MD RECORDER
XM-228BK
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5
9
2
3
4
6
7
8
10
+10 CANCEL
REPEAT
RANDOM PROGRAM
REC PAUSE
TRACK
TITLE DISPLAY
MARKING /EDIT /CHARA SCROLL
ENTER
SET
RM-SM228EU
REMOTE CONTROL
For Customer Use:
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
LVT0111-003B
[B]
Warnings, Cautions and Others
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
IMPORTANT for the U.K.
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the
plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home
or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain
an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult
your dealer.
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CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR
ENCLOSURE
BESUREtoreplacethefuseonlywithanidenticalapproved
type, as originally fitted.
If nontheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the
fuseanddisposeoftheplugimmediately,toavoidapossible
shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains sup-
ply.
CLASS
LASER
1
PRODUCT
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then
follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT:
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WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT
DO NOT make any connection to the terminal which is
marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or
coloured green or green-and-yellow.
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
The wires in the mains lead on this product are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
urkopplad.
strålen.
Betrakta
ej
(s)
telse for stråling
(d)
TO BEAM.
(e)
Blue :
Neutral
Brown : Live
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as
follows:
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 servic-
ing to qualified service personnel.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
Caution ––
Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely.
The switch in any position does not disconnect the mains
line. The power can be remote controlled.
switch!
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, etc.:
1. Do not remove screws, covers or cabinet.
2. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
G-1
Welcome !
We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products. Before connecting
this unit to the wall outlet, please read the instructions carefully to ensure that you obtain
the best possible performance. If you have any questions, please consult your JVC dealer.
Important cautions
Installation of the Unit
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Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold (Between 5°C and
35°C or 41°F and 95°F).
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Leave sufficient distance between the Unit and a TV.
Be sure to place the Unit in a location with good ventilation.
Do not use the Unit in a place subject to vibrations.
Do not place the Unit on a carpet.
Do not place the Unit on top of another heat-generating piece of equipment.
Power cord
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Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
When unplugging the Unit from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the power
cord.
Malfunctions, etc.
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There are no user serviceable parts inside. If anything goes wrong, turn off the power
immediately. If the same problem reoccurs when the power is turned on once more, turn
off the power again, unplug the power cord and consult your dealer.
Do not insert any metallic object into the Unit.
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For safe use, observe the
following
Avoid moisture, water and dust
Do not set your machine in moist or dusty places.
Avoid high temperatures
Do not expose your machine to direct sunlight or set near a heating device.
Do not block the vents
Poor-ventilation may damage your machine. So do not block the vents or put the unit
in a poorly ventilated place.
When you’re away
When away on travel or otherwise for an extended period of time, turn off the power
and pull the plug from the electrical socket.
Do not insert foreign matter into the machine
Do not insert wires, hairpins, coins, etc. into your machine.
Care of the cabinet
When cleaning your machine, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant instructions on
the use of chemically-coated cloths. Avoid applying benzene, thinner or other organic
solvents and disinfectants. This may cause deformation or discoloring.
If water gets inside the machine
Turn off the power and pull the plug from the electrical socket, then call the store where
you made your purchase. Using the machine in this state may cause a fire or electrical
shock.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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Table of Contents
Welcome ! .................................................... 1
Important cautions ....................................... 1
For safe use, observe the following ............. 1
COMPU LINK ..................................... 30
Linked Operation of the Other Optional
Components (Compu Link).................. 30
Parts Index ........................................... 3
Front panel.............................................. 3
Display.................................................... 3
Remote control unit ................................ 4
Rule on Digital Copying.................... 31
SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) 31
About MD (Mini Disc) ........................ 32
Role of the cartridge .................................. 32
Two disc types ........................................... 32
ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform
Acoustic Coding).................................. 33
Sound skip guard memory ......................... 33
UTOC (User Table Of Contents) ............... 33
Setting up the System ........................ 5
Supplied Accessories ................................... 5
Remote control batteries .............................. 5
Operating the Remote Control..................... 5
Connection................................................... 6
Turning the Power On and Off............ 7
Power On ..................................................... 7
Power Off..................................................... 7
MD Messages .................................... 34
MD Restrictions ................................. 35
Playback............................................... 8
Normal playback ......................................... 8
Switching the displayed information ......... 10
Program playback ...................................... 10
Random playback ...................................... 12
Repeat playback......................................... 13
Handling MDs .................................... 36
MD handling precautions ..................... 36
To protect important recording ............. 36
Troubleshooting ................................ 37
Specifications.................................... 38
Recording .......................................... 14
Recording operation .................................. 14
Editing Functions .............................. 17
MD editing functions................................. 17
Dividing a track (DIVIDE) ........................ 19
Joining tracks (JOIN) ................................ 20
Moving a track (MOVE) ........................... 22
Erasing a track (ERASE) ........................... 23
Erasing all tracks in an MD
(ALL ERASE) ...................................... 24
Assigning the disc title and track titles ...... 26
Assigning a track title during playback or
recording............................................... 29
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Parts Index
Front panel ————————————————————————————
s a;
oi
u y tre wq p 9 8
1 2
3 4
5
6
7
1 PHONES jack
2 PHONES LEVEL control
9 7 STOP/CANCEL button
p ¶ REC PAUSE button
q ENTER button
u Disc indicator
i REPEAT button
o PLAY MODE button
; Remote sensor
3 DISPLAY/CHARACTER button
4 INPUT SELECTOR button
5 Display
w SET button
e EDIT button
a
STANDBY/ON button
6 Jog dial (4, ¢/REC LEVEL)
7 1, ¡ buttons
8 6 PLAY/PAUSE button
r TITLE button
s STANDBY indicator
t 0 (Eject) button
y MD insertion slot
Display ——————————————————————————————
w
q
p
9
8
MD EDIT
DIVIDE
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10
MD
DIGITAL 12
PROGRAM
RANDOM
REPEAT
ALL 1
TOC REC
32kHz 44.1kHz 48kHz
JOIN
OVER
0 dB
11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
MOVE
ALL ERASE
L
40 30 20 15 10 6
R
3
1
2 3 4
5
6
7
7 Music calender
1 Level indicators and OVER indicator
2 TOC indicator
8 Play mode indicators (PROGRAM, RANDOM)
9 Character display (11 digits)
3 REC indicator
p MD indicator
4 Play indicators (3 (Play), (Pause))
5 MD editing mode indicators
(DIVIDE, JOIN, MOVE, ERASE, ALL ERASE)
6 Repeat mode indicators
q Input mode indicators (DIGITAL 1, DIGITAL 2)
w Sampling frequency indicators
(32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz)
(REPEAT ALL, REPEAT 1)
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Remote control unit————————————————————————
1
(STANDBY/ON) button
2 Numeric keys
3 CANCEL button
4 PROGRAM button
5 RANDOM button
6 MD control buttons
¶ REC PAUSE
r
e
1
2
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2
6
3
7
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8
10
+10 CANCEL
3
4
5
6
REPEAT
RANDOM PROGRAM
REC PAUSE
8 (Pause)
7 (Stop)
3 (Play)
4, ¢
TRACK
TITLE DISPLAY
MARKING /EDIT /CHARA
SCROLL
SET
w
q
7
8
ENTER
1, ¡
p
9
7 SCROLL button
8 SET button
RM-SM228EU
REMOTE CONTROL
9 DISPLAY/CHARA button
p TITLE/EDIT button
q ENTER button
w TRACK MARKING button
e REPEAT button
r 0 (Eject) button
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Setting up the System
Supplied Accessories
Before setting up your system make sure you received all of the following supplied
accessories.
AC power cord (1)
Audio pin cord (2)
Compu Link cable (1)
Optical digital cable (1)
Batteries R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F) (2)
Remote Control (1)
Remote control batteries
Match the polarity (+ and –) on the batteries with the + and – markings in the battery
compartment.
R6P (SUM-3)/AA (15F)
CAUTION: Handle batteries properly.
To avoid battery leakage or explosion:
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Remove batteries when the Remote Control will not be used for a long time.
When you need to replace the batteries, replace both batteries at the same time with
new ones.
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Do not use an old battery with a new one.
Do not use different types of batteries together.
Operating the Remote Control
The remote control makes it easy to use many of the functions of the system from a
distance of up to 7 m (23 feet) away.
You need to point the remote control unit at the remote sensor on the front panel.
Remote sensor
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Connection
Signal cable connections——————————————
Example: Amplifier/Tuner
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER TUNER
/
VOLUME
DISPLAY
MODE
EON
BAND
INPUT
ON/OFF
TA/NEWS
/INFO
PTY
SEARCH
Audio pin cord (supplied)
S. A. BASS
DIRECT
PHONES
DOWN
UP
STANDBY
KEY
MODE
Audio pin cords
Connect to the MD jacks, TAPE jacks, etc. of an external unit.
Always connect the jacks with the plugs of the same colors so as not to
mistake the L (Left) and R (Right) connections.
Connect the OUT (PLAY) jacks to the IN (PLAY) jacks of the external unit,
and the IN (REC) jacks to its OUT (REC) jacks.
Example: CD player
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
/CANCEL
CD
CD
CD
3
2
1
PLAY & EXCHANGE
STANDBY
REPEAT PLAY MODE
Optical digital cable (supplied)
Optical digital cable
Connect to the DIGITAL OUT jack of the CD player, for
example.
RIGHT
LEFT
DIGITAL IN
1- OPTICAL- 2
IN
(REC)
ANALOG
OUT
(PLAY)
COMPU LINK- 3
(SYNCHRO)
AC POWER CORD
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED MADE IN JAPAN
Optical digital cable
Connect to the DIGITAL OUT
jack of your DBS tuner, etc.
Be sure to remove the protective cap
before using the DIGITAL IN jack.
Keep the cap in a safe place so you can
replace it when not using the DIGITAL
IN jack.
Compu Link cable
Compu link cable (supplied)
Connect to the COMPU LINK-3 (SYNCHRO) jack of another
component equipped with the Compu Link remote control system.
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AC power cord connection —————————————
First, firmly insert the supplied AC power cord into the AC inlet on the back of the unit.
Next, plug the AC power cord plug into the wall outlet.
AC power cord
AC POWER CORD
Cautions
• Use only the JVC AC power cord provided with this system
to avoid malfunction or damage to the system.
• Be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet when
going out or when the system is not in use for an extended
period of time.
Turning the Power On and Off
Power On
1 Press
STANDBY/ON on the main unit or the remote
control unit.
The STANDBY indicator goes out, the disc indicator lights in green, and the display
comes on. The MD indicator lights up on the display.
When no MD is loaded:
“NO DISC” is shown on the display.
When an MD is already loaded:
The following messages are shown on the display in succession.
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“TOC Reading”
The disc title, if the MD has.
Number of tracks and the total playing time of the MD
You can play the MD by pressing 6 on the main unit or 3 on the remote control unit.
For detailed description, see “Playback” on the next page.
Power Off
1 Press
STANDBY/ON again.
The STANDBY indicator lights up, the disc indicator goes out, and the display becomes
blank.
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Some power (7W) is always consumed even though power is turned off (called
Standby mode).
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To switch off the system completely, unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
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Playback
Normal playback
The basic operation for playing an MD is described below. When no MD is loaded yet,
“NO DISC” is shown on the display.
1 Load an MD.
Hold an MD with the side on which an
arrow is marked facing up, and insert it into
the slot in the direction of the arrow.
The MD will be pulled in automatically
from the middle.
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If the MD has a disc title, the display
shows the disc title then the number of
tracks and total playing time of the MD.
The tracks in the MD appears on the
music calender.
Number of tracks Total playing time
Note: To allow easy insertion, insert the MD along the upper part of the MD insertion
slot.
Caution
• Do not mistake the MD insertion direction, otherwise
malfunction will result.
Shortcut:
You can insert an MD in Standby mode. Then, the power is turned on and the MD is
pulled in automatically.
2 Press 6 on the main unit or 3 on the remote control unit.
Playback starts.
or
The 3 indicator blinks for a while and then stays lit.
The playback level for the L and R channels are shown on the level indicators.
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If the track has a title, the track title will be displayed before playing the track.
The track number that has been played disappears from the music calender.
The MD automatically stops when the last track of the MD has finished playing.
Shortcut:
When you press 6 on the main unit or 3 on the remote control unit in Standby mode,
power is turned on and the MD is automatically played. However, if no MD is loaded,
“NO DISC” is shown on the display.
To stop the MD:
Press 7 on the main unit or the remote control unit.
or
or
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If the MD has a disc title, the display shows the disc title then the number of tracks and
total playing time of the MD.
To eject the MD:
Press 0 on the main unit or the remote control unit.
The MD is ejected and the display changes as follows:
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To pause the MD:
Press 6 on the main unit or press on the remote control unit.
The indicator lights up.
or
To cancel pause, press 6 on the main unit or press 3 on the remote control unit. The MD
starts from the position where it has paused.
To select a track ——————————————————
You can select a desired track during playback or in Stop mode. When you use the numeric
keys on the remote control unit in Stop mode, the selected track automatically starts
playing.
Main unit:
During playback, turn the jog dial to the right or left to select the track you want. Then, the
selected track starts playing.
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Turn the jog dial to the right by one click to skip to the beginning of the next track.
Turn the jog dial to the left by one click to skip to the beginning of the current track
being played. While “--:--” is shown on the display, you can play the previous track by
turning the jog dial to the left.
In Stop mode, you can select a track in the same way. To start playback, press 6.
Remote control unit:
Using 4 or ¢ :
During playback, press 4 or ¢ to select the track you want. Then, the selected
track starts playing.
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Press ¢ once to skip to the beginning of the next track.
Press 4 once to skip to the beginning of the current track being played. While
“--:--” is shown on the display, you can play the previous track by pressing 4.
In Stop mode, you can select a track in the same way. To start playback, press 3.
Using the numeric keys:
During playback or in Stop mode, select a track with the numeric keys. Then, the
selected track starts playing.
Selecting a track with the numeric keys:
To select track No. 5 : Press 5.
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5
9
2
6
3
7
4
8
To select track No. 15: Press +10 then 5.
To select track No. 20: Press +10 then 10.
10
+10
To select track No. 52: Press +10 five times then press 2.
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When you try to select a track number greater than the recorded tracks in the MD,
the last track is automatically selected.
Search play —————————————————————
During playback, you can fast forward/backwards the MD to quickly find a particular
passage in the track you are listening to.
or
To perform this, press and hold 1 or ¡ on the main unit or the remote control unit.
Using headphones —————————————————
Connect a pair of headphones (not supplied) to the PHONES jack to listen to the playback
sound of the MD or rec-monitor sound.
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The output from the unit is not cut off even if the headphones are used.
Caution
• Be sure to turn down the PHONES LEVEL control before
connecting or putting on headphones.
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Switching the displayed information
The display can show the disc title, track title and remaining time (recording time available
when a recordable MD is loaded) information.
When no track is selected (In Stop mode):
Press DISPLAY/CHARACTER on the main unit or the remote control unit.
Each press of the button switches the displayed information as follows.
or
DISPLAY
/CHARA
Number of tracks and
Number of tracks and
total playing time
remaining recording time
Disc title
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A disc title composed of more than 11 characters is scrolled, and the
first 11 characters are displayed after scrolling.
The display shows “NO TITLE” if the disc has no title assigned to it.
Number of tracks and total
playing time
When a track has already been selected (During
playback or in Stop mode):
Press DISPLAY/CHARACTER on the main unit or the remote control unit.
Each press of the button switches the displayed information as follows.
Number of tracks and remaining
recording time
Track No. and its playing time
Track title
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A track title composed of more than 11 characters is scrolled, and the
first 11 characters are displayed after scrolling.
The display shows “NO TITLE” if the track has no title assigned to it.
Disc title
Program playback
You can program up to 32 tracks in any desired order including the same tracks.
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You can only make a program in Stop mode.
1 Load an MD.
See “Normal playback ” on page 8.
2 Select Program mode.
Main unit:
Press PLAY MODE until “PROGRAM” is shown. Then, the PROGRAM indicator
lights up.
Each time PLAY MODE is pressed, the play mode indicators switches as follows:
PROGRAM
RANDOM
Off (Continuous play)
Remote control unit:
Press PROGRAM. The “PROGRAM” is shown and the PROGRAM indicator lights
up.
PROGRAM
To exit Program mode, press PROGRAM once again. Then, the PROGRAM indicator
goes out.
The display shows the following for programming.
The first track
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3 Select desired track numbers to be programmed.
Main unit:
1
Turn the jog dial to the right or left to select the desired track number to be
programmed. (Turning it to the right increases the track number and vice versa.)
The selected track number will blink.
2
Press SET.
The track number stays lit and the program number increases by 1. Also, the
programmed track is indicated on the music calender.
Then, the total playing time is displayed instead of the program number.
Example)
Number of programmed tracks
Total playing time
The last programmed track
The last programmed track
3
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select the other tracks for the program.
Remote control unit:
1
Select the desired track number with the numeric keys.
The selected track number is programmed and the program number is displayed.
Then, the total playing time is displayed instead of the program number.
To select a track, see “Selecting a track with the numeric keys” on page 9.
Repeat step 1 to select the other tracks for the program.
2
4 Press 6 on the main unit or 3 on the remote control
unit.
Program playback starts in the programmed order.
or
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Program playback stops after having played all programmed tracks.
To stop playing, press 7 on the main unit or the remote control unit.
To skip the programmed track, turn the jog dial on the main unit to the right or left
or press 4 or ¢ on the remote control unit.
To check the programmed tracks and their order (In Stop
mode):
Press 4 or ¢ on the remote control unit in Stop mode. The programmed tracks will be
successively displayed in the programmed order. (The track title will be displayed before
the track number, if it is written.)
If you make a mistake in programming (In Stop mode):
Press 7 STOP/CANCEL on the main unit or CANCEL on the remote control unit in Stop
mode to clear the last track. Each press of the button clears the last track in the program.
Press the button repeatedly until the track you programmed by mistake is cleared and then
re-program tracks from that point.
CANCEL
or
To exit Program Play mode (In Stop mode):
Main unit:
Press PLAY MODE in Stop mode to select any mode other than Program Play mode.
or
Remote control unit:
Press PROGRAM in Stop mode to light off the PROGRAM indicator.
PROGRAM
The program contents remain in memory even after the unit has exited Program Play mode.
Note: The program contents are cleared from memory when the power cord is unplugged
or in case of power failure.
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To clear the program:
Press 0 on the main unit or the remote control unit.
The programmed tracks are cleared then the MD is ejected.
or
To play programmed tracks repeatedly:
Combine the program playback and repeat playback to play the programmed tracks
repeatedly.
For the repeat playback, see page 13.
Random playback
Tracks in the MD can be played in a randomly selected order. The random playback may
bring you a surprising effect by playing tracks in a different order every time.
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You can only select the random play in Stop mode.
1 Load an MD.
See “Normal playback” on page 8.
2 Press PLAY MODE to select RANDOM.
Main unit:
Press PLAY MODE until “RANDOM” is shown. Then, the RANDOM indicator lights
up.
Number of tracks
Each time PLAY MODE is pressed, the play mode indicators switches as follows:
PROGRAM
RANDOM
Off (Continuous play)
Remote control unit:
Press RANDOM. The “RANDOM” is shown and the RANDOM indicator lights up.
To exit Random mode, press RANDOM once again. Then, the RANDOM indicator
goes out.
RANDOM
3 Press 6 on the main unit or 3 on the remote control unit.
Random playback starts.
or
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Random playback stops after having played every track once.
To stop playing, press 7 on the main unit or the remote control unit.
To exit Random Play mode (In Stop mode):
Main unit:
RANDOM
Press PLAY MODE in Stop mode to select any mode other than Random Play mode.
or
Remote control unit:
Press RANDOM in Stop mode to light off the RANDOM indicator.
To repeat random playback:
Combine the random playback and repeat playback to play tracks repeatedly in random
orders. The order tracks are played differs every time random playback is repeated.
For the repeat playback, see page 13.
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Repeat playback
You can repeat all the tracks or single track in each playback mode.
1 Press REPEAT on the main unit or the remote control unit
to select Repeat Play mode.
REPEAT
Each time REPEAT is pressed, the repeat mode indicators switches as follows.
or
REPEAT ALL
REPEAT 1
Off (Repeat playback canceled)
REPEAT ALL :In Normal Play mode, repeats all the tracks.
In Program Play mode, repeats all the tracks in the program.
In Random Play mode, repeats all the tracks in random order.
REPEAT 1
:Repeats one track.
2 Press 6 on the main unit or 3 on the remote control
unit.
or
or
Repeat playback starts.
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To stop playing, press 7 on the main unit or the remote control unit.
To cancel repeat playback:
REPEAT
Press REPEAT on the main unit or the remote control unit until the repeat mode
indicator goes out.
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Recording
An audio signal from a variety of sources can be recorded by using either digital or analog
input as required.
Things to know before recording——————————
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It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of
the copyright owner.
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Carefully read the “Rule on Digital Copying” on page 31.
The MD recorder supports the following sampling frequencies for digital sources
DIGITAL 1 and DIGITAL 2 and lights the sampling frequency being received on the
display.
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz
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Recording level adjustment:
When recording a digital input, the recording level is automatically set correctly.
When recording an analog input, it is necessary to adjust the recording level properly.
The accidental erasure protect tab is provided on the back of an MD cartridge to prevent
accidental erasure or recording. It must be set to the close position before recording.
Otherwise, “DISC PROTECTED” will appear when you try to record a signal to the
MD.
Accidental erasure protect tab
Close
Open
For recording
or editing
For protecting
erasure
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When you stick an adhesive label onto the MD cartridge, adhere it securely. If it peels
off, ejection trouble, etc. will occur.
Be sure that the MD is not the Playback-only type one. (See “Two disc types” on page
32.)
Be sure that the MD has enough space for recording. If not, carry out ERASE ALL or
ERASE function to erase all the tracks or desired tracks in the MD. You can check the
recordable remaining time of the MD. (See “To display the remaining recording time”
on page 16.)
Recording operation
1 Load a recordable MD.
2 Press ¶ REC PAUSE on the main unit or the remote
control unit.
REC PAUSE
The MD recorder enters Rec/Pause mode. The REC and (Pause) indicators light up
and the first track to be recorded is displayed. Also, the disc indicator lights in red.
or
Example) When 14 tracks are already recorded
The first track to
REC
be recorded
14
3 Select the input by pressing INPUT SELECTOR on the
main unit.
Each press of INPUT SELECTOR switches the inputs as follows.
DIGITAL 1 IN
DIGITAL 2 IN
ANALOG IN
DIGITAL 1 IN: Select this to record the digital input from the digital source
component connected to the DIGITAL IN 1 optical jack.
The DIGITAL 1 indicator lights up.
DIGITAL 2 IN: Select this to record the digital input from the digital source
component connected to the DIGITAL IN 2 optical jack.
The DIGITAL 2 indicator lights up.
ANALOG IN : Select this to record the analog input from the analog source
component (cassette deck, tuner, etc.) connected to the ANALOG IN
(REC jacks).
4 Play the source to be recorded.
The level indicators show the input levels.
•
The input level should be adjusted when the analog input is recorded (see “To adjust
the analog input level” below).
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•
The input level for the digital inputs does not need adjustment.
When DIGITAL 1 or DIGITAL 2 is selected, one of the sampling frequency
indicators lights up. For example, 44.1kHz indicator is displayed for a CD player
input.
However, if no source component is connected
to the digital input or the sampling frequency
input is other than 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz,
DIGITAL 1
44.1kHz
“DIGITAL IN UNLOCK” scrolls on the display
showing that the recording is impossible.
5 Press 6 on the main unit or 3 on the remote control unit.
Recording starts.
The 3 indicator lights up.
or
•
When the MD becomes full, “UTOCwriting” is displayed indicating that the
recording is successfully completed. Then, the MD stops. The disc indicator lights
in green.
To stop recording:
Press 7 on the main unit or the remote control unit.
“UTOCwriting” is displayed and the MD stops. The disc indicator lights in green.
or
or
To pause the MD:
Press ¶ REC PAUSE on the main unit or the remote control unit.
To resume recording, press 6 on the main unit or 3 on the remote control unit.
REC PAUSE
To adjust the analog input level ——————————
The input level should be adjusted before recording the analog input.
1
2
In Rec/Pause mode, start playing the source for level adjustment.
The level indicators show the input levels.
Turn the jog dial on the main unit to the right or left or press 4 or ¢ on the remote
control unit to increase or decrease the recording level.
or
As you adjust the recording level, “VOL. –10” will appear, for example. You can adjust
the recording level between VOL.–50 and VOL.0 (–50 dB and 0 dB), or to VOL. – – –
(below –50 dB).
L
R
40 30 20 15 10 6
3
0 dB
15
•
•
Normally the input level should be adjusted so that the segments for 0 dB blink at the
peak level.
When the input level is too high, the OVER indicator will light up, resulting in distorted
recording.
To display the remaining recording time ——————
In Rec/Pause or during recording, press DISPLAY/CHARACTER on the main unit or the
remote control unit.
Each press of the button switches the elapsed recording time display and remaining
recording time display alternately.
or
DISPLAY
/CHARA
remaining recording time
Track marking ———————————————————
The track numbers on the MD are marked at the beginning of each track. The track numbers
are identified by these “track markings” and each section between two track markings are
considered as a track.
For analog input:
You can create the track marking automatically or manually.
Automatic track marking:
Press TRACK MARKING on the remote control unit to select
“AUTO”.
TRACK
MARKING
•
A track marking is automatically recorded every time a blank of more than 3
seconds is detected.
Manual track marking:
TRACK
MARKING
1
Press TRACK MARKING on the remote control unit to
select “MANUAL”.
2
When the point you want to record a track marking comes during recording, press
SET on the remote control unit.
SET
This operation records a track marking at the point where the button is pressed.
For digital input:
When tracks are recorded from a CD player by digital input, track markings are recorded
automatically at the points where the CD tracks change.
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Editing Functions
MD editing functions
A recorded MD can be edited in many ways. The editing functions include the dividing,
joining, moving, erasing a single track, erasing the entire disc and assigning titles to the
disc and tracks, and more than one of them can be combined as required.
2nd
1st
3rd
4th
Dividing a track (DIVIDE) Page 19
A
B
C
D
E
This function divides a track by adding track marking(s) in
desired point(s) in the middle or where you want to search later.
Track No.
After track B
division
2nd
1st
3rd
4th
5th
B
C
D
E
A
2nd
1st
3rd
4th
5th
Joining tracks (JOIN) Page 20
This function joins two adjacent tracks into a single track by
deleting a track marking.
C
D
E
B
A
Track No.
After track B
joining
2nd
1st
3rd
4th
A
B
C
D
E
Moving a track (MOVE) Page 22
2nd
1st
3rd
4th
5th
This function moves a track by reordering the track numbers.
C
D
E
B
A
Track No.
After track B
movement
2nd
1st
3rd
4th
5th
C
D
E
B
A
2nd
1st
3rd
4th
5th
Erasing a track (ERASE) Page 23
This function erases a specified track. After the erasure, the
subsequent tracks are justified and their track numbers are
decremented automatically.
C
D
E
B
A
Track No.
After track B
erasure
2nd
1st
3rd
4th
C
D
E
A
2nd
1st
3rd
4th
5th
Erasing all tracks (ALL ERASE) Page 24
C
D
E
B
A
Track No.
This function erases data in a disc entirely.
After
All Erase
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Part to be erased
Combining editing functions
1st
2nd
3rd
By combining “DIVIDE”, “ERASE” and “JOIN”, for
example, it is possible to erase only a part of existing track.
B
C
A
Track No.
Dividing track A
into 3 tracks
2nd
1st
3rd
4th
5th
A
A
A
C
B
C
C
a
c
b
Track No.
Track No.
Erasing track
b
4th
3rd
1st
2nd
A
A
B
a
c
Joining
tracks
and
a
c
2nd
3rd
1st
A
A
B
a
c
Assigning titles
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 any of character types, alphabets (uppercase
and lowercase), symbols and numerals.
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Dividing a track (DIVIDE)
A track can be divided into desired number of tracks by adding track markings in the
middle, in the desired points or where you want to search later.
This makes it possible to assign track numbers after recording medley music or FM
broadcast. The track numbers after the divided track are incremented automatically.
1 Press EDIT on the main unit or the TITLE/EDIT on the
remote control unit to select “DIVIDE”.
The DIVIDE indicator lights up.
TITLE
/EDIT
or
Each press of the button switches the editing functions as follows.
•
When TITLE/EDIT on the remote control unit is used, the disc title is displayed
after “ALL ERASE”.
ALL ERASE
DIVIDE
JOIN
MOVE
ERASE
MD total playing time display (Disc title)
Blinks
3
5
1
6
2
4
2 Press SET on the main unit or the remote control unit.
SET
Blinks
Blinks
or
3
5
1
6
2
4
3 Play the track to be divided.
Using the jog dial or 4 or ¢:
Select the track number by turning the
jog dial on the main unit or 4 or ¢
on the remote control unit.
or
Blinks
Blinks
3
5
1
6
2
4
Then, Press 6 on the main unit or 3
on the remote control unit.
or
Example)
When track No. 3 is selected
Using the numeric keys:
Select the track number with the numeric keys on the remote control unit. The selected
track is repeatedly played.
To select a track, see “Selecting a track with the numeric keys” on page 9.
4 Press SET when a point where you want to divide the
track comes.
Blinks
“POSITION” is displayed and the
track marking fine-adjustment display
appears.
Blinks
SET
or
3
5
1
6
2
7
4
Increments by 1
Example) Track Nos. 3 and 4 blink and the
4-second section from the divided point
will be played repeatedly.
•
•
When the track has been divided as desired, go to step 6.
If the track has not been divided as desired, fine-adjust the track marking position.
Go to step 5.
•
If you notice that the selected track number is wrong, press 7STOP/CANCEL on
the main unit or CANCEL on the remote control unit and repeat from step 3.
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5 Fine-adjust the track marking position.
Turn the jog dial on the main unit or 4 or ¢ on the remote control unit.
The track marking position can be fine-adjusted in the range of ±128 positions (approx.
±8 sec.).
or
As you adjust, the track marking displaces slightly and the 4-second section from the
newly divided point will be played repeatedly.
ENTER
or
•
•
After completing the fine-adjustment, go to step 6.
To cancel the current track marking position, press 7STOP/CANCEL on the main
unit or CANCEL on the remote control unit and repeat from step 3.
6 Press ENTER on the main unit or the remote control unit.
The change made above is entered
3
5
1
6
2
7
4
temporarily in the memory. The display
shows “EDITING” and the TOC
indicator lights up.
TOC indicator:
The TOC indicator shows that the MD has new data that should be memorized.
The data writing operation is done by ejecting the MD or by turning the power off.
Before the MD is ejected or the power is turned off, “UTOCwriting” is displayed until
data is completely written.
7 Press 0 on the main unit or the remote control unit to
eject the MD.
or
The data in the memory is written in the MD before it is ejected.
The display shows “UTOCwriting” during MD writing operation.
•
•
Be careful not to apply impact to the MD recorder during writing data in the
memory in the MD. Otherwise the recording may be unplayable later.
The data in the memory is written in the MD also when the unit is switched to
Standby mode while “EDITING” is being displayed.
To exit editing:
Press EDIT on the main unit or the TITLE/EDIT on the remote control unit before pressing
ENTER in step 6. Then, press the same button repeatedly until the editing track number is
displayed.
To restore the original track from the divided tracks:
Use the JOIN editing function mentioned below.
Joining tracks (JOIN)
Two adjacent tracks can be joined into a single track by deleting the unnecessary track
marking. This also makes it possible to join more than two tracks into a single track or a
piece of music divided into multiple tracks into a single piece. The track numbers after the
joined tracks are decremented automatically.
1 Press EDIT on the main unit or the TITLE/EDIT on the
remote control unit to select “JOIN”.
The JOIN indicator lights up.
TITLE
/EDIT
or
Each press of the button switches the editing functions as follows.
•
When TITLE/EDIT on the remote control unit is used, the disc title is displayed
after “ALL ERASE”.
ALL ERASE
DIVIDE
JOIN
MOVE
ERASE
MD total playing time display (Disc title)
Blinks
3
5
1
6
2
4
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2 Press SET on the main unit or the remote control unit.
SET
or
Blinks Blinks
3
5
1
6
2
4
3 Select the track to be joined with the previous track.
Using the jog dial or 4 or ¢ :
or
Select the track number by turning the
jog dial on the main unit or 4 or ¢
on the remote control unit.
Blinks
Blinks
3
5
1
6
2
4
Example) To join track numbers 1 and
2, select track number 2.
Example) When track No. 2 is selected
Using the numeric keys:
Select the track number with the numeric keys on the remote control unit. The selected
track is repeatedly played.
To select a track, see “Selecting a track with the numeric keys” on page 9.
Example) To join track numbers 1 and 2, select track number 2.
4 Press SET on the main unit or the remote control unit.
SET
Track numbers 1 and 2 blink, indicating that these tracks will be joined into one.
or
Blinks
Blinks
3
5
1
6
2
4
•
If you selected a wrong track number, press 7STOP/CANCEL on the main unit or
CANCEL on the remote control unit and repeat from step 3.
5 Press ENTER on the main unit or the remote control unit.
ENTER
3
5
1
2
4
The change made above is entered
temporarily in the memory. The display
shows “EDITING” and the TOC
indicator lights up.
or
or
Decrements by 1
6 Press 0 on the main unit or the remote control unit to
eject the MD.
The data in the memory is written in the MD before it is ejected.
The display shows “UTOCwriting” during MD writing operation.
•
•
Be careful not to apply impact to the MD recorder during writing data in the
memory in the MD. Otherwise the recording may be unplayable later.
The data in the memory is written in the MD also when the unit is switched to
Standby mode while “EDITING” is being displayed.
To exit editing:
Press EDIT on the main unit or the TITLE/EDIT on the remote control unit before pressing
ENTER in step 5. Then, press the same button repeatedly until the editing track number is
displayed.
To restore the original tracks from the track obtained by
joining:
Use the DIVIDE editing function.
See “Dividing a track (DIVIDE)” on page 19.
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Moving a track (MOVE)
A track can be moved to the desired position by selecting its track number and the
destination track number.
1 Press EDIT on the main unit or the TITLE/EDIT on the
remote control unit to select “MOVE”.
The MOVE indicator lights up.
TITLE
/EDIT
or
Each press of the button switches the editing functions as follows.
•
When TITLE/EDIT on the remote control unit is used, the disc title is displayed
after “ALL ERASE”.
ALL ERASE
DIVIDE
JOIN
MOVE
ERASE
MD total playing time display (Disc title)
Blinks
3
5
1
6
2
4
2 Press SET on the main unit or the remote control unit.
SET
“1” for track number 1 will blink on the
Blinks
Blinks
or
display.
3
5
1
6
2
4
3 Select the track number to be moved, then press SET.
Using the jog dial or 4 or ¢ :
or
Select the track number by turning the jog dial on the main unit or 4 or ¢ on the
remote control unit.
Then press SET on the main unit or the remote control unit.
Blinks
Blinks
Blinks
Blinks
SET
SET
or
3
5
1
6
2
4
Example) When track No. 2 is to be moved
Using the numeric keys:
Select the track number with the numeric keys on the remote control unit. The selected
track is repeatedly played.
SET
Then press SET on the remote control unit.
To select a track, see “Selecting a track with the numeric keys” on page 9.
•
If you selected a wrong track number, press 7STOP/CANCEL on the main unit or
CANCEL on the remote control unit and select the correct track number.
4 Select the movement destination track number, then
press SET.
Using the jog dial or 4 or ¢:
Select the track number to be given to the selected track by turning the jog dial on the
main unit or 4 or ¢ on the remote control unit.
Then press SET on the main unit or the remote control unit.
or
Blinks
Blinks
Blinks
Blinks
SET
3
5
1
6
2
4
SET
or
Example) When track No. 5 is selected
Using the numeric keys:
Select the destination track number with the numeric keys on the remote control unit.
The selected track is repeatedly played.
SET
Then press SET on the remote control unit.
To select a track, see “Selecting a track with the numeric keys” on page 9.
•
If you selected a wrong track number, press 7STOP/CANCEL on the main unit or
CANCEL on the remote control unit and repeat from step 3.
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5 Press ENTER on the main unit or the remote control unit.
The change made above is entered
ENTER
3
5
1
6
2
4
or
or
temporarily in the memory. The
display shows “EDITING” and the
TOC indicator lights up.
6 Press 0 on the main unit or the remote control unit to
eject the MD.
The data in the memory is written in the MD before it is ejected.
The display shows “UTOCwriting” during MD writing operation.
•
•
Be careful not to apply impact to the MD recorder during writing data in the
memory in the MD. Otherwise the recording may be unplayable later.
The data in the memory is written in the MD also when the unit is switched to
Standby mode while “EDITING” is being displayed.
To exit editing:
Press EDIT on the main unit or the TITLE/EDIT on the remote control unit before pressing
ENTER in step 5. Then, press the same button repeatedly until the editing track number is
displayed.
Erasing a track (ERASE)
A desired track can be erased from the MD. The track numbers after the erased track are
decremented automatically.
1 Press EDIT on the main unit or the TITLE/EDIT on the
remote control unit to select “ERASE”.
The ERASE indicator lights up.
TITLE
/EDIT
or
Each press of the button switches the editing functions as follows.
•
When TITLE/EDIT on the remote control unit is used, the disc title is displayed
after “ALL ERASE”.
ALL ERASE
DIVIDE
JOIN
MOVE
ERASE
MD total playing time display (Disc title)
Blinks
3
5
1
6
2
4
2 Press SET on the main unit or the remote control unit.
SET
“1” for track number 1 will blink
or
Blinks
Blinks
on the display.
Blinks
3
5
1
6
2
4
3 Select the track number to be erased, then press SET.
Using the jog dial or 4 or ¢:
Select the track number by
or
Blinks
Blinks Blinks
turning the jog dial on the
main unit or 4 or ¢ on
the remote control unit.
3
5
1
6
2
4
Example) When track No. 2 is to be erased
Blinks
Blinks
SET
Then press SET on the main
unit or the remote control unit.
or
3
5
1
6
2
4
Example) When SET is pressed
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Using the numeric keys:
Select the track number with the numeric keys on the remote control unit. The selected
track is repeatedly played.
SET
Then press SET on the remote control unit.
To select a track, see “Selecting a track with the numeric keys” on page 9.
•
•
If you selected a wrong track number, press 7STOP/CANCEL on the main unit or
CANCEL on the remote control unit and select the correct track number.
If the display shows “TRACK PROTECTED”, the selected track has been
protected against accidental erasure by other component than the MD recorder in
use. If you still want to erase the track, go to step 4. If you will not erase it, press
EDIT on the main unit or the TITLE/EDIT on the remote control unit.
4 Press ENTER on the main unit or the remote control unit.
ENTER
3
5
The change made above is entered
temporarily in the memory. The
display shows “EDITING” and the
TOC indicator lights up.
1
2
4
or
Decrements by 1
5 Press 0 on the main unit or the remote control unit to
eject the MD.
The data in the memory is written in the MD before it is ejected.
The display shows “UTOCwriting” during MD writing operation.
or
•
•
Be careful not to apply impact to the MD recorder during writing data in the
memory in the MD. Otherwise the recording may be unplayable later.
The data in the memory is written in the MD also when the unit is switched to
Standby mode while “EDITING” is being displayed.
To exit editing:
Press EDIT on the main unit or the TITLE/EDIT on the remote control unit before pressing
ENTER in step 4. Then, press the same button repeatedly until the editing track number is
displayed.
Caution
• Once erased, the track can never be restored. An MD
containing recording that you do not want to erase should
be protected by sliding the protect tab (see page 36).
Erasing all tracks in an MD
(ALL ERASE)
The data recorded in an MD can be erased entirely to turn the MD into a blank disc.
1 Press EDIT on the main unit or the TITLE/EDIT on the
remote control unit to select “ALL ERASE”.
The ALL ERASE indicator lights up.
TITLE
/EDIT
or
Each press of the button switches the editing functions as follows.
•
When TITLE/EDIT on the remote control unit is used, the disc title is displayed
after “ALL ERASE”.
ALL ERASE
DIVIDE
JOIN
MOVE
ERASE
MD total playing time display (Disc title)
Blinks
3
5
1
6
2
4
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2 Press SET on the main unit or the remote control unit.
Blinks
3
5
1
6
2
4
SET
or
•
If the display shows “TRACK PROTECTED”, the tracks have been protected
against accidental erasure by other component than the MD recorder in use. If you
still want to erase the tracks, go to step 3. If you will not erase them, press EDIT on
the main unit or the TITLE/EDIT on the remote control unit.
3 Press ENTER on the main unit or the remote control unit.
The change made above is entered temporarily in the memory. The display shows
“EDITING” and the TOC indicator lights up.
ENTER
or
4 Press 0 on the main unit or the remote control unit to
eject the MD.
or
The data in the memory is written in the MD before it is ejected.
The display shows “UTOCwriting” during MD writing operation.
•
•
Be careful not to apply impact to the MD recorder during writing data in the
memory in the MD. Otherwise the recording may be unplayable later.
The data in the memory is written in the MD also when the unit is switched to
Standby mode while “EDITING” is being displayed.
To exit editing:
Press EDIT on the main unit or the TITLE/EDIT on the remote control unit before pressing
ENTER in step 3. Then, press the same button repeatedly until the editing track number is
displayed.
Caution
• Once erased, the tracks can never be restored. An MD
containing recording that you do not want to erase should
be protected by sliding the protect tab (see page 36).
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Assigning the disc title and track
titles
A disc title and track titles can be assigned to a recorded MD. Any title name can be given
up to 64 characters. This operation is possible while the MD recorder is in Stop mode.
•
You can assign the track title during playback or recording as well. For details, see
“Assigning a track title during playback or recording” on page 29.
1 Load a recorded MD.
2 Press TITLE on the main unit once or press TITLE/EDIT on
the remote control repeatedly until the disc title is
displayed.
or
The display will show “DISC/NO TITLE”.
Blinks
Scrolls
•
If a disc title has already been assigned, the title is displayed.
When you assign the disc title: Go to step 3.
When you assign the track titles:
First select the track to be titled by turning the jog
dial on the main unit to the right or left or press 4 or
¢ on the remote control unit. Then, go to step 3.
Blinks
Scrolls
3 Press SET on the main unit or the remote control unit.
The title editing display appears.
SET
or
Blinks
Alternately blinks
The display is divided into the title name
area and the characters area.
You can select a character to be input to the
title name from the characters area. For the
character to be input, see the “Character
Layout Table” below.
Title name area
Characters area
[Character layout table]
You can input the title name by combining the following uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and numbers.
Uppercase letters
Numbers
Lowercase letters
A
F
B
G
L
C
H
D
I
E
J
a
f
b
g
l
c
h
d
i
e
j
0
5
1
2
7
3
4
9
6
8
K
P
U
M
R
N
S
X
O
T
Y
k
p
u
m
r
n
s
x
o
t
Q
V
q
v
W
w
y
Z
z
,,
,,
(space)
(space)
!
#
$
!
#
$
%
&
+
:
’
,
(
-
)
.
%
&
+
:
’
,
;
(
-
)
.
/
;
<
_
=
`
/
<
=
`
>
?
@
>
?
@
_
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4 Input the disc or track title.
The following table shows the buttons to be used to input a title. Also, an example how
to input title is explained here.
[Title editing buttons and their functions]
Function
Button
Changes the type of characters to be input as follows.
Upper case letters and symbols
or
Lower case letters and symbols
Numbers
DISPLAY
/CHARA
• Moves the cursor for the character to be input to the right.
• When the cursor is further moved to the right at the last character, the next character
group in the lower row is displayed. e.g. ABCDE → FGHIJ
or
• Moves the cursor for the character to be input to the left.
or
• When the cursor is further moved to the left at the first character, the next character
group in the upper row is displayed. e.g. FGHIJ → ABCDE
SCROLL
The SCROLL on the remote control unit selects the character group in the lower row.
e.g. ABCDE → FGHIJ
Moves the cursor for the title name to the right.
Moves the cursor for the title name to the left.
or
or
Clears the input character for the title name.
Note: When assigning a track title during playback or recording on page 29, the button
functions as follows:
CANCEL
or
or
7STOP/CANCEL on the main unit : Stops the MD.
CANCEL on the remote control unit : Clears the input character.
Scrolls the title name exceeding 5 characters.
How to input the title name:
Example: When input the title “N(space)1234”
1
Display the letters “KLMNO”.
•
Turn the jog dial on the main unit or 4 or ¢ on the remote control unit
until “KLMNO” is displayed.
OR
•
Press SCROLL on the remote control unit until “KLMNO” is displayed.
2
3
Select “N”.
Move the cursor to the letter N using the jog dial on the main unit or 4 or ¢ on
the remote control unit.
Press SET on the main unit or the remote control unit.
The letter N is now displayed in the title name area.
Alternately blinks
Blinks
Title name area
Characters area
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4
5
Select “(space)” and press SET on the main unit or the remote control unit.
Press DISPLAY/CHARACTER on the main unit or the remote control unit until the
numbers “01234” are displayed.
6
7
Select “1” and press SET.
Select “2”, “3” and “4” in the same way.
When you enter “3”, the title name scrolls to the left to display “4”.
To check the title name, press 6 on the main unit or 3 on the remote control unit.
Then the title name starts scrolling from the beginning.
Go to step 5 .
8
Editing the title name:
•
If a wrong character has been input, clear it using 7STOP/CANCEL on the main
unit or CANCEL on the remote control unit.
•
To clear a particular character which has been input:
•
First, press 1 or ¡ on the main unit or the remote control unit to align the
cursor with the character, and press 7STOP/CANCEL on the main unit or
CANCEL on the remote control unit.
•
Next, select the correct character and press SET on the main unit or the remote
control unit.
5 Press ENTER on the main unit or the remote control unit.
The display shows “EDITING” and the TOC indicator lights up.
Next, the display shows the disc title name and then shows the track number and the
total playback time.
ENTER
or
(Disc Title)
•
•
If the disc title is longer than 11 characters, it scrolls on the display.
After editing the title track, the name of the track is not displayed.
6 Press 0 on the main unit or the remote control unit to
eject the MD.
The data in the memory is written in the MD before it is ejected.
The display shows “UTOCwriting” during MD write operation.
or
•
•
Be careful not to apply impact to the MD recorder during writing data in the
memory in the MD. Otherwise the recording may be unplayable later.
The data in the memory is written in the MD also when the unit is switched to
Standby mode while “EDITING” is being displayed.
To exit editing:
Press TITLE on the main unit or TITLE/EDIT on the remote control unit before pressing
ENTER in step 5.
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Assigning a track title during
playback or recording
A track title up to 64 characters can be assigned as you play or record the track.
1 Starts playback or recording the track.
2 Press TITLE on the main unit once or press TITLE/EDIT on
the remote control repeatedly until the title editing
display appears.
or
The display is divided into the title name area and the characters area.
You can select a character to be input to the title name from the characters area. For the
character to be input, see the “Character Layout Table” on page 26.
Blinks
Alternately blinks
Title name area Characters area
3 Input the track title name.
•
•
Input the track title using the title editing buttons.
For detailed description, refer to step 4 in “Assigning the disc title and track titles”
on page 27.
However, note that the function of 7STOP/CANCEL differs. 7STOP/CANCEL
acts to stop the MD.
4 Press ENTER on the main unit or the remote control unit.
The display shows “EDITING” and the TOC indicator lights up.
Next, the display shows the disc title name and then shows the track number and the
total playback time.
ENTER
or
•
•
If it is during playback, the track will be played repeatedly until ENTER is pressed.
Pressing ENTER stops the playback.
If it is during recording, recording continues even after ENTER is pressed.
If ENTER is not pressed until the end of the track, the characters input before the
end of the track are recorded as a track title.
5 Press 0 on the main unit or the remote control unit to
eject the MD.
or
The data in the memory is written in the MD before it is ejected.
The display shows “UTOCwriting” during MD write operation.
•
•
Be careful not to apply impact to the MD recorder during writing data in the
memory in the MD. Otherwise the recording may be unplayable later.
The data in the memory is written in the MD also when the unit is switched to
Standby mode while “EDITING” is being displayed.
To exit editing:
Press TITLE on the main unit or TITLE/EDIT on the remote control unit before pressing
ENTER in step 4.
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COMPU LINK
Linked Operation of the Other
Optional Components (Compu
Link)
The XM-228BK MD recorder can be controlled under linked operation provided by the
JVC’s Compu Link remote control system.
What is Compu Link
The world of single components, in which you purchase a cassette deck, CD player,
amplifier and other components separately and enjoy your own composition, is an effective
means for pursuit of high-quality reproduction. However, in terms of operability, the need
of controlling components independently makes their control complicated and their linked
operation impossible. Then, isn’t it possible to combine single component and control them
as simply as an integrated audio system? The Compu Link remote control system is the
response to such a requirement.
By connecting the COMPU LINK jacks to the components equipped with jacks named
COMPU LINK-3 (COMPU LINK jacks), they can be controlled simply with a
systematized, linked operation.
Compu Link connections
Using Compu Link cables, connect the COMPU LINK jacks of the components. Connect
so that the Compu Link cables can bridge all of the components you have. The components
can be connected in any order.
Compu Link-3 features
The Compu Link-3 system makes the following operations possible.
Shortcut playback:
Simply selecting an input source of the receiver starts playback of the selected source
component (CD player, MD recorder or cassette deck).
Also, even if you do not touch the receiver, starting playback of a source component
sets the receiver’s input source automatically to the played component.
*Refer to the instruction manual of amplifier/tuner.
A single remote control unit:
The remote control unit provided with the receiver can also be used to control the CD
player, MD recorder, or cassette deck.
Synchronized recording:
Recording can be started automatically in synchronism with the start of playback of a
source component.
Timer operation:
The timer function built into the receiver can be used to start recording or playback of
other components at the reserved time of the day or switch the power to the Standby
mode in the reserved time period.
*Refer to the instruction manual of receiver.
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Rule on Digital Copying
The digital audio equipment exchange audio signals in the digital forms through digital
input/output jacks, and include the CD (Compact Disc) player, MD (Mini Disc) recorder
and DAT (Digital Audio Tape) recorder. The digital audio equipment allows digital copy of
signals with little deterioration of music signals. This has made it necessary to have a copy
restriction rule for protecting the copyright, and the SCMS has been established as a result.
SCMS (Serial Copy Management
System)
With a view to protecting the copyright, the SCMS restricts the number of generations
permitted for copying of signals in the digital form between digital audio equipment to only
one generation.
2nd generation
1st generation
Caution
• Because of this rule, the MD obtained by recording a CD on
the MD recorder cannot be copied in the digital form on
other digital equipment.
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About MD (Mini Disc)
The MD (Mini Disc) is a new digital audio medium using a disc with a diameter of 64
millimeters. In spite of the small size, the MD has multiple functions, high audio quality
and recording/playback capabilities for up to 74 minutes.
Role of the cartridge
Cartridge
The MD cartridge has a pocket size of 68 mm × 72 mm with a thickness of 5
mm. The cartridge accommodates the 64 mm diameter disc for ease of
transportation and storage.
The internal disc is usually protected by the cartridge shells and shutter so no
dust, dirt, scratch or fingerprint is left on the disc and the disc handling is easy.
Disc
Cartridge
Shutter
Two disc types
The MD (Mini Disc) includes two disc types, the recordable MD that can be recorded onto
and the playback-only MD that can exclusively be played back. Although both types of
discs are played in the same way, that is, by irradiating a laser beam on the disc and reading
signals from the reflected light, the ways they are recorded are completely different.
Sound Cruise
Playback-only MD
This type of disc is used in prerecorded MD software marketed in music stores. It cannot be
recorded by the user and data is recorded in the same way as a CD, i.e. according to the
presence or absence of small holes called pits. A disc recorded in this way is referred to as
an “optical disc”.
Playback-only MD
Recordable MD
This type of disc records data using the magnetism to allow repeated data recording
operations. A disc recorded in this way is referred to as an “MO (Magneto-Optical) disc”.
Recordable MD
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ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform
Acoustic Coding)
(dB)
The MD (Mini Disc) has half the size of the CD but can record data for
the same period of time. This has been made possible by the newly
developed ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding), which
compresses data by cutting the audio components that are inaudible to
the human sense of audition. This technology reduces the recorded data
to about 1/5 the original data quantity and enables recording/playback
of data for up to 74 minutes.
+20
High
Ear
0
-20
sens.
-40
-60
Low
5k 10k 15k
(Hz)
20 50 100
500 1k
Audio
freq.
Low
High
Sound skip guard memory
The sound skip guard memory stores some data of the played track so
that the played audio does not skip due to vibration during MD (Mini
Disc) playback.
stop
In case the optical laser cannot read disc signal due to vibration, the
actually reproduced audio is not interrupted because the data stored in
the guard memory is available.
During normal
playback
During
vibration
UTOC (User Table Of Contents)
The recordable MD (Mini Disc) contains the recording of UTOC (User
UTOC
Contents
Table Of Contents) in addition to music data itself. The UTOC includes
the information on the positions the tracks are recorded, markings
between tracks and order of tracks, so tracks can be searched quickly by
referring to it. The editing operations consist of altering the UTOC
contents and the actual music data does not need to be re-recorded.
1st tune...
2nd tune...
3rd tune...
Music data
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MD Messages
The display of the MD recorder may show the messages which are explained in the following table.
Messages
Description
Treatment
BLANK DISC
The loaded disc is a non-recorded
disc.
Use a recorded disc unless you
want to start recording on a
blank disc.
CANNOT JOIN
An attempt is made to join tracks
that cannot be joined.
This is one of system
restrictions on the MD. [See
page 35.]
DISC ERROR
DISC FULL
The MD is abnormal (damaged).
Use another MD.
The disc has no available space or
the number of tracks has reached
254.
Use another recordable MD.
EMERGENCY STOP
An abnormality occurred during
recording.
Press 7STOP/CANCEL on the
main unit or 7 on the remote
control unit to enter Stop
mode, then press 0 to eject
the MD and retry recording.
NO DISC
No MD is loaded.
Load an MD.
NON-AUDIO
CANNOT COPY
An attempt is made to digitally dub a
CD-ROM (Video CD, etc.).
Stop recording.
PLAYBACK DISC
An attempt is made to record on or
edit a playback-only MD.
Use a recordable MD.
DISC PROTECTED
TRACK PROTECTED
The MD is protected against
accidental erasure.
Slide the protect tab of the
MD. [See page 36.]
A track has been protected against
accidental erasure by other
component that the MD recorder in
use.
This protection cannot be
released by the MD recorder
being used. Release it using
the MD recorder which
activated the protection.
SCMS CANNOT COPY
DIGITAL IN UNLOCK
An attempt is made to copy a
digitally dubbed copy.
Use the analog input for
recording.
A wrong digital input is selected.
Press INPUT to select the
correct digital input.
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MD Restrictions
The MD uses a unique data recording format that is different from the formats used by Cassette tape and DAT.
Due to the restrictions imposed by this MD recording format, following symptoms may be observed. Note that
these symptoms do not indicate malfunction of the product.
Symptom
Cause
“DISC FULL” is displayed
before the available recording
time indicated on the disc has
been used.
The number of tracks that can be recorded on an MD is limited
regardless of the time period. It is not possible to record a 255th
track.
“DISC FULL” is displayed
although there remains margin
in both the number of tracks
and available recording time.
After partial erasure and re-recording are repeated, the disc comes
to contain many idle spaces here and there. When recording data
on such a disc, the MD recorder distributes the data of a single
track in many locations. When such separated sections increase,
“DISC FULL” may be displayed during recording.
The JOIN operation is not
possible.
When a section below 8 seconds is created by separation, the
track containing it cannot be joined with another track using the
JOIN function, and the remaining recording time does not increase
even when such a section is erased. Also, the audio may be
interrupted after fast forwarding or fast reversing a track recorded
in separate sections.
The remaining recording time
does not increase after some
tracks are erased.
Sound is interrupted after fast
forward or fast reverse.
The total of the elapsed
recording time and remaining
recording time is less than the
available recording time
indicated on the disc.
The MD always spend a continuous space of at least 2 seconds
for recording data even when it is shorter than 2 seconds. When a
large number of non-used spaces below 2 seconds are produced
in a disc as a result of the above, the available recording time in
the disc is shortened.
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Handling MDs
MD handling precautions ——————————————
To maintain high quality audio for a long period
Since the disc is accommodated inside a cartridge, it can be handled easily without caring
about dust and dirt. However, to maintain the high audio quality for an extended period, use
care in the following points.
Installation location
Do not install the MD in following places.
•
In a place subject to direct sunlight or where the temperature rises, for example in a
closed automobile. The disc may be warped and unusable in these places.
In a bathroom or where the humidity is high. The disc may be rusted in these places.
On a beach or sandbox. The disc surface may be scratched or damaged if grit penetrates
through an opening on the cartridge.
•
•
Periodical maintenance
When the cartridge gets dusty or dirty, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not open the shutter.
The shutter is usually locked to prevent opening. Do not force to open it or the disc may be
destroyed.
To protect important recording———————————
A recordable MD has a sliding tab for protection against accidental erasure of important
recording.
After recording or editing, slide open the accidental erasure protect tab on the cartridge
edge to make additional recording or editing impossible. If you want to re-record or edit the
disc, slide the protect tab again.
Protect tab
Close
Open
Recording/editing Recording/editing
possible not possible
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Troubleshooting
In case of difficulty, check the following before calling for service.
Symptom
Cause
Treatment
Sound is not heard.
•
Cables are not connected
•
Connect cables properly by
properly.
referring to “Connection”.
•
The power cord is unplugged
from the power outlet.
•
Plug the power cord
securely into the power
outlet.
Recording is not possible.
•
•
A playback-only MD is loaded.
•
•
Use a recordable MD.
The MD is protected against
accidental erasure (“DISC
PROTECTED” is displayed in
this case).
Close the accidental erasure
protect tab of the MD.
Remote control is not
possible.
•
•
•
The batteries are exhausted.
•
•
•
Replace batteries with new
ones.
The batteries are inserted with
wrong polarity (+, –).
Insert batteries with correct
polarity.
There is an obstacle between
the remote control unit and
remote control sensor.
Remove the obstacle.
•
•
The remote control sensor is
under direct sunlight.
•
•
Screen the direct sunlight.
Operation is abnormal.
Condensation is produced
inside the MD recorder
immediately after starting the
room heating or when it is
transported from a cold to
warm place.
Unplug the power cord,
wait a few hours and plug it
again.
•
The microcomputer is
malfunctioning due to external
noise or lightning.
•
Unplug the power cord then
plug it in again.
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Specifications
Minidisc digital audio
system
Format
Output terminal
ANALOG OUT (pin jack)
Magnetic modulation
overwrite format
Non-contacting optical
method by semiconductor
laser (λ=780 nm)
44.1 kHz
ATRAC (Adaptive
TRansform Acoustic
Coding) method
2 channels
Recording format
Reading format
(Analog)
Terminal name
ANALOG OUT
Load impedance
10 kohms
Output level
1.1 V
Sampling frequency
Compression/expansion
method
Power requirements
Power consumption
AC 230 V , 50 Hz
11 watts (ON), 7 watts
(STANDBY)
435 × 112 × 335 mm
(W/H/D)
(17-1/8 × 4-13/32 × 13-1/4
inches)
4.3 kg (9.5 lbs)
Number of channels
Frequency response
S/N ratio
Dynamic range
Wow/flutter
5 Hz to 20,000 Hz (±0.5 dB)
93 dB
91 dB
Dimensions
Less than measurable limit
ANALOG IN (pin jack),
OPTICAL DIGITAL IN
(square optical connector
jack)
Input terminals
Mass
Accessories
Remote control (1)
Batteries R6P (SUM-3)/
AA (15F) (2)
Terminal name
(Analog)
Audio pin cord (2)
Optical digital cable (1)
Compu Link cable (1)
AC power cord (1)
ANALOG IN
Reference input level
275 mV rms.
Minimum input level
100 mV rms.
Specifications and appearance subject to change
for improvements without prior notice.
Terminal name
DIGITAL IN 1, 2
Received optical
signal wave length
660 nm
(Digital)
Input level
–23 dBm to –15 dBm
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