Onkyo MD-185X User manual

CONTENTS
Important safeguards ........................... 2
Precautions .......................................... 3
Special cautions for MD recorder........ 4
Features................................................ 5
System connections ............................. 6
Control positions and names ............... 8
Playing an MD................................... 10
Using the program function
(Memory play)................................... 15
CD-dubbing
(System operation)............................. 16
Recording to an MD .......................... 17
Editing the contents of an MD........... 24
Naming a track or disc....................... 28
Message list ....................................... 30
System limitations ............................. 30
Preset titles for easy titling ................ 30
Rules for digital recording................. 31
Precautions for handling the
MiniDisc(MD) ................................... 32
Troubleshooting guide....................... 33
Specifications .................................... 34
MD-185X
MiniDisc Recorder
Instruction Manual
MINIDISC RECORDER
CD DUBBING
MD-185X
REC
DISPLAY INPUT
REC LEVEL
20bit PROCESSING
AMCS
(PUSH-ENTER)
STAND-BY/ON
STAND BY
-
PLAY MODE REPEAT EDIT/NO YES
2 OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUTS
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER
MIN MAX
DISC LOADING MECHANISM

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Important safeguards
1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5. Water and Moisture — The appliance should not be used near
water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the
like.
6. Carts and Stands — The appliance should be used only with a cart
or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
6A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surface may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting — The appliance should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation – The appliance should be situated so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example,
the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings; or if placed in a
built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede
the flow of air through the ventilation openings, there should be free
space of at least 5 cm (2 in.) and open up behind the appliance.
9. Heat — The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources — The appliance should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
11. Polarization — If the appliace is provided with a polarized plug
having one blade wider than the other, please read the following
information: The polarization of the plug is a safety feature. The
polarized plug will only fit the outlet one way. If the plug does not fit
fully into the outlet, try reversing it. If there is still trouble, the user
should seek the services of a qualified electrician. Under no
circumstances should the user attempt to defeat the polarization of the
plug.
• The lightning flash 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 magni-
tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
• The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
“TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.”
CAUTION
“TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SER-
VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.”
PORTABLE CART WARNING
S3125A
Thank youfor your purchase of the Onkyo MD-185X MD Recorder.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and maximum listening enjoyment from your
new MD-185X.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
12. Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to the cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the appliance.
13. Cleaning — The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended
by the manufacturer.
14. Nonuse Periods — The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
15. Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so that objects do
not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
16. Damage Requiring Service — The appliance should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;
or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
17. Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
AVIS

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US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
Declaration of Conformity
We, ONKYO EUROPE
ELECTRONICS GmbH
INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20
82110 GERMERING,
GERMANY
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described
in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding
technical standards such as EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2, -3-3
and EN60065
GERMERING, GERMANY
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
K.OTSU
1. Warranty Claim
You can find the serial number on the rear panel.
In case of warranty claim, please report this number.
2. Recording Copyright
Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use
is illegal without permission of the copyright holder.
3. Power
WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST
TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION
CAREFULLY.
The voltage of the available power supply differs according
to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of
the area where this unit will be used meets the required
voltage (e.g., AC230V 50Hz or AC120V 60Hz) written on
the rear panel.
4. Do not touch this unit with wet hands
Do not handle this unit or power cord when your hands are wet
or damp. If water or any other liquid enters the case, take this
unit to an authorized service center for inspection.
5. Location of this unit
• Place this unit in a well-ventilated location.
Take special care to provide plenty of ventilation on all
sides of this unit especially when it is placed in an audio
rack. If ventilation is blocked, this unit may overheat and
malfunction.
• Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heating units
as this unit's internal temperature may rise and shorten the
life of the pickup.
• Avoid damp and dusty places and places directly affected
by vibrations from the speakers. In particular, avoid
placing the unit on or above one of the speakers.
• Be sure this unit is placed in a horizontal position. Never
place it on its side or on a slanted surface as it may
malfunction.
• Do not place near tuners or TV sets.
If placed next to a TV or tuner, it may cause reception
interference resulting in some noise in the TV or tuner
output.
6. Care
From time to time you should wipe off the front and rear
panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt,
dampen a soft cloth in a weak solution of mild detergent and
water, wring it out, and wipe away the dirt. Following this,
dry immediately with a clean cloth. Do not use rough
material, thinners, alcohol or other chemical solvents or
cloths since these may damage the finish or remove the panel
lettering.
7. Points to remember
• If this unit is brought from a cold environment to a warm
one or is in a cold room that is quickly heated, condensation
may form on the pickup, preventing proper operation. In
this case, remove the disc and leave the power ON for
about one hour to remove the condensation.
• When transporting this unit, be careful not to bump it.
Precautions
ATTENTION FOR BRITISH MODEL
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply
cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service
personnel.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance 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 in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured
RED.
IMPORTANT
A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be
replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5
amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for
the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE
SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME, THEN THE FUSE
SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED
INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.
If in any doubt, please consult a qualifed electrician.

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Special cautions for
MD recorder
This unit contains a semiconductor laser system and is classified
as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”. So, to use this model
properly, read this Owner’s Manual carefully. In case of any
trouble, please contact the store where you purchased the unit. To
prevent being exposed to the laser beam, do not try to open the
enclosure.
DANGER:
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTER-
LOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT EXPO-
SURE TO BEAM.
CAUTION:
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS
OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
FOR EUROPEAN MODEL
This label on the rear panel states that:
1. This unit is a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and employs a
laser inside the cabinet.
2. To prevent the laser from being exposed, do not remove the
cover. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
“CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT”
FOR CANADIAN MODEL:
(POUR LE MODELE CANADIEN)
• THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE
CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSION FROM
DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN THE RADIO
INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS OF THE CANADIAN
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
• L’INTERFERENCE, RADIO ELECTRIQUE GENEREE
PAR CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE TYPE B NE
DEPASSE PAS LES LIMITES ENONCEES DANS LE
REGLEMENT SUR LES PERTURBATIONS RADIO
ELECTRIQUES, SECTION APPAREIL NUMERIQUE, DU
MINISTERE DES COMMUNICATIONS.
• For models having a power cord with a polarized plug.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
• Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée.
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET
POUSSER JUSQU’ AU FOND.
FOR U.S.A. MODEL:
1. The laser is covered by a housing which prevents exposure
during operation or maintenance. However, this product is
classified as a Laser Product by CDRH (Center for Devices
and Radiological Health) which is a department of the Food
and Drug Administration. According to their regulations 21
CFR section 1002.30, all manufactures who sell Laser
Products must maintain records of written communications
between the manufacturer, dealers and customers concerning
radiation safety. If you have any complaints about instruc-
tions or explanations affecting the use of this product, please
feel free to write to the address on the back page of this
manual. When you write us, please include the model number
and serial number of your Mini Disc recorder.
2. In compliance with Federal Regulations, the certification,
identification and the period of manufacture are indicated on
the rear panel.
3. FCC INFORMATION FOR USER
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for 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 instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, there is no guaran-
tee that interference with not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.

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Features
Built-in Sampling Rate Converter
2 Optical Digital Inputs
One-Touch CD-to-MD Synchro Recording
Disc/Track Titling
Extensive Editing Capabilities
AMCS-Automatic Music Control System
25-Track Programming
Dot Matrix Display
Random Play
Compatible Full-Function Remote Control
Signal recording linked with various sources

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System connections
Page 4
(If
Supplied accessory
Audio connection cable (2) Optical cable (1) Remote control (1) Dry batteries UM-3 (2)cable (1)
Connecting the Onkyo Separate Collection Series components (See the CR-185X/CHR-185X instruction manual for
system connection.)
When the MD recorder is configured into a system with Onkyo Separate Collection series components (CR-185X/CHR-185X AND K-
185X), the following additional features are provided:
One-touch Play
Pressing the PLAY button of the MD-185X automatically selects the “MD” input source on the CR-185X/CHR-185X before playing the
MD.
Remote control of the System Components
You can control the operation of this MD recorder using the CR-185X's or CHR-185X's remote control.
Timer Playback/Recording
You can record the desired broadcasting programs or play your favorite MD at a specified time using the CR-185X/CHR-185X’s built-in
timer.
CD-dubbing
When the MD-185X is connected with the CR-185X/CHR-185X CD player, pressing the CD DUBBING button on the MD recorder
immediately starts recording from the CD onto the MD.
CD-synchro Recording
When this function is enabled, you can immediately start recording to the MD by pressing the PLAY button on the CD player.
CD-dubbing with track specified
You can record only one track at a time being played from CD.
MD-synchro Recording
When this function is enabled, you can immediately start recording to the cassette tape by pressing the PLAY button on the MD recorder.
1
2
Connecting the AC power cord
and switching power on
1. Insert the AC power cord into a wall
outlet.
2. Press the STAND-BY/ON button. The
display will light.
Note:
To insert the AC power cord into an AC
outlet on the rear panel of another compo-
nents, use the UNSWITCHED outlet.
To a wall outlet
STAND-BY/ON
STAND BY
-
MINIDISC RECORDER
CD DUBBING
MD- 185X
REC
DISPLAY INPUT
REC LEVEL
20bit PROCESSING
AMCS
(PUSH-ENTER)
STAND-BY/ON
STAND BY
-
PLAY MODE REPEAT EDIT/NO YES
2 OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUTS
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER
MIN MAX
DISC LOADING MECHANISM

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System connections
Connecting other components
• Do not plug in the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.
• On each pair of input or output jacks, the jack (marked R) corresponds to the right channel, and the jack (marked L) to the left
channel. Refer to the amplifier's instruction manual for further information on connections.
• Do not place the MD recorder on the amplifier or receiver.
• Do not fold optical cables into a short length or wind them up into a coil with a small radius.
• Avoid bundling the audio connection cables with the power cord or speaker cables. Doing so may cause degraded sound reproduction.
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11
1Connection with the Amplifier
Connect the MD-185X to the MD (or
TAPE) jacks of your amplifier.
22
22
2Connection via the Digital Input
Terminal (DIGITAL IN)
You can perform digital recording on the
MD-185X if a CD (Compact Disc) player
or DAT (Digital Audio Tapedeck) equipped
with a digital (OPTICAL) output terminal
is available. For digital recording, you need
to connect the equipment to either DIGI-
TAL IN 1 or 2 terminal using the supplied
optical cable. These terminals can also be
used for connecting an amplifier which is
equipped with a digital output terminal.
Note:
• If the DIGITAL IN 2 is used for
connecting the amplifier, you cannot
use the full capability of the MD-185X.
• If you attempt to perform digital
recording using a digital input terminal
which is not connected, “D.In Unlock”
will appear.
• Terminal protection caps are attached to
the DIGITAL IN terminals. Remove the
cap for the terminal you wish to use
when connecting the MD-185X to
digital equipment. Replace the caps if
you are not using the DIGITAL IN
terminals.
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33
3AC outlet (UNSWITCHED)
The power cord of another component may
be plugged into this outlet. Its maximum
capacity is 100 watts.
The outlet type and capacity may vary
according to the area where purchased.
44
44
4Connecting the AC power cord
and switching power on
1. Insert the AC power cord into a wall
outlet.
2. Press the STAND-BY/ON button.
The STAND-BY indicator will light.
Note:
To insert the AC power cord into an AC
outlet on the rear panel of another compo-
nents, use the UNSWITCHED outlet.
LRLR
(PLAY)(REC) OUT
MD-185X
(ANALOG IN)
(ANALOG OUT)
(DIGITAL IN)
1
4
23
R
L
LINE IN
(REC)
LINE OUT
(PLAY)
RL
DIGITAL
INPUT OPTICAL
12
Analog amplifier Digital equipment
such as CD and DAT
European model’s
rear panel shown.
REMOTE
CONTROL
AC OUTLET
UNSWITCHED
100W MAX.
AC230V 50Hz
()

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Control positions and names
If there is a protective film on the surface of the display, which is making it difficult to read the display, remove it.
For more information about a button or control, turn to the page number listed in square brackets [ ].
14. CD dubbing button (CD DUBBING)
[16, 17]
15. Disc slot
16. Remote sensor [9]
17. Stand-by/On button (STAND-BY/
ON) [6, 10, 18, 20]
18. Stand-by indicator (STAND-BY)
[6, 10, 18, 20]
Display
aa
aa
aDISC indicator
bb
bb
bTRACK indicator
cc
cc
cInput setting indicator
dd
dd
dTime/Title display
ee
ee
eTrack number display
ff
ff
fREPEAT indicator
gg
gg
gRANDOM indicator
hh
hh
hMemory indicator
ii
ii
iPeak level meter
jj
jj
jPause indicator
kk
kk
kTOC indicator
ll
ll
lREC indicator
mm
mm
mPlay indicator
Front panel
1. Play mode button (PLAY MODE)
[13, 15]
2. Repeat button (REPEAT) [14]
3. Display button (DISPLAY) [11, 28]
4. Input button (INPUT) [16, 18-23]
5. Rec level control knob (REC
LEVEL) [21]
6. Edit/No button (EDIT/NO) [22, 24-29]
7. Yes button (YES) [22, 24-29]
8. AMCS knob ( AMCS )
[12, 15, 24-28]
9. Play/Pause button (øø
øø
ø) [10, 13, 15,
19, 21, 22]
10. Stop button (ßß
ßß
ß) [10, 29]
11. Eject button (åå
åå
å) [11]
12. FF/FR buttons (
π
,
π
) [11, 29]
13. REC button (∂∂
∂∂
∂REC) [17, 18, 20]
MINIDISC RECORDER
CD DUBBING
MD- 185X
REC
DISPLAY INPUT
REC LEVEL
20bit PROCESSING
AMCS
(PUSH-ENTER)
STAND-BY/ON
STAND BY
-
PLAY MODE REPEAT EDIT/NO YES
2 OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUTS
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER
MIN MAX
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
TRACKDISC
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
DIGITAL IN 2
MEMORY
RANDOM
TOC
010 2 OVER2040
R
6
L
15
1
ANALOG IN
REPEAT 1
a
123 4 5 67
891011121314151617
18
b
ml jkihgfe
cd

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Remote control
You can use the following buttons to
control your MD recorder.
1. POWER button [10]
2. PLAY MODE buttons [13, 15]
3. Number buttons [12, 15, 28]
4. REPEAT button [14]
5. A-B REPEAT button [14]
6. A.SPACE button (Not used)
7. M.SCAN button [13]
8. CLEAR button [11, 29]
9. ENTER button [29]
10. NAME button [28, 29]
11. DISPLAY button [11, 28]
12. Operation buttons
ß: Stop button [10]
¬ : Play button [10]
ƒ: Pause button [10]
∂REC : Rec button [17, 18, 20]
π
: Fast reverse button [11, 29]
π
: Fast Forward button [11, 29]
: Down button [12, 29]
: Up button [12, 29]
13. SCROLL button [11]
Using the remote control
The following information will help you
get optimum use from the remote control.
• Place this unit away from direct bright
light, which can prevent proper
operation of the remote control.
• Make sure audio rack doors do not have
coloured glass. If this unit is placed
behind such a door, this may prevent
proper remote control operation.
• Using other remote controls in the same
room as this unit remote control may
cause interference.
Control positions and names
Inserting the remote control
batteries
Remove the battery compartment cover by
opening it as shown in the illustration. Load
two R6 (UM-3) AA size batteries into the
remote control with the plus (+) and minus
(–) terminals positioned as indicated by the
diagram inside the battery compartment and
close the cover.
• Remove dead batteries immediately to
avoid corrosion damage.
• To avoid potential corrosion damage,
never mix old batteries with new ones.
• The manganese batteries supplied with
this unit have a service life of approxi-
mately six months, depending on
frequency of usage.
• This unit comes equipped with R6
(UM-3) AA manganese batteries, but
we recommend that long-life alkaline
batteries LR6 (AM-3) AA be used
when replacing the batteries.
123
MD-185X
Remote control sensor
approx. 5m
RC-339MD
30°
30°
POWER
REMOTE CONTROL RC-339MD
CONTINUE
PLAY MODE
RANDOM MEMORY
REPEAT
>25 M.SCAN
CLEAR
ENTER
NAME
SCROLL DISPLAY
1
A
2345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25
BCDE
FGHI J
KLMNO
PQRST
UVWXY
Z
.,
/?!()
REC
A-B A-SPACE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
0
11
12
13

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Playing an MD
1Normal play
1. Press the STAND-BY/ON button.
The STAND-BY indicator will go out.
2. Insert an MD.
The MD recorder reads TOC (Table Of
Contents) information on the MD to
display the total number of tracks and
total playing time.
•When an MD recorded with a disc
name (title) is inserted, the disc name is
displayed. If the disc name is too long
and you cannot view the entire name,
press the SCROLL button on your
remote control to shift the display.
3. Press the øbutton (or the
¬
button on the remote control).
The first track of the disc starts playing.
2
Stopping play
Press the ßß
ßß
ßbutton (or the ßß
ßß
ßbutton on
the remote control ).
3
MINIDISC RECORDER
CD DUBBING
MD- 185X
REC
DISPLAY INPUT
REC LEVEL
20bit PROCESSING
AMCS
(PUSH-ENTER)
STAND-BY/ON
STAND BY
-
PLAY MODE REPEAT EDIT/NO YES
2 OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUTS
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER
MIN MAX
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
POWER
REMOTE CONTROL RC-339MD
CONTINUE
PLAY MODE
RANDOM MEMORY
REPEAT
>25 M.SCAN
CLEAR
ENTER
NAME
SCROLL DISPLAY
1
A
2345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25
BCDE
FGHI J
KLMNO
PQRST
UVWX Y
Z
.,
/?!()
REC
A-B A-SPACE
RC-339MD
13
3
SCROLL
1
STAND-BY/ON
STAND BY
-
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
DIGITAL IN
010 22040
R6
L
15
1
POWER
Remote control
TRACK
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
DIGITAL IN
010 22040
R6
L
15
1
PLAY indicator
Playing track number
Remote control
Remote control
Remote control
Stopping play temporarily
Press the øbutton (or the ƒbutton on
the remote control ).
To resume play, press the øbutton. (or the
¬ button on the remote controller).
The total number of tracks
Insert an MD with its label side up
into the MD recorder in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
DIGITAL IN
010 22040
R
6
L
15
1
The total playing time
Current track number
CD DUBBING
MD-
185X
REC
AMCS
(PUSH-ENTER)
STAND-BY/ON
STAND BY
-
PLAY MODE REPEAT EDIT/NO
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
2 OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUTS
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER

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Ejecting the MD
Press the åbutton.
The MD comes out and “Eject” is shown
on the display.
Playing an MD
Changing the display mode
When the MD recorder is stopped...
Pressing the DISPLAY button changes the
display in the following sequence:
Total number of tracks on the MD and its
total playing time ↓
Time remaining for recording on the MD
(Not displayed if it a premastered MD)
↓
Disc name (“No Name” when not set)
Note:
If the track name is too long to display...
You can scroll the track name by pressing
the SCROLL button on the remote control.
Press the SCROLL button when the track
name is scrolling to stop the scrolling of the
track name; press the SCROLL button
again to resume the scrolling of the track
name.
To exit the display scroll mode, press the
CLEAR button on the remote control.
If the DISPLAY button is pressed when the MD recorder is playing...
Searching for a part to play
(search play)
Searching for a part to play by sound (at
play)
During play, hold down the
π
or
π
button and release it when the part you
want to hear is playing.
Searching for a part to play by using
displayed time (at pause, high-speed
search)
When playing is temporarily stopped
(paused), keep pressing the
π
or
π
button and release it when the playing time
of the part you want to hear is displayed.
Press the øbutton (or the
¬ button on
the remote control) to start playing from
that part.
Note:
• "Over" in the display indicates that the
end of the last track is reached.
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
Playing track number and elapsed time
Playing track number and remaining playing time
Track name ("No Name" when not set)
TRACK
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DIGITAL IN
010 22040
R
6
L
15
1
TRACK
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
DIGITAL IN
010 22040
R
6
L
15
1
10 22040
R
6
L
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
DIGITAL IN
0
15
1
TRACK
Remote control
MINIDISC RECORDER
CD DUBBING
MD- 185X
REC
DISPLAY INPUT
REC LEVEL
20bit PROCESSING
AMCS
(PUSH-ENTER)
STAND-BY/ON
STAND BY
-
PLAY MODE REPEAT EDIT/NO YES
2 OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUTS
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER
MIN MAX
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
POWER
REMOTE CONTROL RC-339MD
CONTINUE
PLAY MODE
RANDOM MEMORY
REPEAT
>25 M.SCAN
CLEAR
ENTER
NAME
SCROLL DISPLAY
1
A
2345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25
BCDE
FGHI J
KLMNO
PQRST
UVWX Y
Z
.,
/?!()
REC
A-B A-SPACE
RC-339MD
DISPLAY SCROLL
DISPLAY
CLEAR
,
,

12
Playing an MD
Changing the playing track using
the AMCS
During play, you can change the track that
is playing by turning the AMCS knob (or
by pressing the and buttons on
the remote control).
If the MD recorder is stopped, turn the
AMCS knob to select the track number you
wish to play, and press that knob (with the
remote control, use the or
button to select the track, then press the ¬
button.)
To play the next track or a later track...
Turn the AMCS knob clockwise (or press
the button on the remote control
several times) until the desired track is
located.
To start play again from the beginning of
the track that is currently playing or to
play the previous track or an earlier
track...
Turn the AMCS knob counterclockwise (or
press the button on the remote control
several times) until the desired track is
located.
In the Memory play mode (see page 15),
turning the AMCS knob (or pressing
the or button) selects the track
in the stored sequence.
Selecting the track to play using
the number buttons
Press the number button on the remote
control to select the track you want to
play.
Note:
To play a track numbered 26 or more...
Press the [>25] button first. Set a value for
the 10th place and then the 1st place using
the number buttons in this order. ("0" can
be entered by pressing the [10] button.)
Ex.
To select the 30th track:
[>25] + [3] + [10]
To select the 100th track:
[>25] + [>25] + [1] + [10] + [10]
Number buttons
MINIDISC RECORDER
CD DUBBING
MD- 185X
REC
DISPLAY INPUT
REC LEVEL
20bit PROCESSING
AMCS
(PUSH-ENTER)
STAND-BY/ON
STAND BY
-
PLAY MODE REPEAT EDIT/NO YES
2 OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUTS
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER
MIN MAX
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
POWER
REMOTE CONTROL RC-339MD
CONTINUE
PLAY MODE
RANDOM MEMORY
REPEAT
>25 M.SCAN
CLEAR
ENTER
NAME
SCROLL DISPLAY
1
A
2345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25
BCDE
FGHI J
KLMNO
PQRST
UVWX Y
Z.,
/?!()
REC
A-B A-SPACE
RC-339MD
AMCS
,
REPEAT
>25 M.SCAN
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25
FGHI J
KLMNO
PQRST
UVWXY
Z.,
/?!()
A-B A-SPACE
Remote control
TRACK
8910
11 12 13 14 15
DIGITAL IN
010 22040
R
6
L
15
1
AMCS
(PUSH-ENTER)
Remote control

13
Music Scan
The following operation is possible using the
remote control only.
Pressing the M.SCAN button plays the
beginning (8 seconds) of each track on
the disc in sequence whether the MD
recorder is either playing or stopped.
The
¬ indicator flashes during music scan.
You can press the
¬ button on the remote
control when the beginning of a track is
playing to start normal play from that track.
Playing an MD
1
2
Playing tracks in a random order
(random play)
1. When the MD recorder is stopped, press
the PLAY MODE button several times
until "RANDOM" appears in the
display.
The display changes as shown below each
time you press the PLAY MODE button:
Random play (RANDOM indicator lights)
↓
Memory play (MEMORY indicator lights)
↓
Normal play (No indicator is shown)
To select the random mode with the remote
control, press the RANDOM button.
2. Press the øbutton (or the
¬
button on the remote control).
To exit the random mode
When the MD recorder is stopped, press the
PLAY MODE button several times until
"RANDOM" disappears from the display.
(Or, press the CONTINUE button on the
remote control.)
PLAY MODE
RANDOM
RANDOM
Remote control
TRACK
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678910
11 12 13 14 15
DIGITAL IN
RANDOM
010 22040
R6
L
15
1
Remote control
MINIDISC RECORDER
CD DUBBING
MD- 185X
REC
DISPLAY INPUT
REC LEVEL
20bit PROCESSING
AMCS
(PUSH-ENTER)
STAND-BY/ON
STAND BY
-
PLAY MODE REPEAT EDIT/NO YES
2 OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUTS
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER
MIN MAX
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
POWER
REMOTE CONTROL RC-339MD
CONTINUE
PLAY MODE
RANDOM MEMORY
REPEAT
>25 M.SCAN
CLEAR
ENTER
NAME
SCROLL DISPLAY
1
A
2345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25
BCDE
FGHI J
KLMNO
PQRST
UVWX Y
Z
.,
/?!()
REC
A-B A-SPACE
RC-339MD
M. SCAN
12
2
1
CONTINUE
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678910
11 12 13 14 15
DIGITAL IN
010 22040
R
6
L
15
1
M. SCAN
Remote control
Flashes

14
To repeat a desired section of a track...
1. While the track is playing, specify the
beginning of the section you wish to
repeat playing by pressing the A-B
button on the remote control (Point A).
2. While the track is still playing, specify
the end of the section by pressing the
A-B button on the remote control (Point
B) a second time.
Section A to B of the track will be
repeated.
To stop A-B Repeat
• Press the A-B or REPEAT button when
a section is in Repeat play. The A-B
Repeat mode is canceled and Normal
play starts from the beginning of the
current track.
• Press the ßbutton when a section is in
Repeat play. The A-B Repeat mode is
canceled and play of the current track
stops.
Note:
A-B Repeat cannot be used when the unit is
in Repeat (all-track or single-track),
Memory, or Random play.
Playing track(s) or desired section
repeatedly
To repeat the playing of all tracks of the
disc, press the REPEAT button just once.
• If the REPEAT button is pressed
during Memory play...
Only the programmed tracks will be played
repeatedly in the programmed order.
• If the REPEAT button is pressed
during random play...
The contents of the entire MD will be
played again repeatedly with the
playing order changed each time a
random play begins.
To repeat the playing of the track
currently playing, press the REPEAT
button on the remote control twice.
Note:
In Memory Play or Random Play, you
cannot repeat the currently playing track
(REPEAT 1).
To stop the repeat play...
Press the REPEAT button once or twice
until the "REPEAT" indicator disappears.
Playing an MD
MINIDISC RECORDER
CD DUBBING
MD- 185X
REC
DISPLAY INPUT
REC LEVEL
20bit PROCESSING
AMCS
(PUSH-ENTER)
STAND-BY/ON
STAND BY
-
PLAY MODE REPEAT EDIT/NO YES
2 OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUTS
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER
MIN MAX
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
POWER
REMOTE CONTROL RC-339MD
CONTINUE
PLAY MODE
RANDOM MEMORY
REPEAT
>25 M.SCAN
CLEAR
ENTER
NAME
SCROLL DISPLAY
1
A
2345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25
BCDE
FGHI J
KLMNO
PQRST
UVWX Y
Z
.,
/?!()
REC
A-B A-SPACE
RC-339MD
REPEAT
REPEAT
A-B
REPEAT
REPEAT
REPEAT
Remote control
A-B
A-B
DIGITAL IN
010 22040
R
6
L
1
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678910
11 12 13 14 15 15
DIGITAL IN
010 22040
R
6
L
1
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678910
11 12 13 14 15 15
Remote control
REPEAT
REPEAT
REPEAT 1
Remote control
REPEAT
REPEAT

15
Using the program function (memory play)
1
2
3
1. When the MD recorder is stopped,
press the PLAY MODE button
several times until "MEMORY"
appears in the display,
To select the memory play mode with
the remote control, press the
MEMORY button.
2. Using the AMCS knob, select the
tracks in order you want to play.
Turn the AMCS knob until the track
number you want to program is
displayed (the playing time of the track
is displayed). Then, press the AMCS
knob to program the track.
To play a track numbered 26 or
more...
Press the [>25] button first. Set a value
for the 10th place and then the 1st place
using the number buttons in this order.
("0" can be entered by pressing the [10]
button.)
Ex.
To select the 30th track
[>25] + [3] + [10]
To select the 100th track
[>25] + [>25] + [1] + [10] + [10]
3. Press the øbutton (or the
¬
button on the remote control) to start
Memory play.
When the playing of all programmed
tracks is over, the MD recorder stops
while retaining the programmed tracks
in memory.
To exit the Memory play mode:
When the MD recorder is stopped, press
the PLAY MODE button several times
until "MEMORY" disappears from the
display. (Or, press the CONTINUE button
on the remote control.)
Clearing the last track stored:
Press the ßor CLEAR button on the
remote control.
The last track programmed in memory is
cleared.
• You can program up to 25 tracks.
• If the total playing time of the programmed tracks exceeds 256 minutes, "---m--s" will be displayed.
PLAY MODE
MEMORY
MEMORY
Remote control
REPEAT
>25 M.SCAN
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678910
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25
FGHI J
KLMNO
PQRST
UVWXY
Z.,
/?!()
A-B A-SPACE
AMCS
(PUSH-ENTER)
AMCS
(PUSH-ENTER)
TRACK
4
DIGITAL IN
MEMORY
010 22040
R
6
L
1
TRACK
4
DIGITAL IN
MEMORY
010 22040
R
6
L
1
10 22040
R
6
L
TRACK
DIGITAL IN
MEMORY
1
Remote control
Total playing time of programmed tracks
Programmed track number
Programmed track
TRACK
4
DIGITAL IN
MEMORY
010 22040
R
6
L
1
Remote control
Playing track number
PLAY indicator
MINIDISC RECORDER
CD DUBBING
MD- 185X
REC
DISPLAY INPUT
REC LEVEL
20bit PROCESSING
AMCS
(PUSH-ENTER)
STAND-BY/ON
STAND BY
-
PLAY MODE REPEAT EDIT/NO YES
2 OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUTS
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER
MIN MAX
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
POWER
REMOTE CONTROL RC-339MD
CONTINUE
PLAY MODE
RANDOM MEMORY
REPEAT
>25 M.SCAN
CLEAR
ENTER
NAME
SCROLL DISPLAY
1
A
2345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25
BCDE
FGHI J
KLMNO
PQRST
UVWX Y
Z
.,
/?!()
REC
A-B A-SPACE
RC-339MD
213
3
1 CONTINUE
2

16
11. Load the CD in the CD player.
See the CR-185X/CHR-185X CD
player instruction manual for how to
load CDs.
2. Load a recordable MD in the MD-
185X.
To check the time remaining for
recording...
When the MD recorder is stopped,
press the DISPLAY button. Each press
of the DISPLAY button changes the
display as follows:
The number of tracks on MD and its
total recorded time↓
Remaining recording time on MD
↓
Disc name ("No Name" when not set)
3. Press the INPUT button until
“Digital In 1” appears on the display.
The digital input source 1 is now
selected.
Note:
CD-dubbing is not possible when
“Analog In” or “Digital In2” is shown
on the display.
4. Press the CD DUBBING button on
the MD-185X.
The MD-185X first enters the recording
standby mode, then records from the
1st track the whole contents of the CD
by starting the playing of the CD.
It will stop recording as soon as the
playing of the whole CD is complete.
If the available recording time expires
during recording...
The entirety of the song being recorded will
be automatically erased. (However, if it is
the first song that is being recorded,
whatever was recorded during the available
time will remain on the disc.
To stop the recording...
Press the ßbutton.
2
• When your MD-185X is configured into a system with Onkyo Separate Collection series components (CR-185X/CHR-185X),
recording from the CD onto the MD can be started by simply pressing the CD DUBBING button on the MD-185X.
• To perform CD dubbing, your CD player must be connected through an optical cable to the DIGITAL IN 1 terminal located on the
rear panel of the MD recorder. (For details, see the section "System connections" of the CR-185X/CHR-185X Instruction Manual.)
• For the normal recording procedure, see "Recording from an analog source" on page 20 or "Recording from a digital source" on page
18.
CD-dubbing (System operation)
3
4
Note:
CD-dubbing is not available with the CR-185.
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
010 22040
R
6
L
15
DIGITAL IN 1
Number of tracks on MD Total recorded time
Insert an MD with its label side up
into the MD recorder in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
CD DUBBING
MD-
185X
REC
AMCS
(PUSH-ENTER)
STAND-BY/ON
STAND BY
-
PLAY MODE REPEAT EDIT/NO
Y
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
2 OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUTS
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER
MINIDISC RECORDER
CD DUBBING
MD- 185X
REC
DISPLAY INPUT
REC LEVEL
20bit PROCESSING
AMCS
(PUSH-ENTER)
STAND-BY/ON
STAND BY
-
PLAY MODE REPEAT EDIT/NO YES
2 OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUTS
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER
MIN MAX
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
43
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
DIGITAL IN
010 22040
R6
L
15
1
INPUT
CD DUBBING REC
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678910
11 12 13 14 15
DIGITAL IN
010 22040
R
6
L
15
1
TOC

17
Recording to an MD
1
2
CD-synchro recording
When your MD recorder is configured into
a system with ONKYO Separate Collection
series components (CR-185X/CHR-185X),
the operation of the MD recorder can be
synchronized with that of the CD player.
1. Set the MD recorder to the recording
standby mode.
For how to set the MD recorder to the
recording standby mode and the
necessary preparatory steps, see
"Analog recording" or "Digital
recording"
For digital CD-synchro recording
Connect the CD player’s (optical)
digital output terminal to the MD-
185X’s DIGITAL IN 1 terminal.
2. Start playing the CD.
The MD recorder starts recording as
soon as the CD starts playing.
If your cassette deck is also in the
recording standby mode, it starts
recording simultaneously.
When playing of the CD completes, the
MD recorder stops recording and enters
the recording standby mode.
To stop CD-synchro recording...
Press the ßbutton on the CD player. The
MD recorder then enters the recording
standby mode.
Note:
For analog recording, set the input selector
of the CR-185X/CHR-185X to the CD
position and keep it placed in that position
during recording. Changing the input
selector setting causes the MD recorder to
stop and then enter the recording standby
mode.
ING REC
（CR-185X/CHR-185X）（MD-185X）
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11 12 13 14 15
DIGITAL IN
TOC 010 22040
R6
L
15
1
1
2
（CR-185X/CHR-185X）
CD DUBBING R
E
（MD-185X）
CD-dubbing with track specified
When this MD recorder is configured into a
system with CR-185X/CHR-185X, only
one track with CD playing or pausing can
be recorded by one-touch operation.
1. Play a CD.
Play your desired track.
2. Press CD DUBBING button.
Playing returns to the head of the track
being played and only this track will be
recorded.
When the track reaches the end, next track
will start and the MD recorder will stop.

18
1Recording from a digital source
1. Press the STAND-BY/ON button.
The STAND-BY indicator will go out.
2. Load a recordable MD.
To check the time remaining for record-
ing...
When the MD recorder is stopped,
press the DISPLAY button. Each press
of the DISPLAY button changes the
display as follows:
The number of tracks on MD and the
total recorded time→Remaining
recording time on MD →Disc name
("No Name" when not set)
• To record by erasing all of the
existing tracks on a prerecorded
MD...
Erase all the tracks before you start
recording(see page 24).
3. Press the INPUT button until
“Digital In1” or “Digital In2”
appears on the display.
The digital input source 1 or 2 is now
selected.
Note:
Make sure which of the digital input
terminals the supplied optical cable is
connected to. If you attempt to perform
digital recording using a digital input
terminal which is not connected, “D.In
Unlock” will appear.
Use the DIGITAL IN 1 digital input
terminal if you connect the CR-185X or
CHR-185X CD receiver to this MD
recorder.
4. Press the ∂REC button.
The MD recorder is now in the
recording standby mode.
If "D. In Unlock" appears
The digital input source is not con-
nected properly. Check the connection
for the digital input source.
2
Digital recording refers to recording where an optical digital cable is used for inputting signals from the recording source.
• When "Protected" is shown in the display, it indicates that the record-protect tab of the MD is open. Before starting the recording
procedure, close the tab. (See page 23.)
• This MD recorder contains a digital input signal sampling frequency rate converter which converts the sampling frequency of digital
input signals to 44.1 kHz before recording.
This converter can handle the following sampling frequencies:
44.1 kHz (CD player, etc.)
32 kHz (DAT, satellite broadcasting, etc.)
48 kHz (DAT, satellite broadcasting, etc.)
4
3
Recording to an MD
MINIDISC RECORDER
CD DUBBING
MD-185X
REC
DISPLAY INPUT
REC LEVEL
20bit PROCESSING
AMCS
(PUSH-ENTER)
STAND-BY/ON
STAND BY
-
PLAY MODE REPEAT EDIT/NO YES
2 OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUTS
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER
MIN MAX
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
1 64 3,5
STAND-BY/ON
STAND BY
-
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678910
11 12 13 14 15
010 22040
R6
L
15
DIGITAL IN 1
Number of tracks on MD Total recorded time
Insert an MD with its label side up
into the MD recorder in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
CD DUBBING
MD-
185X
REC
AMCS
(PUSH-ENTER)
STAND-BY/ON
STAND BY
-
PLAY MODE REPEAT EDIT/NO YES
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
2 OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUTS
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER
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678910
11 12 13 14 15
DIGITAL IN
010 22040
R
6
L
15
1
INPUT
N
G REC TRACK
010 22040
R6
L
15
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
DIGITAL IN 1

19
Recording to an MD
5. With the unit in recording standby
mode, press the INPUT button to
display the current Level Sync status
(LvlSyncOn or LvlSyncOff).
You can change the Level Sync status
by pressing the INPUT button again.
With "LvlSyncOn", the track number
will be recorded automatically for each
track.
• If the Rec source is "CD" or "MD", track
numbers are recorded automatically.
Note:
For automatic track number recording,
the recording source must be able to
transmit digital signals including those
for identifying the beginning and end of
each track. If your recording source
does not have this capability, track
numbers will not be recorded automati-
cally. In this case, turn the Level Sync
On.
Note:
To Manually Record a Track Number
While recording, press the ∂REC
button when you wish to mark a track
number.
If you wish to mark two or more track
numbers sequentially, provide a
sufficient interval between each press
of the ∂REC button. Too short (about
4 seconds or less) an interval may lead
to a failure in marking track numbers.
6. Press the øø
øø
øbutton and then start
playing the recording source immedi-
ately.
The MD recorder will automatically
stop when recordable time of the disc
being recorded runs out.
To stop recording temporarily...
Press the øø
øø
øbutton (or the ƒƒ
ƒƒ
ƒbutton on
the remote controller). To resume record-
ing, press the øø
øø
øbutton again (or press the
¬¬
¬¬
¬
button on the remote controller).
To stop recording...
Press the ßbutton.
To eject the MD...
Press the ßbutton and then the å
button.
Note:
If TOC is flashing when you press the
åå
åå
åbutton or the STAND-BY/ON
button, it means the MD recorder is
writing the recorded contents onto the
MD. During this period, do not
disconnect the power cord or apply
strong vibrations to the MD recorder.
Doing so may prevent normal recording
onto the MD.
This function is enabled when "LvlSyncOn"
is displayed (by pressing the INPUT button
in the recording or recording standby mode).
In this state, if the unit receives no signal
from the recording source for 4 seconds, the
unit enters the recording standby mode with
"Signal Wait" displayed. If it receives a
sound signal again within approx. 26
seconds, recording resumes. After 26
seconds, the unit enters the normal recording
standby mode with this function disabled.
5
6
Signal Wait function
INPUT
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678910
11 12 13 14 15
010 22040
R6
L
15
DIGITAL IN 1
LEVEL-SYNC indicator
TRACK
010 22040
R
6
L
DIGITAL IN 1
TOC
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15 15
INPUT
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
010 22040
R
6
L
15
DIGITAL IN 1
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
DIGITAL IN
010 22040
R
6
L
15
1
TOC
LEVEL-SYNC automatically updates a track at any rise of input level.

20
In analog recording, audio connection cables are used for inputting signals from the recording source.
• When "Protected" is shown in the display, it indicates that the record-protect tab of the MD is open. Before starting the recording
procedure, close the tab. (See page 23.)
• Data is recorded after the already-recorded area.
1
2
Recording from an analog source
1. Press the STAND-BY/ON button.
The STAND-BY indicator will go out.
2. Load a recordable MD.
To check the time remaining for record-
ing...
When the MD recorder is stopped,
press the DISPLAY button. Each press
of the DISPLAY button changes the
display as follows:
The number of tracks on MD and the
total recorded time →Remaining
recording time on MD →Disc name
("No Name" when not set)
• To record by erasing all of the
existing tracks on a prerecorded
MD...
Erase all the tracks before you start
recording (see page 24).
3. Press the INPUT button until
“Analog In” appears on the display.
The analog input source is now
selected.
Note:
Make sure that the Input and Rec
selectors on the amplifier are set to the
"Recording Source" position.
4. Press the ∂REC button.
When your MD-185X is configured
with CR-185X/CHR-185X, start
playing the CD player before pressing
the ∂REC button in step 4.
3
Recording to an MD
4
STAND-BY/ON
STAND BY
-
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678910
11 12 13 14 15
010 22040
R
6
L
15
DIGITAL IN 1
Number of tracks on MD Total recorded time
Insert an MD with its label side up
into the MD recorder in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
CD DUBBING
MD-
185X
REC
AMCS
(PUSH-ENTER)
STAND-BY/ON
STAND BY
-
PLAY MODE REPEAT EDIT/NO YE
S
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
2 OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUTS
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER
INPUT
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678910
11 12 13 14 15
010 22040
R
6
L
15
ANALOG IN
N
G REC
TRACK
010 22040
R
6
L
15
ANALOG IN
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
MINIDISC RECORDER
CD DUBBING
MD- 185X
REC
DISPLAY INPUT
REC LEVEL
20bit PROCESSING
AMCS
(PUSH-ENTER)
STAND-BY/ON
STAND BY
-
PLAY MODE REPEAT EDIT/NO YES
2 OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUTS
SAMPLING RATE CONVERTER
MIN MAX
DISC LOADING MECHANISM
1 74 3,6 5