Sony MINIDISC MDS-JB920 User Manual

 1998 by Sony Corporation
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MDS-JB920
MiniDisc Deck

Sony MINIDISC MDS-JB920 Specifications

General

Type	MiniDisc Player
Sampling Frequency	44.1 kHz
Dynamic Range	100dB
Remote Control	Yes
Inputs	Optical
Outputs	Optical
Dimensions (W x H x D)	430 x 100 x 300 mm
Channels	2 (Stereo)
Wow and Flutter	Unmeasurable

Summary

Safety and Regulatory Information

General Safety Warnings

Warnings about fire, shock hazard, and exposing the unit to rain or moisture.

Laser Component Warning

Caution regarding laser radiation exceeding Class 1 limits.

Basic Operations: Recording on an MD

Initial Recording Steps

Steps for setting input, recording mode, and preparing to record.

Completing Recording and TOC Writing

Steps to start recording, stop, and manage TOC writing.

Basic Operations: Playing an MD

Initial Playback Steps

Steps to set up and start playing an MD.

Recording on MDs: Important Notes

Track Number Marking Methods

Recording on MDs: Useful Tips

Monitoring Input Signal

Recording on MDs: Advanced Features

Smart Space and Auto Cut Functions

Recording Over Existing Tracks

Recording on MDs: Adjusting Levels

Adjusting Digital Recording Level

How to set the digital input recording level for optimal sound.

Adjusting Analog Recording Level

How to set the analog input recording level for optimal sound.

Recording on MDs: Track Marking

Manual Track Marking

How to manually add track numbers during recording.

Automatic Track Marking

How the deck automatically adds track numbers.

Setting Track Marking Reference Level

Recording on MDs: Time Machine Recording

Understanding Time Machine Recording

Explains the 6-second buffer for preventing lost audio at the start.

Starting Time Machine Recording

Step-by-step guide to initiate Time Machine Recording.

Recording on MDs: Synchro-Recording

Music Synchro-Recording

How to automatically record in sync with a source using the MUSIC SYNC button.

Synchro-Recording Operations

Details on starting, stopping, pausing, and changing CDs during synchro-recording.

Synchro-Recording With a Sony CD Player

Instructions for synchro-recording from a Sony CD player.

Synchro-Recording With Control A1 Cable

How to perform synchro-recording using a Control A1 cable.

Recording on MDs: Fading In and Out

Setting Fade Duration

Fade-in Recording

Fade-out Recording

Recording on MDs: REC-IT Function

Recording Current CD Track

How to record a track while listening to a CD using the REC-IT function.

Recording on MDs: Timer Recording

Recording an MD Using a Timer

Instructions for setting up timer-based recording operations.

Playing MDs: Display Information

Playing MDs: Locating Tracks

Locating Specific Tracks

Methods for quickly finding specific tracks using AMS, number buttons, etc.

Playing MDs: Advanced Playback

Locating a Particular Point in a Track

Playing MDs: Repeat and Shuffle Play

Repeating a Specific Portion (A-B Repeat)

Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)

Playing MDs: Creating Programs

Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

How to create custom playback sequences of tracks.

Playing MDs: Auto Pause and Playback Fader

Pausing After Each Track (Auto Pause)

Fade-in and Fade-out Playback

Playing MDs: Timer Playback

Playing an MD Using a Timer

Playing MDs: Sleep Timer and Pitch Control

Changing Playback Pitch (Pitch Control)

Playing MDs: Advanced Pitch and Output Settings

Fine Pitch Control Function

Controlling a Separately Available Sony CD Changer

Hooking Up the System

Mega CD Control Function Overview

Making Synchro Recording from CD Changer

How to perform synchro recordings from a CD changer to an MD.

Recording Notes and REC IT Function

Controlling CD Changer from MD Deck

Editing Recorded MDs

Notes on Editing Functions

Erasing Recordings (Erase Function)

How to erase single tracks or all tracks from an MD.

Editing Recorded MDs: Erasing Tracks

Erasing Single Tracks

Erasing All Tracks on an MD

Editing Recorded MDs: A-B Erase

Erasing a Part of a Track (A-B Erase)

How to erase a specific section within a track.

Editing Recorded MDs: Dividing Tracks

Dividing a Track (Divide Function)

How to split a track into multiple parts.

Dividing While Recording

Editing Recorded MDs: Combining Tracks

Combining Recorded Tracks (Combine Function)

How to merge two consecutive or non-consecutive tracks.

Editing Recorded MDs: Moving Tracks

Moving Recorded Tracks (Move Function)

How to change the order of tracks on the MD.

Editing Recorded MDs: Labeling

Labeling Recordings (Title Function)

Creating titles for MDs and tracks using the deck's interface.

Editing Recorded MDs: Labeling and Copying Titles

Copying a Track or Disc Title

Editing Recorded MDs: Remote Labeling and Title Changes

Labeling Tracks and MDs with the Remote

Changing an Existing Title

Editing Recorded MDs: Erasing Titles

Erasing a Title on a Disc (Name Erase)

How to erase a specific title from a disc.

Erasing All Titles on a Disc (Name All Erase)

How to erase all titles from an MD disc simultaneously.

Editing Recorded MDs: Undoing Edits

Undoing the Last Edit (Undo Function)

How to cancel the most recent editing operation.

Additional Information: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Guide

Solutions for common operational problems and issues.

Additional Information: Self-Diagnosis Function

Self-Diagnosis Function Explained