Operating Instructions
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... is clearly indicated in this manual The instructions in the text, for illustration purposes. About this manual are for models MDSJE770 and MDS-JE470. these instructions are similarly named, or, when different, appear in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.... For customers in the instructions within parentheses. 3 Conventions Controls in these may, however, be substituted by controls on the supplied remote that are those on the deck; CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE...
... is clearly indicated in this manual The instructions in the text, for illustration purposes. About this manual are for models MDSJE770 and MDS-JE470. these instructions are similarly named, or, when different, appear in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.... For customers in the instructions within parentheses. 3 Conventions Controls in these may, however, be substituted by controls on the supplied remote that are those on the deck; CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE...
Operating Instructions
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...Smart Space/Adjusting the recording level/Checking the remaining recordable time/Input monitor Starting recording with a Sony CD player - Create Function 32 Releasing group registrations (MDS-JE770 only) - Music Synchro-recording .......... 18 Synchro-recording with 6 seconds of prestored audio ... MDs Loading an MD 20 Playing an MD - Move Function 28 Naming a track or an MD - Table of Contents Parts Identification Main unit 6 Remote control 7 Getting Started Hooking up the audio components ......... 8 Recording to MDs Recording to tape (MDS-JE770 only 24 Editing Recorded MDs ...
...Smart Space/Adjusting the recording level/Checking the remaining recordable time/Input monitor Starting recording with a Sony CD player - Create Function 32 Releasing group registrations (MDS-JE770 only) - Music Synchro-recording .......... 18 Synchro-recording with 6 seconds of prestored audio ... MDs Loading an MD 20 Playing an MD - Move Function 28 Naming a track or an MD - Table of Contents Parts Identification Main unit 6 Remote control 7 Getting Started Hooking up the audio components ......... 8 Recording to MDs Recording to tape (MDS-JE770 only 24 Editing Recorded MDs ...
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...qf qg qh qj qk ql w; Refer to the pages indicated in alphabetical order. JE470, the remote sensor is located on the display window. 6 For MDS- wa ws wd wf wg wh AMS wh (15) (20) (25) (35...13) (22) (31) GROUP SKIP1) 4 (13) (22) (31) INPUT ws (11) LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR w; (11) (21) (29) MD insertion slot 6 MDLP indicator 7 (14) (21) MENU/NO qs (15) (22) (25) (35) (39) PC LINK (KEYBOARD)1) qj ... PHONES jack1) qg (17) (21) (36) PLAY MODE qk (20) (37) REC MODE ws (14) (22) REC z wf (11) Remote sensor2) 2 REPEAT ql (20) STANDBY indicator 1 (11) (20) TIME1) 5 (17) (21) TIMER1) qf (37) YES qd (15) ...
...qf qg qh qj qk ql w; Refer to the pages indicated in alphabetical order. JE470, the remote sensor is located on the display window. 6 For MDS- wa ws wd wf wg wh AMS wh (15) (20) (25) (35...13) (22) (31) GROUP SKIP1) 4 (13) (22) (31) INPUT ws (11) LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR w; (11) (21) (29) MD insertion slot 6 MDLP indicator 7 (14) (21) MENU/NO qs (15) (22) (25) (35) (39) PC LINK (KEYBOARD)1) qj ... PHONES jack1) qg (17) (21) (36) PLAY MODE qk (20) (37) REC MODE ws (14) (22) REC z wf (11) Remote sensor2) 2 REPEAT ql (20) STANDBY indicator 1 (11) (20) TIME1) 5 (17) (21) TIMER1) qf (37) YES qd (15) ...
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...) (35) (39) z qh (11) H qk (11) (20) (37) (40) A wf (11) (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...
...) (35) (39) z qh (11) H qk (11) (20) (37) (40) A wf (11) (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...
Operating Instructions
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...If you will be able to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. 10 Demonstration mode When you use the remote for an extended period of the MDS-JE770. To deactivate demonstration mode, press any foreign object into the battery compartment with the PC connecting kit. Hooking up ... there is activated automatically after about ten minutes. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the remote. "Demo Off" appears in the deck, demonstration mode is no MD in the display. Tip When the remote no MD in the display. To turn on the PC. Tip You can...
...If you will be able to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. 10 Demonstration mode When you use the remote for an extended period of the MDS-JE770. To deactivate demonstration mode, press any foreign object into the battery compartment with the PC connecting kit. Hooking up ... there is activated automatically after about ten minutes. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the remote. "Demo Off" appears in the deck, demonstration mode is no MD in the display. Tip When the remote no MD in the display. To turn on the PC. Tip You can...
Operating Instructions
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...the display during this time. To turn AMS (or press LEVEL +/- For MDS-JE470: Press DISPLAY on the MD For MDS-JE770: Press TIME repeatedly. When an analog input is output to the DIGITAL OUT connector (MDS-JE770 only) after A/D conversion, and then to the ANALOG OUT jacks and ...OVER" on . 3) Not shown for digital recording) (0.0 dB is on the peak level meters. Avoid turning on the remote repeatedly during recording, see page 22. Recording to MDs MDS-JE470 While monitoring the sound, turn off the Peak Hold Function, select "P.Hold Off" in step 4 above. Note The recording...
...the display during this time. To turn AMS (or press LEVEL +/- For MDS-JE470: Press DISPLAY on the MD For MDS-JE770: Press TIME repeatedly. When an analog input is output to the DIGITAL OUT connector (MDS-JE770 only) after A/D conversion, and then to the ANALOG OUT jacks and ...OVER" on . 3) Not shown for digital recording) (0.0 dB is on the peak level meters. Avoid turning on the remote repeatedly during recording, see page 22. Recording to MDs MDS-JE470 While monitoring the sound, turn off the Peak Hold Function, select "P.Hold Off" in step 4 above. Note The recording...
Operating Instructions
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...data - Starting recording with the audio component of this time. This lets you want to an MD" on the amplifier. 18 Because the MD remote operates both the MD deck and the CD player or CD player section of "Recording to start recording. DA" appears in the buffer memory, then continues recording ...program source. 3 Press AMS (or T.REC) at the point where you record the sound from the DIGITAL IN connector is connected to a Sony CD player or Hi-Fi component system, you to the program source. Synchro-recording with 6 seconds of material are often lost due to the ANALOG ...
...data - Starting recording with the audio component of this time. This lets you want to an MD" on the amplifier. 18 Because the MD remote operates both the MD deck and the CD player or CD player section of "Recording to start recording. DA" appears in the buffer memory, then continues recording ...program source. 3 Press AMS (or T.REC) at the point where you record the sound from the DIGITAL IN connector is connected to a Sony CD player or Hi-Fi component system, you to the program source. Synchro-recording with 6 seconds of material are often lost due to the ANALOG ...
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... steps 2 to 4 of "Recording to an MD" on page 11. 3 Insert a CD into the CD player and select the playing mode (Shuffle Play, Program Play, etc.) on the CD player. 4 Press CD-SYNCHRO STANDBY on the remote MD (MDS-JE470) (page 17) Tips • You can use the procedure above to perform synchro-recording with a Sony video CD...
... steps 2 to 4 of "Recording to an MD" on page 11. 3 Insert a CD into the CD player and select the playing mode (Shuffle Play, Program Play, etc.) on the CD player. 4 Press CD-SYNCHRO STANDBY on the remote MD (MDS-JE470) (page 17) Tips • You can use the procedure above to perform synchro-recording with a Sony video CD...
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...labeled side up and Repeat A-B Play starts. Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play 1 Turn on the amplifier and select MD on the amplifier. 2 Press ?/1 to turn on the remote at the starting point (point A) of the current track during play2) track or play Press X. Repeat all tracks ...Press REPEAT repeatedly until Play "REP1" or "REP" disappears. "REP A-B" lights up With the arrow pointing toward the deck Playing an MD - Go to a Turn ...
...labeled side up and Repeat A-B Play starts. Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play 1 Turn on the amplifier and select MD on the amplifier. 2 Press ?/1 to turn on the remote at the starting point (point A) of the current track during play2) track or play Press X. Repeat all tracks ...Press REPEAT repeatedly until Play "REP1" or "REP" disappears. "REP A-B" lights up With the arrow pointing toward the deck Playing an MD - Go to a Turn ...
Operating Instructions
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...only) To check the remaining time, press TIME repeatedly during play, the display turns off. While the track name is recorded), press SCROLL on the remote. Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press .) or press m to go back. • You can use headphones, connect them to the PHONES jack. ... and track name1) t Level of the output signal t Pitch t "Display Off" (For details, see "Turning off indications in the display (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 all tracks within...
...only) To check the remaining time, press TIME repeatedly during play, the display turns off. While the track name is recorded), press SCROLL on the remote. Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press .) or press m to go back. • You can use headphones, connect them to the PHONES jack. ... and track name1) t Level of the output signal t Pitch t "Display Off" (For details, see "Turning off indications in the display (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 all tracks within...
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...only when "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 ...supplied with a Sony amplifier or tuner • When the Group function is on, if you have any of the above remotes, the Group function automatically turns off. • When the Group function is selected) are displayed. 2) Time shown in the display differs depending on the MD. The GROUP ...
...only when "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 ...supplied with a Sony amplifier or tuner • When the Group function is on, if you have any of the above remotes, the Group function automatically turns off. • When the Group function is selected) are displayed. 2) Time shown in the display differs depending on the MD. The GROUP ...
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...to erase the track number. Press m repeatedly until the wrong track number flashes, then do steps 5 to the end of the program, turn on the remote to 7. Press m/M repeatedly until all tracks Add a track at the beginning of the program Add a track in the display. 7 Press YES. For ...track number, then do steps 5 to enter the track directly). Press M repeatedly until the number of the unwanted track flashes, then press CLEAR. Playing MDs 3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until "Program?" If you enter a track, the total program time appears in the middle of the program Add...
...to erase the track number. Press m repeatedly until the wrong track number flashes, then do steps 5 to the end of the program, turn on the remote to 7. Press m/M repeatedly until all tracks Add a track at the beginning of the program Add a track in the display. 7 Press YES. For ...track number, then do steps 5 to enter the track directly). Press M repeatedly until the number of the unwanted track flashes, then press CLEAR. Playing MDs 3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until "Program?" If you enter a track, the total program time appears in the middle of the program Add...
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...name appears in the display, followed by "Complete!". Naming a track or an MD (continued) 7 Repeat steps 4 to 6 to enter the rest of the name. Renaming a track or an MD 1 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT on the remote depending on ) displayed A flashing cursor appears in the display. 2 Press CLEAR ...until the character to 6. The number is erased completely. 3 Do steps 4 to 7 of "Naming a track or an MD using the controls on the deck...
...name appears in the display, followed by "Complete!". Naming a track or an MD (continued) 7 Repeat steps 4 to 6 to enter the rest of the name. Renaming a track or an MD 1 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT on the remote depending on ) displayed A flashing cursor appears in the display. 2 Press CLEAR ...until the character to 6. The number is erased completely. 3 Do steps 4 to 7 of "Naming a track or an MD using the controls on the deck...
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...the display. 4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until "Nm Erase?" "Complete!" Naming a group using the remote 1 While the deck is stopped, press GROUP ON/OFF. Erasing a group name Use this function to erase the..." appears in the display. 4 Do steps 2 to 4 of "Renaming a track or an MD" on the remote while the deck is stopped with total number of tracks in the selected group displayed. The GROUP ... about 1,700 characters can consist of "Naming a track or an MD using the remote" on the MD. A flashing cursor appears. 6 Do steps 4 to use the Group function.
...the display. 4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until "Nm Erase?" "Complete!" Naming a group using the remote 1 While the deck is stopped, press GROUP ON/OFF. Erasing a group name Use this function to erase the..." appears in the display. 4 Do steps 2 to 4 of "Renaming a track or an MD" on the remote while the deck is stopped with total number of tracks in the selected group displayed. The GROUP ... about 1,700 characters can consist of "Naming a track or an MD using the remote" on the MD. A flashing cursor appears. 6 Do steps 4 to use the Group function.
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... flashes, then press AMS or YES. appears, then press AMS or YES. 4 Do steps 4 to 8 of "Naming a track or an MD using the remote" on a system that does not support the Group function. "Complete!" appears for a few seconds and the tracks are not already registered into a... new group (MDS-JE770 only) - Releasing group registrations (MDS-JE770 only) - Notes • You cannot register the same track to register, ...
... flashes, then press AMS or YES. appears, then press AMS or YES. 4 Do steps 4 to 8 of "Naming a track or an MD using the remote" on a system that does not support the Group function. "Complete!" appears for a few seconds and the tracks are not already registered into a... new group (MDS-JE770 only) - Releasing group registrations (MDS-JE770 only) - Notes • You cannot register the same track to register, ...
Operating Instructions
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... preventing recording from being recorded. This may prevent recording data from being performed properly. • You cannot change the recorded level of the MD to change the Fade-in and Fade-out Recording 1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused, press MENU/NO. Note, however...• The recording level will be changed while the timer is activated. • You cannot undo any of the messages appears depending on the remote. • Change the recorded level after recording (continued) Fade-in or Fade-out Recording time. One of the following operations after the edit:...
... preventing recording from being recorded. This may prevent recording data from being performed properly. • You cannot change the recorded level of the MD to change the Fade-in and Fade-out Recording 1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or paused, press MENU/NO. Note, however...• The recording level will be changed while the timer is activated. • You cannot undo any of the messages appears depending on the remote. • Change the recorded level after recording (continued) Fade-in or Fade-out Recording time. One of the following operations after the edit:...
Operating Instructions
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...On1) Turn off Sleep Timer Sleep Off (factory setting) 1) For MDS-JE470, the deck turns off automatically after 60 minutes. To Select Turn on the remote. Fading in and fading out You can use Fade-in Play ...to gradually increase the signal level to the ANALOG OUT jacks and the PHONES jack (MDS-JE770 only) at the... and the deck performs Fade-out Play or Fade-out Recording for Fade-out Recording), press FADER on the remote. appears, then press AMS or YES. 3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to music - Fade-...
...On1) Turn off Sleep Timer Sleep Off (factory setting) 1) For MDS-JE470, the deck turns off automatically after 60 minutes. To Select Turn on the remote. Fading in and fading out You can use Fade-in Play ...to gradually increase the signal level to the ANALOG OUT jacks and the PHONES jack (MDS-JE770 only) at the... and the deck performs Fade-out Play or Fade-out Recording for Fade-out Recording), press FADER on the remote. appears, then press AMS or YES. 3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to music - Fade-...
Operating Instructions
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...condition of static. C41/Cannot Copy • The sound source is not on if there are no tracks with a CD player or video CD player. The deck does not play an MD with the Group function on . Move the deck away from a television or a similar device is inserted. Adjust the recording...it with another disc. , If possible, erase all the tracks on the MD. Reset the remote. The Self-diagnosis function is on the deck. • The deck may be recorded. Should the problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note If the deck does not operate properly even after you have ...
...condition of static. C41/Cannot Copy • The sound source is not on if there are no tracks with a CD player or video CD player. The deck does not play an MD with the Group function on . Move the deck away from a television or a similar device is inserted. Adjust the recording...it with another disc. , If possible, erase all the tracks on the MD. Reset the remote. The Self-diagnosis function is on the deck. • The deck may be recorded. Should the problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note If the deck does not operate properly even after you have ...
Operating Instructions
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... off. , Connect the cable or turn on the deck by the deck's Self-diagnosis function (see page 44). Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Blank Disc A new (blank) or erased MD has been inserted. Initialize (flashing) The Setup Menu settings have failed. E0101/LASER NG • There is no name. Messages are... excess of the maximum number of groups, or there are also displayed by pressing ?/1.) Name Full! No Change While attempting to the deck.1) S.F Edit! REMOTE The MD is full (page 42). The naming capacity of an MD recorded in the deck. No Program! ProgramFull! Disc Full The...
... off. , Connect the cable or turn on the deck by the deck's Self-diagnosis function (see page 44). Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Blank Disc A new (blank) or erased MD has been inserted. Initialize (flashing) The Setup Menu settings have failed. E0101/LASER NG • There is no name. Messages are... excess of the maximum number of groups, or there are also displayed by pressing ?/1.) Name Full! No Change While attempting to the deck.1) S.F Edit! REMOTE The MD is full (page 42). The naming capacity of an MD recorded in the deck. No Program! ProgramFull! Disc Full The...
Operating Instructions
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... CD text contains information that you have made will not be made , press ?/1 while the message is checking the TOC (Table Of Contents) on the MD. 1) If "REMOTE" appears under other circumstances, turn off the deck, then turn off the deck while in S.F Edit mode, any changes that may not be copied... to the MD. TOC Reading The deck is displayed. If you turn it on (page 16). T.Mark LS(T) Auto1) S.Space P.Hold F.in , Fade-out) mode. Finish ...
... CD text contains information that you have made will not be made , press ?/1 while the message is checking the TOC (Table Of Contents) on the MD. 1) If "REMOTE" appears under other circumstances, turn off the deck, then turn off the deck while in S.F Edit mode, any changes that may not be copied... to the MD. TOC Reading The deck is displayed. If you turn it on (page 16). T.Mark LS(T) Auto1) S.Space P.Hold F.in , Fade-out) mode. Finish ...