SONY MDS-JE330 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

3-865-784-12(1)

MiniDisc Deck

Operating Instructions

MDS-JE330

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock

hazard, do not expose the

unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock,

do not open the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified

personnel only.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1

LASER product.

The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

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 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.

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 rear 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-JE330

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.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony

MiniDisc Deck. Before operating the

deck, please read this manual

thoroughly and retain it for future

reference.

About This

Manual

The instructions in this manual are for

the MDS-JE330 MiniDisc Deck.

Conventions

· Controls in these instructions are

those on the deck; these may,

however, be substituted by controls

on the supplied remote that are

similarly named, or, when different,

appear in the instructions within

parentheses.

Example: Turn AMS clockwise (or

press > repeatedly).

· The following icons are used in this

manual:

Indicates a procedure that

requires use of the remote.

Indicates hints and tips for

making the task easier.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Before You Start the Hookup 4

Hooking Up the Audio Components 5

Location and Function of Parts

Front Panel Parts Description 8

Remote Parts Description 10

Using the Display 11

Recording on MDs

Notes on Recording 13

Recording on an MD 14

Adjusting the Recording Level 16

Recording Tips 16

Marking Track Numbers While Recording

(Track Marking) 17

Starting Recording With Six Seconds of Prestored

Audio Data (Time Machine Recording) 18

Synchro-recording With the Audio Component of

Your Choice (Music Synchro-recording) 19

Synchro-recording With a Sony CD Player

(CD Synchro-recording) 19

Playing MDs

Playing an MD 21

Playing a Specific Track 22

Locating a Particular Point in a Track 23

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 26

Editing Recorded MDs

Erasing Tracks 29

Dividing Tracks 31

Combining Tracks 32

Moving Tracks 32

Naming a Track or MD 33

Undoing the Last Edit 36

Other Functions

Fade In and Fade Out 37

Falling Asleep to Music (Sleep Timer) 38

Additional Information

Precautions 39

Handling MDs 40

System Limitations 40

Troubleshooting 41

Specifications 41

Display Messages 42

Edit Menu Table 43

Setup Menu Table 44

Self-Diagnosis Function 44

Index 45

Before You Start the

Hookup

Checking the supplied accessories

This MD deck comes with the following items:

· Audio connecting cords (2)

· Optical cable (1)

· Remote commander (remote) RM-D29M (1)

· R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and

properly oriented to the markings into the battery

compartment. When using the remote, point it at the

remote sensor

on the deck.

z When to replace the batteries

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about six

months. When the remote no longer operates the deck, replace

both batteries with new ones.

Notes

· Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

· Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,

particularly when replacing the batteries.

· Do not use a new battery with an old one.

· Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting

apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

· If you don't use the remote for an extended period of time,

remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery

leakage and corrosion.

Getting

Started

This chapter provides information on

the supplied accessories, things you

should keep in mind while hooking

up the system, and how to connect

various audio components to the MD

deck. Be sure to read this chapter

thoroughly before you actually

connect anything to the deck.

Getting

Started

Hooking Up the Audio Components

LINE

DIGITAL

(ANALOG)

(OPTICAL)

I N

OUT

I N

OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

Required cords

Audio connecting cords (2) (supplied)

When connecting an audio connecting cord, be sure to match the

color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks: white (left) to white

and red (right) to red.

Optical cable (1) (supplied)

· When connecting an optical cable, take the caps off the

connectors and insert the cable plugs straight in until they click

into place.

· Do not bend or tie the optical cable.

White (L)

Red (R)

Things you should keep in mind while

hooking up the system

· Turn off the power to all components before making

any connections.

· Do not connect any AC power cord until all the

connections are completed.

· Be sure the connections are firm to prevent hum and

noise.

Jacks (connectors) for connecting audio

components

Connect

To the

Amplifiers

LINE (ANALOG) IN/OUT jacks

Digital amplifiers, DAT

decks, another MD deck, CD

players, or DBS tuners

DIGITAL (OPTICAL) IN

connector

Amplifier, etc.

Digital amplifier, DAT

deck, MD deck, CD player,

DBS tuner, etc.

AC power cord