3-867-092-13(1)
Compact Disc
MiniDisc Deck
© 1999 by Sony Corporation
MXD-D3
Operating Instructions
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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.
The laser component in this product
is capable of emitting radiation
exceeding the limit for Class 1.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT MARKING is located on the
rear exterior.
The following caution label is located
inside of the unit.
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.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modification not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
· Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
· Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
· Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are
located on the rear of the unit. Record
the serial number in the space provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call
upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. MXD-D3
Serial No. ___________
For the customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
Precautions
On safety
· Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the deck and
have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any
further.
· The use of optical instruments with
this product will increase eye hazard.
On power sources
· Before operating the deck, check that
the operating voltage of the deck is
identical with your local power
supply. The operating voltage is
indicated on the nameplate at the rear
of the deck.
· The unit is not disconnected from the
AC power source (mains) as long as it
is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the unit itself has been turned off.
· If you are not going to use the deck
for a long time, be sure to disconnect
the deck from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC power cord, grasp
the plug itself; never pull the cord.
· AC power cord must be changed only
at the qualified 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
turned on for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
On handling CDs
· To keep the CD clean, handle the CD
by its edge. Do not touch the surface.
· Do not stick paper or tape onto the
CD.
· Do not expose the CD to direct
sunlight or heat sources such as hot
air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked
in direct sunlight as there can be a
considerable rise in temperature
inside the car.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started ................................................................. 4
Unpacking .................................................................................................... 4
Hooking Up the System ............................................................................. 4
Playing a CD ..................................................................... 6
Playing an MD .................................................................. 7
Recording a CD to an MD (CD Synchro-Recording) .......... 8
Playing CDs and MDs ....................................................... 10
Using the Display ....................................................................................... 10
Locating a Specific Track .......................................................................... 12
Locating a Particular Point in a Track .................................................... 12
Adjusting the Output Level ...................................................................... 13
Playing Tracks Repeatedly (Repeat Play) .............................................. 13
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ............................................... 14
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ...................................... 14
Falling Asleep to Music (Sleep Timer) ................................................... 16
Changing the Pitch of the MD (Pitch Control Function) ..................... 16
Recording on MDs ........................................................... 17
Notes on Recording ................................................................................... 17
Useful Tips for Recording ......................................................................... 18
Recording on an MD Manually ............................................................... 19
Adjusting the Recording Level ................................................................ 20
Marking Track Numbers While Recording ........................................... 21
Recording the Current CD Track (REC-IT Function) .......................... 22
Recording a CD to an MD at High Speed (High-Speed CD Synchro-
Recording) ............................................................................................... 23
Synchro-Recording With an External Audio Equipment
(Music Synchro-Recording) .................................................................. 24
Starting Recording With Prestored Audio Data
(Time Machine Recording) ................................................................... 24
Fading In and Out (Fader) ........................................................................ 25
Editing Recorded MDs ..................................................... 26
Notes on Editing ......................................................................................... 26
Erasing Recordings .................................................................................... 26
Erasing a Part of a Track (A-B Erase Function) ..................................... 27
Dividing Recorded Tracks (Divide Function) ....................................... 28
Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function) ............................... 29
Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function) ........................................... 30
Labeling Recordings (Name Function) .................................................. 31
Undoing the Last Edit (Undo Function) ................................................ 35
Additional Information .................................................... 36
Display Messages ....................................................................................... 36
System Limitations ..................................................................................... 36
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 37
Specifications .............................................................................................. 38
Guide to the Serial Copy Management System .................................... 39
Index ............................................................................................................. 40
Table of Setup Menus ................................................................................ 42
Self-Diagnosis Function ............................................................................ 43
Notes on CDs .............................................................................................. 43
· Sticky adhesives or inks from the CD
label, if present, may become attached
to internal parts, causing jamming of
the CD or malfunction of the unit.
Always check the CD label carefully
for sticky substances before inserting
the CD. Do not use the following
types of CDs:
-- Rental or used CDs with adhesive
extending out from the edge of the
sticker. Check along the edge of
the sticker for stickiness.
-- CDs with labels printed with
special inks that are sticky to the
touch.
On the MiniDisc cartridge
· Do not open the shutter to expose the
MD.
· Do not place the cartridge where it
will be subject to extremes of
sunlight, temperature, moisture or
dust.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls
with a soft cloth slightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use
any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your deck, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony
Compact Disc MiniDisc Deck. Before
operating the deck, please read this
manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.
About This Manual
Conventions
· Before operating the deck, connect
your deck by referring to "Getting
Started."
· For basic operations, see "Playing a
CD," "Playing an MD," and
"Recording a CD to an MD."
· Controls in the instructions are those
on the deck; these may, however, be
substituted by controls on the remote
that are similarly named or, when
different, appear in the instructions
within brackets.
· The following icons are used in this
manual:
ZIndicatesaprocedurethat
requires use of the remote.
z
Indicates tips for making the
task easier and hints.
Getting Started
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Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
· Audio connecting cords (2)
· Optical cable (1)
· Remote commander (remote) RM-D37M (1)
· Sony R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
· Power plug adaptor (1) (Singaporian model only)
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the deck using the supplied remote.
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries by matching the +
and on the batteries. When using the remote, point it
at the remote sensor g on the deck.
z When to replace batteries
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six
months. When the remote no longer operates the deck,
replace all the batteries with new ones.
Notes
· Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or humid
place.
· Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,
particularly when replacing the batteries.
· Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
lighting apparatuses. 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.
Hooking Up the System
Overview
This section describes how to hook up the deck to 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.
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TAPE/MD
IN
DIGITAL
OPTICAL OUT
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What cords will I need?
· Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2)
· Optical cable (supplied) (1)
to a wall outlet
Amplifier
CD player, DAT deck,
or MD deck, etc.
White
(L)
Red
(R)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
Getting Started
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Getting Started
Hookups
Connecting the deck to an amplifier
Connect the amplifier to the LINE (ANALOG) IN/
OUT jacks using the audio connecting cords (supplied),
making sure to match the color-coded cords to the
appropriate jacks on the components: red (right) to red
and white (left) to white. Be sure to make connections
firmly to prevent hum and noise.
MXD-D3
Amplifier
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TAPE / MD
L
R
IN
OUT
LINE
R
L
OUT
IN
(ANALOG)
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Connecting the deck to a digital component such as
a CD player, DAT deck, or an MD deck
Connect the component through the DIGITAL
OPTICAL IN connector with the optical cable
(supplied).
Take the caps off the connectors and then insert the
plugs parallelly until they click into place.
Be sure not to bend or tie the optical cable.
MXD-D3
Digital component
DIGITAL
OUT
OPTICAL
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DIGITAL
IN
OPTICAL
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z If "Din Unlock" and "C71" alternate in the display
The optical cable is not connected properly. Check that
the connections are secure.
z Automatic conversion of digital sampling rates
during recording
A built-in sampling rate converter automatically
converts the sampling frequency of various digital
sources to the 44.1 kHz sampling rate of this deck.
This allows you to record sources such as 32- and 48-
kHz DAT or satellite broadcasts, as well as compact
discs and MDs.
Note
If "Din Unlock" alternates with "C71", or "Cannot Copy"
flashes in the display, recording through the DIGITAL
OPTICAL IN connector is not possible. In this case, record
the program source through the LINE (ANALOG) IN jacks
with "ANALOG" selected by INPUT.
Setting the voltage selector (Singaporian
model only)
Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the
deck is set to the local power line voltage. If not, set
the selector to the correct position using a screwdriver
before connecting the AC power cord to an AC outlet.
110120V
220240V
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Note
Do not connect the AC power cord to a switched outlet.