Sharp MD-ZV30 User manual

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MODELL
MODÈLE
MODELO
MD-ZV30H
OPERATION MANUAL
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MANUAL DE MANEJO
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MD STUDIO
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MD STUDIO
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SPECIAL NOTES FOR UK CUSTOMERS ONLY
●Recording and playback of any material may require
consent, which SHARP is unable to give. Please refer
particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956,
the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act
1958, the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and
to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders.
● This equipment complies with the requirements of
Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by
93/68/EEC.
NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.
SERVICE INFORMATION
In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring repair,
please contact the dealer or supplier from whom it was
purchased. Where this is not possible, please contact the
telephone number listed below. You will then be given
details of how to obtain service.
0345-125387
Please note; all calls will be charged at local rate.
Certain replacement parts and accessories may be ob-
tained from our main parts distributor, who can be con-
tacted on the following numbers;
WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD.
In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair
during the guarantee period, you will need to provide
proof of the date of purchase to the repairing company.
Please keep your invoice or receipt, which is supplied at
the time of purchase.
The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewire-
able (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the
fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS
1362 fuse marked or and of the same rating as
above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug
must be used.
Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never
use the plug without the fuse cover fitted.
In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home
not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off the
mains plug and fit an appropriate type.
DANGER:
The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and
the cut-off plug destroyed immediately and disposed of
in a safe manner.
Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be in-
serted elsewhere into a 13A socket outlet as a serious
electric shock may occur.
To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the
instructions below:
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
product 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 plug terminal which is marked N or coloured black.
● The wire which is coloured brown must be connected
to the plug terminal which is marked L or coloured red.
Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is con-
nected to the earth terminal in your three pin plug.
Before replacing the plug cover, make sure that:
● If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, its value is the
same as that removed from the cut-off plug.
● The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains
lead and not simply over the lead wires.
IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN.
MANCHESTER 0161-682-1415
READING 01734-876444
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●SRS technology Licensed from SRS Labs. SRS
technology holds the following patents:U.S. Patent No.
4,748,669 and U.S. Patent No. 4,841,572.
●SRS, the SRS Logo (●) and the Sound Retrieval System
are registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. in the United
States.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
●When the ON/STAND-BY switch is set at STAND-BY
position mains voltage is still present inside the unit.
When the ON/STAND-BY switch is set at STAND-BY
position and the clock is displayed, the unit may be
brought into operation by the timer mode or remote
control.
Warning:
This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove
covers unless qualified to do so. This unit contains danger-
ous voltages, always remove mains plug from the socket
before any service operation and when not in use for a long
period.
Caution:
Use the MD studio only in accordance with the instructions
given in this manual and do not attempt to interfere with the
interlock switch or make any other adjustment as this may
result in exposure to hazardous radiation.
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ENGLISH
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
To obtain the best performance from this product please read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your
SHARP product.
CONTENTS
Page
ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . .3
REMOTE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
PREPARATION FOR USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
SETTING THE CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
SOUND CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
COMPACT DISC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
MINIDISC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
RADIO OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
CONVENIENT CD AND MD OPERATIONS . . . . . . . 14-17
Page
RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-22
EDITING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-32
HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . 33-35
USING EXTERNAL UNITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37
WHAT IS A MINIDISC? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39
MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-42
TRANSPORTING THE UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
ACCESSORIES
●For European
customers
●For U.K. customers
AC Power Lead ×1 AM loop aerial ×1 Remote control ×1
"AA" size battery
(UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7
or similar) ×2
Blank (Recordable)
MiniDisc ×1
Note:
Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other
than those shown above are not included.
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PRECAUTIONS
■General
●Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well
ventilated area and ensure that there is at least 5 cm of
free space along the sides, top and back of the equip-
ment.
●Do not use oil, solvents, petrol, paint thinners or insec-
ticides on the unit.
●Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures
higher than 60˚C (140˚F) or to extreme low temperatures.
●Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong magnetic
fields, excessive dust, humidity and electronic/electrical
equipment (home computers, facsimiles, etc.) which
generates electrical noise.
●Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it
from the AC socket, since pulling the lead can damage
internal wires.
●Remove the AC power plug from the wall socket before
cleaning the heads, pinch rollers, etc.
This unit contains dangerous voltages.
Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result in
electric shock. Refer internal service to your local SHARP
service facility.
●Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from vibration,
and do not place anything on the top of the unit.
●If the unit does not work properly whilst in use, set the
ON/STAND-BY switch to STAND-BY, then disconnect
the AC power lead from the AC socket. Plug the AC
power lead back in, and then set the ON/STAND-BY
switch to ON.
●If a lightning storm is taking place near you, it is sug-
gested that you disconnect the AC power lead from the
AC socket for safety.
Warning:
The voltage used must be the same as that specified on
this unit. Using this product with a higher voltage than that
which is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or
other type of accident causing damage. SHARP will not be
held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this
unit with a voltage other than that which is specified.
■Volume control
It is advisable to avoid exposure to high volume levels, which
occur whilst turning the unit on with the volume control set-
ting up high, or whilst continually listening at high volumes.
■Condensation
Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an
extremely humid environment may cause condensation in-
side the cabinet (CD pickup, MD pickup, etc.) or on the
transmitter window on the remote control.
Condensation can cause the unit to malfunction.
If this happens, leave the power on with no disc in the unit
until normal playback is possible (about 1 hour) or wipe off
any condensation on the transmitter window with a soft cloth
before operating the unit.
■Care of compact discs
Compact discs are fairly resistant to damage, however mis-
tracking can occur due to an accumulation of dirt on the
disc surface.
Follow the guidelines below for maximum enjoyment from
your CD collection and player.
●Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly the
non-label side. Signals are read from the non-label side.
Do not mark this surface.
●Keep your discs away from direct sunlight, heat, and ex-
cessive moisture.
●Always hold the CDs by the edges. Fingerprints, dirt, or
water on the CDs can cause noise or mistracking. If a
CD is dirty or does not play properly, clean it with a soft,
dry cloth, wiping straight out from the centre, along the
radius.
■About the transport card
This unit is shipped with a transport card in place to prevent
damage during shipping.
Before using, follow these steps to remove the transport
card:
1Set the ON/STAND-BY switch to ON.
2Press the 7 button of the disc 1 to open the disc tray.
3Remove the transport card.
1
3
2
CD
DISC-1
DISC-2
DISC-3
MD
VOLUME
TUNER
(BAND)
MODE
ON/OFF
CD PLAY
1
2
3
CD MDDIGITAL EDIT
NAME /
TOC EDIT TIMER / DELETE DISPLAY
ENTER
TRACK START
TUNING
CURSOR
REC
1 2 3
SURROUND
3D
CD MD
ON/STAND-BY
VOLUME
CD MDDIGITAL EDIT
NAME/
TOCEDITTIMER/
DELETEDISPLAY
ENTER
TRACK START
TUNING
CURSOR
REC
DISC-2
DISC-3
CDPLAY
1
2
3
TUNER
(BAND)
MODE
ON/OFF
SURROUND
3D
ON/STAND-BY
Transport card
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NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
●Display window
11. Disc Name Indicator
12. Track Name Indicator
13. Date Indicator
14. Level Meter/Character Information Display
15. Programme Indicator
16. Random Play Indicator
17. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator
18. Disc Indicators
19. MD TOC Indicator
10. Recording Level Too High Indicator
11. 3D Surround Indicator
12. Total Time Indicator
13. Remaining Time Indicator
14. More Tracks Indicator
15. MD Record Indicator: REC
16. MD Pause Indicator: 6
17. FM Stereo Indicator: ST
18. Music Schedule/Preset Number Indicators
19. FM Stereo Mode Indicator
20. Repeat Indicator: R
21. Clock Indicator
22. CD Disc Trays
23. CD Eject Buttons
24. CD Play Buttons
25. Tuning/Cursor Buttons
26. MD Loading Slot
27. On/Stand-by Switch
28. CD Stop Button: ■
29. CD Play/Pause Button: 0 6
30. Volume Up/Down Buttons: X / W
31. 3D Surround Mode Select Button
32. 3D Surround On/Off Button
33. Tuner Call (Band Select) Button
34. CD Track Select Button
35. CD Edit Button
36. Name/TOC-Edit Button
37. Timer/Delete Button
38. Display Button
39. Jog Dial
40. Enter Button
41. MD Stop Button: ■
42. MD Play/Pause Button: 0 6
43. MD Record Button: ●
44. MD Eject Button: 7
45. Headphone Socket
46. Reset Button
47. FM Telescopic Rod Aerial
48. AC Power Input Socket
49. Monitor Output Socket
50. Auxiliary Input Socket
51. Auxiliary Input Level Control
52. Microphone Socket
53. AM Loop Aerial Input Socket
REC
STEREO
TOC
MONO LP
PRGM RANDOM
CLOCK
TOTAL
REMAIN
SURROUND
3D
kHz
MHz
ST
0dB OVER12DISC TRACK DATE 4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
1
2
3
123456
10
11
12
13
14
1516
17 18 19 2021
7
8
9
CD
DISC-1
DISC-2
DISC-3
MD
ON/STAND-BY
VOLUME
TUNER
(BAND)
MODE
ON/OFF
CD PLAY
1
2
3
CD MD DIGITAL EDIT
NAME /
TOC EDIT TIMER / DELETE DISPLAY
ENTER
TRACK START
TUNING
CURSOR
REC
1 2 3
SURROUND
3D
22
30
29
27
28
31
32
33 34
35 3637
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
23 24 25 26
45 46 47
48
49 50
51 5253
AC INPUT
MONITOR
OUT MIC
(STEREO)
AUX AM ANTENNA
PHONES RESET
INPUT
LEVEL
MIN MAX
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REMOTE CONTROL
■Names of controls
11. Clear Button
12. FM Stereo Mode Button
13. Tuner Call (Band Select) Button
14. Tuner Preset/CD/MD Track Number Input Buttons
15. Programme Button
16. Play Mode Button
17. MD Record Button: ●
1
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26 27 28 29
23
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
1 2 3 4 5
6
10
7 8 9 10/0
PROGRAM
MD/CD/TUNER DIRECT KEY
TIME SLEEP DISPLAY
VOLUME
MODE ON/OFF
SURROUND
AUTO
MARK
REC
MODE
AUX
3D
REC
BASS/
TREBLE
ON/
STAND-BY
P-MODE
CD
CLEAR
ST-MODE TUNER
BAND
MD
1 2 3
1 2 3
1
18. MD Record Mode Button
19. CD Play Buttons
10. CD Eject Buttons
11. Sleep Button
12. On/Stand-by Button
13. Display Button
14. MD Stop Button: ■
15. MD Play/Pause Button: 0 6
16. MD Track Up/Cue Button: 2 / 4
17. MD Track Down/Review Button: 3 / 5
18. MD Eject Button
19. Auto Mark Button
20. CD Play/Pause Button: 0 6
21. CD Stop Button: ■
22. CD Track Up/Cue Button: 2 / 4
23. CD Track Down/Review Button: 3 / 5
24. 3D Surround On/Off Button
25. 3D Surround Mode Select Button
26. Auxiliary Select Button
27. Time Display Select Button
28. Bass/Treble Select Button
29. Volume Up/Down Buttons: /
■Loading the batteries for the remote
control
1Remove the battery compartment cover.
2Insert 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar)
into the battery compartment.
●When inserting the batteries, push them towards the ë battery
terminals.
●Placing the batteries the wrong way round can cause the unit
to malfunction.
3Replace the battery compartment cover.
2
3
Battery removal:
●Push the batteries towards the ë battery terminals to remove
them.
Precautions for battery use:
●Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in the
battery compartment.
●Replace all old batteries with new ones at the same time.
●Remove the battery if weak or if the unit is not in use for
long periods to prevent potential damage due to battery leak-
age.
●Do not mix old and new batteries.
Caution:
Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium battery, etc.).
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■Proper use of the remote control
Notes concerning use:
●Replace the batteries if control distance decreases or oper-
ation becomes erratic.
●Periodically clean the transmitter window on the remote con-
trol and the sensor on the main unit with a soft cloth.
●Exposing the sensor on the main unit to strong light may
interfere with operation. Change the lighting or the direction
of the unit.
●Keep the remote control away from moisture, excessive heat,
shock, and vibrations.
CD MD
POWER
VOLUME
CD MD DIGITAL EDIT
NAME/
TOCEDIT TIMER /
DELETE DISPLAY
ENTER
TRACK START
TUNING
CURSOR
REC
DISC-1
DISC-2
DISC-3
CDPLAY
1
2
3
TUNER
(BAND)
MODE
ON/OFF
SURROUND
3D
15
15
PREPARATION FOR USE
●Unplug the AC power lead from the AC socket before
connecting or disconnecting any component.
■Aerial connection
Connect the AM loop aerial wire to the AM ANTENNA socket.
Position the AM loop aerial for optimum reception.
Place the AM loop aerial on a shelf, etc., or attach it to a stand
or wall with screws (not supplied).
Notes:
●Do not place the aerial on the unit. It may result in noise
generation, since the unit is equipped with digital electronics.
Place the aerial away from the unit for better reception.
●If the AM loop aerial is placed near the AC power lead, it
may cause interference.
Unplugging the connector:
Hold the connector and remove it in the direction indicated by
the arrow. Do not pull on the lead.
■Connecting the AC power lead
●After connecting the aerial, connect the AC power lead to the
AC power input socket, then connect the AC power lead plug
to an AC socket.
●Unplug the AC power lead from the AC socket if the unit is
not to be used for a prolonged period of time.
●Never use any power lead other than the one supplied. Other-
wise, a malfunction or an accident may occur.
●Before unplugging the AC power lead, set the ON/STAND-BY
switch to STAND-BY. If the AC power lead is unplugged whilst
the power is on, the information for track numbers may not
be written properly during recording or editing.
0.2 m - 6 m
(8" - 20’)
321
AM loop aerial
2
1
2
1
●For European custo-
mers
AC 230 V, 50 Hz
To an AC socket
To AC INPUT
●For U.K. customers
AC 230 V, 50 Hz
To an AC socket
To AC INPUT
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SETTING THE CLOCK
CD
DISC-1
DISC-2
DISC-3
MD
ON/STAND-BY
VOLUME
TUNER
(BAND)
MODE
ON/OFF
CD PLAY
1
2
3
CD MD DIGITAL EDIT
NAME /
TOC EDIT TIMER / DELETE DISPLAY
ENTER
TRACK START
TUNING
CURSOR
REC
1 2 3
SURROUND
3D
ENTER
ON/STAND-BY
TIMER /
DELETE
When recording, the date and time are recorded on the MiniDisc
(page 18), but only when the date and time have been previously
entered, as described in the instructions below.
■Setting the date
1Set the ON/STAND-BY switch to ON and press the
TIMER/DELETE button.
2Within 10 seconds, turn the jog dial until "TIME ADJUST"
appears.
3Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
●The unit will enter the date setting mode.
4Set the "year" using the jog dial.
●When you turn the jog dial and let go, the year will change
up or down by one. When you turn and hold it, the year will
change continuously.
●The year 2000 or later is set as follows:
[00] indicates the year 2000.
[01] indicates the year 2001.
5Press the ENTER button to set the "year".
6Set the "month" repeating steps 4 and 5.
7Set the "day" repeating steps 4 and 5.
●The unit will enter the date setting mode.
8Set the "hour" using the jog dial.
●When you turn the jog dial and let go, the hour will change
up or down by one. When you turn and hold it, the hour will
change continuously.
●The clock uses the 24-hour system.
9Press the ENTER button to set the "hour".
10Adjust the "minute" using the jog dial.
11Press the ENTER button to set the "minute".
●When the ENTER button is pressed, the clock will show the
correct time.
Note:
●If a power failure continues for more than 10 minutes or the
AC power lead is disconnected for more than 10 minutes,
the date and time settings will be lost.
If they are lost, set them again.
DATE
CLOCK
DATE
CLOCK
DATE
CLOCK
CLOCK
DATE
AM
CLOCK
DATE
AM
CLOCK
DATE
AM
CLOCK
DATE
AM
CLOCK
DATE
AM
CLOCK
DATE
CLOCK
DATE
CLOCK
DATE
CLOCK
ST
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Checking the date and time:
After pressing the TIMER/DELETE button, turn the jog dial until
the date and time are displayed.
Resetting the date and time:
See "Setting the clock".
●Once you have set the date and time, "TIME ADJUST" will
not be displayed in step 2. Turn the jog dial to make the date
and time appear.
●If you don’t need to change the settings, just press the
ENTER button without turning the jog dial again.
Date setting mode
Time setting mode
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SOUND CONTROL
■Volume
Press the VOLUME button to increase the volume and the
VOLUME button to decrease the volume.
●The volume display can be changed within the range of "0"
to "10".
■Treble
Remote control operation
VOLUME
VOLUME
BASS/
TREBLE
Press the BASS/TREBLE button until the TREBLE display ap-
pears. Press the VOLUME W button to increase the high-fre-
quency level, and press the VOLUME X button to decrease the
level.
■Bass
Remote control operation
Press the BASS/TREBLE button until the BASS display appears.
Press the VOLUME W button to increase the low-frequency level,
and press the VOLUME X button to decrease the level.
(Main unit) (Remote control)
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■SRS (●) 3D SURROUND
About SRS (●) 3D surround:
1 2 3 4 5
6
10
7 8 9 10/0
PROGRAM
MD/CD/TUNER DIRECT KEY
TIMESLEEP DISPLAY
VOLUME
MODE ON/OFF
SURROUND
AUTO
MARK
REC
MARK
AUX
3D
REC
BASS/
TREBLE
P-MODE
CD
CLEAR
ST-MODE TUNER
BAND
MD
1 2 3
1 2 3
CD
DISC-1
DISC-2
DISC-3
MD
ON/STAND-BY
VOLUME
TUNER
(BAND)
MODE
ON/OFF
CD PLAY
1
2
3
CD MD DIGITAL EDIT
NAME /
TOC EDIT TIMER / DELETE DISPLAY
ENTER
TRACK START
TUNING
CURSOR
REC
1 2 3
SURROUND
3D
MODE ON/OFF
SURROUND
3D
MODE
ON/OFF
SURROUND
3D
ON/
STAND-BY
SRS is a breakthrough technology that creates 3-dimensional
sound by processing sound signals based on the human auditory
system. It produces real depth and localization of the sound
image which cannot be accomplished by ordinary stereo. SRS
only requires two speakers.
SRS (●) 3D surround effects:
●Live performance atmosphere
(Simulates a live concert atmosphere)
●The localization of various musical sources is quite clear.
(The positions of the musical instruments and singers are
very clear.)
●Reproduction of depth
(Sounds from the front and back of an orchestra can be ident-
ified easily.)
●Expansion of the sound field
(The sound image is spread out over a wide area.)
When listening to a stereo sound source:
When the sound source is in stereo, you can select from any of
5 different 3D surround effect.
1Select any desired audio source and begin playback.
2Press the 3D SURROUND ON/OFF button to enter the 3D
surround mode.
●"3D SURROUND" will appear.
3Press the MODE button repeatedly to select the desired
mode.
●When the MODE button is pressed in the 3D surround mode,
the current mode will be displayed. When you press the
MODE button again, you can switch the mode. About 3 sec-
onds later, the display will return to the original mode.
SURROUND
MODE Effect from each mode
MODE-1 You will enjoy a sound image that produces an
intimate sound field. (as in a medium-size hall)
MODE-2 This setting gives you a maximum sound field
as music comes out beyond the speakers. (as
in a large, domed arena)
MODE-3 This setting is great for live recording and vocal
music.
MODE-4 You will hear more vocals in an intimate sound
field. (as at a live music performance)
MODE-5 This setting greatly increases the amount of vo-
cals or center sounds in a recording. (as in a
small club)
3D MONO This setting produces a 3D surround sound
from a monaural sound source, for example a
video game with monaural output.
To cancel the 3D surround effect:
Press the 3D SURROUND ON/OFF button.
●"SURROUND OFF" will be displayed, and the 3D surround
effect will be cancelled.
Ordinary stereo sound
Listening area
(Listening range with good stereo fidelity)
3D SURROUND
Wide listening area
(Stereo music can be heard anywhere in the room.)
MODE 1 MODE 2 MODE 3 MODE 4 MODE 5 3D MONO
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COMPACT DISC OPERATION
■Loading and playing CDs
1 2 3 4 5
6
10
7 8 9 10/0
PROGRAM
MD/CD/TUNER DIRECT KEY
TIMESLEEP DISPLAY
ON/
STAND-BY
VOLUME
MODE ON/OFF
SURROUND
AUTO
MARK
REC
MARK
AUX
3D
REC
BASS/
TREBLE
P-MODE
CD
CLEAR
ST-MODE TUNER
BAND
MD
1 2 3
1 2 3
CD
DISC-1
DISC-2
DISC-3
MD
ON/STAND-BY
VOLUME
TUNER
(BAND)
MODE
ON/OFF
CD PLAY
1
2
3
CD MD DIGITAL EDIT
NAME /
TOC EDIT TIMER / DELETE DISPLAY
ENTER
TRACK START
TUNING
CURSOR
REC
1 2 3
SURROUND
3D
CD MD
POWER
VOLUME
CD MDDIGITALEDIT
NAME/
TOCEDIT TIMER /
DELETE DISPLAY
ENTER
TRACK START
TUNING
CURSOR
REC
DISC-2
DISC-3
CDPLAY
1
2
3
TUNER
(BAND)
MODE
ON/OFF
SURROUND
3D
1
4
26
2
6
3,5
3,5
1
CD PLAY
1Set the ON/STAND-BY switch to ON.
2Press the CD ■button.
3Press the 7 button to open the disc tray.
●Press the button of the disc tray (1 - 3) where you want to
load a disc.
●You cannot open more than one disc tray at the same time.
4Place the CD(s) on the disc tray, label side up.
●Be sure to place 8 cm (3") disc in the middle of a disc holder.
Caution:
Do not place more than 1 CD in any tray position.
This can damage the player and the CDs.
5Press the 7 button of the disc tray which is open.
●Repeat steps 3 - 5 to load one disc each into the second
and third disc trays.
●The total number of tracks and the total playing time on the
selected disc will be displayed. At this time, the red frame
that corresponds to the selected disc tray will light up.
●The music schedule will be displayed only for the number of
tracks on the disc.
●If the CD contains more than 21 tracks, " Y " will appear.
6Press the CD 0 6 button.
●Playback will begin from track 1 on the disc you have speci-
fied to play.
●After the disc finishes playing, the next disc will be automat-
ically played.
●When there is no CD in one of the disc 1 - 3 positions, that
position will be skipped and the next CD will be played.
●When the CD 0 6 button is pressed after a track is chosen
with the jog dial whilst the red frame mark of Disc 1 is lit,
playback will start from the chosen track.
●When the CD PLAY "2" button is pressed after the CD 0 6
button has been pressed, continuous playback will be per-
formed, in order, from disc 2 and disc 3.
When the CD PLAY "3" button is pressed, only disc 3 will be
played back.
●When the last track on the third disc has finished playing, the
unit will stop automatically.
To interrupt playback:
Press the CD 0 6 button.
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TOTAL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
1
2
3
Press the CD 0 6 button to resume playback from the same
point.
To stop playback:
Press the CD ■button.
To remove the CDs:
Whilst in the stop mode, press the 7 button.
●When playing back a CD, it is possible to remove or change
the other two as required.
To switch the unit off after use:
Set the ON/STAND-BY switch to STAND-BY.
12 cm (5") 8 cm (3")
Total number of tracks Total playing time
The red frame
that corre-
sponds to the
selected CD
tray will light
up. The tray with a CD
will be displayed.
Music schedule
(More tracks indicator)
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■When choosing a CD for playback
CD
DISC-1
DISC-2
DISC-3
MD
ON/STAND-BY
VOLUME
TUNER
(BAND)
MODE
ON/OFF
CD PLAY
1
2
3
CD MD DIGITAL EDIT
NAME /
TOC EDIT TIMER / DELETE DISPLAY
ENTER
TRACK START
CD PLAY
1
2
3
TUNING
CURSOR
REC
1 2 3
SURROUND
3D
CD
1 2 3
1 2 3 4 5
6
10
7 8 9 10/0
PROGRAM
MD/CD/TUNER DIRECT KEY
TIMESLEEP DISPLAY
VOLUME
MODE ON/OFF
SURROUND
AUTO
MARK
REC
MODE
AUX
3D
REC
BASS/
TREBLE
P-MODE
CD
CLEAR
ST-MODE TUNER
BAND MD
1 2 3
1 2 3
1 2 3
CD
ON/
STAND-BY
Press one of the buttons CD PLAY 1 - CD PLAY 3 to select the
CD you want to listen to.
●Only the selected CD will be played back.
When selecting
disc tray 1 When selecting disc tray 2 When selecting disc tray 3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
Notes:
●If any disc tray is open, it will be automatically closed.
●If the CD 0 6 button is pressed, continuous playback will
be performed from the first track of disc 1, even after disc 2
or disc 3 has been selected.
Direct playback:
If a CD is loaded in the unit, pressing the CD 0 6 button turns
the power on and begins playback.
Cautions:
●Do not carry the unit whilst CD’s are in the trays or a MiniDisc
is loaded. The discs may come loose inside the unit and be
damaged or cause damage to the unit. This may also cause
malfunctions.
●Do not place two CDs in one disc position.
●Do not push the disc tray whilst it is moving.
●Do not attempt to push the disc tray by hand. This may cause
malfunctions.
●If power fails whilst the tray is open, wait until the power
supply returns or gently push the tray manually to close it.
●If the disc tray is stopped forcibly, "TRAY ERROR" will appear
on the display and the unit will not function.
If this occurs, turn off the ON/STAND-BY switch and turn it
on again.
●If TV or radio interference occurs during CD operation, move
the unit away from the TV or radio.
●If a disc is damaged, dirty, or loaded upside down, the disc
will be skipped and the next disc will be automatically played.
●If the CDs are dirty or have label adhesive on their surface,
make sure to clean them before loading. If a rental CD is
loaded or a label has been peeled off from the CD, the sur-
face may be dirty or sticky. Wipe any dirt from the surface.
If a dirty CD is loaded and played back, it may become dam-
aged, or it could become stuck in the unit.
●If the CD 0 6 button, CD PLAY 1 - 3 button or the 7 button
is pressed when a disc tray is open, the disc tray will be
automatically closed. Be careful not to catch your finger.
●If the machine is shaken by impact or vibration, playback may
be disrupted. If the playback volume of a CD is raised ex-
cessively, playback may be disrupted. If this happens, lower
the playback volume.
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MINIDISC OPERATION
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6
10
7 8 9 10/0
PROGRAM
MD/CD/TUNER DIRECT KEY
TIMESLEEP DISPLAY
VOLUME
MODE ON/OFF
SURROUND
AUTO
MARK
REC
MODE
AUX
3D
REC
BASS/
TREBLE
P-MODE
CD
CLEAR
ST-MODE TUNER
BAND MD
1 2 3
1 2 3
4
CD
ON/STAND-BY
DISC-1
DISC-2
DISC-3
MD
VOLUME
TUNER
(BAND)
MODE
ON/OFF
CD PLAY
1
2
3
CD MD DIGITAL EDIT
NAME /
TOC EDIT TIMER / DELETE DISPLAY
ENTER
TRACK START
TUNING
CURSOR
REC
1 2 3
SURROUND
3D
1
1
2
2
4
CD MD
POWER
VOLUME
CD MD DIGITAL EDIT
NAME/
TOCEDIT TIMER /
DELETE DISPLAY
ENTER
TRACK START
TUNING
CURSOR
REC
DISC-1
DISC-2
DISC-3
CDPLAY
1
2
3
TUNER
(BAND)
MODE
ON/OFF
SURROUND
3D
3
ON/
STAND-BY
■Loading and playing MiniDiscs
1Set the ON/STAND-BY switch to ON.
2Press the MD ■button.
3Load a MiniDisc in the direction indicated by the arrow on
the MiniDisc, with the labeled side facing up.
●The total number of tracks and the total disc playing time will
be displayed.
●The music schedule will be displayed only for the number of
tracks on the disc.
●If the MD contains more than 21 tracks, " Y " will appear.
4Press the MD 0 6 button.
●If the MD has a name, the name will be scrolled.
●If the disc name or track name has not been programmed,
"NO NAME" will appear.
●When the last track has been played back, this unit will stop
automatically.
To interrupt playback:
Press the MD 0 6 button.
●Press the MD 0 6 button to resume playback from the same
point.
DISC
TOTAL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
To stop playback:
Press the MD ■button.
To remove a MiniDisc:
Press the 7 button.
●The MiniDisc will be ejected.
Direct playback:
If a MiniDisc is loaded in the unit, pressing the MD 0 6 button
turns the power on, and begins playback.
Notes:
●The power cannot be turned off during reading of the infor-
mation on a MiniDisc.
●If TV or radio interference occurs during MD operation, move
the unit away from the TV or radio.
●Although MiniDiscs will not normally skip due to vibration, you
may hear a skip in the sound if there is continuous vibration.
When the volume is turned up too high, a skip may occur
depending on the contents of MDs. If this happens, turn the
volume down and the skipping should stop.
●If "DISC ERROR" is displayed during MD operation, see
"TROUBLESHOOTING" on page 40, and try again.
Disc name Total number
of tracks Total playing
time
Music schedule (More tracks indicator)
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RADIO OPERATION
■Tuning
1Set the ON/STAND-BY switch to ON.
2Press the TUNER (BAND) button.
3Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the desired fre-
quency band. (FM or AM)
4Press the TUNING ( X or W ) button to tune into the desired
station.
Manual tuning:
1 2 3 4 5
6
10
7 8 9 10/0
PROGRAM
MD/CD/TUNER DIRECT KEY
TIMESLEEP DISPLAY
VOLUME
MODE ON/OFF
SURROUND
AUTO
MARK
REC
MODE
AUX
3D
REC
BASS/
TREBLE
P-MODE
CD
CLEAR
ST-MODE TUNER
BAND
MD
1 2 3
1 2 3
1
4
CD
DISC-1
DISC-2
DISC-3
MD
ON/STAND-BY
VOLUME
TUNER
(BAND)
MODE
ON/OFF
CD PLAY
1
2
3
CD MD DIGITAL EDIT
NAME /
TOC EDIT TIMER / DELETE DISPLAY
ENTER
TRACK START
TUNING
CURSOR
REC
1 2 3
SURROUND
3D
2,3
2,35,6
1
ON/
STAND-BY
CD MD
POWER
VOLUME
TUNER
(BAND) TUNER
(BAND) TUNER
(BAND)
CD MDDIGITALEDIT
NAME/
TOCEDITTIMER/
DELETEDISPLAY
ENTER
TRACK START
TUNING
CURSOR
REC
CD MD
POWER
VOLUME
TUNER
(BAND) TUNER
(BAND) TUNER
(BAND)
CD MDDIGITALEDIT
NAME/
TOCEDITTIMER/
DELETEDISPLAY
ENTER
TRACK START
TUNING
CURSOR
REC
Press the TUNING ( X or W ) button as many times as required
to adjust the frequency shown on the display to the frequency
of the desired station.
Auto tuning:
When the TUNING ( X or W ) button is pressed for more than
0.5 seconds, scanning will start automatically and the tuner will
stop at the first receivable broadcast station.
Notes:
●When radio interference occurs during auto scan tuning, auto
scan tuning may stop automatically at that point.
●If a weak station signal is found during auto scan tuning, the
station will be skipped.
●To stop the auto tuning, press the TUNING ( X or W ) button
again.
5To receive an FM stereo transmission, press the ST-MODE
button on the remote control so that the "STEREO" indicator
on the display lights up.
●"ST" will appear when an FM broadcast is in stereo.
6If the FM reception is weak, press the ST-MODE button on
the remote control so that the "STEREO" indicator goes out.
●Although the reception changes to monaural, the sound
becomes clearer.
To switch the unit off after use:
Set the ON/STAND-BY switch to STAND-BY.
Notes:
●The tuners memory will store the last station you were listen-
ing to in each band, even when the ON/STAND-BY button is
switched to STAND-BY.
●If the unit receives a radio broadcast near a radio or a TV
set, the radio, the TV set or the unit may pick up noise.
Move the unit as far away from the TV set or radio as
possible.
Direct playback:
When the TUNER (BAND) button is pressed and the power is
turned on and the last received station will be selected.
Aerial adjustment
AM FM
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■Preset tuning
You can store up to 40 stations in memory (40 stations consisting
of any combination of FM and AM stations you like) and recall
them at the push of a button.
3 2,4
CD
DISC-1
DISC-2
DISC-3
MD
ON/STAND-BY
VOLUME
TUNER
(BAND)
MODE
ON/OFF
CD PLAY
1
2
3
CD MD DIGITAL EDIT
NAME /
TOC EDIT TIMER / DELETE DISPLAY
ENTER
TRACK START
TUNING
CURSOR
REC
1 2 3
SURROUND
3D
To enter stations into memory:
1Perform steps 1 - 6 in the "Tuning" section.
2Press the ENTER button.
3Within 5 seconds, turn the jog dial until the preset channel
number flashes in the display.
●Store the stations in memory, in order, starting with preset
channel 1.
4Within 5 seconds, press the ENTER button to store that sta-
tion in the selected station preset number memory.
●If the preset number indicators go out before the station is
memorised, repeat the operation from step 2.
5Repeat steps 1 - 4 to set other preset stations, or to change
a preset station.
●When a new station is stored in the selected station preset
number memory, the contents previously memorised will be
erased.
To recall a memorised station:
1Press the TUNER (BAND) button.
2Press the tuner preset number button on the remote control
or turn the jog dial on the main unit to recall the preset chan-
nel number.
●The frequency will appear on the display.
For example, to select 5:
1 2 3 4 5
6
10
7 8 9 10/0
PROGRAM
MD/CD/TUNER DIRECT KEY
TIMESLEEP DISPLAY
VOLUME
MODE ON/OFF
SURROUND
AUTO
MARK
REC
MODE
AUX
3D
REC
BASS/
TREBLE
P-MODE
CD
CLEAR
ST-MODE TUNER
BAND
MD
1 2 3
1 2 3
2
CD
DISC-1
DISC-2
DISC-3
MD
ON/STAND-BY
VOLUME
TUNER
(BAND)
MODE
ON/OFF
CD PLAY
1
2
3
CD MD DIGITAL EDIT
NAME /
TOC EDIT TIMER / DELETE DISPLAY
ENTER
TRACK START
TUNING
CURSOR
REC
1 2 3
SURROUND
3D
1
2
1
ON/
STAND-BY
Press the "5" button.
For example, to select 23:
①Press the Y 10 button.
②Within 5 seconds, press the "2" button.
③Within 5 seconds, press the "3" button.
Backup function:
The backup function protects all station presets for at least two
days should there be a power failure or the AC power lead is
unplugged from the AC socket.
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CONVENIENT CD AND MD OPERATIONS
■Direct-selection play
1 2 3 4 5
6
10
7 8 9 10/0
PROGRAM
MD/CD/TUNER DIRECT KEY
TIMESLEEP DISPLAY
VOLUME
MODE ON/OFF
SURROUND
AUTO
MARK
REC
MODE
AUX
3D
REC
BASS/
TREBLE
P-MODE
CD
CLEAR
ST-MODE TUNER
BAND
MD
1 2 3
1 2 3
MD
CD
1 2 3
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10/0
MD/CD/TUNER DIRECT KEY
10
ON/
STAND-BY
By using the track number input buttons on the remote control,
any track you wish can be played directly.
1Select the desired programme source, CD or MD, by pressing
the CD ■or MD ■button.
2When CD is selected, press one of the buttons 0 1 - 0 3
to select the CD you want to listen to.
3Press the CD ■button.
4Use the track number input buttons to select the desired track
number.
A. To select track number 11 to 99
Press the Y 10 button first, then press the track number.
For example, to select 36:
①Press the Y 10 button.
②Within 5 seconds, press the "3" button.
③Within 5 seconds, press the "6" button.
0dB OVER12 4
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1
2
3
1 2 3 4 5
6
10
7 8 9 10/0
PROGRAM
MD/CD/TUNER DIRECT KEY
TIMESLEEP DISPLAY
VOLUME
MODE ON/OFF
SURROUND
AUTO
MARK
REC
MODE
AUX
3D
REC
BASS/
TREBLE
P-MODE
CD
CLEAR
ST-MODE TUNER
BAND
MD
1 2 3
1 2 3
TUNING
CURSOR
CD
DISC-1
DISC-2
DISC-3
MD
ON/STAND-BY
VOLUME
CD MD DIGITAL EDIT
NAME /
TOC EDIT TIMER / DELETE DISPLAY
ENTER
TRACK START
TUNING
CURSOR
REC
1 2 3
SURROUND
3D
TUNER
(BAND)
MODE
ON/OFF
CD PLAY
1
2
3
ON/
STAND-BY
B. To select track number 100 or higher (only for MD)
Press the Y 10 button twice, then press the track number.
For example, to select 128:
①Press the Y 10 button.
②Within 5 seconds, press the Y 10 button.
③Within 5 seconds, press the "1" button.
④Within 5 seconds, press the "2" button.
⑤Within 5 seconds, press the "8" button.
The beginning of the selected track will be found, and play will
begin automatically.
Notes:
●A track number higher than the number of tracks on the disc
cannot be selected.
●During APMS play or random play, track number selection
play is not possible.
■APSS
(Auto Program Search System)
APSS automatically locates the beginning of any track.
To move to the beginning of the next track:
During playback ... Turn the jog dial clockwise.
Or press the 4 button on the remote control.
To restart the track being played:
During playback ... Turn the jog dial anti-clockwise.
Or press the 5 button on the remote control.
When using the jog dial whilst in the stop mode:
Every time the jog dial is turned (or each time the 5 or 4
button on the remote control is pressed), the track number will
go up or down by one. If you press the 0 6 button, playback
will begin from the track being displayed.
The red frame that
corresponds to the
selected CD will light
up (in the case of CD
operation).
Track number Elapsed
playing time
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■Cue and review
1 2 3 4 5
6
10
7 8 9 10/0
PROGRAM
MD/CD/TUNER DIRECT KEY
TIMESLEEP DISPLAY
VOLUME
MODE ON/OFF
SURROUND
AUTO
MARK
REC
MODE
AUX
3D
REC
BASS/
TREBLE
P-MODE
CD
CLEAR
ST-MODE TUNER
BAND
MD
1 2 3
1 2 3
TUNING
CURSOR
CD
DISC-1
DISC-2
DISC-3
MD
ON/STAND-BY
VOLUME
CD MD DIGITAL EDIT
NAME /
TOC EDIT TIMER / DELETE DISPLAY
ENTER
TRACK START
TUNING
CURSOR
REC
1 2 3
SURROUND
3D
TUNER
(BAND)
MODE
ON/OFF
CD PLAY
1
2
3
ON/
STAND-BY
1Load a disc and begin playback.
2Hold the 2 button down for audible fast forward, and hold
the 3 button down for audible fast reverse.
3Normal playback will resume when the 2 or 3 button is
released.
Notes:
●When the beginning of the first track is reached, normal play-
back will start.
●When the end of the last track is reached, "DISC END" will
light, and the unit will pause.
If you want to listen to a portion of a track again, press the
3 button to return to the point in the track you want to listen
to. Normal playback will start from that point.
To search very quickly:
When fast forward or fast reverse is used whilst in the pause
mode, the playback point will move more quickly than when using
audible fast forward or audible fast reverse playback.
●In this mode, no sound is heard. Therefore, you should refer
to the time display.
●When you lift your finger, the unit will re-enter the pause
mode.
■Repeat and random play
1Select the desired programme source, CD or MD, by pressing
the CD ■or MD ■button.
2Press the P-MODE button.
●Each time this button is pressed, the mode will change in the
following order:
Repeat play →Random play →Normal play →Repeat play
3Press the 0 6 button to start playback.
●To specify a disc from disc trays 1 - 3, press one of the
buttons 0 1 - 0 3.
1 2 3 4 5
6
10
7 8 9 10/0
PROGRAM
MD/CD/TUNER DIRECT KEY
TIMESLEEP DISPLAY
VOLUME
MODE ON/OFF
SURROUND
AUTO
MARK
REC
MODE
AUX
3D
REC
BASS/
TREBLE
P-MODE
CD
CLEAR
ST-MODE TUNER
BAND
MD
1 2 3
1 2 3
MD
CD
P-MODE
1 2 3
ON/
STAND-BY
TOTAL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
RANDOM
TOTAL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1
2
3
1
2
3
●Repeat play
After the last track has been played back, playback will return
to the first track and begin again.
●Random play
When the 0 6 button is pressed, all of the tracks on a CD
will be played back in random order until playback is stopped.
When the buttons 0 1 - 0 3 are pressed, all of the tracks
will be played back at random, and then playback will stop.
(The same track will not be played back twice.)
To cancel repeat or random play:
Press the P-MODE button until the R or "RANDOM" display
disappears.
To repeat playback of selected tracks:
Enter the programme for the tracks you want and start repeat
play.
You can programme a single track and play it repeatedly.
Notes:
●During APMS play, random play is not possible.
●When repeat or random play is selected during CD or MD
playback, repeat or random play will start at that point.
" R " indicator
"RANDOM" indicator
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SM <P=001>
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1 2 3 4 5
6
10
7 8 9 10/0
PROGRAM
MD/CD/TUNER DIRECT KEY
TIMESLEEP DISPLAY
VOLUME
MODE ON/OFF
SURROUND
AUTO
MARK
REC
MODE
AUX
3D
REC
BASS/
TREBLE
P-MODE
CD
CLEAR
ST-MODE TUNER
BAND
MD
1 2 3
123
CLEAR
4
2
1,6
7
1,6
7
3
ON/
STAND-BY
■APMS
(Automatic Programmable Music Selector)
Remote control operation
1Select the desired programme source, CD or MD, by pressing
the CD ■or MD ■button.
2Press the PROGRAM button.
●"PRGM" will flash.
3If you have selected CD, press one of the buttons ( 0 1 - 0
3) to select the disc to be played.
4Use the track number input buttons to designate the desired
track number.
5Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other tracks. Up to 20 tracks
for MD or 32 tracks for CD can be programmed.
●To select the track on an MD or on the same CD, skip step
3.
●The programmed playback order and the total playing time
of the programmed tracks will be automatically displayed, and
only those track numbers will appear in the music schedule.
●If the total playing time of the programmed tracks exceeds
199 minutes 59 seconds, "--:--" will be displayed. In such a
case, the programmed tracks are stored.
6Press the CD ■or MD ■button.
●"PRGM" will appear.
7Press the CD 0 6 or MD 0 6 button to start playback of
the programmed selections.
●After all of the programmed tracks have finished playback,
the unit will automatically stop.
PRGM
1
2
3
0dB OVER12 4
PRGM
3
1
2
3
3
1
2
3
0dB OVER12 4
PRGM
TOTAL
TOTAL
134 6810
PRGM
0dB OVER12 4
1
2
3
2
4
5
To clear the programmed selections:
Press the CLEAR button whilst the "PRGM" indicator is flashing.
●Each time the button is pressed, one track will be cleared,
beginning with the last track programmed.
To cancel the APMS:
Whilst the unit is stopped in the APMS mode, press the CLEAR
button to turn off the "PRGM" display.
●The programme contents will be erased.
●When you open the disc tray or a MiniDisc is removed, the
APMS mode will be cancelled.
To check which tracks are programmed:
Whilst the unit is stopped in the APMS mode, turn the jog dial.
Or press the 5 or 4 button on the remote control.
●When the jog dial is turned clockwise, the next track number
will appear. When it is turned anti-clockwise, the previous
track number will appear.
To add tracks to the APMS:
If a programme has been stored previously, the "PRGM" indicator
will be displayed. Then follow steps 2 - 6. Additional tracks can
be selected, and they will be stored after the last track you en-
tered.
Notes:
●It is not possible to insert an additional track between pro-
grammed tracks that have already been entered.
●Programming and cancelling are not possible during playback
or in the pause mode.
How to perform APMS operation from the
main unit:
1Press the CD ■button.
2Press the TRACK button and hold it for at least 2
seconds.
●"PRGM" will flash.
3If you have selected CD, press one of the buttons
( 0 1 - 0 3) to select the disc to be played.
4Select the desired track by turning the jog dial, and
then press the TRACK button.
5Repeat steps 3 - 4 for any other track. Up to 32
tracks can be programmed.
6Press the CD ■button.
7Press the CD 0 6 button to start playback of pro-
grammed selections.
To cancel the APMS:
Whilst the unit is stopped in the APMS mode, press
the TRACK button and hold it for at least 2 seconds.
Selected track number Total playing time
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■Switching the time display
Each time the TIME button is pressed during playback or pause,
the display will change as described below.
See the diagram to the left
1 2 3 4 5
6
10
7 8 9 10/0
PROGRAM
MD/CD/TUNER DIRECT KEY
TIMESLEEP DISPLAY
VOLUME
MODE ON/OFF
SURROUND
AUTO
MARK
REC
MODE
AUX
3D
REC
BASS/
TREBLE
P-MODE
CD
CLEAR
ST-MODE TUNER
BAND
MD
1 2 3
123
TIME
ON/
STAND-BY
1The elapsed playing time for each track will be displayed.
2The remaining playing time for the current track will be dis-
played.
3The total remaining playing time for the disc from the point
being played at that time will be displayed.
Notes:
●During random play, only the elapsed playing time for each
track will be displayed. The display cannot be switched.
●Depending on a CD or MD to be played, the playing time
display may not match the playing time which is indicated on
the CD or MD jacket, because the time between the tracks
is not included.
■Changing the display during MD playback
Each time the DISPLAY button is pressed during playback or
pause, the display will change as described below.
See the diagram to the left
1The track name will be displayed.
●If a track name has not been programmed, "NO NAME" will
appear.
2The remaining recording time will be displayed.
3The date and time recorded will be displayed.
4The level meter will be displayed.
Changing the brightness of the display section:
If you need to operate the unit in different lighting conditions,
you can change the brightness of the display section.
When the power is on, press the DISPLAY button for at least
two seconds.
●The display section will become brighter.
To return to the original brightness, press the DISPLAY button
again for at least two seconds.
1
2
3
32 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1
2
3
REMAIN
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1
2
3
TOTAL
REMAIN
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1
2
3
DISPLAY
CD
DISC-1
DISC-2
DISC-3
MD
ON/STAND-BY
VOLUME
TUNER
(BAND)
MODE
ON/OFF
CD PLAY
1
2
3
CD MDDIGITAL EDIT
NAME /
TOC EDIT TIMER / DELETE DISPLAY
ENTER
TRACK START
TUNING
CURSOR
REC
1 2 3
SURROUND
3D
1 2 3 4 5
6
10
7 8 9 10/0
PROGRAM
MD/CD/TUNER DIRECT KEY
TIMESLEEP DISPLAY
VOLUME
MODE ON/OFF
SURROUND
AUTO
MARK
REC
MODE
AUX
3D
REC
BASS/
TREBLE
P-MODE
CD
CLEAR
ST-MODE TUNER
BAND
MD
1 2 3
123
DISPLAY
ON/
STAND-BY
1
2
3
4
TRACK
TRACK DATE
6 75 8 9 10 11 12
0dB OVER12 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Note:
●The brightness of the display section is remembered even
after the power has been turned off.
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RECORDING
■Differences from tape recordings
CD
MD
You cannot record music on the
reverse side of a MiniDisc.
MiniDiscs are single sided and should only be
inserted with the correct side up. (Page 39)
You don’t need to search for the start-
ing point at which to record.
The unit automatically finds the point at which
recording can start. Recording will start from
that point.
You can check the total or remaining
recordable time (possible recording)
before recording.
This lets you plan a recording session so that
the last song will not come to an abrupt end
before it has finished. (Page 17)
The date and time of a recording are
automatically saved with the recording.
If you have set the date and time, they will
be automatically recorded when a recording
is made. (Page 6)
■Disc writing (TOC)
The TOC (Table of Contents) is information on track numbers
and recording areas to allow the unit to recognize musical se-
lections or sounds.
The entire MD is controlled depending on this TOC, which en-
ables the unit to find the beginning of a track quickly or to auto-
matically record in a vacant area.
When you start recording or editing, "TOC" will appear in the
display window.
This indicates that information in the TOC is now being changed
according to recording or editing being performed. (The changed
TOC is not yet recorded on the MiniDisc at this time.)
The TOC is recorded when
●you stop recording.
●you switch to another input source.
●you eject the MiniDisc.
●you turn the power off.
Do NOT unplug the power lead whilst the TOC is being recorded
("TOC" is flashing) and do NOT impart shock to the unit. Other-
wise, TOC will not be correctly recorded, and consequently
proper playback may not be possible.
■About track numbers
When recording from CD
New track numbers will be created automatically according to
the original tracks (Synchro maker function).
●When you record from a CD to a MiniDisc, the track numbers
recorded on the MiniDisc may not match the track numbers
on the CD.
If this happens, correct the track numbers using the DIVIDE
(page 24) and COMBINE (page 25) functions after recording.
Area for TOC (recording track
numbers, track names, etc.) Area for recording the sound
First track Second track Third track
Track A Track B Track C
First track Second
track Third track
Track A Track B Track C
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