Sony MDS-JB930 Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 MiniDisc Deck Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones Manual de instruções MDS-JB930 1999 by Sony Corporation 3-866-712-23(1)
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Page 2: About This Manual
DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony MiniDisc Deck. Before operating the deck, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Starting Recording With Six Seconds of Prestored Audio Data (Time Machine Recording) 23 Synchro-recording With the Audio Component of Your Choice (Music Synchro-recording) 24 Synchro-recording With a Sony CD Player (CD Synchro-recording) 24 Playing MDs 26 Playing an MD 26... -
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 CONTROL A1 Amplifier, etc. Digital equipment with a DIGITAL OUT connector only Digital equipment with both DIGITAL IN and OUT connectors Required cords Audio connecting cords (2) (supplied) When connecting an audio connecting cord, be sure to match the colour-coded pins to the appropriate jacks: white (left) to white and red (right) to red. -
Page 6: Connecting Control A1 Control System
CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1 compatibility The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to the CONTROL A1 which is the standard system in the SONY 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony components. Components with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with components with CONTROL A1 , and can be connected to each other. -
Page 7: Basic Functions Of Control A1
• 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 (not supplied)” on page 25). -
Page 8: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock Once you set the MD deck’s internal clock, the MD deck will automatically record the date and time of all recordings. When playing a track, you can display the date and time the track was recorded (see page 16). MENU/NO ` / 1 MENU/NO... -
Page 10: 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 11 wj wh wswa qs INPUT selector (18, 20, 21, 55) Use to select the input jack (or connector) of the programme source to be recorded. qd REC LEVEL control (20) Turn to adjust the recording level. qf REC z button (19, 20, 22, 25, 42) Press to record on the MD, monitor the input signal, or mark track numbers.
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Page 12: Remote Parts Descriptions
Remote Parts Descriptions EJECT MENU/NO DISPLAY SCROLL TIME PLAY MODE DATE CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM RECORDED – REPEAT A.SPACE > WRITE CLEAR NAME CHAR > T.REC MUSIC SYNC CD-SYNC STOP START STANDBY CD PLAYER FADER > /ANALOG OUT LEVEL 1 ~/1 (power) switch (18, 26, 55, 57) Press to turn on the deck. - Page 13 qd T.REC button (23) Press to start Time Machine Recording. qf REC LEVEL/ANALOG OUT LEVEL +/– buttons (20, 26) Press to adjust the recording or analog output level. qg FADER button (44, 45) Press to perform Fade-in Play/Recording or Fade-out Play/Recording.
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Page 14: Using The Display
Using the Display The display window shows information about the MD or track. This section describes the information that appears for each deck status. TIME PITCH CONTROL SCROLL DISPLAY/CHAR SCROLL ` / 1 DISPLAY ./> > Note The display format that you’ve selected in each of the deck statuses (play, recording, etc.) will appear whenever the deck enters that status and you press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) or TIME until you change the format to another (see the... - Page 15 While the deck is recording Press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly to change the display. Each press of the button changes the display as follows: Track number and recorded time of the current track (default display) Press Level of the input signal Press Sampling frequency indication “FS -- kHz”...
- Page 16 Using the Display You can check the remaining time Press TIME. Each press of the button changes the display as follows: Track number and elapsed time of the current track (default display) Press Track number and remaining time of the current track Press Remaining time of all recorded tracks...
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Page 17: Recording On Mds
Recording on This chapter explains the various ways to record on 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 18: 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 tape or satellite broadcasts, as well as the CDs and MDs. - Page 19 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 7. To record over from the beginning of an existing MD track Turn AMS (or press ./>...
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Page 20: Adjusting The Recording Level
Adjusting the Recording Level You can adjust the recording level for both analog and digital recording. DISPLAY/CHAR Do steps 1 to 7 of “Recording on an MD” on pages 18 and 19. Play the portion of the programme source with the strongest output. - Page 21 When INPUT is set to OPT1, OPT2 or COAX The digital signal input from the DIGITAL IN connector is output to the DIGITAL OUT connector after passing through the sampling rate converter, and then to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT jacks and PHONES jack after D/A conversion.
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Page 22: Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking)
Marking Track Numbers While Recording (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. MENU/NO Marking track numbers manually (Manual Track Marking) Press REC z at the point where you want to add a track number while recording. -
Page 23: Starting Recording With Six Seconds Of Prestored Audio Data (Time Machine Recording)
Additional information on Automatic Track Marking • When recording from a CD player or MD deck connected to the DIGITAL IN connector, the entire material may be recorded as a single track in the following cases: — When you consecutively record the same track two or more times using single-track repeat play. -
Page 24: 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 25 Making a CD Synchro-recording from a Sony CD player connected with a control A1 cable (not supplied) Do steps 1 to 3 of “Synchro-recording With a Sony CD Player” on page 24. Set the CD player to playback pause mode.
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Page 26: 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 A Turn on the amplifier and select MD on the amplifier. Press ~/1 to turn on the deck. The STANDBY indicator turns off. -
Page 27: 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 > M.SCAN ./> Locating a track with AMS To go to Do the following: The next or a succeeding track Turn AMS clockwise (or press during play >... -
Page 28: 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. Locating a point while monitoring the sound Press down m/M during play. You will hear intermittent playback as the disc goes forward or in reverse. -
Page 29: Playing Tracks In Random Order (Shuffle Play)
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 30: Creating Your Own Programme (Programme Play)
Creating Your Own Programme (Programme Play) You can pick out the tracks that you like and specify the playback order in a programme containing up to 25 tracks. MENU/NO AMS YES PLAY MODE DISPLAY/CHAR CLEAR MENU/NO ` / 1 DISPLAY PROGRAM Number buttons... -
Page 31: Tips For Recording From Mds To Tape
Changing the contents of the programme While the deck is stopped and “PROGRAM” lights up, do steps 1 and 2 of “Programming the tracks” on page 30, followed by one of the procedures below: Do the following: Press m/M repeatedly until the Erase a track number of the unwanted track flashes, then press CLEAR. - Page 32 Tips for Recording From MDs to Tape 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”...
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Page 33: Editing Recorded Mds
Editing Recorded MDs This chapter explains how to edit the tracks that have been recorded on an MENU/NO Brief descriptions of buttons and control used to edit MDs The buttons and the contr ol below ar e used to erase, divide, move, or combine tracks on the MD. -
Page 34: Erasing Tracks
About indication which appears while editing When “Protected” appears in the display The recor d-protect slot is open. T o edit the MD, slide the tab to close the slot. For details, see “T o prevent accidental erasur e of the r ecorded material” on page 19. About indications which appear after editing When “TOC”... - Page 35 If “Erase ???” appears in step 4 above The track has been record-protected on another MD deck. If you still want to erase the track, press AMS or YES again while the indication appears. To avoid confusion when erasing more than one track Start erasing from the highest numbered track.
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Page 36: Dividing Tracks
Erasing Tracks Repeat step 4 until you’ve located point A. Press AMS or YES to enter point A. “Point B set” appears and several seconds of the track from point A play back r epeatedly . Continue playing the track or press M to locate the ending point of the portion to be erased (point B), then press AMS or YES. -
Page 37: Combining Tracks
Repeat step 4 until you’ve located the dividing point. Press AMS or YES. “Complete!!” appears for a few seconds and the track is divided. The deck star ts to play the newly cr eated track. Note that new track has no name. To cancel the operation Press MENU/NO or x. -
Page 38: Moving Tracks
Moving Tracks This function lets you change the or der of any track. Example: Moving the second track after the third track After you move a track, the tracks ar e renumber ed automatically . While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused, press MENU/NO. - Page 39 Naming a track or MD using the controls on the deck Press MENU/NO while the deck is in one of the operating statuses listed below, depending on what you want to name: To name Press while the deck is A track or the MD Stopped, playing, or paused The track being recorded Recording the track...
- Page 40 Naming a Track or MD Naming a track or MD using the remote Z Press NAME while the deck is in one of the operating statuses listed below, depending on what you want to name: To name Press while the deck is A track Playing, paused, recording, or stopped with the track number displayed...
- Page 41 When “Overwrite ??” appears in step 5 above The track or the disc selected in step 5 already has a name. If you wish to replace the name, press AMS or YES again while the indication appears in the display. You can undo the copying of a track or disc name For details, see “Undoing the Last Edit”...
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Page 42: 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 43: Other Functions
Other Functions This chapter explains other useful functions that are available on the MD deck. Changing the Pitch (Pitch Control Function) You can change the MD playback speed (pitch). The tone rises at higher pitches, and falls at lower pitches. When you’ve set the pitch to a value other than the factory setting, the PITCH CONTROL button lights amber during play. -
Page 44: Fade In And Fade Out
Changing the Pitch (Pitch Control Function) Finely controlling the pitch (Fine Control Function) You can fine control the playback speed in 0.1% increments from –98.5% to +12.5%. While the deck is playing, press PITCH CONTROL repeatedly until “Pfine” appears in the display. Turn AMS until the desired value appears. -
Page 45: Falling Asleep To Music (Sleep Timer)
Fade-out Play and Fade-out Recording During play (for Fade-out Play) or recording (for Fade- out Recording), press FADER. B flashes in the display and the deck performs Fade-out Play or Fade-out Recording for five seconds (factory setting) until the counter reaches “0.0s, ” then pauses. You can change the duration of Fade-in and Fade-out Play/Recording 1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice. -
Page 46: Using A Timer
Using a Timer By connecting a timer (not supplied) to the deck, you can start and stop playback/recording operations at specified times. For further information on connecting the timer or setting the starting and ending times, refer to the instructions that came with the timer. TIMER PLAY MODE Playing an MD using a timer Do steps 1 to 3 of “Playing an MD”... -
Page 47: Playing With Different Tones (Digital Filter)
Make sure to change the deck to standby status within a week after timer recording is completed. The TOC on the MD is updated and recorded contents are written to the MD when you turn on the deck. If the recorded contents have disappeared, “Initialize”... - Page 48 Playing With Different Tones (Digital Filter) What is a V.C. (Variable Coefficient) filter? A variable coefficient filter changes the sound characteristics of a signal by applying specific frequency cut-off conditions. Such filters are provided on digital devices such as CD players and MD decks to remove aliasing noise.
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Page 49: Operating The Md Deck Using A Keyboard
Operating the MD Deck Using a Keyboard This chapter explains simple ways to name a track or MD using an optional keyboard, as well as how to operate the MD deck directly through the keyboard. Setting the Keyboard You can use any IBM-compatible keyboard supplied) with a PS/2 interface. -
Page 50: Naming A Track Or Md Using The Keyboard
Naming a Track or MD Using the Keyboard If you use a keyboard, you can quickly enter or edit names. While editing a name, you can move the cursor in jumps or scroll the name. Short cut to the naming procedure Press [Num Lock] while the deck is in one of the operating statuses listed below, depending on what you want to name:... -
Page 51: Operating The Deck Through The Keyboard
Operating the Deck Through the Keyboard You can operate the MD deck by using the keyboard keys. This allows you to edit MDs and control the deck without using buttons and controls on the deck and on the remote. Operations using the keyboard For details about each function, see “Front Panel Parts Descriptions”... -
Page 52: Assigning Characters To Keyboard Keys
Assigning Characters to Keyboard Keys Assigning a character If your keyboard layout doesn’t match the system settings, the display may show the wrong characters or no characters at all when you press the keys. In this case, you need to assign characters to the keys. While the deck is stopped, press [Esc] twice. -
Page 53: 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 near est Sony dealer . -
Page 54: Handling Mds
Handling MDs The MD is enclosed in a cartridge to protect the disc fr om debris or fingerprints and to make it easy to handle. However, the presence of debris or a war ped cartridge may inhibit the disc from operating properly. To assure that you can always listen to the highest quality music, follow the pr ecautions below: •... -
Page 55: 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 The deck does not play. -
Page 56: Specifications
Specifications System MiniDisc digital audio system Disc MiniDisc Laser Semiconductor laser ( = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Laser output Less than 44.6 µW This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture. -
Page 57: Display Messages
Display Messages The following table explains the various messages that appear in the display. Messages ar e also displayed by the deck’s Self-Diagnosis function (see page 59). Message Meaning Auto Cut The Auto Cut function is on (page 21). Blank Disc A new (blank) or erased MD has been inserted. -
Page 58: 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 59: Self-Diagnosis Function
. If the code and message alternate , find them in the following table and perform the indicated countermeasur e. Should the problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer . -
Page 60: Index
Index AMS 27 Audio connecting cord 4, 5 Auto Cut 21 Auto Pause 32 Auto Space 31 Automatic Track Marking additional information 23 how to 22 trigger level 22 Battery 4 Blank erasing during recording. See Smart Space and Auto Cut inserting during play. - Page 61 Table of contents. See TOC Time Machine Recording 23 Timer playing 46 recording 46 TOC 17, 34 U, V, W, X, Y, Z Undoing 42...