3-862-735-62(1) S MiniDisc Deck MiniDisc Deck Operating Instructions Instrukcja obslugi EN PL RF P MDS-JE520 MDS-JE520 © 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. On cleaning 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. 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. 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. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony MiniDisc Deck. Before operating the deck, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. 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. 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: 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. Z z Indicates a procedure that requires use of the remote. Indicates tips for making the task easier and hints. 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. 2EN TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking ........................................................................................................................... 4 Hooking Up the System .................................................................................................... 4 Recording on an MD .......................................................................................................... 6 Playing an MD ....................................................................................................................... 8 Recording on MDs Notes on Recording ........................................................................................................... 9 Useful Tips for Recording ............................................................................................... 10 Recording Over Existing Tracks ..................................................................................... 11 Adjusting the Recording Level ....................................................................................... 12 Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking) ................................... 13 Starting Recording With 6 Seconds of Prestored Audio Data (Time Machine Recording) .......................................................................................... 14 Synchro-Recording With Audio Equipment of Your Choice (Music Synchro-Recording) ......................................................................................... 15 Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Player ................................................................. 16 Fading In and Out (Fader) ............................................................................................... 17 Recording on an MD Using a Timer .............................................................................. 18 EN Playing MDs Using the Display .............................................................................................................. 19 Locating a Specific Track ................................................................................................. 20 Locating a Particular Point in a Track ........................................................................... 21 Playing Tracks Repeatedly .............................................................................................. 22 Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ...................................................................... 23 Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ............................................................. 23 Useful Tips When Recording From MDs to Tape ....................................................... 25 Fading In and Out (Fader) ............................................................................................... 26 Playing an MD Using a Timer ........................................................................................ 26 Falling Asleep to Music ................................................................................................... 27 Editing Recorded MDs Notes on Editing ............................................................................................................... 28 Erasing Recordings (Erase Function) ............................................................................ 28 Erasing a Part of a Track (A-B Erase Function) ........................................................... 30 Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function) .............................................................. 31 Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function) ..................................................... 32 Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function) .................................................................. 33 Labeling Recordings (Title Function) ............................................................................ 33 Undoing the Last Edit (Undo Function) ....................................................................... 37 Additional Information Display Messages .............................................................................................................. 38 System Limitations ........................................................................................................... 38 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 39 Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 40 Guide to the Serial Copy Management System ........................................................... 41 Index .................................................................................................................................... 42 Table of Setup Menus ....................................................................................................... 44 Self-Diagnosis Function ................................................................................................... 45 3EN Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items: · Audio connecting cords (2) · Optical cable (1) · Remote commander (remote) RM-D15M (1) · Sony 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. ç LINE (ANALOG) IN OUT L R COAXIAL IN IN DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT ç ç to a wall outlet (or to a timer during timer recording or playback) ç ç TAPE IN Amplifier REC 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. DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT CD player You can connect two digital components at a time. 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 OPTICAL OUT DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 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) (2) · Coaxial digital connecting cable (not supplied) (1) 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 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. Note Amplifier ç TAPE / MD OUT IN L R Ç 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. ç: Signal flow Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet or to the outlet of a timer. 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 connectors with two optical cables (only one supplied) and/or a coaxial digital connecting cable (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 OPTICAL COAXIAL OUT IN IN Digital component DIGITAL OPTICAL ç Ç ç: Signal flow IN OUT When using the coaxial digital connecting cable MD deck DIGITAL COAXIAL OPTICAL OUT IN IN Digital component DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT Ç ç: Signal flow Note If the optical cables and/or the coaxial digital connecting cable are not connected properly, "Din Unlock" and "C71" may alternate in the display. 5EN Basic Operations Recording on an MD 2 STANDBY 7 LEVEL/ SCROLL DISPLAY/CHAR 3 § EJECT 7 MENU/ AMS ± NO YES 54 REC MODE STEREO · · MONO REC INPUT ·OPT ·COAX ·ANALOG TIMER FADER REC OFF PLAY 0 ) r PHONES PHONE LEVEL PLAY MODE REPEAT TIME CLEAR MIN MAX PUSH ENTER · P p 86 1 2 3 Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want to record. Press 1/u. The STANDBY indicator turns off. 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 OPTICAL IN DIGITAL COAXIAL IN LINE (ANALOG) IN Set INPUT to OPT COAX ANALOG 5 Set REC MODE to the mode you want to record in. To record in Stereo sound Monaural sound*2 Set REC MODE*1 to STEREO MONO 6EN * 1 If you switch REC MODE during recordin ...