Sony MDS-JE320 User Manual
Getting Started
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LINE
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IN
TAPE / MD
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OUT
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REC
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TAPE/MD
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DIGITAL
OPTICAL OUT
DIGITAL
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OPTICAL
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(ANALOG)
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: Signal flow
MD deck
Digital component
MD deck
Amplifier
Hookups
Connecting the deck to an amplifier
Connect the amplifier to the LINE (ANALOG) 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.
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.
Connecting the deck to a digital component such as
a CD player, DAT deck, digital amplifier, or another
MD deck
a CD player, DAT deck, digital amplifier, or another
MD deck
Connect the component through the DIGITAL
OPTICAL IN connector with an optical cable
(supplied).
Take the caps off the connectors and then insert the
plugs parallelly until they click into place.
Be sure not to bend or tie the optical cable.
OPTICAL IN connector with an optical cable
(supplied).
Take the caps off the connectors and then insert the
plugs parallelly until they click into place.
Be sure not to bend or tie the optical cable.
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Automatic conversion of digital sampling rates
during recording
during recording
A built-in 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.
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.
to a wall outlet
(or to a timer during timer
recording or playback)
(or to a timer during timer
recording or playback)
CD player,
DAT deck or
MD deck, etc.
Amplifier
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: Signal flow
White
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Red
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White
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Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
• Audio connecting cords (2)
• Optical cable (1)
• Audio connecting cords (2)
• Optical cable (1)
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.
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.
What cords will I need?
• Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2)
• Optical cable (supplied) (1)
Getting Started
DIGITAL
OUT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
IN
OPTICAL
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