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- Page 1 3-868-380-12(1) MD Confer-Corder Operating Instructions MDCC-2000 2001 Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Record the serial number in the space provided Introduction below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Features ............3 Sony dealer regarding this product. Notes on MiniDiscs ........3 Model No. MDCC-2000 Serial No. Location and Function of Controls .... 4... -
Page 3: Features
MDCC-2000. medium, in order to obtain the very latest digital recording quality. And MiniDiscs prevent • You cannot use the MDCC-2000 to playback a accidental deletion by adding any new recordings disc recorded on a different device. -
Page 4: Location And Function Of Controls
Location and Function of Controls For details, refer to the pages indicated in ( ). 1 Built-in speaker w; DECK B button (17, 18) 2 LCD CONTRAST control wa DISPLAY MODE B button (21) Adjusts the contrast of the display. ws POINT SEARCH·RESET button (deck B) (20) 3 MONITOR VOL control wd POINT SEARCH·POINT button (deck B) (20) - Page 5 Left side ra CONTROL UNIT connector (32) rs TRANSCRIBE selector (33) rd REMOTE jack (15) rf EAR jack (16) Rear rg PC connector (RS-232C type) rh DISPLAY connector Used for connection of an external counter unit. rj ADA jack Allows the unit to be connected to a separately purchased amplifier system.
- Page 6 Location and Function of Controls (continued) Display Window (Information screen) 1 A: display (deck A) 7 DECK A/DECK B display Indicates the disc inserted in deck A or the Indicates various data by characters and various status of deck A as follows: error messages.
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Page 7: Setting Up
Connection Insert a lithium battery as a to a wall outlet backup for the clock and connect the microphones and AC power cord (supplied) AC power adapter to the unit. Rear Up to eight microphones can Canon XLR-3-12C be connected. Insert the type microphones firmly. -
Page 8: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time Setting the Date To record the date and time etc. on MiniDiscs when you record, be sure to set the Date and Time. 3, 4, 5, 6 Insert the key and set it to ON. You will see the initial screen in a few seconds. -
Page 9: Setting The Time
Setting the Time 2, 3, 4 Carry out steps 2 and 3 of “Setting the Date”. You will see the CALENDER or CLOCK INPUT screen. Select CLOCK using the jog dial or the arrow buttons, and press ENTER. You will see the SET HOUR (hh) and MINUTE (mm) screen with the hours and AM/PM blinking. -
Page 10: Setting The Machine Information
Setting the Machine Information Setting the Stamp The stamp is one of the items that can be registered when recording, and refers to the title that appears after the disc title. You can use it to indicate the recording machine, for example, by entering the machine’s serial number. -
Page 11: Setting The Password
Setting the Password Set a password that will be entered when you want to delete recordings from a disc. This password will prevent you from accidentally deleting. DELETE 2, 3 Carry out steps 1 and 2 of “Setting the Stamp”. You will see the STAMP or PASSWORD screen. -
Page 12: Basic Operations
Recording Setting the Recording Mode Read Connection (page 7) carefully before recording. Select the recording mode before you record. 3, 4 The relationship between the recording mode, recording time and channel number is shown below. (When using a 74-minute disc) Recording mode Recording time Maximum channel number... - Page 13 Recording Continuously Using Both Decks – Continuous Recording This unit can record continuously by using two decks, deck A and deck B, alternately. Check and make sure that the recording operation is not malfunctioning prior to recording important materials. A recorded disc A blank disc only A blank disc There is an overlap of a few seconds when the deck switch over, which...
- Page 14 Recording (continued) Adding Index Marks Index mark (track number) is automatically added when - you start recording - you restart recording after pausing You can also add index marks manually at any location on the disc while recording. Adding index marks allows you to jump to those locations during playback or stop.
- Page 15 It does not work when not recording. • One index mark is added Press REC on the MDCC-2000 to start recording. each time you restart recording after pausing. • Once the number of index Pause and restart recording using the remote control unit.
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Page 16: Playback
Playback Playing a Recorded Disc You can play only the MiniDisc recorded on MDCC-2000. You can select MONITOR VOL only the channel you want to listen to and play it back. Here are the steps when playing a disc with deck A. - Page 17 Searching by index mark (Index Search) You can easily jump to the recorded area you want to hear by entering the index mark number that is memorized automatically or manually. Here are the steps when playing a disc with deck A. You can use deck B by following the same steps.
- Page 18 Playback (continued) Searching by time (Time Search) You can easily search for recorded parts you want to hear by entering the recording time that is memorized on the disc. Here are the steps when playing a disc with deck A. You can use deck B by following the same steps.
- Page 19 If more than one result is obtained from a search When you perform a time search on a disc onto which an appended recording has been made, more than one result might be obtained. 3/31/01 ~ 3/31/01 4/3/01 11:00:00 AM 2:00:00 PM 11:00:00 AM 3/31/01...
- Page 20 Playback (continued) Searching by Marking a Specific Point (Point Search) Point search is the function which allows you to mark a point in any location during playback or stop and then search for that location later.You can mark only one point on each of decks A and B.
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Page 21: Switching The Display
Switching the Display You can see the various data entered on a disc by pressing the DISPLAY MODE button. DISPLAY MODE A (deck A) DISPLAY MODE B (deck B) Depending on the disc status, the displayed item changes every time you press DISPLAY MODE as follows. -
Page 22: Naming A Disc Or Index Marks
Naming a Disc or Index Marks Disc Title The disc title can be up to 203 characters. (This maximum number of characters may vary depending on the number of characters of the other index names and disc title 3, 4, 5 memorized on that disc.) You can write a title onto a blank disc. - Page 23 Select the first character you want to enter, and press ENTER. Repeat this step for the remaining characters of the disc title. Note To change the title, use J/j Select OK and press ENTER. so that the v mark above the You will see SYSTEM PREPARING light up for a few seconds, bar on the DISC TITLE INPUT indicating that the title is being written onto the disc.
- Page 24 Naming a Disc or Index Marks (continuued) Index Name You can enter an index name of up to 203 characters. (This maximum number of characters may vary depending on the number of characters of the other index 3, 4, 5, 6 names and disc title memorized on that disc.) Here are the steps when using deck A.
- Page 25 Move the B mark to the left of the index number to be named, and press ENTER. You will see the INDEX NAME INPUT screen. Select the first character of the index name and press ENTER. Repeat this step for the remaining characters of the index name. Note To change the name, use J/j Select OK and press ENTER.
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Page 26: Copying A Disc From Deck A To Deck B
Note Always copy from a disc Insert the disc from which you will copy (a previously recorded on an MDCC-2000, recorded disc) into deck A and the disc onto which you and always copy onto a blank will copy (a blank disc) into deck B. - Page 27 Notes Select OK and press ENTER. • You cannot hear the sound Copying will start. during copying. • You cannot use the new copy (marked ) as an When copying is complete, you will see COPY COMPLETED original from which to make blinking on the display for a few seconds.
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Page 28: Erasing A Disc
Erasing a Disc You can erase the recorded contents of a disc. One whole disc is erased at a time. 4, 5, 6, 7 Here are the steps when using deck A. You can use deck B by following the same steps. Insert the key and set it to ON. - Page 29 Select the first password character and press ENTER. Repeat the operation for the other characters of the password. Each letter and/or number of the password will be displayed as a “ ”. Select OK and press ENTER. “ TOC EDIT ”...
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Page 30: Advanced Operations
Public Address You can make a public address Microphones of the sound through the Front Panel (not supplied) microphones or other external devices. If microphones and other devices are connected at the same time, sound will be mixed and output through the external speakers. -
Page 31: Recording On An External Device
Recording on an External Device You can connect an external device such as a tape recorder An External Device and record the contents of a 1, 3 disc, or the input of a to LINE OUT A or B microphone or other equipment on it. -
Page 32: Transcribing
Transcribing Connecting the foot control unit (not supplied) With the separately available foot control unit, you can easily transcribe using the auto backspace function. to CONTROL UNIT Foot control unit (not supplied) Advanced Operations... - Page 33 Operation You can use the foot control unit to playback, backward or fast-forward easily. Keep your Fast forward foot pressed down to perform each operation and take your foot off to stop operation. Backward Listen Foot control unit Here are the steps when playing a disc with deck A. You can use deck B by following the same steps.
- Page 34 Transcribing (continued) Using the Auto Backspace function If you use the foot control unit, you can use the auto backspace function. This function enables you to confirm the last few words each time you resume playback by re-starting 2, 3, 4 playback from just before the point where you stopped.
- Page 35 Setting the Reverse Time Press FUNCTION. Select REVERSE TIME and press ENTER. You will see the SELECT WITH JOG and SET screen. Set the reverse time using the jog dial or J/j buttons. You can set a reverse time from 0.0 to 10.0 (about 0 to 10 seconds). Select OK using the K/k buttons and press ENTER.
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Page 36: Additional Information
Do not place the unit near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation holes. If you have any question or problem concerning your unit that is not covered in this manual, please consult the Sony dealer from whom you purchased the unit. Additional Information... -
Page 37: Troubleshooting Guide
An MD is not played from the first index Should any problem persist after you have made mark. these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Disc playing stopped before it came to the last index mark. The clock gains/loses. -
Page 38: Error And Caution Messages
Error and Caution messages The unit will inform you of various error messages and caution messages in the display window. 1 Power supply caution Displayed Situation POWER SUPPLY (flashing) The power supply is unstable. Reinforce the power supply with a UPS, etc. (See the UPS operating manual for details.) 2 A/B status display Situation... - Page 39 The capacity of disc B is insufficient for the prerecorded time of disc A. DISC FORMAT PRBLM This is not a disc recorded with the MDCC-2000. DISC IS FULL! STOP ENTERING DATA. The disc is recorded to the end. Stop entering data immediately.
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Page 40: Alarm System
Alarm System An alarm sounds and an indication appears on the display window in the following situations. Alarm system Situation To release alarm system • The disc cannot be recorded onto. • Insert a disc that can be recorded When pressing the zREC Recording deck: There is no disc. -
Page 41: Specifications
Approx. 4.5 kg (9 lb 15 oz) Accessories supplied AC power adaptor (1) AC power cord (1) Sony CR2032 lithium battery (1) Key (2) MiniDisc (2) US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. -
Page 42: Index
Index A, B T, U ADA ................4, 5 Time ................. 9 Alarm system ............... 40 Time search ..............18 Auto Backspace function ..........34 Transcribing ..............32 Battery ................7 UPS .................. 2 C, D Connection ..............7 Continuous Recording ..........13 Copying a disc .............. - Page 43 Additional Information...
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