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SONY. MD PLAYER MDS-B6P OPERATION MANUAL 1st Edition Serial No. 800001 and Higher (UC) Serial No. 6000O1 and Higher (CED)
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This unit. Record the sedal numberin the space providedbelow. equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency Refer to them whenever youcall upon your Sony dealer energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the regardingthis product.
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The following caution label is located inside the unit. _a_NITw-'_¢¢ _ _n=_t_'4 _40q_a This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the side oftheunit. For customers in Canada This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Intederence-Causing Equipment Regulations.
1-1 Features ................... Chapter 1-1-1 Features of the MiniDisc ............Overview 1-I-2 Operational Features .............. 2-1 Front Panel ..................Chapter 2-2 Rear Panel ..................Function of Parts and Controls 3-1 Precautions ..................Chapter 3-1-1 Installation Precautions ............Preparations 3- 1-2 Handling Precautions .............
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Table of Contents IIIll 5-1 Overview of Editing Functions ............Chapter 5 5-1-1 Types of Editing Functions ............ Editing Functions 5-1-2 RAM Edit ................5-1-3 Track Numbers After Editing Operations ......5-1-4 Editing Operations During Rehearsal Playback ..... 5-1-5 Undo function ................
The MDS-B6P is a MtmD_sc deck for professmnal Text entry m any kind of broadcastmg, announcements, program production You can use the wire-connected remote controller supplied with the MDS-B5 or an IBM keyboard enter titles for recorded discs and tracks Title data.
1-1 Features NEXT TRACK SELECT function UNDO function You can undo the last editing operation (e.g., when During single-deck operations, you can specify the you have mistakenly erased a track). next track to be played as you are playing another one. End-of-message (EOM) function Single track play...
Error check function Keyboard operations You can use the supphed keyboard template on any The MDS-B6P can play back a d_sc at four times IBM keyboard to operate the MDS-B6P normal playback speed, allowing you to qmckly verify the integrity of tracks before a broadcast Remote control function The MDS-B6P...
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SINGLE button A.MODE button 0 PHONES jackand volume control 0 Disc compartment Display EJECT button window DISPLAY button REHEARSAL button ENTER/YES button EDIT/NO button AMS control I Search buttons KEY BOARO connector (_ CUE/STDEY button PLAY/PAUSE button STOP button PHONES jack and volume control A.MODE button Connects...
2-1 Front Panel O EJECT button CUE/STDBY (standby) button Press to eject the disc from the disc compartment. Press to return to the position where you last pressed the PLAY/PAUSE button. After finding the position, O DISPLAY button the MD deck enters playback pause.
2-2 Rear Panel IIll Ground connector directly to ground. Connects AC IN connector Connects to an AC outlet with the supplied AC power cord. O IEC(958) OUT connector (RCA-type, phono) Outputs digital audio signals (IEC958-TYPE2). PLAYBACK level controls and MODE switch PLAYBACK level controls Adjust the analog output reference...
• If you drop any hqmd or metal object reside the MD deck. _mmedmtely stop using it. unplug the power cord from the socket, and contact Sony ser\ me personnel • If the MD deck wdl be unused for a long time, make sure to unplug its power cord from the socket.
3-2-1 Precautions •Turn off all equipment before connecting d_sconnectmg any cables • Insert all electrical plugs firmly since mcomplete connecuon may cause nmse • Use a cord somewhat longer than needed to prevent the plug from being pulled out when jarred or shaken 3-2-2 Basic Connection Examples ¢3...
3-2-3 Connecting and Setting the LI, Turn the AMS control to select etther -KB ENG Keyboard 101'" or "'KB JPN 106 " Press the AMS control to select the item You can use an)' IBM keyboard to control the MD Press the EDIT/NO button to exit from the Setup deck...
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Unlike CDs (Compact Discs), the Mini Disc is encased within a hard plastic cartridge which allows you to handle it without fear of dust or fingerprint contamination. However, a MiniDisc that has been contaminated or bent may cause the MD player to malfunction.
You can adjust the analog output reference level during playback within a range of+8 dB to -12 dB by turning the PLAYBACK level controls on the rear of the MD deck. The analog output reference level is factory set at +4 dB (at -20 dB from full bit).
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The MDS-B6P provides many playback functions that To start playback instantly can be used for a variety of purposes. This section You can memorize the beginning of selected tracks into gives an overview of these functions and their the MD deck's built-in memory in order to begin playback application.
4-2-1 Playing From the First 4-2-2 Locating a Specific Point Track on the MD (Search) To find a specific point on the MD, use the _ buttons during playback to qu=ckly scan forw,ard or backward -.-.--_ To forward scan the disc Hold down the _ button during playback Playback...
4-2-3 Playing a Single Track Only 4-2-4 Rehearsal Playback In single-track-playback mode, the MD deck plays Press the REHEARSAL button to play back a pornon only single track that you have selected This prevents of a track repeatedly The rehearsal playback allows unintentional...
4-3-1 Locating a Specific Track 4-3-2 Locating the Beginning of a Track (AMS) You can access specific tracks instantly by entering their track numbers with the numeric buttons on the During playback or playback pause, turn the AMS remote controller supplied with the MDS-B5 or a...
4-3-3 Preparing the Next Track Turn the AMS control clockwtse to change During Playback d_splay to "'Ne×tPlay'On.'" then press the AMS control Turning the AMS control counterclockwzse In Next Play mode on a smgle MD deck, you can changes the display back to "Ne×tPlayOff"...
Changing the display information during Display information during Program Play playback and Instant Playback Each press of the DISPLAY button during playback Duriug Program Play and Instant Playback, the MD changes the information in the display as follows: deck displays the program list before it displays the next track's...
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Turn the AMS control clockwise to display You can use the Setup menu to select Repeat Play "Repeat On", then press the AMS control. mode. The "REPEAT" indication lights. The Repeat Play mode can be used with all other Turning the AMS control counterclockwise playback modes.
Turn the AMS control clockwise to display Use the Program Play function to specify the playback "Program," then press the AMS control. sequence of multiple tracks. "PROGRAM" lights up in the display. • To turn the Program Play function on, use the Setup Turning the AMS control clockwise displays menu.
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Turn the AMS control to select a track, then press To make a program the AMS control. The position for the second track begins flashing. Repeat this step to program up to 25 tracks. r FIE]] r3F; F'lr7 /3-)0/ ° 2,3,4 Press the ENTER/YES button to complete...
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You can play all the tracks on the MD in random Turn the AMS control clockwise to display order. "Shuffle," then press the AMS control. Use the Setup menu to select Shuffle Play mode. "SHUFFLE" lights up in the display. Turning the AMS control clockwise displays...
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Press the AMS control. You can memorize the beginning of a track in the MD deck's built-in memory to start playback the instant The indication flashes to show that you can change you press the PLAY/PAUSE button. the setting. • To turn the Multi-Access function on, use the Setup menu.
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4-8 Starting Playback Instantly (Multi-Access Function) Turn the AMS control to select a track, then press To specify tracksfor Multi-Access the AMS control. playback The position for the second track begins flashing. Repeat this step to specify up to 10 tracks. 3 /,65, /'7/-1 F/F/...
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You can vary the playback speed in a range between To select the playback speed +12.5% and -12.5% of the normal speed. • To select variable-speed playback, use the Setup menu. • To specify the playback speed, use the Edit menu. , 0D0 To select variable-speed playback...
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Use the Error Check function to detect errors on a track and display error positions. To perform error checking , '[_0 Lu i-D ° 0 r_r_r_ Press the EDIT/NO button. The Edit menu appears. Turn the AMS control to select "014:Err Check ?"...
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5-1-3 Track Numbers After 5-1-1 Types of Editing Functions Editing Operations Use the Edit menu to select the edmng functions Press the EDIT/NO button, then turn the AMS control If an editing operation results m the deletmn to d,splay each ed,t funcUon and *ts number one at a addmon...
5-1 Overview of Editing Functions 5-1-5 Undo Function If you make a mtstake m erasing or moving a track, the Undo funcnon allows you to cancel the results of the last operanon To undo the last editing operation 0 r_r_ 2,3,4 "o Press the EDIT/NO...
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Use the erase function to erase a single track or all To erase all tracks on an MD tracks from a recorded disc. Press the EDIT/NO button while the MD deck is stopped, playing back, or in playback pause. To erase a single track The Edit menu appears.
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To randomly access certain portions of a track, the Turn the AMS control to adjust the dividing divide function allows you to create separate tracks for position. each portion. You can also use the divide function The track will be divided at the top position of the erase selected portions of a track, by first specifying rehearsal playback.
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To divide a recorded track during rehearsal playback Locating the dividing position with the rehearsal playback before using the divide function allows you to skip the procedures for selecting the track to be divided and locating the dividing position. Locate the dividing position with the rehearsal playback.
Use the combine function to combine tracks on a Press the AMS control. recorded disc. The display changes for selecting the latter track to The two tracks to be combined needs not to be be combined and the rehearsal playback of the consecutive.
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Press the AMS control. Use the move function to change the order of specific tracks. The display changes for selecting the track number where the track will be moved to. To move tracks uu2_- uu_ I% 85_ /Tr-/ t"l V'l 2-->-->->3 I_AM EDIT ..
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Use the Edit menu to enter or edit disc or track titles. A Turn the AMS control to select "Disc" to enter a single disc can store up to 1,792 characters of title disc name or the track number to enter a track title, data.
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To erase a title To copy a title Press the EDIT/NO button while the MD deck is Press the EDIT/NO button while the MD deck is stopped, playing, or in playback pause. stopped, playing, or in playback pause. The Edit menu appears. The Edit menu appears.
You can mark the cue point anywhere on the track to Turn the AMS control to locate the cue point to be put out the tally signal from the REMOTE connector marked. (D-sub, 25-pin) during playback. The beginning of rehearsal playback will be the You can mark up to 255 cue points per disc.
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To erase a cue point To erase all cue points BE][] m._D 2,3,4 Press the EDIT/NO button while the MD deck is Press the EDIT/NO button while the MD deck is stopped, playing back, or in playback pause. stopped, playing back, or in playback pause.
5-8-1 Head Trimming Turn the AMS control to select the track to be trimmed When you want to trim all the tracks on the MD, The head mmmmg functmn allows you to change the select the "HT In All" red,carton instead of a track begmmng of a track temporarily...
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Locate the trimming position through Rehearsal To erase all head-trimming specifications on a disc playback. For details, see "4-2-4 Rehearsal on page 4-3. Playback" Press the EDIT/NO button. "', , OOQ Turn the AMS control until "009-0hilt In ?" appears. Press the AMS control.
5-8 Trimming 5-8-2 End Trimming Turn the AMS control to specify the amount to be trimmed By entenng a tnmmmg specification at the end of a Trimming point will be set at the end of Rehearsal playback. Pressing the '<l,<l/b,,t_ button allows you track, you can eliminate the endmg pos_uon without...
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Setting items of the setup menu The Setup menu of the MDS-B6P includes the setting ntems shown below Each menu ttem has the ntem number for your ease of setting Item number Menu item Contents Setting values Page Play mode Playback mode selection Continue, Shuffle, Program, MurtJ Access Repeat...
Use the Setup menu to use the timer-activated Press the AMS control. playback function connecting the MDS-B6P to the The indication flashes to show that you can change timer. the setting. q" Turn the AXIS control to select the timer-activated mode from the values below.
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You can set how to resume playback when you press Turn the AMS control to select the playback the PLAY/PAUSE button after the deck was stopped resume mode from the values below. with the STOP button being pressed. Resume off: Turns the playback resume mode off.
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External equipment connected to the RS-232C To set up for RS-232C interface connector at the rear of the MDS-B6P can be used to control the MDS-BrP. Use the Setup menu to set the baud rate, parity, and stop bit length of RS-232C interface before using this interface.
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Turning the AUTO CUE function on by pressing Setting Up the AUTO CUE function A.MODE button enables the MDS-B6P to locate the beginning of a track by detecting the rise in the audio signal. You can adjust the detect level for the rise in the audio signal to locate the beginning of a track more precisely in accordance...
By pressing the REHEARSAL button, the MD deck Setting the rehearsal playback function starts the rehearsal playback from the position you pressed the REHEARSAL button for the specified time. You can change the time length and interval for rehearsal playback using the setup menu.
The EOM function enables the MD deck to put out the tally signal which tells the current track or the disc is getting closer to its end. Use the Setup menu to set when the tally signal is put out before the end of the current track orthe disc.
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This function allows you to display the accumulated operating time of the spindle motor. Use this When the BU block is replaced, a new EEP-ROM information as the basis for replacing the BU block. installed and the hours meter is zeroed. Since this resets the other menu functions as well, you must...
When you control the MDS-B6P with the external _1' Turn the AN'IS control '_oselect the mode from the equipment connected to the RS232C or REMOTE values below. (25P) connector, you can disable the buttons on the front panel of the MDS-B6P to avoid unintentional Kill Almost: Only the STOP, EJECT, and...
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Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution to clean the cabinet and panel surface. Do not use solvents that may damage surface such as paint thinner, benzine, or alcohol. About the reset switch Removing the screws with a Phillips screwdriver from both side of the MD deck (two screws on each side)
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The following tables explain in the various messages that appear in the display window. Messages during specifying tracks for Other messages program playback and multi-access function Message Meaning No Name No title is specified for the track or the disc. Message Meaning No Disc...
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The Setup menu Setup Press the EDIT/NO button whde holding down the STOP button to enter the menu Number Menu item Setting Page Play mode Selectrng the playback mode Repeat Setting the repeat playback Venspeed Tumnmg on and off of the vanable speed playback 4-13 NextPlay Setting the Next Play function...
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Menu Item List The Edit menu Press the EDIT/NO button to enter the Edit menu. Number Menu item Setting Page Name ? Editing a title Nm In ? Entering a title Nm Erase ? Erasing a title Nm All Ers? Erasing all titles on the disc Nm Copy ? Copying a title...
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You can choose from following four types of pin assignment when you control the MD deck by inputting the external parallel remote signal to REMOTE (25P) connector on the rear panel. For front panel buttons For auto signal output Pin number Function Pin number Function...
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Pin Assignments for REMOTE (25P) connector IIIIIIIIII IIIII IIII For instant playback (Multi-Access For edit operations function) Pin number Function Pin number Function EDIT No.1 PLAY CUE/STANDBY No.3 PLAY No.5 PLAY DISPLAY STOP STATUS No.7 PLAY NEXT (JOG+l) No.9 PLAY SELECT STOP DISC IN...
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Turn the AMS control to select the setting value compatible with the 9-pin remote Press the AMS control again to affect the selectton (RS-422A/such as Sony VTR for The settings are saved even after the power is turned professional use)
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RS-232C Protocol IIIIIIII IIIIII Connection of connectors Transmission rate The deck can use the transmission rate of maximum MD deck side Personal computer side 9,600 bauds. As for practical figures at the SMPTE i Pin No Signal Signal Description 29.97 Hz: !RxDATA TxDATA Transmit Data...
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Command transmission format Example 2: If you specify the track number For this purpose, two commands "TRACK The command transmission format of the set is as LOCATE POINT PRESET" and "TRACK shown below. LOCATE" must be output. All codes conform to the ASCII format.
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RS-232C Protocol IIIII Primary RS-232C-controllable functions supported by the MDS-B6P Supported functions Reference Items Descriptions commands Basic STOP 010H Operations PLAY(playback) 011 H PAUSE ON/OFF (pauses/cancels pauses) 0t0H CUE STANDBY (returns to the point where the play started and pauses) 010H CUE (scans forward or backward in fast playback) 016H...
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Reference Items Descriptions commands 05EH Time Detects the total operation time o! the spindle motor. information OD8H Detects the elapsed time of the current track. 0DCH Detects the remaining time of the track being played or paused. 0D7H Character Detects the disc title. information Detects the title of the current track.
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xi0uo 0v IIIIIIIllll IIILIIC_'I|e.N[Ihl| file (Idl,I i,_ _II(,IclIOLI Io the {-Olllfllafld _STOP PAUSE AUTO PAUSE MEC_ ERROR _UTQ BAUSE I_E£_ ADTOCUE STATUS SENSE AUTOCUE STATUS o_,, STANDBY EJECT SELECT SENSE REQUEST RETURN RETURN AUTO CAUTION AQTO DISPLAY SENSE DISPLAY PLAY SELECT REOUEST RETURN...
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Data INFORMATION REQUEST DATAI 000H STOP Command OOFH 001H CUE STANDBY Funcnon Requests the mformatmn such as model 002H PAUSE ON name and version of the MDS-B6P 003H PAUSE OFF Data. None 0004 EJECT (disc ejection only, active only RETURN command 08FH when the deck is stopped)
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Command Descriptions Note on the TRACK ERASE command 003H Shifts the rehearsal starting point m reverse direction Output this command only when the deck is stopped or pausing If it is output during 004H Divides a track at the current rehearsal playback, confusion may occur due to deletion...
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DATA. None MOVE RETURN command None Command. 019H TRACK No. LOCATE POINT FuncUon Moves a spemfic track to the desired PRESET position to change the order of play Issue this command m the STOP, PLAY PAUSE mode. Command. 023H DAT a, 2 (4) Funcnon Specifies the track to be located...
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Command Descriptions DATA3: 000H. next AMS off MULTI ACCESS PRESET .001H next AMS on DATA1 - 0FFH for sense Command 025H RETURN command Functton Registers tracks for muhi-access functmn Notes into the slot • To set the Next AMS function, set the DATAI DATA or DATA2...
DATA MULTI ACCESS SET DATA 1 000H AUTO PAUSE Command. 02DH 001H AUTO PAUSE Function Plays, memorizes, and clears the track data 002H AUTO CUE ON specified for muh_-access function 0FFH sense DATA RETURN command OBOH DATAI 110.1) Instant playback of slot No l- AUTO DISPLAY SELECT DATAI...
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Command Descriptions KILL LOCAL MODE SELECT TIMER PLAY SELECT Command 03DH Command 034H Funcuon Selects the Kdl Local function mode Function Starts playing automancally when the DATA power is turned on Whls functton expects DATA 1 s_mple control by an external t_mer device that 000H KILL ALMOST turns on/off the AC power supply...
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TRACK No. STATUS SENSE CURRENTTRACK TIME SENSE Command 055H Command 058H Functton Demands to output current track number Funcnon Demands to output the elapsed throe of a DATA None track m PLAY or PAUSE mode. The "minute/ RETURN command 0D5H second"...
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Command Descriptions OOBH. 89 to 96 characters from the CURRENTTRACK REMAINTIME begmnmg SENSE 00CH. 97 to 100 characters from the beginning Command: 05CH 0CCH Erases the disc title Function Demands to output the remammg time DATA2 The first character set in DATA1 from current point m PLAY or PAUSE mode to...
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DATA2. The first character set in DATAI CAUTION SENSE REQUEST DATA3 The second character set in DATA1 DATA4 The third character set in DATAI Command 07Ill DATA5 The fourth character set in DATAI Function The deck outputs this information DATA6 The fifth character set m DATAI indicate...
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Command Descriptions 003H TRACK/EOM STATUS CHANGE ERROR STATUS RETURN The deck noufies that the track number has changed and EOM was output Issue the Command 07DH "'END OF MESSAGE TIME PRESET"" Funcnon Outputs for the error status detection 032I-I DATA None Upon th_s request from the set, the controller REQLrEST...
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DATA: MULTIACCESS SLOT RETURN DATAI (10. 1) DATA2 (**, 100) track No (001 to 255) Command 0ADH DATA3 ( 10, I ) track order (STEP) (01 to 25) Function. Returns reformation for the "MULTI DATA4 ( I 0, I ) program area (00 to 39) ACCESS SET"...
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Command Descriptions When tt is set at the end of disc. KILL LOCAL MODE RETURN X=0' one second before the end of the track X=I" two seconds before the end of the track Command 0BDH Function Return reformation for the "KILL LOCAL X=9.
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Note DATA4 Each "'bltX" hsted above expresses the DATA Third character set by DATA t DATA5 defimtton hsted under "'bltX'" m binary notation Therefore. the commands actually returned are Fourth character set by DATA I DATA6 the DATA only such as "'001H" and "'023H'" REQUEST command 050H...
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Command Descriptions DATA2 HOUR METER RETURN First character set by DATA I DATA3 Command 0DEH Second character set by DATA I Funcuon Returns reformation for the "HOUR DATA4 METER SENSE" 05EH Thtrd character set by DATA I DATA DATA5 DATA 1 Fourth character set by DATA1 000H...
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ERROR code: 1-05: Backup Data Clear 1-11: Digital IN Unlock 1-13: Protected (disc is record-protected) I - 14: Disc Full (no area remains for recording) 1-16: Retry. (recording is retried because vibration and flaw in disc) I- 17: Disc Error (many flaws or no TOC in disc) 1-18: Cannot Edit (editing is impossible) 1-19:...
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Digital output (COAXIAL) General Connector RCA PHONO Reference level 0.5 Vp-p Power requirements AC 120 V, 60 Hz (for the U.S. Load impedance 75 ohms and Canada) AC 220 to 230 V AC, 50/60Hz Digital output (AES/EBU) (for the European countries) Connector XLR-3, MALE...
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Audio characteristics Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, _-,-0.5 dB Signal-to-noise ratio More than 95 dB (with A-weight filter, when playing back premastered disc) Total harmonic distortion Less than 0.05% (at reference level", 1 kHz, when playing back premastered disc) Wow and flatter Below measurable...
AES/EBU connector Forward scanning the disc 4-2 RAM Edit 5-1 A.MODE button 4-I REHEARSAL button 2-1 AMS function 4-4 Rehearsal playback function 6-6 AMS control 2-1 REMOTE connector 2-3 Head trimming 5-I2 ANALOG OUT connectors Remote control Analog output reference level 3-5 Disabling the buttons 6-9 I, J, K AUTO CUE lunction...