Sony MXD-D400 User Manual Page 1

©2003 Sony Corporation4-245-486-12(1)Compact Disc MiniDisc DeckOperating InstructionsMXD-D400

10GBOther operationsTipIf “—Over—” appears while you are pressing M, the disc has reached to its end. Press m or . (or turn AMS counter clockwise) to

CD/MP3/MD – Play11GB3 Press ALBUM/GROUP – or + repeatedly until the desired album number appears.When using the buttons on the deck, press ALBUM (“ALB

12GBExample: When a MD is loaded1 Set to MD in CD MD select switch.2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly (or turn AMS) until the mode you want ap

CD/MP3/MD – Play13GBSet to CD or MD in CD MD select switch.You can quickly locate any track by using the AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) control on the d

14GBYou can play all the tracks or a single track on a disc.1 Set to CD or MD in CD MD select switch. 2 Press REPEAT during playback until “REPEAT” or

CD/MP3/MD – Play15GBOther operationsTips• The program you made remains after Program Play finishes. To play the same program again, press H. However,

16GBNoteIf you select a group that does not have any tracks registered and press H, playback starts from the first track of the first group on the MD.

CD/MP3/MD – Play17GBYou can change the pitch of the MD by lowering the playback speed. The tone falls at lower pitches.Setting the pitch automatically

18GBYou can use the display to check disc and track information such as total track number, total playing time of the tracks, track number and remaini

MD – Recording19GBMDs (MiniDisc) let you digitally record and play music with high quality sound. Another feature of MDs is track marking. The track m

2GBTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with new

20GBAfter recordingPress EJECT to remove the MD or press ?/1 (power) to turn off the deck.“TOC” starts flashing. The TOC is updated and recording is c

MD – Recording21GBTo stop recordingPress x.To record using the Group FunctionPress GROUP ON/OFF repeatedly until “GROUP ON” appears after step 2. Pres

22GBTo stop recordingPress x.To record using the Group FunctionPress GROUP ON/OFF repeatedly until “GROUP ON” appears after step 2. Press ALBUM/GROUP

MD – Recording23GB3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.Select the desired recording time.*Maximum recording time using a 60-minute

24GB1 Set to MD in CD MD select switch.2 Press MENU/NO repeatedly until “Setup Menu” appears.3 Press . or > repeatedly (or turn AMS) until “T.Mark

MD – Recording25GB1 Set to MD in CD MD select switch.2 Press MENU/NO repeatedly until “Setup Menu” appears.3 Press . or > repeatedly (or turn AMS)

26GB5 Stop playing the sound source.To continue recording, follow the procedures described for each type of recording.Adjusting the recording level wh

MD – Recording27GBYou can record specific tracks on a CD while listening to them. This function allows you to put only the tracks you like onto the MD

28GBYou can gradually increase the recording level at the beginning of a recording (fade-in recording) or gradually decrease the recording level at th

MD – Recording29GBRecording for long timesThis deck has two long time recording modes: LP2 and LP4 (MDLP recording).Press REC MODE to select the recor

3GBHow to use this manual...4Playable discs...4Getting StartedUnpacking...

30GBBefore you start editingYou can edit an MD only when:• The MD is recordable.• The MD play mode is Normal Play.Check the following, before editing.

MD – Editing31GBWhat is the Group Function?The Group Function allows you to play, record and edit the tracks on an MD in groups. For example, you can

32GBTherefore, when an MD recorded using the Group Function is loaded on a deck that does not support the Group Function or on this deck with the Grou

MD – Editing33GB2 Perform the following procedure depending on what you want to label:To label a trackPress . or > repeatedly until the desired tra

34GBNoteIf you enter the symbol “//” between the characters in disc titles such as “abc//def”, you may be unable to use the Group Function.Tips• You c

MD – Editing35GBTo register tracks into a groupIn step 6, press . or > repeatedly (or turn AMS) to select the number of the first track you want to

36GB5 Press . or > repeatedly (or turn AMS) until “Gp Release?” appears, then press YES (or AMS).“REL Gp** (selected group number)??” appears.6 Pr

MD – Editing37GB4 Press . or > repeatedly (or turn AMS) until the desired track number appears.5 Press YES (or AMS).“Complete!” appears. The track

38GB6 Press YES (or AMS) if point A is correct. “Point B set” appears and playback for setting the ending point of the portion to be erased (point B)

MD – Editing39GBYou can use this function to combine 2 tracks into a single track. The total number of tracks decreases by one and all tracks followin

4GB• Before operating the deck, connect your deck by referring to “Getting Started.”• This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the

40GBYou can use this function to mark track numbers after recording. You can also use this function when recording from tapes or radio programs and tr

MD – Editing41GBYou can use this function to cancel the last edit and restore the contents of the MD to the condition before the edit.Note, however, t

42GB7 Press YES (or AMS).“Edit OK?” appears.8 Press YES (or AMS) again.The deck starts recording over the existing track.“S.F Edit ** %” appears while

Troubleshooting43GBIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the deck, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the pro

44GBThis deck has a Self-diagnosis display function to let you know if there is a deck malfunction. The display shows a code made up of three or five

Troubleshooting45GBOne of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation.Blank DiscThe inserted recordable MD is new, or a

46GBOn safety• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as lon

Additional Information47GBThe recording system in your MD deck has the limitations described below.Note, however, that these limitations are due to th

48GBGuide to the Serial Copy Management SystemDigital audio components, such as CDs, MDs, and DATs let you copy music easily with high quality by proc

Additional Information49GBMain unitALBUM wh (11, 15)AMS wa wg (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 24, 25, 26, 33, 34, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)CD SYNCHRO NORMA

5GBPlaying a disc with MP3 filesAbout MP3 filesMP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard technology and format for compressing a sound sequence. The fi

50GBRemote controlALBUM/GROUP -/+ qf (15, 21, 22, 33, 34, 35)CD MD select wk (9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 24, 25, 27, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 4

Additional Information51GB

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6GBThe playback order of the MP3 filesThe playback order of the folders and files as follows.Notes• A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skip

Getting Started7GBCheck that you received the following items:• Audio connection cords (2)• Remote commander (remote) (1)• Sony R6 (size-AA) batteries

8GB2 Connect the deck to an amplifier.Connect the amplifier to the ANALOG IN/OUT jacks using the audio connecting cords (supplied), making sure to mat

CD/MP3/MD – Play9GB1 Press OPEN/CLOSE.2 Place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc tray.If you p