Sony MDS-E11 User Manual

2-346-664-12(1)MiniDisc RecorderOperating Instructions 1998 by Sony Sound Tec CorporationMDS-E11

Recording on MDs10Monitoring the input signal (Input Monitor)Before starting recording, you can monitor the selectedinput signal through the recorder’

11Recording on MDsRecording Over Existing TracksFollow the procedure below to record over existingmaterial just as you would on an analog cassette tap

Recording on MDs12Marking Track Numbers WhileRecording (Track Marking)You can mark track numbers either manually orautomatically. By marking track nu

13Recording on MDsSynchro-Recording With AudioEquipment of Your Choice ZBy using the MUSIC SYNC button on the remote, youcan automatically start a Syn

Recording on MDs14Synchro-Recording With a SonyCD Player ZBy connecting your recorder to a Sony CD player, youcan easily dub CDs onto MDs using the CD

15Recording on MDsRecording Using a TimerA commercially available timer connected to therecorder allows it to start or stop recording at apreappointed

16Playing MDsUsing the Display ZYou can use the display to check disc and trackinformation such as the total track number, totalplaying time of the tr

17Playing MDsz You can check the track name at any time whileplaying an MD ZPress SCROLL on the remote.Since the display shows up to 12 characters at

18Playing MDsLocating a Particular Point in aTrackYou can also use 0 and ) to locate a particularpoint in a track during playback or playback pause.Pl

19Playing MDsRepeating a specific portion (A-B Repeat)ZYou can play a specific portion of a track repeatedly.This might be useful when you want to mem

2On operationIf the recorder is brought directly from acold to a warm location, or is placed in avery damp room, moisture maycondense on the lenses in

20Playing MDsCreating Your Own Program(Program Play) ZYou can specify the playback order of the tracks on anMD and create your own programs containing

21Playing MDsUseful Tips When RecordingFrom MDs to Tape ZThe Auto Space and Auto Pause Functions described inthis section make recording from MDs to t

22Playing MDsNotes on EditingYou can edit the recorded tracks after recording, usingthe following functions:• Erase Function allows you to erase recor

23Playing MDsErasing a single trackYou can erase a track simply by specifying therespective track number. When you erase a track, thetotal number of

Editing Recorded MDs24Dividing Recorded Tracks(Divide Function)With the Divide Function you can assign a tracknumber at places that you want to random

25Editing Recorded MDsCombining Recorded Tracks(Combine Function)Use the Combine Function while the recorder isstopped, playing or in pause to combine

Editing Recorded MDs26Moving Recorded Tracks(Move Function)Use the Move Function to change the order of anytrack. After you move a track, the track n

27Editing Recorded MDs6 Repeat Steps 4 to 5 until you have entered theentire title.If you entered the wrong characterPress 0 or ) until the character

Editing Recorded MDs28Labeling tracks and MDs with the remote Z4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until you have entered theentire title.If you entered the wrong

29Editing Recorded MDsUndoing the Last Edit(Undo Function)You can use the Undo Function to cancel the last editand restore the contents of the MD to t

3TABLE OF CONTENTSGetting StartedUnpacking ...

Additional Information30DimensionsMounting the recorderThis recorder can be attached to a standard 19 inchrack (type EIA). After detaching the four fe

Additional Information31Additional InformationFunctions of REMOTE TerminalsRELAY REC/PLAY— Stereo mini-jack terminalWhere multiple recorders are hooke

Additional Information321 The first recorder starts recording.2 When the first recorder finishes recording, thesecond recorder starts recording.3 The

Additional Information33Additional InformationWith user settings (USER), PIN1 to PIN5 and POUT1 toPOUT3 in the Setup Menu can be assigned thefunctions

Additional Information34Display MessagesThe following table explains the various messages thatappear in the display.System LimitationsThe recording sy

Additional Information35Additional Information“TOC Reading” appears for a long time“TOC Reading” will be displayed for longer than normalwhen an MD co

Additional Information36SpecificationsSystem MiniDisc digital audio systemDisc MiniDiscLaser Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)Emission duration: conti

Additional Information37Additional Information1 U (power) switch2 Disc compartment3 REC indicator4 TOC incicator5 Display6 EDIT/NO button7 YES button8

Additional Information38Guide to the Serial CopyManagement SystemThis MD recorder uses the Serial Copy ManagementSystem, which allows only first-gener

Additional Information39Additional Information3 You can record a DAT tape or MD recorded via the DATor MD recorder’s analog input jack onto another DA

Getting Started4ConnectionOverviewThis section describes how to hook up the MD recorderto other components such as a mixer, CD player orDAT recorder.

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Getting Started5What cords will I need?• Audio connecting cords (pin type)• Audio connecting cords (XLR type)• Coaxial digital connecting cable• Contr

Basic Operations6Recording on an MDBasic Operations1Turn on the mixer and program source.2Press U.3Insert a recordable MD.With the arrowpointing this

Basic OperationsBasic Operations76Press r.The recorder stands by for record.7When recording the analog input signal, adjust the recordinglevel with RE

Basic Operations8Playing an MD1Turn on the mixer and adjust the fader or level control of thecorresponding channel.2Press U.3Insert an MD.z You can lo

9Recording on MDsRecording on MDsNotes on RecordingIf “Protected” appears in the displayThe MD is record-protected. Close the slot to record on thedi