Sony MDS-JB940 User manual

MDS-JB940
MINIDISC RECORDER
nVariable Coefficient 24-Bit digital filter and S-TACT circuitry
nSony MegaStorage® CD changer control
nCD Text and Custom File transfer via Control A-1 II
nCurrent Pulse D/A Converter
nATRAC Type “R” Digital Signal Processing
nScale Factor Edit
nPlayback pitch control
nPC keyboard input for disc and track names
nAnti-resonant aluminum front panel; slanted PC board
nPlayback pitch control
FEATURES
The MDS-JB940 brings the
advantages of MiniDisc to a
new level. Now with more
flexible access and control
features, the MDS-JB940
offers production engineers,
DJ’s, contractors and broad-
casters a cost-effective solu-
tion for music editing and
playback.

TECHNOLOGIES
Wide Bit Stream Terchnology Yes
ATRAC Circuitry Type R
3x Digital Filter Yes
Variable Coefficient 24-Bit digital filter Yes
S-TACT circuitry Yes
D/A Converter Hybrid Pulse
A/D Converter 24-bit
Off-Center Insulator Feet Yes
Gold-Plated Inputs/Outputs Yes
Slanted circuit board
Sampling Rate Converter Yes
FEATURES
Display (lines) 2
PC Keyboard Input Yes
Scale Factor Edit Yes
Control A-1 II Yes
Jog Dial Yes
Shuffle Play/Program Play Yes
Repeat Play (1/All/A-B) 1/All
Name Disc/Track Yes
Time Machine Recording 6 sec.
Smart Space Recording Yes
Auto Cut Yes
CD Synchro Recording Yes
Recording Date/Time Stamp Yes
Timer Standby Yes
Analog Record Volume Yes
Digital Record Volume Yes
Digital Peak Meters Yes
Playback Pitch Control Yes
Remote®Commander Unit Yes
EDITING FEATURES
Combine Tracks Yes
Divide Tracks Yes
Move Tracks Yes
A-B Erase Yes
Erase Track Yes
Erase Disc Yes
Un-Do Last Edit Yes
Rehearsal Yes
SPECIFICATIONS
Stereo Record/Playtime 80 min.
Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz
Frequency Response, ±0.3 dB 5 - 20,000 Hz
Dynamic Range (playback) >96 dB
S/N Ratio (playback) >100 dB
Harmonic Distortion (playback) <0.003%
Wow & Flutter Unmeasurable
Line Input Jacks Phono
Optical Inputs 2
Coaxial Input 1
Analog Yes
Optical Output 1
Coaxial Output Yes
Headphone Output Jack Yes
Power Consumption 18 w
Width 17”
Height 43/4”
Depth 111/2”
Weight 11 lbs., 7 oz.
MDS-JB940 SPECIFICATIONS
Sony Electronics Inc.
1 Sony Drive
Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656
www.sony.com/proaudio
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Printed in USA 9/2000