B Optical cables (3) (not supplied)

White (L) Red (R)

When connecting an optical cable, take the caps off the connectors and insert the cable plugs straight in until they click into place. Do not bend or tie the optical cables.
Digital amplifiers, DAT decks, DIGITAL IN/OUT connectors or another MD deck
C Coaxial digital connecting cables (2) (not supplied)

Other connections

To connect a CONTROL A1 compatible component
D Monaural (2P) mini-plug cables (2) (not supplied)

Setting the clock

Once you set the MD decks internal clock, the MD deck will automatically record the date and time of all recordings. For USA and Canadian models, date is displayed in the order of month, day, year, and time on a 12-hour clock. For European model, date is displayed in the order of day, month, year, and time on a 24-hour clock.
For details, see Using the CONTROL A1 control system on page 44.
To connect the AC power cord
The display windows below are of USA and Canadian models.

MENU/NO AMS YES

Connect the AC power cord of the deck to a wall outlet.
If you use a timer, connect the AC power cord to the outlet of the timer.
Demonstration mode When you turn on the MD deck and there is no MD in the deck, demonstration mode is activated automatically after about ten minutes. To deactivate the demonstration mode, press any button on the deck or on the remote.
z To turn off the demonstration mode
Press x and CLEAR simultaneously when there is no MD in the deck. Demo Off appears in the display. To turn on the demonstration mode again, perform the same procedure described above. Demo On appears in the display.
While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice.
Setup Menu appears in the display.
Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until Clock Set ? appears, then press AMS.
The month (or day) indication starts flashing.
Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) to enter the current day, then press AMS.
The month (or day) indication stops flashing, and the day (or month) indication starts flashing.
Repeat step 3 to enter the month, day, year, hour, and minute.

Complete!!

Changing the clock setting(s)
Do steps 1 and 2 above. Press AMS or m/M repeatedly until the setting you want to change flashes.
Hooking up the audio components/Setting the clock

The MD deck is recording over existing track(s) (see Recording to an MD on page 14). The indication stops flashing when the deck reaches the end of the recorded portion.
When TOC lights up in the display after recording
MDs recorded in MD LP (LP2 or LP4 Stereo) mode cannot be played back on a deck that does not support MD LP mode. In addition, you cannot perform S.F Edit for MDs recorded in MD LP mode.
Recording has finished but the TOC (Table of Contents) on the MD has not been updated to reflect the recording results. The recording will be lost if you disconnect the AC power cord while the indication is on. The TOC will be updated only when you eject the MD or turn off the MD deck.
When TOC Writing flashes in the display after recording

REC MODE

The deck is updating the TOC. Do not disconnect the AC power cord or move the deck while the indication flashes. Automatic conversion of digital sampling rates during recording A built-in sampling rate converter automatically converts the sampling frequency of various digital sources to the 44.1 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.
Do steps 1 to 4 of Recording to an MD on page 14. Set REC MODE to the recording mode you want to record in. To record in Stereo Monaural LP2 Stereo LP4 Stereo Set REC MODE to STEREO MONO LP2 LP4
Do steps 5 to 9 of Recording to an MD on page 14.
You can automatically add LP: at the beginning of a track name during a long time recording
The deck is set at the factory to add LP: automatically. This indication is displayed when the track is played on a deck that does not support long-time recording (page 53). To turn this function On/Off, press. or >.
z When you record to an MD in LP2 or LP4 Stereo mode
The MDLP indicator lights up when you press z in step 3 above.
The recorded LP: is a confirmation stamp that is displayed to indicate that the track cannot be played back on a deck that does not support MD LP mode. It is not displayed on decks that support MD LP mode.
Notes on recording/Recording for long times
If LPstamp:On is set, LP: is recorded as part of the track name, so the number of characters that can be input in a single MD is reduced. Furthermore, LP: is automatically copied if the track name is copied or if the track is divided by using the Divide function. MDs recorded in MD LP (LP2 or LP4 Stereo) mode should be played back on a deck that supports MD LP mode. These MDs cannot be played back on other decks. If you switch REC MODE during recording or recording pause, recording stops. Even if you set REC MODE to MONO, the monitor signal during recording does not become monaural.
Adjusting the recording level
You can adjust the recording level for both analog and digital recordings.

DISPLAY/CHAR DIGITAL REC LEVEL

ANALOG REC LEVEL L/R

Adjusting the digital recording level You do not normally need to adjust the digital recording level. The level is adjusted mainly when the level of the source is low.
Do steps 1 to 6 of Recording to an MD on page 14. Play the portion of the program source with the strongest output. Press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly until the level of the input signal appears. While monitoring the sound, turn DIGITAL REC LEVEL (or press DIGITAL REC LEVEL/ANALOG OUT LEVEL +/ repeatedly) to raise the recording level to its highest level without turning on the two rightmost indicators on the peak level meters.
Avoid turning on these indicators
Stop playing the program source. To start recording, continue from step 8 of Recording to an MD on page 14.
z You can use the Peak Hold Function
The function freezes the peak level meters at the highest level reached by the input signal. 1 While the deck is stopped or playing, press MENU/NO twice. Setup Menu appears in the display. 2 Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until P.Hold Off (factory setting) appears, then press AMS or YES. 3 Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) to select P.Hold On, then press AMS or YES. 4 Press MENU/NO.
Recording for long times/Adjusting the recording level
To turn off the Peak Hold Function, select P.Hold Off in step 3 above.

Recording tips

TIME MENU/NO AMS YES
z You can use the remote to turn the Peak Hold

Function on or off Z

Press P.HOLD to display P.Hold On or P.Hold Off.
The volume can only be increased up to 18.0 dB. Therefore, if the output level of the connected component is low, it may not be possible to set the recording level to maximum.
Adjusting the analog recording level

OPEN/CLOSE A

Do steps 1 to 6 of Recording to an MD on page 14. Play the portion of the program source with the strongest output. While monitoring the sound, turn ANALOG REC LEVEL L/R to adjust the recording level. Stop playing the program source. To start recording, continue from step 8 of Recording to an MD on page 14. Stopped
Checking the remaining recordable time on the MD
Press TIME repeatedly. While the deck is The following information appears Total number of tracks and total recorded time y Total number of tracks and remaining recordable time on the MD1) Track number and recorded time of the current track y Track number and remaining recordable time2) on the MD

Recording

1) Not shown for premasterd discs. 2) Time shown in the display differs depending on the setting of REC MODE.
Monitoring the input signal (Input Monitor) You can monitor the selected input signal even when you are not recording it.

Press OPEN/CLOSE A to open the disc tray and insert an MD.
If necessary, turn AMS (or press > repeatedly) to locate the track you want to start playing from.
If you want to play from the first track, skip this step and go to step 5.

Press N.

The deck starts to play.
Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
Operations you may want to do during play To Stop play Pause play Resume play after pausing Locate a succeeding track Locate the beginning of the current track or a preceding track Eject the MD Press or turn x X N or X AMS clockwise (or press > repeatedly) AMS counterclockwise (or press. repeatedly) OPEN/CLOSE A after stopping play
z When you play an MD recorded in LP2 or LP4 Stereo
The MDLP indicator lights up when you press N in step 5 above.

z To use headphones

Connect them to the PHONES jack. Turn PHONE LEVEL (or press DIGITAL REC LEVEL/ANALOG OUT LEVEL +/ repeatedly) to adjust the volume.
z You can adjust the analog output signal level to the
ANALOG OUT jacks and the PHONES jack
1 While the deck is playing, press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly until the line output adjustment display appears. 2 Press DIGITAL REC LEVEL/ANALOG OUT LEVEL +/ on the remote repeatedly to adjust the output signal level (from 20.0 dB to 0.0 dB).

Playing a specific track

While the deck is playing or stopped, use the procedure below to quickly play any track.
When you eject the MD or turn off the deck, the output level is reset to the factory setting (0.0 dB). To change the display during playing Number buttons
Track number and elapsed time of the current track r The contents of a program (only when PGM lights up) r Disc name and track name r Level of the output signal r Pitch display r DF (digital filter) display Playing MDs

>25 M.SCAN

./>
Locating a track with AMS1)
To go to Do the following: The next or a succeeding track Turn AMS clockwise (or press > repeatedly). during play Turn AMS counterclockwise A preceding track during play (or press. repeatedly). The beginning of the current Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press. once). track during play A specific track while the deck is stopped Turn AMS (or press./ > repeatedly) until the track number you want to go to flashes in the display, then press AMS or N. Press M.SCAN before you start playing. When you find the track you want, press H to start playing.

z When Over appears in the display
The MD has reached the end while youre pressing M. Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press.) or press m to go back.
Playing a specific track/Locating a particular point in a track
Playing tracks repeatedly

(Repeat Play)

You can play an entire MD repeatedly. This function can be used with Shuffle Play to repeat all the tracks in random order (page 27), or with Program Play to repeat all the tracks in the program you have created (page 27). You can also repeat a specific track or portion within a track.
Repeating the current track (Repeat 1 Play)
While the track you want to repeat is being played, press REPEAT repeatedly until Repeat 1 appears in the display.

Repeat 1 Play starts.

To stop Repeat 1 Play

To resume normal play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until Repeat Off appears in the display. Repeating a specific portion within a track (Repeat A-B Play) Z

REPEAT AyB

. m > M X x z
You can specify one portion within a track to be played repeatedly. Note that the portion that you specify must be within the boundaries of a single track.

X. >

While the deck is playing, press AyB at the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly.
REP A- lights up and B flashes in the display.
If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the deck will store the last setting of the repeat play (Repeat All or Repeat 1) and recall it the next time you turn on the deck.
Continue playing the track or press M to locate the ending point (point B), then press AyB.
REP A-B lights up and Repeat A-B Play starts.
To stop Repeat A-B Play and resume normal play
Repeating all the tracks on the MD (Repeat All Play)
Press REPEAT repeatedly until Repeat All appears in the display.

Press REPEAT or CLEAR.

z You can set a new starting point and ending point

during Repeat A-B Play

When you play an MD, the deck repeats the tracks as follows:
When the play mode is Normal play (page 23) Shuffle Play (page 27) Program Play (page 27) To stop Repeat All Play The deck repeats All the tracks in sequence All the tracks in random order All the tracks in the program in sequence
You can change the current ending point to a new starting point, then specify a new ending point to repeat a portion right after the current portion. 1 During Repeat A-B Play, press AyB. The current ending point changes to the new starting point (point A). REP A- lights up and B flashes in the display. 2 Locate the new ending point (point B) and press AyB. REP A-B lights up and the deck starts to repeat the newly specified portion.

Add a track in the middle of the program

Press YES.

Complete!! appears and the program is completed.
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or PROGRAM once) until PGM lights up in the display. Press N.
Add a track to the end of the program

Program Play starts.

To stop Program Play

Replace a track

While the deck is stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or CONTINUE once) until PGM turns off.
z The program remains even after Program Play ends or

is stopped

Press N to play the program again.
If you eject the MD, the program will be lost. The display shows - - -. - - when the total playing time of the program exceeds 999 minutes. ProgramFull appears when you try to program the 26th track.
Checking the order of the program
While the deck is stopped and PGM lights up, press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly.
The first several tracks in the program appear in the display. To see the rest of the program, turn AMS (or press > repeatedly). Changing the contents of the program While the deck is stopped and PGM lights up, do steps 1 and 2 of Programing the tracks on page 27, followed by one of the procedures below:
To Erase a track Do the following: Press m/M repeatedly until the number of the unwanted track flashes, then press CLEAR. Press down CLEAR until all the track numbers disappear. Press m repeatedly until 0 flashes before the first track number, then do steps 3 to 5 of Programing the tracks on page 27.

Erase all tracks

Add a track at the beginning of the program
Creating your own program
Tips for recording from MDs to tape
Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until Auto Off appears, then press AMS or YES. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) to select the setting, then press AMS or YES. To Turn on Auto Pause Turn off Auto Pause Select Auto Pause Auto Off (factory setting)
To resume play after pausing
Inserting blanks between tracks during play (Auto Space) The MD deck can be set to automatically insert a threesecond blank between tracks during play. This function is useful when youre recording from an MD to an analog tape. The three-second blank enables you to use the MultiAMS function later to locate the beginning of tracks on the tape.
z You can use the remote to turn Auto Pause on or off
While the deck is stopped, press A.SPACE repeatedly until Auto Pause or Auto Off appears in the display.
z When you turn on Auto Pause
Auto Pause appears during pause and disappears when the deck resumes play.
Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until Auto Off appears, then press AMS or YES. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) to select the setting, then press AMS or YES. To Turn on Auto Space Turn off Auto Space Select Auto Space Auto Off (factory setting)

Example: Dividing the second track
1 AAA 2 BBB BBBB BBCCC BCCC
z You can divide tracks while recording
For details, see Marking track numbers while recording on page 19.
Dividing a track after selecting the dividing point
While the deck is playing, press AMS at the point you want to divide the track.
When you divide a track, the total number of tracks increases by one and all tracks following the divided track are automatically renumbered.
- Divide - and -Rehearsal- alternate in the display and the deck starts to play from the selected point repeatedly.
Dividing a track after selecting the track
If necessary, do step 4 of Dividing a track after selecting the track on page 33 to finely adjust the dividing point. Press YES.
Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until Divide ? appears, then press AMS or YES. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until the number of the track you want to divide appears, then press AMS or YES.
-Rehearsal- appears and the deck repeatedly plays several seconds of the track from the point AMS or YES was pressed.
While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) to locate the dividing point.
* When recording in Stereo mode, you can shift the starting point by 2-frame intervals (in Monaural mode and LP2 Stereo mode) or by 4-frame intervals (in LP4 Stereo mode).
Repeat step 4 until you have located the dividing point.

Combining tracks

(COMBINE)

Moving tracks

(MOVE)
This function allows you to combine any two tracks into a single track. The two tracks need not to be consecutive nor chronological. You can combine several tracks into a single medley, or several independently recorded portions into a single track. When you combine two tracks, the total number of tracks decreases by one and all tracks following the combined track are renumbered. You can also use this function when you want to delete unnecessary track numbers.
Example: Combining the second track and the fourth track
This function lets you change the order of any track.
Example: Moving the second track after the third track
After you move a track, the tracks are renumbered automatically.

2 BBB BBB

3 CCC DDD
Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until Move ? appears, then press AMS or YES. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until the number of the track to be moved appears, then press AMS or YES. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until the new track position appears, then press AMS or YES.
If both of the combined tracks have a track name, the name of the second track is erased.

Repeat steps 5 and 6. Naming a track or an MD using the controls on the deck

Press AMS.

Press MENU/NO while the deck is in one of the operating modes listed below, depending on what you want to name: To name A track or the MD The track being recorded Press while the deck is Stopped, playing, or paused Recording the track
The selected character is entered and lights continuously. The cursor shifts to the right, flashes, and waits for the input of the next character.
Edit Menu appears in the display. To enter a name while the deck is recording, go to step 3.
Repeat steps 5 to 7 to enter the rest of the name. To change a character
Turn AMS until Name ? appears, then press AMS or YES.
Press m/M repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then repeat steps 5 to 7.

To erase a character

Press m/M repeatedly until the character to be erased flashes, then press CLEAR.
Copying a track or disc name You can copy an existing track or disc name and use it to name another track on the same disc or the disc itself.
The whole name appears in the display, followed by Complete!! to indicate that the labeling procedure is completed.
Press MENU/NO or x. Naming a track or an MD using the remote Z
Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until Name ? appears, then press AMS or YES. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until Nm Copy ? appears, then press AMS or YES. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until the track number (when copying the track name) or Disc (when copying the disc name) flashes, then press AMS or YES to copy the selected name. When No Name appears in the display
Press NAME while the deck is in one of the operating modes listed below, depending on what you want to name: To name A track The MD Press while the deck is Playing, paused, recording, or stopped with the track number displayed Stopped with total number of tracks displayed
The selected track or disc has no name.
A flashing cursor appears in the display.
Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until the track number (when naming a track) or Disc (when naming a disc) flashes, then press AMS or YES to enter the copied name.
Select the character type as follows: To select Uppercase letters Lowercase letters Numbers and symbols1) 1) Only Press CHAR repeatedly until Selected AB appears in the display CHAR repeatedly until Selected ab appears in the display NUM repeatedly until Selected 12 appears in the display. , / ? ! ( ) can be selected.
Complete!! appears for a few seconds and the name is copied.
z When Overwrite ? appears in step 5 above

The deck starts recording over the existing track. S.F Edit: ** % appears while the track is being recorded. When the recording finishes, Complete!! appears in the display for a few seconds.
Level 0dB appears in the display.
Press MENU/NO or x in steps 1 to 5. If you press AMS or YES in step 6 and recording starts, you cannot interrupt the operation.
While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) to change the recorded level without turning on the two rightmost indicators on the peak level meters.
z You can use Edit Menu to perform S.F Edit
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO. Edit Menu appears in the display. 2 Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until S.F Edit? appears, then press AMS or YES. 3 Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until Tr Level ?, Fade In ?, or Fade Out ? appears, then press AMS or YES. 4 Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) to adjust the recording level or Fade-in or Fade-out Recording time. 5 Press AMS or YES.
You can set the level at any value between 12 dB and +12 dB, in 2 dB increments.
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 in the display for a few seconds.
Do not disconnect the AC power cord or move the deck while recording is in progress. This may damage the recording data preventing recording from being performed properly. 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. Repeatedly changing the recording level results in poor sound quality. 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. The recording level cannot be changed while the timer is activated.
This chapter explains other useful functions that are available on the MD deck.

Changing the pitch

(Pitch Control Function)
You can change the MD playing speed (pitch) when, for example, you enjoy Karaoke. The tone rises at higher pitches, and falls at lower pitches.
Setting the pitch automatically in steps (Auto Step Control Function) You can lower the pitch by up to 36 steps1).
1) One octave equals 12 steps.
While the deck is playing, press MENU/NO twice.
Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until Pitch appears, then press AMS or YES. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until the desired step value appears, then press AMS or YES. Press MENU/NO. Other Functions
To recall the factory setting
Press CLEAR while setting the value.
When you change the step value, the playing sound drops out momentarily. The step value returns to 0 (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 page 39) and the pitch value is between steps. (The step and fine control values are linked.)

Falling asleep to music

(Sleep Timer)
You can set the deck so that it turns off automatically after a specified duration.
3 Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) to select the duration, then press AMS or YES. Both the Fade-in and Fade-out durations can be set in 0.1 second steps. 4 Press MENU/NO.
Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until Sleep Off appears in the display, then press AMS or YES. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) to select the setting, then press AMS or YES. To Turn on Sleep Timer Turn off Sleep Timer Select Sleep On Sleep Off (factory setting) Other Functions
Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until Sleep 60min appears in the display, then press AMS or YES. 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. Press MENU/NO.

To turn off Sleep Timer

Repeat the procedure above, selecting Sleep Off in step 3.
Once you turn on Sleep Timer, the remaining time is displayed when you select Sleep in Setup Menu.
Fading in and fading out/Falling asleep to music

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.
To specify the time for Both start and end of recording
Do Steps 1 to 6, then press x
Set TIMER on the deck to REC. Set the timer as required.
When you have set the time for the start of recording, the deck turns off. When the specified time arrives, the deck turns on and starts recording. When you have set the time for the end of recording, recording continues. When the specified time arrives, the deck stops recording and turns off. When you have set the time for both the start and end of recording, the deck turns off. When the starting time arrives, the deck turns on and starts recording. When the ending time arrives, the deck stops recording and turns off.
Playing an MD using a timer
After you have finished using the timer, set TIMER on the deck to OFF. Then change the deck to standby mode by plugging the AC power cord of the deck into a wall outlet or set the timer to continuous operation.
Do steps 1 to 3 of Playing an MD on page 23. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select the play mode you want.
To play only specific tracks, create a program (see page 27). To specify the time for the end of playing, press N to start playing, then go to step 3.
If TIMER is left at REC, the deck will automatically start recording the next time you turn on the deck. If you do not change the deck to standby mode for more than a week after timer recording has finished, the recorded contents may disappear.

Tracks created through editing may exhibit sound dropout as you are searching for a point while monitoring the sound. Some tracks cannot be combined with others Additional Information
Tracks may not be combined if they have been edited.
Track numbers are not marked correctly
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.
Disc Full appears before the maximum number of tracks is reached
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 program source.
TOC Reading appears for a long time
Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are sometimes interpreted as track intervals, incrementing the track count and causing Disc Full to appear.
If the inserted recordable MD is brand new, TOC Reading appears in the display longer than for MDs that have already been used.
Handling MDs/System limitations
The correct recorded/playing time may not be displayed during play of MDs recorded in monaural mode.
, The MD is inserted in the wrong direction. Slide the MD into the disc compartment with the label side up and the arrow pointing toward the opening (page 5). , The MD may not be recorded. Replace the disc with one that has been recorded.
The sound has a lot of static.
Guide to the Serial Copy Management System 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.
You can make only a first-generation copy1) through a digital-to-digital connection.

, Strong magnetism from a television or a similar device is interfering with operations. Move the deck away from the source of strong magnetism.
The deck does not record.
Examples are as follows: You can make a copy of a commercially available digital sound program (for example, a CD or MD), but you cannot make a second copy from the firstgeneration copy. You can make a copy of a digital signal from a digitally recorded analog sound program (for example, an analog record or a music cassette tape) or from a digital satellite broadcast program, but you cannot make a second copy from the first-generation copy.
1) A first-generation copy means the first recording of a digital audio source through the decks 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.
, The MD is record-protected. Slide the record-protect tab and close the slot (page 15). , The deck is not connected properly to the program source. Check the connection (page 11). , Select the correct program source using INPUT. , The recording level is not adjusted properly. Adjust the recording level (page 17). , A premastered MD is inserted. Replace it with a recordable MD. , There is not enough time left on the MD. Replace it with another recordable MD with fewer recorded tracks, or erase unnecessary tracks (page 31). , There has been a power failure or the AC power cord has been disconnected during recording. Data recorded to that point may be lost. Repeat the recording procedure.
The deck does not perform Synchro-recording with a CD player or video CD player.
The restrictions of the Serial Copy Management System do not apply when you make a recording through the analog-to-analog connections.
, The remote supplied with the MD deck is not set correctly. Reset the remote.
A message and a three- or five-digit alphanumeric code alternate in the display.
, The Self-diagnosis function is on (page 49).

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the deck, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The deck does not operate or operates poorly.
If the deck does not operate properly even after you have attempted the prescribed remedies, turn off the deck, then reinsert the plug into the power outlet.
, The MD may be dirty or damaged. Replace the MD.

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 11).
System limitations/Troubleshooting

Parameters On/Off On/Off

Factory setting Off On

Reference page 16

1) Adjustable in 2 dB steps. To recall a factory setting
Press CLEAR while selecting the parameter.
Naming copying 36 how to 35 renaming 36
AMS 24 Audio connecting cord 11 Auto cut 19 Auto pause 29 Auto space 29 Auto step control 39 Automatic track marking 19
Erasing a name 37 a portion of a track 32 a track 31 a track number 34 all names 37 all tracks 32

Optical cable 11

Fade-in 40 Fade-out 40 Fine control 39
Pausing after each track. See Auto pause play 23 recording 15 Peak hold 18 Peak level meters 18 Pitch control 39 Playing entering the number 25 from the first track 23 specific track. See Locating Program play changing the contents 28 checking the contents 28 programing 27
Battery 10 Blank erasing during recording. See Smart space and Auto cut inserting during play. See Auto space
Headphones 23 Hooking up 11

Input monitor 18

CD Synchro-recording 21 Clock setting 12 Combining 34 CONTROL A1II control system 44
Level input signal 9, 15 output signal 24 recording 17 Locating particular point 25 tracks 24 LP mode 16
Digital filter 43 Disc memo copy 22 Disc name 35 Display disc name 24 messages 49 pitch control value 9, 24 recorded date 13 remaining recordable time 18 total number of tracks 9, 18 total recorded time 9, 18 track name 24 window 8 Dividing 33
Recording how to 14 level 17 mode 16 over existing tracks 14 Remote control 6 Repeat A-B play 26 Repeat All play 26 Repeat 1 play 26 Repeating a portion. See Repeat A-B play all tracks. See Repeat All play current track. See Repeat 1 play
Manual track marking 19 MD (MiniDisc) ejecting 15, 23 record-protect tab 15 Menu edit 52 setup 52 Monitoring input signal. See Input monitor Moving 34 Music scan 24 Music Synchro-recording 21
Sampling rate converter 16 SCMS. See Serial Copy Management System Scrolling the name 24 Self-diagnosis function 49 Serial Copy Management System 48 Shuffle play 27 Sleep timer 41 Smart space 19 Supplied accessories 10 System limitations 47 S.F Edit 38
Time machine recording 20 Timer falling asleep to music 41 playing 42 recording 42 TOC 16, 31 Track marking 19 Troubleshooting 48

Undoing 37

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ENERGY STAR est une marque
dpose aux Etats-Unis. En tant que partenaire dENERGY STAR, Sony atteste que son produit rpond aux recommandations dENERGY STAR en matire dconomie dnergie.