Sony MDS-JE470 Operating Instructions - Page 47

Additional Information

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System

MiniDisc digital audio

system

Disc

MiniDisc

Laser

Semiconductor laser

(

λ

= 780 nm) Emission

duration:

continuous

Laser output

MAX 44.6 μW

1)

1)

This output is the value measured at a distance of

200 mm from the objective lens surface on the

Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.

Laser diode

Material: GaAlAs

Revolutions (CLV)

400 rpm to 900 rpm

Error correction

ACIRC (Advanced Cross

Interleave Reed Solomon

Code)

Sampling frequency

44.1 kHz

Coding

ATRAC (Adaptive

TRansform Acoustic

Coding)/ATRAC 3

Modulation system

EFM (Eight-to-Fourteen

Modulation)

Number of channels

2 stereo channels

Frequency response

5 to 20,000 Hz ±0.3 dB

Signal-to-noise ratio

MDS-JE770: Over 98 dB

during play

MDS-JE470: Over 96 dB

during play

Wow and flutter

Below measurable limit

Inputs

ANALOG IN

Jack type:

phono

Impedance:

47 kilohms

Rated input:

500 mVrms

Minimum input:

125 mVrms

DIGITAL OPTICAL IN

Connector type:

square

optical

Impedance:

660 nm

(optical wave length)

DIGITAL COAXIAL IN (MDS-JE770 European

model only)

Jack type:

phono

Impedance:

75 ohms

Rated input:

0.5 Vp-p,

±20 %

Outputs

PHONES (MDS-JE770 only)

Jack type:

stereo phone

Rated output:

28 mW

Load impedance:

32 ohms

ANALOG OUT

Jack type:

phono

Rated output:

2 Vrms (at

50 kilohms)

Load impedance:

over

10 kilohms

DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT (MDS-JE770 only)

Connector type:

square

optical

Rated output:

–18 dBm

Load impedance:

660 nm

(optical wave length)

General

Power requirements

U.S.A. and Canadian models:

120 V AC, 60Hz

European model:

230 V AC, 50/60Hz

Australian model:

240 V AC, 50/60Hz

Hong Kong model:

220 – 240 V AC, 50/60Hz

Other models:

110 – 120/220 – 240 V

AC, 50/60Hz

Adjustable with voltage

selector

Power consumption

MDS-JE770: 15 W (0.5 W

in standby mode)

MDS-JE470: 14 W (0.5 W

in standby mode)

Dimensions (approx.)

430

×

95

×

285 mm

(w/h/d) incl. projecting

parts and controls

Mass (approx.)

MDS-JE770: 3.1 kg

MDS-JE470: 3.0 kg

Supplied accessories

Audio connecting cords (2)

Optical cable (1)

Remote commander (remote) (1)

R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

Optional accessories

PCLK-MN10A Sony PC connection kit

The optional accessories for this deck are subject to

change without notice. For details, consult your

nearest Sony dealer.

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby

Laboratories.

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

Specifications

Section	Page
Table of Contents	4
Parts Identification	6
Main unit	6
Remote control	7
Getting Started	8
Hooking up the audio components	8
Required cords	9
Hookup considerations	9
Jacks (connectors) for connecting audio components	9
Setting the voltage selector (only on models supplied with a voltage selector)	9
Other connections	9
Inserting batteries into the remote	10
Demonstration mode	10
Recording to MDs	11
Recording to an MD	11
Recording tracks in groups (MDS-JE770 only)	12
What is the Group function?	12
How is group information recorded?	12
Recording into a new group	13
Recording into an existing group	13
Notes on recording	13
Recording tips	14
Recording for long times	14
Marking track numbers while recording	15
Erasing blank portions automatically (Smart Space/ Auto Cut)	16
Adjusting the recording level	16
Checking the remaining recordable time on the MD	17
Monitoring the input signal (InputMonitor)	17
Starting recording with 6seconds of prestored audio data	18
Synchro-recording with the audio component of your choice	18
Synchro-recording with a Sony CD player	18
Making a CD Synchro- recording from a Sony CD player connected with a CONTROLA1II cable (MDS- JE...	19
Playing MDs	20
Loading an MD	20
Playing an MD	20
Repeat Play Operations	20
Other Operations	20
Using the MD display	21
Playing only the tracks in the desired group (MDS- JE770 only)	22
Creating your own program	22
Programing the tracks	22
Tips for recording from MDs to tape (MDS-JE770 only)	24
Inserting blanks between tracks during play (Auto Space)	24
Pausing after each track (Auto Pause)	24
Editing Recorded MDs	25
Before editing	25
To cancel the last edit	25
To quit while editing	25
After editing	25
Erasing recordings	25
Erasing a single track	25
Erasing all the tracks	26
Erasing a portion of a track	26
Dividing recorded tracks	27
Dividing a track after selecting the track	27
Combining recorded tracks	28
Moving recorded tracks	28
Naming a track or an MD	29
Naming a track or an MD using the controls on the deck	29
Naming a track or an MD using the remote	30
Renaming a track or an MD	30
Erasing a track or disc name	31
Naming a group (MDS- JE770 only)	31
Naming a group using the controls on the deck	31
Naming a group using the remote	31
Renaming a group	31
Erasing a group name	31
Registering recorded tracks into a new group (MDS-JE770 only)	32
Releasing group registrations (MDS-JE770 only)	32
Releasing a single group	32
Releasing the registrations of all tracks on an MD	33
Changing the recorded level after recording	33
Changing the overall recording level	33
Fade-in and Fade-out Recording	34
Undoing the last edit	34
Other Functions	35
Changing the Pitch (MDS- JE770 only)	35
Setting the pitch automatically in steps (Auto Step Control Function)	35
Finely controlling the pitch (Fine Control Function)	35
Fading in and fading out	36
Fade-in Play and Fade-in Recording	36
Fade-out Play and Fade-out Recording	36
Falling asleep to music	36
Using a timer (MDS-JE770 only)	37
Playing an MD using a timer	37
Recording to an MD using a timer	37
Using the CONTROLA1II control system (MDS- JE770 only)	38
Connecting the CONTROLA1II control system	38
Basic functions of the CONTROLA1II control system	38
Operating the MD Deck Using a Keyboard (MDS-JE770 only)	39
Setting the keyboard	39
Connecting a keyboard to the MD deck	39
Selecting keyboard type	39
Naming a track or MD using the keyboard	40
Shortcut to the naming procedure	40
Operating the deck using the keyboard	40
Operations using the keyboard	40
Editing using the keyboard	40
Assigning characters to keyboard keys	41
Assigning a character	41
Clearing key assignments	41
Additional Information	42
Precautions	42
Note on MDs	42
System limitations	42
Guide to the Serial Copy Management System	43
Troubleshooting	44
Self-diagnosis function	44
Display messages	45
Setup menu table	46

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