3-810-645-12(1)
Remote Commander for
MiniDisc
Operating Instructions
Mode d‘emploi (au dos)
Sony Corporation
1996 Printed in Japan
RM-D11P
Features
• Can create titles for your recorded MDs and tracks by using uppercase
and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.
• Can be used to control the basic operations of an MD deck.
• Can be used for synchro-recording with a CD player with some MD
decks.
• Can switch among MD editing functions at the touch of a single button,
and can be used to perform all editing operations.
Unsupported models:
Inserting Batteries
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 MD deck.
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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.
Specifications
Operating distance (approx.)
7 m
Power requirements
3 V DC, two R6 (size-AA) batteries
Battery life
About 6 months
(Depends on frequency of use.)
Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d)
191 x 32 x 110 mm
(7
5
/
8
x 1
5
/
16
x 4
3
/
8
in.)
Mass (approx.)
225 g (8 oz) (Not incl. batteries)
Supplied accessories
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the difficulties while using the remote, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any
problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The remote is too far away from the MD deck.
/
Use the remote no farther than 7 m from the MD deck.
There is an obstacle in front of the remote sensor on the MD deck.
/
Remove the obstacle.
The batteries have run down.
/
Replace both batteries.
The remote sensor is exposed to intense light.
/
Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting
apparatuses.
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Labeling Tracks and MDs
1
Press NAME.
Switches the remote to title input mode.
To label
Make sure that the deck is
A track
Playing, pausing, recording the track to be labeled, or
stopped after locating the track to be labeled
An MD
Stopped with no track number appearing in the display
2
Select the character type.
To select uppercase letters, press CAPS. To select lowercase letters,
press SML. The selected button lights up.
3
Enter one character at a time.
4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have entered the entire title.
If you entered the wrong character
Press
0
or
)
until the character to be corrected starts flashing.
Press CANCEL to erase the incorrect character, then enter the correct
one.
5
Press NAME again.
The entered title appears in the display after the label has been
recorded.
To cancel labeling
Press
p
.
Changing an existing title
1
Do step 1 of “Labeling Tracks and MDs.”
2
Keep pressing CANCEL until the current title is erased.
3
Do steps 2 to 5 of “Labeling Tracks and MDs.”
Using the Editing Operation Buttons
In order to switch editing functions, first press the desired editing
operation button (ERASE, DIVIDE, COMBINE, MOVE, or UNDO), and
then press the ENTER button.
ENTER:
Serves the same function as the “YES” button on the MD deck.
CANCEL:
Serves the same function as the “NO” button on the MD deck.
Synchro-Recording With a Sony Video
CD Player
This remote allows you to switch between synchro-recording with a Sony
CD player or synchro-recording with a Sony video CD player.
To select the video CD player, press button number 2 while pressing
down the space button.
To select the CD player, press button number 1 while pressing down the
space button.
The remote is factory set to synchro-recording with a CD player.
When Using This Remote With the MD
Deck MDS-S37
When labeling with the MDS-S37, be sure to first disconnect the AU bus
cable.
Note
Characters cannot be input by this remote if the MDS-S37 AU bus cable is
connected.
1
CD-SYNC operation
buttons
3
Editing operation
buttons
2
MD basic function
buttons
4
Title input buttons
5
Display function buttons
1
CD-SYNC operation buttons (CD synchro-recording)
These buttons can be used only if the remote supplied with your MD deck
also has these buttons.
STOP (CD synchro-recording stop)
START (CD synchro-recording start)
STANDBY (CD synchro-recording standby)
P
(CD player – Pause)
=
(CD player – Previous track)
+
(CD player – Next track)
2
MD basic function buttons
(
(Play)
P
(Pause)
Names of Parts
p
(Stop)
=
(Previous track)
+
(Next track)
0
(Rewind)
)
(Fast forward)
r
(Recording)
T. REC (Time Machine Recording)*
* The T. REC button can be used only if your MD deck has the Time
Machine Recording function.
3
Editing operation buttons
ERASE (Erases recorded tracks)
DIVIDE (Divides recorded tracks)
COMBINE (Combines recorded tracks)
MOVE (Moves recorded tracks)
UNDO (Cancels the last edit)*
ENTER (YES button)
CANCEL (NO button)
* The UNDO button can be used only if your MD deck has the Undo
function.
4
Title input buttons
NAME (Switches to title input mode)
CAPS (Uppercase letters, numbers, symbols)*
SML (Lowercase letters, numbers, symbols)*
(Unlabeled button: space)
Character buttons (60 buttons)
* The CAPS and SML buttons have indicators that light when the button in
question is selected.
5
Display function buttons
SCROLL (Use to review track titles during playback.)
DISPLAY (While MD is paused: Use to check the total number of tracks, the
total playback time, the MD time remaining, and disc title. While MD is
playing: Use to check the time remaining on the track and the track title.)
MDS-101, MDS-102, MDS-S1, MDS-S30, MDS-S35, MDS-501, MDS-302,
MDS-303, MDS-JA3ES, MDS-MX1, CMT-M1, DHC-MD1, ZS-M1,
PMC-M2, MZ-1, MZ-R2, MZ-R3
Precautions
On safety
• Do not drop or step on the remote. Do not spill liquids on the remote.
• Do not leave the remote in direct sunlight, near a heat source, or in a
humid environment.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
