Sony MDS-S707 User manual

3-862-832-11(1)
MiniDisc Deck
.Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
MDs-s707
© 1998 by Sony Corporation

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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 I
capable of emitting radiation exceeding
the limit for Class 1.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. The CLASS 1LASER
PRODUCT MARKING is located on the
rear exterior.
//_ This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presenee
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.
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
The following caution label is located to correct the interference by one or
inside the unit. more of the following measures:
[I_"_-'_'_- _ Lante_a.
..... :.! _'_" ._In'ci'e_sethe separation between the
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._ _"¢rhich_the receiver is connected.
_(_q_ -Consul_ _ dealer or an experienced
_- --=-i=,.lk,FT_echnician for help.
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This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presetice
of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute arisk of electric
shock to persons.
b CAUTION
•_'_&_utio_ed thatanychangesor
___!fi_tion not expressly approved in
|_ _a_ual 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-S707
Serial No.
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.
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.
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.
• The mains switch is located on the
rear exterior.
• AC power cord must be changed only
at the qualified service shop.
On placement(onlyon models
suppliedwith a MAIN POWERswitch)
Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as a bookcase or
built-in cabinet because the mains
power switch (MAIN POWER)is
located on the rear exterior.

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 ME) 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 asoft 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.
II
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 ThisManual
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 btstructlons
within brackets.
• The following icons are used in this
manual:
_Indicates a procedure that
requires use of the _nnote.
,' Indicates tips formaking the
task easier and hints.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Hooking Up the System ........................................................................... 4
Connecting Optional AV Components ................................................. 5
Recordingon an MD ................................................................................6
Playingan MD ....................................................................................8
Recordingon 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 6 Seconds of Prestored Audio Data
(Time Machine Recording) ..................................................................... 13
Synchro-Recording a CD ........................................................................ 14
Synchro-Recording a Tape and Radio Program ................................. 15
Recording on an MD Using a Timer .................................................... 15
Playing MDs
Using the Display .................................................................................... 17
Locating a Specific Track ........................................................................ 18
Locating a Particular Point in a Track .................................................. 19
Playing Tracks Repeatedly ..................................................................... 20
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ............................................. 20
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ....................................21
Playing an MD Using aTimer ............................................................... 22
EditingRecordedMDs
Notes on Editing ...................................................................................... 23
Erasing Recordings (Erase Function) ................................................... 23
Erasing a Portion of aTrack (A-B Erase Function) ............................ 24
Dividiflg Recorded Tracks (Divide Function) .................................... 25
Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function) ............................ 26
Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function) ................................... ..... 27
Labeling Recordings (Title Function) ...................... _............................ 28
Undoing the Last Edit (Undo Function) .............................................. 30
Additional Information
Display Messages .................................................................................... 31
System Limitations .................................................................................. 31
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 32
Specifications ........................................................................................... 33
Guide to the Serial Copy Management System .................................. 34
Index................................................................................................................35
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HookingUpthe System
Connect the supplied cords (Ill and []) as described
below.
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Connectingthe AC power cord
Connectthe AC power cord to awall outlet or to the
outlet of a timer.
Turningon the unit (onlyon models
suppliedwith a MAIN POWERswitch)
Set MAIN POWER on the rear of the unit to ON.
The unit is turned on in standby mode.
MAIN POWER
[] Connect the audio connecting cords.
Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the
connectors. Be sure to make connections firmly to
prevent hum and noise.
[] Connect the optical cable.
Take the caps off the connectors and then insert
the plugs until they click into place.
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Connecting Optional AV
Components
You can connect a digital components (such as a DAT
deck or another MD deck) for digital recording. Refer
to the instructions of the component for details
regarding its operation.
Connect the digital component using the optical cable.
Take the caps off the connectors and then insert the
plugs until they click into place.
To the DIGITAL IN connector of the component
Abuilt-in sampling rate converter automatically
converts the sampling frequency ofvarious digital
sources to the 44.1 kHz sampling rate of your ME)
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
When recording through the DIGITAL IN connector, you
cannot adjust the recording level.
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Recording on an MD
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Monitor audio during recording
Even if you set REC MODE to
MONO, the monitor signal does
not become monaural.
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Turn on the Mini System and play the program source you
want to record.
Press I16.
The STANDBY indicator turns off.
Insert a recordable MD.
W'Rhthe arrow With the labelsideup
pointing this way
Ifthe MD has a recorded material on it, the deck will
automatically start recording from the end of the last recorded
track.
Set INPUT to the corresponding input connector.
To record through Set INPUT to
DIGITAL IN DIGITAL
LINE (ANALOG) IN ANALOG
Set REC MODE to the mode you want to record in. i
To record in Set RE(: MODE .! to
Stereo sound STEREO
Monaural Sound .2 MONO
•tIf you switch REC MODE during recording or recording pause, recording
stops.
•2In the monaural recording, you can record about two times longer than in
the stereo recording.

Note
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 "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 I/(b.
Press O.
•The deck becomes ready to record.
When 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.
Press t>t0(or MD 1:>).
Recording starts,
Start 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 I/(b. "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 I
Pause recordIng* I>N (or MD I|). Press the button again to
resume recording.
Take out the MD _" after stopping recording
* 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
Record-protect tab
Slide the tab in
direction of arrow
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Playing an MD
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Adjust the
headphone --
volume.
Connect the
headphones.
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a track while the deck is
stopped
1Turn AMS (or press MD
or MD I_1_1)until the
number of the track you
want to play appears.
2 PrM_-_SAMS or 1>41(or
MD _>).
"4_ To use headphones
Connect them to PHONES
jack. Use PHONES LEVEL to
adjust the volume.
Turn on the Mini System and set the source selector to the
position for ME)deck.
Press 116.
The STANDBY indicator turns off.
Insert an MD.
With the arrow With the label side up
pointing this way
Press I>{l(or MD _>).
The deck starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
To Do the following:
Stopplaying PressII.
Pause playing Press 1>41(or MD II). Press t_ button
again toresumeplaying.
Go tothenext track TurnAMSclockwise(orpress MD
on the remote).
Go to the preceding track Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press
MD _ on the remote).
Take out the MD Press _--after stopping playing.
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Notes on Recording
If "Protected" appears 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 7).
If "Din Unlock" flashes in the display
• The digital program source is not connected as you set
with INPUT in Step 4 on page 6.
To continue, connect the program source properly.
• The program source is not on.
Turn on the program source.
When the source you record from is:
•This system's CD player
-The digital signal from the CD is recorded as it is (digital
recordingy _.
- Track numbers are automatically marked as on the
original CD.
•This system's tuner and tape deck
-The analog signal is converted to a digital signal and
recorded (analog recorc[b_) *_.
- A track number is marked at the beginning of a recording,
but when you turn on the Level Sync function (see page
12), track numbers are automatically marked in sync with
the level of the input signal.
* For details on the limitations for digital recording, see
page 31.
**This signal is converted because these systems do not use
digital signals.
Note on MD track numbers
On an ME), the track number (track sequence), track start
and end point information, etc., are recorded in the TOC*
area independent of the sound information. You can edit
recorded tracks quickly by modifying the TOC information.
* TOC: Table Of Contents.
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 l /(_.
The MD deckusesthe SCMS(SerialCopyManagement
Systemon page 34)
MDs recorded through digital input connector cannotbe
copied onto other MDs or DAT tapes through the digital
output connector.
When recording digital signals that have been emphasized
(in the higher frequencies)
The signal is automatically de-emphasized (with attenuation
proportional to the degree of emphasis) and the level of the
de-emphasized signal is indicated on the peak level meters.
When the deck isrecordingorin recordingpause,digital
signalsinputthrough DIGITALIN are outputto DIGITAL
OUTwith the samesampling rate.
To change the digital input signal to another sampling rate
for output (without recording it toan MD), use Input
Monitor Function (see page10).
Useful Tipsfor Recording
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Checkingthe remaining recordabletime on
the MD
* When you press DISPLAY/CHARwhile recording,
the remaining recordabletime on the MDappears.
- When you press DISPLAY/CHARrepeatedly while
thedeck is stopped, the display changes as follows:
total recorded time, remaining recordable time on
the IVID, disc name (see page 17).
(Continued)
9EN

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 ME).
2
3
Set INPUT according to the input signal you want
to monitor.
When INPUT is at ANALOG
The analog signal input through LINE (ANALOG) IN is
output to DIGITAL OUT after A/D conversion, and
then to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT connectors and
PHONES jack after D/A conversion.
When INPUT is at DIGITAL
The digital signal input through DIGITAL IN is output
to DIGITAL OUT after passing through the sampling
rate converter, and then to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT
connectors and PHONES jack after D/A conversion.
Note
Even if you set REC MODE to MONO, the monitor
signal does not become monaural.
Press 9).
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
(AutoCut)
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.
"_r You off the Auto Cut Function
can turn
For details, see "If "Smart Space" appears in the
display".
If "Smart Space" appearsin 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. Note that the tracks
before and after this three-second space may be
recorded as a single track with a single track number.
To turn off the Smart Space FOnction and Auto Cut
Function
1During recording pause, press EDIT/NO repeatedly until
"S.Space ?"appearsinthe display.
2Press YES.
3PressEDIT/NO to display "S. Space OFF."
To turn on the Smart SpaceFunctionand AutoCut
Functionagain
1During recording pause, press EDIT/NO repeatedly until
"S. Space _appears in the display.
2 Press YEStwice to display "S. Space ON".
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.
•The Smart Space Function does not affect the order of the
track numbers being recorded, even if the blank space
occurs in the middle of a track.
•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.
Playingbacktracksjust recorded
Do this procedure to immediately play back tracks that
have just been recorded.
Press I>gl (or biD I;>-) 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 •again afterstopping recording.
2Press I:_ll(or MD i:>).
Playback starts from the first trackof the MD.
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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.
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Do Steps 1 to 5 in "Recording on an MD" on page
6.
Turn AMS (or press MD _or MD _4) until
the number of the track to be recorded over
appears.
To record from the start of the track, continue
from Step 6 in "Recording on an MD" on page 7.
"_" While "TRACK"flashesin the display
Thedeck is _,cozxiing over an existing track, and stops
flashing when itreachestheend of the recorded
portion.
"_" To record from the middle of the track
1 After Step 2 above, press 1>41(or MD C_) to start
playback.
2 Press DO[(or MD ||) where you want to start
recording.
3 Continue from Step 6 in "Recording on an MD" on
page 7.
Note
You cannot record from the middle of an existing track when
the "PROGRAM" or "SHUFFLE" is on.
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.
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RE(:LEVEL
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2
3
Do Steps 1 to 6 in "Recording on an MD" on
pages 6 and 7. o
Play the portion of the program source with the
strongest signal level.
While 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.
4
5
Without turning on the OVERindication
Stop playing the program source.
To start recording, do the procedure starting from
Step 8 in "Recording on an MD" on page 7.
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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.
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Marking track numbersmanually
(Manual Track Marking) .
You can mark track numbers at any time while
recording on an MD.
Press • at the place you want to add a track mark
while recording.
Press EDIT/NO to display "LevelSync ?"during
recording or recording pause.
Press YES twice to display "LevelSync ON."
"LEVEL-SYNC" appears in the display.
To cancel Automatic Track Marking
1Press EDIT/NO during recording or recording pause.
"LevelSync .7, appears in the display.
2 Press YES.
3PressEDITINO.
"LevelSyncOFF" appearsinthedisplay.
*The signal level must remain low for 2 or more seconds
before a new track number is marked.
"_° Whenyouwant to marktrack numbersafter you've
finishedrecording
Use the Divide Function (see "Dividing Recorded
Tracks"on page 25).
Note
If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the
deck will recall the last setting (LevelSync on or off) of the
Automatic Track Marking Function the next time you turn
on the deck.
Marking track numbersautomatically
(Automatic Track Marking)
The deckadds track marks differently in the following
cases:
•VV'hen recording from CDs or MDs with I_UT at
DIGITAL and the sourceconnectedthrough
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 atANALOG 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:
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Starting Recording with
6 Secondsof 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
6 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
6 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer memory in
advance, as shown in the illustration below:
Whenyou press Endof the program
AMS in Step3 sourceto be recorded
Press AMSto start Time Machine Recording.
Recording of the program source starts with the
6 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer
memory.
"_'_To stop Recording
Time Machine
Press IL
Note
The deck starts storing audio data when the deck is in
recording pause and you start playing the program source.
With less than 6seconds 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.
Beginning of the program
source to be recorded
portion
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Do Steps I to 6 in "Recording on an MD" on
pages 6 and 7.
The deck changes to recording pause.
Start playing the program source you want to
record.
The most recent 6 seconds of audio data is stored
in the buffer memory.
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Synchro-Recording a CD
You can easily dub CDs onto MDs using the CD
synchro buttons on the remote. Track numbers are
automatically marked as appear on the original
regardless of whether "LevelSync ON" or
"LevelSyncOFF" is selected.
You may have trouble operating both units if they are
far from each other. If you do, place the Mini System
close to this deck.
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call use Systemduring
synchro-recording
When you press CD II, the CD stops and the deck
pauses for recording.
When you press CD II, the CD pauses and the deck
pauses for recording.
To restartsynchro-recording, press CD 1::>.
"_" You check the recordabletime the
remaining
can on
MD
PressDISPLAY (seepage7,7).
1 Set the function on the Mini System to CD.
2 Do Steps 2 to 5 in "Recording on an MD" on page
6to prepare the deck for recording.
3Insert a CD.
4 Select the playback mode (Shuffle Play, Program
Play, etc.) on the Mini System.
5 Press CD-MD SYNC STANDBY.
The CD pauses for playing and the deck pauses
for recording.
6 Press CD-MD SYNC START.
The deck starts recording and the CD starts
playback.
The track number and elapsed recording time of
the track appear in the display.
7 Press CD-MD SYNC STOP to stop synchro-
recording.
To pause recording
Press CD-MD SYNC STANDBY.
To restart recording, press CD-MD SYNC START.
A new track number is marked each time you pause
recording.
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Synchro-Recording aTape and
Radio Program
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 (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 I to 5 in "Recording on an MD" on page
6.
Press MUSIC SYNC.
The deck changes to recording pause.
Start playing the program source you want to
record.
The deck starts recording automatically.
"_" To stop Music Synchro-Recording
Press I.
Notes
•You can also use this procedure for synchro-recording
digital audio from other equipment connected to the
DIGITAL IN connector.
• 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).
Recording on an MD Using a
Timer
By connecting a timer (not supplied) to the deck, you
can start and stop recording operations at specified
times. For further information on connecting the timer
and setting the starting and ending times, refer to the
instructions that came with the timer.
TIMER •
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3
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Do Steps 1 to 7 in "Recording on an MD" on pages
6and 7.
•If you want to specify the time for the start of
recording, press I1.
•If you want to specify the time for the end of
recording, do Steps 8 and 9 of "Recording on an
MD" on page 7.
•If you want to specify the time for both start and
end of recording, press I
Set TIMER on the deck to REC.
Set the timer as required.
•When you have set the time for the start of
recording, the deck turns off. When the
specified time arrives, the deck turns on and
starts recording.
•When you have set the time for the end of
recording, recording continues. When the
specified time arrives, the deck stops recording
and turns off.
•When you have set the time for both the start
and end of recording, the deck turns ofLWhen
the starting time arrives, the deck turns on and
starts recording. When the ending time arrives,
the deck stops recording and turns off.
(Continued)
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After you have finished using the timer, set
TIMERon the deck toOFF. Then place the deck
in standby status by plugging the AC power cord
of the deck into a wall outlet or set the timer to
continuous operation.
• If TIMER is left at REC, the deck will
automatically start recording the next time you
turn the deck on.
•If you do not change the deck to standby status
for more than amonth after timer recording has
finished, the recorded contents may disappear.
Make sure to change the deck to standby status within a
month after timer recording is completed
The TOC on the MD is updated and recorded contents are
written to the MD when you turn the deck on. Hthe
recorded contents have disappeared, "STANDBY nflashes
when you turn the deck on.
Notes s
• 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.
•Material recorded during timer recording will be saved to
the disc the next time you turn the deck on. "TOC" will
flash in the display at that time. Do not move the deck or
pull out the AC power cord while "TOC" is flashing.
• Timer recording will stop if the disc becomes full.
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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.
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Checking the total track number,total disc
playing time, remaming recordabletime of
the discand 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:
When you insert an MD, the disc name, total number
of tracks, and total disc playing time appear in the
display as follows:
Discname Musiccalendar
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Total numberof tracks Total discplaying time
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The disc name appears, followed by the total number
of tracks (Tr) and total disc playing time.
Amusic calendar showing all the track numbers
appears within a grid if the ME) is a premastered disc,
or without a grid if the MD is arecordable disc.
If the total track number exceeds 25, • appears to the
right of number 25 in the music calendar.
To label a recordable disc and its tracks, see "Labeling
Recordings" on page 28.
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.
Total track number and total playing
time of all recorded tracks
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I_Remainingrecordabletime of the disc
[ [ The remaining recordable t_ne of the disc
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Checkingremainingtime 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
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Track number and remaining time of
the current track
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Press
Track name
Press l_ ......
If no title is recorded, "No Name" appears,
followed by the elapsed playing time.
"_° You check the track at time while
can name any
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), MD _and
MD I_1.
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To locate Do the following:
The next or During playback, turn AMS clockwise
succeeding tracks (or press MD I_l repeatedly) until
you find the track.
The current or During playback, turn A.MS
preceding tracks counterclockwise (or press ME)
repeatedly) until you find the track.
Aspecific track by 1 Turn AMS until the track number
using AMS you want to locate appears while
the deck is stopped. (The track
number is flashing.)
2 Press AMS or DII.
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"_r To pause playing at the beginning of a track
Turn AIdS (or press MD _ or MD Is4s4)after pausing
playback.
"_" To go quickly to the beginning of the last track
Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press MD _ )while
the display shows the total track number and total disc
playing time, remaining recordable time of the disc, or
disc name (see page 17).
Locatinga ParticularPointina
Track
Youcanalso use _and_to locate aparticular
point ina trackduring playbackorplaybackpause.
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To locate a point Press
Wl_le monitoring the IWlW(forward) or _(backward)
sound and keep pressing until you find
the point.
Quickly by observing _or _and keep pressing
the display during until you find the point. There is
playback pause 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 _(or ME) _) or turn AMS counterclockwise to
go back.
•If the disc reaches the end while you axe pressing I,_
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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Playing TracksRepeatedly
You can play tracks repeatedly in any play mode.
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Press REPEAT.
"REPEAT" appears in the display.
The deck repeats the tracks as follows:
When the MD is The deck repeats
played in
Normal play (page 8) All the tracks
Shuffle Play (page 20) All the tracksin random order
Program Play(page21) The same program
To cancel repeat play
Press REPEAT several times until "REPEAT" disappears.
The deck returns to the original playing mode.
Repeatingthe current track
While the track you want torepeatis playing in
normal play, press REPEAT several times until
"REPEAT 1" appears in the display.
Playingin RandomOrder
(Shuffle Play)
You can have the deck "shuffle" tracksand play them
in random order.
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Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "SHUFFLE"
appears in the display when the deck is stopped.
Press I>ll (or ME) [_) to start Shuffle Play.
"£'_" appears in the display while the deck is
"shuffling" the tracks.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "SHUFFLE" disappears
when the deck is stopped.
"_" You canspecifybacks duringShuffle Play
•Toplay thenext track,turn AMS clockwise(or press
MZ)_).
• To play from the beginning ofthe current trackagain,
turnAMS counterclockwise (orpress MD _ _ You
cannot use AMS (orME)I_1_) to go to tracksthat
have already been played.
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