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- Page 1 Flat Component System Operating Instructions MJ-L1 MJ-L1A ©1996 by Sony Corporation 3-810-991-32(1)
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Page 2: Before Using This Unit
MARKING is located on the rear exterior. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Flat Component System. This series is packed with fun features. Here are just a few: •A preset feature, that lets you store and recall up to 30 of your favourite radio stations •A timer that lets you set the CD player, MD deck or radio to turn... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Setting Up Connecting the Stereo 4 Inserting the Battery 5 Setting the Clock 6 Chapter 2: the CD Player Playing a CD (normal play) 7 Using the Display 8 Playing Tracks Repeatedly (repeat play) 8 Playing Tracks in Random Order (shuffle play) 9 Playing Tracks in the Desired Order (programme play) 9... -
Page 4: Chapter 1: Setting Up
Chapter 1: Setting Connecting the Stereo Inserting the Battery Setting the Clock Chapter 1: Setting Up Connecting the Stereo Use the illustrations below to connect your stereo. If you want to connect any optional components to the stereo, see “Connecting Optional Equipment”... -
Page 5: Inserting The Battery
Battery life You can expect the remote to operate for about six months (using a Sony CR2025 lithium battery) before the battery run down. When the battery no longer operates the remote, replace the battery with a new one. -
Page 6: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock The built-in clock shows the time in the display even when the power is off. Use the buttons on the unit for this operation. Press CLOCK. Set the current hour by turning the JOG dial until the correct hour appears. flashing Press ENTER/YES. -
Page 7: Chapter 2: The Cd Player
Chapter 2: the CD Player Playing a CD (normal play) Using the Display Playing Tracks Repeatedly (repeat play) Playing Tracks in Random Order (shuffle play) Playing Tracks in the Desired Order (programme play) Assigning a Name to a CD (disc memo function) Playing a CD (normal play) You can play a CD in four modes: normal,... -
Page 8: Using The Display
continued To find a point in a track You can find a particular point in a track while the track is playing or while it’s in pause mode. Use the buttons on the unit to operate this feature. Press Go forward ) on the unit and quickly in a track release it at the desired... -
Page 9: Playing Tracks In Random Order (Shuffle Play)
Playing Tracks in Random Order (shuffle play) You can play all the tracks on the CD in random order. POWER m ON Press CD. The unit enters CD play mode. Press PLAY MODE (or P.MODE on the remote) repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” appears in the display. -
Page 10: Assigning A Name To A Cd (Disc Memo Function)
Assigning a Name to a CD (disc memo function) You can assign names to your CDs. Names may consist of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols (up to 12 characters for each CD). You can store a maximum of 20 names in the unit. The name appears in the display when you insert a CD or press DISPLAY in stop mode. -
Page 11: Chapter 3: Playing Mds
Chapter 3: Playing Playing an MD (normal play) Using the Display Playing Tracks Repeatedly (repeat play) Playing Tracks in Random Order (shuffle play) Playing Tracks in the Desired Order (programme play) Playing an MD (normal play) You can play an MD in four modes: normal, repeat, shuffle, and programme. -
Page 12: Using The Display
m continued To find a point in a track You can find a particular point in a track while the track is playing or while it is in pause mode. Use the buttons on the unit to operate this feature. Press Go forward ) on the unit and... -
Page 13: Playing Tracks In Random Order (Shuffle Play)
Playing Tracks in Random Order (shuffle play) You can play all the tracks on the MD in random order. POWER m ON „ Press MD. The unit enters MD play mode. Press PLAY MODE (or P.MODE on the remote) repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” appears in the display. -
Page 14: Chapter 4: Recording On Mds
Chapter 4: Recording on MDs Before Recording Recording a CD Recording from the Radio Recording on an MD Manually Marking Track Numbers While Recording Before Recording MD allows you to digitally record and play back music with a sound quality similar to CD. -
Page 15: Recording A Cd
Notes on Recording When “TOC” flashes in the display Do not move the unit or pull out the mains lead. The MD deck is updating the Table Of Contents (TOC). Changes to an MD made through recording are saved only when you update the TOC by ejecting the MD or by pressing POWER to switch the MD deck to standby. -
Page 16: Recording On An Md Manually
m continued Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display. As you press this button, the band changes as follows: F M ˜ A M Press TUNING repeatedly until “PRESET” appears in the display. Turn the JOG dial (or press PRESET –/+ on the remote) to tune in a preset station you want to record. - Page 17 Marking Track Numbers Automatically (level synchro function) You can mark track numbers automatically even when recording from an analog source. The MD deck marks a new track number if the signal level is continuously at or below a certain fixed level for 2 seconds or more, and then exceeds that level.
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Page 18: Chapter 5: Editing Recorded Mds
Chapter 5: Editing Recorded MDs Erasing Recordings (erase function) Moving Recorded Tracks (move function) Dividing Recorded Tracks (divide function) Combining Recorded Tracks (combine function) Labelling Recordings (title function) Chapter 5: Editing Recorded MDs Erasing Recordings (erase function) You can erase the recorded sound easily. Since erasing updates the TOC, you do not have to record over previous material. -
Page 19: Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function)
Press MD. The unit enters MD play mode. Press EDIT/NO repeatedly until “All Erase?” appears in the display in stop mode. Press ENTER/YES. ”All Erase??” appears in the display. Press ENTER/YES again. When all recorded tracks, the disc name, and titles on the MD have been erased, “Complete”... -
Page 20: Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function)
m continued If the starting position is incorrect, press EDIT/NO. If it is correct, go to step 6. EDIT TRACK VOLUME Playing track number flashes While monitoring the sound, turn the JOG dial to find the starting position of the new track. The starting portion of the new track is played back repeatedly. - Page 21 Press CHARACTER repeatedly to select the character type. Each time you press, the character changes as follows: nuppercase nlowercase space Nsymbols NnumbersN You can use the following symbols: ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , – . / : ; < = > ? @ _ ` (space) Turn the JOG dial until the desired character appears in the display.
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Page 22: Chapter 6: The Radio
Chapter 6: Radio Listening to the Radio Presetting Radio Stations Playing Preset Radio Stations Listening to the Radio You can have the tuner automatically scan and tune in the stations with clear signals. This feature saves you time in searching for stations with clear signals. -
Page 23: Presetting Radio Stations
Presetting Radio Stations You can store radio frequencies in the tuner’s memory to tune in your favourite stations quickly. You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations in any order. Use the buttons on the unit for presetting stations. -
Page 24: Playing Preset Radio Stations
continued Turn the JOG dial until the desired character appears in the display. The selected character flashes. PRESET VOLUME To enter a space quickly Press ) while the cursor is flashing. Press ) . The cursor shifts rightward and stands by for the input of the next character. -
Page 25: Chapter 7: Sound Adjustment
Chapter 7: Sound Adjustment Adjusting the Sound Adjusting the Sound To fully enjoy the sound coming from your stereo system, make the following audio adjustments. You can also use the remote to do this operation. POWER m ON BASS/ BALANCE VOLUME +/– TREBLE PHONES To adjust... -
Page 26: Chapter 8: Additional Features
Chapter 8: Additional Features Falling Asleep to Music Waking Up to Music Timer-Recording Radio Programmes Connecting Optional Equipment Chapter 8: Additional Features Falling Asleep to Music You can set the stereo system to turn off automatically so you can go to sleep to music (sleep timer). -
Page 27: Timer-Recording Radio Programmes
2 Press ENTER/YES. The minutes digits flash in the display. VOLUME DAILY flashing 3 Use the JOG dial to set the minutes. VOLUME DAILY flashing 4 Press ENTER/YES. “OFF” appears and the hour digits flash in the display. VOLUME DAILY flashing Set the time you want the system to turn off in the same way. -
Page 28: Connecting Optional Equipment
Connecting Optional Equipment For greater enjoyment of your stereo system, you can connect a stereo cassette deck to the stereo. You can record from sound sources of the system into the cassette deck. Connecting a stereo cassette deck Use audio cords and make sure to connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour. -
Page 29: For Your Information
Index Precautions If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. On safety • The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. • The unit is not disconnected from the AC... -
Page 30: Guide To The Serial Copy Management System
Guide to the Serial Copy Management System An MD recorded through a digital input cannot be used to make another recording with digital input. As a digital audio component, this MD deck conforms with the Serial Copy Management System standards. The Serial Copy Management System restricts copies made by recording digital signals to first-generation copies only. -
Page 31: System Limitations Of Md
System Limitations of MD The recording system in your MD deck is radically different from those used in cassette and DAT decks and is characterized by the limitations described below. Note, however, that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself and not to mechanical causes. -
Page 32: Troubleshooting Guide
• The mains lead is connected firmly. • The speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist after you have made the checks below, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General There is no sound. m Press POWER to turn on the stereo. -
Page 33: Specifications
Mass Approx. 4.0 kg (8 lb 13 oz) Supplied accessories Sony RM-SMJ1 Remote (1) Sony lithium battery, CR2025 (1) FM lead aerial (1) AM loop aerial (1) Speaker cords (2)* *Supplied for MJ-L1 only General Power requirements 220 –... -
Page 34: Rear Panel
MiniDisc deck section !“ !£ !¢ !⁄ !ƒ 1 PLAY MODE button (13) 2 CHARACTER button (21) 3 REPEAT button (12) 4 Display window (11, 12) 5 REC PAUSE button (15) 6 CD SYNCHRO button (15) 7 DISPLAY button (12) 8 SCROLL button (12, 21) 9 REC button (16) 0 REC STOP button (15) -
Page 35: Index
PRESET + / – buttons (24) 4 CD operating buttons ( (play) button (7) P (pause) button (7) p (stop) button (7) =(search backward) button (7) + (search forward) button (7) REPEAT button (8) P.MODE (play mode) button (9) 5 MD operating buttons ( (play) button (11) P (pause) button (11) p (stop) button (11) - Page 36 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan For Your Information...