Sony MDS-B1 User's Manual
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1. This chapter explains MD editing functions such as erasing dividing combining and moving tracks 6 1 Overview of Editing Functions cscsccsccsscsssecesseseeseeeseres O 2 6 2 Erasing Recordings Erase Function scscssssssessssessees 6 3 6 3 Dividing a Recorded Track Divide Function s00000 6 5 6 4 Combining Recorded Tracks Combine Function 6 7 6 5 Moving Recorded Tracks Move Function 6 9 Chapter 6 IIHI 6 1 Overview of Editing Functions Purpose of editing functions The MDS B1 editing functions allow you to rearrange the contents of recorded MDs to make it easy to locate specific tracks during playback Front panel or remote controller operations You can do MD editing on either the front panel on the MD recorder or the remote controller Editing procedures are identical in both cases except in the specification of tracks to be edited which is done with the numeric keys on the remote controller and with the NEXT and PREVIOUS keys on the front panel Selecting the editing function Tips on editing STOP key function Select the editing function by pressing the EDIT NO key Each press of the key displays a different editing function as follows Erase For erasing recorded tracks e Divide For dividing recorded tracks e Combine For combining recorded tracks e Move For moving recorded tracks If an edi2. Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution to clean the cabinet and panel surface Do not use solvents that may damage the surface such as paint thinner benzine or alcohol 8 2 Display Messages The following table explains in the various messages that appear in the display window o Cannot EDIT Disc Error Disc Full The disc is full impossible Name Full No Disc No Track Blank Disc A new blank or erased disc has been inserted An attempt was made to edit the MD during program play or the inserted disc contains Japanese ideograms The disc is abnormal scratched or missing a TOC An attempt was made to combine tracks while playing back the first track The titling capacity of the disc has reached its limit about 1 792 characters There is no disc in the unit Protected The inserted disc has a disc title but no tracks The inserted disc is record protected Retry Sorry TOC Reform The first recording attempt failed due to a disturbance or scratch on the disc and a second recording is being made An attempt was made to combine tracks that cannot be combined The IOC has become almost full due to repeated editing operations Press the ENTER YES key to reform the TOC for a possible increase in recording time Press the EDIT NO key to bypass the reform process and turn of
3. 4 About This Manual r Organization of this manual About This Manual To get an idea of the contents of each chapter read the chapter summarics below and at the start of each chapter Chapter 1 Overview this chapter explains the main features of the MD recorder Chapter 2 Function of Parts and Controls This chapter explains the functional parts of the MD recorder how they work and how to use them Chapter 3 Preparations This chapter explains precautions connecting the MD recorder taking care of discs and setting the reference level of analog input output signals Chapter 4 Recording This chapter explains basic procedures for recording displaying cycle and labeling discs and tracks Chapter 5 Playback This chapter explains basic procedures for playback locating tracks displaying information and other playback functions Chapter 6 Editing Functions This chapter explains dividing tracks combining tracks and other basic editing procedures Chapter 7 Menu Functions This chapter explains menu specified functions such as AUTO PAUSE or AUTO CUE Chapter 8 Maintenance This chapter explains how to maintain the MD recorder and the meaning of MD display messages Appendix e Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications of the MD recorder e What is the MiniDisc This appendix explains the operating principles of the MD Index This index provides easy access to important s
4. 23 24 and 25 to LOW at the same time as this will cause the MD recorder to malfunction A ANALOG OUT connectors CH 1I L CH 2 R XLR 3 pin Output analog audio signals O ANALOG IN connectors CH 1 L CH 2 R XLR 3 pin Input analog audio signals Pin assignment PAS TH PAL amp 8x i a Raia Pp 8 N w a Go NO Chapter 2 Function of Paris and Controls 2 9 aoter 2 h er Stott eae Ly 2 3 Remote Coriffoller Chapter 2 2 6 iy NAME key Y3 CAPS key ky Operation keys FY CLEAR key Ey PROGRAM key Ly DISPLAY key ad CO CY lt n La es LD Haa PI Previous g Next key G SCROLL key Ce LULE LJ mun 0 CoCo n co an oo oo oo C3909 Co C4304 Oo oo ooo Oo oe ey Semicolon key LJ 9 Co C95 oo od eo oo ooo oe 9 Character Numeric keys Remote controller Chapter 2 Function of Parts and Controls m NAME key Press to activate the title function CAPS capital letters key Press to enter uppercase letters Operation keys Use the following keys to do the same operations as the respective keys on the MD recorder EDIT NO key Press to specify or cancel an editing function ENTER YES key Press to execute a specified editing function REC recording key Press once to pause recording then press the PLAY PAUSE key to start recording STOP key Press to sto
5. Corporation Design and specifications are subject to change without notice L The reference level is the level at 20 dB from the full bit on the peak level meter scale HUE Appendix t What is the MiniDisc Premastered MDs MiniDiscs MD come in two types premastered prerecorded and recordable blank Premastered MDs recorded at music studios can be played back almost endlessly However they can t be recorded on or over like cassette tapes To record you use a recordable MD Premastered MDs are recorded and played like regular CDs A laser beam focuses on the pits in the surface of the MD and reflects the data back to the lens in the recorder The recorder then decodes the signals and plays them back as music Recordable MDs A 4 Appendix Recordable MDs which use magneto optical MO technology can be recorded again and again The laser inside the recorder applies heat to the MD demagnetizing the magnetic layer of the MD See illustration below The recorder then applies a magnetic field to the layer This magnetic field corresponds exactly to the audio signals generated by the connected source The north and south polarities equate to digital P and 0 The demagnetized MD adopts the polarity of the magnetic field resulting in a recorded MD Head Drive Signal Recording Head ttttttit7t177 Magnetic Field Cross Sectional View of Recorded Pattern f Laser
6. Track numbers are not recorded correctly Incorrect assignment or recording of track numbers may result when certain CDs are recorded with the LevelSynce ON indication on Chapter 7 Menu Functhons 7 f Chapter 7 HIILI R 7 5 Reading the Hours Meter This function allows you to display the accumulated operating time of the laser diode during recording operations and of the spindle motor Use this information as the basis for replacing the BU block Reading the hours meter 1 Press the STOP and DISPLAY keys simultaneously A menu function appears 2 Press the DISPLAY key until the hours meter showing the accumulated operating times appears L Accumulated laser diode operating time S Accumulated spindle motor operating time 3 To continue with another menu function press the DISPLAY key until the function appears To cancel the menu press the STOP key When the BU block is replaced a new EEP ROM is installed and the hours meter ts zeroed Since this resets the other menu functions as well you must make the applicable settings again lt This chapter explains the cleaning of MD recorders and the meaning of display messages gt 8 1 Cleaning the MD Recorder scssssssossecessssssseeseseesesessesensqees 8 2 8 2 a2 Display Messages SPCOROCRDOEEOEOEOOE SOO EED ERED ORSODASEOEE TOSSES ORTT EOS EELEDESESESS 8 2 Chapter 8 hatiin 8 1 Cleaning the MD Recorder
7. and an hours meter to indicate accumulated operating time for the laser diode and spindle motor The MDS B1 is compact enough to allow three units to be mounted in a standard 19 rack It comes with a rear 25 pin REMOTE connector and a wire connected remote controller that allows easy entry of titles and other text data on a standard typewriter keyboard of the MiniDisc Recorder ATRAC Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding data compression technology oe By eliminating inaudible sound data to obtain a compression ratio of 1 5 ATRAC data compresion technology enables the recording of sound information of almost the same quality and quantity as a CD but on a smaller disc 74 minutes of playback or recording A single MD can be used to play back or record up to 74 minutes of sound information far exceeding the capacity possible with IC memories Direct track access Various playback functions Multiple editing functions Text entry You can use the supplied remote controller to directly access any of 255 MD tracks without the long cuing time required for tape The MDS B1 s various playback functions include repeated playback of tracks and programmed playback of tracks The MDS BI s editing functions allow you to divide combine and move tracks as well as monitor the sound while dividing tracks Unlike tracks on analog cassette tape specific MD tracks or an entire MD can be erased
8. instantly You can use the supplied wire connected remote controller to enter text to create titles for recorded discs and tracks Titles which may be as long as 100 characters per title and totaling 1 792 characters per disc appear in the display window during playback Chapter 1 Overview 1 3 Chapter 1 m ked 1 4 1 2 Features Durability Because the MDs use a non contact system like compact discs they are superior to the cassette tape in durability AUTO PAUSE function You can use the AUTO PAUSE function to place an MD in playback pause at the beginning of a track then press the PLAY PAUSE key to Start playback Use this function to pre cue tracks during on the air broadcasting with multiple MD recorders AUTO CUE function When the AUTO CUE function is on the MD recorder enters playback pause when it detects a rise in the audio signal above 58 dB following the inaudible portion at the start of a track This function is effective for delivering special sound effects in theater productions etc Playback display variations While entering a track title you can use a semicolon to divide the title then display each part separately during playback by pressing the DISPLAY key By holding down the DISPLAY key you can also display the remaining playing time of the track alternately with the track title or elapsed playing time auto display function LevelSync setting fun
9. key until Divide appears 3 Press the ENTER YES key Rehearsal and Position ok alternately appear and the starting portion of the new track plays back repeatedly A s Pns at S io RFehearsal 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 B 16 17 18 EDIT ddo W 2 44 t 245 s N sition ok 7 67681 1t 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Continued Chapter 6 Editing Functions 6 5 wil Chapter 6 6 3 Dividing a Recorded Track Divide Function 6 6 Chapter 6 Editing Functions 4 When you find the correct position press the ENTER YES key Complete appears for a few seconds then disappears when the track has been divided The MD recorder then begins playing Irom the point of division lf the starting position is incorrect Press the EDIT NO key then while monitoring the sound press the Pi Next or KO Previous key to change the starting position You can move the starting position in steps of 0 06 seconds up to 128 to 127 steps from the original position Rehearsal and Position ok alternately appear in the display while the starting position plays repeatedly To change the step interval Press the PROGRAM key to select 1 for a step interval of 0 06 second or 2 for a step interval of 0 12 second To cancel the divide function Press the EDIT NO or STOP key to make Divide disappear A new track created by the divide function will have
10. page 6 2 Adding a disc title f You can use this procedure while the MD recorder is stopped to add a title to the MiniDisc CLEAR key Adding a disc title 1 insert the disc then press the NAME key while the MD recorder is stopped A flashing cursor appears in the display 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 2 Type in a disc title with the character numeric keys on the remote controller 3 Press the NAME key The dise tithe is entered Chanter 4 Reacardinna 4 5 Chapter a fii IH Chapter 4 WL UNL 4 3 Adding Disc and Track Titles eae Making a correction Press the CLEAR key to erase a typing error then enter the correct character Adding a track title Follow the procedure below to add a title to a track during playback playback pause or recording CLEAR key Ca Ca Ca C C 0 OC oo ooo Cal Ca C Ca Ca oo ca oo oa ea De ee Cond Cd Cd Ed Gd Cd Caed Cd i Adding a track title 1 Press the NAME key while playing pausing or recording the track to be named A tlashing cursor appears in the display 45 2 678910 n 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 2 Type in the track title with the character numeric keys on the remote controller 3 Press the NAME key The track title is entered Making a correction Press the CLEAR key to erase a typing error then enter the correct character Dividing a track title in
11. Back a Program Program Play cccccrsceresesses D712 Chapter 5 HT 5 1 Overview of MDS B1 Playback Functions The MDS B i s many playback functions can be used in a variety of ways in broadcasting This section gives an overview of these functions and their application AUTO PAUSE and AUTO CUE functions AUTO PAUSE function When AUTO PAUSE is on the MD recorder Pauses after locating the track How to activate it Specify by menu For details see page 7 4 Purpose Prevents on the air mistakes by pausing the MD recorder right before the start of play When AUTO PAUSE is off the MD recorder starts playing back immediately after locating the track AUTO CUE function When the AUTO CUE function is on the MD recorder changes to playback pause when it detects a rise in audio signal during a silent portion 58 dB or less How to activate it Specify by menu For details see page 7 4 Purpose For precise cueing to play back sounds instantly When the MD recorder reaches a track with no sound while AUTO CUE is on During one track repeat play The MD recorder pauses at the beginning of the track During all tracks repeat play or when the repeat play function is off The MD recorder locates the point where the audio level rises at the beginning of the next track a Relation between the track location operation and AUTO PAUSE AUTO CUE function The following table indicates the respective track location operation of
12. Beam Move direction New Old lt Recorded Pattern Recording Mechanism The 2 5 inch MiniDisc encased in a plastic cartridge that looks like a 3 5 inch diskette see illustration below uses a new digital audio compression technology called ATRAC Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding To store more sound in less space ATRAC extracts and encodes only those frequency components actually audible to the human ear Plastic Cartridge Disc Shutter Like CDs MDs offer instantaneous random access to the beginning of any music track Premastered MDs are recorded with location addresses corresponding to each music selection Recordable MDs are manufactured with a User TOC Area to contain the order of the music The TOC system is similar to the directory management system of floppy disks In other words starting and ending addresses for all music tracks recorded on the disc are stored in this area This lets you randomly access the beginning of any track as soon as you enter the track number AMS as well as label the location with a track name as you would a file on a diskette POC ts the acronym for Table of Contents Appendix A 5 Appenarp t 1 appena UIII What is the MiniDisc A 6 Apoendix One major drawback of optical read systems is that they can skip or mute when subjected to vibration The MD system resolves this problem by using a buffer memory that stores up to 10 seco
13. To cancel the alternating display hold the DISPLAY key down for about three seconds again rr When the end of a track approaches the indication in the display starts to flash EOM indication To specify the timing of the indication see 7 2 Setting the Timing of the EOM Indication on page 7 3 Display when the end of the track approaches If the EOM indication function activates while the aulo display function is on the track title stays on and begins to flash Chapter 5 MN m sm t Use the program play function to specify the playback sequence of multiple tracks STOP key 2 G OQAOACQCQAGQOQGOA aA G 4 Iaonannono on Soaanannanqaacq Ca Program play 1 Press the PROGRAM key of the remote controller while the MD is stopped The PROGRAM indicator turns on 2 Enter the numbers of the tracks to be played in the order of their playback When you enter a track number the display shows the track number and the order of the specified track followed by the total program time 3 Press the PLAY PAUSE key When AUTO PAUSE and AUTO CUE are off Program play starts from the first track of the program When AUTO PAUSE is on The MD recorder enters playback pause at the beginning of the first track of the program When AUTO CUE is on The MD recorder enters playback pause just as the audio level rises above 58 dB at the beginning of the first track of the prog
14. ack pause 2 Press the EITAN O key annl Ehyerle appir 3 Press the ENTER YES krs Rehearsal ard Poston ak alermuely appear aif the sarto portien of the new teak pars Pab ropeeatlh i et sae Rehearsal E 3 Ava aviat aari J Fosition ok szeti wits Example of a Procedure About This Maral J This chapter explains the main features and functions of the MDS B1 1 1 Introducing the MDS B1 scscesescesesessceesesecssrecsesserseene 1 1 2 Features PTY TY IT TTT TTTTTILITTITITIT TTT TTT TTT TTT TT ETTTTTTTrerrrrerrerererrrr Terr TTT Te 1 2 1 Features of the MiniDisc Recorder 0 1 1 2 2 Operational Features eeeesssoessssssrseseseesereereressesasersees T A aw U N H Chapter 1 ll t2 Chapter 1 Overview The MDS B I MD MiniDisc recorder provides the superior sound quality of digital MD recording and playback as well as MD recorder functions suited to the requirements of commercial broadcasting The durability of MDs makes them ideal for playing repetitive material over long periods of time such as background music or announcements at public facilities The MDS B 1 s analog input output connectors allow signal transmissions over an XLR balanced cable Its commercial broadcasting functions include highly accurate cuing the indication of remaining play time an EOM end of message indicaiton
15. avback To find a specific position on the MD use the NEXT and PREVIOUS keys during playback to quickly scan forward or backward To forward scan the disc Hold down the NEXT key during playback Releasing the key causes the MD recorder to play from the new location To backward scan the disc Hold down the PREVIOUS key during playback Releasing the key causes the MD recorder to play from the new location Tracks created through editing may exhibit sound dropout during search operations PREVIOUS key NEXT key Locating a specific position Access specific tracks instantly by entering their respective track numbers with the numeric keys on the remote controller If AUTO PAUSE and AUTO CUE are off the MD recorder begins playback immediately after locating the specified track If AUTO PAUSE is on the MD recorder changes to playback pause after locating the beginning of the specified track lf AUTO CUE is on the MD recorder changes to playback pause just as the audio level rises above 58 dB at the beginning of the located track For details on the AUTO PAUSE and AUTO CUE functions see 7 2 Setting the Timing of the EOM Indication on page 7 3 i i ne To specify track numbers greater than 10 Use the gt 10 key to specify the respective power of ten Example To locate the 15th track press the gt 10 key once then press and 5 To locate the 215th track press the gt 10 key twice then pr
16. ck of a recorded or edited disc with a particular track sequence Program repeat playback The MD recorder plays back a program repeatedly How to activate it Set the REPEAT OFF REPEAT ALL switch to either REPEAT or REPEAT ALL then press the PROGRAM key Purpose For repeated playback of the programmed tracks Chapter 5 Playback 5 3 Chapter 5 HUE Chapter 5 IHIIHI 9 1 Overview of MDS B1 Playback Functions The following table indicates the respective repeat play operation of the MD recorder in relation to AUTO PAUSE During all tracks When repeat play repeat play function is OFF During one track repeat play When AUTO PAUSE or 1 2 3 l 2 3 AUTO FRAAS e u u a CUE poe PAUSE PAUSE STOP H PAUSE are on When 1 2 3 PAUSE ic mno and annm AUTO Se CUE Tl are off a When AUTO PAUSE is on the MD recorder pauses after locating the track When AUTO CUE is on the MD recorder pauses just as the audio level rises at the beginning of the located track Cue standby function Pressing the CUE STDBY key causes the MD recorder to return to and enter playback pause at the last cueing position specified by pressing the PLAY PAUSE key Use this key to check or gotoa previously set cueing position During program play this function operates only within the currently playing track and cannot be used to return to a cueing position within a previously pla
17. ction LevelSync setting is essentially the adding of track numbers at specified points while recording Track numbers can be added automatically or manually End of message EOM indication The display indication flashes when that the end of the track approaches EOM indication You can specify flashing to start at between and 35 seconds before the end of the track Chapter 1 Overview ee ee Hours meter The hours meter displays the accumulated time of laser diode recording operations and spindle motor operation Use this information as the basis for replacing the BU block Remote control function The MD recorder can be controlled by external control signals sent to the MDS B1 through the REMOTE 25 pin connector on the rear panel Rack mounting compatibility Three MD recorders can be mounted side by side in a standard 19 EIA rack Chapter 1 Overview 1 5 This chapter explains the names and functions of each part of the MDS B1t 2 1 Front Panel er eirrcrricerreriirrrrrirr rr rrirrrrrrirrivrrytTrrirre Trey yr rrr ris 2 2 2 2 Rear PAM soscissccecieshocetsssceasiinacta tate Vaouaeeevesssccenesttlncieceeennc B24 2 3 Remote Controller Gaaagausudelcoivadachlesases levecdscucadssbecaiedsediexicswesecce E O PLAYBACK RECORD level controls Adjust the analog input output reference level during recording or playback by turning the control for each channel CH L CH 2 R with a bladed scre
18. detects a silent portion i c the space between tracks Manually you record track numbers by pressing the REC key during recording To add new track numbers to a track that has already been recorded you must use the divide function to divide the track See 0 3 Dividing a Recorded Track Divide Function on page 6 5 LeveiSync setting function 1 Press the STOP and DISPLAY keys simultaneously A menu function appears 2 Press the DISPLAY key until LevelSyncOFF appears Level SyumcOFF RR SE LAT aC eer 3 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key to select the setting ON Track marks are automatically recorded by the MD recorder system when it detects a sudden rise in audio level after a silent portion 1 e a signal level of less than 58 dB that continues for 1 6 seconds then jumps to 58 dB or more The rise is taken to be the start of a new track OFF A track mark is recorded when you press the REC key during MD recording 4 Press the PLAY PAUSE key to enter the levelsync setting 5 To continue with another menu function press the DISPLAY key until the function appears To cancel the menu press the STOP key PEE SESE RO 98 SOO OATES Oe OS OOO aR Ae Ae aN EEA bale w awa ase ee bale eo ited Be PaO NELR abe te eka Share SCO taal RPS Geese Alay A SIS ww ale wile arm Whe A E wou tle Riva oa Sate mabe Sowa daib iS E eral a alga Brae aaa Tel suena yee un asere sree
19. e PLAY PAUSE key again Le To eject the disc Press the STOP key to stop the MD then press the EJECT key If the MD recorder stays in recording pause for more than ten minutes the MD recorder cancels recording pause then stops Preventing accidental erasure Slide the record protect tab to open the slot To allow recording apain slide the tab to close the slot EELS SE SS ES E EEE E 86 8 OR 8 88 a6 e w Ow 8a eB oie e616 8106 4 e ETAETA eae alee eee ace The recording system in your MD recorder is radically different from those used in cassette and DAT decks and is characterized by the limitations described below Disc Full tights up even before the disc has reached the maximum recording time 60 or 74 minutes When 255 tracks have been recorded on the disc Disc Full lights up regardless of the total recorded time More than 255 tracks cannot be recorded on the disc Disc Full lights up before the maximum number of tracks is reached Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are sometimes interpreted as track intervals incrementing the track count Chapter Record protect tab Rear of the disc To prevent recording over Slide the tab in the direction of arrow To protect a MiniDisc against accidental erasure eee en a ee n The total recorded time and the remaining time on the disc may not equal the maximum recording time 60 or 74 minutes Recording is done in minumum unit
20. erased To cancel the Erase Function Press the EDIT NO or STOP key to make AI Erase disappear Berk Cah aserid wav aga a a Geo ole te ae a we Ot ae eee io SS a Scere Seb cle a Opore ai whey lw ECT Rie voy p tered a face ee Nef a et maton h Fave Olan a E ela aware glia Sula whe a Aa alate Tare ie we Jo 8 rae imc wwe Ook wha ceca we OW Jars ey ae Taig Ge eins We ar wine Seite at 9 RSA a ch E ee ee E a eT Ee BES The remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing numerous short tracks Tracks of under 8 seconds in length are not counted and so erasing them may not lead to an increase in the recording UME 6 4 Chapter 6 Editing Functions 6 3 Dividing a Recorded Track Divide Function To randomly access certain portions of a track the divide function allows you to create separate tracks for each portion You can also use the divide function to erase selected portions of a track by first specifying the portion as a separate track then erasing that track sec 6 2 Erasing Recordings Erase Function on page 6 3 Do the divide function while playing the disc STOP key CQ Oo T cers a A eee ee Goes ee ee ee a a cocoa oam oo Oo oo A ee oe ome oe ewe ame ae Rowe ae oe Chapter Dividing a recording track 1 While playing the track to be divided press the PLAY PAUSE key at the point where the new track is to begin The MD recorder changes to playback pause 2 Press the EDIT NO
21. ess 2 I and 5 Chapter 5 Numeric keys Co co oy Meo cS C309 OO OS a a ca Cs oo oa 0 Oo oo oa GA Locating a specific track Chapter 5 Playback 5 7 9 3 Locating a Track eee i 7 WA Stele eM Ses od aa When the MD recorder is stopped or in playback pause you can quickly skip to any track number before or after the current one by pressing the NEXT or PREVIOUS key Holding down a key causes the track numbers to change quickly If AUTO PAUSE and AUTO CUE are off the MD recorder displays the track number after locating the specified track then stops If AUTO PAUSE is on the MD recorder changes to playback pause after locating the beginning of the specified track lf AUTO CUE is on the MD recorder changes to playback pause just as the audio level rises above 58 dB at the beginning of the located track for details on the AUTO PAUSE and AUTO CUE functions see 7 2 Setting the Timing of the EOM Indication on page 7 3 Chapter 5 EHLI To go to the beginning of a preceding track Press the PREVIOUS key Each press of the key decreases the track number by one To go to the beginning of a proceeding track Press the NEXT key Each press of the key increases the track number by one To go quickly to the last track on the disc Press the PREVIOUS key after inserting the disc PREVIOUS key NEXT key Locating a specific track Ok Ce oe ee Poe eat C
22. f the message 8 2 Chapter 8 Maintenance ions OTT EPIIPVIT ire rrrrrrverrerrrireerTrreryrreririrrrrrre rrr errrrrer Trey eer Terrors A 2 Specificat SB 028004 888A E OE AEL ED ADEADAEADADE DARDS EAAAD DHEEHEEESEDEDREEDOEBE SOO EEE A 4 ISC n What is the M n see A 2 Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Opcrating temperature Storage temperature Dimensions w h d Weight Laser characteristics Laser Wavelength Laser diode properties Digital audio signal format System Disc Modulation format Digital audio channel Sampling frequency Error correction Rotation mode AC 120 V 60 Hz For the U S A and Canada AC 230 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz For Europe 25 W 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F 20 C to 55 C 4 F to 13 E F without moisture condensation About 142 x 132 x 375 mm 55 x S 4 Xx 147 e inches About 5 kg L1 Ib Semiconductor laser 780 790nm Material GaAlAs Emission duration continuous Laser output less than 44 6 yW This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the lens surface on the optical pick up block MiniDisc digital audio system MiniDisc EFM Etght to Fourteen Modulation 2 channels 44 kHz ACIRC Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code CLV about 400 to 900 r p m Input output connectors Appendix Analog input Connector Reference level Adjustable ra
23. ious or next track Hold down the key during playback to scan backward or forward with sound output SCROLL key Press to scroll titles over 13 characters in length Semicolon key Press while entering a title to divide the title into independently displayable parts Character Numeric keys Use the numeric keys to specify tracks for immediate playback or program play Use the character keys to enter disc and track titles Chapter 2 Function of Parts and Controls Q naoter 2 as This chapter explains precautions making connections taking care of discs and setting the reference level of analog input output signals 3 1 3 2 Precautions siiicar n a oD 3 1 1 Installation Precautions 2 0 0 0 ccc eececcseeeececcceeeeseceeees 3 2 3 1 2 Handling Precautions ccccceseceseeeees EPEA P ConnechionS sssisidssapiinissadiod enaena aaea a 3 2 1 Precautions ETE ETTE P E EE me TT TE 3 3 3 2 2 Basic Connection Examples cccccccesseeneeseseeeeees 3 3 Hatidling MiniDisc ssissesessesssssessesereesosososcsesnsosossosseossnsnsesasseses 3 4 Setting the Analog Input Output Reference Level 3 5 zI 9J whictpl Be gt ou f gn 7 ar meg ah 3 k 1 A ig wh oT L k hi eE Eo p utions Install the MD recorder on a flat surface in a temperature controlled room Avoid using or storing the MD recorder at a location that is e extremely hot or cold dam
24. manently take the following precautions when handling a MiniDisc Do not open the shutter to expose the disc If you do so the data on the disc may be damaged Shutter Cartridge Handling MiniDiscs Store MiniDiscs in a proper location Do nat place the cartridge where it will be subject to extremes of sunlight temperature moisture or dust Cleaning the MiniDisc Gently wipe the cartridge with a dry soft cloth to remove dust 3 4 Setting the Analog Input Output Reference Level You can adjust the analog input output reference level during recording or playback within a range of 8 dB to 12 dB by turning the PLAY BACK RECORD level controls on the rear of the MD recorder The analog input output reference level is set at 4 dB at 2 dB from the full bit level at the factory Setting the analog input output reference level chanter 2 Setting the reference level 1 Playback a disc recorded at 20 dB from the full bit Adjust the output level of the ANALOG OUT connectors with the PLAYBACK CH 1 CH 2 controls 2 Input an audio signal to the ANALOG IN connectors and adjust the recording level with the RECORD CH 1 CH 2 controls Note Adjust the PLA YBACK RECORD level controls with a bladed screwdriver Do not use excessive force when turning the screwdriver or touch the screwdriver to any part other than the PLA YBACK RECORD level controls Chapter 3 Preparations 3 5
25. nds of audio data This is possible because of a 1 second lag between the time audio data is picked up and when it is decoded see illustration below Should the optical pickup be jarred out of position the correct audio data plays from the buffer memory Using a concept called sector repositioning the optical pickup has the ability to within 13 milliseconds identify the disruption and resume reading from the correct point As long as the optical pickup returns to the correct position within about 10 seconds you never experience mistracking or muting When playing When subjected normally to vibration Ne Optical pickup ON Optical pickup Plttl Flow of sasos data stops Buffer 33 memory 3 ATRAC decoder HT Buffer memory FRE ATRAC ma decoder Shock Resistant Memory System A AMS Automatic Music Sensor 5 8 ANALOG IN connectors 2 5 Analog input output signal ANALOG IN OUT connectors 2 5 Select monaural stereo mode MODE switch 2 5 Setting the analog input output reference level 3 5 ANALOG OUT connectors 2 5 AUTO CUE function 7 4 Auto display function 5 10 AUTO PAUSE function 7 4 C CAPS capital letters key 2 7 CLEAR key 2 7 Combine function 6 7 Connections 3 3 CUE STDBY standby key 2 3 2 7 D Display information Display information during playback 5 9 Display information during recording 4 4 DISPLAY key 2 3 2 7 Dis
26. nge Maximum level Input impedance XLR 3 31 4 dB factory set 12 dB to 8 dBs 24 dB Approx 10 kilohms balanced Analog output Connector XLR 3 32 Reterence level 4 dB load impedance 10 kilohmis factory setting Adjustable range 12 dB to 8 dBs load impedance 10 kilohm factory setting Maximum level 24 dB load impedance 10 kilohms factory setting Output impedance Approx 250 ohms balanced Load impedance More than 600 ohms REMOTE 25P Connector D SUB 25 pins female Format Parallel Input level L ground short less than 100 olims H open collector high impedance Output level L less than 0 8 V Imax 25 mA H open collector Vmax 12 V 5 V output Imax 50 mA Audio characteristics Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB Signal lo noise ralio More than 83 dB with A weight filter when playing back recordable disc More than 95 dB with A weight filter when playing back premastered disc Total harmonic distortion Less than 0 095 at reference level kHz when playing back recordable disc Less than 0 06 at reference level KHz when playing back premastered Append it disc Wow and flatter Below measurable limit 0 001 W Peak Supplied accessories Wired remote controler RM C1 1 Connecting cable 1 Sony SUM 3 NS batteries 3 AC power cord 1 Operation manual 1 US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
27. no title even if the original track has one To add a title to the new track see 4 3 Adding Disc and Track Titles on page 4 5 If Protected appears it means that the record protect slot is open and the track cannot be divided Eject the disc and close the slot then reinsert the MD and divide the track e Some tracks of under 8 seconds long may not be divided 6 4 Combining Recorded Tracks Combine Function Use the combine function to combine consecutive tracks on a recorded disc You can combine tracks while the MD recorder is stopped playing or in playback pause status Com O Q G O OG cao oo Dann A A U e e Combining recorded tracks 1 Specify the second track of the two tracks to be combined with the numeric keys or the NEXT and PREVIOUS keys on the front panel For example enter 4 to combine tracks 3 and 4 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 2 Press the EDIT NO key until Combine appears Continued Chapter 6 Editing Functions 6 7 REP napter m a 6 5 Moving Recorded Tracks Move Function Use the move function to change the order of specific tracks You can change the order of the tracks while the MD recorder Is stopped playing or in playback pause status 1 4 CIO CoCo aAa oOo oo oa oo aces ae oe I owe Yl oes ees ee 9 oe lame eee ae Moving recorded tracks 1 Specify the track
28. numeric keys or the NEXT or PREVIOUS key on the front panel 2 Press the EDIT NO key until Erase appears 3 Press the ENTER YES key Complete appears for a few seconds then disappears when the specified track has been erased To continue erasing tracks Repeat steps 2 and 3 to erase more tracks To cancel the erase function Press the EDIT NO or STOP key to make Erase disappear Chapter 6 Editing Functions 6 3 JULIE Chapter 6 6 2 Erasing Recordings Erase Function Notes e If Erase appears it means that the track was recorded or edited on another MD recorder and is write protected To erase the track press the ENTER YES key while Erase is displayed e If Protected appears it means that the record protect slot on the MD is open and the track cannot be erased Eject the disc and close the slot then reinsert the MD to erase the track Erasing all tracks on an MD You can erase all tracks on an MD when the MD recorder Is stopped do aD o ceh 2 aaa STOP key Chapter 6 HHHH oc oo ood os re oes eae fee Rowe Rams Rees hoe Rees eee emo Bene ome ame ane ee as oe ae hae A os es es ee ees ens oe ae oe eee ae Erasing all tracks 1 Hold down the EDIT NO key for about a second until AH Erase appears 2 Press the ENTER YES key Complete appears for a few seconds then disappears when all recorded tracks have been
29. one supplied with the MD recorder 3 2 Chapter 3 Preparations 3 2 Connections Turn off all equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables Insert all electrical plugs firmly since incomplete connections may cause noise Use a cord somewhat longer than needed to prevent the plug from being pulled out when jarred or shaken 2 napter on wl Analog mixing console compact disc player etc Remote controller supplied Analog audio signal Rear panel of the MDS B1 Remote signal to the REMOTE connector on the front panel Analog mixing console tape recorder etc Analog audio signal Remote signal AC power cord External equipment 120 V AC or 230 240 V AC Basic connection examples Chapter 3 Preparations 3 3 ribelit wr iChat Bet i O rr s e te 5 ie e J Sane i 1e Stag con CINES ATENE Maat 3 wd Sef aoe OP A Pa i A 3 T nes ARR A e en Royi 1 k aeea fa j sey iat he ee erry Ao a 4 ty a f wes aot ta A oF cag E FER a4 we l n g i i SCS i j i 7 3 4 Chanter Pronaratiane Unlike CDs Compact Discs the MiniDisc is encased within a hard plastic cartridge which allows you to handle it without fear of dust or fingerprint contamination However a MiniDisc that has been contaminated or bent may cause the MD player to malfunction To prevent damage to the contents of a disc and to enjoy clear sound per
30. p e subject to severe vibrations e subject to strong magnetic fields e subject to many hours of direct sunlight or close to heating equipment Check the MD recorder s operating voltage before you plug it in It must be identical with that of your local power supply e If you drop any liquid or metal object inside the MD recorder immediately stop using it unplug the power cord from the socket and contact Sony service personnel Ifthe MD recorder will be unused for a long time make sure to unplug its power cord from the socket When unplugging the power cord grasp it by the plug not the cord e Never remove the cabinet The laser light used in the MD recorder can cause damage to your eyes If the MD recorder needs to be inspected contact Sony service personnel Condensation Bringing in the MD recorder from a cold place or turning on the room heating may cause moisture to condense on the lens within the MD recorder resulting in abnormal operation If this occurs leave the power on The moisture will evaporate within an hour and the MD recorder will function normally again If the MD recorder does not operate normally after a few hours contact Sony service personnel If trouble occurs Should you detect abnormal noise smell or smoke immediately turn off the power unplug the power cord from the socket and contact Sony service personnel AC power cord Do not use any power cord other than the
31. p playback or recording or to cancel program play PLAY PAUSE key Press to start playback or recording Press during playback to temporarily stop the MD recorder press again to cancel pause CUE STDBY standby key Press to return to the position where you last pressed the PLAY PAUSE key After finding the position the MD recorder enters playback pause Use this key to check or return to a cuing position CLEAR key Press to erase an entered character or number PROGRAM key Press to activate program play O DISPLAY key Press this key to display disc information The following items appear in sequential order each time you press this key When the recorder is stopped Disc title total track number and total disc playing time remaming recording time on disc In case of premastered discs disc title total track number and total disc playing time During playback or playback pause Track title remaining playing time of current track and elapsed playing time Hold down the key for three seconds while the track title or elapsed playing time is on and the display will alternate with the remaining playing time auto display function During recording Elapsed recording time of current track remaining recording time on disc Press the DISPLAY key together with the STOP key to activate the menu setting function Q I lt PI Previous Next key Press the respective key to cue to the beginning of the prev
32. play messages 8 2 Divide function 6 5 E EDIT key 2 3 Editing functions Combine function 6 7 Divide function 6 5 Erase function 6 3 Move function 6 9 EDIT NO key 2 7 EJECT key 2 3 Enid of message EOM indication 5 10 7 3 ENTER key 2 3 ENTER YES key 2 7 Erase function 6 3 H Hours meter 7 8 LevelSync setting 7 6 Locating Locating a specific track 5 7 Locating the beginning of a track AMS 5 8 M Menu functions 7 2 MiniDisc MD Handling MiniDiscs 3 4 Preventing accidental erasure 4 3 What ts the Minidisc A 4 MODE switch 2 5 Move function 6 9 N NAME key 2 7 NEXT PPt key 2 3 2 7 NEXT PLAY display 2 3 P Playback Display information during playback 5 9 Playing back 5 5 Program play 5 12 Program repeat playback 5 3 Repeat playback functions 5 3 5 11 PLAYBACK RECORD level controls 2 5 3 5 PLAY PAUSE key 2 3 2 7 PREVIOUS K key 2 3 2 7 PROGRAM key 2 7 Index l 1 Index IONI index I II iit l 2 index C R REC recording key 2 3 2 7 Recording Adding disc and track titles 4 5 Display information during recording 4 4 Recording procedure 4 2 REMOTE connector 2 5 Remote controller 2 6 REPEATI OFF R EPEAT ALL switch 2 3 5 11 S Scan forward backward 5 6 Search 5 6 STOP key 2 3 2 7 T Titles Adding a disc title 4 5 Adding a track title 4 6 Dividing a track title into separate parts 4 7 index
33. playback pause just as the audio level rises above 58 dB at the start of a track You can then play the track by pressing the PLAY PAUSE key This function is usetul for cueing to and delivering special sound effects during plays and other productions Activating the AUTO PAUSE AUTO CUE functions Activating the AUTO PAUSE AUTO CUE functions 1 Press the STOP and DISPLAY keys simultaneously A menu function appears 2 Press the DISPLAY key until AP AC OFF appears 7 4 Chanter 7 Menu Fiinetinns Te 3 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key to select the setting AP AC OFF AUTO PAUSE and AUTO CUE are off A PAUSE ON AUTO PAUSE is on A CUE ON AUTO CUE is on H FAUSE OH 4 Press the PLAY PAUSE key to enter the selected setting 5 To continue with another menu function press the DISPLAY key until the function appears To cancel the menu press the STOP key Chaoter 7 Mena Functons 7 5 hanter 7 HEEE K Chapter 7 IIIN 7 4 Recording a Track Number Automatically LevelSync Setting 7 6 Chamar 7 MAomii Fiinetinne LevelSync setting is essentially the adding of track numbers at specified points while you record This allows you to quickly locate those points later either by directly specifying the track number or by using the AMS function When track numbers are added automatically the MD recorder system records track numbers whenever it
34. ram To enter track numbers greater than 10 Press the gt 10 key to indicate the respective power Of ten Example To enter the 5th track press the gt 10 key once then press and 5 To enter the 215th track press the gt 10 key twice then press 2 1 and 5 3 Playing Tracks Repeatedly You can select the following repeat functions with the REPEAT OFF REPEAT ALL switch REPEAT I The MD recorder plays back the current track repeatedly OFF The MD recorder plays back each track once REPEAT ALL The MD recorder plays back all tracks repeatedly and in sequential order During program play the MD recorder plays back selected tracks in a programmed order repeatedly REPEAT 1 OFF REPEAT ALL switch Playing tracks repeatedly Once you have specified the repeat function during program play you cannot use the REPEAT setting to playback repeatedly individual tracks within the program Chapter 5 Playback 5 11 Chapter 5 ipin Ne ee a a aera To erase tracks from a program Press the CLEAR key The displayed track number is erased from the program To continue erasing tracks one at a time press the CLEAR key repeatedly To erase an entire program Press the STOP key To stop program play Press the STOP key Pressing the STOP key again erases the entire program To cancel program play Press the PROGRAM key The PROGRAM indicator turns off Chanter amp Plavhback 5 13 Chapter 5 LETE
35. s of 2 seconds each no matter how short the material The contents recorded may thus be shorter than the maximum recording capacity Disc space may also be further reduced by scrathices TOC Reading indication appears for a long time If the inserted recorded disc is brand new the TOC Reading indication appears on the display longer than for those that have been used Playback of a track of under 4 seconds may be accompanied by sound dropout at the slart of the next track or misoperation of the MD recorder Chapter 4 Recording 4 3 re TURRET Hi did Cnapter 4 4 2 Display Information During Recording Changing the display information during recording Each press of the DISPLAY key during recording changes the information on the display as follows Recorded time of the current track e Remaining recording time on disc 4 4 Chanter dA Rarnreiinn 4 3 Adding Disc and Track Titles Use the title function to add titles to your own discs and tracks with the character numeric keys on the remote controller The maximum length of a single title is 100 characters and the maximum number of characters for all titles on a disc is 1 792 Newly added titles are temporarily stored in the recorder s memory not saved to disc To record the titles to the disc press the STOP key or eject the disc before turning off the power For more details see 6 1 Overview of Editing Functions on
36. sf This chapter explains the basic procedures for recording an MD displaying data during recording and recording disc and track titles ir eoeneoeseer 4 1 Recording Procedure se s 4 2 4 2 Display Information During Regarding E A TE E 4 3 Adding pi c and Track Titles sesessrsesoese SHS SOK daada OE OESE SERS SHEEAHHHEAAOSHHR AS HPROESE HEADED 4 5 Chapters Vili 4 1 Recording Procedure 4 2 Chapter 4 Recording If the inserted disc already contains recorded material the MD recorder will automatically record the new material at the end of the existing material with a new track number To adjust the recording level see 3 4 Setting the Analog Input Output Reference Level on page 3 5 To record track numbers automaticall y at points of low signal level see 7 4 Recording a Track Number Automatically LevelSync Setting on page 7 6 Recording procedure 1 Press the REC key The MD recorder enters recording pause The REC key lights and the PLAY PAUSE key flashes 2 Press the PLAY PAUSE key Recording starts The REC and PLA Y PAUSE keys light 3 Play the sound source to be recorded The track number being recorded and elapsed recording time appear in the display To record a track number manually during recording Press the REC key at the required point To stop recording Press the STOP key To stop recording temporarily Press the PLAY PAUSE key To resume recording press th
37. ssscssserseseree 124 Recording a Track Number Automatically LevelSyne Setting PAS OOFAH EEG PECOER FEO EED SHAD ESSE EAAEDEEPORE SSO HOSES OSHS EDEDEGOAODEOEETOOESHEDODESEES 7 6 Reading the Hours Meter OPODEDECESOOSOOR OREO HOD OSSOFOSEESER ESI OESOSEHO ED UESSOS 7 8 7 2 Setting the Timing of the EOM Indication The EOM indication can be set to flash between and 35 seconds before the end of a track to indicate that the end is approaching Use the procedure below to set the timing Setting the timing of the end of message EOM indication T Press the STOP and DISPLAY keys simultaneously The EOM end of message function goes on Chapter T HIIR HE 2 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key to select the timing 3 Press the PLAY PAUSE key to enter the EOM timing 4 To continue with another menu function press the DISPLAY key until the function appears To cancel the menu press the STOP key Chanter 7 Menu Functions 7 3 hapter 7 THE A hea 7 3 Pausing Before Playback AUTO PAUSE and AUTO CUE Functions AUTO PAUSE function When AUTO PAUSE is on the MD recorder changes to playback pause at the start of the specified track then starts playing the track when you press the PLAY PAUSE key The AUTO PAUSE function is useful for pre cueing tracks on multiple MD recorders during on the air broadcasting AUTO CUE function When AUTO CUE is on the MD recorder changes to
38. the MD recorder in relation to AUTO PAUSE AUTO CUE function When locating a specific track with the numeric keys AUTO PAUSE and AUTO CUE off AUTO PAUSE on Begins playback immediately after locating the specified track Changes to playback pause after locating the beginning of the specified track Changes to playback pause just as the audio level rises above 58 dB at the beginning of the located track AUTO CUE on 5 2 Chapter5 Playback Repeat playback functions When locating the beginning of a track by pressing the NEXT or PREVIOUS key AMS Displays the track number after locating the specitied track then stops AUTO PAUSE and AUTO CUE off AUTO PAUSE on Changes to playback pause after locating the beginning of the specified track Changes to playback pause just as the audio level rises above 58 dB at the beginning of the located track AUTO CUE on Three types of repeat playback functions can be used One track repeat playback The MD recorder plays back a specific track repeatedly How to activate it Set the REPEAT I OFF REPEAT ALL switch to REPEAT I Purpose For repeated playback of the same material All tracks repeat playback The MD recorder plays back all tracks repeatedly and in sequential order How to activate it Set the REPEAT OFF REPEAT ALL switch to REPEAT ALL Purpose For repeated playba
39. ting procedure increases or decreases the number of tracks on the MD the MD recorder will automatically renumber the tracks on that MD For example if you erase the second track the third track becomes track 2 and all proceeding track numbers decrease by one Since track numbers may change several times during editing Operations you should check the name and contents of all tracks as you cdit them If you make any changes to an MD using the editing functions you must press the STOP key to record the changes in the table of contents TOC area of the disc before turning off the MD recorder If you don t do this the editing changes will not be saved and the original MD contents will be unchanged You can press the STOP key to record changes after cach editing operation or save all changes together by pressing STOP or EJECT key after the last editing operation 6 2 Erasing Recordings Erase Function Use the erase function to erase a single track successive tracks or all tracks from a recorded disc After erasing a track each track number following the erased track and the total number of tracks decrease by one Erasing a single track You can erase a single track while the MD recorder is stopped playing or in playback pause status BaIomnonmonoaaomac ams ee aes ae aes eee E an ae ee ee e Erasing a single track 1 Enter the number of the track to be erased with the
40. to be moved with the numeric keys or the NEXT and PREVIOUS keys on the front panel Ror example enter 3 to move track 3 Continued Chapter6 Editing Functions 6 9 HiU Chapter 6 J Chapter 6 VIHA 6 5 Moving Recorded Tracks Move Function 3 Press the ENTER YES key The number of the track to be moved and the new track position appear 4 Specify the new position of the specified track with the numeric keys or the NEXT and PREVIOUS keys on the front panel For example enter 5 to move track 3 to track position 5 a dB OD 49 20 123 4 0 5 Press the ENTER YES key Complete appears for a few seconds then disappears when the track has been moved Lomelete p TOC La ft freg rA 20 R 8 4 4 lf Protected appears it means that the record protect slot is open and the track cannot be moved Eject the dise and close the slot then reinsert the MD and move the track Some tracks of under 8 seconds long may not be moved This chapter explains the MDS B s menu selected functions that support and facilitate MD recorder operations during on the air _ broadcasting 7 1 7 2 7 3 7 4 7 5 Using the Menu Functions e Setting the Timing of the EOM Indication csesoseee 7 3 Pausing Before Playback AUTO PAUSE and AUTO CUE Functions ccccccscssssersnsssesectccscscs
41. to separate parts When you add a track title you can divide it by using semicolons then display each part independently by pressing the DISPLAY key during playback of the track Chapter 4 jpn nnt Semicolon key Ca Ca Co Go a oo Oa Oo O aa oo Ta ca Ga ee Ca Cd ees Ca eee ee ee Coe Cea eo Go ea coca cy Dividing a track title into separate parts If Protected appears in the display The record protection slot on the disc is open and titles cannot be written to the disc To add titles to the disc eject the disc and close the slot Chaoter 4 Recording 4 7 This chapter outlines the various playback functions of the MDS B1 _ and explains the procedures for playing tracks locating tracks and _ displaying information during playback 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 Overview of MDS B1 Playback Functions sccsssserseee 5 2 Playback Procedure sscscsccccssccossoscosssssocsssecsecescsaccasenceseeeee SA5 3 2 1 Playing BACK i ccnsncicsiedntienanser nme oeo 5 2 2 Locating a Specific Position Search 0 0 cesses 5 6 Locating A TEACH sisvesssasscasceceusvsvserlendexscrictooctseieeataasineico 7 5 3 1 Locating a Specific Track 00 0 eceesscescecsesseeseeeseenee D 7 5 3 2 Locating the Beginning of a Track AMS 5 8 Display Information During Playback cccsessssessecereses 5 9 Playing Tracks Repeatedly ccccesscsseecsrscsersesererseseeseseees SL L Playing
42. ubjects and terms ee EE Conventions used Reference information switches etc used in the procedure Explanation of operation Procedure step number Operation results or other operation related information Explanation of procedures Each step of a procedure is shown in an accompanying illustration connected by line to the respective key or switch to he operated Switches or lamps that require checking during the procedure also appear in the illustration Technical terms and reference information Definitions of technical terms appearing for the first time appear at the bottom of the respective page Titles of chapters sections or manuals appear in italics when they are referred to Example 6 3 Dividing a Recorded Track Divide Function Jo randomly access certain portons ef a track the divide func tet allows you teecreale sepanite tracks for cach partion You can abore the dis ite function to erase selected portions of a track by fost spectiving the portion as a separe feck then erasing Hear teak cue AW Pere rene Tier rout eer meer meer ay Te ed Dohe dn tde function white phlaving the dise STOMP key am vip eme i oo MID Bo DpBwvavoo silh Mert BARAHA mr OOoonrwnooma 4 hapte cer 7 RAH aeir Dream atone trara h While playing the tiach bebe din adet press the PEAY TAUSI key at the pont where the nea Frick as te begin Lhe MD recorder changes te plas h
43. wdriver O MODE switch Use to select monaural or stereo mode for the analog input output signal When MONO is selected during playback the signals of channel 1 and 2 are lowered to below 6 dB then output from ANALOG OUT CH I L and CH 2 R When MONO is selected during recording the signal from ANALOG IN CH 1 L and ANALOG IN CH 2 R are lowered to below 6 dB then recorded to channels I and 2 If a signal is recorded from only one ANALOG IN connector in MONO mode the recording level will be 6 dB lower than that recorded in STEREO mode In this case use the PLAYBACK RECORD level control to bring the recording level up to that of STEREO made POWER switch Press to turn on the MD recorder Press again to turn the MD recorder off AC IN connector Connect to an AC outlet with the supplied AC power cord O ground connector Connect directly to the ground O REMOTE connector D sub 25 pin Connect to external equipment for remote control 13 1 OOOOOOOOOONOO OOOVOOOOO00NO 25 14 Pin assignment 14 CUE STDBY LED OUT 15 PAUSE STATUS OUT EOM STATUS OUT REC STATUS OUT PLAY PAUSE LED T OU e Ereren io v NEXT sommano N io asama Resewea far STOP COMMAND 2 EDIT COMMAND IN ENTER COMMAND IN REC COMMAND IN KILL LOCAL 24 CUE STDBY COMMAND IN COMMAND IN ie fesoned fas Previous COMMAND IN Do not set more than two COMMAND IN pins pin numbers 6 9 10 20 21 22
44. y L AMS is the abbreviation for Automatic Music Sensor 5 8 Chapter 5 Playback 3 4 Display Information During Playback Changing the display information during playback Each press of the DISPLAY key during playback or playback pause changes the information on the display as follows e Track title HAP P y p Chapter S PENT e Remaining playing time m of the current track e Elapsed playing time of the current track ae Te ee Ty eT ee A Ee ROS SANS SHEKELS ST Reh She Sty ay Remy ov NAW KO aie ope wed wel RW eee A A EA EE E ee ond Bie Ss AL oh a Decimals If the track title has been divided into separate parts by semicolons each part is displayed independently each time you press the DISPI_AY key To divide a track title into separate parts see Dividing a track title into separate parts on page 4 7 Chanter Ptavnack 5 9 chapter 5 I 9 4 Display Information During Playback Alternating displa display function a ge ie oe A When an end of a track approaches 5 10 Chantar K Plaunack y of title of current track and the remaining playing time auto To cause the title of current track and remaining playing time to alternately appear on the display hold down the DISPLAY key for about three seconds during playback then release it Use this function when you want to check the remaining time and title of the current track during playback
45. yed back 5 4 Chapter 5 Playback Bo de B Big Chapter 5 IJIH STOP key PLAY PAUSE key Playing Back Press the PLAY PAUSE key When AUTO PAUSE and AUTO CUE are off The MD recorder starts playing The current track title appears in the display When AUTO PAUSE is on The MD recorder enters playback pause at the beginning of the first track The current track title appears in the display When AUTO CUE is on The MD recorder enters playback pause just as the audio level rises above 58 dB at the beginning of the first track The current track title appears in the display To stop playback Press the STOP key To stop playback temporarily Press the PLAY PAUSE key To restart playback press the PLAY PAUSE key again To eject the disc Press the STOP key to stop playback then press the EJECT key FEO RES SSR EAE E ime 2 9 50 B58 16 680 01 e wile m 8 6 e ile hae aaa We am ae a a 6a a wie ames bieceies iS ai eve a Ba od a bale ORE walla enw eck dart e cote va ete aa a tee ee ke dee ate a ht OEE at ate ey NA ae RSD 8 Ry nA we tr eT ig ail ede at diareeha mite vale Od ah RPT Eee eT Tee REC eT eS TT Lere Terre er errr errr ere ey errr ee ee ee re ee ee ee eer errr rer rrr rrr rer ee ee eee ee Your MiniDisc recorder ts designed as a stereo system and cannot be used to play back monaural format MDs Chapter 5 Playback 5 5 Chapter 5 HE 9 2 Playback Procedure 5 6 Chapter 5 Pl
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