Tascam MD CD1 User Manual

D00826820B

MD-CD1

Minidisc Deck/CD Player

OWNER’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer or sold with

the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radi-

ators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has

two blades with one wider than the other.

Grounding type plug has two blades and a third

grounding prong. The wide blade or the third

prong are provided for your safety. If the pro-

vided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult

an electrician for replacement of the obsolete

outlet.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service person-

nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such as power-supply

cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled

or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the

apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,

does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from

the apparatus.

ꢀ Do not expose this apparatus to drips or

splashes.

ꢀ Do not place any objects ﬁlled with liquids, such

as vases, on the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

ꢀ Do not install this apparatus in a conﬁned space

such as a book case or similar unit.

ꢀ The apparatus draws nominal non-operating

power from the AC outlet with its POWER

switch in the off position.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations “title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J,

based on the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968", and is classiﬁed as a class 1 laser product. There is no haz-

ardous invisible laser radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely

conﬁned in the protective housings.

The label required in this regulation is shown in 1.

CAUTION

- DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A SCREWDRIVER.

- USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN

MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

- IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE

THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.

DTA

MD drive optical pickup:

Type:

KMS-260E

Manufacturer:

Laser output:

Wavelength:

SONY Corporation

4.55 mW

785+/-20 nm

CD drive optical pickup:

Type:

KSS-575B

Manufacturer:

Laser output:

Wavelength:

SONY Corporation

Less Than 0.4 mW on the objective lens

760-780 nm

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Table of Contents

Changing the key of playback ..............................31

Fade-in and fade-out .............................................31

Output volume ......................................................32

MP3 file directory playback .......................32

Directory playback setting ....................................32

MD group playback ...................................33

Group playback setting .........................................33

Introduction

Supplied accessories ...............................................6

Environmental considerations .....................6

Rack-mounting the unit ..........................................7

Some notes and precautions ..................................7

Beware of condensation .........................................7

Handling of compact discs ......................................7

Handling of MiniDiscs .............................................8

About the User Table of Contents (U-TOC) ...........8

Dubbing from CD to MD

Basic dubbing operation ...........................34

Recording mode setting ............................34

Dubbing speed setting ..............................34

Remote control unit

Some notes and precautions .......................9

Batteries ........................................................9

Inserting batteries ...................................................9

MD recording from an external source

Basic recording ...........................................36

Recording cautions ....................................37

Adding track numbers ...............................37

Auto track function ...............................................37

Entering a track number manually .......................37

Fade-in and fade-out recording ................38

“Time Machine” recording ........................38

Overwrite recording ..................................39

Sync recording ............................................39

Checking remaining MD time ...................40

Connections

Audio equipment .......................................10

Connecting analog audio equipment ..................10

Connecting digital audio equipment ...................10

Power source .........................................................10

Features and their functions

Front panel ..................................................11

Shared features .....................................................11

CD Operation .........................................................12

MD Operation ........................................................13

Display .......................................................14

Rear Panel ...................................................15

Remote Control Unit ..................................16

Shared operation keys ..........................................16

CD Operation Section ...........................................18

MD Operation Section ..........................................18

MiniDisc editing

Editing operations .....................................41

UNDO an edit operation ............................41

Erase track ..................................................41

Erase disc ....................................................42

Divide tracks ...............................................42

Combine tracks ...........................................43

Move tracks ................................................43

Creating a group ........................................44

Deleting a group ........................................44

Display master and remote control master

Selecting the remote control master ...................20

Selecting the display master ................................20

Menu operation

Title input

Menu configuration ...................................21

Operation basics .........................................23

Disc title input ............................................45

Title input operation .............................................45

Track title input ..........................................46

Group title input ........................................46

CD and MD Playback

Discs for playback .......................................24

Playback modes ..........................................24

Basic playback operation ...........................24

Using headphones ................................................25

Display master and remote master settings 25

Track selection ............................................25

Using the skip function .........................................25

Selecting by track number ....................................25

Search ....................................................................25

Time Search function .................................26

Basic operation ......................................................26

Operation variations .............................................26

Auto cue ......................................................26

Auto Ready .................................................27

Repeat playback .........................................27

A to B repeat playback ...............................27

Continuous CD and MD playback .............28

Timer Playback ............................................28

Pitch control ................................................28

Single-track playback .................................29

Program playback .......................................29

Random playback .......................................30

Time display switching ..............................30

End of disc/track warning ..........................31

Playback functions for CD only .................31

Using a computer keyboard

Keyboard type setting ...............................47

Title input by keyboard .............................47

Other keyboard operations .......................47

Data settings / service data

Data communication settings ...................49

Viewing service data .................................49

System limitations

CD section ...................................................50

About finalization .................................................50

About MP3 track data ...........................................50

MD section ..................................................50

Message display glossary

Operation messages ..................................52

Error Messages ...........................................52

Troubleshooting .........................................53

Specifications

MD deck ................................................................54

CD deck ..................................................................54

Rated input/output ................................................54

MD specifications .................................................54

CD specifications ...................................................54

Dimensional drawing ................................55

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1 – Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM MD-

CD1 MiniDisc Deck and CD Player.

MD-CD1, as well as the operation of its many useful

and convenient functions. After you have ﬁnished

reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for

future reference.

Before connecting and using the unit, please take

time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you

understand how to properly set up and connect the

Supplied accessories

In addition to this manual, the MD-CD1 has been

packed with the following:

Should any of these items be missing, or if you

encounter any damage, please contact your

TASCAM supplier.

• RC-MC1 remote control unit

• 2 AA batteries

• Power cord

This unit was packed in its carton with special mate-

rials in order to prevent any damage during shipment.

Please save the carton and packing materials in the

event you need to transport the unit in the future.

• Rack-mounting kit

• Warranty document

Environmental considerations

The MD-CD1 may be used in most places, but to

maintain top performance and prolong operating life,

do not place it in the following locations.

• Near a window or where it can be exposed to direct

sunlight

• Near heating or air conditioning vents, or in very

hot or cold places

• On an unsteady surface, or where there is frequent

vibration or resonance

• Places with high humidity or poor ventilation

• Next to tuners, televisions or video decks, as this

could cause noise or affect video images

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1 – Introduction—Environmental considerations

Rack-mounting the unit

Use the rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a stan-

dard 19-inch equipment rack, as shown below.

Remove the feet of the unit before mounting. If you

are mounting the unit in a rack, leave 1U of space

above it.

See "Environmental considerations" on the previous

page.

Some notes and precautions

Connect the MD-CD1 only to the speciﬁed power

source. When unplugging the cord, grasp the plug

itself.

Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use benzene,

paint thinner or other agents that could damage the

surface. Dust or grime on the top cover can be

removed with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a

diluted mild detergent solution.

Beware of condensation

If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or

used after a sudden temperature change, condensa-

tion inside the unit may occur, resulting in moisture

on the internal mechanism or an inserted disc, thus

impairing proper operation. Should this occur, leave

the player turned on for one or two hours so that the

condensation can evaporate before you begin opera-

tion. Also, please remove all discs from the unit if it

will be moved, or not operated for an extended

period of time.

Handling of compact discs

The MD-CD1 has been designed for the playback of

CD-DA format discs and MP3 ﬁles recorded in

ISO9660 format. In addition to ordinary 5-inch and

3-inch CDs, it can also play properly recorded CD-R

and CD-RW discs.

• Hold the CD like this

When removing a CD from its case, press down on

the center of the disc holder to free the CD, then lift

the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.

• Avoid getting ﬁngerprints on the signal side (oppo-

site the label side). When cleaning, wipe gently

with a soft cloth from the center towards the out-

side edge. Dust and grime may cause skipping, so

keep discs clean and store them in their cases when

not being played.

• Removing a disc

• Do not use any record spray, anti-static solutions,

benzene, paint thinner or other chemical agents to

clean CDs as they could damage the delicate play-

ing surface.

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1 – Introduction—Environmental considerations

• Keep discs away from direct sunlight, and places of

high heat and humidity. If left in such places, warp-

ing could result.

removed. If they are inserted into the player, they

could stick to the internal mechanism, requiring

removal by a technician.

• Do not afﬁx any labels or stickers to the label side

of the disc. Do not write on the disc with a ball-

point pen.

• Please do not insert discs that have adhesive

remaining from tape or stickers that have been

Handling of MiniDiscs

The disc itself is mounted inside a cartridge. Should

the cartridge become soiled or warped, playback or

recording may not be possible. To ensure proper

operation, please observe the following.

• Keep discs out of direct sunlight and places of high

heat and humidity.

• Dirt and grime on the cartridge surface should be

wiped away with a dry cloth.

• Loose or raised labels may jam the playback mech-

anism.

• After use, always return the MiniDisc to its case.

• Do not open the shutter or touch the disc inside. If

the shutter is forced open, the mechanism could

easily break.

• Do not stick labels over one another on the car-

tridge.

Cartridge

Shutter

About the User Table of Contents (U-TOC)

The U-TOC on recordable MiniDiscs makes it easy

to edit the tracks on the disc. It contains track infor-

mation (such as titles and starting and ending

addresses), and by rewriting this data, the playback

order can be freely changed.

Music Data

U-TOC

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2 – Remote control unit

Some notes and precautions

Batteries

• When the remote control will not be used for an

extended period of time, please remove the batter-

ies to prevent the possibility of battery acid leakage

which could damage the unit. Should leakage

occur, remove and discard the batteries, and wipe

If batteries are used improperly, or if leakage or

breakage occurs, the unit will not function. Please

observe the cautions indicated on the batteries and

their packaging to ensure proper usage.

• Conﬁrm + and – polarity and follow the indications

when inserting new batteries into the remote con-

trol.

the battery case thoroughly with a cloth. Avoid get

ting the battery liquid on the skin. After cleaning,

replace with new batteries.

• Do not use old and new batteries together.

• The remote control functions by using an infrared

light signal. When using the unit to control the

MD-CD1, other devices that are turned on could be

operated by its signal.

• Even if the battery is the same size, the voltage

may differ. Do not use batteries of different speciﬁ-

cations together.

• Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are non-

rechargeable.

• If the range of remote operation becomes smaller,

or commands do not always function properly, the

batteries have become weak and should be

replaced. Always replace both batteries with new

batteries of the same type.

• Do not open or disassemble batteries, throw them

into a ﬁre or put them in water.

• Point the remote control to the remote sensor on

the main unit.

Do not obstruct the path between the remote con-

trol and the remote sensor.

Inserting batteries

1. Open the lid.

2. Conﬁrm +/- polarity, and insert two AA bat-

teries.

3. Close the lid.

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3 – Connections

Before connecting the MD-CD1 to other units,

please read their operation manuals thoroughly to

ensure proper connection. Turn the power on only

after all connections have been made.

NOTE

• The optional LA-MC1 Balanced Analog Input/

Output Board can be installed to enable the MD-

CD1 to be used in a balanced system.

• Connection cables are not supplied with this unit.

Audio equipment

• Do not bundle the pin connection cords with the

power cord as noise or diminished sound quality

could result.

Connecting analog audio equipment

Connect analog stereo ampliﬁers, mixers and record-

ers to the analog line inputs and outputs. There are

input terminals for the MD deck recording source

and terminals for both the CD and MD outputs, as

well as a COMMON output for the output signals of

the CD deck, the MD deck, or both. Selection of

either or both deck’s output signals can be performed

on the SYSTEM sub-menu of the CD menu under

the “COMMON?” option.

Connecting digital audio equipment

Digital stereo ampliﬁers, mixers and recorders can be

connected through the optical digital input/output

terminals.

Power source

This unit has been designed to operate on the speci-

ﬁed power voltage only. Do not plug the power cord

into outlets of any other voltage.

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4 – Features and their functions

Front panel

7 8 9

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Shared features

the menu

Title input mode: inserts characters

1 Power switch

6 CONT PLAY switch When ON, the CD and

MD decks play successively. During playback, the

deck automatically becomes the display master.

2 Remote signal sensor

3 NO key Used to cancel menu operations dur-

7 PHONES source selection switch

ing menu mode

During title input mode, it is used to delete character

inputs

During headphone monitoring, CD, COMMON or

MD can be selected as the source. When COMMON

is selected, both CD and MD sources can be simulta-

neously monitored. When both decks output a signal,

the monitored source depends on the “COMMON?”

option setting on the SYSTEM menu.

4 MULTI JOG dial / ENTER key Func-

tions as the MULTI JOG dial when rotated, and as

the ENTER key when pushed

MULTI JOG dial functions

8 PHONES level control Adjusts the head-

phone output level

Normal mode: selection of MD disc groups (when

MD indicator is lit and group mode is ON) or selec-

tion of MP3 disc directories (when CD indicator is

lit)

9 PHONES jack This is a standard pin jack for

stereo headphone connection. When using head-

phones with a stereo mini plug, an adaptor is

required.

Program mode: selection of recorded tracks

Menu mode: selection of menu options and their set-

tings

A TIME key Pressing this key changes the time

mode on the display. Refer to “Time display switch-

ing” on page 30. Even when the power is turned off,

the time mode is retained.

MD Edit mode: selection of editing points

Title input mode: character input selection

ENTER Key functions

B Display key Used to select input character

type during Title Input mode. Refer to “Title input”

on page 45.

Program mode: conﬁrmation of selected tracks

Menu mode: conﬁrmation of menu options and con-

ﬁrmation of settings and editing on the menu (works

the same as the YES key)

The type of character selected is indicated by the dis-

play.

Lower case letters/code: no indication

Capital letters/code:

Japanese:

Title input mode: conﬁrmation of selected characters

CAPS

5 Yes key Menu mode: conﬁrmation of menu

options and conﬁrmation of settings and editing on

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4 – Features and their functions—Front panel

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H CD key / indicator When this key is

pressed, the indicator goes on, CD becomes the dis-

play master, and CD deck and disc information (such

as settings and time) are shown on the display. Even

when the power is turned off, the display master set-

ting is retained.

C Display CD and MD data, deck operation

mode, menus and other information are shown on the

display. For details, refer to “Display” on page 14.

CD Operation

I CD Menu key This turns the CD Menu mode

on or off. In CD Menu mode, the CD indicator light

ﬂashes, CD menu options are indicated on the dis-

play, and settings can be performed.

D KEY key / Indicator When this key is

pressed, the Indicator light goes on and the Key

Change function is turned on, allowing you to change

the musical key of Compact Disc playback. Refer to

“Changing the key of playback” on page 31. Even

when the power is turned off, the key change setting

is retained.

NOTE

If the CD Menu key is pressed when the display master

is MD, the MD indicator stays lit, while the CD indicator

ﬂashes.

If the CD Menu key is pressed when the display master

is CD (CD indicator ON), the CD indicator will begin

ﬂashing.

E CD Tray Compact Discs are placed here for

key In normal mode, this key is used

to skip back a track or for review playback (search).

When playback is stopped, if this key is pressed

once, the previous track is selected; if it is pressed

continuously, the tracks are skipped backward at high

speed.

J PITCH Control / Indicator Push this con-

trol to turn the pitch control function on or off. When

it is on, the indicator lights up, and pitch can be con-

trolled +/- 16%. Even when the power is turned off,

the pitch control ON/OFF setting is retained.

During playback, if this key is pressed once, the

beginning of the current track is cued, and playback

restarts; if it is pressed continuously, review playback

(search) is performed.

K STOP key During CD playback, press this

key to stop playback. When this key is pressed during

dubbing operation, both the MD and CD decks stop

simultaneously.

key In normal mode, this key is used

L PLAY key Press this key to start CD play-

back. When this key is pressed during dubbing

standby mode, the CD deck starts playback, the MD

deck starts recording, and dubbing begins.

to skip forward a track or for cue playback (search).

When playback is stopped, if this key is pressed

once, the next track is selected; if it is pressed contin-

uously, the tracks are skipped forward at high speed.

M READY ( ) key When this key is pressed

during playback or while stopped, the CD deck

enters standby mode.

During playback, if this key is pressed once, the

beginning of the next track is cued, and playback

begins; if it is pressed continuously, cue playback

(search) is performed.

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4 – Features and their functions—Front panel

N OPEN/CLOSE ( ) key Press this key to T DUBBING key This is used when dubbing

open or close the CD tray.

from CD to MD. For details, see “Dubbing from CD

to MD” on page 34.

MD Operation

U INPUT SEL key This key is used to select

the recording input source for the MD deck. The key

switches between ANALOG and DIGITAL. During

Dubbing mode, the CD output signal is automatically

selected as the source. Even when the power is

turned off, the input source selection is retained.

O MD Menu key This turns the MD Menu

mode on or off. In MD Menu mode, the MD indica-

tor ﬂashes, MD Menu options are indicated on the

display, and settings can be performed.

V INPUT (L / R) controls These controls are

used to adjust the input level when recording analog

signals to MD. The left and right channels may be

independently controlled.

NOTE

If the MD Menu key is pressed when the display master

is CD, the CD indicator stays lit, while the MD indicator

ﬂashes.

If the MD Menu key is pressed when the display master

is MD (MD indicator ON), the MD indicator will begin

ﬂashing.

W EJECT ( ) key Press this to eject the

MiniDisc.

X STOP ( ) key Press this key to stop MD

playback or recording.

P MD key / indicator When this key is

pressed, the indicator goes on, MD becomes the dis-

play master, and MD deck and disc information

(such as settings and time) are shown on the display.

Even when the power is turned off, the display mas-

ter setting is retained.

If this key is pressed during dubbing, the MD deck

and the CD player stop simultaneously.

During MD Editing mode, when this key is pressed,

the Editing mode is cancelled, and the deck returns to

Normal mode.

key In normal mode, this key is used

to skip back a track or for review playback (search).

When playback is stopped, if this key is pressed

once, the previous track is selected; if it is pressed

continuously, the tracks are skipped backward at high

speed.

Y PLAY ( ) key Press this key to start play-

back when the MD deck is in stop or standby mode.

When this key is pressed during dubbing standby

mode, the CD deck begins playback and the MD

deck begins recording, and dubbing begins.

During playback, if this key is pressed once, the

beginning of the current track is cued, and playback

restarts; if it is pressed continuously, review playback

(search) is performed.

Z READY ( ) key When this key is pressed

during MD playback or while stopped, the MD deck

enters standby mode.

When this key is pressed during MD recording, the

MD deck enters recording standby mode.

During Title Input mode, this key is used to move the

cursor to the left.

a RECORD ( ) key When this key is pressed

and there is no MiniDisc in the mechanism, the input

signal can be monitored.

key In normal mode, this key is used

to skip forward a track or for cue playback (search).

When playback is stopped, if this key is pressed

once, the next track is selected; if it is pressed contin-

uously, the tracks are skipped forward at high speed.

If a recordable MiniDisc is inserted into the mecha-

nism while it is stopped, when this key is pressed, the

MD deck enters recording standby mode, and the

input signal can be monitored.

During playback, if this key is pressed once, the

beginning of the next track is cued, and playback

begins; if it is pressed continuously, cue playback

(search) is performed.

When this key is pressed during recording, a track

mark is entered at that point and a new track is

started.

During Title Input mode, this key is used to move the

cursor to the right.

b PITCH control / Indicator Push this con-

trol to turn the pitch control function on or off. When

it is on, the indicator lights up, and pitch can be con-

trolled +/- 12.5%. During ON mode, signals cannot

be output from the digital output terminals [DIGI-

S MD slot Insert a MiniDisc here for playback

or recording. With the label side up, insert in the

direction of the arrow.

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4 – Features and their functions—Display

TAL (OPTICAL) – OUTPUTS – MD terminals].

Even when the power is turned off, the pitch control

ON/OFF setting is retained.

nected to this terminal to enable certain operations of

the MD-CD1 with the keyboard. Title input opera-

tions, in particular, can be performed with greater

efﬁciency.

c KEYBOARD connector An IBM PC-

compatible keyboard with PS/2 interface can be con-

Display

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O P A

This display shows various types of operation infor-

mation, including CD and MD disc information,

deck operation modes, and menu status. Disc and

deck information for either CD and MD are shown

by pressing either the CD key or the MD key, and the

deck selected becomes the display master. Also, the

CD Menu key or the MD Menu key can be pressed to

call up the CD Menu or the MD Menu.

m A. TRACK This lights when the display mas-

ter deck’s Auto Track function is on.

n Meter This displays the playback level or

either the CD or MD deck, as well as the recording

level of the MD deck.

o A-B This lights when the display master deck’s

A-B Repeat function is on.

p REPEAT This lights when the display master

deck’s Repeat function is on.

d TOC When the most recent TOC (Table of

Contents) data has not been recorded, this lights up

red. During TOC recording, the indicator ﬂashes.

q SYNC This lights during SYNC recording

mode.

e Track number display During playback

or selection, the track number is displayed.

r REC This lights when the MD deck is record-

ing, or in recording standby mode.

f MP3 This indicator is lit when and MP3 disc is

in the CD deck.

s OPTICAL This lights when the MD input

source is set to digital.

g MD recording mode display (LP2,

LP4, MONO) This indicates the recording mode of

the MiniDisc. If the disc was recorded in Normal

mode, it does not light up.

t ANALOG This lights when the MD input

source is set to analog.

u SINGLE This lights when the display master

deck is in single playback mode.

h Counter display Depending on the time

display mode, TOTAL or REMAIN are lit. Counter

display indication is in minutes (three digits) and sec-

onds (two digits).

v RANDOM This lights when the display mas-

ter deck is in random playback mode.

w PROGRAM This lights when the display

master deck is in program playback mode.

i KEY This lights when the CD deck’s Key

Change function is on.

This lights when the display master deck is

j PITCH This lights when the display master

deck’s Pitch Control function is on.

in playback or playback standby mode. Also, when

the Auto Cue function is on, it ﬂashes during Auto

Cue point search.

k A. CUE This lights when the display master

deck’s Auto Cue function is on.

y This lights when the display master deck is

in recording or playback standby mode.

l A. READY This lights when the display mas-

ter deck’s Auto Ready function is on.

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4 – Features and their functions—Rear Panel

z DISC, GROUP, TRACK display DISC

lights up when the display master deck has a disc

loaded and is stopped.

3 CAPS,

to indicate either CAPS or Japanese character mode.

In lower case letter mode, there is no indication.

These light during title input

GROUP lights up when the display master is the CD

deck and the Directory mode is on, or when the dis-

play master is the MD deck and the group mode is

on.

4 EOM This lights when the remaining track/

disc time is less than the EOM set value.

TRACK is indicated during playback or playback

standby.

1 Character display Disc information, track

information, menu, message and operation status are

displayed.

on.

This lights when the Timer Play function is

Rear Panel

5 ANALOG INPUT MD Terminals The 8 DIGITAL (OPTICAL) OUTPUTS – MD

analog line input terminals for the MD deck are for

RCA pin jacks. Rated input level is –10 dBV.

– CD Terminals These are the digital output ter-

minals (optical). The playback signals from the MD

deck and the CD deck are output through their

respective digital output terminals.

6 ANALOG OUTPUTS – CD – COMMON

– MD Terminals The analog line output terminals

are for RCA pin jacks. Rated output level is –10 dBV. 9 CONTROL I/O (RS-232C) Connector

RS-232C compatible serial control from an external

PC can be performed.

CD: Outputs the CD deck signal.

COMMON: Outputs CD and MD signals. During

playback of both decks, the output signal depends on

the “COMMON?” option setting on the SYSTEM

menu.

MD: Outputs the MD deck signal. During playback,

the playback signal is output; during input monitor-

ing, the source signal is output.

7 DIGITAL (OPTICAL) INPUT Terminal

This is the digital input terminal for the MD deck.

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4 – Features and their functions—Remote Control Unit

Remote Control Unit

NOTE

Shared operation keys

While these keys can also be used for character input

during title input operation, in this manual they are

referred to as “Number keys.”

MD operation keys / CD operation keys

3 P. MODE key This selects the playback

mode. During selection, the playback mode is indi-

cated on the display in the following manner.

Normal playback (in disc order): no indication

Single playback: SINGLE lights up

Program playback: PROGRAM lights up

Random playback: RANDOM lights up

For the modes apart from normal playback, please

refer to “Single-track playback” on page 29, “Pro-

gram playback” on page 29and “Random playback

on page 30.

Even when the power is turned off, the playback

mode setting is retained.

4 INS key During MD Title Input mode, this

key inserts a space at the cursor position.

5 DEL/CLR key During track number input,

the track number is cleared when this key is pressed.

During program input, the selected program number

track is deleted.

During title input, the character at the cursor position

is deleted.

Shared operation keys

6 NO key This operates the same way as the NO

key on the unit.

The 1key is used to select CD or MD deck opera-

tion, while keys 2and beyond are shared operation

keys.

7 ENT/YES key This operates the same way as

the YES and ENTER keys on the unit.

1 CD/MD selector Selects the remote control

master. Refer to “Display master and remote master

settings” on page 25. The following shared operation

keys operate the functions of the remote control mas-

ter deck (CD or MD selectable).

8 REPEAT key This turns the Repeat Mode on

and off. When it is on, REPEAT lights up in the dis-

play. Refer to “Repeat playback” on page 27. Even

when the power is turned off, the Repeat Mode set-

ting is retained.

2 Number keys (0 – 9) These are used to

select track numbers and for time search. During MD

Title Input mode, they can be used to input letters,

codes, numbers and Japanese characters. Characters

that can be input are indicated on the keys.

9 A-B REPEAT key This turns the A-B

Repeat Mode on and off, and is used to set the sec-

tion for repeat playback. Refer to “A to B repeat

playback” on page 27.

NOTE

A AUTO CUE key This turns the Auto Cue

Mode on and off. When it is on, A CUE lights up in

the display. Refer to “Auto cue” on page 26. Even

when the power is turned off, the Auto Cue Mode

setting is retained.

Track number selection and time search can only be per-

formed for the display master deck. These functions

cannot be operated for the deck selected as the remote

control master.

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B AUTO READY key This turns the Auto

I DUBBING key This operates in the same

way as the DUBBING key on the unit. Refer to

“Dubbing from CD to MD” on page 34.

Ready Mode on and off. When it is on, A READY

lights up in the display. Refer to “Auto ready (of a

speciﬁed track)” on page 27. Even when the power is

turned off, the Repeat mode setting is retained.

J PITCH key This operates in the same way as

pressing the PITCH key/dial on the MD and CD

operation sections of the unit, and is used to turn the

pitch control on and off. Refer to “Pitch control” on

page 28. Even when the power is turned off, the pitch

control on/off setting is retained.

C DIR/GROUP key When this key is pressed

during stop, it turns on or off the MP3 disc directory

playback mode (when the CD deck is the remote

control master) or the MD group playback mode

(when the MD deck is the remote control master).

K PITCH +/- key This operates in the same

way as when rotating the PITCH key/dial on the MD

and CD operation sections of the unit. When pitch

control is on, the pitch value can be set. Refer to

“Pitch control” on page 28. Even when the power is

turned off, the pitch setting is retained.

Refer to “MP3 ﬁle directory playback” on page 32,

and “MD group playback” on page 33.

D TIME key This operates in the same way as

the TIME key on the unit.

E DISPLAY key When pressed during stop

mode, the current disc title is displayed.

When pressed during playback or playback standby

mode, the current track title is displayed. Also, if the

CD/MD Selector is set to the side which is not the

current display master, pressing the DISPLAY key

will change the current display master setting.

F MENU key This key is used to turn on and off

the Menu of the current remote control master deck.

It operates in the same way as the CD MENU and

MD MENU keys on the unit.

G MENU +/- key During Menu Mode, this key

is used to select menu options and make settings. It

operates in the same way as the MULTI JOG dial on

the unit.

H FADER key When pressed during CD play-

back standby, the sound will fade in when playback

resumes. When pressed during CD playback, the

sound will fade out.

When pressed during MD recording standby, the

sound will fade in when recording begins. When

pressed during MD recording, the recorded sound

will fade out.

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4 – Features and their functions—Remote Control Unit

key During normal playback, use this

CD Operation Section

key to skip through tracks in the forward direction

for selection, or for cue playback (search). During

stop mode, press this key to skip through tracks for-

wards, or press it continuously to skip at high speed.

During playback, press this key to skip to the start of

the next track.

Q STOP ( ) key Operation is the same as with

the STOP key on the CD operation section of the

unit.

R PLAY ( ) key Operation is the same as with

the PLAY key on the CD operation section of the

unit.

S READY ( ) key Operation is the same as

with the READY key on the CD operation section of

the unit.

;

MD Operation Section

T EDIT key During normal operation, Menu

mode and Title Input mode, press this key to enter

MD Edit mode. Refer to “MiniDisc editing” on page

41.

standby, press this key continuously for review play-

back (search).

key During playback or playback

When this key is pressed during MD Edit mode, the

unit returns to normal operation mode.

When an MP3 disc is in the deck during stop mode,

if this key is pressed, the directory can be chosen

(backward direction).

U TITLE key During normal operation, Menu

mode and MD Edit mode, press this key to enter Title

Input mode. Refer to “Title input” on page 45.

standby, press this key continuously for cue playback

(search).

key During playback or playback

When this key is pressed during Title Input mode, the

unit returns to normal operation mode.

V CHARA key During Title Input mode, press

this key to switch between types of input characters.

Refer to “Title input” on page 45.

When an MP3 disc is in the deck during stop mode,

if this key is pressed, the directory can be chosen

(forward direction).

The type of character selected is indicated by the dis-

play.

N KEY key This turns the Key Change function

on and off. When it is on, the musical key of CD

playback can be changed. Key change settings can be

performed from the CD menu. Refer to “Changing

the key of playback” on page 31. Even when the

power is turned off, the key change settings are

retained.

Lower case letters/code: no indication

Capital letters/code:

Japanese:

CAPS

W SYNC key This key is used to turn SYNC

recording on or off. When on, recording is automati-

cally started and stopped depending upon the input

signal level. Refer to “Sync recording” on page 39.

key During normal playback, use this

key to skip through tracks in the reverse direction for

selection, or for review playback (search). During

stop mode, press this key to skip through tracks back-

wards, or press it continuously to skip at high speed.

During playback, press this key to skip back to the

start of the track in play.

When on, the SYNC indicator in the display lights

up.

X key During playback or playback

standby, press this key continuously for review play-

back (search).

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When Group mode is on during stop mode, if this

key is pressed, groups can be chosen (backward

direction).

selection, or for review playback (search). During

stop mode, press this key to skip through tracks back-

wards, or press it continuously to skip at high speed.

During playback, press this key to skip back to the

start of the track in play.

Y key During playback or playback

standby, press this key continuously for cue playback

During title input mode, press this key to move the

cursor in the left direction.

(search).

When Group mode is on during stop mode, if this

key is pressed, groups can be chosen (forward direc-

tion).

key During normal playback, use this

key to skip through tracks in the forward direction

for selection, or for cue playback (search). During

stop mode, press this key to skip through tracks for-

wards, or press it continuously to skip at high speed.

During playback, press this key to skip to the start of

the next track.

Z AUTO TRACK key During MD recording,

this is used to set the Auto Track function. D-D, OFF

or -**dB can be selected. Refer to “Adding track

numbers” on page 37.

Even when the power is turned off, the settings are

retained.

During title input mode, press this key to move the

cursor in the right direction.

a INPUT SEL key Operation is the same as

with the INPUT SELECT key on the unit, and is used

to choose the MD input source. This key always

functions, regardless of the remote control master

setting. Refer to “Input source selection” on page 36.

e STOP ( ) key Operation is the same as with

the STOP key on the MD operation section of the

unit.

f PLAY ( ) key Operation is the same as with

the PLAY key on the MD operation section of the

unit.

b RECORD ( ) key Operation is the same as

with the RECORD key on the MD operation section

of the unit.

g READY ( ) key Operation is the same as

with the READY key on the MD operation section of

the unit.

c key During normal playback, use this

key to skip through tracks in the reverse direction for

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5 – Display master and remote control master

The MD-CD1 is equipped with a CD deck and an

Selecting the display master

MD deck. Since the display and remote control keys

can be used by either deck, this function determines

which deck is represented by their operation. In this

manual, the deck represented by the information in

the display is referred to as the “display master,”

while the deck being operated by the shared keys on

the remote control unit is referred to as the “remote

control master.”

The display master can be selected using the CD or

MD keys. The CD or MD indicator lights up to show

the selection.

CD key

MD key

Selecting the remote control master

CD indicator

MD indicator

On the upper part of the remote control, there is a

CD/MD switch used to select the remote control

master. The shared keys on the upper portion of the

remote control unit operate for the deck selected as

the remote control master.

To switch the display master using the remote con-

trol, set the CD/MD selector to the desired position,

then press the DISPLAY key.

CD/MD selector switch

DISPLAY key

NOTE

When using the shared keys on the remote control unit

for operation, if the remote control master deck and

the display master deck are not the same, the results of

the operation will not be indicated on the display. To

conﬁrm operation results, the remote control master

deck and the display master deck must be the same.

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6 – Menu operation

The various settings and editing operations possible

with the MD-CD1 are performed through menu

options shown on the display. Among the many menu

setting options, some may be made directly using the

keys on the remote control.

Menu conﬁguration

There are menus for both CD and MD operation.

Below each menu are sub-menus, and in each sub-

menu there are menu options. The menus are conﬁg-

ured as shown below.

CD Menu

Menu option

CD PLAY sub-menu

PLAY MODE

REPEAT

Function

Manual reference

Page

Options for CD playback

Playback mode settings

“Playback modes”

Repeat mode settings

“Repeat playback”

A_CUE LEVEL

A_CUE

Auto Cue level setting

“Auto cue”

Auto Cue on/off

“Auto cue”

A_READY

Auto Ready on/off

“Auto ready (of a speciﬁed track)”

“Pitch control”

PITCH STEP

EOM_TRK

Pitch control variable pitch setting

Track EOM mode and operation time

Disc EOM mode and operation time

Timer play on/off

“End of disc/track warning”

“Timer playback”

EOM_DISC

TIMER PLAY

KEY LEVEL

Key control level setting

“Changing the key of playback”

“MP3 ﬁle directory playback”

DIR MODE

MP3 disc directory mode on/off

(CD volume function options)

Output level setting

CD VOL FUNC sub-menu

PLAY VOLUME

F_IN TIME

“Output volume”

Fade-in operation time setting

Fade-out operation time setting

Setting operation mode after fade-out end

RS-232C data communication options

data transmission speed setting

data word length setting

“Fade-in and fade-out”

F_OUT TIME

FADE MODE

SERIAL sub-menu

BAUD RATE

LENGTH

“Data settings/service data”

PARITY

data parity bit setting

STOP BIT

data stop bit setting

SYSTEM sub-menu

KEYBOARD

COMMON

(options for the unit)

setting for keyboard type

“Keyboard type setting”

CD/MD priority for COMMON output

Conﬁrming total CD playing time

Conﬁrming total MD playing time

“Basic playback operation”

“Data settings/service data”

CD P_TIME

MD P_TIME

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6 – Menu operation—Menu configuration

MD R_TIME

Conﬁrming total MD recording time

“Data settings/service data”

MD Menu

Menu option

MD PLAY sub-menu

PLAY MODE

REPEAT

Function

Manual reference

Page

Options for MD playback

Playback mode settings

Repeat mode settings

Auto Cue level setting

Auto Cue on/off

“Playback modes”

“Repeat playback”

“Auto cue”

A_CUE LEVEL

A_CUE

“Auto cue”

A_READY

Auto Ready on/off

“Auto ready (of a speciﬁed track)”

“Pitch control”

PITCH STEP

EOM_TRK

Pitch control variable pitch setting

Track EOM mode and operation time

Disc EOM mode and operation time

Timer play on/off

“End of disc/track warning”

“Timer playback”

EOM_DISC

TIMER PLAY

GRP MODE

Group mode on/off

“MD group playback”

MD VOL FUNC sub-menu (MD volume function options)

REC VOLUME

F_IN TIME

Input level setting

“Basic recording”

Fade-in operation time setting

Fade-out operation time setting

Setting operation mode after fade-out end

(options for MD recording status)

Recording mode setting

Setting dubbing mode speed

Operation level of Sync recording

Sync recording mode on/off

Auto track operation level

Auto track mode

“Fade-in and fade-out recording”

F_OUT TIME

FADE MODE

REC sub-menu

REC MODE

REC SPEED

SYNC LEVEL

SYNC

“Basic recording”

“Sync recording”

A_TRK LEVEL

A_TRK

“Adding track numbers”

“Time Machine recording”

TM_REC

“Time Machine” recording time

(options for MD editing functions)

Dividing tracks

EDIT sub-menu

DIVIDE

“Divide tracks”

“Combine tracks”

“Move tracks”

COMBINE

Combining tracks

MOVE

Moving tracks

GRP CREATE

GRP CANCEL

ERASE DISC

ERASE TRK

Creating groups

“Creating a group”

“Deleting a group”

“Erase disc”

Eliminating a group

Erasing disc content

Erasing a track

“Erase track”

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UNDO

Undoing an editing operation

(options for MD title editing functions)

Input of track or disc title

“MiniDisc editing”

TITLE sub-menu

TITLE INPUT

TITLE GRP

“Title input”

Input of a group title

“Group title input”

Operation basics

Select CD Menu or MD Menu

Front panel operation:

Use the MULTI JOG dial to select, then press

the ENTER key.

Front panel operation:

Press the CD MENU key or the MD MENU

key to call up the desired menu.

Remote control operation:

Use the MENU +/- key to select, then press

the ENT/YES key.

Remote control operation:

Press the MENU key and either the CD

Menu or the MD Menu is called up, depend-

ing upon the position of the CD/MD selector

switch.

The setting screen will be displayed.

Mode>Cont

The sub-menu screen appears.

NOTE

To return to the menu option selection screen, press the

NO key on either the front panel or the remote control

unit. However, if the NO key is pressed for an EDIT

menu option, you will exit the Menu mode.

CD PLAY?

NOTE

In Menu mode, the CD or MD indicators ﬂash to indi-

cate which menu is called up.

Settings

Front panel operation:

Use the MULTI JOG dial to select, then press

the ENTER key.

When a menu is chosen for a deck that is not the dis-

play master, the display master indicator will remain lit,

while the indicator for the menu mode deck will begin

ﬂashing. If the menu for the display master deck is

selected, its indicator will begin ﬂashing.

Remote control operation:

Use the MENU +/- key to select, then press

the ENT/YES key.

Select the desired sub-menu

Front panel operation:

Use the MULTI JOG dial to select, then press

the ENTER key or the YES key.

NOTE

Some menu options exist for conﬁrmation purposes

only, and setting cannot be performed.

Remote control operation:

Use the MENU +/- key to select, then press

the ENT/YES key.

For MD Editing Menu operation, refer to “MiniDisc

editing” on page 41.

For Title Menu operation, refer to “Title input” on page

45.

The screen for the selected menu option will

be displayed.

How to exit Menu mode after setting (or con-

ﬁrmation), during menu option display.

Front panel operation:

Press the CD MENU or MD MENU key cor-

responding to the current Menu mode.

PLAY MODE?

NOTE

To return to the sub-menu selection screen from a

menu option selection screen, press the NO key on

either the front panel or the remote control unit.

Remote control operation:

Press the MENU key.

The CD or MD indicator will stop ﬂashing.

Select the desired menu option.

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7 – CD and MD Playback

The MD-CD1 can play both CDs and MDs. Basic

playback and the operation of most playback func-

tions are virtually identical for the CD and MD

decks. This section will explain the shared playback

functions ﬁrst, followed by playback functions for

CD only, MP3 disc directory playback, and MD

group playback.

Discs for playback

The CD and MD decks in the MD-CD1 can play

back the types of discs listed below.

MP3 ﬁles recorded in ISO9660 format on CD-R and

CD-RW discs, and properly finalized

CD deck

MD deck

Ordinary audio CDs available commercially

(recorded in CD-DA format)

Audio MiniDiscs recorded in standard, LP2, LP4 and

mono modes.

CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in CD-DA format,

and properly ﬁnalized

Playback modes

There are four different playback modes for both the

CD deck and the MD deck. The mode selected is

indicated on the display.

The playback mode can be selected using the

P.MODE key on the remote control. Pressing the key

changes the playback mode in the following order:

Normal (continuous) playback mode: no indication

lamp

Cont → Single → Program → Random

You can also select the playback mode using the

"PLAY MODE?" option in the PLAY sub-menu of

the CD and MD menus.

Single playback mode: SINGLE is lit

Program playback mode: PROGRAM red lamp is lit

Random playback mode: RANDOM red lamp is lit

While the mode can be changed from any playback

mode, the explanation in this manual will assume the

user is starting from the normal Continuous mode.

Basic playback operation

Push the POWER switch to turn on the unit.

The display will indicate NO DISC.

MD:

2-1 Insert the MiniDisc into the MD slot, in the

direction of the arrow, and with the label side

up.

Insert a disc.

CD:

After a disc is inserted, the disc title (if there

is one), and the total playing time and num-

ber of tracks will be displayed.

2-1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE key, and the CD

tray opens.

2-2 Place the CD in the tray, label side up.

Press the PLAY key.

2-3 Press the OPEN/CLOSE key again, and the

CD tray closes.

The

indication will light up, and play-

back begins from track 1. The number of the

current track in play is indicated on the dis-

play.

NOTE

For 2-3, instead of the OPEN/CLOSE key, if the PLAY key

is pressed, the CD tray will close and playback will

begin, and if the READY key is pressed, the CD tray will

close and the unit will enter playback standby mode.

To stop playback, press the STOP key.

To pause playback, press the READY key.

The

indication will light up, and the unit

After a disc is inserted, the total playing time

and number of tracks will be displayed.

will enter playback standby mode. To resume

playback, press the PLAY key.

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7 – CD and MD Playback—Display master and remote master set-

To remove the disc

For a CD, press the OPEN/CLOSE key.

For an MD, press the EJECT key.

Using headphones

Plug the headphone cord into the PHONES jack

To play a desired track

Front panel operation:

located under the POWER switch. Use the source

selector switch to choose the desired source, and

adjust the volume with the volume control. If the

source selector switch is set to COMMON, both CD

and MD sources can be monitored. When both decks

output a signal, the monitored source depends on the

"COMMON?" option setting on the SYSTEM menu.

press either the

the desired track.

key to select

keys, or the

Remote control operation:

use either the

numeral keys, to select the desired track.

Refer to “Track selection” on page 25.

WARNING

When using headphones, take care not to turn the vol-

ume too high. Listening at high volumes for extended

periods of time may result in permanent hearing dam-

age.

Display master and remote master settings

For simple playback operation, the front panel keys

or the remote control keys can be used. However, to

ensure that the deck and disc information is properly

shown on the display, the ‘display master’ setting

must be selected for the deck in use. Also, when per-

forming various playback operations by remote con-

trol, the ‘remote control master’ setting must be

selected for the deck in use. Refer to “Display master

and remote control master” on page 20.

To prevent operation errors, we recommend that the

display master and the remote control master be set

for the same deck.

Track selection

Track 103: press ‘1’ and ‘0’ and ‘3’ and 103 will be

displayed.

Using the skip function

After input, press the PLAY key to start playback, or

the READY key to cue the track and enter playback

standby mode.

Select desired tracks for playback with the skip keys,

on the remote control. After selecting the track, press

the PLAY key to start playback, or the READY key

to cue the track and enter playback standby mode.

on the front panel, or

To restart playback from the beginning of the track in

play, press the

track, press

During playback or playback standby, this function

enables the search of a desired portion within a track

for playback.

once. To skip to the previous

twice.

To skip to the next track, press

once.

Front panel operation: press the

key continuously

Selecting by track number

Remote control operation: continuously press the

search key

Using the number keys on the remote control, the

number of the desired track can be entered directly.

Even numbers with two or three digits can be entered

easily. For example:

Be sure to hold the key down; if you quickly release

it, the Skip function will operate.

NOTE

Track 9: press ‘9’ and 009 will be displayed.

The Search function does not operate with MP3 discs.

Track 12: press ‘1’ and ‘2’ and 012 will be dis-

played.

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7 – CD and MD Playback—Time Search function

Time Search function

By specifying time from the start of a certain track,

you can start playback from a speciﬁed point of a

speciﬁed track.

Basic operation

During stop, play or playback standby

modes, use the number keys on the remote

control to input the three-digit track number

(such as 002 for track 2), then the desired

elapsed time (***min **sec) from the start of

that track.

Operation variations

Even if the ﬁnal second is not input, playback will

begin from the selected point after pressing the

PLAY key. Or, if you press the READY key, the unit

will enter the playback standby mode at the selected

point.

Example: To specify 1 min 30 sec from the

start of track 2, input “002 001 30”

Track search

NOTE

This is explained in the “Specifying by track num-

ber” part of “Track selection” on page 25.

For MP3 discs, time cannot be speciﬁed within a track.

However, if you input the three-digit track number,

playback will begin from the start of that track.

After inputting the three-digit track number, press the

PLAY key to begin playback of that track, or the

READY key to cue the track and enter playback

standby mode.

During input, the counter in the display will ﬂash.

Regardless of the time display mode, the time from the

start of the speciﬁed track is displayed.

Specifying to the minute

When the ﬁnal digit is entered, the desired

position is automatically located. During stop

or playback modes, playback will begin from

the desired point. During playback standby

mode, at the desired point the unit will enter

playback standby mode.

After inputting the three-digit track number and the

number of minutes after the start of the track, press

the PLAY key to begin playback of that track, or the

READY key to cue the track and enter playback

standby mode.

Example: To specify 1 min 00 sec from the start of

track 2, input “002 001”

NOTE

If a point which does not exist is selected, setting opera-

tion will be cancelled.

NOTE

Following the above example, if “0021” is input, the

same position will be located.

Auto cue

modes, the Auto Cue function will only cue to the very

beginning of the track.

When the auto cue function is turned on, when a

track is selected, the point where sound begins (not

where the track begins) on that track is located, and

the unit enters playback standby mode. Then, when

the PLAY key is pressed, playback begins at exactly

that point.

NOTE

During the stop mode, to cue to the start of sound on

track one, just press the READY key.

Turning the Auto Cue function on and off

Auto cue on/off and the sound start position detec-

tion level can be set separately for CD and MD.

Press the AUTO CUE key on the remote control to

turn this function on and off.

NOTE

You can also use the “A_CUE?” option on the PLAY

sub-menu of the MD menu or CD menu to turn the

Auto Cue functions only for MD tracks recorded in the

ST mode. For MD tracks recorded in MONO, LP2 or LP4

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7 – CD and MD Playback—Auto Ready

Auto Cue function on and off for each deck. (Default

position: OFF)

Use the “A_CUE LEVEL?” option on the PLAY sub-

menu of the MD menu or CD menu to set the sound

start position detection level. Settings can be made

independently for each deck. The level can be set

between –72 dB and –30 dB in 6 dB increments.

When the Auto Cue function is on, A_CUE is lit on

the display.

Even when the power is turned off, the Auto Cue set-

ting is maintained.

NOTE

When the Auto Cue point is being searched, the >

arrow ﬂashes in the display, and audio output is muted.

Setting the sound start position detection

level

Auto Ready

When the Auto Ready function is on, after each track

is played, playback standby mode is entered at the

start of the next track. Even when the Skip function is

used to skip tracks, playback standby mode is

entered at the start of the selected track.

Turning the Auto Ready function on and off

Press the AUTO READY key on the remote control

to turn the function on and off.

You can also use the “A_READY?” option on the

PLAY sub-menu of the MD menu or CD menu to

turn the Auto Ready function on and off for each

deck. (Default position: OFF)

NOTE

When the Auto Cue function is also on, playback

standby mode is entered at the start of the sound on

the selected track, and not the beginning of that track.

When the Auto Ready function is on, A.READY is lit

on the display.

Even when the power is turned off, the Auto Ready

setting is maintained.

Repeat playback

Press the REPEAT key on the remote control to turn

on the Repeat mode. In this mode, all the tracks on

the disc are played continuously. During playback, if

the Repeat mode is turned on, playback continues as

before, and when the last track ﬁnishes, playback

resumes from the ﬁrst track. If Repeat mode is turned

on when the deck is stopped, press the PLAY key to

begin operation.

You can also use the “REPEAT?” option in the PLAY

sub-menu of the MD and CD menus to turn the

Repeat mode on and off for each deck.

Combining the Repeat mode with the Program, Sin-

gle-track playback and Random playback functions

will enable Program Repeat, Single-track Repeat and

Random Repeat operations, respectively.

A to B repeat playback

If a speciﬁc portion between two points on the disc is

speciﬁed, that portion can be played back repeatedly.

play, and the desired A-B section will be

played repeatedly.

During playback, press the A-B REPEAT

key on the remote control at the beginning of

the desired portion on the disc.

To cancel A-B Repeat mode and resume nor-

mal playback

Press the A-B REPEAT key once more.

“A-” ﬂashes on the display.

In Random and Program modes, A-B Repeat cannot

function when the speciﬁed A-B section spans more

than one track.

At the end of the desired portion on the disc,

press the A-B REPEAT key on the remote

control again.

When the STOP key is pressed, the speciﬁed A-B

section is cancelled.

“REPEAT” and “A-B” are lit up on the dis-

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7 – CD and MD Playback—Continuous CD and MD playback

Continuous CD and MD playback

With this function, when one deck ﬁnishes, the other

deck begins play.

NOTE

During Continuous Play, the deck currently in playback

automatically becomes the display master.

Turn on the CONT PLAY switch on the front

panel.

When the Repeat Mode is turned on, Repeat playback is

performed instead of continuous playback.

Play a CD or MD.

That is, Repeat Mode has priority over the Continuous

Play function.

When the disc ﬁnishes playback, the disc in

the other deck begins playing automatically.

When that disc ﬁnishes, the ﬁrst disc is

played again, and the playback cycle contin-

ues.

To cancel Continuous Play operation, press the

STOP key.

Timer Playback

By using an external timer, you can set the MD-CD1

to play the loaded disc automatically when the unit is

turned on by the timer.

When Timer Play has been turned on, the

timer icon lights up in the display.

Set the timer to the desired time. Consult the

timer’s operation manual for details.

At the set time, the power to the MD-CD1

will be turned on, and playback will auto-

matically begin.

First, plug the power cord of the MD-CD1

into the power outlet of the timer.

Load a CD or an MD into the unit.

Use the “TIMER PLAY?” option on the

PLAY sub-menu of the MD or CD menu to

turn the timer function on for the desired

deck.

NOTE

Only one deck can be selected for timer playback. This

deck will become the display master during Timer Play

operation.

Pitch control

When playing back an audio CD or MD, the pitch (or

speed) of the playback can be varied. Pitch can be

varied +/- 12.5% for MD, and +/- 16% for CD.

Remote control operation

During stop, playback or playback standby

mode, press the PITCH key to turn the Pitch

Control function on.

NOTE

Pitch control does not function for MP3 discs.

Front panel operation

Use the PITCH +/- key to set the pitch.

Pitch is adjusted in 0.1% increments.

During stop, playback or playback standby

mode, press the PITCH control for the

desired deck to turn the Pitch Control func-

tion on.

NOTE

Pitch control only functions during normal playback.

During recording, pitch control does not function.

For MD, when the pitch control function is on, there is

no digital output of the playback signal. For CD, how-

ever, a digital signal is output.

Rotate the pitch control knob to set the pitch.

NOTE

When turning the pitch control on and off during play-

back, sound output is cut for a short instant.

Use the “PITCH STEP?” option in the PLAY sub-menu of

the MD and CD menus to adjust the pitch control steps

from 0.1% to 1.0% in 0.1% increments. (Default: 0.1%)

Pitch control does not function for MD playback in LP2

mode.

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7 – CD and MD Playback—Single-track playback

Single-track playback

This function enables playback of just a single track.

NOTE

If the Repeat function is also on, the selected track will

be played repeatedly.

During the Stop mode, press the P.MODE key on the

remote control, and “SINGLE” lights up in the dis-

play.

You can also use the “PLAY MODE?” option in the PLAY

sub-menu of the MD and CD menus to set the Single-

track playback mode.

After the selected track ﬁnishes, playback stops.

Even when the power is turned off, the Single-track

playback mode settings are retained.

Program playback

This function enables playback of selected tracks in

any desired order. Up to 99 tracks can be selected

from a CD, or up to 25 tracks from an MD, for Pro-

gram playback.

As the program is being created, the pro-

gram number and total program playing

time is revised on the display.

To conﬁrm program contents, press the skip

keys during playback or playback standby.

During stop mode, press the P.MODE key on

the remote control until “PROGRAM” is

indicated on the display.

NOTE

If the total program playing time exceeds 999 min 59

sec for CD, or 715 min 49 sec for MD, “- - - m - - s” is dis-

played.

The program number and total program

playing time will be shown on the character

display.

When program setting is completed, press

the PLAY key to begin playback of the tracks

in the programmed order.

NOTE

0p 0m 0s

If the STOP key is pressed without ﬁrst pressing the

PLAY key, all the program data will be erased.

Deleting a programmed track

Program number

Total program playing time

During STOP mode, use the skip key to select

the track for deletion. The track number will

be shown in the display.

NOTE

You can also use the “PLAY MODE?” option in the PLAY

sub-menu of the MD and CD menus to set the Program

Playback mode.

Press the DEL/CLR key.

NOTE

Use the number keys on the remote control to

select each desired track for program play-

back, then press the ENT/YES key.

The track number will be entered into the

program.

Right after STOP, if the DEL/CLR key is pressed, the last

track programmed will be deleted.

Adding a track to the program

During STOP mode, using the skip keys, skip

to the programmed track before the position

you wish to add a track. The track number

should be shown on the display.

NOTE

To set the program by front panel operation, use the

MULTI JOG dial to select the track number, then press

the ENTER key to add the track to the program.

Use the number keys to input the track num-

ber of the track to be added.

Repeat the above step 2 until the desired pro-

gram is completed.

Press the ENT/YES key.

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7 – CD and MD Playback—Random playback

“PGM Full!” will be displayed, and no more tracks

can be added.

NOTE

Right after STOP, if the number of the track to be added

is input, and the ENT/YES key is pressed, the track will

be added to the end of the program.

Saving program data

When program playback has ﬁnished, or when the

STOP key is pressed, and the deck stops, the program

data is retained.

To add a track to the program by front panel operation,

use the MULTI JOG dial to select the track number, then

press the ENTER key.

When the power is turned off, the Program playback

mode remains on, but the program data is deleted.

Program limitations

With an MD, if the Group mode is on, programs that

include more than one group cannot be created.

When the deck is stopped, pressing the STOP key

will delete the program data.

With MP3 discs, if the Directory mode is on, pro-

grams that include more than one directory cannot be

created.

When the deck is stopped, pressing the P.MODE key

will cancel the Program mode and delete the program

data.

The same track may be repeated in a program.

When the PLAY key is pressed but there is no pro-

gram data, “PGM Empty!” will be displayed, and the

deck will not operate.

When 99 CD tracks CD (or 25 MD tracks) are

entered into a program, if you attempt to add a track,

Random playback

In this mode, the deck will play back all the tracks on

the disc in completely random order, regardless of

track number.

NOTE

You can also use the “PLAY MODE?” option in the PLAY

sub-menu of the MD and CD menus to set the Random

Playback mode.

During stop mode, press the P.MODE key on

the remote control until “RANDOM” is indi-

cated on the display.

Press the PLAY key and Random playback

will begin.

NOTE

Even when the power is turned off, the deck will

remain in RANDOM mode.

Time display switching

fer from the remaining time indicated when recording

the MD.

During MD or audio CD playback (or playback

standby), when the TIME key on either the front

panel or the remote control is pressed, the time dis-

play will switch through several modes in the follow-

ing order.

When stopped, the total recording time is shown,

regardless of the status of the TOTAL and REMAIN indi-

cators.

When playing an MP3 disc, elapsed track time is always

displayed, and the TIME key does not operate.

Elapsed track time (no display light indication)

Remaining track time (REMAIN is lit in the display)

Elapsed disc time (TOTAL is lit in the display)

For details on time display during recording and record-

ing standby on an MD deck, please refer to “Checking

remaining MD time” on page 40.

Remaining disc time (TOTAL and REMAIN are lit in

the display)

Even when the power is turned off, the time display

mode setting is retained.

NOTE

During MD playback, the remaining disc time indica-

tion, as with CD, shows the playback time remaining

until the end of the disc. Please note that this may dif-

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7 – CD and MD Playback—End of disc/track warning

End of disc/track warning

When nearing the end of a track or disc, a warning

indication is shown on the display.

To set the warning display time, use the “EOM

TRK?” or “EOM DISC” options on the PLAY sub-

menu of the MD and CD menus. Each can be set

between 1 and 99 seconds in 1-second increments, or

the warning display can be turned off.

The number of seconds before the track/disc end that

the warning is displayed can be set beforehand, so

that when playback reaches that point, the “EOM”

warning will begin ﬂashing on the display.

Playback functions for CD only

The following playback functions are for CD only,

and are not available for MD playback.

Fade-in and fade-out

When this function is on, when CD playback begins

the song fades in, and when playback ﬁnished the

song fades out.

Changing the key of playback

They key of the music can be changed during CD

playback. Please note that this feature does not oper-

ate with MP3 discs.

To set the fade operation, use the menu

options shown below. They can be found

under the VOL FUNC sub-menu in the CD

menu.

Use the “KEY LEVEL?” option on the

PLAY sub-menu of the CD menu to change

the key. The playback key can be raised or

lowered 1/2 octave in half-tone increments.

Selection values: 0 (no change), b1 to b6, #1

to #6

F_IN TIME

The length of the fade in to the normal level can be

set between 1 and 30 seconds in 1-second incre-

ments. (Default setting: 3 seconds).

Press the KEY key on the front panel to turn

the Key Change function on.

F_OUT TIME

The length of the fade out into complete silence can

be set between 1 and 30 seconds in 1-second incre-

ments. (Default setting: 3 seconds).

The “KEY” indication lights up in the dis-

play.

NOTE

FADE MODE

Each time the KEY key is pressed, the function is

switched on or off. When the function is on, instead of

an “ON” indication, the key selected (in operation 1.

above) is indicated on the display. For example: “Key

b2”

The deck can be set to continue playback (“Play”) or

enter playback standby mode (“Ready”) after fade-

out is completed.

In stop mode or playback standby mode,

press the FADER key.

In this condition, when a CD is played back, the key of

the music is changed while the speed of the music

remains the same.

Playback begins and the sound fades in.

After the preset fade-in time, the sound is at

normal level.

NOTE

Even when the power is turned off, the key change set-

ting is retained.

During playback, press the FADER key

when you wish to fade-out the sound.

When the Key Change function is on, even if the Pitch

Control function is used to change the playback speed,

the key of playback will remain ﬁxed at the preset key.

(Even if the key level is 0 (zero), the Key Change func-

tion can be turned on.)

Fade-out begins, and after the preset fade-

out time, there is silence. After it becomes

silent, depending upon the Fade mode set-

ting, playback continues or the deck enters

playback standby mode.

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7 – CD and MD Playback—MP3 file directory playback

Setting is made using the “PLAY VOL-

UME?” option on the VOL FUNC sub-menu

of the CD menu.

Output volume

The volume of the CD playback output signal can be

adjusted. This adjustment functions for both for ana-

log output (including headphone output) and digital

output.

The level can be set between –54 dB and +18

dB, or “- - -“ (- inﬁnity) can be selected.

NOTE

Since volume adjustment is performed in the digital

domain, if the output level is excessive in the plus direc-

tion, digital distortion will be generated.

MP3 ﬁle directory playback

MP3 ﬁles recorded onto a CD are handled the same

way as ﬁles are handled in an ordinary PC, with

some MP3 ﬁles held within a directory. In addition,

several directories can be combined into one direc-

tory. This results in multiple layers of directories and

ﬁles.

Disc

Directory

When the Directory mode is on, only those ﬁles

within a selected directory are available for playback.

When the directory mode is off, the directory conﬁg-

uration is ignored, and all MP3 ﬁles recorded on the

disc are available for playback. Please note that Pro-

gram playback and Repeat playback only function

within directories.

Directory

(MP3 file)

mp3. 1

mp3. 2

mp3. 3

mp3. 4

mp3. 5

Directory

NOTE

Each MP3 ﬁle is handled as a track.

mp3. 6

mp3. 7

Directories which do not contain MP3 ﬁles directly

under them cannot be selected for playback. For exam-

ple, in the diagram below, under directory A are direc-

tory B and directory C. If there are MP3 ﬁles in both

directory B and C, directory A cannot be selected for

playback, but directory B and C can be selected for play-

back.

Directory

mp3. 8

mp3. 9

Directory playback setting

Set the remote control master to CD, and

press the DIR/GROUP key.

“DIR ON” or “DIR OFF” will be shown in

the display. When the DIR/GROUP key is

pressed, the current setting is changed. For

example, if the directory playback mode is

off, when the key is pressed, the mode is

turned on and “DIR ON” is displayed.

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7 – CD and MD Playback—MD group playback

You can also use the “DIR MODE?” option

in the VOL FUNC sub-menu of the CD menu

to turn this mode on or off.

During Stop mode, the CD SEARCH key on

the remote control can be used to select a

directory.

Press the CD SEARCH key, and the selected

directory title will be shown on the display.

MD group playback

The MD-CD1 allows MD tracks to be divided into

groups.

During Stop mode, the MD SEARCH key on

the remote control can be used to select a

group.

When the Group mode is on, only those tracks in the

selected group are available for playback. This is like

playing a disc which only contains the tracks in a

selected group. Accordingly, Program playback and

Repeat playback only function within the group.

Press the MD SEARCH key, and the number

of the selected group will be shown on the

display, followed by the group title.

NOTE

When Group mode is on, regardless of the group, tracks

which are not in the group cannot be played.

Group playback setting

When Group mode is turned on, recording is not possi-

ble.

Set the remote control master to MD, and

press the DIR/GROUP key.

Creating and deleting groups

“GRP ON” or “GRP OFF” will be shown in

the display. When the DIR/GROUP key is

pressed, the current setting is changed. For

example, if the Group playback mode is off,

when the key is pressed, the mode is turned

on and “GRP ON” is displayed.

Using the “EDIT” sub-menu of the MD menu,

groups can be created or deleted. Refer to “Creating

a group” and “Deleting a group” in the “MiniDisc

editing” section starting on page 41.

Titling groups

You can also use the “GRP MODE?” option

in the VOL FUNC sub-menu of the MD

menu to turn this mode on or off.

You can title the groups using the “TITLE” sub-

menu of the MD menu. Refer to “Group title input”

on page 46.

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8 – Dubbing from CD to MD

The MD-CD1 makes it easy to dub from CD to MD.

Selected tracks or the entire disc can be dubbed.

Basic dubbing operation

First, load the CD to be used as the dubbing source

into the CD deck, then insert a recordable MiniDisc

into the MD deck.

To dub a selected track on the CD

During playback of the desired track, or when that

track is cued and the deck is in playback standby

mode, press the DUBBING key on either the front

panel or the remote control.

To dub the entire CD

While the CD deck is stopped, press the DUBBING

key on either the front panel or the remote control.

When the track is ﬁnished dubbing, both decks will

stop.

NOTE

Dubbing is performed in the preset recording mode

and recording speed. For details, refer to the following.

Recording mode setting

Using the “REC MODE?” option on the REC sub-

menu of the MD menu, select the recording mode

from the following choices.

NOTE

In MONO mode, only the left channel is recorded, and

the recording time is twice that in ST mode.

The recording time in LP2 mode is twice that in ST

mode.

ST:

standard stereo

recording mode

default, with no

display indication

The recording time in LP4 mode is four times that in ST

mode.

MONO

LP2

monaural record-

ing mode

“MONO” lights

up in the display

The remaining MD recording time indicated depends

upon the recording mode setting.

Recordings made in different recording modes can be

combined on the same disc.

half-speed stereo

recording mode

“LP2” lights up in

the display

Since a special data compression technology is used for

LP4 mode (quarter-time recording for four times the

recording time in stereo), there is the very slight possi-

bility of spikes of noise being generated. If sound qual-

ity is an important consideration, we do not

LP4

quarter-speed ste-

reo recording

mode

“LP4” lights up in

the display

recommend the use of the LP4 mode.

Dubbing speed setting

Use the “REC SPEED?” option on the REC sub-

menu of the MD menu to select either “NORMAL”

or “HIGH” speed dubbing.

HIGH: dubbing speed depends on the MD recording

mode, as indicated below.

MD recording mode source dubbing speed

disc

NORMAL: dubbing is performed during regular

playback

Standard mode

audio

4X speed

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8 – Dubbing from CD to MD—Dubbing speed setting

To listen while dubbing, select NORMAL. For faster

dubbing, select HIGH.

MONO LP2 or LP4 audio

2X speed

mode

When Rec Speed is set to NORMAL, MD dubbing is

possible even if the Key Change or Pitch Control

functions have been used for CD playback.

–––

MP3

disc

actual speed

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9 – MD recording from an external source

The MD-CD1 can not only dub from CD to MD, it

also allows MD recording from other sound sources.

Basic recording

When the digital input (OPTICAL) is selected, if there is

no proper digital signal input, “D-IN UNLOCK!” will be

displayed, and recording cannot be performed.

Set the recording mode and select the input source.

While monitoring the input signal, adjust the record-

ing level. After all settings are complete, you are

ready to make a recording.

NOTE

Before following the procedures below, make sure

the MD-CD1 power is on, a recordable MiniDisc is

in the deck, and the deck is in stop mode.

If a partially recorded disc is inserted, the end of the

recorded portion will be detected.

Recording mode setting

The deck will enter recording standby mode,

and the MD input signal can be monitored

through headphones or a connected audio

system.

Use the “REC MODE?” option on the REC

sub-menu of the MD menu to set the record-

ing mode.

NOTE

For more details, refer to the previous section

“Dubbing from CD to MD” on page 34.

If monitoring through a connected system, connect the

MD OUTPUTS terminals to the system. Connection

through the COMMON OUTPUTS terminal is also possi-

ble, but in this case, the appropriate setting must be

made using the “COMMON?” option on the SYSTEM

sub-menu of the CD menu. Refer to “Connecting ana-

log audio equipment” on page 10.

Input source selection

Use the INPUT SEL key on the front panel

or the remote control to select the input

source.

Press the key to switch between ANALOG

and OPTICAL.

For details on headphone monitoring, refer to “Basic

playback operation” on page 24.

ANALOG

The analog signal from the ANALOG

INPUT terminals is the recording source.

Even if no MD is inserted in the deck, it is still possible

to monitor the input signal by pressing the RECORD

key. In this case, “Monitor” will be shown in the display.

OPTICAL

The digital signal from the DIGITAL (OPTI-

CAL) INPUT is the recording source.

To cancel input monitoring, press the STOP key.

Recording level adjustment

Even if the power is turned off, the selected

input source is retained.

Adjust the recording level while monitoring the input

and viewing the meters.

Input monitoring

Press the RECORD key on either the front

panel or the remote control.

Use the “REC VOLUME?” option on the

VOL FUNC sub-menu of the MD menu to

adjust the level.

The MD deck will enter recording standby

mode, the READY and RECORD indicators

will light up, and “REC” and “||” will light

up on the display.

If ANALOG is selected as the input source,

you may also use the front panel INPUT con-

trols (L and R) to set the level independently

for each channel.

NOTE

Recording start

In the recording standby mode, press the

PLAY key, and recording will start.

The deck cannot enter recording standby mode in the

following cases.

To stop recording , press the STOP key.

The tab on the MD cartridge is set to prevent recording,

and “W_Protected” is displayed.

After pressing the STOP key, “UTOC Writ-

ing!” will be shown on the display as the User

Table Of Contents is written on the disc.

The disc is full, and “Disc Full!” is displayed.

The maximum number of tracks has been recorded, and

“Track Full!” is displayed.

To pause recording, press the READY key.

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9 – MD recording from an external source—Recording cautions

During this process, if the power cord is unplugged

from the power source, or the unit is moved or dis-

turbed, this essential data cannot be correctly recorded

on the disc.

To eject the disc from the deck, press the

EJECT key during stop mode.

NOTE

When “UTOC Writing!” is ﬂashing on the display, data

on the recorded contents is being written onto the disc.

Recording cautions

When “W_Protected!” is displayed

The inserted MD cannot be recorded, or a playback-

only MD was inserted.

Close the write protect tab to enable recording.

Adding track numbers

Track numbers are necessary for editing and cueing

operation. During recording, track numbers are

entered automatically, and may also be entered man-

ually either during or after recording.

D-D

When recording from digital sources, track numbers

are added in accordance with the source track num-

bers.

When recording from analog sources, track numbers

are added when the input level drops for four seconds

or more, in the same way as with the “-**dB” setting

above.

Auto track function

This function automatically enters track numbers

during recording.

NOTE

Set this function using the AUTO TRACK key on the

remote control to select "-**dB", "D-D" or "OFF".

Even when the power is turned off, the Auto Track and

Auto Track Level settings are retained.

You can also set the auto track function using the

"A_TRK?" option in the REC sub-menu of the MD

menu.

Entering a track number manually

During recording: press the RECORD key at the

point where you wish to begin a new track.

-**dB

If the signal falls below the Auto Track operation

level for more than four seconds, a track number is

automatically entered. To set this operation level, use

the “A_TRK LEVEL?” option on the REC sub-menu

of the MD menu. The level can be set between –30

dB to +72 dB in 6 dB increments.

After recording: track numbers can be entered during

editing operation. Refer to “Divide tracks” on page

42.

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9 – MD recording from an external source—Fade-in and fade-out

Fade-in and fade-out recording

At the beginning and end of MD recording, fade-in

and fade-out effects can be performed.

FADE MODE

The deck can be set to continue recording (“Rec”) or

enter recording standby mode (“Ready”) after fade-

out is completed.

Before following the procedure below, make sure

that basic recording preparations have been com-

pleted, a recordable disc is inserted, and the deck is

in stop mode.

In recording standby mode, press the

FADER key.

Set operation using the following menu

options on the VOL FUNC sub-menu of the

MD menu.

Recording begins and the sound fades in.

After the preset fade-in time, the sound is at

normal level.

F_IN TIME

During recording, press the FADER key

when you wish to fade-out the sound.

The length of the fade in to the normal level can be

set between 1 and 30 seconds in 1-second incre-

ments. (Default setting: 3 seconds).

Fade-out begins, and after the preset fade-

out time, there is silence. After it becomes

silent, depending upon the Fade mode set-

ting, recording continues or the deck enters

recording standby mode.

F_OUT TIME

The length of the fade out into complete silence can

be set between 1 and 30 seconds in 1-second incre-

ments. (Default setting: 3 seconds).

NOTE

Fade-in or fade-out only may be selected.

The “Time Machine” recording function cannot be per-

formed together with fade-in recording. For details,

refer to the following section.

“Time Machine” recording

This function makes it possible to start recording up

to 6 seconds before the time the recording operation

is actually started. It operates by holding the input

signal in a buffer memory that can be set to contain

up to 6 seconds of data representing a normal stereo

input signal.

OFF: The Time Machine function does not

operate.

1 sec to 6 sec settings: The buffer will hold

the corresponding seconds of signal.

Press the RECORD key to enter recording

standby mode.

Before following the procedure below, make sure

that basic recording preparations have been com-

pleted, a recordable disc is inserted, and the deck is

in stop mode.

Press the PLAY key to start recording.

The signal will be recorded from the number

of seconds set before the PLAY key is

pressed.

Set the time value for the amount of data to

be stored in the buffer using the

“TM_REC?” option on the REC sub-menu

of the MD menu.

Press the STOP key to stop recording.

NOTE

When performing fade-in recording (explained in a pre-

vious section), Time Machine recording is not possible.

Setting values range from 1 to 6 seconds in 1-

second increments, as well as OFF. The

default setting is OFF.

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9 – MD recording from an external source—Overwrite recording

Overwrite recording

This function is used to record a new signal over a

previously recorded but unwanted portion of the disc.

number keys to select the desired track, then

press the PLAY key to begin playback (you

can also use the Search function). At the

desired point, press the READY key.

Before following the procedure below, make sure

that basic recording preparations have been com-

pleted, a recordable disc is inserted, and the deck is

in stop mode.

Press the RECORD key, “Over Write” will

be shown on the display, and the deck will

enter recording standby mode.

Locate the point at which you wish to begin

overwrite recording, press the READY key,

and the deck will go into playback standby

mode.

Adjust the recording level if necessary.

Press the PLAY key and overwrite recording

begins.

To start overwrite recording from the begin-

ning of a certain track, use the SKIP keys or

the number keys to select the track, then

press the READY key.

NOTE

When “SINGLE,” “RANDOM” or “PROGRAM” lights up

in the display, overwrite recording cannot be per-

formed. In the case of step 2 above, “Can’t Rec” will be

displayed.

To start overwrite recording from the middle

of a certain track, use the SKIP keys or the

Sync recording

The Sync recording function automatically begins

recording when the signal from external equipment is

present in the source input. Plus, if silence in the

source signal continues for more than four seconds,

the deck is automatically put into the recording

standby mode.

Input the source signal.

When a source signal is detected, recording

begins automatically.

If the signal is under the threshold level for

over four seconds, the deck automatically

enters recording standby mode.

Before following the procedure below, make sure

that basic recording preparations have been com-

pleted, a recordable disc is inserted, and the deck is

in stop mode.

NOTE

During SYNC recording standby, recording cannot be

started manually by pressing the PLAY key.

Press the SYNC key on the remote control to

select on or off.

To manually stop recording, press the STOP

key.

You can also switch the SYNC recording

function on or off using the “SYNC?” option

on the REC sub-menu of the MD menu.

NOTE

During SYNC recording, even if the READY key is

pressed, the recording standby mode cannot be

entered. (The key cannot be used to pause recording.)

Set the signal detection threshold level using

the “SYNC LEVEL?” option on the REC

sub-menu of the MD menu. The level can be

set from –72 dB to –30 dB in 6 db increments.

The default setting is –30 dB.

The INPUT SEL key does not function during SYNC

recording.

After SYNC recording ﬁnishes and the deck enters

recording standby mode, if the power is turned off the

recording data will be deleted. Make sure to press the

STOP key so that the U-TOC is written onto the disc

before turning the power off.

Press the RECORD key to enter recording

standby mode.

NOTE

In this status, recording will begin as soon as a source

signal is input.

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9 – MD recording from an external source—Checking remaining

Checking remaining MD time

During MD recording or recording standby mode,

press the TIME key on either the front panel or the

remote control, and the elapsed track recorded time

and remaining recording time will be shown in suc-

cession on the display.

Elapsed track recorded time (no indication light)

Disc remaining time (REMAIN only, or TOTAL and

REMAIN will light up)

Even if the power is turned off, the time settings will

be retained.

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10 – MiniDisc editing

Tracks recorded can be deleted, moved, divided or

combined by MiniDisc editing operation.

Editing operations

All MD editing functions are operated from the

EDIT sub-menu on the MD menu.

selected, and “Can’t Edit!” will be displayed. These

are options for editing functions to be performed on

tracks or points, including DIVIDE, COMBINE and

MOVE. The ERASE TRK option is called up before

the track has been selected.

After selecting a menu option on the EDIT sub-

menu, subsequent operation will vary. Speciﬁc oper-

ations for each menu option are explained individu-

ally in the following section.

Canceling edits

NOTE

To cancel editing operations up to the point where

the setting screen or conﬁrmation screen (“Sure?”)

appears, press the NO key, the MD STOP key, or the

MD MENU key (MENU key on the remote control).

Editing functions cannot be performed on discs set to

prevent accidental erasure (write protected), and

“W_Protected!” will be displayed when accessing the

EDIT sub-menu of the MD menu.

NOTE

Tracks and points for editing

After editing operations have been completed, with the

MD still inserted and “TOC” lit up on the display, if the

power is turned off, the revised U-TOC will not be writ-

ten on the disc, and the editing operation will not be

retained on the disc.

For most editing menu options, if the deck is not in

play or in playback standby mode at the track or

point to be edited, the option itself cannot be

UNDO an edit operation

It is possible to cancel the most recently performed

editing operation.

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on

the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the

remote control.

Stop the MD deck.

“Sure?” is displayed.

Select the “UNDO?” option from the EDIT

sub-menu. Undo> *** is displayed, with ***

representing the last performed editing

option.

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on

the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the

remote control.

The last editing operation performed will be

undone.

Erase track

Unwanted tracks can be erased one at a time

Selecting a track to be erased by playback

Example: To erase B in track number 2

1. The deck should be in play or in playback

standby on the track to be erased.

Select the “ERASE TRK?” option on the

EDIT sub-menu of the MD menu.

“Sure?” is displayed.

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on

the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the

remote control.

After the track is erased, “Complete” is

shown on the display.

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10 – MiniDisc editing—Erase disc

Selecting a track to be erased on the menu

“Sure?” is displayed.

1. In the stop mode, select the “ERASE

TRK?” option on the EDIT sub-menu of the

MD menu.

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on

the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the

remote control.

“Track>***” will be displayed, with *** rep-

resenting the last track number.

After the track is erased, “Complete” is

shown on the display.

Select the track to be erased using the

MULTI JOG dial on the front panel, or the

MENU -/+ key on the remote control, and

press the ENTER key.

NOTE

When a track is erased, the tracks are renumbered from

the next track.

Erase disc

All the tracks on the disc can be erased in one opera-

tion.

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on

the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the

remote control.

Select the “ERASE DISC?” option on the

EDIT sub-menu of the MD menu.

After all the tracks on the disc are erased,

“Complete” is shown on the display.

“Sure?” is displayed.

Divide tracks

the deck into playback standby mode. Then select the

“DIVIDE?” option on the EDIT sub-menu of the MD

menu, and “Point> 0” will be displayed. Starting at the

divide point (speciﬁed in the above operation) a few

seconds are played back repeatedly to enable conﬁrma-

tion.

Tracks can be divided into two or more tracks.

Example: To divide C and D contained in

track number 3 into two tracks

If necessary, use the MULTI JOG dial on the

front panel, or the MENU -/+ key on the

remote control to adjust the divide point.

After the divide point has been set, press the

ENTER key (or the YES key) on the front

panel, or the ENT/YES key on the remote

control.

Select the “DIVIDE?” option on the EDIT

sub-menu of the MD menu.

Play back the track to be divided, and at the

desired divide point, press the ENTER key

(or the YES key) on the front panel, or the

ENT/YES key on the remote control.

“Sure?” is displayed.

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on

the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the

remote control.

“Point> 0” is displayed, and starting at the

divide point (speciﬁed in the above opera-

tion) a few seconds are played back repeat-

edly to enable conﬁrmation.

After the track is divided, “Complete” is

shown on the display.

NOTE

If a title has been added to the track, it will be retained

only for the ﬁrst of the new divided track. The second

divided track will not have a title.

NOTE

As an alternate procedure to steps 1 and 2 above, play

the track to be divided, and at the desired point, put

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10 – MiniDisc editing—Combine tracks

Combine tracks

Two successive tracks can be combined into one

track by deleting the track mark of the second track.

For example, if tracks 2 and 3 are to be com-

bined, play track 3 or put it in playback

standby mode.

Example: To combine B and C

Select the “COMBINE?” option on the EDIT

sub-menu of the MD menu.

“Track OK?” is displayed, and a 3-second

segment from the end of the ﬁrst track and a

3-second segment from the start of the sec-

ond track are successively played back

repeatedly to enable conﬁrmation.

NOTE

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on

the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the

remote control.

Successive tracks recorded with different recording

modes cannot be combined into a single track.

Put the deck in play or in playback standby

on the second of the two tracks to be com-

bined.

After the tracks are combined, “Complete” is

shown on the display.

NOTE

If both tracks have titles, the combined track will take

the title of the ﬁrst of the two tracks.

Move tracks

Tracks can be moved to different positions in the

playing order.

“Move ***>### “ is displayed, with *** rep-

resenting the number of the track to be

moved, and ### representing the track num-

ber where it will be moved.

Example: To move D from track number 4 to

track number 2

Use the MULTI JOG dial on the front panel,

or the MENU -/+ key on the remote control

to select the track number where it will be

moved.

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on

the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the

remote control.

Put the deck in play or in playback standby

on the track to be moved.

“Sure?” is displayed.

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on

the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the

remote control.

NOTE

If the above step is not performed ﬁrst, and the follow-

ing operations are performed while the deck is in stop

mode, the last track will automatically be selected as

the track to be moved.

After the track is moved, “Complete” is

shown on the display.

Select the “MOVE?” option on the EDIT

sub-menu of the MD menu.

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10 – MiniDisc editing—Creating a group

Creating a group

The MD-CD1 enables tracks to be divided into

groups on a single MD disc for playback by group.

Refer to “MD group playback” on page 33.

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on

the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the

remote control.

A group is created by specifying track numbers of

the “starting” track and the “ending” track.

“Sure?” is displayed.

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on

the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the

remote control.

In stop mode, select the “GRP CREATE?”

option from the EDIT sub-menu of the MD

menu.

After the speciﬁed group is created, “Com-

plete” is shown on the display.

“ST Trk> 001” is displayed. This shows the

starting track selection.

Disc title when creating a group

Use the MULTI JOG dial to select the start-

ing track.

When creating a group, a disc title containing the

group information or the group title is automatically

created.

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on

the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the

remote control.

For example, if the original title of the disc is “Favor-

ites” and tracks 1 to 4 are combined into a group

titled “Jazz” and tracks 5 to 8 are combined into a

group titled “Latin,” the new title of the disc will be:

“ED Trk>***” is displayed. This shows the

ending track selection.

Use the MULTI JOG dial to select the start-

ing track.

0; Favorites//1-4; Jazz//5-8; Latin//

If titles are not given to the disc and the groups, the

new disc title will be:

0; //1-4; //5-8; //

Deleting a group

Groups can also be deleted.

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on

the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the

remote control.

In stop mode, select the “GRP CANCEL?”

option from the EDIT sub-menu of the MD

menu.

“Sure?” is displayed.

“GRP No> 01” is displayed.

Press the ENTER key (or the YES key) on

the front panel, or the ENT/YES key on the

remote control.

Use the MULTI JOG dial to select the num-

ber of the group to be deleted.

After the speciﬁed group is deleted, “Com-

plete” is shown on the display.

If all the current groups are to be deleted,

select “ALL.”

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11 – Title input

Titles can be given to the MD disc, and the tracks and

groups on it, using the TITLE sub-menu on the MD

menu.

NOTE

Just as with the editing menu, after the title is selected

and entered on the disc, and TOC lights up on the dis-

play, if the power is turned off, the U-TOC will not be

recorded onto the disc, and the titles will not be added.

Disc title input

In the stop mode, select the “TITLE

INPUT?” option on the TITLE sub-menu on

the MD menu.

Press the CHAR key on the remote control to select

from three different types of characters.

Lower case letters/code: no indication

Capital letters/code:

Japanese:

CAPS

“Title> Disc” will be displayed.

While “Title> Disc” is displayed, press the

ENTER key or the ENT/YES key on the

remote control.

For front panel operation, use the DISPLAY key.

Input procedure

The current disc title is shown on the charac-

ter display, title edit mode is entered, and the

cursor ﬂashes.

Use the number keys to input characters at the cursor

position.

Press the number keys the necessary number of times

to get the desired character to appear on the display.

NOTE

If there is no current title, nothing will be shown on the

display, and only the cursor will ﬂash.

For front panel operation, use the MULTI JOG dial.

To move the cursor position

If a group is set, the default title automatically created

by the MD-CD1 will be displayed. Refer to “Creating a

group” on page 44.

Use the skip keys.

However, if a different number key is pushed, the

cursor automatically moves to the right.

Add a title following the guidelines below,

and press the MD MENU key or the MENU

key on the remote control to conﬁrm.

For front panel operation, use the skip keys.

To delete characters

NOTE

Set the cursor on the character to be deleted, then

press the DEL/CLR key.

For discs with groups, set the Group mode to on before

inputting a title. If a title is added with the Group mode

off, the group settings may become inoperative.

For front panel operation, use the NO key.

To insert characters

Title input operation

Move the cursor to the location where you wish to

insert a character, and press the INS key.

In Title Input mode, the cursor ﬂashes in the charac-

ter display. Since it is more efﬁcient to use the remote

control to input titles, the following explanation will

center on its use.

For front panel operation, use the YES key.

To change a character

NOTE

Set the cursor on the character to be changed, then

input the desired character.

It is even more efﬁcient to connect a keyboard for title

input. Refer to “Title input by keyboard” on page 47.

NOTE

As with the Editing menu, after the name is set, if the

power is turned off while the MD is still inserted (TOC

lights up), the revised U-TOC will not be recorded on

the disc, and the title will not be input. The U-TOC is

recorded when the disc is ejected.

Follow the guidelines below to input titles on the

screen.

Select the type of character for input

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11 – Title input—Track title input

Track title input

Method 1

Method 2

With this method, the tracks for title input are

selected ﬁrst.

With this method, the Title Input mode is selected

ﬁrst.

Put the deck in playback or playback

During stop mode, select the “TITLE

INPUT?” option on the TITLE sub-menu on

the MD menu.

standby mode on the track you wish to add a

title. During recording, you may also input a

title for the current track being recorded.

“Title> Disc” is displayed.

Select the “TITLE INPUT?” option on the

TITLE sub-menu of the MD menu, and press

the ENTER key on the front panel, or the

ENT/YES key on the remote control.

Select the track for title input using the

MULTI JOG dial on the front panel, or the

MENU -/+ key on the remote control, then

press the ENTER key on the front panel or

the ENT/YES key on the remote control.

The title of the track in play will be shown on

the character display, Title Edit mode is

entered, and the cursor ﬂashes.

For example, select “Title> 003” to choose

track 3.

NOTE

When a selection is made, the current track

title is shown on the character display, Title

Edit mode is entered, and the cursor ﬂashes.

If there is no track title, only the cursor will ﬂash and

nothing will be displayed.

Following the title input guidelines above,

input the title, and press the MD MENU key

on the front panel or the MENU key on the

remote control to conﬁrm.

NOTE

If there is no track title, only the cursor will ﬂash and

nothing will be displayed.

Following the title input guidelines above,

input the title, and press the MD MENU key

on the front panel or the MENU key on the

remote control to conﬁrm.

Group title input

During stop mode, select the “TITLE GRP?”

option on the TITLE sub-menu on the MD

menu.

The current group title is shown on the char-

acter display, Title Edit mode is entered, and

the cursor ﬂashes. The group number ﬂashes

on the track number display.

“Title Grp> **” is displayed, with ** repre-

senting the group number.

Following the guidelines for title input meth-

ods above, input the title, and press the MD

MENU key on the front panel or the MENU

key on the remote control to conﬁrm.

Press the ENTER key on the front panel or

the ENT/YES key on the remote control.

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12 – Using a computer keyboard

A computer keyboard can be connected to the IBM

PC compatible PS/2 interface on the front panel to

operate certain functions of the MD-CD1. It is partic-

ularly efﬁcient for title input.

Keyboard type setting

The MD-CD1 must be set for the type of keyboard

being connected.

Select US for an English-language keyboard,

or JPN for a Japanese-language keyboard.

Set the type using the “KEYBOARD?”

option on the SYSTEM sub-menu of the CD

menu.

Title input by keyboard

Titles can be input just like typing on a PC.

To input characters

Character input is performed directly with the letter

and number keys.

To enter the Title Edit menu

Press SHIFT + F7 to enter the Group Title Edit

Menu.

To move the cursor

“Title Grp>##” is shown on the display.

Use the cursor arrow keys ←and →).

Press SHIFT + F8 to enter the Disc/Track Title Edit

Menu.

To delete characters

Delete key: deletes the character in the cursor posi-

tion

“Title> ##” is shown on the display.

To select the type of characters for input

Back space key: deletes the character before the cur-

sor position

Press CAPS to select or cancel upper case letters

To insert a character

Press the

(katakana) key to select or cancel

Japanese characters (Japanese-language keyboards

only)

Use the Insert key.

To change a character

If both of the above are cancelled, lower case letters

are input

Put the cursor on its position and input the desired

character.

Other keyboard operations

The keyboard can be used not only for title input, but

also to control the deck transports, perform editing

functions and other operations. The list below shows

the keys that perform various operations.

MD PLAY

MD READY

AUTO CUE for MD

MD RECORD

Keyboard

key

Operation

AUTO READY for MD

REPEAT for MD

PLAY MODE for MD

F10

F11

F12

MD key

MD STOP

same as pushing the MD PITCH

control

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12 – Using a computer keyboard—Other keyboard operations

Keyboard

key

Operation

CTRL + F7

CTRL + F8

CTRL + F9

AUTO CUE for CD

KEY key

SHIFT + F1

SHIFT + F2

SHIFT + F3

SHIFT + F4

SHIFT + F5

SHIFT + F6

SHIFT + F7

SHIFT + F8

SHIFT + F9

MD EDIT “ERASE TRK”

MD EDIT “ERASE DISC”

(inoperative)

AUTO READY for CD

CTRL + F10 REPEAT for CD

CTRL + F11 PLAY MODE for CD

MD EDIT “MOVE”

MD EDIT “DIVIDE”

MD EDIT “COMBINE”

TITLE EDIT “TITLE GRP”

TITLE EDIT “TITLE INPUT”

UNDO

CTRL + F12 same as pushing the CD PITCH

control

CAPS

Select or cancel upper case letters

(katakana) to select Japanese

characters (Japanese-language

keyboards only)

SHIFT + F10 MD EDIT GRP CANCEL

SHIFT + F11 MD EDIT GRP CREATE

SHIFT + F12 DUBBING

←/→

to move the cursor

Delete

Same as the DEL/CLR key

Back space

deletes the character before the

cursor

Insert

ESC

Same as the INS key

CTRL + F1

CTRL + F2

CTRL + F3

CTRL + F4

CTRL + F5

CTRL + F6

Cancel edit or title edit and ﬁnish

Menu mode

CD key

CD STOP

CD PLAY

CD READY

Enter

ENTER/YES key

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13 – Data settings / service data

Data communication settings

By connecting a PC through its RS-232C terminal to

the MD-CD1 through its CONTROL I/O (RS-232C)

terminal, the two units can be linked for data

exchange. Use the following options on the SERIAL

sub-menu of the CD menu to perform their respective

settings.

Communication word length can be set to either 7 or

8 bits.

Default: 8 bits

PARITY

Communication parity can be set to NON, EVEN or

ODD.

BAUD RATE

Default: NON

Sets the communication speed of the keyboard.

4800 / 9600 / 19200 / 38400 bps can be selected.

Default: 19,200

STOP BIT

The data stop bit can be set to either 1 or 2.

Default: 1

LENGTH

Viewing service data

You can view service data via the following items in

the SYSTEM submenu of the CD menu.

MD P_TIME

The total MD playback time is shown.

CD P_TIME

MD R_TIME

The total CD playback time is shown.

The total MD recording time is shown.

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14 – System limitations

CD section

CD-R/RW discs that have not been ﬁnalized cannot

be played back. Make sure the disc has been properly

ﬁnalized before loading into the player.

MP3 files are played in the following order

Route