Sony MDCC-2000 User manual

3-868-380-12(1)
MD Confer-Corder
Operating Instructions
MDCC-2000
2001 Sony Corporation

2Introduction
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the
top. Record the serial number in the space provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. MDCC-2000 Serial No.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as
a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Caution
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
The equipment should be connected to an easily
accessible mains outlet socket.
(So that it may be disconnected from the mains if
required)
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the use will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
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.
Caution on lithium battery
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
Certain countries may regulate disposal of the
battery used to power this product. Please consult
with your local authority.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Features ......................................................... 3
Notes on MiniDiscs...................................... 3
Location and Function of Controls............ 4
Setting Up
Connection ................................................... 7
Setting the Date and Time ......................... 8
Setting the Machine Information .............. 10
Basic Operations
Recording ...................................................... 12
Playback ........................................................ 16
Switching the Display ................................. 21
Naming a Disc or Index Marks .................. 22
Copying a disc from deck A to deck B...... 26
Erasing a disc ................................................ 28
Advanced Operations
Public Address ............................................. 30
Recording on an External Device .............. 31
Transcribing .................................................. 32
Additional Information
Precautions.................................................... 36
Maintenance.................................................. 36
Troubleshooting Guide ............................... 37
Error and Caution messages ...................... 38
Alarm System ............................................... 40
Specifications ................................................ 41
Index .............................................................. 42
Note on power supply
Recording might stop if the power is interrupted
momentarily during recording. To prevent this,
we recommend you install a UPS
(Uninterruptible Power Supply). Contact your
dealer for further details.

3
Introduction
Features
The Sony MDCC-2000 is an extended-time
recording device for courtrooms, conferences and
other long meetings.
High Quality Digital Recording onto MiniDiscs
We have adopted MiniDiscs as the recording
medium, in order to obtain the very latest digital
recording quality. And MiniDiscs prevent
accidental deletion by adding any new recordings
onto the end.
Double Deck
The unit contains two decks to provide extended
recording time. Before the disc in one deck comes to
an end, the disc in the other deck automatically
starts recording. By replacing one disc at a time,
you can continue recording indefinitely.
Large LCD Display
You can check various data such as disc status, time
and date on one display.
Search Function
Being a digital device, the MDCC-2000 lets you
perform different kinds of searches, Index Search,
Time Search and Point Search. Use the jog dial or
number buttons to search quickly and precisely.
Eight Microphones Connect to the 4-Channel System
You can connect up to eight microphones, allowing
you to record the whole of a meeting in a large
conference hall, for example, on one machine. Each
disc records four channels, each channel containing
the mixed sound from two microphones.
Transcribe capability
By connecting the separately available foot control
unit, you can operate your MDCC-2000 with your
foot for transcribing. And auto backspace function
with the REVERSE TIME control makes
transcribing easy by enabling the reviewing of the
last recorded words each time listening is resumed.
Public Address System
By connecting an amplifier and speakers to the
MDCC-2000, you can make a public address of the
sounds being recording through the microphone.
Security Lock
There is a key to lock the STANDBY switch of your
MDCC-2000, to protect any confidential
information on the discs inside.
Notes on MiniDiscs
Types of mini discs that can be used
We recommend that you use the supplied or
separately purchased special MiniDisc (MDW74CC)
to record using your MDCC-2000. We also
recommend that you use only 74-minute discs. 80-
minute discs cannot be used with the MDCC-2000.
• You cannot use the MDCC-2000 to playback a
disc recorded on a different device.
Recording time
The MDCC-2000 has two recording modes
depending on the number of channels. The
relationship between recording mode and recording
time is shown below (when using a 74-minute
MiniDisc).
Recording mode Recording time*
4ch Max 148 minutes
(2 hours 28 minutes)
2ch Max 296 minutes
(4 hours 56 minutes)
*For details about recording time, see page 12.
To prevent accidental erasure of the recorded material
To protect an MD recording, slide the record-
protect tab in the direction of the arrow (see
illustration below) to open the slot. To enable re-
recording, close the slot.
On digital recording
This recorder uses the Serial Copy Management
System, which allows only first-generation digital
copies to be made from premastered software. You
can only make copies from a MD recorded on this
unit by using the analog (line out) connections.
On the MiniDisc cartridge
• When carrying or storing the MiniDisc, keep it in
its case.
• Do not break open the shutter.
• Do not place the cartridge where it will be subject
to light, extreme temperatures, moisture or dust.
• Attach the supplied MD label in the designated
space on the disc only. Stick it on firmly so that it
does not peel off. Do not stick it on any other disc
surface. If the label is not stuck on properly, you
might not be able to eject the disc.
• Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to remove
dirt.
Record protect tab
Slide in the
direction of arrow.

4Introduction
Location and Function of Controls
For details, refer to the pages indicated in ( ).
1Built-in speaker
2LCD CONTRAST control
Adjusts the contrast of the display.
3MONITOR VOL control
4DECK A button (17, 18)
5DISPLAY MODE A button (21)
6MONITOR select buttons (ALL/1/2/3/4)
7SEARCH selector (17, 18)
(INDEX SEARCH/TIME SEARCH)
8POINT SEARCH·POINT button (deck A) (20)
9POINT SEARCH·RESET button (deck A) (20)
q; Number buttons
qa SEARCH button (17, 18)
qs INDEX button (14)
qd MD insertion slot (deck A)
qf ZEJECT button (deck A)
qg LCD display
qh LINE OUT 1 select buttons (ALL/1/2/3/4) (31)
qj LINE OUT 2 select buttons (ALL/1/2/3/4) (31)
qk PA/ADA selector (OFF/ON [ADA/PA]) (30)
Switches the output to the PA/ADA jacks on
or off.
ql STANDBY switch
w; DECK B button (17, 18)
wa DISPLAY MODE B button (21)
ws POINT SEARCH·RESET button (deck B) (20)
wd POINT SEARCH·POINT button (deck B) (20)
wf ZEJECT button (deck B)
wg MD insertion slot (deck B)
wh FUNCTION button
wj DELETE button
wk Arrow buttons
wl ENTER button
e; Jog dial
ea xSTOP button (deck A)
es zREC button (deck A)
ed mREW/BS button (deck A)
ef uPLAY/PAUSE button (deck A)
eg MFF/FS button (deck A)
eh xSTOP button (deck B)
ej zREC button (deck B)
ek mREW/BS button (deck B)
el uPLAY/PAUSE button (deck B)
r; MFF/FS button (deck B)

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Introduction
Left side
Rear
ra CONTROL UNIT connector (32)
rs TRANSCRIBE selector (33)
rd REMOTE jack (15)
rf EAR jack (16)
rg PC connector (RS-232C type)
rh DISPLAY connector
Used for connection of an external
counter unit.
rj ADA jack
Allows the unit to be connected to a
separately purchased amplifier
system.
rk PA (public address) jack (30)
rl LINE OUT jacks
t; LINE IN jacks
ta DC IN 12V jack (7)
ts Microphone connectors
(Canon XLR-3-31 type)

6Introduction
1A: display (deck A)
Indicates the disc inserted in deck A or the
status of deck A as follows:
BLANK: a blank disc
NO DISC: no disc
PB ONLY: a commercially available recorded
disc (for playback only)
PROTECTED: a protected disc (3)
RECORDED: a recorded disc
2TIME display (deck A)
Indicates the recorded time at the current
location for each index item. It blinks during
time search. (18)
3(copied) display (deck A)
Indicates that a disc digitally copied with the
Copy function is inserted. (26)
4INDEX counter (deck A)
Lights up when a disc is inserted.
Blinks during an index search. (17)
5END display (deck A)
This shows the end of the disc.
6Disc status display (deck A)
Indicates the status of the disc with pictures.
7DECK A/DECK B display
Indicates various data by characters and various
error messages. (38)
8Disc position display
Indicates the current playback/recording location
on the disc by a white box. Already recorded
parts are indicated in black. The further it is to
the right, the closer the disc is to the end.
Depending on the condition of the disc, the black
part might not reach the far right even if the disc
is full.
9DATE/TIME display
Indicates the current date and time.
0B: display (deck B)
Indicates the same contents as deck A.
qa TIME display (deck B)
qs (copied) display (deck B)
qd Disc status display (deck B)
qf END display (deck B)
qg INDEX counter (deck B)
qh REC MODE display
Indicates the recording mode (2ch/4ch) currently
selected.
Location and Function of Controls (continued)
Display Window (Information screen)
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qa
qs
qd
qf
qg
qh

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Setting Up
Connection
Porarity of the plug
Canon XLR-3-12C
type
to DC IN 12 V
Rear
Insert a lithium battery as a
backup for the clock and
connect the microphones and
AC power adapter to the unit.
Up to eight microphones can
be connected. Insert the
microphones firmly.
to a wall outlet
AC power
adaptor
(supplied)
Microphones
1Insert the supplied CR2032 lithium battery into the
lithium battery compartment in the bottom.
2Plug in the supplied AC power adapter to the DC IN 12V jack.
Put the cord of the AC power adaptor in the groove on the bottom of
the unit.
3Connect the microphones.
4Connect the AC power cord to the AC power adaptor
firmly and plug in the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
When to replace the battery
The lithium battery will last for about 1 year. If the clock loses or gains,
replace the lithium battery with a new one.
Note
When recording the input from an
external device, connect it to the
LINE IN (1-4 ch) jack.
Note on the AC power
adaptor
Use only the AC power adaptor
supplied. Do not use any other AC
power adaptor.
Notes on lithium battery
• Keep the lithium battery out of
reach of children. Should the
battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth
to assure good contact.
• Be sure to install the battery in
the correct polarity position.
• Do not hold the battery with
metallic tweezers, as doing so
may cause a short-circuit.
• Do not break up the battery or
throw it into a fire, which might
cause it to explode. Carefully
dispose of the used battery. Insert the battery with
correct polarity.
Note
The battery life may shorten
depending on the operation of the
unit.
AC power
cord (supplied)

8Setting Up
Setting the Date and Time
1Insert the key and set it to ON.
You will see the initial screen in a few seconds.
2Press FUNCTION.
3Select CALENDAR,CLK using the jog dial or the arrow
buttons, and press ENTER.
You will see the CALENDAR or CLOCK INPUT screen.
4Select CALENDAR using the jog dial or the arrow buttons,
and press ENTER.
You will see the SET MONTH (mmm) and DAY (dd) and YEAR (yy)
screen with the name of a month blinking.
5Set the month using the jog dial or J/j buttons, and
press ENTER.
You will see “01” of the day blinking.
6Set the day and the year in the same way as step 5.
When the year is set, the display will return to the information screen.
1
2
3, 4, 5, 6
Setting the Date
blink
To record the date and time
etc. on MiniDiscs when you
record, be sure to set the Date
and Time.
Note
You cannot use the K/kbuttons
when setting the month, day and
year.

9
Setting Up
1Carry out steps 2 and 3 of “Setting the Date”.
You will see the CALENDER or CLOCK INPUT screen.
2Select CLOCK using the jog dial or the arrow buttons, and
press ENTER.
You will see the SET HOUR (hh) and MINUTE (mm) screen with the
hours and AM/PM blinking.
3Set the hour using the jog dial or J/j buttons, and press
ENTER.
You will see the minutes blinking.
4Set the minutes in the same way as step 3.
The display will return to the information screen and the clock will
start.
blink
Note
You cannot use the K/kbuttons
when setting the hour and minute.
Setting the Time
2, 3, 4

10 Setting Up
1Press FUNCTION.
2Select INFORMATION using the jog dial or the arrow
buttons, and press ENTER.
You will see the STAMP or PASSWORD screen.
3Select STAMP using the jog dial or the arrow buttons, and
press ENTER.
You will see the MACHINE INFORMATION INPUT screen.
4Select a letter or number using the jog dial or the arrow
buttons, and press ENTER.
Repeat this step for each character you want to input.
5Select OK using the jog dial or the arrow buttons, and
press ENTER.
The stamp is now set. When recording starts, you can see it on the
display inside the brackets << >> after the disc title.
Setting the Machine Information
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5
2, 3, 4, 5
Setting the Stamp
The stamp is one of the items
that can be registered when
recording, and refers to the
title that appears after the disc
title. You can use it to indicate
the recording machine, for
example, by entering the
machine’s serial number.
Note
You can create a stamp of up
to 198 characters. However,
the maximum number of
characters might be less than
198 depending on the total
number of characters of DISC
TITLE and INDEX NAME (see
page 22, 24).

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Setting Up
1Carry out steps 1 and 2 of “Setting the Stamp”.
You will see the STAMP or PASSWORD screen.
2Select PASSWORD using the jog dial or the arrow buttons,
and press ENTER.
You will see the DISC ERASE PASSWORD INPUT screen.
3Select a letter or number using the jog dial or the arrow
buttons, and press ENTER.
Repeat this step for each character you want to input.
Each letter and/or number of the password will be displayed as a
“ ”.
4Select OK using the jog dial or the arrow buttons, and
press ENTER.
The password is now set.
Set a password that will be
entered when you want to
delete recordings from a disc.
This password will prevent
you from accidentally deleting.
2, 3
DELETE
Notes
• You can create a password
of up to 8 characters.
• Pressing DELETE while
setting the password will
delete all the characters.
Setting the Password

12 Basic Operations
Recording
1Insert the key and set it to ON.
You will see the initial screen in a few seconds.
2Press FUNCTION.
3Select REC MODE, and press ENTER.
You will see the CHANGE REC MODE screen.
4Select either 2ch or 4ch, and press ENTER.
The display will return to the information screen.
You will see the selected recording mode (2ch or 4ch).
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2
3, 4
Read Connection (page 7)
carefully before recording.
Select the recording mode
before you record.
Setting the Recording Mode
The relationship between the recording mode, recording time and channel
number is shown below. (When using a 74-minute disc)
Recording mode Recording time Maximum channel number
2ch Max 296 minutes (4 hours 56 minutes) 2
4ch Max 148 minutes (2 hours 28 minutes) 4
About recording time
This device normally records
onto the disc in minimum
units of about 8 seconds in 2ch
mode (or 4 seconds in 4ch
mode). When recording is
stopped, the entire 8 seconds
(or 4 seconds) of the last unit of
recording is always used even
if the actual recording is
shorter. Likewise, when
recording is restarted after the
stop, recording starts from the
next space. This is to avoid
accidental erasing of the
previous track whenever a
new recording is started.
Therefore the maximum
potential recording time
actually decreases by up to 8
seconds (or 4 seconds) every
time a recording is stopped.
The condition of the disc can
also prevent recording to the
end of the maximum potential
recording time.

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Basic Operations
Notes
• On this unit the new
recording starts after the
previously recorded data.
You cannot overwrite onto
the previously recorded
data.
• For continuous recording,
always use blank discs
except for the first one. You
can only use a recorded disc
when you insert the first disc
to start continuous
recording.
• When not continuous
recording, insert a disc into
either deck and start
recording.
• When you start recording, a
new index mark is created at
the beginning. You can add
up to 200 index marks (or
less than 200 depending on
the recording status of the
disc). If a recorded disc has
200 index marks, the new
recording cannot be carried
out even if the disc has some
unrecorded space left.
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A recorded disc
A blank disc A blank disc only
Deck A
Deck B
START STOP
Overlapped recording period
Recording Continuously Using Both Decks
– Continuous Recording
This unit can record
continuously by using two
decks, deck A and deck B,
alternately.
Check and make sure that the
recording operation is not
malfunctioning prior to
recording important materials.
There is an overlap of a few seconds when the deck switch over, which
means you can record indefinitely without any pause.
Here are the steps when carrying out continuous recording from deck A to
deck B. You can also perform continuous recording successively from
deck B to deck A.
1Insert MiniDiscs into decks A and B.
Be sure to insert a blank disc into deck B. Recording will not begin if
you put a previously recorded disc, commercially available pre-
recorded disc or protected disc into deck B.
2Press zREC of deck A.
The lamp on the REC button lights up, and Deck A starts recording.
A few seconds before deck A finishes recording
Deck B starts recording automatically.
Once deck A has finished recording, the recorded disc inside is
automatically ejected.
To stop recording
Press xSTOP and zREC simultaneously.
For continuous recording of three or more discs successively
Replace the MiniDisc in one deck with a blank disc while recording with
the other deck. Endless recording can be done in this way.

14 Basic Operations
To add an index mark
Press INDEX during recording at the location where you want to insert a
index mark. The index counter will count upwards.
Notes
• You can add up to 200 index
marks.
• You can only add index
marks during recording.
• If the number of index
marks has reached 200 (or
less than 200 depending on
the recording status of the
disc) during recording, you
cannot add more index
marks. Recording will
continue, however, until you
press the stop button or the
disc ends.
• The maximum number of
index marks that can be
added might be less than
200, depending on the
condition of the disc.
INDEX
Index mark (track number) is
automatically added when
- you start recording
- you restart recording after
pausing
You can also add index marks
manually at any location on
the disc while recording.
Adding index marks allows
you to jump to those locations
during playback or stop.
Recording (continued)
Adding Index Marks

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Basic Operations
Using the Remote Control Unit (not supplied)
1Connect the remote control unit to the REMOTE jack on
the left side of the MDCC-2000.
2Press REC on the MDCC-2000 to start recording.
3Pause and restart recording using the remote control unit.
Notes
• The remote control unit can
only be used during
recording. It does not work
when not recording.
• One index mark is added
each time you restart
recording after pausing.
• Once the number of index
marks has reached 200 (or
less than 200 depending on
the recording status of the
disc), the remote control unit
does not work.The MDCC-
2000 just continues to record.
• The REC indicator on the
REC button flashes while
recording is being paused.
2
1
Connecting the separately
purchased remote control unit
allows you to operate your
MDCC-2000 remotely. The
remote operations you can
perform are pausing during
recording and restarting
recording.

16 Basic Operations
Playback
Here are the steps when playing a disc with deck A.
You can use deck B by following the same steps.
1Insert the key and set it to ON.
2Insert the recorded disc into deck A.
3Select one channel you want to listen to.
When a channel is selected, the indicator above the selected button
will light up.
4Press uPLAY/PAUSE.
Playback will begin.
To pause playback
Press uPLAY/PAUSE during playback.
To restart playback, press u PLAY/PAUSE again.
To stop playback
Press xSTOP.
To listen privately
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack. There will be no sound from the
speakers, only from the earphone.
To adjust the volume
Adjust the volume using the MONITOR VOL control.
To go forward/backwards
To: During playback: During stop:
go forward press and hold MFF/FS press MFF/FS
go backwards press and hold mREW/BS press mREW/BS
You can play only the
MiniDisc recorded on
MDCC-2000. You can select
only the channel you want to
listen to and play it back. 3
MONITOR VOL
EAR
4
2
1
Notes
• Press the MONITOR select
button firmly.
• You can select ALL to
playback the mixed sounds
of all the channels.
• When in 2ch mode, you
cannot select 3ch or 4ch on
the MONITOR select button
and there is no sound
output.
Playing a Recorded Disc

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Basic Operations
Here are the steps when playing a disc with deck A.
You can use deck B by following the same steps.
1Insert the disc to be searched into deck A.
2Set the SEARCH selector to INDEX SEARCH.
3Press DECK A.
“000” will start to blink.
4Enter the index number you are searching for.
Enter this number while “000” is blinking on the display.
5Press SEARCH.
After searching for an index number entered during playback, the
unit will continue to playback.
After searching for an index number entered during stopping, the
unit will stop.
Tip
You can also enter the index
number using the jog dial or
the J/j buttons.
Notes
If you try to search for an
index number that does not
exist, the recorder searches for
the final index number.
1
2
34
5
You can easily jump to the
recorded area you want to hear
by entering the index mark
number that is memorized
automatically or manually.
blink
Searching by index mark (Index Search)

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Here are the steps when playing a disc with deck A.
You can use deck B by following the same steps.
1Insert the disc to be searched into deck A.
2Set the SEARCH selector to TIME SEARCH.
3Press DECK A.
“00:00:00” will start to blink.
4Enter the time you are searching for.
Enter this time while “00:00:00” is blinking on the display.
eg. To enter the time “1:34:56”=, enter “0” “1” “3” “4” “5” “6” in that
order.
5Press SEARCH.
After searching for the time entered during playback, the unit will
continue to playback.
After searching for the time entered during stopping, the unit will
stop.
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2
34
5
Playback (continued)
You can easily search for
recorded parts you want to
hear by entering the recording
time that is memorized on the
disc.
blink
Searching by time (Time Search)

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Basic Operations
In the above example, a search for a time 12:34:56 would find that time in
INDEX 1, INDEX 2 and INDEX 3.
INDEX 001: March 31st, 2001 12:34:56 PM
INDEX 002: April 1st, 2001 12:34:56 AM
INDEX 003: April 3rd, 2001 12:34:56 PM
In this case, you will see the index numbers and index start times in the
index order, as shown below.
Move the B mark to the left of the index number to select the index
number you want using the jog dial or J/jbuttons, and press ENTER.
4/1/01
2:00:00 AM
~
~
4/3/01
11:00:00 AM
~3/31/01
2:00:00 PM
3/31/01
11:00:00 AM
3/31/01
11:00:00 PM
If more than one result is obtained from a search
When you perform a time search on a disc onto which an appended
recording has been made, more than one result might be obtained.
INDEX 001
start time INDEX 002
start time INDEX 003
start time
Note
If there are more than 6 index
marks, use the jog dial or J/j
buttons to scroll the screen.

20 Basic Operations
To mark a point
Press POINT at the location you want to mark whether stopped or during
playback.
MARKING POINT will light up for a few seconds.
A mark appears at the current position on the Disc position display.
To search for a point
Press POINT whether stopped or during playback.
You will see SEARCH MODE light up.
When the search is complete;
- the unit will start to playback from the location searched if the search
was made during stopping.
- the unit will continue to playback from the location searched if the search
was made during playback.
To cancel a point
Press RESET.
POINT MARK RESET will light up for a few seconds and the point
will be canceled.
Note
A "point search" is only
possible when the mark is
on the Disc position display
(see page 6).
POINT (deck A)
RESET (deck A)
POINT
(deck B)
RESET
(deck B)
Point search is the function
which allows you to mark a
point in any location during
playback or stop and then
search for that location
later.You can mark only one
point on each of decks A and B.
Playback (continued)
Searching by Marking a Specific Point
(Point Search)
Note
Pressing RESET or ejecting the
disc by pressing EJECT clears
the point marked at a location.
The point mark cannot be
cleared by switching to
STANDBY.