Teac MD-5 User manual

md-5
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MINIDISC DECK
3D0020100A
This appliance has a serial number located
on the rear panel. Please record the model
number and serial number and retain them
for your records.
Model number
Serial number
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
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 magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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Thanks for buying a TEAC. Read this manual carefully to get the
best performance from this unit.
Nous vous remercions pour l’achat d’un appareil TEAC.
Lire ce manuel avec attention pour obtenir les meilleures perfor-
mances possibles de cet appareil.
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miento de esta unidad.
OWNER’S MANUAL ..................................4
MANUEL DUPROPRIETAIRE .................23
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG......................42
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI......................61
MANUAL DEL USUARIO.........................80
ENGLISHFRANÇAISDEUTSCHITALIANO
ESPAÑOL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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CAUTION:
●Read all of these Instructions.
●Save these Instructions for later use.
●Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the audio
equipment.
1) Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be
read before the product is operated.
2) Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3) Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4) Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5) Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
6) Attachments — Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7) Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water _for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet
basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
8) Accessories — Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
9) Aproduct and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and
cart combination to overturn.
10) Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect
it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a
built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
11) Power Sources — This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or
local power company. For products intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12) Grounding or Polarization — This product may be equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than
the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is
a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
13) 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 cords at plugs, conve-nience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
14) Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system
is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and re-
quirements for the grounding electrode.
"Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to
Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
GROUND
CLAMP
15) Lightning — For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.
16) Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
17) Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in risk of fire or electric
shock.
18) Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this
product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the product.
19) Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
20) Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a) when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c) if the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) if the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.
e) if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f ) when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance _ this
indicates a need for service.
21) Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
22) Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
23) Wall or Ceiling Mounting — The product should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
24) Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

SAFETY INFORMATION
…CAUTION …ACHTUNG …OBSERVERA …ADVARSEL
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This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation
Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968", and is classified as class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invisible laser radiation during operation
because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely confined in the protective housings.
The label required in this reguration is shown 1.
…CAUTION
-DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING SCREWDRIVER.
-USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
-IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, MAKE A CONTACT WITH OUR SERVICEMAN, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN A
TROUBLED STATE.
CERTIFICATION
THIS PRODUCT COMPLES WITH DHHS
RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLI-
CABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE
TEAC CORPORATION
3-7-3 NAKA-CHO, MUSASHINO-SHI, TOKYO, JAPAN
MANUFACTURED TIF
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Optical pickup: Type : KMS-260A
Manufacturer : SONY Corporation
Laser output : 4.55 mW
Wavelength : 78520 nm
For U.S.A.
1THIS LABEL IS ATTACHED TO THE PLACE AS ILLUSTRATED TO INFORM THAT THE
APPARATUS CONTAINS A LASER COMPONENT.
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ANGEBRACHT UM DARAUF HINZUWEISEN, DASS IM INNERN DES GERÄTS
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
CAUTION - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND
INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
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Before UseContents
…Place the unit on a hard flat surface.
…Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or
close to a source of heat. Also avoid
locations subject to vibrations and
excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture.
…Do not open the cabinet, as this might
result in circuitry damage or electrical
shock.
…Do not attempt to clean the unit with
chemical solvents, as this might damage
the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
…When removing the power plug from the
wall outlet, always pull directly on the
plug, never yank the cord.
…Keep this manual in a safe place for
future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................ 2-3
Before Use ................................................................................................................. 4
ReadThis Before Operating .............................................................................. 4
Handling MDs .............................................................................................. 5
Memory back-up function ........................................................................... 5
When "Protected !!" is displayed................................................................ 5
While "UTOC Writing" is blinking ............................................................... 5
When "D-IN UNLOCK !" blinks.................................................................... 5
Remote Control Unit........................................................................................... 5
Name of Each Control .............................................................................................. 6
Connections .............................................................................................................. 7
Connection with a stereo amplifier/receiver ............................................ 7
Notes on power sources ............................................................................ 7
Recording .................................................................................................................. 8
Recording an MD ............................................................................................... 8
Notes on Recording ........................................................................................... 8
Playback .................................................................................................................... 9
Normal Playback ................................................................................................ 9
UsefulTips for Recording ....................................................................................... 10
Monitoring the Input Signal ............................................................................ 10
Adjusting the Recording Level ........................................................................ 10
AssigningTrack Numbers During Recording ................................................. 10
Recording Over ExistingTracks (Over Write) ................................................. 10
Sync Recording ................................................................................................ 11
Checking the Remaining MD RecordingTime ............................................... 11
Checking the RecordedTracks ......................................................................... 11
Timer Recording ............................................................................................... 11
UsefulTips for Playback ......................................................................................... 12
Using the Display Window .............................................................................. 12
Selecting the DesiredTrack .............................................................................. 12
PlayingTracks in Random Order (Shuffle Playback) ..................................... 12
When Recording to AnalogTape .................................................................... 13
PlayingTracks in the Desired Order (Program Playback) .............................. 13
RepeatingTrack(s) (Repeat Playback) ............................................................. 14
Timer Playback ................................................................................................. 14
Editing Recorded MDs ........................................................................................... 15
Notes on Editing .............................................................................................. 15
ErasingTrack(s) (ERASE Function) ................................................................. 15
Dividing aTrack (DIVIDE Function) ................................................................. 16
CombiningTracks (COMBINE Function) ......................................................... 16
Moving aTrack (MOVE Function) .................................................................... 16
AssigningTitles (TITLE Function) ................................................................... 17
AssigningTitles to the Disc and AllTracks Successively
(TITLE AUTO INC Function)......................................................................... 17-18
Changing entered characters.................................................................... 18
Copying aTitle (TITLE COPY Function)........................................................... 18
Canceling the Last Operation (UNDO Function) ............................................ 18
Optional Functions.................................................................................................. 19
Correspondence between deck buttons and keyboard keys.................. 19
Editing keys ................................................................................................ 19
Title entry keys ........................................................................................... 19
System Restrictions .......................................................................................... 19-20
Display Messages ................................................................................................... 20
Guide to the Serial Copy Management System .................................................. 21
Serial Copy Management System .................................................................. 21
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 22
Specifications ......................................................................................................... 22
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IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers)
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment. If the plug fitted is not
suitable for the power points in your
home or the cable is too short to reach a
power point, then obtain an appropriate
safety approved extension lead or
consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off,
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug
immediately, to avoid a possible shock
hazard by inadvertent connection to the
mains supply.
If this product is not provided with a
mains plug, or one has to be fitted, then
follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any
connection to the larger terminal which
is marked with the letter E or by the
safety earth symbol ç or coloured
GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW.
The wires in the mains lead on this
product are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
As these colours may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN
must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or
coloured RED.
When replacing the fuse only a
correctly rated approved type should be
used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
IF IN DOUBT — CONSULT A
COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
Read This Before Operating

ªHandling MDs
The MiniDisc (MD) measures 64 mm in
diameter. Although the MD is housed in a
protective cartridge (68 mm x 72 mm x 5 mm)
and can be handled easily, deck
malfunctions may result if the cartridge
gets dust on it or is damaged. To protect the
disc, always take the following precautions:
…Be sure that the MD is taken out of the
deck and put back in its MD case after
using it.
…Do not touch the disc inside the
cartridge. Do not open the shutter to
expose the MD.
…Do not place MDs in direct sunlight, high
temperatures, or high levels of humidity.
…Use a dry, soft cloth to clean the
cartridge.
…When attaching a label to the MD
cartridge, be sure to apply it correctly to
the specified position. If the label is
rolled up or partially detached, the MD
cartridge may get stuck inside the deck.
…Do not place one label on top of another.
ªMemory back-up function
This unit is provided with a memory back-up
function. When you use the deck for the
first time, leave it on for about 5 minutes to
allow the back-up circuit to be charged and
become operational. When not using the
deck for a while, try to turn the power on
every 3 or 4 days.
ªSerial Copy Management System
This deck complies with the SCMS (Serial
Copy Management System). As a result, it is
not possible to digitally record from a
source MD which has been recorded
digitally.
Cartridge
Shutter
ªWhen "Protected !!" is
displayed
…A playback-only MD is loaded.
…The MD is record-protected against
accidental erasure. To make recording
(or editing) possible, slide the record-
protect tab to close the hole.
ªWhile "UTOC Writing" is
blinking:
"UTOC Writing" blinks while the MD is
being ejected after recording (or editing).
While it is blinking, the recorded data is
being written on the MD. Do not pull out
the power cord or vibrate the deck.
Otherwise the recorded data may not be
written correctly on the MD.
If the power is turned off with the MD left
in the deck (" " lights up) after
recording, the UTOC cannot be recorded.
Turn the power back on within 3 or 4 days
and eject the MD. The recorded data
might be lost if the MD is left in the deck
for a long time.
ªWhen "D-IN UNLOCK !" blinks
…The program source is not connected to
the [DIGITAL IN 1] or [DIGITAL IN 2]
terminal even though you have selected
[DIGITAL 1] or [DIGITAL 2] with the
[INPUT SELECTOR]. Either make the
digital connection or select [ANALOG]
with the [INPUT SELECTOR] and perform
analog recording.
…This message also appears when the
digital signal input is interrupted during
digital recording. To continue recording,
restart the digital program source.
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ENGLISH
When operating the remote control unit,
point it towards the remote sensor on the
front panel of the unit.
ªBattery installation
1. Remove the battery compartment
cover.
2. Insert two "AA" (R6, SUM-3) dry
batteries.
Make sure that the batteries are inserted
with their positive ±and
negative —poles positioned correctly.
3. Close the cover until it clicks.
Battery replacement
If you notice that the distance between the
remote control unit and the player for
correct operation becomes shorter, it
indicates that the batteries are exhaust-
ed. In this case replace the batteries with
new ones.
Precautions concerning batteries
…Be sure to insert the batteries with
correct positive ±and negative —
polarities.
…Use batteries of the same type. Never
use different types of batteries
together.
…Rechargeable and non-rechargeable
batteries can be used. Refer to the
precautions on their labels.
…When the remote control unit is not to be
used for a long time (more than a month),
remove the batteries from the remote
control unit to prevent them from leaking.
If they leak, wipe away the liquid inside
the battery compartment and replace the
batteries with new ones.
…Do not heat or disassemble batteries and
never dispose of old batteries by
throwing them in fire.
Remote Control Unit

Name of Each Control
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1[POWER] button
2[TIMER PLAY/OFF/REC] switch
3[REC MODE MONO/STEREO] switch
4[REC LEVEL] control
5Remote sensor
6Disc insertion slot
7[øEJECT] button
8[ºRECORD] button
9[DISPLAY] button
0[∆/˚SEARCH] buttons
q[PLAY MODE] button
w[µTRACK≤] dial / [PUSH ENTER]
e[EDIT/NO] button
r[YES] button
t[INPUT SELECTOR] switch
y[PHONES] jack
u[LEVEL] control
iDisplay window
o[ªSTOP] button
p[¥PLAY] button
a[πPAUSE] button
s[DIGITAL IN 2] terminal
d[KEYBOARD] terminal
fNumeric buttons (1 to 9, 0, +10)
g[REPEAT/A-B] buttons
h[TITLE EDIT] button
j[CLEAR] button
k[INSERT] button
l[DELETE] button
;[SYNC REC] button
zUpper/Lower case button [Aß∑a]
x[AUTO SPACE] button
c[SCROLL] button
vCharacter select button [CHAR SELECT]
b[ENTER] button
n[µSKIP≤] buttons

Connections
…Turn off power for all equipment before
making connections.
…Read instructions of each component
you intend to use with the MD deck.
ªConnection with a stereo
amplifier/receiver
LINE (ANALOG) IN/OUT jacks
Connect the amplifier to the LINE IN/OUT
jacks using the pin-plug cord (provided),
making sure to match the color-coded
plugs to the appropriate jacks on the
components — white to white (L), and red
to red (R).
…Be sure to insert each plug securely. To
prevent hum and noise, do not bundle the
connection cords with the power cord or
speaker cord.
DIGITAL IN 1/OUT terminals
Use these terminals to connect the deck to
a digital component (such as a CD player,
DAT deck, digital amplifier, or another MD
deck).
…Use a digital optical (TOS) cable
(optional) for digital recording. Connect
the [DIGITAL IN 2] jack located on the
front panel to a digital component such
as a DAT/MD deck.
…When making a digital connection,
remove the caps from the terminals.
When the terminals are not in use, leave
the caps in place.
ªNotes on power sources
Before operating the deck, check that the
operating voltage of the deck is identical to
your local power supply. The operating
voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the
rear panel of the deck.
ªPower cord
Be sure to connect the power cord to an AC
outlet which supplies the correct voltage.
…Hold the power plug when plugging or
unplugging the power cord.
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ENGLISH

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Recording
1. Press the [POWER] button.
…"NO DISC" appears on the display.
…Turn on the source component and the
amplifier. Set the input selector to the
source component.
2. Insert a recordable MD.
…When a blank MD is inserted, the display
shows "Disc Loading", "TOC Reading",
"No Track !!" and "Blank Disc" in
sequence.
…When a partially recorded MD is
inserted, the deck will automatically
start recording from the end of the last
recorded track.
3. Select the input with the [INPUT
SELECTOR].
Display Selected Input
ANALOG LINE IN
DIGITAL 1 DIGITAL IN 1 (OPTICAL)
DIGITAL 2 DIGITAL IN 2 (OPTICAL)
(front panel)
4. Select the recording mode with the [REC
MODE] switch.
…When [STEREO] is selected, stereo
recording will be performed.
…When [MONO] is selected, monaural
recording will be performed using only
the left (L) channel. "L" appears on the
level meter, but the output is sent to both
channels.
Recording an MD
Insert in the direction of
the arrow.
Hold the MD with the
label side up.
…The maximum amount of time available
with monaural recording is twice that of
stereo recording.
5. Press the [ºRECORD] button.
…The deck enters the Record-Pause mode
(" "lights up).
…"Disc Full !!" or "Track Full !!" is displayed
when no room is available on the MD for
recording.
6. Adjust the recording level.
…If [ANALOG] was selected above,
adjust the recording level with the [REC
LEVEL] control.
…When adjusting the recording level,
adjust so that the "OVER" segments of the
peak level meter do not light up.
7. Start recording.
Press the [¥PLAY] button or the
[π PAUSE] button ( "¥"lights up).
Start playing the source program.
8. To stop recording, press the [ªSTOP]
button.
ªTo stop recording temporarily (pause)
Press the [πPAUSE] button.
…Press the [¥PLAY] or [πPAUSE] button
to resume recording.
…Whenever you pause recording, the
track number increases by one.
ªTo eject the MD
Press the [øEJECT] button.
If the power is turned off with the MD left
in the deck (" " lights up) after
recording, the UTOC cannot be recorded.
Turn the power back on within 3 or 4 days
and eject the MD. The recorded data might
be lost if the MD is left in the deck for a long
time.
Notes on Recording
ªTo protect an MD against
accidental erasure
…After recording an MD, slide the record-
protect tab to open the hole.
…To record on the MD again, slide the tab
to close the hole.
ªWhen "Disc Full !!" or "Track
Full !!" is displayed
The MD has no more available space for
recording or the MD has used up all its
track numbers. Erase unnecessary tracks
or record music on another MD.
ªThe way track numbers are
assigned varies depending on
the source
When a CD or MD is played and recorded
digitally by selecting [DIGITAL 1/2] with the
[INPUT SELECTOR]:
…Track numbers on the recorded MD are
assigned to match those on the source
CD or MD. However, in the
circumstances listed below only one
track number may be assigned to a
recorded section.
·A section composed of the repeated
playback of a single track on a disc
(e.g. using single track repeat
playback).
·A section composed of the
successive recording of tracks with
the same track number from more
than one disc. Also, if the source is an
MD, track numbers may not be
marked for tracks shorter than 3
seconds.
When the source is recorded with
[ANALOG] or when a digital source other
than a CD or MD is recorded with [DIGITAL
1] or [DIGITAL 2] while the Auto Track
function is OFF:
…The entire recording may be counted as
a single track with only one track
number assigned to it.
·Track numbers can be assigned
manually at the desired points by
pressing the [ºRECORD] button
during recording.
·Track numbers can be assigned
automatically by switching the Auto
Track function to "A_TRACK > ON"
before starting recording.
Buttons used on this page

1. Press the [POWER] button.
…"NO DISC" appears on the display.
…Turn on the amplifier and set the input
selector to MD.
2. Insert an MD.
…After the TOC (Table Of Contents) data
has been read, the disc title (when the
disc has a title assigned to it), the total
number of tracks and the total playing
time of the disc are displayed.
Total number of tracks Disc title
Music calendar
…The disc or track title can be scrolled on
the display with the [SCROLL] button on
the remote control unit. After scrolling,
the title returns to its original display.
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Playback
Insert in the direction
of the arrow.
Hold the MD with the
label side up.
Normal Playback 3. Start playback.
Press the [¥PLAY] button ("¥" lights up).
Playback starts from the first track and
"001" appears on the "TRACK NO."
display.
…When the disc finishes playback, the
track numbers disappear from the music
calendar.
…If the total number of tracks exceeds 20
(" " lights up), the track number
should be confirmed on the TRACK NO.
display.
…Press the [¥PLAY] button immediately
after recording is stopped (within 10
seconds) to play back a track which has
just been recorded from the beginning.
…If ten seconds or more have passed after
recording is stopped, or if the [¥PLAY]
button is pressed after pressing the
[ªSTOP] button, playback starts from
the first track of the disc.
4. To stop playback, press the [ªSTOP]
button.
ªTo stop playback temporarily (pause)
Press the [πPAUSE] button ("π" lights up).
…Press the [¥PLAY] or [πPAUSE] button
to resume playback.
ªTo play a track located before or after
the current track
Turn the [µTRACK≤] dial.
…If you are operating the remote control
unit, select the desired track by pressing
the [µSKIP≤] buttons or entering the
track number with the numeric buttons.
…The selected track number starts
playing.
ªTo eject the MD
Press the [øEJECT] button.
ªHeadphones
When using headphones, connect the
headphone plug into the PHONES jack.
…Adjust the level of the signals output
from the phones jack.
Condensation
When the deck is moved directly from a
cold to a warm location or when the
temperature is raised suddenly in the
room where the deck is installed,
moisture may condense inside the
mechanism. This will prevent the deck
from operating normally and may result
in damage to the MD or to precision
parts. If condensation occurs, turn on
the deck and leave it for an hour or two
until the moisture evaporates.
Buttons used on this page

Useful Tips for Recording
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You can monitor the input signal of the
component connected to each input
terminal before recording.
1. Press the [øEJECT] button to eject the
disc.
2. Select the input source with the [INPUT
SELECTOR].
3. Press the [ºRECORD] button.
("Monitor Mode" appears.)
…Even when the [REC MODE] is set to
[MONO], the output is sent to both
channels.
…Insert an MD or press the [ªSTOP]
button to cancel the Monitor mode.
When recording with [ANALOG] selected
with the [INPUT SELECTOR] and the signal
input through the [LINE IN] jacks, adjust the
recording level with the [REC LEVEL]
control.
1. Insert a recordable MD and press the
[ºRECORD] button to enter the Record-
Pause mode (" " lights up).
2. Play the highest-level section of the
program source and turn the [REC
LEVEL] control so that the "OVER"
segments of the peak level meters do not
light.
…Recording level adjustment is not
necessary for digital recording.
3. Play the program source again.
…Press the [¥PLAY] or [πPAUSE] button
to start recording.
Adjusting the Recording Level
Monitoring the Input Signal
Assigning track numbers at specific points
will make it easy to quickly locate those
points later using the playback or editing
functions.
ªTo assign track numbers automatically
(Auto Track function)
Track numbers can be assigned
automatically during recording by setting
the Auto Track function to ON.
1. In the Record or Record-Pause mode,
press the [EDIT/NO] button until
"A_TRACK >" appears.
2. Turn the [µTRACK≤] dial to select
"A_TRACK > ON".
3. Press the [YES] button to end the setting
function.
…While the Auto Track function is "ON", the
signal level must remain low for 2 or
more seconds before a new track
number is advanced.
…During digital recording from a CD or
MD, the track numbers are advanced
automatically according to the CD or MD
data.
…Once the Auto Track function is "ON", this
mode will not be released even after the
power is turned off.
Press the [YES] button after selecting
"A_TRACK > OFF" to release it.
ªTo assign track numbers manually
Press the [ºRECORD] button at every point
where you want to assign a track number
during recording. Each press of the button
advances the track number.
ªTo assign track numbers after recording
A track number is added when a track is
divided in editing. (See "Dividing a track" on
page 16.)
Note:
Changing the input or mode with the [INPUT
SELECTOR] or [REC MODE] switch during
recording activates the Record-Pause
mode.
Assigning Track Numbers During
Recording
The Over Write function allows you to
record music by erasing a previously
recorded track.
1. Perform steps 1 to 4 of "Recording an
MD" on page 8.
2. Turn the [µTRACK≤] dial (or press
the [µSKIP≤] buttons on the remote
control unit) until the track number to be
recorded over appears.
3. Press the [ºRECORD] button (" "
lights up).
…After "Over Write" appears, the
remaining recording time is displayed.
…The track numbers which come after the
track being recorded over blink on the
music calendar.
4. Adjust the recording level.
…If [ANALOG] was selected above, adjust
the recording level with the [REC LEVEL]
control.
5. Press the [¥PLAY] button or [πPAUSE]
button to start recording.
…The deck records over the existing track.
The track number is updated.
ªRecording over an existing track from
the middle
1. Select the track number to be erased
then press the [¥PLAY] button to start
playback.
2. Press the [πPAUSE] button where you
want to start recording.
3. Press the [ºRECORD] button.
…The track number is updated and blinks
on the music calender.
4. Press the [¥PLAY] or [πPAUSE] button
to start recording.
…The deck records over the existing track.
[CAUTION]
…It is not possible to record from the
middle of an existing track when
""or " " is lit.
Recording Over Existing Tracks
(Over Write)
Buttons used on this page

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The deck starts recording when the input
audio exceeds a certain level and pauses
when the input audio has dropped below a
certain level continuously for 4 seconds or
more.
1. Perform steps 1-6 of "Recording an MD"
on page 8.
2. Press the [SYNC REC] button on the
remote control unit. The deck enters the
Sync Record-Pause mode.
(" " and " " light up.)
…The remaining recording time appears
after "S_SYNC ON" is displayed.
3. Start playing the source component.
…The deck starts sync recording upon
detection of the input audio signal.
It pauses when the input audio level
drops below a certain level.
…You cannot start recording manually
by pressing the [¥PLAY] button or
[πPAUSE] button in the Sync Record-
Pause mode.
…Press the [SYNC REC] button again to
cancel sync recording. After "S_SYNC
OFF" is displayed, the remaining
recording time appears.
Notes:
…Pressing the [πPAUSE] button during
sync recording aborts the Sync Record
operation.
…Changing the input or mode with the
[INPUT SELECTOR] or [REC MODE]
switch during sync recording aborts the
Sync Record operation.
Sync Recording
With each press of the [DISPLAY] button,
the display changes as follows:
In the Stop /Record mode:
…The remaining recording time (REMAIN)
is only displayed in the Record-Pause
mode.
…The disc title can be displayed only when
it has been recorded onto the MD.
ªPress the [¥PLAY] button immediately
after stopping recording.
The track which has just been recorded will
be played from the beginning.
∑∑
ªTo play from the first track of the MD
after recording:
Press the [ªSTOP] button again
immediately after stopping recording then
press the [¥PLAY] button.
∑∑∑
¥ PLAY ª STOP ª STOP Recording
¥ PLAY ª STOP Recording
Checking the Recorded Tracks
Checking the Remaining MD
Recording Time
By connecting this deck with a timer
(commercially available), you can start and
stop recording operations at a preset time.
1. Perform steps 1 to 6 of "Recording an
MD" on page 8.
2. Set the [TIMER] switch to [REC].
3. Set the [TIMER] so that it starts and stops
power supply at the desired start time
and end time.
…As the actual recording starts after the
"TOC Reading" operation, set the timer
recording start time to slightly before the
time when you want to start recording.
…Each component power is turned off.
…When the start time comes, power is
supplied to the components and
recording starts.
[CAUTION]
…When timer recording is performed in
the "SHUFFLE" mode or "PROGRAM"
mode, the deck automatically enters the
"CONTINUE" mode.
…Be sure to turn the deck on again and
eject the MD within 3 or 4 days of timer
recording. When the MD is ejected, the
recorded contents will be written on the
MD. If the deck is left off for a long time
after the timer recording has finished,
the contents may disappear.
…During timer recording, recording starts
from the end of the previously-recorded
portion on the MD.
…Set the [TIMER] switch to [OFF] after
timer recording. If the timer is left in
[REC], the deck will automatically start
recording the next time the power is
turned on.
Timer Recording
Buttons used on this page

Useful Tips for Playback
Each track on the disc is played once in
random order.
1. In the Stop mode, press the [PLAY
MODE] button repeatedly until "SHUFFLE
MODE" is displayed (" " lights
up).
2. Press the [¥PLAY] button.
…To play the next track, turn the
[µTRACK≤] dial clockwise (or press
the [≤] button on the remote control
unit) during shuffle playback.
…To play from the beginning of the current
track, turn the [µTRACK≤] dial
counterclockwise (or press the [µ]
button on the remote control unit) during
shuffle playback.
…The Shuffle mode will not be canceled
even when the power is turned off.
…To cancel the Shuffle mode, press the
[PLAY MODE] button repeatedly until
"CONTINUE MODE" is displayed.
Playing Tracks in Random Order
(Shuffle Playback)
ªPlaying a track by direct search
Specify the desired track by pressing the
numeric buttons (1 to 9, 0, +10) on the
remote control unit. The specified track
starts to play.
…Examples of operation for direct search
of track number 10 or more:
To search track number 10:
Press +10 once then 0.
To search track number 25:
Press +10 twice then 5.
…Press the [CLEAR] button while "TRACK
NO." is blinking to cancel it.
ªTo skip to the previous or next track
Turn the [µTRACK≤] dial clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press the
[µSKIP≤] buttons on the remote
control unit) during playback to skip to a
track located after or before the current
track.
ªTo search a desired section
During playback, press and hold the
[∆/˚] (or [∆SEARCH˚]) buttons to
search the desired section.
…In the Play-Pause mode, the desired
section can be searched by observing
the elapsed playing time or remaining
playing time on the display.
…Normal search may not be possible if
there are several successive short
tracks of only a few seconds in length.
Selecting the Desired Track
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The information shown on the display
allows you to check the disc title, track title,
the total track number in an MD, total
playing time, remaining recordable time of
the MD.
…Each press of the [DISPLAY] button
changes the display as shown below.
In the Stop mode:
In the Play mode:
…The total number of tracks appears on
the TRACK NO. display.
…The disc title and track titles are
displayed only when they have been
recorded onto the MD.
…When a track has been selected in the
Stop mode ("TRACK" is lit), pressing the
[DISPLAY] button displays the track title.
…When a track title is composed of more
than 100 characters, the 100th character
and beyond cannot be displayed.
…The disc or track title can be scrolled on
the display with the [SCROLL] button on
the remote control unit. After scrolling,
the title returns to its original display.
Using the Display Window
Buttons used on this page

Up to 25 tracks can be programmed in the
desired order and played.
ªTo program tracks
1. In the Stop mode, press the [PLAY
MODE] button repeatedly until "PGM
MODE" appears in the display. After
"PGM MODE", the display shows "0m 00s
00p" (" " lights up).
2. Turn the [µTRACK≤] dial so that the
desired track number indicator lights on
the music calendar, and press [PUSH
ENTER] on the dial.
…The track number blinks.
…Repeat this operation to program other
tracks.
…Tracks can be programmed
automatically by simply pressing the
numeric buttons (1 to 9, 0, +10) on the
remote control unit to display their
numbers sequentially.
…When a track number of 21 or more is
selected, the " " indicator blinks.
However, the track number can still be
checked on the TRACK NO. display.
…The same track can be programmed
repeatedly.
…If you make a mistake in the track
number entry, press the [CLEAR] button.
Each press clears the current last track
in the program.
Playing Tracks in the Desired
Order (Program Playback)
3. Press the [¥PLAY] button to start
Program playback.
…The program is held in memory after
Program playback has been stopped by
pressing the [ªSTOP] button or it has
stopped automatically at the end.
…Pressing the [ªSTOP] button in the Stop
mode clears the program memory.
…When the total program playback time is
longer than 159 minutes and 59 seconds,
"---m--s" appears on the time counter.
…When the 25th track has been
programmed, "PGM Full !!" is displayed
and no more tracks can be programmed.
…Pressing the [PLAY MODE] button in the
Stop mode cancels the Program Play
mode and clears the program memory.
…The Program mode will not be canceled
even when the power is turned off, and
the programmed data will remain in the
deck.
…If you attempt program playback when
no programmed data is entered, normal
playback will start after "PGM Empty !!"
is displayed.
ªTo check the program contents
In the Play or Play-Pause mode, turn the
[µTRACK≤] dial or press the [µ] or
[≤] button on the remote control unit to
display the program contents.
ªTo delete a programmed track
In the Stop mode, press the [CLEAR] button.
Each press clears the current last track in
the program.
ªTo add a track to the program
In the Stop mode, turn the [µTRACK≤]
dial to select the desired track number and
press [PUSH ENTER] on the dial.
A track can also be added from the remote
control unit by simply entering the track
number with the numeric buttons
(1 to 9, 0, +10).
…The new track is appended to the end of
the existing program.
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ªTo play tracks with spaces inserted
after every track (Auto Space playback)
The Auto Space playback function inserts a
3-second blank space between each track.
This makes possible music scan operations
when recording from MDs to analog tape.
1. Press the [AUTO SPACE] button on the
remote control unit once so that
"A_SPACE ON" is displayed. (" "
lights up.)
2. Press the [¥PLAY] button.
…To release Auto Space Playback, press
the [AUTO SPACE] button repeatedly
until " " disappears.
ªTo pause after each track
(Auto Ready playback)
The deck can enter the Pause mode after
playing each track. This feature is
convenient when copying a single MD track
onto tape or when the tracks to be copied
are not continuous.
1. Press the [AUTO SPACE] button on the
remote control unit twice so that
"A_READY ON" is displayed.
(" " lights up.)
2. Press the [¥PLAY] button.
…When playback is finished, the deck
pauses at the beginning of the next track.
3. Press the [¥PLAY] or [πPAUSE] button
to start playing the next track.
…To release Auto Ready playback, press
the [AUTO SPACE] button repeatedly
until " " disappears.
…A.SPACE and A.READY playback cannot
be used together.
When Recording to Analog Tape
Buttons used on this page

All or one of the tracks, or a specified
portion (A-B) of an MD can be played
repeatedly. Program playback and Shuffle
playback can also be repeated.
ªTo repeat all MD tracks
(All-track repeat)
1. In the Stop mode, press the [PLAY
MODE] button to select one of the
following repeat play modes.
Play Mode Repeat
CONTINUE Normal repeat
SHUFFLE MODE Shuffle repeat
PGM MODE Program repeat
2. Press the [REPEAT] button on the remote
control unit once to display "REPEAT
ALL".
…""lights up.
3. Press the [¥PLAY] button.
The tracks will be played repeatedly in
the specified mode.
…To release REPEAT playback and resume
normal playback, press the [REPEAT]
button repeatedly until "REPEAT OFF"
appears.
…The Repeat Playback mode will not be
canceled even when the power is turned
off.
Repeating Track(s)
(Repeat Playback)
ªTo repeat a single track
(Single-track repeat)
1. During playback in the "CONTINUE
MODE", press the [REPEAT] button on the
remote control unit twice.
…"REPEAT 1" appears (" " and
""light up).
2. Press the [¥PLAY] button. The current
track will be repeated.
3. The track to be repeated can be
changed by turning the [µTRACK≤]
dial or by pressing the [µSKIP≤]
buttons or numeric buttons (1 to 9, 0, +10)
on the remote control unit.
…Single-track repeat is unavailable in the
"SHUFFLE MODE" or "PGM MODE".
ªTo repeat a section within a track
(A-B repeat)
A specified portion (between A and B) of a
track can be played repeatedly.
1. During playback, press the [A-B] button
on the remote control ("REPEAT A–" is
displayed, and " " lights up,
""blinks) at the starting point (A) of
the portion you want to repeat.
2. Press the [A-B] button again ("REPEAT A-
B" is displayed, and " " and
""light steadily) at the ending point
(B). The portion (A-B) will be played
repeatedly.
…A-B repeat playback of portions
extending over more than one track is
not possible during programmed
playback or shuffle playback.
…To cancel Repeat playback and resume
normal playback, press the [A-B] button
or [REPEAT] button again.
("REPEAT OFF" is displayed.)
…Press the [ªSTOP] button to erase the
specified portion (between A-B).
By connecting this deck with a timer
(commercially available), playback can be
started at a specified time.
1. Insert a pre-recorded MD and set the
[TIMER] switch to [PLAY].
2. Select the amplifier's input which allows
this deck to play back.
…Timer playback is available when
"SHUFFLE MODE", "PGM MODE", "ALL
REPEAT" or "REPEAT SINGLE" playback is
selected.
3. Set the timer to the desired start time
and turn off the power.
When the set time comes, each
component will be turned on and
playback will start.
…Set the [TIMER] switch back to [OFF]
after timer playback.
Timer Playback
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Useful Tips for Playback
Buttons used on this page

Editing Recorded MDs
2. Press the [EDIT/NO] button repeatedly
until "ERASE TRK ?" is displayed.
3. Press the [YES] button.
("Track OK ?" is displayed.)
…Pressing the [EDIT/NO] button or the
[ªSTOP] button while "Track OK ?" is
displayed aborts the operation.
4. Press the [YES] button again.
…"COMPLETE" is displayed. Once the
specified track has been erased, the
subsequent track is decreased by one
and all tracks following are renumbered.
…Repeat this procedure to erase
additional tracks.
ªTo erase a part of a track
This operation consists of dividing the
track, erasing one of the tracks obtained by
division and combining the remaining
tracks. A part of a track can be erased using
these three functions.
(Example): To erase a part of A with track
number 1
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Available editing operations include
erasing, moving, dividing and combining
tracks. It is also possible to assign disc and
track titles.
ªWhen "Protected !!" is displayed
The MD is record-protected against
accidental erasure. To make recording or
editing possible, slide the record-protect
tab to close the hole.
ªWhile "UTOC Writing" is blinking
This message indicates that the recorded
data is being written on the MD. Do not pull
out the power cord or vibrate the deck.
Otherwise the recorded data may not be
written correctly on the MD.
Notes on Editing
The data written on an MD can be erased in
the following ways.
…Erasing all tracks simultaneously
…Erasing a single track
…Erasing parts of a track
ªTo erase all tracks at once (DISC ERASE)
1. In the Stop mode, press the [EDIT/NO]
button repeatedly until "ERASE DISC ?" is
displayed.
2. Press the [YES] button.
("Sure ?" is displayed.)
…Pressing the [EDIT/NO] button or the
[ªSTOP] button while "Sure ?" is
displayed aborts the operation.
3. Press the [YES] button again.
"COMPLETE" is displayed and then "Blank
Disc" is displayed to indicate that all
recorded data on the MD has been
erased.
…If "ERASE DISC ?" is selected with the
[EDIT/NO] button while "Blank Disc" is
displayed, and then the [YES] button is
pressed, UNDO (which cancels the most
recent operation) cannot be performed.
ªTo erase a single track (TRACK ERASE)
(Example): To erase B in track number 2
1. Specify the track to be erased with the
[µTRACK≤] dial.
Erasing Track(s)
(ERASE Function)
Buttons used on this page

A recorded track can be divided into two
tracks and a track number can be assigned
to the second track. This function is
designed for use when a single track
contains several musical pieces (for
example with an analog-recorded MD), or
when you want to mark a point for use in
track location.
(Example): To divide C and D contained in
track number 3 into two tracks
1. During playback, press the [πPAUSE]
button at the point where you want to
divide the current track into two.
2. Press the [EDIT/NO] button repeatedly
until "DIVIDE ?" is displayed.
3. Press the [YES] button.
…"Rehearsal" and "Point OK ?" are
displayed alternately while the first 4
seconds of the portion which becomes
the second track after division are
played repeatedly.
4. If the original track is not divided as
precisely as desired, you can fine-adjust
the division point by turning the
[µTRACK≤] dial while monitoring the
sound.
…The division point can be adjusted within
an offset range of –88 ~ +127
(±1 corresponds to approx. 0.06 sec.).
…Press the [ªSTOP] button or [EDIT/NO]
button to abort the operation.
5. When the track is divided at the desired
point, press the [YES] button again.
…The track numbers of the new track
(second track after division) and
subsequent tracks are increased by one
but these new numbers are still
continuous.
…"COMPLETE" is displayed and the track is
divided. The deck will start to play the
new track obtained after division.
…Tracks obtained after division do not
have track titles, regardless of whether
the original track had one or not.
…The beginnings of tracks cannot be
divided.
Dividing a Track
(DIVIDE Function)
The order of tracks can be changed by
moving a track to another position. After the
track has been moved, track numbers are
automatically renumbered.
(Example): To move D from track number 4
to track number 2
1. During playback, select the track to be
moved by turning the [µTRACK≤]
dial.
2. Press the [EDIT/NO] button until
"MOVE ?" is displayed.
3. Press the [YES] button.
…"Move to 001?" is displayed. ("001" blinks.)
Track number Destination track
to be moved number
4. Select the destination track number with
the [µTRACK≤] dial.
…"Move to 002 ?" is displayed.
("002" blinks.)
…When you specify the destination track
number with the numeric buttons,
"COMPLETE" is displayed, then the track
is moved and the track numbers are
automatically changed. Playback
resumes from the track’s new location.
…Press the [ªSTOP] button or [EDIT/NO]
button to abort the operation.
5. Press the [YES] button again.
…"COMPLETE" is displayed, then the track
is moved and the track numbers are
automatically changed. Playback
resumes from the track’s new location.
Moving a Track (MOVE Function)
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Two consecutive tracks can be combined
into a single track. This function is designed
for use when you want to play several
songs continuously or you want to make a
single track from many separately recorded
parts of music.
(Example): Combining B and C
1. Select a track number by turning the
[µTRACK≤] dial.
…The selected track number will be
combined with the track before it.
For example, to combine track numbers 2
and 3, select track number 3 in this step.
…If you select track 1, it will not be
combined into a single track.
2. Press the [EDIT/NO] button until
"COMBINE ?" is displayed.
3. Press the [YES] button.
…"Rehearsal" is displayed. The beginning
of the selected track is played back
repeatedly.
…If the combination point between the two
tracks is not played properly, press the
[EDIT/NO] button to stop playback and
restart the operation from the beginning.
…Press the [ªSTOP] button to abort the
operation.
4. If the combination point is correct, press
the [YES] button again.
…"COMPLETE" is displayed for a few
seconds and the tracks are combined.
…When both tracks have titles assigned,
the title of the track before the selected
track is assigned to the combined track.
Subsequent track numbers are
decreased by one.
Combining Tracks
(COMBINE Function)
Editing Recorded MDs

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6. Select each character by turning the
[µTRACK≤] dial and pressing
[PUSH ENTER] on the dial.
…If you are using the remote control unit,
select each character with the
[µSKIP≤] buttons and press the
[ENTER] button to enter it.
7. Repeat steps 5-6.
8. Press the [YES] button after assigning
the disc title.
…The title entry mode for track 1 is
automatically engaged ("001 > _" is
displayed) and the cursor blinks on the
display.
9. Repeat steps 5-6.
10. Press the [YES] button again.
…When the title entry mode for track 2 is
engaged ("002 > _" is displayed), repeat
steps 5-8.
…Repeat the character entry procedure
until all titles have been entered. The
disc title is then displayed if the deck is in
the Stop mode, or if the deck is in the
Play mode, the current track title is
displayed.
…Confirm titles by turning the
[µTRACK≤] dial.
…Press the [ªSTOP] button to abort the
operation.
Press the [EDIT/NO] button for more than
3 seconds (or press the [TITLE EDIT]
button on the remote control unit) to
cancel the title function and resume
playback.
Notes:
…Up to 100 characters can be entered per
track title. However, when the total
number of characters of all track titles
exceeds 1700, no more track titles can
be written onto the MD.
…If the TITLE AUTO INC function is
canceled before all titles have been
assigned, the track title currently being
entered will be erased. Only track titles
which have already been assigned will
be kept.
…If UNDO is performed after TITLE AUTO
INC is completed, the last edited track
title will be canceled.
…Disc and track titles can be assigned
during recording.
…If a track title is assigned while in the
Record-Pause mode during the
overwriting of a track, the track title will
be erased when you resume recording
…"DISC" lights while a disc title is being
entered, and "TRACK" lights while a track
title is being entered.
…Assigning titles is unavailable in the
"SHUFFLE MODE" or "PGM MODE".
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Titles can be assigned to each disc or each
track using uppercase and lowercase
letters, numbers, " " (Katakana) and
symbols.
1. Press the [EDIT/NO] button so that
"TITLE ?" is displayed.
2. Press the [YES] button.
…Press the [TITLE EDIT] button if you are
using the remote control unit.
3. Select "DSC" or a track number using the
[µTRACK≤] dial.
…To assign a disc title, select "TITLE > DSC"
("DSC" blinks).
…To assign a track title, select "TITLE >
XXX (track number)" (Track number
blinks).
4. Press the [YES] button.
"DSC > _ " or "XXX > _ " is displayed.
…The character entry mode is engaged
and the cursor blinks on the display.
5. Press the [DISPLAY] button to select the
character type.
…When " " is lit: Katakana (square
Japanese syllabary) can be entered.
…When " " is lit: Capital alphabet
letters, numerals and symbols can be
entered.
…When no indicator is lit: Small alphabet
letters, numerals and symbols can be
entered.
6. Select each character by turning the
[µTRACK≤] dial and pressing [PUSH
ENTER] on the dial.
Assigning Titles (TITLE Function) 7. Repeat steps 5-6.
…Press the[ªSTOP] button to abort the
operation.
…Press the [EDIT/NO] button for more than
3 seconds (or press the [TITLE EDIT]
button on the remote control unit) to
cancel the title function and resume
playback
8. Press the [YES] button again.
…The disc or track title is displayed again.
…Repeat steps 1-8 to assign titles to other
track numbers.
Select the "CONTINUE" mode with the
[PLAY MODE] button. Titles can be assigned
to the disc and all tracks successively.
1. Press the [EDIT/NO] button so that
"TITLE ?" is displayed.
2. Press the [YES] button.
…Press the [TITLE EDIT] button if you are
using the remote control unit.
3. Select "TITLE > AINC" with the
[µTRACK≤] dial ("AINC" blinks).
4. Press the [YES] button.
…The disc title entry mode is engaged
("DSC > _" is displayed) and the cursor
blinks on the display.
…The cursor blinks at the first character
position even if a title has already been
assigned.
5. Press the [DISPLAY] button to select the
character type.
Assigning Titles to the Disc and
All Tracks Successively
(TITLE AUTO INC Function)
Buttons used on this page

ªCharacter types selectable
…When " " is lit: Katakana (square
Japanese syllabary) can be entered.
…When " " is lit: Capital alphabet
letters, numerals and symbols can be
entered: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; <
= > ? @ ! " # $ % & ‘ ( ) *+ , – . / _ (space)
…When no indicator is lit: Small alphabet
letters, numerals and symbols can be
entered: a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s
t u v w x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @
! " # $ % & ‘ ( ) *+ , – . / _ (space)
ªChanging entered characters
Move the cursor to the character to be
corrected in the character entry mode.
…Select a new character to change the
character at the cursor position.
ªTo move the cursor
Deck ®Press the [∆/˚] buttons.
Remote Control Unit ®Press the
[∆SEARCH˚] buttons.
ªTo select a character at the cursor
position
Deck ®Turn the [µTRACK≤] dial.
Remote Control Unit ®Press the
[µSKIP ≤] buttons.
ªTo change the character type at the
cursor position
Deck ®Press the [DISPLAY] button.
Remote Control Unit ®Press either the
[DISPLAY] button or [CHAR SELECT] button.
ªTo change the character at the cursor
position to an upper/lower case letter
Deck ®Press the [DISPLAY] button.
Remote Control Unit ®Press the [Aß∑a]
button.
ªTo insert a space at the cursor position
Deck ®Press [PUSH ENTER] on the dial for
3 seconds or more.
Remote Control Unit ®Press the [INSERT]
or [ENTER] button for more than 3 seconds.
ªTo enter a number
Deck ®Turn the [µTRACK≤] dial.
Remote Control Unit ®Press the numeric
buttons.
ªTo erase a character at the cursor
position
Deck ®Press the [EDIT/NO] button.
Remote Control Unit ®Press either the
[DELETE] button or [EDIT/NO] button.
ªTo move the cursor to the right after
selecting a character
Deck ®Press [PUSH ENTER] on the dial.
Remote Control Unit ®Press the [ENTER]
button.
ªTo erase all the characters at once
Deck ®Unavailable.
Remote Control Unit ®Press the [CLEAR]
button.
1. In the Stop mode, display the disc title or
track title (number) that you want to copy
with the [µTRACK≤] dial.
(Example): To copy the track 4 title
2. Press the [EDIT/NO] button repeatedly
until "TITLE COPY ?" appears.
3. Press the [YES] button.
"Copy to 001 ?" is displayed.
("001" blinks)
(Example): To copy the track 4 title to track 6
Source track Destination
number track number
4. Select the track to copy the title to with
the [µTRACK≤] dial.
"Copy to 006 ?" is displayed ("006" blinks).
…Press the [ªSTOP] button or [EDIT/NO]
button to cancel the TITLE COPY mode.
5. Press the [YES] button.
…The title is copied to track number 006.
…Pressing the [¥PLAY] button or
[πPAUSE] button releases the title copy
operation.
Copying a Title
(TITLE COPY Function)
1. In the Stop mode, press the [EDIT/NO]
button repeatedly until "UNDO ?"
appears.
2. Press the [YES] button.
"Sure ?" is displayed ("Sure" blinks).
…To cancel this function, press the
[ªSTOP] button or [EDIT/NO] button.
3. Press the [YES] button.
…The last operation is undone and
"COMPLETE" is displayed.
…Pressing the [¥PLAY] button or
[πPAUSE] button releases the UNDO
mode.
Notes:
"UNDO ?" will not be displayed in the cases
below, even if you press the [EDIT/NO]
button (cannot undo).
…When the operation has already been
undone (cannot undo an undo), or no
operation has been performed to undo.
…When the editing mode is released by
pressing the [YES] button.
…During recording or when the Recording-
Pause mode is engaged.
…When "DISC ERASE" is performed on a
blank disc.
…When the power is cut off.
Canceling the Last Operation
(UNDO Function)
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Editing Recorded MDs
Buttons used on this page

Optional Functions
If you connect an IBM-compatible personal
computer keyboard (101 or 106 keys) to the
KEYBOARD terminal of this deck, you can
operate the deck control, track selection,
editing and title entry directly from the
keyboard.
…Place the provided lettering guide
around the keyboard function keys for
your reference.
ªCorrespondence between deck
buttons and keyboard keys
Deck Buttons Keyboard Keys
[µ]F1 key
[≤]F2 key
STOP button F4 key
PLAY button F5 key
PAUSE button F6 key
RECORD button F8 key
AUTO SPACE button F9 key
REPEAT button F10 key
PLAY MODE button F11 key
DISPLAY button F12 key
YES button Enter key
+10 button + key
Numeric buttons Numeric keys
CLEAR button Shift +F10 keys
EJECT button Shift +F12 keys
Ƨkey
˚∑key
ªEditing keys
Function Key Operation
ERASE TRACK Shift +F1 keys
ERASE DISC Shift +F2 keys
MOVE Shift +F4 keys
DIVIDE Shift +F5 keys
COMBINE Shift +F6 keys
TITLE COPY Shift +F7 keys
TITLE Shift +F8 keys
UNDO Shift +F9 keys
Mode cancellation Esc key
ªTitle entry keys
Operation Key Operation
Move cursor ßkey, ∑key
Change track number ™key, ≈key
to be edited
Switch uppercase/ Caps key
lowercase
Erase character BS (Back Space)
before cursor key
Erase character on DEL (Delete) key
cursor
Insert character INS (Insert) key
End title entry Esc key
…Characters can be entered directly from
the keyboard.
…When the track number to be edited is
changed using [™] or [≈], the track title
will remain the same.
…""and " " cannot be used at
the same time.
…When using a keyboard, do not turn the
power on and off rapidly, as this may
sometimes cause the keyboard to
become unoperational.
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ENGLISH
System Restrictions
Because of the different recording systems
used by Compact Cassette, DAT, etc., the
MD (Mini Disc) is subjected to some system
restrictions. These restrictions may result
in the following problems. These are
normal and are not malfunctions.
…"Track Full" is displayed before the
available recording time (max. 60 or 74
minutes) expires.
"Track Full" is displayed whenever the
number of allowable tracks is reached,
regardless of the recording time still
available. With the MD system, it is not
possible to record more than 254 tracks.
If you want to record more tracks, erase
unnecessary tracks, record them on
another MD, or use the editing
procedure to combine existing tracks.
…"Track Full" is displayed even though
both the number of tracks and the
recording time have not been filled.
Whenever emphasis data or other signal
enhancements are switched on-off in
the middle of tracks, the track is
separated at that point and "Track Full"
may be displayed regardless of the
recording time and number of tracks.
…The remaining recording time of an MD
does not increase although you have
erased several tracks.
The remaining recording time display
ignores tracks shorter than 12 seconds.
Therefore, the time may not increase if
you have erased several short tracks.
…The total elapsed recording time and
remaining recording time does not
coincide with the available recording
time (max. 60 or 74 minutes).
The minimum unit for recording data is
usually 6 clusters (approx. 12 seconds).
Data of less than 12 seconds still uses
the 12-second space, so actual available
recording time becomes shorter than
rated. Also, if the MD is scratched, the
scratched sections are automatically
deleted and the time available is
decreased accordingly.

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…Track combination may not be possible.
Tracks created by other editing
operations sometimes cannot be
combined.
…Audio is interrupted during search.
When a track created by an editing
operation is searched, audio is
sometimes interrupted.
…Track numbers are not assigned
correctly.
When a CD is recorded through a digital
connection, short tracks may be
recorded depending on the contents of
the CD. Also, when auto track marking is
performed, the track numbers may not
be assigned correctly in some cases.
…The "TOC Reading" display will not
disappear.
"TOC Reading" is displayed for a longer
time than usual when a brand-new
recordable MD is inserted.
…Note the following when you attempt to
perform recording while erasing
(overwriting) the previous recording:
≠The remaining recording time of the
MD may not be displayed correctly.
≠After repeated overwrite operations,
it may no longer be possible to
overwrite recording. In this case, first
edit the previous recording (by
erasing tracks, etc.) then proceed to
the overwrite operation.
≠The remaining recording time is
shorter after recording than it was
before recording.
≠The overwrite operation is not
recommended if the track to be
overwritten contains noise. Since
recording is performed on a 6-cluster
basis (approx. 12 seconds),
overwriting a noisy track may erase a
part of the track.
…It is not possible to assign a track title
during overwrite recording.
…Sometimes the maximum recording
time (60 or 74 minutes) will not be
available even after performing "ERASE
DISC".
In this case, try performing "ERASE
DISC" again. However, you will not be
able to UNDO it afterwards.
Display Messages
The following messages are displayed depending on the operation conditions.
Message Description
Blank Disc The recordable MD contains no recorded data.
Cannot Copy ! Copying is not possible.
Cannot EDIT ! Editing is not possible.
Disc Error ! The data in the MD is abnormal.
Disc Full !! No more recording is possible.
D-IN UNLOCK ! Digital input connection is not made.
ERASE DISC ? Is it OK to erase the recorded data on the MD ?
ERASE TRK ? Is it OK to erase this track ?
Name Full !! The title memory is full.
NO DISC !! No MD is inserted.
No Track !! No track has been recorded.
PGM Empty !! Tracks have not been programmed.
PGM Full !! No more tracks can be programmed.
Play Mode !! The selected play mode is inappropriate.
Protected !! The MD is protected against accidental erasure.
A playback-only MD is loaded.
Rec Error !! A recording error occurred.
Track Full !! The MD has used up all its track numbers.
UNDO ? Is it OK to cancel the last operation ?
UTOC Writing The recorded data is being written on the MD.