Sony MDM-X4 - Manual (Page 3)

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On repacking
Do not throw away the carton and the
packing material. This makes an ideal
container when transporting the unit.
When shipping the unit, repack it as it
was packed at the factory.
On operation
• If the multi track recorder is brought
directly from a cold to a warm
location , or is placed in a very damp
room, moisture may condense on the
lens inside the MD deck. Should this
occur, the system will not operate
properly. Remove the MD and leave
the system turned on for about an
hour until the moisture evaporates.
• When you move the system, take out
the disc.
On handling MDs
• Do not open the shutter to expose the
MD. Close the shutter immediately if
the shutter opens.
• Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry
cloth to remove dirt.
• Do not expose the MD to direct
sunlight or heat sources such as hot
air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked
in direct sunlight.
Protecting a recorded MD
To record-protect an MD, slide open the
tab at the side of the MD so the tab is
concealed.
In this position, the MD cannot be
recorded. To record on the MD, slide
close the tab.
On requesting repairs
The nameplate is located on the bottom
exterior.
If you have any question or problem
concerning your unit that is not covered
in this manual, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony MD
Multi-Track Recorder. Before operating
the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
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ABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview of MDM-X4
Standard Recording Procedures .................................................................................. 4
Names and Functions of Parts
The Mixer ......................................................................................................................... 6
The Recorder ................................................................................................................... 8
The Display ................................................................................................................... 10
Input and Output Jacks ............................................................................................... 11
Connections and Signal Flow
Connections for Recording .........................................................................................13
Connecting MIDI Equipment .................................................................................... 14
MDM-X4 Signal Flow Diagram ................................................................................. 14
Monitoring
Monitoring Preparations ............................................................................................15
Monitoring Example .................................................................................................... 15
Setting Up the Operating Environment
System Settings ............................................................................................................. 17
Changing the Settings ................................................................................................. 18
Recording
Initial Recording ........................................................................................................... 19
Overdub Recording ..................................................................................................... 20
Auto Punch-In/Out Recording ................................................................................. 22
Manual Punch-In/Out Recording ............................................................................ 25
Mix Write Recording (Basics) .................................................................................... 27
Mix Write Recording (Applied Operations) ........................................................... 28
Editing Part of a Song (Track Edit)
Track Edit Overview ...................................................................................................31
Specifying the Locate Points ...................................................................................... 31
Copying a Part (Track Copy) ..................................................................................... 33
Moving a Part (Track Move) ...................................................................................... 34
Switching the Location of 2 Parts (Track Exchange) ............................................. 35
Erasing a Part (Track Erase) ....................................................................................... 36
Changing the Construction of a Song (Section Edit)
Section Edit Overview .................................................................................................38
Specifying the Locate Points ...................................................................................... 38
Moving a Section (Section Move) .............................................................................. 39
Switching the Location of 2 Sections (Section Exchange) ..................................... 40
Inserting Another Section (Section Insert) .............................................................. 41
Deleting a Section (Section Delete) ........................................................................... 42
Editing Entire Songs (Song Edit)
Song Edit Overview .....................................................................................................43
Copying a Song (Song Copy) ..................................................................................... 43
Moving a Song (Song Move) ...................................................................................... 44
Changing the Song Order (Song Exchange) ............................................................ 45
Dividing a Song (Song Divide) .................................................................................. 46
Connecting 2 Songs (Song Combine) ....................................................................... 47
Deleting a Song (Song Delete) ................................................................................... 48
Naming a Song (Song Name) .................................................................................... 49
Editing the Entire Disc (Disc Edit)
Overview ....................................................................................................................... 50
Erasing the Disc Contents (Disc Erase) .................................................................... 50
Naming the Disc (Disc Name) ................................................................................... 51
Synchronization with MIDI Equipment
Advantages of Using MIDI ........................................................................................52
MIDI Synchronization Using MTC ........................................................................... 52
MIDI Synchronization Using the MIDI Clock ........................................................ 53
Controlling This Unit from Other MIDI Components Using MMC ................... 55
Example of a MIDI System ......................................................................................... 56
Mixdown
Mixdown (Basics) ......................................................................................................... 57
Mixdown (Applied Operations) ................................................................................ 58
Additional Information
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 60
Display Message List ................................................................................................... 60
System Limitations of MDs ........................................................................................ 61
Specifications ................................................................................................................ 61
Glossary ......................................................................................................................... 63
Block Diagram .............................................................................................................. 64
MIDI Implementation Chart ...................................................................................... 65
Track Sheet ................................................................................................... Back Cover