MD RECORDER MDS-B5 OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 1) Serial No. 800001 and Higher (UC) Serial No.
For the customers in U.S.A. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the top of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. MDS-B5 Serial No. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Features ........................................................................................... 1-1 1-1-1 Features of the MiniDisc ........................................................ 1-1 1-1-2 Operational Features .............................................................. 1-1 Chapter 2 Function of Parts and Controls 2-1 Front Panel ...................................................................................... 2-1 2-2 Rear Panel ..............
Table of Contents Chapter 6 Editing Functions 6-1 Overview of Editing Functions ...................................................... 6-1 6-1-1 Types of Editing Functions .................................................... 6-1 6-1-2 RAM Edit and Disc Edit ........................................................ 6-1 6-1-3 Track Numbers After Editing Operations .............................. 6-2 6-1-4 Editing Operations During Rehearsal Playback..................... 6-2 6-1-5 Undo function ...............
1-1 Features 1-1-1 Features of the MiniDisc ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding) data compression technology Text entry You can use the supplied wire-connected remote controller or an IBM keyboard to enter titles for recorded discs and tracks. Title data, which can total 1,792 characters per disc, appear in the display window during playback.
1-1 Features Chapter 1 Overview AUTO CUE mode AUTO CUE mode pauses the MD deck when it detects a rise in the audio signal following the inaudible portion before the start of a track. This mode is good for playing special sound effects in theater productions, etc. NEXT TRACK SELECT function RAM Edit function You can do temporary editing, such as dividing, combining, and moving the tracks on the MD, without overwriting the TOC information.
RS-232C interface You can temporarily modify the starting and ending points of a track. The head trimming edit allows you to specify the starting point in accordance to the audio rising point. The MDS-B5 can be controlled by a personal computer or other external equipment connected to the deck through the RS-232C interface. Rack mounting compatibility Digital time meter The digital time meter displays the accumulated laser diode recording time and spindle motor operation time.
2-1 Front Panel 1 PHONES jack and volume control 5 A.MODE button 3 Disc compartment 2 Display window 6 EJECT button 7 DISPLAY button 8 REHEARSAL button 9 ENTER/YES button = 0 p r (P + 0 EDIT/NO button ) !¡ AMS control !™ Search buttons !£ REC button !¶ KEY BOARD connector !¢ CUE/STDBY button !∞ PLAY/PAUSE button !§ STOP button 1 PHONES jack and volume control Connects headphones. Use the volume control to adjust the sound level of the PHONES jack.
2-1 Front Panel 6 EJECT button Press to eject the disc from the disc compartment.
2-2 Rear Panel 1 DIRECT DUPLICATION LINK connector 2 REMOTE(25P) connector 3 ANALOG IN/OUT connectors 4 AES/EBU IN/OUT connectors Chapter 2 Function of Parts and Controls 5 POWER switch 6 Ground connector 7 AC IN connector 8 IEC(958) IN/OUT connectors 9 PLAYBACK/RECORD level controls and MODE switch 0 RS-232C connector !¡ REMOTE connector 1 DIRECT DUPLICATION LINK connector Used for daisy chaining multiple MDS-B5 decks for copying ATRAC compression data at the maximum of about four times the normal rec
2-1 Rear 2-2 FrontPanel Panel 6 Ground connector Connects directly to ground. 7 AC IN connector Connects to an AC outlet with the supplied AC power cord. Chapter 2 Function of Parts and Controls 8 IEC(958) IN/OUT connector (RCA-type, phono) Inputs digital audio signals for professional use (IEC958-TYPE1) or consumer use (IEC958-TYPE2). Outputs digital audio signals for consumer use (IEC958-TYPE2).
2-3 Remote Controller 1 MD control buttons Chapter 2 Function of Parts and Controls 2 Edit operation buttons 4 Title entry buttons 1 MD control buttons A.MODE (Cueing mode) SINGLE (Single-track playback) REHEARSAL (Rehearsal playback) ^ (play/pause) e (cueing/standby) p (stop) = (previous) + (next) 0 (rewind) ) (fast forward) r (record) T.
3-1 Precautions Install the MD deck on a flat surface in a temperaturecontrolled room. Avoid using or storing the MD deck at a location that is: • extremely hot or cold. • damp. • subject to severe vibrations. • subject to strong magnetic fields. • subject to many hours of direct sunlight or close to heating equipment. 3-1-2 Handling Precautions • Check the MD deck’s operating voltage before you plug it in. It must be identical with that of your local power supply.
3-2 Connections 3-2 Connections 3-2-1 Precautions • Turn off all equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables. • Insert all electrical plugs firmly since incomplete connection may cause noise. • Use a cord somewhat longer than needed to prevent the plug from being pulled out when jarred or shaken.
3-2-3 Connection for Direct ATRAC Data Copying The main deck OUT The sub deck IN OUT To specify an MDS-B5 as the main, sub, or end deck when using the direct ATRAC data copy function, do the following Setup menu procedure. 5 = 0 p (P Chapter 3 Preparations You can daisy chain multiple MDS-B5 decks through the DIRECT DUPLICATION LINK connectors to copy the ATRAC compression data at about four times the normal recording rate, as well as simultaneously on up to ten MDS-B5 decks.
3-2 Connections Main/sub deck indication When you specify an MDS-B5 as a main, sub or end deck, the status of the deck appears in the display window. “MAIN” means the main deck and “SUB” the sub or end deck. F05 Dup Main 3-2-4 Connecting and Setting the Keyboard You can use any IBM keyboard to control the MD deck. The supplied keyboard template has the same key indications found on the front panel of the deck. Be sure to remove the cap from the KEY BOARD connector when connecting a keyboard.
3-3 Handling MiniDiscs Unlike CDs (Compact Discs), the Mini Disc is encased within a hard plastic cartridge which allows you to handle it without fear of dust or fingerprint contamination. However, a MiniDisc that has been contaminated or bent may cause the MD player to malfunction. To prevent damage to the contents of a disc and to enjoy clear sound permanently, take the following precautions when handling a MiniDisc.
3-2 Connections 3-4 Setting the Analog Input and Output Reference Levels You can adjust the analog input and output reference levels during recording or playback within a range of +8 dB to –12 dB by turning the PLAYBACK and RECORD level controls on the rear of the MD deck. The analog input and output reference level is factory set at +4 dB (at –20 dB from full bit). Setting the analog input and output reference levels Chapter 3 Preparations 1 2 1 Play back a disc recorded at –20 dB from the full bit.
4-1 Selecting the Input Signal 4 Turn the AMS control to one of the following items. Then press the AMS control to select the item. “Analog In”: Selects analog input from the ANALOG IN connectors “DIN AES/EBU”: Selects the digital input from the AES/EBU connectors “DIN Coaxial”: Selects digital input from the SPDIF IN connectors 5 Press the EDIT/NO button to exit from the Setup menu. 5 = 0 p (P 1 2,3,4 Press the EDIT/NO button while holding down the STOP button.
4-1 Selecting the InputProcedure Signal 4-2 Recording If the inserted disc contains recorded material, the MD deck will automatically record new material at the end of the existing material and with a new track number. To eject the disc Press the STOP button to stop the MD, then press the EJECT button. Preventing accidental erasure Slide the record-protect tab to open the slot. To allow recording again, slide the tab to close the slot.
About the sampling rate converter A built-in sampling rate converter automatically converts the sampling frequency of various digital sources to the 44.1 kHz sampling rate of the MD deck. This allows you to record sources such as 32- and 48kHz DAT or satellite broadcasts from the digital input connectors. Time-machine recording AMS control (P Chapter 4 Recording = 0 p + ) r T.REC button To activate time-machine recording, press the AMS control on the front panel or the T.
4-1 Selecting the Input Signal 4-3 Display Information Changing the information display during recording Each press of the DISPLAY button during recording changes the information on the display as follows: During Recording MD-related limitations The recording system in your MD deck is radically different from those used in cassette and DAT decks and is characterized by the limitations described below.
4-4 Adding Disc and Track Titles Use the title function to add titles to your own discs and tracks using the character and numeric buttons on the remote controller. The maximum number of characters for all titles on a disc is 1,792. 5 Press the NAME button to record the title on the disc. To cancel the title entry process Press the p button. Adding a disc or track title Note If “Protected” appears in the display The record-protection slot on the disc is open and titles cannot be written to the disc.
4-1 Selecting the Inputfor Signal 4-5 Procedure Direct You can daisy chain multiple MDS-B5 decks and copy ATRAC compressed data through the DIRECT DUPLICATION LINK connectors to perform dubbing at maximum of about four times the normal dubbing speed. Up to ten MDS-B5 decks can be daisy chained. Do the procedure for direct ATRAC data copying on the main deck.
4-6 Restrictions on Digital Copying Track mode data recorded to a disc during recording Track mode data consist of eight bits of information recorded in the user TOC (Table Of Contents) area on the disc indicating such disc-related conditions as copyright status, digital copy restrictions, disc use, and emphasis data. Two track mode bits, d2 and d3, which indicate copyright status and restrictions on digital copies, are explained below.
5-1 Overview of Playback Procedures To start playback instantly You can memorize the beginning of selected tracks into the MD deck’s built-in memory in order to begin playback the instant you press the PLAY/PAUSE button. Cueing before playback (AUTO mode) See “5-8 Starting Playback Instantly (Multi-Access Function)” on page 5-11. With each press of the A.MODE button on the front panel, you can select any one of the following AUTO mode settings: AUTO PAUSE, AUTO CUE, or off. AUTO mode indication A.
5-8 Starting PlaybackProcedures Instantly (Multi-Access Function) 5-2 Playback 5-2-1 Playing From the First Track on the MD To find a specific point on the MD, use the 0 and ) buttons during playback to quickly scan forward or backward. 1 = 0 p (P 5-2-2 Locating a Specific Point (Search) + ) To forward scan the disc Hold down the ) button during playback. Playback will start again from the point at which you release the button. r 2 Chapter 5 Playback 1 Insert the MD into the MD deck.
5-2-3 Playing a Single Track Only In single-track-playback mode, the MD deck plays only single track that you have selected. This prevents unintentional playback of the next track. In single-track-playback mode, the MD deck stops when track playback ends, even if AUTO PAUSE or AUTO CUE has been selected. To select single-track-playback mode Press the SINGLE button. “1” appears in the display window. To turn off single-track-playback mode, press the SINGLE button again.
5-8 Starting PlaybackaInstantly 5-3 Locating Track (Multi-Access Function) 5-3-1 Locating a Specific Track You can access specific tracks instantly by entering their track numbers with the numeric buttons on the remote controller or a keyboard. If AUTO PAUSE and AUTO CUE are off, the MD deck begins playback immediately after locating the specified track. If either AUTO PAUSE or AUTO CUE is selected, the MD deck changes to playback pause after cueing to the beginning of the specified track.
5-3-3 Preparing the Next Track During Playback In Next Play mode on a single MD deck, you can locate the next track even during playback of the current track. After specifying Next Play mode in the Setup menu, track selection operations change from the current track to those for the next track. 4 Turn the AMS control clockwise to change the display to “NextPlayOn,” then press the AMS control. Turning the AMS control counterclockwise changes the display back to “NextPlayOff.
5-8 Starting Playback Instantly (Multi-Access 5-4 Display Information DuringFunction) Playback Changing the display information during playback Display information during Program Play and Instant Playback Each press of the DISPLAY button during playback changes the information in the display as follows: During Program Play and Instant Playback, the MD deck displays the program list before it displays the next track’s information Remaining playing time and title of the current track 001 00 25 21 MiniDi
5-5 Playing Tracks Repeatedly You can use the Setup menu to select Repeat Play mode. The Repeat Play mode can be used with all other playback modes. 4 When either AUTO PAUSE or AUTO CUE is activated during Repeat Play The MD deck enters playback pause at the beginning of the track (or when the audio signal rises). Turn the AMS control clockwise to display “Repeat On”, then press the AMS control. The “REPEAT” indication lights.
5-85-6 Starting PlaybackPlay Instantly (Multi-Access Function) Program Use the Program Play function to specify the playback sequence of multiple tracks. • To turn the Program Play function on, use the Setup menu. • To program tracks, use the Edit menu. You can specify the playback sequence of up to 25 tracks. Program data may also be recorded to the TOC on the disc.
4 To make a program 1 5 Turn the AMS control to select a track, then press the AMS control. The position for the second track begins flashing. Repeat this step to program up to 25 tracks. 002 00 34 65 /3-0/ = 0 p (P + ) r 2,3,4 1 3 Turn the AMS control until “011:Program ?” appears. Press the AMS control. The display for programming tracks appears. 001 /0/ 00 00 00 Press the ENTER/YES button to complete the program.
5-8 Starting Playback Instantly Function) 5-7 Playing Tracks in(Multi-Access Random Order (Shuffle You can play all the tracks on the MD in random order. Use the Setup menu to select Shuffle Play mode. 4 If the AUTO PAUSE or AUTO CUE function is activated during Shuffle Play The MD deck enters playback pause at the beginning of each track (or when the audio signal rises). To select Shuffle Play mode Play) Turn the AMS control clockwise to display “Shuffle,” then press the AMS control.
5-8 Starting Playback Instantly (Multi-Access Function) You can memorize the beginning of a track in the MD deck’s built-in memory to start playback the instant you press the PLAY/PAUSE button. • To turn the Multi-Access function on, use the Setup menu. • To specify the tracks for instant playback, use the Edit menu. You can memorize the beginning of up to 10 tracks. The results of this procedure can also be recorded in the TOC on the disc. 3 Press the AMS control.
5-8 Starting Playback Instantly (Multi-Access Function) To specify tracks for Multi-Access playback 1 4 5 Turn the AMS control to select a track, then press the AMS control. The position for the second track begins flashing. Repeat this step to specify up to 10 tracks. 002 00 34 65 /3-0/ = 0 p (P + ) r 2,3,4 Chapter 5 Playback 1 Press the EDIT/NO button. The Edit menu appears. 2 3 Turn the AMS control to display “012:M-Access?” Press the AMS control. The display for specifying tracks appears.
5-9 Varying the Playback Speed (Variable-Speed Playback) You can vary the playback speed in a range between +12.5% and –12.5% of the normal speed. • To select variable-speed playback, use the Setup menu. • To specify the playback speed, use the Edit menu. To select the playback speed 1 To select variable-speed playback mode = 5 0 p (P + ) r 2–5 = 0 p (P + ) r 2,3,4 1 Press the EDIT/NO button while holding down the STOP button. The Setup menu appears.
6-1 Overview of Editing Functions Use the Edit menu to select the editing functions. Press the EDIT/NO button, then turn the AMS control to display each edit function and its number one at a time. There are 10 editing functions.
6-1 Overview of Editing Functions 6-1-3 Track Numbers After Editing Operations 6-1-5 Undo Function If an editing operation results in the deletion or addition of one or more tracks, the MD deck will automatically renumber the affected tracks to reflect that change. For example, if you erase track No. 2, all succeeding tracks will be renumbered, starting with track No. 3 (which becomes track No. 2).
6-2 Erasing Tracks (Erase Function) Use the erase function to erase a single track or all tracks from a recorded disc. To erase a single track using the remote controller To erase a single track You can use the remote controller or a keyboard to erase a single track during playback or playback pause. 1 = 0 p (P + 2 Enter the number of the track to be erased with the numeric buttons. 3 Press the ENTER button. “Complete!!” appears and the specified track is erased.
6-1 Overview of Editing Functions Track 6-3 Dividing a Recorded To randomly access certain portions of a track, the divide function allows you to create separate tracks for each portion. You can also use the divide function to erase selected portions of a track, by first specifying the portion as a separate track, then erasing that track.
To divide a recorded track during rehearsal playback Locating the dividing position with the rehearsal playback before using the divide function allows you to skip the procedures for selecting the track to be divided and locating the dividing position. 2 = 0 p (P + ) r 3,4 1 Locate the dividing position with the rehearsal playback. Chapter 6 Editing Functions See “5-2-4 Rehearsal Playback” on page 5-3 for details. 2 3 Press the EDIT/NO button. 4 Press the AMS control.
6-1 Overview of Editing Recorded Functions 6-4 Combining Tracks Use the combine function to combine tracks on a recorded disc. The two tracks to be combined needs not to be consecutive. And the latter track to be combined can be the track which comes before the former one in track number order. 5 (Combine Function) Press the AMS control. The display changes for selecting the latter track to be combined and the rehearsal playback of the currently displayed track starts.
6-5 Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function) Use the move function to change the order of specific tracks. 5 Press the AMS control. The display changes for selecting the track number where the track will be moved to. To move tracks 002 00 14 85 2---3 1 = 0 p (P + ) 6 Turn the AMS control to select the track number where the track will be moved to. The track moves to the track number you selected. 7 Press the AMS control.
6-1 Overview of Editing Functions 6-6 Editing Titles Use the Edit menu to enter or edit disc or track titles. A single disc can store up to 1,792 characters of title data. You can enter a title, erase a title, erase all titles on the disc, or copy a title. Characters can be entered and titles can be erased directly using the supplied remote controller. You can also erase a title from the remote controller.
To erase a title To copy a title 1 Press the EDIT/NO button while the MD deck is stopped, playing, or in playback pause. The Edit menu appears. 1 Press the EDIT/NO button while the MD deck is stopped, playing, or in playback pause. The Edit menu appears. 2 Turn the AMS control until “001:Name ?” appears, then press the AMS control. 2 Turn the AMS control until “001:Name ?” appears, then press the AMS control. 3 Turn the AMS control to select “Nm Erase ?”, then press the AMS control.
6-1 Overview of Editing 6-7 Marking the Functions Cue Point You can mark the cue point anywhere on the track to put out the tally signal from the REMOTE connector (D-sub, 25-pin) during playback. “CUE” appears in the display while the MD deck is outputting the tally signal. You can mark up to 255 cue points per disc. 6 Turn the AMS control to locate the cue point to be marked. The beginning of rehearsal playback will be the cue point to be marked.
To erase a cue point To erase all cue points 1 1 = = 0 + 0 (P + ) ) p p r (P r 6 5 2–5 2,3,4 Press the EDIT/NO button while the MD deck is stopped, playing back, or in playback pause. The Edit menu appears. 1 Press the EDIT/NO button while the MD deck is stopped, playing back, or in playback pause. The Edit menu appears. 2 Turn the AMS control until “008:Cue Point ?” appears. 2 Turn the AMS control until “008:Cue Point ?” appears.
6-8 Trimming 6-1 Overview of Editing Functions 6-8-1 Head Trimming The head trimming function allows you to change the beginning of a track temporarily without erasing the actual data on the disc. You can specify the trimming point for the beginning of a track by detecting the rise in the audio signal according to the threshold level set by the Autocue function in the Setup menu. Using this function in conjunction with the Multiaccess function allows you to position the start of playback more accurately.
2 3 Press the EDIT/NO button. 4 Press the AMS control. “Complete!!” appears and playback starts for confirming the results of the operation. To erase all head-trimming specifications on a disc Turn the AMS control until “009-01:HT In ?” appears. 1 To erase the trimming specification at the beginning of a track = 0 p 1 = 0 p (P + ) r (P 2–5 1 Press the EDIT/NO button while the MD deck is stopped, playing, or in playback pause. The Edit menu appears.
6-1 Trimming 6-8 Overview of Editing Functions 6 6-8-2 End Trimming By entering a trimming specification at the end of a track, you can eliminate the ending position without actually erasing sound data on the disc. “END” appears in the display when you select a track with end-trimming specification. Turn the AMS control to specify the amount to be trimmed. Pressing the 0/) button allows you to select “F” (frame), “S” (second)”, or “M” (minute) as the unit for adjusting the end of Rehearsal playback.
To erase a trimming specification at the end of a track To erase all end-trimming specifications on a disc 1 = 0 p (P 1 + = ) 0 r p + ) r (P 2–5 2–5 Press the EDIT/NO button while the MD deck is stopped, playing, or in playback pause. The Edit menu appears. 1 Press the EDIT/NO button while the MD deck is stopped, playing, or in playback pause. The Edit menu appears. 2 Turn the AMS control until “010:End Trim ?” appears. 2 Turn the AMS control until “010:End Trim ?” appears.
7-1 The Overview of the Setup Menu The Setup menu of the MDS-B5 includes the setting items shown below. Each menu item has the item number for your ease of setting.
6-1 Overview of EditingSetting Functions(Track 7-2 LevelSync LevelSync function adds track numbers automatically at specified points where the rise in the audio signal is detected during recording. You can set the following items as well as turning on and off of LevelSync function using the setup menu for fitting your needs. Marking Function) To set the items for the LevelSync function Turning on and off of the LevelSync function (F06: Levelsync) The factory setting is off.
7-3 Setting Up for Timer-Activated Function Use the Setup menu to use the timer-activated recording or playback function connecting the MDSB5 to the timer. To set the timer-activated function = 0 p (P + ) r Timer = 0 To an AC outlet p (P + ) r 1 2–5 MDS-B5 Connecting a timer 1 Press the EDIT/NO button while holding down the STOP button. The Setup menu appears. 2 Turn the AMS control until the menu item F10 (“Timer off”, “Timer Play” or “Timer Rec”) appears.
6-1 Overview of Editing Functions 7-4 Setting the Playback You can set how to resume playback when you press the PLAY/PAUSE button after the deck was stopped with the STOP button being pressed. Resume Mode 4 Resume off: Turns the playback resume mode off. Resume Play: Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button starts playback from where you stopped or paused playback. Resume Next: Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button starts playback from the beginning of the next track which follows the one you stopped playback.
7-5 Setting the RS-232C Interface External equipment connected to the RS-232C connector at the rear of the MDS-B5 can be used to control the MDS-B5. Use the Setup menu to set the baud rate, parity, and stop bit length of RS-232C interface before using this interface. Values for each setting item are as follows.
6-1 Overview of Editing Functions 7-6 Setting the Auto Cue Turning the AUTO CUE function on by pressing the A.MODE button enables the MDS-B5 to locate the beginning of a track by detecting the rise in the audio signal. You can adjust the detect level for the rise in the audio signal to locate the beginning of a track more precisely in accordance with input signal. You can also shift the beginning of a track from the rise in the audio signal.
7-7 Setting the Rehearsal Playback Function By pressing the REHEARSAL button, the MD deck starts the rehearsal playback from the position you pressed the REHEARSAL button for the specified time. You can change the time length and interval for rehearsal playback using the setup menu. Setting the rehearsal playback function See “5-2-4 Rehearsal Playback” on page 5-3 for details.
6-1 Overview of Editing Functions 7-8 Setting the EOM Function The EOM function enables the MD deck to put out the tally signal which tells the current track or the disc is getting closer to its end. Use the Setup menu to set when the tally signal is put out before the end of the current track or the disc. You can set the offset time before the end in 1 second ranging from 1 second to 35 seconds for the Disc EOM function and ranging from 1 second to 35 seconds for the Track EOM function.
7-9 Reading the Hours Meter This function allows you to display the accumulated operating time of the laser diode (during recording operations) and of the spindle motor. Use this information as the basis for replacing the BU block. Note When the BU block is replaced, a new EEP-ROM is installed and the hours meter is zeroed. Since this resets the other menu functions as well, you must make the applicable settings again.
6-1 Overview of Editing Functions 7-10 Disabling the Buttons While When you control the MDS-B5 with the remote controller or the keyboard or use the deck as a sub or end deck during direct ATRAC data copying, you can disable the buttons on the front panel of the MDS-B5 to avoid unintentional touch of the operation buttons (Kill Local function). You can choose from two setting modes (“Kill Almost” and “Kill All”).
8-1 Cleaning and Reset Switch Chapter 8 Maintenance Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution to clean the cabinet and panel surface. Do not use solvents that may damage the surface such as paint thinner, benzine, or alcohol. About the reset switch Removing the screws with a Phillips screwdriver from both side of the MD deck (two screws on each side) and the rear panel (one screw) allows you to open the top panel of the MD deck. You may find the reset switch on the internal board.
8-1 8-2 Display Messages The following tables explain in the various messages that appear in the display window. Messages during specifying tracks for program playback and multi-access function Message Meaning Program Full! During specifying tracks for program playback, an attempt was made to specify more than 25 tracks. During specifying tracks for multi-access function, an attempt was made to specify more than 10 tracks.
Menu Item List Appendix The Setup menu Press the EDIT/NO button while holding down the STOP button to enter the Setup menu.
Menu Item List The Edit menu Press the EDIT/NO button to enter the Edit menu.
Pin Assignments for REMOTE (25P) connector You can choose from following four types of pin assignment when you control the MD deck by inputting the external parallel remote signal to REMOTE (25P) connector on the rear panel.
Menu Pin Assignments Item List for REMOTE (25P) connector For instant playback (Multi-Access function) For edit operations Pin number Pin number I/O Function 1 I/O I Function EDIT 1 I No.1 PLAY 2 I CUE/STANDBY 2 I No.3 PLAY 3 I FF 3 I No.5 PLAY 4 I DISPLAY 4 I No.7 PLAY 5 O STOP STATUS 5 I No.
RS-232C Protocol RS-232C Protocol The connection of MDS-B5 with an external personal computer allows MDS-B5 to be controlled from external equipment including the personal computer. This section describes its operating method from a viewpoint of electrical and software specifications.
Menu Item RS-232C Protocol List Connection of connectors Transmission rate MD deck side Personal computer side Pin No.
2 Command transmission format The command transmission format of the set is as shown below. All codes conform to the ASCII format. (Use uppercase letters for A to F.) Add the line feed (L. F.) and carriage return (C. R.) at the top and end of command respectively. Also, the number of data “N” is given in the ASCII code. L. F. N cmd-1 cmd-2 data-1 data-2 C. R. N The following data is attached with this command.
Menu Item RS-232C Protocol List Primary RS-232C-controllable functions supported by the MDS-B5 1 Supported functions Items Descriptions Reference commands Basic Operations RECORD STANDBY (pause standby for recording) 013H RECORD (recording) 013H TRACK RECORD (assigns track number at any point while recording) 013H STOP 010H PLAY(playback) 011H PAUSE ON/OFF (pauses/cancels pauses) 010H CUE STANDBY (returns to the point where the play started and pauses) 010H CUE (scans forward or backward
Items Descriptions Reference commands Time information Detects the total operation time of the spindle motor and the laser pickup during playback. 05EH Detects the elapsed time of the current track. 0D8H Detects the remaining time of the track being played or paused. 0DCH Detects the total remaining recordable time of the disc. 0DBH Character information Detects the disc title. 0D7H Detects the title of the current track.
Appendix indicates that the data is attached to the command. 1 2 3 Appendix 0 STOP, PAUSE, CUE, STANDBY, EJECT AUTO PAUSE, AUTO CUE SELECT 1 PLAY 2 4 5 MECHA STATUS SENSE A B CAUTION SENSE REQUEST AUTO DISPLAY RETURN END OF MESSAGE TIME PRESET ILLEGAL SENSE REQUEST END OF MESSAGE TIME RETURN PGM TRACK NO. PRESET TIMER PLAY SELECT 5 MULTI ACCESS PRESET TRACK No.
Command Descriptions INFORMATION REQUEST Command: 00FH Function : Requests the information such as model name and version of the MDS-B5. Data: None RETURN command: 08FH STOP, PAUSE, CUE, STANDBY, EJECT PLAY Command: 011H Function : Starts playback. Note Even when the deck is pausing, the deck starts playback whenever the PLAY command is sent without sending the PAUSE OFF command. Data: None RETURN command: None RECORD, ERASE Command: 013H Function : Starts recording or erasing.
Command Descriptions Appendix Notes on the RECORD STANDBY status • Before outputting the REC PLAY command, use the MECHA STATUS SENSE command to make sure that the deck is in RECORD STANBY status. • It may take a few seconds until the deck pauses after receiving the RECORD STANDBY command. • The deck starts recording immediately when it receives the PLAY command while in RECORD STANDBY status.
000H: If there are no DATA2 and DATA3: A track currently being played or paused and the previous track are combined. If there are DATA2 and DATA3: When in the STOP mode, a track specified by the DATA2 and DATA 3 and the previous track are combined. 001H: Starts rehearsal play for combining the tracks at the position where the two tracks will be joined.
Command Descriptions The tracks can be set for each program area. (program area 1-25). In this case, set the track order and program area. DATA: 4 (2) DATA1 (10, 1) DATA2 (**, 100) Track No. (001 to 255) (DATA1: 0FFH) (DATA2: ** for PGM SENSE) DATA3 (10, 1) track order (STEP) (01 to 25) DATA4 (10, 1) program area (00 to 39) Note If DATA3 and DATA4 are omitted (DATA: 2), the program area is 00, and the tracks are assigned sequentially to the area where no track number has been assigned.
Note In the PROGRAM SET, PAUSE, PLAY or PROGRAM CLEAR mode, the program area is 00 if there is no DATA2. RETURN command: 0ACH MULTI ACCESS SET Command: 02DH Function: Plays, memorizes, and clears the track data specified for multi-access function. DATA: 1 DATA1: (10, 1): Instant playback of slot No.110 DATA1: (10, 1): 0AAH: Loading the track data into the memory DATA1: (10, 1): 0CCH: Clearing the setting DATA1: (10, 1): 0FFH: Used for sense to show the slot number currently played.
Command Descriptions 000H: EOM MODE OFF If Track EOM is set: (10, 1) {*000 to 035, decimal number} If Disc EOM is set: (E, X) X=0: one second before the end of the disc X=1: two seconds before the end of the disc : : X=9: ten seconds before the end of the disc 0FFH: EOM SENSE RETURN command: 0B2H LEVEL SYNC RECORD SELECT Command: 033H Function : This function marks the track number automatically at the silent part of input signal during recording.
000H: STEREO REC 001H: MONORAL REC 0FFH: sense Note Use this command while the MD deck is stopped. RETURN command: 0BCH KILL LOCAL MODE SELECT Command: 03DH Function : Selects the Kill Local function mode. DATA: 1 DATA1 000H: KILL ALMOST 001H: KILL ALL 0FFH: sense Note Use this command while the MD deck is stopped. RETURN command: 0BDH SWITCH ENABLE SELECT (KILL LOCAL function) MECHA STATUS SENSE Command: 050H Function : Demands to output the status information of mechanism.
Command Descriptions DATA: 1 DATA1 000H: Output of minute/second 001H: Output of minute/second/sub-second RETURN command: 0D8H CURRENT TRACK NAME SENSE Command: 059H Function : Demands to output the title (character information) of the current track in PLAY or in PAUSE mode.
00CH: 97 to 100 characters from the beginning 0CCH: Erases the disc title. DATA2: The first character set in DATA1 DATA3: The second character set in DATA1 DATA4: The third character set in DATA1 DATA5: The fourth character set in DATA1 DATA6: The fifth character set in DATA1 DATA7: The sixth character set in DATA1 DATA8: The seventh character set in DATA1 DATA9: The eighth character set in DATA1 Notes • When you want to input a disc title fewer than 8 characters, decrease the number of DATA as required.
Command Descriptions CAUTION SENSE REQUEST Command: 071H Function : The deck outputs this information to indicate that the it is in caution status (it cannot operate any more due to external causes such as interrupted digital input during recording). If this information is output, the controller should issue the “CAUTION SENSE”: 079H command to sense its contents.
DATA: None REQUEST command: None CUE POINT STATUS RETURN Command: 07EH Function : Outputs for the cue point detection. DATA: None REQUEST command: None INFORMATION RETURN Command: 08FH Function : Returns information for the “INFORMATION REQUEST”: 00FH. DATA: 2 DATA1: DEVICE TYPE 022H: Deck for recording/playing (MDS-B5) 023H: Deck for playing only (MDS-B6P) DATA2: SOFTWARE VERSION (2 DIGIT BCD) REQUEST command: 00FH TRACK No.
Command Descriptions AUTO PAUSE, AUTO CUE RETURN Command: 0B0H Function : Returns information for the ON/OFF of AUTO PAUSE or AUTO CUE function. DATA: 1 DATA1 000H: AUTO PAUSE OFF 001H: AUTO PAUSE ON 002H: AUTO CUE ON 003H: AUTO SPACE ON REQUEST command: 030H AUTO DISPLAY RETURN Command: 0B1H Function : Returns information for the ON/OFF of AUTO DISPLAY function. DATA: 1 DATA1 001H: AUTO DISPLAY ON The deck always returns AUTO DISPLAY ON (0001H).
REPEAT MODE RETURN Command: 0BBH Function : Returns information for the “REPEAT MODE SELECT”: 03BH. DATA: 1 DATA1 000H: REPEAT OFF 001H: REPEAT ON REQUEST command: 03BH REC MODE RETURN Command: 0BCH Function : Return information for the “REC MODE SELECT”: 03CH. DATA: 1 DATA1 000H: STEREO REC 001H: MONORAL REC REQUEST command: 03CH KILL LOCAL MODE RETURN Command: 0BDH Function : Return information for the “KILL LOCAL MODE SELECT”: 03DH.
Command Descriptions DISC NAME RETURN Command: 0D7H Function : Returns information for the “DISC NAME SENSE”: 057H.
CURRENT TRACK REMAIN TIME RETURN Command: 0DCH Function: Returns information for the “CURRENT TRACK REMAIN TIME SENSE”: 05CH. DATA: 2 DATA1 (minute) DATA2 (second) REQUEST command: 05CH TOTAL TRACK No., TOTAL TIME RETURN Command: 0DDH Function : Returns information for the “TOTAL TRACK No., TOTAL TIME SENSE”: 05DH. DATA: 4 DATA1 (10, 1) TOTAL TRACK No. DATA2 (**, 100) TOTAL TRACK No.
Specifications Specifications General Power requirements AC 120 V, 60 Hz (for the U.S.
RS-232C Baud rate Word length Stop bit Parity Max 9600 (1200 baud/2400 baud/ 4800 baud/9600 baud, changeable by button operation) 8 bits Stop bit 1/Stop bit 2, changeable by button operation Parity Odd/Parity Even/Parity Off, changeable by button operation Audio characteristics Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.
Index Adding a title 4-5 Adding a disc title 4-5 Adding a track title 4-5 Erasing a disc title 4-5 Erasing a track title 4-5 AES/EBU connector 2-3 AMS control 2-1 AMS function 5-4 A.
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Sony Corporation MDS-B5 (UC, CED, 3-859-105-02(2) ) Home AV Company Published by Home AV Company Printed in Japan 1997.04.
