User manual SONIC MDS-JE500

3-856-651-21(1) MiniDisc Deck Operating Instructions GB F MDS-JE500 © 1996 by Sony Corporation 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. The laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1. 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. Precautions On safety · The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. · 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. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. 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. 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. MDS-JE500 Serial No. On operation If the deck 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 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 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. · 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. 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. 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. 2 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony MiniDisc Deck. Before operating the deck, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking .............................................................................................. 4 Hooking Up the System ....................................................................... 4 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: Recording on an MD .......................................................... Playing an MD ................................................................... Recording on MDs 6 8 Indicates a procedure that requires use of the remote. Indicates tips for making the task easier and hints. Notes on Recording ............................................................................. 9 Useful Tips for Recording .................................................................. 9 Recording Over Existing Tracks ........................................................ 11 Adjusting the Recording Level .......................................................... 11 Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking) ...... 12 Starting Recording With 6 Seconds of Prestored Audio Data (Time Machine Recording) ................................................................. 12 Synchro-Recording With Audio Equipment of Your Choice ....... 13 Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Player .................................... 14 Recording on an MD Using a Timer ................................................. 15 Playing MDs Using the Display................................................................................. 16 Locating a Specific Track .................................................................... 17 Locating a Particular Point in a Track .............................................. 18 Playing Tracks Repeatedly ................................................................. 18 Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ......................................... 19 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ................................ 20 Useful Tips When Recording From MDs to Tape .......................... 21 Playing an MD Using a Timer ........................................................... 21 Editing Recorded MDs Notes on Editing .................................................................................. 22 Erasing Recordings (Erase Function) ............................................... 22 Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function) ................................. 24 Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function) ........................ 25 Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function)..................................... 26 Labeling Recordings (Title Function) ............................................... 26 Undoing the Last Edit (Undo Function) .......................................... 29 Additional Information Display Messages ................................................................................. 30 System Limitations .............................................................................. 30 Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 31 Specifications ........................................................................................ 31 Guide to the Serial Copy Management System .............................. 33 Index ................................................................................. 34 3 Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items: · Audio connecting cords (2) · Remote commander (remote) RM-D7M (1) · Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2) Hooking Up the System Overview This section describes how to hook up the MD deck to an amplifier or other components such as a CD player or DAT deck. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before connection. 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 g on the deck. LINE (ANALOG) IN OUT L DIGITAL IN OUT R to a wall outlet (or to a timer during timer recording or playback) ç Ç ç REC OUT ç ç TAPE IN Amplifier Connect only one digital component at a time 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. DIGITAL OUT CD player Notes · Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or humid place. · 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. DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN DAT deck or MD deck, etc. ç : Signal flow What cords will I need? · Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2) White (L) Red (R) · Optical cable (not supplied) (2) White (L) Red (R) 4 Getting Started Hookups Connecting the deck to an amplifier Connect the amplifier to the LINE (ANALOG) IN/OUT jacks using the audio connecting cords (supplied), 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 sure to make connections firmly to prevent hum and noise. MD deck LINE (ANALOG) IN OUT L R Amplifier ç TAPE / MD OUT IN L R Ç ç: Signal flow 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 (not supplied). Take the caps off the connectors before plugging in the cables. MD deck DIGITAL IN OUT Digital component DIGITAL OPTICAL ç Ç ç: Signal flow IN OUT z 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 48kHz 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. Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet or to the outlet of a timer. 5 Basic Operations Recording on an MD 2 POWER REPEAT 0 § EJECT NO YES ) MONO ANALOG 3 AMS (PUSH ENTER) 54 ± DISPLAY/CHAR SCROLL PLAY MODE REC LEVEL REC MODE INPUT STEREO DIGITAL · · · · · · · · 0 10 PHONES PHONE LEVEL TIMER EDIT REC OFF PLAY · P p p r REC MIN MAX 8 1 2 3 67 Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want to record. Press POWER. The POWER indicator changes from red to green. 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 Monitor audio during recording Even if you set REC MODE to MONO, the monitor signal does not become monaural. Set INPUT to the corresponding input connector. To record through DIGITAL IN LINE (ANALOG) IN Set INPUT to DIGITAL ANALOG 5 Set REC MODE to the mode you want to record in. To record in Stereo sound Monaural sound* Set REC MODE to STEREO MONO * In the monaural recording, you can record about two times longer than in the stereo recording. 6 · · Basic Operations 6 7 8 9 When "TOC" flashes in the display The deck is currently updating the Table Of Contents (TOC). Do not 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. Press r REC. The deck becomes ready to record. 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. Press · or P. Recording starts. Start playing the program source. Do not 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 goes out, you can pull out the AC power cord. To Stop recording Pause recording* Take out the MD Basic Operations Press p P. Press the button again or press · to resume recording. § 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. 7 Basic Operations Playing an MD 2 POWER REPEAT 0 § EJECT NO YES ) MONO ANALOG 3 AMS (PUSH ENTER) ± DISPLAY/CHAR SCROLL PLAY MODE REC LEVEL REC MODE INPUT STEREO DIGITAL · · · · · · · · 0 10 PHONES PHONE LEVEL TIMER EDIT REC OFF PLAY · P p r REC MIN MAX 4 1 2 3 Press POWER. The POWER indicator changes from red to green. Insert an MD. Turn on the amplifier and set the source selector to the position for MD deck. With the label side up With the arrow pointing this way You can locate and play back a track while the deck is stopped 1 Turn AMS (or press = or +) until the number of the track you want to play appears. 2 Press AMS or ·. 4 To Press ·. The deck starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplifier. Do the following: Press p. Press P. Press the button again or press · to resume playing. Turn AMS clockwise (or press + on the remote). Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press = on the remote). Press § EJECT after stopping playing. Stop playing Pause playing Go to the next track To use headphones Connect them to PHONES jack. Use PHONE LEVEL to adjust the volume. Go to the preceding track Take out the MD 8 · · Adjust the headphone volume. Connect the headphones. Recording on MDs Recording on MDs Notes on Recording If "Protected" appears in the display TheMDisrecord-protected. Closetheslottorecordonthe disc(see"ToprotectanMDagainstaccidentalerasure"on page7). The MD deck uses the SCMS (Serial Copy Management System on page 33) MDsrecordedthroughdigitalinputconnectorcannotbe copiedontootherMDsorDATtapesthroughthedigital outputconnector. When recording digital signals that have been emphasized (in the higher frequencies) Thesignalisautomaticallyde-emphasized(withattenuation proportionaltothedegreeofemphasis)andthelevelofthe de-emphasizedsignalisindicatedonthepeaklevelmeters. If "Din Unlock" flashes in the display · Thedigitalprogramsourceisnotconnectedasyouset with INPUT in Step 4 on page 6. Tocontinue,connecttheprogramsourceproperly. · Theprogramsourceisnoton. Turnontheprogramsource. 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. Tochangethedigitalinputsignaltoanothersamplingrate foroutput(withoutrecordingittoanMD),useInput MonitorFunction(seepage10). Depending on source being recorded, track numbers are marked in following ways: · When recording from a CD or MD with INPUT at DIGITAL and the source connected through DIGITAL IN: Thedeckautomaticallymarkstracknumbersinthesame sequenceastheoriginal. If,however,atrackisrepeated twoormoretimes(e.g.bysingle-trackrepeatplay)ortwo ormoretrackswiththesametracknumber(e.g.from differentMDsorCDs)areplayed,thetrackortracksare recordedaspartofasingle,continuoustrackwithasingle tracknumber. IfthesourceisanMD,tracknumbersmaynotbemarked fortracksoflessthan4seconds. · WhenrecordingfromsourceconnectedthroughLINE (ANALOG) IN with INPUT at ANALOG, and "LEVELSYNC"doesnotlightup(see"MarkingTrackNumbers WhileRecording"onpage12)orwhenrecordingfrom DATorsatellitebroadcastsconnectedthroughDIGITAL IN with INPUT at DIGITAL: Thesourcewillberecordedasasingletrack. Youcan dividethetrackafterwardsusingtheDivideFunction(see "DividingRecordedTracks"onpage24)ormarktrack numbersduringrecordingbyusingtheTrackMarking Functiononpage12. If "LEVEL-SYNC" appears in the display, the deck automaticallymarkstracknumberswhenrecording analogsourceordigitalrecordingofDATorsatellite broadcasts(see"Markingtracknumbersautomatically" onpage12). · WhenrecordingfromDATorsatellitebroadcastswith INPUT at DIGITAL, the deck automatically marks a track numberwheneverthesamplingfrequencyoftheinput signalchanges. Useful Tips for Recording Basic Operations DISPLAY/CHAR ± · · · · · · · · 0 10 § EJECT · P p r REC 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) When "TOC" flashes in the display ThedeckiscurrentlyupdatingtheTableOfContents(TOC). DonotmovethedeckorpullouttheACpowercord. ChangestoanMDmadethroughrecordingaresavedonly whenyouupdatetheTOCbyejectingtheMDorchanging thedecktostandbybypressingPOWER. · · 0 ) 9 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. To turn off the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function 1 During recording pause, press EDIT/NO repeatedly until "S.Space?"appearsinthedisplay. 2 PressYES. 3 Press EDIT/NO to display "S. Space OFF." 1 2 Press §EJECT to remove the MD. 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. To turn on the Smart Space Function and Auto Cut Function again 1 During recording pause, press EDIT/NO repeatedly until "S.Space?"appearsinthedisplay. 2 PressYEStwicetodisplay"S.SpaceON." Notes · WhenyouturnofftheSmartSpaceFunction,theAutoCut Functionisalsoturnedoffautomatically. · TheSmartSpaceFunctionandAutoCutFunctionare factorysettoon. · TheSmartSpaceFunctiondoesnotaffecttheorderofthe tracknumbersbeingrecorded,eveniftheblankspace occursinthemiddleofatrack. · IfyouturnoffthedeckordisconnecttheACpowercord, thedeckwillrecallthelastsetting(onoroff)oftheSmart SpaceandAutoCutFunctionsthenexttimeyouturnon thedeck. 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 signaldoesnotbecomemonaural. 3 Press r REC. If INPUT is at ANALOG, "AD-DA" appears in the display. If INPUT is at DIGITAL, "-DA"appears in the display. 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 pagainafterstoppingrecording. 2 Press ·. PlaybackstartsfromthefirsttrackoftheMD. 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 Fordetails,see"If"SmartSpace"appearsinthe 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. 10 Recording on MDs Recording Over Existing Tracks Follow the procedure below to record over existing material just as you would on an analog cassette tape. Adjusting the Recording Level When recording with INPUT at ANALOG and the signal input through LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks, use REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level before starting recording. You cannot adjust the recording level during digital recording. REC LEVEL AMS ± 6 ± · · · · · · · · 0 10 § EJECT · P p r REC · · 0 10 § EJECT · P p r REC · P + ) r p =/+ = 0 1 1 2 3 Do Steps 1 to 5 in "Recording on an MD" on page 6. Turn AMS (or press = or +) until the number of the track to be recorded over appears. To record from the start of the track, continue from Step 6 in "Recording on an MD" on page 7. While "TRACK" flashes in the display Thedeckisrecordingoveranexistingtrack,andstops flashingwhenitreachestheendoftherecorded portion. Do Steps 1 to 6 in "Recording on an MD" on pages 6 and 7. Play the portion of the program source with the strongest signal level. While monitoring the sound, turn REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level so that the peak level meters reach their highest point without turning on the OVER indication. Occasional lighting of "OVER" is acceptable. 2 3 To record from the middle of the track 1 AfterStep2above,press ·tostartplayback. 2 Press Pwhereyouwanttostartrecording. 3 ContinuefromStep6in"RecordingonanMD"on page7. Note Youcannotrecordfromthemiddleofanexistingtrackwhen the "PROGRAM" or "SHUFFLE" is on. 4 5 Stop playing the program source. To start recording, do the procedure starting from Step 8 in "Recording on an MD" on page 7. · · · ± · 0 ) · · · · · · 0 ) 11 Recording on MDs To cancel Automatic Track Marking 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. 1 Press EDIT/NO during recording or recording pause. "LevelSync?"appearsinthedisplay. 2 PressYES. 3 Press EDIT/NO. "LevelSyncOFF"appearsinthedisplay. * Thesignallevelmustremainlowfor2ormoreseconds beforeanewtracknumberismarked. ± · · · · · When you want to mark track numbers after you`ve finished recording UsetheDivideFunction(see"DividingRecorded Tracks"onpage24). · · · 0 10 § EJECT · P p r REC EDIT/NO YES r REC Marking track numbers manually (Manual Track Marking) You can mark track numbers at any time while recording on an MD. Press r 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 2 Press EDIT/NO to display "LevelSync ?"during recording or recording pause. Press YES twice to display "LevelSync ON." "LEVEL-SYNC" appears in the display. 12 · · 0 ) Note IfyouturnoffthedeckordisconnecttheACpowercord,the deckwillrecallthelastsetting(LevelSynconoroff)ofthe AutomaticTrackMarkingFunctionthenexttimeyouturn onthedeck. 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: When you press AMS in Step 3 End of the program source to be recorded Time Audio data in 2-second buffer memory Recorded portion Beginning of the program source to be recorded Recording on MDs 6 AMS ± Synchro-Recording With Audio Equipment of Your Choice g ± · · · · · · 0 10 § EJECT · P p r REC 1 Do Steps 1 to 6 in "Recording on an MD" on pages 6 and 7. The deck changes to recording pause. Start playing the program source you want to record. The most recent 2 seconds of audio data is stored in the buffer memory. 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. To stop Time Machine Recording Press p. 2 3 Note Thedeckstartsstoringaudiodatawhenthedeckisin recordingpauseandyoustartplayingtheprogramsource. Withlessthan2secondsofplayingoftheprogramsource andaudiodatastoredinthebuffermemory,TimeMachine Recordingstartswithlessthan2secondsofaudiodata. · · 0 ) · = 0 + ) P r p T.REC 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.) · · 6 · = 0 + ) P r p MUSIC SYNC 1 2 3 Do Steps 1 to 5 in "Recording on an MD" on page 6. Press MUSIC SYNC. The deck changes to recording pause. Start playing the program source you want to record. The deck starts recording automatically. To stop Music Synchro-Recording Press p. Note WhenMusicSynchro-Recording,theSmartSpaceFunction andtheAutoCutFunctionturnonautomaticallyregardless of their setting (ON or OFF) and type of input (digital or analog). 13 Recording on MDs Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Player g 6