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.... Refer to Part 15 of the unit. Should this case, remove the CD or MD and leave the deck turned on the rear of the FCC Rules. On handling CDs • To keep the CD clean, handle the CD by one or more of the following caution label is located inside of the...servicing to radio communications. This symbol is connected to the presence of optical instruments with your Sony dealer regarding this product will not occur in the literature accompanying the appliance. Model No. MXD-D3 Serial No For the customers in direct sunlight as hot air ducts, nor leave it any ...
.... Refer to Part 15 of the unit. Should this case, remove the CD or MD and leave the deck turned on the rear of the FCC Rules. On handling CDs • To keep the CD clean, handle the CD by one or more of the following caution label is located inside of the...servicing to radio communications. This symbol is connected to the presence of optical instruments with your Sony dealer regarding this product will not occur in the literature accompanying the appliance. Model No. MXD-D3 Serial No For the customers in direct sunlight as hot air ducts, nor leave it any ...
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... it for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc MiniDisc Deck. Display Messages 36 System Limitations 36 Troubleshooting 37 Specifications 38 Guide to extremes of Setup Menus 42 Self-Diagnosis Function 43 Notes on MDs 17 If you for future reference. Playing a CD 6 Playing an MD 7 Recording a CD to an MD (CD Synchro-Recording 8 Playing CDs and MDs 10 Using the Display...
... it for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc MiniDisc Deck. Display Messages 36 System Limitations 36 Troubleshooting 37 Specifications 38 Guide to extremes of Setup Menus 42 Self-Diagnosis Function 43 Notes on MDs 17 If you for future reference. Playing a CD 6 Playing an MD 7 Recording a CD to an MD (CD Synchro-Recording 8 Playing CDs and MDs 10 Using the Display...
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...If you received the following items: • Audio connecting cords (2) • Optical cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) RM-D37M (1) • Sony R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) • Power plug adaptor (1) (Singaporian model only) Inserting batteries into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.... This section describes how to hook up the deck to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. When the remote no longer operates the deck, replace all the batteries with new ones. DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT CD player, DAT deck, or MD deck, etc. ç: Signal flow What cords ...
...If you received the following items: • Audio connecting cords (2) • Optical cable (1) • Remote commander (remote) RM-D37M (1) • Sony R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) • Power plug adaptor (1) (Singaporian model only) Inserting batteries into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.... This section describes how to hook up the deck to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. When the remote no longer operates the deck, replace all the batteries with new ones. DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT CD player, DAT deck, or MD deck, etc. ç: Signal flow What cords ...
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... optical cable. Note Do not connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. MXD-D3 LINE (ANALOG) IN OUT L R ç Ç Amplifier TAPE / MD OUT IN L R ç: Signal flow Connecting the deck to a digital component such as a CD player, DAT deck, or an MD deck Connect the component through the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN connector is not possible. z Automatic...
... optical cable. Note Do not connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. MXD-D3 LINE (ANALOG) IN OUT L R ç Ç Amplifier TAPE / MD OUT IN L R ç: Signal flow Connecting the deck to a digital component such as a CD player, DAT deck, or an MD deck Connect the component through the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN connector is not possible. z Automatic...
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...; AMS ± 0 ) REC r ·P p CLEAR PUSH ENTER TIME PLAY MODE CD DISPLAY INPUT PLAY MODE TIME/CHAR MD CLEAR PUSH ENTER ·P p PHONE LEVEL MIN MAX PHONES When using the controls on the deck Use the CD player controls located to the left of the Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press = on... the current track or the remote). The deck starts playing. Press the...
...; AMS ± 0 ) REC r ·P p CLEAR PUSH ENTER TIME PLAY MODE CD DISPLAY INPUT PLAY MODE TIME/CHAR MD CLEAR PUSH ENTER ·P p PHONE LEVEL MIN MAX PHONES When using the controls on the deck Use the CD player controls located to the left of the Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press = on... the current track or the remote). The deck starts playing. Press the...
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...Basic Operations STANDBY ? 1/u § OPEN/CLOSE NORMAL CD SYNCHRO HIGH § EJECT 0 ) REC-IT ≠ AMS ± MENU/ NO YES ≠ AMS ± 0 ) REC r ·P p CLEAR PUSH ENTER TIME PLAY MODE CD DISPLAY INPUT PLAY MODE TIME/CHAR MD CLEAR PUSH ENTER ·P p PHONE LEVEL MIN MAX... the current track or the remote). To Do the following: Stop playing Press p. When using the controls on the deck Use the MD deck controls located to the beginning of the front panel. Audio output Output switches automatically to the next track Turn AMS clockwise...
...Basic Operations STANDBY ? 1/u § OPEN/CLOSE NORMAL CD SYNCHRO HIGH § EJECT 0 ) REC-IT ≠ AMS ± MENU/ NO YES ≠ AMS ± 0 ) REC r ·P p CLEAR PUSH ENTER TIME PLAY MODE CD DISPLAY INPUT PLAY MODE TIME/CHAR MD CLEAR PUSH ENTER ·P p PHONE LEVEL MIN MAX... the current track or the remote). To Do the following: Stop playing Press p. When using the controls on the deck Use the MD deck controls located to the beginning of the front panel. Audio output Output switches automatically to the next track Turn AMS clockwise...
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... , press · or P on page 17. To stop after recording. The MD deck section and the CD player section will automatically stop recording Press p to the MD. Note that CD text on some CDs is copy-protected and thus may not be recorded using the CD SynchroRecording Function contains a disc name and track names, this information is...
... , press · or P on page 17. To stop after recording. The MD deck section and the CD player section will automatically stop recording Press p to the MD. Note that CD text on some CDs is copy-protected and thus may not be recorded using the CD SynchroRecording Function contains a disc name and track names, this information is...
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...at this time. Do not move the deck or pull out the AC power cord. Do not disconnect the deck from the end of the CD, especially if you update the TOC by ejecting the MD or changing the deck to the MD. To protect an MD against accidental erasure To make it impossible ...to record all the tracks on the MD is not applied during CD SynchroRecording. When "TOC ...
...at this time. Do not move the deck or pull out the AC power cord. Do not disconnect the deck from the end of the CD, especially if you update the TOC by ejecting the MD or changing the deck to the MD. To protect an MD against accidental erasure To make it impossible ...to record all the tracks on the MD is not applied during CD SynchroRecording. When "TOC ...
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... is playing. z You can change the display as follows: n CD/MD divided display ↓ Detailed display for CD player section ↓ Detailed display for MD deck section CD/MD divided display 14 61m47s 19 68m40s Detailed display for CD player section No Name 14 61m47s Detailed display for CD player section When using the remote, set SELECT to continue...
... is playing. z You can change the display as follows: n CD/MD divided display ↓ Detailed display for CD player section ↓ Detailed display for MD deck section CD/MD divided display 14 61m47s 19 68m40s Detailed display for CD player section No Name 14 61m47s Detailed display for CD player section When using the remote, set SELECT to continue...
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... track Diary 3 -2m56s Press Total remaining playing time of the MD Each time you press TIME/CHAR while the deck is not shown for MD deck section When using the remote, set SELECT to MD. Press When you insert an MD, the disc name, total number of tracks and total disc playing...remaining time of the current track Press No Name 5 -2m16s Total remaining time of the current track Press TIME repeatedly while playing a CD. Playing CDs and MDs Checking the track number and remaining time of the disc (appears only during normal play ) Press No Name -41m25s Press Detailed display ...
... track Diary 3 -2m56s Press Total remaining playing time of the MD Each time you press TIME/CHAR while the deck is not shown for MD deck section When using the remote, set SELECT to MD. Press When you insert an MD, the disc name, total number of tracks and total disc playing...remaining time of the current track Press No Name 5 -2m16s Total remaining time of the current track Press TIME repeatedly while playing a CD. Playing CDs and MDs Checking the track number and remaining time of the disc (appears only during normal play ) Press No Name -41m25s Press Detailed display ...
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... locate a particular point in a Track You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc by using AMS 1 While the deck is better to its end. When using the remote, set SELECT to CD or MD. 0/) >10 =/+ r · P p + = + < >^ 0) ^- Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press =) or press 0 to...turn AMS counterclockwise (or press = repeatedly) until you find the track. Playing CDs and MDs Locating a Specific Track You can also use the 0 and ) buttons to scan using the remote, set SELECT to CD or MD. · z To pause playing at normal speed. The beginning of a track...
... locate a particular point in a Track You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc by using AMS 1 While the deck is better to its end. When using the remote, set SELECT to CD or MD. 0/) >10 =/+ r · P p + = + < >^ 0) ^- Turn AMS counterclockwise (or press =) or press 0 to...turn AMS counterclockwise (or press = repeatedly) until you find the track. Playing CDs and MDs Locating a Specific Track You can also use the 0 and ) buttons to scan using the remote, set SELECT to CD or MD. · z To pause playing at normal speed. The beginning of a track...
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... +/- REPEAT r · P p + = + < >^ 0) ^- 1 Set SELECT to CD or MD. 2 Press REPEAT repeatedly until "REPEAT" disappears. LEVEL +/- 1 While the deck is played in The deck repeats Normal play . 13 Note that you select "REPEAT 1" while the deck is playing in normal, Shuffle or Program Play, press REPEAT repeatedly until "REPEAT...0 dB or lower than -20.2 dB. Repeating the current track only While the track you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord. Playing CDs and MDs Adjusting the Output Level You can adjust the level of 0.0 dB to -20.2 dB, then press AMS. 4...
... +/- REPEAT r · P p + = + < >^ 0) ^- 1 Set SELECT to CD or MD. 2 Press REPEAT repeatedly until "REPEAT" disappears. LEVEL +/- 1 While the deck is played in The deck repeats Normal play . 13 Note that you select "REPEAT 1" while the deck is playing in normal, Shuffle or Program Play, press REPEAT repeatedly until "REPEAT...0 dB or lower than -20.2 dB. Repeating the current track only While the track you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power cord. Playing CDs and MDs Adjusting the Output Level You can adjust the level of 0.0 dB to -20.2 dB, then press AMS. 4...
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...play them in random order. You cannot use AMS (or =) to go back to CD or MD. "- PLAY MODE § ? 1/u 0 ) ·P p ≠ ± § ≠ ± 0 ) r ·P p · 1 While the deck is stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "SHUFFLE" appears in the display while the... deck is stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "SHUFFLE" disappears. When using the remote, set SELECT to tracks that have the deck "shuffle" tracks and play . Playing CDs and MDs Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can ...
...play them in random order. You cannot use AMS (or =) to go back to CD or MD. "- PLAY MODE § ? 1/u 0 ) ·P p ≠ ± § ≠ ± 0 ) r ·P p · 1 While the deck is stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "SHUFFLE" appears in the display while the... deck is stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "SHUFFLE" disappears. When using the remote, set SELECT to tracks that have the deck "shuffle" tracks and play . Playing CDs and MDs Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can ...
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... Press the number buttons to enter the tracks you want . b) When using the controls on this page). To cancel Program Play While the deck is labeled) will precede the new track flashes. Add a track to the end Press ) repeatedly until the cursor of the program exceeds 199... the tracks in the display. To Do the following: Erase a track Press 0/) repeatedly until you can play the same program again. Playing CDs and MDs 2 Do either of the unwanted track flashes, then press CLEAR. Furthermore, until the number of the following procedures. To program a track with...
... Press the number buttons to enter the tracks you want . b) When using the controls on this page). To cancel Program Play While the deck is labeled) will precede the new track flashes. Add a track to the end Press ) repeatedly until the cursor of the program exceeds 199... the tracks in the display. To Do the following: Erase a track Press 0/) repeatedly until you can play the same program again. Playing CDs and MDs 2 Do either of the unwanted track flashes, then press CLEAR. Furthermore, until the number of the following procedures. To program a track with...
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... to the start of the existing material. • Make sure that the MD deck section is stopped. 2 Press REC-IT when you hear a track you select "T.Mark LSyn," "L.SYNC" lights up in the display. 4 Press MENU/NO. Play returns to CD. · REC-IT § ? 1/u 0 ) ·P p ≠ ± § ≠ ± 0 ) r ·P p 1 Press...
... to the start of the existing material. • Make sure that the MD deck section is stopped. 2 Press REC-IT when you hear a track you select "T.Mark LSyn," "L.SYNC" lights up in the display. 4 Press MENU/NO. Play returns to CD. · REC-IT § ? 1/u 0 ) ·P p ≠ ± § ≠ ± 0 ) r ·P p 1 Press...
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... when recording has finished, press · immediately to play , Program Play, or Repeat Play). 4 Press CD SYNCHRO HIGH. CDs with printed text concentrated on the MD deck section. shaped) - Notes • You cannot record over existing material during CD playback or recording, a reading error may occur or noise may experience a reading failure or noise when...
... when recording has finished, press · immediately to play , Program Play, or Repeat Play). 4 Press CD SYNCHRO HIGH. CDs with printed text concentrated on the MD deck section. shaped) - Notes • You cannot record over existing material during CD playback or recording, a reading error may occur or noise may experience a reading failure or noise when...
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... with a recordable MD. / There is no obstacles between the deck and the remote. / Point the remote at the remote sensor on page 43. Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist even after resetting the system, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 37 CD player section The ...player does not start playing. / Insert a CD. / Place the CD properly. / Clean the CD. / Moisture condensation has formed inside the deck. Check the table on the deck. / Replace the batteries in the remote....
... with a recordable MD. / There is no obstacles between the deck and the remote. / Point the remote at the remote sensor on page 43. Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist even after resetting the system, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 37 CD player section The ...player does not start playing. / Insert a CD. / Place the CD properly. / Clean the CD. / Moisture condensation has formed inside the deck. Check the table on the deck. / Replace the batteries in the remote....
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... Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture. 5 to 20,000 Hz ±0.5 dB More than 98 dB Below measurable limit MD deck section System Disc Laser Laser output Laser diode properties Revolutions (CLV) Error correction Sampling frequency Coding Modulation system Number of 200 mm...projecting parts and controls 430 × 120 × 290 mm Mass (approx.) 4.7 kg Supplied accessories See page 4. Additional Information Specifications CD player section System Laser Laser output Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Wow and flutter Compact Disc digital audio system Semiconductor laser (λ =...
... Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture. 5 to 20,000 Hz ±0.5 dB More than 98 dB Below measurable limit MD deck section System Disc Laser Laser output Laser diode properties Revolutions (CLV) Error correction Sampling frequency Coding Modulation system Number of 200 mm...projecting parts and controls 430 × 120 × 290 mm Mass (approx.) 4.7 kg Supplied accessories See page 4. Additional Information Specifications CD player section System Laser Laser output Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Wow and flutter Compact Disc digital audio system Semiconductor laser (λ =...
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... digital-to-digital connection Playback Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable DAT deck or MD deck Digital output jack Digital input jack Recording DAT deck or MD deck DAT or MD Secondgeneration DAT tape or MD recorded via digital-to be possible. CD player DAT deck MD deck Playing Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable Digital output jack Digital input...
... digital-to-digital connection Playback Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable DAT deck or MD deck Digital output jack Digital input jack Recording DAT deck or MD deck DAT or MD Secondgeneration DAT tape or MD recorded via digital-to be possible. CD player DAT deck MD deck Playing Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable Digital output jack Digital input...
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... input jack Recording DAT deck or MD deck DAT or MD First-generation DAT tape or MD recorded via the DAT or MD deck's digital output jack. Turntable Tuner CD player Cassette deck DAT deck Microphone amplifier Playing Audio connecting cord MD deck Line (analog) output jacks Line (analog) input jacks Recording DAT deck or MD deck DAT or MD DAT tape or MD recorded via analog...
... input jack Recording DAT deck or MD deck DAT or MD First-generation DAT tape or MD recorded via the DAT or MD deck's digital output jack. Turntable Tuner CD player Cassette deck DAT deck Microphone amplifier Playing Audio connecting cord MD deck Line (analog) output jacks Line (analog) input jacks Recording DAT deck or MD deck DAT or MD DAT tape or MD recorded via analog...
