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  • Sony MXD-D40 | Primary User Manual - Page 1
    4-229-644-15(1) Compact Disc MiniDisc Deck Operating Instructions MXD-D40 MXD-D4  2000 by Sony Corporation
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    , for example, "MXD-D40 only". Conventions • Before operating the deck, connect your deck by referring to "Getting Started." • For basic operations, see "Playing a CD," "Playing an MD," "Recording a CD to an MD" and "Recording a CD to an MD at High Speed." • Controls in the instructions are those on
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    the Pitch of the MD (Pitch Control Function 18 Recording on MDs Notes on Recording 19 Useful Tips for Recording 20 Recording on an MD Manually 21 Recording for Long Times 22 Adjusting the Recording Level 23 Marking Track Numbers While Recording 24 Recording the Current CD Track (REC-IT
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    an amplifier or other components such as a CD player or DAT deck. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before connection. PC-LINK (MXD-D40 only) to a wall outlet ç ç ç REC OUT TAPE/MD IN D.SKIP on the remote cannot be used with this deck. z When to replace batteries With normal use
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    a PC (MXD-D40 only) Use the PCLK-MN10A PC connecting kit (not supplied) to connect a PC to the deck. By connecting the deck to a PC, you will be able to select and play MD tracks and do various MD editing operations on the PC. For details, refer to the manual supplied with the PC connecting
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    DISPLAY INPUT PLAY MODE TIME/CHAR MD CLEAR PUSH ENTER ·P p MD LP REC MODE PHONE LEVEL MIN MAX PHONES When using the controls on the deck Use the CD player controls located to the left of the front panel. When using the remote Z Set SELECT to CD. Audio output Output switches automatically to
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    MODE CD DISPLAY INPUT PLAY MODE TIME/CHAR MD CLEAR PUSH ENTER ·P p MD LP REC MODE PHONE LEVEL MIN MAX PHONES Connect the headphones. Adjust the headphone volume. When using the controls on the deck Use the MD deck controls located to the right of the front panel. When using the remote
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    in the display. The MD deck section stands by for recording, and the CD player section stands by for playing. 6 After "CD SYNCHRO" and "-Normal-" turn off, press · or P on the right of the front panel. Recording starts. The MD deck section and the CD player section will automatically stop after
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    Operations Notes • You cannot record over existing material. The deck automatically starts recording from the end of the existing material. • Make sure that the remaining recordable time on the MD is longer than the playing time of the CD, especially if you want to record all the tracks on the CD
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    in the display. The MD deck section stands by for recording and the CD player section stands by for playing. 6 After "CD SYNCHRO" and "-High-" turn off, press · or P on the right of the front panel. High-speed recording starts. The MD deck section and the CD player section will automatically stop
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    You can use either the controls on the deck or the buttons on the remote (see pages 33 to 36). Notes • If the following occurs during CD playback or recording, a reading error may occur or noise may be produced in the recorded results: - The CD tray or other part of the system is bumped. - The
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    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 z The display changes automatically Whenever you change the operation status of the deck, the display automatically changes to reflect
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    current track (normal display) Press Detailed display for MD deck section When using the remote, set SELECT to MD. Checking the total track number, total disc playing time and remaining recordable time of the MD Each time you press TIME/CHAR while the deck is stopped, you can change the display as
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    Music Sensor) control on the deck, = and + buttons on the remote, or number buttons on the remote. When using the remote, set SELECT to CD or MD. z To the total track number, total disc playing time or remaining recordable time of the disc (recordable MD only), or disc name (see page 12). · AMS
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    playback pause. When using the remote, set SELECT to CD or MD. 0/) 0/) Playing Tracks Repeatedly There is no sound output during this playback pause operation. z If "- Over -" appears while you you are pressing ) during sound monitoring, the deck stops. • Tracks that are only a few seconds
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    own programs containing up to 25 tracks. When using the remote, set SELECT to CD or MD. Note You cannot create a program containing tracks from both CD and MD. PLAY MODE · AMS · 1 / u SELECT Number buttons >10 1 While the deck is stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "PROGRAM" appears in
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    Playing CDs and MDs 2 Turn AMS until the desired track AC power cord. • You cannot use D.SKIP on the remote. Falling Asleep to Music (Sleep Timer) You can let the deck turn off after the specified time, so you can sleep to the Sleep Timer operation Press SLEEP repeatedly until "Off" appears. 17
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    the value. Notes • The playing sound drops out momentarily when you change the fine control value. • The fine control value reverts to "0.0%" (factory setting) when you turn off the deck or eject the MD. • The step and fine control values are linked; changing one value also changes the other. 18
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    . Depending on the Setup Menu settings and source being recorded, track numbers are marked in following ways: • When recording from a CD on the deck or from a CD player or MD deck connected through the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN connector: The deck automatically marks track numbers in the same sequence as
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    not activate even if there has been no sound input for about 30 seconds when the deck started recording from the blank portion. Also, this function does not work when recording from the CD player section of this deck. z You can turn off the Auto Cut Function For details, see "To turn off the Smart
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    the deck. Recording on an MD Manually You can start recording from the end of the existing material or record over the existing tracks just as you would on an analog cassette tape. When using the remote, set SELECT to CD or MD. To perform CD-MD Synchro-Recording, see "Recording a CD to an MD" on
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    display. • You cannot operate the CD player section while the deck is recording or standing by for recording with "OPT" or "ANALOG" selected with the INPUT button. Recording for Long Times This deck has two long time recording modes: LP2 and LP4 (MDLP recording). When recording in LP2 Stereo mode
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    5 in "Recording on an MD Manually" on page 21. 2 Play the portion of the sound source with the strongest signal level. 3 Press MENU/NO twice to display "Setup Menu." 4 Turn AMS to select the program source. To select Turn AMS to display CD player section of the deck CD a component connected
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    (when recording from a CD or MD connected through the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN connector): The deck marks track numbers automatically according to the information contained in the source being recorded. However, the deck may not automatically mark track numbers when recording from some CD players and
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    " or "Off") the next time you turn on the deck. · 1 Press · on the CD player section. Make sure that the MD deck section is stopped. 2 Press REC-IT when you hear a track you want to record. Play returns to the start of the track and recording starts. The recording stops at the end of the track, but
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    Recording on MDs Synchro-Recording With an External Audio Equipment (Music Synchro-Recording) Z By using the MUSIC SYNC button on the remote, you can automatically start recording in sync with a CD in the deck or the signal input from the program source connected to the deck. The method of marking
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    Recording on MDs 2 Start playing the program source you want to record. The most recent 6 seconds of audio data is stored in the buffer memory. 3 Press AMS (or T.REC) to start Time Machine Recording. Recording Recording Press p. Note The deck starts storing audio data when the deck is in recording
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    the AMS function. • Combine Function allows you to combine two tracks into one. • Move Function allows you to change the order of tracks by moving a specific track to a track position you want. • Name Function allows you to create and edit titles for your recorded MDs and tracks. • Undo Function
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    an MD (All Erase Function) Erasing a recordable MD deletes the disc name, all recorded tracks, and titles. 1 While the deck is It is convenient when erasing unnecessary sections after recording satellite broadcast or FM broadcast. Example: Erasing a part of track A Track number A-B Erase Point
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    Use the Undo Function immediately after you erased the part of the track (see page 37). Note If this function to add tracks to MDs recorded from an analog source (and 0/) AMS Dividing a track after selecting the track 1 While the deck is stopped, playing, or pausing, press MENU/NO to display "
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    37). z You can divide a track while recording Mark the track numbers manually or use the Track Marking Function (see page 24). Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function) Use the Combine Function to combine tracks on a recorded MD. The two tracks to be combined need not to be consecutive and the
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    Editing Recorded MDs 3 Turn AMS to select the first track of the two to be combined and press AMS or YES. The display for selecting the second track appears and the deck repeats the portion where the two tracks will join (i.e., the end of the first track and the beginning of the succeeding track).
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    create titles for your recorded MDs and tracks. Titles - which may consist of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols for a maximum of about 1,700 characters per disc - appear in the display during MD operation. You can also use the remote to label a track or an MD (see "Labeling tracks
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    Editing Recorded MDs 5 Press AMS or YES. A flashing cursor appears in the display. The deck starts playing and you can name a track while monitoring the sound. 6 Press TIME/CHAR to select the character type as follows: To select Press TIME/
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    a few seconds to indicate that the copying operation is completed. If "Overwrite??" appears in MENU/NO or p. Labeling tracks and MDs with the remote Z 1 / u NAME EDIT / deck is A track Playing, pausing, recording the track to be labeled, or stopped after locating the track to be labeled An MD
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    Function) Use this function to erase a title on a disc. 1 While the deck is stopped, playing, recording, or pausing, press MENU/NO to display "Edit Menu." 2 Turn AMS to 9 of "Labeling Recordings" on page 33, or steps 2 to 4 of "Labeling tracks and MDs with the remote" on page 35. 4 Press YES. 36
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    of the following after the edit: • Do another edit. • Press REC r on the front panel of the deck or otherwise perform the recording operation. • Update the TOC by turning off the deck or ejecting the MD. • Disconnect the AC power cord. You cannot undo the S.F Edit Function even if you use the Undo
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    Recorded MDs 3 Press AMS or YES. One of the following messages appears in the display, depending on the type of editing to be undone: Editing done Message Erasing a single track Erasing all tracks on an MD "Erase Undo?" Erasing a part of a track Dividing a track "DivideUndo?" Combining
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    1 to 6. If you press AMS or YES in step 7 and recording starts, you cannot interrupt the operation. Notes • You cannot change the recorded level of a track recorded in LP2 or LP4 Stereo mode. • Do not disconnect the AC power cord or move the deck while recording is in progress. This may damage the
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    service shop. On condensation in the deck If the deck is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the deck. Should this occur, the deck may not operate properly. In this case, remove the CD or MD and leave the deck
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    in the CD player section. Wait a few seconds, and then try the operation again. Disc Full! The MD is full (see "System Limitations" on page 42). Edit NOW You pressed 1/u while in S.F Edit (changing the recording level after recording, Fade-in, Fade-out) mode. If you turn off the deck while in
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    marked as in the original depending on the program source. Extra tracks are created When there is a long silence between CD tracks, an extra track may be created. "TOC Reading" appears for a long time If the inserted recordable MD is brand new, "TOC Reading" appears in the display longer than for
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    while using the deck, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. 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. Take the CD out and leave the deck turned on for
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    candles on the apparatus. CD player section System Laser Laser 98 dB Below measurable limit MD deck section System Disc Laser Laser and flutter MiniDisc digital audio system MiniDisc Semiconductor standby) Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls 430 × 120 × 290 mm Mass
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    tape or recordable MD via the digital input jack on the DAT or MD deck. CD player DAT deck MD deck Playing Optical cable or coaxial digital connecting cable Digital output jack Digital input jack Recording DAT deck or MD deck DAT or MD First-generation DAT tape or MD recorded via digital
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    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-to-digital connection Playback DAT deck or MD deck Optical cable
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    32 O Optical cable 4, 45 P, Q PC LINK 5 Pitch control 18 Playing CD 6 MD 7 normal play 6, 7 program play 16 repeat play 15 shuffle play 16 R Recording CD-MD synchro-recording 8 erasing tracks 28 high-speed CD-MD synchrorecording 10 level 23 manual recording 21 music synchro-recording 26 REC-IT
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    YES 28 · (play) 6 , 7, 14, 21 P (pause) 6, 7, 21 p (stop) 6, 7, 15, 20, 29 0/) (manual search) 15, 29 =/+ (AMS: Automatic Music Sensor) 6, 14 >10 14 Connector DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 21, 44 Controls AMS 6, 7, 12, 20, 28 PHONE LEVEL 6, 7 Indicators MD LP 22 STANDBY 6 Jacks ANALOG IN/OUT 5, 21, 44 PHONES
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    the fade-out time. 1.0s to 15.0s Changes the playing speed by auto steps. -36 to 0 Fine controls the playing speed. -87.5 to 0.0% Adjusts the input level from the CD -∞dB to +12.0dB player section. Adjusts the input level from the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN connector. Adjusts the input level from the
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    was unplugged or the digital component turned off. / Connect the cable or turn the digital component back on. There is an error in the internal data that the deck needs in order to operate. / Consult your nearest Sony dealer. There ia a problem with the optical pickup. / The optical pickup may have
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    sound dropout or noise in the recording results, or even create unwanted tracks on the MD. If this happens, clean the CD as instructed on "On cleaning" above, and record material to the MD using normal-speed CDMD Synchro-Recording only. Handling MDs The MD is enclosed in a cartridge to protect
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