Aiwa CSD-MD5 User manual

88-CD2-905-11
980810BAO-I-S
CSD-MD5
MD/CD STEREO RADIO RECEIVER
RECEPTOR ESTEREOFÓNICO CON MD/CD
CHAINE STEREO AVEC LECTEUR DE DISQUES COMPACTS/MINI DISQUE
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
See page 2.
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Ver la página 28.
MODE D’EMPLOI
Voir page 54.
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WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
anequilateraltriangle,isintendedtoalerttheuser
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous volt-
age”withintheproduct’senclosurethat maybeof
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral trian-
gle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols:
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
“CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.”
OWNER’S RECORD
For your convenience, record the model number and serial number
(you will find them on the rear of the unit) in the space provided below.
Please refer to them when you contact your AIWA dealer in case of
difficulty.
Model No. Serial No.
PRECAUTIONS
Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely
before operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating
Instructions for future reference. All warnings and cautions in
the Operating Instructions and on the unit should be strictly
followed, as well as the safety suggestions below.
Installation
1Water and moisture - Do not use this unit near water,
such as near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, in a wet basement, swimming pool, or the like.
2Heat - Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including
heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate
heat.
It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C
(41°F) or greater than 35°C (95°F).
3Mounting surface - Place the unit on a flat, even surface.
4Ventilation - The unit should be situated with adequate
space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured.
Allow 10 cm (4 in.) clearance from the rear and the top of
the unit and 5 cm (2 in.) from each side.
-Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, or similar surface
that may block the ventilation openings.
-Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight
rack where ventilation may be impeded.
5Objects and liquid entry - Take care that objects or
liquids do not get inside the unit through the ventilation
openings.
6Carts and stands - When placed or
mounted on a stand or cart, the unit should
be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the unit or cart to
overturn or fall.
7Condensation - Moisture may form on the CD pickup
lens when:
-The unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot
-The heating system has just been turned on
-The unit is used in a very humid room
-The unit is cooled by an air conditioner
When this unit has condensation inside, it may not
function normally. Should this occur, leave the unit for a
few hours, then try to operate again.
8Wall or ceiling mounting - The unit should not be
mounted on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the
Operating Instructions.
Electric Power
1Power sources - Use on AC house current, as specified
in the Operating Instructions and marked on the unit.
2Polarization - As a safety feature, some units are
equipped with polarized AC power plugs which can only
be inserted one way into a power outlet. If it is difficult or
impossible to insert the AC power plug into an outlet, turn
the plug over and try again. If it still does not easily insert
into the outlet, please call a qualified service technician to
service or replace the outlet. To avoid defeating the
safety feature of the polarized plug, do not force it into a
power outlet.
3AC power cord
-When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by
the AC power plug. Do not pull the cord itself.
-Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, as this
could result in fire or shock.
-Power cords should be firmly secured to avoid being
bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention
to the cord from the unit to the power socket.
-Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension cords
beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or
shock.
NOTE
Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsfor
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How-
ever,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
mentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterference
by one or more of the following measures:
.... Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
.... Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
.... Connectthe equipmentintoan outleton acircuitdifferent fromthat
to which the receiver is connected.
.... Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
Modifications or adjustments to this product, which are not expressly
approved by the manufacturer, may void the user’s right or authority to
operate this product.

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4Extension cord - To help prevent electric shock, do not
use a polarized AC power plug with an extension cord,
receptacle, or other outlet unless the polarized plug can
be completely inserted to prevent exposure of the blades
of the plug.
5When not in use - Unplug the AC power cord from the
AC outlet if the unit will not be used for several months or
more. When the cord is plugged in, a small amount of
current continues to flow to the unit, even when the power
is turned off.
Maintenance
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating
Instructions.
Damage Requiring Service
Have the units serviced by a qualified service technician if:
-The AC power cord or plug has been damaged
-Foreign objects or liquid have got inside the unit
-The unit has been exposed to rain or water
-The unit does not seem to operate normally
-The unit exhibits a marked change in performance
-The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS ................................................................... 2
PREPARATIONS
CONNECTIONS................................................................... 4
REMOTE CONTROL ........................................................... 4
ELECTRIC OPERATION PANEL ........................................ 5
BEFORE OPERATION ........................................................ 5
CD PLAYING
BASIC OPERATIONS.......................................................... 6
PROGRAMMED PLAY ........................................................ 7
MD PLAYING
BASIC OPERATIONS.......................................................... 8
PROGRAMMED PLAY ........................................................ 9
RADIO RECEPTION
MANUALTUNING ............................................................. 10
PRESETTING STATIONS.................................................. 11
SOUND
ADJUSTING THE SOUND................................................. 13
MD RECORDING
RECORDING A WHOLE CD ............................................. 14
RECORDING ONLYONE TRACK ..................................... 15
PROGRAMMED RECORDING OF A CD .......................... 15
RECORDING FROM THE RADIO OR A CD
MANUALLY ........................................................................ 16
EXTENDED RECORDING -
MONAURAL RECORDING.. 16
WHAT IS AN MD (MINI DISC)?.............................................. 17
MD EDIT
REGISTERING THE DISC TITLEAND TRACK TITLE ...... 18
DIVIDING A TRACK........................................................... 19
COMBINING TWO TRACKS .............................................. 20
CHANGING THE ORDER OF THE TRACKS..................... 20
ERASING TRACKS ........................................................... 21
CLOCK AND TIMER
SETTING THE CLOCK ...................................................... 22
SETTING THE TIMER ........................................................ 22
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER ........................................... 23
GENERAL
CARE AND MAINTENANCE............................................. 24
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 25
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE........................................... 25
MD GUIDE MESSAGES .................................................... 26
PARTS INDEX.................................................................... 27

CONNECTIONS
IMPORTANT
Be sure to connect the AM antenna first, then connect the
AC cord in the end.
1Connect the supplied AM antenna to AM LOOP
ANT terminal.
2Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet.
The display window demonstrates the functions of the
unit. (To set the current time, see SETTING THE
CLOCK on page 22.)
CAUTION
Use only the supplied AC cord. Use with other cords may
result in the risk of fire.
To stand the AM antenna on a surface
Fix the claw to the slot.
NOTE
•Do not disconnect the AC cord while the power is being
on. Otherwise, the data concerning the contents of the MD
recording may not be registered properly.
•Do not bring the AM antenna near the AC cord since noise
will be picked up.
•Do not unwind the AM antenna wire.
REMOTE CONTROL
Inserting batteries
Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control
and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries.
When to replace the batteries
The maximum operational distance between the remote
control and the sensor on the main unit should be
approximately 5 meters (16 feet). When this distance
decreases, replace the batteries with new ones.
NOTE
•If the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of
time, remove the batteries to prevent possible electrolyte
leakage.
•The remote control may not operate correctly when:
-The line of sight between the remote control and the unit
is exposed to intense light, such as direct sunlight
-Other remote controls are used nearby (television, etc.)
R6 (AA)
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PREPARATIONS

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BEFORE OPERATION
To turn the unit on
Press POWER.
When pressing CD eor MD e, the unit is turned on
and the inserted disc begins.
When pressing RADIO/BAND, the unit is turned on and the
previously tuned station is received.
To turn the unit off
Press POWER.
On the speaker ducts
•The unit should be situated so that its location or position
does not interfere with the speaker duct on each side.
Otherwise low frequency sound may be inhibited or it may
cause a malfunction.
•Take care that objects do not get inside the speaker ducts.
Otherwise it may cause a malfunction.
ELECTRIC OPERATION PANEL
The electric operation panel is simple and easy to use
enabling CD/MD search, radio tuning, MD recording/editing,
etc.
To open the operation panel
Press OPEN/CLOSE. To close the panel, press again.
When turning the unit off with the panel open
The panel automatically closes. When turning the unit on the
next time, the panel automatically opens.
NOTE
•Do not use the operation panel as a handle to carry the
unit.
•Do not place objects in front of the unit. It may block the
opening panel, causing malfunction.
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POWER
RADIO/BAND
MDe
CDe
The instructions in this manual refer to the operations with
the panel open.
OPEN/CLOSE
Electric operation panel
Speaker duct

To check the remaining time
During play, press DISP repeatedly.
Each time it is pressed, the display changes cyclically.
↓
1Elapsed playing time of the track
↓
2Remaining time of the track
↓
3Remaining time of the disc
1TRACK is lit up on the display.
2TRACK and REMAIN are lit up on the display.
3TOTAL and REMAIN are lit up on the display.
You cannot check the remaining time of the disc when
RANDOM or "1 is lit up.
To select a track with the remote control
Press the numbered buttons 0-15 and +10.
Example:
To select the 25th track, press +10 twice and 5.
To select the 20th track, press +10 twice and 0.
CD play starts from the selected track and continues to the
last track.
Display information in stop mode
NOTE
•Do not use irregular shaped CDs (example: heart-shaped,
octagonal ones).
•When loading an 8-cm (3-inch) disc, pull it on the inner
circle of the tray.
•Do not place more than one compact disc in the disc
compartment.
•Do not tilt the unit with disc loaded. Doing so may cause
malfunction.
BASIC OPERATIONS
1Press zCD EJECT to open the disc
compartment and place a disc on the tray with
the printed side up. Then close the disc
compartment by pressing zCD EJECT.
2Press CD eto start play.
To stop play, press sSTOP. CD son the remote control
is also available.
To pause play, press CD e. To resume play, press
again.
To search for a particular point during play, keep ror
tpressed and release it at the desired point.
To skip to the beginning of a track, press ror t
repeatedly or turn JOG DIAL until the desired track is
displayed.
To remove the disc, press zCD EJECT.
To start play when the power is off
Press CD e. The power is turned on and play of the
loaded disc begins.
When zCD EJECT is pressed, the power is also turned on.
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CD PLAYING
RANDOM
REPEAT
DISP
JOG DIAL
r, t
2
1
sSTOP
0-15, +10
CDs
r, t
Elapsed playing timeTrack number
Total number of tracks Total playing time

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PROGRAMMED PLAY
Up to 16 tracks can be programmed from the inserted disc.
Use the remote control.
1Press PRGM in stop mode.
PROG is lit up on the display.
2Press the numbered buttons 0-15 and +10 to
program a track.
Example:
To select the 25th track, press +10 twice and 5.
To select the 20th track, press +10 twice and 0.
3Repeat step 2 to program other tracks.
4Press CD eto start play.
To check the program
Each time tis pressed in stop mode, a track number and
program number will be displayed.
To add tracks to the program
Repeat step 2 in stop mode. The new track will be
programmed after the last track.
To clear the program
Press CD sin stop mode.
To change the programmed tracks
Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.
To program tracks on the main unit
1Press PROGRAM in stop mode.
2Turn JOG DIAL to select a track and press ENTER to
program it.
3Press CD eto start play.
NOTE
•During programmed play, you cannot perform random play
or select a track.
•If the programmed time is more than 99:59 minutes, or the
disc track number 31 or above is programmed, the display
shows --:-- as the total playing time.
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RANDOM PLAY
All the tracks on the disc can be played randomly.
Press RANDOM so that RANDOM is lit up on the display.
To cancel random play
Press RANDOM to turn off RANDOM.
NOTE
•During random play, you cannot skip to the previously
played track with ror JOG DIAL.
•When you select the track with the numbered buttons,
random play is automatically canceled.
REPEAT PLAY
One track, all the tracks or programmed tracks can be played
repeatedly.
Press REPEAT so that "1 or "is lit up on the display.
To repeat the current track only, select "1.
To repeat all the tracks, select ".
To cancel repeat play
Press REPEAT to turn off ".
To repeat the desired tracks only
Program the tracks and press REPEAT so that "is lit up.
To select random/repeat play
Press RANDOM then press REPEAT.
One track repeat ("1) cannot be selected.
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1
4
t
CDs
Program number Total playing time of
the selected tracks
Selected track number

BASIC OPERATIONS
1Insert a disc into the disc drive with the label
side up and in the direction of the arrow.
2Press MD eto start play.
To stop play, press sSTOP. MD son the remote control
is also available.
To pause play, press MD e. To resume play, press
again.
To search for a particular point during play, keep ror
tpressed and release it at the desired point.
To skip to the beginning of a track, press ror t
repeatedly or turn JOG DIAL until the desired track is
displayed.
To remove the disc, press zMD EJECT.
To start play when the power is off
Press MD e. The power is turned on and play of the
loaded disc begins.
To check the remaining time
During play, press DISP repeatedly.
Each time it is pressed, the display changes cyclically.
↓
1Elapsed playing time of the track
↓
2Remaining time of the track
↓
3Remaining time of the disc
1TRACK is lit up on the display.
2TRACK and REMAIN are lit up on the display.
3TOTAL and REMAIN are lit up on the display.
You cannot check the remaining time of the disc when
RANDOM or "1 is lit up.
To select a track with the remote control
Press the numbered buttons 0-15 and +10.
Example:
To select the 25th track, press +10 twice and 5.
To select the 20th track, press +10 twice and 0.
MD play starts from the selected track and continues to the
last track.
To play a disc at double speed
Press ×2 on the remote control during play.
To resume normal play, press again.
When using the main unit, keep MD epressed during
regular play until disc plays at double speed.
To resume, repeat the above.
Display information in stop mode
TOC READING is displayed while:
The unit reads the data on the inserted disc. After
completion, the information contained in the disc is
displayed.
NOTE
•Do not open or close the operating panel while ejecting the
disc, otherwise a disc may be scratched.
•Do not hold the disc while ejecting it, otherwise a disc
cannot be inserted the next time.
If this happens, turn off the power and disconnect the AC
cord. Then connect it again.
•Nothing other than an MD should be inserted into the disc
drive. Otherwise the disc may become scratched, causing
a malfunction or safety hazard such as an electric shock.
•Do not attempt to insert another MD while a disc is already
inside the drive.
•Do not tilt the unit with disc loaded. Doing so may cause
malfunction.
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MD PLAYING
RANDOM
REPEAT
JOG DIAL
r, t
2
sSTOP
zMD
EJECT
DISP
0-15, +10
r, t
MDs2
1
Arrow
Track number or track title*
Elapsed playing time
Track number
* applicable when the track title is registered.
Total number of tracks or disc title*
Total number of tracks Total playing time
* applicable when the disc title is registered

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PROGRAMMED PLAY
Up to 16 tracks can be programmed from the inserted disc.
Use the remote control.
1Press PRGM in stop mode.
PROG is lit up on the display.
2Press the numbered buttons 0-15 and +10 to
program a track.
Example:
To select the 25th track, press +10 twice and 5.
To select the 20th track, press +10 twice and 0.
3Repeat step 2 to program other tracks.
4Press MD eto start play.
To check the program
Each time tis pressed in stop mode, a track number and
program number will be displayed.
To add tracks to the program
Repeat step 2 in stop mode. The new track will be
programmed after the last track.
To clear the program
Press MD sin stop mode.
To change the programmed tracks
Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.
To program tracks on the main unit
1Press PROGRAM in stop mode.
2Turn JOG DIAL to select a track and press ENTER to
program it.
3Press MD eto start play.
NOTE
•During programmed play, you cannot perform random play
or select a track.
•If the programmed time is more than 199:59 minutes, the
display shows --:-- as the total playing time.
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RANDOM PLAY
All the tracks on the disc can be played randomly.
Press RANDOM so that RANDOM is lit up on the display.
To cancel random play
Press RANDOM to turn off RANDOM.
NOTE
•During random play, you cannot skip to the previously
played track with ror JOG DIAL.
•When you select the track with the numbered buttons,
random play is automatically canceled.
REPEAT PLAY
One track, all the tracks or programmed tracks can be played
repeatedly.
Press REPEAT so that "1 or "is lit up on the display.
To repeat the current track only, select "1.
To repeat all the tracks, select ".
To cancel repeat play
Press REPEAT to turn off ".
To repeat the desired tracks only
Program the tracks and press REPEAT so that "is lit up.
To select random/repeat play
Press RANDOM then press REPEAT.
One track repeat ("1) cannot be selected.
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1
t
MDs
4

Program number Total playing time of the
selected tracks
Selected track number

To search for a station quickly (Auto Search)
Keep kor i* pressed until the tuner starts searching for a
station. After tuning in a station, the search stops.
To stop the Auto Search manually, press kor i.
The Auto Search may not stop at stations with very weak
signals.
* or f, gon the remote control
For better reception
FM
Extend the FM antenna and orient it for the best reception.
AM
Keep the AM antenna away from other electrical appliances
and orient it for the best reception.
When an FM stereo broadcast contains noise
Press MODE* so that MONO is displayed.
Noise is reduced, although reception is monaural.
To restore stereo reception, press MODE so that STEREO is
displayed.
* or MO/ST on the remote control
To change the AM tuning interval
The default setting of the AM tuning interval is 10 kHz/step.
If you use this unit in an area where the frequency allocation
system is 9 kHz/step, change the tuning interval.
When the power is on, press POWER and RADIO/BAND
simultaneously, then release RADIO/BAND first.
To reset the interval, repeat the above.
NOTE
When the AM tuning interval is changed, all preset stations
are cleared. The preset stations have to be set again.
MANUAL TUNING
1Press RADIO/BAND* repeatedly to select the
desired band.
When RADIO/BAND is pressed while the power is off,
the power is turned on directly.
* or RADIO FM/AM on the remote control
2Turn JOG DIAL to select a station.
During FM stereo reception, 1is displayed.
When using the remote control, press for g.
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RADIO RECEPTION
AM
FM
FM AM
MODE
2
k, i
1
POWER
RADIO FM/AM
MO/ST
f, g

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PRESET NUMBER TUNING
1Press RADIO/BAND to select a band.
2Press k, irepeatedly.
Each time it is pressed, the next ascending number is
selected.
To select a preset number directly with the remote
control
Press RADIO FM/AM to select a band. Then, press the
numbered buttons 0-15 and +10 to select a preset number.
Example:
To select preset number 20, press +10 twice and 0.
To select preset number 16, press +10 and 6.
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PRESETTING STATIONS
The unit can store a total of 20 preset stations. When a
station is stored, not only a preset number is assigned to the
station, but a station name can be registered.
Use the preset number to tune in a preset station directly.
1Press RADIO/BAND to select a band.
2Turn JOG DIAL to select a station.
3Press ENTER.
MANUAL SET is displayed for 10 seconds.
4Within 10 seconds, press ENTER to store the
station.
The unit turns into character entry mode.
5Enter the station name.
(1) Press CHARACTER repeatedly to select the kind of
character (capital letters, small letters or number/
symbols).
(2) Turn JOG DIAL to select a desired character.
(3) Press CURSOR bafter you have selected a
character.
The selected character stops flashing and the flashing
moves to the right.
Repeat steps (1) to (3) to enter all the characters (up to
10 characters).
After entering the name press ENTER.
•If the unit is left for one minute, the station name is not
registered.
•Refer also to page 18 on character entry in detail.
6Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store stations.
2, 5
3, 4, 5
k, i
1
5
50-15, +10
Preset number
→Capital letters →Small letters —
Numbers/symbols ←

CLEARING THE PRESET STATIONS
1Press RADIO/BAND to select a band and k, i
to select a preset number to be cleared.
2Press ENTER and turn JOG DIAL to display
MEMORY CLEAR.
3Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.
“CLEAR OK?” is displayed for 10 seconds. Check to
make sure it is all right to clear the station.
To cancel, press CANCEL.
4Within 10 seconds, press ENTER again.
The station is cleared.
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CHANGING THE STATION NAME
1Press RADIO/BAND to select a band.
2Press k, ito select a preset number.
3Press ENTER and turn JOG DIAL until STATION
NAME is displayed.
4Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.
The unit turns into character entry mode.
Enter the station name with CHARACTER, JOG DIAL or
CURSOR.
5After entering the name, press ENTER.
To cancel entering
Press CANCEL.
2
1
2, 3, 4
CANCEL
1
3
2
3, 4, 5
CURSOR
1
CHARACTER

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GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
This unit provides the following three different equalization
curves.
EQ ROCK: Powerful sound emphasizing treble and bass
EQ POP: More presence in the vocals and midrange
EQ JAZZ: Accented lower frequencies for jazz-type music
Press GEQ repeatedly.
The GEQ mode is displayed cyclically.
To select with the remote control
Press ROCK, POP or JAZZ.
To cancel the selected mode, press the selected button
again.
ADJUSTING THE SOUND
VOLUME
Press VOLUME.
The volume level is displayed as a number from 0 to MAX
(31).
The volume level is automatically set to 20 when the power
is turned off when the volume level is set to 21 or more.
SUPER T-BASS SYSTEM
The T-BASS system enhances the realism of low-frequency
sound.
Press T-BASS.
Each time it is pressed, the level changes. Select one of the
three levels, or the off position to suit your preference.
NOTE
Low frequency sound may be distorted when the T-BASS
system is used for a disc in which low frequency sound is
originally emphasized. In this case, cancel the T-BASS
system.
QSOUND SYSTEM
The QSOUND system provides rich, three dimensional
sound.
Press QSOUND.
To cancel the QSOUND system
Press QSOUND again.
NOTE
At higher volumes, turning QSOUND on may cause sound
distortion. In this case, turn the volume down.
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SOUND
T-BASS
VOLUME
QSOUND
GEQ
ROCK
POP
JAZZ
(cancel)
Using the headphones
Connect headphones with a stereo mini plug (ø 3.5 mm, 1/8
inch) to PHONES jack on the rear of the unit.
No sound is output from the speakers while the headphones
are plugged in.
→EQ ROCK →EQ POP →EQ JAZZ →EQ OFF
(cancel)

RECORDING A WHOLE CD
1Insert a recordable MD into the disc drive with
the label side up and in the direction of the
arrow.
2Load a CD and press CD cMD in stop mode.
CD cMD DIRECT is displayed and the recording
begins.
When the last track of the CD finishes playing, the recording
stops automatically.
When the recording finishes, TOC-EDIT flashes while the
data concerning the contents of the recording are registered.
•The track order information in the original CD will be
copied as the index marks.
To stop recording
Press sSTOP. Recording stops and TOC data is
registered.
To stop playing the CD, press sSTOP again.
When pressing CD son the remote control, recording and
CD play stop simultaneously.
•When pressing DISP in stop mode, the remaining
recordable time is displayed for 4 seconds.
To record on a previously recorded MD
If there is an unrecorded section left on the MD, the new
recording automatically starts from where the previous
recording finished.
If you want to start recording from the beginning of a
previous recorded MD, erase the previous recording
completely. (See page 21.)
T. OVER is displayed when:
The remaining recordable time of the MD is not enough to
record a whole CD.
Press sSTOP and replace the MD with another one.
If it does not matter whether recording is cut short or not,
press CD cMD again to start recording.
MD RECORDING
1
DISP
2
2
sSTOP
CDs
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Registering the index mark automatically
-When recording from a CD, the index mark information
recorded on the CD is copied as it is.
-When recording from the radio, the index mark information
is registered every 5 minutes.
NOTE
There may be a case where index marks are not registered
accurately.
Arrow
Remaining recordable time of the MD
Elapsed playing time of the CD
CD 2nd
track 3rd track 4th track
Recording (MD) 2nd
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PROGRAMMED RECORDING OF A CD
Up to 16 tracks can be programmed and recorded from the
inserted CD.
1Insert a recordable MD into the disc drive with
the label side up and in the direction of the
arrow.
2Press CD eto select CD function and load a
CD.
3Press PROGRAM* in stop mode.
PROG is lit up on the display.
* or PRGM on the remote control
4Press the numbered buttons to program tracks.
5Press CD cMD to start recording.
Recording begins.
When the programmed tracks finish playing, the
recording stops automatically.
When the recording finishes, TOC-EDIT flashes while
the data concerning the contents of the recording are
registered.
•The index mark is registered automatically at the
beginning of each track in the programmed order.
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RECORDING ONLY ONE TRACK
1Insert a recordable MD into the disc drive with
the label side up and in the direction of the
arrow.
2Press CD eto select CD function and load a
CD.
3Select the track that you want to record with
JOG DIAL or the numbered buttons on the
remote control.
4Press CD cMD to start recording.
The selected track is recorded.
If the track to be recorded is playing when CD cMD is
pressed, the CD returns to the beginning of the selected
track to be recorded.
When the track of the CD finishes playing, the recording
stops automatically and the CD goes to the next track.
When the recording finishes, TOC-EDIT flashes while
the data concerning the contents of the recording are
registered.
•The index mark is registered automatically at the
beginning of the track.
NOTE
•While TOC-EDIT flashes on the display, do not disconnect
the AC cord or shake the unit. Otherwise, the TOC data is
not registered properly.
•During CD cMD recording, pause cannot be selected.
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RECORDING FROM THE RADIO OR
A CD MANUALLY
This section explains how to record from the radio or a CD
from a point selected manually.
1Insert a recordable MD into the disc drive with
the label side up and in the direction of the
arrow.
2Prepare the source to be recorded.
To record from the radio, press RADIO/BAND and
tune in a station.
To record from a CD, press CD eto select CD
function and load a CD. Then select the track that you
want to record with JOG DIAL or r, t.
3Press REC.
The unit enters the standby mode and waits until the
recordable remaining time is displayed.
4Press MD eto start recording.
5Press sSTOP to stop recording.
When recording finishes, TOC-EDIT flashes while the
data concerning the contents of the recording are
registered.
•When pressing DISP in stop mode, the remaining
recordable time is displayed for 4 seconds.
To add index marks during recording
Press ENTER at the desired point during recording.
EXTENDED RECORDING -
MONAURAL RECORDING
By using the monaural recording mode, the available time
printed for recording on the MD can be doubled. In this
case, the recording is monaural.
Extended recording is applicable when recording from the
radio only.
1Insert a recordable MD into the disc drive with
the label side up and in the direction of the
arrow.
2Press RADIO/BAND* to select a band and tune
in a station.
* or RADIO FM/AM on the remote control
3Press REC.
The unit enters the standby mode and waits until the
recordable remaining time is displayed.
4Press MODE* repeatedly until MONO REC is
displayed.
* or REC MODE on the remote control
5Press MD eto start recording.
6Press sSTOP* to stop recording.
When recording finishes, TOC-EDIT flashes while the
data concerning the contents of the recording are
registered.
* or MD son the remote control
To restore stereo recording
Press MODE repeatedly until STEREO REC is displayed in
step 4.
NOTE
There may be a case where index marks are not registered
accurately.
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RADIO FM/AM
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REC MODE
Remaining recordable time of the MD
Source to be recorded
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THE LIMITATIONS OF MD
Recording on the MD is performed differently from that of a
cassette tape or a DAT. Therefore, the MD system is subject
to the following restrictions.
“Toc* Full” is displayed even if the recording time does
not reach the maximum recordable time of the disc (60-
minute or 74-minute)
“Toc Full” is displayed when 254 tracks are already recorded
on a disc, without respect to the recording time.
* Toc: An abbreviation of Table Of Contents.
“Toc Full” is displayed even if a disc is not fully
recorded on
If there are lots of emphasis data in a particular track, the
unit handles the data as index codes, and tracks are
counted, in addition, without respect to the time and number
of tracks.
The remaining time on a disc is not increased even after
some short tracks have been erased
When the remaining time on a disc is displayed, it may not
be increased even after erasing short tracks because the
sections less than eight seconds are not counted.
Tracks cannot be joined (the COMBINE function does
not function)
Tracks created by editing may not be joined.
The total of the recorded time and the remaining time on
a disc does not match the maximum recordable time of
the disc (60-minute or 74-minute)
Recording is performed in a minimum unit of one cluster (two
seconds). Even if the recorded section is shorter than two
seconds, a two-second space is needed in recording.
Therefore, the available time becomes shorter.
Track numbers may not be registered properly
When recording from a CD with CD cMD, small tracks may
be created depending on the contents of a CD.
In addition, track numbers may not be registered properly
depending on the contents of the CD.
WHAT IS AN MD (MINI DISC)?
An MD is only 64 mm (25/8inches) in diameter, about half the
size of a conventional CD. But an MD can be used to store
and playback a full 74 minutes of data such as a CD. Unlike
a CD, an MD comes in a plastic cartridge, so that it can be
handled with ease. The cartridge also protects the disc inside
from shocks, dust and scratches. Unlike cassette tapes,
which can become stretched or tangled, an MD is an
excellent durable media.
TYPE OF MD
There are two types of MDs: “Optical discs” and “Magneto-
optical discs”. Both types use laser beams and optical pick-
up technology to read recorded data during playback.
Optical discs
These are playback only discs. Like CDs, they are used as
prerecorded music discs. You cannot record or edit them.
Recordable MO*1discs
These are recordable discs which can be recorded on again
and again, like cassette tapes. The recording method called
magneto-optical technology employs a laser and magnetism
to record signals. Therefore, the quality of recorded sound
does not deteriorate even after many playbacks and
recordings.
*1MO: An abbreviation of Magneto Optical
Ultra compact size made possible by ATRAC*2
technology
A newly developed digital audio compression technology
called the ATRAC system automatically extracts only the
frequencies that are actually audible to the human ear and
cuts the frequencies which are inaudible. This compresses
the amount of data to be recorded to 1/5 of the normal
amount. The ATRAC system is based upon studies carried
out in the field of auditory psychology and does not impair
the quality of the audible sound.
*2ATRAC: An abbreviation of Adaptive TRansform Acoustic
Coding
Quick random access
One of the great features of the MD is that you can search
for desired tracks quickly. There are also quick and easy
functions for random playback, in which the order of the
tracks can be rearranged at random, and for renumbering
tracks enabling them to be played in any order.
The shutter covers the
opening only on the non-
labeled side of the MD.
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Label
The shutter covers the
opening on both sides of
the MD.
Label

To cancel entering
Press CANCEL.
To change a character
Press CURSOR Bor brepeatedly until the character to be
changed flashes. Then enter the desired character again.
To delete characters
Press CURSOR Bor brepeatedly until the character to be
deleted flashes. Then press DELETE.
To insert a space between the characters
Press CURSOR Bor brepeatedly until the part to be
entered as a space flashes. Then press SPACE.
These symbols can be used
! “ # $ % & ‘ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < > ? @ _ `
NOTE
If the unit is left for one minute at steps 4 and 5, the
character entry mode is canceled.
REGISTERING THE DISC TITLE
AND TRACK TITLE
REGISTERING THE DISC TITLE
1Press MD eto select MD function and insert
an MD.
2Press TITLE in stop mode.
“Disc Title ?” is displayed for 10 seconds.
3Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.
The unit turns into character entry mode.
4Enter a character.
(1) Press CHARACTER repeatedly to select the kind of
character (capital letters, small letters or number/
symbols).
(2) Turn JOG DIAL to select a desired character.
(3) Press CURSOR bafter you have selected a
character.
The selected character stops flashing and the flashing
moves to the right.
5Repeat step 4 to enter all the characters (up to
50 characters).
6Press ENTER.
When zMD EJECT is pressed to eject a disc, TOC
EDIT is displayed and the data concerning the contents
of the editing are registered.
MD EDIT
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SPACE
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DIVIDING A TRACK
You can divide a track into two parts by registering an index
mark.
Example:
The 5th track can be divided by registering an index mark
anywhere you want to divide the 5th track into tracks 5 and
6.
1Press MD eto select MD function and insert
an MD.
2During play, press MD eat the point to be
divided.
The unit enters play pause mode.
3Press DIVIDE.
“Divide ?” is displayed for 10 seconds.
4Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.
A 3-second segment is played repeatedly to confirm the
point to be divided.
A 6-second segment is played repeatedly when MONO
is displayed.
5Adjust the point to be divide with r, tor
JOG DIAL referring to the play sound.
6Within 1 minute, press ENTER.
The index mark is registered and the track number
advances by one. At the same time, all the succeeding
track numbers advance by one.
The unit enters play pause mode.
7Press sSTOP.
Play stops.
When zMD EJECT is pressed to eject a disc, TOC
EDIT is displayed and the data concerning the contents
of the editing are registered.
To cancel editing
Press CANCEL.
NOTE
A track cannot be divided in the following cases:
-when an inserted disc already contains 254 tracks.
-when elapsed time is displayed as 0:00.
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REGISTERING THE TRACK TITLES
1Press MD eto select MD function and insert
an MD.
2Select the track with JOG DIAL or the numbered
buttons. Then press TITLE.
“Track Title?” is displayed for 10 seconds.
3Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.
The unit turns into character entry mode.
4Enter a character.
(1) Press CHARACTER repeatedly to select the kind of
character (capital letters, small letters or number/
symbols).
(2) Turn JOG DIAL to select a desired character.
(3) Press CURSOR bafter you have selected a
character.
The selected character stops flashing and the flashing
moves to the right.
5Repeat step 4 to enter all the characters (up to
50 characters).
When entering the characters during MD play, the track
is played repeatedly until ENTER is pressed in step 6.
6Press ENTER.
When zMD EJECT is pressed to eject a disc, TOC
EDIT is displayed and the data concerning the contents
of the editing are registered.
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CANCEL
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The point MD eis pressed

CHANGING THE ORDER OF THE
TRACKS
You can change the order of tracks after completing a
recording.
Example:
The 3rd track is moved to the 1st track.
1Press MD eto select MD function and insert
an MD.
2Play the track that you want to move.
Example:
To move the 3rd track, play the 3rd track.
3Press MOVE.
“Move ?” is displayed for 10 seconds.
4Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.
5Turn JOG DIAL to select the desired track
number to move the track to.
Example:
The 3rd track moves to the 1st position.
6Within 10 seconds, press ENTER again.
The order of the track is changed.
7Press sSTOP.
Play stops.
When zMD EJECT is pressed to eject a disc, TOC
EDIT is displayed and the data concerning the contents
of the editing are registered.
To cancel editing
Press CANCEL.
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COMBINING TWO TRACKS
You can combine two tracks by erasing the index mark in
between.
Example:
The 2nd track and the 3rd track can be combined by erasing
the index mark at the beginning of the 3rd track.
1Press MD eto select MD function and insert
an MD.
2Play the latter track of the two tracks that you
want to combine.
Example:
To combine the 2nd track and the 3rd track, play the 3rd
track.
3Press COMBINE.
“Combine ?” is displayed for 10 seconds.
4Within 10 seconds, press ENTER.
Example:
“2+3” is displayed when ENTER is pressed during play
of the 3rd track.
5Within 1 minute, press ENTER again.
The index mark of the selected track is erased and the
2nd track and the 3rd track are combined. At the same
time, all the succeeding track numbers move down by
one.
6Press sSTOP.
Play stops.
When zMD EJECT is pressed to eject a disc, TOC
EDIT is displayed and the data concerning the contents
of the editing are registered.
To cancel editing
Press CANCEL.
If the tracks are titled
If both of the tracks are titled, the title of the lower number
track remains.
If only one track is titled on the tracks to be combined, this
title remains.
NOTE
You cannot combine a track recorded in monaural and a
track recorded in stereo.
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