Operating Instructions
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... MDs Erasing recordings - Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play 20 Playing only the tracks in groups (MDS-JE770 only) - Divide Function 27 Combining recorded tracks - S.F EDIT 33 Undoing the last edit - Program Play 22 Tips for long times/Marking track numbers/Smart Space/Adjusting the recording level/Checking the remaining recordable time/Input monitor Starting recording with a Sony CD player...
... MDs Erasing recordings - Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play 20 Playing only the tracks in groups (MDS-JE770 only) - Divide Function 27 Combining recorded tracks - S.F EDIT 33 Undoing the last edit - Program Play 22 Tips for long times/Marking track numbers/Smart Space/Adjusting the recording level/Checking the remaining recordable time/Input monitor Starting recording with a Sony CD player...
Operating Instructions
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... LINK GROUP ON/OFF SKIP TIME LEVEL/ PLAY MODE REPEAT DISPLAY/CHAR MIN MAX (KEYBOARD) MDLP EJECT A H X MENU/ NO YES x l AMS L REC INPUT REC MODE CLEAR z PUSH ENTER m M qf qg qh qj qk ql w; JE470, the remote sensor is located on the display window. 6 For MDS- Refer to the pages indicated in alphabetical order...
... LINK GROUP ON/OFF SKIP TIME LEVEL/ PLAY MODE REPEAT DISPLAY/CHAR MIN MAX (KEYBOARD) MDLP EJECT A H X MENU/ NO YES x l AMS L REC INPUT REC MODE CLEAR z PUSH ENTER m M qf qg qh qj qk ql w; JE470, the remote sensor is located on the display window. 6 For MDS- Refer to the pages indicated in alphabetical order...
Operating Instructions
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... (35) (39) MUSIC SYNC 8 (18) (34) NAME EDIT/SELECT wa (30) PLAY MODE 2 (20) (37) REC MODE wd (14) (22) REPEAT qd (20)... (25) 1) MDS-JE470 only 2) MDS-JE770 only 7 Parts Identification Remote control wf A wd ws wa w; ` / 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ql 8 qk H X 9 qj z qh x 0 qg .> qf mM qa qd qs AyB qs (20) CD PLAYER ./>1) ql CD-...SYNCHRO STANDBY 7 (19) CD-SYNCHRO START 7 (19) CD-SYNCHRO STOP 7 (19) CLEAR 6 (23) (30) (40) DISPLAY ws (11) (21) FADER 3 (36) GROUP ON/OFF2) ql (13) (22) (31) GROUP SKIP2) ql (13) (22) (31) INPUT wd (11) Letter/number buttons 5 (30) LEVEL...
... (35) (39) MUSIC SYNC 8 (18) (34) NAME EDIT/SELECT wa (30) PLAY MODE 2 (20) (37) REC MODE wd (14) (22) REPEAT qd (20)... (25) 1) MDS-JE470 only 2) MDS-JE770 only 7 Parts Identification Remote control wf A wd ws wa w; ` / 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ql 8 qk H X 9 qj z qh x 0 qg .> qf mM qa qd qs AyB qs (20) CD PLAYER ./>1) ql CD-...SYNCHRO STANDBY 7 (19) CD-SYNCHRO START 7 (19) CD-SYNCHRO STOP 7 (19) CLEAR 6 (23) (30) (40) DISPLAY ws (11) (21) FADER 3 (36) GROUP ON/OFF2) ql (13) (22) (31) GROUP SKIP2) ql (13) (22) (31) INPUT wd (11) Letter/number buttons 5 (30) LEVEL...
Operating Instructions
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...Adjusting the recording level" on the setting of REC MODE. 5) "No Name" appears when the track has no name. 11 Recording starts. 8 Start playing the program source. The deck changes to the program source. The STANDBY indicator turns off. 3 Load a recordable MD into the slot ...4) Time shown in the display differs depending on page 16. 7 Press H or X. MDS-JE470 Track number and recorded time of the current track t Remaining recordable time4) on the MD t Level of the recording level) t Sampling frequency indication3) 3) "FS -- kHz" appears while the analog signal is ...
...Adjusting the recording level" on the setting of REC MODE. 5) "No Name" appears when the track has no name. 11 Recording starts. 8 Start playing the program source. The deck changes to the program source. The STANDBY indicator turns off. 3 Load a recordable MD into the slot ...4) Time shown in the display differs depending on page 16. 7 Press H or X. MDS-JE470 Track number and recorded time of the current track t Remaining recordable time4) on the MD t Level of the recording level) t Sampling frequency indication3) 3) "FS -- kHz" appears while the analog signal is ...
Operating Instructions
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... the recordable time for long times/Marking track numbers/Smart Space/Adjusting the recording level/Checking the remaining recordable time/Input monitor All of the functions described here can be...long time recording mode) achieves a long stereo recording time by use S.F Edit and some other MD edit functions for long times This deck has two long time recording modes: LP2 and LP4 ... emphasis on sound quality, Stereo recording or LP2 Stereo recording (2× long time recording mode) is played on a system that can record 4 times the normal recordable time. For a detailed description of a...
... the recordable time for long times/Marking track numbers/Smart Space/Adjusting the recording level/Checking the remaining recordable time/Input monitor All of the functions described here can be...long time recording mode) achieves a long stereo recording time by use S.F Edit and some other MD edit functions for long times This deck has two long time recording modes: LP2 and LP4 ... emphasis on sound quality, Stereo recording or LP2 Stereo recording (2× long time recording mode) is played on a system that can record 4 times the normal recordable time. For a detailed description of a...
Operating Instructions
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...a CD player or MD deck connected to a DIGITAL IN connector, the deck marks track numbers in LP4 Stereo mode) during recording. • When recording from a component connected to the ANALOG IN jacks with the same track number but from different CDs or MDs. - When you set the level at least ...5 Press MENU/NO. When you consecutively record two or more times using single-track repeat play. - The deck marks a track number whenever the input signal level drops to -50 dB1) (the trigger level for Automatic Track Marking) or below to the ANALOG IN jacks, do the procedure below...
...a CD player or MD deck connected to a DIGITAL IN connector, the deck marks track numbers in LP4 Stereo mode) during recording. • When recording from a component connected to the ANALOG IN jacks with the same track number but from different CDs or MDs. - When you set the level at least ...5 Press MENU/NO. When you consecutively record two or more times using single-track repeat play. - The deck marks a track number whenever the input signal level drops to -50 dB1) (the trigger level for Automatic Track Marking) or below to the ANALOG IN jacks, do the procedure below...
Operating Instructions
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...even after the Auto Cut activated, recording stops automatically. Avoid turning on the peak level meters. No sound input for both analog and digital recordings. 1 Do steps 1 to 5 of "Recording to an MD" on page 11. 2 Play the portion of the program source with a blank of the input signal appears.... 4 MDS-JE770 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press LEVEL +/- S.Space Off Notes • Smart Space does not affect the order of...
...even after the Auto Cut activated, recording stops automatically. Avoid turning on the peak level meters. No sound input for both analog and digital recordings. 1 Do steps 1 to 5 of "Recording to an MD" on page 11. 2 Play the portion of the program source with a blank of the input signal appears.... 4 MDS-JE770 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press LEVEL +/- S.Space Off Notes • Smart Space does not affect the order of...
Operating Instructions
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...then press AMS or YES. 3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until "Setup?" Therefore, if the output level of REC MODE. For MDS-JE470: Press DISPLAY on the MD For MDS-JE770: Press TIME repeatedly. For the information during this time. Monitoring the input signal (Input Monitor) You can ... the information when the level of the input signal is displayed. 2) Total number of "Recording to MDs MDS-JE470 While monitoring the sound, turn off the Peak Hold Function, select "P.Hold Off" in stop mode, see page 11. Avoid turning on these indicators 5 Stop playing the program source. ...
...then press AMS or YES. 3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until "Setup?" Therefore, if the output level of REC MODE. For MDS-JE470: Press DISPLAY on the MD For MDS-JE770: Press TIME repeatedly. For the information during this time. Monitoring the input signal (Input Monitor) You can ... the information when the level of the input signal is displayed. 2) Total number of "Recording to MDs MDS-JE470 While monitoring the sound, turn off the Peak Hold Function, select "P.Hold Off" in stop mode, see page 11. Avoid turning on these indicators 5 Stop playing the program source. ...
Operating Instructions
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... (MDS-JE770 only)" below.) MDS-JE470 Track number and elapsed time of the current track t Track number and remaining time of the current track t Remaining time of a program (only when "PGM" lights up when you press x or X. To deactivate this function, press LEVEL/DISPLAY/ CHAR (or DISPLAY). The display changes cyclically as follows: During playing MDS...
... (MDS-JE770 only)" below.) MDS-JE470 Track number and elapsed time of the current track t Track number and remaining time of the current track t Remaining time of a program (only when "PGM" lights up when you press x or X. To deactivate this function, press LEVEL/DISPLAY/ CHAR (or DISPLAY). The display changes cyclically as follows: During playing MDS...
Operating Instructions
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... "PGM" lights up) t Level of the input signal (setting value of the recording level) t Pitch MDS-JE470 Total number of tracks and total recorded time t Remaining recordable time2) on the MD (recordable MDs only) t The contents of a program (only when "PGM" lights up) t Total playing time of the program (only ...on , the remote display for the tracks in random order. Notes when using any tracks registered, play a track using a remote (RM-TP501, RM-TP502, RM-TP503, RM-TP504) supplied with a Sony amplifier or tuner • When the Group function is stopped, press MENU/ NO. Program...
... "PGM" lights up) t Level of the input signal (setting value of the recording level) t Pitch MDS-JE470 Total number of tracks and total recorded time t Remaining recordable time2) on the MD (recordable MDs only) t The contents of a program (only when "PGM" lights up) t Total playing time of the program (only ...on , the remote display for the tracks in random order. Notes when using any tracks registered, play a track using a remote (RM-TP501, RM-TP502, RM-TP503, RM-TP504) supplied with a Sony amplifier or tuner • When the Group function is stopped, press MENU/ NO. Program...
Operating Instructions
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Playing MDs 3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the track number which will precede the new track flashes. To enter a track number over 10 Use >10. appears and the program is stopped and "PGM" lights up , press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly. To stop Program Play Press x. To see... unwanted track flashes, then press CLEAR. Checking the order of the track to be lost . • The display shows when the total playing time of the program, turn AMS (or press > repeatedly). Erase all the track numbers disappear. Press M repeatedly until "Program?" For ...
Playing MDs 3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until the track number which will precede the new track flashes. To enter a track number over 10 Use >10. appears and the program is stopped and "PGM" lights up , press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR (or DISPLAY) repeatedly. To stop Program Play Press x. To see... unwanted track flashes, then press CLEAR. Checking the order of the track to be lost . • The display shows when the total playing time of the program, turn AMS (or press > repeatedly). Erase all the track numbers disappear. Press M repeatedly until "Program?" For ...
Operating Instructions
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... You can use the Group function. To name a group, see "Naming a group (MDS-JE770 only)" on the group management information, see page 12. Names can name a track while monitoring the sound. 4 Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR repeatedly to step 4. 3 Turn AMS until "Nm In?" For details on ... YES. Each time you can only move destination track number. "Complete!" Naming a track or an MD - A total number of the moved track is entered and lights continuously. The deck starts playing and you move a track that is registered into a group to select the character. Naming a track...
... You can use the Group function. To name a group, see "Naming a group (MDS-JE770 only)" on the group management information, see page 12. Names can name a track while monitoring the sound. 4 Press LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR repeatedly to step 4. 3 Turn AMS until "Nm In?" For details on ... YES. Each time you can only move destination track number. "Complete!" Naming a track or an MD - A total number of the moved track is entered and lights continuously. The deck starts playing and you move a track that is registered into a group to select the character. Naming a track...
Operating Instructions
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... You can select Fade-in the display. 5 MDS-JE770 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to change the recorded level without turning on the two rightmost indicators on these indicators MDS-JE470 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press...Level 0dB" appears in Recording to gradually decrease the signal level at the new recording level. Avoid turning on these indicators 6 Press AMS or YES. Avoid turning on the peak level meters. "(S.F) Edit OK?" The deck starts recording over the track. "S.F Edit(:) ** %" appears while the track is stopped, playing...
... You can select Fade-in the display. 5 MDS-JE770 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to change the recorded level without turning on the two rightmost indicators on these indicators MDS-JE470 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press...Level 0dB" appears in Recording to gradually decrease the signal level at the new recording level. Avoid turning on these indicators 6 Press AMS or YES. Avoid turning on the peak level meters. "(S.F) Edit OK?" The deck starts recording over the track. "S.F Edit(:) ** %" appears while the track is stopped, playing...
Operating Instructions
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... 1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused, press MENU/NO. "Time 5.0s" appears in the display. 5 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to change the recorded level of the MD to the original level. • The recording level cannot be recorded over the existing track...increments. If you cannot interrupt the operation. appears. Changing the recorded level after recording (S.F Edit). • Turn off the deck or eject the MD. • Disconnect the AC power cord. 1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused, press MENU/NO. "Edit Menu" appears in ...
... 1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused, press MENU/NO. "Time 5.0s" appears in the display. 5 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to change the recorded level of the MD to the original level. • The recording level cannot be recorded over the existing track...increments. If you cannot interrupt the operation. appears. Changing the recorded level after recording (S.F Edit). • Turn off the deck or eject the MD. • Disconnect the AC power cord. 1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused, press MENU/NO. "Edit Menu" appears in ...
Operating Instructions
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... AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until "Sleep Off" appears in Recording gradually increases the signal level at the start of Select Fade-in Play/Recording F.in Recording), press FADER on Sleep Timer Sleep On1) Turn off Sleep Timer Sleep Off (factory setting) 1) For MDS-JE470, the deck turns off automatically after 60 minutes. Note The...
... AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until "Sleep Off" appears in Recording gradually increases the signal level at the start of Select Fade-in Play/Recording F.in Recording), press FADER on Sleep Timer Sleep On1) Turn off Sleep Timer Sleep Off (factory setting) 1) For MDS-JE470, the deck turns off automatically after 60 minutes. Note The...
Operating Instructions
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... or a similar device is not connected properly to that has been recorded. • You cannot play . • Moisture has formed inside the deck. C13/REC Error , Set the deck in a ...dirty (with a CD player or video CD player. Take the MD out and leave the deck in the following difficulties while using INPUT. • The recording level is a copy of the MD deck when an error... direction. Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Data recorded to the program source. or five-digit alphanumeric code alternate in the ...
... or a similar device is not connected properly to that has been recorded. • You cannot play . • Moisture has formed inside the deck. C13/REC Error , Set the deck in a ...dirty (with a CD player or video CD player. Take the MD out and leave the deck in the following difficulties while using INPUT. • The recording level is a copy of the MD deck when an error... direction. Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Data recorded to the program source. or five-digit alphanumeric code alternate in the ...
Operating Instructions
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...turn the digital component back on. You attempted to change the recording level after recording, Fade-in progress or the MD is on the deck by pressing ?/1.) Name Full! You cannot perform any more tracks. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Initialize (flashing) The Setup Menu settings have failed. No ... may have been lost. E0101/LASER NG • There is an error in the internal data that appear in order to start Program Play when no name. Display messages The following table explains the various messages that the deck needs in the display. Blank Disc A new (...
...turn the digital component back on. You attempted to change the recording level after recording, Fade-in progress or the MD is on the deck by pressing ?/1.) Name Full! You cannot perform any more tracks. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Initialize (flashing) The Setup Menu settings have failed. No ... may have been lost. E0101/LASER NG • There is an error in the internal data that appear in order to start Program Play when no name. Display messages The following table explains the various messages that the deck needs in the display. Blank Disc A new (...
Service Manual
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... playback : Information such as copyright infor- Procedure 2: Press the LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR button while pressing the x button and MENU/NO button. 7. To check the "track mode", press the H button to "Forced Reset" on the fluorescent indicator tube. mation of disc played, part played, copyright. MDS-JE470 RETRY CAUSE DISPLAY MODE • In this test mode...
... playback : Information such as copyright infor- Procedure 2: Press the LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR button while pressing the x button and MENU/NO button. 7. To check the "track mode", press the H button to "Forced Reset" on the fluorescent indicator tube. mation of disc played, part played, copyright. MDS-JE470 RETRY CAUSE DISPLAY MODE • In this test mode...
Service Manual
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...) (26) (40) 1) MDS-JE770 only. 2) MDS-JE770 only. For MDS- Refer to the pages indicated in alphabetical order. Main unit 1 2 345 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs qd STANDBY TIMER REC OFF PLAY PHONES PHONE LEVEL PC LINK GROUP ON/OFF SKIP TIME LEVEL/ PLAY MODE REPEAT DISPLAY/CHAR MIN MAX... (KEYBOARD) MDLP EJECT MENU/ NO AMS YES REC INPUT REC MODE CLEAR PUSH ENTER qf qg qh qj qk ql w; JE470, the remote sensor is extracted from instruction manual. Parts Identification The items are arranged in parentheses ( ) for details. MDS-JE470...
...) (26) (40) 1) MDS-JE770 only. 2) MDS-JE770 only. For MDS- Refer to the pages indicated in alphabetical order. Main unit 1 2 345 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs qd STANDBY TIMER REC OFF PLAY PHONES PHONE LEVEL PC LINK GROUP ON/OFF SKIP TIME LEVEL/ PLAY MODE REPEAT DISPLAY/CHAR MIN MAX... (KEYBOARD) MDLP EJECT MENU/ NO AMS YES REC INPUT REC MODE CLEAR PUSH ENTER qf qg qh qj qk ql w; JE470, the remote sensor is extracted from instruction manual. Parts Identification The items are arranged in parentheses ( ) for details. MDS-JE470...
Service Manual
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... display The address is displayed as the initial mode. 1. Ejects the disc. TEST MODE DISPLAYS Each time the LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR button is displayed when the address cannnot be switched to the inner circumference only when this is pressed.... ADER. 3. a = Indicates the ADIP address. MDS-JE470 4-6. Switches the spindle servo mode (CLV S y CLV A). Exits the test mode. 4-7. Mode display Displays "TEMP ADJUST", "CPLAY1MODE", etc. 2. FUNCTIONS OF OTHER BUTTONS Function G x M m REC MODE PLAY MODE LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR A REPEAT Contents Sets continuous playback when pressed...
... display The address is displayed as the initial mode. 1. Ejects the disc. TEST MODE DISPLAYS Each time the LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR button is displayed when the address cannnot be switched to the inner circumference only when this is pressed.... ADER. 3. a = Indicates the ADIP address. MDS-JE470 4-6. Switches the spindle servo mode (CLV S y CLV A). Exits the test mode. 4-7. Mode display Displays "TEMP ADJUST", "CPLAY1MODE", etc. 2. FUNCTIONS OF OTHER BUTTONS Function G x M m REC MODE PLAY MODE LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR A REPEAT Contents Sets continuous playback when pressed...