3 Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select the setting, then press AMS or YES. To Select Turn on Sleep Timer Sleep On Turn off Sleep Timer Sleep Off (factory setting) 4 Press MENU/NO. Other Functions Additional Information Additional Information 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. • Caution – 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, besuretodisconnect thedeckfromthe 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 MD and leave the deck turned on for several hours until the moisture evaporates. 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. Note on MDs • Do not touch the internal disc directly. Forcing the shutter open may damage the internal disc. • Be sure to stick the labels supplied with the MD to the appropriate positions. The shape of the labels may vary depending on the MD brand. Proper location Shutter of the labels Where to keep the MDs Do not place the cartridge where it may be exposed to direct sunlight or extremely high heat and humidity. Regular maintenance Wipe dust and debris from the surface of the cartridge with a dry cloth. System limitations The recording system in your deck is radically different from those used in cassette and DAT decks and is characterized by the limitations described below. Note, however, that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself and not to mechanical causes. “Disc Full” appears in the display even before the MD has reached the maximum recording time When 255 tracks have been recorded to the MD, “Disc Full” appears regardless of the total recorded time. More than 255 tracks cannot be recorded to the MD. To continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks or use another recordable MD. “Disc Full” appears before the maximum number of tracks is reached Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are sometimes interpreted as track intervals, incrementing the track count and causing “Disc Full” to appear. The remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing numerous short tracks Tracks under 12 seconds1) in length are not counted and so erasing them may not lead to an increase in the recording time. Some tracks cannot be combined with others Tracks may not be combined if they have been edited. The total recorded time and the remaining recordable time on the MD may not total the maximum recording time Recording is done in minimum units of two seconds1) each, no matter how short the material is. The contents recorded may thus be shorter than the maximum recording capacity. Disc space may also be further reduced by scratches. 1) During stereo recording. In MONO or LP2 mode: about 4 seconds In LP4 mode: about 8 seconds Limitations when recording over an existing track • The correct remaining recordable time may not be displayed. • You may find it impossible to record over a track if that track has been recorded over several times already. If this happens, erase the track (see page 19). • The remaining recordable time may be shortened out of proportion to the total recorded time. • Recording over a track to eliminate noise is not recommended since this may shorten the duration of the track. • You may find it impossible to name a track while recording over an existing track. Tracks created through editing may exhibit sound dropout as you are searching for a point while monitoring the sound. Track numbers are not marked correctly Incorrect assignment or marking of track numbers may result when CD tracks are divided into several smaller tracks during digital recording. Also, when the Automatic Track Marking is activated during recording, track numbers may not be marked as in the original, depending on the program source. The correct recorded/playing time may not be displayed during play of MDs recorded in monaural mode. Guide ...