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Sony MDS-S707 Manual

Sony MDS-S707 Manual

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3-862-832-11(1)
MiniDisc
Deck
.Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
MDs-s707
© 1998 by Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-862-832-11(1) MiniDisc Deck .Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi MDs-s707 © 1998 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them On placement(only on models whenever you call upon your Sony This symbol is intended supplied with a MAIN POWER switch) dealer regarding this product. alert the user to the presetice...

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    Recording on an MD Using a Timer ............ If you have any questions or problems Playing MDs concerning your deck, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Using the Display ..................Locating a Specific Track ................ Locating a Particular Point in a Track ..........

  • Page 4: Hooking Up The System

    Connectingthe AC power cord HookingUpthe System Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet or to the outlet of a timer. Connect the supplied cords (Ill and []) as described below. Turning on the unit (only on models supplied with a MAIN POWERswitch) Set MAIN POWER on the rear of the unit to ON.

  • Page 5: Connecting Optional Av Components

    Connecting Optional AV Components You can connect a digital components (such as a DAT deck or another MD deck) for digital recording. Refer to the instructions of the component for details regarding its operation. Connect the digital component using the optical cable. Take the caps off the connectors and then insert the plugs until they click into place.
  • Page 6 Recording on an MD I '_ nt_L 0._0 Turn on the Mini System and play the program source you want to record. Press I 16. The STANDBY indicator turns off. Insert a recordable W'Rhthe arrow With the label side up pointing this way If the MD has a recorded material on it, the deck will automatically start recording from the end of the last recorded...
  • Page 7 Press O. • The deck becomes ready to record. When recording the analog input signal, adjust the recording level with REC LEVEL. The fourth dot is satisfactory for most purposes. For details, refer to "Adjusting the Recording Level" on page 11. Note If "Din Unlock"...
  • Page 8 Playing an MD °'" IIRO Adjust the headphone volume. Connect the headphones. Turn on the Mini System and set the source selector to the position for ME) deck. Press 116. The STANDBY indicator turns off. Insert an MD. With the arrow With the label side up pointing this way "_You...

  • Page 9: Useful Tips For Recording

    When recording digital signals that have been emphasized Notes on Recording (in the higher frequencies) The signal is automatically de-emphasized (with attenuation proportional to the degree of emphasis) and the level of the If "Protected" appears in the display de-emphasized signal is indicated on the peak level meters.
  • Page 10 Monitoring the input signal (Input Monitor) If "Smart Space" appears in the display (Smart Space) Before starting recording, you can monitor the selected There has been an extended silence of 4 to 30 seconds input signal through the deck's output connectors.

  • Page 11: Recording Over Existing Tracks

    Recording Over Existing Tracks Adjusting the Recording Level Follow the procedure below to record over existing When recording with INPUT at ANALOG and the material just as you would on an analog cassette tape. signal input through LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks, use REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level before starting recording.

  • Page 12: Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking)

    Press EDIT/NO to display "LevelSync ?"during Marking Track Numbers while recording or recording pause. Recording (Track Marking) Press YES twice to display "LevelSync ON." "LEVEL-SYNC" appears in the display. You can mark track numbers either manually or automatically. By marking track numbers at specific To cancel Automatic Track Marking points, you can quickly locate the points later using the 1 Press EDIT/NO...
  • Page 13 Press AMSto start Time Machine Recording. Starting Recording with Recording of the program source starts with the 6 seconds of audio data stored in the buffer 6 Seconds of Prestored Audio memory. Data (Time Machine Recording) Time Machine "_'_ To stop Recording When recording from an FM or satellite broadcast, the Press IL...
  • Page 14 System during "(_"You call use the remote of the Mini Synchro-Recording a CD synchro-recording When you press CD II, the CD stops and the deck pauses for recording. You can easily dub CDs onto MDs using the CD When you press CD II, the CD pauses and the deck synchro buttons on the remote.

  • Page 15: Recording On An Md Using A Timer

    Recording on an MD Using a Synchro-Recording a Tape and Timer Radio Program By connecting a timer (not supplied) to the deck, you By using the MUSIC SYNC button on the remote, you can start and stop recording operations at specified can automatically start recording in sync with the times.
  • Page 16 After you have finished using the timer, set TIMERon the deck toOFF. Then place the deck in standby status by plugging the AC power cord of the deck into a wall outlet or set the timer to continuous operation. • If TIMER is left at REC, the deck will automatically start recording the next time you turn the deck on.

  • Page 17: Using The Display

    When you insert an MD, the disc name, total number Using the Display of tracks, and total disc playing time appear in the display as follows: You can use the display to check disc and track Discname Musiccalendar information such as the total track number, total playing time of the tracks, remaining recordable time of the disc and disc name.

  • Page 18: Locating A Specific Track

    Checkingremaining time and the title of a Locating a Specific Track track Each time you press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc while playing an MD, you can change the display by using AMS (Automatic Music Sensor), MD _ shown below.

  • Page 19: Locating A Particular Point In A Track

    U_/_ "_r To pause playing at the beginning of a track Locatinga Particular Point in a Turn AIdS (or press MD _ or MD Is4s4) after pausing playback. Track "_" To go quickly to the beginning of the last track You can also use _ and _ to locate a particular...

  • Page 20: Playing Tracks Repeatedly

    Playingin RandomOrder Playing Tracks Repeatedly (Shuffle Play) You can play tracks repeatedly in any play mode. You can have the deck "shuffle" tracksand play them in random order. ocDO PLAYMODE I>go m_ _n C3DI G_3 r_ C3DI °t REPEAT CZ3 C3 mm r_m €-inI €_ _ ui31 REPEAT--...

  • Page 21: Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

    TO_Lq__ CreatingYour Own Program Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "PROGRAM" disappears when the deck is stopped. (ProgramPlay) track repeatedly "_i" You can program same You can specify the playback order of the tracks on an While the tracknumberappearsin thedisplay,press MD and create your own programs containing up to 25 A-MSas many times as you want.

  • Page 22: Playing An Md Using A Timer

    Note Playing an MD Using a Timer You can select Program Play in Step 2. Note, however, that programs eventually fade away when the standby status is off, and therefore if you set the time too far in the future, the By connecting a timer (not supplied) to the deck, you program may be gone when the specified...
  • Page 23 Erasing a single track Notes on Editing You can erase a track simply by specifying the respective track number. When you erase a track, the You can edit the recorded tracks after recording, using total number of tracks on the MD decreases by one and the following functions: all tracks following the erased one are renumbered.

  • Page 24: Erasing A Portion Of A Track (A-B Erase Function)

    Erasingall tracks on an MD Erasing a Portion of a Track Erasing a recordable biD deletes the disc name, all (A-B Erase Function) recorded tracks, and tides. While thedeck isstopped, pressEDIT/NO You can easily erase a portion of a track by specifying repeatedly u ntil "AllErase?"appears.in t he the starting and ending points of the portion.

  • Page 25: Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function)

    Press YES or AMS when point A is correct. Dividing Recorded Tracks After _Point B Set_ appears for a few seconds, (Divide Function) "_" and "A-B" start flashin& and playback begins so that you can set point B. With the Divide Function you can assign a track Continue playing the track or press _ until you number at places that you want to randomly access...

  • Page 26: Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function)

    While monitoring the sound, turn AMS to find the Combining Recorded Tracks starting position of the new track. The starting portion of the new track is played (Combine Function) back repeatedly. "Rehearsal" alternates with "Position ok?" in the Use the Combine Function while the deck is stopped, display.

  • Page 27: Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function)

    If the place is correct, press YES. Moving Recorded Tracks When the tracks have been combined, "Complete" appears for a few seconds and the (Move Function) total number of tracks in the music calendar decreases by one. Use the Move Function to change the order of any If both of the combined tracks have track titles, track.

  • Page 28: Labeling Recordings (Title Function)

    Press DISPLAY/CHAR to select the character Labeling Recordings type as follows: (Title Function) To select PressDISPLAYICHAR r epeatedly until You can create titles for your recorded MDs and tracks. Uppercase letters "A" appears in the display Titles -- which may consist of uppercase and Lowercase letters "a"...
  • Page 29 Press YES. Erasingall titles on a disc (Name Erase Function) This completes the labeling procedure and the title appears on the left side of the display. Use this function to erase all titles on an MD simultaneously. To cancellabeling PressII. Press EDIT/NO repeatedly while the deck is stopped until "All Erase ?"...

  • Page 30: Undoing The Last Edit (Undo Function)

    Undoing the Last Edit (Undo Function) You can use the Undo Function to cancel the last edit and restore the contents of the MD to the condition that existed before editing was done. Note, however, that you cannot undo an edit if you do any of the following after the edit:.

  • Page 31: System Limitations

    System Limitations Display Messages The following table explains the various messages that The recording system in your MiniDisc deck is radically different from those used in cassette and DAT appear in the display. decks and is characterized by the limitations described below.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer: The deck does not operate or operates poorly. •"bThe MD may be damaged ("Disc Error" appears). Take the MD out and insert it again.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    General Specifications Power requirements System digital audio system Where purchased Power requirements Disc MJniDisc Continental Europe 220- 230 Y AC, 50/60 Laser Semiconductor laser (X - 780 run) Emission duratiom continuous 220- 230 V AC, 50160 Hz Laser output Less than 44-6 VW* US and Canada 120 V AC, 60 Hz at a...

  • Page 34: Guide To The Serial Copy Management System

    Yon can record the digital input signal of a digital satellite Guide to the Serial Copy broadcast onto a DAT tape or recordable MD via the digital input jack on the DAT or MD deck which is capable Management System of handling a sampling frequency...
  • Page 35 3 You can record a DAT tape or MD recorded via the DAT Index or MD deck's analog input jack onto another DAT tape or MD via the DAT or ME) deck's digital output jack. You cannot, however, make a second-generation DAT tape or ME) copy via the DAT or ME) deck's digital output jack.
  • Page 36 Names of controls Optical cable 5, 34, 35 Optional accessories Buttons CD-MD SYNC STANDBY 14, CD-MD SYNC START 14 Pausing CD-MD SYNC STOP 14 playback recording DISPLAY 14, 17, 18 Playing DISPLAY/CHAR 9, 17, 18, 28 normal play 8 EDIT/NO/YES 10, 12, 23 to3o program play 21...

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