Sony MDS-S37 - Mini Disc Player User manual

MiniDisc Deck
Operating Instructions GB
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©1996 by Sony Corporation
MDS-S37
3-858-293-21(1)

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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 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.
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.
Precautions
On safety
• The use of optical instruments with
this product will increase eye hazard.
• 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.
• 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.
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.
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
modification not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are
located on the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. MDS-S37
Serial No.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE
LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF
ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR
EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY
DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE
USE OF ANY PRODUCT.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking .............................................................................................. 4
Hooking Up the System....................................................................... 4
Recording on an MD................................................................................. 6
Playing an MD.............................................................................................. 8
Recording on MDs
Notes on Recording ............................................................................. 9
Useful Tips for Recording .................................................................. 9
Recording Over Existing Tracks........................................................ 11
Adjusting the Recording Level.......................................................... 11
Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking) ...... 12
Starting Recording With 2 Seconds of Prestored Audio Data
(Time Machine Recording)................................................................. 12
Synchro-Recording With Audio Equipment of Your Choice....... 13
Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Player.................................... 14
Playing MDs
Using the Display................................................................................. 15
Locating a Specific Track .................................................................... 16
Locating a Particular Point in a Track ..............................................17
Playing Tracks Repeatedly................................................................. 17
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)......................................... 18
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ................................ 19
Useful Tips When Recording From MDs to Tape .......................... 20
Editing Recorded MDs
Notes on Editing .................................................................................. 20
Erasing Recordings (Erase Function) ............................................... 20
Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function)................................. 22
Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function) ........................ 23
Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function)..................................... 24
Labeling Recordings (Title Function)............................................... 24
Undoing the Last Edit (Undo Function) ..........................................27
Additional Information
Display Messages................................................................................. 28
System Limitations .............................................................................. 28
Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 29
Specifications ........................................................................................ 30
Beep Output During Operations....................................................... 31
Guide to the Serial Copy Management System .............................. 32
Index................................................................................................................. 33
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 Manual
Conventions
•Controls in the instructions are those
on the deck; these may, however, be
substituted by controls on the remote
that are similarly named or, when
different, appear in the instructions
within brackets.
•The following icons are used in this
manual:
Indicates a procedure that
requires use of the remote.
Indicates tips for making the
task easier and hints.

Getting Started
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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.
What cords will I need?
• Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2)
• Optical cable (not supplied) (2)
Getting Started
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Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
• Audio connecting cords (2)
• Remote commander (remote) RM-D7M (1)
• Sony SUM-3 (NS) 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.
When 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.
Connect only
one digital
component at
a time
to a wall outlet
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Red
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Getting Started
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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.
• 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 optical cables (not supplied). Take
the caps off the connectors before plugging in the cables.
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.
Notes
• If “Din Unlock” 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 INPUT set to ANALOG.
• When recording through the DIGITAL IN connector, you
cannot adjust the recording level.
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
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Basic Operations
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Recording on an MD
Basic Operations
1Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want
to record.
2Press POWER.
The POWER indicator turns off.
3Insert a recordable MD.
With the arrow
pointing this way
With the label side up
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
LINE (ANALOG) IN
DIGITAL
ANALOG
DIGITAL IN
To record in Set REC MODE to
Monaural sound*
STEREO
MONO
Stereo sound
* In the monaural recording, you can record about two times longer than in
the stereo recording.
5Set REC MODE to the mode you want to record in.
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Monitor audio during recording
Even if you set REC MODE to
MONO, the monitor signal does
not become monaural.

Basic Operations
Basic Operations
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Take out the MD §after stopping recording
fl(or P). Press the button again to
resume recording.
6Press r.
The deck becomes ready to record.
7When recording the analog input signal, adjust the recording
level with REC LEVEL.
The fourth dot is satisfactory for most purposes. For details,
refer to “Adjusting the Recording Level” on page 11.
8Press fl(or ·).
Recording starts.
9Start playing the program source.
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 §to take out the MD or change the deck to standby by
pressing POWER. “TOC” will flash in the display at this time.
After “TOC” stops flashing and goes out, you can pull out the AC power
cord.
To Press
Stop recording
Pause recording*
p
* 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 MD 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
Note
If you switch REC MODE during recording or recording pause, recording stops.
Slide the tab in
the direction of arrow
Record-protect tab
When ”TOC“ 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 POWER.

Basic Operations
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Playing an MD
1Turn on the amplifier and set the source selector to the position
for MD deck.
2Press POWER.
The POWER indicator turns off.
3Insert an MD.
You 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 fl(or ·).
With the arrow
pointing this way
With the label side up
4Press fl(or ·).
The deck starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
Pause playing
Stop playing
Do the following:
Press p.
Press fl(or P). Press the button again
to resume playing.
To
Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press
=on the remote).
Go to the preceding track
Go to the next track Turn AMS clockwise (or press +on
the remote).
Press §after stopping playing.
Take out the MD
To use headphones
Connect them to
HEADPHONES jack. Use
HEADPHONES LEVEL to
adjust the volume.
Connect the
headphones.
Adjust the
headphone
volume.
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Recording on MDs
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Recording on MDs
Notes on Recording
If “Protected” appears in the display
TheMDisrecord-protected.Closetheslottorecordonthe
disc(see“ToprotectanMDagainstaccidentalerasure”on
page7).
If “Din Unlock” flashes in the display
• Thedigitalprogramsourceisnotconnectedasyouset
withINPUTinStep4onpage6.
Tocontinue,connecttheprogramsourceproperly.
• Theprogramsourceisnoton.
Turnontheprogramsource.
Depending on source being recorded, track numbers are
marked in following ways:
• WhenrecordingfromaCDorMDwithINPUTat
DIGITALandthesourceconnectedthroughDIGITALIN:
Thedeckautomaticallymarkstracknumbersinthesame
sequenceastheoriginal.If,however,atrackisrepeated
twoormoretimes(e.g.bysingle-trackrepeatplay)ortwo
ormoretrackswiththesametracknumber(e.g.from
differentMDsorCDs)areplayed,thetrackortracksare
recordedaspartofasingle,continuoustrackwithasingle
tracknumber.
IfthesourceisanMD,tracknumbersmaynotbemarked
fortracksoflessthan4seconds.
• WhenrecordingfromsourceconnectedthroughLINE
(ANALOG)INwithINPUTatANALOG, and“LEVEL-
SYNC”doesnotlightup(see“MarkingTrackNumbers
WhileRecording”onpage12)orwhenrecordingfrom
DATorsatellitebroadcastsconnectedthroughDIGITAL
INwithINPUTatDIGITAL:
Thesourcewillberecordedasasingletrack.Youcan
dividethetrackafterwardsusingtheDivideFunction(see
“DividingRecordedTracks”onpage22)ormarktrack
numbersduringrecordingbyusingtheTrackMarking
Functiononpage12.
If“LEVEL-SYNC”appearsinthedisplay,thedeck
automaticallymarkstracknumberswhenrecording
analogsourceordigitalrecordingofDATorsatellite
broadcasts(see“Markingtracknumbersautomatically”
onpage12).
• WhenrecordingfromDATorsatellitebroadcastswith
INPUTatDIGITAL,thedeckautomaticallymarksatrack
numberwheneverthesamplingfrequencyoftheinput
signalchanges.
When “TOC” flashes in the display
ThedeckiscurrentlyupdatingtheTableOfContents(TOC).
DonotmovethedeckorpullouttheACpowercord.
ChangestoanMDmadethroughrecordingaresavedonly
whenyouupdatetheTOCbyejectingtheMDorchanging
thedecktostandbybypressingPOWER.
The MD deck uses the SCMS (Serial Copy Management
System on page 32)
MDsrecordedthroughdigitalinputconnectorcannotbe
copiedontootherMDsorDATtapesthroughthedigital
outputconnector.
When recording digital signals that have been emphasized
(in the higher frequencies)
Thesignalisautomaticallyde-emphasized(withattenuation
proportionaltothedegreeofemphasis)andthelevelofthe
de-emphasizedsignalisindicatedonthepeaklevelmeters.
When the deck is recording or in recording pause, digital
signals input through DIGITAL IN are output to DIGITAL
OUT with the same sampling rate.
Tochangethedigitalinputsignaltoanothersamplingrate
foroutput(withoutrecordingittoanMD),useInput
MonitorFunction(seepage10).
Useful Tips for Recording
Checking the remaining recordable time on
the MD
• When you press DISPLAY/CHAR while recording,
the remaining recordable time on the MD appears.
• When you press DISPLAY/CHAR repeatedly while
the deck is stopped, the display changes as follows:
total recorded time, remaining recordable time on
the MD, disc name (see page 15).
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Basic Operations
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Monitoring the input signal (Input Monitor)
Before starting recording, you can monitor the selected
input signal through the deck’s output connectors.
1Press §to remove the MD.
2Set INPUT according to the input signal you want
to monitor.
When INPUT is at ANALOG
TheanalogsignalinputthroughLINE(ANALOG)INis
outputtoDIGITALOUTafterA/Dconversion,and
thentotheLINE(ANALOG)OUTconnectorsand
HEADPHONESjackafterD/Aconversion.
When INPUT is at DIGITAL
ThedigitalsignalinputthroughDIGITALINisoutput
toDIGITALOUT,andthentotheLINE(ANALOG)
OUTconnectorsandHEADPHONESjackafterD/A
conversion.
Note
EvenifyousetRECMODEtoMONO,themonitor
signaldoesnotbecomemonaural.
3Press r.
If INPUT is at ANALOG, “AD-DA” appears in the
display.
If INPUT is at DIGITAL, “-DA”appears in the
display.
If “Auto Cut” appears in the display
(Auto Cut)
There has been no sound input for 30 seconds while
INPUT is set to DIGITAL and the source is connected
through DIGITAL IN. The 30 seconds of silence are
replaced by a blank of about 3 seconds and the deck
changes to recording pause.
You can turn off the Auto Cut Function
Fordetails,see“If“SmartSpace”appearsinthe
display”below.
If “Smart Space” appears in the display
(Smart Space)
There has been an extended silence of 4 to 30 seconds
in length when INPUT is set to DIGITAL and the
source is connected through DIGITAL IN. The silence
is replaced with a blank of about 3 seconds and the
deck continues recording.
To turn off the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut
Function
1Duringrecordingpause,pressEDIT/NOrepeatedlyuntil
“S.Space?”appearsinthedisplay.
2PressYES.
3PressEDIT/NOtodisplay“S.SpaceOFF.”
To turn on the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut
Function again
1Duringrecordingpause,pressEDIT/NOrepeatedlyuntil
“S.Space?”appearsinthedisplay.
2PressYEStwicetodisplay“S.SpaceON”.
Notes
• WhenyouturnofftheSmartSpaceFunction,theAutoCut
Functionisalsoturnedoffautomatically.
• TheSmartSpaceFunctionandAutoCutFunctionare
factorysettoon.
• TheSmartSpaceFunctiondoesnotaffecttheorderofthe
tracknumbersbeingrecorded,eveniftheblankspace
occursinthemiddleofatrack.
• IfyouturnoffthedeckordisconnecttheACpowercord,
thedeckwillrecallthelastsetting(onoroff)oftheSmart
SpaceandAutoCutFunctionsthenexttimeyouturnon
thedeck.
Playing back tracks just recorded
Do this procedure to immediately play back tracks that
have just been recorded.
Press fl(or ·) 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 pagainafterstoppingrecording.
2Press fl(or ·).
PlaybackstartsfromthefirsttrackoftheMD.

Recording on MDs
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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 5 in “Recording on an MD” on page
6.
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 6 in “Recording on an MD” on page 7.
While “TRACK” flashes in the display
Thedeckisrecordingoveranexistingtrack,andstops
flashingwhenitreachestheendoftherecorded
portion.
To record from the middle of the track
1AfterStep2above,press fl(or ·)tostart
playback.
2Press fl(or P)whereyouwanttostartrecording.
3ContinuefromStep6in“RecordingonanMD”on
page7.
Note
Youcannotrecordfromthemiddleofanexistingtrackwhen
the“PROGRAM”or“SHUFFLE”ison.
Adjusting the Recording Level
When recording with INPUT at ANALOG and the
signal input through LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks, use
REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level before
starting recording.
You cannot adjust the recording level during digital
recording.
1Do Steps 1 to 6 in “Recording on an MD” on
pages 6 and 7.
2Play the portion of the program source with the
strongest signal level.
3While monitoring the sound, turn REC 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.
4Stop playing the program source.
5To start recording, do the procedure starting from
Step 8 in “Recording on an MD” on page 7.
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Recording on MDs
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Marking Track Numbers While
Recording (Track Marking)
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 Editing Functions.
To cancel Automatic Track Marking
1PressEDIT/NOduringrecordingorrecordingpause.
“LevelSync?”appearsinthedisplay.
2PressYES.
3Press EDIT/NO.
“LevelSyncOFF”appearsinthedisplay.
* Thesignallevelmustremainlowfor2ormoreseconds
beforeanewtracknumberismarked.
When you want to mark track numbers after you‘ve
finished recording
UsetheDivideFunction(see“DividingRecorded
Tracks”onpage22).
Note
IfyouturnoffthedeckordisconnecttheACpowercord,the
deckwillrecallthelastsetting(LevelSynconoroff)ofthe
AutomaticTrackMarkingFunctionthenexttimeyouturn
onthedeck.
Starting Recording With
2 Seconds of Prestored Audio
Data (Time Machine Recording)
When recording from an FM or satellite broadcast, the
first few seconds of material are often lost due to the
time it takes you to ascertain the contents and press the
record button. To prevent the loss of this material, the
Time Machine Recording Function constantly stores 2
seconds of the most recent audio data in a buffer
memory so that when you begin recording the
program source, the recording actually begins with the
2 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer memory in
advance, as shown in the illustration below:
Marking track numbers manually
(Manual Track Marking)
You can mark track numbers at any time while
recording on an MD.
Press rat the place you want to add a track mark
while recording.
Marking track numbers automatically
(Automatic Track Marking)
The deck adds track marks differently in the following
cases:
• When recording from CDs or MDs with INPUT at
DIGITAL and the source connected through
DIGITAL IN:
The deck marks track numbers automatically. When
you record from a CD or MD, the track numbers are
marked as they are found on the original.
• When recording with INPUT at ANALOG and the
source connected through LINE (ANALOG) IN, or
when recording from DAT or satellite broadcasts
with INPUT at DIGITAL and the DAT or satellite
broadcasts connected through DIGITAL IN:
The deck marks a new track number whenever the
signal level drops and rises to a certain point*
(Automatic Track Marking). If “LEVEL-SYNC” does
not light up, set the LevelSync to ON as follows:
1Press EDIT/NO to display “LevelSync ?”during
recording or recording pause.
2Press YES twice to display “LevelSync ON.”
“LEVEL-SYNC” appears in the display.
End of the program
source to be recorded
Time
Recorded
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Beginning of the program
source to be recorded
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Recording on MDs
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Synchro-Recording With Audio
Equipment of Your Choice
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By using the MUSIC SYNC button on the remote, you
can automatically start recording in sync with the
signal input from the program source through the
LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks or the DIGITAL IN
connector (Music Synchro-Recording).
The method of marking track numbers differs,
depending on the program source being recorded and
how the deck is connected to the program source. (See
“Notes on Recording” on page 9.)
1Do Steps 1 to 5 in “Recording on an MD” on page
6.
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
WhenMusicSynchro-Recording,theSmartSpaceFunction
andtheAutoCutFunctionturnonautomaticallyregardless
oftheirsetting(ONorOFF)andtypeofinput(digitalor
analog).
1Do Steps 1 to 6 in “Recording on an MD” on
pages 6 and 7.
The deck changes to recording pause.
2Start playing the program source you want to
record.
The most recent 2 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
2 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer
memory.
To stop Time Machine Recording
Press p.
Note
Thedeckstartsstoringaudiodatawhenthedeckisin
recordingpauseandyoustartplayingtheprogramsource.
Withlessthan2secondsofplayingoftheprogramsource
andaudiodatastoredinthebuffermemory,TimeMachine
Recordingstartswithlessthan2secondsofaudiodata.
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Recording on MDs
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Synchro-Recording With a Sony
CD Player
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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 regardless of whether
“LevelSync ON” or “LevelSyncOFF” is selected. If
your deck is connected to a Sony CD player by audio
connecting cords through LINE (ANALOG) IN, track
numbers are automatically marked when you select
“LevelSync ON” (see “Marking Track Numbers While
Recording” on page 12).
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 5 in “Recording on an MD” on page
6 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.
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
SomeCDplayermodelsmaynotrespondwhenyou
pressSTARTontheremoteofthedeck.Press Ponthe
remoteoftheCDplayerinstead.
7Press STOP to stop synchro-recording.
To pause recording
PressSTANDBYorCDPLAYER P.
Torestartrecording,pressSTARTorCDPLAYER P.
A new track number is marked each time you pause
recording.
You can use the remote of the CD player during
synchro-recording
Whenyoupress p,theCDplayerstopsandthedeck
pausesforrecording.
Whenyoupress P,theCDplayerpausesandthedeck
pausesforrecording.
Torestartsynchro-recording,press ·.
You can change CDs during synchro-recording
DothefollowingstepsinsteadofStep7above.
1Press pontheremoteoftheCDplayer.
Thedeckpausesforrecording.
2ChangetheCD.
3Press ·ontheremoteoftheCDplayer.
Synchro-recordingrestarts.
You can also do synchro-recording with a Sony video
CD player
Usingtheprocedureforsynchro-recordingwithaSony
CDplayer,youcandosynchro-recordingwithaSony
videoCDplayeralso.
ToselectthevideoCDplayer,pressbuttonnumber2
whilepressingdownthePOWERbuttonbeforestarting
theprocedure.
ToselecttheCDplayeragain,pressbuttonnumber1
whilepressingdownthePOWERbutton.
ThedeckisfactorysettoaCDplayerforsynchro-
recording.
You can check the remaining recordable time on the
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PressDISPLAY(seepage15).
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Using the Display
You can use the display to check disc and track
information such as the total track number, total
playing time of the tracks, remaining recordable time
of the disc and disc name.
When you insert an MD, the disc name, total number
of tracks, and total disc playing time appear in the
display as follows:
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Total number of tracks Total disc playing time
The disc name appears, followed by the total number
of tracks (Tr) and total disc playing time.
A music calendar showing all the track numbers
appears within a grid if the MD is a premastered disc,
or without a grid if the MD is a recordable disc.
If the total track number exceeds 25, zappears to the
right of number 25 in the music calendar.
To label a recordable disc and its tracks, see “Labeling
Recordings” on page 24.
Note
When you insert a new MD or turn off the deck and turn it
on again, the last item displayed will reappear.
If, however, you disconnect the AC power cord, the display
will show the total track number and total playing time of all
recorded tracks the next time you turn on the deck, no
matter what the last display was.
Checking remaining time and the title of a
track
Each time you press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY)
while playing an MD, you can change the display as
shown below. The track numbers in the music
calendar disappear after they are played.
Track number and playing time of the
current track
Track number and remaining time of the
current track
Press
Press
Track name
Press
If no title is recorded, “No Name” appears,
followed by the elapsed playing time.
Disc name Music calendar
Checking the total track number, total disc
playing time, remaining recordable time of
the disc and the title of the disc
Each time you press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY)
while the deck is stopped, you can change the display
as follows:
Remaining recordable time of the disc
(Recorded MDs only)
Disc name
Press
Press
The remaining recordable time of the disc
is not shown for premastered MDs.
Press
Total track number and total playing time of
all recorded tracks
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You can check the track name at any time while
playing an MD
Press SCROLL.
Since the display shows up to 12 characters at a time,
press SCROLL again to see the rest of the track title if
the title has 13 characters or more.
Press SCROLL again to pause scrolling, and again to
continue scrolling.
Locating a Specific Track
You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc
by using AMS (Automatic Music Sensor), =and
+, number buttons or M.SCAN on the remote.
When you directly locate a track with a number over
25 Z
You must press >25 first, before entering the
corresponding digits.
Press >25 once if it is a 2-digit track number, and twice
if it is a 3-digit track number.
To enter “0,” press button 10.
Examples: • To play track number 30
Press >25 once, then 3 and 10.
• To play track number 100
Press >25 twice, then 1, 10 and 10.
You can extend the playing time during music scan
Z
While the deck is stopped, press M.SCAN repeatedly
until the playing time you want (6, 10 or 20 seconds)
appears in the display. Each press changes the time in
order of 6 to 20, then from 6 again.
To pause playing at the beginning of a track
Turn AMS (or press =or +) after pausing
playback.
To go quickly to the beginning of the last track
Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press =) while the
display shows the total track number and total disc
playing time, remaining recordable time of the disc, or
disc name (see page 15).
Do the following:
The next or
succeeding tracks During playback, turn AMS clockwise or press +repeatedly until you
find the track.
The current or
preceding tracks During playback, turn AMS counterclockwise or press =
repeatedly until you find the track.
A specific track
directly Press number buttons to enter the track number.
A specific track by
using AMS 1 Turn AMS until the track number
you want to locate appears while
the deck is stopped. (The track
number is flashing.)
2 Press AMS or fl.
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Locating a Particular Point in a
Track
You can also use 0and )to locate a particular
point in a track during playback or playback pause.
Playing Tracks Repeatedly
You can play tracks repeatedly in any play mode.
Press REPEAT.
“REPEAT” appears in the display.
The deck repeats the tracks as follows:
When the MD is
played in
Normal play (page 8)
Shuffle Play (page 18)
Program Play (page 19)
The deck repeats
All the tracks
All the tracks in random order
The same program
To cancel repeat play
Press REPEAT several times until “REPEAT” disappears.
The deck returns to the original playing mode.
Repeating the current track
While the track you want to repeat is playing in normal
play, press REPEAT several times until “REPEAT 1”
appears in the display.
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To locate a point Press
While monitoring the
sound )(forward) or 0(backward) and keep pressing until you find
the point
Quickly by observing
the display during
playback pause
)or 0and keep pressing
until you find the point. There is
no sound output during this
operation.
Notes
• If the disc reaches the end while you are pressing )
during playback pause, “OVER” appears in the display.
Press 0(or =) or turn AMS counterclockwise to go
back.
• If the disc reaches the end while you are pressing )
during sound monitoring, the deck stops.
• Tracks that are only a few seconds long may be too short
to scan using the search function. For such tracks, it is
better to play the MD at normal speed.
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Repeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat)
Z
You can play a specific portion of a track repeatedly.
This might be useful when you want to memorize
lyrics.
Note that you can only repeat a portion within the
boundaries of a single track.
1While playing a disc, press A˜B at the starting
point (point A) of the portion to be played
repeatedly.
“REPEAT A-” flashes in the display.
2Continue playing the track or press )until you
reach the ending point (point B), then press A˜B
again.
“REPEAT A-B” lights continuously. The deck
starts to play the specified portion repeatedly.
To cancel A-B Repeat
Press REPEAT or p.
Setting new starting and ending points
You can repeat the portion immediately after the currently
specified portion by changing the starting and ending
points.
1Press A˜B while “REPEAT A-B” appears.
The current ending point B becomes the new starting
point A and “REPEAT A-” flashes in the display.
2Continue playing the track or press )until you reach
the new ending point (point B), then press A˜B again.
“REPEAT A-B” lights continuously and the deck starts
playing repeatedly the newly specified portion.
Note
If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the
deck will recall the last setting of the Repeat Function the
next time you turn on the deck.
The A-B Repeat settings, however, are lost.
Playing in Random Order
(Shuffle Play)
You can have the deck “shuffle” tracks and play them
in random order.
1Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or SHUFFLE
once) until “SHUFFLE” appears in the display
when the deck is stopped.
2Press fl(or ·) to start Shuffle Play.
“J” appears in the display while the deck is
“shuffling” the tracks.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or CONTINUE once) until
“SHUFFLE” disappears.
You can specify tracks during Shuffle Play
• To play the next track, turn AMS clockwise (or press
+).
• To play from the beginning of the current track again,
turn AMS counterclockwise (or press =). You
cannot use AMS (or =) to go to tracks that have
already been played.
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Creating Your Own Program
(Program Play)
You can specify the playback order of the tracks on an
MD and create your own programs containing up to 25
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1Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or PROGRAM
once) until “PROGRAM” appears in the display
when the deck is stopped.
2Do either a) or b):
a) When using the remote
Press the number buttons to enter the tracks
you want to program in the order you want.
To program a track with a number over 25, use
the >25 button (see page 16).
If you’ve made a mistake
Press CLEAR, then press the right number button.
b) When using the controls on the deck
1Turn AMS until the track number you want
appears in the display.
2Press AMS or PLAY MODE.
3Repeat Step 2 to enter other tracks. Each time you
enter a track, the total program time is added up
and appears in the display.
4Press fl(or ·) to start Program Play.
To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or CONTINUE once) when
the deck is stopped until “PROGRAM” disappears.
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You can program the same track repeatedly
While the track number appears in the display, press
AMS as many times as you want.
The program remains even after Program Play ends
When you press fl(or ·), you can play the same
program again.
Notes
• The program created by the Program Play Function is lost
when you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power
cord.
• The display shows “- -m - -s” instead of the total playing
time when the total playing time of the program exceeds
160 minutes.
Checking the track order
You can check the order of tracks in your program
during playback or playback pause.
Turn AMS (or press =or +) during playback or
playback pause. The track numbers appear in the
order they were programmed.
Changing the track order
You can change the order of the tracks in your
program before you start playing.
Erase the last track in the
program
Add tracks to the end of the
program
Change the whole program
completely
Do the following:
Press CLEAR. Each time you
press the button, the last track
will be cleared.
Do Steps 2 and 3 in “Creating
Your Own Program.”
1 Press pwhile the deck is
stopped.
2 Do Steps2 and 3in“Creating
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Editing Recorded MDsPlaying MDs
Notes on Editing
You can edit the recorded tracks after recording, using
the following functions:
• Erase Function allows you to erase recorded tracks
simply by specifying the corresponding track
number.
• Divide Function allows you to divide tracks at
specified points so that you can quickly locate those
points afterwards, using the AMS function.
• Combine Function allows you to combine two
consecutive tracks into one.
• Move Function allows you to change the order of
tracks by moving a specific track to a track position
you want.
• Title Function allows you to create titles for your
recorded MDs and tracks.
If “Protected” appears in the display
The deck could not edit because the record-protect slot on
the MD is open. Edit after closing the slot.
When “TOC” flashes in the display
Do not move the deck or pull out the AC power cord. After
editing, “TOC” lights continuously until you eject the MD or
turn off the power. “TOC” flashes while the deck is
updating the TOC. When the deck finishes updating the
TOC, “TOC”goes off.
Erasing Recordings
(Erase Function)
Do the procedures below to erase following:
• A single track
• All tracks
• Parts of a track
Note, however, that once erased, MD data cannot
be recovered.
Useful Tips When Recording
From MDs to Tape
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The Auto Space and Auto Pause Functions described in
this section make recording from MDs to tape more
easy.
Inserting blank spaces while recording to
tape (Auto Space)
The Auto Space Function inserts a 3-second blank
space between each track while recording from MDs to
tapes, allowing you to use the AMS function during
later playback.
Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.SPACE” appears in
the display.
To cancel Auto Space
Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.SPACE” disappears.
Note
If the Auto Space Function is on while recording a selection
containing multiple track numbers, (for example, a medley
or symphony), blank spaces will be inserted within the
selection whenever the track number changes.
Pausing after each track (Auto Pause)
When the Auto Pause Function is on, the deck pauses
after playing each track. Auto Pause is convenient
when recording single tracks or multiple, non-
consecutive tracks.
Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.PAUSE” appears
in the display.
To restart playback
Press fl( ·or P).
To cancel Auto Pause
Press A.SPACE repeatedly until “A.PAUSE” disappears.
Note
If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the
deck will recall the last setting of the Auto Space and Auto
Pause Functions the next time you turn on the deck.
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