If you entered the wrong track number

Press m repeatedly until the wrong track number appears and turn AMS (or press ./> ) to enter a correct track number. Press CLEAR to erase the track order so that the track order is moved up.

To enter a track number over 26

Use >25. For details, see page 29.

4Repeat step 3 to store the track you want to access.

5Press YES.

“Complete!” appears and the track order and track number to be stored are completed.

6Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select “Play Mode” of “Setup Menu” then press AMS or YES.

7Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select “M.Access” then press AMS or YES. (Press M.ACCESS after step 5 for the remote.)

“M.Access” and “1” (Single Play) light up and “Memorizing” (during recording) flashes, then the normal screen is returned.

M e m o r i z i n g M.ACCESS

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Note

If the MD is inserted when Multi-access Play is selected, “Memorizing” flashes and track numbers 1 to 10 in the track order are recorded and programmed automatically.

To stop “Memorizing”

Press x (stop) when “Memorizing” is flashing. “Memorizing” stops and “Play Mode” returns to normal play (CONTINUE).

Multi-access play Z

Press the Number buttons on the remote you want to play the track order.

zTo play by the recorder

Turn AMS to select the track order, then press AMS.

To resume normal play

While the recorder is stopped, press CONTINUE on the remote. “M.Access” and “1” at the display window turn off.

zThe program is stored until the MD is ejected

If the play is stopped or Play Mode is changed and “M.Access” turns off, the program is stored. If the multi-access is selected again, “Memorizing” flashes and the entered program is stored in memory.

Notes

If the MD is ejected, the program will be lost.

“ProgramFull” appears when you try to program 11 th track.

The set program will be lost when you try record or edit operation.

Checking the program

1While the recorder is stopped, press MENU/NO twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select “M.Access?” then press AMS or YES.

3Press m/M repeatedly for checking.

4Press MENU/NO to return normal display.

Changing the contents of the program

Do steps 1 to 2 of “Checking the program” and follow the procedures below.

To

Do the following:

Erase a track

Press m/M repeatedly until the

 

number of the unwanted track

 

appears, then press CLEAR.

Erase all tracks

Press CLEAR repeatedly until all the

 

track numbers disappear.

Add a track to the

Press M repeatedly until the track

end of the program

order in which “0” flashes, then do

 

step 3 of “Programming access play

 

tracks” on page 34.

 

If 10 tracks are programmed,

 

“ProgramFull” appears and no

 

addition is made.

Replace a track

Press m/M repeatedly until the

 

changed track order appears, then do

 

step 3 of “Programming access play

 

tracks” on page 34.

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Sony MDS-E12 operating instructions M o r i z i n g M.ACCESS, Multi-access play Z, Checking the program

MDS-E12 specifications

The Sony MDS-E12 is a notable addition to the Minidisc player lineup, reflecting Sony's commitment to innovation in the digital audio realm. Released in the late 1990s, this device was designed with a focus on high-quality audio playback and recording, making it a preferred choice for audiophiles and professionals alike.

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