Sony HCD-MD555, Service Manual

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OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS RECORDING MODE (Use the following mode for the self record-and-playback check
only)
1. How to Enter the Continuous Recording Mode
1
Insert a disc that can be used for recording, in slot 1. Press the MD
§
button to load the disc.
2
Turn the MULTI JOG dial until “CREC MODE” (31) appears on the display.
3
Press the ENTER/YES button and the display changes to “CREC MID”.
4
When the disc is accessed, the display changes to “CREC ( ” and
REC
turns on.
Note: The number in the “ ” area on the display indicates the address of the recording segment.
2. How to Change the Recording Segment
1
If you press the ENTER/YES button during continuous recording, the display changes as shown below and a different segment can
be recorded.
“CPLAY MID” n “CPLAY OUT” n “CPLAY IN”
2
When access to the segment is completed, the display changes to “CREC ( ” and
REC
turns on.
Note: The number in the “ ” area on the display indicates the address of the recording segment.
3. Ending the Continuous Recording Mode
1
Press the MENU/NO button. The display changes to “CREC MODE” and REC is turned off.
2
To remove the disc, press the MD § button.
Note 1:
The recording start addresses for IN, MID, and OUT are as follows.
IN:40h cluster
MID: 300h cluster
OUT: 700h cluster
Note 2:
The MENU/NO button remains valid at all times and can be used to stop recording at any time.
Note 3:
Do not perform continuous recording for longer than 5 minutes.
Note 4: Be careful not to give vibration during continuous recording.
Non-volatile Memory Mode (EEP Mode)
This mode is used to read and write the contents of the non-volatile memory.
This mode is not used during servicing. If you enter this mode by mistake, press the MENU/NO button immediately to exit it.
FUNCTIONS OF OTHER BUTTONS
Function Name Contents
fl
When pressed in the STOP state, continuous playback mode is entered. When pressed during continuous
playback, it turns on and off the tracking servo.
p
Stops the continuous playback operation and continuous recording operation.
) While this button is kept pressed, the sled moves to the outer circumference.
0
While this button is kept pressed, the sled moves to the inner circumference.
CLEAR Toggles between pit and groove.
PLAY MODE Switches the spindle servo modes. (CLV S
↔
CLV A).
LOWER DISPLAY Changes the display contents.
MD
§
Ejects a disc.
PEREAT Exits the test mode.
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