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MD RECORDER
MDS-B5
[English]
OPERATION MANUAL
1st Edition (Revised 1)
Serial No. 800001 and Higher (UC)
Serial No. 600001 and Higher (CED)
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INFORMATION For the customers in U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Owner’s Record the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the The model and serial numbers are located on the top of the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. equipment generates, uses, and can rad
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The following caution label is located inside the unit. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the side of the unit. For customers in Canada This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. For the customers in the Uni
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Table of Contents 1-1 Features ........................................................................................... 1-1 Chapter 1 1-1-1 Features of the MiniDisc ........................................................ 1-1 Overview 1-1-2 Operational Features .............................................................. 1-1 2-1 Front Panel...................................................................................... 2-1 Chapter 2 2-2 Rear Panel .....................................
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Table of Contents 6-1 Overview of Editing Functions...................................................... 6-1 Chapter 6 6-1-1 Types of Editing Functions .................................................... 6-1 Editing Functions 6-1-2 RAM Edit and Disc Edit ........................................................ 6-1 6-1-3 Track Numbers After Editing Operations .............................. 6-2 6-1-4 Editing Operations During Rehearsal Playback..................... 6-2 6-1-5 Undo function ......
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Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Features The MDS-B5 is a MiniDisc deck for professional use Text entry in any kind of broadcasting, announcements, or program production. You can use the supplied wire-connected remote controller or an IBM keyboard to enter titles for recorded discs and tracks. Title data, which can total 1,792 characters per disc, appear in the display 1-1-1 Features of the MiniDisc window during playback. ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Durability Coding) data comp
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Chapter 1 Overview 1-1 Features AUTO CUE mode RAM Edit function AUTO CUE mode pauses the MD deck when it detects a rise in the audio signal following the inaudible You can do temporary editing, such as dividing, portion before the start of a track. This mode is good combining, and moving the tracks on the MD, without for playing special sound effects in theater overwriting the TOC information. The results of the productions, etc. RAM edit function will be lost when the MiniDisc is ejected.
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Chapter 1 Overview Track trimming function RS-232C interface You can temporarily modify the starting and ending The MDS-B5 can be controlled by a personal points of a track. The head trimming edit allows you computer or other external equipment connected to the to specify the starting point in accordance to the audio deck through the RS-232C interface. rising point. Rack mounting compatibility Digital time meter Two MDS-B5 decks can be mounted side by side in a The digital time meter displays t
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Chapter 2 Function of Parts and Controls Chapter 2 Function of Parts and Controls 2-1 Front Panel 4 SINGLE button 5 A.MODE button 1 PHONES jack and volume control 3 Disc compartment 2 Display 6 EJECT button window 7 DISPLAY button 8 REHEARSAL button 9 ENTER/YES button =+ 0 EDIT/NO button 0) p(P r !Á AMS control !ª Search buttons !£ REC button !¦ KEY BOARD connector !¢ CUE/STDBY button !° PLAY/PAUSE button !¤ STOP button 1 PHONES jack and volume control 5 A.MODE button Connects headphones. Use t
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Chapter 2 Function of Parts and Controls 2-1 Front Panel 6 EJECT button !£ REC (recording) button Press to eject the disc from the disc compartment. Press for recording standby (recording pause). To start recording, press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The REC 7 DISPLAY button button lights when recording is paused or taking place. During playback, press this button to select the following display contents: !¢ CUE/STDBY (standby) button • Remaining playing time and title of the current track Press to
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Chapter 2 Function of Parts and Controls 2-2 Rear Panel 1 DIRECT DUPLICATION LINK connector 2 REMOTE(25P) connector 3 ANALOG IN/OUT connectors 4 AES/EBU IN/OUT connectors 5 POWER switch 6 Ground connector 7 AC IN connector 8 IEC(958) IN/OUT connectors 9 PLAYBACK/RECORD level controls and MODE switch 0 RS-232C connector !Á REMOTE connector 1 DIRECT DUPLICATION LINK connector 3 ANALOG IN/OUT connectors (XLR-type, 3-pin) Used for daisy chaining multiple MDS-B5 decks for Input and output a two chann
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Chapter 2 Function of Parts and Controls 2-1 Fr 2-2 Rear P ont P anel anel 6 Ground connector 0 RS-232C connector Connects directly to ground. 15 7 AC IN connector 69 Connects to an AC outlet with the supplied AC power cord. You can use a personal computer connected to the MDS-B5’s RS-232C connector to control the MDS-B5 8 IEC(958) IN/OUT connector (RCA-type, phono) including following operations: Inputs digital audio signals for professional use • Button operations (IEC958-TYPE1) or consumer us
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Chapter 2 Function of Parts and Controls 2-3 Remote Controller 1 MD control buttons 2 Edit operation buttons 4 Title entry buttons 3 Display buttons 4 Title entry buttons 1 MD control buttons A.MODE (Cueing mode) NAME (entering title entry mode) SINGLE (Single-track playback) CAPS (uppercase letters, numbers, symbols)* REHEARSAL (Rehearsal playback) SML (lowercase letters, numbers, symbols)* ^ (play/pause) ¹ (unmarked button; space button) character/numeric buttons (60 buttons) e (cueing/standby
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Chapter 3 Preparations Chapter 3 Preparations 3-1 Precautions If trouble occurs 3-1-1 Installation Precautions Should you detect an abnormal noise, smell, or smoke, Install the MD deck on a flat surface in a temperature- immediately turn off the power, unplug the power cord controlled room. Avoid using or storing the MD deck from the socket, and contact Sony service personnel. at a location that is: • extremely hot or cold. • damp. AC power cord • subject to severe vibrations. • subject to stro
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Chapter 3 Preparations 3-2 Connections 3-2 Connections 3-2-1 Precautions • Turn off all equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables. • Insert all electrical plugs firmly since incomplete connection may cause noise. • Use a cord somewhat longer than needed to prevent the plug from being pulled out when jarred or shaken. 3-2-2 Basic Connection Examples To an analog mixing console or amplifier Analog audio signals AES/EBU digital signals To audio/video equipment for professional use To
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Chapter 3 Preparations Specifying an MDS-B5 as the main, sub, or 3-2-3 Connection for Direct end deck ATRAC Data Copying To specify an MDS-B5 as the main, sub, or end deck You can daisy chain multiple MDS-B5 decks through when using the direct ATRAC data copy function, do the DIRECT DUPLICATION LINK connectors to the following Setup menu procedure. copy the ATRAC compression data at about four times the normal recording rate, as well as simultaneously on up to ten MDS-B5 decks. 5 To use the dire
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Chapter 3 Preparations 3-2 Connections Main/sub deck indication 3-2-4 Connecting and Setting the When you specify an MDS-B5 as a main, sub or end Keyboard deck, the status of the deck appears in the display window. “MAIN” means the main deck and “SUB” You can use any IBM keyboard to control the MD the sub or end deck. deck. The supplied keyboard template has the same key indications found on the front panel of the deck. Be sure to remove the cap from the KEY BOARD F05 connector when con
