JVC ca-mx55mbk User manual

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CA-MX55MBK
COMPACT
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DIGITAL AUDIO
For
the
explanation
of
ICs,
the
disassembly
and
the
adjustment
procedures,
we
issued
the
following
service
manuals.
:
a
Please
use
the
manuals
with
this
one
when
servicing.
Compact
component
(CA-MX55MBK)
is
a
unit
composing
of
the
following
units.
Model No. Service Manual No.
DX-MX55MBK (Deck/Amplifier) 20343
CA-MX55MBK
XT-MX55MBK (CD/Tuner) 20344
No. 20342
Mar. 1992

CA-MX55MBK |
Packing
Materials
and
Part
Numbers
Accessories
E26072-005
Magazine
E102562-002
Packing Pad (TOP)
XT-MX55MBK
(J,
BS)
E300196-129B
(YELLOW)
(Except
J,
BS)
E300196-129
(YELLOW)
DX-MX55MBK
(J, BS) E300196-103B (CLEAR)
(Except J, BS) E300196-103 (CLEAR)
E102563-002
Packing Pad (BOTTOM).
PK-CAMX55MBKE
E300383-484
Packing Case
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E30580-1845A
£30580-1846A
E30580-1847A
E30580-1848A
£30580-1848ABS
£30580-1849A
E30580-1850A
BT-20044G
BT20071A
BT-20122-1
BT200664
E43486-340A
QZL1008-001
—EMZ2001-012
RM-SEMX55MU ~
RO3BPA-2STSA
UM-4NJ-2PSA
EWP502-005K
£67007-001
EWP103-009U
EQB4001-015
E04056
QPGA025-03505
QPGA025-03505B
Instruction Book
Instruction Book
Instruction Book
Instruction Book
Instruction Book
Instruction Book
Instruciton Book
Safety Information Sheet
SVC Center List
LTD Sticker
Agency
Safety Sheet
FTZ Information Sheet
Adapter
Remote Control Unit
Battery
Battery
Built in Antenna
Wire Antenna
Speaker Cord Ass’y
AM Loop Antenna
Simens Plug
Envelope
Envelope
%#&The Marks Designated Areas
+ Germany
Australia
ane Eastern Europe
Europe
* Scandinavia
U Universal Type
No marks indicates all areas.
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CA-MX55MBK |
CAUTION
OONOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
The lightning fiash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage” within the product's
enclosure that may. be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
presence of important operating and
literature accompanying the appliance.
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the _
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT (In the United Kingdom)
IMPORTANT
Do not make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or
Green. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured Black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS
@CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED
ON REAR ENCLOSURE
(Except for the U.S.A. and Canada)
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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.
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Mains Supply (AC 240V “, , 50 Hz only)
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red
THIS UNIT IS PRODUCED TO COMPLY WITH DIRECTIVE
76/889 EEC.
@ WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE
THE UNIT
(Except for the U.S.A.)
DANGER: Invisible {laser
radiation when open and
interlock failed or defeated.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE
TO BEAM. (e)
ADVARSEL: Usynlig laser-
straling ved abning, nar
sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude
af funktion. Undgd udseet-
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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT CAUTIONS ......... ec eeseesssesceessetssscesscssscsvesansseaes 3
Getting Started 0... ese ieaisates wn 6
Connecting the System Components ...... pea =)
Connecting Other Components ........... a 6
7
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AM Antenna Connections .............
FM Antenna Connections ........c cesses Sees
Installing Batteries in the Remote Controller... sesseeees
Using the Amplifier .............ssscsssssesssensscessererserscesensseeseeneneenee
Using the Power Switch.............
Adjusting the Volume controls ...
Selecting the Source ................0 5
Using Turntable, VCR and DAT
Signal Level Indicator PAP NI ACERE LINE OE AR
Using the CD Automatic Changet..........ssssssssssnssncesstenees 10
Installing the discs in the magazine..... we 10
Preliminary Operation ............cccccee 10
To Stop Play .......cseereeees
Ejecting the MAGAZINE ..
Continuous Play .............. =
Selecting a Disc to Play....... we 10
Selecting a Track to Play ........ccsseeeessseeeeeee
Using the Remote Controller to Select a Track ....
Listening Repeatedly ............cccscsseccsseesstereeseeees nett
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INTRO
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Programmed Play .. we 12
CAUTION Random Play ...........ssesecssssesssesssesseeesraeens 18
; . Handling Compact Discs & The Magazine 0... ccsseereeeers 14
To
reduce
the
risk
of
electrical
shocks,
fire,
etc.:
1.
Do
not
remove
screws,
covers
or
cabinet.
Using
the
Tape
Deck.....
2k
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etd
45
2.
Do
not
expose
this
appliance
to
rain
or
Playingia
Tape
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Music SCANNING 0.0... eeseesesecssescseseeseeneesessenesenseneneeesaterseens 15
ReCOrdING & Tape ......ceceesceseeseseneseeeeenensecsnsenseenessessenseetacneens 16
Dubbing @ Tape «0... cceseescseeeeeeeseesteeseessetesaeenesseseneneneesenetsens 16
Thank
you
for
purchasing
thus
JVC
Compact
Component
Stereo
System.
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We
hope
it
will
be
valued
addition
to
your
home,
giving
you
years
of
Direct
Recording
from
the
CD
Automatic
Changer
.
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7
eryoyment Recording CD Tracks in Auto-Edit Mode ..........sssessscsseeeeee 17
Be
sure
to
read
this
instruction
manual
carefully
before
operating
your
new
Recording
CD
Tracks
in
Programmed-Edit
Mode
..............
18
stereo
system.
Here
you
will
find
all
the
information
you
need
to
set
up
and
Creating
a
Blank
During
Recording
........-:sssssescseeieeeees
18
use
the
system.
Recording
with
the
Timer
........cccsesssseescseeecsseressseeaeeaeseencens
19
Care and Handling ........ccccccsesssetsenenesseesecersestenssteeeeeseeneentens 19
For
questions
that
cannot
be
answered
in
the
manual,
please
contact
your
i
dealer. Using the TUme r ........ccccssssessssssneenssssensnsensesereensansuactseneesseasens 20
Listening the Broadcasts ........cccseseeeesessensesneeensesessseennentens 20
IMPORTANT
CAUTIONS
Presetting
Stations
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20
FM Reception Modes ..........ssccescsseessesseeseessesenesesessrersnsereres 20
1. Installation of the unit
*
Select
a
place
which
is
level,
dry
and
neither
too
hot
nor
too
cold
Cashing
thie
TUTOR
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Setting
the
ClOCK
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21
Leave
sufficient
distance
between
it
and
your
TV.
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Setting
the
Wake-Up
and
Sleep
Timer
..........cseeseeenectees
22
*
Donot
handle
the
power
cord
with
wet
hands!
:
:
+
When
unplugging
from
the
wall
outlet,
always
pull
the
plug,
not
the
Using
the
Remote
Controller
......cssscssccrnsncesersnsersecerrsnsnenense
23
power
cord.
Operating
the
Remote
Controller
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son
eabee
23
3.
Malfunctions,
etc.
:
«
There
are
no
user
serviceable
parts
inside.
If
anything
goes
wrong,
Troubleshooting
.........sssssesceseeseorsesssenssenetseenseesaessenarseense
25
unpiug
the
power
cord
and
consult
your
dealer.
*
Do
not
insert
any
metallic
object
into
the
receiver.
Specifications
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CA-MX55MBK |
Laying Out the System
There are two ways to lay out the system as shown below:
¢ Leave a space of at least one cm on both sides of the amplifier and keep the back at least 10 cm from the wall for ventilation.
¢ if the system does not work well or needs repairing, please take all the components with you to the nearest agent.
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Connecting
the
System
Components
Connection Notes
¢ Before you plug in the system, you must make all the necessary
connections.
Connecting the Two stereo Components
* Connect the Amplifier/Tape Deck component and the Tuner/CD Auto-
matic Changer component.
Connect the two ribbon cables (CONNECTOR A and B) from Tuner/CD
Automatic Changer component to the Amplifier/Tape Deck component.
Connecting The Speakers
Speaker Terminals
Connect the speakers to the Amplifier/Tape Deck components as follows:
1. When connecting speakers, open each terminal and Insertthe end
of the speaker wire as shown. :
2. Close. the terminals as shown to clamp the speaker wires In place.
SPEAKERS
Connect the Speakers to the SPEAKERS terminal on the Amplifier/Tape
Deck as follows. ;
3. Connect the (+) and (-) terminals of the right-side Speaker to the
(+) and (~) terminals marked RIGHT on the Amplifler/Tape Deck.
4. Connect the (+) and (-) terminals of the left-side Speaker to the (+)
and (—) terminals marked LEFT on the Amplifier/Tape Deck.
« Using speakers with the correct impedance. The correct impedance Is
indicated on the rear panel.
Connecting
Other
Components
The amplifier can also be connected to a Turntable (PHONO), a Video
Cassette Recorder (VCR) and a Digital Audio Tape (DAT) Deck.
If you connect a turntable, connect the ground wire from the turntable to the
AM antenna GND terminal.
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AM
Antenna
Connections
i)
AM
Loop
Antenna
1. Fold out the loop from the antenna base.
2. Connect one antenna wire to one of the AM LOOP terminals.
3.
Connect
the
remaining
antenna
wire
to
the
other
AM
LOOP
terminal.
Note:
These
two
terminals
open
and
close
the
same
way
as
the
speaker
terminals.
4. Adjust the loop antenna as needed to get the best reception.
AM Outdoor Antenna
Ifyour AM broadcastreception is unsatisfactory, youshould connect an AM
outdoor antenna in addition to the loop antenna.
Important! The AM loop antenna must be installed to receive AM broad-
casts.
Do
not
disconnect
the
loop
antenna
when
installing
an
outdoor
antenna.
5.
Install
a
single
vinyl-covered
antenna
wire
outdoors.
The
antenna
wire
should
be
about
16
to
40
feet
(5
to
12
meters)
long.
6.
Connect
one
end
of
the
antenna
to
the
AM
loop
terminal
marked
AM
EXT.
Note:
Except
for
the
connection,
make
sure
that
no uninsulated
antenna
wire
touches
the
rear
panel.
Otherwise,
you
might
not
receive
AM
broadcasts.
Re
FM
Antenna
Connections
FM
75-Ohm
Antenna
Cable
. Loosen the screws holding the bracket.
. Loosen the cap of the 300/75-ohm terminal.
.
Insert
the
round
antenna
cable
through
the
bracket
from
below.
.
Make
sure
that
the
shield
braid
on
the
cable
contacts
the
300/75-
ohm
terminal.
:
.
Tighten
the
bracket
screws
and
the
cap
on
the
300/75-ohm
termi-
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. Loosen the cap on the 300/75-ohm terminal.
. Loosen the cap on the 300-ohm terminal.
.
Connect
the
two
conductors
of
the
antenna
cable
to
the
300/75-
ohm
terminal
and
the
300-ohm
terminal.
. Tighten the caps on both terminals.
Note:
Whether
you
use
the
75-ohm
or
300-ohm
cable,
make
sure
the
antenna
conductors
do
not
touch
any
other
terminals
on
the
rear
panel.
This could cause poor reception.
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Note:
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Make
sure
the
antenna
conductors
do
not
touch
any
other
terminals,
connecting
cords
and
power
cord
on
the
system.
This
could
cause
poor
reception.
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CA-MX55MBK |
Installing
Batteries
in
the
Remote
Controller
AC power connection
8
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1. Remove the battery compartment lid.
Press the lid and slide it in the direction of the arrow.
2. Insert the batteries.
Use two UM-4/AAA (24F)/RO3 size batteries.
Make sure the + and — polarities on the batteries and compartment are
the same.
3. Attach the Ild.
Press the lid and slide it in the direction of the arrow.
Note:
¢ Batteries installed incorrectly may burst of leak. Pay attention to the
following:
¢ When the Remote Controller is not in use for a long period of time,
remove the batteries.
¢ Donot mix old and new batteries.
* Dono mix batteries of different types, even if their shapes are the
same.
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Caution: To prevent electric shock, turn all stereo components off before
you install or remove power cords.
Important! Before you plug the power cord into an outlet, make sure that
all stereo components are connected correctly.

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Using the Power Switch
4.
Press
the
POWER
switch
to
turn
on
the
stereo
system.
When
the
POWER
switch
is
not
pressed
and
the
power
cord
is
plugged
in,
the
stereo
is
in
STANDBY
mode
and
STANDBY
indicator
lights.
In
STANDBY
mode,
the
stereo
uses
a
small
amount
of
power
(10
watts)
forthe
clock,
memory
contents,
and
any
timers
which
are
set.
2.
To
disconnect
power
compietely,
unplug
the
power
cord.
Adjusting the Volume controls
Volume
Turn
the
VOLUME
knob
to
adjust
the
volume
level
of
the
speakers
or
headphones.
*
Connect
headphones
to
the
PHONES
jack
on
the
amplifier
for
listening
through
headphones.
No
sound
will
be
produced
from
the
speakers.
important!
There
is
danger
of
your
hearing
being
affected
if
you
listen
to
your
sound
system
at
an
excessively
high
volume
level.
You
must
be
especially
aware
of
this
danger
when
using
headphones.
Balance
Turn
the
BALANCE.
knob
to
adjust
the
left-and-right
sound
balance
in
the
speakers or headphones.
Bass Control
Turn
the
BASS
CONTROL
knob
to
adjust
the
output
level
of
the
low
frequencies.
Turning
this
contro!
toward
BOOST
will
boost
the
low
frequencies.
Using the SEA Graphic Equalizer
By
adjusting
the
frequency
levels
in
the
five
available
frequency
ranges
you
can
create
your
own
sound.
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with
the
SEA
Graphic
Equalizer
The
SEA
setting
for
a
source
such
as
CD
will
be
reproduced
when
the
source
material
is
recorded.
This
SEA
effect
can
be
eliminated
by
setting
all
the
SEA
control
slides
at
zero.
When
the
slide
lever
controls
on
the
SEA
Graphic
Equalizer
are
moved
in
the
direction
of
the
plus
the
sound
range
will
increase.
The
range
will
decrease
when
the
levers
are
moved
in
the
direction
of
the
minus.
Selecting the Source
Select
the
SOURCE
you
want
to
listen
to
with
SOURCE
SELECTOR
button.
SOURCE SELECTOR
*
Each
time
you
press
the
SOURCE
SELECTOR
buiton,
the
source
changes
to
the
next
one
in
the
sequence,
and
the
corresponding
SOURCE
indicator
lights.
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Using Turntable, VCR and DAT
In addition to the CD Automatic Changer, Tuner, and Cassette Tape Deck,
the amplifier can also play a turntable, a VCR and a DAT.
1. Turn the power for each piece of component ON.
2. To play a record, press the SOURCE SELECTOR button on the
amplifier so that PHONO lights on the SOURCE Indicator.
To use VCR or DAT, press the SOURCE SELECTOR button on the
amplifier so that VIDEO/AUX lights on the SOURCE indicator.
3. To operate the each component, refer to Its instruction manual.
* You can operate a JVC VCR using the remote controller.
When VCR is connected, the sound is heard through the speakers.
Signal Level Indicator
The Signal Level Indicator shows the signal level of each frequency band
separately.
Remote Sensor
Receives the signal from the supplied Remote Control unit.
REMOTE SENSOR
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Installing
the
discs
in
the
magazine
How to install the discs
1.
The
discs
trays
In
the
magazine
are
removable.
Slide
the
disc
tray
out
while
simultaneously
the
tray
release
button.
Magazine
Disc tray
2.
Locate
a
disc
on
the
disc
tray
with
its
label
side
up.
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Disc tray
3.
Line
up
the
disc
tray
with
the
grooves
In
the
magazine
and
push
the
disc
tray
right
in.
-
itis
unnecessary
to
press
the
tray
release
button
when
inserting
the
disc
tray.
+
If
you
wish
to
use
8
cm
(3")
CDs,
please
obtain
the
special
magazine
(XC-M73),
designed
for
these.
Please note:
¢
Never
bend
the
disc
tray
or
force
it
into
the
magazine.
Adisc
tray
inserted
skewed
may
cause
a
malfunction.
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Do not insert skewed
*
The
openings
in
the
disc
trays
are
for
the
passage
of
the
laser
signal.
These
openings
leave
a
part
of
the
shiny
surface
of
the
disc
exposed.
Please
take
care
not
to
touch
this
shiny
surface.
+
Itis
not
possible
to
play
from
the
disc
if
it
is
located
upside-down.
*
Never
place
a
disc
directly
in
the
magazine
without
using
the
disc
tray.
Preliminary
Operation
Up
to
six
discs
can
be
played
by
using
the
magazine.
Insert
the
magazine,
discs
installed
in,
in
the
MAGAZINE
SLOT.
Push
it
gently
until
it
clicks
in
place.
For
the
order
in
the
magazine,
the
bottom
disc
tray
is
Disc
No.
1,
the
disc
tray
above
it
is
Disc
No.
2,
and
the
top
disc
tray
is
Disc
No.
6.
To Stop Play
Press
the
STOP/CANCEL
button
on
the
CD
Automatic
Changer
or
Stop
button
on
the
Remote
Controller.
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Using
the
CD
Automatic
Changer
|
Ejecting the MAGAZINE
Press the EJECT button on the CD Automatic Changer.
Continuous Play
In CONTINUOUS mode, you may play any of the selection of any disc, to
the final track on DISC No. 6, continuously.
Press the PLAY MODE button and select the CONTINUOUS mode.
The CONTINUE indicator lights.
PLAY MODE
* When you select CD with amplifier SOURCE SELECTOR, the CD
Automatic Changer begins to play.
Note:
* When you press the PLAY MODE button and change the mode, set the
CD Automatic Changer to the Stop mode. You cannot change the
mode during playing.
To Play from the First Selection
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button on the CD Automatic Changer.
PLAYA PAUSE
The discs are played in order from the first track on Disc No. 1 to the last
track on Disc No. 6.
* {fthere is no CD on the disc tray or there is no disc tray, the CD on the
next disc tray is played.
Stopping and Restarting Playback
1. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button on the CD Automatic Changer.
Playback stops temporarily.
Note:
¢ If youpress the CD CONTROL > button on the Remote Controller, the
playback will not stop temporarily.
2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button again.
Piayback restarts.
Selecting a Disc to Play
1. Select the disc desired with the DISC button on the CD Automatic
Changer.
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If you use the Remote Controller, press the CD CHANGER button, and
specify the Disc No. with numeric keys 1 fo 6.
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* The discs are played in order from the first track on the CD with the
selected disc No. to the last track on Disc No. 6.
CD CHANGER
Notes:
* Ifthere is no CD on the disc tray or the disc No. with disc tray specified,
the CD on the next disc tray will be played. ;
* Thedisc No. indicators go off if there is no CD on the disc tray and there
is no disc tray. You cannot select any disc No. if the corresponding
indicator is off.
Selecting a Track to Play
Cc. Td hutton
Scanning through track numbers (AUTO SEARCH)
Each time the kt button is pressed, the track moves backward by one
number.
Each time the Pt button is pressed, the track moves forward by one
number.
¢ Ifyoupressthe K€ or PPI button continuously while the CD Automatic
Changer
is
in
the
stop
mode,
the
track
number
will
continue
to
move
in
the selected direction.
* Ifyou press the #4 or PPI buttons while the CD Automatic Changer is
in the pause mode, you will find the original track you selected. You can
restart playback by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button.
Searching for a specific part of a track
(MANUAL SEARCH)
if you hold down the #4 button while the CD Automatic Changer is playing
or has paused, fast rewinding will occur.
Ifyou holddown the PP button while the CD Automatic Changer is playing
or has paused, fast forwarding will occur.
Notes:
* When the track number selected on a certain disc does not exist, play
starts from the final selection on that disc.
« |fthere isno CD on the disc tray or you specify a track with the disc No.
without a disc tray, the display Disc No. indicator will go off, and the CD
on the next disc tray will be played.
Using the Remote Controller to Select a
Track
There are two ways to search for a track with the remote cotroller:
Numeric keypad
1 2 3
Ooo
en
AUTO SEARCH buttons i or PP
Using the Numeric Keypad
1. Press the CD 10KEY button on the Remote Controller.
2. Enter the track’s number with the numeric keys.
¢ Ifthe track you want to hear is the 8th track. press the 8 key.
* Ifthe track you want to hear is the 15th track, press the +10 key and the
5 key. ;
ifthe track you want to hear is the 20th track, press the +10 key and the
10 key.
Using the Auto Search Buttons
Press the Auto Search #4 or BRI button on the Remote Controller to scan
through the track numbers.
Note:
¢ You cannot search manualy by holding down the €¢€ or PI button on
the Remote Controller.
Listening Repeatedly
Using the REPEAT button.
REPEAT
Cc
Each time you press the REPEAT button, the mode will change in the
following order:
~> REPEAT — REPEAT 1 -> OFF- (back to the beginning)
REPEAT
if all discs in the CD Automatic Changer and the last track are played,
playing will be repeated from the first disc.
It will keep repeating until you cancel the repetition.
* If you select the REPEAT mode in the PROGRAM mode, all the
programmed tracks will be played, and they will be repeated in the order
programmed.
REPEAT 1
The current track will play to the end and then start over again. It will keep
repeating until you cancel the repetition.
¢ Ifyouselect the REPEAT 1 mode in the PROGRAM mode, the selected
track will be played repeatedly.
Canceiling Repetition.
Press the REPEAT button and turn the REPEAT indicator off.
Each track will play till the end without repeating.
INTRO play
This function is useful to search for a disc or track in the CD Automatic
Changer.
1. Press the STOP/CANCEL button on the CD Automatic Changer or
Stop button on the Remote controller. :
2. Press the PLAY MODE button on the CD Automatic Changer or
Remote Controller, and select the CONTINUOUS mode.
The CONTINUE indicator lights.
PLAY MODE
3. Press the CD Automatic Changer INTRO button and select the
desired mode. ‘
Each time you press the INTRO button, the mode changes in the
following order:
— DISC INTRO ~* INTRO — OFF-> (back to the beginning)
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DISC INTRO mode
Play
the
first
track
of
each
of
the
discs
in
the
CD
Automatic
Changer
from
the
disc
on
Disc
No.1
to
6,
for
15
seconds.
INTRO mode
Play
the
beginning
of
each
track
of
the
discs
in
the
CD
Automatic
Changer
from
the
disc
on
Disc
No.1
to
6,
for
15
seconds.
4.
Press
the
PLAY/PAUSE
button
on
the
CD
Automatic
Changer
or
Play
button
on
the
Remote
Controller.
ce
*
Each
track
will
be
played
for
15
seconds
in
the
mode
you
selected.
Notes:
*
When
you
press
the
ltd
or
PP!
button
in
the
INTRO
mode,
this
mode
will
be
canceled,
and
tracks
will
be
played
as
follows.
if
you
press
the
K€
button,
the
currently
selected
track
will
be
played
from
the
beginning
in
the
CONTINUOUS
mode.
If
you
press
the
PPI
button,
the
track
following
the
currently
selected
track
is
played
in
the
CONTINUOUS
mode.
If
you
hold
down
the
Ht
or
PPI
button,
the
manual
search
function
will
be
available,
and
you
can
have
fast-rewind
or
fast-forward.
+
{fyoupress
the
Disc
button
on
the
CD
Automatic
Changer
in
the
INTRO
mode,
or
if
you
press
the
DISC
button
on
the
Remote
Controller,
then.
select
a
disc
with
numeric
keys.
This
will
cancel
the
INTRO
mode,
and
tracks
will
be
played
in
the
CONTINUE
mode,
starting
from
the
first
track
of
the
disc.
+
Ifyou
press
the
CD
10KEY
button
on
the
Remote
Controller,
select
a
disc
with
numeric
keys
while
playing
in
the
INTRO
mode,
the
INTRO
mode
will
be
canceled,
and
tracks
will
be
played
in
the
CONTINUE
mode
from
that
track.
To cancel the INTRO play
4.
Press
the
STOP/CANCEL
button
on
the
CD
Automatic
Changer
or
the
Stop
button
on
the
Remote
Controller.
mm
2.
Press
the
INTRO
button
and
turn
the
Indicator
off.
Note:
+
Ifyou
press
the
STOP/CANCEL
button
on
the
CD
Automatic
Changer
or
the
Stop
button
on
the
Remote
Controller,
and
press
the
PLAY
MODE
button,
the
INTRO
modewillbe
canceled,
andthe
CONTINUOUS
mode
will
change
to
the
PROGRAM
mode.
Programmed Play
In
PROGRAM
mode
32
steps
can
be
programmed
to
play
in
any
desired
~
order
from
the
6
discs
loaded
into
the
magazine.
Press
the
PLAY
MODE
button
on
the
CD
Automatic
Changer.
if
you
use
the
Remote
Controller,
press
the
CD
CHANGER
button
and
then
press
the
PRGM
button.
The PROGRAM indicator lights.
1.
Press
the
STOP/CANCEL
button.
This
puts
the
CD
Automatic
Changer
in
STOP
mode.
PRGM
2.
Press
the
PLAY
MODE
button
on
the
CD
Automatic
Changer
and
select
the
PROGRAM
mode.
The
PROGRAM
indicator
lights.
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3.
Press the DISC button and select a disc.
The AL indicator flashes on the display.
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then specify one of 1 to 6 with numeric keys.
1 2 3
Doc
The AL indicator shows that all the tracks on the selected disc have
been selected. If you press the MEMORY button while the AL indicator
is flashing, all the tracks on the disc are programmed.
GD CHANGER
. Press the 4 or >>I button and select a track.
The step and the selected track flash on the display.
ac
ifyou use the Remote Controller, press the CD 10 KEY button, and then
specify a track with numeric keys.
1 2 3
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CONTINUE _PRGM
Deco
Select a track while the AL. indicator is flashing on the display.
CD 10KEY
. Press the MEMORY button on the CD Automatic Changer. The
step and the selected track will light on the display. .
The CD Automatic Changer will wait for selection of the next track.
MEMORY
Cl
. Select a track by repeating steps 3 to 5.
You can program up to 32 tracks.
Perform steps 3 to 5 while the display is flashing. If the display stops
flashing and lights as follows, perform step 3 and subsequent steps
again.
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Press the PLAY/PAUSE button on the CD Automatic Changer.
Playback begins with the first track in the program.

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Checking the Program
You can check the programmed sequence of playback to determine which
tracks will be played in which order.
Note:
¢ The program contents cannot be displayed during playback. Press the
STOP/CANCEL button if the CD Automatic Changer is in play mode.
1. Press the CALL button once on the CD Automatic Changer.
CAL
a)
The first track in the program are displayed, along with its sequence
number.
For example:
oe
bs TRACK
ee @
4 8 & PROGRAM 5 = " ff: f] f]
This display shows that track 6 on Disc No. 2 is played first.
2. Press the CALL button repeatedly.
The rest of the tracks in the program are displayed, along with their
sequence numbers.
Listening to Programmed Tracks Repeatedly
1. Press the REPEAT button to Iisten to the programmed sequence
of playback repeatedly.
REPEAT
ca
2. Then press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
Updating the Program
Adding Tracks to the Program
*
You
cannot
add
any
track
to
the
program
while
playing.
If
the
CD
Automatic
Changer
is
playing,
press
the
STOP/CANCEL
button.
Perform
steps
3
to
5
in
the
section
"Programmed
Play
on
page
12”.
Program
modification
*
You
cannot
modify
the
program
while
playing.
If
the
CD
Automatic
Changer
is
playing,
press
the
STOP/CANCEL
button.
1.
Hold
down
the
CALL
button
until
the
track
or
step
to
be
modified
appears.
Select
them
while
the
step
is
flashing
on
the display.
The
track
and
step.
appear
on
the display,
and
the
step
flashes.
CALL
Ea
2. Select the Disc. No. and track.
The track and step appear on the display, and the step flashes.
+ {fthe display stops flashing and lights, perform step 1 and subsequent
steps again.
3. Press the MEMORY button.
Deleting Tracks from the Program
« The program contents cannot be deleted during playback. Press the
STOP/CANCEL button if the CD Automatic Changer is in play mode.
1. Press the CALL button.
Press the CALL button until the track or step to be deleted appears on
the display.
2. Press the STOP/CANCEL button on the CD Automatic Changer.
The track being displayed will be deleted.
big delete all programmed steps:
Set the CD Automatic Changer to the Stop mode, press the STOP/
CANCEL button and delete all programmed steps.
* Switch the power off.
¢ The program remains in memory until you switch the power off. To
program new tracks, first turn the power off the delete the whole
program.
To cancel the PROGRAM mode:
« Set the CD Automatic Changer to the Stop mode, press the PLAY
MODE button, and select another mode.
Random Play
In RANDOM mode, the CD Automatic Changer selects and plays tracks at
random, from among the 6 discs in the magazine.
* Selections can be made so that each track would be played only once.
1. Press the PLAY MODE button and select the random mode.
The RANDOM indicator lights.
2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button on the CD Automatic Changer or
CD CONTROL P button on the Remote Controller.
CD Automatic Changer starts playing tracks at random.
* Ifyousetthe CD Automatic Changer to the REPEAT mode by pressing
the REPEAT button, even after all tracks have been played once, the
CD Automatic Changer will again select and play at random to continue
the random playback.
3. To cancel random playback, press the STOP/CANCEL button.
To cancel the RANDOM mode:
¢ Set the CD Automatic Changer to the Stop mode, press the PLAY
MODE button, and select another mode.
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Handling
Compact
Discs
&
The
Magazine
|
How to handle CDs
When
handling
compact
discs,
do
not
touch
the
surface
of
the
disc
(reflective
silver
side-the
side
without
the
label).
Since
compact
discs
are
made
of
plastic,
they
are
easily
damaged.
if
the
disc
gets
dirty,
dusty,
scratched
or
warped,
the
sound
will
not
be
picked
up
correctly
and,
in
addition,
such
discs
may
cause
the
CD
Player-changer
to
malfunction.
Make
sure
than
the
discs
are
kept
in
their
cases.
If
the
discs
are
piled,
one
on
top
of
another,
without
their
protective
cases,
they
can
be
damaged.
Do
not
put
discs
in
any
location
where
they
can
be
exposed
to
direct
sunlight-
or
in
any
place
where
the
humidity
or
the
temperature
are
high.
Avoid leaving discs in your car!
Maintenance of Discs
1
16 (N
Do
not
damage
the
label
side,
or
stick
paper
to,
or
use
any
adhesive
on
this
surface.
When
there
are
fingerprints
or
other
dirt
adhering
toa
disc,
wipe
the
disc
with
a
soft,
dry
cloth,
with
a
movement
going
from
the
inside,
outwards.
If
it
is
difficult
to
clean,
wipe
the
disc
with
a
cloth
moistened
with
water.
Never
use
record
cleaners.
petrol,
alcohol
or
any
anti-static
agents.
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Recommendations on handling the magazine
ont WO N=
. Always keep the magazine loaded with its six disc trays.
. When removing or inserting the disc trays, the magazine shouldbe held
horizontal.
. Only load the magazine with compactdiscs already located ondisc tray.
Never !oad a disc directly into the magazine without a disc tray.
. Do not expose it to high temperatures or to direct sunlight.
. Do not dismantle the magazine.
. Take care not to drop or bang the magazine.
Do not apply any high loadings to the disc trays, particularly when
removed from the magazine.
. Never apply such solvents as petrol or thinner, nor insecticide to the
surfaces of the magazine or the disc trays. Such solvents may damage
their surfaces.
. Ifyou wish to use 8cm (3") CD please obtain the special magazine (XC-
M73), designed for these.
Only use compact-discs bearing the mark shown below:
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO

Using
the
Tape
Deck
~
The
tape
deck
has
an
Auto
Tape
Select
feature,
which
can
tell
the
difference
between
various
types
of
cassette
tape.
It
can
distinguish
between
Normal
(Type
1)
and
Cr,
-
High
Position
(Type
Il).
Playing a Tape
1.
Press
the
EJECT
button
to
open
the
cassette
holder.
2.
Insert
a
cassette
and
shut
the
cassette
holder.
3.
If
the
tape
was
recorded
with
Dolby
B
noise
reduction,
press
the
DOLBY B NR switch.
The indicator light will go on.
*
Dolby
noise
reduction
manufactured
under
license
from
Dolby
Labora-
tories
Licensing
Corporation.
“DOLBY”
and
the
double-D
symbol
1
are
trademarks
of
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation.
4.
Start
playback
by
either
of
the
following
methods:
(Deck
B
only)
¢
Press
the
<J
or
tf
button.
Press
the
t>
button
if
the
tape
is
wound
mostly
on
the
left
side.
TE) [a
*
Select
TAPE
with
the
SOURCE
SELECTOR
button
on
the
amplifier.
Note:
*
When
cassettes
are
in
both
decks
A
and
B,
deck
B
starts
first.
Stopping
Playback
and
Ejecting
the
Tape
4.
Press
the
STOP
button
on
the
tape
deck.
2.
Press
the
EJECT
button
to
open
and
remove
the
tape
from
the
cassette
holder.
3. Shut the cassette holder.
Note:
+
If
the
system
is
turned
off
while
a
tape
is
playing,
you
may
not
be
able
to
eject
the
tape.
You
will
need
to
turn
the
system
back
on
and
press
the
EJECT
button
to
open
the
cassette
holder.
Stopping
and
Restarting
Playback
1.
Press
the
PAUSE
button
on
the
tape
deck.
Ou
Playback
of
the
tape
in
deck
B
stops
temporarily.
Note: ;
*
The
PAUSE
button
only
applies
to
deck
B.
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2. Press the <j or > button.
The restarts playback of the tape in deck B.
Changing the Playback Direction (Deck B only)
1. To change the playback direction during playback, press
the <j or [> button.
The other side of the tape will now play.
2. Tochange the playback direction without starting playback, press
the <] or > button while also pressing the stop Ml button.
Fast-Winding the Tape
Press the <4 or b> buttons on the Tape Deck to advance the tape rapidly
in the direction of the arrows.
REV. mode selection
Press the REV. MODE button and select the replay mode.
Ifthe REV. MODE button indicator is off, the non-reverse mode is effective.
If you press the REV. MODE button and turn the indicator on, the reverse
mode will become effective.
Non Reverse mode
The tape on deck A and the tape on deck B are played. continuously and °
repeatedly in the direction of the arrow ( t ). =.
When playing of the tape on deck A ends, then that of the tape on deck B
will start automatically. When playing of the tape on deck Bbegins, the tape
on deck A will be automatically rewound.
When playing of the tape on deck Bends, playing of the tape on deck A will:
begin automatically. When playing of the tape on deck A begins, the tape
on deck B will be automatically rewound. ~
Reverse mode
One
side
of
the
tape
on
deck
A
and
the
both
sides
of
the
tape
on
deck
B
are
played
continuously
and
repeatedly.
When playing of the tape on deck A ends, playing of the tape on deck B will
begin automatically. When playing of one side of the tape on deck B ends,
the other side of the tape on deck B will be automatically played. When
‘playing of the both sides of the tape on deck B ends, playing of the tape on
deck
A
begins
automatically.
The
tape
on
deck
A
is
rewound
automatically
when deck B starts playing.
1. Insert cassettes Into decks A and B.
2. Press the REV. MODE button and select the REV. mode.
3.
Press
the
¢>
button
on
deck
A
or
the
<]
or
¢>
button
on
deck
B.
* When youselect TAPE with the SOURCE SELECTOR on the amplifier,
deck B starts first.
Music Scanning
The music scan function will detect the blank segments between tracks.
The blank should be about 4 seconds long for the music scan to be
effective.
You
can
locate
the
beginning
of
the
current
track
or
next
track
quickly
by
pressing
the
playback
button
and
the fast-winding
button
simultaneously.
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Searching for Beginning of the Current Track
«ifthe tape is traveling in the forward direction, press the <4 fast-winding
button while simultaneously pressing the ft playback button.
* if the tape is traveling in the reverse direction, press the b> fast-
winding button while simultaneously pressing the <j playback button.
(deck B only)
Searching for Beginning of the Next Track
* If the tape is traveling in the forward direction, press the b> fast-
winding button while simultaneously pressing the [> playback button.
Ifthe tape is traveling inthe reverse direction, press the <4 fast-winding
button while simultaneously pressing the <q playback button. (deck B
only)
Note:
* The deck that is playing will stop if the music scan function is used on
the other deck.
The music scan function is not effective:
« When the track being scanned contains an area of low sound level.
When the blank between tracks is short.
* When there is noise, for example, a hum between tracks.
Recording a Tape
Recording Notes
* Deck Ais used for playback only, and deck B is used for both recording
and playback.
* Toreduce hiss, use the Dolby B noise reduction system.
Press the DOLBY B NR button. The indicator light will go on.
¢ Torecord on both sides A and B continuously, select reverse mode by
pressing the REV. MODE button.
* The recording level is set automatically.
¢ if the small tabs on cassette tapes which prevent accidental erasure
have been removed, the contents of the tape cannot be over-recorded
- orerased. To record or erase, cover the holes with adhesive tape. The
tab in the upper left corner controls the side facing you; and the other
tab controls the opposite side.
* Ifyou are recording an AM broadcast and you hear interference, move
the BEAT CUT switch on the rear panel of the cassette deck & amplifier
unit from Position 1 (the normal mode ) to Position 2.
Recording from Various Sources
1. Insert a cassette for recording Into deck B.
2. Select the source you are recording from.
3. Press the Pause Il button on the tape deck while simultaneously
pressing the REC/REC MUTE button.
This puts the deck B in REC/PAUSE mode.
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RECREC MUTE
4. Start the source to be recorded.
5. Press the Play <j or t> button on the deck B to start recording.
To record on both sides of tape, start recording in the forward ( f )
direction.
6. To stop recording, press the Stop ™ button.
7. To stop recording temporarily, press the Pause It button on deck
B.
To restart recording again, press the Play button <j or >.
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Dubbing a Tape
Normal-speed Dubbing
1. Insert the cassette for playback into deck A and the cassette for
recording into deck B.
* The type of tape (Normal or CrO,) used for recording mustbe the same
as that used for playback.
¢ With the Dolby system.on, tapes are recorded in the same Dolby mode
as the pre-recorded tape, regardless of whether the DOLBY B NR
button is ON or OFF (the DOLBY B NR indicator remains off while
dubbing is in progress.)
2. Press the Pause I button while simultaneously pressing the REC/
REC MUTE button on deck B.
This places deck B in REC/PAUSE mode.
3. Press the Play button > on deck A.
4. Press the Play button <j or > ( depending on which side of the
tape you want to record onto) on deck B.
The tans-to-tane recording starts
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Note:
* You cannot listen to another source during normal-speed dubbing.
* To stop normal-speed dubbing before end of either the playback or
record tape, press the Stop ml buttons on decks A and B.
High-Speed Dubbing
1. Insert the cassette for playback into deck A and the cassette for
recording into deck B.
2. Press the HIGH SPEED DUBBING button on the Tape Deck. ©
The high-speed tape-to tape recording starts.
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DUBBING
Note:
« You can listen to another source while high-speed dubbing is in
progress.
¢ Tostop high-speed dubbing before reaching the end of either playback
or record tape, press the Stop ll button on deck B.
* If nearby television is on during high-speed dubbing, beeping noise
may be recorded onto the record tape. So turn off the television or move
it farther away.
3. Press the Stop @ button on deck A when you hear the end of a
track to record from many different tapes (for example, to create
a “Greatest Hits” tape).
Deck A stops playback, and deck B automatically creates about a 4
second blank, then pauses.
Note:
:
*
If
youdon’t
want
this
blank,
press
the
Pause
4§
button
on
deck
B
before
pressing
the
Stop
™@
button.
4. Put another tape In to deck A.
5. Press the HIGH SPEED DUBBING button on the Tape Deck.
The high-speed dubbing restarts.
6. To record tracks from other tapes, repeat steps 3-5.
Note:
¢ itshould be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record prerecorded
tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the owner of
copyright in the sound recording and In any copyright musical or
literary work embodied in that recording.

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Erasing a Tape
1.
Insert the tape to be erased into deck B.
When you want to erase both sides, press the REV. MODE button so
the indicator lights.
. Press the Pause ll button while simultaneously pressing the REC/
REC MUTE button. :
This puts the deck in REC/PAUSE mode.
. Press the SOURCE SELECTOR button on the amplifier to select
the TAPE.
. Press the <j or [> button (depending on which side of the tape
you want to erase) on deck B.
The erasure of the tape begins.
Direct Recording from the CD Automatic
Changer
Direct recording permits a tape deck to start recording automatically in
synchronism with a CD Automatic Changer.
1.
insert the cassette for recording into deck B.
If you wish to record on both sides of the cassette, press the REV.
MODE button so the indicator lights.
. Set the magazine.
. Press the CD DIRECT REC button on the Tape Deck.
CODIREGT REC
The CD Automatic Changer and the Tape Deck are activated, and
recording begins with the first track of Disc No.1.
To stop direct recording, press the Stop ™ button on deck B or the
STOP/CANCEL button on the CD Automatic Changer.
Note:
If you press the Disc button, Kéd or bP button during recording, the
track to be recorded is changed.
Recording CD Tracks in Auto-Edit Mode
in Auto-Edit mode, tracks from the CD will automatically be selected to
determine which tracks should go on side A of the tape and which should
go on side B.
The selection is based on the lengths of the tracks and the length of the
tape.
This ensures a proper “fit” of the tracks recorded on the tape. It prevents
a track from being cut off when the end of the tape is reached.
1.
Insert the cassette for recording In deck B.
When you want to record both sides of a cassette, select reverse mode
by pressing the REV. MODE button so the indicator lights.
. Set the magazine.
. Press the STOP/CANCEL button on the CD Automatic Changer.
. Press the EDIT button on the CD Automatic Changer and select the
Auto Edit mode.
The A. EDIT indicator lights.
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. Enter the length of the tape to be recorded using the +10 and +1
buttons.
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For example: To set a period of 46 minutes, press the +10 button four —
times and press the +1 button six times.
6. Press the SIDE A/B button.
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¢ The CD Automatic Changer calculates which tracks should be placed
on side A and which should be placed on side B.
7. Press the Disc button and specify the Disc No. of the disc to be
recorded.
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* Ifyou use the Remote Controller, press the CD CHANGER button and
+h. ifs arti +
then specify one of 1 to 6 with a numeric key.
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* To change the disc, specify the Disc No. of another disc again.
* To start recording the tracks on the selected CD with a track other the
first, press the Kd or PPI button on the CD Automatic Changer or
press the Ké€ or PPI button on the Remote Controller to specify the
track with which recording is to start.
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‘8. Press the MEMORY button on the CD Automatic Changer.
The Auto Edit program is created automatically. .
MEMORY
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* The last track to be recorded, the number of steps, and the remaining
time of side B of the set tape are shown on the display.
When you press the SIDE A/B button again, the last track of side A of
the set tape tobe recorded, the number of steps, and the remaining time
of the tape are shown on the display.
* Tocheck the Auto Editcontents, press the CALL button. Each time you
press the bution, the track and step of the displayed side will show on
the display.
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Note:
¢ Up to 16 tracks can be allocated for each side of the cassette.
9. Press the CD DIRECT REC button on the Tape Deck.
CODRECT REC
* The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning of side A, and then
recording begins.
¢ When the Tape Deck is set in the reverse mode, after the fast track is
recorded on side A, the tape deck high-speed-erases to the end of side
A. Then it changes direction to side B and begins recording the
remaining tracks.
¢ To stop recording, press the Stop M button on deck B, or press the
STOP/CANCEL button on the CD Automatic Changer.
Note:
« During recording In the Auto-Edit Mode, do not operate the CD
Automatic Changer.
To cancel the Auto-Edit mode, press the STOP/CANCEL button on the CD
Automatic Changer, then press the PLAY MODE button.
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Recording
CD
Tracks
in
Programmed-Edit
Mode
You
can
make
your
favorite
selections
from
6
CD
and
record
them
on
cassette.
1.
insert the cassette for recording in deck B.
When
you
want
to
record
both
sides
of
a
cassette,
select
reverse
mode
by pressing the REV. MODE button so the indicator lights.
. Set the magazine.
Press
the
STOP/CANCEL
button
on
the
CD
Automatic
Changer.
.
Press
the
EDIT
button
on
the
CD
Automatic
Changerand
select
the
Programmed Edit mode.
The P. EDIT indicator lights.
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Ca]
.
Enter
the
length
of
the
tape
to
be
recorded
using
the
+10
and
+1
buttons.
[TIME neg
+10 +1
For
example:
To
set
a
period
of
46
minutes,
press
the
+10
button
four times and press the +1 button six times.
. Press the SIDE A/B button.
SIDEAB
This
tells
the
system
that
you
will
be
choosing
tracks
to
be
recorded
on
side
A
of
the
tape.
;
The
length
of
time
for
one
side
of
the
tape
is
displayed.
This
is
half
of
the
total
tape
length.
The
total
time
for
the
tracks
you
choose
for
each
side
cannot
exceed
this
time.
Ifyou
do
notpress
the
SIDE
A/B
button, side
Ais
automatically
selected.
. Press the Disc button and specify the Disc No. of the disc
containing the track to be recorded.
1 2
Oo O
3 4
Oo oO
5 6
oO O
If
you
use
the
Remote
Controller,
press
the
CD
CHANGER
button
and
then specify one of 1 to 6 with a numeric key.
; 1 2 3
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4 5 6
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To
change
the
disc,
specify
the
Disc
No.
of
another
disc
again.
.
Press
the
4
or
PPI
button
and
select
the
track
to
be
recorded.
if
you
use
the
Remote
Controller,
press
the
CD
10KEY
button,
then
specify
a
track
with
a
numeric
key.
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9. Press the MEMORY button on the CD Automatic Changer.
MEMORY
oa
¢ Upto 16 tracks can be allocated for each side of the cassette.
+ if the length of a track exceeds the remaining tape length, the time
indication blinks on the display. Choose a different track number.
¢ To delete a track from the program, press the CALL button to display
the track to be deleted. Press the STOP/CANCEL button on the CD
Automatic Changer.
10. If you also want to record on the other side of the tape, press the
SIDE A/B button and repeat steps 7-9.
SIDE AB
* Tocheck the Programmed Edit contents, press the CALL button. Each
time you press the button, the track and step of the displayed side are
shown on the display.
To modify a track in the program, press the CALL button, and call the
track to be modified. Select a new Disc No. and track, then press the
MEMORY buiton.
11.Press the CD DIRECT REC button on the Tape Deck.
CO DIRECT REC
* The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning of side A, and then
recording begins.
« When the Tape Deck is set in the reverse mode, after the last track is
recorded on side A, the tape deck high-speed-erases to the end of side
A. Then it changes direction to side B and begins recording the
remaining tracks.
* To stop recording, press the Stop lM button on deck B, or press the
STOP/CANCEL button on the CD Automatic Changer.
To cancel the Programmed-Edit mode, press the STOP/CANCEL button
on the CD Automatic Changer, then press the PLAY MODE button.
Note:
* The program cannot be edited during recording. To modify the
program, cancel the Programmed-Edit mode, and perform step 4 and
subsequent steps.
Note:
* During recording the Programmed-Edit mode, do not operate the GD
Automatic Changer.
Creating a Blank During Recording
Use the Record Muting function when you do not want to record a section
of the source. .
1. Press the REC/REC MUTE button onthe Tape Deck at the beginning
of the section you don’t want to record.
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Ablank of about 4 seconds is created on the cassette, and then the deck
pauses.
2. To start recording again, press the <j or [> button.
* To create a blank of more than 4 seconds, hold down the REC.REC
MUTE button. When you release this button, the deck pauses.
« When the source you are recording from is the CD Automatic Changer
and the CD DIRECT REC button is used, the REC/ REC MUTE button
will not function.
¢ The Remote Controller REC button dose not have the REC MUTE
function.