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Sony MDS-SP55 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-230-236-12(1)
MiniDisc Deck
Operating Instructions
MDS-SP55
©2000 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-230-236-12(1) MiniDisc Deck Operating Instructions MDS-SP55 ©2000 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 The following caution label is located inside of the unit. US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. The MDS-SP55 MD deck is designed only for the CMT-SP55TC Micro Hi-Fi component system Here are some of the features you can use with...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Hooking up the system ... 4 Playback Playing an MD ... 6 Playing MD tracks in random order — Shuffle Play ... 7 Programming MD tracks — Programme Play ... 8 Playing MD tracks repeatedly —...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure 1 to 3 to hook up MDS-SP55 using the supplied cords. Note Be sure to hook up the system with the mains lead unplugged from the mains. Hooking up the system with the mains lead plugged in may cause the system to malfunction.
  • Page 5 Arranging the components side by side Once you have finished the connections, you can rearrange the components as desired. All information for the MDS-SP55 MD deck appears in the display on the tuner of CMT-SP55TC.

  • Page 6: Playback

    Playback Playing an MD You can play an MD just like a CD. To turn on the system, press ?/1 (power). The MD deck turns on automatically. Insert an MD. With the arrow pointing toward the deck. With the label side up, and the shutter on the righthand side.

  • Page 7: Playing Md Tracks In Random Order

    Playing MD tracks in random order — Shuffle Play You can play all the tracks on an MD in random order. Press MD to switch the function to MD. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” appears in stop mode. Press N. Shuffle Play starts.

  • Page 8: Programming Md Tracks - Programme Play

    Programming MD tracks — Programme Play You can make a programme of up to 25 tracks in the order you want them to be played. Press MD to switch the function to MD. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” appears in stop mode. Press the track number of the track you want to listen to.

  • Page 9: Playing Md Tracks Repeatedly

    Do this Press x, then press PLAY MODE Cancel Programme repeatedly until “PROGRAM” and Play “SHUFFLE” disappear. Add a track to Do step 3. the programme (in stop mode) Erase the entire Do steps 1 and 2, then press and programme hold CLEAR.

  • Page 10: Using The Md Display

    Using the MD display You can check the total number of tracks, the total playing time and the remaining time on the MD. , Press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button during normal play or in stop mode, the display changes as follows: During normal play t Elapsed playing time and the track...

  • Page 11: Recording

    Recording Before you start recording MDs (MiniDisc) let you digitally record and play music with high quality sound. Another feature of MDs is track marking. The track marking feature lets you quickly locate a specific point or easily edit the recorded tracks. However, depending on the source you record, the recording method and the way the track numbers are recorded differ.

  • Page 12: Recording A Cd On An Md - Cd-Md Synchro Recording

    Recording a CD on an — CD-MD Synchro Recording You can make a digital recording of a CD on an MD, marking track numbers in the same sequence as the original CD. You can also record a programme of favourite tracks (see page 15).

  • Page 13: Recording A Tape On An Md

    Press H on the MD deck. Recording starts. When the recording is completed, the CD player and the MD deck stop automatically. Do this Press s on the MD deck or CD Stop recording player. Remove the Press A on the MD deck and CD MD and CD player in stop mode.

  • Page 14: Recording A Tape On An Md

    Recording a tape on an MD (continued) Insert a recordable MD. With the arrow pointing toward the deck. With the label side up, and the shutter on the righthand side. Press A on the tape deck to open the cassette tray and insert a tape. With the side you want to play facing up Press A again to close the cassette tray.

  • Page 15: Recording Your Favourite Cd Tracks

    Recording your favourite CD tracks on an MD — CD-MD Synchro Recording You can select your favourite CD tracks with the Programme Play feature, then record the programme on an MD using the Synchro Recording feature. If you use a partially recorded MD, recording starts after the recorded tracks.

  • Page 16: Recording Your Favourite Portions On An Md - Manual Recording

    Recording your favourite CD tracks on an MD (continued) To stop recording Press s on the MD deck. If the MD becomes full during recording The MD deck and the CD player automatically stop. Note If the MD is record protected, “C11” and “Protected” appear alternately and the MD cannot be recorded.

  • Page 17: Recording An Md On A Tape

    Tips • If you turn FUNCTION during recording, the MD deck and the CD player automatically stop. • You can check the remaining recordable time on the MD during recording by pressing DISPLAY. Note If the MD is record protected, “C11” and “Protected” appear alternately and the MD cannot be recorded.
  • Page 18 Recording an MD on a tape (continued) Press DIRECTION on the tape deck repeatedly until g appears to record on one side or h (or j) to record on both sides. If you select both sides recording and the tape reaches the end of the front side part- way through a track, the entire track is recorded again from the beginning of the reverse side.

  • Page 19: Recording From The Radio

    Press the track number of the track you want to record. To select track number 11 and higher Press >10 once and then the number buttons of the track number. For example, to select track 32, press >10, 3, and 2. To select track number 100 and higher Press >10 twice and then the number buttons...

  • Page 20: Timer Recording Radio Programmes

    Recording from the radio (continued) Press z REC on the MD deck. The z REC indicator lights up. The MD deck stands by for recording. Press H on the MD deck. Recording starts. Do this Press s on the MD deck. Stop recording Press S on the MD deck.
  • Page 21 Set the time to start recording. Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER/YES. The minute indication flashes. Press . or > repeatedly to set the minute, then press ENTER/YES. The hour indication flashes again. Set the time to stop recording following the procedure in step 4.

  • Page 22: Making A Space Between Tracks 3 Seconds

    Making a space between tracks 3 seconds long The Smart Space function lets you make the blank spaces between tracks 3 seconds long automatically while making a digital recording from a CD. For other types of recording, if the Smart Space function is on and there is no sound input for about 3 seconds or more (but less than 30 seconds) while recording, the MD deck replaces this silence with a blank of about 3 seconds and...

  • Page 23: Starting Recording With 6 Seconds Of

    To stop recording Press s on the MD deck. To turn off Smart Space and Auto Cut functions 1 Press MENU/NO during recording pause. “MD Setup ?” appears, then press ENTER/ YES. 2 Turn l/L until “MD S.Space ON” appears, then press ENTER/YES. 3 Turn l/L until “MD S.Space OFF”...

  • Page 24: Marking Track Numbers

    Starting recording with 6 seconds of prestored audio data (continued) Insert a recordable MD. Turn FUNCTION on the amplifier until the desired sound source (i.e., TUNER) to record appears. Press z REC on the MD deck. The MD deck stands by for recording. Start playing the desired sound source to record.
  • Page 25 1,4 1,2,3 Press MENU/NO during recording pause to display “MD Setup ?”, then press ENTER/YES. Turn l/L until “MD T.Mark Off” (or “MD T.Mark LSync”) appears, then press ENTER/YES. Turn l/L until “MD T.Mark LSync” appears, then press ENTER/ YES. “LEVEL-SYNC”...

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Recording Level

    Adjusting the recording level When recording on an MD, you can adjust the recording level to the desired volume. You can adjust the recording level not only when making an analogue recording, but also when making a digital recording from a CD, etc. Once adjusted, the recording level is maintained until you adjust it again.

  • Page 27: Monaural Recording

    Monaural recording Stereo signals such as an FM stereo broadcast can be converted to monaural format and recorded. When recording in monaural format, the MD recording time is approximately twice the normal recording (stereo recording) time (i.e., 120 minutes of monaural audio can be recorded on a 60-minute MD).

  • Page 28: Editing

    Editing Before you start editing You can edit the recorded tracks on an MD. By using the editing functions, you can create a new sequence to the recorded MD. Editing functions • Name — Labelling MDs (page 29) Use this function to label discs and tracks. You can use upper case, lower case, numbers, and symbols for the titles.

  • Page 29: Labelling An Md - Name Function

    Labelling an MD — Name Function You can create titles for your recorded MDs and tracks as follows. During recording If “CD-TEXT” flashes in the display during recording a CD, you can record the CD disc title on the MD (see page 16). After recording Use the Name function on this page.
  • Page 30 Labelling an MD (continued) Repeat steps 3 to 5 to complete the entire title. If you made a mistake Press CURSORT or t until the character you want to change flashes, then repeat steps 3 to 5. To erase a character Press CURSORT or t until the character you want to erase flashes, then press CLEAR.

  • Page 31: Erasing Recordings - Erase Function

    Erasing recordings — Erase Function The MD deck lets you erase unwanted tracks quickly and easily. You can restore the contents to the condition before erasing (unerase) by using the Undo function. Note, however, you cannot undo an edit after performing any additional edits. The three options for erasing recordings are: •...
  • Page 32 Erasing recordings (continued) To cancel Track Erase Press MENU/NO before completing the procedure. To return to the condition before Track Erase You can return to the original condition immediately after erasing the track by using the Undo function (see page 38). Note “Erase???”...
  • Page 33 Erasing a portion of a track — A-B Erase function You can specify a portion within a track and erase the portion with ease. You can shift the desired portion by frame*, minute or second intervals. This function is convenient when erasing unnecessary sections after recording a satellite broadcast or FM broadcast.

  • Page 34: Moving Recorded Tracks

    Erasing recordings (continued) Press . or > repeatedly to find point B. The procedure is the same as step 6. Press ENTER/YES if point B is correct. “MD Complete!!” appears for a few seconds and the portion between point A and B is erased.

  • Page 35: Dividing Recorded Tracks

    Press . or > repeatedly until “MD Move ?” appears, then press ENTER/YES. Press . or > repeatedly until the desired track number to move appears, then press ENTER/YES. Press . or > repeatedly until the new track position appears. Original track New track number...
  • Page 36 Dividing recorded tracks (continued) Press MENU/NO to display “MD Edit Menu”. Press . or > repeatedly until “MD Divide ?” appears, then press ENTER/YES. Press . or > repeatedly until the desired track number to divide appears, then press ENTER/YES. “MD - Rehearsal -”...

  • Page 37: Combining Recorded Tracks

    Combining recorded tracks — Combine Function You can use this function to combine 2 tracks into a single track. The total number of tracks decreases by one and all tracks following the combined ones are renumbered. Example: Combining track 3 to track 1. Track number Original...

  • Page 38: Undoing The Last Edit - Undo Function

    Combining recorded tracks (continued) To cancel combining Press MENU/NO before completing the procedure. To return to the condition before Combine You can return to the original condition immediately after combining the tracks by using the Undo function (see this page). You can also return to the original condition by using the Divide function (see page 35).

  • Page 39: Optional Components

    Press ENTER/YES. One of the following messages appears, depending on the last edit. Editing done Message Labelling a track or an MD “MD Name Undo?” Erasing labelled titles Erasing a single track Erasing all tracks “MD Erase Undo?” Erasing a portion of a track Moving a track “MD Move Undo?”...
  • Page 40 Connecting digital components (continued) To the audio output of a digital component Tuner MD deck To the digital optical output of a digital component Connect an optical cable (square optical connector, not supplied). 1 Take the cap off the DIGITAL OPTICAL AUX IN.

  • Page 41: Additional Information

    Notes • Digital recording is prohibited for most DVD software. To record DVD software for which digital recording is prohibited, disconnect the optical cable and make an analogue recording. • A built-in sampling rate converter lets you make a digital recording of the sound from a digital component to the MD deck regardless of the source frequency (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48.0 kHz).

  • Page 42: System Limitations Of Mds

    • Before you move the system, turn off the system and make sure all operations have finished. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on MDs • If you try to force the shutter open, the disc may be damaged.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. When bringing the system in for repairs, be sure to bring in the entire system. This product is a system product, and the entire system is needed to determine the location requiring repair.

  • Page 44: Self-Diagnosis Display

    To solve the problem refer to the following list. If any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. C11/Protected The MD is protected against erasure. cRemove the MD and slide the tab to close the slot (see page 11).

  • Page 45: Messages

    C14/Toc Error The MD deck cannot read the disc information properly. cReplace the MD. cErase all the recorded contents of the MD using the All Erase function (see page 32). C41/Cannot Copy The sound source is a copy of a commercially available music software, or you tried to record a CD-R (Recordable CD).

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Track End You have reached the end of the track while adjusting the dividing point during the Divide function. Specifications MD deck section (MDS-SP55) System MiniDisc digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser ( =780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Laser output Max.

  • Page 48: Index

    33 a single track 31 a track number 37 all tracks on an MD 32 titles on an MD 30 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia H, I, J, K Hooking up optional components 39 the system 4...

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