Sony MDS-JA30ES User Manual

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items:
• Audio connecting cords (2)
• Remote commander (remote) RM-D13M (1)
• Sony R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote

You can control the deck using the supplied remote.
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries by matching the +
and – on the batteries. When using the remote, point it
at the remote sensor g on the deck.

When to replace batteries

With normal use, the batteries should last for about six
months. When the remote no longer operates the deck,
replace all the batteries with new ones.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or humid

place.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,

particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or

lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time,

remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.

Hooking Up the System

Overview

This section describes how to hook up the MD deck to
an amplifier or other components such as a CD player
or DAT deck. Be sure to turn off the power of each
component before connection.

to a wall outlet
(or to a timer during timer
recording or playback)

White

(L)

Red

(R)

White

(L)

Red

(R)

Amplifier

CD player or

DAT deck

CD player, DAT deck,

or MD deck, etc.

: Signal flow

What cords will I need?

• Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2)

• Optical cables (not supplied) (3)

• Coaxial digital connecting cable (not supplied) (1)

REC

OUT

TAPE

DIGITAL

COAXIAL OUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL OUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL IN

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

OPT2

OPT1

DIGITAL IN

LINE(ANALOG)