Sony CDR-W33 User manual

Safety .........................................
Getting Started ..........................
Location and Function of Parts
Discs ..........................................
Recording ..................................
Operations on the Disc’s TOC
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Playback ....................................
Control Terminal Functions
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Setup Menu Operations............
Miscellaneous ...........................
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2-347-284-11(1)
2000 Sony Corporation
CDR-W33
Operating Instructions
Compact Disc Recorder TABLE OF CONTENTS
Thank you very much for purchasing this Sony product.
Sony products are designed with safety in mind. If electrical
products are used incorrectly, however, there is a risk of death
or serious injury, so be sure to obey the following to avoid
accidents.
Recordable

Notice for the Customers in
the United Kingdom
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this apparatus may not
correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured
black.
The wire which is coloured brown
must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red. Do not connect either
wire to the earth terminal in the plug
which is marked by the letter E or by
the safety earth symbol Ior coloured
green or green-and-yellow.
For customers in the U.S.A
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.
WARNING CAUTION
Use of this product other than
directed may result in injury.
DANGER
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATIONWHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURETO BEAM.
DANGER
RADIATIONS INVISIBLES DU LASER EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.
EVITERTOUTE EXPOSITION DIRECTE AU FAISCEAU.
This label is located on the rear of the
unit.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modification not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
For customers in Europe
The laser component in this product
is capable of emitting radiation
exceeding the limit for Class 1.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS
1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear
exterior.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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The following caution label is located
inside the unit.
For customers in Canada
This ClassB digital apparatus complies
With Canadian ICES-003.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THS POLARIZED AC PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE
FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION
POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES, NE PAS UTILISER
CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC
UNPROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE
COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORITIE
DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES
PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND
SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE
A DECOUVERT.
Setting the voltage selector
(voltage selector equipped
models only)
Check that the voltage selector on the
rear panel is set to the local power line
voltage. If not, set the selector to the
correct position using a screwdriver
before connecting the AC power cord to
a wall outlet.
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
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Main Features
Compatible with both CD-R and CD-RW media
By performing a CD-R finalize operation, you can play
the CD on an ordinary CD player. Use CD-RW to
delete the recording. You can also use this product to
play ordinary CDs.
Sampling rate converter
You can record not only CD and MD 44.1 kHz digital
signals, but also 32 kHz and 48 kHz digital sources
such as DAT, satellite digital broadcasts, DVD, etc.,
using a digital connection.
24-bit A/D, D/A converter
The product is equipped with a 24-bitA/D, D/A
converter.
Equipped with a Super Bit Mapping (SBM) filter
When converting 24-bit data to 16-bit data, you can
record at better than ordinary 16-bit sound quality by
weaving the least-significant 8-bit information into the
16-bit data recorded, rather than simply truncating the
data. (Enabled only with analog sound input.)
Equipped with digital equalizer and digital limiter
You can convert sound to high acoustic pressure and
prevent hard clips using the digital limiter.
You can change sound character using digital
equalizer. (Both are enabled only with analog input.)
Record disc name and track name in CD-TEXT format
You can record up to 23 characters each for disc name
and track name.
Equipped with skip setting function
You can create discs that play back by skipping
unwanted tracks from among those that have been
recorded. This setting is enabled all compatible CD-R
recorders.
Equipped with useful recording functions such as
fader function, mute recording, music sync
recording, and auto track marking.
Also equipped with numerous playback functions
in addition to normal playback, such as shuffle
mode, program mode, auto-pause, music scan, and
repeat play.
Equipped with both analog input/output and
digital input/output (optical and coaxial).
Supplied with special remote control that can be
used both wireless and wired.
You can use IBM-compatible keyboard with a PS/2
interface, instead of using the supplied remote
control.
Precautions
On safety
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
• Caution – The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
On power sources
• Before operating the recorder, check that the
operating voltage of the recorder is identical with
your local power supply. The operating voltage is
indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the
recorder.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the recorder for a long
time, be sure to disconnect the recorder from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp
the plug itself; never pull the cord.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.
On condensation
If the recorder 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
recorder. Should this occur, the recorder may not
operate properly. In this case, remove the MD and
leave the recorder turned on for several hours until the
moisture evaporates.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with 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 recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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. ___________
Serial No. ___________
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE
LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF
ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR
EXPENSES RESULTING FROM
ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR
THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Removing Packaging 5
Connections 5
Location and Function of Parts
Front Panel Descriptions 6
Back Panel Descriptions 7
Remote Descriptions 8
Discs
Discs Recordable Using the CD Recorder 9
Handling Discs 9
Finalizing 9
Recording
Recording on a Disc 10
Recording Precautions 11
Switching Display During Recording 11
Adjusting the Recording Level 12
Adjusting Right and Left Level Balance 12
Monitoring Sound Inputs (Input Monitor) 12
Marking Track Numbers while Recording
(Track Marking) 12
Synchro-recording with the Input Source
(Music Synchro-recording) 13
Adding Mute Sections (Mute) 13
Fade-in /Fade-out Recording 14
DSP (Digital Signal Processing) Settings 14
Synchro-recording with a Sony CD Player
(CD Synchro-recording) 17
Digital Recording Without Sampling Rate
Converter 17
Operations on the Disc’s TOC Area
Finalizing (FINALIZE) 18
Adding Track Name and Disc Name (NAME) 18
Setting Skip/Unskip Tracks 20
Unfinalizing 21
Erasing Tracks (TRACK ERASE) 22
Erasing All Tracks (DISC ERASE) 22
Playback
Playing a Disc 23
Switching Display During Playback 23
Playing a Specific Track 24
Pausing After Each Track (Auto-Pause) 24
Playing Tracks Repeatedly 24
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 25
Playing Tracks in Random Order
(Shuffle Play) 26
Music Scan 26
Control Terminal Functions and
Settings
Control-S Input Terminal (CTRL-S) 27
Keyboard Jack 27
Setup Menu Operations
Basic Setup Menu Operations 28
Setup Menu Table 28
Miscellaneous
Precautions 29
Dimensions 30
Specifications 31
Troubleshooting 32
Display Messages 33

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Getting Started
Removing Packaging
This CD Recorder comes with the following items:
• Remote Control (remote) RM-CW1 (1)
• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
• Control-S connector cable (1)
If any of the above items are not enclosed, contact your
Sony dealer, or the Sony Service Center.
Inserting Batteries into the Remote
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries (supplied) with the +
and – properly oriented to the markings into the
battery compartment.
zUnder normal conditions, the batteries should last for
about six months.
When the remote no longer operates the recorder, replace
both batteries with new ones.
Caution
• If the batteries are inserted correctly, there is a danger of
leakage or damage. Be sure to observe the following:
— Insert the batteries with the ‘and ’terminals correctly
oriented.
— Do not use a new battery with an old one.
— Do not recharge the batteries.
— If not using the remote control for an extended period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.
— If the batteries are leaking, wipe clean the battery holder,
and then replace with new batteries.
• When using the remote control, do not expose the remote
sensor to direct sunlight or a lighting apparatus. Doing so
may cause a malfunction.
Connections
Connection Precautions
Before making connections, turn OFF the power
supply to all devices. Insert all plugs firmly, as an
improper connection may cause hum and noise. Use a
cable with sufficient length to ensure that the plug
does not come use due to shock or vibration.
Device connection example
Keyboard connection and settings
Refer to Keyboard Jack, page 27.
zThe product is equipped with a sampling rate converter.
All digital input signals are converted to the sampling
frequency (44.1 kHz) for recording. Consequently, you
can make digital recordings using not only CDs and MDs,
but also DAT (32 kHz and 48 kHz) and digital
broadcasting (32 kHz and 48 kHz), which have different
sampling frequencies.
Getting Started
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Front Panel Descriptions
1Power switch
Press to turn ON or OFF the CD recorder.
2Timer selector
Use to set the timer to playing (PLAY). When set to
PLAY, the CD recorder will start playing
automatically when the power supply is turned
ON.
3Keyboard jack
Connect a PS/2 interface keyboard (sold separately)
to this jack.
4PLAY MODE
Use to select the desired play mode.
• CONTINUE button
Press this button for normal play.
• SHUFFLE button
Play the tracks in random order.
• PROGRAM button
Play tracks in selected order.
5REPEAT button
Press to play tracks repeatedly.
6A-B button
Pres to select Repeat A-B play.
7A-PAUSE button
Pause automatically at the start of the next track to
be played.
8Remote sensor
Operate by pointing the supplied remote control at
this sensor.
9Disc insertion tray
Insert the disc here.
0CD-R indicator
Lit when a CD-R is detected.
!¡ CD-RW indicator
Lit when a CD-RW is detected.
!™ ERASE button
Press to erase tracks, whole discs, or to unfinalize.
!£ FINALIZE button and FINALIZE indicator
Press to finalize. When a finalized disc is inserted,
the indicator is lit.
!¢ Display window
Shows the status of the CD recorder.
!∞DISPLAY button
Press to switch between disc information and track
time information.
!§ Z(OPEN/CLOSE) button
Press to open and close the disc tray.
!¶ M(Fast forward) button
Press to fast forward to the section you want to
play.
!• m(Fast backward) button
Press to rewind to the section you want to play.
!ª N(Play) button
Press to start play. In recording standby mode,
press to start recording.
@º X(Pause) button
Press to pause play or recording, and press again to
restart play or recording.
@¡ x(Stop) button
Press to stop play or recording.
@™ W(REC MUTE) button
Press to create a mute section during recording.
@£ z(REC) button
Press to record on the CD, monitor the input signal,
or mark track numbers.
@¢ FADER button
Press during recording to fade in and fade out.
Location and Function of Parts
Location and Function of Parts
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@∞MUSIC SYNC button
Press to start Music Synchro-recording.
@§ MENU/NO button
Use to select the Setup menu.
@¶ AMS control
Turn to locate tracks and select the input
characters.
@• YES button
Confirm the Setup menu selection.
@ª NAME button
Press to switch to name input mode.
#º CHAR button
Select the type of character to be input uppercase
letters, lowercase letters and number.
#¡ CLEAR button
Clear the characters and program that has been
entered.
#™ CHECK button
Displays the program details.
#£ SBM/LIMITER/EQ control
Press to turn ON and OFF DSP (Digital Signal
Processing) effects.
#¢ INPUT switch
Select sound source to be input to the CD recorder.
#∞REC LEVEL control
Use to adjust the analog input sound level.
#§ PHONE LEVEL control
Use to adjust the volume of the headphones.
#¶ PHONES jack
Connect headphones to this jack.
Back Panel Descriptions
1Analog input terminal
Connect to the analog output terminal of a mixer or
playback device.
2Analog output terminal
Connect to the analog input terminal of a mixer,
amplifier or recorder.
3Digital (optical) input terminal
Connect to the optical digital output terminal of a
digital device. Compatible with consumer digital
audio interface format.
4Digital (optical) output terminal
Connect to the optical digital input terminal of a
digital device.
5Digital (coaxial) input terminal
Connect to the coaxial digital output terminal of a
digital device. Compatible with consumer digital
audio interface format.
6Digital (coaxial) output terminal
Connect to the coaxial digital input terminal of a
digital device.
7Control-S input terminal
Connect to the supplied remote controller or
another control device.
8Power supply cable
Connect to the power outlet.
9Voltage selector (Except for the US models)
Select 120V or 230V according to the local power
line voltage. (Refer to page 2)
Location and Function of Parts
Location and Function of Parts
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The buttons on the remote with the same display as the
front panel have the same function. This section
explains the functions of buttons that are on the remote
only.
1SCROLL button
Use to scroll the name of a track or disc.
2Number buttons
Press to select a track number directly.
3>25 button
Use to select a track number greater than 25.
4M.SCAN (music scan) button
Press to start music scan.
Remote Descriptions
NAME IN (NAME/CHAR/NUM/Character button)
5NAME button
Press to add the name or change the name of a track
or disc.
6CHAR button
When entering characters using the remote, press to
select the type of characters to be input. You can
also switch between uppercase and lowercase
letters.
7NUM button
When entering characters using the remote, press to
enter numbers using buttons 1 to 10. Here, button
10 enters the number 0.
8Character button
When entering names, you can enter characters
using the orange display buttons. Buttons 1 to 10
can be used after switching between number and
alphabet inputs using the NUM and CHAR
buttons.
CD-SYNC (STOP/START/STANDBY)
By connecting a Sony CD player, you can make
recording easily.
The remote operates both the CD player and the CD
recorder, so install the CD player and CD recorder close
together.
9STOP button
Press to stop CD Synchro-recording.
0START button
Press to start CD Synchro-recording.
!¡ STANDBY button
Press to enter standby for CD Synchro-recording.
CD PLAYER (X/./>)
Use to output a Sony CD player remote signal. You can
perform the following operations using these buttons
instead of a CD player remote control.
!™ Xbutton
Press to pause play.
!£ .button
Press to return to the start of the track currently
playing, or to the start of the previous track.
!¢ >button
Press to move to the start of the next track.
!∞ LEVEL +/- button
Use to adjust the digital input sound level without
entering the Setup menu.
!§ Control-S output terminal
By connecting the remote control to the control-S
terminal using the supplied cable, you can use the
remote control as a wired remote. Connecting the
plug to this terminal disables the infrared beam.
Location and Function of Parts
Location and Function of Parts
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Discs Recordable Using
the CD recorder
Use discs with the following markings or
inscriptions .
FOR CONSUMER
FOR CONSUMER USE
FOR MUSIC USE ONLY
Handling Discs
You can record on CD-R disc only once. Tracks
recorded on CD-R disc cannot be erased.
Recordings on CD-RW disc can be erased and used
again.
When a CD-R or CD-RW disc is inserted into the CD
recorder, the indicator to show the type of disc will
light on the front panel. If a play-only CD is inserted,
the indicator will not light.
(Example: CD-R disc)
Do not use malformed discs. Doing so may cause
damage to the CD recorder.
Finalizing
Finalizing is the process of writing a TOC (Table of
Contents, track time and other information) to a CD-R
or CD-RW disc. Before a disc is finalized, you can add
additional recordings, but after a disc is finalized,
further recording is disabled. Consequently, perform
finalizing after completing recordings to the disc.
CD-R Discs
Until a CD-R disc is finalized, it cannot be played on a
CD player. By finalizing, a CD-R disc can be played
on a CD player as well as on this CD recorder.
Unfinalized CD-R discs can be played on the CD
recorder regardless.
CD-RW Discs
By finalizing a CD-RW disc can be played on a CD-RW-
compatible CD player, but depending on the physical
specifications, a CD-RW disc cannot be played on a CD
player that is not CD-RW-compatible.
Unfinalized CD-RW discs can be played on the CD
recorder regarless.
zWhen finalizing, you can add disc and track names using
this CD recorder.
zIf a finalized disc is inserted, the finalized indicator will
light, and a frame will appear around the music calendar.
Recordable
Discs
Compact Discs
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Recording on a Disc
1Select the input signal using the INPUT switch
on the front panel.
ANALOG: Selects an analog signal input from
the analog terminal.
COAXIAL: Selects a digital signal input from
the digital coaxial terminal.
OPTICAL: Selects a digital signal input from the
digital optical terminal.
2Insert a CD-R disc or CD-RW disc.
3z Press the REC button.
Pressing the REC button enters recording
standby mode. (u[REC] will be displayed.)
The number of the next track to be recorded will
be displayed. The track number will flash while
the recorder is setting up, and when setup is
complete, the track number will remain lit and
the track time will be displayed. The input signal
is monitored from the output terminal.
4Adjusting the recording level
During recording and when in recording
standby mode, the input signal level is displayed
in the level meter, so you can adjust the
recording level. Refer to page 12, “Adjusting the
Recording Level.”
Recording
5Press the Hor Xbutton.
Recording will start, and the recording time will
be displayed. (N [REC] will be displayed.)
6Start play on the input device.
To stop recording,
press the xbutton.
To pause recording,
press the Xbutton.
The CD recorder will enter recording standby mode.
To restart recording,
Press the Hbutton or the Xbutton.
A new track number will start from the location at
which recording is restarted.
zSilent pause function
If the digital input remains mute for 30 seconds, the CD
recorder will automatically pause recording. If making a
digital recording from a CD or MD, mute recording will
not continue after the source play has stopped.
Recording
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Recording
Recording Precautions
When recording on a previously recorded disc
Make sure to add the new recording after the existing
one. You cannot record while overwriting existing
recordings.
Track numbers
You cannot edit track numbers after recordings.
When starting a recording from stop mode, the track
number is added automatically following on from the
track number of the last completed recording. When
starting a recording from pause mode, the track
numbers are automatically contiguous.
For how to add track numbers during recording, refer
to page 12 “Marking Track Numbers while Recording
(Track Marking).”
Sampling Rate Converter
A sampling rate converter is built into the CD recorder,
so you can convert all digital input signals to the CD
sampling frequency (44.1 kHz) for recording.
Consequently, you can also record DAT and satellite
broadcast digital signals, which have a different
sampling frequency.
Writing to PMA (Program Memory Area)
When recording to a CD-R/RW disc, immediately after
the xbutton is pressed, the recorded track number and
track time information is automatically recorded in the
program memory area on the disc. If writing to the
PMA is not performed correctly, the recorded data is
disabled, and the disc itself can no longer be used.
To make sure of writing to the PMAafter completing
recording, do not turn OFF the power supply to the CD
recorder under the following conditions.
• During recording.
• When in pause mode after a recording.
• After pressing the xbutton, while PMA Writing is
displayed. (Writing to the PMA takes approximately
5 seconds after recording has finished.)
Maximum Number of Tracks that can Be Recorded
on a Disc
Depending on the CD specifications, you can record a
maximum of 99 tracks on the CD-R/RW disc. Even if
there is still space to record more on the disc, you
cannot exceed 99 tracks. When the 99th track is being
recorded, you cannot pause recording by pressing the
Xbutton. Stop the recording by pressing the xbutton.
Minimum Track Recording Time
You cannot record tracks less than 4 seconds long.
Recording
Switching Display During
Recording
Pressing the DISPLAY button during recording
changes the display as follows.
zYou can hold the maximum level display on the level
meter until performing manual reset.
Using peak hold display while inputting signals in
recording mode and record standby mode before
actually making a recording, you can check the
maximum input signal value. Use this value to
calibrate the recording level adjustment.
To use peak hold display, turn ON the Peak Hold
setting in the Setup menu. Refer to page 28, “Setup
Menu Operations.”
To reset the peak hold display, use one of the
following two methods.
• Turn OFF and then ON again Peak Hold in the
setup menu.
• During recording mode or recording standby
mode, press the CLEAR button.
You can also use peak hold display when playing
discs.
Track recording time
Recording time remaining on disc
Input signal recording level (coaxial and optical
inputs only)
In this display, you can adjust the recording level
by turning the AMS control.
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DISC L.SYNC COAX
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DISC L.SYNC COAX
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11 12 13 14 15
-dB
L
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40 30 18 12 8 4 2 0 OVER
∞
DISC L.SYNC COAX
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
-dB
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Recording
Recording
Adjusting the Recording
Level
• Analog Inputs
You can adjust the recording level using the REC
LEVEL control on the front panel. Adjust the
recording level so that OVER on the level meter is
not normally lit.
• Digital Inputs
You can adjust the recording level using “COAX
Level” or “OPT Level” in the Setup menu.
Operations Using the Remote
You can adjust the level of the input signal
selected using the LEVEL +/- button.
• Monitor Outputs During Recording
During recording, the sounds recorded are output to
all the output terminals. With outputs to digital
output terminals during recording of digital (coaxial
or optical) inputs, however, input signals are output
without adjustment as monitor outputs.
Consequently, in this case sounds in which recording
level adjustments are not reflected are output, but the
sound recorded on the disc is the adjusted one.
Adjusting Right and Left
Level Balance
With analog inputs, you can adjust the left and right
volume balance using “ANA L/R Bal” in the Setup
menu. (With digital inputs, you cannot adjust the left
and right volume balance. Refer to page 28, “Setup
Menu Operations.”
Monitoring Sound Inputs
(Input Monitor)
If the zbutton is pressed when no disc has been
inserted, you can make the selected input signal a
monitor output. During input monitoring, if an analog
input is selected, “AD-DA” will be displayed. If a
digital input is selected, “-DA” will be displayed.
Marking Track Numbers
while Recording (Track
Marking)
There are two methods of adding track numbers:
Manual track marking, in which you can add track
numbers to suit your own timing, and auto track
marking, which adds track numbers automatically.
Select which method you want to use using “TrMark/
Lsync” in the Setup menu.
TrMark/Lsync
ON: Auto track marking is enabled. The L.SYNC
mark in the display window will light. In this
setting, you cannot mark track numbers
manually.
OFF: Auto track marking is disabled. Manual track
marking is enabled, and you can add track
numbers manually.
For Setup menu details, refer to page 28, “Setup Menu
Operations”.
Make the “TrMark/Lsync” settings in stop mode
before starting a recording. You cannot change the
“TrMark/Lsync” setting during recording or in
recording standby mode.
Marking Track Numbers Manually (Manual
Track Marking)
Manual track marking is only possible when “TrMark/
Lsync” is turned OFF (i.e., L.SYNC mark is not lit).
Press the zbutton during recording to add the track
number in the desired place.
Automatically Marking Track Number (Auto
Track Marking/Level Sync)
This function is enabled when “TrMark/Lsync” is
turned ON (i.e., L.SYNC mark is lit). The operation is
different for analog inputs and digital (coaxial or
optical) inputs.
REC LEVEL
L.SYNC
REC
ANALOG

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Recording
Recording
Adding Mute Sections
(Mute)
You cannot edit tracks after recording as with an MD,
so the CD recorder is equipped with a mute function
with which to mute sections after a track as necessary.
Press the Wbutton during recording…
“REC Mute” will flash, and a mute section
approximately 4 seconds long will be added. The CD
recorder will then return to record standby mode.
Press the Wbutton after pausing from record
standby mode to add an approximately 4-second mute
section after the track that has just been recorded,
before returning to record wait mode once again.
zTo create a mute section longer than 4 seconds, press and
hold the Wbutton for the desired length of time you
require the mute section to last.
You cannot create a mute section at the start of a track
using the Wbutton. Only one mute section can be
added to each track.
REC MUTE
Mute
recording
(4 sec) (Next yrack)
RECORD ATANDBY PAUSE
>

REC MUTE butten
Mute
recording
(4 sec) (Next yrack)
RECORD ATANDBY PAUSEPAUSE
>
REC MUTE butten
Analog Inputs (Level Sync)
Track numbers are added when the signal sinks below
the threshold for approximately 3 seconds, and then
rises above the threshold level again. Set the threshold
level using L.Sync Level in the Setup menu. For Setup
menu details, refer to page 28, “Setup Menu
Operations”.
Digital Inputs
When recording a CD, MD, or DAT, track numbers are
added according to changes in the track number sound
source. If recording a digital sound source other than
CD, MD, or DAT, track numbers are added depending
on level sync in the same way as analog signals.
zThe timing for adding track numbers with CD, MD, and
DAT sound sources is as follows:
CD: When the sound is detected after the input signal
track changes.
MD: When the input signal track changes.
DAT: When a start ID is detected.
Synchro-recording with
the Input Source
(Music Synchro-recording)
This function starts recording automatically from
recording standby mode, depending on the input
signal.
1Select the input while in stop mode.
2Press the MUSIC SYNC button.
The CD recorder will enter recording standby
mode in input signal waiting mode, and
“MUSIC SYNC” will flash. When the CD
recorder is ready, “SYNC” and “Ready” will
light.
3Start playing the sound source you want to
record.
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Recording
Recording
DSP (Digital Signal
Processing) Settings
You can make recordings of analog input signals while
applying the following processes: Digital equalizer,
digital limiter, and Super Bit Mapping. The block
diagram of the analog input signal part to the CD
recorder is shown below.
Using SBM (Super Bit Mapping)
To make recordings using the SBM filter, set the SBM/
LIMITER/EQ control to “SBM” or “SBM + LIMITER +
EQ”.
SBM Filter
The CD recorder is equipped with a 24-bit A/D
converter, but the CD format itself is set at 16 bits as the
universal standard. Consequently, you must convert
the data, which was A/D-converted using 24 bits, to 16
bits to record. In this case, the simplest method is to
omit the least-significant 8 bits of the 24-bit data. (This
happens when SBM is turned OFF.) This, however,
wastes much of the 24-bit data output from the A/D
conversion. Using SBM processing, the least-significant
8 bits of the 24-bit data is woven into the 16-bit data
while pushing outside of audible range the quantum
noise when converting to 16 bits, by creating in the
noise shaping filter frequency characteristics that take
account of human auditory characteristics. In this way,
although called 16-bit data, you can record the detailed
sound quality on the original 24-bit data without
degradation. In addition, SBM function operates
during recording, so discs recorded using SBM
processing reproduce the same sound quality when
played on other CD players.
zDepending on the headphones and your system, SBM
effects may not be wholly effective.
Fade-in/Fade-out
Recording
Fading In Recordings
1Make sure that the CD recorder is in recording
standby mode.
2Press the FADER button.
Recording will begin once the last sound has
gone, and the volume will rise automatically to
the normal recording volume.
Fading Out Recordings
1Make sure that the CD recorder is in recording
mode.
2Press the FADER button.
The volume will automatically decrease and the
CD recorder will enter record standby mode.
zAdjusting Fade-in/Fadeout Time
You can set the fade-in/fadeout time between 1 and
8 seconds, using “Fader Time” in the Setup menu
screen.
ANALOG
input signal TO RECORDING
BLOCK
A/D
converter DIGITAL
equalizer DIGITAL limiter
SBM
(super bit
mapping)
SBM/LIMITER/EQ
OFF SBM
LIMITER
+
EQ
SBM
+
LIMITER
+
EQ

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Recording
Recording
Using the Digital Limiter and Digital Equalizer
To make recordings using the limiter and equalizer
effects, set the “SBM/LIMITER/EQ” control to
“LIMITER + EQ” or “SBM + LIMITER + EQ”. Make
detailed settings for each item using the Setup menu.
For details, refer to page 28, “Setup Menu Operations”.
Digital Equalizer Setting
The CD recorder is equipped with a 3-band digital
equalizer, a shelving equalizer for bass and trable
frequency bands, and a parametric equalizer for
middle frequency band. Adjust the parameters to make
detailed settings using the Setup menu. For details,
refer to page 28, “Setup Menu Operations”.
Parameters and Variable Ranges
Bass frequency: 50 Hz to 1 kHz
Bass level: – 6.0 dB to 6.0 dB
Mid frequency: 100 Hz to 10 kHz
Mid level: – 6.0 dB to 6.0 dB
Mid width: Narrow/Mid/Wide
Treble frequency: 1 kHz to 12.5 kHz
Treble level: – 6.0 dB to 6.0 dB
zSetting the band level parameter to high on the + side
may cause the signal level to rise to the clip level
internally, resulting in the sound warping. If this occurs,
lower the input level using the REC LEVEL control knob.
SBM/LIMITER/EQ
OFF SBM
LIMITER
+
EQ
SBM
+
LIMITER
+
EQ
Treble equalizer
Frequency = 1 kHz, 12.5 kHz when each level = ±6 dB.
Mid equalizer
Frequency = 1 kHz and level = ±6 dB when width is
changed to 3 levels.
Equalizer Frequency Characteristics
Bass equalizer
Frequency = 50 Hz, 1 kHz when each level = ±6 dB.
Mid equalizer
Frequency = 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz when each level =
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Recording
Digital Limiter
The digital limiter, which is used when performing CD
mastering, can also be used without adjustment for
simulation processing. Low level parts of isgnal are
raised without distortion, and high level parts of signal
are processed using soft clip signal waveforms to
prevent hard clipping, so you can convert the entire
recorded acoustic pressure level without audibly
increasing distortion.
LIM Ratio Parameter (Limiter Ratio)
Variable range: 0% to 100% (0.00 dB to 6.02 dB).
The percentage is the effective ratio.
There is no effect at 0%. At 100%, the
maximum effect is yielded. Decibels
express the amount of gain for the
ratio (in the area of –20 dB maximum).
Waveform Variance During Limiter Operation
When input signal is below –20dB.
Signal level is doubled (when ratio = 100%)
When input signal is over –20dB.
Peak part of the signal is soft-clipped.
(When ratio = 100%)
Using Digital Limiter Effectively
1 Convert the signal to high level.
When setting the analog input recording level,
basically set the REC LEVEL control so that hard
clipping does not occur in the greatest part of the
level during A/D conversion. Even so, this may
result conversely in the entire level being too low. If
this is the case, when using the digital limiter, raise
the low recording level using soft clipping to
prevent audible distortion of high recording level.
2 Change the sound characteristic using soft
clipping.
Limiter soft clipping is an effect resembling
saturation on a tape recorder. Soft clipping is
performed on input signals exceeding –20 dB, so
setting a high level using the REC LEVEL control
and adjusting the effect ratio using the LIM Ratio
parameter achieves a forceful sound with little ear-
grating distortion.
Level Variance During Limiter Operation
Recording
Output waveform
Input waveform
Output waveform
Input waveform
0%
Ratio 70%
Ratio 100%
Input level [dB]
6dB
0-10-20-30
-30
-20
-10
0Output level [dB]
4.6dB

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Recording
Synchro-recording with a
Sony CD Player
(CD Synchro-recording)
By connecting a Sony CD player to the CD recorder,
you can easily record from CDs just by pressing the CD
SYNC key on the remote. The remote operates both the
CD player and the CD recorder, so install the CD
player and CD recorder close together. (Use as a
wireless remote.) Enabling the CDP remote operation
function may cause incorrect operation, so make sure
the setting is disabled. For details, refer to page 28,
“Setup Menu Operations”.
1In the Setup menu, set CDP remote operation
function to “Disable”.
2Insert the source disc in the CD player.
3Insert a recordable disc into the CD recorder,
and select the input to suit the CD player
connection.
Turn ON the auto track marking from the Setup
menu as necessary to enable automatic track
numbering.
4On the remote, press the CD-SYNC STANDBY
button.
The CD player changes to play standby, and the
CD recorder changes to recording standby mode.
5Press the CD-SYNC START button on the
remote.
The CD recorder starts recording, and the
CD player starts to playing.
6Press the CD-SYNC STOP button on the remote
to stop recording at the desired position.
Note that with analog inputs, the CD recorder
will continue to record even if CD playback has
stopped.
To pause synchro recording, press the CD-SYNC
STANDBY button on the remote.
To restart recording, press the CD-SYNC START
button. The track number will change at the point
where the recording was paused.
You can also use the CD player remote during
CD synchro recording.
Press the STOP button to stop the CD player, and pause
the CD recorder.
Press the PAUSE button to pause the CD player, and
pause the CD recorder.
Press the PLAY button to restart CD synchro recording.
Digital Recording Without
Sampling Rate Converter
If recording digital signals at 44.1 kHz sampling
frequency from a CD or MD source, you can record
without using the sampling rate converter (SRC).
In the Setup menu, set the setup item to “44.1kDirect”.
For details, refer to page 26, “Setup Menu Operations”.
OFF: Use SRC to record.
ON: Do not use SRC to record.
Precautions
If recording sampling frequency signals of 32 kHz and
48 kHz using a DAT or BS tuner source, the setting is
disabled, and sampling rate converter is automatically
used during the recording. If sampling frequency of
input signal changes or switchs to other frequency, do
not use this function (i.e., turn OFF the 44.1kHzDirect
function) to stabilize the recording.
Recording
CD-SYNC STANDBY
CD-SYNC START
CD-SYNC STOP
CD PLAYER P

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Adding Track Name and
Disc Name (NAME)
CD-R/CD-RW
You can add disc names and track names in to discs in
CD-text format. The disc names and track names that
have been entered are written to the disc when the disc
is finalized. Consequently, enter the names just before
finalizing the disc.
Note: Removing discs or turning OFF the power
supply before the disc is finalized but a name has been
entered will result in the name data being lost.
You can record up to 23 characters each for disc name
and track name.
You can use the following characters.
Alphabet: A to Z, and a to z.
Numbers: 0 to 9
Symbols: ! “ # $ % & ‘ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ ] ^ _
` { | } _(blank)
After entering the name, if you try to remove the
disc without finalizing, the following warning
message will be displayed: “Text Edited sure Z?” If
you do not want to save the name, press the Z
button again within 4 seconds.
Operations on the Disc’s TOC AreaOC Area
Operations on the Disc’s TOC Area
Finalizing (FINALIZE)
CD-R/CD-RW
CD-R discs can be played on ordinary CD players
when they have been finalized, but you cannot change
the disc status, such as adding additional tracks.
CD-RW discs can be played on CD-RW-compatible CD
players when they have been finalized. You can later
add or delete tracks on CD-RW discs by unfinalizing
(i.e., undoing the finalizing) them.
Once finalizing has started, it cannot be stopped.
Finalizing takes approximately 130 seconds from
start to finish. During this time, do not turn OFF the
power supply to the CD recorder, as this will
damage the TOC of disc, you will not be able to use
the disc again.
Operating Procedure
1Press the FINALIZE button.
2The CD recorder will enter check mode.
“Start?” and “ENTER/YES” will be displayed
alternately.
3If you are ready to finalize, press the AMS
control or the YES button.
If you are not ready, press the MENU/NO
button. When finalizing starts, “Finalize” will
flash in the display. The countdown time
remaining until finalizing finishes will be
displayed.
4When finalizing is completed, the FINALIZE
indicator will light.
Finalized discs cannot be finalized again. You cannot
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Operations on the Disc’s TOC Area
Adding Names Using the CD recorder
1In stop mode, press the NAME button.
2Select whether you want to enter the disc name
or track number.
Make the selection by turning the AMS control,
and then press the AMS control or the YES
button.
3Enter the name.
The cursor will flash to show the position of the
character being input. Turn the AMS control to
select the character, and then press the AMS
control to verify the character and move the
cursor one place to the right.
Use the mbutton and Mbutton to move the
cursor position left and right.
Press the CLEAR button to delete the character
on which the cursor is positioned, and to move
all of the following characters one place back.
Press the CHAR button to select the character
type. Pressing the CHAR button cycles through
“A”,“ a”, and “0” once each time the button is
pressed. Having selected the character type, turn
the AMS control to select the desired character.
4Once the character has been entered, press the
YES button.
The CD recorder will return to disc or track
number selection status.
5Repeat steps 2 to 4 to enter the desired track
and disc name.
6Finally, press the MENU/NO button to quit the
name input setup menu screen.
Adding Names Using the Remote
1Press the NAME button.
2Select whether you want to enter the disc name
or track number.
Press the .button and >button to make
the selection, and then press the YES button.
3Enter the name.
You can make the selection using the .
button, >button, mbutton, and Mbutton
in the same way as the main CD recorder, but
you can also enter the alphabet directly using the
remote using the following procedure.
Select the desired character type.
Press the CHAR button to switch between
uppercase and lowercase letters. When in
uppercase, “Selected AB” will be displayed, and
when in lowercase, “Selected ab” will be
displayed. Press the NUM button to enter
numbers directly. “Selected 12” will be
displayed.
Entering Characters
In alphabet input mode, you can enter the
characters A to Z and other symbols directly
using the remote. If number input is selected,
you can enter the numbers 0 to 9 directly, instead
of the letters F to O. (Use the 10 key to enter 0.)
When a character is entered, the cursor moves
one place to the right.
Press the CLEAR button to delete the character
on which the cursor is positioned, and to move
all of the following characters one place back.
4Once the character has been entered, press the
YES button.
The CD recorder will return to disc or track
number selection status.
5Repeat steps 2 to 4 to enter the desired track
and disc name.
6Finally, press the MENU/NO button to quit the
name input setup menu screen.
Operations on the Disc’s TOC Area

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Operations on the Disc’s TOC Area
Adding Names Using a Personal Computer
Keyboard (Sold Separately)
For the basic keyboard settings, refer to page 27,
“Keyboard Terminal”.
1Press the Num Lock (NAME) key to enter the
name input setup menu screen.
2Select whether you want to enter the disc name
or track number.
Press the [Tab] key and [Shift + Tab] key to make
the selection, and then press the Enter key to
confirm.
3Enter the name.
Enter the name using the keyboard as with a
personal computer.
Entering Lowercase Characters
Use the alphabet keys. (Use the [Shift] key +the
alphabet keys if Caps Lock is enabled).
Entering Uppercase Characters
Use the [Shift] key + the alphabet keys (Use the
alphabet keys, if Caps Lock is enabled).
Entering Numbers
Use the number keys to enter the numbers.
Canceling adding a name
To cancel the name adding, press the [ESC] key.
Switching Between Uppercase and Lowercase
Characters
Use the [Caps Lock] key to switch between
uppercase and lowercase characters.
Moving the Cursor
Use the [?] and [/] keys to move the cursor
left and right.
Deleting Characters
Position the cursor over the character you want
to delete, and then press the [Delete] key.
Deleting the Character Before the Cursor
To delete the character before the cursor, press
the [Back Space] key.
4Once the character has been entered, press the
[Enter] key.
The CD recorder will return to disc or track
number selection status.
5Repeat steps 2 to 4 to enter the desired track
and disc name.
6Finally, press the MENU/NO button to quit the
name input setup menu screen.
Setting Skip/Unskip Tracks
CD-R/CD-RW
When playing a CD-R/RW disc that you have
recorded, you can skip tracks to which you do not
want to listen.
The skip function is determined by the
CD-R/RW specifications, and can be written on the
disc. Discs that have been set to skip can be played
with skipping by enabling the skip setting on a CD
recorder (CD player) that is skip function compatible.
(You cannot use skip play on CD recorders and CD
players that are not skip function compatible.)
Setting skip and unskip for tracks is only possible on
discs before they are finalized. After finalizing, the disc
setting cannot be changed.
Setting Skip/Unskip
1In the Setup menu, select Skip/Unskip Track
Edit, and then press the AMS control or the
YES button.
This menu item is not displayed for discs that
have been finalized.
2The recorded track numbers will be displayed.
The current setting status for the flashing track
number will be displayed as shown below.
Tracks to be skipped: “Skip Tr”
Tracks not to be skipped: “Unskip Tr”
When the desired track number is flashing, press
the AMS control to change the skip/unskip
status for that track.
3To change the setting for another track, turn
the AMS control to select the track number.
4When you have finished the settings for all the
tracks, press the YES button to confirm.
Operations on the Disc’s TOC Area
DISC L.SYNC COAX
1 345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
-dB
L
R
40 30 18 12 8 4 2 0 OVER
∞
Flashing