Playing MDs.. 27

Playing an MD... 27 Playing a Specific Track... 29 Locating a Particular Point in a Track.. 30 Playing Tracks Repeatedly (Repeat Play).. 31 Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play).. 32 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play). 33 Storing the Located Track to Start Play Instantaneously (Multi-access Play).. 34 Setting Play start position After Play Is Stopped (Resume Play).. 36 Returning to the Specified Point (Locate Play). 36 Pausing After Each Track (Auto Pause). 37 Making Track Play Start Soon (Auto Cue).. 38 Changing Playback Speed (Variable Speed Play).. 39
Additional Information.. 64
System Limitations.. 64 Trouble shooting... 65 Self-Diagnosis Function... 66 Display Messages... 67 Specifications... 68 Exterior dimensions.. 69 Edit Menu Table... 70 Setup Menu Table... 71 Last Mode Memory... 72
Preparation Front Panel Descriptions

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1 POWER button Press to turn the recorder on. When you press the button again, the recorder turns off. 2 INPUT selector Use to select the input jack (or connector) of the program source to be recorded. 3 MD insertion slot Insert the MD as illustrated below.

With the labeled side up

! AUTO CUE button Press to set AUTO CUE, AUTO PAUSE, or OFF. ! PHONE LEVEL control Use to adjust the volume of the headphones. ! KEYBOARD jack Connect a keyboard to this jack. ! Remote sensor Receives the infrared signal of the remote for remote operations. ! Z EJECT button Press to eject the MD. ! VARI SPEED button Press to turn on and off VARI SPEED.
With the arrow pointing towards the recorder
4 Display window Shows various information. 5 MENU/NO button Press to display Edit Menu or Setup Menu. Also, the MENU mode is cleared. 6 AMS control (MARK/ENTER button) Turn to locate tracks, adjust the recording level, select the input characters, or select a menu item and a setting value. 7 YES button Press to carry out the selected operation. 8 LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR button Press to display INPUT or OUTPUT level and disc or track information, select the type of characters to be input, and change to time display. 9 TIME button Press to change time information on the disc or track. 0 LOCATE button Press to locate pre-marked positions.
! VARI SPEED + button Press to increase play speed at 0.5% step when VARI SPEED is on. ! VARI SPEED _ button Press to decrease play speed at 0.5% step when VARI SPEED is on. ! CLEAR button Press to cancel the selection. @ m/M (backward/forward) button Press to lacate a portion whithin a track, change the contens of a program, or change the input character. @ 7 (play/pause) button Press to start play and pause or resume play or recording. @ x (stop) button Press to stop play or recording, or cancel the selected operation. @ z (record) button Press to record on the MD, monitor the input signal, or mark track numbers. @ PHONES jack Connect headphones to this jack.

REPEAT

A.CUE A.PAUSE

M.SCAN

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9 m/M (backward/forward) button Press to locate a portion within a track, change the contents of a program, or change the input character. 0 CD-SYNCHRO button Press to operate the CD-Synchro-recording of a CD component. ! CD PLAYER button Press to pause or locate tracks the CD component. ! DISPLAY button Press to select the information to be displayed in the window. ! TIME button Press to change the disc or track time information. ! MENU/NO button Press to display Edit Menu or Setup Menu. The MENU mode is cleared. ! YES button Press to carry out the selected operation. ! DATE (RECORDED/PRESENT) button Press to display the recorded time of a disc recorded by a component which contains a function of recording the recorded date or display the present time of a component which contains a clock function. ! A.CUE/A.PAUSE button Press to set AUTO CUE, AUTO PAUSE, or OFF.

MUSIC SYNC

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1 Z (EJECT) button Press to eject the MD. 2 PLAY MODE button Press to select multi-access, normal play, Shuffle Play, or Program Play. 3 Letter/track number input buttons Press to input letters, numbers, symbols or select track numbers. 4 A B button Press to select Repeat A B Play.
! M.SCAN button Press to successively play the located tracks only for the set time. ! SCROLL button Press to scroll the name of a track or MD. @ CLEAR button Press to cancel the selection. @ x (stop) button Press to stop play or recording, or clear the MENU mode. @ X (pause) button Press to pause or resume play or recording. @ z (record) button Press to record on the MD, monitor the input signal, or mark track numbers. @ MUSIC SYNC button Press to start Music Synchro-recording. @ T.REC button Press to start Time Machine Recording. @ LEVEL + / _ button Press to adjust the recording level or output level of analog play. @ FADER button Press to perform Fade-in Play/Recording or Fadeout Play/Recording. @ Control-S jack Can be used as the wired remote by connecting with the control-S jack in the rear of the recorder using a supplied cable. If the plug is connected to the jack, the remote does not radiate infrared rays.
Display Window Discriptions
1 Disc, track, and time display Displays MD information, the set contents of Edit Menu or Setup Menu, and time information. 2 AUTO PAUSE and AUTO CUE display Lights up when AUTO PAUSE or AUTO CUE is selected. 3 TOC EDIT display Displays TOC when record contents or edit contents are not recorded on MD. Flashes TOC when they are recorded on MD. TOC is displayed during edit operation. 4 RAM display Lights up in RAM edit mode in which temporary editing is performed for sending without recording editing results. (play/pause) display Displays during play or pause. 6 Record and record mode display REC display Lights up during recording or pausing. Record mode display Lights up MONO for monaural recording, LP2 for double-length stereo recording, and LP4 for 4-time length stereo recording in record mode or mode when the playing track is recorded.

Total number of tracks and total recorded time (default display)
Press Total number of tracks and remaining recordable time on the MD (recordable MDs only) *

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* Not shown for the premastered discs.
While the recorder is recording
Track number and recorded time of the current track (default display)
While the recorder is playing
Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly to change the display. Each press of the button changes the display as follows:
Track number and elapsed time of the current track (default display)

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Press Sampling frequency is indicated only when the digital signal is input.

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The contents of a program (only when ROGRAM lights up)

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* Only when On of Next Tr Play of Setup Menu is selected

Input Level Coax-12.0dB

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Press TIME when the track number and recorded time are displayed. Each press of the button changes the display as follows:

Disc name and track name

SONGS DREAM
Level of the output signal Press

OutputLevel Anlg -6.0dB

Recordable time

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* Not displayed if PLAY MODE is PROGRAM or SHUFFLE when On of Next Tr Play (Next Track Play) is selected.
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Press TIME. Each press of the button changes the display as follows:
Track number and remaining time of the current track

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Remaining time of all recorded tracks

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z Press SCROLL when disc time information is displayed
The track name appears and scrolls. While the track name is scrolling, press the button again to pause scrolling, and again to continue scrolling.

Getting Started

After Unpacking
Check the supplied accessories. Remote commander (remote) RM-DR1E (1) AA-size (R6) batteries (2) Connecting cable (control S cable) (1) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two AA-size (R6) batteries with the 3 and # properly oriented to the markings into the battery compartment.
z When to replace the batteries
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the recorder, replace both batteries with new ones. Notes If you use the batteries incorrectly, they may leak liquid or be blown up. Be sure to obey the following points: - Do not mistake 3 and # terminals. - Do not use a new battery with an old one or batteries of different types together. - Do not recharge the batteries. - If you dont use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. - If the batteries are leaking, wipe to clean the battery compartment before replacing with new ones. Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO twice. Setup Menu appears in the display. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until Track Mark appears, then press AMS or YES. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) to select the setting, then press AMS or YES. Automatic tracking marking Turned on at input level Turned on at the interval of the fixed time Turned off Select Level Sync Interval Off
When recording from a component connected to the ANALOG IN jacks with Track Mark Off selected or when recording from a DAT recorder or DBS tuner connected to the DIGITAL IN connector, the entire material may be recorded as a single track. When recording from a DAT recorder or DBS tuner connected to the DIGITAL IN connector, the recorder will mark a track number whenever the sampling frequency of the input signal changes, regardless of the track marking parameter setting. z You can mark track numbers even after recording has finished See Dividing Tracks on page 45. Note If you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC power cord, the recorder will store the last settings of Track Mark and recall them the next time you turn on the recorder.
Starting Recording With 6 Seconds of Prestored Audio Data (Time Machine Recording)
Whenever the recorder is in recording pause, the recorders buffer memory continuously stores the latest 6 seconds worth of audio data. When you press AMS (or T.REC), the recording then starts with the data in the buffer memory. Time Machine Recording thus allows you to avoid missing the beginning of material recorded live from an FM or satellite broadcast.
Do steps 1 to 7 of Recording on an MD on page 18. The recorder changes to recording pause. Start playing the program source. Press AMS (or T.REC) at the point where you want to start recording. Recording starts with the 6 seconds of prestored data in the buffer memory, then continues recording via the buffer memory thereafter.
To stop Time Machine Recording Press x. Note The storage of data in the buffer memory starts from the moment the recorder changes to recording pause. Thus, if you start recording less than 6 seconds worth of data will be recorded from the buffer memory.
Synchro-recording With the Audio Component of Your Choice (Music Synchro-recording) Z

z You can use the remote of the CD player during CD Synchrorecording

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To change the recorder to Recording Recording pause Recording pause
And change the CD player to Play Stop Pause
z You can change CDs during CD Synchro-recording 1 Press x on the CD players remote. 2 Change the CD. 3 Press H on the CD players remote. Recording resumes. Notes When performing CD Synchro-recording with a CD player with a mode selector, be sure to set the selector to CD1. When you record tracks from certain CD or multi-disc players, the entire material may be recorded as a single track.

Playing MDs

This chapter explains the various ways to play MDs.

Playing an MD

POWER AMS
Turn on the mixer. Adjust the fader or level of the connected channel of the mixer. Press POWER to turn on the recorder. 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, go to step 6. Press 7. The recorder starts playing.
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 AMS clockwise (or press > repeatedly) AMS counterclockwise (or press. repeatedly) After stopping play A
z To play the MD on which LP2, LP4 stereo recording or MONO
recording has been performed
By pressing 7 in step 6 above, LP2, LP4, or MONO lights up depending on the mode recorded on the lower left of the display window.
z To use headphones Connect them to PHONES jack. Turn PHONE LEVEL to adjust the volume.
z You can adjust the analog signal output level.
1 While the recorder is playing, press LEVEL/DISPLAY/ CHA (or DISPLAY) repeatedly until the line output adjustment display appears. 2 Turn AMS (or press LEVEL +/_ repeatedly) to adjust the output signal level.
z You can use Setup Menu to adjust the analog output level
1 Press MENU/NO twice. Setup Menu appears in the display. 2 Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) to select Output Level, then press AMS or YES. 3 Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) to adjust the output level, press AMS or YES. 4 Press MENU/NO.
z You can make EJECT not function during play or pause to avoid ejecting the MD by mistake.

Repeating the current track (Repeat 1 Play) Z
The current track is repeated. Press REPEAT until Repeat 1 appears at the display window.
When you play an MD, Repeat 1 Play starts.
MENU / NO YES REPEATE A -B

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To resume normal play Press REPEAT until REPEAT 1 at the display window turns off.
z You can also set Repeat 1 Play in the Setup Menu of the recorder.
Note If you turn off the recorder or disconnect the AC power cord, the recorder will store the last setting of the repeat play (Repeat All or Repeat 1) and recall it the next time you turn on the recorder. However, A - B Repeat is canceled.
1 Press MENU/NO twice. Setup Menu appears in the display. 2 Turn AMS to select Repeat Mode, then press AMS or YES. 3 Turn AMS to select Repeat 1, then press AMS or YES. 4 Press MENU/NO.
Repeating all the tracks on the MD (Repeat All Play) Z
All tracks are repeated. Press REPEAT until REPEAT lights up at the display window.
When you play an MD, the recorder repeats the tracks as follows: When the play mode is Normal play (page 27) Shuffle play (page 32) Program Play (page 33) The recorder repeats All the tracks in sequence All the tracks in random order All the tracks in the program in sequence
To resume normal play Press REPEAT until REPEAT at the display window turns off.
z You can also set Repeat All Play in the Setup Menu of the recorder.
1 Press MENU/NO twice. Setup Menu appears in the display. 2 Turn AMS to select Repeat Mode, then press AMS or YES. 3 Turn AMS to select Repeat ALL, then press AMS or YES. 4 Press MENU/NO.
Repeating a specitic portion within a track (Repeat A-B Play) Z
You can specify a portion within a track to play repeatedly. This is convenient to study language or memorize words. Note that the portion that you specity must be within the bourdaries of a single track.
Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) Z
When you select Shuffle Play, the recorder plays all the tracks on the MD in random order.
While the recorder is playing, press A B at the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly. REPEAT A-B lights up.
Continue playing the track or use M to locate the ending point (point B) of the portion to be played repeatedly, then press A B again. The specified portion repeats.
Press SHUFFLE while the recorder is stopped. SHUFFLE lights up at the display window.
To stop Repeat A-B Play Press REPEAT or x. To set a new starting point and ending point during Repeat A-B Play Specify the starting point and ending point by the same operation.
z You can also set A-B Repeat in the Setup Menu of the recorder.

To select RAM editing

Insert a disc while pressing x (STOP). RAM lights up in the display.
To select DISC editing Remove the disc once. The RAM indication on the display will disappear, and the mode is returned to DISC editing.
Using buttons and control for editing operations
The buttons and control of the recorder can be used as described below to erase, divide, move or combine tracks. Note When a name is given to a track or disc, the functions of the buttons and control described below will change. For more details, see the section Naming track or MD (page 46).

Erasing Tracks (ERASE)

By specifying the number of a track to be erased, or the section to be deleted. All tracks, or any number of tracks, can also be erased.
Erasing a single track (ERASE)
The track number is selected and the track is erased. Example: The second track (track name BBB) is to be erased:

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MENU/NO: When pressed, Edit Menu appears on the display and editing operations can be selected. If the button is pressed during editing, editing is canceled. AMS: The desired editing operation and track number are selected by turning the AMS; confirmation is made by pressing it. It is also used to erase part of a track, or to specify the division of a track. YES: This can be used instead of pressing AMS. m/M: Press to specity the unit (minute, second, or frame) which playback is advanced when the AMS control is turned. You can also use these buttons to locate the end point of the portion to be erased. For more information on the functions of each button, refer the page on the editing operations.
When a track is erased, the track numbers are automatically reassigned. For example, when track two is erased, the previous track number three and all others after it move up one track number.
Press MENU/NO while the recorder is stopped, playing, or paused. Edit Menu appears in the display. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until TrErase? appears in the display; press AMS or YES. The track number is displayed and playback of the track begins. Turn AMS until the track number of the track to be erased is displayed (or press./> repeatedly). Press AMS or YES. Complete! appears for a few seconds and then disappears. The track selected in step 3. is erased, and playback of the next track begins.

Changing the level of a whole track
Press MENU/NO when the recorder is stopped. Edit Menu appears in the display. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until S. F Edit appears in the display; press AMS or YES. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until Tr Level? appears in the display; press AMS or YES. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until the track number of the track to be changed appears in the display; press AMS or YES. Level 0dB appears in the display. While monitoring to the playback, Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until the desired level is heard. Level can be changed in 2dB units, from _12dB to +12dB. When the playback level is at the highest setting, be sure to adjust the level so that the right-hand indicator of the peak level meter does not light.
Erase Undo? Divide Undo? Combine Undo? Move Undo?

Name Undo?

Press AMS or Yes Complete! appears for a few seconds, and the MD is restored to the condition that existed before the edit operation.
This indicator should not illuminate.
Press AMS or YES. Edit OK? appears in the display. Press AMS or YES. Overwriting of the track is started. S.F Edit **% appears during overwriting. The overwriting of the track takes approximately as long as the playback time of the track or longer. Complete! is displayed when overwriting is finished.

To Use Fade In/Fade Out

Press MENU/NO while the recorder is stopped. Edit Menu appears in the display. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until S. F Edit appears in the display; press AMS or YES. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until Fade In? or Fade Out? appears in the display; press AMS or YES. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until the track number of the desired track appears in the display; press AMS or YES. Time 5.0s appears in the display. While listening to the playback, Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) to adjust the fade in or fade out times. the section to fade in or fade out is played back repeatedly. Fade time is adjustable in 0.1 second intervals, from 1 to 15 seconds. You cannot set the time longer than the track. Press AMS or YES. Edit OK? appears in the display. Press AMS or YES. Rewriting of the track is started. During overwriting, S. F Edit **% appears. When writing is finished, Complete! will appear for a few seconds.
To force a stop during writing The portion Already written cannot be returned to its original state, but cancellation can be made with the following steps.
During writing, press x (Stop), MENU/NO or CLEAR. Edit Stop? will be appear in the display, then No will flash. When No is displayed. press MENU/NO, YES or AMS to continue the overwriting. Turn AMS until YES appears on the display Pressing YES or AMS stops the overwriting of the data. Press MENU/NO to continue the overwriting of data.

Remote Terminal Functions
RELAY PLAY/REC Stereo mini-jack type
With the recorder connected to other recorders, the end of recording or playback on the first unit passes a control signal to the RELAY terminal, so that recording or playback automatically begins in the second unit. By making the connection a loop, continuous playback is also possible. Connection for relay playback or recording Connection between the first recorder, set to RELAY OUT, and the second recorder, set to RELAY IN, is by a stereo mini-plug cable (RK-G136, etc.). When more than two recorders are connected, both RELAY OUT and RELAY IN are connected in the same way.
The input and output signals are relayed by the direct connection between the output signal terminal of the first recorder and the input signal terminal of the second recorder. Though this connection, an input signal are relayed to all the other recorders as well; likewise the output signal is relayed through the direct connection with the other recorders.
Connection for relay play and recording Set RELAY of Setup Menu to OFF. To relay the input/output signal in PLAY or REC, the same operating conditions as for input monitor (page 22) are applied, and there are restrictions on operations. Note Please set the input selector of the recorder front panel in accordance with the connection to the input terminal.

Cabling for Relay

From divide equipment Input signal

Relay Playback

Carry out steps 1 to 4 with all recorders connected
Press MENU/NO twice. Setup Menu appears in the display. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until Relay appears in the display; press AMS or YES. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly); select Play ; press AMS or YES. Press MENU/NO. Start play on the first unit. When the first recorder finishes play, the second recorder begins play. Play will continue in the same way for all other recorder if a cable is connected to the RELAY IN terminal.

Relay signal

To mixer

Output signal

By the connection above, the input and output signals are ralayed, but for reasons of the system, the input signal is cut off for about 2 seconds when recording is relay. If you want to perform overlap recording without a blank, connect the input signal as shown below.
Note For the relay signal to be received and playback to begin in all recorders, the following conditions must be satisfied. A disc that is able to play back must be in the recorder. The recorder must be stopped. The recorders must not be in Edit Menu or Set up Menu. If REPEAT is set, the control signal is not transmitted and relay playback cannot be made.

From divide equipment

Input signal

Relay Recording

Press MENU/NO twice. Setup Menu appears in the display. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until Relay appears in the display; press AMS or YES. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly); select Rec ; press AMS or YES. Press MENU/NO. Start recording on the first unit. When the first recorder finishes recording, the second recorder begins recording. Recording will continue in the same way for all other recorders if a cable is connected to the RELAY IN terminal.
Note For the relay signal to be received and recording to begin in all recorders, the following conditions must be satisfied. A recordable disc must be in the recorder. The recorder must be set input selector in accodance with the connection to the input terminal. The recorder must be stopped. The recorders must not be in Edit Menu or Set up Menu. Relay recording is always at New Track Rec. In relay recording, it is not possible to record overwrite.

Parallel Input-Output

D-sub 9-pin (female) When a simple circuit is connected to the parallel in/out terminals, remote control is available. By connecting input terminal and GND, each function assigned to each terminal can work. These output terminal are open collector output. The LEDs can be lit on to show the status of the unit. Example of input-output terminals circuit Output circuit example

The total recorded time and the remaining recordable time on the MD may not total the maximum recording time Recording is in minimum units of 2 seconds* each (in stereo mode), no matter how short the material. The contents recorded may therefore be shorter than the maximum recording capacity. Disc space may be further reduced by scratches on the disc, which are automatically deleted, further reducing time.
* In stereo recording mode. For monaural and LP2 stereo the length is 4 seconds, for LP4 stereo it is 8 seconds.
Limitations when recording over an existing track The correct remaining recordable time on the MD may not be displayed. You may find it impossible to record over a track if that track has already been recorded over several times. If this happens, erase the track. 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 name a track while recording over an existing track.
Tracks created by editing may exhibit sound dropouts as youre searching for a point while monitoring the sound. Some tracks cannot be combined with others Tracks may not be combined if they have been edited. Track numbers are not marked correctly Incorrect assignment or marking of track numbers may result when CD tracks are divided into several smaller tracks during digital recording. Depending on the material recorded, when Track Mark of the Setup Menu was set to Level Sync and the track number automatically assigned during recording, the track number may not have been accurately assigned. TOC Reading appears for a long time If the inserted recordable MD is brand new, TOC Reading will appear in the display for a longer period than for already-used MDs. The correct recorded/playing time may not be displayed during playback of MDs recorded in monaural mode.

Trouble shooting

Should you have trouble with your MD recorder, first unplug the unit, then plug it back in and check It while using this troubleshooting guide. Should the problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The recorder does not operate or operates poorly / The MD may be dirty or damaged. Replace the MD. The recorder does not play / Moisture has formed inside the recorder/ Take the MD out and leave the recorder in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates. / Be sure that the power is on. / The recorder may not be correctly connected to the amplifier. Check the connection. / The MD is inserted in the wrong direction. Slide the MD into the disc slot with the label side up and the arrow pointing toward the slot. / The MD may not be recorded. Replace the disc with one that has been recorded. The sound has a lot of static / Move the recorder away from sources of strong magnetism, such as televisions. The recorder does not record / THe MD is record-protected. Slide the recordprotect tab to close the slot. / The recorder is not connected properly to the program source. Check the connection. / Select the correct program source using INPUT. / The recording level is not adjusted properly. Adjust the recording level. / A premastered MD is inserted. Replace it with a recordable MD. / There is not enough time left on the MD. Replace it with another recordable MD with fewer recorded tracks, or erase unnecessary tracks. / There has been a power failure, or the AC power cord has been disconnected during recording. Data recorded to that point may be lost. Repeat the recording procedure. The recorder does not perform synchro recording with a CD player / The remote supplied with the MD recorder is not set correctly. Reset the remote. The keyboard does note operate / Disconnect the keyboard, turn off power to the recorder, and reconnect the keyboard. The recorder begins playback or recording when the power is turned on / Timer of the Setup Menu is set to Play or Rec. Set Timer to Off. Although neither play or recording are set, there is still output from the recorder / Relay of the Setup Menu is set to Play or Rec. Set Relay to Off. When the suggested measures above do not solve the problem, remove the power plug, then plug it back in again.

LASER NG

Cannot copy (C41)
Cause/Remedy The sporadic appearance of this message is caused by the digital signal being recorded. This will not affect the recording. While recording from a digital source, the connection cable was unplugged or the digital source was turned off. / Reconnect the cable, or turn the digital components power back on. A problem occurred with the internal information needed to actuate the recorder. / Consult your nearest Sony dealer. A problem has occurred with the laser pickup. / There is the possibility that a malfunction has occurred. Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

REC Error

Read Error

TOC Error

Display Messages
The following table explains the various messages that appear in the display. Please also see the recorders Self Diagnosis function on page 66. Message Auto Cut Blank Disc Cannot Copy Meaning The Auto Cut function is on (page 22) A new (blank) or erased MD has been inserted. An attempt was made to make a second copy from a digitally dubbed MD. The MD is a commercially recorded disc and cannot be edited. An attempt was made to edit the MD during Program or Shuffle Play. An attempt was made to edit an MD recorded in LP2 or LP4 stereo. The MD is full The recorder cannot do the specified operation. The change of recording level or Fade-In Fade-Out operations were not properly made due to the recorder being moved, damage to the disc, dirt, etc. The Setup Menu settings have been lost. Or the contents recorded by the timer have disappeared over time and are not available for saving to disc, or the playback condition was not stored the last time the recorder was used. (When the power is turned on, this flashes for about four seconds). This flashes while the memory is storing the contents of editing using Multi-access play to edit the track order. The limitation on the number of characters that can be input for naming has been reached. A maximum of approximately 1,700 characters can be input. While changing recording levels, AMS or YES were pushed without the level change being made, so that no changes were recorded. There is no MD in the recorder. The track or disc has no name. An attempt was made to start Program Play when no program exists. An attempt was made to record on a premastered MD. The program contains the maximum number of tracks, and no more can be added. The recorder is being controlled by a
connected external device.* Message S.F Edit! Meaning During S.F Edit (change of sound level after recording, Fade-In, FadeOut), another operation was made. During S.F Edit, no other operations can be made. The Smart Space function is on (page 22). After the insertion of the MD, the recorder is reading the recorded material. The button for an operation which cannot be made during Multi-access play was pressed. DATE-RECORDED of the remote was pressed with a track without the time and date recorded present.

Smart Space TOC Reading

M. Access

Cannot Edit

No Date
If REMOTE appears under other circumstances, turn the recorder off, then turn it on again.
Disc Full Impossible Incomplete!

Initialize (flashing)

Memorizing (flashing)

Name Full!

No Change
No Disc No Name No Program!

Premastered ProgramFull

Specifications
System Disc Laser Laser output Mini-disc digital audio system Mini-disc Semiconductor laser (=780nm) Emission duration: continuous MAX 44.6 W1) 1) This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture. Material: GaAlAs 400 rpm to 900 rpm (CLV) ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code) 44.1 kHz ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding)/ATRAC 3 EFM (Eight-to-Fourteen Modulation) Two stereo channels 5 to 20,000 Hz 0.3dB Over 98dB during playback Below measurable limit
General Power requirements Where purchased USA and Canada Other countries Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Power requirements 120V AC, 60 Hz 120V or 230V AC Selectable, 50/60 Hz 18W 482 x 44 x 290 mm (19 x 13/ x11 3/8 in) 4 (w/h/d, including projecting parts) 3.5 kg (7 lbs. 12 oz.) 0 C to +40 C _5 C to +60 C
Laser diode Revolutions Error correction Sampling frequency Coding Modulation system Number of channels Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Wow and flutter Input Terminals Terminal name Analog IN (BAL) Analog IN (UNBAL) Digital IN (COAXIAL) Terminal type XLR-3-31 equivalent Pin jack Pin jack
MASS (approx.) Operating temperature Storage temperature: Accessories See page 14
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Input Reference Maximum impedance input level input level 30k +4dBu +24dBu 47k 75 _4dBu 0.5 Vp-p 20% +12dBu
Output Terminals Additional Information Terminal name Analog OUT (BAL) Terminal type XLR-3-32 equivalent Reference output level Maximum +24/+10dBu (level change-over) 0 to 10mW (level variable) Maximum + 8dBu 0.5 Vp-p (at 75) Load impedance Greater than 600
Standard stereo jack Analog OUT Pin jack (UNBAL) Digital OUT Pin jack (COAXIAL) 0dBu=0.775Vrms

PHONES

32 Greater than 10k 75

Exterior dimensions

430 482
Rack mounting This recorder can be rack mounted on a standard EIA 19inch rack. After removing the four feet, the unit can be mounted in a rack. To remove the for feet attached to the bottom of the recorder, use a pair of tweezers or similar tool to remove the plastic pin set at the center of each foot. The feet can be detached after the pin has been removed.

IN R L OUT

PARALLEL

RELAY OUT IN

Units: mm

Setup Menu Table

The following table provides an overview of the various Setup Menu items, including their parameters, factory setting, and reference page (s) in the manual. To access the Setup Menu Press MENU/NO twice with the recorder stopped; Startup Menu appears in the display. (Note : The menu items available when MENU/NO is pressed may vary according to the current status of the recorder.) Menu item Program? M. Access? Play Mode Function Creates a program Creates a program Selects Play Mode Parameters Continue Shuffle Program M. Access Repeat Off Repeat All Repeat 1 A-B Repeat _72 to -48dB 1 sec. 6 to 20 sec. _20.2 to 0 dB _ to +18dB _ to +12dB _ to +12dB Stereo Mono Long 2 Long 4 On/Off Level Sync Off Interval _72 to _48dB 1 to 10 min. On/Off On/Off On/Off 6 to 20 sec. 3 to 10 min. Resume Off Resume Play Resume next Off Play Rec Factory setting Continue Page(s) 54 54

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4-238-553-11(1)

MiniDisc Deck

Operating Instructions

MDS-JE480

2002 Sony Corporation

model name1[MDS-JE770] model name 2 [MDS-JE480] [4-238-553-11(1)]
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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And dont place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as bookcase or built in cabinet. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This label is located on the rear exterior. The following caution label is located inside the apparatus.

About this manual

Controls in these instructions are those on the deck. However, these may be substituted by controls on the supplied remote that are similarly named, or, when different, appear in the instructions within parentheses.
Dont throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.
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.
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Table of Contents

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
Main unit.. 4 Remote control.. 5

Editing Recorded MDs

Erasing recordings Erase Function.. 18 Dividing recorded tracks Divide Function.. 19 Combining recorded tracks Combine Function. 20 Moving recorded tracks Move Function. 21 Naming a track or an MD Name Function. 21 Changing the recorded level after recording S.F EDIT.. 23 Undoing the last edit UNDO.. 24

Getting Started

Hooking up the audio components. 6

Recording to MDs

Recording to an MD..8 Notes on recording.. 8 Recording tips Recording for long times/Marking track numbers/Smart Space/Adjusting the recording level/Checking the remaining recordable time/Input monitor... 9 Starting recording with 6 seconds of prestored audio data Time Machine Recording.. 13 Synchro-recording with the audio component of your choice Music Synchro-recording.. 13 Synchro-recording with a Sony CD player CD Synchro-recording.. 13

Other Functions

Fading in and fading out.. 25 Falling asleep to music Sleep Timer. 25

Additional Information

Precautions.. 26 Note on MDs.. 26 System limitations.. 26 Troubleshooting. 28 Self-diagnosis function.. 28 Display messages.. 29 Setup menu table.. 30 Specifications.. 30

Playing MDs

Loading an MD..15 Playing an MD Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play.. 15 Creating your own programme Programme Play. 16
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Illustration number r PLAY MODE 0 (15) R R Name of button/part Reference page

How to use this page

Use this page to find the location and buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.

Main unit

ALPHABETICAL ORDER A-M AMS ql (10) (16) (18) (21) (23) (25) CLEAR qk (17) (22) Display window qd EJECT A 4 (8) (16) (17) INPUT qf (8) LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR qs (8) (16) (21) MD (insertion slot) 2 MDLP (indicator) 3 (9) (16) MENU/NO 8 (9) (10) (11) (21) P-Z PLAY MODE q; (15) PUSH ENTER ql (10) REC MODE qh (9) (16) REC z qj (8) REPEAT qa (15) STANDBY (indicator) 1 (8) (15) YES 9 (16) BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS ?/(8) (15) (17) H 5 (8) (15) X 6 (8) (16) x 7 (8) (16) (17) m/M qg (16) (18)

3 Do steps 5 to 8 of Recording to an MD

on page 8.

To protect an MD recording, slide the recordprotect tab in the direction of the arrow (see illustration below) to open the slot. To enable re-recording, close the slot.

Record-protect tab

The MDLP indicator lights up when you select LP2 or LP4 in step 2 above. The deck is factory set to add LP: at the beginning of a track name automatically. This indication is displayed when the track is played on a deck that does not support long-time recording. To turn off this function, do the following procedure. 1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused, press MENU/NO. 2 Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until Setup? appears, then press PUSH ENTER or YES. 3 Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until LPstamp On (factory setting) appears, then press PUSH ENTER or YES. 4 Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) to select LPstamp Off, and then press PUSH ENTER or YES. 5 Press MENU/NO. To add LP: automatically again, select LPstamp On in step 4 above.
Slide in the direction of arrow

Recording tips

Recording for long times/Marking track numbers/Smart Space/Adjusting the recording level/Checking the remaining recordable time/Input monitor

Recording for long times

This deck has two long time recording modes: LP2 and LP4 (MDLP recording). When recording in LP2 Stereo mode, you can record 2 times the normal recordable time, and in LP4 Stereo mode, you can record 4 times the normal recordable time. In addition, the recordable time for monaural recording is approximately double the stereo recording time. LP4 Stereo mode (4 long time recording mode) achieves a long stereo recording time by using a special compression system. When placing emphasis on sound quality, Stereo recording or LP2 Stereo recording (2 long time recording mode) is recommended.
1 Do steps 1 to 4 of Recording to an MD
2 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select
the recording mode. To record in Stereo LP2 Stereo LP4 Stereo Monaural Set REC MODE to Blank (No indicator) LP2 LP4 MONO
The recorded LP: is a stamp which appears to indicate that the track cannot be played back when you try to play the track on a system that does not support MDLP mode. It does not appear for systems that support MDLP mode. When set to On, LP: is recorded as the track name, so the number of characters that can be input to an MD is reduced. If you divide an LP: track using the Divide function, LP: is also added to the latter track. The selected recording mode is kept even after recording is completed, so be sure to check the recording mode before recording. Tracks recorded in MDLP (LP2 or LP4) Stereo mode cannot be played back on a system that does not support MDLP mode. Even if you press REC MODE during recording, you cannot change the recording mode. Even if you press REC MODE repeatedly to select MONO, the monitor signal during recording does not become monaural. You cannot use S.F Edit and some MD edit functions for tracks recorded in MDLP mode. continued

A track number might not be marked for tracks less than 4 seconds long (in Stereo mode, Monaural mode, and LP2 Stereo mode) or 8 seconds long (in LP4 Stereo mode) during recording. When recording from a component connected to the ANALOG IN jacks with T.Mark Off selected or when recording from a DAT deck or DBS tuner connected to the DIGITAL IN connector, the entire material may be recorded as a single track. When recording from a DAT deck or DBS tuner connected to the DIGITAL IN connector, the deck will mark a track number whenever the sampling frequency of the input signal changes, regardless of the track marking parameter setting (T.Mark LSyn or T.Mark Off).
Auto Cut: When the Smart Space function is on, if there is no sound input for 30 seconds or more, the deck replaces this silence with a blank space of about 3 seconds and enters recording pause. Recording to MDs
No sound input for 30 seconds or more Off
You can mark track numbers even after recording has finished. See Dividing recorded tracks on page 19.
Replaced with a blank space of 3 seconds and recording pauses
Erasing blank portions automatically (Smart Space/ Auto Cut)
The Smart Space function lets you make the blank spaces between tracks 3 seconds long automatically. If the Smart Space function is on and there is no sound input for about 3 seconds or more (but less than 30 seconds) while recording, the deck replaces this silence with a blank space of about 3 seconds and continues recording.
No sound input for less than 30 seconds Off
repeatedly) until S.Space On appears, then press PUSH ENTER or YES.
repeatedly) to select the setting, then press PUSH ENTER or YES. To Turn on Smart Space and Auto Cut Turn off Smart Space and Auto Cut Select S.Space On (factory setting) S.Space Off
On Notes Replaced with a blank space of 3 seconds and recording continues
Smart Space does not affect the order of the track numbers being recorded, even if the blank space occurs in the middle of a track. Auto Cut is automatically turned on or off in tandem with Smart Space. If the deck continues recording pause for about 10 minutes after the Auto Cut is activated, recording stops automatically. continued

The analog signal input from the ANALOG IN jacks is output to the ANALOG OUT jacks after D/A conversion. AD DA appears in the display during this time.
When a digital input is selected
The digital signal input from the DIGITAL IN connector is output to the ANALOG OUT jacks after D/A conversion. DA appears in the display during this time.

To stop Input Monitor

Press x.
Starting recording with 6 seconds of prestored audio data
Time Machine Recording When recording from an FM or satellite broadcast, the first few seconds of material are often lost due to the time it takes you to ascertain the contents and press the record button. To prevent the loss of this material, the Time Machine Recording feature constantly stores the most recent audio data in a buffer memory. This lets you record the sound 6 seconds before starting recording, as shown in the illustration below:
When you press AMS in step 3 End of the source to be recorded Time 6 seconds
Synchro-recording with the audio component of your choice
Music Synchro-recording The Music Synchro-recording allows you to automatically synchronize recording to the MD deck with the playing of the selected program source. The Track Marking Function, however, will differ according to the program source. For details, see Marking track numbers while recording on page 10.
1 Do steps 1 to 4 of Recording to an
2 Press MUSIC SYNC on the remote.
3 Start playing the program source.
Recording starts automatically.

Recorded portion

During Music Synchro-recording, Smart Space and Auto Cut will operate regardless of their setting (S.Space On or S.Space Off).
Beginning of the source to be recorded
Synchro-recording with a Sony CD player
CD Synchro-recording When the MD deck is connected to a Sony CD player or Hi-Fi component system, you can easily copy the contents of the CDs to the MD using the MDs remote. The MD remote operates both the MD deck and the CD player or CD player section of the components system. Therefore, place the MD deck and the CD player as close together as possible.
1 Do steps 1 to 5 of Recording to an
2 Start playing the program source. 3 Press PUSH ENTER (or T.REC) at the
point where you want to start recording.
Recording starts with the six seconds of prestored data in the buffer memory, then continues recording via the buffer memory thereafter.
1 Turn on the amplifier and the CD player,
and select CD on the amplifier.

You can use the remote of the CD player during CD Synchro-recording Press H x X To change the deck to Recording Recording pause Recording pause And change the CD player to Play Stop Pause
Playing MDs Repeat Play Operations

Loading an MD

Load an MD as illustrated below.

With the label side up

With the arrow pointing towards the deck
To Repeat only one track Repeat all tracks Cancel Repeat Play Repeat a specific portion within a track (Repeat A-B Play)

Playing an MD

Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play
1 Turn on the amplifier and select MD on

the amplifier.

Cancel Repeat A-B Play
Do this Press REPEAT repeatedly until REP1 lights up in the display. Press REPEAT repeatedly until REP lights up in the display. Press REPEAT repeatedly until REP1 or REP disappears. 1 While the deck is playing, press AyB on the remote at the starting point (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly. REP A- lights up and B flashes in the display. 2 Continue playing the track or press M to locate the ending point (point B), then press AyB on the remote. REP A-B lights up and Repeat A-B Play starts. Press REPEAT or CLEAR.

continued

3 Load an MD. 4 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the
mode you want appears in the display. To play The MD in the original order The tracks in random order The tracks in the order you want (Creating your own programme on page 16) Select Blank (no PLAY MODE indication) SHUF PGM

5 Press H.

The deck starts to play.
6 Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
Playing an MD (continued)

Other Operations

To Stop play Pause play Resume play after pausing Go to the next or a succeeding track during play Go to a preceding track during play Go to the beginning of the current track during play Go to a specific track while the deck is stopped Do this Press x. Press X. Press H or X. Turn AMS1) clockwise (or press > repeatedly). Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press. repeatedly). Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press. once).
Examples: To select track number 30 on an MD recorded with 50 tracks, press >10, then 3 and 10/0. To select track number 30 on an MD recorded with 200 tracks, press >10, then 10/0, 3 and 10/0.

5 Press PUSH ENTER or YES again if

point A is correct.

Dividing recorded tracks
Divide Function You can use this function to mark track numbers after recording. The total number of tracks increases by one and all the tracks following the divided ones are renumbered.
Example: Dividing track 2 into two tracks. Track number 1 Original tracks
Point B set appears in the display and playback for setting the ending point of the portion to be erased (point B) starts. If point A is not correct, adjust point A by turning AMS (or by pressing./> repeatedly) while monitoring the sound , and then press PUSH ENTER or YES when you locate the desired starting point. You can shift the point by 1-frame2) intervals (1 frame = 1/86 second).
6 Continue playing the track or press M
to locate the ending point of the portion to be erased (point B), then press PUSH ENTER or YES.
A-B Ers and Point B ok? alternate in the display and a few seconds of the track before point A and after point B play back repeatedly.

After DIVIDE

Divide track 2 into track B and C 4
Dividing a track after selecting the track
7 Press PUSH ENTER or YES again if

point B is correct.

Complete! appears in the display for a few seconds and then the portion between point A and point B is erased. If point B is not correct, adjust point B by turning AMS (or by pressing./> repeatedly) while monitoring the sound, and then press PUSH ENTER or YES when you locate the desired ending point. You can shift the point by 1-frame2) intervals (1 frame = 1/86 second).
2) You can shift the point by 2-frame intervals on the track recorded in Monaural mode or LP2 Stereo mode, and by 4-frame intervals on the track recorded in LP4 Stereo mode.
repeatedly) until Divide? appears, then press PUSH ENTER or YES.
repeatedly) until the number of the track you want to divide appears
PUSH ENTER or YES at the dividing point.
In step 5 and 7, if you want to shift point A or point B by a certain number of seconds or minutes, press m/M repeatedly. You can change the unit by which the counter advances when you turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly).

-Rehearsal- appears in the display and the deck repeatedly plays a few seconds of the track before the dividing point.
Dividing recorded tracks (continued)
Example: Combining track 1 to track 4. Original tracks
5 Press PUSH ENTER or YES again if the
dividing point is correct.
Complete! appears and the deck starts to play the newly created track. Note that new track has no name. If the dividing point is not correct, adjust the point by turning AMS (or press./> repeatedly) while monitoring the sound, and then press PUSH ENTER or YES when you locate the desired dividing point. You can shift the point by 1frame1) intervals (1 frame = 1/86 second).
1) You can shift the point by 2-frame intervals on the track recorded in Monaural mode or LP2 Stereo mode, and by 4-frame intervals on the track recorded in LP4 Stereo mode.

After COMBINE

repeatedly) until Combine? appears, then press PUSH ENTER or YES.
repeatedly) until the number of the first track of the two tracks to be combined appears, then press PUSH ENTER or YES.
In step 5, if you want to shift the dividing point by a certain number of seconds or minutes, press m/M repeatedly. You can change the unit by which the counter advances when you turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly).
Combining recorded tracks
Combine Function You can use this function to combine 2 tracks into a single track. The total number of tracks decreases by one and all tracks following the combined ones are renumbered. You can also use this function to erase unnecessary track numbers.
Example: Combining track 3 to track 1. Track number Original tracks
The display for selecting a second track appears and the deck plays the portion where joining will occur (the end of the first track and the beginning of the second track following it) repeatedly.
repeatedly) until the number of the second track of the two tracks to be combined appears, then press PUSH ENTER or YES.
Complete! appears and the deck starts to play the combined track.
Tracks recorded in different modes (stereo, MONO, LP2 or LP4) cannot be combined. If both of the combined tracks have a track name, the name of the second track is erased. If Impossible appears in the display, the tracks cannot be combined because repeated editing has been done to the track(s). This is a technical limitation of the MD system and is not a mechanical error.

Moving recorded tracks

Move Function You can use this function to change the order of any track on the disc. When you move tracks, the tracks are automatically renumbered.
Example: Moving track 3 to position 2. Track number 1 Original tracks
Naming a track or an MD using the controls on the deck
1 While the deck is stopped, playing,
recording, or paused, press MENU/NO.
2 Turn AMS until Nm In? appears, then

press PUSH ENTER or YES.

While the deck is recording, a flashing cursor appears in the display and you can enter a name for the track being recorded. In this case, go to step 4.
3 Turn AMS until the track number (when

After MOVE

naming a track) or Disc (when naming the MD) flashes, then press PUSH ENTER or YES.
A flashing cursor appears. The deck starts playing and you can name a track while monitoring the sound.
repeatedly) until Move? appears, then press PUSH ENTER or YES.
4 Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR
repeatedly to select the character type.
repeatedly) until the number of the track to be moved appears, then press PUSH ENTER or YES.
Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: (Blank space) t A (Upper cases) t a (Lower cases) t 0 (Numbers) t (Symbols)

To enter a space

repeatedly) until the new track position appears, then press PUSH ENTER or YES.
Press M while the cursor is flashing. You cannot enter a space as the first character.
5 Turn AMS to select the character.
The selected character flashes.

To enter a symbol

Complete! appears and the deck starts to play the moved track.
You can use the following symbols in titles: /,.():!?&+<>_=;#$%@*`
To change a selected character

Naming a track or an MD

Name Function You can enter a name for a recorded MD as well as for individual tracks. Names can consist of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. A total number of about 1,700 characters can be stored for all the names on the MD.

Repeat steps 4 and 5.

6 Press PUSH ENTER.
The selected character is entered and lights continuously. The cursor shifts to the right, flashes, and waits for the input of the next character.
Naming a track or an MD (continued)
If you have selected numbers
7 Repeat steps 4 to 6 to enter the rest of
the name. To change a character
Press the corresponding number button. The number is entered and the cursor shifts to the right.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the rest of
Press m/M repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then repeat steps 4 to 6.

To erase a character

Press m/M repeatedly until the character to be erased flashes, then press CLEAR.
Press m/M repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, press CLEAR to erase the character, then repeat steps 2 and 3.

8 Press YES.

The whole name appears in the display, followed by Complete!.

5 Press YES.

Naming a track or an MD using the remote
Renaming a track or an MD
1 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT on the
remote depending on what you want to rename: To rename A track The MD Press while The track number is displayed The deck is stopped with the total number of tracks displayed
1 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT depending
on what you want to name: To name A track The MD Press while The track number is displayed The deck is stopped with the total number of tracks displayed
A track or disc name appears in the display.
A flashing cursor appears in the display.
2 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT repeatedly
to select the character type.
2 Press CLEAR until the selected name is

erased completely.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: Selected AB (Upper cases or symbols1)) t Selected ab (Lower cases or symbols1)) t Selected 12 (Numbers)
1) Only / ,. ( ) : ! ? can be selected.
3 Do steps 4 to 7 of Naming a track or an
MD using the controls on the deck on page 21 or steps 2 to 4 of Naming a track or an MD using the remote on this page.

4 Press YES.

3 Enter a character using letter/number
buttons. If you have selected upper cases or lower cases 1 Press the corresponding letter/number button repeatedly until the character to be entered flashes. Or, press the button once and press./> repeatedly. To select symbols, press. repeatedly while A is flashing. 2 Press M. The flashing character is entered and lights continuously and the cursor shifts to the right.
Erasing a track or disc name
Use this function to erase the name of a track or disc.
repeatedly) until Nm Erase? appears, then press PUSH ENTER or YES.
repeatedly) until the number of the track (when erasing the track name) or Disc (when erasing the disc name) flashes, then press PUSH ENTER or YES.
7 Press PUSH ENTER or YES again.
The deck starts recording over the existing track. S.F Edit(:) ** % appears while the track is being recorded. When recording over the track, the amount of time required is roughly equal to or longer than the playback time of the track. When the recording finishes, Complete! appears.
Changing the recorded level after recording
S.F EDIT You can change the volume of recorded tracks using S.F (Scale Factor) Edit. The original track is recorded over at the new recording level. When changing the recording level, you can select Fade-in Recording to gradually increase the signal level at the start of recording, or Fade-out Recording to gradually decrease the signal level at the end of recording.

Fade-in and Fade-out Recording
repeatedly) until S.F Edit? appears, then press PUSH ENTER or YES.
repeatedly) until Fade In? or Fade Out? appears, then press PUSH ENTER or YES.
Changing the overall recording level
repeatedly) until the track number you want to change the recording level appears, then press PUSH ENTER or YES.
Time 5.0s appears in the display.
5 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS
(or press./> repeatedly) to change the Fade-in or Fade-out Recording time.
repeatedly) until Tr Level? appears, then press PUSH ENTER or YES.
(or press./> repeatedly) to change the recorded level without turning on the OVER indicators on the peak level meters.
The deck plays the portion that will be recorded over using Fade-in or Fade-out Recording. You can set the time at any value between 1 second and 15 seconds, in 0.1 second increments. You cannot set the time longer than the track.
6 Press PUSH ENTER or YES.
(S.F) Edit OK? appears in the display.
The deck starts recording over the existing track. S.F Edit(:) ** % appears while the track is being recorded. When the recording finishes, Complete! appears.
Changing the recorded level after recording (continued)

To cancel the operation

Undoing the last edit
UNDO You can undo the last edit operation and restore the contents of the MD to the condition that existed before the operation. Note, however, you cannot undo an edit operation if you perform any of the following operations after the edit:
Start recording. Press MUSIC SYNC on the remote. Change the recorded level after recording (S.F Edit). Turn off the deck or eject the MD. Disconnect the AC power cord.
Press MENU/NO or x in steps 1 to 6. If you press PUSH ENTER or YES in step 7 and recording starts, you cannot interrupt the operation.
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. Changing the recording level repeatedly 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. You cannot undo any S.F edit operation with the Undo Function.

Note on MDs

Do not touch the internal disc directly. Forcing the shutter open may damage the internal disc. Be sure to stick the labels supplied with the MD to the appropriate positions. The shape of the labels may vary depending on the MD brand.
Proper location of the labels

Shutter

Where to keep the MDs
Do not place the cartridge where it may be exposed to direct sunlight or extremely high heat and humidity.

Regular maintenance

Wipe dust and debris from the surface of the cartridge with a dry cloth.

System limitations

The recording system in your deck is radically different from those used in cassette and DAT decks and is characterized by the limitations described below. Note, however, that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself and not to mechanical causes.
Disc Full appears in the display even before the MD has reached the maximum recording time
If the deck is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the deck. Should this occur, the deck may not operate properly. In this case, remove the MD and leave the deck turned on for several hours until the moisture evaporates.

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.
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
Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are sometimes interpreted as track intervals, incrementing the track count and causing Disc Full to appear.
The remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing numerous short tracks
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-todigital connections.
You can make only a first-generation copy1) through a digital-to-digital connection.

Examples are as follows:

Tracks under 12 seconds1) in length are not counted and so erasing them may not lead to an increase in the recording time.
1) During stereo recording. In MONO or LP2 mode: about 24 seconds In LP4 mode: about 48 seconds Some tracks cannot be combined with others
Tracks may not be combined if they have been edited.
The total recorded time and the remaining recordable time on the MD may not total the maximum recording time
Recording is done in minimum units of 2 seconds1) each, no matter how short the material is. The contents recorded may thus be shorter than the maximum recording capacity. Disc space may also be further reduced by scratches.
1) During stereo recording. In MONO or LP2 mode: about 4 seconds In LP4 mode: about 8 seconds Tracks created through editing may exhibit sound dropout as you are searching for a point while monitoring the sound. Track numbers are not marked correctly
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 first-generation 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 firstgeneration copy.
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.
The correct recorded/playing time may not be displayed during play of MDs recorded in monaural mode.
The restrictions of the Serial Copy Management System do not apply when you make a recording through the analog-to-analog connections.

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 re-insert the plug into the power outlet.

A message and a three- or five-digit alphanumeric code alternate in the display.
The sound source is a copy of commercially available music software, or you tried to record a CD-R (Recordable CD). , The Serial Copy Management System prevents making a digital copy (page 27). You cannot record a CD-R.
The Self-diagnosis function is on this page.

C71/Din Unlock

Impossible
The sporadic appearance of this message is caused by the digital signal being recorded. This will not affect the recording. While recording from a digital component connected through the DIGITAL IN connector, the digital connecting cable was unplugged or the digital component turned off. , Connect the cable or turn the digital component back on.

E0001/MEMORY NG

The deck cannot do the recording or editing operation (pages 9 and 20).

Incomplete!

The S.F Edit (changing the recording level after recording, Fade-in, Fade-out) operation was not performed properly because the deck was moved while recording was in progress or the MD is damaged or dirty.

Initialize (flashing)

There is an error in the internal data that the deck needs in order to operate. , Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

E0101/LASER NG

There is a problem with the optical pickup. , The optical pickup may have failed. Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

E0201/LOADING NG

The Setup Menu settings have been lost. Or the contents recorded by the timer have disappeared over time and are not be available for saving to disc, or Program Play could not be activated since the program has disappeared over time. (The message flashes for about four seconds when you turn on the deck by pressing ?/1.)

Name Full!

There is a problem with the loading. , The loading may have failed. Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The naming capacity of the MD has reached its limit (about 1,700 characters).

No Change

Display messages
The following table explains the various messages that appear in the display. Messages are also displayed by the decks Self-diagnosis function (see page 28).

Auto Cut

While attempting to change the recording level after recording, you pressed PUSH ENTER or YES without actually changing the recording level, so no change was made.

No Disc

There is no MD in the deck.

No Name

The track or disc has no name.

Premastered

The Auto Cut Function is on (page 11).

Blank Disc

An attempt was made to record or edit to a premastered MD.

StepFull!

A new (blank) or erased MD has been inserted.

Cannot Copy

The program contains the maximum number of tracks. You cannot add any more tracks.

S.F Edit!

An attempt was made to make a second copy from a digitally dubbed MD (page 27).