Operating the MD Recorder Using a Keyboard

Assigning Characters to Keyboard Keys

Assigning a character

If your keyboard layout is not that of an English or Japanese keyboard, the display may show the wrong characters, or no characters at all, when you press the keys. In this case, you must assign characters to the keys.

1While the recorder is stopped, press [Esc] twice.

“Setup Menu” appears in the display.

2Press [−]/[↓] or [Tab]/[Shift]+[Tab] repeatedly until “Keyboard?” appears; press [Enter].

3Press [−]/[↓] or [Tab]/[Shift]+[Tab] repeatedly until “Assign?” appears; press [Enter].

4Press [−]/[↓] or [Tab]/[Shift]+[Tab] repeatedly until the character you want to assign appears.

If the character has already been assigned, “User” appears. If it has not been assigned, “Default” appears.

5Press [Enter].

“<Set Key>” flashes in the display.

6Press the key to be assigned on the keyboard.

“Key change” appears, and the selected character is assigned to the key.

If “Same Key” appears

The same character is already assigned to the key.

If “Remove old assign?” appears

A different character is already assigned to the key. Press [Enter] to clear the current assignment and assign the new character. Press [Esc] to cancel.

Notes

•You can assign a character with [Shift] only for symbol and number keys.

•You can’t assign a character to the following keys: [Esc], [F1]-[F12], [Back Space], [Tab], [Caps Lock], [Enter], [Shift], [Ctrl], [Alt], [Windows], [Space], [Application], [Print Screen], [Scroll Lock], [Pause],

[Insert], [Delete], [Home], [End], [Page Up], [Page Down], [Num Lock], [←], [→], [−], [↓], and, on the 10- key, [/], [*], [_], [+].

Depending on the keyboard, some keys other than those above may also not be able to be assigned.

Clearing key assignments

Key assignments can be cleared one at a time, or all at once.

To clear a key assignment

1Do steps 1 to 3 of “Assigning a character” on this page.

2Press [−]/[↓] or [Tab]/[Shift]+[Tab] repeatedly the character you want to clear appears; press [Enter].

“<Set Key>” flashes in the display.

3Press [Delete].

“Key Clear” appears and the key assignment is cleared.

To clear all key assignments

1Do steps 1 to 3 of “Assigning a character” on this page.

2Press [Ctrl], [Alt] and [Delete] simultaneously.

“All Reset?” appears in the display.

3Press [Enter].

“Complete!” appears, and all assignments are cleared.

To cancel the operation

Press [Esc].

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Sony MDS-E12 operating instructions Assigning Characters to Keyboard Keys, Assigning a character, Clearing key assignments
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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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Another highlight of the MDS-E12 is its user-friendly interface. The device includes a well-designed LCD display that provides essential information such as track numbers, play time, and remaining recording capacity. The intuitive layout of controls ensures that users can navigate easily through menus and settings, enhancing the overall user experience.

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