User manual SONY MDS-PC3

[. . . ] 4-230-661-12(1) MiniDisc Deck Operating Instructions MDS-PC3 2000 Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the bottom exterior. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade name: Model No. : Responsible Party: Address: Telephone No. : SONY CAV-MN10 Sony Electronics Inc. 07656 USA 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ] Press m repeatedly until "0" flashes before the first track number, then do steps 3 to 5 of "Programming the tracks" on page 25. Checking the contents of the program While the deck is stopped and "PGM" lights up, press DISPLAY repeatedly. The first several tracks in the program appear in the display. To see the rest of the program, press > repeatedly (or turn . /> clockwise on the deck). Erase all tracks Add a track at the beginning of the program Adding a track in the Press m/M repeatedly middle of the program until the number of the track right after the position where you wish to insert a track begins to flash. Then press . /> repeatedly (or turn . /> on the deck) until "0" flashes. Do steps 3 to 5 of "Programming the tracks" on page 25. Add a track to the end Press M repeatedly until "0" of the program flashes after the last track number, then do steps 3 to 5 of "Programming the tracks" on page 25. Replace a track Press m/M repeatedly until the number of the track to be changed flashes, then do steps 3 to 5 of "Programming the tracks" on page 25. 26 Tips for Recording From MDs to Tape ?/1 Z N X > Pausing after each track (Auto Pause) You can set the deck so that it pauses after each track to give you time to locate the next track to be recorded. x z 1 + ­ g . /> . While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice. "Setup Menu" appears in the display. m M MENU/NO YES 2 Inserting blanks between tracks during play (Auto Space) The deck can be set to automatically insert a threesecond blank between tracks during play. This function is useful when you're recording from an MD to an analog tape since the three-second blank enables you to use the Multi-AMS function later to locate the beginning of tracks on the tape. Press . /> repeatedly (or turn . /> on the deck) until "Auto Off" appears, then press YES (or . / > on the deck). Press . /> repeatedly (or turn . /> on the deck) to select the setting, then press YES (or . /> on the deck). To Turn on Auto Pause Select Auto Pause Playing MDs 3 Turn off Auto Pause Auto Off (factory setting) 1 2 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice. "Setup Menu" appears in the display. 4 Press MENU/NO. Press . /> repeatedly (or turn . /> on the deck) until "Auto Off" appears, then press YES (or . / > on the deck). Press . /> repeatedly (or turn . /> on the deck) to select the setting, then press YES (or . /> on the deck). To Select Turn on Auto Space Auto Space Turn off Auto Space Auto Off (factory setting) To resume play after pausing Press N (or NX on the deck). Note If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power adaptor, the deck will store the last setting ("Auto Pause" or "Auto Off") and recall it the next time you turn on the deck. 3 4 Press MENU/NO. Notes · If you select "Auto Space" and record a selection containing multiple track numbers (for example, a medley or symphony), blank spaces will be created on the tape in between the various sections. · If you turn off the deck or disconnect the AC power adaptor, the deck will store the last setting ("Auto Space" or "Auto Off") and recall it the next time you turn on the deck. 27 Editing Recorded MDs ?/1 Z N X > About indication which appears while editing When "Protected" and "C11" alternate in the display x z . /> m/M MENU/NO . m M + ­ g YES The record-protect slot is open. To edit the MD, slide the tab to close the slot. For details, see "To prevent accidental erasure of the recorded material" on page 13. Brief descriptions of buttons used to edit MDs The buttons below are used to erase, divide, move, or combine tracks on the MD. Note The operation of these buttons is different when naming a track or MD. For details, see "Naming Tracks or MDs" on page 35. About indications which appear after editing When "TOC" lights up in the display Editing has finished but the TOC (Table of Contents) on the MD has not been updated to reflect the editing results. The editing will be lost if you disconnect the AC power adaptor while the indication is on. The TOC will be updated only when you eject the MD or turn off the MD deck. MENU/NO button: Press to edit tracks. . /> buttons: Press to select an editing operation or track number. You can also use these buttons to specify points in a track for erasure or track division. You can also perform the same operation by turning . /> on the deck. You can also perform the same operation by pressing . /> on the deck. [. . . ] An attempt was made to play a disc that is not compatible with this deck (MD data disc, etc. ). , Set the deck in a stable surface, and repeat the recording procedure. The inserted MD is dirty (with smudges, fingerprints, etc. ), scratched, or substandard in quality. , Replace the disc and repeat the recording procedure. [. . . ]