JVC Speaker System CA MXS5RMDB User Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM  
CA-MXS5RMD  
COMPACT  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
INSTRUCTIONS  
For Customer Use:  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial  
No. which are located either on the rear,  
bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this  
information for future reference.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
LVT0354-001A  
[B]  
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IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS  
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS  
1
CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR  
ENCLOSURE  
2 WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT  
ADVARSEL: Usynlig laser-  
stråling ved åbning, når  
sikkerhedsafbrydere er ude  
af funktion. Undgå udsæt-  
VARO: Avattaessa ja suo-  
jalukitus ohitettaessa olet  
DANGER: Invisible laser  
radiation when open and  
interlock failed or defeated.  
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE  
VARNING: Osynlig laser-  
strålning när denna del är  
öppnad och spärren är  
alttiina  
lasersäteilylle. Älä katso  
säteeseen. (f)  
näkymättömälle  
urkopplad.  
strålen.  
Betrakta  
ej  
(s)  
CLASS  
LASER  
1
telse for stråling  
(d)  
TO BEAM.  
(e)  
PRODUCT  
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
2. DANGER: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock  
failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.  
3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user  
serviceable parts inside the Unit; leave all servicing to  
qualified service personnel.  
Caution: Proper Ventilation  
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent damage,  
locate the apparatus as follows:  
1 Front:  
No obstructions and open spacing.  
2 Sides/ Top/ Back:  
No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by  
the dimensions below.  
3 Bottom:  
Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air path  
for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of 10 cm  
or more.  
Front view  
Side view  
15 cm  
26 cm  
26 cm  
1 cm  
1 cm  
15 cm  
15 cm  
15 cm  
CA-MXS5RMD  
CA-MXS5RMD  
10 cm  
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Introduction  
We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products.  
Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to  
obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual  
for future reference.  
Power sources  
• When unplugging the unit from the wall outlet, always  
About This Manual  
pull the plug, not the AC power cord.  
This manual is organized as follows:  
DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet  
hands.  
• The manual mainly explains operations using the  
buttons and controls on the unit. You can also use the  
buttons on the remote control if they have the same  
or similar names (or marks) as those on the unit.  
If operation using the remote control is different  
from that using the unit, it is then explained.  
• Basic and common information that is the same for  
many functions is grouped in one place, and is not  
repeated in each procedure. For instance, we do not  
repeat the information about turning on/off the unit,  
setting the volume, changing the sound effects, and  
others, which are explained in the section “Basic and  
Common Operations” on pages 14 – 16.  
Moisture condensation  
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in the  
following cases:  
• After starting heating in the room  
• In a damp room  
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm  
place  
Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In this case,  
leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture  
evaporates, unplug the AC power cord, then plug it in  
again.  
• The following marks are used in this manual:  
Gives you warnings and cautions to prevent  
from damage or risk of fire/electric shock.  
Furthermore, gives you information which  
is not good for obtaining the best possible  
performance from the unit.  
Others  
• Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the unit,  
unplug the unit and consult your dealer before operating  
any further.  
• If you are not going to operate the unit for an extended  
period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall  
outlet.  
Gives you information and hints you had  
better know.  
DO NOT disassemble the unit since there are  
no user serviceable parts inside.  
Precautions  
If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and  
consult your dealer.  
Installation  
• Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot  
nor too cold — between 5˚C (41˚F) and 35˚C (95˚F).  
• Install the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to  
prevent internal heat buildup in the unit.  
• Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV.  
• Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid  
interference with TV.  
DO NOT install the unit in a location near heat  
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,  
excessive dust or vibration.  
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Contents  
Playing at Random — Random Play ................... 31  
Repeating Tracks — Repeat Play ........................ 31  
Prohibiting Disc Ejection — Disc Lock .............. 31  
Location of the Buttons and Controls ........... 3  
Front Panel ............................................................. 4  
Remote Control ...................................................... 5  
Recording on MDs ........................................ 32  
Getting Started................................................ 6  
BeforeYou Start Recording ................................. 33  
Recording Any Sound Source  
— Standard Recording .................................. 34  
Recording CDs..................................................... 35  
Recording FM/AM (LW/MW) Broadcasts  
— Monaural Recording and Stereo  
Unpacking .............................................................. 6  
Connecting Antennas ............................................. 6  
Connecting Speakers .............................................. 7  
Connecting Other Equipment ................................ 8  
Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ....... 9  
Recording ...................................................... 36  
Recording the External Equipment  
Basic Settings ................................................ 10  
Turning On the Power .......................................... 11  
Setting the Clock .................................................. 11  
Changing the Main Display Screen ..................... 12  
Changing the display Brightness and Contrast .... 13  
— Sound Synchronized Recording and Stereo  
Recording ...................................................... 36  
Editing MDs .................................................. 38  
Introducing MD Editing Functions ...................... 39  
DIVIDE Function ................................................ 40  
JOIN Function...................................................... 41  
MOVE Function................................................... 41  
ERASE Function.................................................. 42  
ALL ERASE Function ......................................... 43  
Basic and Common Operations................... 14  
Selecting the Sources and Starting Play .............. 15  
Adjusting the Volume ........................................... 15  
Reinforcing the Bass Sound ................................. 15  
Selecting the Sound Modes.................................. 16  
Creating Your Own Sound Mode  
— MANUAL Mode ...................................... 16  
Making Your Own Titles and Screens......... 44  
Assigning Titles to an MD ................................... 45  
CreatingYour Own Opening and Ending Screens ..... 49  
Listening to FM and AM (MW/LW)  
Broadcasts ..................................................... 17  
Tuning in a Station ............................................... 18  
Presetting Stations................................................ 18  
Tuning in a Preset Station .................................... 19  
Receiving FM Stations with RDS ........................ 19  
Changing the RDS Information ........................... 20  
Searching for Programs by PTY Codes  
Using the Timers ........................................... 50  
Using Recording Timer ........................................ 51  
Using Daily Timer ............................................... 52  
Using Sleep Timer ............................................... 54  
Timer Priority ....................................................... 54  
(PTY Search) ................................................. 20  
Switching to a Program Type of Your Choice  
Temporarily ................................................... 21  
Maintenance .................................................. 55  
Additional Information ................................ 56  
MD Disc Types .................................................... 56  
ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) .. 56  
UTOC (User Table Of Contents) ......................... 56  
SCMS (Serial Copy Management System).......... 56  
Sound Skip Guard Memory ................................. 57  
Playing Back CDs ......................................... 24  
Loading CDs ........................................................ 25  
Playing Back the Entire Discs  
— Continuous Play........................................ 25  
Basic CD Operations ........................................... 25  
Programing the Playing Order of the Tracks  
— Program Play ............................................ 26  
Playing at Random — Random Play ................... 27  
Repeating Tracks or CDs — Repeat Play ............ 27  
MD Messages ................................................ 58  
Troubleshooting ............................................ 59  
Specifications................................................. 60  
Playing Back an MD..................................... 28  
Playing Back the Entire MD — Normal Play...... 29  
Basic MD Operations ........................................... 29  
Programing the Playing Order of the Tracks —  
Program Play ................................................. 30  
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Location of the Buttons and Controls  
Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.  
Front Panel  
Display Window  
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Continued  
f DIMMER/CONTRAST button (13)  
CHARACTER button (45)  
See pages in the parentheses for details.  
g PHONES jack (15)  
Front Panel  
h PLAY/REC MODE button (26, 30, 36, 37)  
j 7 (stop) button (25, 29, 34)  
k Disc trays (25)  
1 MD loading slot  
2
(Standby/On) button and STANDBY/ON lamp  
(11)  
Display window  
l Main display  
3 CLOCK/TIMER button (11, 51)  
4 Remote sensor  
• Shows the source name, track number, and other  
information.  
/ Timer mode indicators  
5 Recording lamp (34)  
6 ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) button and lamp (15)  
7 SOUND button and lamp (16)  
8 REC PAUSE button (34)  
9 CD 3 MD button (35)  
p 1ST TRACK REC button (35)  
q TAPE/AUX button (15, 34)  
, DAILY (Daily Timer) and REC (Recording  
Timer)  
z MD/CD play mode indicators  
• MD, CD, PRGM (Program), RANDOM, and  
REPEAT (1/CD/ALL)  
• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.  
w FM/AM button and lamp (15, 18)  
• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.  
e MD # / 8 (play/pause) button and lamp (15, 29)  
• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.  
r CD # / 8 (play/pause) button and lamp (15, 25)  
• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.  
t MD 0 (eject) button (29)  
x Tuner mode indicators  
• STEREO and TUNED  
c RDS operation indicators  
• RDS, EON, and TA/NEWS/INFO  
• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.  
y VOLUME control (15)  
u TITLE button (45, 49)  
i Joy control  
1 / ¡ / 4 / ¢ , and SET  
Pressing SET also turns on the unit.  
o EDIT button (40)  
; CANCEL button (11, 27, 30, 40, 46)  
a ENTER/DEMO button (12, 40, 46)  
s Disc number buttons and lamps (25)  
• CD 1, CD 2, and CD 3  
Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.  
d CD 0 (open/close) buttons (25)  
• Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.  
When using the remote control, point it at the remote  
sensor on the front panel.  
About the indications in the main display  
When using some functions with the remote control, the indications in the main display appear differently at first from those when using  
the same functions with the buttons on the unit.  
Ex. When selecting a CD track  
using the remote control  
This indication does not appear when  
using the buttons on the unit except the  
TAPE/AUX, FM/AM, MD # / 8, CD # / 8,  
TITLE, and EDIT buttons.  
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Remote Control  
Remote Control  
1 Disc number buttons (25)  
• CD 1, CD 2, and CD 3  
Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.  
2 SOUND button (16)  
3 ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) button (15)  
4 RDS CONTROL button (20)  
5* PLAY MODE button (26, 30)  
EON button (21)  
6 MD TITLE button (47)  
7* CHARACTER button (48)  
PTY SEARCH button (20)  
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8* CANCEL button (27, 30, 48)  
PTY SELECT + button (20)  
9* SET button (48)  
PTY SELECT – button (20)  
p* ENTER button (48)  
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DISPLAY button (20)  
q CD 3 / 8 (play/pause) button (15, 25)  
• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.  
w FADE MUTING button (15)  
e FM/AM button (15, 18)  
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• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.  
r VOLUME + / –button (15)  
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(Standby/On) button (11)  
y SLEEP button (54)  
u FM MODE button (18)  
i* REPEAT button (27, 31)  
TA/NEWS/INFO button (21)  
o* Number buttons  
• 1 – 10, +10 buttons (19, 26, 29)  
• Character entry buttons (A – Z, 0 – 9) (48)  
ø / Ø buttons (48)  
• AUTO PRESET button (18)  
; 7 (stop) button (25, 29, 34)  
a 4 / ¢ (reverse search/forward search) button  
(18, 26, 27, 29)  
* When using the remote control:  
s MD 3 / 8 (play/pause) button (15, 29)  
• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.  
d MD REC PAUSE button (34)  
f TAPE/AUX button (15, 34)  
• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.  
For RDS operations, press RDS CONTROL on the remote  
control first when using the buttons (5, 7, 8, 9, p and  
i).  
For entering MD titles, press MD TITLE on the remote  
control first when using the buttons (7, 8, 9, p, o).  
After entering titles, make sure to change the operation  
mode of the remote control to the one you want to use by  
pressing CD 3 / 8 (q), FM/AM (e), MD 3 / 8 (s), or  
TAPE/AUX (f).  
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Getting Started  
Continued  
To connect an outdoor FM antenna  
Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.  
Unpacking  
After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the  
following items.  
The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the  
pieces supplied.  
• AM loop antenna (1)  
• FM antenna (1)  
• Remote control (1)  
• Batteries (2)  
Outdoor FM antenna  
(not supplied)  
If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.  
ANTENNA  
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Connecting Antennas  
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FM antenna (supplied)  
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A 75antenna with coaxial type  
connector (DIN 45325) should be used.  
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1 Attach the FM antenna to the FM (75 ) COAXIAL  
terminal.  
2 Extend the FM antenna.  
3 Fasten it up in the position which gives you the best  
reception.  
About the supplied FM antenna  
The FM antenna supplied with this unit can be used as temporary  
measure. If reception is poor, you can connect an outdoor FM  
antenna.  
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AM antenna  
Connecting Speakers  
You can connect the speakers using the speaker cords.  
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3
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3, 4  
2
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Vinyl-covered  
wire  
(not supplied)  
Red  
Red  
Black  
Speaker cord  
AM loop antenna  
(supplied)  
Left  
speaker  
Right  
speaker  
1 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP  
terminals as illustrated.  
2 Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the best  
1 Twist the core of the cord at the end of each cord,  
reception.  
then remove the insulation.  
To connect an outdoor AM antenna  
2 Open the speaker terminal.  
When reception is poor, connect a single vinyl-covered  
wire to the AM EXT terminal and extend it horizontally.  
(The AM loop antenna must remain connected.)  
3 Insert the end of the speaker cord to the terminal.  
Match the polarity of the speaker terminals: Red (+) to  
red (+) and black (–) to black (–).  
4 Close the speaker terminal on the rear of the unit.  
For better reception of both FM and AM (MW/LW)  
Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other  
terminals and connecting cords.  
Keep the antennas away from metallic parts of the unit,  
connecting cords, and the AC power cord.  
Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as  
indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the unit.  
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Continued  
To connect audio equipment with an optical digital  
output terminal  
Connecting Other Equipment  
You can connect the following equipment to this unit:  
• Cassette deck — used as a playback and recording  
device. By using the cassette deck, you can record any  
source played back on this unit.  
• Audio equipment with an optical digital output terminal  
— used only as a digital playback device.  
When you connect and use these equipment, refer also to  
the manuals supplied with them.  
Be sure that the plugs of the audio cords and the jacks on  
the rear of the unit are color coded: White plugs and jacks  
are for left audio signals, and red ones for right audio  
signals.  
DO NOT connect other equipment while the  
power is on.  
DO NOT plug in any equipment until all  
connections are complete.  
Protective cap  
Before connecting the other equipment,  
remove the protective cap from the terminal.  
To connect a cassette deck  
Audio equipment with an  
optical digital output  
To optical digital  
output  
Connect between the optical digital output terminal on the  
other equipment and the AUX terminal.  
To input (REC)  
Cassette deck  
To output (PLAY)  
By using audio cords (not supplied), connect:  
• Between the audio input jacks on the cassette deck and  
the TAPE OUT (REC) jacks — For recording on the  
cassette deck.  
• Between the audio output jacks on the cassette deck and  
the TAPE IN (PLAY) jacks — For playing a tape.  
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NOW, you can plug in the unit and other connected  
equipment FINALLY!  
Putting the Batteries into the Remote  
Control  
Insert the batteries — R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) — into the  
remote control, by matching the polarity (+ and –) on the  
batteries with the + and – markings on the battery  
compartment.  
When the remote control can no longer operate the unit,  
replace both batteries at the same time.  
1
To a wall outlet  
When connecting the AC power cord into a wall outlet, the  
unit automatically starts display demonstration.  
• Pressing TITLE on the unit while the unit is turned on,  
shows the title entry screen (if there is no MD in the MD  
loading slot). You can experience how to select a  
character on this screen.  
2
R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F)  
To stop and cancel the display demonstration, press  
ENTER/DEMO during display demonstration. “MODE  
OFF!” appears in the main display, the unit is turned off,  
then the display dims and “POWER SAVING” appears in  
the dimmed main display.  
3
After canceling the display demonstration, it will start only  
when the AC power cord is reconnected or when a power  
failure is recovered.  
• Pressing any button on the unit or the remote control  
stops the demonstration temporarily.  
To start the display demonstration manually  
See “Changing the Main Display Screen” on page 12.  
If you do not cancel the display demonstration, it  
will start automatically in the following cases  
2 minutes after the unit is turned off.  
When no operation is done for more than 2 minutes after the  
unit is turned on.  
DO NOT use an old battery together with a new  
one.  
DO NOT use different types of batteries together.  
DO NOT expose batteries to heat or flame.  
DO NOT leave the batteries in the battery  
compartment when you are not going to use the  
remote control for an extended period of time.  
Otherwise, it will be damaged from battery leakage.  
If you do not want to start the display demonstration  
when the AC power cord is reconnected or when a  
power failure is recovered  
See “To store the selected main display screen in backup memory”  
on page 13.  
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Basic Settings  
Continued  
The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 11 to 13).  
Front panel  
Remote control  
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Before operating the unit any further, first set the clock  
built in this unit, then some other basic settings.  
Setting the Clock  
You can set the clock whether the unit is turned on or in  
standby mode.  
Turning On the Power  
On the unit ONLY:  
When you press the play button (#/8) for a particular  
source or the source selecting buttons such as FM/AM and  
TAPE/AUX, the unit automatically turns on (and starts  
playback if the source is ready).  
1
Press CLOCK/TIMER.  
The hour digit in the main display starts flashing.  
• Pressing SET on the unit also turns on the unit.  
To turn on the unit without playing, press  
so that the  
STANDBY/ON lamp on the unit lights green.  
2
Push and hold the joy control rightward (¢ ) or  
leftward (4 ) to adjust the hour, then press SET.  
To turn off the unit (on standby), press  
again so that  
the STANDBY/ON lamp lights red.  
• If you want to correct the hour after pressing SET,  
press CANCEL. The hour digit starts flashing again.  
A little power is always consumed even while the unit is in  
standby mode.  
3
Push and hold the joy control rightward (¢ ) or  
leftward (4 ) to adjust the minute, then press  
SET.  
To switch off the power supply completely, unplug the  
ADJUST OK!” appears in the main display, and the  
built-in clock starts.  
AC power cord from the AC outlet.  
To adjust the clock again  
You can change the opening or ending screen  
illustrated above  
Instead of showing the above opening or ending screen, you can  
make your original screens. To make and store your original  
screens, see “CreatingYour Own Opening and Ending Screens” on  
page 49.  
Once you have adjusted the clock, you need to press  
CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until the CLOCK SET screen  
appears in the main display (the hour digit starts flashing).  
If there is a power failure  
The clock loses the setting and is reset to “0:00.” You need to set  
the clock again.  
When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power  
failure occurs  
The clock is reset to “0:00” right away, while the tuner preset  
stations and other settings will be erased in a few days.  
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Continued  
How these settings work  
• When selecting “DEMO”:  
Display demonstration starts.  
Changing the Main Display Screen  
You can change the screen pattern which appears in the  
main display.  
On the unit ONLY:  
You can do the following procedure while the unit is turned  
on or in standby mode.  
If you do not cancel the display demonstration by  
pressing ENTER/DEMO, display demonstration  
automatically starts in the following cases:  
– 2 minutes after the unit is turned off.  
– When no operation is done for more than 2 minutes.  
1
Press ENTER/DEMO.  
The DISPLAY MODE screen appears.  
• If “MODE OFF” appears, press ENTER/DEMO  
again.  
• When selecting “DOLPHIN”:  
– If the unit is turned on: Dolphins start swimming in  
the lower portion of the main display.  
2
Push the joy control upward (¡ ) or downward  
(1 ) to select the screen pattern you want.  
If you press any button while dolphins are swimming  
in the main display, normal screen (see illustration  
below) resumes. However, dolphin starts swimming  
again if no operation is done for your specified  
starting-time (1, 3 and 5 minutes).  
– If the unit is turned off (on standby): “DOLPHIN  
ON!” appears in the main display, and the unit is  
turned off again.  
DEMO:  
To show the display demonstration in the  
main display.  
When the AC power is unplugged, this  
setting is automatically restored unless  
you have stored another setting in backup  
memory. See “To store the selected main  
display screen in backup memory” on  
page 13.  
• When selecting “OFF”:  
DOLPHIN: To make dolphins swim in the main  
display. You can also select the starting-  
time (no operation period) when to start  
the dolphin screen.  
Both display demonstration and dolphin screen are  
canceled, and one of the following screens (normal  
screens) appears in the lower portion of the main display.  
OFF:  
To cancel the display demonstration and  
the dolphin screen.  
While recording or editing an MD  
Display demonstration and dolphin screen will not appear.  
3
4
When selecting “DOLPHIN” in the above step:  
Push the joy control repeatedly rightward (¢  
or leftward (4 ) to select the starting-time (no  
operation period).  
You can select the starting-time from among 1, 3,  
and 5 minutes.  
)
Normal screens  
Playback screen: while playing any source or receiving  
a station  
Press SET to finish the setting.  
Stop screen: while pausing or receiving no station:  
If the source is “TAPE” or “AUX DIGIT.,” only the playback  
screen will appear.  
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To store the selected main display screen in backup  
memory  
You can store the selected main display screen in back up  
memory. So, even though the AC power is unplugged or a  
power failure occurs, the setting is kept in memory and will  
not be reset to the display demonstration.  
Changing the Display Brightness and  
Contrast  
To change the brightness  
You can change the display brightness whether the unit is  
turned on or in standby mode.  
You can set and memorize the display brightness setting  
each for power-on time and for power-off (standby) time.  
On the unit ONLY:  
1
2
Unplug the AC power cord.  
On the unit ONLY:  
Press DIMMER/CONTRAST.  
Each time you press the button, the display brightness  
changes as follows:  
Plug the AC power cord again while holding 7 and  
ENTER/DEMO at the same time.  
• When the unit is turned off (on standby):  
Dark (POWER SAVING mode*) += Dimmer**  
• When the unit is turned on:  
Bright += Dimmer***  
3
Select the main display screen setting (DEMO,  
DOLPHIN, or OFF) by following steps 1 to 4 on  
page 12.  
*
During POWER SAVING mode:  
• Much less electric power (1.6 watt) is consumed. If not  
selected, 14 watts of electric power are consumed even  
while the unit is turned off (on standby).  
• “POWER SAVING” appears in the main display.  
You cannot insert an MD in the MD loading slot. To insert  
an MD, turn on the unit first.  
To erase backup memory  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 of the above procedure.  
** You can turn on the unit by inserting an MD in the MD  
loading slot.  
*** When using some functions, the display window brightens for  
a while. For examples, when selecting the source either using  
the buttons on the unit or on the remote control, selecting the  
CD or MD track using the buttons on the remote control, etc.  
Backup memory is cleared.  
• When the AC power plug is reconnected or a power  
failure is recovered, display demonstration automatically  
starts.  
During display demonstration  
The display always brightens regardless of the dimmer setting.  
To change the contrast  
You can change the display contrast only when the unit is  
turned on.  
On the unit ONLY:  
1
Press and hold DIMMER/CONTRAST for more  
than 2 seconds.  
The CONTRAST ADJ. screen appears.  
2
3
Push and hold the joy control upward (¡ ) or  
downward (1 ) to adjust the contrast.  
You adjust the contrast within the range of 0 to +64.  
Press SET to finish the adjustment.  
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Basic and Common Operations  
Continued  
The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 15 to 16).  
Front panel  
Remote control  
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Selecting the Sources and Starting Play  
Adjusting the Volume  
You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is  
turned on.  
To select the tuner as the source, press FM/AM. The unit  
automatically turns on, the lamp on the FM/AM button  
lights, and the last received station is tuned in.  
Turn VOLUME clockwise to increase the volume or  
counterclockwise to decrease it.  
• For more detailed operations, see pages 17 to 23.  
When using the remote control, press VOLUME + to  
increase the volume or press VOLUME – to decrease it.  
To select the CD player as the source, press CD #/8.  
The unit automatically turns on, and the lamp on the  
CD #/8 button lights. (Play starts if a CD is on one of the  
CD trays.)  
For private listening  
To stop play, press 7.  
• For more detailed operations, see pages 24 to 27.  
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack. No sound  
comes out of the speakers. Be sure to turn down the volume before  
connecting or putting on the headphones.  
To select the MD player as the source, press MD #/8.  
The unit automatically turns on and the lamp on the  
MD #/8 button lights. (Play starts if an MD is in the MD  
loading slot).  
To stop play, press 7.  
• For more detailed operations, see pages 28 to 31.  
DO NOT turn off (on standby) the unit with the  
volume set to an extremely high level; otherwise, the  
sudden blast of sound can damage your hearing,  
speakers and/or headphones when you turn on the  
unit or start playing any source.  
REMEMBER you cannot adjust the volume level  
while the unit is in standby mode.  
To select the external equipment as the source, press  
TAPE/AUX. The unit automatically turns on.  
• Each time you press the button, the source alternate  
between “TAPE” and AUX DIGIT.”  
To turn down the volume level temporarily  
Press FADE MUTING on the remote control.  
To restore the sound, press the button again.  
TAPE:  
To use the equipment connected to the  
TAPE jacks.  
When selecting “TAPE,” the sound input  
level appears for a while. (See page 34  
for the sound input level.)  
Reinforcing the Bass Sound  
AUX DIGIT. (DIGITAL): To use the digital equipment  
connected to the AUX terminal.  
• For operating the external equipment, see the manuals  
supplied with them.  
The richness and fullness of the bass sound is maintained  
regardless of how low you set the volume.  
You can use this effect only for playback.  
To get the effect, press ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) so  
that the ACTIVE BASS EX. on the unit lamp lights up.  
While selecting the digital equipment (“AUX  
DIGITAL”) as the source  
The sampling frequency of the connected digital equipment is  
shown in the main display. (If no equipment is connected to the  
AUX terminal, “UNLOCK” appears.)  
To cancel the effect, press the button again so that the  
lamp goes off.  
Ex. When the sampling frequency is 44.1 kHz  
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Selecting the Sound Modes  
Creating Your Own Sound Mode —  
MANUAL Mode  
You can select one of the 6 preset sound modes (3 surround  
modes and 3 SEA – Sound Effect Amplifier – modes) and 1  
manual mode. The sound modes can be applied only to  
playback sounds, and cannot be used for recording.  
You can create and store your own sound mode.  
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the  
setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1  
again.  
To select the sound modes, press SOUND until the sound  
mode you want appears on the display. The SOUND lamp  
also lights.  
• Each time you press the button, the sound modes change  
as follows:  
On the unit ONLY:  
1
Press SOUND repeatedly until “MANUAL” appears  
in the main display.  
D.CLUB  
HALL  
STADIUM  
CLASSIC  
ROCK  
POP  
FLAT  
MANUAL  
(Canceled)  
Surround modes *:  
D. (Dance) CLUB: Increases resonance and bass.  
2
3
Press SET.  
HALL:  
Adds depth and brilliance to the  
sound.  
STADIUM:  
Adds clarity and spreads the sound,  
like in an outdoor stadium.  
SEA modes:  
Adjust the equalizer pattern.  
ROCK:  
Boosts low and high frequency.  
Good for acoustic music.  
Good for vocal music.  
1) Push the joy control rightward (¢ ) or  
leftward (4 ) to select the frequency range  
to adjust (LOW, MID, HIGH).  
POP:  
CLASSIC:  
Good for classical music.  
2) Push the joy control upward (¡ ) or  
downward (1 ) to adjust the level (–3 to +3)  
of the selected frequency range.  
Manual mode:  
MANUAL:  
Your individual mode stored in  
memory. See “Creating Your Own  
Sound Mode — MANUAL Mode.”  
FLAT:  
Cancels the sound mode.  
* Surround elements are added to the sound modes to create a  
being-there feeling in your room.  
3) Repeat steps 1) and 2) to adjust the level of the  
other frequency ranges.  
To check the sound mode currently selected, press  
SOUND once while the SOUND lamp on the unit is lit.  
The currently selected sound mode screen will appear in  
the main display.  
4
Press SET again (or wait until the above indication  
disappears).  
The equalizer pattern you have created is stored in  
memory.  
To use your own sound mode  
Select “MANUAL” when using the sound modes. See  
“Selecting the Sound Modes.”  
Ex. when “D.CLUB” is currently selected.  
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Listening to FM and AM (MW/LW) Broadcasts  
The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 18 to 23).  
Front panel  
Remote control  
You cannot use the buttons on the front panel to operate the RDS functions.  
Use only buttons on the remote control.  
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Tuning in a Station  
Presetting Stations  
On the unit:  
You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM (MW/LW) stations —  
using either automatic presetting method or manual  
presetting method.  
1
Press FM/AM.  
The unit automatically turns on and tunes in the  
previously tuned station (either FM or AM–MW/LW).  
• Each time you press the button, the band alternates  
between FM and AM.  
In some cases, test frequencies have been already memorized  
for the tuner since the factory examined the tuner preset  
function before shipment. This is not a malfunction. You can  
preset the stations you want into memory by following the  
presetting method.  
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the  
setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1  
again.  
2
Tune into a station.  
On the unit:  
Push and hold the joy control upward (¡ ) or  
downward (1 ) until the station frequencies  
start changing in the main display.  
• Upward (¡ ): to increase the frequencies.  
• Downward (1 ): to decrease the frequencies.  
On the remote control:  
To preset stations automatically — Automatic  
Presetting  
On the remote control ONLY:  
You need to preset stations separately for the FM and AM  
bands.  
Press and hold ¢ or 4 until the station  
frequencies start changing in the main display.  
¢: to increase the frequencies.  
1
2
Press FM/AM to select the band.  
4: to decrease the frequencies.  
Press and hold AUTO PRESET until “A. PRESET”  
appears in the main display for about 2 seconds.  
The unit starts searching stations and stops when a  
station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in (the  
TUNED indicator lights).  
• If an FM program is broadcast in stereo, the STEREO  
indicator also lights.  
Local stations with strong signals are searched and  
stored in memory automatically.  
When automatic preset is over, the station stored in  
preset number 1 is received.  
To stop during searching, press SET (or 4/¢ on the  
remote control).  
When you repeatedly push the joy control upward  
or downward (or 4/¢ on the remote control)  
The frequency changes step by step.  
To change the FM reception mode  
3
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to store stations of the other  
band.  
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy,  
press FM MODE on the remote control so that “MONO”  
appears in the main display. Reception improves.  
When you cannot store stations you want  
automatically  
Stations with weak signals cannot be detected with this automatic  
presetting method. To store such a station, use the manual  
presetting method on page 19.  
To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE again so  
that AUTO” appears in the main display.  
In this stereo mode, you can hear stereo sounds when a  
program is broadcast in stereo.  
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To preset stations manually — Manual Presetting  
Tuning in a Preset Station  
1
Tune in the station you want to preset.  
• See “Tuning in a Station” on page 18.  
1
Press FM/AM.  
The unit automatically turns on and tunes in the  
previously tuned station (either FM or AM–MW/LW).  
• Each time you press the button, the band alternates  
between FM and AM (MW/LW).  
2
Press SET.  
The current preset number starts flashing.  
2
Select a preset number.  
On the unit:  
Push the joy control rightward (¢ ) or leftward  
(4 ).  
• Rightward (¢ ): to increase the preset numbers.  
• Leftward (4 ): to decrease the preset numbers.  
On the remote control:  
3
4
Select a preset number.  
On the unit:  
Press the number buttons.  
Ex. For preset number 5, press 5.  
For preset number 15, press +10, then 5.  
For preset number 20, press +10, then 10.  
Push the joy control rightward (¢ ) or leftward  
(4 ).  
• Rightward (¢ ): to increase the preset numbers.  
• Leftward (4 ): to decrease the preset numbers.  
On the remote control:  
Press the number buttons.  
Receiving FM Stations with RDS  
Ex. For preset number 5, press 5.  
For preset number 15, press +10, then 5.  
For preset number 20, press +10, then 10.  
RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along  
with their regular program signals. For example, the  
stations send their station names, as well as information  
about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports  
or music, etc.  
Press SET again.  
The tuned station in step 1 is stored in the preset  
number selected in step 3.  
When tuned to an FM station which provides the RDS  
service, the RDS indicator lights on the display.  
With the unit, you can receive the following types of RDS  
signals.  
PS (Program Service):  
Shows commonly known station names.  
• Storing a new station on a used number erases the  
previously stored one.  
PTY (Program Type):  
Shows types of broadcast programs.  
RT (Radio Text):  
When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power  
failure occurs  
Shows text messages the station sends.  
The preset stations will be erased in a few days. If this happens,  
preset the stations again.  
EON (Enhanced Other Networks):  
Provides the information about the types of the  
programs sent by other RDS stations than the one  
being received.  
RDS operations are possible only using the remote  
control. You can use the buttons printed in orange on the  
remote control.  
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Searching for Programs by PTY Codes (PTY  
Search)  
More about RDS  
Not all FM stations provide RDS signals, nor do all RDS  
stations provide the same services. If in doubt, check with local  
radio stations for details on RDS in your area.  
RDS may not work correctly if the received station is not  
transmitting the signals properly or if the signal strength is  
weak.  
One of the advantages of RDS is that you can locate a  
particular kind of program by specifying the PTY codes.  
• The PTY Search is applicable only to the preset stations.  
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the  
setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1  
again.  
Changing the RDS Information  
To search for a program using the PTY codes, use the  
remote control:  
You can see RDS information on the display while  
listening to an FM station.  
1
2
Press RDS CONTROL while listening to an FM  
station.  
1
2
Press RDS CONTROL while listening to an FM  
station.  
Press PTY SEARCH.  
Press DISPLAY.  
• Each time you press the button, the display changes  
to show the following information:  
PS  
PTY  
RT  
(Radio Text)  
(Program Service) (Program Type)  
All information (PS/PTY/RT)  
If No PS, PTY, or RT signals are sent by a station  
“NO PS,” “NO PTY” or “NO RT” appears in the main display.  
3
Press PTY SELECT +/ – to select a PTY code while  
“PTY SELECT” is flashing.  
• Each time you press the button, the PTY codes  
change as follows (refer also to the list on page 23):  
If the unit takes time to show the RDS information  
received from a station  
WAIT PS”, “WAIT PTY”, or “WAIT RT” may appear on the  
display.  
None News Affairs Info “  
Sport Educate Drama Culture “  
Science Varied Pop M Rock M “  
Easy M Light M Classics “  
Other M Weather Finance Children “  
Social Religion Phone In Travel “  
Leisure Jazz Country Nation M “  
Oldies Folk M Document TEST “  
Alarm! (back to the beginning)  
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Switching to a Program Type of Your Choice  
Temporarily  
4
Press PTY SEARCH again.  
While searching, the selected PTY code appears and  
“SEARCH” flashes in the main display.  
The EON function allows the unit to switch temporarily to  
a broadcast program of your choice (TA, NEWS, and/or  
INFO) from a different station except when you are  
listening to a non-RDS stations — some FM stations and  
AM (MW/LW) stations.  
• The EON indicator lights while receiving a station with  
the EON code.  
• EON function is applicable only to preset stations.  
The unit searches 30 preset FM stations, stops when it  
finds the one you have selected, and tunes in that  
station.  
To activate the EON function, use the remote control:  
To continue searching after the first stop:  
Press PTY SEARCH again while the indications on the display are  
flashing.  
If no program is found, “NOT FOUND” appears on the display and  
the unit returns to the last received station.  
1
2
Press RDS CONTROL while listening to an FM  
station.  
Press EON.  
“EON ON” appears in the main display, and the last  
EON data type selected — TA/NEWS/INFO — lights  
on the display window.  
To stop searching any time during the process:  
Press PTY SEARCH while searching.  
3
Press TA/NEWS/INFO repeatedly until the EON  
data type you want is selected.  
• Each time you press the button, the EON data types  
change as follows:  
TA = News = Info = TA/News =  
News /Info = TA/Info = TA/News/Info =  
(back to the beginning)  
TA:  
News: News  
Info: Programs the purpose of which is to impart  
advice in the widest sense.  
Traffic announcement  
To cancel the EON function, press EON again so that the  
TA/NEWS/INFO indicator goes off. “EON OFF” also  
appears in the main display for a while.  
• If you cancel the EON function while receiving a  
program selected by the EON function, the unit goes  
back to the previously tuned station.  
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How the EON function actually works:  
Alarm function  
If an Alarm!” (Emergency) signal is received from a  
station while listening to the radio, the unit automatically  
switches to the station broadcasting the “Alarm!” signal,  
except when you are listening to non-RDS stations (all  
AM – MW/LW and some FM stations).  
CASE 1  
If there is no station broadcasting the program you  
have selected  
The unit continues tuning in the current station.  
«
When a station starts broadcasting the program you  
have selected, the unit automatically switches to the  
station. The indicator of received PTY code starts  
flashing.  
Test function  
The TEST signal is used for testing the “Alarm!” signal.  
Therefore, it makes the unit work in the same way as the  
Alarm!” signal does.  
If a TEST signal is received from a station while  
listening to the radio, the unit automatically switches to  
the station broadcasting the TEST signal, except when  
you are listening to non-RDS stations (all AM – MW/  
LW and some FM stations).  
«
When the program is over, “EON END” appears in the  
main display, and the unit goes back to the previously  
tuned station, but the EON function still remains  
activated.  
CASE 2  
If there is a station broadcasting the program you  
have selected  
The unit tunes in the program. The indicator of received  
PTY code starts flashing.  
«
More about the EON function  
EON data sent from some stations may not be compatible with  
this unit.  
When the program is over, “EON END” appears in the  
main display, and the unit goes back to the previously  
tuned station, but the EON function still remains  
activated.  
While listening to a program tuned in by the EON function, the  
station does not change even if another network station starts  
broadcasting a program of the same EON data.  
While listening to a program tuned in by the EON function, you  
can only use the EON and DISPLAY buttons as the tuner  
operation buttons. If you press any other tuner operation button,  
“EON LOCKED!” appears in the main display.  
If the stations alternate intermittently between the station tuned  
by the EON function and the currently tuned station  
(“WAITING” flashes in the main display), press EON to cancel  
the EON function.  
CASE 3  
If the FM station you are listening to is broadcasting  
the program you have selected  
The unit continues to receive the station but the  
indicator of received PTY code starts flashing.  
«
When the program is over, the indicator of received  
PTY code stops flashing and remains lit, but the EON  
function still remains activated.  
If you do not press the button, the currently tuned station is  
received finally (“NOT FOUND” appears this time), and the  
indication of the EON data type flashing on the display  
disappears.  
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Description of the PTY codes:  
None:  
Undefined.  
News.  
Finance:  
Stock Market reports, commerce, trading  
etc.  
News:  
Affairs:  
Children:  
Social:  
Programs targeted at a young audience.  
Topical program expanding or enlarging  
upon the news — debate, or analysis.  
Programs about sociology, history,  
geography, psychology and society.  
Info:  
Programs the purpose of which is to impart  
advice in the widest sense.  
Religion:  
Phone In:  
Religious programs.  
Sport:  
Programs concerned with any aspect of  
sports.  
Involving members of the public expressing  
their views either by phone or at a public  
forum.  
Educate:  
Drama:  
Culture:  
Educational programs.  
Travel:  
Leisure:  
Jazz:  
Travel information.  
All radio plays and serials.  
Programs about recreational activities.  
Jazz music.  
Programs concerning any aspect of national  
or regional culture, including language,  
theater, etc.  
Country:  
Songs which originate from, or continue the  
musical tradition of the American Southern  
States.  
Science:  
Varied:  
Programs about natural sciences and  
technology.  
Used for mainly speech-based programs  
such as quizzes, panel games and  
personality interviews.  
Nation M:  
Oldies:  
Current popular music of the nation or  
region in that country’s language.  
Music from the so-called “golden age” of  
popular music.  
Pop M:  
Commercial music of current popular  
appeal.  
Folk M:  
Document:  
TEST:  
Music which has its roots in the musical  
culture of a particular nation.  
Rock M:  
Easy M:  
Rock music.  
Current contemporary music considered to  
be “easy-listening.”  
Programs concerning factual matters,  
presented in an investigative style.  
Light M:  
Classics:  
Other M:  
Weather:  
Instrumental music, and vocal or choral  
works.  
Broadcasts for testing emergency broadcast  
equipment or receiver.  
Performances of major orchestral works,  
symphonies, chamber music, etc.  
Alarm!:  
Emergency announcement.  
Music not fitting into any of the other  
categories.  
Classification of the PTY codes for some FM  
stations may be different from the above list.  
Weather reports and forecasts.  
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Playing Back CDs  
Continued  
The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 25 to 27).  
Front panel  
Remote control  
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Loading CDs  
Playing Back the Entire Discs — Continuous  
Play  
1
Press one of the open/close buttons (0) for the disc  
tray (CD 1 to CD 3) you want to load a CD onto.  
The unit automatically turns on and the selected disc  
tray comes out. The corresponding CD number lamp  
(CD 1 to CD 3) lights.  
You can play CDs continuously.  
1
2
Load CDs.  
Press one of the disc number buttons (CD 1, CD 2  
and CD 3) for the disc you want to play.  
CD playback starts from the first track of the selected  
disc.  
2
Place a disc correctly on the  
circle of the disc tray, with  
its label side up.  
This shows the currently selected disc.  
Track No.  
Elapsed playing time  
• Pressing CD # / 8 instead of the CD number buttons  
starts playing back the currently selected CD.  
Good  
No good  
To stop during play, press 7.  
• When using a CD single (8 cm), place it on the  
inner circle of the disc tray.  
To remove the disc, press the corresponding open/close  
buttons (0).  
3
4
Press the same open/close button (0) you have  
pressed in step 1.  
The disc tray closes.  
CD playback sequence  
When 3 CDs are loaded on the disc trays, they are played in one of  
the following sequences.  
Repeat steps 1 to 3 to place other CDs.  
When CD 1 is pressed : CD 1 ] CD 2 ] CD 3 (then stops)  
When CD 2 is pressed : CD 2 ] CD 3 ] CD 1 (then stops)  
When CD 3 is pressed : CD 3 ] CD 1 ] CD 2 (then stops)  
When loading more than one CD continuously  
Press the open/close button (0) for the next tray you want to place  
a CD onto. The first disc tray automatically closes and the next  
disc tray comes out.  
* If no CD is on the disc trays, CD player skips such an empty  
tray.  
Basic CD Operations  
About the disc number lamps (CD 1 to CD 3  
buttons)  
While playing a CD, you can do the following operations.  
Each disc number lamp corresponds to the disc tray of the same  
number.  
It lights orange when you press 0 and when the unit has  
recognized that there is a CD on the corresponding disc tray.  
It lights green when a disc on the corresponding disc tray is  
currently selected.  
It flashes orange and green alternately, then goes off when the  
unit has recognized that there is no CD on the corresponding  
disc tray.  
To exchange CDs during playback of another  
Press the open/close button (0) corresponding to a disc  
number not currently being played to eject that disc tray  
and exchange the CD.  
If CDs are exchanged during playback, playback will stop  
after playing all newly inserted CDs.  
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To stop playback for a moment  
Press CD # / 8.  
To resume play, press CD # / 8 again.  
2
3
Press PLAY/REC MODE (or PLAY MODE on the  
remote control) so that “ CD PROGRAM” appears  
in the main display.  
The PRGM indicator also lights.  
• Each time you press the button, play mode changes  
as follows:  
To locate a particular point in a track during play  
On the unit:  
Push the joy control upward (¡ ) or downward  
(1 ).  
• Upward (¡ ): Fast-forwards the tracks.  
• Downward (1 ) : Fast-reverses the tacks.  
Program play  
Random play  
(CD PROGRAM)  
(CD RANDOM)  
Continuous play  
(CD CONT.)  
On the remote control:  
Press one of the disc number buttons (CD 1, CD 2,  
and CD 3) to select the disc number you want to  
play.  
• When using the buttons on the unit, you can use the  
joy control to select the CD number by pushing it  
upward (¡ ) or downward (1 ).  
Press and hold ¢ or 4.  
¢ : Fast-forwards the tracks.  
4 : Fast-reverses the tracks.  
To go to another track  
On the unit:  
Disc No. and Track No.  
Step No.  
Push repeatedly (or hold) the joy control rightward  
(¢ ) or leftward (4 ).  
• Rightward (¢ ) : Skips to the beginning of the next  
or succeeding tracks.  
• Leftward (4 ): Goes back to the beginning of the  
current or previous tracks.  
Ex. Disc No. 1 is selected  
On the remote control:  
Press ¢ or 4 repeatedly.  
¢ :Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding  
tracks.  
4
Select the track from the disc selected in the above  
step.  
On the unit:  
4 :Goes back to the beginning of the current or  
previous tracks.  
Push the joy control rightward (¢ ) or leftward  
(4 ) to select the track number, then press SET.  
On the remote control:  
To go to another track directly using the number  
buttons  
Pressing the number button(s) allows you to start playing  
Press the number buttons.  
• For how to use the number buttons, see “To go to  
another track directly using the number buttons” to  
the left.  
the track number you want.  
Ex.: For track number 5, press 5.  
For track number 15, press +10, then 5.  
For track number 20, press +10, then 10.  
For track number 32, press +10, +10, +10, then 2.  
Ex. Track No. 5 is selected  
5
6
Program other tracks you want.  
To program tracks from the same disc, repeat step 4.  
To program tracks from a different disc, repeat steps  
3 and 4.  
Programing the Playing Order of the Tracks  
Program Play  
You can arrange the order in which the tracks play before  
you start playing. You can program up to 32 tracks.  
Press CD # / 8.  
The tracks are played in the order you have programed.  
1
Load CDs.  
To stop during play, press 7.  
• If the current playing source is not the CD player,  
press CD # / 8, then 7 before going to the next step.  
To exit from Program play mode, press PLAY/REC  
MODE (or PLAY MODE on the remote control) once or  
twice, before or after play, so that the unit enters another  
playback mode (Random play or Continuous play mode).  
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To skip the playing track, push the joy control rightward  
(¢ ) or press ¢ on the remote control.  
You cannot go back to the previous tracks by pushing the  
joy control leftward (4 ) or pressing 4 on the  
remote control.  
To check the program contents  
Before playing, you can check the program contents by  
pressing ¢ or 4 on the remote control.  
¢ : Shows the programed tracks in the programed  
order.  
4 : Shows them in the reverse order.  
To stop during play, press 7.  
• Random play also stops when you open a disc tray.  
To modify the program  
To exit from Random play mode, press PLAY/REC  
MODE (or PLAY MODE on the remote control) once or  
twice, before or after play, so that the unit enters another  
playback mode (Continuous play or Program play mode).  
• Pressing one of the disc number buttons (CD 1, CD 2,  
and CD 3) starts Continuous play from the first track of  
the selected disc.  
• Pressing one of the number buttons will start Continuous  
play from the selected track of the currently selected  
disc.  
Before playing, you can erase the last programed track by  
pressing CANCEL. Each time you press the button, the last  
programed track is erased from the program.  
• When you eject a disc, the tracks selected from that  
ejected disc are erased from the program.  
To add tracks in the program before you start play,  
simply select track numbers you want to add.  
To erase the entire program, before or after play, press  
and hold CANCEL on the unit until “CD PROGRAM ALL  
CLEAR” appears in the main display.  
• Turning off the unit also erases the entire program.  
Repeating Tracks or CDs — Repeat Play  
You can have all the CDs, the program or the individual  
track currently playing repeat as many times as you like.  
If you try to program a 33rd step  
“CD PROGRAM FULL” will appear in the main display.  
On the remote control ONLY:  
To repeat play, press REPEAT during or before playing.  
Each time you press the button, Repeat play mode changes  
and appears in the main display as follows:  
If your entry is ignored  
You have tried to program a track from an empty tray, or a track  
number that does not exist on the CD (for example, selecting track  
14 on a CD that only has 12 tracks). Such entries are ignored.  
REPEAT 1CD  
REPEAT 1  
REPEAT ALL  
REPEAT OFF  
(Canceled)  
Playing at Random — Random Play  
The tracks of all loaded CDs will play at random.  
1
2
Load CDs.  
• If the current playing source is not the CD player,  
press CD # / 8, then 7 before going to the next step.  
Ex. When “REPEAT ALLis selected  
REPEAT ALL:  
Repeats all the tracks on all the CDs  
Press PLAY/REC MODE (or PLAY MODE on the  
remote control) repeatedly until “CD RANDOM”  
appears in the main display.  
The RANDOM indicator also lights.  
• Each time you press the button, play mode changes  
as follows:  
(continuously or at random), or all the  
tracks in the program.  
REPEAT 1CD*: Repeats all the tracks on one CD.  
REPEAT 1:  
REPEAT OFF:  
Repeats one track on one CD.  
Cancels the repeat play.  
Program play  
Random play  
* REPEAT 1CD is not used for Program play and Random play.  
(CD PROGRAM)  
(CD RANDOM)  
Continuous play  
(CD CONT.)  
To prohibit disc ejection — Disc Lock  
You can prohibit CD and MD ejection from the unit,  
and can lock the discs.  
3
Press CD # / 8.  
The tracks are played at random.  
Random play stops when all the tracks are played once.  
See page 31 for details.  
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Playing Back an MD  
Continued  
The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 29 to 31).  
Front panel  
Remote control  
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Playing Back the Entire MD — Normal Play Basic MD Operations  
You can play an MD.  
While playing an MD, you can do the following operations.  
1
Insert an MD into the MD loading slot.  
The MD is pulled in automatically.  
To stop playback for a moment  
Press MD # / 8.  
To resume play, press MD # / 8 again.  
To locate a particular point in a track during play  
On the unit:  
Push the joy control upward (¡ ) or downward  
(1 ).  
• Upward (¡ ): Fast-forwards the tracks.  
• Downward (1 ) : Fast-reverses the tacks.  
Insert an MD in the same way  
as indicated on the MD.  
On the remote control:  
Press and hold ¢ or 4.  
¢ : Fast-forwards the tracks.  
4 : Fast-reverses the tracks.  
To go to another track  
On the unit:  
Total Track No.  
Total Playing time  
Push repeatedly (or hold) the joy control rightward  
(¢ ) or leftward (4 ).  
• Rightward (¢ ) : Skips to the beginning of the next  
or succeeding tracks.  
• Leftward (4 ): Goes back to the beginning of the  
current or previous tracks.  
2
Press MD # / 8.  
MD playback starts from the first track.  
Track No.  
Elapsed playing time  
On the remote control:  
Press ¢ or 4 repeatedly.  
¢ :Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding  
tracks.  
4 :Goes back to the beginning of the current or  
previous tracks.  
To stop during play, press 7.  
To remove the disc, press 0 for the MD recorder.  
To go to another track directly using the number  
buttons  
Pressing the number button(s) allows you to start playing  
If the MD or track has a title  
the track number you want.  
The title will be shown at the center portion of the main display. (If  
a title is long and cannot be shown at a time, the unit scrolls the  
title to show the entire title.)  
Ex.: For track number 5, press 5.  
For track number 15, press +10, then 5.  
For track number 20, press +10, then 10.  
For track number 32, press +10, +10, +10, then 2.  
If you cannot insert an MD  
You have inserted an MD incorrectly and taken it off by force.  
In this case, MD loading slot rejects MD insertion.  
If this occurs, wait for about one minute with the unit turned on  
until a mechanical sound comes out of the MD mechanism.  
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To stop during play, press 7.  
Programing the Playing Order of the Tracks  
Program Play  
To exit from Program play mode, press PLAY/REC  
MODE (or PLAY MODE on the remote control) once or  
twice so that the unit enters another playback mode  
(Random play or Normal play mode).  
You can arrange the order in which the tracks play before  
you start playing. You can program up to 32 tracks.  
1
2
Load an MD.  
• If the current playing source is not the MD recorder,  
press MD # / 8, then 7 before going to the next step.  
To check the program contents  
Before playing, you can check the program contents by  
pressing ¢ or 4 on the remote control.  
¢ : Shows the programed tracks in the programed  
order.  
Press PLAY/REC MODE (or PLAY MODE on the  
remote control) so that “ MD PROGRAM” appears  
in the main display.  
4 : Shows them in the reverse order.  
The PRGM indicator also lights.  
• Each time you press the button, play mode changes  
as follows:  
To modify the program  
Before playing, you can erase the last programed track by  
pressing CANCEL. Each time you press the button, the last  
programed track is erased from the program.  
Program play  
Random play  
(MD PROGRAM)  
(MD RANDOM)  
To add tracks in the program before you start play,  
simply select track numbers you want to add.  
Normal play  
(MD NORMAL)  
To erase the entire program, before or after play, press  
and hold CANCEL on the unit until “MD PROGRAM ALL  
CLEAR” appears in the main display.  
3
Select the track.  
On the unit:  
Push the joy control rightward (¢ ) or leftward  
(4 ) to select the track number, then press SET.  
On the remote control:  
• When you eject the disc or turn off the unit, the entire  
program is also erased.  
Press the number buttons.  
• For how to use the number buttons, see “To go to  
another track directly using the number buttons” on  
page 29.  
If you try to program a 33rd step  
“MD PROGRAM FULL” will appear in the main display.  
Total playing time  
Track No.  
If your entry is ignored  
You have tried to program a track that does not exist on the MD  
(for example, selecting track 14 on an MD that only has 12 tracks).  
Such entries are ignored.  
If the total playing time exceed 150 minutes  
The playing time will not be shown. (“– – – : – –” will appear.)  
Step No.  
Ex. When selecting track 5  
If the selected track has a title, it will be shown at the center  
portion of the main display. (If the title is long and cannot  
be shown at a time, the unit scrolls the title to show the  
entire title.)  
4
5
Repeat step 3 to program other tracks you want.  
Press MD # / 8.  
The tracks are played in the order you have programed.  
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Playing at Random — Random Play  
Repeating Tracks — Repeat Play  
The tracks of the loaded MD will play at random.  
You can have all the tracks, the program or the individual  
track currently playing repeat as many times as you like.  
1
2
Load an MD.  
• If the current playing source is not the MD recorder,  
press MD # / 8, then 7 before going to the next step.  
On the remote control ONLY:  
To repeat play, press REPEAT during or before playing.  
Each time you press the button, Repeat play mode changes  
and appears in the main display as follows:  
Press PLAY/REC MODE (or PLAY MODE on the  
remote control) repeatedly until “MD RANDOM”  
appears in the main display.  
The RANDOM indicator also lights.  
• Each time you press the button, play mode changes  
as follows:  
REPEAT 1  
REPEAT ALL  
REPEAT OFF  
(Canceled)  
Program play  
Random play  
(MD PROGRAM)  
(MD RANDOM)  
Normal play  
(MD NORMAL)  
Ex. When “REPEAT ALLis selected  
REPEAT ALL: Repeats all the tracks in the MD (in  
Normal play or Random play mode), or  
all the tracks in the program.  
3
Press MD # / 8.  
The tracks are played at random.  
Random play ends when all the tracks are played once.  
REPEAT 1:  
Repeats one track.  
REPEAT OFF: Cancels the repeat play.  
To skip the playing track, push the joy control rightward  
(¢ ) or press ¢ on the remote control.  
You cannot go back to the previous tracks by pushing the  
joy control leftward (4 ) or pressing 4 on the  
remote control.  
Prohibiting Disc Ejection — Disc Lock  
You can prohibit CD and MD ejection from the unit and  
can lock discs.  
To stop during play, press 7.  
• Random play also stops when you eject the MD.  
On the unit ONLY:  
To exit from Random play mode, press PLAY/REC  
MODE (or PLAY MODE on the remote control) once or  
twice, before or after play, so that the unit enters another  
playback mode (Normal play or Program play mode).  
• Pressing one of the number buttons will start Normal  
play from the selected track.  
To prohibit disc ejection, press 0 for the CD 1 tray while  
holding 7 with the unit set in standby mode.  
“LOCKED” appears for a while, and the loaded discs (both  
CDs and MD) are locked.  
If you try to eject the locked discs  
“LOCKED” appears to inform you that the Disc Lock is in use.  
To cancel the prohibition and unlock the discs, press 0  
for the CD 1 tray while holding 7 with the unit set in  
standby mode.  
“UNLOCKED” appears for a while, and the loaded discs  
(both CDs and MD) are unlocked.  
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Recording on MDs  
Continued  
The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 33 to 37).  
Front panel  
Remote control  
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Before You Start Recording  
It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs  
without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable  
programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic embodied therein.  
• The sampling frequency rate converter built in the MD recorder allows you to record a digital source if its sampling  
frequency is 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz. If no source equipment is connected to the AUX terminal or if the  
sampling frequency of the connected equipment is not 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz, “AUX DIGITAL UNLOCK”  
appears in the main display (no recording is possible).  
You cannot record the entire Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, or MPEG Multichannel signals through the  
AUX terminal.  
• When you record onto partially recorded MD, its contents are not erased or overwritten. The recording starts from  
the point following the last recorded track of the MD.  
If you want to record on such an MD from the beginning, you have to erase its contents first (see ALL ERASE  
Function” on page 43).  
• The recording level is automatically set correctly (except when recording from the equipment connected to the  
TAPE jacks), so it is not affected by the VOLUME control. Thus, during recording you can adjust the sound you are  
actually listening to without affecting the recording level.  
• While recording, you can hear sound mode effect and/or the active bass extension effect through the speakers or  
headphones. However, the sound is recorded without these effects (see pages 15 and 16).  
To avoid erasing important recordings  
About the track marks  
The recordable MD has an erasure prevention tab so that  
When playing an MD, you can move among the tracks.  
important recordings are not accidentally erased. When you  
You can do this because there is a mark recorded at the  
finish recording or editing, slide to open the erasure  
beginning of each track enabling you to locate the track.  
prevention tab on the cartridge side surface. New recording  
This mark is called a “track mark” and the portion  
or editing is now no longer possible. (If you try to do,  
between two adjacent track marks is called a “track.”  
“DISC PROTECTED” appears in the main display.)  
When recording from an analog source such as  
FM/AM broadcasts, no track mark is recorded on  
the MD. This means that, when playing this MD, the  
MD recorder will regard the entire recording as one  
track (track 1). You will not be able to select directly  
a song or navigate through songs.  
To do re-recording or editing, return the tab to the closed  
position.  
However, if there is a blank of 3 seconds or more, the  
MD recorder will consider it as a blank separating 2  
tracks and consequently put a track mark.  
Erasure prevention tab  
To put a track mark manually while recording an  
analog source, press SET at the place you want to put a  
track mark.  
Recording/Editing  
possible  
Disc protected:  
Recording/Editing  
not possible  
EX. When pressing SET while recording  
an FM broadcast program  
If “PLAYBACK DISC” appears in the main display  
when you try to record on an MD  
The MD is only for playback use, not for recording.  
To add a track mark after recording is over, you can  
use the DIVIDE function (see page 40).  
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Recording Any Sound Source — Standard  
Recording  
You can use more useful and easier recording  
methods  
For recording from CDs, “Recording CDs” on page 35.  
For recording FM/AM broadcasts, “Recording FM/AM (MW/  
LW) Broadcasts — Monaural Recording and Stereo Recording”  
on page 36.  
The following recording method can be applied to any  
sound source.  
For recording from the external equipment, “Recording the  
External Equipment — Sound Synchronized Recording and  
Stereo Recording” on page 36.  
1
2
Insert a recordable MD in the MD loading slot.  
Select the source.  
• When recording a CD:  
Press CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3 to select a disc you want  
to record from, then 7.  
To select the sound input level  
This is only used for recording from an analog source (ex.  
tape or VCR) connected to the TAPE jacks on the rear.  
If the recorded sound from such an analog source is not  
loud enough, or if it is distorted, select the appropriate  
sound input level before recording.  
• When recording an FM/AM (MW/LW) broadcast:  
Press FM/AM, then tune into a station you want.  
When the source for recording is FM or AM (MW/LW),  
you can select one of the two recording methods —  
Stereo Recording and Monaural Recording. (See page 36  
for more details.)  
On the unit ONLY:  
• When recording from external equipment:  
Press TAPE/AUX to select it as the playback source.  
1
While “TAPE” is selected as the source to play,  
press and hold PLAY/REC MODE until “TAPE  
INPUT” appears in the main display.  
When the source for recording is “TAPE,” you can select  
the sound input level. See “To select the sound input  
level” to the right.  
3
4
Press REC PAUSE on the unit (or MD REC PAUSE  
on the remote control).  
The recording lamp on the unit starts flashing.  
Press MD # / 8.  
The recording lamp stops flashing and remains lit, and  
recording starts.  
2
Push the joy control upward (¡ ) or downward  
(1 ) to select the recording input level, then  
press SET.  
• When recording an FM/AM (MW/LW) broadcast:  
The station frequency will be recorded as the track  
title.  
• “Level 1”: Select when the recorded sound is  
distorted. This setting reduces the input  
signal level. (Initial setting when shipped  
from the factory)  
5
When recording a CD:  
Press CD # / 8.  
• “Level 2”: Select when the recorded sound is not  
loud enough. This setting increases the  
input signal level.  
When recording from external equipment:  
Start playback.  
• For details, see the manual supplied with your  
equipment.  
To stop recording for a moment, press REC PAUSE (or  
MD REC PAUSE) again.  
To resume recording, press MD # / 8 again.  
To stop recording, press 7. “WRITING” appears for a  
while.  
• When recording from a CD, both the CD player and the  
MD recorder stop.  
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To record a single track during play or pause  
Press CD 3 MD while playing back or pausing a CD track  
you want to record.  
Recording CDs  
You have two methods to record from a CD onto an MD.  
The playback of that CD track is stopped, and the same  
track starts playing from the beginning again. This time, the  
MD recorder starts recording the CD track.  
• When the track is recorded, both the CD player and the  
MD recorder stop.  
• Synchronized Recording — Records the entire CD or  
the program you have made.  
• First Track Recording — Records the first track of  
each CD.  
Synchronized Recording  
First Track Recording  
This is the easiest way of CD recording. At a press of the  
button, you can start playing a CD and recording on an  
MD.  
First Track Recording allows you to record the first track of  
each loaded CD. You can, for example, make a directory of  
all your best CDs.  
On the unit ONLY:  
On the unit ONLY:  
1
2
Insert a recordable MD into the MD loading slot.  
1
2
Insert a recordable MD into the MD loading slot.  
Prepare a CD.  
• Place a CD on one of the disc tray (CD 1, CD 2, or  
CD 3), press the corresponding disc number button  
(CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3), then 7 before going to the  
next step. Make sure that the correct disc number  
lamp lights on the unit.  
Prepare a CD.  
• Always place a CD on the CD 1 tray. If not, this  
function does not work.  
3
Press 1ST TRACK REC.  
The recording lamp on the unit lights, and First Track  
Recording starts from the CD on the CD 1 tray.  
You can make a program if you want (see page 26).  
3
Press CD 3 MD.  
The recording lamp on the unit lights, and recording  
starts.  
Remaining playback time  
When the first track of the CD on the CD 1 tray is  
recorded, the first track of the CD on the CD 2 tray will  
be recorded. Recording continues until the first track of  
each loaded CD is recorded.  
Recording time remaining  
on the MD  
When recording ends, both the CD player and the MD  
recorder stop automatically.  
4
Replace the CDs on the trays whose disc number  
lamp is not lit green.  
You can change CDs to continue the First Track  
Recording using more than 3 CDs.  
To stop recording, press 7. “WRITING” appears for a  
while.  
Both the CD player and the MD recorder stop.  
When the first track of the last loaded CD is recorded, First  
Track Recording stops.  
To stop recording, press 7. “WRITING” appears for a  
while.  
Both the CD player and the MD recorder stop.  
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Ex. When selecting “STEREO”  
Recording FM/AM (MW/LW) Broadcasts —  
Monaural Recording and Stereo Recording  
When recording FM/AM (MW/LW) broadcasts, you can  
select one of the two recording methods — Monaural  
(Long) Recording and Stereo (Normal) Recording.  
• Monaural (Long) Recording — Records both stereo  
program and monaural program in monaural. This allows  
you to record on an MD twice as long as the MD’s  
recording time (indicated on the package of the MD). For  
example, you can record a 120-minute program on a 60-  
minute MD, though recorded sound becomes monaural.  
(Reproduced sound through the speakers during  
Monaural recording also becomes monaural.)  
4
Press MD # / 8.  
The recording lamp stops flashing and remain lit, and  
recording starts.  
• The station frequency will be recorded as the track  
title.  
To stop recording, press 7.  
• Stereo (Normal) Recording — Sound is recorded in  
stereo (both on the left and right audio channels).  
You can also use the Standard Recording method  
described on page 34 for Stereo Recording.  
To stop recording for a moment, press REC PAUSE (or  
MD REC PAUSE on the remote control) again.  
To resume recording, press MD # / 8 again.  
In the following cases, Monaural Recording is  
automatically canceled, and Stereo Recording  
resumes.  
1
2
Insert a recordable MD into the MD loading slot.  
When you turn off, then on the unit.  
When you change the source.  
When you eject the MD.  
When you change the band (FM or AM). If you change the  
stations but not change the band, Monaural Recording is not  
canceled.  
Press FM/AM, then tune into a station you want.  
• See “Tuning in a Station” on page 18.  
3
Select the recording method — Monaural  
Recording or Stereo Recording.  
1) Press PLAY/REC MODE on the unit.  
Recording the External Equipment — Sound  
Synchronized Recording and Stereo  
Recording  
When recording from the external equipment, you can  
select one of the two recording methods — Sound  
Synchronized Recording and Stereo (Normal) Recording.  
2) Push the joy control upward (¡ ) or  
downward (1 ) to select the recording  
method you want, then press SET.  
When the sound signal comes in through the AUX terminal,  
digital recording is performed.  
The recording lamp on the unit starts flashing.  
• STEREO: Select for normal stereo recording  
• MONO: Select for a long monaural recording  
• Sound Synchronized Recording — With this recording  
method, you can start recording automatically when the  
source sound comes into this unit through the TAPE  
jacks or the AUX terminal.  
Ex. When selecting “MONO”  
Sound Synchronized Recording will stop automatically if  
no sound comes in for more than 30 seconds.  
Sound is recorded in stereo.  
• Stereo (Normal) Recording — Sound is recorded in  
stereo (both on the left and right audio channels).  
You can also use the Standard Recording method  
described on page 34 for Stereo Recording.  
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2
Insert a recordable MD into the MD loading slot.  
4
When selecting “SOUND SYNC”:  
Start playback on the external equipment.  
The recording lamp stops flashing and remains lit, and  
recording starts automatically.  
Press TAPE/AUX to select the sound source you  
want to record from.  
• When selecting “TAPE,” the sound input level appears  
for a while. (See page 34 for the sound input level.)  
When selecting “STEREO”:  
1) Press MD # / 8.  
The recording lamp stops flashing and remain lit,  
and recording starts.  
2) Start playback on the external equipment.  
3
Select the recording method — Sound Synchronized  
Recording or Stereo Recording.  
1) Press PLAY/REC MODE on the unit.  
To stop recording, press 7.  
To stop recording for a moment (only for Stereo  
Recording), press REC PAUSE (or MD REC PAUSE on  
the remote control) again.  
To resume recording, press MD # / 8.  
2) Push the joy control upward (¡ ) or  
downward (1 ) to select the recording  
method you want, then press SET.  
The recording lamp on the unit starts flashing.  
When the source for recording is “TAPE”  
you can select the sound input level. See “To select the sound input  
level” on page 34.  
• STEREO:  
Select for normal stereo  
recording  
• SOUND SYNC: Select for a sound  
synchronized recording  
When recording is stopped or finished  
Sound Synchronized Recording is automatically canceled, and  
Stereo Recording resumes.  
Ex. When selecting “SOUND SYNC” for  
recording from a tape  
If Sound Synchronized Recording will not work  
correctly  
Use the Stereo (Normal) Recording or Standard Recording method  
(see page 34).  
Sound Synchronized Recording starts automatically when this unit  
detects sound signals come in. This means that, if sound signal is  
too weak for this unit to detect, Sound Synchronized Recording  
will not start (or will stop even while the source is being played).  
When recording from a DAT deck using Sound  
Synchronized Recording  
Two track marks will be recorded at the beginning of the  
recording. If this occurs, join these two track marks using the JOIN  
function described on page 41.  
Ex. When selecting “STEREO” for  
recording from a tape  
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Editing MDs  
Continued  
The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 39 to 43).  
Front panel  
You cannot use the remote control to edit MDs.  
Use only buttons on the front panel.  
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Introducing MD Editing Functions  
A recorded MD can be edited in many ways. The MD editing functions include dividing, joining, moving, erasing tracks,  
erasing the entire disc, and more than one of them can be combined as required.  
Dividing a track (DIVIDE) : Page 40  
This function divides a track by adding a track marking(s)  
in the desired point(s) in the middle or where you want to  
search later.  
Erasing all tracks (ALL ERASE) : Page 43  
This function erases data in a disc entirely.  
2nd  
1st  
3rd  
4th  
5th  
C
D
E
B
A
Track No.  
2nd  
1st  
3rd  
4th  
A
B
C
D
E
After  
All Erase  
Track No.  
After dividing  
track B  
2nd  
1st  
3rd  
4th  
5th  
B
C
D
E
A
Erasing a Portion of a Track  
Joining a track (JOIN) : Page 41  
This function joins two adjacent tracks into a single track  
by deleting a track marking.  
By combining “DIVIDE”, “ERASE” and “JOIN”, for  
example, it is possible to erase only a part of an existing  
track.  
Part to be erased  
2nd  
1st  
3rd  
4th  
5th  
1st  
2nd  
4th  
4th  
3rd  
C
D
E
B
A
B
B
C
C
C
A
Track No.  
Track No.  
After joining  
track B  
Dividing track A  
into 3 tracks  
2nd  
1st  
3rd  
4th  
2nd  
1st  
3rd  
5th  
A
B
C
D
E
A
A
A
C
a
c
b
Track No.  
Moving a track (MOVE) : Page 41  
This function moves a track by reordering the track  
numbers.  
Erasing track  
b
3rd  
1st  
2nd  
A
A
2nd  
1st  
3rd  
4th  
5th  
B
a
c
Track No.  
C
D
E
B
A
J oining  
Track No.  
tracks  
and  
a
c
After m oving  
track B  
2nd  
3rd  
1st  
2nd  
A
A
1st  
3rd  
4th  
5th  
B
a
c
C
D
E
B
A
Erasing a track (ERASE) : Page 42  
This function erases selected tracks. After the erasure, the  
subsequent tracks are justified and their track numbers are  
renumbered automatically. You can erase up to 15 tracks  
at a time.  
If “PLAYBACK DISC” or “DISC PROTECTED”  
appears when you try to edit an MD  
You cannot edit such MDs. See page 58.  
2nd  
1st  
3rd  
4th  
5th  
You can also assign titles to MDs and/or tracks  
C
D
E
B
A
(See page 44.)  
Track No.  
A title can be assigned to a track or disc. Once a title is assigned,  
it is displayed in later playback for confirmation.  
Each title can be composed of up to 64 characters, and can be  
input using alphabetic characters (uppercase and lowercase),  
symbols and numerals.  
After erasing  
tracks B and D  
2nd  
1st  
3rd  
C
E
A
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DIVIDE Function  
5
6
Press SET when you find the point where you want  
to divide the track.  
The MD recorder repeats the selected point — a 3-  
second period following the dividing point.  
This function allows you to divide one track into two  
separate tracks. It is useful, for example, when you want to  
add track marks at a certain point within a track or if you  
want to separate a recording.  
To stop any time during editing process, press EDIT.  
On the unit ONLY:  
1
2
Insert an MD you want to edit into the MD loading  
slot.  
• If the dividing point is satisfactory, go to step 7.  
• If the dividing point is not satisfactory, go to the next  
step.  
Press EDIT.  
The source is changed to “MD,” and the MD recorder  
enters editing mode (with DIVIDE function selected).  
Push and hold the joy control rightward (¢ ) or  
leftward (4 ) to precisely adjust the dividing  
point.  
You can shift the dividing point up to ±128. This  
range (±128) corresponds to approximately ±8  
seconds from the original point (Position 0).  
Ex. When adjusting the point by +20  
When you stop holding the joy control, the unit  
repeats the newly selected dividing point.  
3
4
Press SET.  
The first track (or the current track) start playing.  
• When you find the right position, go to the next step.  
Push the joy control rightward (¢ ) or leftward  
(4 ) to select the track you want to divide.  
The selected track starts playing.  
• If you want to cancel the dividing point, press  
CANCEL, then select the correct dividing point.  
7
Press SET.  
Ex. When you want to divide track 5  
8
9
Press ENTER/DEMO to finish the editing  
procedure.  
If the track has a title, it is show here.  
• If you do not push the joy control rightward (¢  
or leftward (4 ), the same track plays repeatedly.  
You can push the joy control upward (¡ ) or  
downward (1 ) to find the dividing point.  
)
Press 0 for the MD recorder to eject the MD.  
“WRITING” appears while the editing you have made  
is being recorded on the MD.  
To join the divided tracks again, see the JOIN function.  
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JOIN Function  
5
Press SET.  
This function allows you to join two adjacent tracks into  
one track.  
• To stop any time during editing process, press EDIT.  
On the unit ONLY:  
• If you have selected wrong tracks, press CANCEL,  
then select the correct tracks.  
1
2
Insert an MD you want to edit into the MD loading  
slot.  
6
7
Press ENTER/DEMO to finish the editing  
procedure.  
Press EDIT.  
The source is changed to “MD,” and the MD recorder  
enters editing mode (with DIVIDE function selected).  
Press 0 for the MD recorder to eject the MD.  
“WRITING” appears while the editing you have made  
is being recorded on the MD.  
To divide the joined tracks, see the DIVIDE function.  
MOVE Function  
This function allows you to move a track to the position  
you prefer. It is useful to change the order of the tracks as  
you like.  
• If “JOIN” is not shown (“ – – – –” appears instead),  
you cannot join the tracks.  
• To stop any time during editing process, press EDIT.  
On the unit ONLY:  
3
4
Push the joy control downward (1 ) or upward  
(¡ ) to select “JOIN,” then press SET.  
1
2
Insert an MD you want to edit into the MD loading  
slot.  
Press EDIT.  
The source is changed to “MD,” and the MD recorder  
enters editing mode (with DIVIDE function selected).  
Push the joy control downward (1 ) or upward  
(¡ ) to select the two adjacent tracks you want  
to join.  
Ex. When you want to join tracks 2 and 3  
• If “MOVE” is not shown (“ – – – –” appears instead),  
you cannot move the tracks.  
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Continued  
3
4
Push the joy control downward (1 ) or upward  
(¡ ) to select “MOVE,” then press SET.  
8
9
Press ENTER/DEMO to finish the editing  
procedure.  
Press 0 for the MD recorder to eject the MD.  
“WRITING” appears while the editing you have made  
is being recorded on the MD.  
Push the joy control downward (1 ) or upward  
(¡ ) to select the track you want to move.  
ERASE Function  
This function allows you to erase an unwanted track.  
• To stop any time during editing process, press EDIT.  
Ex. When you want to move track 3  
On the unit ONLY:  
5
6
Press SET.  
1
2
Insert an MD you want to edit into the MD loading  
slot.  
Press EDIT.  
The source is changed to “MD,” and the MD recorder  
enters editing mode (with DIVIDE function selected).  
• If you have selected a wrong track number, press  
CANCEL, then select the correct track number.  
Push the joy control downward (1 ) or upward  
(¡ ) to select the position where you want to  
move the track.  
Ex. When you want to move to the track 5 position  
7
Press SET.  
3
Push the joy control downward (1 ) or upward  
(¡ ) to select “ERASE,” then press SET.  
• If you have selected wrong tracks, press CANCEL,  
then select the correct tracks by repeating from step  
4.  
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ALL ERASE Function  
4
5
Push the joy control downward (1 ) or upward  
(¡ ) to select the track you want to erase.  
This function allows you to erase all the tracks on an MD.  
To stop any time during editing process, press EDIT.  
On the unit ONLY:  
1
2
Insert an MD you want to edit into the MD loading  
slot.  
Press SET.  
×” appears between track number and track title. “×”  
means the track in the same line will be erased when  
you finish the editing procedure.  
Press EDIT.  
The source is changed to “MD,” and the MD recorder  
enters editing mode (with DIVIDE function selected).  
Ex.:When you want to erase track 3  
• If you have selected a wrong track number, press  
CANCEL, then select the correct track number.  
6
7
Repeat step 4 and 5 to select all the track you want  
to erase.  
You can select up to 15 tracks.  
3
4
Push the joy control downward (1 ) or upward  
(¡ ) to select “ALL ERASE,” then press SET.  
Press ENTER/DEMO to finish selecting tracks.  
8
9
Press ENTER/DEMO to finish the editing  
procedure.  
Press ENTER/DEMO to erase all tracks and finish  
the editing procedure.  
Press 0 for the MD recorder to eject the MD.  
“WRITING” appears while the editing you have made  
is being recorded on the MD.  
5
Press 0 for the MD recorder to eject the MD.  
“WRITING” appears while the editing you have made  
is being recorded on the MD.  
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Making Your Own Titles and Screens  
Continued  
The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 45 to 49).  
Front panel  
Remote control  
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Assigning Titles to an MD  
3
Push the joy control rightward (¢ ) or leftward  
(4 ) to change the title entry mode.  
• Title entry mode changes as follows:  
You can assign a name to each MD and to each track.  
Once a title is assigned, it is displayed for your  
confirmation.  
Each title can be composed of up to 64 characters, and can  
be input using alphabetic characters (uppercase and  
lowercase), symbols and numerals.  
2nd track  
title  
1st track  
title  
Disc  
title  
Last track  
title  
3rd track  
title  
On the unit:  
4
5
Press SET to enter the selected title entry mode.  
In the following example, the process is explained from the  
very first — that is, inserting a disc. If you already start  
recording or playing, start from step 2.  
• To exit from the title entry screen any time during the  
process, press TITLE.  
1
2
Insert an MD you want to edit into the MD loading  
slot.  
Ex. When entering a disc title  
Press CHARACTER to select the character set you  
want.  
• Each time you press the button, the character sets  
change as follows:  
Press TITLE.  
The source is changed to “MD,” and the MD recorder  
enters one of the following title entry screen.  
Disc title entry screen: appears when you press  
TITLE when the MD recorder stops.  
Numerals  
Alphabets  
& Symbols  
Alphabets  
Track title entry screen: appears when you press  
TITLE while playing or recording.  
Numerals and symbols  
Ex. While playing track 1  
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Continued  
6
Input a character.  
• Ex. When entering “H”  
8
9
Press ENTER/DEMO to finish the current title  
entry.  
“EDITING” appears for a while, then the unit enters  
title entry mode again.  
1) Push the joy control horizontally (4  
/
¢
) and vertically (1  
/ ¡ ) to until  
“H” is selected.  
You can assign another title by repeating steps 3 to 8.  
Character entry position  
Press TITLE (or ENTER/DEMO again) to exit from  
the title entry mode.  
10  
Press 0 for the MD recorder to eject the MD.  
“WRITING” appears while the editing you have  
made is being recorded on the MD.  
2) Press SET.  
The selected character is entered, and the character  
entry position moves to the next.  
You can assign titles during play or recording  
During play:  
Entering a track title  
The MD recorder repeats playback of the current track until you  
press ENTER/DEMO in step 8 above. When you press ENTER/  
DEMO, the next track will be played.  
Entering a disc title  
The MD recorder repeats playback of all tracks of the MD until  
you press ENTER/DEMO in step 8 above. When you press  
ENTER/DEMO, the MD recorder enters the track title entry  
mode.  
During recording:  
Entering a track title  
The MD recorder continues recording even after you press  
ENTER/DEMO in step 8 above. When you press ENTER/  
DEMO, a track title is assigned to the track where you have  
started the title entry.  
During CD Synchronized Recording and the First Track  
Recording:  
You can assign the disc title, and 15 track titles one after another  
as recording goes on. The track titles you have entered are  
automatically assigned to the tracks recorded on the MD in  
sequential order. If you enter 16th track title or more, they are  
ignored.  
Blanks  
• To move the character entry position while  
entering a title, select 3 for moving it rightward  
and 2 for moving it leftward in the main display,  
then press SET.  
Each time you press SET, the character entry  
position moves.  
• To enter a blank, select a blank in the main  
display, then press SET.  
• If you have entered an incorrect character, press  
CANCEL to cancel the last entry.  
If “NO OPERATION!” appears  
You have tried to use the remote control while entering a title using  
the buttons on the unit. Use the buttons on the unit only.  
7
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter other characters.  
• The main display can only show 8 characters at a  
time. If you enter the 9th character, the first character  
disappears, and so on.  
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On the remote control:  
Changing the Title  
In the following example, the process is explained from the  
very first — that is, inserting a disc. If you already start  
recording or playing, start from step 2.  
• To exit from the title entry screen any time during the  
process, press MD TITLE.  
You can make a correction or change the title.  
1
2
Follow steps 1 to 4 of page 45.  
Push the joy control horizontally (4 / ¢  
)
and vertically (1  
/ ¡ ) to select the  
1
2
Insert an MD you want to edit into the MD loading  
slot.  
character you want to correct.  
• Make sure that the character you want to change is  
flashing.  
Press MD TITLE.  
The source is changed to “MD,” and the MD recorder  
enters one of the following title entry screen.  
3
4
Press CANCEL to delete the character you have  
selected in the above step.  
Disc title entry screen: appears when you press MD  
TITLE when the MD recorder stops.  
Input the correct character.  
1) Press CHARACTER to select the character set you  
want.  
2) Push the joy control horizontally (4 / ¢  
)
and vertically (1  
/ ¡ ) to select the  
correct character, then press SET.  
5
6
Repeat steps 2 to 4 of the current procedure to  
correct more characters.  
Press ENTER/DEMO to finish correcting the title.  
• If you want to correct another title, select another title  
entry mode by pushing the joy control rightward  
(¢ ) or leftward (4 ), press SET, then repeat  
from step 2 above.  
Track title entry screen: appears when you press  
MD TITLE while playing or recording.  
• If you want to finish the correction, go to the next  
step.  
7
8
Press TITLE (or ENTER/DEMO again) to exit from  
the title entry mode.  
Press 0 for the MD recorder to eject the MD.  
“WRITING” appears while the editing you have made  
is being recorded on the MD.  
To erase all the characters  
Press CANCEL repeatedly in step 3 above to erase all the  
characters, then go to step 6.  
3
Press ø (10) or Ø (+10) to change the title entry  
mode.  
• Title entry mode changes as follows:  
2nd track  
title  
1st track  
title  
Disc  
title  
Last track  
title  
3rd track  
title  
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Continued  
4
5
Press SET to enter the selected title entry mode.  
8
9
Press ENTER to finish the current title entry.  
“EDITING” appears for a while, then the unit enters  
title entry mode again.  
Character entry position  
You can assign another title by repeating steps 3 to 8.  
Press MD TITLE (or ENTER again) to finish the  
title entry.  
Press CHARACTER to select the character set you  
want.  
• Each time you press the button, the character sets  
change as follows:  
10  
Press 0 for the MD recorder to eject the MD.  
“WRITING” appears while the editing you have  
made is being recorded on the MD.  
Capital letters  
Small letters  
Available Symbols are as follows:  
Numerals  
(Blank)  
6
Input a character.  
1) Press the character entry button for a character  
you want to input.  
Examples:  
You can assign titles during play or recording  
During play:  
Entering a track title  
The MD recorder repeats playback of the current track until  
you press ENTER in step 8 above. When you press ENTER,  
the next track will be played.  
To input an A” or “a,” press ABC once.  
To input a “B” or “b,” press ABC twice.  
To input a “C” or “c,” press ABC three times.  
To input a symbol, press MARK repeatedly until  
the mark you want appears.  
To input a numeral, press 0 – 9.  
Entering a disc title  
To move the character entry position while  
entering a title, press ø (10) or Ø (+10).  
• If you have entered an incorrect character, press  
CANCEL to cancel the last entry.  
The MD recorder repeats playback of all tracks of the MD until  
you press ENTER in step 8 above. When you press ENTER,  
the MD recorder enters the track title entry mode.  
During recording:  
Entering a track title  
2) Press the button for the next character you want  
to input.  
The MD recorder continues recording even after you press  
ENTER in step 8 above. When you press ENTER, a track title  
is assigned to the track where you have started the title entry.  
During CD Synchronized Recording and the First Track  
Recording:  
You can assign the disc title, and 15 track titles one after  
another as recording goes on. The track titles you have entered  
are automatically assigned to the tracks recorded on the MD in  
sequential order. If you enter 16th track title or more, they are  
ignored.  
• If the next character you want to input is assigned  
to the same button you have just pressed in step  
6-1), press Ø (+10) first to move the character  
entry position to the right.  
7
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter other characters.  
• The main display can only show 8 characters at a  
time. If you enter the 9th character, the first character  
disappears, and so on.  
If “NO OPERATION!” appears  
You have tried to use the buttons on the unit while entering a title  
using the remote control. Use the remote control only.  
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Changing the Title  
You can make a correction or change the title.  
Creating Your Own Opening and Ending  
Screens  
1
2
Follow steps 1 to 4 of pages 47 and 48.  
When you turn on or off the unit, you can show your own  
screens instead of the HELLO and SEE YOU screens.  
To create your own opening and ending screens, follow the  
procedure below.  
Press ø (10) or Ø (+10) to select the character  
you want to correct.  
• Make sure that the character you want to change is  
flashing.  
You can register up to 39 characters for each screen.  
On the unit ONLY:  
3
4
5
6
Press CANCEL to delete the character you have  
selected in the above step.  
1
2
Press  
to turn off the unit if it is on.  
The STANDBY/ON lamp lights red.  
Input the correct character by pressing one of the  
character entry buttons.  
Press and hold TITLE until “Startup disp.”  
(Startup display) appears in the main display.  
Repeat steps 2 to 4 of the current procedure to  
correct more characters.  
Press ENTER to finish correcting the title.  
• If you want to correct another title, select another title  
entry mode by pressing ø (10) or Ø (+10), press  
SET, then repeat from step 2 above.  
• If you want to finish the correction, go to the next  
step.  
3
4
Push the joy control downward (1 ) or upward  
(¡ ) to select the screen you want to make, then  
press SET.  
Power on : To make your own opening screen  
Power off : To make your own ending screen  
Reset :  
7
8
Press MD TITLE (or ENTER again) to exit from the  
title entry mode.  
See “To erase your own screen” below  
Press 0 for the MD recorder to eject the MD.  
“WRITING” appears while the editing you have made  
is being recorded on the MD.  
Enter the message using the title entry procedure  
explained on pages 45 and 46.  
5
6
Press ENTER/DEMO to finish creating the screen.  
To erase all the characters  
Press CANCEL repeatedly in step 3 above to erase all the  
characters, then go to step 6.  
Repeat step 2 to 5 to create the other screen if you  
want.  
To erase your own screen  
Repeat the above procedure and in step 3, select “Reset.”  
“Startup disp. Reset!” appears in the main display, and your  
own screens are erased.  
When you turn on and off the unit, the HELLO screen and  
the SEE YOU screen will appear.  
You cannot erase your own screens separately.  
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Using the Timers  
Continued  
The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 51 to 54).  
Front panel  
Remote control  
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There are three timers available — Recording Timer, Daily  
Timer, and Sleep Timer.  
Before using these timers, you need to set the clock built in  
the unit. (See page 11.)  
2
3
4
5
6
Push the joy control rightward (¢ ) or leftward  
(4 ) to set the hour of the timer-on time, then  
press SET.  
Push the joy control rightward (¢ ) or leftward  
(4 ) to set the minute of the timer-on time, then  
press SET.  
Using Recording Timer  
With Recording Timer, you can make an unattended  
recording.  
You can set Recording Timer whether the unit is turned  
on or off.  
• To correct a mis-entry any time during the setting  
process, press CANCEL.  
To cancel the setting any time during process, press  
CLOCK/TIMER.  
Push the joy control rightward (¢ ) or leftward  
(4 ) to set the hour of the timer-off time, then  
press SET.  
Push the joy control rightward (¢ ) or leftward  
(4 ) to set the minute of the timer-off time, then  
press SET.  
Push the joy control rightward (¢ ) or leftward  
(4 ) to select the source.  
• The source changes as follows:  
How Recording Timer actually works  
The unit automatically turns on, turns off the volume, and  
starts recording on the MD when the timer-on time comes.  
Then, when the timer-off time comes, the unit  
automatically turns off (stands by).  
FM  
AM  
AUX DIGITAL  
TAPE  
Recording Timer works only once, but the timer settings  
remain stored in memory until you reset them or disconnect  
the AC power cord.  
FM:  
AM:  
Tunes into an FM station.  
= Select a preset station (see below).  
Tunes into an AM (MW/LW) station.  
= Select a preset station (see below).  
On the unit ONLY:  
TAPE*: Selects TAPE” as the source.  
= Make the external equipment ready for  
playback.  
AUX DIGITAL*: Selects AUX DIGITAL” as the  
source.  
1
Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until “REC  
TIMER SET UP” appears in the main display.  
The REC indicator starts flashing on the display.  
• Each time you press the button, the timer mode  
= Make the external digital equipment  
ready for playback.  
changes as follows:  
DAILY TIMER  
DAILY TIMER  
SET UP  
* To operate these equipment with the Recording  
Timer, they also need to have the timer function.  
Canceled  
REC TIMER  
REC TIMER  
SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
7
If you have selected “FM” or “AM” as the source in  
the above step, select a preset number.  
Push the joy control downward (1 ) or upward  
(¡ ) to select a preset station, then press SET.  
• If you press SET without selecting a preset station,  
the last received station will be tuned in when the  
timer recording starts.  
If you have selected “TAPE” or “AUX DIGITAL” as  
the source in the above step, simply press SET.  
The REC indicator stops flashing, and remains lit.  
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Continued  
Using Daily Timer  
8
9
If you have selected “FM” or “AM” as the source in  
the above step, select the recording mode.  
Push the joy control rightward (¢ ) or leftward  
(4 ) to select the recording mode — either Stereo  
Recording or Monaural Recording, then press SET.  
The REC indicator stops flashing, and remains lit.  
With Daily Timer, you can wake up to your favorite music  
or radio program.  
You can set Daily Timer whether the unit is turned on or  
off.  
• To correct a mis-entry any time during the setting  
process, press CANCEL.  
• To cancel the setting any time during process, press  
CLOCK/TIMER.  
Press  
to turn off the unit (on standby) if  
necessary.  
To turn on or off Recording Timer after its setting is  
done  
How Daily Timer actually works  
The unit automatically turns on, and starts playing the  
specified source when the timer-on time comes. Then,  
when the timer-off time comes, the unit automatically turns  
off (stands by).  
1
Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until “REC  
TIMER” appears in the main display.  
Daily Timer works every day, and the timer settings remain  
stored in memory until you reset them or disconnect the  
AC power cord.  
On the unit ONLY:  
2
To turn off the Recording Timer, push the joy  
control downward (1 ) to select “OFF,” then  
press SET.  
The REC indicator goes off from the display.  
The Recording Timer is canceled, but the setting for the  
Recording Timer remains in memory.  
1
Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until “DAILY  
TIMER SET UP” appears in the main display.  
• Each time you press the button, the timer mode  
changes as follows:  
DAILY TIMER  
DAILY TIMER  
SET UP  
To turn on the Recording Timer, press SET (after  
making sure that “ON” is selected in the main  
display).  
The REC indicator lights on the display. The settings  
you have done are shown in the main display for your  
confirmation.  
Canceled  
REC TIMER  
REC TIMER  
SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
If you change the source or press CLOCK/TIMER  
while Recording Timer is operating  
Recording Timer is canceled and the unit does not turn off  
automatically.  
2
3
Push the joy control rightward (¢ ) or leftward  
(4 ) to set the hour of the timer-on time, then  
press SET.  
Push the joy control rightward (¢ ) or leftward  
(4 ) to set the minute of the timer-on time, then  
press SET.  
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If you have selected “CD –” as the source in the  
above step, select a disc number.  
1) Push the joy control downward (1 ) or upward  
(¡ ) to select the disc number (CD 1 to CD 3),  
then press SET.  
2) Push the joy control downward (1 ) or upward  
(¡ ) to select a track number, then press SET.  
4
5
6
Push the joy control rightward (¢ ) or leftward  
(4 ) to set the hour of the timer-off time, then  
press SET.  
Push the joy control rightward (¢ ) or leftward  
(4 ) to set the minute of the timer-off time, then  
press SET.  
• If you press SET without selecting a disc number,  
the last selected disc will be played back when the  
unit is turn on with the Daily Timer.  
• If you press SET without selecting a track number,  
playback starts from the first track of the selected  
disc when the unit is turn on with the Daily Timer.  
Push the joy control rightward (¢ ) or leftward  
(4 ) to select the source.  
• The source changes as follows:  
– – – – – –  
AUX DIGITAL  
TAPE  
FM – –  
AM – –  
If you have selected “MD – – –” as the source in the  
above step, select a track number.  
Push the joy control downward (1 ) or upward  
(¡ ) to select a track number, then press SET.  
MD – – –  
CD –  
– – – – – – : Plays the source selected when the unit is  
turned off.  
FM – – :  
Tunes into an FM station.  
• If you press SET without selecting a track number,  
the first track starts playing when the unit is turn  
on with the Daily Timer.  
= go to step 7 to select a preset station.  
AM – – : Tunes into an AM (MW/LW) station.  
= go to step 7 to select a preset station.  
CD – :  
Plays a CD.  
If you have selected “TAPE” or “AUX DIGITAL” as  
the source in the above step, simply press SET.  
= Prepare a CD, then go to step 7 to  
select the CD and starting track.  
MD – – – : Plays an MD.  
= Prepare an MD, then go to step 7 to  
8
9
Push the joy control rightward (¢ ) or leftward  
(4 ) to adjust the volume level.  
select the starting track.  
Selects “TAPE” as the source.  
= Make the external equipment ready for  
playback.  
You can adjust the volume level within the range of 0  
(silent) to 50 (maximum).  
TAPE*:  
• “– –” can be selected if you set the timer while the  
unit is turned on. The volume is set to the current  
volume level.  
AUX DIGITAL*: Selects “AUX DIGITAL” as the  
source.  
= Make the external digital equipment  
ready for playback.  
Push the joy control downward (1 ) or upward  
(¡ ) to select volume fade-in mode — “FADE”  
or “NoFADE.”  
* To operate these equipment with the Daily Timer,  
they also need to have the timer function.  
7
If you have selected “FM – – ” or “ AM – –” as the  
source in the above step, select a preset station.  
Push the joy control downward (1 ) or upward  
(¡ ) to select a preset station, then press SET.  
FADE :  
Volume fades in (gradually becomes  
louder and is set to the specified level).  
NoFADE : No fade-in effect. Volume is set to the  
specified level when the timer-on time  
comes.  
• If you press SET without selecting a preset station,  
the last received station will be tuned in when the  
unit is turn on with the Daily Timer.  
10  
11  
Press SET.  
The DAILY indicator stops flashing and remains lit.  
Press  
to turn off the unit (on standby) if you  
have set the timer with the unit turned on.  
The STANDBY/ON lamp lights red.  
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To check the remaining time until the shut-off time,  
press SLEEP once. The remaining time until the shut-off  
time appears for about 4 seconds.  
If the unit is kept turned on when the timer-on time  
comes  
Daily Timer does not work at all.  
To change the shut-off time, press SLEEP repeatedly until  
If you change the source or press CLOCK/TIMER  
while Daily Timer is operating  
Daily Timer is canceled and the unit does not turn off  
automatically.  
the time length you want appears.  
To cancel the setting, press SLEEP repeatedly until  
“SLEEP OFF” appears in the main display.  
• Turning off the unit or pressing CLOCK/TIMER also  
cancels Sleep Timer.  
To turn on or off Daily Timer after its setting is done  
1
Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until “DAILY  
TIMER” appears in the main display.  
To sleep with the Sleep Timer and wake up with the  
Daily Timer  
The unit turns off when the shut-off time comes (set by the  
Sleep Timer), and turns on when the timer-on time (set by  
the Daily Timer) comes.  
1
2
Set the Daily Timer as explained on pages 52 and 53.  
Start playing back any source you want to listen to  
before sleep.  
2
To turn off the Daily Timer, push the joy control  
downward (1 ) to select “OFF,” then press SET.  
The DAILY indicator goes off from the display.  
The Daily Timer is canceled, but the setting for the  
Daily Timer remains in memory.  
3
Set the Sleep Timer.  
Timer Priority  
To turn on the Daily Timer, press SET (after making  
sure that “ON” is selected in the main display).  
The DAILY indicator lights on the display. The settings  
you have done are shown in the main display for your  
confirmation.  
Since each timer can be set separately, you may wonder  
what happens if the setting for these timers overlaps.  
Here are the priorities for each timer.  
• A timer with the late timer-on time has priority.  
If Recording Timer is set to come on while Daily Timer  
is operating, Daily Timer is canceled.  
Using Sleep Timer  
6:00  
6:30  
7:00  
7:30  
With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to your favorite  
music.  
You can set Sleep Timer when the unit is turned on.  
Recording Timer  
Daily Timer  
canceled.  
How Sleep Timer actually works  
The unit automatically turns off after the specified time  
length passes.  
If Recording Timer is set to come on while Sleep Timer  
is operating, Sleep Timer will not shut off the power even  
if the shut-off time comes.  
On the remote control ONLY:  
1
Press SLEEP.  
• Each time you press the button, the time length  
changes as follows:  
6:00  
7:30  
6:30  
7:00  
Recording Timer  
Sleep Timer  
10  
OFF  
20  
30  
60  
120  
90  
(Canceled)  
does not work.  
2
Wait for about 4 seconds after specifying the time  
length.  
The display window dims.  
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Maintenance  
To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs and mechanism clean.  
General Notes  
Handling MDs  
In general, you will have the best performance by keeping  
your CDs, MDs and the mechanism clean.  
• Do not open the shutter.  
- The shutter is locked so that it  
will not open. Trying to force it  
open will break the MD. If the  
shutter opens accidentally, close  
it again quickly without  
Store CDs and MDs in their cases, and keep them in  
cabinets or on shelves.  
Keep the CD trays, and the MD loading slot cover  
closed when not in use.  
touching the MD inside.  
• Do not place MDs in the follow-  
ing places:  
Handling CDs  
- High temperature areas such as  
in direct sunlight or inside a  
car.  
- High humidity areas, e.g. in a  
bathroom.  
• Remove the CD from its case by  
holding it at the edge while  
pressing the center hole lightly.  
• Do not touch the shiny surface of  
the disc, or bend the CD.  
- On a beach or sandy area.  
• Put the CD back in its case after  
use to prevent warping.  
• Clean MDs regularly.  
- If dust or dirt gets on cartridge, wipe it off with a soft  
dry cloth.  
• Be careful not to scratch the  
surface of the CD when placing it  
back in its case.  
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight,  
temperature extremes, and  
moisture.  
To clean the CD  
Wipe the CD with a soft cloth in a  
straight line from center to edge.  
DO NOT use any solvent — such as conventional  
record cleaner, spray, thinner, or benzine — to clean  
the CD.  
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Additional Information  
Continued  
MD Disc Types  
There are two types of MDs: Premastered (prerecorded) and Recordable (blank).  
Premastered MDs  
Premastered MDs, which have been recorded at music studio, can be played back like regular CDs. On an MD of this type,  
data is recorded as the presence or absence of tiny pits. A laser beam focuses on the pits on the surface of the MD and  
reflects the detection back to the lens in the MD recorder. The MD recorder then decodes the signals and plays them back as  
music. This type of MD is called an “optical disc.”  
Recordable MDs  
Recordable MDs, which use magneto-optical technology, can be recorded and played back repeatedly. The laser inside the  
MD recorder applies heat to the MD, demagnetizing the magnetic layer of the MD for recording and playback. This type of  
MD is called an “magnetic-optical disc.”  
ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding)  
The MD provides 80 minute recording and playback time, the same as an audio CD, but in a diameter of only 64 mm. This  
ability to store such a large amount of data is the result of ATRAC, an audio compression technique developed for MD. This  
technology cuts out faint sounds that would not be heard by the human beings. This technology, based on human sensitivity  
to sounds, reduces recorded data volume up to about one-fifth of that of the original data.  
UTOC (User Table Of Contents)  
Found only on recordable MDs, this area contains sub-data (track number, recording data, etc.) which can be rewritten by  
the user.  
UTOC enables us to search tracks quickly and edit tracks on the MD.  
3:12  
4:15  
6:05  
SCMS (Serial Copy Management System)  
The MD recorder integrated to this unit uses the Serial Copy Management System which allows only first-generation digital  
copies to be made of premastered software (like CDs or prerecorded MDs).  
1st Generation  
2nd Generation  
OK  
NO  
ABCDEFG  
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Sound Skip Guard Memory  
The biggest weakness of discs is their susceptibility to vibration. The “Sound Skip Guard Memory” has been developed to  
cope with this weakness.  
With this function, a few seconds of signals read by the optical read head from the MD are first stored in memory before  
being reproduced as audio signals. Thus, even when vibration or shock interrupts signals being read, these stored signals  
can continue to reproduce sounds for the few seconds. Thus, the user will enjoy uninterrupted music.  
When “vibrated”....  
Normally....  
MD limitations  
The MD records data in an original format that differs from that of conventional cassette tapes or DATs. Since there are  
some limitations with this recording format, the following types of symptoms may occur. These symptoms are not  
malfunctions.  
Symptoms  
Cause  
“DISC FULL” appears, even though there is still enough  
remaining time on an MD.  
There is a maximum number of tracks which can be  
recorded, regardless of recording time. More than 254  
tracks cannot be recorded on an MD.  
“DISC FULL” appears, even though the number of tracks • Repeating erasure and recording on the same MD creates  
and recording time do not reach the limit.  
many blank portions sparsely on the MD. When record-  
ing on such an MD, a track is recorded on these blank  
portions sparsely. If a track is divided and recorded into  
so many portions, “DISC FULL” appears.  
The JOIN function sometimes does not work.  
• If a divided portion of less than 8 seconds is made while  
a track is recorded on the MD, that track cannot be  
joined to another track using the JOIN function. Further-  
more, if that track is erased, the remaining time of the  
MD may not increase exactly by the erased amount.  
• If a track has been divided into many portions while  
being recorded on the MD, sounds will drop out while  
fast forwarding or reversing such an MD.  
The remaining time on the MD does not increase even  
when tracks are erased.  
The sound drops out during fast forward or fast reverse.  
The amount of recorded time on the MD added to the  
amount of remaining time is shorter than the MD’s total  
possible recording time.  
You cannot record on a blank portion of less than 2 seconds  
in the MD. For this reason, the actual recording time of  
discs may become shorter.  
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MD Messages  
Message  
Signification  
The disc is blank.  
Solution  
BLANK DISC  
Change the MD with another if you  
want to enjoy playback.  
CANNOT JOIN  
You are trying to join tracks which  
cannot be joined.  
This is not a malfunction. (See “MD  
limitations” on page 57.)  
DISC ERROR  
DISC FULL  
There is a problem with this MD.  
Change the MD.  
There is no more space on the MD or  
there are over 254 tracks.  
Use another recordable MD or erase  
some tracks.  
EMERGENCY STOP  
MD NO DISC  
A malfunction has occurred during  
recording.  
Eject the MD and re-insert it.  
There is no MD.  
Put an MD.  
NON-AUDIO  
CANNOT COPY  
You are trying to copy a non-audio disc Stop recording.  
like a CD-ROM, Video CD, or DVD.  
PLAYBACK  
DISC  
You are trying to edit or record on a  
playback-only MD.  
Use a recordable MD.  
DISC PROTECTED  
The MD is write-protected.  
Unprotect the MD or use another. (See  
page 33.)  
SCMS CANNOT  
COPY  
Digital copy of the 2nd generation is  
prohibited.  
Use an analog recording method.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service.  
If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person,  
such as your dealer, for service.  
Symptom  
No sound is heard.  
Possible Cause  
Action  
Connections are incorrect, or loose.  
Check all connections and make  
corrections. (See pages 6 – 9.)  
Unable to record on an MD.  
Poor radio reception.  
You are using a prerecorded MD.  
The MD is write-protected.  
Change it with a recordable MD.  
Unprotect the MD. (See page 33.)  
Reconnect the antenna securely.  
The antenna is not connected  
correctly.  
The AM loop antenna is too close  
to the unit.  
Change the position and direction of  
the AM loop antenna.  
The FM antenna is not properly  
extended and positioned.  
Extend FM antenna to the best  
reception position.  
Unable to operate the remote control.  
The path between the remote  
control and the remote sensor on  
the unit is blocked.  
Remove the obstruction.  
The batteries have lost their charge. • Replace the batteries. (See page 9.)  
Loaded CDs and MD cannot be  
ejected.  
The main AC power cord is not  
plugged in.  
Plug in the AC power plug.  
The Disc Lock function is in use.  
Turn off the Disc Lock function.  
(See page 31.)  
The CD does not play.  
The CD skips.  
The CD is upside down.  
Put the CD in with the label side up.  
Clean or replace the CD. (See page 55.)  
The CD is dirty or scratched.  
If “AUX DIGITAL UNLOCK” appears There is no digital device connected to Connect a digital device using digital  
in the main display.  
the AUX terminal.  
optical cord. (See page 8.)  
If “CAUTION!” appears in the main  
display.  
Something is wrong with your unit.  
Unplug the unit immediately, then  
consult your dealer.  
Operations are disabled.  
The built-in microprocessor has  
malfunctioned due to external electrical  
interference.  
Unplug the unit then plug it back in.  
When you turn on the unit in the POWER  
SAVING mode  
A mechanical noise will be heard from the MD recorder section.  
This is a startup noise of power supply to the MD mechanism,  
not a malfunction of the unit.  
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Specifications  
MD recorder  
Amplifier  
Audio playing system: MiniDisc digital audio system  
Output Power (IEC 268-3/DIN):  
Recording system:  
Reading system:  
Magneto-optical overwrite system  
30 watts per channel, min. RMS, both channels driven  
into 6 ohms at 1 kHz, with no more than 0.9% total  
harmonic distortion  
Non-contact, semiconductor laser  
pickup (λ=780 nm)  
Error correction system: CIRC (Cross Interleave Reed-  
Solomon Code)  
Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz)  
Analog input:  
TAPE: 500 mV/47 kohms (at “INPUT Level 1”)  
195 mV/47 kohms (at “INPUT Level 2”)  
Digital input:  
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz  
(With sampling rate converter for  
recording — 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/  
48 kHz)  
AUX: Optical  
Signal wave length: 660 nm  
Input level: –23 dBm to –15 dBm  
(With the built-in sampling rate  
converter, corresponding to 32 kHz/44.1  
kHz/48 kHz)  
Audio compression system:  
ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform  
Acoustic Coding)  
General  
Audio output level/Impedance (at 1 kHz)  
TAPE: 160 mV/3.9 kohms  
Power requirement:  
Power consumption: 95 watts (at operation)  
1.6 watts (on standby: with Power  
AC 230V , 50 Hz  
Speakers/Impedance: 6 – 16 ohms  
Saving On)  
14 watts (on standby: with Power  
Saving Off)  
Tuner  
FM tuning range: 87.50 — 108.00 MHz  
Dimensions (approx.): 215 x 180 x 346 mm (W/H/D)  
(81/2 x 71/8 x 135/8 in.)  
AM (MW/LW) tuning range:  
MW:  
LW:  
522 — 1,629 kHz  
144 — 288 kHz  
Mass (approx.):  
6.9 kg (15.3 lbs)  
Supplied accessories  
See page 6.  
CD player  
CD Capacity:  
3 CDs  
92 dB  
Dynamic range:  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
Signal-to-noise ratio: 100 dB  
Wow and flutter: Immeasurable  
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories  
Licensing Corporation.  
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