Extend the FM lead aerial horizontally Note
Keep the aerials away from the speaker cords.
3 Connect the mains lead to mains.
If the plug does not fit the wall socket, detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for models equipped with an adaptor). To turn on the system, press ?/1.
The clock starts working.

To adjust the clock

Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Press. or > to select CLOCK SET, then press ENTER/YES. Do the same procedures as step 3 to 8 above.
Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote
You cannot set the clock in power save mode.

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If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones.

Playing a disc

Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play CD Play
This system lets you play the CD in different play modes.
Track number Playing time

Loading a disc 1 2

Press Z CD on the unit. Place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray.
When you play a 8 cm disc, place it on the inner circle of the tray.

L-SYNC

Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD. Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until the mode you want appears.

Select To play

Press Z CD again to close the disc tray.
Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this may cause malfunction. Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your finger, as this may cause malfunction.
No display (Normal Play) SHUF (Shuffle Play) PGM (Program Play)
The tracks on the disc in original order. All tracks on the disc in random order. The tracks on the disc in the order you want them to be played (see Creating your own program on page 8).

Press CD NX.

You cannot change the play mode during playback. If you press Z CD to open or close the disc tray while listening to another sound source, the CD icon lights up even if there is no CD in the tray. To turn off the CD icon, press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD.

Other operations

To Do this
Stop play Pause Select a track Find a point in a track (Search) Remove a disc
Press x. Press CD NX. Press again to resume play. Press. or > repeatedly. Keep pressing m or M during playback and release it at the desired point. Press Z CD on the unit.

Playing a track by entering the track number
You can also select the desired track you want using the number buttons during Normal Play. To enter a track number 10 or higher, press >10 followed by the number button for the ones digit. To enter 0, press 10/0.
Creating your own program

Program Play

You can make a program of up to 25 steps. You can synchro record the programmed tracks onto an MD or a cassette tape (pages 15 and 40).

Playing repeatedly

Repeat Play
You can play all the tracks or a single track on a disc.
Press REPEAT repeatedly until REP or REP1 appears.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD. Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until PGM appears. Press. or > repeatedly until the desired track number appears.
Selected track number Total playing time
REP: For all the tracks on the CD up to five times. REP1: For a single track only.

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until both REP and REP1 disappear.

Press ENTER/YES.

The track is programmed. The step number appears, followed by the track number in the programmed sequence and the total playing time of the program.
Last programmed track number Total playing time

DISC PGM

To program additional tracks, repeat steps 3 and 4. Press CD NX.

Program Play starts.

Labeling a CD

Disc Memo

You can label up to 50 CDs with titles of up to 20 symbols and characters. Whenever you load a labeled CD, the title appears.

Cancel Program Play

Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until both PGM and SHUF disappear.
Check the program Press. or > repeatedly order during Program Play. Check the total Press DISPLAY in stop mode. number of The total number of programmed programmed tracks steps appears. Add a track to the Perform steps 3 and 4 in stop end of the program mode. Erase the program Press CLEAR in stop mode or in step 4. Each time you press the button, a track is cleared from the end of the program.
You cannot label a CD for which TEXT appears in the display. When labeling CDs for the first time, be sure to erase all disc titles stored in the system memory (see Erasing a disc title on page 10).
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD.
The program you made remains after Program Play finishes. To play the same program again, press CD NX. However, the program is cleared when you open the disc tray. . appears when the total program time exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a CD track whose number is 21 or over.

If SHUF or PGM appears, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both disappear.
Press NAME EDIT/SELECT in stop mode.
The cursor starts flashing.
Press NAME EDIT/SELECT to select the desired type of character.

Character type Select

Alphabet (upper cases)/ blank space/symbols Alphabet (lower cases)/ blank space/symbols Numbers
Selected AB Selected ab Selected 12

Enter a character.

Character type Do this

Alphabet

Press the corresponding letter button (or. or > on the unit) repeatedly until the character to be entered flashes, then press CURSORt. Press the corresponding number buttons. Press 10/0. Press 1 repeatedly.
Numbers Blank space /,.():!?
& + < > _ = ; # $ Press 1, then press. or %@ ` > repeatedly.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter the rest of the name. continued
Press ENTER/YES to complete the labeling procedure.

Erasing a disc title

To change the character
In step 3 or 4, press TCURSOR or CURSORt repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, press CLEAR to erase the character, then repeat steps 3 and 4.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD. Press MENU/NO in stop mode. Press. or > repeatedly until Name Erase? appears, then press ENTER/YES. Press. or > repeatedly to select the disc title you want to erase.

To add a character

After steps 1 and 2, press TCURSOR or CURSORt until the cursor comes to the point you want to add a character, then proceed to step 3.
No Name appears if no disc title is labeled.

To cancel labeling

Press MENU/NO.

Press ENTER/YES again.

Complete! appears.

To erase all disc titles

Checking the disc titles
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to CD. Press MENU/NO in stop mode. Press. or > repeatedly until Name Check? appears, then press ENTER/YES. Press. or > repeatedly to select the disc titles stored in the system memory between 01 and 50.
Press. or > repeatedly until All Erase? appears in step 3, then press ENTER/YES twice.

To cancel erasing

Press MENU/NO on the remote during step 2 through 4.
The disc titles are saved in the system memory for about a day even if you disconnect the mains lead or a power failure occurs.
To check the current disc title
Press SCROLL in stop mode.

Playing an MD

Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play
This system lets you play the MD in different play modes.
With the label side up, and the shutter on the righthand side.

Loading an MD

Insert an MD.

Track number

Playing time
With the arrow pointing toward the deck.

Add a track to the Perform steps 3 and 4 in stop end of the mode. program Erase the program Press CLEAR in stop mode or in step 4. Each time you press the button, a track is cleared from the end of the program.
The program you made remains after Program Play finishes. To play the same program again, press MD NX. However, the program is cleared after you remove the MD or press GROUP. . appears when the total program time exceeds 1,000 minutes.
Proceed to step 5 when you start playing from the first track in the group.
Playback starts. When the playing of the last track in the group finishes, the MD deck stops automatically.
If you select a group that does not have any tracks registered and press MD NX, playback starts from the first track of the first group on the MD.
You can change play mode (Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play/Program Play) only for the tracks in the group. To select the desired play mode, select the play mode before step 3. You can perform the operations described under Playing an MD (page 11) and Programming MD tracks (page 12) only for the tracks in the group.
When you use a partially recorded MD
You cannot record while overwriting the recorded tracks. Recording starts after the recorded tracks. If you want to erase the recorded tracks, erase the tracks using Erase Function (page 29).
Before you start recording
MDs (MiniDisc) let you digitally record and play music with high quality sound. Another feature of MDs is track marking. The track marking feature lets you quickly locate a specific point or easily edit the recorded tracks. However, depending on the source you record, the recording method and the way the track numbers are recorded differ.

Note on MD track numbers

On an MD, the track numbers (track sequence), track start and end point information, etc., are recorded in the TOC*3 area independent of the sound information. You can edit recorded tracks quickly by modifying the TOC information.
When the source you record from is:
CDs loaded in this systems CD player The MD deck performs digital recording.*1 Track numbers are automatically marked as on the original CD. However, track numbers are not marked depending on the track (page 63). Other digital components connected to the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack The MD deck performs digital recording.*1 Track numbers are marked differently depending on the source you record. This systems tuner or other analog components connected to the ANALOG IN jacks The MD deck performs analog recording.*2 A track number is marked at the beginning of a recording only, but when you turn on the Level Synchro Recording Function (page 19), track numbers are automatically marked in sync with the level of the input signal. A personal computer Only tracks that have been checked out using the Net MD function can be recorded from a personal computer.

About recording errors

With the following kinds of discs, you may experience a reading failure or noise when recorded on an MD: Discs with adhesive labels attached to them Irregularly shaped discs (for example, heart- or star- shaped) Discs with printed text concentrated on one side only Scratched discs Dirty discs Warped discs If the following occurs during CD playback or recording, a reading error may occur or noise may be produced in the recorded results: The disc tray or other part of the system is bumped. The system is placed on an uneven or soft surface. The system is located near a speaker, door, or other source of vibration. If the above reading errors occur, an extra soundless track may be created. You can erase these extra tracks using Erase Function (page 29).
For details on the limitations of digital recording, see System limitations of MDs on page 63. *2 Even if you connect a digital component, the MD deck performs analog recording. *3 TOC: Table Of Contents

After recording

Press Z MD on the unit to remove the MD or press ?/1 (power) to turn off the system.

Recording a CD on an MD

CD-MD Synchro Recording/HighSpeed CD-MD Synchro Recording
You can record a whole CD on an MD. You can select the recording time by switching the recording mode. In addition to recording at normal speed, you can also record at high speed (approximately 4 normal speed). Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
TOC writing or STANDBY starts flashing. The TOC is updated and recording is completed.
Before pulling out the mains lead
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 system. Do not pull out the mains lead before updating the TOC or while updating the TOC (while TOC lights up or flashes) to ensure a complete recording.

Protecting a recorded MD

To protect a recorded MD, slide the tab on the side of the MD to open the slot. In this position, the MD cannot be recorded. To record on the MD, slide the tab to close the slot.

Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM. Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO appears in the display. Press m or M.
The frequency changes as the system scans for a station. Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in. At that time, TUNED and STEREO (for stereo program only) appear.
If TUNED does not appear and the scanning does not stop
The preset number flashes. Perform steps 6 and 7 while the preset number flashes.
Press + or repeatedly to select the desired preset number. Press ENTER/YES. Repeat steps 1 through 7 to preset other stations.
Set the frequency of the desired radio station as described in steps 2 and 3 of Manual tuning preset (page 36).

Other Operations

Do this
Press MENU/NO. Press + or repeatedly until Memory? appears, then press ENTER/YES.
Tune in a station with a weak signal Set another station to the existing preset number
Follow the procedure described in Manual tuning preset (page 36). After step 5, press + or repeatedly to select the preset number you want to store the station.

Preset number

TUNED STEREO AUTO
Press + or repeatedly to select the desired preset number.
To change the AM tuning interval (except for European model)
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the system. While holding L, press ?/1 on the unit. When you change the interval, all the AM preset stations are erased. To reset the interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the system. While holding FM MODE, press ?/1 on the unit.

Listening to the radio

You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station.
Listening to a preset station

Preset Tuning

Preset radio stations in the tuners memory first (see Presetting radio stations on page 36).
You cannot change the AM tuning interval in the Power Saving Mode.

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

(European model only)

Loading a tape 1 2
Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE. Load a recorded/recordable tape into the cassette holder.
What is the Radio Data System?
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. RDS is available only on FM stations.*
With the side you want to play/record facing up.
RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station from the FM band.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name appears in the display.
To check the RDS information
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes cyclically as follows: Station name* t Frequency t Clock display t BASS level t TREBLE level
* If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the station name may not appear in the display.

Playing a tape

You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to TAPE. Press DIRECTION on the unit repeatedly to select g to play one side of a tape, h to play both sides, or j* to play both sides repeatedly.
* The tape deck stops automatically after repeating the sequence five times.
Recording your favorite CD/MD tracks on a tape
CD/MD-TAPE Synchro Recording
You can record a whole CD or MD on a tape. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

Press TAPE nN.

Press TAPE nN again to play the reverse side.
Load a recordable tape. Load a CD or MD you want to record. Press SYNCHRO MODE repeatedly until CDtTAPE SYNC or MDtTAPE SYNC appears. Press ENTER/START.
Stop play Pause Fast-forward or rewind Remove a tape
Press x. Press X TAPE on the unit. Press again to resume play. Press m or M. Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE.
Press START flashes. The tape deck stands by for recording and the CD player or MD deck pauses for play.

The mode selection is valid only when M-crew is active. When M-crew is not active, you can start up general music playback software and listen to music using computer operations, regardless of the mode.
Music or radio playback starts in the mode selected in step 3.
PC: Personal computer operations. In this mode you can listen to music with general music playback software such as Windows Media Player. PC appears in the system display.
Start up the M-crew software installed from the supplied CD-ROM.
Refer to the supplied M-crew instruction manual for the M-crew installation, startup and setup methods.
MUSIC LIBRARY: System remote operations. In this mode you can listen to music data (play list) registered to M-crew. When you press DISPLAY to switch to name display, the name of the track currently being played appears in the system display.
Track number Total playing time
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to PC. Press NAME EDIT/SELECT to select the following modes.
PC: Select this mode to listen to music data using computer operations. PC mode is also used when playing back M-crew audio files. MUSIC LIBRARY: Select this mode to listen to music data registered to M-crew. (This can be selected only when M-crew is active.) WEB RADIO: Select this mode to listen to Internet radio programs. (This can be selected only when M-crew is active.)
WEB RADIO: System remote operations. In this mode you can listen to Internet radio stations registered to M-crew. When you press DISPLAY to switch to name display, the name of the Internet radio station currently broadcasting appears in the system display.
Radio station number Total playing time
In WEB RADIO mode, the Internet Explorer connection setup and Internet connection must be made beforehand. The system and M-crew do not have dial-up or other Internet connection and disconnect functions. These Internet connection and disconnect operations should be done on the computer side. When using an Internet service with a contract where fees are based on connection time, be sure to remember to disconnect from the Internet after using WEB RADIO.
About the supplied M-crew
M-crew is software that allows you to operate the system from a computer installed with the software and connected to the system through a USB cable. The operations you can perform are CD, MD and tuner playback, recording and editing, etc. For details on the installation and operation of M-crew, refer to the online help and the supplied M-crew instruction manual.
Remote operations in MUSIC LIBRARY and WEB RADIO modes

MD deck

An MD cannot be inserted. Insert the MD with the label side up and the arrow pointing toward the deck. The controls do not work. Replace the MD with a new one. Retry the operations after TOC or STANDBY turns off. If M-crew is active or present in the task tray at the bottom right of the screen, quit M-crew and then perform the operation. Play does not start. Replace the MD. Insert the MD and leave the system turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates. Press MD NX to start play. Press GROUP until GROUP disappears to cancel the Group Function. The sound skips. Replace the MD. Try moving the system to a place without vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand). Try moving the speakers away from the system, or placing them on separate stands. When you listen to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip. Insert the disc and wait for 10 to 20 minutes with the system turned on. Play does not start from the first track. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both PGM and SHUF disappear to return to Normal Play. OVER appears. You have reached the end of the MD. Press and hold m or press. to return to the desired playing position. OVER lights up during recording. Adjust the recording level lower (page 21). Recording or editing was done, but the TOC is not updated. MD recording and editing contents are recorded to the MD when the MD is removed, so make sure you remove the MD after recording or editing (pages 15 and 23).
Recording is not possible. Remove the MD and slide the tab to close the slot (page 15). Connect the optional component properly (page 52). Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the recording source correctly. Replace with a recordable MD. Replace the MD with a recordable MD, or use the Erase Function to erase unnecessary tracks (page 29). Start recording again. High-Speed CD-MD Synchro Recording is not possible and the MD deck automatically starts recording in normal CD-MD Synchro Recording. Replace the MD. Move the system to a stable place. The sound from an MD you recorded is too low (or too high). Adjust the recording level (page 21). Sound leaks when recording in LP4 stereo mode. Record in stereo or LP2 stereo mode. When recording the sound from a CD, tape or optional component with music or audio on only one channel in LP4 stereo mode, the sound may leak to the empty channel. Track numbers are not marked on recorded MDs. You are recording sound with a lot of noise. Adjust so that track numbers are marked correctly.
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be received. Set the proper band and frequency (page 36). Connect the aerial properly (page 5). Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception, then set up the aerial again. If you cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you connect a commercially available external aerial. The supplied FM lead aerial receives signals along its entire length, so make sure you extend it fully. Locate the aerials as far away from the speaker cords as possible. Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM aerial has come off the plastic stand. Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment. A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo. Press FM MODE until STEREO appears in the display. Cyclical static noise is heard while recording on an MD. Adjust the aerial orientation and position until the noise stops.

The tape does not record. No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette. The tab has been removed from the cassette. Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape (page 62). The tape has wound to the end.
The sound skips or the operation is unstable. Connect the system to the personal computer directly with the supplied USB cable. Do not connect the system to the computer through a USB hub. The buttons are disabled. Press NET MD to turn off the Net MD function. Windows cannot locate the driver appears. Install the device driver.

Optional components

There is no sound. Refer to General item There is no sound. (page 54) and check the condition of the system. Connect the component properly (page 52) while checking: if the cords are connected properly. if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way. Turn on the connected component. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected component and start playing. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select OPTICAL IN or ANALOG IN (page 53). The sound is distorted. Set the volume of the connected component lower. Adjust the recording level lower. There is no sound from the MD deck. Play the MD on an MD deck that supports MDLP mode (page 22). Record the MD again with the recording mode set to normal length stereo or monaural recording (page 15).

Tape deck

The tape does not record or play, or there is a decrease in sound level. The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 62). The record/playback heads are magnetised. Demagnetise them (page 62). The tape does not erase completely. The record/playback heads are magnetised. Demagnetise them (page 62). There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out. The capstans in the tape deck are dirty. Clean them using a cleaning cassette. Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased. The record/playback heads are magnetised. Demagnetise them (page 62).
If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the system as follows:

Self-diagnosis display

This system has a Self-diagnosis display function to let you know if there is a system malfunction. The display shows a code made up of three or five letters and a message alternately to show you the problem. To solve the problem refer to the following list. If any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Disconnect the mains lead. Reconnect the mains lead. Press ?/1 on the unit to turn on the system. Press x, ENTER/START and ?/1 on the unit at the same time.
The system is reset to the factory settings. You should set the settings you made, such as the preset stations, clock, and timer.
C11/Protected The MD is protected against erasure. cRemove the MD and slide the tab to close the slot (page 15). C12/Cannot Copy You tried to record a CD with a format that the system does not support, such as a CD-ROM. cRemove the disc and turn off the system once, then turn it on again. C13/REC Error Recording could not be performed properly. cMove the system to a stable place, and start recording over from the beginning. The MD is dirty or scratched, or the MD does not meet the standards. cReplace the MD and start recording over from the beginning. C13/Read Error The MD deck cannot read the disc information properly. cRemove the MD once, then insert it again. C14/TOC Error The MD deck cannot read the disc information properly. cReplace the MD. cErase all the recorded contents of the MD using the All Erase Function (page 29).

On operation

Precautions

On operating voltage

Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply.
If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player or the MD deck. Should this occur, the system will not operate properly. Remove the CD or MD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. When you move the system, take out any discs. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On safety

The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system, unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

On the speaker system

This speaker system is not magnetically shielded and the picture on TV sets may become magnetically distorted. In such a case, turn off the power of the TV set once, and after 15 to 30 minutes turn it on again. If there seems to be no improvement, locate the speaker system further away from the TV set. Also, be sure not to place objects in which magnets are attached or used near the speaker system, such as audio racks, TV stands, and toys. These may cause magnetic distortion to the picture due to their interaction with the system.

On placement

If you raise the volume during use, the system fan turns on automatically to prevent heat build-up in the system. To ensure efficient heat radiation, leave sufficient space to the rear, and do not place anything on the top of the system. Do not place the system in an inclined position. Do not place the system in locations where it is; Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Subject to vibrations Subject to direct sunlight. Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.

Notes on MDs

Do not open the shutter to expose the MD. Close the shutter immediately if the shutter opens. Affix the label supplied with the disc only to the specified label indentation. Do not affix the label around the shutter or in other locations. Note that the shape of the indentation depends on the disc.

Disc Full! appears before the maximum number of tracks (255) is reached
Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are sometimes interpreted as track intervals, increasing the track count and causing Disc Full! to appear.
The sound may drop-out while searching the edited tracks
Tracks created through editing may exhibit sound dropout during searching because high-speed playback requires time to search for the position on the disc when the tracks are not in order.
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 titles, group titles or other characters. Even when the Group Function is off, the group management information is updated automatically when Move, Divide and other editing operations are performed, so Group Full! may be displayed.
Track numbers cannot be marked
Even in the Level Synchro Recording, the track numbers may not be marked at the beginning of the track: if the input signal is below a certain fixed level for less than 2 seconds between tracks. if the input signal is below a certain fixed level for more than 2 seconds in the middle of the track. if you record a track that is 4 seconds or less*. * During Stereo, Monaural or LP2 stereo recording mode (In LP4 stereo recording mode: 8 seconds or less).
The remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing numerous short tracks
Tracks shorter than 12 seconds* are not counted, so erasing them may not increase the recording time. * During Stereo recording. In Monaural or LP2 stereo mode: about 24 seconds In LP4 stereo mode: about 48 seconds

Extra tracks are created

When there is a long silence between CD tracks, an extra track may be created.
The number of tracks on the CD and the recorded MD is different
When there are short tracks on the CD, track numbers may not be marked for these tracks, and the number of tracks recorded on the MD may differ from that of the CD.
Guide to the Serial Copy Management System
Digital audio components, such as CDs, MDs, and DATs let you copy music easily with high quality by processing music as a digital signal. To protect the copyrighted music programs, this system uses the Serial Copy Management System that allows you to make only a single copy of a digitally recorded source through digital-to-digital connections. You can make only a first generation copy* through a digital-to-digital connection. For example:

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Remote control

BASS/TRE 9 (42) CLEAR 4 (9, 10, 13, 25, 38) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT wj (43, 44) CLOCK/TIMER SET wk (6, 43, 44) DISPLAY wg (9, 13, 39, 46, 47, 50) DSG 0 (42) ENTER/YES qk (6, 8, 10, 12, 19, 21, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 38, 43, 44, 49) FM MODE 2 (37, 38) FUNCTION qd (7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 40, 41, 49, 53) GROUP qh (13, 16, 17, 18, 23, 25, 27, 28) GROUP SKIP qj (13, 16, 17, 18, 25, 28)
MENU/NO wh (10, 19, 20, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 38) NAME EDIT/SELECT qg (9, 25, 38, 49) Number buttons ql (8, 9, 12, 25, 37) PLAY MODE qa (7, 8, 11, 12, 23, 34) REPEAT 8 (8, 12) SCROLL w; (10, 26, 47) SLEEP wl (42) TUNER BAND 6 (36, 37) TUNING MODE 3 (36, 37) VOL +/ ws (43, 50)
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