3-866-712-23(1) MiniDisc Deck MDS-JB930 MiniDisc Deck Operating Instructions GB Mode d’emploi FR Manual de instrucciones ES Manual de instruções PT MDS-JB930 1999 by Sony Corporation
WARNING Welcome! To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Thank you for purchasing the Sony MiniDisc Deck. Before operating the deck, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior. About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for the MDS-JB930 MiniDisc Deck. The following caution label is located inside the unit.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started 4 Editing Recorded MDs Before You Start the Hookup 4 Erasing Tracks 34 Hooking Up the Audio Components 5 Dividing Tracks 36 Setting the Clock Combining Tracks 8 Moving Tracks Location and Function of Parts Front Panel Parts Descriptions 33 10 37 38 Naming a Track or MD 38 Undoing the Last Edit 10 42 Remote Parts Descriptions 12 Other Functions 43 Using the Display 14 Changing the Pitch (Pitch Control Function) Fade In and Fade Out 44 Recording on MDs
Getting Started This chapter provides information on the supplied accessories, things you should keep in mind while hooking up the system, and how to connect various audio components to the MD deck. Be sure to read this chapter thoroughly before you actually connect anything to the deck.
Hooking Up the Audio Components CONTROL A1 Mains lead Getting Started Amplifier, etc. CD player, DBS tuner* , Digital amplifier, DAT deck, MD deck, etc.
Hooking Up the Audio Components Connecting the mains lead Getting Started Connect the mains lead of the deck to a wall outlet. Note If you use a timer, connect the mains lead to the outlet of the timer. About the CONTROLA1 Control System This MD deck is compatible with the CONTROL A1 Control System. The CONTROL A1 Control System was designed to simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components.
Jacks and connection examples CD player MD deck On CONTROL A1 jacks and connections It is possible to make connections between CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1 jacks. For details regarding particular connections or setup options, refer to the operating instructions supplied with component(s). About the connecting cable Some CONTROL A1 compatible components are supplied with a connecting cable as an accessory. In this case, use the connecting cable for your connection.
Setting the Clock Getting Started Once you set the MD deck’s internal clock, the MD deck will automatically record the date and time of all recordings. When playing a track, you can display the date and time the track was recorded (see page 16). MENU/NO AMS 4 Repeat step 3 to enter the month, year, hour, and minute. YES When you enter the minute, the set date and time appear again followed by “Complete!!”, and the clock settings are completed.
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Location and Function of Parts Front Panel Parts Descriptions This chapter tells you about the location and function of the various buttons and controls on the front panel and the supplied remote. Further details are provided on the pages indicated in the parentheses. It also tells you about the information that appears in the display window. 1 ~/1(power) switch (18, 26, 55, 57) Press to turn on the deck. When you turn on the deck, the STANDBY indicator turns off.
234 5 1 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs qd qf – + Location and Function of Parts A 0 10 wj wh wg wf wdwswa qs INPUT selector (18, 20, 21, 55) Use to select the input jack (or connector) of the programme source to be recorded. qd REC LEVEL control (20) Turn to adjust the recording level. qf REC z button (19, 20, 22, 25, 42) Press to record on the MD, monitor the input signal, or mark track numbers. qg x button (19, 26, 46) Press to stop play or recording, or cancel the selected operation.
Remote Parts Descriptions `/1 EJECT wh wg Z Location and Function of Parts wd SCROLL DISPLAY wf TIME FILTER 2 CONTINUE A PLAY MODE DATE SHUFFLE PROGRAM RECORDED PRESENT B D C 1 G 2 H 3 I 4 J 5 K 6 L 7 M 8 N 9 O 10 P 11 Q 12 R 13 S 14 T 15 U 16 V 17 W 18 X 19 Y 20 Z 21 – 22 23 . 24 , 25 / >25 ? REPEAT AyB A.SPACE ! ( WRITE H . > qj m STOP X MUSIC SYNC M CD-SYNC START STANDBY CD PLAYER qh x z T.REC qk P.HOLD NUM X .
qd T.REC button (23) Press to start Time Machine Recording. qf REC LEVEL/ANALOG OUT LEVEL +/– buttons (20, 26) Press to adjust the recording or analog output level. qh CD PLAYER X button (25) Press to pause the CD play. Press again to resume CD play. CD PLAYER ./> buttons (25) Press to locate tracks on the CD. qj CD-SYNC STOP button (25) Press to stop CD Synchro-recording. CD-SYNC START button (24, 25) Press to start CD Synchro-recording.
Using the Display The display window shows information about the MD or track. This section describes the information that appears for each deck status. PITCH CONTROL TIME While the deck is stopped Press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly to change the display.
z The Peak Hold Function freezes the peak level meters at the While the deck is recording highest level reached by the input signal Press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly to change the display. Each press of the button changes the display as follows: z You can use the remote to turn the Peak Hold Function on or Press off Z Press P.HOLD to display “P.Hold On” or “P.Hold Off.” Level of the input signal While the deck is playing Press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly to change the display.
Using the Display z You can check the remaining time Press TIME. Each press of the button changes the display as follows: Track number and elapsed time of the current track (default display) Checking the pitch control value Press PITCH CONTROL repeatedly to change the display.
Recording on MDs This chapter explains the various ways to record on an MD, as well as how to mark track numbers and perform synchro-recording with other components. Notes on Recording About indications which appear while recording When “Protected” and “C11” alternate in the display The record-protect slot is open and the MD is recordprotected. To record on the MD, slide the tab to close the slot. For details, see “To prevent accidental erasure of the recorded material” on page 19.
Notes on Recording Automatic conversion of digital sampling rates during recording 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 monitor and record sources such as 32- or 48-kHz DAT tape or satellite broadcasts, as well as the CDs and MDs. Recording on an MD The operations for normal recording are explained below.
6 If necessary, locate the point on the MD to start recording from. If you want to record on a new MD or start recording from the end of the recorded portion, go to step 7. To record over from the beginning of an existing MD track Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the number of the track to be recorded over appears.
Adjusting the Recording Level Recording Tips You can adjust the recording level for both analog and digital recording. MENU/NO AMS YES INPUT TIME REC LEVEL DISPLAY/CHAR A EJECT A A Recording on MDs Checking the remaining recordable time on the MD 1 Do steps 1 to 7 of “Recording on an MD” on pages 18 and 19. 2 Play the portion of the programme source with the strongest output. 3 4 REC z Press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly until the level of the input signal appears.
When INPUT is set to OPT1, OPT2 or COAX The digital signal input from the DIGITAL IN connector is output to the DIGITAL OUT connector after passing through the sampling rate converter, and then to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT jacks and PHONES jack after D/A conversion. “- DA” appears in the display during this time.
Marking Track Numbers While Recording (Track Marking) You can mark track numbers either manually or automatically while recording. By marking track numbers at specific points, you can quickly locate the points later or edit the MD easily. MENU/NO 3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select the setting, then press AMS or YES. To Select Turn on Automatic Track Marking T.Mark Lsyn (factory setting) AMS YES REC z Turn off Automatic Track Marking T.
z Additional information on Automatic Track Marking z You can mark track numbers even after recording has finished See “Dividing Tracks” on page 36. Note If you turn off the deck or disconnect the mains lead, the deck will store the last settings (“T.Mark Lsyn” or “T.Mark Off” and the trigger level) and recall them the next time you turn on the deck. Whenever the deck is in recording pause, the deck’s buffer memory continuously stores the latest six seconds worth of audio data. When you press AMS (or T.
Synchro-recording With the Audio Component of Your Choice (Music Synchro-recording) Z The Music Synchro-recording allows you to automatically synchronize recording on the MD deck with the playing of the selected programme source. The Track Marking function, however, will differ according to the programme source. For details, see “Marking Track Numbers While Recording” on page 22.
Operations you may want to do during CD Synchro-recording Press Stop recording CD-SYNC STOP Pause recording CD-SYNC STANDBY or CD PLAYER X Locate the next track to be recorded during recording pause CD PLAYER .
Playing MDs This chapter explains the various ways to play MDs. Playing an MD The operations for normal play are explained below. AMS `/1 A EJECT A HX x 1 Turn on the amplifier and select MD on the amplifier. 2 Press ~/1 to turn on the deck. The STANDBY indicator turns off. 3 4 Insert an MD. 5 Press H. The deck starts to play. 6 Adjust the volume on the amplifier. If necessary, turn AMS clockwise (or press > repeatedly) to locate the track you want to start playing from.
Playing a Specific Track While the deck is playing or stopped, use the procedure below to quickly play any track. `/1 Z Number buttons AMS >25 M.SCAN H ./> A z You can change the duration of Music Scan 1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice. “Setup Menu” appears in the display. 2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until “M.Scan” appears, then press AMS or YES. 3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select the duration, then press AMS or YES.
Locating a Particular Point in a Track Playing Tracks Repeatedly Z You can locate a particular point in a track during play or play pause. You can play an entire MD repeatedly. This function can be used with Shuffle Play to repeat all the tracks in random order (page 29), or with Programme Play to repeat all the tracks in the programme (page 30). You can also repeat a specific track or portion within a track.
Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) Repeating the current track (Repeat 1 Play) When you select Shuffle Play, the deck plays all the tracks on the MD in random order. While the track you want to repeat is being played, press REPEAT repeatedly until “Repeat 1” appears in the display. Repeat 1 Play starts. A To stop Repeat 1 Play Press x. To resume normal play Press REPEAT repeatedly until “Repeat Off” appears in the display. You can specify one portion within a track to be played repeatedly.
Creating Your Own Programme (Programme Play) To enter a track number over 25 Z Use >25. For details, see page 27. You can pick out the tracks that you like and specify the playback order in a programme containing up to 25 tracks. To check the total playing time of the programme Press DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY). MENU/NO AMS YES m/M 4 Repeat step 3 to enter other tracks. The entered track is added to the location where the “0” flashes.
Tips for Recording From MDs to Tape MENU/NO Changing the contents of the programme AMS YES While the deck is stopped and “PROGRAM” lights up, do steps 1 and 2 of “Programming the tracks” on page 30, followed by one of the procedures below: A Do the following: Erase a track Press m/M repeatedly until the number of the unwanted track flashes, then press CLEAR. Erase all tracks Press CLEAR repeatedly until all the track numbers disappear.
Tips for Recording From MDs to Tape Pausing after each track (Auto Pause) You can set the MD deck so that it pauses after each track to give you time to locate the next track to be recorded. 1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice. “Setup Menu” appears in the display. 2 Turn AMS until “Auto Off” appears, then press AMS or YES. 3 Turn AMS to select the setting, then press AMS or YES.
Editing Recorded MDs This chapter explains how to edit the tracks that have been recorded on an MD. MENU/NO AMS YES A m/M Brief descriptions of buttons and control used to edit MDs The buttons and the contr ol below ar e used to erase, divide, move, or combine tracks on the MD. Note The operation of these buttons and the control is different when naming a track or MD. For details, see “Naming a Track or MD” on page 38.
About indication which appears while editing When “Protected” appears in the display The recor d-protect slot is open. T o edit the MD, slide the tab to close the slot. For details, see “T o prevent accidental erasur e of the r ecorded material” on page 19. About indications which appear after editing When “TOC” lights up in the display Editing has finished but the TOC (T able of Contents) on the MD has not been updated to r eflect the editing r esults.
z If “Erase ???” appears in step 4 above The track has been record-protected on another MD deck. If you still want to erase the track, press AMS or YES again while the indication appears. z To avoid confusion when erasing more than one track Start erasing from the highest numbered track. This way you’ll avoid renumbering the tracks that you plan to erase.
Erasing Tracks Dividing Tracks 5 6 Repeat step 4 until you’ve located point A. 7 Continue playing the track or press M to locate the ending point of the portion to be erased (point B), then press AMS or YES. “A-B Ers” and “Point B ok?” alternate in the display and a few seconds of the track befor e point A and after point B play back r epeatedly . You can divide a r ecor ded track at any point simply by adding a track mark at that point.
Combining Tracks 5 Repeat step 4 until you’ve located the dividing point. 6 Press AMS or YES. “Complete!!” appears for a few seconds and the track is divided. The deck star ts to play the newly cr eated track. Note that new track has no name. To cancel the operation Press MENU/NO or x. This function allows you to combine any two tracks into a single track. The two tracks need not to be consecutive nor chronological.
Moving Tracks This function lets you change the or Naming a Track or MD der of any track. Example: Moving the second track after the third track 1 AAA 2 BBB 1 AAA 2 CCC 3 CCC 4 DDD You can enter a name for a r ecor ded MD as well as for individual tracks. Names can consist of upper case and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols. A total number of 1,700 characters can be stor ed for all the names on the MD. MENU/NO After you move a track, the tracks ar automatically .
Naming a track or MD using the controls on the deck 1 6 Press MENU/NO while the deck is in one of the operating statuses listed below, depending on what you want to name: To name Press while the deck is A track or the MD Stopped, playing, or paused The track being recorded Recording the track To change a selected character Repeat steps 5 and 6. 7 Press AMS. The selected character is enter ed and lights continuously .
Naming a Track or MD Naming a track or MD using the remote Z 1 To name Press while the deck is A track Playing, paused, recording, or stopped with the track number displayed The MD Stopped with no track number displayed Editing Recorded MDs 3 Select the character type.
z When “Overwrite ??” appears in step 5 above 4 The track or the disc selected in step 5 already has a name. If you wish to replace the name, press AMS or YES again while the indication appears in the display. z You can undo the copying of a track or disc name For details, see “Undoing the Last Edit” on page 42. Renaming a track or MD Z 1 Press NAME while the deck is in one of the operating statuses listed below, depending on what you want to rename: Turn AMS (or press .
Undoing the Last Edit You can undo the last edit operation and restore the contents of the MD to the condition that existed before the operation. Note, however, that you can’t undo an edit operation if you perform any of the following operations after the edit: • Press REC z on the deck. • Press z, MUSIC SYNC or CD-SYNC STANDBY on the remote. • Turn off the deck or eject the MD. • Disconnect the mains lead.
Other Functions This chapter explains other useful functions that are available on the MD deck. Changing the Pitch (Pitch Control Function) You can change the MD playback speed (pitch). The tone rises at higher pitches, and falls at lower pitches. When you’ve set the pitch to a value other than the factory setting, the PITCH CONTROL button lights amber during play.
Changing the Pitch (Pitch Control Function) Finely controlling the pitch (Fine Control Function) You can fine control the playback speed in 0.1% increments from –98.5% to +12.5%. 1 While the deck is playing, press PITCH CONTROL repeatedly until “Pfine” appears in the display. 2 Turn AMS until the desired value appears. Fade In and Fade Out Z You can use Fade-in Play to gradually increase the signal level to the LINE (ANALOG) OUT jacks and the PHONES jack at the start of playback.
Falling Asleep to Music (Sleep Timer) Fade-out Play and Fade-out Recording You can set the deck so that it turns off automatically after specified minutes. During play (for Fade-out Play) or recording (for Fadeout Recording), press FADER. B flashes in the display and the deck performs Fade-out Play or Fade-out Recording for five seconds (factory setting) until the counter reaches “0.0s, ” then pauses.
Using a Timer By connecting a timer (not supplied) to the deck, you can start and stop playback/recording operations at specified times. For further information on connecting the timer or setting the starting and ending times, refer to the instructions that came with the timer. Recording on an MD using a timer 1 A TIMER PLAY MODE H x Other Functions Do steps 1 to 3 of “Playing an MD” on page 26. 3 4 Set TIMER on the deck to PLAY.
Playing With Different Tones (Digital Filter) Make sure to change the deck to standby status within a week after timer recording is completed. The TOC on the MD is updated and recorded contents are written to the MD when you turn on the deck. If the recorded contents have disappeared, “Initialize” flashes when you turn on the deck. This deck is equipped with the V.C.
Playing With Different Tones (Digital Filter) z What is a V.C. (Variable Coefficient) filter? A variable coefficient filter changes the sound characteristics of a signal by applying specific frequency cut-off conditions. Such filters are provided on digital devices such as CD players and MD decks to remove aliasing noise. Note The change in sound characteristics caused by digital filters occur mainly in the inaudible range, not the audible range as in the case of an amplifier.
Operating the MD Deck Using a Keyboard This chapter explains simple ways to name a track or MD using an optional keyboard, as well as how to operate the MD deck directly through the keyboard. Setting the Keyboard You can use any IBM-compatible keyboard* (not supplied) with a PS/2 interface. You can select a keyboard with either an English or Japanese keyboard layout. When you use a keyboard with a different layout, you need to assign characters to the keys.
Naming a Track or MD Using the Keyboard If you use a keyboard, you can quickly enter or edit names. While editing a name, you can move the cursor in jumps or scroll the name. z You can undo the naming of a track or MD 1 Press [F11]. “Name Undo?” appears. 2 Press [Enter]. Press [Esc] to cancel the operation.
Operating the Deck Through the Keyboard You can operate the MD deck by using the keyboard keys. This allows you to edit MDs and control the deck without using buttons and controls on the deck and on the remote. Operations using the keyboard For details about each function, see “Front Panel Parts Descriptions” on pages 10 and 11 or “Remote Parts Descriptions” on pages 12 and 13.
Assigning Characters to Keyboard Keys Assigning a character If your keyboard layout doesn’t match the system settings, the display may show the wrong characters or no characters at all when you press the keys. In this case, you need to assign characters to the keys. 1 While the deck is stopped, press [Esc] twice. “Setup Menu” appears in the display. 2 Press [R]/[r] or [Tab]/[Shift]+[Tab] repeatedly until “Keyboard ?” appears, then press [Enter].
Additional Information This chapter provides additional information that will help you understand and maintain your MD deck system. Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the deck and have it checked by qualified personnel befor e oper ating it any further . On power sources • Before oper ating the deck, check that the oper ating voltage of the deck is identical with your local power supply.
Handling MDs The MD is enclosed in a cartridge to protect the disc fr om debris or fingerprints and to make it easy to handle. However, the presence of debris or a war ped cartridge may inhibit the disc from operating properly. To assure that you can always listen to the highest quality music, follow the pr ecautions below: • Do not touch the internal disc dir ectly. Forcing the shutter open may damage the internal disc. • Be sure to stick the labels supplied with the MD to the appropriate positions.
Track numbers are not marked correctly Incorrect assignment or marking of tr ack numbers may result when CD tracks are divided into several smaller tracks during digital recording. Also, when the Automatic Track Marking is activated during recording, track numbers may not be marked as in the original, depending on the programme source. “TOC Reading” appears for a long time If the inserted r ecordable MD is brand new, “TOC Reading” appears in the display longer than for MDs that have already been used.
Outputs Specifications PHONES System MiniDisc digital audio system Disc MiniDisc Laser Laser output Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Material: GaAlAs 400 rpm to 900 rpm Error correction ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed Solomon Code) Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Coding ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) Modulation system EFM (Eight-to-Fourteen Modulation) Number of channels 2 stereo channels Frequency response 5 to 20,000 Hz ±0.
Display Messages The following table explains the various messages that appear in the display. Messages ar e also displayed by the deck’s Self-Diagnosis function (see page 59). Meaning Auto Cut The Auto Cut function is on (page 21). Blank Disc A new (blank) or erased MD has been inserted. Cannot Copy An attempt was made to make a second copy from a digitally dubbed MD (page 17). Cannot Edit An attempt was made to edit the MD during Programme or Shuffle Play. Or the MD is record-protected.
Edit Menu Table The following table provides a quick guide to the various editing functions that you can perform using the Edit Menu. To access the Edit Menu Press MENU/NO to display “Edit Menu.” Note The available menu items may vary according to the current status of the deck. Menu item Sub-item Function Reference page(s) Name ? Nm In ? Names a track or an MD. 39 Nm Erase ? Erases a name. 41 Nm AllErs ? Erases all the names on an MD. 41 Nm Copy ? Copies a name to a track or an MD.
Menu item Sub-item Function Parameters Factory setting Reference page(s) F.in — Sets the duration of Fade-in Play and Recording. 1.0 to 15.0s 5.0s 45 F.out — Sets the duration of Fade-out Play and Recording. 1.0 to 15.0s 5.0s 45 Pitch — Changes the playback speed by auto steps. –48 to +2 0 43 Pfine — Fine controls the playback speed. –98.5 to +12.5% 0.0% 44 Sleep — Sets the duration of Sleep Timer. 30/60/90/120min 60min 45 Sleep — Turns Sleep Timer on or off.
Index A F, G, H O AMS 27 Fade-in Play 44 Recording 44 Optical cable 4, 5 Fade-out Play 45 Recording 45 Pausing after each track.
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