Sony MDS-E12 operating instructions RS-232C, Using Fader Play, Sub 9-pin male

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Rear Panel Terminal Functions

Electrical specifications

Input terminal

Input system

Make contact

Input on voltage

0.5V or less

Input off voltage

3V or more

Open Terminal voltage

5V

Input pulse width

100msec or more

Input withstand voltage

_0.5 to +10V

Output terminal

Output system

NPN transistor open collector

On residual voltage

0.5V or less

On maximum inflow

100mA

current

 

Withstand voltage

20V

Using Fader Play

By connecting the fader of the mixer to the terminal on the recorder which is set as the Fader PLAY of the parallel input, starting play and pause at the beging of the next track are synchronized to the fader of the mixer.

This can be used in the mixer equipped with fader remote function in which _∞ position (lowest position) is OFF and the other position are ON.

In the recorder, “AMS+” and “PAUSE” are carried out when the fader is OFF, and “PLAY” is carried out when the fader is ON.

Notes on Fader PLAY

• Operation on the final track number

When you want to continue to use Fader PLAY from the last track number, select the beginning of the track to use recorder manually. AMS+ cannot be used for the last track number. because it is aware that there is no next track number, SO for the final track number, momentarily turn the fader to the OFF position.

• To repeat one track

To repeat only one track with Fader PLAY, select the desired track with PROGRAM Mode, and set the REPEAT Mode to “REPEAT ALL”. In normal operation, the one- track repeat setting is operated by AMS+, which is the operating standard for making the next track one-track repeat. If the fader is set to OFF, the operation is done by AMS+ and the beginning of the next track will cause the settings to revert to initial settings for the first track, and repeat play will not be made.

RS-232C

—D-sub 9-pin (male)

The recorder can be controlled externally through the use of other devices connected through this terminal. For protocols, please consult your dealer.

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Contents MDS-E12 For customers in Canada For customers in the EuropeOwner’s Record Handling MDs PrecautionsAbout This Manual Table of Contents Location and Function of Parts Front Panel Descriptions Rear of the Recorder Remote Descriptions @¼ Clear button ¥ M.SCAN button» Scroll button @Á x stop buttonDisplay Window Discriptions When you insert an MD Using the Display WindowWhile the recorder is stopped While the recorder is recording While the recorder is playingE a M 2 Tr 1 m 2 5 s Getting Started After Unpacking Inserting batteries into the remoteHooking Up the Audio Components Getting Started Position of selector Output level ColdDa t e T i m e Y Y M M D D Setting the Clock0 0 7 1 2 1 9 0 Da t e T i m e D D Y Y Y YRecording on MDs Recording on an MDWhen Din Unlock flashes When you pause recordingWhen Protected is displayed When TOC indicator flashesRecording for long times Do steps 1 to 5 of Recording on an MD on Press MENU/NO twiceAdjusting the Recording Level P u t L e v e l A x 5 d BRecording Tips Monitoring the input signal InputErasing blank portions automatically Smart Space/Auto Cut Marking track numbers manually Manual Track Marking Marking Track Numbers While Recording Track MarkingMarking track numbers automatically Automatic Track Marking Do steps 1 to 7 of Recording on an MD on To stop Time Machine RecordingPress CD-SYNC Start Do steps 1 to 6 of Recording on an MD on Press Music SyncTo stop Music Synchro-recording If the CD player doesn’t start playingCD-SYNCHRO Start Press To change Change Recorder to CD player toPlaying MDs Operations you may want to do during play Press or turnPlaying MDs Playing a track by entering the track Number Z Playing a Specific TrackLocating a track with AMS To go to Do the followingReserving the next track during play Next Track Play X t N o N a m e 6 Tr 3 m 2 8 sLocating a Particular Point in a Track Locating a point while monitoring Sound SearchRepeating the current track Repeat 1 Play Z When the play mode is Recorder repeatsPlaying Tracks Repeatedly Repeat Play Repeating all the tracks on the MD Repeat All Play ZContinue playing the track or use M to locate Playing Tracks in Random Order Shuffle Play ZTo stop Repeat A-B Play Programming the tracks 1 0 0 / 3 S 1 2 m 2 7 sCreating Your Own Program Program Play Checking the order of tracks Program1 - 6 Tr 3 m 2 8 s Multi-access Play1 - 0 Tr 0 m 0 0 s Storing the Located Track toMulti-access play Z M o r i z i n g M.ACCESSChecking the program To mark the desired point Mark Tr 0 m 0 0 s 0 0 fReturning to the Specified Point Locate Play Press AMS or YES Press MENU/NOH e a r s a l Pausing After Each Track Auto PauseFine adjusting the marked point Rehearsal 4 3 s 0 4 fMaking Track Play Start Soon Auto Cue Auto Pause and Auto Cue5 % D R E a M 2 Tr 4 m 0 9 s Changing Playback Speed Variable Speed PlayRAM editing and Disc editing Editing Recorded MDsBefore you start editing To select RAM editingAbout indication which appears during Editing Using buttons and control for editing OperationsErasing Tracks Erase About indications which appear after EditingErasing consecutive tracks Multitrack Erase Erasing all tracks on an MD ALL EraseErasing a portion of a track A-B Erase Example Erasing portion B2 of the second trackCombining consecutive tracks Multi track Combine Combining Tracks CombineCombining two tracks Combine Example combining the second track and fourth TrackMoving Tracks Move Example Moving the second track after the third trackDividing a track after selecting Dividing point Dividing Tracks DivideDividing a track after selecting a track Example Dividing the second trackNaming a Track or MD Name Naming a Track or MD using the controls On the recorderI n T r 2 To enter a spaceNaming a track or MD using the remote Z Copying the same name to all tracks Disc. Name All Copy Copying names Name CopyPress MENU/NO twice while the recorder is stopped Erasing all names on the MD Name All Erase Renaming a track or MD ZErasing a track or disc name Name Erase To rename a track or disc name, do the followingChanging Recorded Level after Recording S.F Edit Undoing the Last Edit UndoChanging the level of a whole track During writing, press x Stop, MENU/NO or Clear To Use Fade In/Fade OutTo force a stop during writing Turn AMS until YES appears on the displayFade-in Play and Fade-in Recording Other FunctionsFade in and Fade Out Z Fade-out Play and Fade-out RecordingOther Functions Playing an MD using a timer Using a TimerRecording on an MD using a timer Remote Terminal Functions Rear Panel Terminal FunctionsControl terminal functions Control terminal CTRL-S Mini-jack typeCabling for Relay Relay Playback Relay RecordingParallel Input-Output RS-232C Using Fader PlaySub 9-pin male Connecting a keyboard to the MD recorder Operating MD Recorder Using a KeyboardSetting the keyboard Selecting keyboard typeShort cut to the naming procedure Naming a Track or MD Using the KeyboardUsing the Edit Menu Operating the Recorder Through the Keyboard Operations using the US or JP keyboardsOperations using the 10-key pad Button or function KeyAssigning a character Assigning Characters to Keyboard KeysClearing key assignments Keyboard Operations 10-Keyboard Layout Recorder Using a KeyboardKeyboard Operations English Keyboard Layout OperatingAdditional Information Limitations when recording over an existing trackSystem Limitations Trouble shooting Guide to the Serial Copy Management SystemSelf-Diagnosis Function Message code Cause/RemedyDisplay Messages Message MeaningSpecifications Exterior dimensions Rack mountingSetting Setup Menu TableTo access the Setup Menu Menu item Function Parameters FactoryEdit Menu Table Last Mode MemoryTo access the Edit Menu Menu item Sub item Function
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