Operating Instructions
4-230-661-13(3)
2000 Sony Corporation
MDS-PC3
MiniDisc Deck
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is
located on the bottom exterior.
The following caution label is located inside the unit.
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.
Don’t throw a battery, dispose it as the
injurious wastes.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
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.
If you have any questions about this product, you may
call:
Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-
222-7669
The number below is for the FCC related matters
only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade name: SONY
Model No.: CAV-MN10
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge,
NJ. 07656 USA
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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. 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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the
bottom 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-PC3
Serial No.
For the customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
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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-PC3 MiniDisc
Deck.
Conventions
• Controls in these instructions
are those on the supplied
remote; these may, however,
be substituted by controls on
the deck that are similarly
named, or, when different,
appear in the instructions
within parentheses.
Example: Press x (or x/Z
on the deck).
• z indicates hints and tips for
making the task easier.
Location and
Function of Parts
Front Panel Parts
Description......................4
Remote Parts
Description......................5
Using the Display .............. 6
Getting Started
Before You Start the
Hookup ...........................8
Hooking Up .......................9
Recording on MDs
Notes on Recording .........11
Recording on an MD .......12
Adjusting the Recording
Level ............................. 14
Recording for Long
Times ............................15
Recording Tips ................ 16
Marking Track Numbers
While Recording
(Track Marking)............18
Synchro-recording With the
Audio Component of Your
Choice (Music Synchro-
recording)......................20
Playing MDs
Playing an MD.................21
Playing a Specific Track..22
Locating a Particular Point
in a Track ......................22
Playing Tracks
Repeatedly ....................23
Playing Tracks in Random
Order (Shuffle Play)......24
Creating Your Own Program
(Program Play) .............. 25
Tips for Recording From
MDs to Tape ................. 27
Table of Contents
Editing Recorded
MDs
Erasing Tracks .................29
Dividing Tracks ...............31
Combining Tracks ........... 33
Moving Tracks ................ 34
Naming Tracks or MDs ...35
Undoing the Last Edit...... 38
Changing the Track Level
After Recording
(S.F Edit)....................... 39
Other Functions
Fade In and Fade Out
Recording/Playback ......42
Additional Information
Precautions ...................... 43
Handling MDs .................44
System Limitations ..........44
Troubleshooting............... 46
Specifications .................. 47
Display Messages ............48
Edit Menu Table ..............49
Setup Menu Table ...........50
Self-Diagnosis
Function ........................51
Index ..................Back cover
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Location and Function of Parts
Front Panel Parts Description
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.
?/1 z x/Z
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PUSHu
g
1
7
23 4 5 6
1 ?/1 (power) switch (12, 21)
Press to turn the deck on. When you turn the
deck on, the switch indicator turns off. When
you press the switch again, the deck turns off and
the indicator lights up red.
2 z button (13, 17, 18)
Press to record on the MD, monitor the input
signal, or mark track numbers.
3 MD insertion slot
Insert the MD as illustrated below.
4 Display window (6, 7)
Shows various information.
5 x/Z button (13, 21, 29)
Press to stop play, stop recording, or cancel the
selected operation.
Press to eject the MD while the deck is stopped.
6 ./> control, u button (13, 21,
22, 25, 28)
Turn to locate tracks.
Press to start play, pause play, or pause recording.
Press to carry out the selected operation.
7 Remote sensor
Point the remote towards this window ( ) for
remote operations.
With the labeled
side up
With the arrow pointing
towards the deck
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Location and Function of Parts
Remote Parts
Description
g
EJECT INPUT
REC MODE
PLAY MODE
MENU/NO NAME EDIT/
YES
DISPLAY
FADER
MUSIC SYNC
1/u
6
(
Pp
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0)
REPEAT AyB CLEAR
LEVEL
–
+
SELECT
qf
qh
qg
qd
qs
qa
6
4
5
3
2
1
q; 98 7
1 ?/1 (power) switch (12, 21)
Press to turn the deck on. When you turn the
deck on, the ?/1 switch indicator on the deck
turns off. When you press the switch again, the
deck turns off and the indicator lights up red.
2 PLAY MODE button (24, 25)
Press to select Shuffle Play or Program Play.
3 DISPLAY button (6, 16, 25, 35)
Press to select the information to be displayed in
the window, or to select the type of characters to
be input.
4 MUSIC SYNC button (20)
Press to start Music Synchro-recording.
5 FADER button (42)
Press to perform Fade-in Recording/Playback or
Fade-out Recording/Playback.
6 LEVEL +/– buttons (14, 21)
Press to adjust the recording level and the output
level of the PHONES jack and ANALOG OUT
jacks.
7 YES button (15, 25, 28)
Press to carry out the selected operation.
8 CLEAR button (26, 36)
Press to cancel the selection.
9 AyB button (23)
Press to select Repeat A-B Play.
0 REPEAT button (23)
Press to play tracks repeatedly.
qa NAME EDIT/SELECT button (37)
Press to add the name or change the name of a
track or MD.
qs MENU/NO button (15, 25, 28)
Press to display “Edit Menu” or “Setup Menu.”
qd N button (13, 21)
Press to start play or recording.
X button (13, 21)
Press to pause play or recording. Press again to
resume play or recording.
x button (13, 21, 29)
Press to stop play, recording, or cancel the
selected operation.
./> buttons (13, 21, 22, 25, 28)
Press to locate tracks, select a menu item, or
select a character to be input.
z button (13, 17, 18)
Press to record on the MD, monitor the input
signal, or mark track numbers.
m/M buttons (22, 26, 36)
Press to locate a portion within a track, change
the contents of a program, or shift the cursor.
qf EJECT Z button (13, 21)
Press to eject the MD.
qg INPUT button (12)
Press to select the input jack (or connector) of the
program source to be recorded.
qh REC MODE button (15)
Press to select one of the following four
recording modes: Mono (monaural recording),
stereo (stereo recording), LP2 (2 times normal
recording time), and LP4 (4 times normal
recording time).
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Using the Display
The display window shows information about the
MD or track. This section describes the
information that appears for each deck status.
DISPLAY
–
+
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?/1
Z
N
Xx
.>
z
mM
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 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
14Tr 44.22
While the deck is stopped
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change the
display.
Each press of the button changes the display as
follows:
SONGS
14Tr 44.22
3Tr 12.56
-63.51
12t 4 t 61
* Not shown for the premastered discs.
** This display appears only when “PGM” appears.
Total number
of tracks
Total recorded
time
Total number of tracks and total
recorded time (default display)
Press
Remaining recordable time on the
MD (recordable MDs only)*
Press
Press
Press
Order of the programmed tracks**
The number and total playing time of the
programmed tracks**
Disc name
Press
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Location and Function of Parts
While the deck is recording
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change the
display.
Each press of the button changes the display as
follows:
SONGS
15Tr 44.22
-63.02
While the deck is playing
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change the
display.
Each press of the button changes the display as
follows:
Track2
1Tr 0.12
1Tr-2.51
-45.25
12t 4 t 61
* The display appears only when “PGM” appears.
Press
Press
Press
Press
Track number and recorded time of
the current track (default display)
Remaining recordable time on the MD
Level of the input signal
Track name
Track number and elapsed time of the
current track (default display)
Press
Press
Press
Press
Track number and remaining time of
the current track
Remaining recordable
time on the MD
Order of the programmed
tracks*
Track name
Press
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Getting Started
Before You Start the
Hookup
Checking the supplied
accessories
This MD deck comes with the following items:
• AC power adaptor (1)
• Audio connecting cord
(stereo mini-plug × 1 y stereo mini-plug × 1)
(1)
• Optical cable (1)
• Remote commander (remote) RM-D52M (1)
• PC connecting kit PCLK-MN10* (1)
* Required for operation by personal computer. For
details, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the PCLK-MN10.
Before using the supplied
remote
The supplied remote already contains a battery.
Before using the remote, pull out the insulating
sheet to allow the power to flow from the battery.
To avoid battery leakage
If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of
time, remove the battery to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.
z
When to replace the battery
Under normal conditions, the battery should last for
about six months. When the remote no longer
operates the deck, replace the battery with new one.
Notes on lithium battery
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of the
children. Should the battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good
contact.
• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
inserting the battery.
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in
fire.
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Getting Started
Hooking Up
The MD deck can be connected to PCs with PC
LINK capability (such as the VAIO-series of
PCs), peripheral devices such as portable CD
players, and active speakers. Make sure all devices
are turned off before you hook them up.
!
DC IN
9V
PHONES
PC LINKDIGITALANALOG
(OPTICAL)
(VARIABLE)
IN OUTIN OUT
Ç
Ç
Ç
Ç
OPTICAL
OUT
LINE
OUT
LINE
IN
OPTICAL
IN
l : Signal flow
Connecting the MD deck to a
personal computer
Use the PCLK-MN10 PC connecting kit
(supplied) to connect the PC to the MD deck
through the PC LINK jack on the back of the MD
deck. By connecting the MD deck to a PC, you
will be able to select and play MD tracks and do
various editing operations on the PC screen.
For more details, refer to the manual supplied with
the PC connecting kit.
CD player or digital CS tuner,
etc. with optical digital
connection capability
For PC connecting
kit PCLK-MN10
Portable CD
player, etc.
Active
speakers,
etc.
Amplifier, etc. with
optical digital
connection capability
For AC
power
adaptor
Connecting the MD deck with
an audio component
The MD deck is capable of recording from both
analog and digital sources.
When recording from an analog
source
Required connecting cord
Audio connecting cord (supplied)
OUT
LINE
Ç
ANALOG
(VARIABLE)
IN OUT
l : Signal flow
When recording from a digital
source
Required connecting cord
Optical digital cable (supplied)
Ç
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
(OPTICAL)
IN OUT
OUT
l : Signal flow
continued
Portable CD
player, etc.MDS-PC3
CD player, etc. with optical
digital connection capability
MDS-PC3
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Notes
• Insert plugs into jacks firmly. Loose connections
may be a cause of noise or malfunction in the MD
deck.
• When connecting an optical digital cable, take the
caps off the connectors and insert the cable plugs
straight in the jacks until you hear a click.
When a plug is not completely inserted, “C71” and
“Din Unlock” may alternate in the display.
Do not bend or tie the optical cable.
Connecting the MD deck to
active speakers, etc.
Required connecting cord
Audio connecting cord (stereo mini-plug × 1 y
stereo mini-plug × 1) (supplied) or audio connecting
cord (stereo mini-plug× 1 y pin-plug × 2)
The example below shows the MD deck connected to
active speakers with an audio connecting cord (stereo
mini-plug × 1 y stereo mini-plug × 1) (supplied).
Ç
IN
LINE
ANALOG
(VARIABLE)
IN OUT
l : Signal flow
or
Connecting the MD deck to a
system stereo or an amplifier
By connecting the MD deck to a system stereo or to
an amplifier with optical digital input jacks, you can
enjoy listening to MDs on the speakers connected to
the system stereo or the amplifier.
Required connecting cord
Optical digital cable (supplied)
z
You can change the output level
of the ANALOG OUT jacks
1While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice
to display “Setup Menu.”
2Press ./> repeatedly (or turn ./> on
the deck) until “Aout” appears, then press YES (or
./> on the deck).
3Press ./> repeatedly (or turn ./> on
the deck) to change the output level, then press YES
(or ./> on the deck).
4Press MENU/NO.
You can also change the level with LEVEL +/–. In
such a case, note that the output level of the PHONES
jack will change with the output level of the
ANALOG OUT jacks (page 21).
Connecting the AC power
adaptor
Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN 9 V jack
on the MD deck and to a wall outlet.
Notes
• Do not connect the AC power adaptor to a switched
outlet.
• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not
use any other AC power adaptor.
Polarity of the plug
Hooking Up (continued)
Active speakers, etc.MDS-PC3
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Recording on MDs
Recording on MDs
Notes on Recording
About indications which
appear while recording
When “Protected” and “C11”
alternate in the display
The record-protect slot is open and the MD is
record-protected. To record on the MD, slide the
tab to close the slot. For details, see “To prevent
accidental erasure of the recorded material” on
page 13.
When “Din Unlock” and “C71”
alternate in the display
• The digital component selected with INPUT is
not connected correctly. Check the connection.
• The selected digital component is not turned on.
Turn on the component.
When “Cannot Copy” and “C41”
alternate in the display
The MD deck uses the Serial Copy Management
System. MDs recorded through the digital input
connector can’t be copied to other MDs or DAT
tapes through the digital output connector. For
details, see “Guide to the Serial Copy
Management System” on page 11.
When “Tr” flashes in the display
The MD deck is recording over existing track(s)
(“Recording on an MD” on page 13). The
indication stops flashing when the deck reaches
the end of the recorded portion.
About indications which
appear after recording
When “TOC” lights up in the
display
Recording has finished but the TOC (Table of
Contents) on the MD has not been updated to
reflect the recording results. The recording will be
lost if you disconnect the AC power adaptor while
the indication is on. The TOC will be updated
only when you eject the MD or turn off the MD
deck.
When “TOC Writing” flashes in
the display
The deck is updating the TOC. Do not disconnect
the AC power adaptor or move the deck while the
indication flashes.
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 the MD
deck. This allows you to monitor and record
sources such as 32- or 48-kHz DAT tapes or
satellite broadcasts, as well as the CDs and MDs.
Please note that 22.05- or 96-kHz digital sources
can’t be recorded on this deck.
Guide to the Serial Copy
Management System
Digital audio components, such as CDs, MDs, and
DATs make it easy to produce high-quality copies
of music by processing music as a digital signal.
To protect copyrighted music sources, this deck
uses the Serial Copy Management System which
allows you to make only a single copy of a
digitally recorded source through digital-to-digital
connections.
Getting Started/Recording on MDs
continued
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You can make only a first-
generation copy* through a
digital-to-digital connection.
Examples are given as follows:
• You can make a copy of a commercially
available digital sound program (for example, a
CD or MD), but you can’t make a second copy
from the first-generation copy.
• You can make a copy of a digital signal from a
digitally recorded analog sound program (for
example, an analog record or a music cassette
tape) or from a digital satellite broadcast
program, but you can’t make a second copy
from the first-generation copy.
*A first-generation copy means the first recording of
a digital audio source through the deck’s digital
input connector. For example, if you record from a
CD player connected to the DIGITAL (OPTICAL)
IN connector, that copy is a first-generation copy.
Note
The restrictions of the Serial Copy Management
System don’t apply when you make a recording
through the analog-to-analog connections.
Recording on an MD
The operations for normal recording are explained
below. If the MD has recorded material on it, the
deck will automatically start recording from the
end of the recorded portion.
?/1
Z
N
Xx
.> z
mM
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+
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?/1
x
z
INPUT
Z
X
N
./>
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the deck.
The switch indicator on the deck turns off.
2 Insert a recordable MD (page 4).
3 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the
input jack (connector) connected to the
program source.
If the source is connected
to the
Select
DIGITAL (OPTICAL) IN
connector
Optical In
LINE (ANALOG) IN jack Analog In
4 If necessary, select the recording mode.
For details, see “Recording for Long Times”
on page 15.
Notes on Recording (continued)
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Recording on MDs
5 If necessary, locate the point on the MD
to start recording from.
If you want to record on a new MD or start
recording from the end of the recorded
portion, go to step 6.
To record over from the
beginning of an existing MD
track
Press ./> repeatedly (or turn
./> on the deck) until the number of
the track to be recorded over appears.
To record over from the middle
of an MD track
Press ./> repeatedly (or turn
./> on the deck) until the number of
the track to be recorded over appears, then
press N (or NX on the deck) to start
playback. Press X (or NX on the deck),
then z at the point you want to start
recording from.
6 Press z.
The deck changes to recording pause.
7 If necessary, adjust the recording level.
For details, see “Adjusting the Recording
Level” on page 14.
8 Press N or X (or NX on the deck).
Recording starts.
9 Start playing the program source.
When you pause recording
The track number increases by one. For example,
if you paused recording while recording track 4,
the track number will be 5 when you resume
recording.
To prevent accidental erasure of
the recorded material
To make it impossible to record on an MD, slide
the record-protect tab in the direction of the arrow
(see illustration below) to open the slot. To enable
recording, close the slot.
z
To play the tracks you just
recorded
Press N (or NX on the deck) immediately after
stopping recording.
The deck starts to play from the first track of the
material just recorded.
Resume recording
after pausing
N or X (or NX on the
deck)
Eject the MD EJECT Z (or x/Z on the
deck) after stopping recording
Slide in the direction
of arrow
Bottom side
of the MD
Record-protect tab
Operations you may want to do
during recording
To Press
Stop recording x (or x/Z on the deck)
Pause recording X (or NX on the deck)
continued
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Adjusting the Recording
Level
Do the procedure below to adjust the recording
level.
?/1
Z
N
Xx
.> z
mM
–
+
g
DISPLAY
LEVEL +/–
1 Do steps 1 to 6 of “Recording on an
MD” on pages 12 and 13.
2 Play the portion of the program source
with the strongest output.
3 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the
peak level meters appear.
4 While monitoring the sound, press
LEVEL +/– repeatedly (or turn
./> on the deck) to adjust the
recording level to its highest level
without turning on the rightmost
indicators on the peak level meters.
Occasional lighting of the indicators is
acceptable.
5 Stop playing the program source.
z
To play from the first track of the
MD after recording
1Press x (or x/Z on the deck) again after stopping
recording.
2Press N (or NX on the deck).
The deck starts to play from the first track of the
MD.
Note
You can’t record over existing material when Shuffle
Play (page 24) or Program Play (page 25) has been
selected. “Impossible” appears in the display at this
time.
Recording on an MD (continued)
Make sure that those indicators do
not always turn on.
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Recording on MDs
Recording for Long
Times
In addition to normal stereo recording, this deck
has two recording modes: LP2 and LP4. When
recording in LP2 mode, you can record 2 times the
normal recordable time, and in LP4 mode, you can
record 4 times the normal recordable time. In
addition, the recordable time for monaural
recording is approximately double the stereo
recording time.
Note
MDs recorded in LP2 or LP4 mode can be played
back only on decks that support the MD LP format.
Conventional MD decks cannot play MDs recorded in
LP2 or LP4 mode.
?/1
Z
N
Xx
.> z
mM
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+
g
REC MODE
1 Do steps 1 to 3 of “Recording on an
MD” on page 12.
2 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select
the recording mode.
To record in Select to light up
Stereo (factory setting) no indicator
LP2 stereo LP2
LP4 stereo LP4
Monaural Mono
3 Do steps 5 to 9 of “Recording on an
MD” on page 13.
6 To start recording, continue from step 8
of “Recording on an MD” on page 13.
z
You can adjust the recording
level during recording or recording
pause
Press LEVEL +/– repeatedly.
z
To display the level of the
strongest signal
The Peak Hold function continuously displays the
level of the strongest signal that has been input.
Do the procedure below to turn Peak Hold on.
1While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice
to display “Setup Menu.”
2Press ./> repeatedly (or turn ./> on
the deck) until “P.Hold” appears, then press YES
(or ./> on the deck).
3Press ./> (or turn ./> on the deck)
to select “P.Hold On,” then press YES (or ./
> on the deck).
4Press MENU/NO.
To turn Peak Hold off, selecte “P.Hold Off” in step 3
above.
z
You can also change the input
level of the ANALOG IN jacks or
DIGITAL IN connector by accessing
the “Setup Menu”
1While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice
to display “Setup Menu.”
2Press ./> repeatedly (or turn ./> on
the deck) until “Ain” (for the analog input) or “Opt”
(for the digital input) appears, then press YES (or
./> on the deck).
3Press ./> repeatedly (or turn ./> on
the deck) to change the input level, then press YES
(or ./> on the deck).
4Press MENU/NO.
Note
The maximum recording level is + 18.0 dB for digital
recordings, and +12.0 dB for analog recordings. The
maximum recording level may still be inadequate for
producing a proper recording if the output level of the
source component is extremely low.
continued
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Notes
• Even if you press REC MODE during recording or
recording pause, you cannot change the recording
mode.
• Even if you select the monaural recording mode, the
sound from the speakers will be the same as the
source sound (e.g. Stereo source sound will be as it
is).
z
LP Stamp function works during
recording in LP2 or LP4 mode
A track recorded in LP2 or LP4 mode is given an
identification code which is displayed only when you
attempt to play that track on an MD deck which does
not support LP modes. “LP:” appears in the display
at this time. To turn off this function, do the
procedure below.
1While the deck is stopped or playing, press MENU/
NO twice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2Press ./> repeatedly (or turn ./> on
the deck) until “LPstamp On” appears, then press
YES (or ./> on the deck).
3Press ./> (or turn ./> on the deck)
to select “LPstamp Off,” then press YES (or ./
> on the deck).
4Press MENU/NO.
To turn on the LP Stamp function again, select
“LPstamp On” in step 3 above.
Notes
• “LP:” does not appear when the track is played back
on the MD deck that supports the MD LP format.
• When the LP Stamp function is on, the maximum
number of text characters that can be stored on the
MD decreases.
• When you divide a track that was recorded with the
LP Stamp function on, the “LP:” code is copied to
the newly created track.
Recording Tips
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Checking the remaining
recordable time on the MD
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
While the deck is The following information
appears
Stopped Total number of tracks and
total recorded time t
Remaining recordable time on
the MD t Order of the
programmed tracks t
Number of the programmed
tracks and total playing time
the programmed tracks t
Disc name
Recording Recorded time of the current
track t Remaining
recordable time on the MD t
Input level indication t
Track name
For details, see pages 6 and 7.
Recording for Long Times
(continued)
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Recording on MDs
Erasing blank portions
automatically (Smart Space/
Auto Cut)
The deck can be set to automatically erase any
blanks that are produced when the signal is
interrupted during recording. The function which
activates (Smart Space or Auto Cut) depends on
the length of the interruption, as described below.
Smart Space
If the signal is interrupted for less than 30
seconds, Smart Space replaces the blank portion
with a blank space of about three seconds, then
continues the recording. “Smart Space” appears
in the display during this time.
Auto Cut
If the signal is interrupted for about 30 seconds,
Auto Cut replaces the blank portion with a blank
space of about three seconds, then pauses the
recording. “Auto Cut” appears in the display
during this time.
Do the procedure below to turn Smart Space and
Auto Cut on or off.
1 While the deck is stopped, press
MENU/NO twice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Press ./> repeatedly (or turn
./> on the deck) until “S.Space”
appears, then press YES (or ./>
on the deck).
3 Press ./> repeatedly (or turn
./> on the deck) to select the
setting, then press YES (or ./>
on the deck).
To Select
Turn on Smart Space
and Auto Cut
S.Space On (factory setting)
Turn off Smart Space
and Auto Cut
S.Space Off
4 Press MENU/NO.
Monitoring the input signal
(Input Monitor)
You can monitor the selected input signal even
when you’re not recording it.
1 Press EJECT Z (or x/Z on the deck)
to eject the MD.
2 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the
jacks (connectors) which the signal you
want to monitor is being input.
3 Press z.
When “A-IN” is selected
The analog signal input from the LINE
(ANALOG) IN jacks is output to the
DIGITAL (OPTICAL) OUT connector after
A/D conversion, and then to the LINE
(ANALOG) OUT jacks after D/A
conversion. “AD - DA” appears in the
display at this time.
When “D-IN” is selected
The digital signal input from the DIGITAL
(OPTICAL) IN connector first passes
through the sampling rate converter, and then
output to the DIGITAL (OPTICAL) OUT
connector, and then to the LINE (ANALOG)
OUT jacks after D/A conversion. “- DA”
appears in the display at this time.
To stop monitoring the signal
Press x (or x/Z on the deck).
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Notes
• If you start recording with no signal input, Smart
Space and Auto Cut will not operate regardless of
the setting.
• Smart Space does not affect the order of the track
numbers being recorded, even if the blank space
occurs in the middle of a track.
• If the deck stays in recording-pause for about 10
minutes after the Auto Cut operation, the recording
operation will be automatically ended.
• Auto Cut is automatically turned on or off in
tandem with Smart Space.
• If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power
adaptor, the deck will store the last setting
(“S.Space On” or “S.Space Off”) and apply it the
next time you turn on the deck.
Marking Track Numbers
While Recording
(Track Marking)
You can mark track numbers either manually or
automatically while recording. By marking track
numbers at specific points, you can quickly locate
the points later or edit the MD easily.
Marking track numbers
manually (Manual Track
Marking)
Press z at the point where you want to
add a track number while recording.
Marking track numbers
automatically (Automatic
Track Marking)
When recording from a CD player or MD deck
connected to the DIGITAL (OPTICAL) IN
connector, the deck marks track numbers in the
same sequence as the source. When recording
from other sources connected to the DIGITAL
(OPTICAL) IN connector or a source connected to
the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks, do the procedure
below to mark track numbers automatically.
Recording Tips (continued)
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Recording on MDs
To change the trigger level for
Automatic Track Marking
Do the procedure below to change the signal level
that triggers Automatic Track Marking.
1While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2Press ./> repeatedly (or turn ./> on
the deck) until “LS(T)” appears, then press YES (or
./> on the deck).
3Press ./> repeatedly (or turn ./> on
the deck) to select the level, then press YES (or
./> on the deck).
You can set the level at any value between
–72 dB and 0 dB, in 2-dB steps.
4Press MENU/NO.
z
Additional information on
Automatic Track Marking
• When recording from a CD player or MD deck
connected to the DIGITAL (OPTICAL) IN
connector, the entire material may be recorded as a
single track in the following cases:
— When you consecutively record the same track
two or more times using single-track repeat
play.
— When you consecutively record two or more
tracks with the same track number but from
different CDs or MDs.
— When you record tracks from certain CD or
multi-disc players.
In such cases, divide the track by editing function
(page 31).
1 While the deck is stopped, press
MENU/NO twice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2 Press ./> repeatedly (or turn
./> on the deck) until “T.Mark”
appears, then press YES (or ./>
on the deck).
3 Press ./> (or turn ./> on
the deck) to select a desired setting, then
press YES (or ./> on the deck).
To Select
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Turn on Automatic
Track Marking
T.Mark LSync (factory
setting)
Turn off Automatic
Track Marking
T.Mark Off
4 Press MENU/NO.
“L.SYNC” lights up.
The deck marks a track number whenever the
input signal level drops to –50 dB (the
trigger level for Automatic Track Marking)
or below for at least 1.5 seconds and then
rises over –50 dB.
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• Track marking may not occur in the following
tracks:
— Tracks that are less than 4 seconds long (in
stereo, monaural, or LP2 stereo mode).
— Tracks that are less than 8 seconds long (in LP4
stereo mode).
• When recording from a component connected to the
LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks with “T.Mark Off”
selected or when recording from a DAT deck or
DBS tuner connected to the DIGITAL (OPTICAL)
IN connector, the entire material may be recorded
as a single track.
• When recording from a DAT deck or DBS tuner
connected to the DIGITAL (OPTICAL) IN
connector, the deck will mark a track number
whenever the sampling frequency of the input
signal changes, regardless of the track marking
parameter setting (“T.Mark LSync” or “ T.Mark
Off”).
z
You can mark track numbers
even after recording has finished
See “Dividing Tracks” on page 31.
Notes
• If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power
adaptor, the deck will store the last settings
(“T.Mark LSync” or “ T.Mark Off” and the trigger
level) and apply them the next time you turn on the
deck.
• The entire contents of a radio broadcast or a cassette
may be recorded as a single track if it contains
static.
Synchro-recording With
the Audio Component of
Your Choice
(Music Synchro-recording)
The Music Synchro-recording allows you to
automatically synchronize recording on the MD
deck with the playing of the selected program
source. The Track Marking function, however,
will differ according to the program source. For
details, see “Marking Track Numbers While
Recording” on page 18.
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1 Do steps 1 to 5 of “Recording on an
MD” on pages 12 and 13.
2 Press MUSIC SYNC.
The deck changes to recording pause.
3 Start playing the program source.
Recording starts automatically.
To stop Music Synchro-recording
Press x (or x/Z on the deck).
Note
During Music Synchro-recording, Smart Space and
Auto Cut will operate regardless of their setting
(“S.Space On” or “S.Space Off”) (page 17).
Marking Track Numbers While
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