Sony MDS-S40 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony MDS-S40 Operating Instructions Manual

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

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  • Page 1 3-865-729-12(1) MiniDisc Deck Operating Instructions MDS-S40 1999 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2: About This Manual

    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-S40 Serial No. For the customers in Canada...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 21 Playing an MD 21...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    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.
  • Page 5: Hooking Up The Audio Components

    Hooking Up the Audio Components LINE DIGITAL (ANALOG) Amplifier, etc. Digital amplifier, DAT deck, MD deck, CD player, DBS tuner, etc. 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.
  • Page 6 Hooking Up the Audio Components Setting the voltage (only on models supplied with a voltage selector) Make sure the voltage selector on the rear panel of the deck is set to the voltage of the local power supply. If not, use a screwdriver to change it to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
  • Page 8: Location And Function Of Parts

    Location and Function of Parts This chapter tells you about the location and function of the various buttons and controls on the front panel and the supplied remote. Further details are provided on the pages indicated in the parentheses. It also tells you about the information that appears in the display window.
  • Page 9 ` / 1 LEVEL/ SCROLL DISPLAY/CHAR PLAY MODE REPEAT INPUT • • DIGITAL ANALOG 6 EJECT Z button (15, 21) Press to eject the MD. 7 MENU/NO button (14, 29, 38) Press to display “Edit Menu” or “Setup Menu.” 8 N button (15, 21) Press to start play.
  • Page 10: Remote Parts Description

    Remote Parts Description ` / 1 MENU/NO CLEAR DISPLAY SCROLL FADER NAME IN PLAY MODE NAME CHAR & ! ? MUSIC SYNC > 10/0 CD-SYNC STOP START STANDBY CD PLAYER > T.REC LEVEL > – A y B REPEAT 1 ~/1 (power) switch (14, 21) Press to turn the deck on.
  • Page 11: Using The Display

    qg ./> buttons (14-16, 21, 25, 29, 34, 38) Press to locate tracks, adjust the recording level, or select a menu item. qh z button (15-17) Press to record on the MD, monitor the input signal, or mark track numbers. qj T.REC button (18) Press during recording pause to start Time Machine Recording.
  • Page 12 Using the Display While the deck is stopped Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly to change the display. Each press of the button changes the display as follows: Total number of tracks and total recorded time (default display) 4 6 m 0 8 s Press Remaining recordable time on the MD (recordable MDs only)
  • Page 13: Recording On Mds

    Recording on 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. Notes on Recording About indications which appear while recording When “Protected” and “C11” alternate in the display The record-protect slot is open and the MD is record- protected.
  • Page 14: Recording On An Md

    Notes on Recording 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 the MD deck. This allows you to monitor and record sources such as 32- or 48-kHz DAT tapes or satellite broadcasts, as well as the CDs and MDs.
  • Page 15 If necessary, locate the point on the MD to start recording from. If you want to record on a new MD or start recording from the end of the recorded portion, go to step 10. To record over from the beginning of an existing MD track Turn AMS (or press ./>...
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Recording Level

    Adjusting the Recording Level Do the procedure below to adjust the recording level. LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR ` / 1 Do steps 1 to 10 of “Recording on an MD” on pages 14 and 15. Play the portion of the program source with the strongest output.
  • Page 17: Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking)

    Erasing blank portions automatically (Smart Space/Auto Cut) The deck can be set to automatically erase any blanks that are produced when the signal is interrupted during recording. The function which activates (Smart Space or Auto Cut) depends on the length of the interruption, as described below.
  • Page 18: Starting Recording With Six Seconds Of Prestored Audio Data (Time Machine Recording)

    Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking) To change the trigger level for Automatic Track Marking Do the procedure below to change the signal level that triggers Automatic Track Marking. While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice. “Setup Menu” appears in the display. Turn AMS (or press ./>...
  • Page 19: Synchro-Recording With The Audio Component Of Your Choice (Music 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. As the same...
  • Page 20 2 Change the CD. 3 Press H on the CD player’s remote. Recording resumes. You can also perform synchro-recording with a Sony video CD player By reprogramming the MD deck’s remote, you can use the procedure above to perform Synchro-recording with a Sony video CD player.
  • Page 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. EJECT Z ` / 1 Turn on the amplifier and select MD on the amplifier. Press ~/1 to turn on the deck. The switch indicator turns off.
  • Page 22: Playing A Specific Track

    Playing a Specific Track While the deck is playing or stopped, use the procedure below to quickly play any track. Number buttons > > ./> Locating a track with AMS To go to Do the following: The next or a succeeding Turn AMS clockwise (or press track during play >...
  • Page 23: Locating A Particular Point In A Track

    Locating a Particular Point in a Track You can locate a particular point in a track during play or play pause. ` / 1 Locating a point while monitoring the sound Press down m/M during play. You will hear intermittent playback as the disc goes forward or reverse.
  • Page 24: Playing Tracks In Random Order (Shuffle Play)

    Playing Tracks Repeatedly Repeating the current track (Repeat 1 Play) While the track you want to repeat is being played, press REPEAT repeatedly until “Repeat 1” appears in the display. Repeat 1 Play starts. To stop Repeat 1 Play Press x. To resume normal play Press REPEAT repeatedly until “Repeat Off”...
  • Page 25: Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

    Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can pick out the tracks that you like and specify the playback order in a program containing up to 25 tracks. LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR MENU/NO ` / 1 PLAY MODE ` / 1 MENU/NO CLEAR DISPLAY PLAY MODE Number...
  • Page 26: Tips For Recording From Mds To Tape

    Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 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 procedures below: Do the following: Erase a track Press m/M repeatedly until the...
  • Page 27 Pausing after each track (Auto Pause) You can set the MD deck so that it pauses after each track to give you time to locate the next track to be recorded. While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice. “Setup Menu” appears in the display. Turn AMS (or press ./>...
  • Page 28: Editing Recorded Mds

    Editing Recorded MDs This chapter explains how to edit the tracks that have been recorded on an MENU/NO ` / 1 Brief descriptions of buttons and control used to edit MDs The buttons and the control below are used to erase, divide, move, or combine tracks on the MD.
  • Page 29: Erasing Tracks

    About indication which appears while editing When “Protected” appears in the display The record-protect slot is open. To edit the MD, slide the tab to close the slot. For details, see “To prevent accidental erasure of the recorded material” on page 15. About indications which appear after editing When “TOC”...
  • Page 30 Erasing Tracks 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 ./>...
  • Page 31: Dividing Tracks

    Dividing Tracks You 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 recorded 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.
  • Page 32: Combining Tracks

    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 33: Naming A Track Or Md

    Naming a Track or MD 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 1,700 characters can be stored for all the names on the MENU/NO LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR ` / 1...
  • Page 34 Naming a Track or MD 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. Repeat steps 6 to 8 to enter the rest of the name. To change a character Press m/M repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then repeat steps 6 to 8.
  • Page 35 Turn AMS (or press ./> 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.
  • Page 36: Undoing The Last Edit

    Undoing the Last Edit 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 can’t undo an edit operation if you perform any of the following operations after the edit: •...
  • Page 37: Other Functions

    Other Functions This chapter explains other useful functions that are available on the MD deck. Fade In and Fade Out Z You can use Fade-in Play to gradually increase the signal level output to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT jacks at the start of playback.
  • Page 38: Falling Asleep To Music (Sleep Timer)

    Falling Asleep to Music (Sleep Timer) You can set the deck so that it turns off automatically after 60 minutes. MENU/NO ` / 1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice. “Setup Menu” appears in the display. Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Sleep”...
  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 assure that you can always listen to the highest quality music, follow the precautions below: •...
  • Page 41: 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 , Only ~/1 and INPUT are operable while the MD deck is being controlled by a personal computer.
  • Page 42: Display Messages

    General Power requirements Where purchased Power requirements U.S.A. and Canada 120 V AC, 60 Hz U.K., Continental Europe, and 220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Argentina Australia 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Certain countries in Asia 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Brazil 127 or 220 V AC, 60 Hz Other countries...
  • Page 43: 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 Function...
  • Page 44: Setup Menu Table

    The deck’s self-diagnosis function automatically checks the condition of the MD deck when an error occurs, then issues a three-digit code and an error message on the display. If the code and message alternate, find them in the following table and perform the indicated countermeasure. Should the problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Three-digit code/Message...
  • Page 45: Using The Beeps

    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 according to the deck status as follows: x One short beep (high) The deck has been turned on, started playing, started recording,...
  • Page 46: Index

    Index 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 Battery 4 Beeps 45 Blank erasing during recording. See Smart Space and Auto Cut inserting during play.
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