Sony MDS-JB980 User Manual

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Guide to the Serial Copy 
Management System
Digital audio components, such as CDs, MDs, 
and DATs, make it easy to produce high-quality 
copies of music by processing music as a digital 
signal. 
To protect copyrighted music sources, this deck 
uses the Serial Copy Management System, 
which allows you to make only a single copy of 
a digitally recorded source through digital-to-
digital connections. 
You can make only a first-generation 
copy
 through a digital-to-digital 
connection.
Examples are as follows:
You can make a copy of a commercially 
available digital sound programme (for 
example, a CD or MD), but you cannot make a 
second copy from the first-generation copy.
You can make a copy of a digital signal from a 
digitally recorded analogue sound programme 
(for example, an analogue record or a music 
cassette tape) or from a digital satellite 
broadcast programme, but you cannot make a 
second copy from the first-generation copy.
1)
A first-generation copy means the first recording 
of a digital audio source through the deck’s 
digital input connector. For example, if you 
record from a CD player connected to the 
DIGITAL IN connector, that copy is a first-
generation copy.
Note
The restrictions of the Serial Copy Management 
System do not apply when you make a recording 
through the analogue-to-analogue connections.
If you experience any of the following 
difficulties while using the deck, use this 
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the 
problem. Should any problem persist, consult 
your nearest Sony dealer.
The deck does not operate or operates poorly.
• The MD may be dirty or damaged. Replace the 
MD.
• The Net MD function is on. When not using the 
Net MD function, press NET MD to turn it off.
The deck does not play.
• Moisture has formed inside the deck. Take the 
MD out and leave the deck in a warm place for 
several hours until the moisture evaporates.
• The deck is not on. Press ?/1 to turn on the deck.
• The deck may not be connected to the amplifier 
correctly. Check the connection (page 6).
• The MD is inserted in the wrong direction. Slide 
the MD into the disc slot with the label side up 
and the arrow pointing toward the slot (page 19).
• The MD may not be recorded. Replace the disc 
with one that has been recorded.
• You cannot play an MD with the Group function 
on if there are no tracks with group registrations.
The sound has a lot of static.
Strong magnetism from a television or a similar 
device is interfering with operations. Move the 
deck away from the source of strong magnetism.
Sound is not produced from the headphones.
Adjust the headphones level with PHONE LEVEL 
(page 20).
Troubleshooting
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