S MiniDisc Deck 3-864-150-51(1) MiniDisc Deck Operating Instructions Instrukcja obslugi EN PL RF P MDS-JB920 MDS-JB920 © 1998 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. 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. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony MiniDisc Deck. Before operating the deck, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. 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. · The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. · If you are not going to use the 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. 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: This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior. The following caution label is located inside of the unit. Z z Indicates a procedure that requires use of the remote. Indicates tips for making the task easier and hints. 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 · 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. 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. 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. 2EN TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking ........................................................................... 4 Hooking Up the System .................................................... 4 About the CONTROL A1 Control System ..................... 6 Basic Functions of the CONTROL A1 Control System ............................................................... 7 Setting the Clock ................................................................ 7 Controlling a Separately Available Sony CD Changer Hooking Up the System ............................................ 34 Controlling a CD Changer from the MD Deck (Mega CD Control Function) ................................. 35 Controlling a CD Changer from the MD Deck to Make a Synchro Recording .................................... 37 Recording on an MD ............................................ 9 Playing an MD ...................................................... 11 Recording on MDs Notes on Recording ................................................... 12 Useful Tips for Recording ......................................... 13 Adjusting the Recording Level .................................. 15 Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking) ..................................................... 16 Starting Recording With 6 Seconds of Prestored Audio Data (Time Machine Recording) ................. 17 Synchro-Recording With Audio Equipment of Your Choice(Music Synchro-Recording) ........................ 18 Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Player .............. 18 Fading In and Out (Fader) ......................................... 20 Recording the Current CD Track (REC-IT Function) .................................................. 21 Recording on an MD Using a Timer ......................... 22 Editing Recorded MDs Notes on Editing ........................................................ 39 Erasing Recordings (Erase Function) ........................ 39 Erasing a Part of a Track (A-B Erase Function) ......... 41 Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function) ........... 42 Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function) ... 43 Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function) .............. 44 Labeling Recordings (Title Function) ........................ 45 Undoing the Last Edit (Undo Function) ................... 49 EN F Additional Information Display Messages ...................................................... 50 System Limitations .................................................... 50 Troubleshooting ........................................................ 51 Specifications ............................................................. 52 Guide to the Serial Copy Management System ........ 53 Index .......................................................................... 54 Table of Setup Menus ................................................ 56 Self-Diagnosis Function ............................................. 57 ES P Playing MDs Using the Display ...................................................... 23 Locating a Specific Track ........................................... 25 Locating a Particular Point in a Track ....................... 26 Playing Tracks Repeatedly ........................................ 26 Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) .................. 27 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) .......... 28 Useful Tips When Recording From MDs to Tape ..... 29 Fading In and Out (Fader) ......................................... 30 Playing an MD Using a Timer ................................... 31 Falling Asleep to Music ............................................. 32 Changing the Pitch (Pitch Control Function) ............ 32 Setting the MD Deck Output ..................................... 33 3EN Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items: · Audio connecting cords (2) · Optical cable (1) · Remote commander (remote) RM-D17M (1) · R6 (size-AA) 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. REC OUT LINE (ANALOG) IN OUT S-LINK CONTROL A1 COAXIAL L R IN IN2 DIGITAL OPTICAL IN1 COAXIAL OUT OPTICAL OUT ç ç ç Amplifier ç ç ç / to a wall outlet (or to a timer during timer recording or playback) TAPE/MD IN DIGITAL COAXIAL IN DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT z 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. CD player or DAT deck, etc. DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 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. CD player, DAT deck, or MD deck, etc. ç : Signal flow What cords will I need? · Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2) White (L) Red (R) White (L) Red (R) · Optical cables (only one supplied) (3) · Coaxial digital connecting cables (not supplied) (2) 4EN 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 When using the coaxial digital connecting cable MD deck DIGITAL COAXIAL IN Digital component DIGITAL COAXIAL IN OUT OPTICAL IN2 IN1 COAXIAL OPTICAL OUT OUT Ç Ç ç: Signal flow Amplifier ç TAPE / MD OUT IN L R z If "Din Unlock" and "C71" appear in the display Make sure the optical cable or the coaxial digital connecting cable is connected properly. Ç ç: Signal flow 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 48-kHz DAT or satellite broadcasts, as well as compact discs and other MDs. 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 OPTICAL IN/OUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL IN/OUT connectors with two (or three) optical cables (only one supplied) and/or two coaxial digital connecting cables (not supplied). When using the optical cables Take the caps off the connectors and then insert the plugs parallelly until they click into place. Be sure not to bend or tie together the optical cables. MD deck DIGITAL COAXIAL IN Note If "Din Unlock" alternates with "C71", 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 the INPUT switch set at ANALOG. Digital component DIGITAL OPTICAL IN OUT Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet or to the outlet of a timer. OPTICAL IN2 IN1 COAXIAL OPTICAL OUT OUT ç Ç You can connect the optical cable to either OPTICAL IN1 or IN2 ç: Signal flow 5EN Getting Started About the CONTROL A1 Control System This MD deck is compatible with the CONTROL A1 Control System. The CONTROL A1 Control System was designed to simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components. CONTROL A1 connections provide a path for the transmission of control signals which enable automatic operation and control features usually associated with integrated systems. Currently, CONTROL A1 connections between a Sony MD deck, CD player, amplifier (receiver), and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording. In the future the CONTROL A1 connection will work as a multifunction bus allowing you to control various functions for each component. Note The CONTROL A1 Control System is designed to maintain upward compatibility as the Control System is upgraded to handle new functions. In this case, however, older components will not be compatible with the new functions. Connecting the CONTROL A1 Control System · Connect the CONTROL A1 cables in series to the CONTROL A1 jacks on the back of each component. Be sure to connect a CONTROL A1 compatible amplifier (receiver) to take advantage of the automatic function selection feature. Amplifier (receiver) MD deck CD player Tape deck Other component · The components can be connected in any order. · You can connect up to ten CONTROL A1 compatible components. · The CONTROL A1 functions will work when the component you want to operate is turned on, even if all of the connected components are not turned on. · As a rule, the CONTROL A1 remote control system should not incorporate more than one of each type of component (i.e., 1 MD deck, 1 CD player, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver). You may, however, be able to connect more than one of certain CD players. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the respective component for details. About the CONTROL A1 cable · Use a commercially available 2P (mono) mini-plug cable less than 2 meters long, with a maximum outer diameter no greater than 11 mm, and no resistance. Some CONTROL A1 compatible components are supplied with a CONTROL A1 cable as an accessory. · If a component has more than one CONTROL A1 jack, y ...