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  • Page 1 MINIDISC MANUAL V3.0E...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.4. MiniDisc Logo ........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    In short, the MD format has been created to meet the needs of personal music entertainment in the future. Based on a dazzling array of new technologies, the MiniDisc offers a new lifestyle in personal audio enjoyment.

  • Page 4: The Minidisc System

    Superb Compactness The MiniDisc itself is only approximately 64 mm in diameter, and the cartridge is 72 x 68 x 5 mm. And because the MiniDisc is smaller, so is the MiniDisc player. Shock-Resistant Portability The MiniDisc is resistant against shocks and vibrations. New technology, using an advanced semiconductor memory, provides almost total shock resistance so there is no skipping and jitter even while jogging or driving.

  • Page 5: What It Is And How It Works

    Moreover, the discs are encased in a cartridge, so there is no worry about their being scratched. The design of the premastered MiniDisc cartridges MiniDisc Pick-up Technology Optical Pick-up of MD Player: High intensity...
  • Page 6 In order to meet the requirements of a compact, lightweight, recordable audio system for perso- nal use, the MD system employs a newly develo- ped Sony magneto-optical (MO) disc that utilizes magnetic field modulation with direct “overwri- te” capability. With MO disc technology, the recording of data requires the use of a laser and a polarizing magnetic field.
  • Page 7 The MiniDisc provides the same high-speed random access for recordable discs as well as for premaste- red discs. In addition, the recordable MiniDisc has a circumferential microgroove or ”pre-groove”, which is formed when the polycarbonate substrate is injec- tion molded.
  • Page 8 What it is and How it Works ATRAC Digital Audio Compression Technology In order to provide approximately 74 minutes of music on the 2.5-inch MiniDisc, a digital audio compression technology called “ATRAC” (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding) has been newly deve- loped. This technology compresses information down to approximately one fifth of the amount of data usually required.
  • Page 9 Using a concept called sector repositioning, the MD pick-up has the ability to quickly resume rea- ding from the correct point after being displaced. When signals are recorded on the MiniDisc (either recordable MO or premastered optical media), address information is assigned every 13.3 milli- seconds.

  • Page 10: Serial Copy Management System

    • The subdata capacity of the premastered MD is bigger. So it is possible to record more character information onto the MD. A U S T R I A Sony MiniDisc System Specifications Channels: 2 (Stereo) Frequency Response: 5 - 20.000 Hz...

  • Page 11: The Production Process Of The Premastered Md

    2. The production process of the premastered MD 2.1. MD Production Input Pre- Material Mastering 1. Input Material DADC requires following input components from customers: • A MD master tape or a sound carrier as for CD production (e.g. PQ-encoded U-Matic 1630). •...

  • Page 12: Md Components

    Shutter Lock (e.g. POM) Shutter (e.g. POM) Shutter (e.g. POM) Lower Cartridge (e.g. Polycarbonate) Lower Cartridge (e.g. Polycarbonate) WARNING: All Rights Reserved. Assembled MiniDisc Assembled MiniDisc Tray (e.g. Polycarbonate) Tray (e.g. Polycarbonate) Backline Card (Paper) Backline Card (Paper) MD Jewel Case (e.g. Polycarbonate)
  • Page 13 1. Upper Cartridge The upper cartridge is made of grey plastics (e.g. polycarbonate). Its purpose is to protect the MD against mechanical damage or dust. The upper cartridge also forms the spine on which the disc ID information will be printed in white ink. 2.

  • Page 14: Input Components Specification

    R-DAT, as well as A/D transfer from 1/4” and 1/2” analog tapes and transfer from CD-R discs can be done at DADC. However, PQ-encoded U-Matic tapes in the Sony 1630 format as used for CD-production is the most common format. DADC can transfer this tape into the MD format via the ATRAC Format Converter.
  • Page 15 CD-WO (scratches, finger prints etc.), by defects during recording (medium or recording device) or by an interrupted recording. Disc checker print-outs (e.g. Sony CDA-5000 or Audio Development “CD-CATS”) should be sent together with the CD-WO, if available. All data on the CD-WO (audio and PQ data, ISRC code, etc.)
  • Page 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Catalogue No.: Customer: Music Company Artist: Sample Artist Sample Titel: Source: U-MATIC Type of Recorder: SONY DMR - 4000 1/4" NR.: 1/2" NO NR.: CCIR 15 IPS DOLBY A 30 IPS DOLBY SR SMPTE...
  • Page 17 Sound & Noise Information Form 2 Title: Sample 0 ____________ 1 ____________ 2 ____________ 3 ____________ 4 ____________ 5 ____________ 0 ____________ 1 ____________ 2 ____________ 3 ____________ 4 ____________ 5 ____________ 0 ____________ 1 ____________ 2 ____________ 3 ____________ 4 ____________ 5 ____________ 0 ____________ 1 ____________ 2 ____________ 3 ____________ 4 ____________ 5 ____________ 0 ____________ 1 ____________ 2 ____________ 3 ____________ 4 ____________ 5 ____________ 0 ____________ 1 ____________ 2 ____________ 3 ____________ 4 ____________ 5 ____________...
  • Page 18 Abbreviations for possible noise Abbreviations for possible noise Abrupt End, Sudden End Bad Edit Blow Noise, Wind Noise Cut Begin Cut End Cross Fade Click Noise Crackle Double Begin Double End DIS Distortion DO Drop Out Fade In Flutter Fade Out HFN High Frequency Noice HISS e.g.

  • Page 19: Additional Toc Data/Character Information

    3.2. Additional TOC Data/ Character Information As one of the new features of the MD, character information can be displayed during playback. This information is included in the TOC (table of contents) area of the MD and in subdata areas (future use) which are available in addition to the music data.
  • Page 20 Character Information Form 3 ARTIST: TITLE: Emotions Mariah Carey Disc Information: 5 0 9 9 7 4 6 8 8 5 1 8 7 UPC/EAN - code: Mariah Carey###Emotions Disc name (max. 160 characters) Track No. _____ Information: ISRC - code (ISO 3901): Emotions Track name (max.

  • Page 21: Label-, Artwork- And Print Films

    3.3. Label-, Artwork- and Print Films For unmistakeable reference during produc- tion the catalogue number must be indica- ted on each film outside of the print area for identification. I. Label Film Usually a graphic or picture will be used for the front side.
  • Page 22 Booklet II. a) Artwork Films (Booklet) The booklet contains similar information as CD booklets. Optionally the MiniDisc logo can be inserted. During preparation of the print films for the booklet please mind the following: • Send coated positive offset films with approx.
  • Page 23 The backline card contains similar information as CD backline cards (eg.: artist, disc title, catalogue no.). The MiniDisc logo (recommended size 7mm) has to be inserted on both spines of the backline card, so that it can be easily read at top of the spine end if the MD is stored upright in a rack (see drawing below).
  • Page 24 Cartridge Back-/Spine Print III. Print Film (Cartridge Back-/Spine Print) It is recommended to print in positive type follo- wing information with white ink on the cartridge: Spine: artist name and disc title. Backside: artist name, disc title, catalogue num- ber, track titles and durations, etc. The MD Logo shall not be inserted, as it already appears on the lower cartridge.

  • Page 25: Minidisc Logo

    “MD” standard specifi- cations. Permitted Uses The “MiniDisc” logo may be used pursuant to a license agreement with Sony Corporation wherein the right for usage is guaranteed. The “MiniDisc” logo can only be applied on the products specified in such a license agreement, in order to show that such products meet the “MD”...
  • Page 26 The MiniDisc Logo Printing the “MiniDisc” logo in positive, or in reverse (negative) is permitted. Only one color may be used (also in negative print, only single colour backgrounds). Never combine the “MiniDisc” logo with other characters, figures or logos. Always display it independently.

  • Page 27: Sony Dadc Austria Ag

    But above all, here we create the basis for new products in the future so that we can ensure that the Sony group will be your partner in the future, too. Customers: approx.
  • Page 28 Notice: This document has been prepared by DADC Austria to provide some basic information on MiniDisc (MD) for its customers. Specific focus has been given to details as needed when ordering MD production at DADC Austria A U S T R I A...
  • Page 29 All trademarks used in this brochure were used for editing purposes without intending any violation of an industrial property right. Owned by: Sony DADC Austria AG Niederalm 282 A-5081 Anif Printed by: Sony Music Printing, Haarlem, NL Published in: Anif, A Produced in: Haarlem, NL...
  • Page 30 For more information please get in touch with: Sony DADC Austria AG Customer Service Niederalm 282 A-5081 Anif, Austria Tel.: ++43-6246-880-555 Fax: ++43/6246-880-509 E-mail: sales@dadc.co.at...

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