Sony MDS-S40 User manual

3-865-729-51(1)

MiniDisc Deck

 1999 by Sony Corporation

MiniDisc Deck MDS-S40

MDS-S40

Operating Instructions

Instrukcja obsługi

Инструкция по эксплуатаци

2GB

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock

hazard, do not expose the

unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock,

do not open the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified

personnel only.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1

LASER product.

The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE

LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR

LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING

FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR

THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony

MiniDisc Deck. Before operating the

deck, please read this manual

thoroughly and retain it for future

reference.

About This

Manual

The instructions in this manual are for

the MDS-S40 MiniDisc Deck.

Conventions

• Controls in these instructions are

those on the deck; these may,

however, be substituted by controls

on the supplied remote that are

similarly named, or, when different,

appear in the instructions within

parentheses.

Example: Turn AMS clockwise (or

press >repeatedly).

• The following icons are used in this

manual:

ZIndicates a procedure that

requires use of the remote.

zIndicates hints and tips for

making the task easier.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started 4

Before You Start the Hookup 4

Hooking Up the Audio Components 5

Location and Function of Parts 8

Front Panel Parts Description 8

Remote Parts Description 10

Using the Display 11

Recording on MDs 13

Notes on Recording 13

Recording on an MD 14

Adjusting the Recording Level 16

Recording Tips 16

Marking Track Numbers While Recording

(Track Marking) 17

Starting Recording With Six Seconds of Prestored

Audio Data (Time Machine Recording) 18

Synchro-recording With the Audio Component of

Your Choice (Music Synchro-recording) 19

Synchro-recording With a Sony CD Player

(CD Synchro-recording) 19

Playing MDs 21

Playing an MD 21

Playing a Specific Track 22

Locating a Particular Point in a Track 23

Playing Tracks Repeatedly 23

Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) 24

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) 25

Tips for Recording From MDs to Tape 26

Editing Recorded MDs 28

Erasing Tracks 29

Dividing Tracks 31

Combining Tracks 32

Moving Tracks 32

Naming a Track or MD 33

Undoing the Last Edit 36

Other Functions 37

Fade In and Fade Out 37

Falling Asleep to Music (Sleep Timer) 38

Additional Information 39

Precautions 39

Handling MDs 40

System Limitations 40

Troubleshooting 41

Specifications 41

Display Messages 42

Edit Menu Table 43

Setup Menu Table 44

Self-Diagnosis Function 44

Using the Beeps 45

Index 46

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Before You Start the

Hookup

Checking the supplied accessories

This MD deck comes with the following items:

• Audio connecting cords (2)

• Optical cable (1)

• Remote commander (remote) RM-D29M (1)

• R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and –

properly oriented to the markings into the battery

compartment. When using the remote, point it at the

remote sensor on the deck.

zWhen to replace the batteries

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about six

months. When the remote no longer operates the deck, replace

both batteries with new ones.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,

particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting

apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time,

remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery

leakage and corrosion.

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.

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Getting Started

Hooking Up the Audio Components

DIGITAL BEEP

(ANALOG)

ON OFF

LINE

OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

Required cords

Audio connecting cords (2) (supplied)

When connecting an audio connecting cord, be sure to match the

color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks: white (left) to white

and red (right) to red.

Optical cable (1) (supplied)

• When connecting an optical cable, take the caps off the

connectors and insert the cable plugs straight in until they click

into place.

• Do not bend or tie the optical cable.

White (L) White (L)

Red (R) Red (R)

Things you should keep in mind while

hooking up the system

• Turn off the power to all components before making

any connections.

• Do not connect any AC power cord until all the

connections are completed.

• Be sure the connections are firm to prevent hum and

noise.

Jacks (connectors) for connecting audio

components

Connect To the

Amplifiers LINE (ANALOG) IN/OUT jacks

BEEP switch (page 45)

Amplifier, etc. Digital amplifier, DAT deck,

MD deck, CD player, DBS

tuner, etc.

AC power cord

Digital amplifiers, DAT

decks, another MD deck, CD

players, or DBS tuners

DIGITAL IN connector

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Getting Started

Setting the voltage (only on models

supplied with a voltage selector)

Make sure the voltage selector on the rear panel of the

deck is set to the voltage of the local power supply. If not,

use a screwdriver to change it to the correct position

before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

110–120V 220–240V

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord of the deck to a wall outlet.

Note

Do not connect the AC power cord to a switched outlet.

Hooking Up the Audio Components

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Getting Started

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Front Panel Parts

Description

Location and

Function of

Parts

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 (14, 21)

Press to turn the deck on. When you turn the deck on,

the switch indicator turns off. When you press the

switch again, the deck turns off and the indicator

lights up red.

2SCROLL button (12)

Press to scroll the name of a track or MD.

3LEVEL/DISPLAY/CHAR button (12, 16, 25, 33)

• Press during recording or recording pause to adjust

the recording level.

• Press when the deck is stopped to display disc

information or the contents of a program.

• Press during recording to display information on the

track being recorded.

• Press during play to display information on the

current track.

• Press while editing an MD to select the type of

characters to be input.

4Display window (11, 12)

Shows various information.

5MD insertion slot (14, 21)

Insert the MD as illustrated below.

With the labeled side up

With the arrow pointing towards the deck

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Location of Parts and Brief Explanations

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EJECT

MENU/NO YES

AMS

CLEAR PUSH ENTER

SCROLL

PLAY MODE

INPUT

ANALOGDIGITAL

••

DISPLAY/CHAR

LEVEL/

REPEAT

6EJECT Zbutton (15, 21)

Press to eject the MD.

7MENU/NO button (14, 29, 38)

Press to display “Edit Menu” or “Setup Menu.”

8Nbutton (15, 21)

Press to start play.

9Xbutton (15, 21)

Press to pause play or recording. Press again to

resume play or recording.

q; xbutton (15, 21, 29)

Press to stop play, stop recording, or cancel the

selected operation.

qa zbutton (15-17)

Press to record on the MD, monitor the input signal, or

mark track numbers.

qs YES button (14, 25, 29, 38)

Press to carry out the selected operation.

qd AMS control (14-16, 21, 25, 29, 33, 38)

Turn to locate tracks, adjust the recording level, select

the input characters, or select a menu item.

qf m/Mbuttons (23, 25, 30, 33)

Press to locate a portion within a track, change the

contents of a program, or change the input character.

qg CLEAR button (26, 34)

Press to cancel the selection.

qh REPEAT button (23, 24)

Press to play tracks repeatedly.

qj PLAY MODE button (24)

Press to select Shuffle Play or Program Play.

qk INPUT switch (14)

Use to select the input jack (or connector) of the

program source to be recorded.

ql Remote sensor (4)

Point the remote towards this window ( ) for

remote operations.

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Location of Parts and Brief Explanations

Remote Parts Description

ABC

LEVEL

CD-SYNC

MUSIC

SYNC

REPEAT

DEF

& ! ?

FADERSCROLL

DISPLAY

PLAY MODE

NAME IN

CLEARYES

MENU/NO

CHARNAME

JKL

MNO

GHI

TUV

10/0

T.REC

WXY

PRS

CD PLAYER

STANDBY

STOP

START

. >

m M

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–

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1~/1 (power) switch (14, 21)

Press to turn the deck on. When you turn the deck on,

the ~/1 switch indicator on the deck turns off. When

you press the switch again, the deck turns off and the

indicator lights up red.

2CLEAR button (26, 34)

Press to cancel the selection.

3FADER button (37)

Press to perform Fade-in Play/Recording or Fade-out

Play/Recording.

4PLAY MODE button (24)

Press to select Shuffle Play or Program Play.

5Letter/number buttons (22, 34)

Press to enter a track number directly or input letters

or numbers.

6MUSIC SYNC button (19)

Press to start Music Synchro-recording.

7CD-SYNC STOP button (20)

Press to stop CD Synchro-recording.

CD-SYNC START button (19)

Press to start CD Synchro-recording.

CD-SYNC STANDBY button (19)

Press to enter standby for CD Synchro-recording.

8CD PLAYER Xbutton (20)

Press to pause the CD play. Press again to resume CD

play.

CD PLAYER ./>buttons (20)

Press to locate tracks on the CD.

9Xbutton (15, 21)

Press to pause play or recording. Press again to

resume play or recording.

q; xbutton (15, 21, 29)

Press to stop play, stop recording, or cancel the

selected operation.

qa LEVEL +/– buttons (16)

Press to adjust the recording level.

qs AyB button (24)

Press to select Repeat A-B Play.

qd REPEAT button (23, 24)

Press to play tracks repeatedly.

qf m/Mbuttons (23, 25, 30, 34)

Press to locate a portion within a track, change the

contents of a program, or shift the cursor to the right.

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