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 g ...