Operating Instructions
MiniDisc Deck
MDS-JE500
3-856-651-211
Precautions
On safety
On power sources
On cleaning
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome
About This Manual
Getting Started
Unpacking
Hooking Up the System
Getting Started
Inserting batteries into the remote
Connecting the AC power cord
Hookups
Connecting the deck to an amplifier
Getting Started
Recording on an MD
Basic Operations
refer to “Adjusting the Recording Level” on page
Basic Operations
Press r REC
The deck becomes ready to record
Playing an MD
for MD deck
Insert an MD
Press á
Notes on Recording
Useful Tips for Recording
Recording on MDs
Checking the remaining recordable time on the MD
Monitoring the input signal Input Monitor
If “Auto Cut” appears in the display Auto Cut
Playing back tracks just recorded
When INPUT is at ANALOG
Adjusting the Recording Level
Recording Over Existing Tracks
Recording on MDs
While “TRACK” flashes in the display
2 Seconds of Prestored Audio
Starting Recording With
Data Time Machine Recording
To cancel Automatic Track Marking
Recording on MDs
To stop Time Machine Recording
To stop Music Synchro-Recording
Synchro-RecordingWith a Sony CD Player
Recording on MDs
If the CD player does not start playing
To pause recording
Recording on an MD Using a Timer
Recording on MDs
Using the Display
Playing MDs
Checking remaining time and the title of a track
Locating a Specific Track
Playing MDs
You can extend the playing time during music scan
To pause playing at the beginning of a track
Locating a Particular Point in a Track
Playing Tracks Repeatedly
Repeating the current track
When the MD is
Playing in Random Order Shuffle Play
Repeating a specific portion A-BRepeat
To cancel A-BRepeat
Setting new starting and ending points
Creating Your Own Program Program Play
Checking the track order
Changing the track order
aWhen using the remote
Playing an MD Using a Timer
Pausing after each track Auto Pause
Useful Tips When Recording From MDs to Tape
To cancel Auto Space
Notes on Editing
Erasing Recordings Erase Function
PlayingEdit RecordedMDs MDs
Editing Recorded MDs
Erasing a single track
Erasing all tracks on an MD
Erasing a part of a track
To cancel the Erase Function
Dividing Recorded Tracks Divide Function
To cancel the Divide Function
Editing Recorded MDs
You can undo a track division
Combining Recorded Tracks Combine Function
To cancel the Combine Function
Editing Recorded MDs
You can undo a track combination
Labeling Recordings Title Function
Moving Recorded Tracks Move Function
To cancel the Move Function
Editing Recorded MDs
To cancel labeling
Editing Recorded MDs
Continued
To select
Labeling tracks and MDs with the remote
To cancel labeling
Editing Recorded MDs
If you entered the wrong character
Undoing the Last Edit Undo Function
Changing an existing title Z
Erasing all titles on a disc Name Erase Function
Note that once erased, titles cannot be recovered
Display Messages
System Limitations
Additional Information
Message
Troubleshooting
Limitations when recording over an existing track
Additional Information
“TOC Reading” appears for a long time
Specifications
Optional accessories
Additional Information
Inputs
Guide to the Serial Copy Management System
Additional Information
Continued
Playing
Index
Index
A, B
E, F, G
Additional InformationIndex
M, N
P, Q
U, V, W, X, Y, Z
