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4-233-926-13(1)
MiniDisc Deck
Operating Instructions
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.____________
MDS-JE770
MDS-JE470
©2001 Sony Corporation
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions 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 2 — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NERGY registered mark. As an NERGY Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the NERGY energy efficiency. ® is a U.S. ® Partner, ®...
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Page 3: About This Manual
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. About this manual The instructions in this manual are for models MDS- JE770 and MDS-JE470. The MDS-JE770 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “MDS-JE770 only”. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
— Time Machine Recording ... 18 Synchro-recording with the audio component of your choice — Music Synchro-recording ... 18 Synchro-recording with a Sony CD player — CD Synchro-recording... 18 Playing MDs Loading an MD... 20 Playing an MD — Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play ... - Page 5 — Pitch Control Function... 35 Fading in and fading out ...36 Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer... 36 Using a timer (MDS-JE770 only) ... 37 Using the CONTROL A1 control system (MDS-JE770 only) ... 38 Operating the MD Deck Using a Keyboard (MDS-JE770 only) Setting the keyboard ...
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Page 6: Parts Identification
H 9 (11) (20) (37) (40) X 0 (11) (20) (39) (40) x qa (11) (20) (25) (37) (40) m/M wd (20) (26) (40) MDS-JE770 only. MDS-JE770 only. For MDS- JE470, the remote sensor is located on the display window. -
Page 7: Remote Control
X 9 (11) (20) (39) (40) x 0 (11) (20) (25) (37) (40) m/M qf (20) (26) (40) ./> qg (15) (20) (25) (35) (39) z qh (11) H qk (11) (20) (37) (40) A wf (11) (20) (25) MDS-JE470 only MDS-JE770 only... -
Page 8: Getting Started
Getting Started Hooking up the audio components MDS-JE770 Amplifier, etc. CD player, DBS tuner MDS-JE470 Amplifier, etc. CD player, DBS tuner European model only Digital equipment with a DIGITAL OUT connector only Digital equipment with both DIGITAL IN and OUT connectors CONTROL A1 CD player, DBS tuner, etc. - Page 9 To connect a CONTROL A1 compatible component (MDS- JE770 only) D Monaural (2P) mini-plug cables (2) (not supplied) For details, see “Using the CONTROL A1 control system (MDS-JE770 only)” on page 38. To the ANALOG IN/OUT jacks DIGITAL OPTICAL IN connector DIGITAL OPTICAL IN...
- Page 10 PC connecting kit. You can connect a PC to the PC LINK (KEYBOARD) connector on the front panel of the MDS-JE770. To connect the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord of the deck to a wall outlet.
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Page 11: Recording To Mds
IN2 connector DIGITAL OPTICAL IN connector DIGITAL COAXIAL IN jack ANALOG IN jacks MDS-JE770 European model only Press REC z. The deck changes to recording pause. If necessary, adjust the recording level. For details, see “Adjusting the recording level” on page 16. -
Page 12: Recording Tracks In Groups
Recording tracks in groups (MDS-JE770 only) — Group Function What is the Group function? The Group function allows you to play, record and edit the tracks on an MD in groups. This is convenient for managing multiple CD albums recorded in MDLP mode onto a single MD. -
Page 13: Notes On Recording
Recording into a new group You can create new groups by CD album or artist, etc. Do steps 1 to 4 of “Recording to an MD” on page 11. Press GROUP ON/OFF. The GROUP ON/OFF button lights up. Press TIME to display the remaining recordable time. -
Page 14: Recording Tips
Notes on recording (continued) To prevent accidental erasure of the recorded material To protect an MD recording, slide the record- protect tab in the direction of the arrow (see illustration below) to open the slot. To enable re-recording, close the slot. Record-protect tab Slide in the direction of arrow... -
Page 15: Marking Track Numbers While Recording
Marking track numbers while recording — Manual/Automatic 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. Marking track numbers manually (Manual Track Marking) While recording, press REC z at the point where you want to add a track number. -
Page 16: Adjusting The Recording Level
Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly until the level of the input signal appears. MDS-JE770 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press LEVEL +/– repeatedly) to raise the recording level to its highest level without turning on the two rightmost indicators on the peak level meters. -
Page 17: Monitoring The Input Signal
IN jacks is output to the DIGITAL OUT connector (MDS-JE770 only) after A/D conversion, and then to the ANALOG OUT jacks and PHONES jack (MDS-JE770 only) after D/A conversion. “AD – DA” appears in the display during this time. continued... -
Page 18: Starting Recording With 6 Seconds Of
Time Sony CD player — CD Synchro-recording Recorded When the deck is connected to a Sony CD portion 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 19 1 on the remote while pressing down ?/1 on the remote. • When you make a CD Synchro-recording from a Sony CD player connected with a CONTROL A1 cable (not supplied) to the MD deck, the deck copies CD text information as it is to the MD (Disc Memo Copy Function) (MDS-JE770 only).
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Page 20: Playing Mds
Playing MDs Loading an MD Load an MD as illustrated below. With the labeled side up With the arrow pointing toward the deck Playing an MD — Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play Turn on the amplifier and select MD on the amplifier. Press ?/1 to turn on the deck. - Page 21 The track name appears and scrolls. While the track name is scrolling, press the button again to pause scrolling, and again to continue scrolling. • (MDS-JE770 only) To check the remaining time, press TIME repeatedly during playing. The display changes cyclically as follows:...
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Page 22: Playing Only The Tracks In The Desired Group (Mds-Je770 Only)
Disc name “No Name” appears when the disc or track has no name. (MDS-JE770 only) When the Group function is on, the disc name and the total number of groups (when no group is selected) or the group name... - Page 23 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Setup?” appears, then press AMS or YES. Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Program?” appears, then press AMS or YES. Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the track number you want to add to the program appears, then press AMS or M (or use the number button(s) on the remote to enter the track directly).
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Page 24: Tips For Recording From Mds To Tape (Mds-Je770 Only)
Tips for recording from MDs to tape (MDS-JE770 only) 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 are recording from an MD to an analog tape. -
Page 25: Editing Recorded Mds
You can edit an MD only when: • The MD is recordable. • The MD play mode is normal play. Note (MDS-JE770 only) When the Group function is on, editing can be performed only for the tracks registered into the selected group. -
Page 26: Erasing A Portion Of A Track
AMS or YES again while the indication appears. • (MDS-JE770 only) If you erase all the tracks within a group, the group is also erased at the same time as all the tracks within that group. -
Page 27: Dividing Recorded Tracks
Repeat step 4 until you have located point B. Press AMS or YES to enter point B. “Complete!” appears. Note If “Impossible” appears in the display, you cannot erase a portion of a track. This happens when you have edited the same track many times. This is due to a technical limitation of the MD system and is not a mechanical error. -
Page 28: Combining Recorded Tracks
“Complete!” appears and the deck starts to play the combined track. Notes • (MDS-JE770 only) When you combine two tracks that are registered into different groups, the second track is re-registered into the group containing the first track. In addition, if you combine a track that is... -
Page 29: Naming A Track Or An Md - Name Function
“Complete!” appears and the deck starts to play the moved track. Note (MDS-JE770 only) When you move a track to a track number that is registered into a group, the moved track is re-registered into the group containing the move destination track number. - Page 30 Naming a track or an MD (continued) Repeat steps 4 to 6 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 4 to 6. To erase a character Press m/M repeatedly until the character to be erased flashes, then press CLEAR.
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Page 31: Naming A Group (Mds-Je770 Only)
Erasing a track or disc name Use this function to erase the name of a track or disc. While the deck is stopped, playing, recording, or paused, press MENU/NO. “Edit Menu” appears in the display. Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Nm Erase?”... -
Page 32: Registering Recorded Tracks Into A New
Naming a group (MDS-JE770 only) (continued) Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “Gp ** (selected group number)” flashes, then press AMS or YES. “Complete!” appears. Note You cannot erase the name of a group that does not have any tracks registered. -
Page 33: Recording - S.f Edit
AMS or YES. “Level 0dB” appears in the display. MDS-JE770 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to change the recorded level without turning on the two rightmost indicators on the peak level meters. -
Page 34: Changing The Recorded Level After
Changing the recorded level after recording (continued) Fade-in and Fade-out Recording While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused, press MENU/NO. “Edit Menu” appears in the display. Turn AMS (or press repeatedly) until “S.F Edit?” appears, then press AMS or YES. Turn AMS (or press ./>... -
Page 35: Other Functions
Other Functions Changing the Pitch (MDS- JE770 only) — Pitch Control Function You can change the MD playback speed (pitch). The tone falls at lower pitches. Setting the pitch automatically in steps (Auto Step Control Function) You can lower the pitch by up to 36 steps One octave equals 12 steps. -
Page 36: Fading In And Fading Out
Fading in and fading out You can use Fade-in Play to gradually increase the signal level to the ANALOG OUT jacks and the PHONES jack (MDS-JE770 only) at the start of playing. Fade-out Play gradually decreases the signal level at the end of playing. -
Page 37: Using A Timer (Mds-Je770 Only)
You can check the remaining time. Once you turn on Sleep Timer, the remaining time is displayed when you select “Sleep” in Setup Menu. Using a timer (MDS-JE770 only) By connecting a timer (not supplied) to the deck, you can start and stop playing/recording operations at specified times. -
Page 38: Using The Control A1 Control System (Mds-Je770 Only)
Currently, CONTROL A1 connections between a Sony MD deck, CD player, amplifier (receiver), and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording. In the future the CONTROL A1 connection will work as a multifunction bus allowing you to control various functions for each component. -
Page 39: Operating The Md Deck Using A Keyboard (Mds-Je770 Only)
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-JE770 only)” on page 19). -
Page 40: Naming A Track Or Md Using The Keyboard
Setting the keyboard (continued) Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select the setting, then press AMS or YES. To use the keyboard with English keyboard layout Japanese keyboard layout You can also recall the factory setting by pressing CLEAR. Press MENU/NO. -
Page 41: Assigning Characters To Keyboard Keys
Operations while the deck is stopped and a track is selected Press Move the track Erase the track [–] Combine tracks Operations during play Press Divide the track This lets you erase all tracks while the deck is stopped and no track is selected. Assigning characters to keyboard keys Assigning a character... -
Page 42: Additional Information
If you have any questions or problems concerning your deck, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note on MDs • Do not touch the internal disc directly. Forcing the shutter open may damage the internal disc. -
Page 43: Guide To The Serial Copy Management System
“Group Full!” appears in the display • When the Group function is on, “Group Full!” may be displayed if editing is performed. This means there are insufficient characters for group management. Delete any unnecessary disc names, group names or other characters. •... -
Page 44: Troubleshooting
Reset the remote. A message and a three- or five-digit alphanumeric code alternate in the display. The Self-diagnosis function is on (page 44). The keyboard does not operate (MDS-JE770 only). Disconnect the keyboard, then re-connect it. Note If the deck does not operate properly even after you have attempted the prescribed remedies, turn off the deck, then re-insert the plug into the power outlet. -
Page 45: Display Messages
E0001/MEMORY NG • There is an error in the internal data that the deck needs in order to operate. , Consult your nearest Sony dealer. E0101/LASER NG • There is a problem with the optical pickup. , The optical pickup may have failed. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. -
Page 46: Setup Menu Table
Setup menu table Menu item Reference page Program? T.Mark LS(T) Auto S.Space P.Hold F.in F.out Pitch Pfine Opt1 or Coax Opt2 or Opt Aout Sleep Sleep Keyboard? LPstamp MDS-JE770 only... -
Page 47: Specifications
Minimum input: 125 mVrms DIGITAL OPTICAL IN Connector type: square optical Impedance: 660 nm (optical wave length) DIGITAL COAXIAL IN (MDS-JE770 European model only) Jack type: phono Impedance: 75 ohms Rated input: 0.5 Vp-p, ±20 % Outputs PHONES (MDS-JE770 only) - Page 48 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...