Sony MDS-102/MD1 User manual

~ MDS-102/MD1
SERVICE MANUAL
¢MDS-MD71 is mini disc
recorder in DHC-MD1.
U.S. and foreign patents licensed from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Photo: MDS-102
AEP Model
| UK Model
Singapore Model
Mexican Model
Tourist Model
MDS-102
Canadian Model
AEP Model
Singapore Model
MDS-MD1
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism | MDS-101
Mechanism Type MDM-1C
Base Unit Type MBU-1
Optical Pickup Block Type KMS-140B
SPECIFICATIONS
MD recorder section (MDS-102)
System MiniDisc digital audio system
Disc MiniDisc
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Wavelength: 780 - 790nm
Laser diode properties Material: GaAJAs
Emission duration: continuous
Laser output: less than 44.6 1W
(This output is the value measured
at a distance of 200 mm from the
lens surface on the optical pick-up
block.)
Revolutions 400 rpm to 900 rpm (CLV)
Error correction Advanced Cross Interleave Reed
Solomon Code (ACIRC)
Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz
Modulation system EFM (Eight-to-Fourteen
Modulation)
Number of channels 2 stereo channels
Frequency response 5 to 20,000 Hz + 0.5 dB
Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
MICROFILM
Inputs
Stereo
_| mini-jack
600 ohms {0.8 mVrms | 0.3 mVrms
More than
Vv 158 mV
47 kilohms 500 mVrms mVrms
Optical
wave
lenghth
660 nm
| Phono
Square
optical
connector
jack
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MiniDisc Recorder
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Outputs
Stereo mini-
ack |28mW 32 ohms
2 Vrms ata
Ph a load More than
i as impedance of | 10 kilohms
50 kilohms
Optical
Square optical wave
connector jack idea lenghth
660 nm
General
Power requirements 110— 120/220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
: Mexican, Singapore, Tourist model
220-230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
: AEP model
240 V AC, 50 Hz: UK model
Power consumption 17 W
Dimensions Approx 225 X 75 X 285 mm
(w/h/d)
(87/8 X 3X 11'/4 inches)
incl. projecting parts
Mass Approx 2.8 kg
(6 lb 5 oz)
Supplied accessories
* Remote commander RM-D1M (1)
¢ Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)
¢ Audio connecting cords (pin-jack x 2 <> pin-jack x 2) (2)
¢ Optical cable (1)
¢ Audio (AU) bus cable (1)
¢ Recordable MD: MDW-60 (1)
¢ AC plug adaptor (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK A OR DOTTED
LINE WITH MARK A ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE
OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH
SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS
SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUB-
LISHED BY SONY.
MD Recorder section (MDS-MD1)
Recording system
Magnetic field modulation overwrite
system
Playback scanning system
Laser
Sampling frequency
Coding
Frequency response
Signal-to-noise ratio
Wow and flutter
Output jack
No-contact optical scanning
(using a semiconductor laser)
Semiconductor laser ( A = 780 nm)
44.1 kHz
Adaptive Transform
Acoustic Coding (ATRAC)
5 Hz to 20 kHz + 0.5dB
90 dB or more (during playback)
Below measurable limit
Square optical connector jack
:-18 dBm
Wavelength of emitted light: 660 nm
Supplied accessories
AM loop antenna (1)
Remote commander (RM-S11MD) (1)
Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)
FM antenna (1)
AC power cord (1)
Flat cord (1)
Speaker cords (2)
Optical transmission cable (1)
General
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz : Canadian model
220-230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
: AEP, German, Italian model
110- 120/220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
: Singapore model
Power consumption 17 W
Dimensions Approx 225 X 75 X 295 mm
(w/h/d)
(87/s X 3X 115/s inches)
Mass Approx 2.8 kg (6 Ib 3 oz)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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MODEL IDENTIFICATION TABLE OF CONTENTS
— Specification Labels —
Section Title Page
MDS-102 1. GENERAL
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DISASSEMBLY
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SERIAL NO.
MADE IN JAPAN
Canadian model: AC : 120V 60Hz
AEP, German, Italian model : AC : 220—230V ~50/60Hz
UK model : AC : 240V~50Hz
Mexican, Singapore, 3.
Tourist model : AC :110—-120/220—240V~50/60Hz 4.
5.
This appliance is classified as
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT a CLASS 1 LASER product.
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE The CLASS 1 LASER
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT PRODUCT MARKING is
located on the rear exterior.
The following caution label is located inside of the unit.
CAUTION _ : INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN,
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
. USYNLIG LASERSTRALING VED ABNING NAR
ADVARSEL : SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION.
UNDGAUDS AETTELSE FOR STRANING.
VAROI 1 AVATTAESSA JA SUQJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA
DLET ALTTIINA LASERSATEILYLLE.
VARNING _ : LASERSTRALING NER DENNA DEL AR OPPNAD
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ADVARSEL : USYNLIG LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNES
UNNGA EKSPONERING FOR STI EN.
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2-2. DISP, MIC Board
2-3. Power Transformer *:
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2-6. RF/SERVO Board
2-7. Base Unit (MBU-1)
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2-10. Mini Disc Device (KMS-140B)
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DIAGRAMS
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IC111 System Control (M38067M8-126FP) *++++*+**
1C301 Function/Display Controller (M38004MB8-11 1FP) *+rrrrs+++++ 56
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5-3. Circuit Boards Location PA nee e ener emer eer nen eer e rere rere eee seers nese ees 64
5-4. Semiconductor Lead Layouts s+++ttsrererere ve 65
5-5. Printed Wiring Boards—RF Section «++++++++e++eeee* eesereausens 66
5-6. Schematic Diagram—RF Section— °+++* Cogs Swans gene ese saenvee toe 69
5-7. Schematic Diagram— Audio Section rr++++r+r+++
5-8. Printed Wiring Boards— Audio Section—
5-9. Printed Wiring Boards— Digital Section svrrrrterstrettreeeseees 81
5-10. Schematic Diagram — Digital Section — srrrtrrsrerreseesereteeteetceees 85
5-11. Schematic Diagram — Display (MDS-102) Section — ***** 90
5-12. Printed Wiring Board — Display (MDS-102) Section — *rrrrsstesree> 93
5-13. Printed Wiring Board — Display (MD1) Section — strrrreretsereeeeeees 96
5-14. Schematic Diagram — Display (MD1) Section — svrrrstrtrrresseersesees 99
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6-2. Chassis Section crrrrcrcrtcttescerseceeeneecaneeersneseneeeesseereraeees 102
6-3. Mechansim Deck Section-} * 103
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Front panel}
1] POWER switch
Press to turn on the unit; press again to change to stand-
by.
2) Disc compartment
Automatically loads an inserted disc.
3] S (eject) button
Press to eject the disc from the disc compartment.
4) Remote sensor
Accepts commands from the remote commander.
5] EDIT/NO button
Press to specify or cancel the various editing functions.
6] <4 PP (search) buttons
Press to find a specific point within a track.
7) YES button
Press to perform editing functions (ie., erasing, dividing,
combining, and moving).
8] D1) (play/pause) button
Press to start playback or recording. Press during
playback or recording to pause the MD; press again to
cancel pause.
9] 0 (stop) button
Press to stop playback or recording, or to erase all
programmed tracks.
(10 REC (record) @ button
Press once for recording pause. Press >If to start
recording. Use also for track marking.
14] REC (recording) LEVEL control
Turn to adjust the recording level when recording from
analog sources.
(9 MIC (microphone) jack
Connect a microphone with a stereo mini-plug here.
Remote commander
13] AMS* dial
Turn to cue to the beginning of specific tracks, set the
clock, specify the playing order of programmed tracks,
edit functions, and enter text data. Press to play or pause
an MD.
[14 CLOCK SET button
Press to set the clock.
[15 INPUT SELECTOR button
Press to select the input signal to be recorded. Press while
the unit is stopped to select “Analog in” to record
through the LINE IN (analog) jack. Press to select
“Digital in” to record through the DIGITAL IN jack.
[1 P. MODE button
Press to select playback modes (i.e., CONTINUE,
SHUFFLE, and PROGRAM).
(17] DISPLAY button
Press to display the title of the current track and the
remaining playing time on the MD.
(1§ Display window
Indicates the current operating status.
(19) HEADPHONES jack
Connect headphones with a stereo mini-plug here.
20 PHONE (headphones) LEVEL control
Turn to adjust the volume ofthe headphones.
21] ON/STANDBY indicator
Lights up when standby mode is on.
AMS: Automatic Music Sensor
[0 POWER switch
Press to turn on the unit; press again to turn off (change
to stand-by).
(2) DATE buttons
DATE RECORDED button
Press to display the recording date of a track during
playback.
DATE PRESENT button
Press to display the current time and date.
[3] REPEAT/A.SPACE/M.SCAN buttons
REPEAT button
Press for repeated playback.
A-B button
Press for repeated playback of specific portions of a
track.
A(auto).SPACE button
Press for automatic insertion of 3-second blank spaces
between tracks during playback.
M(music).SCAN button
Press to scan the beginning of each track in
succession.
[4] CD-SYNC. operation buttons
(use for synchronized recording with a Sony CD player)
STANDBY button
Press to activate recording pause prior to CD synchro
recording.
START button
Press to start CD synchro recording.
STOP button
Press to stop CD synchro recording.
{5] CD PLAYER operation buttons
(Use to control Sony CD players)
#4 (pause) button
Press to pause playback; press again to resume
playback.
Ke<¢ Pt (AMS) buttons
Press to find the beginning of a track.
[6] Operation buttons
b> (play) button
Press to start playback or recording.
If (pause) button
Press during playback or recording to pause the
MD; press again to cancel pause.
@ (stop) button
Press to stop playback or recording, or to erase all
programmed tracks.
@ (record) button
Press once for recording pause. Press > or (9 to start
recording. Use also for track marking.
4 PI (AMS) buttons
Press to find the beginning of a track.
<4 P> (search) buttons
Press to find a specific point within a track.
Character/Numeric buttons
Alphabet/Numeric buttons
Use to specify tracks for immediate playback or to
create programs during program play. Use also for
entering disc and track titles.
WRITE/CAPS, WRITE/NUM buttons
Press to select the character mode.
WRITE/NAME button
Press to apply a title.
CLEAR button
Press to erase a track title, disc title or programmed
track.
8] PLAY MODE buttons
Press to select the playback mode (i.e., CONTINUE,
SHUFFLE, or PROGRAM).
Display buttons
DISPLAY button
Press to display the track title or the remaining
playing time during MD playback.
SCROLL button
Press to scroll titles longer than 12 characters.
Press to pause scrolling.
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Hooking Up the System
You can connect your MDS-102 to the following systems in either a digital or analog
configuration:
* Sony mini Hi-Fi component systems with a digital output jack
* Sony mini Hi-Fi component systems without a digital output jack
© Other audio equipment with a digital output jack
¢ Other audio equipment without a digital output jack.
Illustrations of these configurations appear on pages 11 to 14.
Before you begin
¢ Turn off the power to all the equipment to be connected
before making any connections.
* Note that the red plug of the supplied audio connecting
cord is for right-channel (R) connection and the white plug
for left-channel (L) connection. If another connecting cord
is necessary, use the optional RK-C510HG cord.
© Insert the connecting cords fully into the jacks. A loose
connection may cause hum pickup.
© Pull out the cords by grasping the plug, not the wire.
Connecting the audio connecting cords
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Connecting the audio bus cable
Insert the cable firmly.
The time display appears on the Mini Hi-Fi Component
Systems (available at a later date) instead of the MD unit
when both are connected by audio bus cable.
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Notes on the optical digital input/output
jacks
Use the supplied optical cable to connect digital devices with
a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz (i.e, DAT decks,
amplifiers with digital inputs, DA converter units, etc.) to the
optical digital input and output jacks. Recording level
adjustment is not necessary when recording through the
optical cable from a digital source since the output level is
fixed.
Connecting the optical cable
Remove the plug. insert the cable firmly.
Digital sources with different sampling frequencies
cannot be recorded through the digital input jack
Only CD, MD (premastered) and DAT sources with a
sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz can be recorded through the
digital input jack. “Din Unlock” appears in the display
window when you attempt to record digital sources with a
sampling frequency different from that of the MD (such as
32- or 48- kHz DAT or BS). To record these sources to an MD
you must connect them through the analog LINE IN jacks.
Hooking up a Sony Mini Hi-Fi Component System
Hooking up a Sony Mini Hi-Fi Component System through the digital output jack (for digital recording)
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Cassette deck/DAT deck
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Connection
to
future
Sony
Mini
Hi-Fi
Component
Systems
with
AU-bus
connection
capability
enables
the
use
of
the
automatic
on/off
and
CD
synchro
recording
functions.
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Hooking up a Sony Mini Hi-Fi Component System
Hooking
up
a
Sony
Mini
Hi-Fi
Component
System
without
a
digital
output
jack
(for
analog
recording)
LINE IN
= LINE OUT
MDS-102
To an unswitched outlet or wall outlet
VIDEO/DAT IN
Tuner/CD player
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Amplifier
Cassette deck/DAT deck
To a wall outlet
Connection to future Sony Mini Hi-Fi Component Systems with AU-bus connection capability enables the
use of the automatic on/off and CD synchro recording functions.
Hooking up other audio equipment
Hooking up other audio equipment with digital output (for digital recording)
To an unswitched outlet or wall outlet
CD player etc.
To an AC outlet
Connect to line input
other than PHONO
To a wall outlet
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To an unswitched
outlet or wall outlet
CD player etc.
LINE OUT
To an AC outlet
Connect to line input
If no REC OUT selector other than PHONO
is provided on the
amplifier, connect LINE
OUT of the MD recorder
to the TAPE IN line
input of the amplifier.
Amplifier
To a wall outlet
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Hooking Up the System
Setting the Clock
Hooking up an amplifier with digital input, DAT deck or another MiniDisc recorder
By setting the clock, the time and date of all recordings will be automatically written
Connect the digital input of the respective equipment to the digital output of your MD recorder.
to the MD. When you play back a recorded track, you can display the date and time
of the recording in the display window.
For more precise time and date stamping of recordings, we recommend that you set
the clock at least once a week.
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Setting
the
clock
to
9:10
AM,
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23,
1994.
3 After setting the minutes, press the AMS
dial in synchronization with a time signal.
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until the year starts to flash.
The clock setting proceeds in order of date, then
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time.
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a
microphone
to
the
MIC
jack
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all
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Make sure that the microphone is disconnected from the MIC jack
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[Notes]
To change the time and/or date
1 Instep 2, press the AMS dial until the item to be changed
flashes.
2 Tum the AMS dial to change the value.
3 Complete the setting by pressing CLOCK SET or the AMS dial
until all items stop flashing.
2 Turn the AMS dial to enter the year,
month, day, hour, and minute.
Press the AMS dial after entering each item. To display the current date and time
Press CLOCK SET on the front panel once to display the date, then
had ind oat again to display the time. When using the remote commander, press
DATE PRESENT. The date appears, followed by the time.
) Changing the display mode while the recorder is off
~ Press DISPLAY to choose either no display or display of the current
time.
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The memorized settings are lost, and “STANDBY” flashes when you
plug in and turn on the recorder again. If this happens, set the clock
again.
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Playing an MD (Normal Play)
You can play back an MD in two ways:
Playing from the first track
¢ Playing from a specific track
Playing an MD from the first track
1 Press POWER to turn on the recorder.
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2 With the label side up and the arrow
pointing toward the opening, slide the
MD into the disc compartment until the
recorder grips it.
If you insert the MD while the recorder is off, the
recorder will turn on automatically.
The disc name appears, followed by the total
number of tracks (Tr) and total disc playing time,
as shown at the top of the next column. 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, } appears to
the right of number 25 in the music calendar.
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Disc name Music calendar
Total number of tracks Total disc playing time
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3 Press >i] (@ ) or the AMS dial.
The MD starts playing.
The current track number, track title (if labeled),
and elapsed playing time of the current track light
up in the display window.
Current track number
To pause playback
Press #8 ( 11) or the AMS dial.
To restart playback, press Dil ( B or ff) or the AMS dial
again.
To stop play
Press 0.
To eject the disc
Press 2.
Locating a specific track
Enter the number of the track on the remote commander.
The specified track will begin playing immediately.
Example: To play back the third track
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Example: To play back the 26th track
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Example: To play back the 100th track
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Locating the beginning of a track (AMS)
The AMS function allows you to go quickly to the beginning
of a track by merely specifying its number in the display
window.
Turn the AMS dial.
This way for
This way for
previous tracks.
succeeding tracks.
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Previous tracks. succeeding
tracks.
Hold down each button to go to successive tracks in the
respective direction.
To locate the beginning of the current track
Press K@ once.
To pause playback at the beginning of a track
Tur the AMS dial (or press Kor PPI ) after pausing
playback.
To go quickly to the beginning of the last track
Turn the AMS dial counterclockwise (or press Kd )
immediately after inserting the MD.
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Playing Tracks in Random Order
(SHUFFLE Play)
Playing an MD (Normal Play)
Locating a position within a track (Search) Displaying the title and remaining playing Displaying the recording date and time pokiae Play to play back all tracks on an MD in random
time of a track
Use the search function to quickly scan a track either Once you've set the built-in clock, the recorder will
forward or backward during playback to locate a specific Press DISPLAY during playback to display the title and automatically record the recording date and time of all
position. remaining playing time of the current track. “No Name” tracks. Do the following procedure to display the recording
appears if a track is unlabeled. To label a recordable disc and information during playback.
its tracks, see “Labeling Recordings” on page 43.
Remote commander operation only
1 Keep pressing P.MODE (SHUFFLE) while
the recorder is stopped until “SHUFFLE”
lights up.
To forward scan a track _
Hold down > during playback.
Press DISPLAY while playing back a track.
To
backward
scan
a
track
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Locate
the
track
Bale down en brine Peyneer: Press 4 or PP while the recorder is stopped to
When you release the button, the recorder begins playing Each press of DISPLAY changes the display in the locate the track.
from the position located by scanning. following order: remaining track playing time —+ track
name — elapsed playing time = & 2
Press >4l (Bh ).
. 2 If the recorder is playing or paused, enter the track Shuffle play starts.
To go forward or backward quickly » number with the numeric buttons, or keep
Hold down b> or #4 during playback pause. The recorder pressing 4 or PPI until the number of the track
scans the disc at 160 times the normal playing speed. Since appears.
no sound is output at this time, you must keep track of the Rotates
current disc location through the information that appears in -
the display window. 2 -Bim 25s
Py > . 2 press DATE RECORDED.
Sta ovis The track number flashes. »
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Tracks that are only a few seconds in length may be too short to scan — RECORDED
using the search function. For such tracks, it is better to play the MD HAPPY CY
back at normal speed. Lo) oon K
SBS = 7 aK ; Specifying tracks during shuffle play
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* The display window shows up to 12 characters at a press 4).
time. To see a title of 13 characters or more, press * To play from the beginning of the current track again, turn
SCROLL on the remote commander. o the AMS dial counterclockwise (or press Kt ). You
Press SCROLL again to pause scrolling, and again to cannot use the AMS dial ( K@ ) to go to tracks that have
continue scrolling. oom 1 K 5 already played.
© If no title is recorded, “No Name” appears, followed by SAT 69:16 +
the elapsed playing time. To stop shuffle play
* Each press of DISPLAY while the recorder is stopped PressO.
changes the display in the following order: ” ” : res
For premastered discs: Total disc playing time — aners® nee tee nae 3 eaten To cancel shuffie play
disc name without a date and time stamp function. Keep pressing P.MODE (CONTINUE) until “SHUFFLE”
For recorded discs: Total recorded time —>
remaining disc playing time —» disc name
The previous display reappears when you press goes off.
DATE RECORDED again or after a few seconds
have passed.
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Playing Tracks in a Specific Order
(PROGRAM Play)
Program play allows you to specify the playback order of up to 25 tracks.
1 Keep pressing P.MODE (PROGRAM) while
the recorder is stopped until “PROGRAM”
lights up.
2 a) When using the remote commander:
Enter the track number with the numeric
buttons.
The entered track number is programmed.
In this example, “3” is pressed.
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Total program play time
When programming tracks 26 to 99, press >25 once
before pressing the respective numeric buttons.
When programming tracks 100 and above, press >25
twice before the respective numeric buttons.
Example: To program the 26th track
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Example: To program the 100th track
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b) When using the front panel:
You can monitor the total program time as you
enter each track number.
4 Turn the AMS dial until the track number
to be entered lights up.
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The selected track number is programmed.
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3 Repeat step 2 to enter other tracks.
Each time you enter a track, the total program time
is recalculated and displayed. You can program up
to 25 tracks.
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4 Press >1i (b> ) or the AMS dial.
Program play starts from the first track of the
program.
Checking the order of programmed tracks
Turn the AMS dial (or press Kk or PPI ) while the recorder
is playing or paused. The track numbers appear in the order
they were programmed.
To erase programmed tracks
Press CLEAR while the recorder is stopped to erase the
program one track at a time starting from the end of the
program.
To stop program play
Press 0.
To cancel program play
Keep pressing P.MODE (CONTINUE) until “PROGRAM”
disappears.
To make changes to a program
* To change a track just entered:
Press CLEAR, then repeat the programming procedure
from step 2 on page 20.
* To change all tracks:
Press D while the recorder is stopped, then repeat the
programming procedure from step 2 on page 20.
eYe-Talaliale Mi e-Lae)
(Music Scan)
The music scan function automatically plays back the first 6,
10 or 20 seconds of each track in succession allowing you to
quickly check the contents of the disc.
Remote commander operation only
Press M.SCAN while the recorder is stopped.
ne
y
The scanning time appears. Press M.SCAN to select a
scanning time of 6, 10, or 20 seconds.
Scanning time
SCAN
21

Playing Tracks
Inserting Spaces During
Playback (Auto Space) Repeatedly
When
the
auto
space
function
is
on,
the
recorder
inserts
a
tedly
(A-B
Changing
the
specified
portion
;
:
three-second
blank space
after
playing
each
track
to
allow
Playing
tracks
repeatedly
eased
a
specified
portion
repeatedly
(
Press
A-B.
Ending
point
B
changes
to
starting
nee
en
f
i
.
2
Repeat
step
2
to specify
the
new
ending
point
(point
B).
seo}
the
Als
fllnction
on
tapes
dubbed
fros:
the
MD,
Use
the
repeat
function
for
repeated
playback
in
normal,
Pe
P
Pes.
B
Poms
Pe
shuffle
or
program
play
mode.
By
specifying
starting
and
ending
points
within
a
track,
you
To
cancel
A-B
repeat
playback
can
play
back
a
specified
portion
repeatedly.
Press
REPEAT
to turn
off
“REPEAT”.
Remote commander operation only
Remote commander operation only
Remote commander operation only
Press
A.SPACE
once.
While
the
MD
is
playing,
keep
pressing
REPEAT
A.SPACE”
lights
up.
until
“REPEAT”
lights
up.
1 While the MD is playing, press A-B at the
All tracks play again.
starting (point A) of the portion to be
repeated.
Point A is stored.
To play back the current track repeatedly, press
REPEAT twice.
“REPEAT 1” lights up.
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2 Continue playing the track or press >>
until the end of the portion (point B),
then press A-B.
Point B is stored, and the specified portion
between A and B begins playing back repeatedly.
esa
To cancel the auto space function
To play tracks repeatedly during shuffle or program
Press
A.SPACE
again
to
turn
off
“A.SPACE”.
ies
sd
-
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ae
REPEAT
A-B
Press REPEAT while in the respective playing mode. ‘i Pn
[Note]
Sound cut-off may occur at the start of new tracks To stop repeated playback
When a selection comprises consecutive tracks undivided by blank Press 01.
spaces (e.g., symphonies), the insertion of the three-second blank by
the
auto
space
function
may
result
in
some
sound
cut-off
at
the
start
To
cancel
the
repeat
function
of
each
track.
Keep
pressing
REPEAT
until
“REPEAT”
disappears.
The recorder returns to the original playing mode.
23

Before
Recording
Recording
i
i
Restoring
the
recording
mode
to
its
factory
setting
You
can
use
your
MD
recorder
to
record
in
the
following
i
e
By
selecting
the
recording
mode,
you
can
specify
whether
change
the
recording
mode
to
All
REC
OFF.
cae
=
:
oe.
:
sata
—
ete
poe
id
aes
Dr
not
when
you
begins
€0ITmO
If
you
start
recording
with
All
REC
ON
mode
Recording
from
a
microphone
a
ee
ee
an
MD=The
two
O
The
recorder
erases
the
entire
contents
of
the
MD,
then
*CD
synchro
recording
All
REC
OFF
—
The
recorder
saves:
the
contents
of
begins
recording
from
the
beginning
of
the
MD.
Note,
;
™
J:
;
the
MD
and
starts
recording
from
the
however,
that
even
a
single
recording
or
playback
operation
These
recording
methods
are
explained
in
the
following
four
end
of
the
existing
material.
This
in
All
REC
ON
mode
changes
the
mode
to
All
REC OFF
until
sections.
mode
allows
you
to
record
trom
the
Select
REC
?
that
MD
is
ejected,
and
any
new
material
thereafter
is
é
end
of
existing
material
without
recorded
from
the
end
of
the
existing
material
on
the
MD.
Notes
on
recording
mode
searching
for
the
ending
position.
When
the
MD
is
ejected,
the
recording
mode
returns
to
All
«When
recording
from
a
digital,
an
analog
source,
or
a
All
REC
ON
—
The
recorder
erases
the
contents
of
REC
ON.
microphone:
the
MD
and
starts
recording
from
the
—
If
the
recording
mode
remains
All
REC OFF
(factory
beginning
of
the
MD.
thie
toade
4
Press
YES.
To
erase
the
entire
content
of
an
MD
in
All
REC
OFF
setting),
the
recorder
will
record
new
material
from
the
allows
you
to
quickly
record
over
the
mode
(factory
setting)
end
of
the
existing
material.*
entire
contents
of
a
previously
Use
the
erase
function
on
page
36
to
erase
the
contents
of
the
—
If
the
recorder
is
set
to
All
REC
ON
before
inserting
an
recorded
MD.
Yes
MD
before
the
start
of
recording.
MD,
the
recorder
will
erase
the
entire
contents
of
the
All
REC
OFF
is
the
factory
setting.
To
change
the
recording
O
Fan
a
record
the
new
material
from
the
beginning
of
mode
to
All
REC
ON,
follow
the
procedure
below
before
Pats
ras
ar
agecen
tem
inserting
an/MD
into
the
recorder,
©
When
the
power
cord
is
unplugged
for
a
long
time,
All
REC
ON
ph
der
stays
in
All
REC
OFF
mode
regardless
of
All
REC
?
pastiaarncata
lariat
vee
eas
alata
or
the
recording
mode
setting
and
the
recorder
records
new
you want to change the recording mode to All REC ON, select the material from the end of the existing material.
recording mode again before inserting an MD into the recorder.
4 ee . * To change the recording mode, see page 24.
5 Press YES.
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|
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— STANDBY —
ar yN~s
YES
O
* Always eject the MD, if loaded, before changing the recording
mode.
i REC ON
1 Press POWER to turn the recorder on. To protect a MiniDisc against accidental
erasure
2 v
If a disc has been loaded, press < to eject
the MD. Record-protect tab
NO DISC
Rear of the disc
i=]
The recording mode changes to All REC ON. S J to prevent recording,
slide the tab in
e the direction of
arrow.
Open the slot to prevent recording.
Close the slot to allow recording.
24
25

Recording a Digital Source
When
you
record
from
a
digital
source
through
the
Notes
recorder’s
digital
input
jack,
recording
level
adjustment
is
3
Press
REC
@(@).
5
Play
the
sound
source
(CD
player,
etc.)
to
MD
recording
and
the
Serial
Copy
Management
System
unnecessary.
When
you
record
a
CD,
track
numbers
are
The
recorder
enters
recording
pause.
be
recorded.
Since
the
MD
recorder
uses
the
SCMS
(Serial
Copy
Management
recorded
in
the
same
Sequence
as
the
original.
When
you
System),
MDs
recorded
through
the
digital
input
jack
cannot
be
record
from
anon-CD
digital
source,
you
can
add
track
CH=.)
used
to
make
copies
onto
other
MDs
(see
page
50).
numbers
either
manually
or
automatically
(see
page
34).
*
If
the
recording
mode
is
All
REC OFF
(factory
6
Press
1)
to
stop
recording.
. o
me
i:
If
“Protected”
appears
in the
display
window
setting),
"REC
Ready”
will
alternate
with
the
Recording
stops.
The
disc
is
record-protected.
Close
the
slot
to
record
on
the
disc
(see
remaining
time
on
the
disc
in
the
display
“To
protect
a
MiniDisc
against
accidental
erasure”
on
page
25).
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ee]
—
vane
When
“TOC”
flashes
in
the
display
window
4
REC
Ready
Do
not
jog
the
recorder
or
pull
out
the
power
cord.
um
ue
1B.
wees
When
recording
from
digital
sound
sources
heck
.
The
recorder
automatically
records
track numbers
in
the
same
%
Lees
—
emaining
time
on
the
disc
sequence
as
the
sound
source
(i.e.,
based
on
changes
in
the
sampling
.
of
the
input
signal).
—
aus
Pressing
DISPLAY
while
the
recorder
is
stopped
changes
the
neeney
pitctaae
-43m
335
display
as
follows:
total
recorded
time,
remaining
time
on
When
dubbing
from
another
MD
io
nna
the
disc,
disc
name.
The
recorder
automatically
records
track
numbers
in
the
same
Ses
sass
Pressing
DISPLAY
while
the
recorder
is
recording
causes
the
sequence
as
the
source
disc.
However,
if
a
track
is
recorded
more
3
remaining
time
on
the
disc
to
appear.
than
once
(i.e.,
due
to
repeated
playback
during
program
play
or
pee
Pehmnechad
cL
pear
ge
7
ae
single-track
repeat
play),
the
same
track
number
is
recorded
each
te
Pera
ars
i
pause
recordi
time.
1
With
the
label
side
up
and
the
arrow
remaining
time
on
the
disc
in
the
display
oe
Dat
(an)
ing
Note
also
that
the
recorder
cannot
create
tracks
of
less
than
4
cb
areal
the
Passpitg
slide
the
window.
a
cz
G0}
again
do
neelartracogiling
seconds
in
length.
recordable
into
isc
compartment
;
|
until
the
unit
grips
it.
r
ALIREC
R
eady
De
alae
—
y
paused,
=
track
irene
aes
When
you're
digitally
recording
a
disc
from
a
SONY
y
one.
For
example,
if
you
paused
recording
while
portable
MD
player
(or
perhaps
other
devices),
press
0)
we
ie
i
"
recording
the
4th
track,
recording
continues
on
the
5th
track
(on
this
unit)
before
stopping
the
MD
player.
oo
when
restarted.
If
you
stop
playing
the
MD
player
or
disconnect
the
optical
cable
|
ct
from
the
DIGITAL
IN
of
this
unit
before
pressing
O
,
the
MiniDisc
=
To
eject
the
disc
will
not
play
when
48
(
B™
)
is
pressed
immediately
after
ees
-33,¢4-
Press
2.
recording.
6
2m
Q9s
If
you
stop
playing
the
MD
player
before
you
press
O
,
please
i
a
rT
4
reinsert
the
recorded
disc.
Stopping
play
of
the
disc
will
not
effect
Pe
Pereen
If
there
is
no
sound
for
more
than
20
seconds
h
ded
dah
Aes
The
recorder
stops
recording,
keeps
a
2-second
blank
spe
Teperded
contents
of
the
dics
Total
number
of
If
the
digital
input
jack
is
unconnected,
“Din
between
tracks,
and
erases
the
remaining
18
seconds
of
recorded
tracks
Total
recorded
time
Unlock”
appears
in
the
display
window.
silence.
During
the
erasure,
“Auto
Cut”
appears
in
the
display
window.
1
A
1236
Gay
Tom
36s Din
Unlock
——S
if
pom
ee
Auto
Cut
—
-
pe
ePrren
“27
°)NN
Music
gait!
If
recording
pause
continues
for
more
than ten
without
a
g
minutes,
it
is
automatically
canceled
and
the
reconley
shop.
y
.
Using
INPUT
SELECTOR
to
specify
track
marking
and
signal type
2.
press
INPUT
SELECTOR
until
“Digital
in”
a
*
Press
INPUT
SELECTOR
during
recording
or
recording
lights
up.
Press
Dit
(>
or
11)
Pause
to
specify
manual
or
automatic
track
marking.
For
The
previous
display
appears
again
after
a
few
. i
.
5
details,
see
“Writing
Track
Numbers
While
Recording
Le
play
appears
agi
Recording
pause
is
canceled
and
recording
starts.
(Track
Marking)”
on
page
34.
* Press the INPUT SELECTOR button while the recorder is
shtfetoa pe | stopped to specify digital or analog input.
Track number — Elapsed
being recorded recording time
Digital
in
:
g
@Gm
Bis)"
"*
POm
2D gone oft.
a —
26
27
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Recording From the Line (Analog) Input Jack
PWarelrels Ma-iaelael late]
To write track numbers during analog recording, see
“Writing Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking)”
on page 34.
1 With the label side up and the arrow
pointing toward the opening, slide the
recordable MD into the disc compartment
until the unit grips it.
2 Press INPUT SELECTOR until “Analog in”
lights up.
The previous display appears again after a few
seconds.
Analog in
As
28
3 press REC @( ©).
The recorder enters recording pause.
C=)
© If the recording mode is All REC OFF (factory
setting), “REC Ready” will alternate with the
remaining time on the disc in the display
window.
236
4 REC Ready '
Pim
° If you changed the recording mode to All REC
ON, “AlIREC Ready” will alternate with the
remaining time on the disc in the display
window.
anges Ready? “©
ne
een
If recording pause continues for more than ten
minutes, it is automatically canceled and the
recorder stops.
4 Play the sound source (CD piayer, cassette
deck, etc.) to be recorded.
5 While monitoring the sound through the
headphones, adjust the recording level
with the REC LEVEL control (see page 29).
Set the REC LEVEL control to the position show
below when recording from a Sony DAT deck,
CD player or cassette deck.
REC LEVEL
° 10
6 Stop the sound source to be recorded.
7 Press Dil (> or 11).
Recording pause is canceled and recording starts.
The track number and elapsed recording time (in
minutes and seconds) of the track being recorded
appear.
“10” goes off.
8 Restart the sound source to be recorded.
9 Press LD to stop recording.
Recording stops.
a
To check the remaining time on the disc
Press DISPLAY (see page 27).
To pause recording
Press D4 (#9).
Press Dif ( B> or #1) again to restart recording.
The track number increases by one each time you pause
recording.
To eject a disc
Press 2.
Using INPUT SELECTOR to specify track marking and
signal type
¢ Press INPUT SELECTOR during recording or recording
pause to specify manual or automatic track marking. For
details, see “Writing Track Numbers While Recording
(Track Marking)” on page 34.
° Press the INPUT SELECTOR button while the recorder is
stopped to specify digital or analog input.
When “TOC” flashes in the display window
Do not jog the recorder or pull out the power cord.
If “Protected” appears in the display window
The disc is record-protected. Close the slot to record on the disc (see
page 25).
Adjusting the recording level pod
When recording sound sources through the line (analog)
input jack or microphone, use the REC LEVEL control to
adjust the recording level.
1 Press REC @ ( @ ) to change the recorder
to recording pause.
2 Play the sound source to be recorded.
3 While monitoring the sound through the
headphones, adjust the recording level
with the REC LEVEL control.
Adjust the recording level so that the peak level
meter reaches its highest point with the least
intrusion into the red (OVER) zone.
4
4 REC Ready '**
rue saree)
4 Press >t! ( B or If) to start recording.
29

Xeeolcellare Ma celaam- Mui (eae) elavelal=
By connecting a microphone with a stereo mini-plug to the MIC jack on the front
panel, you can record a variety of sounds.
To write track numbers while recording from a microphone, see
“Writing Track
Numbers While Recording (Track Marking)” on page 34. Note that only manual
track marking is possible when recording from a microphone.
1 With the label side up and the arrow
pointing toward the opening, slide the
recordable MD into the disc compartment
until the unit grips it.
2 Press REC @(@).
The recorder enters recording pause.
C=
* If the recording mode is All REC OFF (factory
setting), “REC Ready” will alternate with the
remaining time on the disc in the display
window.
236
4 REC Ready '
La Bel
* If you changed the recording mode to All REC
ON, “AIIREC Ready” will alternate with the
remaining time on the disc in the display
window.
ALIREC Ready
“thie
ile
as
she esses
If recording pause continues for more than ten
minutes, it is automatically canceled and the
recorder stops.
3 Use the microphone to pick up the sound
to be recorded.
4 While monitoring the sound through the
headphones, adjust the recording level
with the REC LEVEL control (see page 29).
REC LEVEL
5 Press D1! ( B> or EI) to cancel recording
pause.
Recording starts.
The track number and elapsed recording time (in
minutes and seconds) of the track being recorded
appear.
“41” goes off.
6 Press CF to stop recording.
Recording stops.
30
To check the remaining time on the disc
Press DISPLAY (see page 27).
To pause recording
Press D8 ( if).
Press Dif ( > or ff ) again to restart recording.
The track number increases by one each time you pause
recording.
To eject a disc
Press & .
Adding track numbers (track marking) while
recording from the microphone
When recording from a microphone, only manual track
marking is possible. Press INPUT SELECTOR during
recording or recording pause to specify manual track
marking (LevelSyncOFF). Automatic track marking will not
occur even when “LevelSync ON” is selected. For details, see
“Writing Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking)”
on page 34.
[Notes]
When you finish recording
Disconnect the microphone. The line input jacks on the rear of the
unit will not work as long as the microphone is connected to the
MIC jack.
if “Protected” appears in the display window
The disc is record-protected. Close the slot to record on the disc (see
page 25).
When “TOC” flashes in the display window
Do not jog the recorder or pull out the power cord.
31

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es
|
1 ORT aldalcoda.c-raeleeliale]
By connecting your MiniDisc recorder to a Sony CD player or Mini Hi-Fi Component
System, you can easily dub CDs onto MDs using the CD synchro buttons on the
remote commander. If your recorder is connected to a Sony CD player by the optional
optical cable through the digital input jack, tracks are automatically recorded in the
same sequence as the original onto the MD regardless of whether “LevelSync ON” or
“LevelSyncOFF” is selected. During CD synchro-recording, the recording mode stays
in All REC OFF mode regardless of the recording mode setting, and the recorder
records new material from the end of the existing material.
1 Set the amplifier function selector to CD.
2 With the label side up and the arrow
Pointing toward the opening, slide the
recordable MD into the disc compartment
until the unit grips it.
3 For digital recording, keep pressing INPUT
SELECTOR until “Digital in” lights up.
BEY
For analog recording, keep pressing INPUT
SELECTOR until “Analog in” lights up,
then adjust the REC LEVEL control to the
position shown below.
REC LEVEL
32
4 insert a CD into the CD player.
f
5 Select the playback mode (shuffle play,
program play, etc.) on the CD player.
6 Press STANDBY.
The CD player enters play pause, and MD recorder
enters recording pause.
“REC Ready” alternates with the remaining time on
the disc in the display window.
——cp-sync. ———
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4 REC Ready
> 1) me
If recording pause continues for more than ten
minutes, it is automatically canceled and the
recorder stops.
7 Press START.
The MD recorder starts recording and the CD
player starts playback.
The track number and elapsed recording time of
the track being recorded appear.
—— casync.——
4 «@0m @1s °**'
os e ;
“ BE” goes off.
tf the CD player does not start playing
Some CD player models will not start playing
when you press START. Press CD PLAYER/ 8
instead.
8 Press STOP to stop recording.
Recording stops.
=——co-sywe.——_
Successive CD synchro-recording of another CD
Follow the procedure below in place of step 8.
1 Press O on the remote commander of the CD player.
2 Change the CD.
3 Press B on the remote commander of the CD player.
Synchro-recording restarts.
To pause recording
Press STANDBY or CD PLAYER/ 88.
Press START or CD PLAYER/ O8 to restart recording.
A new track number is created each time you pause
recording.
To check the remaining time on the disc.
Press DISPLAY (see page 27).
Place the CD player close to this recorder
As the same remote commander controls both the CD player and the
recorder, you may have trouble operating both units if they are far
from each other.
tf “Protected” appears in the display window
The disc is record-protected. Close the slot to record on the disc (see
page 25).
When “TOC* flashes in the display window
Do not jog the recorder or pull out the power cord.
When recording from digital sound sources
The recorder records track numbers in the same sequence as the
sound source (i.e., based on changes in the emphasis data).
Playing back tracks just recorded
You can play back tracks that have just been recorded
immediately.
Press Dil ( > ) immediately after finishing
recording.
Playback starts from the first track just recorded.
4 68m Bis ~*
| al ™= 3
Playing back from the first track of the disc
after recording
1 Press O while the recorder is stopped.
2 Press Dfl (b> or ff).
Playback starts from the first track of the disc.
33

Writing Track Numbers While Recording
(Track Marking)
Track marking is essentially the writing of track numbers
while recording. By writing track numbers at specified
points, you can quickly locate those points afterwards using
the AMS function. You can specify the two following
methods of recording track numbers:
Automatic track marking
The recorder writes a new track number whenever the signal
level drops to a certain point. When recording from a CD
through the digital input jack, track numbers are
automatically written, regardless of the display status
(“LevelSync ON” or “LevelSyncOFF”).
Note that even when “LevelSync ON” is selected, you can
write a new track number at any time by pressing REC @
(@).
Manual track marking
The recorder writes a new track number each time you pause
recording. Note that only manual track marking is possible
when recording from a microphone.
The recorder also writes a new track number each time you
press REC @ ( @ ) write recording.
To add track numbers to existing recordings
Use the divide function to divide recorded tracks. A new
track number is written each time you divide a track. For
details, see “Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function)”
on page 38,
Automatic track marking
Press INPUT SELECTOR while the recorder is
recording or in recording pause to display
“LevelSync ON”.
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Manual track marking
1 Press INPUT SELECTOR while the recorder
is recording or in recording pause to
display “LevelSyncOFF”.
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2 While recording, press REC @ ( @ ) at the
point you want to add a track mark.
The track number increases by one, and
recording on the new track begins (the elapsed
recording time restarts from zero).
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Note
During automatic track marking, the signal level must remain low
for 2 or more seconds before a new track number is written.
Editing a Recorded MiniDisc
The editing functions allow you to erase, divide, combine
and move tracks that have been recorded on an MD.
A brief introduction to each function appears on this page.
Erasing recordings (Erase function)
(see page 36)
The erase function allows you to erase a single track, an
entire disc, or parts of a track easily and instantly. Since
erasing merely updates the table of contents (TOC), there
is no need to record over existing material as in the case of
cassette tapes.
Example: Erasing B
Track
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Dividing recorded tracks (Divide function)
(see page 38)
The MD unit records sound sources through the LINE IN
(analog) jacks or microphone as a single track on the disc.
To randomly access individual tracks or portions within
this track, use the divide function to create separate tracks
for each song or portion. When you divide a track, the
total number of tracks increments by one, and ail tracks
following the divided track are renumbered.
Example: Dividing track 2 to create a new track for C
Track
1 2
number 3
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Combining recorded tracks (Combine 3 :
function) (see page 40) E ig
Use combine function to combing consecutive tracks on a
recorded MD. It is useful for combining several songs into
a single medley, or several independently recorded
portions into a single track. When two tracks are
combined, the total number of tracks decreases by one,
and all tracks following the combined track are
renumbered.
Example: Combining B and C
Track 1 2.3 4
number
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into one track.
Moving recorded tracks (Move function)
{see page 41)
With the move function, you can change the order of any
track.
After a track is moved, the track numbers following the
new position are increased by one.
Example: Moving tracks
Track 1 2 3 4
number
B c D
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L_ Track 3 is changed to
track 1.
Labeling recordings (Title function) (see
page 43)
Use the title function to create titles for your recorded
discs and tracks. Titles — which may consist of uppercase
and lowercase letters, numbers, symbols and spaces —
appear in the display window during recorder operation.

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You can use the erase function to do the following:
* Erase a single track
Erase a disc
¢ Erase a part of a track
After you erase a specific track, the total number of tracks decreases by one, and all
tracks following the erased track are renumbered.
Since tracks following an erasure are renumbered, you should erase multiple tracks
in order of larger to smaller track numbers to prevent the renumbering of tracks not
yet erased.
Note that once erased, a track cannot be recovered.
Erasing a single track
You can erase a track while the recorder is stopped, playing
or paused simply by specifying the respective track number.
1 Turn the AMS dial until the number of the
track to be erased lights up.
Example: Erasing track 4
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3 Press YES.
When the specified track has been erased,
“Complete” lights up for a few seconds and
the music calendar decreases by one.
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If you erase a track during playback, the following
track begins playing afterwards.
4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to erase additional
tracks.
To cancel the erase function
Press EDIT/NO, 0, or turn the AMS dial to change the track
number, causing “Erase?” to disappear.
Notes
If the following indication goes on
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The track was recorded or edited on another unit and is record-
protected. If this indication appears, press YES to erase the track.
If the “Protected” indication lights up
The recorder could not erase the specified track because the record-
protect slot on the disc is open. Erase the track after closing the slot.
When “TOC” flashes in the display window
Do not jog the recorder or pull out the power cord. After the
Tecorder updates the contents of the recording, “TOC” lights up. If
you’ve made any changes to the MD, “TOC” lights up. If you press
or POWER at this time, “TOC” flashes as the actual contents of
the MD are updated.
Erasing an MD
Erasing a recordable MD deletes all recorded tracks. Note
that once erased, a disc cannot be recovered.
1 While the recorder is stopped, keep
pressing EDIT/NO until “All Erase ?” lights
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3 Press YES again.
When all recorded tracks have been erased,
“Complete” lights up for a few seconds and
the music calendar disappears.
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To cancel the erase function
Press EDIT/NO or 0.
Erasing a part of a track
By using the dividing, erasing and combining functions, you
can erase specific portions of a track.
Example: Erasing a part of selection A
Track 1 Part to be erased. 2 3
number
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Notes
Hf the “Protected” indication lights up
The recorder could not edit the specified track because the record-
protect slot on the disc is open. Edit the track after closing the slot.
When “TOC” flashes in the display window
Do not jog the recorder or pull out the power cord. After the
recorder updates the contents of the recording, “TOC” lights up. If
you've made any changes to the MD, “TOC” lights up. If you press
@ or POWER at this time, “TOC” flashes as the actual contents of
the MD are updated.
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Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function)
Use the divide function to create a new track number for a specific portion of an
existing track during playback. By creating track numbers for specific portions, you
can use the AMS function to randomly access those portions afterwards.
When you divide a track, the total number of tracks increases by one, and all tracks
following the divided track are renumbered.
To create track numbers during recording, see “Writing Track Numbers While
Recording (Track Marking)” on page 34.
1 While playing the MD, press >I! to pause
playback at the point where you want to
create a new track.
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AMS dial to find the starting point of the
new track.
The starting portion of the new track is played
back repeatedly.
The starting position can be moved within a
range of -128 to +127 steps of about 0.06 second
each.
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correct position is attained.
Wher the track has been divided, “Complete”
lights up for a few seconds and the newly created
track begins playing. The new track will have no
track title even if the original track was labeled.
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To cancel the divide function
Press EDIT/NO or 0.
To undo a track division
Combine the tracks again (see “Combining Recorded
Tracks” on page 40) then redivide the tracks if necessary.
tf the “Protected” indication lights up
The recorder could not divide the specified track because the reeord-
protect slot on the disc is open. Divide the track after closing the slot.
When “TOC” flashes in the display window
Do not jog the recorder or pull out the power cord. After the
recorder updates the contents of the recording, “TOC” lights up. If
you've made any changes to the MD, “TOC” lights up. If you press
or POWER at this time, “TOC” flashes as the actual contents of
the MD are updated.
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Combining
Recorded
Tracks
(Combine
Function)
The combine function allows you to combine consecutive tracks on a recorded disc
while the recorder is stopped, playing or paused.
1 Turn the AMS dial until the second track
of the two to be combined appears.
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The portion where the two tracks will join (i.e,
the end of the first track and the beginning of the
second track) repeatedly plays back.
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4 Verify the tracks, then press YES.
When the tracks have been. combined, “Complete”
lights up for a few seconds and the music calendar
decreases by one.
If both of the combined tracks have track titles, the
title of the second track is erased (as well as other
information such as the recording date).
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To cancel the combine function
Press EDIT/NO or 0.
To undo a track combination
Divide the tracks again (see “Dividing Recorded Tracks” on
page.38), then repeat the combine function with the correct
tracks if necessary.
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The recorder could not combine the specified tracks. Extensive
editing of the same track may render it impossible to combine with
another track. This is due to the technical limitation of the MD
system and is not a mechanical error.
If the “Protected” indication lights up
The recorder could not combine the specified tracks because the
record-protect slot on the disc is open. Combine the track after
closing the slot.
When “TOC” flashes in the display window
Do not jog the recorder or pull out the power cord. After the
recorder updates the contents of the recording, “TOC” lights up. If
you've made any changes to the MD, “TOC” lights up. If you press
or POWER at this time, “TOC” flashes as the actual contents of
the MD are updated.
Moving Recorded Tracks
(Move Function)
Use this function to change the order of specific tracks while
the recorder is stopped, playing or paused.
After moving a track, track numbers following the new track
position increase by one.
Example: Moving track 3 to track position 5
1 Turn the AMS dial until the number of the
track to be moved appears.
The number of the track to be moved lights up.
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2 Keep pressing EDIT/NO until “Move ?”
lights up.
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