Better features of the MDS-JE640 Headphone jack with analogue volume control on front panel. Digital coaxial input on European models only Digital optical output Control A1 II interface for use with other Sony components. Designed to simplify the operation of audio systems made up of separate Sony components. Enables automatic operation and control features usually associated with integrated systems, like better synchronised recording, automatic function selection, CD-text transfer. Also allows the PC-link to be connected.
Display window has two lines, a fifteen-track music calendar and separate level meters.
Auto Space and Auto Pause Auto Space can be set to insert a three-second blank between tracks during play. This is useful if you're recording to a tape, because AMS can then be used to determine the tracks apart if you have such a tape player. Auto Pause pauses after each track, in case you wish to change the next track to be recorded. Can adjust it in steps or finely control it. Timer control Use a timer so that when the deck turns on, it shall play an MD or record one.