3-865-784-51(1) MiniDisc Deck MDS-JE330 MiniDisc Deck Operating Instructions Instrukcja obslugi GB PL RU MDS-JE330 © 1999 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. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior. 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 The instructions in this manual are for the MDS-JE330 MiniDisc Deck. Conventions · Controls in these instructions are those on the deck; these may, however, be substituted by controls on the supplied remote that are similarly named, or, when different, appear in the instructions within parentheses. Example: Turn AMS clockwise (or press > repeatedly). · The following icons are used in this manual: ZIndicates a procedure that requires use of the remote. z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier. 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. 2GB TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started 4 Before You Start the Hookup 4 Hooking Up the Audio Components 5 Editing Recorded MDs Erasing Tracks Dividing Tracks 29 31 32 33 32 28 Combining Tracks Location and Function of Parts Front Panel Parts Description 8 Remote Parts Description 10 Using the Display 11 8 Moving Tracks Naming a Track or MD Undoing the Last Edit 36 Other Functions 37 Recording on MDs Notes on Recording 13 Recording on an MD 14 Adjusting the Recording Level 16 Recording Tips 16 Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking) 17 Starting Recording With Six Seconds of Prestored Audio Data (Time Machine Recording) 18 Synchro-recording With the Audio Component of Your Choice (Music Synchro-recording) 19 Synchro-recording With a Sony CD Player (CD Synchro-recording) 19 13 Fade In and Fade Out 37 Falling Asleep to Music (Sleep Timer) 38 Additional Information 39 Precautions 39 GB Handling MDs 40 System Limitations 40 Troubleshooting 41 Specifications 41 Display Messages 42 Edit Menu Table Setup Menu Table Index 45 43 44 Self-Diagnosis Function 44 Playing MDs 21 Playing an MD 21 Playing a Specific Track 22 Locating a Particular Point in a Track Playing Tracks Repeatedly 23 23 Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) 24 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 25 Tips for Recording From MDs to Tape 26 3GB Getting Started This chapter provides information on the supplied accessories, things you should keep in mind while hooking up the system, and how to connect various audio components to the MD deck. Be sure to read this chapter thoroughly before you actually connect anything to the deck. Before You Start the Hookup Checking the supplied accessories This MD deck comes with the following items: · Audio connecting cords (2) · Optical cable (1) · Remote commander (remote) RM-D29M (1) · R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and ­ properly oriented to the markings into the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the deck. z When to replace the batteries Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the deck, replace both batteries with new ones. Notes · Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. · Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. · Do not use a new battery with an old one. · Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. 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. 4GB Hooking Up the Audio Components AC power cord Getting Started LINE (ANALOG) IN OUT L DIGITAL (OPTICAL) IN R MD OUT IN L DIGITAL OUT R Amplifier, etc. Digital amplifier, DAT deck, MD deck, CD player, DBS tuner, etc. Required cords Audio connecting cords (2) (supplied) When connecting an audio connecting cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks: white (left) to white and red (right) to red. White (L) Red (R) White (L) Red (R) Things you should keep in mind while hooking up the system · Turn off the power to all components before making any connections. · Do not connect any AC power cord until all the connections are completed. · Be sure the connections are firm to prevent hum and noise. Optical cable (1) (supplied) · When connecting an optical cable, take the caps off the connectors and insert the cable plugs straight in until they click into place. · Do not bend or tie the optical cable. Jacks (connectors) for connecting audio components Connect Amplifiers Digital amplifiers, DAT decks, another MD deck, CD players, or DBS tuners To the LINE (ANALOG) IN/OUT jacks DIGITAL (OPTICAL) IN connector 5GB Hooking Up the Audio Components Setting the voltage (only on models supplied with a voltage selector) Make sure the voltage selector on the rear panel of the deck is set to the voltage of the local power supply. If not, use a screwdriver to change it to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Getting Started VOLTAGE SELECTOR 110­120V 220­240V Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord of the deck to a wall outlet. Note Do not connect the AC power cord to a switched outlet. 6GB Getting Started 7GB Location and Function of Parts This chapter tells you about the location and function of the various buttons and controls on the front panel and the supplied remote. Further details are provided on the pages indicated in the parentheses. It also tells you about the information that appears in the display window. Front Panel Parts Description 1 ~/1 (power) switch (14, 21) Press to turn the deck on. When you turn the deck on, the STANDBY indicator turns off. When you press the switch again, the deck turns off and the indicator lights up red. 2 PLAY MODE button (24) Press to select Shuffle Play or Program Play. 3 REPEAT button (23, 24) Press to play tracks repeatedly. 4 LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR button (12, 16, 25, 33) · Press during recording or recording pause to adjust the recording level. · Press when the deck is stopped to display disc information or the contents of a program. · Press during recording to display information on the track being recorded. · Press during play to display information on the current track. · Press while editing an MD to select the type of characters to be input. 5 MD insertion slot (14, 21) Insert the MD as illustrated below. With the labeled side up With the arrow pointing towards the deck 8GB 1 234 5 6 789 0 qa qs STANDBY 1/u PLAY MODE REPEAT LEVEL/ DISPLAY/CHAR MENU/ NO INPUT AMS ± YES REC DIGITAL 0 ) r ANALOG Location of Parts and Brief Explanations § CLEAR · PUSH ENTER P p g qk qj qh qg qf qd 6 A button (15, 21) Press to eject the MD. 7 MENU/NO button (14, 29, 38) Press to display "Edit Menu" or "Setup Menu." 8 AMS control (14-16, 21, 25, 29, 33, 38) Turn to locate tracks, adjust the recording level, select the input characters, or select a menu item. 9 YES button (14, 25, 29, 38) Press to carry out the selected operation. q; m/M buttons (23, 25, 30, 33) Press to locate a portion within a track, change the contents of a program, or change the input character. qa REC z button (15-17) Press to record on the MD, monitor the input signal, or mark track numbers. qs INPUT switch (14) Use to select the input jack (or connector) of the program source to be recorded. qd x button (15, 21, 29) Press to stop play, stop recording, or cancel the selected operation. qf X button (15, 21) Press to pause play or recording. Press again to resume play or recording. qg H button (15, 21) Press to start play. qh CLEAR button (26, 34) Press to cancel the selection. qj Display window (11, 12) Shows various information. qk Remote sensor (4) Point the remote towards marking on the display window for remote operations. 9GB Remote Parts Description 1 ~/1 (power) switch (14, 21) Press to turn the deck on. When you turn the deck on, the STANDBY indicator on the deck turns off. When you press the switch again, the deck turns off and the indicator lights up red. 2 CLEAR button (26, 34) Press to cancel the selection. 3 FADER button (37) Press to perform Fade-in Play/Recording or Fade-out Play/Recording. 4 PLAY MODE button (24) Press to select Shuffle Play or Program Play. 5 Letter/number buttons (22, 34) Press to enter a track number directly or input letters or numbers. 6 MUSIC SYNC button (19) Press to start Music Synchro-recording. `/1 ws Location of Parts and Brief Explanations Z MENU/NO YES CLEAR 1 wa w; ql 2 DISPLAY SCROLL FADER 3 NAME IN NAME &!? CHAR ABC DEF PLAY MODE 4 1 GHI 2 JKL 3 MNO 4 PRS 5 TUV 6 WXY 5 7 >10 8 QZ 9 MUSIC SYNC 10/0 6 STANDBY 7 CD-SYNC STOP button (20) Press to stop CD Synchro-recording. CD-SYNC START button (19) Press to start CD Synchro-recording. CD-SYNC STANDBY button (19) Press to enter standby for CD Synchro-recording. 8 CD PLAYER X button (20) Press to pause the CD play. Press again to resume CD play. CD PLAYER ./> buttons (20) Press to locate tracks on the CD. 9 X button (15, 21) Press to pause play or recording. Press again to resume play or recording. q; x button (15, 21, 29) Press to stop play, stop recording, or cancel the selected operation. qa LEVEL +/­ buttons (16) Press to adjust the recording level. qs AyB button (24) Press to select Repeat A-B Play. qd REPEAT button (23, 24) Press to play tracks repeatedly. qf m/M buttons (23, 25, 30, 34) Press to locate a portion within a track, change the contents of a program, or shift the cursor to the right. CD-SYNC STOP START 7 8 9 0 CD PLAYER X . > X x LEVEL qk qj qh qg qf qd H z . m REPEAT T.REC > M AyB + ­ qa qs 10GB Using the Display qg ./> buttons (14-16, 21, 25, 29, 34, 38) Press to locate tracks, adjust the recording level, or select a menu item. qh z button (15-17) Press to record on the MD, monitor the input signal, or mark track numbers. qj T.REC button (18) Press during recording pause to start Time Machine Recording. qk H button (15, 21) Press to start play. ql NAME button (34) Press to add the name or change the name of a track or MD. CHAR button (34) Press to select the type of characters to be input when naming a track or MD. w; DISPLAY button (12, 16, 25) Press to select the information to be displayed in the window. SCROLL button (12) Press to scroll the name of a track or MD. wa MENU/NO button (14, 29, 38) Press to display "Edit Menu" or "Setup Menu." YES button (14, 25, 29, 38) Press to carry out the selected operation. ws Z button (15, 21) Press to eject the MD. The display window shows information about the MD or track. This section describes the information that appears for each deck status. LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR Location of Parts and Brief Explanations 1/u ± 0 ) r § · P p g Note The type of information (e.g., total number of tracks, recorded time, remaining time, track or disc name) which was last displayed will continue to appear until you change it by pressing LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY), even if you change the deck operation status. For example, if the remaining time was displayed when you stop the deck, the remaining time will continue to appear when you begin playing the same MD again or a different one. When you insert an MD The display automatically changes as follows: Disc name SONGS Total number of tracks Total recorded time 15 46m 08s 11GB Using the Display While the deck is stopped Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly to change the display. Each press of the button changes the display as follows: Total number of tracks and total recorded time (default display) While the deck is playing Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly to change the display. Each press of the button changes the display as follows: Track number and elapsed time of the current track (default display) Location of Parts and Brief Explanations 15 46m 08s Press 2 3m 33s Press Remaining recordable time on the MD (recordable MDs only)* Track number and remaining time of the current track -27m 52s Press Disc name** 2 Track name* Press -1m 25s Press SONGS DIARY * Press * Not shown for the premastered discs. **When the MD has no name, "No Name" appears, followed by the default display. When the track has no name, "No Name" appears, followed by the default display. z You can check the track name at any time while playing ...