Sony Corporation

Printed in Japan

3-861-305-15(1)

Compact Component System

Operating Instructions

CMT-101 HCD-101

1997 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. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior. The following label is located inside the unit.

Table of Contents

* For using with the optional MD deck MDS-MX101 ** For using with the optional cassette deck TC-TX101

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system. 4 Step 2: Setting the time.. 6 Step 3: Presetting radio stations.. 7 Connecting optional components and outdoor aerials.. 9

Basic Operations

Playing a CD... 11 Recording a CD on an MD*. 12 Playing an MD*. 13 Recording a CD on a tape**. 15 Playing a tape**. 16 Listening to the radio.. 17 Receiving RDS broadcasts (European model only).. 18 Recording from the radio on an MD*.. 19 Recording from the radio on a tape**.. 20
This system is equipped with Dolby Noise Reduction* system. * DOLBY noise reduction manufactured under license from DolbyLaboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY and double-D symbol a are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

The CD Player

Using the display.. 22 Playing the CD tracks repeatedly. 23 Playing the CD tracks in random order.. 24 Programming the CD tracks.. 25 Labelling a CD.. 26

About this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the tuner CD player HCD-101, the optional MiniDisc deck MDS-MX101 and the optional stereo cassette deck TC-TX101. The instructions of the MiniDisc deck and the stereo cassette deck are only for the customers who purchased MDS-MX101 and TC-TX101.
This manual explains how to operate: Tuner CD player: HCD-101 MiniDisc deck: MDS-MX101 (option) Stereo cassette deck: TC-TX101 (option)

The MD Deck*

Playback Using the display.. 28 Playing the MD tracks repeatedly.. 29 Playing the MD tracks in random order.. 30 Programming the MD tracks. 31 Recording Before you start recording. 32 Recording CDs by specifying the track order.. 33 Recording on an MD manually.. 34 Starting recording with 6 seconds of prestored audio data. 36 Making a space between tracks 3 seconds long.. 37 Marking track numbers.. 38 Editing Before you start editing.. 39 Erasing recordings. 40 Moving recorded tracks.. 42 Dividing recorded tracks.. 43 Combining recorded tracks. 44 Undoing the last edit.. 45 Labelling an MD.. 46

The cassette deck**

Recording CDs by specifying the track order.. 48 Recording a CD, etc., on a tape manually... 49

Sound Adjustment

Reinforcing Bass (DBFB). 51 Listening with the surround feature... 52 Adjusting the balance of the speakers.. 52

Other Features

Labelling the preset stations.. 53 Falling asleep to music. 54 Waking up to music.. 55 Timer-recording radio programmes. 57

Additional Information

Precautions.. 59 System limitations of MDs*. 61 Troubleshooting.. 62 Specifications.. 65 Index.. 67
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Do the following procedures 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. To complete the setup, do steps 2 and 3 also.
FM aerial Right speaker AM loop aerial Tourist model only*4 Left speaker
Cassette deck*2 Tuner CD player*1 MD deck*3

220-240

To the wall outlet.

110-120

*1 *2 *3 *4
CMT-101/HCD-101 consists of the CD player, the tuner and the amplifier. This is the optional cassette deck TC-TX101. Connect it to the tuner CD player if you have it. This is the optional MD deck MDS-MX101. Connect it to the tuner CD player if you have it. As for tourist model, the supplied AM loop aerial is different from the other model, but use it as the following explanation.

1 Connect the MD deck.

(for the customers who purchased MDS-MX101 only) 1 Connect the system cord of the MD deck to the MD jack of the tuner CD player.
2 Connect the optical cable (supplied with MDS-MX101) to CD DIGITAL OUT of the tuner CD player and MD DIGITAL IN of the MD deck.
To connect tuner CD player
O AL IGIT L D DPTICA C O UT O AL IGIT L D DPTICA C O UT

To connect

This mark should be at the right side.
SONY logo should be at the left side. To connect MD deck

To disconnect

Pull this part (the outer frame) toward you. The outer frame slides toward you and comes out.

DI OPT GITAL ICA L IN

SONY logo should be at the right side.
2 Connect the cassette deck.
(for the customers who purchased TC-TX101 only) Connect the system cord of the cassette deck to the TAPE jack of the tuner CD player in the same way as 1-1.

4 Connect the speakers.

Connect the speaker cords to the speaker jacks. Be sure to keep the speaker cable away from the aerials.
the rear side of the tuner CD player
3 Connect the FM/AM aerials.
FM lead aerial The supplied FM lead aerial is the simplified aerial. For better reception, using the optional FM external aerial is recommended.
Extend the FM lead aerial up vertically as high as possible.
This part should be inserted. Gray (])

Gray (]) Black (})

AM loop aerial Set up the AM loop aerial, then connect it.
the rear side of the speaker SS-Q101/ Q101A
This part should be inserted.
Black (}) Insert the plug with the convex slot on the right into the socket until it clicks. Gray (])
Make sure if the speaker cords are connected firmly by pulling the speaker cords lightly. When they come off, connect them again.

continued

Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued)
5 Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to match
your local power line voltage (except for European model).

Step 2: Setting the time

Before turning on the system, you must set the time beforehand to use the timer function. The clock is on a 24 -hour system for the European model, and a 12-hour system for other models. The European model is used for illustration purpose.

Remote (inside)

6 Connect the power.
Connect the mains lead of the tuner CD player to the mains after you have made all the above connections.
Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote

1 2,3,4 2,3,4

With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones.

Press ^ (MD ( on the remote).

Playback starts.

To Stop play Pause
Do this Press p. Press ^ (P on the remote). Press again to resume play.
Select a track Press )+ (to go forward) or =0 (to go back) (+ or = on the remote). Find a point in a track Press and hold on )+ or =0 (0 or ) on the remote) during play and release it at the desired point. Press 6. Press VOL + or.
If the MD reaches the end while you are locating a point during sound monitoring, the deck stops. Tracks that are only a few seconds long may not be serarched properly. If OVER appears while quickly locating a point in a track, the MD has reached the end. Press =0 on the MD deck (= on the remote).
Remove the MD Adjust the volume

Recording a CD on a tape

CD Synchro Recording (for the customers who purchased TC-TX101 only)
The CD SYNC button lets you record from a CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO 2) cassette, since the tape deck automatically detects the tape type. Before recording, make sure the tabs on the cassette have not been removed.

Insert a cassette.

The cassette is pulled in and appears.
Slide DIRECTION to select dual or single-sided recording.
To record on One side Both sides* Slide DIRECTION to D a
* Recording always stops at the end of the lower side. Be sure to start from the upper side.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until CD appears in the display of the tuner CD player. Press CD SYNC on the cassette deck.
The cassette deck stands by for recording, and the CD player stands by for playing.

Cassette deck (option) p

Press ( or 9 to select the tape side to start recording on.
To start from the upper side, press ( (TAPE ( on the remote). To start from the lower side, press 9 (TAPE ( on the remote again)*.
* Recording will be made only on the lower side.

DOLBY NR

Press P.
Recording starts. After about 10 seconds, the CD starts playing.
Recording a CD on a tape CD Synchro Recording (continued) To stop recording
Press p on the cassette deck or the tuner CD player. Tips
When you want to reduce the hiss noise in lowlevel high-frequency signals, slide the DOLBY NR switch to ON after step 3. If the tape reaches the end of one side during dual-sided recording, the fadeout feature works so that a track is not abruptly cut off at the end of the tape (Fade Synchro). The track will record again from the beginning of the lower side. The fadeout feature also works when you record on one side only.

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until SHUFFLE disappears. Tip
To skip the tracks, press MD + on the remote. You can not go back to the preceding track by pressing MD =.
Programming the MD tracks
Programme Play (for the customers who purchased MDS-MX101 only)
You can make a programme up to 25 tracks in the order you want them to be played.

MD deck (option) 6

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until MD appears in the display of the tuner CD player. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop mode until PROGRAM appears in the display of the MD deck. Do either a or b.
a Selecting tracks with the number buttons on the remote Press the number buttons to programme in the order you want. To programme a track with a number over 11, use the >10 button. After each step, the total playing time including the selected track and step number appears. If youve made a mistake Press CLEAR, then press the correct number button. b Selecting tracks while checking the total playing time 1 Press =0 or )+ (? or / on the remote) until the track number you want appears in the display. The total playing time including the selected track flashes in the display. 2 Press PLAY MODE. The step number (number of the playing order) appears for about one second, then the total playing time lights up.
Repeat step 3 to programme additional tracks. Press ^ (MD ( on the remote).
Programming the MD tracks Programme Play (continued) To change the programme
To Add a track at the end of the programme Clear the entire programme Clear the last programme Do this Do step 3 in stop mode.
Before you start recording
MDs (Mini Disc) let you digitally record and play back music with high quality sound that compares with the sound of CDs. After recording Be sure to remove an MD after recording because programme you made is put on record on an MD when an MD is removed. About track making feature The track making feature lets you quickly locate a specific point or easily edit the recorded tracks. However, depending on the source you record, the recording method varies. Also, the way the track numbers are recorded differs depending on the source. When the source you record from is: This systems CD player
The digital signal from the CD is recorded as it is (digital recording*1 ). Track numbers are automatically marked as on the original CD.
Press p in stop mode. Press CLEAR. Each time you press the button, the last track of the programme is cleared.

The programme you made remains after the Programme Play has finished. To play the same programme again, press ^ (MD ( on the remote).
The programme is cleared by pressing 6 on MD deck to eject the disc. --m--s appears when the total programme time exceeds 100 minutes.

Other digital components

(e.g., a DAT deck) The digital signal is converted to an analog signal once, then re-converted to a digital signal and recorded*2 (analog recording). A track number is marked at beginning of recording, but when you turn on the Level Sync function (see page 38), track numbers are automatically marked in sync with the level of the input signal.
This unit's tuner and other analog components
(e.g., a cassette deck) The analog signal is converted to digital and recorded (analog recording). A track number is marked at the beginning of recording, but when you turn on the Level Sync function (see page 38), track numbers are automatically marked in sync with the level of the input signal.
Recording CDs by specifying the track order
You can record tracks selected by using Programme Play function, using by CD Synchronized recording function.
For details on limitations of digital recording, see page 61. This signal conversion happens because this unit does not have digital input and output.

p Remote (outside)

Recording CDs by specifying the track order (continued)
Insert an CD. Press FUNCTION repeatedly unti CD appears in the display of the tuner CD player. Make a programme of tracks from the CD.
Do steps 2 to 4 in Programming the CD tracks (see page 25).
Recording on an MD manually
The system automatically locates the last recorded portion and starts recording from that point.
Do steps 3 to 5 in Recording a CD on an MD (see page 12).

Press p of the MD deck.

Insert a recordable MD. Press FUNCTION and select the source you want to record.
Source CD Radio Tape Indication CD TUNER TAPE
Other AV components VIDEO or PC
When you select CD, D-IN appears in the display of the MD deck and the deck switches to digital recording automatically.
When you record in monaural sound, do as follows.
Though the sound is recorded in monaural, the time you can record becomes double. It is useful for recording of the long playing. 1 While the MD deck is stopped, press EDIT/NO on the MD deck until MONO REC? appears. 2 Press YES on the MD deck. MONO REC Y/N appears. 3 Press YES on the MD deck. MONO appears. When recording stops, the sound becomes stereo sound automatically.
Playing back tracks just recorded
You can listen to the tracks that have just been recorded.
Press ^ (MD ( on the remote ) immediately after stopping recording. Playback starts from the first track of the material just recorded.

LEVEL-SYNC lights up in the display of the MD deck. When you edit recorded tracks, there is no need for copying the MD. Erase Erasing recordings Use the Erase Function (see page 40). This lets you erase a single track one by one or all tracks at once. Move Changing the order tracks Use the Move Function (see page 42) to change the track numbering. Divide Marking track numbers on recorded radio programms Use the Divide Function (see page 43) to add track numbers. This lets you find your favorite phrases quickly and play them repeatedly. Combine Combining recorded tracks Use the Divide and Erase Functions to erase unwanted portions, then put several phrases into a single track using the Combine Function (see page 44). Undo Canceling the last edit Use this function to cancel the last edit and restore the contents of the MD to the condition before the edit (see page 45). Name Labeling MDs Use this function to label MDs and tracks. You can use upper case, lower case, number and symbol for the titles (see page 46). By using the editing functions in this way, you can create original MD albums.

Start recording.

To cancel Auto Track Marking
Press EDIT/NO on step 4. LEVEL-SYNC disappears. In this way, a track number is marked only at the beginning.

Erasing recordings

Erase Function (for the customers who purchased MDS-MX101 only)
The MD system lets you erase unwanted sound quickly and easily. The three options to erase recordings are: Erasing a single track. Erasing all tracks. Erasing a portion of a track.
Press =0 or )+ until the track number you want appears. Press EDIT/NO repeatedly until Erase ? appears in the display of the MD deck. Press YES to erase the track.
Complete appears for a few seconds and the selected track and title are erased. When you erase a track during playback, the track following the erased track begins playing.

Erasing a single track

You can erase a track simply by specifying its track number. When you erase a track, the total number of tracks on the MD decreases by one and all the tracks following the erased one are renumbered. Example: Erasing track B.
Track number Original tracks
Repeat steps 1 through 3 to erase more tracks.

Recording a CD, etc., on a tape manually (continued)
Press P on the casette deck.
Recording starts. When you set the DIRECTION switch to a, recording stops at the end of the lower side.
Insert a cassette. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the source you want to record appears in the display on the tuner CD player.
Source CD Radio MD Indication CD TUNER MD
Start playing the sound source.
Press p on the cassette deck. Note
If you press FUNCTION while recording, recording stops.
Optional component VIDEO or PC
When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-level high-frequency signals, slide DOLBY NR to ON. Press REC on the cassette deck.
The deck stands by for recording, and and P button lamp on the deck light up. Either the ( or 9 button lamp lights up, and the other flashes and goes out. If the ( or 9 button lamp does not light up or flash, the corresponding tab on the cassette has been removed. You cannot record on this side.
Press ( or 9 to select the tape side you wanto to start recording on.
To start recording on the upper side, press (. To start recording on the lower side, press 9*.
* Record will be made only on the lower side.

Reinforcing Bass

DBFB (Dynamic Bass Feedback) feature intensifies low frequency sound for richer bass reproduction.

Press DBFB.

Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: n DBFB ON n DBFB OFF While the DBFB feature works, DBFB is light on in the display of the tuner CD player.
When the DBFB and Surround features are set to OFF, you can enjoy almost the same sound as the CD source (Source Direct Feature).
Listening with the surround feature
With this feature you can create the atmosphere of a movie theater or concert hall.
Adjusting the balance of the speakers
You can adjust the balance of the sound from the speakers to correct the stereo imaging when the speaker position is not symmetrical.

BALANCE L/R

SURROUND
Press BALANCE L or R. Press SURROUND.
Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: n SURR ON n SURR OFF While the SURROUND feature works, SURR is light on in the display of the tuner CD player. Press BALANCE R to increase the relative strength of the right speaker, and press BALANCE L to increase the relative strength of the left speaker. Each time you press this button, the display changes as follows: 10 LEFT n 9 LEFT n.. n 1 LEFT n CENTER n 1 RIGHT n 2 RIGHT n.. n 10 RIGHT
When the Surround and DBFB features are set to OFF, you can enjoy almost the same sound as the CD source (Source Direct Feature).
Labelling the preset stations

Station Name

You can put a name of up to 10 characters (Station Name) to a preset station. The Station Name appears when you tune in the station.
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until PRESET appears. Press TUNING + or until the preset number of the station you want to label appears. Press EDIT/NO until Name in ? appears. Press YES.

Press VOL + or to adjust the sound volume. Press TIMER SET. Press TIMER + or until DAILY TIMER appears, and press ENTER.
The hour indication starts flashing.
Set the time to start play.
Press TIMER + or to set the hour, then press ENTER. The minute indication starts flashing.

TIMER SELECT

4,5,7 4,5,7
Press TIMER + or to set the minute, then press ENTER. The hour indication flashes again.
Waking up to music Daily Timer (continued)

To check the setting

Press TIMER SELECT repeatedly until DAILY disappears and appears again. The start time, followed by the stop time, the sound source and volume appears then the original display appears.
Set the time to stop play following the above procedure.

A sound source flashes.

To cancel the timer
Press TIMER SELECT repeatedly until TIMER OFF appears.
Press TIMER + or until the sound source you want appears, then press ENTER.
The indications change as follows: CD source TUNER source TAPE source MD source The start time, followed by the stop time, the sound source and volume appear, then the original display appears.

To change the setting

Start again from step 1.
To set the timer with the same items
Press TIMER SELECT until DAILY appears and press POWER to turn off the system. Once you set the timer, you do not have to set the same items again.

To cancel timer

Press TIMER SET.
When CONNECTION and CHECK flash
The source you selected (MD deck or cassette deck) is not connected correctly. Check the connection and do step 7 again.
Press POWER to turn off the power.
The system stands by for playing. When the time to start play, the power is on and the sound source you selected starts playing. When the time to stop play, the power is off.
Timer-recording radio programmes
To timer-record, you must preset the radio station (see page 7) and set the clock (see page 6) beforehand. The timer setting will be released after the radio programme is recorded. The MD is automatically labelled with the station name, the start time and the stop time of the recording if the station is labelled (see page 53) beforehand.
To record on an MD, insert a recordable MD in the MD deck.

Before inserting a cassette
Take up any slack in the tape, because it may become tangled in the deck mechanism, making it unusable.
Using cassettes with extended recording time
Tapes with recording time of more than 90 minutes tend to strech easily, so do not repeat cycles of playback, stop, fast-foward, and rewind operations, or thelike. Doing so may cause the tape to become tangled in the deck mechanism.

Demagnetizing the heads

Use a cassette type head demagnetizer (not supplied) to demagnetize the heads and the metal parts that come in contact with the cassette once every 20 to 30 hours of use. For details, refer to the instructions provided with the head demagnetizer.
To save a cassette permanently
To prevent a cassette from being accidentally recorded over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated.
Detector slots Tab of side B Tab of side A Side A Break off the cassette tab of side A
If you later want to reuse the cassette for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive cassette. However, be careful not to cover the detector slots which allow the tape player to automatically detect the type of cassette.

Detector slots

System limitations of MDs
The recording system in your MD deck has 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.
The sound may drop-out while searching the edited tracks
Tracks created through editing may exhibit sound dropout during searching because high-speed playback takes time to search for the position on the disc when the tracks are scattered on the disc.
Track numbers cannot be marked properly
When recording a CD through a digital connection, extra track numbers may be marked. When LEVEL-SYNC (page 38) is displayed during analog recording, the track numbers may not be marked at the beginning of the track: if the input signal is below a certain fixed level for less than two seconds if the input signal is below a certain fixed level for more than two seconds in the middle of the track.
Disc Full lights up before the MD has reached the maximum recording time (60 or 74 minutes)
When 255 tracks have been recorded on the MD, Disc Full lights up regardless of the total recorded time. More than 255 tracks cannot be recorded on the MD. To continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks or use another recordable MD.
Guide to the Serial Copy Management System
Digital audio components, such as CDs, MDs, and DATs let you copy music easily with high quality, for these digital products process music as a digital signal. To protect the copyrighted music programmes, this unit uses the Serial Copy Management System that allows you to make only a single copy of a recorded digital source through digital-to-digital connections. You can make only a first generation copy* through a digital-to-digital connection. For example: 1 You can make a copy of a commercially available digital sound programme (e.g., a CD and an MD), but you cannot make a second copy from the firstgeneration copy. 2 You can make a copy of a digital signal from a digitally recorded analog sound programme (e.g., an analog record and a music cassette tape) or from a digital satellite broadcast programme, but you cannot make a second copy. * A first-generation copy means a digital recording of a digital signal made on digital audio equipment. For example, if you record from this units CD player to this MD deck, youd make a first-generation copy.

Recording is not possible. The MD is protected against erasure. (MD Protected appears.) Slide the tab to close the slot (see page 59). Connect the sound source properly. A premastered MD is inserted in the deck. Replace the disc with a recordable MD. Replace the disc with a recordable MD that has sufficient time remaining or erase unnecessary tracks. The mains lead was unplugged or a power interruption occurred during recording. Start recording over from the beginning.

Cassette deck

The cassette can not be inserted. Check if another cassette is inserted already. Recording is not possible. The tab on the cassette is broken off. Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. The tape has reeled to the end. CD Synchronized recording does not start. When you set DIRECTION to a, recording does not start if the tab of either side is removed from the cassette. The sound is not clear and there is a decrease in sound level. The heads are dirty. Clean them. Magnetic deposits have built-up on the record/playback head. Clean them. The sound drops out. The capstans or pinch rollers are contaminated. Clean them.

MD Deck

The programme is not recorded, which must have been recorded or edited. The mains lead was disconnected without removing the MD from the MD deck after recording or editing. Be sure to remove an MD after recording or editing because programme you made is put on record on an MD when an MD is removed. The MD can not inserted. Check if another MD is inserted already. The controls do not work. The MD is dirty or scratched. (Disc Error appears.) Replace the MD with a new one. The MD will not play. Moisture condensation has built up. Remove the MD and leave the system turned on for several hours until the moisture evaporates. Insert the MD in the direction of the arrow. Nothing is recorded on the MD.
Troubleshooting (continued)
Severe hum or noise (TUNED or "STEREO" flashes in the display.). Adjust the aerial. The signal strength is too weak. Connect the external aerial. A stereo FM programme cannot be received in stereo. Press STEREO/MONO so that STEREO appears.
Name Full There is no more space to store track or disc titles. NO DISC There is no MD in the MD deck. Protected The inserted MD is protected against erasure. Rec Level Over A high-level signal was input during analog recording with VIDEO/PC input jack. Adjust the level of the connected equipment. Retry The MD deck is redoing the recording because of vibrations or disc scratches encountered during recording. Retry Error Due to vibration affecting the MD deck or scratches on the MD, several recording attempts were made but with no success. Smart Space The signal was input again after silence continued for 3 to 30 seconds or less during digital recording. Sorry You tried to combine tracks that cannot be combined.

MD messages

One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display window during MD operation. Auto cut The MD deck is pausing the recording because silence continued for 30 seconds or more during digital recording. Blank Disc The inserted recordable MD is brand new or all tracks on the MD have been erased. Cannot Copy You cannot make a digital recording (See Guide to the Serial Copy Management System on page 61). Cannot Edit You tried to edit in Programme or Shuffle Play mode. CHECK OPT-IN The digital signal input was interrupted during recording. Connect the optical cable securely (see page 4). Disc Error The inserted MD is damaged or does not contain a TOC. Disc Full There is no time remaining on the disc (See System Limitations of MDs on page 61). Impossible You tried to combine from the first track on an MD, which is not possible.

Specifications

Tuner CD player (HCD-101) Tuner section
Tuning range 2 band model European model:

Amplifier section

European model DIN power output 15 + 15 watts (4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output 21 + 21 watts (4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output 26 + 26 watts Other model Rated RMS power output 16 + 16 watts (4 ohms at 1 kHz, 1% THD, AC 240 V/AC 120 V) Reference RMS power output 22 + 22 watts (4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD, AC 240 V/AC 120 V) Inputs VIDEO/PC IN jack: Stereo phone jacks, sensitivity 500 mV, impedance 47 kilohms VIDEO/PC OUT jack: Stereo phone jacks, 250 mV, 1 kohm DIGITAL OUT (CD OPTICAL OUT): Square optical connector jack, 18 dBm, wave length 660 nm PHONES (headphones) jack: Stereo mini jack, accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more.
FM: 87.MHz (50 kHz step) AM: 522 1,611 kHz Other models: FM: 87.MHz (76.0 108.0 MHz)* (50 kHz step) AM: 531 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz interval) 530 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz interval) * For customers who purchased the unit in Japan. 3 band model FM: 87.MHz (50 kHz step) MW: 522 1,611 kHz (at 9 kHz interval) LW: kHz (at 3 kHz interval) Intermediate frequency FM: 10.7 MHz AM: 450 kHz Aerial terminals FM: 75 ohm unbalanced AM: External aerial terminal Timer Quartz lock system Timer setting One-minute step Sleep timer 10-minute step, max. 90 minutes

Erase Function 40 Erasing a portion of a track 41 a single track 40 all tracks on an MD 41 recordings 40

2-347-245-11(1)

Mini-disc Recorder

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warning.. 2 Location and Function of Parts 5 Getting Started. 15 Recording on MDs.. 18 Playing MDs. 27 Editing Recorded MDs. 40 Other Functions. 52 Rear Panel Terminal Function. 55 Operating the MD Recorder Using a Keyboard. 59 Additinal Information. 64

MDS-E12

Operating Instructions
Thank you very much for purchasing this Sony product. Sony products are designed with safety in mind. If electrical products are used incorrectly, however, there is a risk of death or serious injury, so be sure to obey the following to avoid accidents.

2000 Sony Corporation

WARNING
Notice for the Customers in the United Kingdom IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol I or coloured green or green-and-yellow.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

For customers in Canada

This ClassB digital apparatus complies With Canadian ICES-003.
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

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 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.

ATTENTION

POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UNPROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORITIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.
Setting the voltage selector (voltage selector equipped models only)
Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel is set to the local power line voltage. If not, set the selector to the correct position using a screwdriver before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
For customers in the U.S.A. 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.
230V 120V VOLTAGE SELECTOR
For customers in the Europe.
The laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

Remote Descriptions

Location and Function of Parts 5 REPEAT button Press to select ALL repeat, one track repeat, or repeat off.

PLAY MODE

M.ACCESS

DISPLAY

MENU/NO

CONTINUE B

SHUFFLE C

PROGRAM D

DATE RECORDED PRESENT E

qs qd qf qg qh

6 NAME button Press to add the name or change the name of a track or MD. CHAR button Press to select the type of characters to be input. NUM button Press to input numbers. 7 H (play) button Press to start play. 8./> (locating tracks) button Press to locate tracks, adjust the recording level, or select a menu item and a setting value.

REPEAT

A.CUE A.PAUSE

M.SCAN

qj qk ql w; wa ws wd wf wg wh wj

>25 ?

NAME IN NAME CHAR

CLEAR NUM SCROLL

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

9 q; qa

CD-SYNC

STANDBY

CD PLAYER

RM-DR1

MINIDISC DECK

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.

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
The Music Synchro-recording allows you to automatically synchronize recording on the MD recorder with the playing of the selected ogram source. The Track Marking function, however, will differ according to the program source. For details, see Marking Track Numbers While Recording on page 23.
Synchro-recording With a Sony CD Player (CD Synchro-recording) Z
When the recorder is connected to a Sony CD player or HiFi component system, you can easily copy the contents of CDs to the MD using the recorders remote. As the same remote operates both the MD recorder and the CD player or CD player section of the component system, make sure to place the MD recorder and the CD player as close together as possible. Note Some CD players do not allow you to synchronize CD recording with the remote of the recorder. In this case, use music synchro-recording on this page to synchronize recording on the CD player and recorder. To operate the recorder and CD player, unplug from the jacks of the recorder and remote and use the remote as the wireless remote (page 15). Recording on MDs

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.
1 Press MENU/NO twice during stop. Setup Menu appears in the display. 2 Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) to select Play Pause, then press AMS or YES. 3 Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) to select Z Disable, then press AMS or YES. 4 Press MENU/NO. To function EJECT, select Z Enable in step 3.

Playing a Specific Track

While the recorder is playing, pause or stopped, use the procedure below to quickly play any track.
Playing a track by entering the track number Z
Press the number button(s) to enter the track number of the track you want to play. To enter a track number over 26
AMS NUMBER BUTTONS >25 M.SCAN / (AMS)
Press >25. See the examples below for the number of presses. Enter the corresponding digits. To enter 0, press 10 instead. Examples: To play track number 30, press >25, then 3 and 10. To play track number 108, press >25 twice, then 1, 10, and 8. The recorder will be paused at the beginning of the track. Playing MDs
z If you enter a track number while the recorder is paused
Locating a track with AMS*
To go to The next or a succeeding track during play A preceding track during play The beginning of the current track during play A specific track while the recorder is stopped Do the following: Turn AMS clockwise (or press > repeatedly). Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press. repeatedly). Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press. once). 1 Turn AMS (or press./ > repeatedly) until the track number appears in the display. 2 Press AMS or 7.

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.
Press H. Shuffle Play starts.
1 Press MENU/NO during play until Setup Menu appears in the display. 2 Turn AMS until Repeat Mode appears at the display window, then press AMS. 3 Turn AMS until A-B Repeat, then press AMS. The display window returns to the track number and time display (normal display) during play, then REPEAT A-B lights up and A-B flashes.
To resume normal play from Shuffle Play Press CONTINUE while the recorder is stopped. SHUFFLE at the display window turns off.
z You can locate tracks during Shuffle Play
Turn AMS (or press./>). To locate the next track or a later track to be played, turn AMS clockwise (or press./>). To locate the beginning of the current track, turn AMS counterclockwise (or press.). Note that you cant locate and play the tracks that have already been played once.
z You can also set Shuffle Play in the Setup Menu of the recorder.
4 Press AMS at the starting point (point A) of a portion to be played repeatedly. 5 Continue playing the track or use M to locate the ending point (point B) of the portion to be played repeatedly, then press AMS again. Note A-B Repeat does not work during Shuffle Play or Multiaccess Play.
1 Press MENU/NO twice. Setup Menu appears in the display. 2 Turn AMS to select Play Mode, then press AMS or YES. 3 Turn AMS to select Shuffle, then press AMS or YES. 4 Press MENU/NO.
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)
You can pick out the tracks that you like and specify the playback order in a program containing up to 25 tracks.
MENU / NO DISPLAY CONTINUE PROGRAM NUMBER BUTTONS CLEAR >25 / / CLEAR AMS
Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) to select Play Mode, then press AMS or YES. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) to select Program, then press AMS or YES (or press PROGRAM after step 5 for the remote). PROGRAM lights up at the display window.

Press 7 ( H ). Program replay starts.
To stop Program Play Press x. To resume normal play While the recorder is stopped, press CONTINUE in the remote. PROGRAM at the display window turns off.
z The program remains even after Program Play ends or is stopped

Programming the tracks

While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO twice. Setup Menu appears in the display. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until Program? of Setup Menu appears, then press AMS or YES. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until the track number you want to add to the program appears, then press AMS (or use the number button(s) to enter the track directly).
Programmed track number and track order
Press 7 to play from the beginning of the program again. If the play is stopped, the program will not be lost. Notes: If the MD is ejected, the program will be lost. The display shows m s when the total playing time of the program exceeds 255 minutes. ProgramFull appears when you try to program 26 th track. The set program will be lost when you try record or edit operation.

10 0/ 12m27s

Total time of programmed play
Checking the order of tracks in the program
While the recorder is stopped and PROGRAM lights up, press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly. The first several tracks in the program appear in the display.
z To see the rest of the program
Number of programmed tracks
If you entered the wrong track number Press m repeatedly until the wrong track number flashes, then do step 3 above again or press CLEAR to erase the track number. To enter a track number over 26 Z Use >25. For details, see page 29.
After the first several tracks in the program appear by the above procedure, turn AMS clockwise (or press repeatedly).
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 appears in the display. Press YES. Complete! appears and the program is completed.
Changing the contents of the program
While the recorder is stopped and PROGRAM lights up, do steps 1 and 2 of Programming the tracks on page 33, followed by one of the procedures below. Do the following: Press m/M repeatedly until the number of the unwanted track flashes, then press CLEAR. Erase all tracks Press CLEAR repeatedly until all the track numbers disappear. Add a track at the Press m repeatedly until 0 flashes beginning of the before the first track number, then do program steps 3 to 5 of Programming the tracks on page 33. Add a track in the Press m/M repeatedly until the middle of the track number which will precede the program new track flashes. Press AMS to display flashing 0, then do steps 3 to 5 of Programming the tracks on page 33. Add a track to the Press M repeatedly until 0 flashes end of the program after the last track number, then do steps 3 to 5 of Programming the tracks on page 33. Replace a track Press m/M repeatedly until the number of the track to be changed flashes, then do steps 3 to 5 of Programming the tracks on page 33. To Erase a track

Operating the MD Recorder Using a Keyboard
This chapter explains simple ways to name a track or MD using an optional keyboard, as well as how to operate the MD recorder directly through the keyboard.

Setting the keyboard

You can use any IBM*-compatible keyboard with a PS/2 interface**. You can select a keyboard with either an English or Japanese key layout. When you use a keyboard with a different layout, you will have to assign characters to the keys. For details, see Assigning Characters to Keyboard Keys on page 58.
* IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. ** Note Some keyboards may not work normally if they draw excessive electrical current. Please use keyboards with a draw of 120mA or less.

MENU / NO

KEYBOARD
Connecting a keyboard to the MD recorder
Connect the keyboard to the KEYBOARD port on the front panel of the recorder
* Please turn off the power before connecting the keyboard to the recorder. Connecting the keyboard with the recorder power on can result in malfunctions.

Selecting keyboard type

The first time you connect a keyboard, you must select the keyboard type.
While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO twice. Setup Menu appears in the display. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until Keyboard appears in the display; press AMS or YES. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until Type appears in the display; press AMS or YES. Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) to select the setting; press AMS or YES. To use the keyboard with English keyboard layout Japanes keyboard layout 10-keyboard layout Select US (factory setting*) JP 10 Key
* In step 4, pressing CLEAR before AMS or YES will reset the factory settings.
Naming a Track or MD Using the Keyboard
You can easily enter or edit names.

Using the Edit Menu

Do the following to name a track or MD. To name a track or MD Press [Esc] while the recorder is stopped, playing or paused. To name a track during recording. Press [Esc} during recording. Edit Menu appears in the display.

Short cut to the naming procedure
To give a name to a track or MD, do the following. To name a track Press Num Lock while the desired track number is displayed and the recorder is stopped, playing, paused or recording. To name a MD Press Num Lock when no track number is displayed and the recorder is stopped. A flashing cursor appears in the display, and the characters can be entered.
Press []/[] or [Tab]/[Shift]+[Tab] repeatedly until Name? appears, then press [Enter]. While the recorder is recording, a flashing cursor appears in the display, and you can enter a name for the track being recorded. In this case, please go to step 5. Press []/[] or [Tab]/[Shift]+[Tab] repeatedly until Nm In? appears, then press [Enter]. Press []/[] or [Tab]/[Shift]+[Tab] repeatedly until the track number (when naming a track) appears or Disc (when naming the MD) flashes, then press [Enter]. Characters can be entered. Enter the name. Press [Enter] or [Num Lock]. Complete! appears for a few seconds, and the naming is completed.
Enter the name For more on editing during entry, refer to the chart below. Press the Enter key or Num Lock key The disc or track name is displayed from its beginning.
Operations you may wish to do while naming a track or MD To Cancel the operation Switch between uppercase and lowercase letters Operating the MD Recorder Using a Keyboard Press [Esc] [Caps Lock] (or hold down [Shift]* while entering letters for uppercase) [] or [] [Delete] [Back Space]
Move the cursor Erase the character at the cursor position Erase the character preceding the cursor
If you have assigned characters to keys using [Shift] (see page 62), the characters you assigned have priority.
z Undoing the naming of a track or MD 1 Press [F11] Name Undo? appears. 2 Press [Enter]. Press [Esc] to cancel the operation.
Operating the Recorder Through the Keyboard
You can operate the MD recorder by using the keyboard keys. This allows you to control the recorder and edit MDs without using the recorder buttons and controls or the remote. For more detail on the functions below, see Front Panel Descriptions on pages 6 or Remote Description on pages 8 and 9.

While the recorder is stopped, press [Esc] twice. Setup Menu appears in the display. Press []/[] or [Tab]/[Shift]+[Tab] repeatedly until Keyboard? appears; press [Enter]. Press []/[] or [Tab]/[Shift]+[Tab] repeatedly until Assign? appears; press [Enter]. Press []/[] or [Tab]/[Shift]+[Tab] repeatedly until the character you want to assign appears. If the character has already been assigned, User appears. If it has not been assigned, Default appears. Press [Enter]. <Set Key> flashes in the display. Press the key to be assigned on the keyboard. Key change appears, and the selected character is assigned to the key. If Same Key appears The same character is already assigned to the key. If Remove old assign? appears A different character is already assigned to the key. Press [Enter] to clear the current assignment and assign the new character. Press [Esc] to cancel.
To clear all key assignments
Do steps 1 to 3 of Assigning a character on this page. Press [Ctrl], [Alt] and [Delete] simultaneously. All Reset? appears in the display. Press [Enter]. Complete! appears, and all assignments are cleared.
To cancel the operation Press [Esc].
Notes You can assign a character with [Shift] only for symbol and number keys. You cant assign a character to the following keys: [Esc], [F1]-[F12], [Back Space], [Tab], [Caps Lock], [Enter], [Shift], [Ctrl], [Alt], [Windows], [Space], [Application], [Print Screen], [Scroll Lock], [Pause], [Insert], [Delete], [Home], [End], [Page Up], [Page Down], [Num Lock], [], [], [], [], and, on the 10key, [/], [*], [_], [+]. Depending on the keyboard, some keys other than those above may also not be able to be assigned.
Keyboard Operations (English Keyboard Layout)
MENU/NO Press the same number A.CUE as for the track number SCROLL A.PAUSE to be played VARI SPEED TIME PLAY MODE For track numbers greater than 11 FADER UNDO EJECT A REPEAT B REPEAT MUSIC SCAN Divide a track** Move a track**

DISPLAY/CHAR

Print Screen

Scroll Lock

Naming a track or MD

MARK LOCATE VARISREED+

~ ` Tab ! 1 Q @ 2 W # 3 E $ 4 R % 5 T ^ 6 Y & 7 'U ' 8 I ( 9 O ) 0 P +

[ } ] " ' ?

Shift Enter

Backspace

Insert

Page Up Page Down

Num Lock

Erase a track***

Delete

PgUp +

A Caps Lock

VARISREED- 4 1

PgDn Enter

Combine tracks**

Z Shift

< ,

>. Alt

* 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

Tr Erase? Move? Combine? Divide? A-B Erase? All Erase? M-Tr Erase? M-Tr Combin? S. F Edit?

Undo? Setup?

Last Mode Memory
This function remembers the last mode of the recorder after power was turned off. When the power is turned on again, playback begins under the same conditions. However, when the MD is ejected, the following functions are not applied. Setting of Program track numbers and track order Setting of Multi-access track numbers and track order Setting of Variable Speed Play MARK point RAM edit contents * Functions of the Setup Menu such as level, ON/OFF, time, etc., will remain.

Printed in Japan