Sony MDS-S40 manual

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    3-865-729- 12 (1) MiniDisc Deck Operating Instructions  1999 by Sony Corporation MDS-S40[...]

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    2 W ARNING T o prevent fir e or shock hazar d, do not expose the unit to rain or moistur e. T o 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[...]

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    3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started 4 Before Y ou Start the Hookup 4 Hooking Up the Audio Components 5 Location and Function of P arts 8 Fr ont Panel Parts Description 8 Remote Parts Description 10 Using the Display 1 1 Recording on MDs 13 Notes on Recording 13 Recording on an MD 14 Adjusting the Recor ding Level 16 Recording T ips 16 Marking T ra[...]

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    4 Before Y ou 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 [...]

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    5 Getting Started Hooking Up the Audio Components DIGIT AL BEEP (ANALOG) IN ON OFF LINE OUT L R IN MD IN L R OUT DIGIT AL OUT Required cor ds Audio connecting cords (2) (supplied) When connecting an audio connecting cor d, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appr opriate jacks: white (left) to white and red (right) to r ed. Optical cable ([...]

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    6 Getting Started Setting the voltage (only on models supplied with a voltage selector) Make sure the voltage selector on the r ear panel of the deck is set to the voltage of the local power supply . If not, use a screwdriver to change it to the corr ect position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet. V OL T A GE SELECT OR 110–120V[...]

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    7 Getting Started[...]

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    8 Fr ont Panel Parts Description Location and Function of P arts This chapter tells you about the location and function of the various buttons and controls on the fr ont panel and the supplied remote. Further details ar e provided on the pages indicated in the par entheses. It also tells you about the information that appears in the display window [...]

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    9 Location of Parts and Brief Explanations 1 6 8 7 9 0 qa 2 3 5 4 qs qd qg qf qh qj qk ql ` / 1 N z x X Z > . mM EJECT MENU/NO YES AMS CLEAR PUSH ENTER SCROLL PLA Y MODE INPUT ANALOG DIGIT AL • • DISPLA Y/CHAR LEVEL/ REPEA T 6 EJECT Z button (15, 21) Press to eject the MD. 7 MENU/NO button (14, 29, 38) Press to display “Edit Menu” or “[...]

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    10 Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations Remote Parts Description 1 2 3 4 6 9 0 qs 7 ws wa qa w; qh qk qj qd qf qg ql 5 8 ABC LEVEL CD-SYNC MUSIC SYNC A y B REPEAT 2 DEF 3 & ! ? FADER SCROLL DISPLAY PLAY MODE NAME IN CLEAR YES MENU/NO CHAR NAME 1 JKL 5 MNO 6 GHI 4 TUV 8 QZ 10/0 T.REC > 10 WXY 9 PRS 7 CD PLAYER STANDBY STOP START .[...]

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    11 Location of Parts and Brief Explanations qg . / > buttons (14-16, 21, 25, 29, 34, 38) Press to locate tracks, adjust the r ecording level, or select a menu item. qh z button (15-17) Press to recor d on the MD, monitor the input signal, or mark track numbers. qj T .REC button (18) Press during r ecording pause to start T ime Machine Recording.[...]

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    12 Location of Parts and Basic Amplifier Operations While the deck is stopped Press LEVEL/DISPLA Y/CHAR (or DISPLA Y) repeatedly to change the display . Each press of the button changes the display as follows: 15 46m 08s SONGS -27m 52s * Not shown for the premaster ed discs. ** When the MD has no name, “No Name” appears, followed by the default[...]

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    13 Recording on MDs Recor ding on MDs This chapter explains the various ways to r ecord to an MD, as well as how to mark track numbers and perform synchr o-recor ding with other components. Notes on Recor ding About indications which appear while recor ding When “Protected” and “C11” alternate in the display The recor d-protect slot is open[...]

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    14 Recording on MDs Automatic conversion of digital sampling rates during recor ding A built-in sampling rate converter automatically converts the sampling frequency of various digital sour ces to the 44.1 kHz sampling rate of the MD deck. This allows you to monitor and recor d sources such as 32- or 48-kHz DA T tapes or satellite broadcasts, as we[...]

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    15 Recording on MDs 9 If necessary , locate the point on the MD to start recor ding from. If you want to record on a new MD or start r ecording from the end of the r ecorded portion, go to step 10. T o recor d over from the beginning of an e xisting MD track T urn AMS (or press . / > r epeatedly) until the number of the track to be recor ded ove[...]

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    16 Recording on MDs Adjusting the Recor ding Level Do the procedur e below to adjust the recor ding level. LEVEL/DISPLA Y/CHAR AMS ` / 1 N z x X Z > . mM 1 Do steps 1 to 10 of “Recording on an MD” on pages 14 and 15. 2 Play the portion of the program sour ce with the strongest output. 3 Press LEVEL/DISPLA Y/CHAR (or DISPLA Y) repeatedly unti[...]

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    17 Recording on MDs Erasing blank portions automatically (Smart Space/Auto Cut) The deck can be set to automatically erase any blanks that ar e produced when the signal is interrupted during recor ding. 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[...]

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    18 Recording on MDs T o change the trigger level for Automatic T rack Marking Do the procedur e below to change the signal level that triggers Automatic T rack Marking. 1 While the deck is stopped, pr ess MENU/NO twice. “Setup Menu” appears in the display . 2 T ur n AMS (or pr ess . / > repeatedly) until “LS(T)” appears, then press AMS o[...]

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    19 Recording on MDs Synchr o-recor ding With the Audio Component of Y our Choice (Music Synchro-r ecording) Z The Music Synchr o-recording allows you to automatically synchronize r ecording on the MD deck with the playing of the selected program sour ce. The T rack Marking function, however , will differ according to the pr ogram source. For detail[...]

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    20 Recording on MDs Operations you may want to do during CD Synchro-r ecording T o Press Stop recor ding CD-SYNC STOP Pause recor ding CD-SYNC ST ANDBY or CD PLA YER X Locate the next track to be recor ded during recording pause CD PLA YER . / > Resume recording after pausing CD-SYNC ST ART or CD PLA YER X Check the remaining recor dable time on[...]

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    21 Playing MDs Playing MDs This chapter explains the various ways to play MDs. Playing an MD The operations for normal play are explained below . AMS EJECT Z N ?/1 X x ` / 1 N z x X Z > . mM 1 T ur n on the amplifier and select MD on the amplifier . 2 Press ~/1 to turn on the deck. The switch indicator turns off. 3 Insert an MD. 4 If necessary ,[...]

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    22 Playing MDs Playing a Specific T rack While the deck is playing or stopped, use the procedur e below to quickly play any track. N z x X Z > . mM . > m M z x X H Z ` / 1 + – > . X AMS N H ./> > 10 Locating a track with AMS * T o go to Do the following: Playing a track by entering the track number Z Press the number button(s) to e[...]

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    23 Playing MDs Locating a Particular Point in a T rack Y ou can locate a particular point in a track during play or play pause. m/M ` / 1 N z x X Z > . mM Locating a point while monitoring the sound Press down m / M during play . Y ou will hear intermittent playback as the disc goes forwar d or reverse. When you reach the point, r elease the but[...]

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    24 Playing MDs Playing T racks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) When you select Shuffle Play , the deck plays all the tracks on the MD in random order . PLA Y MODE N ` / 1 N z x X Z > . mM 1 While the deck is stopped, press PLA Y MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” lights up in the display . 2 Press N . Shuffle Play starts. ; appears while the dec[...]

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    25 Playing MDs Cr eating Y our Own Pr ogram (Program Play) Y ou can pick out the tracks that you like and specify the playback or der in a program containing up to 25 tracks. LEVEL/DISPLA Y/CHAR PLA Y MODE AMS M CLEAR m MENU/NO YES N ` / 1 N z x X Z > . mM H > 10 MENU/NO DISPLA Y CLEAR PLA Y MODE YES m/M ./> . > m M z x X H Z ` / 1 + ?[...]

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    26 Playing MDs Changing the contents of the program While the deck is stopped and “PROGRAM” lights up, do steps 1 and 2 of “Programming the tracks” on page 25, followed by one of the procedur es below: T o Do the following: Tips for Recording Fr om MDs to T ape AMS MENU/NO YES ` / 1 N z x X Z > . mM Inserting blanks between tracks during[...]

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    27 Playing MDs Pausing after each track (Auto Pause) Y ou can set the MD deck so that it pauses after each track to give you time to locate the next track to be recor ded. 1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice. “Setup Menu” appears in the display . 2 T ur n AMS (or pr ess . / > repeatedly) until “Auto” appears, then press AMS [...]

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    28 Editing Recor ded MDs This chapter explains how to edit the tracks that have been recor ded on an MD. AMS YES MENU/NO m/M ` / 1 N z x X Z > . mM Brief descriptions of buttons and control used to edit MDs The buttons and the control below ar e used to erase, divide, move, or combine tracks on the MD. Note The operation of these buttons and the[...]

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    29 Editing Recorded MDs About indication which appears while editing When “Protected” appears in the display The recor d-protect slot is open. T o edit the MD, slide the tab to close the slot. For details, see “T o prevent accidental erasure of the r ecorded material” on page 15. About indications which appear after editing When “TOC” l[...]

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    Editing Recor ded MDs 30 Erasing all the tracks on an MD Do the procedur e below to erase all the tracks, track names, and disc name at once. 1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused, press MENU/NO. “Edit Menu” appears in the display . 2 T ur n AMS (or press . / > repeatedly) until “All Erase ?” appears, then press AMS or YES. “[...]

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    31 Editing Recorded MDs Dividing T racks Y ou can divide a recorded track at any point simply by adding a track mark at that point. This is especially useful when you want to divide r ecorded material which contains multiple tracks but only one track number (see page 18), or when you want to locate a certain point in the track. Example: Dividing th[...]

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    Editing Recor ded MDs 32 Combining T racks This function allows you to combine any two tracks into a single track. The two tracks need not to be consecutive nor chronological. Y ou can combine several tracks into a single medley , or several independently recor ded portions into a single track. When you combine two tracks, the total number of track[...]

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    33 Editing Recorded MDs Naming a T rack or MD Y ou can enter a name for a recorded MD as well as for individual tracks. Names can consist of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. A total number of 1,700 characters can be stored for all the names on the MD. AMS YES MENU/NO CLEAR m/M LEVEL/DISPLA Y/CHAR ` / 1 N z x X Z > . mM MENU[...]

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    Editing Recor ded MDs 34 8 Press AMS. The selected character is entered and lights continuously . The cursor shifts to the right, flashes, and waits for the input of the next character . D 9 Repeat steps 6 to 8 to enter the rest of the name. T o change a character Press m / M repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then repeat steps 6[...]

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    35 Editing Recorded MDs 5 T ur n AMS (or pr ess . / > repeatedly) until the number of the track (when naming a track) or “Disc” (when naming a disc) flashes, then press AMS or YES to enter the copied name. “Complete!!” appears for a few seconds and the name is copied. T o cancel the operation Press MENU/NO or x . z When “Overwrite ???[...]

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    Editing Recor ded MDs 36 Undoing the Last Edit Y ou can undo the last edit operation and restore the contents of the MD to the condition that existed before the operation. Note, however , that you can’t undo an edit operation if you perform any of the following operations after the edit: • Press z on the deck • Press z or MUSIC SYNC on the re[...]

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    37 Other Functions Other Functions This chapter explains other useful functions that are available on the MD deck. Fade In and Fade Out Z Y ou can use Fade-in Play to gradually increase the signal level output to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT jacks at the start of playback. Fade-out Play gradually decreases the signal level at the end of playback. Fade-in [...]

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    Other Functions 38 Falling Asleep to Music (Sleep Timer) Y ou can set the deck so that it turns off automatically after 60 minutes. AMS YES MENU/NO ` / 1 N z x X Z > . mM 1 While the deck is stopped, pr ess MENU/NO twice. “Setup Menu” appears in the display . 2 T ur n AMS (or pr ess . / > repeatedly) until “Sleep” appears in the displ[...]

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    39 Additional Information Pr ecautions On safety • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the deck and have it checked by qualified personnel befor e operating it any further . • The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazar d. On power sources • Before operating the deck, check that the ope[...]

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    40 Additional Information Handling MDs The MD is enclosed in a cartridge to pr otect the disc from debris or fingerprints and to make it easy to handle. However , the presence of debris or a warped cartridge may inhibit the disc from operating pr operly . T o assure that you can always listen to the highest quality music, follow the precautions bel[...]

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    41 Additional Information T roubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the deck, use this tr oubleshooting guide to help you remedy the pr oblem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer . The deck does not operate or operates poorly . , The MD may be dirty or damaged. Replace the MD. , Only ~[...]

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    42 Additional Information General Power requir ements Wher e purchased P ower requirements U.S.A. and Canada 120 V AC, 60 Hz Display Messages The following table explains the various messages that appear in the display . Messages are also displayed by the deck’s Self-Diagnosis function (see page 44). Message Meaning Auto Cut The Auto Cut function[...]

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    43 Additional Information Edit Menu T able The following table provides a quick guide to the various editing functions that you can perform using the Edit Menu. T o access the Edit Menu Press MENU/NO to display “Edit Menu.” Note The available menu items may vary accor ding to the current status of the deck. Menu item Sub-item Function Reference[...]

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    44 Additional Information Setup Menu T able The following table provides an overview of the various Setup Menu items, including their parameters, factory settings, and refer ence page(s) in the manual. T o access the Setup Menu While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice to display “Setup Menu.” Menu item Function P arameter s F actory setti[...]

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    45 Additional Information Using the Beeps The deck can output various beeps that allow you to identify deck operations by sound. The beeps are output from the LINE (ANALOG) OUT jacks. BEEP Set BEEP to ON. Beeps are output accor ding to the deck status as follows: x One short beep (high) The deck has been turned on, started playing, started recordin[...]

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    46 Additional Information Index A Accessories optional 42 supplied 4 AMS 22 Audio connecting cord 4, 5 Auto Cut 17 Auto Pause 27 Auto Space 26 Automatic Track Marking additional information 18 how to 17 trigger level 18 B Battery 4 Beeps 45 Blank erasing during recording. See Smart Space and Auto Cut inserting during play. See Auto Space C CD Synch[...]

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