buttons to MD. CD/MD switch Pausing after each track (Auto Pause) When the Auto Pause function is on, the player pauses after playing each track. Auto Pause is convenient when recording single tracks or multiple, non- consecutive tracks. Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.PAUSE” appears in the display. To restart playback Press · or P. To cancel Auto Pause Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.PAUSE” disappears. Note If you turn off the unit, the player will recall the last setting of the Auto Space and Auto Pause functions the next time you turn on the unit.

pP· A.SPACE 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. Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.SPACE” appears in the display. To cancel Auto Space Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.SPACE” disappears. 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.23

Recording on MDs Recording on MDs Notes on Recording The MD allows you to digitally record and play back music with the excellent audio quality that approaches the digital sound of CDs. In addition, because MDs are opto-magnetic discs, they are free from problems such as stretching or becoming tangled like ordinary cassette tapes. The recording method is also different from that used with cassette tapes, so you can write track numbers and edit the recordings. Digital Recording and Analog Recording This unit uses the following recording methods, depending on the sound source to be recorded or how the unit is connected to the sound source. Digital recording When recording from the CD player section, the MD deck section records a digital signal in the form of a digital signal. However, if you select sound sources to be recorded with REC SOURCE SELECTOR, the recording method will automatically become analog recording. Analog recording If you select sound sources to be recorded with REC SOURCE SELECTOR, the MD deck section converts an analog signal into a digital signal and records the digital signal. Even if you record from the CD player section, the signal is converted to an analog signal and is then converted back into a digital signal. For example:

• When recording from audio equipment (a cassette deck, DAT deck, etc.) connected to the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks (LINE is selected.)

• When recording from the CD player section, and CD is selected with REC SOURCE SELECTOR (CD is selected.)

• When recording the sound through a microphone (MIC is selected.)

• When recording while mixing sounds from a microphone and CD, etc. (CD and MIC are selected.) MD recording and the Serial Copy Management System Since the MD deck section uses the SCMS (Serial Copy Management System), MDs recorded through the digital input jack cannot be used to make copies digitally onto other MDs (see page 42). Track Marking Track marking is essentially the writing of track numbers while recording. By writing track numbers at specified points, you can quickly locate those points afterwards using the Automatic Music Sensor function. The method of writing track numbers differs, depending on the sound source being recorded. You can also write track numbers manually. MD track numbers (TOC) In an MD, all of the information on track numbers (track sequence), the starting and ending points of tracks, etc., are recorded in an area called the “Table Of Contents” (TOC) that is managed apart from the music. As a result, not only can you instantaneously find the start of a track, but you can also quickly edit recorded tracks simply by changing the TOC information (see pages 30 to 37). For example, with a cassette tape, erasing a track entails re-recording the track with no sound from the start. With an MD, you can delete a track simply by overwriting the information in the TOC. When recording from a CD digitally The MD deck section automatically marks track numbers in the same sequence as the original CD. However, if recording is paused, the portion recorded up to that point is counted as one track, so if recording is started again, the track number increases by one.

ABC D (Continued) Track number Original Track number Recorded MDRecording on MDs

When “LEVEL-SYNC” is displayed during analog recording The track number is written in sync with the level of the input signal from the sound source. In other words, if the input signal from the sound source is continuously at or below a certain fixed level for several seconds, a track number is written the next time the input signal exceeds that level (see “Marking track numbers automatically” on page 28). Note When you select MIC with REC SOURCE SELECTOR, the track number is not written automatically even if “LEVEL- SYNC”appears in the display. Other cases Only one track number is written at the start of a recording. The entire recording is counted as one track. You can mark track numbers during recording, either manually or automatically (see “Marking track numbers manually” on page 28). When “TOC” flashes in the display Do not move the unit or pull out the AC power cord. If you do, the recorded material may not be saved normally because the MD deck section is updating the Table Of Contents (TOC). Do not disconnect the AC power cord immediately after recording If you do, the recorded material may not be saved to the MD. To protect an MD against accidental erasure To make it impossible to record on an MD, slide the tab in the direction by the arrow, opening the slot. “Protected” appears in the display if you attempt to record on the MD. To allow recording, close the slot.

If the level does not drop below a certain fixed level continuously for several seconds because the interval between tracks is short, etc., no track number is written. If the level does drop below a certain fixed level continuously for several seconds, even if in the middle of a track, a track number is written. Original

Only one track number is written at the start of a recording. Original Recorded

Rear of the disc Record-protect tab Slide the tab in the direction by the arrow

Recording on MDs Useful Tips for Recording Press MD (or set CD/MD to MD) to switch the function of the buttons to MD. Checking the remaining recordable time on the MD

• When you press DISPLAY repeatedly while the MD player is stopped, the display changes as follows (see page 17):

• When you press DISPLAY while recording, the remaining recordable time on the MD appears. 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 p again after stopping recording. 2 Press ·. Playback starts from the first track of the MD. Disc title

Remaining recordable time on the MD Total recorded time

Recording on an MD Manually You can start recording from the end of the existing material or record over the existing tracks just as you would on an analog cassette tape.

≠ AMS ± CD/MD switch 1 Turn on the amplifier and set the source selector to the position for the sound source you want to record. When you want to record from the CD player section, press OPEN/CLOSE § and insert a CD. 2 Press MD (or set CD/MD to MD). 3 Inset a recordable MD. (Continued)

DISPLAY MD p·Recording on MDs

4 Decide a point on the MD where you want to start recording. To record on a brand new MD or start recording from the end of the existing material Skip this step. To record from a specific point of a recorded track Press · to start playback, and press P at the point where you want to start recording. To record erasing the previously recorded tracks Turn AMS (or press = or + repeatedly) until the number of the track to be recorded over appears in the display. 5 Press r REC. REC PAUSE indicator flashes and REC indicator lights up. The player stands by for recording. Analog recording 6 Adjust the recording level. For details, see “Adjusting the Recording Level” on page 27. 7 Press · or P. Recording starts. 8 Start playing the sound source you want to record. To stop analog recording Press p. Digital recording

Press CD (or set CD/MD to CD). 7 Press REC PAUSE. Recording starts. 8 Start playing the track you want to record. To pause digital recording Press REC PAUSE. To stop digital recording After pressing MD (or setting CD/MD to MD), press p. To stop playing a CD After pressing CD (or setting CD/MD to CD), press p. z While “TRACK” flashes in the display The player is recording over an existing track, and stops flashing when it reaches the end of the recorded portion. Note You cannot record from the middle of an existing track when the “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” appears in the display.27

Recording on MDs Recording the Mixed Sounds (Microphone Mixing) You can “mix” sound by playing the CD player section, sound sources connected to the unit, or singing or speaking into a microphone (not supplied). The mixed sounds can then be recorded on an MD. You can also enjoy cross-fading with the CD player section and connected sound source. 1 Connect a microphone (not supplied) to the MIC jack. 2 Turn on the amplifier and set the source selector to the position for the sound source you want to record. When you want to record from the CD player section, press OPEN/CLOSE § and insert a CD. 3 Insert a recordable MD. 4 Press r REC. The MD deck section stands by for recording. 5 Press one or two of the REC SOURCE SELECTOR buttons to select the sound sources you want to mix. You can select up to two sound sources. (Continued) Adjusting the Recording Level When recording sound sources selected by the REC SOURCE SELECTOR buttons, adjust the recording level before starting recording. You cannot adjust the recording level during digital recording. 1 Do steps 1 to 5 in “Recording on an MD Manually” on page 25. 2 Press one or two of the REC SOURCE SELECTOR buttons to select the sound source you want to record. 3 Play the portion of the sound source with the strongest signal level. 4 While monitoring the sound, turn REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level so that the OVER indication (red) of the peak level meters does not turn on. If the peak level meters do not move much even after turning REC LEVEL, adjust MIX BALANCE.

OPEN/CLOSE § 5 Stop playing the sound source. 6 To start recording, do the procedure starting from step 7 (Analog recording) in “Recording on an MD Manually” on page 26.

6 Adjust the balance of the sound sources you want to record. Turn MIX BALANCE according to the sound sources you have selected in the following ways: 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 those points afterwards, using the AMS function or editing functions. Marking track numbers manually (Manual Track Marking) You can mark track numbers at any time while recording on an MD. Press r REC at the point you want to add a track mark while recording. Marking track numbers automatically (Automatic Track Marking) The player adds track marks differently in the following cases:

• When recording digitally from the CD player section: The player automatically marks track numbers in the same sequence as the original CD.

• Other cases When “LEVEL-SYNC” appears in the display, the player marks a new track number whenever the input signal from the sound source is continuously at or below a certain level for several seconds, and then exceeds that level (Automatic Track Marking). If “LEVEL-SYNC” does not light up, set the LevelSync to ON as follows: If you have selected Turn MIX BALANCE LINE and CD Counterclockwise to raise the level of the sound source connected through the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks and clockwise to raise the level of the CD. MIC and CD Counterclockwise to raise the level of the microphone and clockwise to raise the level of the CD. MIC and LINE Counterclockwise to raise the level of the microphone and clockwise to raise the level of the sound source connected through the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks. When selecting only one sound source Adjust MIX BALANCE at the center. 7 Do steps 3 to 6 in “Adjusting the Recording Level” on page 27. To stop recording Press p. When you finish mixing Disconnect the microphone and adjust MIX BALANCE at the center.

Recording on MDs 1 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly until “LevelSync ?” appears in the display during recording or recording pause. 2 Press YES twice to display “LevelSync ON.” “LEVEL-SYNC” appears in the display. To cancel Automatic Track Marking 1 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly until “LevelSync ?” appears in the display during recording or recording pause. 2 Press YES. 3 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly until “LevelSyncOFF” appears in the display. When you want to mark track numbers after you have finished recording Use the Divide function (see “Dividing Recorded Tracks” on page 32). Note If you turn off the unit or disconnect the AC power cord, the player will recall the last setting (LevelSync ON or OFF) of the Automatic Track Marking function the next time you turn on the unit. 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 sound source, the recording actually begins with the 6 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer memory in advance, as shown in the illustration below: 1 Do steps 1 to 5 in “Recording on an MD Manually” on page 25. The player stands by for recording. 2 Start playing the sound source you want to record. The most recent 6 seconds of audio data is stored in the buffer memory. 3 Press AMS to start Time Machine Recording. Recording of the sound source starts with the 6 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer memory. To stop Time Machine Recording Press p. Note The player starts storing audio data when it is in recording pause and you start playing the sound source. With less than 6 seconds of playing of the sound source and audio data stored in the buffer memory, Time Machine Recording starts with less than 6 seconds of audio data. Time Recorded portion Beginning of the sound source to be recorded When you press AMS in Step 3

≠ AMS ± End of the sound source to be recorded Audio data in 6-second buffer memoryEditing Recorded MDs

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.

• Divide function allows you to divide tracks at specified points so that you can quickly locate those points afterwards, using the AMS function.

• Combine function allows you to combine two consecutive tracks into one.

• Move function allows you to change the order of tracks by moving a specific track to a track position you want.

• Title function allows you to create titles for your recorded MDs and tracks. Before editing, press MD (or set CD/MD to MD) to switch the function of the buttons to MD. If “Protected” appears in the display The player could not edit because the record-protect slot on the MD is open. Edit after closing the slot. When “TOC” flashes in the display Do not move the unit or pull out the AC power cord. After editing, “TOC” lights continuously until you eject the MD or turn off the power. “TOC” flashes while the player is updating the TOC. When the player finishes updating the TOC, “TOC” goes off. Erasing Recordings (Erase Function) There are three methods for erasing recordings:

• Erasing a single track

• Erasing all tracks on an MD

• Erasing a portion of a track 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. Unlike cassette tapes, there is no need to record over a previously recorded track in order to erase it. 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.

pP· ERASE ENTER CANCEL Erasing a single track You can erase a track and the track title simply by specifying the corresponding track number. Example: Erasing B AB C D AC D B is erased Erasing Track number

1 Turn AMS until the track number you want to erase appears in the display (or press the corresponding number button on the remote). 2 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly (or ERASE once) so that “Erase ?” appears in the display. The track number you selected starts flashing in the music calendar. 3 Press YES (or ENTER). When the track selected in step 1 has been erased, “Complete” appears for a few seconds and the total number of tracks in the music calendar decreases by one. If you erase a track during playback, the track following the deleted one begins playing afterwards. 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to erase more tracks. Editing Recorded MDs31

Editing Recorded MDs To cancel the Erase function Press EDIT/NO (or CANCEL), p, or turn AMS to change the track number. “Erase ?” disappears from the display. 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 YES (or ENTER) to erase the track. Erasing all tracks on an MD You can erase all recorded tracks, track titles and the disc title (all information recorded on an MD) at one time. Note, however, that once erased, MD data cannot be recovered. 1 While the player is stopped, press EDIT/NO repeatedly (or ERASE once) so that “All Erase ?” appears in the display. 2 Press YES (or ENTER). All tracks in the music calendar start flashing. 3 Press YES (or ENTER) again. When the disc title, all recorded tracks, and track titles on the MD have been erased, “Complete” appears for a few seconds. All the track numbers disappear from the music calendar. To cancel the Erase function Press EDIT/NO (or CANCEL) or p so that “All Erase ?” disappears from the display. Erasing a portion of a track By using the Divide (see page 32), Erase (see page 30) and Combine (see page 33) functions, you can erase specific portions of a track. Example: Erasing a portion of track A Portion to be erased

A is divided into 3 portions Dividing Erasing Combining #2 is erased ABC

#1 and #3 are combined

A (#1 + #3)Editing Recorded MDs

5 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press = or +) to find the starting position of the new track. The starting portion of the new track is played back repeatedly. “Rehearsal“ alternates with “Position ok?“ in the display. The starting position can be moved within a maximum range of –128 to +127 steps of about

0.06 second each within a track.

6 If the starting position is still incorrect, repeat step 5 until it is correct. 7 Press YES or AMS (or ENTER) when the position is correct. When the track has been divided, “Complete” appears for a few seconds and the newly created track begins playing. The new track will have no track title even if the original track was labeled. The track number in the music calendar increases by one. To cancel the Divide function Press p (or CANCEL). You can undo a track division Combine the tracks again (see “Combining Recorded Tracks” on page 33) then redivide the tracks if necessary. You can divide a track while recording Use the Track Marking function (see page 28). 1 While playing the MD, press P at the point where you want to create a new track. The player pauses playing. 2 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly (or DIVIDE once) so that “Divide ?” appears in the display. 3 Press YES (or ENTER) to divide the track. “Rehearsal” alternates with “Position ok?“ in the display, the track to be divided starts flashing in the music calendar, and the starting portion of the new track begins playing repeatedly. 4 If the starting position is incorrect, press EDIT/ NO (or CANCEL) or p. (If it is correct, skip to step 7.)

Track 2 is divided and a new track is created for C Dividing

EDIT/NOP ≠ AMS ± YES Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function) With the Divide function, you can mark a new track number at points that you want to randomly access afterwards. Use this function to add tracks to MDs recorded from an analog source (and therefore contain no track numbers), or to divide an existing track into multiple portions. When you divide a track, the total number of tracks on the MD increases by one and all tracks following the divided one are renumbered. Example: Dividing track 2 to create a new track for C

Editing Recorded MDs

If the point is incorrect, press EDIT/NO (or CANCEL) or p, then start from step 1 again. If it is correct, skip to step 5. 5 If the point is correct, press YES (or ENTER). When the tracks have been combined, “Complete” appears for a few seconds and the total number of tracks in the music calendar decreases by one. If both of the combined tracks have track titles, the title of the second track is erased. To cancel the Combine function Press EDIT/NO (or CANCEL) or p. You can undo a track combination Divide the tracks again (see “Dividing Recorded Tracks” on page 32), then repeat the Combine function with the correct tracks if necessary. Note If “Sorry” appears in the display, the tracks cannot be combined. This sometimes happens when you have edited the same track many times, and is due to a technical limitation of the MD system, not a mechanical error. Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function) Use the Combine function while the player is stopped, playing or in pause to combine consecutive tracks on a recorded MD. This function is useful for combining several songs into a single medley, or several independently recorded portions into a single track. When you combine two tracks, the total number of tracks decreases by one and all tracks following the combined tracks are renumbered. Example: Combining B and C

Combining B and C are combined into one track

pP· COMBINE ENTER CANCEL 1 Turn AMS until the second track of the two to be combined appears (or press the corresponding number button on the remote). For example, when combining tracks 3 and 4, turn AMS until 4 appears (or press button 4). 2 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly (or COMBINE once) so that “Combine ?” appears in the display. 3 Press YES (or ENTER). “Rehearsal“ alternates with “Track ok?“ in the display. The point where the two tracks will join (i.e., the end of the first track and the beginning of the second track) repeatedly plays back and the respective track number flashes in the music calendar.Editing Recorded MDs

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

EDIT/NO ≠ AMS ± YES 1 Turn AMS until the track number you want to move appears in the display (or press the corresponding number button on the remote). 2 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly (or MOVE once) so that “Move ?” appears in the display. 3 Press YES (or ENTER). The track number to be moved and the new track position appears. New track position Track number to be moved 4 Turn AMS until the new track position appears (or press = or +). 5 Press YES or AMS (or ENTER). After you have moved the track, “Complete” appears for a few seconds and the moved track begins playing back if the player is in playback mode. To cancel the Move function Press EDIT/NO (or CANCEL) or p.

Track C moves to track position 235

Editing Recorded MDs 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. See “Labeling tracks and MDs with the remote” on page 36 for use of the remote. 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 playing or recording, be sure to finish labeling before the track ends. If the track ends before you have completed the labeling procedure, the characters already entered are not recorded and the track will remain unlabeled. 1 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly until “Name in ?” appears in the display, then do the following: To label Make sure that the player 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 Press YES. A flashing cursor appears in the display. 3 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: ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , – . / : ; < = > ? @ _ `

EDIT/NO 0/) ≠ AMS ± YES 4 Press AMS to enter the selected character. The cursor shifts rightwards and waits for the input of the next character. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have entered the entire title. If you entered the wrong character Press 0 or ) until the character to be corrected starts flashing, and repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter the correct character. To erase a character Press 0 or ) until the character to be erased starts flashing, then press EDIT/NO. To enter a space Press AMS or ) while the cursor is flashing. 6 Press YES. This completes the labeling procedure and the title appears on the left side of the display. To cancel labeling Press p. Note You cannot label a track or an MD while you are recording over an existing track. (Continued)Editing Recorded MDs

Labeling tracks and MDs with the remote

pP· NAME CHAR CLEAR NUM 0/) 1 Press NAME so that a flashing cursor appears in the display, then do the following: To label Make sure that the player is A track Playing, pausing, recording the track to be labeled, or stopped after locating the track to be labeled An MD Stopped with no track number appearing in the display 2 Select the character type as follows: To select Press Uppercase letters CHAR repeatedly until “Selected ABC” appears in the display Lowercase letters CHAR repeatedly until “Selected abc” appears in the display Numbers NUM repeatedly until “Selected 123” appears in the display 3 Enter one character at a time. After you enter a character, the cursor shifts rightwards and waits for the input of the next character. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have entered the entire title. If you entered the wrong character Press 0 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. The entered title appears on the left side of the display after the label has been recorded. To cancel labeling Press p. Changing an existing title 1 Press NAME so that a track title or disc title appears in the display, then do the following: To change Make sure that the player 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 title Stopped with no track number appearing in the display 2 Keep pressing CLEAR (or EDIT/NO on the unit) until the current title is erased. 3 Enter the new title. Do steps 3 to 5 of “Labeling Recordings” on page 35, or steps 2 to 4 of “Labeling tracks and MDs with the remote” on this page. 4 Press NAME. Erasing all titles on a disc (Name Erase) Use this function to erase all titles on an MD simultaneously. Note that once erased, titles cannot be recovered. 1 Press EDIT/NO repeatedly while the player is stopped until “All Erase ?” appears in the display. 2 Press EDIT/NO again. “Name Erase ?” appears in the display. 3 Press YES. All titles are erased. To cancel the Name Erase function Press p. z You can erase all recorded tracks and titles See “Erasing all tracks on an MD” on page 31.37

Editing Recorded MDs 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 r REC button on the unit

• Press the r button or the CD-SYNC. button on the remote

• Update the TOC by turning off the power or ejecting the MD

• Disconnect the AC power cord 3 Press YES (or ENTER) again. “Complete” appears for a few seconds and the contents of the MD are restored to the condition that existed before the edit. To cancel the Undo function Press EDIT/NO (or CANCEL) or p.

pP· UNDO ENTER CANCEL 1 With the player stopped and no track number appearing in the display, press EDIT/NO repeatedly (or UNDO once) so that “Undo ?” appears in the display. “Undo ?” does not appear if no editing has been done. 2 Press YES (or ENTER). One of the following messages appears in the display, depending on the type of editing to be undone: Editing done: Erasing a single track Erasing all tracks on an MD Dividing a track Combining tracks Moving a track Labeling a track or an MD Changing an existing title Erasing all titles on an MD Message: “Erase Undo ?” “Divide Undo ?” “Combine Undo ?” “Move Undo ?” “Name Undo ?”Additional Information

Meaning A new (blank) or erased MD has been inserted. An attempt was made to make a second copy from a digitally dubbed MD (see page 42). An attempt was made to edit the MD during Program or Shuffle Play. The MD is scratched or missing a TOC. Erase all tracks on a new recordable MD before use (see “Erasing all tracks on an MD” on page 31). The MD is full (see “System Limitations of MD” on this page). An attempt was made to combine tracks while playing back the first track. The titling capacity of the MD has reached its limit (about 1,700 characters). There is no MD in the player. The inserted MD has a disc title but no tracks. The inserted MD is record-protected. The first recording attempt failed due to a disturbance or scratch on the MD, and a second attempt is being made. Due to vibrations to the unit or scratches on the MD, several recording attempts were made but with no success. An attempt was made to combine tracks that cannot be combined. The material recorded last time was not saved to the MD properly, or else the unit does not remember what playback status was used last time. Message Blank Disc Cannot Copy Cannot EDIT Disc Error Disc Full Impossible Name Full NO DISC No Track Protected Retry Retry Error Sorry STANDBY (flashing) Additional Information MD Display Messages The following table explains the various messages that appear in the display. System Limitations of MD The recording system in your player 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” appears even through the maximum recording time (60 or 74 minutes) has not been reached When 255 tracks have been recorded on the MD, “Disc Full” appears in the display 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” appears 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 appear in the display. The remaining recording time may 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.Additional Information

Track numbers may not be recorded correctly When recording a CD digitally, small extra tracks may be created due to the contents of the CD recording. In addition, when track marking is performed automatically with “LevelSync ON”, the track numbers may not be recorded correctly, depending on the material being recorded. “TOC Reading” appears for a long time If the inserted recordable MD is brand new, “TOC Reading” appears in the display longer than for MDs that have been used. Tracks edited many times may exhibit sound dropout during playback. Limitations when recording over an existing track

• The correct remaining recording time may not be displayed.

• You may find it impossible to record over a track if that track has been recorded over several times already. If this happens, erase the track using the Erase function.

• 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 unit, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. First check that the power cord is connected firmly and the unit is on. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. CD player section The player does not start playing

A CD is not in the disc tray. Insert a CD. /The CD is inserted label side down. Place the CD properly. /The CD is dirty. Clean the CD. /Moisture condensation has formed inside the player. Take the CD out and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. MD deck section The player 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 player does not start playback.

Moisture condensation has formed inside the player. Take the MD out and leave the system turned on for several hours until the moisture evaporates. /The MD is inserted in the wrong direction. Slide the MD into the disc compartment with the label side up and the arrow pointing towards the opening until the player grips it. /Nothing is recorded on the MD (The music calendar does not appear). Replace the MD with one that has been recorded. (Continued)Additional Information

Recording is not possible.

The MD is protected against erasure (“Protected” appears). Slide the tab to close the slot. /The unit is not connected properly to the sound source. Make connections properly to the sound source. /The recording level is not adjusted properly (in case of input through LINE (ANALOG) IN). Turn REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level properly. /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 sound has a lot of static.

Strong magnetism from a television or a similar device is interfering with operations. Move the unit away from the source of strong magnetism. General There is no sound.

Plug in the connecting cords firmly. /Operate the amplifier properly. /When connecting the headphones, PHONES LEVEL control is adjusted almost at MIN. Turn PHONES LEVEL clockwise to increase the sound level. The remote does not function.

There is an obstacle between the remote and the unit. Remove the obstacle. /Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the unit. /The batteries have run down. Replace both batteries. Note If the unit does not operate properly even after you have attempted the prescribed remedies, turn off the power, then reinsert the plug into the power outlet.Additional Information

DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL LINE (ANALOG) OUT Over 10 kilohms Stereo phone jack Square optical connector jack PHONES 32 ohms Phono jacks Wave length: 660 nm –18 dBm 10 mW 2 Vrms (at 50 kilohms) Outputs Jack type Rated output Load impedance Specifications CD player section System Compact Disc digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Laser output Less than 44.6 µW*

• This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture. Frequency response 5 to 20,000 Hz ±0.3 dB Signal-to-noise ratio More than 98 dB Wow and flutter Below measurable limit MD deck section System MiniDisc digital audio system Disc MiniDisc Recording system Magnetic field modulation overwrite system Playback scanning system No-contact optical scanning (using a semiconductor laser) Laser Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Laser output Less than 44.6 µW*

• This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture. Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Recording time 74 minutes max. (using MDW-74) Revolutions (CLV) Approx. 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 20,000 Hz ±0.3 dB Signal-to-noise ratio 98 dB or more (during playback) Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Inputs General Power requirements 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption 28 W Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts 430 × 107 × 280 mm (17 × 4

in.) Mass (approx.) 4.5 kg (9 lb 14 oz) Supplied accessories See page 4. Optional accessories Recordable MDs: MDW-60 (60 min), MDW-74 (74 min) Optical cable: POC-15A Microphone: ECM-909A Plug adapter: PC-234S U.S. and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Jack type LINE (ANALOG) IN 47 kilohms 500 mVrms 125 mVrmsPhono jacks Minimum input Input impedance Rated input MIC Stereo phone jack 600 ohms 0.8 mVrms

Rule 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 32 kHz or 48 kHz. (This unit supports 44.1 kHz only.) 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. Note, however, that on some BS tuners, second-generation digital copying may not be possible. Guide to the Serial Copy Management System An MD recorded with digital input cannot be used to make another recording with digital input. As a digital audio component, this MD deck conforms with the Serial Copy Management System standards. The Serial Copy Management System restricts copies made by recording digital signal to first-generation copies only. However, 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. There are three general rules that apply to this unit. Rule 1 You can record from digital sound 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. MD deck DAT deck CD player Digital output jack Digital input jack Playing Recording

Playing DAT deck or MD deck First-generation DAT tape or MD recorded via digital-to-digital connection DAT or MD DAT deck or MD deck Digital output jack Line (analog) output jacks Recording DAT deck or MD deck Digital input jack Line (analog) input jacks Playing Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable DAT deck or MD deck First-generation DAT tape or MD recorded via digital-to-digital connection Recording DAT deck or MD deck

Digital input jack Digital output jack Digital input jack Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable DAT or MD Second- generation DAT tape or MD recorded via digital-to-digital connection DAT deck or MD deck

DAT deck or MD deck DAT deck or MD deck DAT or MD BS tuner Digital input jack Line (analog) input jacks Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable Audio connecting cord Digital output jack Line (analog) output jacksDigital output jack Audio connecting cord Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable Playing Recording Playing RecordingAdditional Information

Rule 3 You can record a DAT tape or MD on which an analog record, FM broadcast, or other analog source was recorded 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. MD deck CD player TunerTurntable Cassette deck DAT deck Playing Line (analog) output jacks Recording

Digital output jack DAT deck or MD deck DAT deck or MD deck DAT deck or MD deck Recording DAT deck or MD deck DAT deck or MD deck Microphone amplifier DAT tape or MD recorded via analog-to-digital connection DAT or MD Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable DAT or MD First-generation DAT tape or MD recorded via digital-to-digital connection Line (analog) output jacks Line (analog) input jacks Digital output jack Digital input jack Audio connecting cord Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable Digital input jack Line (analog) input jacks Playing Audio connecting cordAdditional Information

Index A, B A–B repeat 13, 20 AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) 11, 18 Analog recording 23 Audio connecting cord 4, 42 Auto pause 16, 22 Auto space 16, 22

inserting 6 synchro-recording 8 taking out 6, 9 Changing an existing title 36 order of programmed tracks 14, 21 Checking remaining time 10, 17, 25 track number 10, 17 track title 17 Cleaning 2 Combining 33

Digital recording 23 Display messages 38 Dividing 32 E, F, G Erasing all titles 36 all tracks 31 a part of a track 31 a single track 30 H, I, J, K Hooking up a digital component 4, 5 an analog component 4, 5

Labeling an MD 35 a track 35 with the remote 36 LEVEL-SYNC 24, 28 Locating a particular point in a track 12,19 a specific track 11, 18 Looping 15 Index

inserting 7 premastered 17 recordable 8, 17 taking out 7, 9 Mixing 27 Moving 34 Music scan 11, 18

Notes on editing 30 on recording 23

Optical cable 4, 42 Optional accessories 41 P, Q Pausing playback 6, 7 recording 9 Playing normal play 6, 7 program play 14, 21 repeat play 12, 19 shuffle play 13, 20 Precautions 2

Recording manual recording 25 rec-it recording 16 time machine recording 29 Recording level 27 Record-protect tab 9, 24 Remote commander (remote) 4

SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) 23, 42 Specifications 41 Supplied accessories 4 System limitations 38

Names of controls Buttons A–B 12, 19 Alphabet/Number 11, 14, 17, 18, 21, 36 A.SPACE 16, 22 CANCEL 30, 32 to 34, 37 CD 6

CD (REC SOURCE SELECTOR) 23, 27

CD-SYNC. 8 CHAR 36 CLEAR 14, 21, 36 COMBINE 33 CONTINUE 13, 14, 20, 21 DISPLAY 10, 17, 25 DIVIDE 32 EDIT/NO 28, 30, 32 to 37 EJECT § 7, 9 EJECT 6 6 ENTER 30, 32 to 34, 37 ERASE 30

LINE (REC SOURCE SELECTOR) 23, 27

MIC (REC SOURCE SELECTOR) 23, 24, 27

MOVE 34 M.SCAN 11, 18 NAME 36 NUM 36 OPEN/CLOSE § 6, 9 PLAY MODE 13, 14, 20, 21 PROGRAM 14, 21 r REC (recording) 25, 27, 28 REC–IT 16 REC PAUSE 8, 25 REPEAT 12, 19 SCROLL 17 SHUFFLE 13, 20 UNDO 37 YES 28, 30, 32 to 37

• (play) 6, 7, 11, 13 to 15, 18, 20, 21 P (pause) 6, 7, 32 p (stop) 6, 7, 14, 21, 31, 33 0/) 12, 19, 35, 36 =/+ 6, 7, 11, 18, 25, 32, 34 r (recording) 37 > 25 11, 14, 17, 18, 21 Index Switches CD/MD 6, 7, 30 POWER 6, 7 Controls ≠ AMS ± 6, 7, 11, 15, 18, 29, 30, 32 to 35 MIX BALANCE 27 PHONES LEVEL 6, 7, 40 REC LEVEL 27, 40 Indicators

DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 5

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CD (REC SOURCE SELECTOR) 23, 27

CD-SYNC. 8 CHAR 36 CLEAR 14, 21, 36 COMBINE 33 CONTINUE 13, 14, 20, 21 DISPLAY 10, 17, 25 DIVIDE 32 EDIT/NO 28, 30, 32 à 37 EJECT § 7, 9 EJECT 6 6 ENTER 30, 32 à 34, 37 ERASE 30

LINE (REC SOURCE SELECTOR) 23, 27

MIC (REC SOURCE SELECTOR) 23, 24, 27

DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 5