Sony DS-JA555ES User manual

1999 by Sony Corporation
3-866-900-13(1)
EN
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi FR
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M DS-JA555ES
MiniDisc Deck
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the unit
to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified
personnel only.
The laser component in this product
is capable of emitting radiation
exceeding the limit for Class 1.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT MARKING is located on the
rear exterior.
The following caution label is located
inside of the unit.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE
LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF
ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR
EXPENSES RESULTING FROM
ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR
THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.
For the customers in the
United States
This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of important
operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the
appliance.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are
located on the rear of the unit.
Record these numbers in the spaces
provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. MDS-JA555ES
Serial No.
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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
For the customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the deck and
have it checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
On power sources
• Before operating the deck, check that
the operating voltage of the deck is
identical with your local power
supply. The operating voltage is
indicated on the nameplate at the rear
of the deck.
• The unit is not disconnected from the
AC power source (mains) as long as it
is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the unit itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the deck
for a long time, be sure to disconnect
the deck from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC power cord, grasp
the plug itself; never pull the cord.
• AC power cord must be changed only
at the qualified service shop.
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On operation
If the deck is brought directly from a
cold to a warm location, or is placed in a
very damp room, moisture may
condense on the lenses inside the deck.
Should this occur, the deck may not
operate properly. In this case, remove
the MD and leave the deck turned on
for about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
On the MiniDisc cartridge
• Do not open the shutter to expose the
MD.
• Do not place the cartridge where it
will be subject to extremes of
sunlight, temperature, moisture or
dust.
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.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony
MiniDisc Deck. Before operating the
deck, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
About This M anual
Conventions
• Controls in the instructions are those
on the deck; these may, however, be
substituted by controls on the remote
that are similarly named or, when
different, appear in the instructions
within brackets.
• The following icons are used in this
manual:
ZIndicates a procedure that
requires use of the remote.
zIndicates tips for making the
task easier and hints.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. 4
Hooking Up the System ......................................................................................................4
About the CONTROL A1 Control System ................................................................... 6
Basic Functions of the CONTROL A1 Control System .............................................. 7
Setting the Clock .................................................................................................................. 7
Recording on an MD........................................................................................ 9
Playing an MD .................................................................................................. 12
Recording on MDs
Notes on Recording .......................................................................................................... 13
Useful Tips for Recording ............................................................................................... 14
Adjusting the Recording Level ....................................................................................... 16
Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking) ................................... 17
Starting Recording With 6 Seconds of Prestored Audio Data
(Time Machine Recording).......................................................................................... 18
Synchro-Recording With Audio Equipment of Your Choice
(Music Synchro-Recording) ........................................................................................ 19
Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Player ................................................................ 19
Fading In and Out (Fader)............................................................................................... 21
Recording on an MD Using a Timer.............................................................................. 22
Playing MDs
Using the Display.............................................................................................................. 23
Locating a Specific Track ................................................................................................. 25
Locating a Particular Point in a Track ........................................................................... 26
Playing Tracks Repeatedly .............................................................................................. 26
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ...................................................................... 27
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ............................................................. 28
Useful Tips When Recording From MDs to Tape ....................................................... 29
Fading In and Out (Fader)............................................................................................... 30
Playing an MD Using a Timer ........................................................................................ 31
Falling Asleep to Music ................................................................................................... 32
Changing the Pitch (Pitch Control Function) .............................................................. 32
Setting the MD Deck Output .......................................................................................... 33
Playing With Different Tones (Digital Filter) .............................................................. 34
Editing Recorded MDs
Notes on Editing ............................................................................................................... 35
Erasing Recordings (Erase Function) ............................................................................ 35
Erasing a Part of a Track (A-B Erase Function) ........................................................... 37
Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function) ............................................................. 38
Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function) ..................................................... 39
Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function) ................................................................. 40
Labeling Recordings (Title Function) ............................................................................ 41
Undoing the Last Edit (Undo Function) ....................................................................... 45
Additional Information
Display Messages .............................................................................................................. 46
System Limitations ........................................................................................................... 46
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 47
Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 48
Guide to the Serial Copy Management System ........................................................... 49
Index .................................................................................................................................... 50
Table of Setup Menus ....................................................................................................... 52
Self-Diagnosis Function ................................................................................................... 53
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What cords will I need?
• Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2)
• Optical cables (not supplied) (3)
• Coaxial digital connecting cables (not supplied) (2)
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Hooking Up the System
Overview
This section describes how to hook up the MD deck to
an amplifier or other components such as a CD player
or DAT deck. Be sure to turn off the power of each
component before connection.
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(L)
Red
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White
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Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
• Audio connecting cords (2)
• Remote commander (remote) RM-D39M (1)
• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the deck using the supplied remote.
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries by matching the +
and – on the batteries. When using the remote, point it
at the remote sensor gon the deck.
zWhen to replace batteries
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six
months. When the remote no longer operates the deck,
replace all the batteries with new ones.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or humid
place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,
particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
to a w all outlet
(or to a timer
during timer
recording or
playback)
Amplifier
CD player or
DAT deck, etc.
CD player, DAT deck,
or M D deck, etc.
DIGITAL
OPTICAL OUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL IN
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DIGITAL
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DIGITAL
COAXIAL OUT
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DIGITAL OUT CONTROL
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DIGITAL IN
LINE(ANALOG) A1
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Hookups
Connecting the deck to an amplifier
Connect the amplifier to the LINE(ANALOG) IN/OUT
jacks using the audio connecting cords (supplied),
making sure to match the color-coded cords to the
appropriate jacks on the components: red (right) to red
and white (left) to white. Be sure to make connections
firmly to prevent hum and noise.
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Connecting the deck to a digital component such as
a CD player, DAT deck, digital amplifier, or another
MD deck
Connect the component through the DIGITAL IN/
OUT connectors with two (or three) optical cables (not
supplied) and/or two coaxial digital connecting cables
(not supplied).
When using the optical cables
Take the caps off the connectors and then insert the plugs
parallelly until they click into place.
Be sure not to bend or tie together the optical cables.
You can connect the optical cable
to either OPT1 or OPT2
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When using the coaxial digital connecting cable
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zIf “Din Unlock” and “C71” appear in the display
Make sure the optical cable or the coaxial digital
connecting cable is connected properly.
zAutomatic conversion of digital sampling rates
during recording
A built-in sampling rate converter automatically
converts the sampling frequency of various digital
sources to the 44.1 kHz sampling rate of your MD deck.
This allows you to record sources such as 32- and
48-kHz DAT or satellite broadcasts, as well as compact
discs and other MDs.
Note
If “Din Unlock” alternates with “C71”, or “Cannot Copy”
appears in the display, recording through the digital
connector is not possible. In this case, record the program
source through the LINE(ANALOG) IN jacks with the
INPUT set at ANALOG.
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet or to the
outlet of a timer.
M D deck
M D deck Digital component
M D deck Amplifier
Digital component
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COAXIAL OPT2OPT1
DIGITAL IN
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
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COAXIAL OPT2OPT1
DIGITAL IN
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OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
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About the CONTROL A1
Control System
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 which 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
synchro-recording.
In the future the CONTROL A1 connection will work
as a multifunction bus allowing you to control various
functions for each component.
Note
The CONTROL A1 Control System is designed to maintain
upward compatibility as the Control System is upgraded to
handle new functions. In this case, however, older
components will not be compatible with the new functions.
CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1 compatibility
The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated
to the CONTROL A1 which is the standard system
in the SONY 300 disc CD changer and other recent
Sony components. Components with CONTROL
A1 jacks are compatible with components with
CONTROL A1 , and can be connected to each
other. Basically, the majority of the functions
available with the CONTROL A1 control system
will be available with the CONTROL A1 control
system.
However, when making connections between
components with CONTROL A1 jacks and
components with CONTROL A1 jacks, the number
of functions that can be controlled may be limited
depending on the component. For detailed
information, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the component(s).
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. For detailed
information, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the respective component.)
Example
In the CONTROL A1 control system, the control
signals flow both ways, so there is no distinction of IN
and OUT jacks. If a component has more than one
CONTROL A1 jack, you can use either one, or
connect different components to each jack.
Jacks and connection examples
On CONTROL A1 jacks and connections
It is possible to make connections between CONTROL A1
and CONTROL A1 jacks. For details regarding particular
connections or setup options, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with component(s).
About the connecting cable
Some CONTROL A1 compatible components are supplied
with a connecting cable as an accessory. In this case, use the
connecting cable for your connection.
When using a commercially available cable, use a monaural
(2P) mini-plug cable less than 2 meters long, with no
resistance (like the Sony RK-G69HG).
Amplifier
(receiver)
CD player M D deck Tape deck Other
component
CD player
M D deck
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Basic Functions of the
CONTROL A1 Control System
Automatic function selection
When you connect CONTROL A1 compatible Sony
components using control A1 cables (not supplied),
the function selector on the amplifier (or receiver)
automatically switches to the correct input when you
press the play button on one of the connected
components.
(If you press ((play button) on the MD deck while
the CD is playing, the function selector on the amplifier
switches from CD to MD.)
Notes
• This function only works when the components are
connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs according
to the names on the function buttons. Certain receivers
allow you to switch the names of the function buttons. In
this case, refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the receiver.
• When recording, do not play any components other than
the recording source. It will cause the automatic function
selection to operate.
Synchro-recording
This function lets you perform synchro-recording
between the MD deck and selected source component.
1Set the source selector on the amplifier (or
receiver) to the source component.
2Set the source component to pause mode (make
sure both the (and Pindicators light together).
3Set the deck to recording pause mode.
4Press Pon the deck.
The source component is released from the pause
mode, and recording begins shortly thereafter.
When the playback ends from the source
component, recording stops.
Notes
• Do not set more than one component to the pause mode.
• This MD deck is equipped with a special synchronized
recording function that uses the CONTROL A1 Control
System (see “Making a synchro recording from a CD
player connected with a control A1 cable” on page 20).
Setting the Clock
Once you set the MD deck’s internal clock, the MD
deck will automatically record the date and time of all
recordings. When playing a track, you can display the
date and time the track was recorded (see page 24).
Time on this deck is displayed on a 12-hour clock (USA
and Canadian models only) or a 24-hour clock
(European model only).
1While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO
twice to display “Setup Menu”.
2Turn AMS to select “Setup 16”, then press AMS or
YES.
The month (or day) indication starts flashing.
USA and Canadian models
European model
3Turn AMS to enter the current month (or day),
then press AMS.
The month (or day) indication stops flashing, and
the day (or month) indication starts flashing.
USA and Canadian models
European model
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4Repeat Step 3 to enter the month, day, year, hour,
and minute.
USA and Canadian models
European model
zFor precise time and date stamping of recordings
Reset the time at least once a week.
Note
If the AC power cord is disconnected for a long time, the
memorized clock settings will disappear and “Initialize” will
flash in the display the next time you plug in and turn on the
deck. If this happens, reset the clock.
Displaying the current date and time Z
Press DATE PRESENT.
Each press of the button changes the display as
follows:
nCurrent display nDate nTime
Changing the clock setting(s)
1Do steps 1 and 2 above.
2Press AMS or 0/)repeatedly until the
setting you want to change flashes.
3Turn AMS to change the setting, then press AMS
or YES.
4To complete the setting, press AMS or 0/)
repeatedly until all items stop flashing.
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Recording on an M D
Basic Operat ions
1Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want
to record.
2Press 1/u.
The STANDBY indicator turns off.
3Press §OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray, insert a
recordable MD, and then press the button again to close the
disc tray.
If the MD has a recorded material on it, the deck will
automatically start recording from the end of the last recorded
track.
4Set INPUT to the corresponding input connector.
To record through Set INPUT to
DIGITAL IN OPT1 OPT1
DIGITAL IN OPT2 OPT2
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL COAX
LINE(ANALOG) IN ANALOG
(Continued)
With the label side up
With the arrow pointing this way
OFFREC PLAY
STANDBY
TIMER
PHONES PHONE LEVEL
INPUT
PUSH ENTER
CLEAR
MENU/NO YES
OPEN/CLOSE
REC LEVEL
RL
DIGITAL
OPT1
FILTER
OPT2 COAX
MIN MAX
ANALOG
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PITCH
CONTROL
FADER
REPEAT
DISPLAY/
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SCROLL
TIME
ANALOG
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5Press MENU/NO twice to display “Setup Menu”.
6Turn AMS to select “Setup 17”, then press AMS.
7Turn AMS to select the mode you want to record in, then press
AMS.
To record in Select* 1
Stereo sound Stereo Rec
Monaural sound*2Mono Rec
*1You cannot select the mode during recording or recording pause.
*2In the monaural recording, you can record about two times longer than in
the stereo recording.
8Press MENU/NO.
9Press rREC.
The deck becomes ready to record.
10 Adjust the recording level.
When recording through the DIGITAL IN (COAXIAL, OPT1, or
OPT2) connector
Adjust the DIGITAL REC LEVEL control so that the peak
level meter in the display is a maximum of 0 dB. For details,
see page 16.
When recording through the LINE(ANALOG) IN jacks
Setting the ANALOG REC LEVEL L/R controls at 4 is
satisfactory for most purposes. For details, see page 16.
11 Press (or P.
Recording starts.
12 Start playing the program source.
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When “TOC Writing” flashes in
the display
The deck is currently updating the
Table Of Contents (TOC). Do not
move the deck or pull out the AC
power cord. Changes to an MD
made through recording are saved
only when you update the TOC by
ejecting the MD or changing the
deck to standby by pressing the
1/u switch.
Do not disconnect the deck from the power source immediately after
recording
If you do, recorded material may not be saved to the MD. To save the
material, after recording, press §OPEN/CLOSE to take out the MD or
change the deck to standby by pressing 1/u. “TOC Writing” will flash in the
display at this time.
After “TOC Writing” stops flashing and goes out, you can pull out the AC
power cord.
To Press
Stop recording p
Pause recording* P. Press the button again or press (to resume
recording.
Take out the MD §OPEN/CLOSE after stopping
* Whenever you pause recording, the track number increases by one. For example, if
you paused recording while recording on track 4, the track number increases by
one and recording continues on the new track when restarted.
To protect an M D against accidental erasure
To make it impossible to record on an MD, slide the tab in the direction of
arrow, opening the slot. To allow recording, close the slot.
Rear of the disc
Record-protect tab
Slide the tab in the
direction of arrow
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Playing an M D
1Turn on the amplifier and set the source selector to the position
for MD deck.
2Press 1/u.
The STANDBY indicator turns off.
3Insert an MD and close the disc tray.
4Press (.
The deck starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
To Do the following:
Stop playing Press p.
Pause playing Press P. Press the button again or press (to
resume playing.
Go to the next track Turn AMS clockwise (or press +on the
remote).
Go to the current track Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press =on the
or the preceding track remote).
Take out the MD Press §OPEN/CLOSE after stopping playing.
zYou can locate and play back
a track while the deck is
stopped
1Turn AMS (or press =or
+) until the number of the
track you want to play
appears.
2Press AMS or (.
zTo use headphones
Connect them to PHONES jack.
Use PHONE LEVEL to adjust
the volume.
zYou can change the M D
playback speed
See “Changing the Pitch” on
page 32.
With the label side up
With the arrow pointing this way
OFFREC PLAY
STANDBY
TIMER
PHONES PHONE LEVEL
INPUT
PUSH ENTER
CLEAR
MENU/NO YES
OPEN/CLOSE
REC LEVEL
RL
DIGITAL
OPT1
FILTER
OPT2 COAX
MIN MAX
ANALOG
•
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PITCH
CONTROL
FADER
REPEAT
DISPLAY/
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Recording on M DsRecording on M Ds
• When recording from DAT or satellite broadcasts
with the INPUT set at the respective digital position,
the deck automatically marks a track number
whenever the sampling frequency of the input signal
changes regardless of the Setup Menu 02 setting.
zYou can mark track numbers during or after
recording
For details, see “Marking Track Numbers While
Recording” (page 17) and “Dividing Recorded Tracks”
(page 38).
When “TOC Writing” flashes in the display
The deck is currently updating the Table Of Contents
(TOC). Do not move the deck or pull out the AC
power cord. Changes to an MD made through
recording are saved only when you update the TOC by
ejecting the MD or changing the deck to standby by
pressingthe1/uswitch.
The MD deck uses the SCMS (Serial Copy
Management System on page 49)
MDs recorded through digital input connector cannot
be copied onto other MDs or DAT tapes through the
digital output connector.
When the deck is recording or in recording pause,
digital signals input through one of the digital input
connectors are output to the respective digital
output connector with the same sampling rate
To change the digital input signal to another sampling
rate for output (without recording it to an MD), use
Input Monitor Function (see page 14).
Notes on Recording
If “Protected” alternates with “C11” in the display
The MD is record-protected. Close the slot to record
on the disc (see “To protect an MD against accidental
erasure” on page 11).
If “Din Unlock” alternates with “C71” in the display
• The digital program source is not connected as you
set with the INPUT in Step 4 on page 9.
To continue, connect the program source properly.
• The program source is not on.
Turn on the program source.
Depending on the menu settings and source being
recorded, track numbers are marked in following
ways:
• When recording from a CD or MD with the INPUT
set at COAX, OPT1 or OPT2 and the source
connected through the respective digital connector:
The deck automatically marks track numbers in the
same sequence as the original. If, however, a track is
repeated two or more times (e.g. by single-track
repeat play) or two or more tracks with the same
track number (e.g. from different MDs or CDs) are
played, the track or tracks are recorded as part of a
single, continuous track with a single track number.
If the source is a CD, track numbers may not be
marked for tracks of less than 4 seconds.
• When recording from some CD players and multi
disc players connected through one of the digital
input connectors with the INPUT set at the
respective digital position:
The deck may not automatically mark track
numbers. In these cases, mark the track numbers
after recording, using the deck’s Divide Function (see
“Dividing Recorded Tracks” on page 38).
• When recording from a source connected through
the LINE(ANALOG) IN jacks with the INPUT set at
ANALOG or when recording from a DAT or satellite
broadcast connected through one of the digital input
connectors with the INPUT set at the respective
digital position and “T.Mark Off” selected in Setup
Menu 02:
The source will be recorded as a single track.
• Even while recording an analog source or a DAT or
satellite broadcast, you can mark track numbers if
“T.Mark LSyn” is selected in Setup Menu 02 (see
“Marking Track Numbers While Recording” on
page 17).
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Useful Tips for Recording
Checking the remaining recordable time on
the M D
Press TIME.
• When you press the TIME button repeatedly while
the deck is stopped, the display alternates between
total disc playing time and remaining recordable
time on the MD (see page 23).
• When you press the TIME button repeatedly while
recording, the display alternates between the
recording time of the current track and the
remaining recordable time on the MD.
Changing the display while recording
Each time you press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY)
while the deck is recording, you can change the display
as follows:
Monitoring the input signal (Input M onitor)
Before starting recording, you can monitor the selected
input signal through the deck’s output connectors.
1Press §OPEN/CLOSE to remove the MD.
2Set INPUT according to the input signal you want
to monitor.
When the INPUT is set at ANALOG
The analog signal input through the
LINE(ANALOG) IN jacks is output to the
respective DIGITAL OUT connector after A/D
conversion, and then to the LINE(ANALOG) OUT
jacks and the PHONES jack after D/A conversion.
When the INPUT is set at OPT1, OPT2 or COAX
After passing through the sampling rate converter,
the digital signal input through the respective
DIGITAL IN connector is output to the respective
DIGITAL OUT connector, and after D/A
conversion to the LINE(ANALOG) OUT jacks and
PHONES jack.
3Press rREC.
If the INPUT is set at ANALOG, “AD-DA”
appears in the display.
If the INPUT is set at OPT1, OPT2 or COAX,
“-DA” appears in the display.
If “Auto Cut” appears in the display
(Auto Cut)
There has been no sound input for about 30 seconds
during recording. The 30 seconds of silence are
replaced by a blank of about 3 seconds and the deck
changes to recording pause.
If the deck continues pausing for about 10 minutes
after the Auto Cut Function activated, recording stops
automatically.
Note that this function does not activate even if there
has been no sound input for about 30 seconds when
the deck started recording from the blank portion.
zYou can turn off the Auto Cut Function
For details, see “To turn off the Smart Space Function
and Auto Cut Function” on page 15. Note that when
you turn off the Auto Cut Function, the Smart Space
Function is turned off automatically.
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Recording level display
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If “Smart Space” appears in the display
(Smart Space)
There has been an extended silence of 4 to 30 seconds
in length during recording. The silence is replaced
with a blank of about 3 seconds and the deck continues
recording. Note that new track numbers may not be
marked for portions recorded while this function is
activated. Also, the Smart Space Function does not
activate even if there has been an extended silence of 4
to 30 seconds in length when the deck started
recording from the blank portion.
To turn off the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut
Function
1While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice
to display “Setup Menu”.
2Turn AMS to select “Setup 05”, then press AMS.
3Turn AMS to select “S.Space Off”, then press AMS.
4Press MENU/NO.
To turn on the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut
Function again
1Do Steps 1 and 2 in “To turn off the Smart Space
Function and Auto Cut Function” above.
2Turn AMS to select “S.Space On”, then press AMS.
3Press MENU/NO.
Notes
• When you turn off the Smart Space Function, the Auto Cut
Function is also turned off automatically.
• The Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function are
factory set to on.
• If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord,
the deck will recall the last setting (On or Off) of the Smart
Space and Auto Cut Functions the next time you turn on
the deck.
Switching the bit length
You can improve the recording quality by switching
the bit length to match the CD player, DAT deck or
other digital components connected to the digital input
connector.
1While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO
twice to display “Setup Menu”.
2Turn AMS to select “Setup 12”, then press AMS.
3Turn AMS to select the desired bit length, then
press AMS.
4Press MENU/NO.
Notes
• This function operates only for the digital signal input
through the digital input connector.
• The bit length is normally set to 20 bits, but you can select
from 24, 20 or 16 bits.
• If you switch the bit length during recording, the sound
drops out momentarily.
Playing back tracks just recorded
Do this procedure to immediately play back tracks that
have just been recorded.
Press (immediately after stopping recording.
Playback starts from the first track of the material just
recorded.
To play from the first track of the MD after
recording
1Press pagain after stopping recording.
2Press (.
Playback starts from the first track of the MD.
Recording Over Existing Tracks
Follow the procedure below to record over existing
material just as you would on an analog cassette tape.
1Do Steps 1 to 8 in “Recording on an MD” on
pages 9 and 10.
2Turn AMS (or press =or +) until the
number of the track to be recorded over appears.
3To record from the start of the track, continue
from Step 9 in “Recording on an MD” on page 10.
zWhile “Tr” flashes in the display
The deck is recording over an existing track, and stops
flashing when it reaches the end of the recorded
portion.
zTo record from the middle of the track
1After Step 2 above, press (to start playback.
2Press Pwhere you want to start recording.
3Continue from Step 9 in “Recording on an MD” on
page 10.
Note
You cannot record from the middle of an existing track when
the “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” is on.
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4Stop playing the program source.
5To start recording, do the procedure starting from
Step 11 in “Recording on an MD” on page 10.
zThe Peak Hold Function freezes the level meter
display at the highest level reached by the input
signal
To turn on the Peak Hold Function by Setup M enu 06
setting
1While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice to
display “Setup Menu”.
2Turn AMS to select “Setup 06”, then press AMS.
3Turn AMS to select “P.Hold On”, then press AMS.
4Press MENU/NO.
To turn on the Peak Hold Function using the remote
Press P.HOLD to display “P.Hold On.”
To turn off the Peak Hold Function, select “P.Hold Off”
in Step 3 above. (Or press P.HOLD on the remote to
display “P.Hold Off”.)
Adjusting the analog recording level
1Do Steps 1 to 9 in “Recording on an MD” on
pages 9 and 10.
2Play the portion of the program source with the
strongest signal level.
3While monitoring the sound, turn ANALOG REC
LEVEL L/R to adjust the recording level.
If the output level of the connected component is
too low, it may not be possible to set the
recording level to maximum.
4Stop playing the program source.
5To start recording, do the procedure starting from
Step 11 in “Recording on an MD” on page 10.
Adjusting the Recording Level
You can adjust the recording level before starting
recording.
Adjusting the digital recording level
You do not normally need to adjust the digital
recording level. The level is adjusted mainly when the
level of the source is low.
1Do Steps 1 to 9 in “Recording on an MD” on
pages 9 and 10.
2Play the portion of the program source with the
strongest signal level.
3While monitoring the sound, turn DIGITAL REC
LEVEL (or press DIGITAL REC LEVEL/
ANALOG OUT LEVEL +/–) to adjust the
recording level so that the peak level meters reach
their highest point without turning on the OVER
indication. Occasional lighting of “OVER” is
acceptable.
If the digital signal level of the source is too low,
it may not be possible to set the recording level to
maximum.
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M arking Track Numbers While
Recording (Track M arking)
You can mark track numbers either manually or
automatically. By marking track numbers at specific
points, you can quickly locate the points later using the
AMS Function, or use various Editing Functions.
Marking track numbers manually
(Manual Track Marking)
You can mark track numbers at any time while
recording on an MD.
Press rREC at the place you want to add a track mark
while recording.
Marking track numbers automatically
(Automatic Track M arking)
The deck adds track marks differently in the following
cases:
• When recording from CDs or MDs with the INPUT
set at OPT1, OPT2 or COAX:
The deck marks track numbers automatically.
However, the Automatic Track Marking Function
may not activate when recording from some CD
players and multi disc players.
• In all other cases:
If “T.Mark LSyn” is selected in Setup Menu 02, the
deck marks a new track number whenever the signal
drops to the specified level or below for about
1.5 seconds or longer, then rises to a specified level.
To select “T.Mark Off” or “T.Mark LSyn” in Setup
Menu 02, do the procedure below:
1While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO
twice to display “Setup Menu”.
2Turn AMS to select “Setup 02”, then press AMS.
3Turn AMS to select “T.Mark Off” or “T.Mark
LSyn”, then press AMS.
“L.SYNC” lights up when you select “T.Mark
LSyn”.
4Press MENU/NO.
zYou can set the reference level that must pass
before a rise marks a new track number
In Automatic Track Marking, the input signal must
remain at or below a given reference level for
1.5 seconds or longer before a rise above the reference
level will mark a new track number.
Do the following procedure to specify the reference
level. Note that “T.Mark LSyn” should be selected in
Setup Menu 02.
1While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice to
display “Setup Menu”.
2Turn AMS to select “Setup 03”, then press AMS.
3Turn AMS to set the reference level.
You can set the reference level at –72 dB to 0 dB in
2 dB steps.
4After selecting the reference level, press AMS.
5Press MENU/NO.
Note
If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the
deck will recall the last settings of the Automatic Track
Marking Function (“T.Mark LSyn” or “T.Mark Off”) the next
time you turn on the deck.
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Starting Recording With
6 Seconds of Prestored Audio
Data (Time M achine Recording)
When recording from an FM or satellite broadcast, the
first few seconds of material are often lost due to the
time it takes you to ascertain the contents and press the
record button. To prevent the loss of this material, the
Time Machine Recording Function constantly stores
6 seconds of the most recent audio data in a buffer
memory so that when you begin recording the
program source using this function, the recording
actually begins with the 6 seconds of audio data stored
in the buffer memory in advance as shown in the
illustration below.
1Do Steps 1 to 9 in “Recording on an MD” on
pages 9 and 10.
The deck changes to recording pause.
2Start playing the program source you want to
record.
The most recent 6 seconds of audio data is stored
in the buffer memory.
3Press AMS (or T.REC) to start Time Machine
Recording.
Recording of the program source starts with the
6 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer
memory.
To stop Time Machine Recording
Press p.
Note
The deck starts storing audio data when the deck is in
recording pause and you start playing the program source.
With less than 6 seconds of playing of the program source
and audio data stored in the buffer memory, Time Machine
Recording starts with less than 6 seconds of audio data.
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Synchro-Recording With Audio
Equipment of Your Choice
(M usic Synchro-Recording) Z
By using the MUSIC SYNC button, you can
automatically start recording in sync with the signal
input from the program source.
The method of marking track numbers differs,
depending on the program source being recorded and
the setting of the Setup Menu 02 (see “Notes on
Recording” on page 13).
1Do Steps 1 to 8 in “Recording on an MD” on
pages 9 and 10.
2Press MUSIC SYNC.
The deck changes to recording pause.
3Start playing the program source you want to
record.
The deck starts recording automatically.
To stop Music Synchro-Recording
Press p.
Note
When Music Synchro-Recording, the Smart Space Function
and the Auto Cut Function turn on automatically regardless
of their setting (On or Off) and type of input (digital or
analog).
Synchro-Recording With a Sony
CD Player Z
By connecting your deck to a Sony CD player or Hi-Fi
Component System, you can easily dub CDs onto MDs
using the CD synchro buttons on the remote. If your
deck is connected to a Sony CD player by a digital
input cable, track numbers are automatically marked
as appear on the original even when “T.Mark Off” is
selected in Setup Menu 02. If your deck is connected to
a Sony CD player by audio connecting cords through
the LINE(ANALOG) IN jacks, track numbers are
automatically marked when you set Setup Menu 02 to
“T.Mark LSyn” (see page 17).
As the same remote controls both the CD player and
the deck, you may have trouble operating both units if
they are far from each other. If you do, place the CD
player close to this deck.
1Set the source selector on the amplifier to CD.
2Do Steps 2 to 8 in “Recording on an MD” on
pages 9 and 10 to prepare the deck for recording.
3Insert a CD into the CD player.
4Select the playback mode (Shuffle Play, Program
Play, etc.) on the CD player.
5Press STANDBY.
The CD player pauses for playing and the deck
pauses for recording.
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6Press START.
The deck starts recording and the CD player starts
playback.
The track number and elapsed recording time of
the track appear in the display.
If the CD player does not start playing
Some CD player models may not respond when
you press START on the remote of the deck. Press
Pon the remote of the CD player instead.
7Press STOP to stop synchro-recording.
To pause recording
Press STANDBY or CD PLAYER P.
To restart recording, press START or CD PLAYER P.
A new track number is marked each time you pause
recording.
Notes
• When the deck’s remote controls the CD player with a
mode selector, set the selector to CD1.
• The deck may not automatically mark track numbers
when recording from some CD players.
zYou can use the remote of the CD player during
synchro-recording
When you press p, the CD player stops and the deck
pauses for recording.
When you press P, the CD player pauses and the deck
pauses for recording.
To restart synchro-recording, press ·.
zYou can change CDs during synchro-recording
Do the following steps instead of Step 7 above.
1Press pon the remote of the CD player.
The deck pauses for recording.
2Change the CD.
3Press ·on the remote of the CD player.
Synchro-recording restarts.
zYou can also do synchro-recording with a Sony video
CD player
Using the procedure for synchro-recording with a Sony
CD player, you can do synchro-recording with a Sony
video CD player also.
To select the video CD player, press button number 2
while pressing down the 1/uswitch on the remote
before starting the procedure.
To select the CD player again, press button number 1
while pressing down the 1/uswitch.
The deck is factory set to a CD player for synchro-
recording.
zYou can check the remaining recordable time on the
MD
Press TIME (see page 23).
zDuring synchro-recording, the deck copies CD text
information (CD text and disc memos) as it is to the
MD (Disc Memo Copy Function)
The Disc Memo Copy function operates when you make
a synchro-recording from a Sony CD player connected
with a control A1 cable to the MD deck.
Notes
• The Disc Memo Copy Function may not operate for
extremely short CD tracks.
• Text information may not be copied for some CDs.
Making a synchro recording from a CD
player connected with a control A1 cable
You can make a synchro recording from a Sony CD
player with a CONTROL A1 jack connected with a
control A1 cable to the MD deck.
1Turn on the amplifier and set the source selector
to CD.
2Do Steps 2 to 8 of “Recording on an MD” on
pages 9 and 10.
3Set the CD player to the play mode (e.g., Program
Play or Shuffle Play) you want to use to record to
the MD deck.
4Set the CD player to playback pause mode.
(·and Pboth light up.)
5Press rREC on the deck.
The MD deck stands by for recording.
6Press Pon the deck.
CD player pause is canceled and recording starts.
When CD play finishes, recording stops.
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