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About this manual

The instructions in this manual are for models MDSJE770 and MDS-JE470. The MDS-JE770 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, MDS-JE770 only.

Conventions

Controls in these instructions are those on the deck; these may, however, be substituted by controls on the supplied remote that are similarly named, or, when different, appear in the instructions within parentheses.
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Table of Contents

Parts Identification
Main unit.. 6 Remote control.. 7

Playing MDs

Loading an MD.. 20 Playing an MD Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play.. 20 Playing only the tracks in the desired group (MDS-JE770 only).. 22 Creating your own program Program Play.. 22 Tips for recording from MDs to tape (MDS-JE770 only).. 24

Getting Started

Hooking up the audio components. 8

Recording to MDs

Recording to an MD.. 11 Recording tracks in groups (MDS-JE770 only) Group Function. 12 Notes on recording.. 13 Recording tips.. 14 Recording for long times/Marking track numbers/Smart Space/Adjusting the recording level/Checking the remaining recordable time/Input monitor Starting recording with 6 seconds of prestored audio data Time Machine Recording.. 18 Synchro-recording with the audio component of your choice Music Synchro-recording.. 18 Synchro-recording with a Sony CD player CD Synchro-recording.. 18

Editing Recorded MDs

Erasing recordings Erase Function.. 25 Dividing recorded tracks Divide Function.. 27 Combining recorded tracks Combine Function. 28 Moving recorded tracks Move Function. 28 Naming a track or an MD Name Function. 29 Naming a group (MDS-JE770 only) Name Function. 31 Registering recorded tracks into a new group (MDS-JE770 only) Create Function.. 32 Releasing group registrations (MDS-JE770 only) Release Function.. 32 Changing the recorded level after recording S.F EDIT. 33 Undoing the last edit UNDO. 34

Other Functions

Changing the Pitch (MDS-JE770 only) Pitch Control Function.. 35 Fading in and fading out..36 Falling asleep to music Sleep Timer.. 36 Using a timer (MDS-JE770 only). 37 Using the CONTROL A1 control system (MDS-JE770 only). 38

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Hooking up the audio components

MDS-JE770

CONTROL A1 AC power cord

to a wall outlet

Amplifier, etc.

CD player, DBS tuner

CD player, DBS tuner, etc.2), Digital amplifier, DAT deck, MD deck, etc.3) PC LINK AC power cord

MDS-JE470

1) 2) 3)
European model only Digital equipment with a DIGITAL OUT connector only Digital equipment with both DIGITAL IN and OUT connectors

Required cords

A Audio connecting cords (2) (supplied)
When connecting an audio connecting cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks: white (left) to white and red (right) to red.

White (L) White (L)

For MDS-JE770 (except for the European model) Getting Started
Connect Amplifiers CD players or DBS tuners Digital amplifiers, DAT decks, or another MD deck To the ANALOG IN/OUT jacks DIGITAL OPTICAL IN1) connector DIGITAL OPTICAL IN1)/ OUT connectors

Red (R)

There is no distinction of IN1 and IN2 connectors.
B Optical cables (2 for MDS-JE770 European model/3 for all other models) (only one supplied)
When connecting an optical cable, take the caps off the connectors and insert the cable plugs straight in until they click into place. Do not bend or tie the optical cables.

For MDS-JE470

Connect Amplifiers To the ANALOG IN/OUT jacks
CD players or DBS tuners DIGITAL OPTICAL IN connector
C Coaxial digital connecting cable (for MDS-JE770 European model only) (1) (not supplied)
Setting the voltage selector (only on models supplied with a voltage selector)
Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the deck 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.

The GROUP ON/OFF button lights up.
3 Press GROUP SKIP repeatedly until the
group you want to record in appears.
A built-in sampling rate converter automatically converts the sampling frequency of various digital sources to the 44.1 kHz sampling rate of the MD deck. This allows you to monitor and record sources such as 32- or 48-kHz DAT tape or satellite broadcasts, as well as the CDs and MDs.

4 Press REC z.

New Track flashes and the deck changes to recording pause.
Notes on recording (continued)
To prevent accidental erasure of the recorded material
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
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

3 Do steps 5 to 8 of Recording to an MD
Slide in the direction of arrow
The MDLP indicator lights up when you select LP2 or LP4 in step 2 above. The deck is set at the factory 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.

Recording tips

Recording for long times/Marking track numbers/Smart Space/Adjusting the recording level/Checking the remaining recordable time/Input monitor
All of the functions described here can be used even when the Group function is on (MDSJE770 only). For a detailed description of the Group function, see page 12.
2 Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until Setup? appears, then press AMS or YES. 3 Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until LPstamp On (factory setting) appears, then press AMS or YES. 4 Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) to select LPstamp Off, and then press AMS or YES. 5 Press MENU/NO.
To add LP: automatically again, select LPstamp On in step 4 above.

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 use of a special compression system. When placing emphasis on sound quality, Stereo recording or LP2 Stereo recording (2 long time recording mode) is recommended.
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 has finished, 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 other MD edit functions for tracks recorded in MDLP mode.

While the deck The following information is appears1) Stopped Total number of tracks and total recorded time2) y Total number of tracks and remaining recordable time on the MD3) Track number and recorded time of the current track y Track number and remaining recordable time4) on the MD
5 Stop playing the program source. 6 To start recording, continue from step 7
of Recording to an MD on page 11.

Recording

1) 2) 3) 4)
You can adjust the recording level by pressing LEVEL +/ on the remote repeatedly during recording or recording pause. Peak hold function freezes the peak level meters at the highest level reached by the input signal.
1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/ NO. 2 Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until Setup? appears, then press AMS or YES. 3 Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until P.Hold Off (factory setting) appears, then press AMS or YES. 4 Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) to select P.Hold On, then press AMS or YES. 5 Press MENU/NO.
To turn off the Peak Hold Function, select P.Hold Off in step 4 above.
You cannot check the information when the level of the input signal is displayed. Total number of tracks and total recorded time in the group when the Group function is on. Not shown for premasterd discs. Time shown in the display differs depending on the setting of REC MODE.
For MDS-JE470: Press DISPLAY on the remote repeatedly.
For the information in stop mode, see page 22. For the information during recording, see page 11.
Monitoring the input signal (Input Monitor)
You can monitor the selected input signal even when you are not recording it.
1 Press EJECT A to eject the MD. 2 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the
jacks (connector) where the signal you want to monitor is being input.
The recording level can only be increased up to +12.0 dB (for analog recording) or +18.0 dB (for digital recording) (0.0 dB is the factory setting). Therefore, if the output level of the connected component is low, it may not be possible to set the recording level to maximum.
When an analog input is selected
The analog signal input from the ANALOG IN jacks is output to the DIGITAL OUT connector (MDS-JE770 only) after A/D conversion, and then to the ANALOG OUT jacks and PHONES jack (MDS-JE770 only) after D/A conversion. AD DA appears in the display during this time.
When a digital input is selected
3 Press AMS (or T.REC) at the point
where you want to start recording.
The digital signal input from the DIGITAL IN connector is output to the DIGITAL OUT connector (MDS-JE770 only) after passing through the sampling rate converter, and then to the ANALOG OUT jacks and PHONES jack (MDS-JE770 only) after D/A conversion. DA appears in the display during this time.

3 Insert a CD into the CD player and
select the playing mode (Shuffle Play, Program Play, etc.) on the CD player.
4 Press CD-SYNCHRO STANDBY on the

remote.

The CD player changes to play standby and the MD deck changes to recording standby.
5 Press CD-SYNCHRO START on the
The deck starts recording and the CD player starts to play. The track number and elapsed recording time of the track appear in the display.
If the CD player does not start playing
Some CD players may not respond when you press CD-SYNCHRO START on the remote. Press X on the CD players remote instead to start play on the CD player.
Operations you may want to do during CD Synchro-recording
To Stop recording Pause recording Press CD-SYNCHRO STOP on the remote CD-SYNCHRO STANDBY on the remote
During CD Synchro-recording, track numbers are marked in the following ways: When the CD player is connected to the DIGITAL IN connector, track numbers are automatically marked as they appear on the CD. When the CD player is connected to the ANALOG IN jacks, track numbers are automatically marked when T.Mark LSyn(c) has been selected (page 15). When you resume recording after recording pause, a new track number is automatically marked, regardless of the track marking parameter setting (T.Mark LSyn(c) or T.Mark Off). By reprograming the MDs remote, you can use the procedure above to perform synchro-recording with a Sony video CD player. Press number button 2 on the remote while pressing down ?/1 on the remote. You can now operate the MD deck and the video CD player with the remote. To control the CD player again, press number button 1 on the remote while pressing down ?/1 on the remote. When you make a CD Synchro-recording from a Sony CD player connected with a CONTROL A1 cable (not supplied) to the MD deck, the deck copies CD text information as it is to the MD (Disc Memo Copy Function) (MDS-JE770 only).
Locate the next track to CD PLAYER./> on be recorded during the remote recording pause (MDSJE470 only) Resume recording after CD-SYNCHRO START on pausing the remote Check the remaining recordable time on the MD

5 Press H.

The deck starts to play.
6 Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until the track number you want to go to flashes in the display, then press AMS or H. Press down m/M during play2) or play pause3). Release it when you reach the desired point. Press EJECT A after stopping play.
Automatic Music Sensor When you locate a point while monitoring the sound. When you locate by observing the time indication.

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.
The MDLP indicator lights up when you select a track recorded in LP2 or LP4 Stereo mode. To use headphones, connect them to the PHONES jack. Turn PHONE LEVEL to adjust the headphones level (MDS-JE770 only). When Over appears in the display, the MD has reached the end while youre pressing M. Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press.) or press m to go back. You can adjust the analog signal level output to the PHONES jack and the ANALOG OUT jacks (MDSJE770 only).

Using the MD display

Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly.
The display changes cyclically as follows:

During playing MDS-JE770

1 While the deck is playing, press LEVEL/ DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly until the line output adjustment display appears. 2 Turn AMS (or press LEVEL +/ repeatedly) to adjust the output signal level.
You can use Setup Menu to adjust the analog output level (MDS-JE770 only).
Track number and elapsed time of the current track t The contents of a program (only when PGM lights up) t Disc name and track name1) t Level of the output signal t Pitch t Display Off (For details, see Turning off indications in the display (MDS-JE770 only) below.)
1 While the deck is playing, press MENU/ NO. 2 Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until Setup? appears, then press AMS or YES. 3 Turn AMS (or press./> repeatedly) until Aout appears, then press AMS or YES. 4 Turn AMS (or press LEVEL +/ repeatedly) to adjust the output signal level, then press AMS or YES. 5 Press MENU/NO. Playing a track by entering the track number Press the number button(s) on the remote to enter the track number of the track you want to play.
To enter a track number over 10
Track number and elapsed time of the current track t Track number and remaining time of the current track t Remaining time of all recorded tracks t The contents of a program (only when PGM lights up) t Track name1)
Turning off indications in the display (MDSJE770 only)
When you select Display Off during play, the display turns off. The display turns back on if you press x or X. When you resume play, the display turns off again. To deactivate this function, press LEVEL/DISPLAY/ CHAR (or DISPLAY).
1 Press >10. - equal to the number of digits for the number of tracks recorded on the MD flashes. 2 Enter the corresponding digits. To enter 0, press 10/0 instead.

Erase all tracks Add a track at the beginning of the program Add a track in the middle of the program
Use >10. For details, see page 21.
6 Repeat step 5 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.

7 Press YES.

Complete! appears and the program is completed.

8 Press H.

Program Play starts.

To stop Program Play

Add a track to the end of the program

Replace a track

If you eject the MD, the program will be lost. The display shows - - -. - - when the total playing time of the program exceeds 999 minutes. If you press GROUP ON/OFF to turn on or off the Group function, the program will be lost (MDSJE770 only).
Tips for recording from MDs to tape (MDS-JE770 only)
Inserting blanks between tracks during play (Auto Space)
The MD deck can be set to automatically insert a three-second blank between tracks during play. This function is useful when you are recording from an MD to an analog tape. The three-second blank enables you to use the Multi-AMS function later to locate the beginning of tracks on the tape.
Pausing after each track (Auto Pause)
You can set the MD deck so that it pauses after each track to give you time to locate the next track to be recorded.
repeatedly) until Auto Off appears, then press AMS or YES.
To Turn on Auto Pause Turn off Auto Pause Select Auto Pause Auto Off (factory setting)
To resume play after pausing
To Turn on Auto Space Turn off Auto Space Select Auto Space Auto Off (factory setting)

Press H.

When you turn on Auto Pause, Auto Pause appears during pause and disappears when the deck resumes play.
When you turn on Auto Space, Auto Space appears when the deck is inserting a blank between tracks.
If you select Auto Space and record a selection containing multiple track numbers (for example, a medley or symphony), blank spaces will be created on the tape between the various sections.
Editing Recorded MDs Before editing
You can edit an MD only when:
The MD is recordable. The MD play mode is normal play.

Note (MDS-JE770 only)

Erasing recordings

Erase Function

The MD deck lets you erase unwanted tracks quickly and easily. The three options for erasing recordings are:
Erasing a single track (Track Erase Function) Erasing all tracks (All Erase Function) Erasing a portion of a track (A-B Erase Function)
When the Group function is on, editing can be performed only for the tracks registered into the selected group.

To cancel the last edit

Use Undo Function to cancel the last edit and restore the contents of the MD to the condition before the edit.

Erasing a single track

Track Erase Function
You can erase a track simply by selecting 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 2. Track number 1 Original tracks Erase track 2

To quit while editing

Press MENU/NO or x.

After editing

After ERASE
MD editing is completed when the MD Table of Contents (TOC) is updated. The TOC is updated when you eject the MD or press ?/1 to turn off the deck. Do not disconnect the AC power cord before updating the TOC (while TOC is lit) or while updating the TOC (while TOC Writing is flashing) to ensure a complete editing.
1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or

paused, press MENU/NO.

Edit Menu appears in the display.
repeatedly) until Tr Erase? appears, then press AMS or YES.
The deck starts to play the track indicated by the number in the display.
repeatedly) until the track number you want to erase appears.

4 Press AMS or YES.

Complete! appears. The track following the erased track starts to play. If the erased track is the last one on the MD, the track preceding the erased track starts to play.
Erasing recordings (continued)
If Erase??? appears in step 4 above, the track has been record-protected on another MD deck. If you still want to erase the track, press AMS or YES again while the indication appears. (MDS-JE770 only) If you erase all the tracks within a group, the group is also erased at the same time as all the tracks within that group.
repeatedly) until A-B Erase? appears, then press AMS or YES.
repeatedly) until the number of the track containing the portion to be erased appears, then press AMS or YES at the starting point of the portion to be erased (point A).

Erasing all the tracks

All Erase Function
Do the procedure below to erase all the tracks, track names, and disc name at once.
-Rehearsal- and Point A ok? alternate in the display and the deck repeatedly plays a few seconds of the track before the point AMS or YES was pressed.
4 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS
(or press./> repeatedly) to locate point A.
repeatedly) until All Erase? appears, then press AMS or YES.
All Erase?? appears in the display.

3 Press AMS or YES.

Complete! appears.
You can shift the starting point by 1-frame1) intervals (1 frame = 1/86 second). The time indication (minute, second, and frame) of the current point is displayed and the deck plays several seconds of the track to that point repeatedly.

You can use the following symbols in titles: /,.():!?&+<>_=;#$%@*`
To change a selected character
If you name a track while it is being recorded, be sure to finish the naming operation before the track ends. If the track ends before you finish, the entered character data will be discarded and the track will remain unnamed. If you enter the symbol // between the characters in disc names such as abc//def, you may be unable to use the Group function.

Repeat steps 4 and 5.

6 Press AMS.
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)
7 Repeat steps 4 to 6 to enter the rest of
the name. To change a character
2 Press M. The flashing character is entered and lights continuously and the cursor shifts to the right. If you have selected numbers
Press m/M repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then repeat steps 4 to 6.

To erase 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 erased flashes, then press CLEAR.

8 Press YES.

The whole name appears in the display, followed by Complete!.
Press m/M repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, press CLEAR to erase the character, then repeat steps 2 and 3.
Naming a track or an MD using the remote

5 Press YES.

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 total number of tracks (or groups when the Group function is on) displayed
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 total number of tracks (or groups when the Group function is on) displayed
A flashing cursor appears in the display.
2 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT repeatedly
to select the character type.
Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: Selected AB(C) (Upper cases or symbols1)) t Selected ab(c) (Lower cases or symbols1)) t Selected 12(3) (Numbers)
1) Only / ,. ( ) : ! ? can be selected.
A track or disc name appears in the display.
2 Press CLEAR until the selected name is

erased completely.

3 Do steps 4 to 7 of Naming a track or an
MD using the controls on the deck on page 29 or steps 2 to 4 of Naming a track or an MD using the remote on page 30.

It may take about 30 seconds after the deck is turned on until recording starts. When recording at a specified time using the timer, be sure to take this time into account when setting the recording start time. During timer recording, new material is recorded from the end of the recorded portion on the MD. However, when timer recording is set with the Group function on but no group is specified, the material is recorded into a new group.
To play only specific tracks, create a program (see page 22). To specify the time for the end of playing, press H to start playing, then go to step 3.
3 Set TIMER on the deck to PLAY. 4 Set the timer as required. 5 After you have finished using the timer,
set TIMER on the deck to OFF.
Recording to an MD using a timer
1 Do steps 1 to 6 of Recording to an MD

2 Press x.

If you want to specify the time for the end of recording, do steps 7 and 8 of Recording to an MD on page 11.
3 Set TIMER on the deck to REC. 4 Set the timer as required.
Using the CONTROL A1 control system (MDSJE770 only)
This MD deck is compatible with the CONTROL A1 Control System. The CONTROL A1 control system was designed to simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components. CONTROL A1 connections provide a path for the transmission of control signals that enable automatic operation and control features usually associated with integrated systems. Currently, CONTROL A1 connections between a Sony MD deck, CD player, amplifier (receiver), and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording. In the future the CONTROL A1 connection will work as a multifunction bus allowing you to control various functions for each component.
Connecting the CONTROL A1 control system
Connect monaural (2P) mini-plug cables in series to the CONTROL A1 jacks on the back of each component. You can connect up to ten CONTROL A1 compatible components in any order. However, you can connect only one of each type of component (i.e., 1 CD player, 1 MD deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver). (You may be able to connect more than one CD player or MD deck, depending on the model. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the respective component for details.)

1) 2) IBM is the registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Power consumption must be 120 mA or less.

Synchronized recording

This function lets you conduct synchronized recording between the MD deck and selected source component.
1 Set the source selector on the amplifier
(or receiver) to the source component.
2 Set the source component to playing
pause mode (make sure both the H and X indicators light together).
Connecting a keyboard to the MD deck
Connect the keyboard connector to the PC LINK (KEYBOARD) jack on the front panel of the deck.
3 Set the MD deck to recording pause
4 Press X on the MD deck.
The source component is automatically released from pause mode, and recording begins shortly thereafter. When play ends from the source component, recording stops.
You can connect or disconnect the keyboard at any time regardless of whether the deck is turned on or off.

Selecting keyboard type

The first time you connect a keyboard, you need to select the keyboard type.
This MD deck is equipped with a special synchronized recording function that uses the CONTROL A1 Control System (see Making a CD Synchrorecording from a Sony CD player connected with a CONTROL A1 cable (MDS-JE770 only) on page 19).
Do not set more than one component to the pause mode.
repeatedly) until Keyboard? appears, then press AMS or YES.
repeatedly) until Type appears, then press AMS or YES. continued
Setting the keyboard (continued)
To use the keyboard with English keyboard layout Japanese keyboard layout 1) Select US (factory setting1)) JP
Operations you may want to do while naming a track or MD
To Cancel the operation Press on the keyboard [Esc]
Switch between uppercase [Caps Lock] and lowercase letters Move the cursor Scroll the name Erase the character at the cursor position Erase the character preceding the cursor
[T] or [t] [Page Up] or [Page Down] [Delete] [Back Space]
You can also recall the factory setting by pressing CLEAR.

6 Press MENU/NO.

Naming a track or MD using the keyboard
If you use a keyboard, you can quickly enter or edit names. While editing a name, you can move the cursor in jumps or scroll the name.
You can name a group while the Group function is on. To name a group, press [Enter] while the deck is stopped with the group you want to name selected in step 1.
Operating the deck using the keyboard

Operations using the keyboard
As the keyboard substitutes for the following functions MENU/NO H X x GROUP SKIP AMS or. AMS or > YES m M CLEAR Press
Shortcut to the naming procedure
1 Press [Enter] while the deck is in one of
the operating modes listed below, depending on what you want to name:
[Esc] [F1] [F2] [F3] [F8] [F10] [F11] [F12] [T] [t] [Delete]

2 Enter a name.

In addition to letter keys, you can also use the keys shown in the following table.

3 Press [Enter].

The whole name appears in the display.
Editing using the keyboard
You can edit the tracks using the following keys. The only keys that can be used for the editing operations below are the independent keys located beside the numeric keys. (You cannot use keys that are operated while holding down the Shift key.)
Operations while the deck is stopped and a track is selected
To Move the track Erase the track1) Combine tracks Press [*] [] [+]
If Remove old assign? appears
A different character is already assigned to the key. Press [F12] to clear the current assignment and assign the new character. Press [Esc] to cancel.

Operations during play

To Divide the track 1) Press [/]
This lets you erase all tracks while the deck is stopped and no track is selected.
Assigning characters to keyboard keys

Assigning a character

If your keyboard layout does not match the system settings, the display may show the wrong characters or no characters at all when you press the keys. In this case, you need to assign characters to the keys.
You can assign a character using [Shift] only for symbol and number keys. You cannot 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], [T], [t], [R], [r], and [/], [*], [], [+] (of the numeric keypads) Key Change does not appear in step 7 above if you try to assign a character to one of the keys listed above or other keys for which input is not accepted.

Clearing key assignments

You can clear key assignments one at a time or all at once.
To clear a key assignment
1 Do steps 1 to 4 of Assigning a

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.
Group Full! appears in the display When the Group function is on, Group Full! may be displayed if editing is performed. This means there are insufficient characters for group management. Delete any unnecessary disc names, group names or other characters. Even when the Group function is off, the group management information is updated automatically when Move, Divide and other editing operations are performed, so Group Full! may be displayed. The remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing numerous short tracks
The correct recorded/playing time may not be displayed during play of MDs recorded in monaural mode.
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