Sony MDS-JA3ES - Manual (Page 8)

Getting Started
Hookups
Connecting the deck to an amplifier
Connect the amplifier to the LINE 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.
MD deck Amplifier
TAPE I MD
Connecting the deck to a digital component such as a CD
player, DAT deck, digital amplifier, or another MD deck
Connect the component through the DIGITAL IN/OUT
connectors using optical cables or a coaxial digital connecting
cable (not supplied). In the case of optical cables, take the caps
off the connectors before plugging in the cables.
Connecting the optical cables
MD deck Digital component
r DIGITAl IN ^ Í DIGITAL OUT'1
COAXIAL OPTICAL
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OPTICAL
Note
If "Din Unlock" or "Cannot Copy" appears in the display,
recording through the digital connector is not possible.
In this case, record the program source through the LINE IN
jacks with INPUT set to ANALOG.
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet or to the
outlet of a timer.
Note
With the exception of a timer outlet, do not connect the AC
power cord to a switched outlet.
Where do I go next?
Now you're ready to use your deck.
For basic operations, go to pages 4 to 6; for advanced
operations, go to the sections immediately after this one.
Signal flow
Connecting the coaxial digital connecting cable
MD deck Digital component
r DIGITAL IN DIGITAl 1
COAXIAL OPTICAL COAXIAL
OUT
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Signal flow
Automatic conversion of digital sampling rates during
recording
A built-in 20-bit sampling rate converter automatically
converts the sampling frequency of various digital sources
to the 44.1 kHz sampling rate of your MD deck. This
allows you to record sources such as 32- and 48-kHz DAT
or satellite broadcasts, as well as compact discs and other
MDs.
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