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Sony MDS-JE440 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-229-587-15(1)
MiniDisc Deck
Operating Instructions
MDS-JE640
MDS-JE440
©2000 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-229-587-15(1) MiniDisc Deck Operating Instructions MDS-JE640 MDS-JE440 ©2000 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    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.____________ Serial No.____________ ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Starting recording with six seconds of prestored audio data (Time Machine Recording) 20 Synchro-recording with the audio component of your choice (Music Synchro-recording) 20 Synchro-recording with a Sony CD player (CD Synchro- recording) 21 Playing MDs Playing an MD 23...

  • Page 4: Location And Function Of Controls

    Location and Function of Controls This chapter describes the location and function of the various buttons, controls, and jacks on the deck and the supplied remote. Further details are provided on the pages indicated in the parentheses. It also describes the information that appears in the display window.
  • Page 5 STANDBY TIMER OFF PLAY LEVEL KEYBOARD IN PHONES PITCH CONTROL S.F EDIT TIME q; qa qs qd H H button (13) (23) Press to start play. X button (13) (23) Press to pause play or recording. Press again to resume play or recording.

  • Page 6: Rear Panel Description

    Rear panel description MDS-JE640 MDS-JE440 ANALOG DIGITAL OPTICAL A ANALOG IN jacks (11) (13) Use to input analog signals from other components. B ANALOG OUT jacks (11) Use to output analog signals to other components. C DIGITAL COAXIAL IN jack (MDS-JE640 European models only) (11) (13) Connect a digital coaxial cable to input digital signals from other components.
  • Page 7 A ?/1 (power) switch (13) (23) Press to turn on the deck. When you turn on the deck, the STANDBY indicator on the deck turns off. When you press the switch again, the deck turns off and the indicator lights up. B PLAY MODE button (27) (43) Press to select Shuffle Play or Program Play or resume normal play.

  • Page 8: Display Window Description

    Display window description MDS-JE640 MDS-JE440 A REMOTE indicator Lights when the MD is being controlled by an external device connected to the deck. B Disc name and track name indicators display DISC indicator Lights when the disc information (etc.) is shown. Name display Displays disc and track names, Edit Menu parameters, and Setup Menu parameters (etc.).
  • Page 9 D Recording and editing indicators L.SYNC indicator (19) Lights when the deck is set to assign track numbers automatically during analog recording. Rec mode indicators (15) These indicators turn off during stereo recording/ playback. • “MONO” lights when the deck is set to Monaural Recording mode or playing an MD recorded in Monaural Recording mode.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter provides information on the supplied accessories and hookups. Be sure to read this chapter thoroughly before you actually connect any equipment to the deck. Before you start the hookup Before you start the hookup Checking the supplied accessories This MD deck comes with the following items: •...

  • Page 11: Hooking Up The Audio Components

    Hooking up the audio components MDS-JE640 See page 12 Amplifier, etc. MDS-JE440 Amplifier, etc. 1) Digital equipment with a DIGITAL OUT connector only 2) Digital equipment with both DIGITAL IN and OUT connectors CONTROL A1 CD player, DBS CD player, DBS tuner, etc. tuner Digital amplifier, DAT deck, MD deck, etc.
  • Page 12 Required cords A 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. White (L) Red (R) B Optical cables (2 for MDS-JE640 European models/3 for all other models) (only one supplied) •...

  • Page 13: Recording To Mds

    Recording to This chapter explains the various ways to record to an MD, as well as how to mark track numbers and perform synchro-recording with other components. See also “System limitations” on page 51 before recording. Recording to an MD If the MD has been partially recorded, recording starts after the recorded tracks.
  • Page 14 Start playing the program source. Operations you may want to do during recording Press Stop recording Pause recording Resume recording after H or X pausing A after stopping recording Eject the MD To change the display while recording Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly to change the display.

  • Page 15: Notes On Recording

    Notes on recording About indications that appear during/ after recording When “Tr” flashes in the display recording The MD deck is recording over existing track(s) (see “Recording to an MD” on page 13). The indication stops flashing when the deck reaches the end of the recorded portion.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Recording Level

    • If “LPstamp On” is set, “LP:” is recorded as part of the track name, so the number of characters that can be input in a single MD is reduced. Furthermore, “LP:” is automatically copied if the track name is copied or if the track is divided by using the Divide function.

  • Page 17: Recording Tips

    (MDS-JE640 only) You can use Setup Menu to adjust the recording level You can adjust the recording level regardless of the source selected with the INPUT button. 1 During recording or recording pause, press MENU/NO twice. “Setup Menu” appears in the display. 2 Turn AMS (or press ./>...
  • Page 18 When a digital input is selected The digital signal input from the DIGITAL IN connector is output to the DIGITAL OUT connector (MDS-JE640 only) after passing through the sampling rate converter, and then to the ANALOG OUT jacks and PHONES jack (MDS-JE640 only) after D/A conversion.

  • Page 19: Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking)

    Marking track numbers while recording (Track Marking) You can mark track numbers either manually or automatically while recording. By marking track numbers at specific points, you can quickly locate the points later or edit the MD easily. MENU/NO Marking track numbers manually (Manual Track Marking) While recording, press z at the point where you want to add a track number.

  • Page 20: Starting Recording With Six Seconds Of Prestored Audio Data (Time Machine Recording)

    Starting recording with six seconds of prestored audio data (Time Machine Recording) Whenever the deck is in recording pause, the deck’s buffer memory continuously stores the latest six seconds worth of audio data. When you press AMS (or T.REC), the recording then starts with the data in the buffer memory.

  • Page 21: Synchro-Recording With A Sony Cd Player (Cd Synchro- Recording)

    Synchro-recording with a Sony CD player (CD Synchro-recording) When the deck is connected to a Sony CD player or Hi-Fi component system, you can easily copy the contents of CDs to the MD using the deck’s remote. Because the MD...
  • Page 22 Making a CD Synchro-recording from a Sony CD player connected with a control A1 cable (MDS-JE640 only) Do steps 1 to 3 of “Synchro-recording with a Sony CD player” on page 21. Set the CD player to playing pause mode.

  • Page 23: Playing Mds

    Playing MDs This chapter explains the various ways to play MDs. Playing an MD LEVEL Turn on the amplifier and select MD on the amplifier. Press ?/1 to turn on the deck. The STANDBY indicator turns off. Insert an MD. If necessary, turn AMS (or press >...

  • Page 24: Playing A Specific Track

    (MDS-JE640 only) You can use Setup Menu to adjust the analog output level 1 While the deck is playing, press MENU/NO twice. “Setup Menu” appears in the display. 2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Aout” appears, then press AMS or YES. 3 Turn AMS (or press LEVEL +/–...

  • Page 25: Locating A Particular Point In A Track

    Enter the corresponding digits. To enter 0, press 10/0 instead. Examples: • To play track number 30, press >10, then 3 and 10/0. • To play track number 108, press >10, then 1, 10/0, and 8. If you enter a track number while the deck is paused The deck will still be paused at the beginning of the track.

  • Page 26: Playing Tracks Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play an entire MD repeatedly. This function can be used with Shuffle Play to repeat all the tracks in random order (page 27), or with Program Play to repeat all the tracks in the program you have created (page 27). You can also repeat a specific track or portion within a track.

  • Page 27: Playing Tracks In Random Order (Shuffle Play)

    Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) When you select Shuffle Play, the deck plays all the tracks on the MD in random order. While the deck is stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUF” lights up in the display. Press H.
  • Page 28 Repeat step 3 to enter other tracks. The entered track is added to the location where the “0” flashes. Each time you enter a track, the total program time appears in the display. Press YES. “Complete!!” appears and the program is completed. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM”...

  • Page 29: Tips For Recording From Mds To Tape

    Tips for recording from MDs to tape (MDS-JE640 only) MENU/NO Inserting blanks between tracks during play (Auto Space) The MD deck can be set to automatically insert a three- second blank between tracks during play. This function is useful when you’re recording from an MD to an analog tape.

  • Page 30: Editing Recorded Mds

    Editing Recorded This chapter explains how to edit the tracks that have been recorded to an Before you start editing Before you start editing Brief descriptions of buttons and control used to edit MDs The buttons and control below are used to erase, divide, move, or combine tracks on the MD.

  • Page 31: Erasing Tracks (Erase)

    About indications which appear after editing When “TOC” lights up in the display after editing Editing has finished but the TOC (Table of Contents) on the MD has not been updated to reflect the editing results. The editing will be lost if you disconnect the AC power cord while the indication is on.
  • Page 32 Erasing all the tracks on an MD Do the procedure below to erase all the tracks, track names, and disc name at once. While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused, press MENU/NO. “Edit Menu” appears in the display. Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “All Erase ?”...

  • Page 33: Dividing Tracks (Divide)

    Dividing tracks (DIVIDE) You can divide a recorded track at any point by adding a track mark at that point. This is especially useful when you want to divide recorded material that contains multiple tracks but only one track number, or when you want to be able to locate a certain point in the track.

  • Page 34: Combining Tracks (Combine)

    Combining tracks This function allows you to combine any two tracks into a single track. The two tracks need not to be consecutive nor chronological. You can combine several tracks into a single medley, or several independently recorded portions into a single track. When you combine two tracks, the total number of tracks decreases by one and all tracks following the combined track are renumbered.

  • Page 35: Naming A Track Or Md (Name)

    Naming a track or MD (NAME) You 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 about 1,700 characters can be stored for all the names on the MD.
  • Page 36 To erase a character Press m/M repeatedly until the character to be erased flashes, then press CLEAR. Press YES. The whole name appears in the display, followed by “Complete!!” to indicate that the labeling procedure is completed. To cancel the operation Press MENU/NO or x.

  • Page 37: Changing The Recorded Level After Recording

    Press down CLEAR until the selected name is erased completely. Do steps 5 to 8 of “Naming a track or an MD using the controls on the deck” on page 35 or steps 2 to 4 of “Naming a track or an MD using the remote” on page 36.
  • Page 38 MDS-JE440 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to change the recorded level without turning on “OVER” on the peak level meters. Avoid turning on these indicators Press AMS or YES. “(S.F) Edit OK?” appears in the display. Press AMS or YES.

  • Page 39: Undoing The Last Edit (Undo)

    Undoing the last edit (UNDO) You 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 cannot undo an edit operation if you perform any of the following operations after the edit: •...

  • Page 40: Other Functions

    Other Functions This chapter explains other useful functions that are available on the MD deck. Changing the pitch Changing the pitch (Pitch Control Function) (MDS-JE640 only) You can change the pitch of the MD by lowering the playback speed. The tone falls at lower pitches. PITCH CONTROL Setting the pitch automatically in steps (Auto Step Control Function)

  • Page 41: Fading In And Fading Out

    To recall the factory setting Press CLEAR while setting the value. You can use Setup Menu to change the pitch 1 While the deck is playing, press MENU/NO twice. “Setup Menu” appears in the display. 2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Pitch” or “Pfine”...

  • Page 42: Falling Asleep To Music (Sleep Timer)

    You can change the duration of Fade-in and Fade-out Play/Recording 1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice. “Setup Menu” appears in the display. 2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select the setting, then press AMS or YES. To change the duration of Select Fade-in Play/Recording...

  • Page 43: Using A Timer (Mds-Je640 Only)

    Using a timer (MDS-JE640 only) By connecting a timer (not supplied) to the deck, you can start and stop playing/recording operations at specified times. For further information on connecting the timer or setting the starting and ending times, refer to the instructions that came with the timer.

  • Page 44: Using The Control A1 Control System

    The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to the CONTROL A1 which is the standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony components. Components with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with components with CONTROL A1 , and can be connected to each other.
  • Page 45 You can use a special synchronized recording This MD deck is equipped with a special synchronized recording function that uses the CONTROL A1 Control System (see “Making a CD Synchro-recording from a Sony CD player connected with a control A1 cable (MDS-JE640 only)” on page 22).

  • Page 46: Operating The Md Deck Using A Keyboard

    Operating the MD Deck Using a Keyboard (MDS-JE640 only) This chapter explains simple ways to name a track or MD using an optional keyboard, as well as how to operate the MD deck directly using the keyboard. Setting the keyboard Setting the keyboard You can use any IBM -compatible keyboard...

  • Page 47: Naming A Track Or Md Using The Keyboard

    Naming a track or MD using the keyboard If you use a keyboard, you can quickly enter or edit names. While editing a name, you can move the cursor in jumps or scroll the name. Shortcut to the naming procedure Press [Enter] while the deck is in one of the operating modes listed below, depending on what you want to name:...

  • Page 48: Operating The Deck Using The Keyboard

    Operating the deck using the keyboard You can operate the MD deck by using the keyboard keys. This allows you to edit MDs and control the deck without using buttons and control on the deck and on the remote. Operations using the keyboard For details about each function, see “Front panel description”...
  • Page 49 Press [F10]/[F11] repeatedly until the character you want to clear appears, then press [F12]. “<Set Key>” flashes in the display. Press [Delete]. “Key Clear” appears and the key assignment is cleared. To clear all key assignments Do steps 1 to 3 of “Assigning a character” on page 48.

  • Page 50: Additional Information

    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.

  • Page 51: Handling Mds

    Handling MDs The MD is enclosed in a cartridge to protect 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 properly. To ensure that you can always listen to the highest quality music, follow the precautions below: •...

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    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.

  • Page 53: Self-Diagnosis Function

    There is an error in the internal data that E0001/ the deck needs in order to operate. MEMORY NG , Consult your nearest Sony dealer. There is a problem with the optical E0101/ pickup. , The optical pickup may have failed.

  • Page 54: Display Messages

    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 53). Message Meaning Auto Cut The Auto Cut Function is on (page 18). A new (blank) or erased MD has been Blank Disc inserted.

  • Page 55: Specifications

    Specifications System MiniDisc digital audio system Disc MiniDisc Laser Semiconductor laser ( = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Laser output MAX 44.6 µW 1) This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.

  • Page 56: Edit Menu Table

    Edit menu table The following table provides a quick guide to the various editing functions that you can perform using the Edit Menu. To access the Edit Menu Press MENU/NO to display “Edit Menu.” Note The available menu items may vary according to the current status of the deck. Menu item Sub-item Nm In ?
  • Page 57 Menu item Sub-item Function Adjusts the digital signal level input through the Opt2 or Opt — DIGITAL OPTICAL IN(2) connector. Adjusts the analog signal level output to the Aout — ANALOG OUT and PHONES jacks. Sleep — Sets the duration of Sleep Timer. Sleep —...

  • Page 58: Index

    Index AMS 24 Audio connecting cord 12 Auto cut 18 Auto pause 29 Auto space 29 Auto step control 40 Automatic track marking 19 Battery 10 Blank erasing during recording. See Smart space and Auto cut inserting during play. See Auto space CD Synchro-recording 21 Combining 34...
  • Page 59 Repeating a portion. See Repeat A-B play all tracks. See Repeat All play current track. See Repeat 1 play Sampling rate converter 15 SCMS. See Serial Copy Management System Scrolling the name 24 Self-diagnosis function 53 Serial Copy Management System 52 Shuffle play 27 Sleep timer 42 Smart space 18...
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