Sony MDS-PC3 User Manual

Operating Instructions4-232-693-12(3)2000 Sony CorporationMDS-PC3MiniDisc Deck

10Notes• Insert plugs into jacks firmly. Loose connectionsmay be a cause of noise or malfunction in the MDdeck.• When connecting an optical digital ca

11Recording on MDsRecording on MDsNotes on RecordingAbout indications whichappear while recordingWhen “Protected” and “C11”alternate in the displayThe

12You can make only a first-generation copy* through adigital-to-digital connection.Examples are given as follows:• You can make a copy of a commercia

13Recording on MDs5 If necessary, locate the point on the MDto start recording from.If you want to record on a new MD or startrecording from the end o

14Adjusting the RecordingLevelDo the procedure below to adjust the recordinglevel.?/1ZNXx.> zmM–+gDISPLAYLEVEL +/–1 Do steps 1 to 6 of “Recording o

15Recording on MDsRecording for LongTimesIn addition to normal stereo recording, this deckhas two recording modes: LP2 and LP4. Whenrecording in LP

16Notes• Even if you press REC MODE during recording orrecording pause, you cannot change the recordingmode.• Even if you select the monaural recordin

17Recording on MDsErasing blank portionsautomatically (Smart Space/Auto Cut)The deck can be set to automatically erase anyblanks that are produced whe

18Notes• If you start recording with no signal input, SmartSpace and Auto Cut will not operate regardless ofthe setting.• Smart Space does not affect

19Recording on MDsTo change the trigger level forAutomatic Track MarkingDo the procedure below to change the signal levelthat triggers Automatic Track

2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do notexpose the unit to rain or moisture.Do not install the appliance in a confined space, suchas a bookcase

20• Track marking may not occur in the followingtracks:— Tracks that are less than 4 seconds long (instereo, monaural, or LP2 stereo mode).— Tracks th

21Playing MDsPlaying MDsPlaying an MDThe operations for normal play are explainedbelow.?/1ZNXx.>zmM–+g./>NZ?/1XxLEVEL +/–1 Turn on the amplifier

22Playing a Specific TrackYou can use the following procedure while thedeck is playing, stopped, or paused to quickly findthe beginning of the next tr

23Playing MDsPlaying TracksRepeatedlyYou can play an entire MD repeatedly. Thisfunction can be used with Shuffle Play to repeatall the tracks in rand

24Playing Tracks inRandom Order (Shuffle Play)When you select Shuffle Play, the deck plays allthe tracks on the MD in random order.?/1ZNXx.>zmM–+gN

25Playing MDs4 Repeat step 3 to enter other tracks.5 Press YES.“Complete!!” appears and the program iscompleted.6 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until“PGM

26Add a track to the endof the programAdd a track at thebeginning of theprogramPress m repeatedly until “0”flashes before the first tracknumber, then

27Playing MDsTips for Recording FromMDs to Tape./>?/1ZNXx.>zmM–+gYESMENU/NOInserting blanks betweentracks during play (Auto Space)The deck can b

28Editing Recorded MDsm/M./>?/1ZNXx.>zmM–+gYESMENU/NOBrief descriptions of buttonsused to edit MDsThe buttons below are used to erase, divide, m

29Editing Recorded MDsErasing TracksYou can erase a track or part of a track simply byspecifying the number of the track or the portionwithin a track

3Welcome!Thank you for purchasing theSony MiniDisc Deck. Beforeoperating the deck, please readthis manual thoroughly andretain it for future referenc

30Erasing a portion of a trackYou can easily erase a portion of a track byspecifying the starting and ending points of theerasure.This is useful for e

31Editing Recorded MDs9 Press YES (or ./> on the deck)to enter point B.“Complete!!” appears for a few seconds andthe portion between point A and B

324 While monitoring the sound, press./> repeatedly (or turn ./> on the deck) to locate the dividingpoint.You can shift point A one frame at a t

33Editing Recorded MDsCombining TracksThis function allows you to combine any twotracks into a single track. The two tracks need notto be consecutive

34Moving TracksThis function lets you change the order of anytrack.Example: Moving the secondtrack after the third trackAAA BBB CCC DDD1 2 3 4AAA BBB

35Editing Recorded MDsNaming Tracks or MDsYou can enter a name for a recorded MD as wellas for individual tracks. Names can consist ofuppercase and l

36Naming Tracks or MDs(continued)Copying a track or disc nameYou can copy an existing track or disc name anduse it to name another track on the same d

37Editing Recorded MDsTo cancel the operationPress MENU/NO or x (or x/Z on the deck).z When “Overwrite ??” appears instep 5 aboveThe track or the disc

38Erasing all the names on theMDYou can erase all the track names and the discname on an MD in a single operation.1 While the deck is stopped, playing

39Editing Recorded MDs3 Press YES (or ./> on the deck).One of the following messages appearsdepending on the last edit operation.Last edit operatio

4Location and Function of PartsFront Panel Parts DescriptionThis chapter tells you about the location and function of the various buttons and controls

404 Press ./> repeatedly (or turn./> on the deck) until the tracknumber whose level you want to changeappears, then press YES (or ./>on the d

41Editing Recorded MDs7 Press YES (or ./> on the deck).The deck starts recording over the specifiedportion of the original track. “S.F Edit:XX%” a

42Other FunctionsFade In and Fade OutRecording/PlaybackFade-in Recording/playback gradually increasesthe signal level at the start of recording/playba

43Additional InformationAdditional InformationPrecautionsOn safety• Should any solid object or liquid fall into thecabinet, unplug the deck and have i

44System LimitationsThe recording system in your deck is radicallydifferent from those used in cassette and DATdecks and is characterized by the limit

45Additional InformationTrack numbers are not markedcorrectlyIncorrect assignment or marking of track numbersmay result when CD tracks are divided int

46TroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficultieswhile using the deck, use this troubleshootingguide to help you remedy the problem

47Additional InformationSpecificationsSystem MiniDisc digital audio systemDisc MiniDiscLaser Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)Emission duration: conti

48Display MessagesThe following table explains the various messagesthat appear in the display. Messages are alsodisplayed by the deck’s Self-Diagnosi

49Additional InformationEdit Menu TableThe following table provides a quick guide to the various editing functions that you can perform using theEdit

5Location and Function of PartsRemote PartsDescriptiongEJECT INPUTREC MODEPLAY MODEMENU/NO NAME EDIT/YESDISPLAYFADERMUSIC SYNC1/u6(Pp=+r0)REPEAT AyB C

50Setup Menu TableThe following table provides an overview of the various Setup Menu items, including their parameters,factory settings, and reference

51Additional InformationSelf-Diagnosis FunctionThe deck’s self-diagnosis function automatically checks the condition of the MD deck when an erroroccur

52Sony Corporation Printed in MalaysiaIndexAAccessories 8Audio connecting cord 8, 9, 10Auto Cut 17Auto Pause 27Auto Space 27Automatic Track

6Using the DisplayThe display window shows information about theMD or track. This section describes theinformation that appears for each deck status.

7Location and Function of PartsWhile the deck is recordingPress DISPLAY repeatedly to change thedisplay.Each press of the button changes the display a

8Getting StartedBefore You Start theHookupChecking the suppliedaccessoriesThis MD deck comes with the following items:• AC power adaptor (1)• Audio co

9Getting StartedHooking UpThe MD deck can be connected to PCs with PCLINK capability (such as the VAIO-series ofPCs), peripheral devices such as porta