Getting Started; Unpacking; Hooking Up The System - Sony MINIDISC DECK MDS-S38 Operating Instructions Manual

Getting Started

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items:
• Audio connecting cords (2)
• Optical cable (1) (except for US model)
• Remote commander (remote) RM-D7M (1)
• Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the deck using the supplied remote.
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries by matching the +
and – on the batteries. When using the remote, point it
at the remote sensor g on the deck.
When to replace batteries
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six
months. When the remote no longer operates the deck,
replace all the batteries with new ones.
Notes
Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or humid
place.
Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,
particularly when replacing the batteries.
Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
If you don't use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
4 EN

Hooking Up the System

Overview
This section describes how to hook up the MD deck to
an amplifier or other components such as a CD player
or DAT deck. Be sure to turn off the power of each
component before connection.
LINE DIGITAL
(ANALOG)
IN OUT
IN OUT
L
R
REC TAPE
OUT IN
Amplifier
CD player
: Signal flow
ç ç ç ç ç
What cords will I need?
• Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
• Optical cables (only one supplied*) (2)
* The optical cable is not supplied on US model.
to a wall outlet
(or to a timer during timer
recording or playback)
Connect only
one digital
component at
a time.
DIGITAL
OUT
DIGITAL DIGITAL
OUT IN
DAT deck or
MD deck, etc.
White
(L)
Red
(R)