MODEL IDENTIFICATION BACK PANEL

Parts No.

7. EXPLODED VIEWS
7-1. 7-2. 7-3. 7-4. 7-5. 7-6. Upper Case Assembly 71 Front Panel Assembly 72 Chassis Assembly 73 Mechanism Deck Assembly-1 (MDM-6A) 74 Mechanism Deck Assembly-2 (MDM-6A) 75 Base Unit (MBU-5C) 76
4-220-300-1 4-220-300-2 4-220-300-3
: AEP, UK model : US model : Canadian model
8. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST 77

SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

The self-diagnosis function consists of the error codes for users and those for service engineers. The error codes for users appear automatically when an error occurs. The error codes for service engineers can be accessed by entering the test mode during servicing and by viewing the error history display. The error codes for users are shown below that are extracted from Operation Manual. For the error codes for service engineers, refer to the subsequent paragraph How to Operate the Self-diagnosis Function (Error History Display Mode).
How to Operate Self-diagnosis Function (Error History Display Mode) Note: The self-diagnosis function is performed using the error history display mode using the test mode. The following procedure describes only the minimum required operating procedure to enter the error history mode. Therefore be careful not to enter any other modes by mistake. If you have entered any other modes by mistake, press the MENU/NO button and exit the mode. 1. While pressing the lAMSL knob and the x button at the same time, connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet, then remove your hands from the lAMSL knob and x button at the same time. When the MDS-JA555ES enters the test mode, the message [Check] appears and the STANDBY, PITCH CONTROL, and FILTER LEDs turn on. 2. Rotate the lAMSL knob until the message Service appears. Then press the YES button. 3. Rotate the lAMSL knob until the message ERR DP MODE appears. 4. Press the YES button to enter the error history mode and the message total rec appears. 5. Select the desired item to display or to execute using the lAMSL knob. 6. Press the lAMSL knob to display or execute the selected item. 7. Pressing the lAMSL knob again returns to the display of step 4. 8. To exit the error history mode, press the MENU/NO button. The message ERR DP MODE appears to exit the error history mode. 9. To exit the test mode, press the REPEAT button. The test mode display disappears and the PITCH CONTROL and FILTER LEDs are turned off. The MDS-JA555ES enters the standby state exiting the test mode. While pressing the ?/1 button, turn on the main power. The message Initialize flashes and the MDS-JA555ES is initialized.

[Displaying Contents of the Error History]
Display on screen total rec Contents of error history Displays the recording time. The display appears in r h. This is the accumulated time when the laser is in the high power operation. This is about 1/4 of the actual recording time. The time is shown in the range of 0h to 65535h in hexadecimal number. Displays the playback time. The display appears in p h. This is the accumulated time of actual playback in which pause time is not counted. The time is shown in the range of 0h to 65535h in hexadecimal number. Displays the accumulated count of record retry errors and playback retry errors. The display appears in r p. r indicates the record retry error count, and p indicates the playback retry error count. The retry count is shown in the range of 00 to FF in hexadecimal number. Displays the total error count. The message total appears. The count is shown in the range of 00 to FF in hexadecimal number. Displays the error contents from the latest error to the last ten errors. 0 E@@ appears. The history number is shown in. The smaller number means the newer history. (00 is the newest error.) The error code is indicated by @@. Refer to the following table for the contents of the error codes. The error histories can be switched by rotating the lAMSL knob. This mode is used to delete the histories of retry err, total err, and err history. Before returning the repaired product to the customer, perform this operation to delete the past error history. To delete the history, press the lAMSL knob and press the YES button after er refresh? appears. Complete! appears for a moment and returns to the ERR DP MODE. When this mode is executed, be sure to check the following. The data have been deleted. Perform recording and playback. Check that the mechanism operates normally. This mode is used to delete the histories of total rec and total play. These histories are used as reference when replacing the optical pick-up. When the optical pick-up is replaced, perform this operation to delete the histories. Press the lAMSL knob. After tm refresh? appears, press the YES button to delete the histories. Complete! appears for a moment and returns to the ERR DP MODE. When this mode is executed, be sure to check the following. The data have been deleted. Perform recording and playback and check that the mechanism operates normally.

total play

Fig. 1 Reading the Test Mode Display (During record and stop modes) RTs@@c##e** Display on the fluorescent display tube @@ : Cause of retry ## : Number of retries ** : Number of retry errors Fig. 2 Reading the Test Mode Display (During playback) @@ ####** $$ Display on the fluorescent display tube @@ ## ** $$ : Parts No. (Area name that is given on the TOC) : Cluster address (physical address on the disc) : Sector : Track mode (track information such as copyright information of each part, etc.)
How to read the retry cause display: Higher Bits Hexadecimal Bit b7 b6 b5 b4 Binary number Lower Bits Hexadecimal b3 b2 b1 b80 Name of retry cause When 1
shock When track jump (shock) is detected ader5 When ADER is counted five times or more continuously Address is not continuous When ADIP address is not continuos DIN unlock Detects DIN unlock is detected FCS unlock When focus is unlocked IVR rec error When signal level of the ABCD signal exceeds the specified range CLV unlock When CLV is unlocked Access fault When access operation is not performed normally
Reading the Display: Convert the hexadecimal display of each digit into binary display. If more than two causes, they will be added. Example When 42 is displayed: Higher bit: 4 = 0100 b6 Lower bit: 2 = 0010 b2 In this case, the retry cause is combined of CLV unlock and ader5. Example When A2 is displayed: Higher bit: A = 1010 b7+b5 Lower bit: 2 = 0010 b1 In this case, the retry cause is combined of ACCESS default, IVRrec and ader5. The reading of the track mode display is as follows.
Higher Bits Hexadecimal Bit b7 b6 b5 b4 Binary 0 0
Lower Bits Hexadecimal b3 b2 b1 b0
Contents When 0 Emphasis OFF Monaural 2-bit display, normally 01 01: Normal audio, Other: Invalid Audio (normal) Original Copyright exists Writing is prohibited When 1 Emphasis OFF Stereo
Invalid Digital copy No copyright Writing is allowed
Reading the Display: Convert the hexadecimal display of each digit into binary display. The several causes are added and displayed. Example When 84 is displayed: Higher bit: 8 = 1000 b7 Lower bit: 4 = 0100 b2 This example shows that Emphasis: OFF, Monaural, Original, Copyright exists and Writing is allowed because b2 and b7 are 1 while all other bits are 0. Example When 07 is displayed: Higher bit: 0 = 0000 all 0 Lower bit: 7 = 0111 b0+b1+b2 This example shows that Emphasis: ON, Stereo, Original, Copyright exists and Writing is prohibited because b0, b1 and b2 are 1 while all other bits are 0. Hexadecimal Binary Conversion Table Hexadecimal Binary Hexadecimal A B C D E F Binary 1110 1111

SECTION 2 GENERAL

Front Panel

0 qa qs qd qf

Pick-up Flexible board

2) Set the test mode when performing the adjustments. After completing the adjustments, exit the test mode. Perform the adjustments and checks in Group S of the test mode. 3) Perform the necessary adjustments only in the order given. 4) Use the following tools and measuring devices. Check disc (MD) TDYS-1 (Parts No.: 4-963-646-01) Test disc (MDW-74/AU-1) (Parts No.: 8-892-341-41) Laser power meter LPM-8001 (Parts No.: J-2501-046-A) Or MD laser power meter 8010S (Parts No.: J-2501-145-A) (Note) Oscilloscope (Measure after perform the CAL of the probe.) Digital voltmeter Thermometer Tool for checking waveform of BD board (Parts No.: J-2501149-A) 5) When observing several signals on the oscilloscope, etc., make sure that VC and ground do not connect inside the oscilloscope. (VC and ground will become short-circuited.) 6 When checking the waveform, the check can be performed without soldering by using the tool for checking waveform of BD board. (Refer to the Service note (page 6).) 7) Use the tool disc that is free from finger print and dust as they can affect result of adjustment. Note: Laser power meter When the laser power check and adjustment of the electrical adjustment are performed, using the new MD laser power meter 8010S (J-2501-145-A) instead of the former laser power meter is recommended. The procedure of installing the laser meter sensor to the objective lens of pickup is greatly simplified.
Laser tap Optical pick-up flexible board
5-4. Precautions for Adjustments
1) When replacing the following parts, perform the adjustments and checks with !! in the order shown in the following table. BD board Optical IC101, pick-up IC171 D101 IC192 IC121 1. Initial setting of adjustment value 2. Recording IOP information (the value that is written in pick-up) 3. Temperature compensation offset adjustment 4. Laser power adjustment 5. Traverse adjustment 6. Focus bias adjustment 7. Error rate adjustment 8. Auto gain output level adjustment a a a

a a a a a

a a a a a
5-5. Creating Continuos Recorded Disc
This disc is used in focus bias adjustment and error rate check. The following describes how to create a continuos recording disc. 1. Load a disc (blank disc) commercially available. the disc is loaded by pushing the tray. 2. Rotate the lAMSL knob and display CREC MODE (C31). 3. Press the YES button to display CMEC MID. CREC (0300) is displayed for a moment and recording starts. 4. Complete recording within 5 minutes. 5. Press the MENU/NO button to stop recording. 6. Press the A button to eject the disc. The above has been how to create a continuos recording data for the focus bias adjustment and error rate check. Note: Be careful not to apply vibration during continuos recording.

5-6-2. Laser Power Check Before check: Refer to Section 1 Service note How to open the disc tray when power switch is turned off, and laser power check. Check the IOP value of optical pick-up. (Refer to Section 5-8 Recording and displaying IOP information.) Connection:

Laser power meter

Optical pick-up objective lens
Digital voltmeter BD board
5-6. Check before Repairing
This check aims at locating the approximate position of cause of trouble before starting to replace parts using specifications. For detailed information, refer to [Checks before Part Replacement and Adjustment] of Service note (page 9). 5-6-1. Temperature Compensation Offset Check Before adjustment, set the internal temperature and the ambient temperature are between 22 and 28 C. Checking procedure: 1. Rotate the lAMSL knob to display TEMP CHECK (C01). 2. Press the YES button. 3. It is OK when T=@@(##)[OK appears. It is NG when T=@@(##)[NG appears. (@@ is the current value. ## is the value that is written in the non-volatile memory.)
CN110 5-pin (I+3V) CN110 4-pin (IOP)
Checking procedure: 1. Insert the laser power meter from the disc inlet and set it on the objective lens of the optical pick-up. (When it cannot be set properly, press the m button and M button to move the optical pick-up.) Connect the digital voltmeter to CN110 5-pin (I+3V) and the CN110 4-pin (IOP). 2. Rotate the lAMSL knob to display LDPWR CHECK (C02). 3. Press the YES button once to display LD 0.9mW $. Confirm that the reading of the laser power meter is 0.84 to 0.92 mW. 4. Press the YES button once again to display LD 7.0mW $. Confirm that the readings of the laser power meter and digital bolt meter satisfy the specified value. Specification: Laser power meter reading: 7.0 +/- 0.2 mW Digital bolt meter reading: Optical pick-up displayed value +/- 10 %
(Optical pick-up label) (For the checking procedure of this value, refer to Section 5-8 Recording and displaying IOP information.)

260B 24391 H0528

IOP = 52.8 mA in this case IOP (mA) = digital bolt meter reading (mV)/1 (W)
5. Press the MENU/NO button to display LDPWR CHECK and stop laser emission. (The MENU/NO button is effective at all times to stop the laser emission.) Note 1 : After step 4, the display of LD 0.7mW$ LD 6.2mW$ , LD WPcorrection $ is switched every time when pressing the YES button. Operation is not necessary for these displays.
5-6-3. Traverse Check Note 1 : If the recorded disc is used for this adjustment, the data is deleted. Note 2 : If the traverse waveform is not clear, connect the oscilloscope as shown below so that it can be seen more clearly.

is within E0 to EF, F0 to FF, 00 to 0F, 10
5-10. Laser Power Adjustment
Before adjustment: Confirm the IOP value of optical pick-up. (Refer to Section 5-8 Recording and displaying the IOP information.) Connection:
Digital voltmeter BD board CN110 5-pin (I+3V) CN110 4-pin (IOP)
Adjustment procedure: 1. Insert the laser power meter from the disc inlet and set it on the objective lens of the optical pick-up. (When it cannot be set properly, press the m button and M button to move the optical pickup.) Connect the digital voltmeter to CN110 5-pin (I+3V) and the CN110 4-pin (IOP).
2. Rotate the lAMSL knob to display LDPWR CHECK (C10). (laser power: for adjustment) 3. Press the YES button once to display LD 0.9mW $. 4. Set the lens knob of the laser power meter to 10 mW, press the YES button, and save the adjustment results in the non-volatile memory. (LD SAVE $ appears for a moment at this time.) 5. LD 7.0mW $ is displayed. 6. Rotate the lAMSL knob so that the reading of the laser power meter is 6.9 to 7.1 mW. Press the YES button and save it. (LD SAVE $ appears for a moment at this time.) Note: Do not perform the emission of 7.0 mW continuously for 15 seconds and more. 7. Rotate the lAMSL knob to display LDPWR CHECK (C02). 8. Press the YES button once to display LD 0.9mW $. The reading of laser power meter is 0.85 to 0.91 mW. 9. Press the YES button once to display LD 7.0mW $. The reading of laser power meter is within the specified value. Take note of the digital bolt mater reading.
5-11. Traverse Adjustment
Note1: If the recorded disc is used for this adjustment, the data is deleted. Note2: If the traverse waveform is not clear, connect the oscilloscope as shown below so that it can be seen more clearly.
Oscilloscope (DC range) BD board
10. Press the MENU/NO button to display LDPWR CHECK and stop laser emission. (The MENU/NO button is effective at all times to stop the laser emission.) 11. Rotate the lAMSL knob to display lop Write (C28). 12. Press the YES button and after Ref=@@@.@ (@ is arbitrary number.) appears press the YES button to display Measu=@@@.@. (@ is arbitrary number.) 13. The changeable value flashes. Input the IOP value that is written at step 9. Selecting figure: Rotate the lAMSL knob. Selecting digit : Press the lAMSL knob. 14. After pressing the YES button, Complete! appears for a moment, and the value is recorded in the non-volatile memory. Then, Iop Write appears. Note 1: After step 9, the display of LD 0.7mW$ LD 6.2mW$ , LC WPcorrection $ is switched every time when pressing the YES button. Operation is not necessary for these displays.

Adjustment procedure: 1. Connect the oscilloscope to the CN110 3-pin (TEO) and the CN110 1-pin (VC) of the BD board. 2. Load a recordable disc (any available on the market). (Refer to Note 1.) The disc is loaded by pushing the tray. 3. Press the M button to move the optical pick-up outside the pit. 4. Rotate the lAMSL knob to display EF MO ADJUS (C11). 5. Press the YES button to display EFB = MO-R. (Laser power READ power, focus servo ON, tracking servo OFF, and spindle (S) servo ON are set) 6. Rotate the lAMSL knob so that the waveform of the oscilloscope is the specified value. (The figure of the EFB = and the waveform are changed by rotating the lAMSL knob.) In this adjustment. the waveform varies at intervals of approx. 2%. Adjust the waveform so that the specified value is satisfied as much as possible. (Read power traverse adjustment)

(Traverse waveform) A

B Specification: A = B
7. Press the YES button to save the adjustment results in the nonvolatile memory. (At this time EFB = SAV is displayed for a moment, and then EFB = MO-W is displayed.)
8. Rotate the lAMSL knob so that the waveform of the oscilloscope is the specified value. (The figure of the EFB = and the waveform are changed by rotating the lAMSL knob.) In this adjustment. the waveform varies at intervals of approx. 2%. Adjust the waveform so that the specified value is satisfied as much as possible. (Write power traverse adjustment)
18. Press the YES button to save the adjustment results in the nonvolatile memory. (At this time EFB = SAV is displayed for a moment) Then, EF CD ADJUS appears and the disc stops rotating automatically. 19. Press the A button to eject the check disc.
5-12. Focus Bias Adjustment
Adjustment procedure: 1. Load the test disc (MDW-74/AU-1). The disc is loaded by pushing the tray. 2. Rotate the lAMSL knob to display CPLAY MODE (C30). 3. Press the YES button to display CPLAY MID. 4. After C = AD = appears, press the MENU/NO button. 5. Rotate the lAMSL knob to display FBIAS CHECK (C13). 6. Press the YES button to display / a=. The first four digits indicate the C1 error rate, the two digits after / indicate ADER, and the two digits after a = indicate the focus bias amount. 7. Rotate the lAMSL knob in the clockwise direction and find the focus bias amount at which the C1 error rate becomes approx. 200. (Refer to Note 2.) 8. Press the YES button to display / b=. 9. Rotate the lAMSL knob in the counterclockwise direction and find the focus bias amount at which the C1 error rate becomes approx. 200. (Refer to Note 2.) Adjust the lAMSL knob so that the C1 error rate becomes almost same value as the value set in step 7. 10. Press the YES button to display / c=. 11. Confirm that the C1 error rate is below 50 and the ADER is 00 and press the YES button. 12. If ( ) of ( ) is above 20, press the YES button. If it is below 20, press the MENU/NO button and perform the adjustment from the step 2 again. 13. Press the A button to eject the test disc. Note 1: The relation between the C1 error and focus bias is as shown in the following figure. Find points a and b in the following figure using the above adjustment. The focal point position C is automatically calculated from points a and b. Note 2: As the C1 error rate changes, perform the adjustment using the average value.

AC board BD board MOTOR board PW board PSW board PJ board

DIGITAL board

Parts on the pattern face side seen from the pattern face are indicated. Parts on the parts face side seen from the parts face are indicated.

AD board

Indication of transistor. C These are omitted. Q B E
HP board DA board BT board FL board OUT SWITCH board REC board
U : B+ Line. V : B Line. Voltages are taken with a VOM (Input impedance 10 M). Voltage variations may be noted due to normal production tolerances. Waveforms are taken with a oscilloscope. Voltage variations may be noted due to normal production tolerances. Signal path. E : PB j : REC p : PB (DIGITAL) l : REC (DIGITAL)
Q B C E These are omitted.

POSITION SWITCH board

6-3. PRINTED WIRING BOARD BD SECTION
Refer to page 37 for Note on Printed Wiring Boards. Refer to page 37 for Circuit Board Location.

FOR ADJUSTMENT

Semiconductor

Location

Ref. No. D101 D181 D183 IC103 IC123 IC171 Q102 Q103 Q104 Location G-6 A-1 A-1 E-6 B-3 A-6 E-5 C-6 E-6
Ref. No. IC101 IC121 IC124 IC152 IC181 IC192 Q101 Q162 Q163 Q181 Q182 Location G-5 C-5 C-6 E-2 C-2 B-1 E-6 E-6 E-5 B-2 B-3
6-4. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM BD SECTION(1/2)
Refer to page 37 for Note on Schematic Diagrams. Refer to page 56 for Waveforms. Refer to page 58 for IC Block Diagram. Refer to page 63 for IC Pin Function.

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6-5. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM BD SECTION(2/2)
Refer to page 37 for Note on Schematic Diagrams. Refer to page 56 for Waveforms. Refer to page 57 for IC Block Diagram. Refer to page 62 for IC Pin Function.

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The components identified by mark ! or dotted line with mark ! are critical for safety. Replace only with part number specified.
Les composants identifis par une marque ! sont critiques pour la scurit. Ne les remplacer que par une pice portant le numro spcifi.
6-6. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM BD SWITCH SECTION
Refer to page 37 for Note on Schematic Diagrams.
6-7. PRINTED WIRING BOARD

BD SWITCH SECTION

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REC ( POSITION (

(PACK OUT)

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(PLAY POSITION)
6-8. PRINTED WIRING BOARD AD SECTION

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Ref. No. D301 D302 D303 D304 D305 D306 D307 D308 D309 D310 D802 D803 D805 D806 IC301 IC302 IC303 IC304 IC305
Location D-9 D-8 D-9 D-10 D-9 D-8 D-9 D-10 C-9 C-9 G-9 G-9 F-10 F-10 F-8 D-9 C-9 C-9 C-8 D-10 B-8 C-10 I-9 F-10 E-11 D-7 D-8 E-8 D-7 D-7

Pin No. 100

Pin Name TFDR DVDD FFDR FRDR FS4 SRDR SFDR SPRD SPFD FGIN TEST1 TEST2 TEST3 DVSS EFMO
I/O O O O O O O O O I (S) I I I O
Description Tracking servo drive PWM signal output to BH6511FS (IC152) Power supply (+3.3 V) (Digital) Focus servo drive PWM signal output to BH6511FS (IC152) (+) Focus servo drive PWM signal output to BH6511FS (IC152) (-) 176.4 kHz clock signal output (Xtal system) Not used in this system (Blank terminal) Sled servo drive PWM signal output to BH6511FS (IC152) (-) Sled servo drive PWM signal output to BH6511FS (IC152) (+) Spindle servo drive PWM signal output to BH6511FS (IC152) (-) Spindle servo drive PWM signal output to BH6511FS (IC152) (+) Input pin for test (Fixed at L) Input pin for test (Fixed at L) Input pin for test (Fixed at L) Input pin for test (Fixed at L) Ground (Digital) EFM signal output for recording to overwrite head driver (IC181)
AD BOARD IC301 CXD8512Q (DIGITAL FILTER)
Pin No. 7, 14 15, 22, 23 24, 33 Pin Name TEST NC SYNC INIT NC CLFG VDD LRKI BKI NC DLI DRI IFLG NC LR AL2 AR2 AL1 AR1 VSS VSS FCLK MCLK VDD NC IBIT NC VSS SCALE I/O I I I O I I I I O I I I I I O I I I Input pin for test (Fixed at L) Not used in this system (Blank terminal) Sync mode selector input. L: Slave mode. H: Master mode. Fixed to L Reset signal input from the system controller (IC800) L: Reset Not used in this system (Blank terminal) Flag output terminal for calibration. Not used in this system (Blank terminal) Power supply (+5 V) L/R sampling clock signal input Not used (Fixed at L) Bit clock signal input of serial input/output data. Not used in this system (Fixed at L) Not used in this system (Blank terminal) L channel data input (when 8Fs, 2Fs, and FS) Not used in this system (Fixed at L) R channel data input (8FS and 2FS) FSYNC input when FS Not used in this system (Fixed at L) Sync flag output terminal to the input side. Not used in this system (Blank terminal) Not used in this system (Blank terminal) FE selection IBIT (ed-pin) L LR selection when H Fixed at L in this system 64FS data (L channel data) input Not used in this system (Fixed at L) 64FS data (R channel data) input Not used in this system (Fixed at L) 64FS data input from A/D converter (IC302) (L channel data) 64FS data input from A/D converter (IC302) (R channel data) Ground Ground (For oscillator circuit) FE clock signal output to A/D converter (IC302) (128FS) Master clock signal input to D/A converter (IC502) (256FS) Power supply (+5 V) (For oscillator circuit) Not used in this system (Blank terminal) Input terminal to set the input data word length during 64 FS. L: 1 bit, H: 4 bits. (Fixed at L) Not used in this system (Blank terminal) Ground Input terminal to set the scaling amount during 64 FS. L: x5, H: x4. (Fixed at L) Input terminal to set the input sampling frequency. (Fixed both terminals to L = 64 FS) ISEL1 34, 35 ISET1,ISET2 I ISEL2 H L 42 NC DITH BOOST VDD MODE SHIFT LATCH I I I I I 8FS 2FS FS 64FS H L Description

Description CERAMIC ELECT CERAMIC ELECT ELECT CERAMIC CERAMIC CERAMIC CERAMIC ELECT ELECT ELECT ELECT ELECT ELECT ELECT ELECT ELECT ELECT CERAMIC ELECT CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP TANTALUM CERAMIC CHIP ELECT CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP CERAMIC CHIP ELECT 0.1uF 220uF 0.1uF 470uF 470uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 100uF 100uF 100uF 100uF 100uF 100uF 220uF 220uF 100uF 100uF 10PF 47uF 100PF 100PF 0.001uF 100PF 100PF 0.001uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 15PF 15PF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.001uF 0.001uF 0.001uF 0.001uF 1uF 0.1uF 470uF 0.1uF 100PF 0.1uF 470uF 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 5% 20% 5% 5% 10% 5% 5% 10%
Remarks 50V 25V 50V 16V 16V 50V 50V 50V 50V 50V 50V 25V 25V 25V 25V 25V 25V 25V 25V 50V 25V 50V 50V 50V 50V 50V 50V 25V 25V 25V 50V 50V 25V 25V 50V 50V 50V 50V 35V 25V 10V 25V 50V 25V 10V
1-674-321-11 AC BOARD ******** < CAPACITOR > ! C002 ! C003 ! C004 ! C005 ! C006 ! C007 ! C008 1-113-920-11 1-113-920-11 1-113-920-11 1-113-925-11 1-113-925-11 CERAMIC CERAMIC CERAMIC CERAMIC CERAMIC 0.0022uF 0.0022uF 0.0022uF 0.01uF 0.01uF 0.01uF 0.01uF 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 250V 250V 250V 250V 250V 250V 250V
C323 C324 C325 C326 C327 C328 C329 C330 C331 C332 C333 C334 C335 C336 C338 C340 C800 C801 C802 C803 C804 C805 C806 C807 C808 C809 C810 C811 C812 C813 C814 C815 C816 C817 C818 C819 C820 C824 C825 C850
1-113-925-11 CERAMIC 1-113-925-11 CERAMIC < CONNECTOR >

* CN002 CN003 * CN004

1-580-230-11 PIN, CONNECTOR (PC BOARD) 2P 1-564-321-00 PIN, CONNECTOR 2P 1-564-321-21 PIN, CONNECTOR 2P < PLATE >

* EP001

4-870-539-00 PLATE, GROUND < LINE FILTER >
! LF001 1-424-485-11 FILTER, LINE ! LF002 1-424-485-11 FILTER, LINE ************************************************************ A-4724-798-A AD BOARD, COMPLETE(AEP,UK) ******************* A-4724-799-A AD BOARD, COMPLETE(US,CND) ******************* < CAPACITOR > C302 C303 C304 C305 C306 C307 C308 C309 C310 C311 C313 C314 C315 C316 C317 1-164-159-11 1-164-159-11 1-126-934-11 1-164-159-11 1-162-294-31 1-164-159-11 1-164-159-11 1-164-159-11 1-164-159-11 1-164-159-11 1-164-732-11 1-164-732-11 1-164-732-11 1-136-820-11 1-136-820-11 CERAMIC CERAMIC ELECT CERAMIC CERAMIC CERAMIC CERAMIC CERAMIC CERAMIC CERAMIC CERAMIC CERAMIC CERAMIC FILM FILM 0.1uF 0.1uF 220uF 0.1uF 0.001uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.01uF 0.01uF 20% 20% 20% 5% 5% 50V 50V 10V 50V 50V 50V 50V 50V 50V 50V 50V 50V 50V 100V 100V

R702 R703 R704 R705 R706

1-249-421-11 1-247-843-11 1-249-425-11 1-249-429-11 1-249-435-11
CARBON CARBON CARBON CARBON CARBON

2.2K 3.3K 4.7K 10K 33K

1/4W F 1/4W 1/4W F 1/4W 1/4W
Ref. No. Part No. Description

OUT SWITCH

Remarks Ref. No. *

POSITION SWITCH

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9-928-965-11

Sony Corporation

Home Audio Company

99H1671-1 Printed in Japan 1999.8 Published by Quality Assurance Dept.

3-866-900-13(1)

MiniDisc Deck
Operating Instructions Mode demploi

GB EN FR

MDS-JA555ES

1999 by Sony Corporation

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
The laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.
For the customers in the United States
interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
For the customers in Canada
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior. The following caution label is located inside of the unit.
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

Owners Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. MDS-JA555ES Serial No.

Precautions

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

On power sources

Before operating the deck, check that the operating voltage of the deck is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the deck. The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. If you are not going to use the deck for a long time, be sure to disconnect the deck from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.

On operation

If the deck is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the deck. Should this occur, the deck may not operate properly. In this case, remove the MD and leave the deck turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started
Unpacking..... 4 Hooking Up the System.... 4 About the CONTROL A1 Control System.. 6 Basic Functions of the CONTROL A1 Control System... 7 Setting the Clock.... 7

On the MiniDisc cartridge
Do not open the shutter to expose the MD. Do not place the cartridge where it will be subject to extremes of sunlight, temperature, moisture or dust.
Recording on an MD... 9 Playing an MD... 12 Recording on MDs
Notes on Recording.... 13 Useful Tips for Recording.... 14 Adjusting the Recording Level.... 16 Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking).. 17 Starting Recording With 6 Seconds of Prestored Audio Data (Time Machine Recording)... 18 Synchro-Recording With Audio Equipment of Your Choice (Music Synchro-Recording)... 19 Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Player... 19 Fading In and Out (Fader).... 21 Recording on an MD Using a Timer... 22

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your deck, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Playing MDs

Using the Display.... 23 Locating a Specific Track.... 25 Locating a Particular Point in a Track... 26 Playing Tracks Repeatedly.... 26 Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)... 27 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)... 28 Useful Tips When Recording From MDs to Tape.. 29 Fading In and Out (Fader).... 30 Playing an MD Using a Timer... 31 Falling Asleep to Music.... 32 Changing the Pitch (Pitch Control Function).. 32 Setting the MD Deck Output... 33 Playing With Different Tones (Digital Filter).. 34

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony MiniDisc Deck. Before operating the deck, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Editing Recorded MDs

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

About This Manual

Conventions
Controls in the instructions are those on the deck; these may, however, be substituted by controls on the remote that are similarly named or, when different, appear in the instructions within brackets. The following icons are used in this manual:

Additional Information

Display Messages.... 46 System Limitations.... 46 Troubleshooting.... 47 Specifications.... 48 Guide to the Serial Copy Management System... 49 Index.... 50 Table of Setup Menus... 52 Self-Diagnosis Function.... 53

The MD deck uses the SCMS (Serial Copy Management System on page 49)
MDs recorded through digital input connector cannot be copied onto other MDs or DAT tapes through the digital output connector.
When the deck is recording or in recording pause, digital signals input through one of the digital input connectors are output to the respective digital output connector with the same sampling rate
To change the digital input signal to another sampling rate for output (without recording it to an MD), use Input Monitor Function (see page 14).
Useful Tips for Recording
INPUT DISPLAY/CHAR MENU/NO AMS
Monitoring the input signal (Input Monitor)
Before starting recording, you can monitor the selected input signal through the decks output connectors.
Press OPEN/CLOSE to remove the MD. Set INPUT according to the input signal you want to monitor.
When the INPUT is set at ANALOG
TIME OPEN/CLOSE ( p r REC
Checking the remaining recordable time on the MD
Press TIME. When you press the TIME button repeatedly while the deck is stopped, the display alternates between total disc playing time and remaining recordable time on the MD (see page 23). When you press the TIME button repeatedly while recording, the display alternates between the recording time of the current track and the remaining recordable time on the MD.
The analog signal input through the LINE(ANALOG) IN jacks is output to the respective DIGITAL OUT connector after A/D conversion, and then to the LINE(ANALOG) OUT jacks and the PHONES jack after D/A conversion.
When the INPUT is set at OPT1, OPT2 or COAX
After passing through the sampling rate converter, the digital signal input through the respective DIGITAL IN connector is output to the respective DIGITAL OUT connector, and after D/A conversion to the LINE(ANALOG) OUT jacks and PHONES jack.
Changing the display while recording
Each time you press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) while the deck is recording, you can change the display as follows:

Normal display

Press r REC. If the INPUT is set at ANALOG, AD-DA appears in the display. If the INPUT is set at OPT1, OPT2 or COAX, -DA appears in the display.

If Auto Cut appears in the display (Auto Cut)
There has been no sound input for about 30 seconds during recording. The 30 seconds of silence are replaced by a blank of about 3 seconds and the deck changes to recording pause. If the deck continues pausing for about 10 minutes after the Auto Cut Function activated, recording stops automatically. Note that this function does not activate even if there has been no sound input for about 30 seconds when the deck started recording from the blank portion.
Press Recording level display
Press FS (sampling frequency) display
You can turn off the Auto Cut Function
For details, see To turn off the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function on page 15. Note that when you turn off the Auto Cut Function, the Smart Space Function is turned off automatically.
Press DF (digital filter) display
If Smart Space appears in the display (Smart Space)
There has been an extended silence of 4 to 30 seconds in length during recording. The silence is replaced with a blank of about 3 seconds and the deck continues recording. Note that new track numbers may not be marked for portions recorded while this function is activated. Also, the Smart Space Function does not activate even if there has been an extended silence of 4 to 30 seconds in length when the deck started recording from the blank portion.
This function operates only for the digital signal input through the digital input connector. The bit length is normally set to 20 bits, but you can select from 24, 20 or 16 bits. If you switch the bit length during recording, the sound drops out momentarily.
Playing back tracks just recorded
Do this procedure to immediately play back tracks that have just been recorded. Press ( immediately after stopping recording. Playback starts from the first track of the material just recorded.
To turn off the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice to display Setup Menu. 2 Turn AMS to select Setup 05, then press AMS. 3 Turn AMS to select S.Space Off, then press AMS. 4 Press MENU/NO.
To play from the first track of the MD after recording
1 Press p again after stopping recording. 2 Press (. Playback starts from the first track of the MD.

You can change CDs during synchro-recording
Do the following steps instead of Step 7 above. 1 Press p on the remote of the CD player. The deck pauses for recording. 2 Change the CD. 3 Press on the remote of the CD player. Synchro-recording restarts.
You can also do synchro-recording with a Sony video CD player
Using the procedure for synchro-recording with a Sony CD player, you can do synchro-recording with a Sony video CD player also. To select the video CD player, press button number 2 while pressing down the 1/u switch on the remote before starting the procedure. To select the CD player again, press button number 1 while pressing down the 1/u switch. The deck is factory set to a CD player for synchrorecording.
Fading In and Out (Fader)
You can gradually increase the recording level at the beginning of a recording (fade-in recording) or gradually decrease the recording level at the end of a recording (fade-out recording). This function is convenient when, for example, you dont want the track cut off abruptly when the disc reaches to its end.
You can set the duration of fade-in and fade-out recording independently
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice to display Setup Menu. 2 To set the duration of fade-in recording: Turn AMS to select Setup 08, then press AMS. To set the duration of fade-out recording: Turn AMS to select Setup 09, then press AMS. 3 Turn AMS to set the duration. Both the fade-in and fade-out recording durations can be set in 0.1 second steps. 4 After selecting the duration, press AMS. 5 Press MENU/NO.

Fade-in recording

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

Fade-out recording

During recording, press FADER at the position where you want to start fade-out recording. z in Fade z 3.2s flashes and the deck performs the fade-out recording until the counter reaches 0.0s. The deck changes to recording pause when fade-out recording finishes.
Recording on an MD Using a Timer

You can scroll a title of more than 12 characters
Press SCROLL. Since the display shows up to 11 characters at a time, press SCROLL again to see the rest of the title if the title has 12 characters or more. Press SCROLL again to pause scrolling, and again to continue scrolling. Press The contents of a program (only when PROGRAM lights up)
Displaying the recording date Z
When the internal clock has been set, the deck automatically records the recording date and time of all recordings. You can then check the recording date and time of a track.
Press Title (Disc name and track name)
Locate the track for which you want to check the recording date and time. When the deck is
stopped playing or on play pause
= or + =, +, or number buttons
Press Output level (The recording level is displayed while the deck is stopped.)
Press DATE RECORDED. No Date appears if the internal clock has not been set or the track was recorded on another MD deck without a date and time stamp function.

Pitch display

You can extend the playing time during music scan
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice to display Setup Menu. 2 Turn AMS to select Setup 07, then press AMS. 3 Turn AMS to select the playing time within a range of 6 to 20 seconds (in 1 second steps), then press AMS. 4 Press MENU/NO.
Locating a Specific Track
You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc by using the AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) control, = and + buttons, number buttons, or M.SCAN button on the remote.
MENU/NO YES SCROLL TIME FILTER C D E
To pause playing at the beginning of a track
Turn AMS (or press = or +) after pausing playback.
PLAY MODE DATE SHUFFLE PROGRAM RECORDED PRESENT B

Number buttons M.SCAN

To go quickly to the beginning of the last track
Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press =) while the display shows the total track number, total disc playing time or remaining recordable time of the disc (recordable disc only), or disc name (see page 23).

>25 ( =/+

To locate

Do the following:

The next or succeeding During playback, turn AMS clockwise tracks (or press + repeatedly) until you find the track. The current or preceding tracks A specific track directly Z A specific track by using AMS During playback, turn AMS counterclockwise (or press = repeatedly) until you find the track. Press number buttons to enter the track number. 1 Turn AMS until the track number you want to locate appears while the deck is stopped. (The track number is flashing.) 2 Press AMS or (.
By scanning each track 1 Press M.SCAN before you start playing. for 6 seconds (music 2 When you find the track you want, scan) Z press to start playing.

You can play a specific portion of a track repeatedly. This might be useful when you want to memorize lyrics. Note that you can only repeat a portion within the boundaries of a single track.
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)
You can have the deck shuffle tracks and play them in random order.

REPEAT AB )

PLAY MODE CLEAR p
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or SHUFFLE once) until SHUFFLE appears in the display when the deck is stopped. Press ( to start Shuffle Play. Shuffle and J appear in the display while the deck is shuffling the tracks.
While playing a disc, press AB at the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly. REPEAT A- appears and B flashes in the display. Continue playing the track or press ) until you reach the ending point (point B), then press AB again. REPEAT A-B lights continuously. The deck starts to play the specified portion repeatedly.

To cancel Shuffle Play

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or CONTINUE once) when the deck is stopped until SHUFFLE disappears.
You can specify tracks during Shuffle Play
To play the next track, turn AMS clockwise (or press +). To play from the beginning of the current track again, turn AMS counterclockwise (or press =). You cannot use AMS (or =) to go to tracks that have already been played.

To cancel A-B Repeat

Press REPEAT, CLEAR or p.
Setting new starting and ending points
You can repeat the portion immediately after the currently specified portion by changing the starting and ending points. 1 Press AB while REPEAT A-B appears. The current ending point B becomes the new starting point A, REPEAT A- lights continuously, and B flashes in the display. 2 Continue playing the track or press ) until you reach the new ending point (point B), then press AB again. REPEAT A-B lights continuously and the deck starts playing repeatedly the newly specified portion.
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)
You can specify the playback order of the tracks on an MD and create your own programs containing up to 25 tracks.
DISPLAY/CHAR MENU/NO ~ AMS YES

b) When using the remote

Press the number buttons to enter the tracks you want to program in the order you want. To program a track with a number over 25, use the >25 button (see page 25).
If you enter the wrong track number
Press 0 or ) until the wrong track number flashes, then enter the correct track number with the number buttons. If 0 flashes, press 0.

PLAY MODE

Repeat Step 3 to enter other tracks. The entered track is added to the location where the 0 flashes. Each time you enter a track, the total program time is added up and appears in the display. After finishing programming, press YES. Complete!! appears and programming is completed. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or PROGRAM once) until PROGRAM appears in the display. Press ( to start Program Play.

MENU/NO YES PROGRAM

Number buttons

>25

To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or CONTINUE once) when the deck is stopped until PROGRAM disappears.
While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice to display Setup Menu. Turn AMS to display Program ?, then press AMS or YES. Do either a) or b):
The program remains even after Program Play ends
When you press(, you can play the same program again.
The display shows - -m - -s instead of the total playing time when the total playing time of the program exceeds 199 minutes. ProgramFull appears when you program over 25 tracks. Erase the unnecessary tracks to enter other tracks.
a) When using the controls on the deck
1 Turn AMS until the track number you want appears in the display. 2 Press AMS.
Press 0 or ) until the wrong track number flashes, turn AMS to set the correct track number, then press AMS. If 0 flashes, press 0.

Checking the track order

While the deck is stopped and PROGRAM is on, press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) several times. The track numbers appear in the order they were programmed as follow: /3 / 5 / 8 / 1 / 2/
Useful Tips When Recording From MDs to Tape
To check the rest of the track order
Turn AMS. You can scroll the display to check all the track numbers you programmed.

0 ) ( P p r

Changing the track order
You can change the order of the tracks in your program before you start playing. To Do the following procedure after Steps 1 and 2 in Creating Your Own Program:
a track Press 0 or ) until the track number you want to erase flashes, then press CLEAR. Keep pressing CLEAR until all programmed track numbers disappear. 1 Press 0 until 0 flashes at the left of the first track. 2 Do Steps 3 to 5 on page 28. 1 Press 0 or ) until the track which precedes the track to be added flashes. 2 Press AMS so that 0 flashes, then do Steps 3 to 5 on page 28. 1 Press ) until 0 flashes at the right of the last track. 2 Do Steps 3 to 5 on page 28. 1 Press 0 or ) until the track number you want to change flashes. 2 Do Steps 3 to 5 on page 28.

Fade-in playback

During playback pause, press FADER at the position where you want fade-in playback to start. Z in Fade Z 3.2s flashes and the deck performs fadein playback until the counter reaches to 0.0s.
While the deck is stopped, press A.SPACE repeatedly until Auto Off appears.
If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the deck will recall the last setting of the Auto Space and Auto Pause Functions the next time you turn on the deck.

Fade-out playback

During playback, press FADER at the position where you want fade-out playback to start. z in Fade z 3.2s flashes and the deck performs fadeout playback until the counter reaches 0.0s. The deck changes to playback pause when fade-out playback finishes. Note
The signal level output to the digital output connector does not change.
You can set the duration of fade-in and fade-out playback independently
Do Steps 1 to 5 in You can set the duration of the fadein and fade-out recording independently on page 21.
Playing an MD Using a Timer
By connecting a timer (not supplied) to the deck, you can start and stop playback operations at specified times. For further information on connecting the timer or setting the starting and ending times, refer to the instructions that came with the timer.
After you have finished using the timer, set TIMER on the deck to OFF.
You can select Program Play in Step 2. Note, however, that programs eventually fade away when the standby status is off, and therefore if you set the time too far in the future, the program may be gone when the specified time arrives. If this has occurred, the deck enters normal play mode at the specified time and the tracks play in consecutive order.
Do Steps 1 to 3 in Playing an MD on page 12. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or one of the PLAY MODE buttons once) to select the play mode you want. To play only specific tracks, create a program (see page 28). If you want to specify the time for the start of playback, go to Step 4. If you want to specify the time for the end of playback, press ( to start playback, then go to Step 4. If you want to specify the time for both start and end of playback, go to Step 4. Set TIMER on the deck to PLAY. Set the timer as required. When you have set the time for the start of playback, the deck turns off. When the specified time arrives, the deck turns on and starts playing. When you have set the time for the end of playback, playback continues. When the specified time arrives, the deck stops playing and turns off. When you have set the time for both the start and end of playback, the deck turns off. When the starting time arrives, the deck turns on and starts playing. When the ending time arrives, the deck stops playing and turns off.

Press AMS to enter the selected character. The cursor shifts rightward and waits for the input of the next character.
Repeat Steps 7 and 8 until you have entered the entire title.
Copying a track or disc title
You can copy a track or disc title to use it as a title of another track or the disc title within a disc.
If you entered the wrong character
Press 0 or ) until the character to be corrected starts flashing, and repeat Steps 7 and 8 to enter the correct character.
Press MENU/NO to display Edit Menu. Turn AMS until Name ? appears in the display and press AMS or YES. Turn AMS until Nm Copy ? appears in the display. Press AMS or YES. Turn AMS to select Disc to copy the disc title, or the track whose title you want to copy and press AMS or YES. If No Name appears in the display The disc or the track has no name.

To erase a character

Press 0 or ) until the character to be erased starts flashing, then press CLEAR.

To enter a space

Press AMS while the cursor is flashing.

10 Press YES.

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

To cancel labeling

You cannot label a track or an MD while you are recording over an existing track.
Turn AMS to select Disc for disc title or to specify the track number to copy a title, and press AMS or YES. Complete!! appears for a few seconds to indicate that the copying operation is completed. If Overwrite? appears in the display The disc or track you selected in Step 6 above has a title. If you continue the title copying, press AMS or YES.

To cancel title copying

Labeling tracks and MDs with the remote Z
Repeat Step 3 until you have entered the entire title.

Alphabet/number buttons

Press 0 or ) until the character to be corrected starts flashing. Press CLEAR to erase the incorrect character, then enter the correct one.

NAME CHAR 0/)

Press NAME again. This completes the labeling procedure and the title appears in the display.
Press NAME repeatedly until a flashing cursor appears in the display, then do the following: To label

A track

Changing an existing title Z 1
Press NAME, then do the following: To change

A track title

Make sure that the deck is
Playing, pausing, recording the track to be labeled, or stopped after locating the track to be labeled Stopped with no track number appearing in the display
Playing, pausing the track whose title is to be changed, or stopped after locating the track whose title is to be changed Stopped with no track number appearing in the display
Select the character type as follows: To select

Tracks created through editing may exhibit sound dropout during search operations. Track numbers are not recorded correctly
Incorrect assignment or recording of track numbers may result when CD tracks are divided into several smaller tracks during digital recording. Also, when the Automatic Track Marking Function is activated during recording, track numbers may not marked as in the original depending on the program source.
TOC Reading appears for a long time
If the inserted recordable MD is brand new, TOC Reading appears in the display longer than for MDs that have been used.
The deck does not record.
/ The MD is record-protected (Protected alternates with C11 in the display). Close the record-protect slot (see page 11). / The deck is not connected properly to the sound source. Make connections properly to the sound source. / The recording level is not adjusted properly. Adjust the recording level properly (see page 16). / A premastered MD is inserted. Replace it with a recordable MD. / There is not enough time left on the MD. Replace it with another recordable MD with fewer recorded tracks, or erase unnecessary tracks. / There has been a power failure or the AC power cord has been disconnected during recording. Data recorded to that point may be lost. Repeat the recording procedure.
Limitations when recording over an existing track
The correct remaining recording time may not be displayed. You may find it impossible to record over a track if that track has been recorded over several times already. If this happens, erase the track using the Erase Function (see page 35). The remaining recording time may be shortened out of proportion to the total recorded time. Recording over a track to eliminate noise is not recommended since this may shorten the duration of the track. You may find it impossible to label a track while recording over it.
The deck does not work during synchro-recording. The correct recorded/playing time may not be displayed during playback of monaural-format MDs.
/ The currently selected CD player type (CD player or video CD player) does not match the CD player being used. Reset the CD player type (see page 20). If the CD player being used has a mode selector, set the selector to CD1.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the deck, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The deck does not operate or operates poorly.
/The MD may be damaged (Disc Error appears). Take the MD out and insert it again. If Disc Error remains, replace the MD.
The sound has a lot of static.
/ Strong magnetism from a television or a similar device is interfering with operations. Move the deck away from the source of strong magnetism.

MD inserting 9, 12 premastered 23 recordable 9, 23 taking out 11, 12 Moving 40 Music scan 25 synchro-recording 19

Connectors

DIGITAL IN/OUT 5, 9

U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Undoing the last edit 45

Controls

AMS 7, 10, 12, 14, 16 to 18, 25, 28, 29, 32, 33, 35, 37 to 41, 45 ANALOG REC LEVEL L/R 10, 16 DIGITAL REC LEVEL 10, 16 INPUT 9, 13, 14 PHONE LEVEL 12

Names of controls

Buttons
AB 27 Alphabet/Number 23, 25, 28, 43 A.SPACE 29 CD PLAYER P 19 CD PLAYER =/+ CHAR 43 CLEAR 27, 28, 41, 43 CONTINUE 27, 28 DATE PRESENT 7 DATE RECORDED 23 DIGITAL REC LEVEL /ANALOG OUT LEVEL +/ 16, 33 DISPLAY 23, 28 DISPLAY/CHAR 14, 23, 28, 41 FADER 21, 30 FILTER 34 MENU/NO 10, 14, 16, 17, 28, 29, 32, 33, 35, 37 to 41, 45 M.SCAN 25 MUSIC SYNC 19 NAME 43 NUM 43 OPEN/CLOSE 9, 12, 14 P.HOLD 16 PITCH CONTROL 32 PLAY MODE 27, 28, 31 PROGRAM 28 r REC (recording) 10, 14, 17, 45
Optical cable 4, 5, 49, 50
Pausing playback 12 recording 11 Pitch Control Function 32 Playing changing the pitch 32 normal play 12 program play 28 repeat play 26 shuffle play 27 tracks just recorded 15

Indicators

FILTER 34 PITCH CONTROL 32 STANDBY 9, 12
CONTROL ALINE(ANALOG) IN/OUT 5, 9, 13, 30, 33 PHONES 12, 30

Switches

TIMER 22, 31 1/u (power) 9, 12
Recording normal recording 9 over existing tracks 15 time machine recording 18 Recording date 24 Record-protect tab 11 Remote commander (remote) 4

Others

Display 14, 23, 24 Music calendar 23 TOC Writing 11, 13, 35 g 4

Table of Setup Menus

You can make various settings on this deck by using Setup Menus. Operation related to each menu were explained in the previous sections. The table below outlines each menu, including the various parameters and initial settings.
The menus you can use in stop mode, during play or while recording differ.

To enter the Setup Menu

While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice to display Setup Menu, or press MENU/NO to display Edit Menu and turn AMS until Setup ? appears in the display, then press AMS. Menu number

Function

Creates a program. Sets the track marking function. Sets the reference level of the input signal when T.Mark LSyn is selected in Setup Menu 02. Turns the Auto Space and Auto Pause Functions on and off. Turns the Smart Space and Auto Cut Functions on and off. Turns the Peak Hold Function on and off for the peak level meters. Sets the playing time during music scan. Sets the duration of fade-in recording and playback. Sets the duration of fade-out recording and playback. Changes the playback speed by auto steps. Fine controls the playback speed.

Parameters

T.Mark Off, T.Mark LSyn LS(T) 72 to 0dB

Initial setting