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Operating Instructions
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MDS-JA555ES
MiniDisc Deck
2
GB
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the unit
to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified
personnel only.
The laser component in this product
is capable of emitting radiation
exceeding the limit for Class 1.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT MARKING is located on the
rear exterior.
The following caution label is located
inside of the unit.
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.
For the customers in the
United States
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.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are
located on the rear of the unit.
Record these numbers in the spaces
provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. MDS-JA555ES
Serial No.
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
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
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.
Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the deck and
have it checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
On power sources
· Before operating the deck, check that
the operating voltage of the deck is
identical with your local power
supply. The operating voltage is
indicated on the nameplate at the rear
of the deck.
· The unit is not disconnected from the
AC power source (mains) as long as it
is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the unit itself has been turned off.
· If you are not going to use the deck
for a long time, be sure to disconnect
the deck from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC power cord, grasp
the plug itself; never pull the cord.
· AC power cord must be changed only
at the qualified service shop.
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3GB
On operation
If the deck is brought directly from a
cold to a warm location, or is placed in a
very damp room, moisture may
condense on the lenses inside the deck.
Should this occur, the deck may not
operate properly. In this case, remove
the MD and leave the deck turned on
for about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
On the MiniDisc cartridge
· Do not open the shutter to expose the
MD.
· Do not place the cartridge where it
will be subject to extremes of
sunlight, temperature, moisture or
dust.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls
with a soft cloth slightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use
any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your deck, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
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
Conventions
· Controls in the instructions are those
on the deck; these may, however, be
substituted by controls on the remote
that are similarly named or, when
different, appear in the instructions
within brackets.
· The following icons are used in this
manual:
ZIndicates a procedure that
requires use of the remote.
z Indicates tips for making the
task easier and hints.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. 4
Hooking Up the System ...................................................................................................... 4
About the CONTROL A1
Control System ................................................................... 6
Basic Functions of the CONTROL A1
Control System .............................................. 7
Setting the Clock .................................................................................................................. 7
Recording on an MD ........................................................................................ 9
Playing an MD .................................................................................................. 12
Recording on MDs
Notes on Recording .......................................................................................................... 13
Useful Tips for Recording ............................................................................................... 14
Adjusting the Recording Level ....................................................................................... 16
Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking) ................................... 17
Starting Recording With 6 Seconds of Prestored Audio Data
(Time Machine Recording) .......................................................................................... 18
Synchro-Recording With Audio Equipment of Your Choice
(Music Synchro-Recording) ........................................................................................ 19
Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Player ................................................................ 19
Fading In and Out (Fader) ............................................................................................... 21
Recording on an MD Using a Timer .............................................................................. 22
Playing MDs
Using the Display .............................................................................................................. 23
Locating a Specific Track ................................................................................................. 25
Locating a Particular Point in a Track ........................................................................... 26
Playing Tracks Repeatedly .............................................................................................. 26
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ...................................................................... 27
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ............................................................. 28
Useful Tips When Recording From MDs to Tape ....................................................... 29
Fading In and Out (Fader) ............................................................................................... 30
Playing an MD Using a Timer ........................................................................................ 31
Falling Asleep to Music ................................................................................................... 32
Changing the Pitch (Pitch Control Function) .............................................................. 32
Setting the MD Deck Output .......................................................................................... 33
Playing With Different Tones (Digital Filter) .............................................................. 34
Editing Recorded MDs
Notes on Editing ............................................................................................................... 35
Erasing Recordings (Erase Function) ............................................................................ 35
Erasing a Part of a Track (A-B Erase Function) ........................................................... 37
Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function) ............................................................. 38
Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function) ..................................................... 39
Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function) ................................................................. 40
Labeling Recordings (Title Function) ............................................................................ 41
Undoing the Last Edit (Undo Function) ....................................................................... 45
Additional Information
Display Messages .............................................................................................................. 46
System Limitations ........................................................................................................... 46
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 47
Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 48
Guide to the Serial Copy Management System ........................................................... 49
Index .................................................................................................................................... 50
Table of Setup Menus ....................................................................................................... 52
Self-Diagnosis Function ................................................................................................... 53
Getting Started
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What cords will I need?
· Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2)
· Optical cables (not supplied) (3)
· Coaxial digital connecting cables (not supplied) (2)
Getting Started
Hooking Up the System
Overview
This section describes how to hook up the MD deck to
an amplifier or other components such as a CD player
or DAT deck. Be sure to turn off the power of each
component before connection.
White
(L)
Red
(R)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
· Audio connecting cords (2)
· Remote commander (remote) RM-D39M (1)
· R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the deck using the supplied remote.
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries by matching the +
and on the batteries. When using the remote, point it
at the remote sensor g on the deck.
z When to replace batteries
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six
months. When the remote no longer operates the deck,
replace all the batteries with new ones.
Notes
· Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or humid
place.
· Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,
particularly when replacing the batteries.
· Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
· If you don't use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
to a wall outlet
(or to a timer
during timer
recording or
playback)
Amplifier
CD player or
DAT deck, etc.
CD player, DAT deck,
or MD deck, etc.
DIGITAL
OPTICAL OUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL IN
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OUT
TAPE/MD
IN
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DIGITAL
COAXIAL IN
DIGITAL
COAXIAL OUT
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
COAXIAL
OUT
IN
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R
L
R
DIGITAL OUT
CONTROL
OPT2
OPT1
DIGITAL IN
LINE(ANALOG)
A1
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Getting Started
Hookups
Connecting the deck to an amplifier
Connect the amplifier to the LINE(ANALOG) IN/OUT
jacks using the audio connecting cords (supplied),
making sure to match the color-coded cords to the
appropriate jacks on the components: red (right) to red
and white (left) to white. Be sure to make connections
firmly to prevent hum and noise.
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Connecting the deck to a digital component such as
a CD player, DAT deck, digital amplifier, or another
MD deck
Connect the component through the DIGITAL IN/
OUT connectors with two (or three) optical cables (not
supplied) and/or two coaxial digital connecting cables
(not supplied).
When using the optical cables
Take the caps off the connectors and then insert the plugs
parallelly until they click into place.
Be sure not to bend or tie together the optical cables.
You can connect the optical cable
to either OPT1 or OPT2
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When using the coaxial digital connecting cable
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z If "Din Unlock" and "C71" appear in the display
Make sure the optical cable or the coaxial digital
connecting cable is connected properly.
z Automatic conversion of digital sampling rates
during recording
A built-in sampling rate converter automatically
converts the sampling frequency of various digital
sources to the 44.1 kHz sampling rate of your MD deck.
This allows you to record sources such as 32- and
48-kHz DAT or satellite broadcasts, as well as compact
discs and other MDs.
Note
If "Din Unlock" alternates with "C71", or "Cannot Copy"
appears in the display, recording through the digital
connector is not possible. In this case, record the program
source through the LINE(ANALOG) IN jacks with the
INPUT set at ANALOG.
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet or to the
outlet of a timer.
MD deck
MD deck
Digital component
MD deck
Amplifier
Digital component
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LINE(ANALOG)
IN
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IN
OUT
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TAPE/MD
OUT
IN
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
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COAXIAL
OPT2
OPT1
DIGITAL IN
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
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COAXIAL
OPT2
OPT1
DIGITAL IN
OUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
IN