Sony MXD-D5C User Manual

4-230-662-13(2)Compact DiscMiniDisc Deck 2000 by Sony CorporationMXD-D5COperating Instructions

Basic Operations10Recording a CD to an MD atHigh Speed(High-Speed CD-MD Synchro-Recording)1Press 1/u.The STANDBY indicator turns off.2Insert a recorda

Basic OperationsBasic Operations11If “–Retry–” flashes in the display after you press · or P in Step 6A reading failure has occurred, and the deck is

Playing CDs and MDs12Playing CDs and MDsUsing the DisplayYou can use the display to check disc and trackinformation such as the total track number, to

Playing CDs and MDs13Checking the track number and remaining time ofthe current trackPress TIME repeatedly while playing a CD.Each time you press the

Playing CDs and MDs14Number buttonsLocating a Specific TrackYou can quickly locate any track while playing a discby using the AMS (Automatic Music Sen

Playing CDs and MDs15Playing Tracks Repeatedly(Repeat Play) ZYou can play tracks repeatedly in any play mode.1 / uSELECTREPEAT1 Set SELECT to CD or MD

Playing CDs and MDs16Number buttonsPlaying in Random Order(Shuffle Play)You can have the deck “shuffle” tracks and play themin random order.When using

Playing CDs and MDs173 Turn AMS until the desired track appears.To program all of the tracks on a CD at once, turnAMS counterclockwise to select “AL”.

Playing CDs and MDs18Changing the Pitch of the MD(Pitch Control Function)You can change the pitch of the MD by lowering theplayback speed. The tone fa

19Recording on MDsRecording on MDs• Even while recording an analog source or a DAT orsatellite broadcast, you can mark track numbers if“T.Mark LSyn” i

2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shockhazard, do not expose the unitto rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, donot open the cabinet. Referservicing t

Recording on MDs20Useful Tips for RecordingWhen using the remote, set SELECT to MD.REC r TIME/CHAR§ EJECTINPUTAMSMENU/NOChecking the remaining recorda

21Recording on MDsTo turn on the Smart Space Function and Auto CutFunction again1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twiceto display “Setup Menu

Recording on MDs225Press REC r.The deck stands by for recording.6 Adjust the recording level, if necessary.For details, see “Adjusting the Recording L

23Recording on MDsAdjusting the Recording LevelYou can adjust the recording level before startingrecording.MENU/NOAMS1 Do Steps 1 to 5 in “Recording o

Recording on MDs247Press MENU/NO.8 Stop playing the sound source.9 To start recording, do the procedure starting fromStep 7 in “Recording on an MD Man

25Recording on MDsSet “T.Mark” in Setup Menu to “LSyn” or “Off” asfollows:1 Press MENU/NO twice to display “Setup Menu”while the deck is stopped.2 Tur

Recording on MDs26Synchro-Recording With anExternal Audio Equipment(Music Synchro-Recording) ZBy using the MUSIC SYNC button on the remote, youcan aut

27Recording on MDs2Start playing the program source you want torecord.The most recent 6 seconds of audio data is storedin the buffer memory.3 Press AM

Editing Recorded MDs28Editing Recorded MDsNotes on EditingYou can edit the recorded tracks after recording, usingthe following functions:• Track Erase

29Editing Recorded MDs3Press AMS or YES.The display for erasing tracks appears andplayback of the displayed track starts.4 Turn AMS to select the trac

3TABLE OF CONTENTSGetting StartedUnpacking ... 4Hooking Up the System ...

Editing Recorded MDs30Dividing Recorded Tracks(Divide Function)With the Divide Function you can mark a tracknumber at places that you want to randomly

31Editing Recorded MDsCombining Recorded Tracks(Combine Function)Use the Combine Function to combine tracks on arecorded MD. The two tracks to be com

Editing Recorded MDs32Moving Recorded Tracks(Move Function)Use the Move Function to change the order of anytrack. After you move a track, the track n

33Editing Recorded MDs5Press AMS or YES.“Complete!” appears for a few seconds and themoved track begins playing back.To cancel the Move FunctionPress

Editing Recorded MDs345Press AMS or YES.A flashing cursor appears in the display.The deck starts playing and you can name a trackwhile monitoring the

35Editing Recorded MDsCopying a track or disc title within an MD(Name Copy Function)You can copy a track or disc title to use it as a title ofanother

Editing Recorded MDs363Press an alphabet/number button to enter acharacter.If you selected uppercase or lowercase letters1 Press the corresponding let

37Editing Recorded MDsErasing all titles on an MD (Name All EraseFunction)Use this function to erase all titles on an MDsimultaneously.1 While the dec

Editing Recorded MDs383Press AMS or YES.One of the following messages appears in thedisplay, depending on the type of editing to beundone:Editing done

39Editing Recorded MDs6Press AMS or YES.“Edit OK?” appears in the display.7 Press AMS or YES.The deck starts recording over the existing track.“S.F Ed

Getting Started4UnpackingCheck that you received the following items:• Audio connecting cords (2)• Remote commander (remote) (1)• Sony R6 (size-AA) ba

Operating the Deck Using a Keyboard40Operating the Deck Using a KeyboardLabeling tracks and MDs usingthe keyboardIf you use a keyboard, you can quickl

Additional Information41PrecautionsOn safety• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,unplug the deck and have it checked by qualified

Additional Information42Display MessagesThe following table explains the various messages thatappear in the display. Also, the deck has a Self-Diagnos

Additional Information43Track numbers are not recorded correctlyIncorrect assignment or recording of track numbers mayresult when CD tracks are divide

Additional Information44TroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties whileusing the deck, use this troubleshooting guide to help

Additional Information45SpecificationsCD player sectionSystem Compact Disc digital audio systemLaser Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)Emission duration

Additional Information46Guide to the Serial CopyManagement SystemThis MD deck uses the Serial Copy ManagementSystem, which allows only first-generatio

Additional Information473 You can record a DAT tape or MD recorded via the DATor MD deck’s analog input jack onto another DAT tape orMD via the DAT or

Additional Information48IndexA, BAMS (Automatic Music Sensor)14Audio connecting cord 4, 46Auto cut 20CCDinserting 6taking out 6text 8Changingan e

Additional Information49Names of controlsButtonsAlphabet/Number 14, 35CD SYNCHRO HIGH 10CD SYNCHRO NORMAL 8CLEAR 18, 34D.SKIP 16DISC 1 – 5 16DIS

5Getting StartedHookupsConnecting the deck to an amplifierConnect the amplifier to the ANALOG IN/OUT jacksusing the audio connecting cords (supplied),

Additional Information50Table of Setup MenusYou can make various settings on this deck by using Setup Menus. Operation related to each menu were expl

Additional Information51Self-Diagnosis FunctionThe deck has a self-diagnosis display. This function shows a three- or five-digit display (a combinati

Sony Corporation Printed in MalaysiaNotes on CDsOn handling CDs• To keep the disc clean, hold it along its edges only.Do not leave fingerprints on the

Basic Operations6Basic OperationsPlaying a CDPHONE LEVELPHONESMIN MAXMENU/ NOYESCLEARPUSH ENTERRECAMSEJECTMD LPREC MODEMDPLAY MODEPLAY MODETIMEDISPLAY

Basic OperationsBasic Operations7Playing an MDPHONE LEVELPHONESMIN MAXMENU/ NOYESCLEARPUSH ENTERRECAMSEJECTMD LPREC MODEPLAY MODETIMEDISPLAYDISC 1NORM

Basic Operations8Recording a CD to an MD(CD-MD Synchro-Recording)PHONE LEVELPHONESMIN MAXMENU/ NOYESCLEARPUSH ENTERRECAMSEJECTMD LPREC MODEPLAY MODETI

Basic OperationsBasic Operations9Rear of the discDo not disconnect the deck from the power source immediately afterrecordingIf you do, recorded materi