Sony MDS-E55 User manual

S ONY. 2-346-150-11(1)
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MiniDisc Deck
Operating Instructions i tt CR
MDS-E55
© 1997 by Sony Sound Tec Corporation

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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 + or coloured green or
green-and-yellow.
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.
CAUTION
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DONOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIEO SERVICE PERSONNEL
This symbol is intended to alert the
J 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
Ay user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.
* The location of the marking is at the rear of
the enclosure. ;
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Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the deck and
have it checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
On power sources
¢ Before operating the deck, check that
the operating voltage of the deck is
identical with your local power
supply. The operating voltage is
indicated on the nameplate at the rear
of the deck.
¢ If you are not going to use the deck
for a long time, be sure to disconnect
the deck from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC power cord, grasp
the plug itself; never pull the cord.
© AC power cord must be changed only
at the qualified service shop.
On operation
If the deck is brought directly from a
cold to a warm location, or is placed ina
very damp room, moisture may
condense on the lenses inside the deck.
Should this occur, the deck may not
operate properly. In this case, remove
the MD and leave the deck turned on
for about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
On the MiniDisc cartridge
¢ Do not open the shutter to expose the
MD.
¢ Do not place the cartridge where it
will be subject to extremes of
sunlight, temperature, moisture or
dust.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls
with a soft cloth slightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use
any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your deck, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony
MiniDisc Deck. Before operating the
deck, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
About This Manual
Conventions
¢ Controls in the instructions are those
on the deck; these may, however, be
substituted by controls on the remote
that are similarly named or, when
different, appear in the instructions
within brackets.
¢ The following icons are used in this
manual:
“* | Indicates a procedure that
requires use of the remote.
ole
“CY Indicates tips for making the
task easier and hints.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
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Recording on MDs
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Recording Over Existing Tracks .........ssscssssssessessssssesssssssesseseesneseneenesessecnsnseneseeeesteneavanees 11
Adjusting the Recording Level ..........scsessssssesseseesssesessesceneesessescenssesnesseenseneaseneeneesseesns 11
Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking) .......:sssesesseseseseesess 12
Starting Recording With 2 Seconds of Prestored Audio Data [EN
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Synchro-Recording With Audio Equipment of Your Choice
Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Player .....ccsecssesssessescsssssseneeneeeerseessecneeneeneeneensees
Recording on an MD Using a Timer ......sccccesssssssessessesseesssasseessesacecesseneesesnesseesessenseeneeses
Playing MDs
Using the Display .......csssecsecssssssssesssssessssssseeneesssonseseessesnesssceneesseenecsnesneeseseaseaesaceseensessenss
Locating a Specific Track
Locating a Particular Point in a Track
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Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) .........scccscsscsesssssseneeesssssessesseenesnesneeneeseeseeese 19
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ........ssssssssseeeseseesesseseeseeeenssnesesseeseens 20
Useful Tips When Recording From MDs to Tape .......scssssssssessesennsasenenssnenseneetssesneese 21
Playing an MD Using a Timer .........ceccssessssessessseseeeeseenceeeensentscaceseesnenassnsseneansnesanennense 21
Editing Recorded MDs
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Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function) ........cscseesseesecsesseassnsesseasesseneessessensessens
Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function)
Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function)
Labeling Recordings (Title Function) ............:cccceeseee fis
Undoing the Last Edit (Undo Function) .........ccccceecessessessesseeseeseeseeseeeeseeneeneeseesseseenes
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Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
¢ Remote commander (remote) RM-D7M (1)
¢ Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the deck using the supplied remote.
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries by matching the +
and ~ on the batteries. When using the remote, point it
at the remote sensor ff on the deck.
er When to replace batteries
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six
months. When the remote no longer operates the deck,
replace all the batteries with new ones.
Notes
¢ Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or humid
place.
e Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,
particularly when replacing the batteries.
¢ Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
¢ If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
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Connection
Overview
This section describes how to hook up the MD deck to
an pre-amplifier or other components such as a CD
player or DAT deck. Be sure to turn off the power of
each component before connection.
Control equipment
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Getting Started
Connection Connecting the AC power cord
Connecting the deck to an amplifier Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet or to the
Connect the amplifier to the LINE (ANALOG) IN/OUT jacks outlet of a timer.
using the audio connecting cords, making sure to match the
color-coded cords to the appropriate jacks on the
components: red (right) to red and white (left) to white. Be Turning on the Unit
sure to make connections firmly to prevent hum and noise.
Press the lower MAIN POWER button for stanby
MD deck Amplifier mode, then press the upper POWER button to turn on
the unit.
Note
The lower MAIN POWER button can always be left on.
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Connecting the deck to a digital component such as a CD
player, DAT deck, digital amplifier, or another MD deck
Connect the component through the DIGITAL IN/OUT
connectors with two optical cables (only one supplied).
Take the caps off the connectors before plugging in the
cables.
MD deck Digital component
MAIN POWER
==: Signal flow
"@ Automatic conversion of digital sampling rates
during recording
A built-in sampling rate converter automatically
converts the sampling frequency of various digital
sources to the 44.1 kHz sampling rate of your MD deck.
This allows you to record sources such as 32- and 48-
kHz DAT or satellite broadcasts, as well as compact
discs and other MDs.
Notes
* If “Din Unlock” or “Cannot Copy” appears in the display,
recording through the digital connector is not possible.
In this case, record the program source through the LINE
(ANALOG) IN jacks with INPUT set to ANALOG.
* When recording through the DIGITAL IN connector, you
cannot adjust the recording level.
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Recording on an MD
2 3 5 4
1 Turn on the pre-amplifier and play the program source you
want to record.
Press POWER.
The POWER indicator changes from red to green.
3 Insert a recordable MD.
With the label side up
With the arrow
pointing this way
If the MD has a recorded material on it, the deck will
automatically start recording from the end of the last recorded
track.
4 Set INPUT to the corresponding input connector.
To record through Set INPUT to
DIGITAL IN DIGITAL
LINE (ANALOG) IN ANALOG
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mode
you
want
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Set
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to
not
become
monaural.
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STEREO
Monaural sound* MONO
* In the monaural recording, you can record about two times longer than in
the stereo recording.
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Basic Operations
When “TOC” flashes in the display
The deck is currently updating the
Table Of Contents (TOC).
Do not turn off MAIN POWER,
move the deck, or pull out the AC
power cord, while “TOC” is
flashing. Changes to an MD made
through recording are saved only
when you update the TOC by
ejecting the MD or changing the
deck to standby by pressing
POWER.
6 Press @ REC.
The deck becomes ready to record.
7 When recording the analog input signal, adjust the recording
level with REC LEVEL.
The fourth dot is satisfactory for most purposes. For details,
refer to “Adjusting the Recording Level” on page 11.
8 Press [= or §8.
Recording starts.
9 Start playing the program source.
Do not turn off MAIN POWER or disconnect the deck from the power source
immediately after recording.
If you do, recorded material may not be saved to the MD. To save the
material, after recording, press & EJECT to take out the MD or change the
deck to standby by pressing POWER. “TOC” will flash in the display at this
time.
After “TOC” stops flashing and is unlit, you can turn off MAIN POWER or
pull out the AC power cord.
To Press
Stop recording |
Pause recording* Il. Press the button again or press [> to
resume recording.
Take out the MD & EJECT after stopping recording
* Whenever you pause recording, the track number increases by one. For example, if
you paused recording while recording on track 4, the track number increases by
one and recording continues on the new track when restarted.
To protect an MD against accidental erasure
To make it impossible to record on an MD, slide the tab in the direction of
arrow, opening the slot. To allow recording, close the slot.
Rear of the disc
Record-protect tab
Slide the tab in
the direction of arrow
Note
If you switch REC MODE during recording or recording pause, recording stops.
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Playing an MD
1
Key
Adjust the
You can locate and play back
a track while the deck is
stopped
1 Turn AMS (or press Ke
or P&P) until the number
of the track you want to
play appears.
2 Press AMS or >.
To use headphones
Connect them to PHONES
jack. Use PHONE LEVEL to
adjust the volume.
headphone
volume.
Connect the
headphones.
1 Turn on the pre-amplifier and set the source selector to the
position for MD deck.
Press POWER.
The POWER indicator changes from red to green.
With the label side up
With the arrow
pointing this way
Press >.
The deck starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
To Do the following:
Stop playing Press Ml.
Pause playing Press If. Press the button again or press
[> to resume playing.
Go to the next track Turn AMS clockwise (or press >I on ,
the remote).
Go to the preceding track Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press
I@<@ on the remote).
Take out the MD Press & EJECT after stopping playing.

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Notes on Recording
If “Protected” appears in the display
The MD is record-protected. Close the slot to record on the
disc (see “To protect an MD against accidental erasure” on
page 7).
If “Din Unlock” flashes in the display
* The digital program source is not connected as you set
with INPUT in Step 4 on page 6.
To continue, connect the program source properly.
* The program source is not on.
Turn on the program source.
Depending on source being recorded, track numbers are
marked in following ways:
¢ When recording frorn a CD or MD with INPUT at
DIGITAL and the source connected through DIGITAL IN:
The deck automatically marks track numbers in the same
sequence as the original. If, however, a track is repeated
two or more times (e.g. by single-track repeat play) or two
or more tracks with the same track number (e.g. from
different MDs or CDs) are played, the track or tracks are
recorded as part of a single, continuous track with a single
track number.
If the source is an MD, track numbers may not be marked
for tracks of less than 4 seconds.
When recording from source connected through LINE
(ANALOG) IN with INPUT at ANALOG, and “LEVEL-
SYNC” does not light up (see “Marking Track Numbers
While Recording” on page 12) or when recording from
DAT or satellite broadcasts connected through DIGITAL
IN with INPUT at DIGITAL:
The source will be recorded as a single track. You can
divide the track afterwards using the Divide Function (see
“Dividing Recorded Tracks” on page 24) or mark track
numbers during recording by using the Track Marking
Function on page 12.
If “LEVEL-SYNC” appears in the display, the deck
automatically marks track numbers when recording
analog source or digital recording of DAT or satellite
broadcasts (see “Marking track numbers automatically”
on page 12).
¢ When recording from DAT or satellite broadcasts with
INPUT at DIGITAL, the deck automatically marks a track
number whenever the sampling frequency of the input
signal changes.
When “TOC" flashes in the display
The deck is currently updating the Table Of Contents (TOC).
Do not turn off MAIN POWER, move the deck, or pull out
the AC power cord. Changes to an MD made through
recording are saved only when you update the TOC by
ejecting the MD or changing the deck to standby by pressing
POWER.
The MD deck uses the SCMS (Serial Copy Management
System on page 35)
MDs recorded through digital input connector cannot be
copied onto other MDs or DAT tapes through the digital
output connector.
When recording digital signals that have been emphasized
(in the higher frequencies)
The signal is automatically de-emphasized (with attenuation
proportional to the degree of emphasis) and the level of the
de-emphasized signal is indicated on the peak level meters.
When the deck is recording or in recording pause, digital
signals input through DIGITAL IN are output to DIGITAL
OUT with the same sampling rate.
To change the digital input signal to another sampling rate
for output (without recording it to an MD), use Input
Monitor Function (see page 10).
Useful Tips for Recording
DISPLAY/CHAR
Checking the remaining recordable time on
the MD
¢ When you press DISPLAY /CHAR while recording,
the remaining recordable time on the MD appears.
¢ When you press DISPLAY /CHAR repeatedly while
the deck is stopped, the display changes as follows:
total recorded time, remaining recordable time on
the MD, disc name (see page 16). ,
(Continued)
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Recording on MDs
Monitoring the input signal (Input Monitor)
Before starting recording, you can monitor the selected
input signal through the deck’s output connectors.
1 Press SEJECT to remove the MD.
2 Set INPUT according to the input signal you want
to monitor.
When INPUT is at ANALOG
The analog signal input through LINE (ANALOG) IN is
output to DIGITAL OUT after A/D conversion, and
then to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT connectors and
PHONES jack after D/A conversion.
When INPUT is at DIGITAL
The digital signal input through DIGITAL IN is output
to DIGITAL OUT, and then to the LINE (ANALOG)
OUT connectors and PHONES jack after D/A
conversion.
Note
Even if you set REC MODE to MONO, the monitor
signal does not become monaural.
3 Press @ REC.
If INPUT is at ANALOG, “AD-DA” appears in the
display.
If INPUT is at DIGITAL, “-DA” appears in the
display.
If “Auto Cut” appears in the display
(Auto Cut)
There has been no sound input for 30 seconds while
INPUT is set to DIGITAL and the source is connected
through DIGITAL IN. The 30 seconds of silence are
replaced by a blank of about 3 seconds and the deck
changes to recording pause.
¢ You can turn off the Auto Cut Function
For details, see “If “Smart Space” appears in the
display” below.
If “Smart Space” appears in the display
(Smart Space)
There has been an extended silence of 4 to 30 seconds
in length when INPUT is set to DIGITAL and the
source is connected through DIGITAL IN. The silence
is replaced with a blank of about 3 seconds and the
deck continues recording.
To turn off the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut
Function
1 During recording pause, press EDIT/NO repeatedly until
“S. Space ?” appears in the display.
2 Press YES.
3 Press EDIT/NO to display “S. Space OFF.”
To turn on the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut
Function again
1 During recording pause, press EDIT /NO repeatedly until
“S. Space ?” appears in the display.
2 Press YES twice to display “S. Space ON”.
Notes
¢ When you turn off the Smart Space Function, the Auto Cut
Function is also turned off automatically.
* The Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function are
factory set to on.
¢ The Smart Space Function does not affect the order of the
track numbers being recorded, even if the blank space
occurs in the middle of a track.
* If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord,
the deck will recall the last setting (on or off) of the Smart
Space and Auto Cut Functions the next time you turn on
the deck.
Playing back tracks just recorded
Do this procedure to immediately play back tracks that
have just been recorded.
Press [> immediately after stopping recording.
Playback starts from the first track of the material just
recorded.
To play from the first track of the MD after recording
1 Press @ again after stopping recording.
2 Press >.
Playback starts from the first track of the MD.

Recording on MDs
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Recording Over Existing Tracks § Adjusting the Recording Level
Follow the procedure below to record over existing When recording with INPUT at ANALOG and the
material just as you would on an analog cassette tape. signal input through LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks, use
REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level before
starting recording.
Kil AMS DD You cannot adjust the recording level during digital
recording.
REC LEVEL
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1 Do Steps 1 to 6 in “Recording on an MD” on
1 DoSteps 1 to 5 in “Recording on an MD” on page pages 6 and 7.
6.
2 Play the portion of the program source with the
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2 Tum AMS (or press <q or PPI) until the strongest signal level.
number of the track to be recorded over appears.
3 While monitoring the sound, turn REC LEVEL to
3 Torecord from the start of the track, continue adjust the recording level so that the peak level
from Step 6 in “Recording on an MD” on page 7. meters reach their highest point without turning
on the OVER indication. Occasional lighting of
cer While “TRACK” flashes in the display SVERCpeccep able:
The deck is recording over an existing track, and stops
flashing when it reaches the end of the recorded
portion.
coy To record from the middle of the track
1 After Step 2 above, press E> to start playback.
2 Press If where you want to start recording.
3 Continue from Step 6 in “Recording on an MD” on
page 7.
Note 4 Stop playing the program source.
You cannot record from the middle of an existing track when
the
“PROGRAM”
or
“SHUFFLE?”
is
on.
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recording,
do
the
procedure
starting
from
Step 8 in “Recording on an MD” on page 7.
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Marking Track Numbers While
Recording (Track Marking)
You can mark track numbers either manually or
automatically. By marking track numbers at specific
points, you can quickly locate the points later using the
AMS Function or Editing Functions.
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Marking track numbers manually
(Manual Track Marking)
You can mark track numbers at any time while
recording on an MD.
Press @ REC at the place you want to add a track mark
while recording.
Marking track numbers automatically
(Automatic Track Marking)
The deck adds track marks differently in the following
cases:
¢ When recording from CDs or MDs with INPUT at
DIGITAL and the source connected through
DIGITAL IN:
The deck marks track numbers automatically. When
you record from a CD or MD, the track numbers are
marked as they are found on the original.
¢ When recording with INPUT at ANALOG and the
source connected through LINE (ANALOG) IN, or
when recording from DAT or satellite broadcasts
with INPUT at DIGITAL and the DAT or satellite
broadcasts connected through DIGITAL IN:
The deck marks a new track number whenever the
signal level drops and rises to a certain point*
(Automatic Track Marking). If “LEVEL-SYNC” does
not light up, set the LevelSync to ON as follows:
1 Press EDIT/NO to display “LevelSync ?” during
recording or recording pause.
2 Press YES twice to display “LevelSync ON.”
“LEVEL-SYNC” appears in the display.
To cancel Automatic Track Marking
1 Press EDIT/NO during recording or recording pause.
“LevelSync ?” appears in the display.
2 Press YES.
3 Press EDIT/NO.
“LevelSyncOFF” appears in the display.
* The signal level must remain low for 2 or more seconds
before a new track number is marked.
‘C When you want to mark track numbers after you've
finished recording
Use the Divide Function (see “Dividing Recorded
Tracks” on page 24).
Note
If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the
deck will recall the last setting (LevelSync on or off) of the
Automatic Track Marking Function the next time you turn
on the deck.
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Starting Recording With
2 Seconds of Prestored Audio
Data (Time Machine Recording)
When recording from an FM or satellite broadcast, the
first few seconds of material are often lost due to the
time it takes you to ascertain the contents and press the
record button. To prevent the loss of this material, the
Time Machine Recording Function constantly stores 2
seconds of the most recent audio data in a buffer
memory so that when you begin recording the
program source, the recording actually begins with the
2 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer memory in
advance, as shown in the illustration below:
End of the program
source to be recorded
When you press
AMS in Step 3
Audio data in 2-second buffer memory
Beginning of the program
source to be recorded

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1 Do Steps 1 to 6 in “Recording on an MD” on
pages 6 and 7.
The deck changes to recording pause.
2 = Start playing the program source you want to
record.
The most recent 2 seconds of audio data is stored
in the buffer memory.
3 Press AMS (or T.REC) to start Time Machine
Recording.
Recording of the program source starts with the
2 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer
memory.
sie
“Q To stop Time Machine Recording
Press Ml.
Note
The deck starts storing audio data when the deck is in
recording pause and you start playing the program source.
With less than 2 seconds of playing of the program source
and audio data stored in the buffer memory, Time Machine
Recording starts with less than 2 seconds of audio data.
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Synchro-Recording With Audio
Equipment of Your Choice
By using the MUSIC SYNC button on the remote, you
can automatically start recording in sync with the
signal input from the program source through the
LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks or the DIGITAL IN
connector (Music Synchro-Recording).
The method of marking track numbers differs,
depending on the program source being recorded and
how the deck is connected to the program source. (See
“Notes on Recording” on page 9.)
MUSIC SYNC
1 DoSteps 1 to 5in “Recording on an MD” on page
6.
2 Press MUSIC SYNC.
The deck changes to recording pause.
3 Start playing the program source you want to
record.
The deck starts recording automatically.
cay To stop Music Synchro-Recording
Press Ml.
Note
When Music Synchro-Recording, the Smart Space Function
and the Auto Cut Function turn on automatically regardless
of their setting (ON or OFF) and type of input (digital or
analog).
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Recording on MDs
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Synchro-Recording With a Sony
CD Player [
By connecting your deck to a Sony CD player or Hi-Fi
Component System, you can easily dub CDs onto MDs
using the CD synchro buttons on the remote. If your
deck is connected to a Sony CD player by a digital
input cable, track numbers are automatically marked
as appear on the original regardless of whether
“LevelSync ON” or “LevelSyncOFF” is selected. If
your deck is connected to a Sony CD player by audio
connecting cords through LINE (ANALOG) IN, track
numbers are automatically marked when you select
“LevelSync ON” (see “Marking Track Numbers While
Recording” on page 12).
As the same remote controls both the CD player and
the deck, you may have trouble operating both units if
they are far from each other. If you do, place the CD
player close to this deck.
STANDBY
START
STOP
CD PLAYER Il
1 Set the source selector on the amplifier to CD.
2 Do Steps 2 to 5in “Recording on an MD” on page
6 to prepare the deck for recording.
3 Insert a CD into the CD player.
4 Select the playback mode (Shuffle Play, Program
Play, etc.) on the CD player.
3S Press STANDBY.
The CD player pauses for playing and the deck
pauses for recording.
6 Press START.
The deck starts recording and the CD player starts
playback.
The track number and elapsed recording time of
the track appear in the display.
If the CD player does not start playing
Some CD player models may not respond when you
press START on the remote of the deck. Press I on the
remote of the CD player instead.
7 Press STOP to stop synchro-recording.
To pause recording
Press STANDBY or CD PLAYER UU.
To restart recording, press START or CD PLAYER Uf.
A new track number is marked each time you pause
recording.
¢ You can use the remote of the CD player during
synchro-recording
When you press , the CD player stops and the deck
pauses for recording.
When you press Hl, the CD player pauses and the deck
pauses for recording.
To restart synchro-recording, press >.
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¥ You can change CDs during synchro-recording
Do the following steps instead of Step 7 above.
1 Press Ml on the remote of the CD player.
The deck pauses for recording.
2 Change the CD.
3 Press [> on the remote of the CD player.
Synchro-recording restarts.
°C You can also do synchro-recording with a Sony video
CD player
Using the procedure for synchro-recording with a Sony
CD player, you can do synchro-recording with a Sony
video CD player also.
To select the video CD player, press button number 2
while pressing down the POWER button before starting
the procedure.
To select the CD player again, press button number 1
while pressing down the POWER button.
The deck is factory set to a CD player for synchro-
recording.
xe You can check the remaining recordable time on the
MD
Press DISPLAY (see page 16).

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Recording on an MD Using a
Timer
By connecting a timer (not supplied) to the deck, you
can start and stop recording operations at specified
times. For further information on connecting the
timer and setting the starting and ending times, refer
to the instructions that came with the timer.
TIMER
a
1 Do Steps 1 to 7 in “Recording on an MD” on
pages 6 and 7.
2 = « If you want to specify the time for the start of
recording, press Ml.
¢ If you want to specify the time for the end of
recording, do Steps 8 and 9 of “Recording on
an MD” on page 7.
° If you want to specify the time for both start
and end of recording, press B.
Set TIMER on the deck to REC.
4 Set the timer as required.
e When you have set the time for the start of
recording, the deck turns off. When the
specified time arrives, the deck turns on and
starts recording.
When you have set the time for the end of
recording, recording continues. When the
specified time arrives, the deck stops recording
and turns off.
© When you have set the time for both the start
and end of recording, the deck turns off. When
the starting time arrives, the deck turns on and
starts recording. When the ending time
arrives, the deck stops recording and turns off.
Recording on MDs
5 After you have finished using the timer, set
TIMER on the deck to OFF. Then place the deck in
standby status by plugging the AC power cord of
the deck into a wall outlet or set the timer to
continuous operation.
© If TIMER is left at REC, the deck will
automatically start recording the next time you
turn the deck on.
¢ If you do not change the deck to standby status
for more than a month after timer recording has
finished, the recorded contents may disappear.
Make sure to change the deck to standby status within a
month after timer recording is completed
The TOC on the MD is updated and recorded contents are
written to the MD when you turn the deck on. If the
recorded contents have disappeared, “STANDBY” flashes
when you turn the deck on.
Notes
¢ During timer recording, new material is recorded from the
end of the recorded portion on the MD.
Material recorded during timer recording will be saved to
the disc the next time you turn the deck on. “TOC” will
flash in the display at that time. Do not turn off MAIN
POWER, move the deck, or pull out the AC power cord,
while “TOC” is flashing.
¢ Timer recording will stop if the disc becomes full.
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Using the Display
You can use the display to check disc and track
information such as the total track number, total
playing time of the tracks, remaining recordable time
of the disc and disc name.
DISPLAY/CHAR
DISPLAY SCROLL
Checking the total track number, total disc
playing time, remaining recordable time of
the disc and the title of the disc
Each time you press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY)
while the deck is stopped, you can change the display
as follows:
Total track number and total playing time of
all recorded tracks
Press
Remaining recordable time of the disc
(Recorded MDs only)
The remaining recordable time of the disc
is not shown for premastered MDs.
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Disc name
Press
When you insert an MD, the disc name, total number
of tracks, and total disc playing time appear in the
display as follows:
Disc name Music calendar
Total number of tracks Total disc playing time
The disc name appears, followed by the total number
of tracks (Tr) and total disc playing time.
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.
To label a recordable disc and its tracks, see “Labeling
Recordings” on page 26.
Note
When you insert a new MD or turn off the deck and turn it
on again, the last item displayed will reappear.
If, however, you disconnect the AC power cord, the display
will show the total track number and total playing time of all
recorded tracks the next time you turn on the deck, no
matter what the last display was.
Checking remaining time and the title of a
track
Each time you press DISPLAY /CHAR (or DISPLAY)
while playing an MD, you can change the display as
shown below. The track numbers in the music
calendar disappear after they are played.
Track number and playing time of the
current track
Press
Track number and remaining time of the
current track
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If no title is recorded, “No Name” appears,
followed by the elapsed playing time.

¢ You can check the track name at any time while
playing an MD [¥]
Press SCROLL on the remote.
Since the display shows up to 12 characters at a time,
press SCROLL again to see the rest of the track title if
the title has 13 characters or more.
Press SCROLL again to pause scrolling, and again to
continue scrolling.
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Locating a Specific Track
You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc
by using AMS (Automatic Music Sensor), Ke and
PI, number buttons or M.SCAN on the remote.
Number
buttons
M.SCAN
To locate
The next or
succeeding tracks
The current or
preceding tracks
A specific track
directly
A specific track by
using AMS
By scanning each
track for 6 seconds
(music scan)
Do the following:
During playback, turn AMS clockwise
or press PPI repeatedly until you
find the track.
During playback, turn AMS
counterclockwise or press Kd
repeatedly until you find the track.
Press number buttons to enter the
track number.
1 Turn AMS until the track number
you want to locate appears while
the deck is stopped. (The track
number is flashing.)
2 Press AMS or [>.
1 Press M.SCAN before you start
playing.
2 When you find the track you want,
press [> to start playing.
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Key When you directly locate a track with a number over
25 [7
You must press >25 first, before entering the
corresponding digits.
Press >25 once if it is a 2-digit track number, and twice
if it is a 3-digit track number.
To enter “0,” press button 10.
Examples: ¢ To play track number 30
Press >25 once, then 3 and 10.
¢ To play track number 100
Press >25 twice, then 1, 10 and 10.
Key You can extend the playing time during music scan
While the deck is stopped, press M.SCAN repeatedly
until the playing time you want (6, 10 or 20 seconds)
appears in the display. Each press changes the time in
order of 6 to 20, then from 6 again.
se To pause playing at the beginning of a track
Turn AMS (or press Ké<@ or PPI) after pausing
playback.
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To
go
quickly
to
the
beginning
of
the
last
track
Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press Ké<@) while the
display shows the total track number and total disc
playing time, remaining recordable time of the disc, or
disc name (see page 16).
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Locating a Particular Point in a
Track
You can also use <4 and PP to locate a particular
point in a track during playback or playback pause.
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To locate a point Press
While monitoring the bP (forward) or <4 (backward)
sound and keep pressing until you find
the point.
Quickly by observing b> or <4 and keep pressing
the display during until you find the point. There is
playback pause no sound output during this
operation.
Notes
* If the disc reaches the end while you are pressing >>
during playback pause, “OVER” appears in the display.
Press <4 (or K€) or turn AMS counterclockwise to go
back.
° If the disc reaches the end while you are pressing >>
during sound monitoring, the deck stops.
¢ Tracks that are only a few seconds long may be too short
to scan using the search function. For such tracks, it is
better to play the MD at normal speed.
Playing Tracks Repeatedly
You can play tracks repeatedly in any play mode.
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“REPEAT” appears in the display.
The deck repeats the tracks as follows:
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Shuffle
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same
program
To cancel repeat play
Press REPEAT several times until “REPEAT” disappears.
‘The deck returns to the original playing mode.
Repeating the current track
While the track you want to repeat is playing in normal
play, press REPEAT several times until “REPEAT 1”
appears in the display.

Repeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat)
You can play a specific portion of a track repeatedly.
This might be useful when you want to memorize
lyrics.
Note that you can only repeat a portion within the
boundaries of a single track.
1 While playing a disc, press Ac>B at the starting
point (point A) of the portion to be played
repeatedly.
“REPEAT A-” flashes in the display.
2 Continue playing the track or press > until you
reach the ending point (point B), then press A<-+B
again.
“REPEAT A-B” lights continuously. The deck
starts to play the specified portion repeatedly.
To cancel A-B Repeat
Press REPEAT or @.
Setting new starting and ending points
You can repeat the portion immediately after the currently
specified portion by changing the starting and ending
points.
1 Press A+B while “REPEAT A-B” appears.
The current ending point B becomes the new starting
point A and “REPEAT A-” flashes in the display.
2 Continue playing the track or press PP until you reach
the new ending point (point B), then press A<-B again.
“REPEAT A-B” lights continuously and the deck starts
playing repeatedly the newly specified portion.
Note
If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord, the
deck will recall the last setting of the Repeat Function the
next time you turn on the deck.
The A-B Repeat settings, however, are lost.
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Playing in Random Order
(Shuffle Play)
You can have the deck “shuffle” tracks and play them
in random order.
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1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or SHUFFLE
once) until “SHUFFLE” appears in the display
when the deck is stopped.
2 Press [> to start Shuffle Play.
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“shuffling” the tracks.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or CONTINUE once) until
“SHUFFLE” disappears.
pe You can specify tracks during Shuffle Play
¢ To play the next track, turn AMS clockwise (or press
PP).
¢ To play from the beginning of the current track again,
turn AMS counterclockwise (or press Kl). You
cannot use AMS (or Ké<) to go to tracks that have
already been played.
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Creating Your Own Program
(Program Play)
You can specify the playback order of the tracks on an
MD and create your own programs containing up to 25
tracks.
PROGRAM
Number
buttons
CLEAR
1 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or PROGRAM
once) until “PROGRAM” appears in the display
when the deck is stopped.
2 Doeither a) or b):
a) When using the remote
Press the number buttons to enter the tracks
you want to program in the order you want.
To program a track with a number over 25, use
the >25 button (see page 17).
If you've made a mistake
Press CLEAR, then press the right number button.
b) When using the controls on the deck
1 Turn AMS until the track number you want
appears in the display.
2 Press AMS or PLAY MODE.
3 Repeat Step 2 to enter other tracks. Each time you
enter a track, the total program time is added up
and appears in the display.
4 Press > to start Program Play.
To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or CONTINUE once) when
the deck is stopped until “PROGRAM” disappears.
¢ You can program the same track repeatedly
While the track number appears in the display, press
AMS as many times as you want.
¢ The program remains even after Program Play ends
When you press >, you can play the same program
again.
Notes
° The program created by the Program Play Function is lost
when you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power
cord. The program is, however, recalled during timer
playback.
* The display shows “- -m - -s” instead of the total playing
time when the total playing time of the program exceeds
160 minutes.
Checking the track order
You can check the order of tracks in your program
during playback or playback pause.
Turn AMS (or press K€ or PPI) during playback or
playback pause. The track numbers appear in the
order they were programmed.
Changing the track order
You can change the order of the tracks in your
program before you start playing.
To Do the following:
Erase the last track in the Press CLEAR. Each time you
program i press the button, the last track
will be cleared.
Add tracks to the end of the Do Steps 2 and 3 in “Creating
program Your Own Program.”
Change the whole program 1 Press Mi while the deck is
completely stopped.
2 DoSteps2 and 3in“Creating
Your Own Program.”