Sony MDS-JE470 Operating Instructions - Page 39

Operating the MD Deck Using a Keyboard (MDS-JE770 only), Setting the keyboard

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Operating the MD Deck Using a Keyboard (MDS-JE770 only) Notes • This function works only when the components are connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs according to the names on the function buttons. Certain receivers allow you to switch the names of the function buttons. In this case, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the receiver. • When recording, do not play any components other than the recording source. It will cause the automatic function selection to operate. Synchronized recording This function lets you conduct synchronized recording between the MD deck and selected source component. 1 Set the source selector on the amplifier (or receiver) to the source component. 2 Set the source component to playing pause mode (make sure both the H and X indicators light together). 3 Set the MD deck to recording pause mode. 4 Press X on the MD deck. The source component is automatically released from pause mode, and recording begins shortly thereafter. When play ends from the source component, recording stops. Tip This MD deck is equipped with a special synchronized recording function that uses the CONTROL A1ΙΙ Control System (see "Making a CD Synchrorecording from a Sony CD player connected with a CONTROL A1ΙΙ cable (MDS-JE770 only)" on page 19). Note Do not set more than one component to the pause mode. Operating the MD Deck Using a Keyboard (MDS-JE770 only) Setting the keyboard You can use any IBM1)-compatible keyboard2) with a PS/2 interface. You can select a keyboard with either an English or Japanese keyboard layout. When you use a keyboard with a different layout, you need to assign characters to the keys. For details, see "Assigning characters to keyboard keys" on page 41. 1) IBM is the registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. 2) Power consumption must be 120 mA or less. Connecting a keyboard to the MD deck Connect the keyboard connector to the PC LINK (KEYBOARD) jack on the front panel of the deck. You can connect or disconnect the keyboard at any time regardless of whether the deck is turned on or off. Selecting keyboard type The first time you connect a keyboard, you need to select the keyboard type. 1 While the deck is stopped, press MENU/ NO. 2 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until "Setup?" appears, then press AMS or YES. 3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until "Keyboard?" appears, then press AMS or YES. 4 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until "Type" appears, then press AMS or YES. continued 39

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Operating the MD Deck Using a Keyboard (MDS-JE770 only)
39
Notes
•
This function works only when the components are
connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs
according to the names on the function buttons.
Certain receivers allow you to switch the names of
the function buttons. In this case, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the receiver.
•
When recording, do not play any components other
than the recording source. It will cause the automatic
function selection to operate.
Synchronized recording
This function lets you conduct synchronized
recording between the MD deck and selected
source component.
1
Set the source selector on the amplifier
(or receiver) to the source component.
2
Set the source component to playing
pause mode (make sure both the
H
and
X
indicators light together).
3
Set the MD deck to recording pause
mode.
4
Press
X
on the MD deck.
The source component is automatically
released from pause mode, and recording
begins shortly thereafter.
When play ends from the source component,
recording stops.
Tip
This MD deck is equipped with a special synchronized
recording function that uses the CONTROL A1
ΙΙ
Control System (see “Making a CD Synchro-
recording from a Sony CD player connected with a
CONTROL A1
ΙΙ
cable (MDS-JE770 only)” on page
19).
Note
Do not set more than one component to the pause
mode.
Operating the MD Deck Using a Keyboard
(MDS-JE770 only)
You can use any IBM
1)
-compatible keyboard
2)
with a PS/2 interface. You can select a keyboard
with either an English or Japanese keyboard
layout. When you use a keyboard with a
different layout, you need to assign characters
to the keys. For details, see “Assigning
characters to keyboard keys” on page 41.
1)
IBM is the registered trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation.
2)
Power consumption must be 120 mA or less.
Connecting a keyboard to the
MD deck
Connect the keyboard connector to the PC
LINK (KEYBOARD) jack on the front panel
of the deck.
You can connect or disconnect the keyboard at
any time regardless of whether the deck is
turned on or off.
Selecting keyboard type
The first time you connect a keyboard, you need
to select the keyboard type.
1
While the deck is stopped, press MENU/
NO.
2
Turn AMS (or press
./>
repeatedly) until “Setup?” appears,
then press AMS or YES.
3
Turn AMS (or press
.
/
>
repeatedly) until “Keyboard?” appears,
then press AMS or YES.
4
Turn AMS (or press
.
/
>
repeatedly) until “Type” appears, then
press AMS or YES.
Setting the keyboard
continued