Sony MiniDisc Player MDS JE780 User Manual

4-239-187-13(1)  
MiniDisc Deck  
Operating Instructions  
MDS-JE780  
©2002 Sony Corporation  
 
Table of Contents  
List of Button Locations and  
Reference Pages  
Connecting a personal computer to the  
deck (Net MD)..................................8  
— Recording for long times/  
Marking track numbers/Smart Space/  
Checking the remaining recordable  
time/Input monitor  
Starting recording with 6 seconds of  
Synchro-recording with the audio  
Naming a track or MD  
Operating the deck using the  
Assigning characters to  
Playing only the tracks in the desired  
group...............................................23  
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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages  
Illustration number  
How to use this page  
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Use this page to find the location of buttons and other  
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.  
PLAY MODE qk (20) (42)  
R
R
Name of button/part Reference page  
Main unit  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
?/1 (on/standby) 1 (10) (20)  
A - M  
N - Y  
Display window wa  
GROUP ON/OFF 3 (11) (23)  
GROUP SKIP 4 (12) (23) (34)  
INPUT ws (10)  
KEYBOARD jack qj (43)  
LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR w; (10)  
NET MD 5 (9)  
PHONE LEVEL qh (21)  
PHONES jack qg (17) (21) (40)  
PLAY MODE qk (20) (42)  
REC MODE wf (13)  
Remote sensor 2 (8)  
REPEAT ql (20)  
STANDBY indicator 1 (10) (20)  
TIMER qf (42)  
MD insertion slot 6 (10) (20)  
MDLP indicator 7 (14) (21)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
qa qs  
qd  
STANDBY  
EJECT  
MENU/  
NO  
MDLP  
YES  
?/1  
AMS  
l
L
A
H
X
x
TIMER  
REC  
GROUP  
ON/OFF  
REC OFF PLAY  
PHONES  
SKIP  
NET MD  
INPUT REC MODE  
CLEAR  
PHONE LEVEL  
KEYBOARD  
z
PUSH ENTER  
LEVEL/  
PLAY MODE REPEAT DISPLAY/CHAR  
m
M
MIN  
MAX  
qf qg qh qj qk ql w;  
wa  
ws  
wd wf wgwh  
wj  
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Remote control  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
AyB qs (20)  
` / 1  
CD SYNCHRO STANDBY 7 (18)  
CD SYNCHRO START 7 (18)  
CD SYNCHRO STOP 7 (19)  
DISPLAY ws (10) (21)  
wf  
wd  
A
1
2
3
4
FADER 3 (40)  
GROUP ON/OFF ql (11) (23) (34)  
GROUP SKIP ql (12) (23) (34)  
INPUT wd (10)  
Letter/number buttons 5 (21) (33)  
LEVEL +/– qa (16) (21)  
MUSIC SYNC 8 (18)  
ws  
wa  
w;  
NAME EDIT/SELECT wa (32)  
PLAY MODE 2 (20) (42)  
REC MODE wd (13)  
5
REPEAT qd (20)  
SCROLL ws (22)  
T.REC qj (17)  
6
7
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS  
ql  
qk  
8
9
0
?/1 (on/standby) 1 (10) (20) (26)  
X
x
H
qj  
qh  
qg  
z
.
m
>
M
qa  
qs  
qf  
qd  
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Getting Started  
Hooking up the audio components  
European Model  
mains lead  
A
C
B
to mains  
Amplifier, etc.  
CD player, DBS  
tuner  
CD player, DBS tuner, etc.1),  
Digital amplifier, DAT deck,  
MD deck, etc.2)  
Other Model  
Voltage selector  
mains lead  
1
2
A
B
B
to mains  
Amplifier, etc.  
CD player,  
DBS tuner  
CD player, DBS tuner, etc.1),  
Digital amplifier, DAT deck, MD  
deck, etc.2)  
1) Digital equipment with a DIGITAL OUT connector only  
2) Digital equipment with both DIGITAL IN and OUT connectors  
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Required cords  
Jacks (connectors) for  
connecting audio  
components  
A Audio connecting cords (2) (supplied)  
When connecting an audio connecting cord, be sure to  
match the colour-coded pins to the appropriate jacks:  
white (left) to white and red (right) to red.  
For European model  
Connect  
To the  
White (L)  
White (L)  
Amplifiers  
ANALOG IN/OUT jacks  
CD players or DBS  
tuners  
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN  
jack or DIGITAL  
OPTICAL IN connector  
Digital amplifiers, DAT DIGITAL OPTICAL IN/  
Red (R)  
Red (R)  
decks, or another MD  
deck  
OUT connectors  
B Optical cables (2 for European model/3  
for other model) (only one supplied)  
When connecting an optical cable, insert the cable  
plugs straight in until they click into place.  
Do not bend or tie the optical cables.  
For other model  
Connect  
To the  
Amplifiers  
ANALOG IN/OUT jacks  
CD players or DBS  
tuners  
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN1)  
connector  
C Coaxial digital connecting cable (for  
European model only) (1) (not  
supplied)  
Digital amplifiers, DAT DIGITAL OPTICAL IN1)/  
decks, or another MD  
deck  
OUT connectors  
1) There is no distinction of IN1 and IN2  
connectors.  
Hookup considerations  
Setting the voltage selector  
(only on the model supplied  
with a voltage selector)  
Turn off the power of all components before  
making any connections.  
Do not connect any mains lead until all the  
connections are completed.  
Be sure the connections are firm to prevent hum  
and noise.  
Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel  
of the deck is set to the local power line voltage.  
If not, set the selector to the correct position  
using a screwdriver before connecting the mains  
lead to mains.  
continued  
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To connect the mains lead  
Connecting a personal  
computer to the deck  
(Net MD)  
Connect the mains lead of the deck to mains.  
Notes  
If you use a timer, connect the mains lead to the  
socket of the timer.  
Install this system so that the power cord can be  
unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the  
event of trouble.  
By installing the supplied software OpenMG  
Jukebox onto your computer, you can transfer  
digital music contents saved on the hard disc of  
your computer to (Check Out) and from (Check  
In) an MD. For details on the installation and  
operation of OpenMG Jukebox, refer to the  
instruction manual or the online help for  
OpenMG Jukebox.  
Be sure to install the OpenMG Jukebox  
software to your computer before you  
connect the MD deck and your  
computer.  
Inserting batteries into the  
remote  
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries into the  
battery compartment with the + and – properly  
oriented to the markings. When using the  
remote, point it at the remote sensor  
deck.  
on the  
1
2
Computer  
Tip  
When the remote no longer operates the deck, replace  
both batteries with new ones.  
Required cord  
USB cable (supplied)  
Notes  
Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or  
humid place.  
Do not drop any foreign object into the remote  
casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.  
Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or  
lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a  
malfunction.  
If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of  
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage  
from battery leakage and corrosion.  
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Notes  
Using the Net MD function  
Do not use a USB hub or USB extension cable  
between the MD deck and the computer. Be sure to  
connect the MD deck directly to the computer with  
the supplied USB cable.  
Make sure the USB connector is straight when you  
insert it. Inserting it at an angle may damage the  
connector parts.  
Be sure to install the OpenMG Jukebox software to  
the computer before you connect the MD deck and  
the computer by the USB cable. Otherwise, the  
computer may select an inappropriate driver for the  
MD deck when you connect them, and the MD deck  
may not work correctly.  
1 Turn on the computer.  
2 Press ?/1 to turn on the deck.  
3 LToheadSTaAnNMDDBiYntiondthiceatsolrottu.rns off.  
4 Press NET MD.  
The Net MD function is activated and “Net  
MD” appears.  
The [Add New hardware wizard] may appear when  
you connect the MD deck to the computer. If this  
happens, click [Cancel].  
Sound output is not supported when you connect the  
MD deck to the computer by the supplied USB cable  
alone. To output sound from the MD deck to the  
speakers of the connected computer, use the  
supplied audio connecting cord (a stereo mini-plug  
is provided on both ends) or a resistance-free,  
equivalent commercially available product to  
connect the ANALOG OUT jack on the MD deck  
with the analogue input jack on the computer.  
Do not disconnect the USB cable while the Net MD  
function is on. Be sure to turn off the Net MD  
function before disconnecting the USB cable.  
Disconnecting the USB cable is recommended other  
than when connecting and operating the MD deck  
from your computer.  
5 Start up and operate OpenMG Jukebox  
6 oQnuitthOepceonmMpGutJeur.kebox after use.  
7 Press NET MD to turn off the Net MD  
function.  
Notes  
When the Net MD function is on, only the following  
buttons on the MD deck can be operated.  
— EJECT A  
— NET MD  
?/1  
However, note that these buttons may not function  
when the deck is in certain statuses.  
When the Net MD function is turned on, the  
following functions are cancelled or the settings are  
cleared:  
— Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, Programme Play  
— Group function  
— Sleep Timer  
— Auto Space, Auto Pause  
— Pitch Control  
When “Check USB” appears in the display, check  
the USB connection of the deck and the computer.  
You cannot perform editing operations on the  
checked out tracks other than “Moving recorded  
on page 31 using this deck.  
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Operations you may want to do  
during recording  
Recording to MDs  
To  
Press  
x
Recording to an MD  
Stop recording  
Pause recording  
X
If the MD has been partially recorded,  
recording starts after the recorded tracks.  
Resume recording after  
pausing3)  
H or X  
1 Turn on the amplifier and programme  
Eject the MD  
EJECT A after stopping  
recording  
source, and select the source on the  
2 aPmrepslsifi?e/r1. to turn on the deck.  
3) The track number increases by one.  
To change the display while  
recording  
Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY)  
repeatedly to change the display.  
Each press of the button changes the display  
cyclically as follows:  
3 LToheadSTaArNecDoBrdYaibnldeicMaDtorintutorntshoeffs.lot  
4 P(praegses 2IN0P).UT repeatedly to select the  
input jacks (connector) connected to  
the programme source.  
Note  
When the source is  
connected to the  
Set INPUT to  
Note that, depending on the status of the deck, the  
display may not conform with the cycle shown below.  
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN  
connector1)  
OPT  
Track number and recorded time of the current  
track t Track number and remaining  
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN1 or  
IN2 connector2)  
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN jack1) COAX  
OPT1 or OPT2  
recordable time4) on the MD t Level of the  
input signal (setting value of the recording  
level) t Sampling frequency indication5)  
ANALOG IN jacks  
ANALOG  
4) Time shown in the display differs depending on  
the setting of REC MODE.  
5) “FS -- kHz” appears while the analogue signal is  
input.  
1) European model only  
Other model only  
5 2P)ress REC z.  
6 ITfhneedceecskscahrayn, gaedsjutostretchoerdreincgoprdauinseg. level.  
7 lPerveeslsoHn poagreX1,6t.hen start playing the  
desired source to record.  
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How is group information  
recorded?  
Recording tracks in  
groups  
When recording using the Group function, the  
group management information is automatically  
recorded on the MD as the disc name.  
Specifically, a character string such as the  
following is written in the disc name recording  
area.  
— Group Function  
What is the Group function?  
The Group function allows you to play, record  
and edit the tracks on an MD in groups. This is  
convenient for managing multiple CD albums  
recorded in MDLP mode onto a single MD.  
The Group function is turned on and off by  
pressing GROUP ON/OFF.  
Disc name recording area  
...  
0 ; Favorites // 1 – 5 ; Rock // 6 – 9 ; Pops //  
1
2
3
Group Function: Off  
1 The disc name is “Favorites.”  
2 Tracks 1 to 5 are registered in the “Rock”  
Disc  
group.  
3 Tracks 6 to 9 are registered in the “Pops”  
group.  
Track  
Therefore, when an MD recorded using the  
Group function is loaded on a system that does  
not support the Group function or on this deck  
with the Group function turned off, the above  
character string is displayed in its entirety as the  
disc name.  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9  
Group Function: On  
Note that if you perform the procedure  
page 33 and rewrite this character string  
by mistake, you may be unable to use  
the Group function of that MD.1)  
Disc  
Group 1  
Track  
Group 2  
Track  
1) The GROUP ON/OFF button flashes. To use the  
Group function again, first perform the procedure  
MD” on page 37 and release the registrations of  
all tracks on the MD.  
1 2 3 4 5  
1 2 3 4  
Operations using the Group function  
Notes  
The Group function setting is stored even if you  
eject the MD or turn off the deck.  
When the Group function is activated, tracks which  
are not registered to a group are not displayed and  
cannot be played.  
You cannot change the group order.  
If you load a disc with group management  
information written in other than the proper format,  
the GROUP ON/OFF button flashes. In this case you  
cannot use the Group function.  
Note  
MDs recorded using the Group function of this deck  
can be used with other system that supports the Group  
function. However, note that the Group function  
operations of other system may differ from the  
operations for this deck.  
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Recording into a new group  
Recording into an existing  
group  
You can create new groups by CD album or  
artist, etc.  
You can add tracks to an existing group.  
2 oPnrepsasgGeR1O0.UP ON/OFF.  
2 oPnrepsasgGeR1O0.UP ON/OFF.  
3 TPhreesGsRROEUCPzO.N/OFF button lights up.  
3 TPhreesGsRGORUOPUOPNS/OKIFPFrbeuptetoantelidglhytsuunpti.l the  
“New Group” flashes and the deck changes  
4 gPrroeussp RyoEuCwza.nt to record in appears.  
4 tDooresctoerpdsin6gtpoa7usoef. “Recording to an MD”  
“New Track” flashes and the deck changes  
5 tDooresctoerpdsin6gtpoa7usoef. “Recording to an MD”  
To continue and record into another new  
group, press x repeatedly after the  
recording to display the disc name and the  
total number of groups, then do steps 3 and  
If “Group Full!” appears when you  
press REC z to start recording  
You cannot start recording because there is  
insufficient character space for group  
management.  
Delete unnecessary characters (disc name or  
track names) until group recording is possible  
If “Group Full!” appears when you  
press REC z to start recording  
You cannot start recording because there is  
insufficient character space for group  
management.  
Delete unnecessary characters (disc name or  
track names) until group recording is possible  
Notes  
The recorded track is added to the end of the group.  
When you newly record a track into an existing  
group, the track numbers following the newly  
recorded track may change when the Group function  
is turned off.  
Notes  
The new group is added after any existing groups  
with tracks registered into them.  
Up to 99 groups can be registered on a single MD.  
If “Group Full!” appears while recording, track  
numbers are not marked.  
If “Group Full!” appears while recording, track  
numbers are not marked.  
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Notes on recording  
Recording tips  
— Recording for long times/Marking  
track numbers/Smart Space/Adjusting  
the recording level/Checking the  
remaining recordable time/Input  
monitor  
After recording  
Press EJECT A to remove the MD or press  
?/1 to turn off the deck.  
“TOC” or “TOC Writing” starts flashing. The  
TOC is updated and recording is completed.  
Before disconnecting the mains lead  
All of the functions described here can be used  
even when the Group function is on. For a  
detailed description of the Group function, see  
MD recording is completed when the MD Table  
of Contents (TOC) is updated. The TOC is  
updated when you eject the MD or press ?/1 to  
turn off the deck. Do not disconnect the mains  
lead before updating the TOC (while “TOC” is  
lit) or while updating the TOC (while “TOC  
Writing” is flashing) to ensure a complete  
recording.  
Recording for long times  
This deck has two long time recording modes:  
LP2 and LP4 (MDLP recording). When  
recording in LP2 Stereo mode, you can record 2  
times the normal recordable time, and in LP4  
Stereo mode, you can record 4 times the normal  
recordable time. In addition, the recordable  
time for monaural recording is approximately  
double the stereo recording time.  
LP4 Stereo mode (4× long time recording  
mode) achieves a long stereo recording time by  
use of a special compression system. When  
placing emphasis on sound quality, Stereo  
recording or LP2 Stereo recording (2× long  
time recording mode) is recommended.  
Automatic conversion of digital  
sampling rates  
A built-in sampling rate converter automatically  
converts the sampling frequency of various  
digital sources to the 44.1 kHz sampling rate of  
the MD deck. This allows you to monitor and  
record sources such as 32- or 48-kHz DAT tape  
or satellite broadcasts, as well as the CDs and  
MDs.  
To prevent accidental erasure of the  
recorded material  
To protect an MD recording, slide the record-  
protect tab in the direction of the arrow (see  
illustration below) to open the slot. To enable  
re-recording, close the slot.  
2 PonrepsasgReE1C0.MODE repeatedly to select  
the recording mode.  
To record in  
Stereo  
Set REC MODE to  
Record-protect tab  
Blank (No indicator)  
LP2 Stereo  
LP4 Stereo  
Monaural  
LP2  
LP4  
MONO  
Slide in the direction  
of arrow  
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Tips  
Marking track numbers while  
recording  
The MDLP indicator lights up when you select LP2  
or LP4 in step 2 above.  
The deck is set at the factory to add “LP:” at the  
beginning of a track name automatically. This  
indication is displayed when the track is played on a  
deck that does not support long-time recording.  
To turn off this function, do the following procedure.  
— Manual/Automatic Track Marking  
You can mark track numbers either manually or  
automatically while recording. By marking  
track numbers at specific points, you can  
quickly locate the points later or edit the MD  
easily.  
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or  
paused, press MENU/NO.  
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)  
until “Setup?” appears, then press AMS or  
YES.  
Marking track numbers manually  
(Manual Track Marking)  
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)  
until “LPstamp On” (factory setting)  
appears, then press AMS or YES.  
While recording, press REC z at the point  
where you want to add a track number.  
Marking track numbers automatically  
(Automatic Track Marking)  
When recording from a CD player or MD deck  
connected to a DIGITAL IN connector, the deck  
marks track numbers in the same sequence as  
the source.  
4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)  
to select “LPstamp Off”, and then press  
AMS or YES.  
5 Press MENU/NO.  
To add “LP:” automatically again, select “LPstamp  
On” in step 4 above.  
When recording from other sources connected  
to the DIGITAL IN connector or a source  
connected to the ANALOG IN jacks, do the  
procedure below to mark track numbers  
automatically. However, you cannot mark track  
numbers automatically if the sound source to be  
recorded is noisy (e.g., tapes or radio  
programmes).  
Notes  
The recorded “LP:” is a stamp which appears to  
indicate that the track cannot be played back when  
you try to play the track on a system that does not  
support MDLP mode. It does not appear for systems  
that support MDLP mode.  
When set to “On”, “LP:” is recorded as the track  
name, so the number of characters that can be input  
to an MD is reduced. If you divide an “LP:” track  
using the Divide function, “LP:” is also added to the  
latter track.  
The selected recording mode is kept even after  
recording has finished, so be sure to check the  
recording mode before recording.  
Tracks recorded in MDLP (LP2 or LP4) Stereo  
mode cannot be played back on a system that does  
not support MDLP mode.  
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/  
2 NTuOr.n AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) until “Setup?” appears,  
3 Tthuernn pArMesSs(oArMpSreosrsY.ES./>  
Even if you press REC MODE during recording,  
you cannot change the recording mode.  
Even if you press REC MODE repeatedly to select  
MONO, the monitor signal during recording does  
not become monaural.  
repeatedly) until “T.Mark LSyn(c)”  
4 TauprpneaArMs,Sth(oernpprreessss.AMS/>or YES.  
repeatedly) to select the setting, then  
press AMS or YES.  
You cannot use S.F Edit and some other MD edit  
functions for tracks recorded in MDLP mode.  
To  
Select  
Turn on Automatic  
Track Marking  
T.Mark LSyn(c) (factory  
setting)  
Turn off Automatic  
Track Marking  
T.Mark Off  
When you select “T.Mark LSyn(c)”,  
5 PLre.SsYsNMCENliUg/hNtsOu.p.  
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To change the trigger level for  
Automatic Track Marking  
Do the procedure below to change the signal  
level that triggers Automatic Track Marking.  
Erasing blank portions  
automatically (Smart Space/  
Auto Cut)  
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/  
The Smart Space function lets you make the  
blank spaces between tracks 3 seconds long  
automatically. If the Smart Space function is on  
and there is no sound input for about 3 seconds  
or more (but less than 30 seconds) while  
recording, the deck replaces this silence with a  
blank of about 3 seconds and continues  
recording.  
2 NTuOr.n AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) until “Setup?” appears,  
3 Tthuernn pArMesSs(oArMpSreosrsY.ES./>  
repeatedly) until “LS(T)” appears, then  
4 TpurernssAAMMSS(oorrpYrEeSss. ./>  
repeatedly) to select the level, then  
press AMS or YES.  
No sound input for less than 30 seconds  
Off  
You can set the level at any value between  
–72 dB and 0 dB, in 2 dB increments  
On  
5 P(r5e0ssdBMiEsNthUe/NfaOct.ory setting).  
Replaced with a blank of 3 seconds and  
recording continues  
Tips for automatic track marking  
When recording from a CD player or an MD deck  
connected to the DIGITAL IN connector, the entire  
material might be recorded as a single track in the  
following cases:  
— When you consecutively record the same track  
two or more times using single-track repeat play.  
— When you consecutively record two or more  
tracks with the same track number but from  
different CDs or MDs.  
Auto Cut: When the Smart Space function is  
on, if there is no sound input for 30 seconds or  
more, the deck replaces this silence with a blank  
of about 3 seconds and enters recording pause.  
No sound input for 30 seconds or more  
Off  
— When you record tracks from certain CD or  
multi-disc players.  
A track number might not be marked for tracks less  
than 4 seconds long (in Stereo mode, Monaural  
mode, and LP2 Stereo mode) or 8 seconds long (in  
LP4 Stereo mode) during recording.  
On  
When recording from a component connected to the  
ANALOG IN jacks with “T.Mark Off” selected or  
when recording from a DAT deck or DBS tuner  
connected to the DIGITAL IN connector, the entire  
material may be recorded as a single track.  
When recording from a DAT deck or DBS tuner  
connected to the DIGITAL IN connector, the deck  
will mark a track number whenever the sampling  
frequency of the input signal changes, regardless of  
the track marking parameter setting (“T.Mark  
LSyn(c)” or “T.Mark Off”).  
Replaced with a blank of 3 seconds  
and recording pauses  
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/  
2 NTuOr.n AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) until “Setup?” appears,  
then press AMS or YES.  
3 Turn AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) until “S.Space On” appears,  
then press AMS or YES.  
Tip  
You can mark track numbers even after recording has  
continued  
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Tips  
4 Turn AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) to select the setting, then  
press AMS or YES.  
You can adjust the recording level by pressing  
LEVEL +/– on the remote repeatedly during  
recording or recording pause.  
You can use Setup Menu to adjust the recording  
level.  
To  
Select  
Turn on Smart Space  
and Auto Cut  
S.Space On (factory  
setting)  
1 During recording or recording pause,  
press MENU/NO.  
Turn off Smart Space  
and Auto Cut  
S.Space Off  
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)  
until “Setup?” appears, then press AMS or  
YES.  
5 Press MENU/NO.  
Notes  
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)  
to select the desired source1), then press  
AMS or YES.  
Smart Space does not affect the order of the track  
numbers being recorded, even if the blank space  
occurs in the middle of a track.  
Auto Cut is automatically turned on or off in tandem  
with Smart Space.  
1) For European model: “Ain”, “Coax” or “Opt”  
For other model: “Ain”, “Opt1” or “Opt2”  
If the deck continues recording pause for about  
10 minutes after the Auto Cut activated, recording  
stops automatically.  
4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)  
to adjust the recording level, then press  
AMS or YES.  
5 Press MENU/NO.  
Peak hold function freezes the peak level meters at  
the highest level reached by the input signal.  
Adjusting the recording level  
You can adjust the recording level for both  
analogue and digital recordings.  
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/  
NO.  
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)  
until “Setup?” appears, then press AMS or  
YES.  
2 oPnlaypathgee p10o.rtion of the programme  
3 sPoreusrcseLwEVithELth/DeISstPrLoAnYge/CsHt oAuRtp(ourt.  
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)  
until “P.Hold Off” (factory setting) appears,  
then press AMS or YES.  
DISPLAY) repeatedly until the level of  
4 tWhheiilnepmuot nsiitgonrainl gapthpeeasrosu. nd, turn AMS  
(or press LEVEL +/– repeatedly) to raise  
the recording level to its highest level  
without turning on the two rightmost  
indicators on the peak level meters.  
4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)  
to select “P.Hold On”, then press AMS or  
YES.  
5 Press MENU/NO.  
To turn off the Peak Hold Function, select “P.Hold  
Off” in step 4 above.  
Note  
The recording level can only be increased up to  
+12.0 dB (for analogue recording) or +18.0 dB (for  
digital recording) (0.0 dB is the factory setting).  
Therefore, if the output level of the connected  
component is low, it may not be possible to set the  
recording level to maximum.  
Avoid turning on these indicators  
5 Stop playing the programme source.  
6 To start recording, continue from step 7  
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Monitoring the input signal  
(Input Monitor)  
Starting recording with  
6 seconds of prestored  
audio data  
You can monitor the selected input signal even  
when you are not recording it.  
1 Press EJECT A to eject the MD.  
— Time Machine Recording  
2 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the  
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 feature constantly  
stores the most recent audio data in a buffer  
memory. This lets you record the sound from  
6 seconds before starting recording, as shown in  
the illustration below:  
jacks (connector) where the signal you  
3 PwraenststoREmConzit.or is being input.  
When an analogue input is selected  
The analogue signal input from the  
ANALOG IN jacks is output to the  
DIGITAL OUT connector after A/D  
conversion, and then to the ANALOG OUT  
jacks and PHONES jack after D/A  
conversion. “AD – DA” appears in the  
display during this time.  
When you press AMS  
in step 3  
End of the source  
to be recorded  
When a digital input is selected  
The digital signal input from the DIGITAL  
IN connector is output to the DIGITAL OUT  
connector after passing through the  
sampling rate converter, and then to the  
ANALOG OUT jacks and PHONES jack  
after D/A conversion. “ – DA” appears in the  
display during this time.  
Time  
6 seconds  
Recorded  
portion  
To stop Input Monitor  
Press x.  
Beginning of the source to  
be recorded  
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3 Press AMS (or T.REC) at the point  
where you want to start recording.  
Recording starts with the six seconds of  
prestored data in the buffer memory, then  
continues recording via the buffer memory  
thereafter.  
Note  
In step 3 above, recording starts using the audio data  
accumulated in the buffer memory. Therefore, when  
the recording pause mode or sound source playback  
has lasted for less than 6 seconds, less than 6 seconds  
of audio data are stored in the buffer memory, so the  
sound from 6 seconds before cannot be recorded.  
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Synchro-recording with  
the audio component of  
Synchro-recording with a  
Sony CD player  
— CD Synchro-recording  
your choice  
— Music Synchro-recording  
When the deck is connected to a Sony CD  
player or Hi-Fi component system, you can  
easily copy the contents of CDs to the MD  
using the deck’s remote. Because the MD  
remote operates both the MD deck and the CD  
player or CD player section of the component  
system, make sure to place the MD deck and the  
CD player as close together as possible.  
The Music Synchro-recording allows you to  
automatically synchronize recording to the MD  
deck with the playing of the selected  
programme source. The Track Marking  
Function, however, will differ according to the  
programme source. For details, see “Marking  
1 Turn on the amplifier and the CD player,  
2 aDnodssteeplesc2t CtoD4oonf thReeacmorpdliinfigert.o an MD”  
2 oPnrepsasgMeU1S0.IC SYNC on the remote.  
3 oInnsepratgaeC1D0.into the CD player and  
3 SThtaerdtepclkaycihnagngthesetporroegcorardminmgepasuosuer.ce.  
select the playing mode (Shuffle Play,  
4 PPrroesgsraCmDmSeYPNlaCyH, RetOc.S) ToAnNthDeBCYDonpltahyeer.  
Recording starts automatically.  
Note  
remote.  
During Music Synchro-recording, Smart Space and  
Auto Cut will operate regardless of their setting  
(“S.Space On” or “S.Space Off”).  
The CD player changes to play standby and  
5 tPhreeMssDCdDecSkYcNhCanHgResOtoSrTeAcRorTdionng sthtaendby.  
remote.  
The deck starts recording and the CD player  
starts to play.  
The track number and elapsed recording  
time of the track appear in the display.  
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You can change the CD during CD Synchro-  
recording.  
If the CD player does not start  
playing  
Some CD players may not respond when you  
press CD SYNCHRO START on the remote.  
Press X on the CD player’s remote instead to  
start play on the CD player.  
1 Press x on the CD player’s remote.  
2 Change the CD.  
3 Press H on the CD player’s remote.  
The MD deck resume recording.  
By reprogramming the MD’s remote, you can use  
the procedure above to perform synchro-recording  
with a Sony video CD player.  
Operations you may want to do  
during CD Synchro-recording  
Press number button 2 on the remote while pressing  
down ?/1 on the remote. You can now operate the  
MD deck and the video CD player with the remote.  
To control the CD player again, press number button  
1 on the remote while pressing down ?/1 on the  
remote.  
To  
Press  
Stop recording  
CD SYNCHRO STOP on  
the remote  
Pause recording  
CD SYNCHRO STANDBY  
on the remote  
Notes  
Resume recording after CD SYNCHRO START on  
pausing  
the remote  
When performing CD Synchro-recording with a CD  
player with a mode selector, be sure to set the  
selector to CD1.  
When you record tracks from certain CD or multi-  
disc players, the entire material may be recorded as a  
single track.  
Tips  
You can use the remote of the CD player during CD  
Synchro-recording.  
Press To change the  
deck to  
And change the  
CD player to  
H
x
Recording  
Play  
Recording pause  
Recording pause  
Stop  
Pause  
X
During CD Synchro-recording, track numbers are  
marked in the following ways:  
— When the CD player is connected to the  
DIGITAL IN connector, track numbers are  
automatically marked as they appear on the CD.  
— When the CD player is connected to the  
ANALOG IN jacks, track numbers are  
automatically marked when “T.Mark LSyn(c)”  
has been selected (page 14).  
— When you resume recording after recording  
pause, a new track number is automatically  
marked, regardless of the track marking  
parameter setting (“T.Mark LSyn(c)” or “T.Mark  
Off”).  
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Playing MDs  
Playing an MD  
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat  
Play  
Loading an MD  
1 Turn on the amplifier and select MD on  
Load an MD as illustrated below.  
2 tPhreesasm?p/l1ifietor.turn on the deck.  
With the labelled side up  
3 TLoheadSTaAnNMDDB. Y indicator turns off.  
4 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the  
mode you want appears in the display.  
Select  
To play  
Blank (no PLAY  
MODE indication)  
The MD in the original order  
With the arrow pointing  
toward the deck  
SHUF  
PGM  
The tracks in random order  
The tracks in the order you  
5 Press H.  
6 TAhdejudsetctkhsetavrotslutompelaoyn. the amplifier.  
Repeat Play Operations  
To  
Do the following:  
Repeat only  
one track  
Press REPEAT repeatedly until  
“REP1” lights up in the display.  
Repeat all  
tracks  
Press REPEAT repeatedly until  
“REP” lights up in the display.  
Cancel Repeat Press REPEAT repeatedly until  
Play  
“REP1” or “REP” disappears.  
Repeat a  
specific  
portion within  
a track (Repeat  
A-B Play)  
1 While the deck is playing, press  
AyB on the remote at the  
starting point (point A) of the  
portion to be played repeatedly.  
“REP A-” lights up and “B”  
flashes in the display.  
2 Continue playing the track or  
press m/M to locate the  
ending point (point B), then  
press AyB on the remote.  
“REP A-B” lights up and Repeat  
A-B Play starts.  
Cancel Repeat Press REPEAT or CLEAR.  
A-B Play  
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You can adjust the analogue signal level output to  
the PHONES jack and the ANALOG OUT jacks.  
Other Operations  
To  
Do the following:  
1 While the deck is playing, press LEVEL/  
DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly  
until the line output adjustment display  
appears.  
Stop play  
Pause play  
Press x.  
Press X.  
Resume play  
after pausing  
Press H or X.  
2 Turn AMS (or press LEVEL +/–  
repeatedly) to adjust the output signal  
level.  
Go to the next or Turn AMS1) clockwise (or press  
a succeeding  
> repeatedly).  
track during play  
You can use Setup Menu to adjust the analogue  
output level.  
Go to a  
Turn AMS counterclockwise (or  
preceding track press . repeatedly).  
during play  
1 While the deck is playing, press MENU/  
NO.  
Go to the  
beginning of the press . once).  
current track  
Turn AMS counterclockwise (or  
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)  
until “Setup?” appears, then press AMS or  
YES.  
during play  
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)  
until “Aout” appears, then press AMS or  
YES.  
Go to a specific Turn AMS (or press ./>  
track while the  
repeatedly) until the track number  
deck is stopped you want to go to flashes in the  
4 Turn AMS (or press LEVEL +/–  
repeatedly) to adjust the output signal  
level, then press AMS or YES.  
display, then press AMS or H.  
Find a point in a Press down m/M during play2)  
track  
or play pause3). Release it when  
you reach the desired point.  
5 Press MENU/NO.  
Eject the MD  
Press EJECT A after stopping  
play.  
Note  
When you eject the MD or turn off the deck, the  
output level is reset to the factory setting (0.0 dB).  
1) Automatic Music Sensor  
2) When you locate a point while monitoring the  
sound.  
3) When you locate by observing the time  
indication.  
Playing a track by entering the track  
number  
Press the number button(s) on the remote  
to enter the track number of the track you  
want to play.  
Tips  
The MDLP indicator lights up when you select a  
track recorded in LP2 or LP4 Stereo mode.  
To use headphones, connect them to the PHONES  
jack. Turn PHONE LEVEL to adjust the  
headphones level.  
When “– Over –” appears in the display, the MD has  
reached the end while you’re pressing M. Turn  
AMS counterclockwise (or press .) or press m  
to go back.  
To enter a track number over 10  
1 Press >10.  
“-” equal to the number of digits for the number  
of tracks recorded on the MD flashes.  
2 Enter the corresponding digits.  
To enter 0, press 10/0 instead.  
Examples:  
To select track number 30 on an MD recorded with  
50 tracks, press >10, then 3 and 10/0.  
To select track number 30 on an MD recorded with  
200 tracks, press >10, then 10/0, 3 and 10/0.  
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Tip  
Using the MD display  
To check the track name during playing (only when  
the track name is recorded), press SCROLL on the  
remote. The track name appears and scrolls. While the  
track name is scrolling, press the button again to pause  
scrolling, and again to continue scrolling.  
Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY)  
repeatedly.  
The display changes cyclically as follows:  
In stop mode  
Note  
Disc name1), total number of tracks and total  
recorded time t Disc name1), total number of  
tracks and remaining recordable time2) on the  
MD (recordable MDs only) t Level of the  
input signal (setting value of the recording  
level) t Pitch, total number of tracks and total  
recorded time  
Note that, depending on the status of the deck, the  
display may not conform with the cycle shown below.  
During playing  
Track name, track number and elapsed time of  
the current track t Track name, track number  
and remaining time of the current track t  
Track name and remaining time of all recorded  
tracks1) t Disc name and track name2) t  
Level of the output signal t Pitch, track  
number and elapsed time of the current track  
1) “No Name” appears when the disc or track has no  
name. When the Group function is on, the disc  
name and the total number of groups (when no  
group is selected) or the group name and the total  
number of tracks and recorded time within the  
group (when a group is selected) are displayed.  
2) Time shown in the display differs depending on  
the setting of REC MODE.  
1) When the Group function is on, the remaining  
time of all tracks within the group is displayed.  
2) “No Name” appears when the disc or track has no  
name. When the Group function is on, the group  
name and track name are displayed.  
Turning off indications in the display  
You can use Setup Menu to turn off the display during  
playing. The display turns back on if you press x or  
X.  
1 While the deck is stopped or playing, press  
MENU/NO.  
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)  
until “Setup?” appears, then press AMS or  
YES.  
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)  
until “Display On” (factory setting) appears,  
then press AMS or YES.  
4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)  
to select “Display Off”, then press AMS or  
YES.  
5 Press MENU/NO.  
To turn on the display, select “Display On” in step 4  
above.  
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Tip  
You can perform the operations described under  
Repeat Play (page 20), Other Operations (page 21)  
and Programme Play (page 24) only for the tracks in  
the group.  
Playing only the tracks in  
the desired group  
Note  
This function allows you to listen only to your  
favorite tracks which you have registered into a  
group.  
If you select and play a group that does not have any  
tracks registered, play starts from the first track of the  
first group on the MD.  
Notes when using a remote (RM-TP501,  
RM-TP502, RM-TP503, RM-TP504) supplied  
with a Sony amplifier or tuner  
When the Group function is on, if you select and  
play a track using any of the above remotes, the  
Group function automatically turns off.  
When the Group function is on, the remote display  
for the track number being played may differ from  
the deck display.  
2 pParegses2G0.ROUP ON/OFF.  
The GROUP ON/OFF button lights up. The  
disc name and the total number of groups  
3 aPprpeesasrsP. LAY MODE repeatedly until the  
mode you want appears.  
Select  
To play  
Blank (no PLAY  
The tracks in the group in  
MODE indication) the original order.  
SHUF  
PGM  
The tracks in the group in  
random order.  
The tracks in the group in  
the order you want (see  
4 Press GROUP SKIP repeatedly until the  
5 gPrroeussp Hyou. want to play appears.  
6 Adjust the volume on the amplifier.  
The deck stops when playback of the last  
track in the group ends.  
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To stop Programme Play  
Press x.  
Creating your own  
To check the total number of  
programmed tracks  
While the deck is stopped and “PGM” lights up,  
press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY)  
repeatedly.  
programme  
— Programme Play  
You can pick out the tracks that you like and  
specify the playing order in a programme  
containing up to 25 tracks.  
To check the programme order  
Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)  
during Programme Play.  
Programming the tracks  
To erase a programmed track  
1 While the deck is stopped, press PLAY  
While the deck is stopped, press CLEAR. Each  
time you press CLEAR, the last programmed  
track is erased.  
MODE repeatedly until “PGM” lights up  
2 iTnurthneAdMisSp(loayr.press ./>  
repeatedly) until the track number you  
want to add to the programme appears,  
then press AMS or YES.  
To cancel Programme Play  
While the deck is stopped, press PLAY MODE  
repeatedly until “PGM” disappears.  
The total number of programmed steps  
appears, followed by the last programmed  
track number and the total playing time of  
the programme.  
Tip  
The programme you made remains after Programme  
Play finishes.  
To play the same programme again, press H.  
Tip  
Notes  
You can use the number button(s) on the remote to  
enter the track directly. To enter a track number  
If you perform any of the following operations, the  
programme will be lost:  
— Eject the MD  
3 Roveepr 1e0a,tussete>p102. Ftoorednettaeilrs,osteheepragtrea2c1k. s.  
— Press GROUP ON/OFF  
— Turn the Net MD function on  
The display shows “- - - . - -” when the total playing  
time of the programme exceeds 999 minutes.  
“Step Full!” appears when you try to programme the  
26th track.  
4 Press H.  
Programme Play starts.  
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Pausing after each track  
(Auto Pause)  
Tips for recording from  
MDs to tape  
You can set the MD deck so that it pauses after  
each track to give you time to locate the next  
track to be recorded.  
Inserting blanks between  
tracks during play (Auto  
Space)  
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/  
2 NTuOr.n AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) until “Setup?” appears,  
then press AMS or YES.  
The MD deck can be set to automatically insert  
a three-second blank between tracks during  
play. This function is useful when you are  
recording from an MD to an analogue tape. The  
three-second blank enables you to use the  
Multi-AMS function later to locate the  
beginning of tracks on the tape.  
3 Turn AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) until “Auto Off” appears,  
then press AMS or YES.  
4 Turn AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) to select the setting, then  
press AMS or YES.  
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/  
2 NTuOr.n AMS (or press ./>  
To  
Select  
repeatedly) until “Setup?” appears,  
Turn on Auto Pause  
Turn off Auto Pause  
Auto Pause  
3 Tthuernn pArMesSs(oArMpSreosrsY.ES./>  
Auto Off (factory  
setting)  
repeatedly) until “Auto Off” appears,  
5 Press MENU/NO.  
4 Tthuernn pArMesSs(oArMpSreosrsY.ES./>  
repeatedly) to select the setting, then  
press AMS or YES.  
To resume play after pausing  
Press H.  
Tip  
When you turn on Auto Pause, “Auto Pause” appears  
during pause and disappears when the deck resumes  
play.  
To  
Select  
Turn on Auto Space  
Turn off Auto Space  
Auto Space  
Auto Off (factory  
setting)  
5 Press MENU/NO.  
Tip  
When you turn on Auto Space, “Auto Space” appears  
when the deck is inserting a blank between tracks.  
Note  
If you select “Auto Space” and record a selection  
containing multiple track numbers (for example, a  
medley or symphony), blank spaces will be created on  
the tape between the various sections.  
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Editing Recorded MDs  
After editing  
Press EJECT A to remove the MD or press  
?/1 to turn off the deck.  
“TOC” or “TOC Writing” starts flashing. The  
TOC is updated and recording is completed.  
Before you start editing  
Before editing  
Before disconnecting the mains lead  
You can edit an MD only when:  
The MD is recordable.  
The MD play mode is normal play.  
MD editing is completed when the MD Table of  
Contents (TOC) is updated. The TOC is  
updated when you eject the MD or press ?/1 to  
turn off the deck. Do not disconnect the mains  
lead before updating the TOC (while “TOC” is  
lit) or while updating the TOC (while “TOC  
Writing” is flashing) to ensure a complete  
editing.  
Note  
When the Group function is on, editing can be  
performed only for the tracks registered into the  
selected group.  
To cancel the last edit  
Use Undo Function to cancel the last edit and  
restore the contents of the MD to the condition  
before the edit.  
To quit while editing  
Press MENU/NO or x.  
About indications which  
appear while editing  
When “C11/Protected” appears in the  
display  
The MD is record-protected. Slide the record-  
protect tab and close the slot. For details, see  
When “TrProtected” appears in the  
display  
You cannot perform editing operations on  
protected tracks (tracks checked out from a  
USB connected computer, etc.) other than  
this deck.  
When “Cannot Edit” appears in the  
display  
You cannot edit the MD in Shuffle or  
Programme Play mode. Press PLAY MODE  
repeatedly until both “PGM” and “SHUF”  
disappear.  
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3 Turn AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) until the track number you  
want to erase appears.  
Erasing recordings  
— Erase Function  
4 Press AMS or YES.  
“Complete!” appears. The track following  
the erased track starts to play. If the erased  
track is the last one on the MD, the track  
preceding the erased track starts to play.  
The MD deck lets you erase unwanted tracks  
quickly and easily.  
The three options for erasing recordings are:  
Erasing a single track (Track Erase Function)  
Erasing all tracks (All Erase Function)  
Erasing a portion of a track (A-B Erase  
Function)  
Tips  
To avoid confusion when erasing more than one  
track, start erasing from the highest numbered track.  
This way you will avoid renumbering the tracks that  
you plan to erase.  
Erasing a single track  
If you erase all the tracks within a group, the group  
is also erased at the same time as all the tracks  
within that group.  
— Track Erase Function  
You can erase a track simply by selecting its  
track number. When you erase a track, the total  
number of tracks on the MD decreases by one  
and all the tracks following the erased one are  
renumbered.  
Erasing all the tracks  
— All Erase Function  
Do the procedure below to erase all the tracks,  
track names, and disc name at once.  
Example: Erasing track 2.  
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or  
Erase track 2  
Track  
number  
Original  
paused, press MENU/NO.  
1
1
2
3
4
2 TEurdnitAMMenSu(oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.  
repeatedly) until “All Erase?” appears,  
then press AMS or YES.  
A
A
B
C
D
tracks  
2
3
After  
ERASE  
C
D
3 PArellsEsrAasMe?S?orapYpEeSar.s in the display.  
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or  
“Complete!” appears.  
paused, press MENU/NO.  
Note  
2 TEudrnit AMMenSu(oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.  
repeatedly) until “Tr Erase?” appears,  
then press AMS or YES.  
If you perform the above operations when the Group  
function is on, not only the tracks within the group,  
but all the tracks on the MD will be erased.  
The deck starts to play the track indicated by  
the number in the display.  
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5 Press AMS or YES again if point A is  
Erasing a portion of a track  
correct.  
“Point B set” appears in the display and  
playback for setting the ending point of the  
portion to be erased (point B) starts.  
— A-B Erase Function  
You can specify a portion within a track and  
erase the portion with ease. You can shift the  
desired portion by frame1), minute or second  
intervals.  
If point A is not correct  
Adjust point A by turning AMS (or by  
pressing ./> repeatedly) while  
monitoring the sound, and then press AMS  
or YES when you locate the desired starting  
point. You can shift the point by 1-frame2)  
1) 1 frame is 1/86 second.  
Example: Erasing a portion of track 2.  
Point A  
Point B  
6 Cinotenrtvianluse(1pflraaymineg=t1h/e86trsaecckonodr)p. ress  
m/M to locate the ending point of  
the portion to be erased (point B), then  
press AMS or YES.  
Track  
number  
Original  
tracks  
1
1
2
3
2
“A-B Ers” and “Point B ok?” alternate in the  
display and a few seconds of the track before  
point A and after point B play back  
3
After A-B  
ERASE  
7 rPerpeesasteAdlMy.S or YES again if point B is  
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or  
paused, press MENU/NO.  
correct.  
2 TEudrnit AMMenSu(oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.  
repeatedly) until “A-B Erase?” appears,  
then press AMS or YES.  
“Complete!” appears in the display for a few  
seconds, the portion between point A and  
point B is erased, and then playback begins  
at the start of the track.  
3 PTularynsAtaMrtSs. (or press ./>  
repeatedly) until the number of the track  
containing the portion to be erased  
appears.  
If point B is not correct  
Adjust point B by turning AMS (or by  
pressing ./> repeatedly) while  
monitoring the sound, and then press AMS  
or YES when you locate the desired ending  
point. You can shift the point by 1-frame2)  
intervals (1 frame = 1/86 second).  
4 While monitoring the sound, press AMS  
or YES at the starting point of the  
portion to be erased (point A).  
2) You can shift the point by 2-frame intervals on  
the track recorded in Monaural mode or LP2  
Stereo mode, and by 4-frame intervals on the  
track recorded in LP4 Stereo mode.  
“-Rehearsal-” and “Point A ok?” alternate in  
the display and the deck repeatedly plays a  
few seconds of the track before the point A.  
Tip  
In steps 5 and 7, if you want to shift point A or point B  
by a certain number of seconds or minutes, press  
m/M repeatedly. You can change the unit by  
which the counter advances when you turn AMS (or  
press ./> repeatedly).  
Note  
If “Impossible” appears in the display, you cannot  
erase a portion of a track. This happens when you have  
edited the same track many times.  
This is due to a technical limitation of the MD system  
and is not a mechanical error.  
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Dividing a track after  
selecting the track  
Dividing recorded tracks  
— Divide Function  
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or  
You can use this function to mark track  
numbers after recording. The total number of  
tracks increases by one and all the tracks  
following the divided ones are renumbered.  
paused, press MENU/NO.  
2 TEurdnitAMMenSu(oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.  
repeatedly) until “Divide?” appears,  
then press AMS or YES.  
Example: Dividing track 2 into two tracks.  
3 PTularynsAtaMrtSs. (or press ./>  
repeatedly) until the number of the track  
you want to divide appears.  
Track  
number  
Original  
tracks  
1
1
2
2
3
A
A
B
B
C
D
Divide track 2 into  
track B and C  
4
4 While monitoring the sound, press AMS  
3
or YES at the dividing point.  
After  
DIVIDE  
“-Rehearsal-” appears in the display and the  
deck repeatedly plays a few seconds of the  
track from the point AMS or YES was  
C
D
5 pPrreessssedA. MS or YES again if the dividing  
point is correct.  
“Complete!” appears and the deck starts to  
play the newly created track. Note that new  
track has no name.  
If the point is not correct  
Adjust the point by turning AMS (or by  
pressing ./> repeatedly) while  
monitoring the sound, and then press AMS  
or YES when you locate the desired point.  
You can shift the point by 1-frame1) intervals  
(1 frame = 1/86 second).  
1) You can shift the point by 2-frame intervals on  
the track recorded in Monaural mode or LP2  
Stereo mode, and by 4-frame intervals on the  
track recorded in LP4 Stereo mode.  
Tips  
In step 5, if you want to shift the dividing point by a  
certain number of seconds or minutes, press m/  
M repeatedly. You can change the unit by which  
the counter advances when you turn AMS (or press  
./> repeatedly).  
You can divide tracks while recording. For details,  
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1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or  
paused, press MENU/NO.  
Combining recorded  
tracks  
2 TEudrnit AMMenSu(oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.  
— Combine Function  
repeatedly) until “Combine?” appears,  
3 Tthuernn pArMesSs(oArMpSreosrsY.ES./>  
repeatedly) until the number of the first  
track of the two to be combined  
appears, then press AMS or YES.  
You can use this function to combine 2 tracks  
into a single track. The total number of tracks  
decreases by one and all tracks following the  
combined ones are renumbered.  
You can also use this function to erase  
unnecessary track numbers.  
The display for selecting a second track  
appears and the deck plays the portion  
where joining will occur (the end of the first  
track and the beginning of the second track  
Example: Combining track 3 to track 1.  
Track  
4 fToulrlonwAinMgSit()orrepperaetsesdl.y. />  
repeatedly) until the number of the  
second track of the two to be combined  
appears, then press AMS or YES.  
number  
Original  
tracks  
1
1
2
3
4
A
B
C
C
B
D
2
3
After  
COMBINE  
“Complete!” appears and the deck starts to  
play the combined track.  
A
D
Notes  
Example: Combining track 1 to track 4.  
When you combine two tracks that are registered  
into different groups, the second track is re-  
registered into the group containing the first track. In  
addition, if you combine a track that is registered to  
a group with a track that is not registered to a group,  
the second track takes the same registration setting  
as the first track. However, when the Group function  
is on, you can only combine tracks within the  
selected group.  
1
2
3
4
5
4
Original  
tracks  
A
B
C
D
D
1
2
3
After  
COMBINE  
B
C
A
Tracks recorded in different modes (stereo, MONO,  
LP2 or LP4) cannot be combined.  
If both of the combined tracks have a track name,  
the name of the second track is erased.  
If “Impossible” appears in the display, the tracks  
cannot be combined because repeated editing has  
been done to the track(s). This is a technical  
limitation of the MD system and is not a mechanical  
error.  
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Moving recorded tracks  
Naming a track or an MD  
— Move Function  
— Name Function  
You can use this function to change the order of  
any track on the disc. When you move tracks,  
the tracks are automatically renumbered.  
You can enter a name for a recorded MD as well  
as for individual tracks. Names can consist of  
uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and  
symbols. A total number of about  
1,700 characters can be stored for all the names  
on the MD.  
Example: Moving track 3 to position 2.  
Track  
number  
Original  
The following procedure is for entering names  
when the Group function is off. To name a  
However, when naming an MD recorded  
using the Group function, be sure to name  
the disc with the Group function on so as  
not to rewrite the group management  
information by mistake.  
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
A
A
B
C
D
D
tracks  
3
After  
MOVE  
C
B
For details on the group management  
information, see page 11.  
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or  
paused, press MENU/NO.  
2 TEudrnit AMMenSu(oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.  
Notes  
If you name a track while it is being recorded, be  
sure to finish the naming operation before the track  
ends. If the track ends before you finish, the entered  
character data will be discarded and the track will  
remain unnamed.  
If you enter the symbol “//” between the characters  
in disc names such as “abc//def”, you may be unable  
to use the Group function.  
repeatedly) until “Move?” appears, then  
3 TpurernssAAMMSS(oorrpYrEeSss. ./>  
repeatedly) until the number of the track  
to be moved appears, then press AMS  
4 oTurrYnEASM. S (or press ./>  
repeatedly) until the new track position  
appears, then press AMS or YES.  
“Complete!” appears and the deck starts to  
play the moved track.  
Note  
When you move a track to a track number that is  
registered into a group, the moved track is re-  
registered into the group containing the move  
destination track number. In addition, if you move a  
track that is registered into a group to a track number  
that is not registered into a group, the group  
registration of the moved track is released. However,  
when the Group function is on, you can only move  
tracks within the selected group.  
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6 Press AMS.  
Naming a track or an MD  
using the controls on the  
deck  
The selected character is entered and lights  
continuously. The cursor shifts to the right,  
flashes, and waits for the input of the next  
7 cRheapraecatters.teps 4 to 6 to enter the rest of  
1 While the deck is stopped, playing,  
recording, or paused, press MENU/NO.  
the name.  
2 TEudrnit AMMenSuunatpipl eaNrms inInt?hedaipsppleaayr.s, then  
To change a character  
Press m/M repeatedly until the  
character to be changed flashes, then repeat  
steps 4 to 6.  
press AMS or YES.  
While the deck is recording, a flashing  
cursor appears in the display and you can  
enter a name for the track being recorded. In  
To erase a character  
3 tThuisrncaAsMe,Sgoutnotisltethpe4t.rack number (when  
naming a track) or “Disc” (when naming  
the MD) flashes, then press AMS or  
YES.  
Press m/M repeatedly until the  
character to be erased flashes, then press  
8 CPrLeEsAsRY.ES.  
The whole name appears in the display,  
followed by “Complete!.”  
A flashing cursor appears.  
The deck starts playing and you can name a  
4 PtrarecksswLhEileVEmLo/nDitIoSrPinLgAtYh/eCsHoAunRd.  
Naming a track or an MD  
using the remote  
repeatedly to select the character type.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
(Blank space) t A (Upper cases) t a  
(Lower cases) t 0 (Numbers) t ’  
(Symbols)  
1 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT depending  
on what you want to name:  
To name  
A track  
Press while  
The track number is displayed  
The MD  
The deck is stopped with total  
number of tracks (or groups when  
the Group function is on)  
displayed  
To enter a space  
Press M while the cursor is flashing. You  
5 cTaunrnnoAt eMnStertoa sspealeccetatshtehechfiarsrtacchtaerra.cter.  
2 PArfelsasshNinAgMcuErsEoDr IaTp/pSeEaLrsEiCnTthreedpiespaltaeyd.ly  
The selected character flashes.  
to select the character type.  
To enter a symbol  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
You can use the following symbols in titles:  
’ – / , . ( ) : ! ? & + < > _ = ” ; # $ % @ * `  
“Selected AB” (Upper cases or symbols1))  
t “Selected ab” (Lower cases or  
To change a selected character  
Repeat steps 4 and 5.  
symbols1)) t “Selected 12” (Numbers)  
1) Only ’ – / , . ( ) : ! ? can be selected.  
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3 Enter a character using letter/number  
Renaming a track or an MD  
buttons.  
If you have selected upper cases or  
lower cases  
1 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT on the  
remote depending on what you want to  
rename:  
1 Press the corresponding letter/number  
button repeatedly until the character to  
be entered flashes.  
Or, press the button once and press  
./> repeatedly.  
To rename Press while  
A track  
The track number is displayed  
The MD  
The deck is stopped with total  
number of tracks (or groups when  
the Group function is on)  
displayed  
To select symbols, press .  
repeatedly while “A” is flashing.  
2 Press M.  
2 APrtersacskCoLrEdAisRc nuanmtiel tahpepesaerlseicntethdendaismpleayis.  
The flashing character is entered and  
lights continuously and the cursor shifts  
to the right.  
3 eDroassetedpcso4mtpole7toefly.Naming a track or an  
If you have selected numbers  
Press the corresponding number button.  
The number is entered and the cursor shifts  
4 tRoetpheeartigshtte.ps 2 and 3 to enter the rest of  
4 pParegses3Y2E. S.  
the name.  
The whole name appears in the display,  
followed by “Complete!.”  
To change a character  
Press m/M repeatedly until the  
character to be changed flashes, press  
CLEAR to erase the character, then repeat  
Erasing a track or disc name  
5 sPtreepsss2YanEdS3. .  
Use this function to erase the name of a track or  
disc.  
The whole name appears in the display,  
followed by “Complete!.”  
1 While the deck is stopped, playing,  
recording, or paused, press MENU/NO.  
2 TEurdnitAMMenSu(oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.  
repeatedly) until “Nm Erase?” appears,  
then press AMS or YES.  
3 Turn AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) until the number of the track  
(when erasing the track name) or “Disc”  
(when erasing the disc name) flashes,  
then press AMS or YES.  
“Complete!” appears.  
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Naming a group using the  
remote  
Naming a group  
— Name Function  
1 While the deck is stopped, press  
You can enter a name for a group. Names can  
consist of uppercase and lowercase letters,  
numbers, and symbols. A total number of about  
1,700 characters can be stored for all the names  
on the MD.  
GROUP ON/OFF.  
2 TPhreesGsRGORUOPUOPNS/OKIFPFrbeuptetoantelidglhytsuunpti.l the  
3 gPrroeussp NyoAuMwEaEnDt IaTp/SpeEaLrEsC. T while the  
deck is stopped with total number of  
tracks in the selected group displayed.  
Note  
If you enter the symbol “//” between the characters in  
group names such as “abc//def”, you may be unable to  
use the Group function.  
4 ADoflsatsehpinsg2cutors5oroafppNeaarms.ing a track or an  
Naming a group using the  
controls on the deck  
Renaming a group  
1 While the deck is stopped, press  
GROUP ON/OFF.  
1 While the deck is stopped, press  
GROUP ON/OFF.  
2 TPhreesGsRGORUOPUOPNS/OKIFPFrbeuptetoantelidglhytsuunpti.l the  
2 TPhreesGsRGORUOPUOPNS/OKIFPFrbeuptetoantelidglhytsuunpti.l the  
3 gPrroeussp MyoEuNwUa/NnOt a. ppears.  
3 gPrroeussp NyoAuMwEaEnDt IaTp/SpEeaLrEsC. T on the  
remote while the deck is stopped with  
total number of tracks in the selected  
group displayed.  
4 TEudrnit AMMenSuunatpipl eaNrms inInt?hedaipsppleaayr.s, then  
5 pTurernssAAMMSSuonrtiYl EGSp. ** (selected group  
number)” flashes, then press AMS or  
YES.  
4 DAogrsotueppsna2mteoa4ppoefarRs einntahme idnigspalaytr.ack or  
6 ADoflsatsehpinsg4cutors8oroafppNeaarms.ing a track or an  
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Erasing a group name  
Creating a new group and  
registering tracks  
Use this function to erase the name of a group.  
1 While the deck is stopped, press  
— Create Function  
GROUP ON/OFF.  
2 TPhreesGsRGORUOPUOPNS/OKIFPFrbeuptetoantelidglhytsuunpti.l the  
This function allows you to create a new group  
and register a track or consecutive tracks which  
are not already registered into that group. You  
can also create groups without registering any  
tracks.  
3 gPrroeussp MyoEuNwUa/NnOt a. ppears.  
4 TEudrnit AMMenSu(oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.  
1 While the deck is stopped, press  
GROUP ON/OFF.  
repeatedly) until “Nm Erase?” appears,  
2 PThreesGsRMOEUNPUO/NNO/O. FF button lights up.  
5 Tthuernn pArMesSs(oArMpSreosrsY.ES./>  
repeatedly) until “Gp ** (selected group  
number)” flashes, then press AMS or  
YES.  
3 TEurdnitAMMenSu(oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.  
repeatedly) until “Gp Create?” appears,  
then press AMS or YES.  
“Complete!” appears.  
Note  
You cannot erase the name of a group that does not  
have any tracks registered.  
5 pTuargneA3M2.S (or press ./>  
repeatedly) to select the first track you  
want to register, then press AMS or  
YES.  
6 Turn AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) to select the last track you  
want to register, then press AMS or  
YES. (When registering only one track,  
simply press AMS or YES again without  
performing any other operations.)  
“Complete!” appears for a few seconds and  
the tracks are registered into the new group.  
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Tips  
To create a group without registering any tracks, turn  
AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “None”  
appears, then press AMS or YES.  
“Complete!” appears for a few seconds and new  
group is created.  
Releasing group  
registrations  
— Release Function  
You can also register tracks that were recorded on a  
system that does not support the Group function.  
These functions allow you to release group  
registrations simply by specifying the group for  
which you want to release the registrations. In  
addition, you can also release the group  
Notes  
You cannot register the same track to multiple  
groups.  
If all the tracks on an MD are registered into groups,  
“Assign None” appears after step 4 and you cannot  
register tracks.  
registrations of all tracks on an MD at once.  
When creating a group without registering any  
tracks, you must enter the group name.  
If you do not enter a group name in step 4,  
“Group ** (group number)” appears instead of the  
group name.  
Releasing a single group  
— Group Release Function  
You can release the group registrations of all  
tracks within the specified group and erase that  
group. (However, note that the tracks are not  
erased.)  
1 While the deck is stopped, press  
GROUP ON/OFF.  
2 TPhreesGsRGORUOPUOPNS/OKIFPFrbeuptetoantelidglhytsuunpti.l the  
3 Pgrroeussp MyoEuNwUa/NnOt t.o release appears.  
4 TEudrnit AMMenSu(oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.  
repeatedly) until “Gp Release?”  
5 aPprepsesarAsM. S or YES.  
“REL Gp ** (selected group number) ??”  
6 PanrdesthseAgMroSuponraYmEeSaapgpaeainrs..  
“Complete!” appears.  
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Releasing the registrations of  
all tracks on an MD  
Changing the recorded  
level after recording  
— All Release Function  
— S.F EDIT  
You can release the group registrations of all  
tracks on an MD at once.  
You can change the volume of recorded tracks  
using S.F (Scale Factor) Edit. The original track  
is recorded over at the new recording level.  
When changing the recording level, you can  
select Fade-in Recording to gradually increase  
the signal level at the start of recording, or  
Fade-out Recording to gradually decrease the  
signal level at the end of recording.  
1 While the deck is stopped, press  
GROUP ON/OFF.  
2 PThreesGsRMOEUNPUO/NNO/O. FF button lights up.  
3 TEudrnit AMMenSu(oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.  
repeatedly) until “Gp All REL?”  
appears, then press AMS or YES.  
Changing the overall  
recording level  
4 PArellsRsEALM?S?”oarppYeEaSrs.again.  
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or  
“Complete!” appears.  
paused, press MENU/NO.  
2 TEurdnitAMMenSu(oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.  
repeatedly) until “S.F Edit?” appears,  
then press AMS or YES.  
3 Turn AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) until “Tr Level?” appears,  
then press AMS or YES.  
4 Turn AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) until the track number you  
want to change the recording level  
appears, then press AMS or YES.  
5 WLheivleelm0doBnitaoprpinegartshien sthoeudnidsp,ltauyr.n AMS  
(or press ./> repeatedly) to  
change the recorded level without  
turning on the two rightmost indicators  
on the peak level meters.  
You can set the level at any value between  
–12 dB and +12 dB, in 2 dB increments.  
Avoid turning on these indicators  
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6 Press AMS or YES.  
6 Press AMS or YES.  
7 P(rSe.sFs) EAdMitSOoKr?YEaSppaegarasinin. the display.  
The deck starts recording over the existing  
track. “S.F Edit(:) ** %” appears while the  
track is being recorded. An amount of time  
that is roughly equal to or longer than the  
playback time of the track is required when  
recording over the track. When the recording  
finishes, “Complete!” appears.  
7 P(rSe.sFs) EAdMitSOoKr?YEaSppaegarasinin. the display.  
The deck starts recording over the existing  
track. “S.F Edit(:) ** %” appears while the  
track is being recorded. When the recording  
finishes, “Complete!” appears.  
To cancel the operation  
Press MENU/NO or x in steps 1 to 6. If you  
press AMS or YES in step 7 and recording  
starts, you cannot interrupt the operation.  
Fade-in and Fade-out  
Recording  
Notes  
Do not disconnect the mains lead or move the  
deck while recording is in progress. This may  
damage the recording data preventing recording  
from being performed properly.  
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or  
paused, press MENU/NO.  
You cannot change the recorded level of a track  
recorded in LP2 or LP4 Stereo mode.  
Do not use an MD that is damaged or dirty. This  
may prevent recording data from being recorded  
properly.  
2 TEudrnit AMMenSu(oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.  
repeatedly) until “S.F Edit?” appears,  
then press AMS or YES.  
Repeatedly changing the recording level results in  
poor sound quality.  
3 Turn AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) until “Fade In?” or “Fade  
Out?” appears, then press AMS or YES.  
The recording level will not return to the exact  
original level once the recording level has been  
changed even if it returned to the original level.  
You cannot undo any S.F edit operation with the  
Undo Function.  
4 Turn AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) until the track number you  
want to change the recording level  
appears, then press AMS or YES.  
5 WThimilee m**osniatpoprienagrstihnethseoduinspdl,atyu.rn AMS  
(or press ./> repeatedly) to  
change the Fade-in or Fade-out  
Recording time.  
The deck plays the portion that will be  
recorded over using Fade-in or Fade-out  
Recording.  
You can set the time at any value between  
1 second and 15 seconds, in 0.1 second  
increments. You cannot set the time longer  
than the track.  
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Other Functions  
Undoing the last edit  
— UNDO  
Changing the Pitch  
— Pitch Control Function  
You can undo the last edit operation and restore  
the contents of the MD to the condition that  
existed before the operation. Note, however,  
that you cannot undo an edit operation if you  
perform any of the following operations after  
the edit:  
You can change the MD playback speed (pitch).  
The tone falls at lower pitches.  
Perform recording operation by pressing  
REC z, etc.  
Perform another editing operation.  
Turn the Net MD function on.  
Change the recorded level after recording (S.F  
Edit).  
Setting the pitch  
automatically in steps (Auto  
Step Control Function)  
You can lower the pitch by up to 36 steps from  
the factory setting (“Off”).1)  
1) One octave equals 12 steps.  
Turn off the deck or eject the MD.  
1DWishcoilnentehctethdeemckaiinsssletaodp.ped, playing, or  
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or  
2 pTuarunseAdM, Spr(eosrspMreEsNsU./NO/.>  
repeatedly) until “Setup?” appears,  
then press AMS or YES.  
paused, press MENU/NO.  
2 TEudrnit AMMenSu(oarpppreeasrssi.n the/d>isplay.  
repeatedly) until “Undo?” appears.  
3 Turn AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) until “Pitch” appears, then  
press AMS or YES.  
“Undo?” does not appear if no editing has  
3 bPereenssdoAnMe.S or YES.  
4 Turn AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) to adjust the pitch, then  
press AMS or YES.  
One of the messages appears depending on  
4 PthreelsasstAeMdiSt ooprerYaEtioSn..  
5 Press MENU/NO.  
“Complete!” appears.  
To recall the factory setting  
Press CLEAR while setting the value.  
Notes  
When you change the step value, the playback sound  
drops out momentarily.  
The step value returns to “Off” (factory setting)  
when you turn off the deck or eject the MD.  
When a dot (.) appears to the right of the step value  
in the pitch display, this indicates that you have  
performed fine adjustment (see “Finely controlling  
the pitch value is between steps. (The step and fine  
control values are linked.)  
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Finely controlling the pitch  
(Fine Control Function)  
Fading in and fading out  
You can use Fade-in Play to gradually increase  
the signal level to the ANALOG OUT jacks and  
the PHONES jack at the start of playing. Fade-  
out Play gradually decreases the signal level at  
the end of playing.  
Fade-in Recording gradually increases the  
signal level at the start of recording. Fade-out  
Recording gradually decreases the signal level  
at the end of recording.  
You can fine control the playback speed in 0.1%  
increments from the factory setting (“Off”) to  
–87.5%.  
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or  
2 pTuarunseAdM, Spr(eosrspMreEsNsU./NO/.>  
repeatedly) until “Setup?” appears,  
then press AMS or YES.  
Note  
3 Turn AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) until “Pfine” appears, then  
press AMS or YES.  
The level of the signal output from the DIGITAL OUT  
connector does not change during Fade-in Play or  
Fade-out Play.  
4 Turn AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) to adjust the pitch, then  
press AMS or YES.  
Fade-in Play and Fade-in  
Recording  
5 Press MENU/NO.  
During play pause (for Fade-in Play) or  
recording pause (for Fade-in Recording),  
press FADER on the remote.  
To recall the factory setting  
Press CLEAR while setting the value.  
Notes  
b flashes in the display and the deck performs  
Fade-in Play or Fade-in Recording for five  
seconds (factory setting) until the counter  
reaches “0.0s.”  
When you change the fine control value, the  
playback sound drops out momentarily.  
The playback sound may be interrupted when you  
adjust the pitch from “Off” or return the pitch to  
“Off.”  
The fine control value turns to “Off” (factory  
setting) 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.  
Fade-out Play and Fade-out  
Recording  
During play (for Fade-out Play) or  
recording (for Fade-out Recording), press  
FADER on the remote.  
B flashes in the display and the deck performs  
Fade-out Play or Fade-out Recording for five  
seconds (factory setting) until the counter  
reaches “0.0s,” then pauses.  
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Tip  
Do the following procedure to specify the fade-in or  
fade-out duration for playback or recording.  
Falling asleep to music  
— Sleep Timer  
1 While the deck is stopped or playing, or  
paused, press MENU/NO.  
You can set the deck so that it turns off  
automatically after a specified duration.  
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)  
until “Setup?” appears, then press AMS or  
YES.  
1 While the deck is stopped or playing,  
2 TpurernssAMMESN(Uor/NpOre.ss ./>  
repeatedly) until “Setup?” appears,  
then press AMS or YES.  
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)  
to select the setting, then press AMS or  
YES.  
To change the  
duration of  
Select  
3 Turn AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) until “Sleep Off” appears in  
the display, then press AMS or YES.  
Fade-in Play/Recording  
F.in  
Fade-out Play/Recording F.out  
4 Turn AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) to select the setting, then  
press AMS or YES.  
4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)  
to select the duration, then press AMS or  
YES.  
To  
Select  
Both the Fade-in and Fade-out durations can be  
set in 0.1 second steps.  
Turn on Sleep Timer Sleep On  
5 Press MENU/NO.  
Turn off Sleep Timer Sleep Off (factory setting)  
5 Turn AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) until “Sleep 60min” appears  
in the display, then press AMS or YES.  
6 Turn AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) to select the time to be  
turned off (“30min,60min” (factory  
setting), “90min,or “120min”), then  
press AMS or YES.  
7 Press MENU/NO.  
Tip  
You can check the remaining time until the power  
turns off.  
1 With the Sleep Timer turned on, perform  
steps 1 and 2 of the above procedure.  
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly)  
until “Sleep **min” appears.  
Note  
When you turn on the Net MD function, the Sleep  
Timer is automatically set to “Sleep Off.”  
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Make sure to change the deck to  
standby mode 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  
on the deck. If the recorded contents have  
disappeared, “Initialize” flashes when you turn  
on the deck.  
Using a timer  
By connecting a timer (not supplied) to the  
deck, you can start and stop playing/recording  
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.  
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.  
Contents recorded by timer recording are recorded  
to the MD the next time you turn on the deck. At this  
time, “TOC” flashes. Do not unplug the mains lead  
or move the MD deck while “TOC” is flashing in  
order to ensure the correct recording.  
Playing an MD using a timer  
2 pParegses2P0L. AY MODE repeatedly to select  
the play mode you want.  
To play only specific tracks, create a  
When the remaining time on the MD runs out during  
timer recording, the recording stops at that point and  
the MD deck switches to stop mode.  
To specify the time for the end of playing,  
3 SpreetssTHIMERtoostnartthpeladyeincgk,ttohePnLgAoYt.o step 3.  
During timer recording, new material is recorded  
from the end of the recorded portion on the MD.  
However, when timer recording is set with the  
Group function on but no group is specified, the  
material is recorded into a new group.  
4 Set the timer as required.  
5 After you have finished using the timer,  
set TIMER on the deck to OFF.  
Recording to an MD using a  
timer  
2 oPnrepsasgxe.10.  
If you want to specify the time for the end of  
recording, do step 7 of “Recording to an  
3 MSeDtTIoMnEpRagoen10th. e deck to REC.  
4 Set the timer as required.  
5 After you have finished using the timer,  
set TIMER on the deck to OFF. Then  
change the deck to standby mode by  
plugging the mains lead of the deck into  
mains or set the timer to continuous  
operation.  
If TIMER is left at REC, the deck will  
automatically start recording the next time  
you turn on the deck.  
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Operating the MD Deck Using a Keyboard  
Selecting keyboard type  
The first time you connect a keyboard, you need  
to select the keyboard type.  
Setting the keyboard  
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/  
You can use any IBM1)-compatible keyboard2)  
with a PS/2 interface. You can select a keyboard  
with either an English or Japanese keyboard  
layout. When you use a keyboard with a  
different layout, you need to assign characters  
to the keys. For details, see Assigning  
2 NTuOr.n AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) until “Setup?” appears,  
then press AMS or YES.  
3 Turn AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) until “Keyboard?” appears,  
then press AMS or YES.  
1) IBM is the registered trademark of International  
Business Machines Corporation.  
2) Power consumption must be 120 mA or less.  
4 Turn AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) until “Type” appears, then  
press AMS or YES.  
Connecting a keyboard to the  
MD deck  
5 Turn AMS (or press ./>  
repeatedly) to select the setting, then  
press AMS or YES.  
Connect the keyboard connector to the  
KEYBOARD jack on the front panel of the  
deck.  
To use the keyboard with  
Select  
English keyboard layout  
US (factory  
setting1))  
You can connect or disconnect the keyboard at  
any time regardless of whether the deck is  
turned on or off.  
Japanese keyboard layout  
JP  
1) You can also recall the factory setting by  
pressing CLEAR.  
6 Press MENU/NO.  
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Naming a track or MD  
using the keyboard  
Operating the deck using  
the keyboard  
If you use a keyboard, you can quickly enter or  
edit names. While editing a name, you can  
move the cursor in jumps or scroll the name.  
Operations using the  
keyboard  
As the keyboard  
Press  
substitutes for the  
following functions  
Shortcut to the naming  
procedure  
MENU/NO  
H
[Esc]  
[F1]  
1 Press [Enter] while the deck is in one of  
the operating modes listed below,  
X
[F2]  
depending on what you want to name:  
x
[F3]  
To name  
A track  
Press while  
GROUP SKIP  
AMS or .  
AMS or >  
YES  
[F8]  
The track number is displayed  
[F10]  
[F11]  
[F12]  
[T]  
The MD  
The deck is stopped with total  
number of tracks (or groups when  
the Group function is on) displayed  
m
2 EAnftleasrhainngacmures.or appears in the display.  
M
[t]  
CLEAR  
[Delete]  
In addition to letter keys, you can also use  
3 Pthreeksesy[sEsnhtoewr]n. in the following table.  
Editing using the keyboard  
The whole name appears in the display.  
You can edit the tracks using the following  
keys.  
Operations you may want to do while  
naming a track or MD  
The only keys that can be used for the editing  
operations below are the independent keys  
located beside the numeric keys. (You cannot  
use keys that are operated while holding down  
the Shift key.)  
To  
Press on the keyboard  
Cancel the operation  
[Esc]  
Switch between uppercase [Caps Lock]  
and lowercase letters  
Operations while the deck is stopped  
and a track is selected  
Move the cursor  
Scroll the name  
[T] or [t]  
[Page Up] or [Page Down]  
To  
Press  
[*]  
Erase the character at the [Delete]  
cursor position  
Move the track  
Erase the track1)  
Combine tracks  
Erase the character  
preceding the cursor  
[Back Space]  
[–]  
[+]  
Tip  
Operations during play  
You can name a group while the Group function is on.  
To name a group, press [Enter] while the deck is  
stopped with the group you want to name selected in  
step 1.  
To  
Press  
Divide the track  
[/]  
1) This lets you erase all tracks while the deck is  
stopped and no track is selected.  
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Notes  
You can assign a character using [Shift] only for  
symbol and number keys.  
Assigning characters to  
keyboard keys  
You cannot assign a character to the following keys:  
[Esc], [F1] – [F12], [Back Space], [Tab], [Caps  
Lock], [Enter], [Shift], [Ctrl], [Alt], [Windows],  
[Space], [Application], [Print Screen], [Scroll  
Lock], [Pause], [Insert], [Delete], [Home], [End],  
[Page Up], [Page Down], [Num Lock], [T], [t],  
[R], [r], and [/], [*], [–], [+] (of the numeric keypads)  
“Key Change” does not appear in step 7 above if you  
try to assign a character to one of the keys listed  
above or other keys for which input is not accepted.  
Assigning a character  
If your keyboard layout does not match the  
system settings, the display may show the  
wrong characters or no characters at all when  
you press the keys. In this case, you need to  
assign characters to the keys.  
1 While the deck is stopped, press [Esc].  
Clearing key assignments  
2 Press [F10]/[F11] repeatedly until  
You can clear key assignments one at a time or  
all at once.  
3 PSreestusp[?F10a]p/[pFe1a1r]sr,etpheeantepdrelyssun[Fti1l2].  
To clear a key assignment  
4 PKreesysbo[Fa1rd0?]/[Fa1p1p] ereaprse,attheednlypurenstisl [F12].  
2 cPhreasrasc[tFe1r0]o/[nF1p1a]greep4e5a. tedly until the  
character you want to clear appears,  
then press [F12].  
5 PAressssig[nF?10]a/[pFp1e1a]rrse,ptehaetnedplryesusnt[iFl1th2e].  
character you want to assign appears.  
If the character has already been assigned,  
“User” appears. If it has not been assigned,  
3 P<reSsetsK[Deye>letfel]a.shes in the display.  
“Key Clear” appears and the key assignment  
is cleared.  
6 PDreesfasu[lFt1a2p].pears.  
7 P<reSsetsKtheye>kefylatsohebseinasthseigdnisepdlatyo. on the  
To clear all key assignments  
keyboard.  
2 cPhreasrasc[tCetrrl]o, n[Aplta]g, aen4d5.[Delete]  
“Key Change” appears, and the selected  
character is assigned to the key.  
simultaneously.  
If “Same Key” appears  
The same character is already assigned to  
the key.  
3 PArellsRse[sFe1t?2].appears in the display.  
“Complete!” appears, and all assignments  
are cleared.  
If “Remove old assign?” appears  
A different character is already assigned to  
the key. Press [F12] to clear the current  
assignment and assign the new character.  
To cancel the operation  
Press [Esc].  
8 PPrreessss[E[Escs]ct]otocacnoceml.plete the operation.  
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On safety  
Additional Information  
Note on MDs  
Do not touch the internal disc directly. Forcing  
the shutter open may damage the internal disc.  
Be sure to stick the labels supplied with the MD  
to the appropriate positions. The shape of the  
labels may vary depending on the MD brand.  
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  
Proper location  
Shutter  
of the labels  
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.  
Where to keep the MDs  
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power  
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the  
mains, 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  
mains. To disconnect the mains lead, grasp the  
plug itself; never pull the cord.  
Do not place the cartridge where it may be  
exposed to direct sunlight or extremely high  
heat and humidity.  
Regular maintenance  
Wipe dust and debris from the surface of the  
cartridge with a dry cloth.  
Mains lead must be changed only at the  
qualified service shop.  
On condensation in the deck  
System limitations  
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 several  
hours until the moisture evaporates.  
The recording system in your deck is radically  
different from those used in cassette and DAT  
decks and is characterized by the limitations  
described below. Note, however, that these  
limitations are due to the inherent nature of the  
MD recording system itself and not to  
mechanical causes.  
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.  
“Disc Full!” appears in the display  
even before the MD has reached the  
maximum recording time  
When 255 tracks have been recorded to the MD,  
“Disc Full!” appears regardless of the total  
recorded time. More than 255 tracks cannot be  
recorded to the MD. To continue recording,  
erase unnecessary tracks or use another  
recordable MD.  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your deck, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
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“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.  
The total recorded time and the  
remaining recordable time on the MD  
may not total the maximum  
recording time  
Recording is done in minimum units of  
2 seconds1) each, no matter how short the  
material is. The contents recorded may thus be  
shorter than the maximum recording capacity.  
Disc space may also be further reduced by  
scratches.  
“Group Full!” appears in the display  
When the Group function is on, “Group Full!”  
may be displayed if editing is performed. This  
means there are insufficient characters for group  
management. Delete any unnecessary disc  
names, group names or other characters.  
Even when the Group function is off, the group  
management information is updated  
1) During stereo recording.  
In MONO or LP2 mode: about 4 seconds  
In LP4 mode: about 8 seconds  
Tracks created through editing may  
exhibit sound dropout as you are  
searching for a point while  
monitoring the sound.  
automatically when Move, Divide and other  
editing operations are performed, so “Group  
Full!” may be displayed.  
Track numbers are not marked  
correctly  
The remaining recording time does  
not increase even after erasing  
numerous short tracks  
Tracks under 12 seconds1) in length are not  
counted and so erasing them may not lead to an  
increase in the recording time.  
Incorrect assignment or marking of track  
numbers may result when CD tracks are divided  
into several smaller tracks during digital  
recording. Also, when the Automatic Track  
Marking is activated during recording, track  
numbers may not be marked as in the original,  
depending on the programme source.  
1) During stereo recording.  
In MONO or LP2 mode: about 24 seconds  
In LP4 mode: about 48 seconds  
The correct recorded/playing time  
may not be displayed during play of  
MDs recorded in monaural mode.  
Some tracks cannot be combined  
with others  
Tracks may not be combined if they have been  
edited.  
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Guide to the Serial Copy  
Management System  
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.  
Digital audio components, such as CDs, MDs,  
and DATs, make it easy to produce high-quality  
copies of music by processing music as a digital  
signal.  
To protect copyrighted music sources, this deck  
uses the Serial Copy Management System,  
which allows you to make only a single copy of  
a digitally recorded source through digital-to-  
digital connections.  
The deck does not operate or operates poorly.  
• The MD may be dirty or damaged. Replace the  
MD.  
• The Net MD function is on. When not using the  
Net MD function, press NET MD to turn it off.  
You can make only a first-generation  
copy1) through a digital-to-digital  
connection.  
The deck does not play.  
• 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 ?/1 to turn on the deck.  
• The deck may not be connected to the amplifier  
correctly. Check the connection (page 6).  
• The MD is inserted in the wrong direction. Slide  
the MD into the disc slot with the label side up  
and the arrow pointing toward the slot (page 20).  
• The MD may not be recorded. Replace the disc  
with one that has been recorded.  
Examples are as follows:  
You can make a copy of a commercially  
available digital sound programme (for  
example, a CD or MD), but you cannot make a  
second copy from the first-generation copy.  
You can make a copy of a digital signal from a  
digitally recorded analogue sound programme  
(for example, an analogue record or a music  
cassette tape) or from a digital satellite  
You cannot play an MD with the Group function  
on if there are no tracks with group registrations.  
broadcast programme, but you cannot make a  
second copy from the first-generation copy.  
The sound has a lot of static.  
1) A first-generation copy means the first recording  
of a digital audio source through the deck’s  
digital input connector. For example, if you  
record from a CD player connected to the  
DIGITAL IN connector, that copy is a first-  
generation copy.  
Strong magnetism from a television or a similar  
device is interfering with operations. Move the  
deck away from the source of strong magnetism.  
Sound is not produced from the headphones.  
Adjust the headphones level with PHONE LEVEL  
Note  
The restrictions of the Serial Copy Management  
System do not apply when you make a recording  
through the analogue-to-analogue connections.  
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The deck does not record.  
Self-diagnosis function  
• The MD is record-protected. Slide the record-  
protect tab and close the slot.  
The deck’s self-diagnosis function  
• The deck is not connected properly to the  
programme source. Check the connection  
• Select the correct programme source using  
INPUT.  
• The recording level is not adjusted properly.  
Adjust the recording level (page 16).  
• A premastered MD is inserted. Replace it with a  
recordable MD.  
automatically checks the condition of the MD  
deck when an error occurs, then issues a three-  
or five-digit code and an error message on the  
display. If the code and message alternate, find  
them in the following table and perform the  
indicated countermeasure. Should the problem  
persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
• 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 mains lead  
has been disconnected during recording. Data  
recorded to that point may be lost. Repeat the  
recording procedure.  
C11/Protected  
• The inserted MD is record-protected.  
, Take out the MD and close the record-protect  
C12/Cannot Copy  
You tried to record a CD with a format that the  
external device connected to the deck does not  
support, such as CD-ROM or video CD.  
The deck does not perform Synchro-recording  
with a CD player or video CD player.  
, Remove the disc and insert a music CD.  
The remote supplied with the MD deck is not set  
correctly. Reset the remote.  
C13/REC Error  
• The recording was not made properly.  
, Set the deck in a stable surface, and repeat the  
recording procedure.  
A message and a three- or five-digit  
alphanumeric code alternate in the display.  
• The inserted MD is dirty (with smudges,  
fingerprints, etc.), scratched, or substandard in  
quality.  
The Self-diagnosis function is on (page 49).  
The keyboard does not operate.  
, Replace the disc and repeat the recording  
procedure.  
Disconnect the keyboard, then re-connect it.  
Note  
C13/Read Error  
If the deck does not operate properly even after you  
have attempted the prescribed remedies, turn off the  
deck, then re-insert the plug into the mains.  
• The deck could not read the TOC on the MD  
properly.  
, Take out the MD and insert it again.  
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C14/TOC Error  
Display messages  
• The deck could not read the TOC on the MD  
properly.  
The following table explains the various  
messages that appear in the display. Messages  
are also displayed by the deck’s Self-diagnosis  
, Insert another disc.  
, If possible, erase all the tracks on the MD  
C41/Cannot Copy  
• The sound source is a copy of commercially  
available music software, or you tried to record a  
CD-R (Recordable CD).  
, The Serial Copy Management System  
prevents making a digital copy (page 48). You  
cannot record a CD-R.  
Auto Cut  
The Auto Cut Function is on (page 15).  
Blank Disc  
A new (blank) or erased MD has been inserted.  
C71/Din Unlock  
Busy NOW!  
• The sporadic appearance of this message is  
caused by the digital signal being recorded. This  
will not affect the recording.  
You pressed NET MD during Check In or Check  
Out. Wait until the operation is completed.  
• While recording from a digital component, the  
digital connecting cable may have been  
incompletely connected and come loose or the  
digital component was turned off.  
, Check the connection or turn the digital  
component back on.  
Cannot Edit  
An attempt was made to edit the MD during  
Programme or Shuffle Play or to change the  
recording level of an MD recorded in LP2 or LP4  
Stereo mode.  
Check USB  
E0001/MEMORY NG  
The USB cable is not connected properly. Check  
the connection.  
• There is an error in the internal data that the deck  
needs in order to operate.  
, Consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
CONNECT  
Check In or Check Out is underway. (If you attempt  
an invalid operation at this time, “CONNECT!”  
appears.)  
E0101/LASER NG  
• There is a problem with the optical pickup.  
, The optical pickup may have failed. Consult  
your nearest Sony dealer.  
Disc Full!  
The MD is full (page 47).  
E0201/LOADING NG  
Group Full!  
• There is a problem with the loading.  
, The loading may have failed. Consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
An attempt was made to create a new group in  
excess of the maximum number of groups, or there  
are insufficient characters for updating the group  
management information.  
Impossible  
The deck cannot do the recording or editing  
operation (page 28 and page 30).  
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Incomplete!  
Push Stop!  
The S.F Edit (changing the recording level after  
recording, Fade-in, Fade-out) operation was not  
performed properly because the deck was moved  
while recording was in progress or the MD is  
damaged or dirty.  
You pressed an invalid key during MD operation.  
Press x and perform the operation again.  
S.F Edit!  
You attempted to perform another operation while  
in S.F Edit (changing the recording level after  
recording, Fade-in, Fade-out) mode.  
You cannot perform any other operations while in  
S.F Edit mode.  
Initialize (flashing)  
The Setup Menu settings have been lost.  
Or the contents recorded by the timer have  
disappeared over time and are not be available for  
saving to disc, or Programme Play could not be  
activated since the programme has disappeared  
over time.  
(S.F) Edit NOW  
You pressed ?/1 while in S.F Edit (changing the  
recording level after recording, Fade-in, Fade-out)  
mode.  
If you turn off the deck while in S.F Edit mode, any  
changes that you have made will not be made  
properly. Finish the changes and leave S.F Edit  
mode before turning off the deck. If you  
accidentally turn off the deck while changes are  
being made, press ?/1 while the message is  
displayed.  
(The message flashes for about four seconds when  
you turn on the deck by pressing ?/1.)  
Name Full!  
The naming capacity of the MD has reached its  
limit (about 1,700 characters).  
Net MD  
The Net MD function is on. (If you attempt an  
invalid operation at this time, “Net MD!” appears.)  
Smart Space  
The Smart Space Function is on (page 15).  
Net MD NOW  
Step Full!  
You pressed the ?/1 during Check In or Check Out  
execution. This may cause data damage, so be sure  
to wait for Check In or Check Out to finish before  
turning off the Net MD function and the MD deck.  
The programme contains the maximum number of  
tracks. You cannot add any more tracks.  
TOC Reading  
No Change  
The deck is checking the TOC (Table Of Contents)  
on the MD.  
While attempting to change the recording level  
after recording, you pressed AMS or YES without  
actually changing the recording level, so no change  
was made.  
TrProtected  
You cannot perform editing operations on protected  
tracks (tracks checked out from a USB connected  
computer, etc.) other than “Moving recorded  
on page 31 using this deck.  
No Disc  
There is no MD in the deck.  
No Name  
The track or disc has no name.  
Premastered  
An attempt was made to record or edit to a  
premastered MD.  
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Setup menu table  
Specifications  
System  
MiniDisc digital audio  
system  
MiniDisc  
Menu item  
T.Mark  
LS(T)  
Reference page  
Disc  
Laser  
Semiconductor laser  
(λ = 780 nm)  
Emission duration:  
continuous  
Auto  
S.Space  
P.Hold  
Laser output  
MAX 44.6 µW1)  
1) 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  
Revolutions (CLV)  
Error correction  
F.in  
F.out  
Material: GaAlAs  
400 rpm to 900 rpm  
ACIRC (Advanced Cross  
Interleave Reed Solomon  
Code)  
Pitch  
Pfine  
Ain  
Sampling frequency  
Coding  
44.1 kHz  
Opt12) or Opt1)  
Opt22) or Coax1)  
Aout  
ATRAC (Adaptive  
TRansform Acoustic  
Coding)/ATRAC 3  
EFM (Eight-to-Fourteen  
Modulation)  
Modulation system  
Sleep  
Number of channels  
Frequency response  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Wow and flutter  
2 stereo channels  
Display  
Keyboard?  
LPstamp  
5 to 20,000 Hz ±0.3 dB  
Over 98 dB during play  
Below measurable limit  
Inputs  
ANALOG IN  
1) For European model  
2) For other model  
Jack type: phono  
Impedance: 47 kilohms  
Rated input: 500 mVrms  
Minimum input:  
125 mVrms  
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN Connector type: square  
optical  
Impedance: 660 nm  
(optical wave length)  
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN (European model only)  
Jack type: phono  
Impedance: 75 ohms  
Rated input: 0.5 Vp-p,  
±20%  
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Outputs  
PHONES  
Jack type: stereo phone  
Rated output: 28 mW  
Load impedance: 32 ohms  
Jack type: phono  
ANALOG OUT  
Rated output: 2 Vrms (at  
50 kilohms)  
Load impedance: over  
10 kilohms  
DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT  
Connector type: square  
optical  
Rated output: –18 dBm  
Load impedance: 660 nm  
(optical wave length)  
General  
Power requirements  
European model:  
Other model:  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
110 – 120/220 – 240 V  
AC, 50/60 Hz  
Adjustable with voltage  
selector  
15 W (0.4 W in standby  
mode)  
430 × 95 × 285 mm  
(w/h/d) incl. projecting  
parts and controls  
3.1 kg  
Power consumption  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Mass (approx.)  
Supplied accessories  
Audio connecting cords (2)  
Optical cable (1)  
OpenMG Jukebox CD-ROM (1)  
Operating instructions for OpenMG Jukebox (1)  
Remote commander (remote) (1)  
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)  
USB cable (1)  
The optional accessories for this deck are subject to  
change without notice. For details, consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
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