Sony MDM-X4 operating instructions Table of Contents

On repacking

Do not throw away the carton and the packing material. This makes an ideal container when transporting the unit.

When shipping the unit, repack it as it was packed at the factory.

On operation

•If the multi track recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location , or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the MD deck. Should this occur, the system will not operate properly. Remove the MD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

•When you move the system, take out the disc.

On handling MDs

•Do not open the shutter to expose the MD. Close the shutter immediately if the shutter opens.

•Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to remove dirt.

•Do not expose the MD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight.

Protecting a recorded MD

To record-protect an MD, slide open the tab at the side of the MD so the tab is concealed.

In this position, the MD cannot be recorded. To record on the MD, slide close the tab.

On requesting repairs

The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior.

If you have any question or problem concerning your unit that is not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

About This Manual

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Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony MD Multi-Track Recorder. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview of MDM-X4
Standard Recording Procedures	4
Names and Functions of Parts
The Mixer	6
The Recorder	8
The Display	10
Input and Output Jacks	11
Connections and Signal Flow
Connections for Recording	13
Connecting MIDI Equipment	14
MDM-X4 Signal Flow Diagram	14
Monitoring
Monitoring Preparations	15
Monitoring Example	15
Setting Up the Operating Environment
System Settings	17
Changing the Settings	18
Recording
Initial Recording	19
Overdub Recording	20
Auto Punch-In/Out Recording	22
Manual Punch-In/Out Recording	25
Mix Write Recording (Basics)	27
Mix Write Recording (Applied Operations)	28
Editing Part of a Song (Track Edit)
Track Edit Overview	31
Specifying the Locate Points	31
Copying a Part (Track Copy)	33
Moving a Part (Track Move)	34
Switching the Location of 2 Parts (Track Exchange)	35
Erasing a Part (Track Erase)	36
Changing the Construction of a Song (Section Edit)
Section Edit Overview	38
Specifying the Locate Points	38
Moving a Section (Section Move)	39
Switching the Location of 2 Sections (Section Exchange)	40
Inserting Another Section (Section Insert)	41
Deleting a Section (Section Delete)	42
Editing Entire Songs (Song Edit)
Song Edit Overview	43
Copying a Song (Song Copy)	43
Moving a Song (Song Move)	44
Changing the Song Order (Song Exchange)	45
Dividing a Song (Song Divide)	46
Connecting 2 Songs (Song Combine)	47
Deleting a Song (Song Delete)	48
Naming a Song (Song Name)	49
Editing the Entire Disc (Disc Edit)
Overview	50
Erasing the Disc Contents (Disc Erase)	50
Naming the Disc (Disc Name)	51
Synchronization with MIDI Equipment
Advantages of Using MIDI	52
MIDI Synchronization Using MTC	52
MIDI Synchronization Using the MIDI Clock	53
Controlling This Unit from Other MIDI Components Using MMC	55
Example of a MIDI System	56
Mixdown
Mixdown (Basics)	57
Mixdown (Applied Operations)	58
Additional Information
Troubleshooting	60
Display Message List	60
System Limitations of MDs	61
Specifications	61
Glossary	63
Block Diagram	64
MIDI Implementation Chart	65
Track Sheet	Back Cover

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