JVC XM-448BK User manual

For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial
No. which are located either on the rear,
bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
LVT0222-003A
[E]
INSTRUCTIONS
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
INSTRUZIONI
XM-448BK
MINIDISC RECORDER
MINIDISC-REKORDER
ENREGISTREUR MINIDISC
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GRABADORA DE MINIDISC
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Warnings, Cautions and Others / Warnung, Achtung und sonstige Hinweise /Mises en garde,
précautions et indications diverses /Waarschuwingen, voorzorgen en andere mededelingen/
Avisos, precauciones y otras notas / Avvertenze e precauzioni da osservare
IMPORTANT for the U.K.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the
plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your
home or the cable is too short to reach a power point,
then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension
lead or consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical
approved type, as originally fitted.
If nontheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove
the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a
possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the
mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then
follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is
marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or
coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured
black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured
red.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRI-
CIAN.
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Caution –– switch!
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely. The
switchinanypositiondoesnotdisconnectthemainsline.The
power can be remote controlled.
Achtung –– -Schalter!
Den Netzstecker aus der Steckdose ziehen, um die
Stromversorgung vollkommen zu unterbrechen. Der Schalter
unterbrichet in keiner Stellung die Stromversorgung
vollkommen. DieStromversorgungkannmitderFernbedienung
ein- und ausgeschaltet werden.
Attention –– Commutateur !
Déconnecter la fiche de secteur pour couper complètement le
courant. Le commutateur ne coupe jamais complètement la
lignedesecteur,quellequesoitsaposition. Lecourantpeutêtre
télécommandé.
Voorzichtig –– schakelaar!
Om de stroomtoevoer geheel uit te schakelen, trekt u de stekker
uit het stopkontakt. Anders zal er altijd een geringe hoeveelheid
stroom naar het apparaat lopen, ongeacht de stand van de
schakelaar. U kunt het apparaat ook met de afstandsbediening
aan- en uitschakelen.
Precaución –– Interruptor !
Desconectar el cable de alimentación para desactivar la
alimentacióntotalmente.Cualquierquesealaposicióndeajuste
del interruptor ,laalimentaciónnoescortadacompletamente.
La alimentación puede ser controlada remotamente.
Attenzione –– L’interruttore !
Disinserire la spina del cavo di alimentazione dalla presa della
rete elettrica per staccare completamente l’alimentazione.
L’interruttore in nessuna posizione stacca la linea di
alimentazione elettrica principale. È possibile il controllo remoto
dell’alimentazione.
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VOORZICHTIG
Ter vermindering van gevaar voor brand, elektrische schokken,
enz.:
1. Verwijder geen schroeven, panelen of de behuizing.
2. Stel het toestel niet bloot aan regen of vocht.
ATTENZIONE
Per ridurre il rischio di shock elettrici, incendi, ecc...
1. Non togliete viti, coperchi o la scatola.
2. Non esponete l'apparecchio alla piogggia e
all'umidità.
PRECAUCIÓN
Para reducir riesgos de choques eléctricos, incendio, etc.:
1. No extraiga los tornillos, los cubiertas ni la caja.
2. No exponga este aparato a la lluvia o a la
humedad.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
ACHTUNG
ZurVerhinderung von elektrischen Schlägen, Brandgefahr, usw:
1. Keine Schrauben lösen oder Abdeckungen enlfernen
und das Gehäuse nicht öffnen.
2. Dieses Gerät weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit
aussetzen.
ATTENTION
Afin d'éviter tout risque d'électrocution, d'incendie, etc.:
1. Ne pas enlever les vis ni les panneaux et ne pas
ouvrir le coffret de l'appareil.
2. Ne pas exposer l'appareil à la pluie ni à l'humidité.
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS/WICHTIGER HINWEIS FÜR LASER-PRODUKTE / IMPORTANT POUR LES
PRODUITS LASER /BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE VOOR LASERPRODUKTEN / IMPORTANTE PARA LOS
PRODUCTOS LÁSER / IMPORTANTE PER I PRODOTTI LASER
2WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDETHE UNIT
2WARNETIKETTE IM GERÄTEINNEREN
2ETIQUETTE D'AVERTISSEMENT PLACÉE À
L'INTERIEUR DE L'APPAREIL
2WAARSCHUWINGSLABEL, IN HET APPARAAT
2ETIQUETA DE ADVERTENCIA, PEGADA EN EL
INTERIOR DE LA UNIDAD
2ETICHETTA DI AVVERTENZA, SITUATA
ALL'INTERNO DELL'APPARECCHIO
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS/ANBRINGUNGSORTE FÜR LASER-PRODUKTE/REPRODUCTION DES ETIQUETTES/
VERKLARING VAN DE LABELS/REPRODUCCIÓN DE ETIQUETAS/RIPRODUZIONE DELLE ETICHETTE
1CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR
ENCLOSURE
1KLASSIFIKATIONSETIKETTE AN DER RÜCKSEITE
1ETIQUETTE DE CLASSIFICATION, PLACÉE A
L'ARRIÈRE DU COFFRET
1KLASSIFIKATIELABEL, OP DE ACHTERZIJDEVAN
HET APPARAAT
1ETIQUETA DE CLASIFICACIÓN, PEGADA EN LA
PARTE POSTERIOR DE LA CAJA
1ETICHETTA DI CLASSIFICAZIONE, SITUATA SUL
RIVESTIMENTO POSTERIORE
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
DANGER: Invisible laser
radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE
TO BEAM. (e)
ADVARSEL: Usynlig laser-
stråling ved åbning, når
sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude
af funktion. Undgå udsæt-
telse for stråling (d)
VARNING: Osynlig laser-
strålning när denna del är
öppnad och spärren är
urkopplad. Betrakta ej
strålen. (s)
VARO: Avattaessa ja suo-
jalukitus ohitettaessa olet
alttiina näkymättömälle
lasersäteilylle. Älä katso
säteeseen. (f)
1. KLAS 1 LASERPRODUKT
2. GEVAARLIJK: Onzichtbare laserstraling wanneer
open en de beveiliging faalt of uitgeschakeld is.
Voorkom het direkt blootstaan aan de straal.
3. VOORZICHTIG: De bovenkap niet openen. Binnenin
het toestel bevinden zich geen door de gebruiker te
repareren onderdelen: laat onderhoud over aan
bekwaam vakpersoneel.
1. PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1
2. PELIGRO:En el interior hay radiación láser invisible.
Evite el contacto directo con el haz.
3. PRECAUCIÓN: No abra la tapa superior. En el interior
de la unidad no existen piezas reparables por el
usuario; deje todo servicio técnico en manos de
personal calificado.
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated.Avoid direct exposure to
beam.
3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover.There are no
user serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
1. LASER-PRODUKT DER KLASSE 1
2. GEFAHR: Unsichtbare Laserstrahlung bei Öffnung
und fehlerhafter oder beschädigter Spre. Direkten
Kontakt mit dem Strahl vermeiden!
3. ACHTUNG: Das Gehäuse nicht öffnen. Das Gerät
enthält keinerlei Teile, die vom Benutzer gewartet
werden können.Überlassen Sie Wartungsarbeiten
bitte qualifizierten Kundendienst-Fachleuten.
1. PRODOTTO LASER CLASSE 1
2. PERICOLO: Radiazione laser invisibile quando
l'apparecchio è aperto ed il dispositivo di sicurezza è
guasto o disattivato. Evitare l'esposizione diretta ai raggi.
3. ATTENZIONE: Non aprire il coperchio superiore.Non vi
sono parti adoperabili dall'utente all'interno di questo
apparecchio;lasciare tutti i controlli a personale qualificato.
1. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 1
2. ATTENTION: Radiation laser invisible quand l'appareil
est ouvert ou que le verrouillage est en panne ou
désactivé. Eviter une exposition directe au rayon.
3. ATTENTION: Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle du dessus.Il
n'y a aucune pièce utilisable à l'intérieur.Laisser à un
personnel qualifié le soin de réparer votre appareil.
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Welcome !
We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before connecting
this unit to the wall outlet, please read the instructions carefully to ensure that you obtain
the best possible performance. If you have any questions, please consult your JVC dealer.
Important cautions
Installation of the Unit
• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold (between 5°C and
35°C or 41°F and 95°F).
• Leave sufficient distance between the unit and a TV set.
• Be sure to place the unit in a location with good ventilation.
• Do not use the unit in a place subject to vibrations.
• Do not place the unit on a carpet.
• Do not place the unit on top of another heat-generating piece of equipment.
Power cord
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
• When unplugging the unit from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power
cord.
Malfunctions, etc.
• There are no user serviceable parts inside. If anything goes wrong, turn off the power
immediately. If the same problem occurs again when the power is turned on once more,
turn off the power again, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.
• Do not insert any metallic object into the unit.
For safe use, observe the
following
Avoid moisture, water and dust
Do not set your machine in moist or dusty places.
Avoid high temperatures
Do not expose your machine to direct sunlight or set near a heating device.
Do not block the vents
Poor-ventilation may damage your machine. So do not block the vents or put the unit
in a poorly ventilated place.
When you’re away
When away on travel or otherwise for an extended period of time, turn off the power
and pull the plug from the electrical socket.
Do not insert any foreign matter into the unit
Do not insert wires, hairpins, coins, etc. into your unit.
Care for the cabinet
When cleaning your unit, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant instructions on the use
of chemically-coated cloths. Avoid applying benzene, thinner or other organic solvents
and disinfectants. This may cause deformation or discoloring.
If water gets inside the unit
Turn off the power and pull the plug from the electrical socket, then call the store where
you made your purchase. Using the unit in this state may cause a fire or electrical
shock.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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Table of Contents
Welcome ! .................................................... 1
Important cautions ....................................... 1
For safe use, observe the following ............. 1
Parts Index........................................... 3
Front panel.............................................. 3
Display.................................................... 3
Remote control unit ................................ 4
Setting up the System ........................ 5
Supplied accessories .................................... 5
Remote control batteries.............................. 5
Operating the remote control unit................ 5
Connection................................................... 6
Turning the Power On and Off............ 7
Power On ..................................................... 7
Power Off..................................................... 7
Playback............................................... 8
Continuous playback ................................... 8
Using the display mode ............................. 10
Program playback ...................................... 10
Random playback ...................................... 12
Repeat playback......................................... 13
Recording .......................................... 14
Recording operation .................................. 14
Editing Functions.............................. 17
MD editing functions................................. 17
Dividing a track (DIVIDE)........................ 19
Joining tracks (JOIN) ................................ 20
Moving a track (MOVE) ........................... 22
Erasing a track (ERASE)........................... 23
Erasing all tracks in an MD
(ALL ERASE) ...................................... 25
Assigning the disc title and track titles...... 26
COMPU LINK ..................................... 30
Linked Operation of the Other Optional
Components (Compu Link).................. 30
TEXT COMPU LINK ........................... 31
Rule on Digital Copying.................... 33
SCMS (Serial Copy Management System).. 33
About MD (Mini Disc) ........................ 34
Role of the cartridge .................................. 34
Two disc types ........................................... 34
ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform
Acoustic Coding).................................. 35
Sound skip guard memory......................... 35
UTOC (User Table Of Contents) ............... 35
Handling MDs .................................... 36
MD Messages .................................... 37
MD Restrictions................................. 38
Troubleshooting ................................ 39
Specifications.................................... 40
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Parts Index
Become familiar with the buttons and controls before use. Refer to the pages in parentheses for details.
Front panel ————————————————————————————
1PHONES jack (9)
2PHONES LEVEL control (9)
3DISPLAY/CHARACTER button
(10, 26)
4INPUT SELECTOR button (15)
5Display
6Jog dial (4, ¢/REC
LEVEL) (9, 16)
71, ¡buttons (9)
86PLAY/PAUSE button (8, 9)
97STOP/CANCEL button
(8, 11, 19, 27)
p¶REC PAUSE button (14)
qENTER button (20, 27)
wSET button (11, 19, 26)
eEDIT button (19)
rTITLE button (26)
Display ——————————————————————————————
1Level indicators and OVER indicator (16)
2TOC indicator (20)
3REC indicator (14)
4Play/Pause indicators (3(Play), 8(Pause)) (8, 9, 14)
5MD editing mode indicators (19 – 25)
(DIVIDE, JOIN, MOVE, ERASE, ALL ERASE)
6Repeat mode indicators (13)
(REPEAT ALL, REPEAT 1)
t0(Eject) button (8)
yMD insertion slot (8)
uDisc indicator (7, 14)
iREPEAT button (13)
oPLAY MODE button (10, 12)
;Remote sensor (5)
a(Standby/On) button (7)
sSTANDBY indicator (7)
7Music calendar (19)
8Play mode indicators (10, 12)
(PROGRAM, RANDOM)
9Character display (11 digits) (26)
pMD indicator (7)
qInput mode indicators (15)
(DIGITAL 1, DIGITAL 2)
wSampling frequency indicators (15)
(32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz)
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DIGITAL 12
MD
32kHz 44.1kHz 48kHz
TOC
MD EDIT
DIVIDE
JOIN
MOVE
ALL ERASE
PROGRAM
RANDOM
REPEAT
ALL 1
1
6
11
16
2
7
12
17
3
8
13
18
4
9
14
19
5
10
15
20
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Remote control unit————————————————————————
1(Standby/On) button
2PLAY MODE buttons
CANCEL (11, 19, 28)
PROGRAM (11)
RANDOM (12)
REPEAT (13)
3Numeric keys
4DISPLAY buttons
ON/OFF (10)
DIMMER (10)
MODE (10)
5MD control buttons
TRACK MARKING (16)
¶(Recording Pause) (14)
8(Pause) (9)
7(Stop) (8)
3(Play) (8)
4, ¢(9)
1, ¡(9)
0(Eject) (8)
Open the cover panel as shown below to access the
editing control button panel.
This button does
not function.
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ENTERSET
CANCEL
SMALL
LETTER
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Buttons on the Inside Panel
6Character input keyboard (28)
Numbers, Alphabets, and Symbols
7MD editing buttons
TITLE (28)
EDIT (19)
SET (19, 28)
ENTER (20, 28)
3(Play) (8)
CANCEL (19, 28)
< / 4, ¢/ > (20, 28)
SMALL LETTER (28)
Inside panel
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Setting up the System
Supplied accessories
Before setting up your system make sure you received all of the following supplied
accessories.
Remote control unit (1)
Batteries R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F) (2)
Audio pin cord (2)
Optical digital cable (1)
Compu Link cable (1)
Text Compu Link cable (1)
AC power cord (1)
Remote control batteries
Match the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries with the + and – markings in the battery
compartment.
CAUTION: Handle batteries properly.
To avoid battery leakage or explosion:
• Remove batteries when the remote control unit will not be used for a long time.
• When you need to replace the batteries, replace both batteries at the same time with
new ones.
• Do not use an old battery with a new one.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
Operating the remote control unit
The remote control unit makes it easy to use many of the functions of the system from a
distance of up to 7 m (23 feet) away.
You need to point the remote control unit at the remote sensor on the front panel.
R03 (UM-4)/AAA (24F)
Remote sensor
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AC IN
DIGITAL IN
TEXT COMPU LINK
1 (MASTER UNIT)
2 (SLAVE UNIT)
LEFTRIGHT
COMPU LINK- 3
(SYNCHRO)
IN
(REC)
OUT
(PLAY)
ANALOG
1- OPTICAL- 2
Connection
Signal cable connections ——————————————
Audio pin cords
Connect to the MD jacks, TAPE jacks, etc. of an external unit.
Always connect the jacks with the plugs of the same colors so as not to fail in the L
(Left) and R (Right) connections.
Connect the OUT (PLAY) jacks to the IN (PLAY) jacks of the external unit, and the IN
(REC) jacks to its OUT (REC) jacks.
Example: Amplifier/Tuner
Example: CD player
Audio pin cord (supplied)
Optical digital cable
Connect to the DIGITAL OUT
jack of your DBS tuner, etc.
Optical digital cable
Connect to the DIGITAL OUT jack of the CD player, for
example.
Connect to the COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jack of another
JVC component equipped with the COMPU LINK remote control system.
See page 30.
Optical digital cable (supplied)
Be sure to remove the protective cap
before using the DIGITAL IN terminals.
Keep the cap in a safe place so you can
replace it when not using the DIGITAL
IN terminals.
Connect to the TEXT
COMPU LINK jack of
another JVC component
equipped with the TEXT
COMPU LINK remote
control system.
See pages 31 and 32.
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AC power cord connection —————————————
First, firmly insert the suppliedAC power cord into the AC inlet on the back of the unit.
Next, plug the AC power cord plug into the wall outlet.
Cautions
• Use only the JVC AC power cord provided with this unit to
avoid malfunction or damage to the unit.
• Be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet when
going out or when the unit is not in use for an extended
period of time.
Turning the Power On and Off
Power On
1 Press (Standby/On) on the main unit or on the remote
control unit.
The STANDBY indicator goes out, the disc indicator lights in green, and the display
comes on. The MD indicator lights up on the display.
When no MD is loaded:
“NO DISC” is shown on the display.
When an MD is already loaded:
The following messages are shown on the display in succession.
• “TOC Reading”
• The disc title, if the MD has.
• Number of tracks and the total playing time of the MD
You can play the MD by pressing 6on the main unit or 3on the remote control unit.
For detailed description, see “Playback” on the next page.
Power Off
1 Press (Standby/On) again.
The STANDBY indicator lights up, the disc indicator goes out, and the display blanks.
• Some power (7W) is always consumed even though power is turned off (called
Standby mode).
• To switch off the unit completely, unplug the AC power cord from theAC outlet.
AC power cord To wall outlet
AC inlet
AC IN
DIGITAL IN
TEXT COMPU LINK
1 (MASTER UNIT)
2 (SLAVE UNIT)
LEFTRIGHT
COMPU LINK- 3
(SYNCHRO)
IN
(REC)
OUT
(PLAY)
ANALOG
1- OPTICAL- 2
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Playback
Number of tracks Total playing time
OR
You can also use
the button on the
inside panel of the
remote control.
OR
OR
Continuous playback
The basic operation for playing an MD is described below. When no MD is loaded yet,
“NO DISC” is shown on the display.
1 Load an MD.
Hold an MD with the side on which an
arrow is marked facing up, and insert it into
the slot in the direction of the arrow.
The MD will be pulled in automatically
from the middle.
• If the MD has a disc title, the display
shows the disc title then the number of
tracks and total playing time of the MD.
• The tracks in the MD appear on the
music calendar.
Note: To allow easy insertion, insert the MD along the upper part of the MD insertion
slot.
Caution
• Do not fail to observe the MD insertion direction, otherwise
a malfunction will result.
Shortcut:
You can insert an MD in Standby mode. Then, the power is turned on and the MD is
pulled in automatically.
2 Press 6on the main unit or 3on the remote control unit.
Playback starts.
The 3indicator blinks for a while and then stays lit.
The playback levels for the L and R channels are shown on the level indicators.
• If the track has a title, the track title will be displayed before playing the track.
• The track number that has been played disappears from the music calendar.
• The MD automatically stops when the last track of the MD has finished playing.
Shortcut:
When you press 6on the main unit or 3on the remote control unit in Standby mode,
the power is turned on and the MD is automatically played. However, if no MD is
loaded, “NO DISC” is shown on the display.
To stop the MD:
Press 7on the main unit or on the remote control unit.
• If the MD has a disc title, the display shows the disc title then the number of tracks and
total playing time of the MD.
To eject the MD:
Press 0on the main unit or on the remote control unit.
The MD is ejected and the display changes as follows:
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To pause the MD:
Press 6on the main unit or press 8on the remote control unit.
The 8indicator lights up.
To cancel pause, press 6on the main unit or press 3on the remote control unit. The MD
starts from the position where it has paused.
To select a track ——————————————————
You can select a desired track during playback or in Stop mode.
Main unit:
During playback, turn the jog dial to the right or left to select the track you want. Then, the
selected track starts playing.
• Turn the jog dial to the right to skip to the beginning of the next tracks.
• Turn the jog dial to the left to return to the beginning of the current track (or the
previous tracks).
In Stop mode, you can select a track in the same way. To start playback, press 6.
Remote control unit:
Using 4or ¢:
During playback, press 4or ¢to select the track you want. Then, the selected track
starts playing.
• Press ¢to skip to the beginning of the next tracks.
• Press 4once to return to the beginning of the current track (or the previous tracks).
In Stop mode, you can select a track in the same way. To start playback, press 3.
Using the numeric keys:
During playback or in Stop mode, select a track with the numeric keys. Then, the selected
track starts playing.
Selecting a track with the numeric keys:
To select track No. 5 : Press 5.
To select track No. 15: Press +10 then 5.
To select track No. 20: Press +10 then 10.
To select track No. 52: Press +10 five times then press 2.
• When you try to select a track number greater than the recorded tracks in the MD, the
last track is automatically selected.
Search play —————————————————————
During playback, you can fast forward/backwards the MD to quickly find a particular
passage in the track.
To perform this, press and hold 1or ¡on the main unit or on the remote control unit.
Using headphones —————————————————
Connect a pair of headphones (not supplied) to the PHONES jack to listen to the playback
sound of the MD or rec-monitor sound.
You can adjust the headphones output level by turning the PHONES LEVEL control.
• The output from the unit is not cut off even if the headphones are used.
Caution
• Be sure to turn down the PHONES LEVEL control before
connecting or putting on headphones.
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Number of tracks and total
playing time
Number of tracks and remaining
recording time
Disc title
OR
MODE
Disc title
Number of tracks and
remaining recording time
Number of tracks and
total playing time
Track No. and its playing time
Track title
ON/OFF
DIMMER
Using the display mode
To switch the display information —————————
The display can show the disc title, track title and remaining time (recording time available
when a recordable MD is loaded) information.
When no track is selected (In Stop mode):
Press DISPLAY/CHARACTER on the main unit or MODE on the remote
control unit.
Each press of the button switches the displayed information as follows.
• A disc title composed of more than 11 characters is scrolled, and the
first 11 characters are displayed after scrolling.
• The display shows “NO TITLE” if the disc has no title.
When a track has already been selected (During
playback or in Stop mode):
Press DISPLAY/CHARACTER on the main unit or MODE on the remote
control unit.
Each press of the button switches the displayed information as follows.
• A track title composed of more than 11 characters is scrolled, and the
first 11 characters are displayed after scrolling.
Note: When using the TEXT COMPU LINK remote control system
(see page 31), titles will not be scrolled.
• The display shows “NO TITLE” if the track has no title.
To change the brightness of the display ——————
• You can turn on or off the display by pressing ON/OFF on the remote control unit. Each
press of the button turns on or off the display alternately.
When you turn off the unit, the display-off mode is canceled.
Notes: • When editing MDs or assigning titles (see pages 17 to 29), you cannot turn on
or off the display.
• Even though the display is turned off, it turns on temporarily while you
operate the unit (for example, pause or stop) during play or recording.
• You can dim the display by pressing DIMMER on the remote control unit. Each press
of the button turns the display dim or bright alternately.
Program playback
You can program up to 32 tracks in any desired order including the same tracks.
• You can only make a program in Stop mode.
1 Load an MD.
See “Continuous playback ” on page 8.
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The first track
Total playing time
The last programmed track
Program number
The last programmed track
PROGRAM RANDOM Off (Continuous play)
OR
PROGRAM
2 Select Program Play mode.
Main unit:
Press PLAY MODE until “PROGRAM” is shown. Then, the PROGRAM indicator
lights up.
Each time PLAY MODE is pressed, the play mode indicators switch as follows:
Remote control unit:
Press PROGRAM. “PROGRAM” is shown and the PROGRAM indicator lights up.
The display shows the following for programming.
3 Select desired track numbers to be programmed.
Main unit:
1 Turn the jog dial to the right or left to select the desired track number to be
programmed. (Turning it to the right increases the track number and vice versa.)
The selected track number will blink.
2 Press SET.
The track number stays lit and the program number increases by 1. Also, the
programmed track is indicated on the music calendar.
Then, the total playing time is displayed instead of the program number.
Example)
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select the other tracks for the program.
Remote control unit:
1 Select the desired track number with the numeric keys.
The selected track number is programmed and the program number is displayed.
Then, the total playing time is displayed instead of the program number.
To select a track, see “Selecting a track with the numeric keys” on page 9.
2 Repeat step 1 to select the other tracks for the program.
4 Press 6on the main unit or 3on the remote control
unit.
Program playback starts in the programmed order.
• Program playback stops after having played all programmed tracks.
• To stop playing, press 7on the main unit or on the remote control unit.
• To skip programmed tracks, turn the jog dial on the main unit to the right or press
¢on the remote control unit.
To return to the beginning of the current track or previous tracks, turn the jog dial
on the main unit to the left or press 4on the remote control unit.
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To check the programmed tracks and their order (In Stop
mode):
Press 4or ¢on the remote control unit in Stop mode. The programmed tracks will be
successively displayed in the programmed order. (The track title will be displayed before
the track number, if it is written.)
If you make a mistake in programming (In Stop mode):
Press 7STOP/CANCEL on the main unit or CANCEL on the cover panel of the remote
control unit in Stop mode to clear the last track. Each press of the button clears the last
track in the program.
Press the button repeatedly until the track you do not want is cleared and then re-program
tracks from that point.
To cancel Program Play mode (In Stop mode):
Main unit:
Press PLAY MODE in Stop mode to select any mode other than Program Play mode.
Remote control unit:
Press PROGRAM in Stop mode to turn off the PROGRAM indicator.
The program contents remain in memory even after the unit has exited from Program Play
mode.
To clear the program:
Press 0 on the main unit or on the remote control unit.
The programmed tracks are cleared then the MD is ejected.
Note: The program contents are cleared from memory when the power cord is unplugged
or in case of power failure.
To play programmed tracks repeatedly:
Combine the program playback and repeat playback to play the programmed tracks
repeatedly.
For the repeat playback, see page 13.
Random playback
Tracks in the MD can be played at random. Random Play may bring you a surprising effect
by playing tracks in a different order every time.
• You can only select Random Play in Stop mode.
1 Load an MD.
See “Continuous playback” on page 8.
2 Select Random Play mode.
Main unit:
Press PLAY MODE until “RANDOM” is shown. Then, the RANDOM indicator lights
up.
Each time PLAY MODE is pressed, the play mode indicators switch as follows:
Number of tracks
PROGRAM
OR
PROGRAM RANDOM Off (Continuous play)
OR
CANCEL
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RANDOM
OR
OR
REPEAT
OR
REPEAT
REPEAT ALL REPEAT 1
Off (Repeat playback canceled)
Remote control unit:
Press RANDOM. “RANDOM” is shown and the RANDOM indicator lights up.
3 Press 6on the main unit or 3on the remote control unit.
Random playback starts.
• Random playback stops after having played every track once.
• To stop playing, press 7on the main unit or on the remote control unit.
To cancel Random Play mode (In Stop mode):
Main unit:
Press PLAY MODE in Stop mode to select any mode other than Random Play mode.
Remote control unit:
Press RANDOM in Stop mode to turn off the RANDOM indicator.
To repeat random playback:
Combine the random playback and repeat playback to play tracks repeatedly in random
orders. The order tracks are played differs every time random playback is repeated.
For the repeat playback, see below.
Repeat playback
You can repeat all the tracks or a single track in each playback mode.
1 Press REPEAT on the main unit or on the remote control
unit to select Repeat Play mode.
Each time REPEAT is pressed, the repeat mode indicators switch as follows:
REPEAT ALL: In Continuous Play mode, repeats all the tracks.
In Program Play mode, repeats all the tracks in the program.
In Random Play mode, repeats all the tracks at random.
REPEAT 1: Repeats one track.
2 Press 6on the main unit or 3on the remote control
unit.
Repeat playback starts.
• To stop playing, press 7on the main unit or on the remote control unit.
To cancel repeat playback:
Press REPEAT on the main unit or on the remote control unit until the repeat mode
indicator goes out.
OR
RANDOM
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Accidental erasure protect tab
For recording
or editing For protecting erasure
Recording
The first track to
be recorded
Close Open
OR
REC
An audio signal from a variety of sources can be recorded by using either digital or analog
input as required.
Things to know before recording ——————————
•It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the
consent of the copyright owner.
• Carefully read the “Rule on Digital Copying” on page 33.
• The MD recorder supports the following sampling frequencies for digital sources and
lights the sampling frequency being received on the display.
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz
• Recording level adjustment:
When recording through a digital input terminal, the recording level is automatically set
correctly.
When recording through an analog input terminal, it is necessary to adjust the recording
level properly.
• The accidental erasure protect tab is provided on the back of an MD cartridge to prevent
accidental erasure or recording. It must be set to the close position before recording.
Otherwise, “DISC PROTECTED” will appear when you try to record a signal to the
MD.
• When you stick an adhesive label onto the MD cartridge, adhere it securely. If it peels
off, ejection trouble, etc. will occur.
• Be sure that the MD is not of Playback-only type. (See “Two disc types” on page 34.)
• Be sure that the MD has enough space for recording. If not, carry out ALL ERASE or
ERASE function to erase all the tracks or unwanted tracks in the MD.You can check
the recordable remaining time of the MD. (See “To display the remaining recording
time” on page 16.)
Recording operation
1 Load a recordable MD.
2 Press ¶REC PAUSE on the main unit or ¶on the remote
control unit.
The MD recorder enters Rec/Pause mode. The REC and 8(Pause) indicators light up
and the first track to be recorded is displayed.Also, the disc indicator lights in red.
Example) When 14 tracks are already recorded
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DIGITAL 1
44.1kHz
OR
OR
OR
DIGITAL1 IN DIGITAL2 IN ANALOG IN
3 Select the input by pressing INPUT SELECTOR on the
main unit.
Each press of INPUT SELECTOR switches the inputs as follows.
DIGITAL1 IN : Select this to record the digital input from the digital source
component connected to the DIGITAL IN 1 OPTICAL terminal.
The DIGITAL 1 indicator lights up.
DIGITAL2 IN : Select this to record the digital input from the digital source
component connected to the DIGITAL IN 2 OPTICAL terminal.
The DIGITAL 2 indicator lights up.
ANALOG IN : Select this to record the analog input from the analog source
component (cassette deck, tuner, etc.) connected to the ANALOG IN
(REC) jacks.
4 Play the source to be recorded.
The level indicators show the input levels.
• The input level should be adjusted when the analog input is recorded (see “To adjust
the analog input level” on page 16).
• The input level for the digital inputs does not need adjustment.
• When DIGITAL 1 or DIGITAL 2 is selected, one of the sampling frequency
indicators lights up. For example, 44.1 kHz indicator is displayed for a CD player
input.
However, if no source component is connected to
the digital input or the sampling frequency input is
other than 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz,
“DIGITAL IN UNLOCK” scrolls on the display
showing that the recording is impossible.
5 Press 6on the main unit or 3on the remote control unit.
Recording starts.
The 3indicator lights up.
• When the MD becomes full, “UTOCwriting” is displayed indicating that the
recording is successfully completed. Then, the MD stops. The disc indicator lights
in green.
To stop recording:
Press 7on the main unit or on the remote control unit.
“UTOCwriting” is displayed and the MD stops. The disc indicator lights in green.
To pause the MD:
Press ¶REC PAUSE on the main unit or ¶on the remote control unit.
To resume recording, press 6on the main unit or 3on the remote control unit.
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To adjust the analog input level ——————————
The input level should be adjusted before recording the analog input.
1 In Rec/Pause mode, start playing the source for level adjustment.
The level indicators show the input levels.
2 Turn the jog dial on the main unit to the right or left or press ¢or 4on the remote
control unit to increase or decrease the recording level.
As you adjust the recording level, “VOL. –10” will appear, for example.You can adjust
the recording level between VOL.–50 and VOL.0 (–50 dB and 0 dB), or to VOL. – – –
(below –50 dB).
• Normally the input level should be adjusted so that the segments for 0 dB blink at the
peak level.
• When the input level is too high, the OVER indicator will light up, resulting in distorted
recording.
To display the remaining recording time ——————
In Rec/Pause or during recording, press DISPLAY/CHARACTER on the main unit or
MODE on the remote control unit.
Each press of the button switches the elapsed recording time display and remaining
recording time display alternately.
Track marking ———————————————————
The track numbers on the MD are marked at the beginning of each track. The track numbers
are identified by these “track markings” and each section between two track markings is
considered as a track.
For analog input:
When the point you want to record a track marking comes during recording, press SET on
the main unit or on the inside panel of the remote control unit. This operation records a
track marking at the point where the button is pressed.
To use automatic track marking:
Press TRACK MARKING on the remote control unit to select “AUTO”.
• A track marking is automatically recorded every time a blank of more than 3
seconds is detected.
To cancel automatic track marking, press TRACK MARKING on the remote control
unit again to select “MANUAL”.
For digital input:
When tracks are recorded from a CD player by digital input, track markings are recorded
automatically at the points where the CD tracks change.
remaining recording time
OR
MODE
OR
L
40 30 20 15 10 6 3 0 dB
R
TRACK MARKING
SET
OR
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