JVC MP3 Player MX WMD90 User Manual

COMPACT COMPONENT MD SYSTEM  
SYSTEME MD DE COMPOSANTS COMPACT  
MX-WMD90  
Consists of CA-WMD90 and SP-WMD90.  
Modéles CA-WMD90 et SP-WMD90.  
SP-WMD90  
CA-WMD90  
SP-WMD90  
REMOTE CONTROL RM-SEWMD90U  
ACTIVE  
BASS EX. POWER  
SURROUND SOUND  
FM MODE  
SLEEP  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
MARK  
1
ABC  
2
DEF  
3
GHI  
4
JKL  
5
MNO  
6
SET  
PQRS  
7
TUV  
8
WXYZ  
9
CANCEL  
ENTER  
MD  
10  
0
+10  
MD TITLE  
INPUT  
FM/AM TAPE  
AUX  
A
MD  
COMPACT  
B
VOLUME  
DUAL  
CANNON DUCT  
SYSTEM  
DUAL  
CANNON DUCT  
SYSTEM  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
INSTRUCTIONS  
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS  
For Customer Use:  
Enter below the Model No. and Serial  
No. which are located either on the rear,  
bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this  
information for future reference.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
LVT0266-001A  
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For Canada/pour le Canada  
For Canada/pour le Canada  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, MATCHWIDE BLADE OF PLUGTO  
WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.  
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEEDTHE CLASS B LIMITS  
FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET  
OUT IN THE INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT STANDARD  
ENTITLED “DIGITAL APPARATUS,ICES-003 OF THE DEPARTMENT  
OF COMMUNICATIONS.  
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS  
ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA  
PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA  
BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE  
ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.  
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE RESPECTE LES LIMITES DE BRUITS  
RADIOELECTRIQUES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMIRIQUES  
DE CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LA NORME SUR LE MATERIEL  
BROUILLEUR: “APPAREILS NUMERIQUES”, NMB-003 EDICTEE PAR  
LE MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.  
Caution: Proper Ventilation  
To avoid risk of electric shock and fire, and to prevent  
damage, locate the apparatus as follows:  
1 Front:  
Attention: Aération correcte  
Pour prévenir tout risque de décharge électrique ou d’incendie  
et éviter toute détérioration, installez l’appareil de la manière  
suivante:  
No obstructions and open spacing.  
2 Sides/ Top/ Back:  
1 Avant:  
Bien dégagé de tout objet.  
No obstructions should be placed in the areas shown by  
the dimensions below.  
3 Bottom:  
2 Côtés/dessus/dessous:  
Assurez-vous que rien ne bloque les espaces indiqués  
sur le schéma ci-dessous.  
Place on the level surface. Maintain an adequate air  
path for ventilation by placing on a stand with a height of  
10 cm (3 15/16 in.) or more.  
3 Dessous:  
Posez l’appareil sur une surface plane et horizontale.  
Veillez à ce que sa ventilation correcte puisse se faire en  
le plaçant sur un support d’au moins dix centimètres  
(3 15/16 po.) de hauteur.  
Front view  
Face  
Side view  
Côté  
15 cm  
(5 15/16 in.)  
1
15 cm  
(5 15/16 in.)  
1 cm  
1 cm  
15 cm  
(7/16 in.)  
15 cm  
15 cm  
(7/16 in.)  
(5 15/16 in.)  
(5 15  
/
in.)  
(5 15/16 in.)  
16
CA-WMD90  
CA-WMD90  
10 cm  
(3 15/16 in.)  
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Introduction  
We would like to thank you for purchasing one of our JVC products.  
Before operating this unit, read this manual carefully and thoroughly to  
obtain the best possible performance from your unit, and retain this manual  
for future reference.  
Power sources  
• When unplugging from the wall outlet, always pull the  
About This Manual  
plug, not the AC power cord.  
This manual is organized as follows:  
DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet  
hands.  
• The manual mainly explains operations using the  
buttons and controls on the unit. You can also use the  
buttons on the remote control if they have the same  
or similar names (or marks) as those on the unit.  
If operation using the remote control is different  
from that using the unit, it is then explained.  
• Basic and common information that is the same for  
many functions is grouped in one place, and is not  
repeated in each procedure. For instance, we do not  
repeat the information about turning on/off the unit,  
setting the volume, changing the sound effects, and  
others, which are explained in the section “Basic and  
Common Operations” on pages 10 – 12.  
Moisture condensation  
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in the  
following cases:  
• After starting heating in the room  
• In a damp room  
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm  
place  
Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In this case,  
leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture  
evaporates, unplug the AC power cord, and then plug it in  
again.  
• The following marks are used in this manual:  
Gives you warnings and cautions to prevent  
from a damage or risk of fire/electric  
shock.  
Also gives you information which is not  
good for obtaining the best possible  
performance from the unit.  
Others  
• Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the unit,  
unplug the unit and consult your dealer before operating  
any further.  
• If you are not going to operate the unit for an extended  
period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall  
outlet.  
Gives you information and hints you had  
better know.  
DO NOT disassemble the unit since there are  
no user serviceable parts inside.  
If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and  
consult your dealer.  
Precautions  
Installation  
• Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot  
nor too cold — between 5˚C (41˚F) and 35˚C (95˚F).  
• Install the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to  
prevent internal heat built-up in the unit.  
• Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV.  
• Keep the speakers away from the TV to avoid  
interference with TV.  
DO NOT install the unit in a location near heat  
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,  
excessive dust or vibration.  
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Contents  
Location of the Buttons and Controls ........... 3 Recording on MDs ........................................ 25  
Front Panel ............................................................. 4  
Remote Control ...................................................... 5  
Before You Start Recording ................................. 26  
Recording FM/AM Broadcasts or from  
the Cassette Deck – Standard Recording....... 27  
Recording from the External (AUX) Equipment  
– AUX Recording ........................................... 27  
Various Recording Functions ............................... 28  
Synchronized Recording................................ 28  
First Track Recording .................................... 30  
Listening Edit Recording ............................... 31  
Triple Recording ............................................ 32  
Long Recording ............................................. 33  
Getting Started................................................ 6  
Unpacking .............................................................. 6  
Putting the Batteries into the Remote Control ....... 6  
Connecting Antennas ............................................. 6  
Connecting Speakers.............................................. 7  
Connecting Other Equipment ................................ 8  
Basic and Common Operations................... 10  
Setting the Clock.................................................. 11  
Turning On the Power and Selecting the Sources .. 11  
Adjusting the Volume ........................................... 11  
Reinforcing the Bass Sound ................................. 12  
Activating the Surround Effect ............................ 12  
Selecting the Sound Modes.................................. 12  
Creating Your Own Sound Mode  
Editing MDs .................................................. 34  
Introducing MD Editing Functions ...................... 35  
DIVIDE Function ................................................ 36  
JOIN Function...................................................... 37  
MOVE Function ................................................... 37  
ERASE Function.................................................. 38  
ALL ERASE Function ......................................... 39  
— MANUAL Mode ...................................... 12  
Assigning Titles to MDs................................ 40  
Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts .......... 13  
Assigning a Title Using the Unit.......................... 41  
Assigning a Title Using the Remote Control ....... 43  
Tuning in a Station ............................................... 14  
Presetting Stations................................................ 14  
Tuning in a Preset Station .................................... 14  
Using the Timers ........................................... 45  
Playing Back CDs ......................................... 15  
Using Recording Timer ........................................ 46  
Using Daily Timer ............................................... 47  
Using Sleep Timer ............................................... 48  
Timer Priority....................................................... 48  
Loading CDs ........................................................ 16  
Playing Back the Entire Discs  
— Continuous Play........................................ 16  
Basic CD Operations ........................................... 16  
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks  
— Program Play ............................................ 17  
Playing at Random — Random Play ................... 18  
Repeating Tracks or CDs — Repeat Play ............ 18  
Prohibiting Disc Ejection — Disc Lock .............. 18  
Maintenance .................................................. 49  
Additional Information ................................ 50  
MD Disc Types .................................................... 50  
ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) .. 50  
UTOC (User Table Of Contents) ......................... 50  
SCMS (Serial Copy Management System).......... 50  
Sound Skip Guard Memory ................................. 51  
Playing Back MDs ........................................ 19  
Loading MDs ....................................................... 20  
Playing Back the Entire MD  
Troubleshooting ............................................ 52  
— Continuous Play........................................ 20  
Basic MD Operations........................................... 21  
Programming the Playing Order of the Tracks  
— Program Play ............................................ 22  
Playing at Random — Random Play ................... 24  
Repeating Tracks — Repeat Play ........................ 24  
MD Messages ...................................................... 53  
Specifications................................................. 54  
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Location of the Buttons and Controls  
Become familiar with the buttons and controls on your unit.  
Front Panel  
CD player  
section  
3
4
5
6
1
2
7
8
o
Amplifier/  
tuner section  
9
p
;
q
w
e
r
t
y
u
a
s
d
f
g
h
j
k
i
l
MD deck A  
MD  
section  
x
c
v
/
z
n
m
,
MD  
MD deck B  
section  
b
.
P
Q
Display Window  
2
3
4
5
6
1
9
8
7
p
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Continued  
c MD A 7 (stop) button (20)  
v MD A 0 (eject) button (20)  
See pages in the parentheses for details.  
• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.  
Front Panel  
MD deck B section  
Amplifier/tuner section  
b MD B loading slot cover  
1 POWER button and STANDBY lamp (11)  
2 Source selecting buttons (11, 14, 27)  
• FM/AM, TAPE, and AUX buttons  
Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.  
3 CD operation lamp  
n MD B 0 (open/close) button (20)  
• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.  
m MD B # / 8 (play/pause) button (20)  
• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.  
, MD B 7 (stop) button (20)  
. REC PAUSE button and lamp (27)  
P PHONES jack (11)  
Q MD number buttons and lamps (20)  
• MD 1, MD 2, and MD 3  
Lights when the CD is playing and flashes when  
pausing the play.  
4 CD trays (16)  
5 CD # / 8 (play/pause) button (16)  
• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.  
6 CD 7 (stop) button (16)  
7 CD number buttons and lamps (16)  
• CD 1, CD 2, and CD 3  
Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.  
8 CD 0 (open/close) buttons (16)  
• Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.  
9 SOUND button and lamp (12)  
p ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) button and lamp (12)  
q DEMO button (9)  
w Remote sensor  
e REC MODE button (28)  
r SURROUND button and lamp (12)  
t Left jog dial (< / >, 1 / ¡)  
y PLAY MODE button (17, 18, 22 – 24)  
u REPEAT button (18, 24)  
i START button (29)  
ENTER button (36)  
o Display window  
Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.  
Display window  
1 MD deck A indicator  
2 MD/CD current source indicator  
• MD A/B and CD indicators  
3 MD/CD play mode indicators  
• PROGRAM, RANDOM, and REPEAT (1/CD/MD/  
ALL)  
4 Timer mode indicators  
, DAILY (Daily Timer) and REC1/2/3 (Recording  
Timer)  
5 Graphical display  
6 Track number indicators  
• The OVER indicator lights up when there are more  
than 15 tracks recorded in the currently selected disc.  
7 MD B disc number indicators  
8 Tuner mode indicators  
• STEREO and TUNED  
9 Main display  
• Shows the source name, track number, and other  
information.  
p CD number indicators  
; VOLUME control (11)  
a Recording mode lamps  
• MD 3 MD, CD 3 MD, 1ST TRACK, LONG,  
TRIPLE, and LISTENING EDIT  
s MD EDIT button (36)  
d TITLE button (41)  
f Right jog dial (4 / ¢)  
g CLOCK/TIMER button (11, 46)  
h DISPLAY/CHARA (character) button (21, 29, 41)  
j SET button  
+
k CANCEL button  
MD deck A section  
l MD A operation lamps (20)  
/ MD A loading slot  
z MD to MD direct recording indicator  
Lights when the unit is turned on and flashes while  
recording MD deck A onto MD deck B by using  
Various Recording Functions.  
x MD A # / 8 (play/pause) button (20)  
• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.  
When using the remote control, point it at the remote  
sensor on the front panel.  
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Remote Control  
Remote Control  
1 SOUND button (12)  
2 SURROUND button (12)  
3 FM MODE button (14)  
4 Number buttons *  
REMOTE CONTROL RM-SEWMD90U  
ACTIVE  
1
w
• 1 – 10, +10 buttons (14, 17, 21)  
• Character entry buttons (43)  
POWER  
SURROUND SOUND BASS EX.  
2
3
e
r
t
y
u
i
o
ø / Ø buttons (43)  
FM MODE  
SLEEP  
5 Source selecting buttons (11, 14)  
• FM/AM, TAPE, and AUX  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
MARK  
ABC  
DEF  
1
2
3
Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.  
6 CD number buttons (16)  
• CD 1, CD 2, and CD 3  
Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.  
7 MD number buttons (20)  
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
SET  
4
5
6
4
CANCEL  
ENTER  
PQRS  
TUV  
WXYZ  
7
8
9
+10  
10  
0
• MD 1, MD 2, and MD 3  
5
6
MD TITLE  
INPUT  
FM/AM TAPE  
AUX  
Pressing one of these buttons also turns on the unit.  
8 MD A 6 (play/pause) button (20)  
• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.  
9 CD 6 (play/pause) button (16)  
• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.  
p 4 / 1 (reverse search/fast reverse) button *  
(17, 21)  
q MD REC PAUSE button (27)  
w ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) button (12)  
e POWER button (11)  
;
a
7
8
A
9
s
d
f
g
VOLUME  
p
q
r SLEEP button (48)  
t DISPLAY/CHARA (character) button (21, 29, 43)  
y SET button  
h
u CANCEL button  
i ENTER button (36)  
o MD TITLE INPUT button (43)  
; PLAY MODE button (17, 18, 22 – 24)  
a REPEAT button (18, 24)  
s MD B 6 (play/pause) button (20)  
• Pressing this button also turns on the unit.  
d ¢ / ¡ (forward search/fast forward) button *  
(17, 21)  
f VOLUME  
g FADE MUTING button (11)  
h 7 (stop) button * (16, 20)  
button (11)  
/
* Before using these buttons (4, p, d, h):  
For tuner operations, press FM/AM on the remote control  
first when using the buttons (4).  
For CD operations, press CD 1, CD 2, CD 3, or CD 6  
on the remote control first when using the buttons (4, p,  
d, h).  
For MD operations, press MD 1, MD 2, MD 3,  
MD A 6, or MD B 6 on the remote control first when  
using the buttons (4, p, d, h).  
For entering MD titles, press MD TITLE INPUT on the  
remote control first when using the buttons (4).  
To operate the unit correctly using the remote  
control  
Make sure that the operation mode for the unit is the same for  
the remote control.  
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Getting Started  
Continued  
Unpacking  
Connecting Antennas  
After unpacking, check to be sure that you have all the  
following items.  
FM antenna  
The number in the parentheses indicates the quantity of the  
pieces supplied.  
FM antenna (supplied)  
ANTENNA  
• AM loop antenna (1)  
• FM antenna (1)  
• Remote control (1)  
• Batteries (2)  
FM  
5  
XIAL  
)
AM  
LOOP  
AM EXT  
If any is missing, consult your dealer immediately.  
Putting the Batteries into the Remote  
Control  
1 Attach the FM antenna to the FM (75 ) COAXIAL  
terminal.  
Insert the batteries — R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F) — into the  
remote control, by matching the polarity (+ and –) on the  
batteries with the + and – markings on the battery  
compartment.  
When the remote control can no longer operate the unit,  
replace both batteries at the same time.  
2 Extend the FM antenna.  
3 Fasten it up in the position which gives you the best  
reception.  
About the supplied FM antenna  
The FM antenna supplied with this unit can be used as temporary  
measure. If reception is poor, you can connect an outdoor FM  
antenna.  
1
To connect an outdoor FM antenna  
Before connecting it, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.  
R6P(SUM-3)/AA(15F)  
2
3
Outdoor FM antenna  
(not supplied)  
ANTENNA  
M
F
)
5
L
IA  
X
DO NOT use an old battery together with a new  
one.  
M
O
A
O
P
DO NOT use different types of batteries together.  
DO NOT expose batteries to heat or flame.  
DO NOT leave the batteries in the battery  
compartment when you are not going to use the  
remote control for an extended period of time.  
Otherwise, it will be damaged from battery leakage.  
T
X
E
M
A
A 75antenna with coaxial  
type connector should be used.  
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AM antenna  
Connecting Speakers  
You can connect the speakers using the speaker cords.  
1
2
3
3, 4  
2
1
Vinyl-covered wire  
(not supplied)  
Red  
Red  
Black  
Speaker cord  
(Supplied with  
your speakers)  
AM loop antenna (supplied)  
Red  
Black  
Black  
Red  
Left  
speaker  
Right  
speaker  
1 Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP  
terminals as illustrated.  
2 Turn the AM loop antenna until you have the best  
reception.  
To connect an outdoor AM antenna  
When reception is poor, connect a single vinyl-covered  
wire to the AM EXT terminal and extend it horizontally.  
(The AM loop antenna must remain connected.)  
1 Twist the core of the cord at the end of each cord,  
then remove the insulation.  
2 Open the speaker terminal.  
For better reception of both FM and AM  
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other  
terminals and connecting cords.  
• Keep the antennas away from metallic parts of the unit,  
connecting cords, and the AC power cord.  
3 Insert the end of the speaker cord to the terminal.  
Match the polarity of the speaker terminals: Red (+) to  
red (+) and black (–) to black (–).  
4 Close the speaker terminal on the rear of the unit.  
Use only speakers with the same speaker impedance as  
indicated by the speaker terminals on the rear of the unit.  
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Continued  
To connect audio equipment without a digital output  
terminal  
Connecting Other Equipment  
You can connect the following equipment to this unit:  
• Cassette deck — used as a playback and recording  
device. By using the cassette deck, you can record any  
source played back on this unit.  
• Audio equipment — used only as an analog playback  
device.  
• Audio equipment with an optical digital output terminal  
— used only as a digital playback device.  
When you connect and use these equipment, refer also to  
the manuals supplied with them.  
ANTENNA  
Be sure that the plugs of the audio cords and the jacks on  
the rear of the unit are color coded: White plugs and jacks  
are for left audio signals, and red ones for right audio  
signals.  
DO NOT connect other equipment while the  
power is on.  
DO NOT plug in any equipment until all  
connections are complete.  
To output  
Audio equipment  
without a digital output  
To connect a cassette deck  
Connect the audio output jacks on the other equipment and  
the AUX jacks, using an audio cord (not supplied).  
ANTENNA  
To input  
Cassette deck  
To output  
By using audio cords (not supplied), connect:  
• Between the audio input jacks on the cassette deck and  
the TAPE OUT (REC) jacks — For recording on the  
cassette deck.  
• Between the audio output jacks on the cassette deck and  
the TAPE IN (PLAY) jacks — For playing a tape.  
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To connect audio equipment with an optical digital  
output terminal  
NOW, you can plug in the unit and other connected  
equipment FINALLY!  
ANTENNA  
ANTENNA  
Protective plug  
To a wall outlet  
Before connecting the other equipment,  
remove the protective plug from the terminal.  
To optical digital output  
Audio equipment with an  
optical digital output  
To output  
By using both an optical digital cord (not supplied) and an  
audio cord (not supplied), connect:  
When connecting the AC power cord into a wall outlet, the  
unit automatically starts display demonstration.  
• Between the optical digital output terminal on the other  
equipment and the AUX DIGITAL IN OPTICAL  
terminal.  
To stop the display demonstration, press any button on  
the unit or the remote control.  
• Between the audio output jacks on the other equipment  
and the AUX jacks.  
To start the display demonstration manually  
Press DEMO.  
• Even while the unit is turned off, you can see the display  
demonstration.  
To stop the demonstration, press any button.  
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Basic and Common Operations  
Continued  
The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 11 to 12).  
Front panel  
+
+
MD  
MD  
Remote control  
ACTIVE  
REMOTE CONTROL RM-SEWMD90U  
SURROUND SOUND BASS EX.  
ACTIVE  
POWER  
POWER  
SLEEP  
SURROUND SOUND BASS EX.  
FM MODE  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
MARK  
1
ABC  
2
DEF  
3
GHI  
4
JKL  
5
MNO  
6
SET  
PQRS  
7
TUV  
8
WXYZ  
9
CANCEL  
ENTER  
SET  
+10  
10  
0
MD TITLE  
INPUT  
CANCEL  
FM/AM TAPE  
AUX  
TAPE  
AUX  
A
B
VOLUME  
VOLUME  
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Here are basic and common things that apply to all the  
functions of the unit.  
To turn off the unit (on standby), press POWER again so  
that the STANDBY lamp lights red.  
A little power is always consumed even while the unit is in  
standby mode.  
To switch off the power supply completely, unplug the  
AC power cord from the AC outlet.  
Setting the Clock  
You can set the clock whether the unit is turned on or in  
standby mode.  
When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power  
failure occurs  
On the unit ONLY:  
The clock is reset to “AM 12:00” right away, while the tuner preset  
stations and other settings will be erased in a few days.  
1
Press CLOCK/TIMER.  
The hour digit in the main display starts flashing.  
Adjusting the Volume  
You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is  
turned on.  
2
Rotate the right jog dial to adjust the hour, then  
press SET.  
Turn VOLUME clockwise to increase the volume or  
counterclockwise to decrease it.  
When using the remote control, press VOLUME to  
increase the volume or press VOLUME  
to decrease it.  
• If you want to correct the hour after pressing SET,  
press CANCEL. The hour digit starts flashing again.  
3
Rotate the right jog dial to adjust the minute, then  
press SET.  
For private listening  
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack. No sound  
comes out of the speakers. Be sure to turn down the volume before  
connecting or putting on the headphones.  
To adjust the clock again  
Once you have adjusted the clock, you need to press  
CLOCK/TIMER nine times until the clock setting mode is  
selected (the hour digit starts flashing).  
DO NOT turn off (on standby) the unit with the  
volume set to an extremely high level; otherwise, the  
sudden blast of sound can damage your hearing,  
speakers and/or headphones when you turn on the  
unit or start playing any source.  
REMEMBER you cannot adjust the volume level  
while the unit is in standby mode.  
If there is a power failure  
The clock loses the setting and is reset to “AM 12:00.” You need to  
set the clock again.  
To turn down the volume level temporarily  
Press FADE MUTING on the remote control.  
To restore the sound, press the button again.  
Turning On the Power and Selecting the  
Sources  
When you press the play button (#/8) for a particular  
source, the unit automatically turns on (and starts playing  
the source).  
To select the external equipment as the source, press  
TAPE or AUX so that the unit automatically turns on.  
To turn on the unit without playing, press POWER so  
that the STANDBY lamp goes off.  
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Reinforcing the Bass Sound  
Creating Your Own Sound Mode —  
MANUAL Mode  
The richness and fullness of the bass sound is maintained  
regardless of how low you set the volume.  
You can use this effect only for playback.  
You can create and store your own sound mode only by  
using the buttons and controls on the unit.  
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the  
setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1  
again.  
To get the effect, press ACTIVE BASS EX. (extension) so  
that the ACTIVE BASS EX. lamp lights up on the unit.  
On the unit ONLY:  
(in the main display)  
To cancel the effect, press the button again so that the  
lamp goes off. “OFF” also appears in the main display.  
1
Press SOUND repeatedly until “MANUAL=SET?”  
appears in the main display.  
Activating the Surround Effect  
2
Press SET.  
You can obtain a “being-there” feeling while listening to  
any source.  
You can use this effect only for playback.  
To get the effect, press SURROUND so that the  
SURROUND lamp lights up on the unit.  
• Each time you press the button, the surround effect  
changes as follows:  
NORMAL  
WIDE  
SUPER WIDE  
Adjustable frequency range  
OFF  
3
4
Adjust the equalizer pattern.  
(Canceled)  
1) Rotate the left jog dial to select the frequency  
The surround effect increases as you select —:  
range to adjust (LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH).  
NORMAL = WIDE = SUPER WIDE  
2) Rotate the right jog dial to adjust the level (–3 to  
To cancel the effect, press the button repeatedly until the  
SURROUND lamp goes off. “OFF” also appears in the  
main display.  
+3) of the selected frequency range.  
Selecting the Sound Modes  
You can select one of the 5 preset sound modes.  
You can use the sound mode only for playback.  
3) Repeat steps 1) and 2) to adjust the level of the  
other frequency ranges.  
To select the sound modes, press SOUND repeatedly so  
that the SOUND lamp lights up on the unit.  
• Each time you press the button, the sound modes change  
as follows:  
Press SET again (or wait until the above indication  
disappears).  
The equalizer pattern you have created is stored in  
memory.  
ROCK  
VOCAL  
CLASSIC  
POP  
FLAT  
MANUAL=SET?  
BGM  
(Canceled)  
ROCK:  
VOCAL:  
Good for rock’n’roll.  
Good for vocal music.  
To use your own sound mode  
CLASSIC: Good for classical music.  
Select “MANUAL = SET?” when using the sound modes.  
See “Selecting the Sound Modes.”  
POP:  
BGM:  
Enhances middle frequency.  
Good for easy-listening.  
MANUAL = SET?: Your individual mode stored in  
memory. See “Creating Your Own Sound  
Mode — MANUAL Mode.”  
FLAT:  
Cancels the sound mode.  
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Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts  
The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (page 14).  
Front panel  
+
M
MD  
Remote control  
REMOTE CONTROL RM-SEWMD90U  
MARK  
ABC  
DEF  
FM MODE  
ACTIVE  
POWER  
SLEE
SURROUND SOUND BASS EX.  
1
2
3
FM MODE  
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
MARK  
1
ABC  
2
DEF  
3
4
5
6
GHI  
4
JKL  
5
MNO  
6
SET  
PQRS  
TUV  
WXYZ  
PQRS  
7
TUV  
8
WXYZ  
9
CANCEL  
ENTER  
7
8
9
+10  
10  
0
FM/AM TAPE  
+10  
10  
FM/AM  
A
B
VOLUME  
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AM  
FM  
When using the number buttons on the remote control,  
make sure that they are ready for tuner operations.  
• Pressing FM/AM on the remote control makes the  
number buttons ready for tuner operations.  
On the unit ONLY:  
1
2
Tune in the station you want to preset.  
• See “Tuning in a Station” to the left.  
Tuning in a Station  
Press SET.  
The current preset number starts flashing.  
On the unit ONLY:  
1
2
Press FM/AM.  
The unit automatically turns on and tunes in the  
previously tuned station (either FM or AM).  
• Each time you press the button, the band alternates  
between FM and AM.  
3
4
Rotate the right jog dial to select a preset number.  
• Clockwise: to increase the preset numbers.  
• Counterclockwise: to decrease the preset numbers.  
Rotate the left jog dial quickly until the station  
frequencies change in the main display.  
• Clockwise: to increase the frequencies.  
Press SET again.  
The tuned station in step 1 is stored in the preset  
number selected in step 3.  
• Counterclockwise: to decrease the frequencies.  
The unit starts searching stations and stops when a  
station of sufficient signal strength is tuned in (the  
TUNED indicator lights).  
If a program is broadcast in stereo, the STEREO  
indicator also lights.  
• Storing a new station on a used number erases the  
previously stored one.  
When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power  
failure occurs  
The preset stations will be erased in a few days. If this happens,  
preset the stations again.  
To stop during searching, rotate the left jog dial briefly  
again.  
When you rotate the left jog dial slowly  
The frequency changes step by step.  
Tuning in a Preset Station  
To change the FM reception mode  
1
Press FM/AM.  
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive or noisy,  
press FM MODE on the remote control so that “MONO”  
appears in the main display. Reception improves.  
The unit automatically turns on and tunes in the  
previously tuned station (either FM or AM).  
• Each time you press the button, the band alternates  
between FM and AM.  
To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE again so  
that “AUTO” appears in the main display.  
In this stereo mode, you can hear stereo sounds when a  
program is broadcast in stereo.  
2
Select a preset number.  
On the unit:  
Rotate the right jog dial.  
• Clockwise: to increase the preset numbers.  
• Counterclockwise: to decrease the preset numbers.  
On the remote control:  
Presetting Stations  
You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations at random.  
In some cases, test frequencies have been already  
memorized for the tuner since the factory examined the  
tuner preset function before shipment. This is not a  
malfunction. You can preset the stations you want into  
memory by following the presetting method.  
• There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the  
setting is canceled before you finish, start from step 1  
again.  
Press the number buttons.  
• Make sure that you have pressed FM/AM on the  
remote control before pressing the number buttons.  
For preset number 5, press 5.  
For preset number 15, press +10, then 5.  
For preset number 20, press +10, then 10.  
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Playing Back CDs  
The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 16 to 18).  
Front panel  
+
MD  
MD  
Remote control  
REMOTE CONTROL RM-SEWMD90U  
MARK  
ABC  
DEF  
ACTIVE  
POWER  
SLEEP  
SURROUND SOUND BASS EX.  
1
2
3
FM MODE  
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
MARK  
1
ABC  
2
DEF  
3
4
5
6
GHI  
4
JKL  
5
MNO  
6
SET  
PQRS  
TUV  
WXYZ  
CANCEL  
PQRS  
7
TUV  
8
WXYZ  
9
CANCEL  
ENTER  
7
8
9
+10  
10  
0
MD TITLE  
INPUT  
FM/AM TAPE  
AUX  
+10  
10  
A
VOLUME  
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When using the remote control, make sure that it is ready  
for CD operations.  
• Pressing CD 1, CD 2, CD 3, or CD 6 on the remote  
control makes the remote control ready for CD  
operations.  
Playing Back the Entire Discs — Continuous  
Play  
You can play CDs continuously.  
1
2
Load CDs.  
Loading CDs  
Press one of the CD number buttons (CD 1, CD 2  
and CD 3) for the disc you want to play.  
CD playback starts from the first track of the selected  
1
Press one of the open/close buttons (0) for the disc  
tray (CD 1 to CD 3) you want to load a CD onto.  
The unit automatically turns on and the selected disc  
tray comes out. The corresponding CD number lamp  
(CD 1 to CD 3) lights.  
disc.  
This shows the currently selected disc.  
2
Place a disc correctly on the circle of the disc tray,  
with its label side up.  
Elapsed playing time  
Track No.  
• Pressing # / 8 for the CD player (or CD 6 on the  
remote control) instead of the CD number buttons  
starts playing back the currently selected CD.  
To stop during play, press 7 for the CD player.  
To remove the disc, press the corresponding open/close  
buttons (0).  
Good  
No good  
CD playback sequence  
• When using a CD single (8 cm), place it on the  
inner circle of the disc tray.  
When 3 CDs are loaded on the disc trays, they are played in one of  
the following sequences.  
When CD 1 is pressed : CD 1 ] CD 2 ] CD 3 (then stops)  
When CD 2 is pressed : CD 2 ] CD 3 ] CD 1 (then stops)  
When CD 3 is pressed : CD 3 ] CD 1 ] CD 2 (then stops)  
3
4
Press the same open/close button (0) you have  
pressed in step 1.  
The disc tray closes.  
* If no CD is on the disc trays, CD player skips that tray.  
Repeat steps 1 to 3 to place other CDs.  
Basic CD Operations  
While playing a CD, you can do the following operations.  
When loading more than one CD continuously  
To exchange CDs during playback of another  
Press the open/close button (0) corresponding to a CD  
number not currently being played to eject that disc tray  
and exchange the CD.  
Press the open/close button (0) for the next tray you want to place  
a CD onto. The first disc tray automatically closes and the next  
disc tray comes out.  
If CDs are exchanged during playback, playback will stop  
after playing all newly inserted CDs.  
About the CD number lamps (CD 1 to CD 3 buttons)  
Each disc number lamp corresponds to the disc tray of the same  
number.  
To stop playback for a moment  
Press # / 8 for the CD player (or CD 6 on the remote  
control).  
It lights green when you press 0 and when the unit has  
recognized that there is a CD on the corresponding disc tray.  
It goes off when the unit has recognized that there is no CD on  
the corresponding disc tray.  
It flashes while a CD on the corresponding disc tray is played  
back or paused.  
To resume play, press # / 8 for the CD player (or CD 6  
on the remote control) again.  
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To locate a particular point in a track during play  
On the unit:  
Rotate the left jog dial.  
3
4
Press one of the CD number buttons (CD 1, CD 2,  
and CD 3) to select the CD number you want to  
play.  
• Counterclockwise (1): Fast reverses the tacks.  
Ex. Disc No. 2 is selected  
• Clockwise (¡) :  
Fast forwards the tracks.  
On the remote control:  
Press and hold 4 1 or ¢ ¡.  
1 : Fast reverses the tracks.  
¡ : Fast forwards the tracks.  
Disc No. and Track No.  
Step No.  
Select the track from the CD selected in the above  
step.  
On the unit:  
To go to another track  
On the unit:  
Rotate the right jog dial.  
Rotate the right jog dial to select the track number,  
then press SET.  
On the remote control:  
Press the number buttons.  
• For how to use the number buttons, see “To go to  
another track directly using the number buttons” to  
the left.  
• Counterclockwise (4): Goes back to the beginning of  
the current or previous tracks.  
• Clockwise (¢) : Skips to the beginning of the next or  
succeeding tracks.  
On the remote control:  
Press 4 1 or ¢ ¡ repeatedly.  
4 :Goes back to the beginning of the current or  
previous tracks.  
Ex. Track No. 8 is selected  
¢ :Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding  
tracks.  
5
6
Program other tracks you want.  
• To program tracks from the same disc, repeat step 4.  
• To program tracks from a different disc, repeat steps  
3 and 4.  
To go to another track directly using the number  
buttons  
Pressing the number button(s) allows you to start playing  
the track number you want.  
Press # / 8 on the CD player (or CD 6 on the  
remote control).  
The tracks are played in the order you have programed.  
Ex.: For track number 5, press 5.  
For track number 15, press +10, then 5.  
For track number 20, press +10, then 10.  
For track number 32, press +10, +10, +10, then 2.  
To stop during play, press 7 on the CD player.  
To exit from program play mode, press PLAY MODE  
once or twice, before or after play, so that the unit enters  
another playback mode (Random play or Continuous play  
mode).  
Programming the Playing Order of the  
Tracks — Program Play  
To check the program contents  
You can arrange the order in which the tracks play before  
you start playing. You can program up to 32 tracks.  
Before playing, you can check the program contents by  
pressing 4 1 or ¢ ¡ on the remote control.  
¢ ¡ : Shows the programed tracks in the programed  
order.  
1
Load CDs.  
• If the current playing source is not the CD player,  
press # / 8 on the CD player (or CD 6 on the  
remote control), then 7 on the CD player (or 7 on  
the remote control) before going to the next step.  
4 1 : Shows them in the reverse order.  
To modify the program  
Before playing, you can erase the last programed track by  
pressing CANCEL. Each time you press the button, the last  
programed track is erased from the program.  
• When you eject a disc, the tracks selected from that  
ejected disc are erased from the program.  
2
Press PLAY MODE so that “ CD PROGRAM”  
appears in the main display.  
• Each time you press the button, play mode changes  
as follows:  
To add tracks in the program before you start play,  
CD PROGRAM  
CD RANDOM  
simply select track numbers you want to add.  
Canceled  
(Continuous play)  
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Repeating Tracks or CDs — Repeat Play  
If you try to program a 33rd step  
“CD FULL” will appear in the main display.  
You can have all the CDs, the program or the individual  
track currently playing repeat as many times as you like.  
To repeat play, press REPEAT during or before playing.  
Each time you press the button, Repeat play mode changes,  
and the REPEAT indicator changes to light as follows:  
If your entry is ignored  
You have tried to program a track from an empty tray, or a track  
number that does not exist on the CD (for example, selecting track  
14 on a CD that only has 12 tracks). Such entries are ignored.  
REPEAT CD ALL  
REPEAT 1CD  
REPEAT 1  
Canceled  
(Continuous play)  
Playing at Random — Random Play  
REPEAT CD ALL: Repeats all the tracks on all the CDs  
(continuously or at random), or all the  
The tracks of all loaded CDs will play at random.  
tracks in the program.  
1
2
Load CDs.  
REPEAT 1CD*: Repeats all the tracks on one CD.  
• If the current playing source is not the CD player,  
press # / 8 on the CD player (or CD 6 on the  
remote control), then 7 on the CD player (or 7 on the  
remote control) before going to the next step.  
REPEAT 1:  
Repeats one track on one CD.  
* REPEAT 1CD is not used for Program play and Random play.  
To cancel Repeat play, press REPEAT repeatedly until no  
REPEAT indicator lights on the display.  
• REPEAT 1CD is also canceled when you press PLAY  
MODE to change the play mode.  
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “CD  
RANDOM” appears in the main display.  
• Each time you press the button, play mode changes  
as follows:  
CD PROGRAM  
CD RANDOM  
Prohibiting Disc Ejection — Disc Lock  
Canceled  
(Continuous play)  
You can prohibit CD and MD ejection from the unit and  
can lock discs.  
3
Press # / 8 on the CD player (or CD 6 on the  
remote control).  
On the unit ONLY:  
The tracks are played at random.  
To prohibit disc ejection, press 0 for the CD 1 tray while  
holding 7 for the CD player with the unit set in standby  
mode.  
Random play stops when all the tracks are played once.  
To skip the playing track, rotate the right jog dial  
clockwise or press ¢ ¡ on the remote control.  
You cannot go back to the previous tracks by rotating the  
right jog dial counterclockwise or pressing 4 1 on  
the remote control.  
“LOCKED” appears for a while, and the loaded discs (both  
CDs and MDs) are locked.  
If you try to eject the locked discs  
“LOCKED” appears to inform you that the Disc Lock is in use.  
To stop during play, press 7 on the CD player.  
• Random play also stops when you open a disc tray.  
To cancel the prohibition and unlock the discs, press 0  
for the CD 1 tray while holding 7 for the CD player with  
the unit set in standby mode.  
“UNLOCKED” appears for a while, and the loaded discs  
(both CDs and MDs) are unlocked.  
To exit from Random play mode, press PLAY MODE  
once or twice, before or after play, so that the unit enters  
another playback mode (Continuous play or Program play  
mode).  
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Playing Back MDs  
The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 20 to 24).  
Front panel  
+
MD  
MD  
Remote control  
REMOTE CONTROL RM-SEWMD90U  
MARK  
ABC  
DEF  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
ACTIVE  
POWER  
SLEEP  
SURROUND SOUND BASS EX.  
1
2
3
FM MODE  
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
MARK  
1
ABC  
2
DEF  
3
4
5
6
GHI  
4
JKL  
5
MNO  
6
SET  
PQRS  
TUV  
WXYZ  
CANCEL  
PQRS  
7
TUV  
8
WXYZ  
9
CANCEL  
ENTER  
7
8
9
+10  
10  
0
MD TITLE  
INPUT  
FM/AM TAPE  
AUX  
+10  
10  
A
A
B
VOLUME  
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When using the remote control, make sure that it is ready  
for MD operations.  
• Pressing MD 1, MD 2, MD 3, MD A 6, or MD B 6  
on the remote control makes the remote control ready for  
MD operations.  
About the MD A operation lamps and the MD  
number lamps (MD 1 to MD 3 buttons)  
MD A operation lamps correspond to the MD deck A loading slot,  
and each MD number lamp corresponds to the MD deck B loading  
slot of the same number.  
It lights green when the unit has recognized that there is an MD  
in the corresponding loading slot.  
It flashes while an MD in the corresponding loading slot is  
played back.  
Loading MDs  
W1hen using MD deck A:  
Insert an MD into the MD deck A loading slot.  
Playing Back the Entire MD — Continuous  
Play  
The MD is pulled in automatically.  
The MD A operation lamps light.  
Insert an MD in the same way  
as indicated on the MD.  
When using MD deck A:  
You can play an MD in MD deck A.  
1
2
Insert an MD into the MD deck A loading slot.  
Total Track No. Total Playing time  
Press # / 8 on MD deck A (or MD A 6 on the  
remote control).  
MD playback starts from the first track.  
(After a few seconds)  
Playing time of the  
current track  
Current  
Track No.  
To remove the MD, press 0 for MD deck A.  
Elapsed playing time  
Track No.  
W1hen using MD deck B:  
Press 0 for MD deck B.  
To stop during play, press 7 for MD deck A.  
The MD B loading slot cover opens automatically, and  
the MD number lamps light.  
When using MD deck B:  
You can play MDs in MD deck B continuously.  
2
Place up to 3 MDs into the loading slots.  
1
2
Insert MDs into the MD B loading slots.  
Insert an MD in the same  
way as indicated on the MD.  
Press one of the MD number buttons (MD 1, MD 2  
and MD 3) for the MD you want to play.  
MD playback starts from the first track of the selected  
disc.  
This shows the currently selected disc.  
3
Press 0 again to close the loading slot cover.  
• MD number lamps remain lit if an MD is inserted in  
the corresponding slots.  
• MD number lamps go off if no MD is inserted in the  
corresponding slots.  
Elapsed playing time  
Track No.  
To remove MDs, press 0 for MD deck B.  
• Pressing # / 8 for MD deck B (or MD B 6 on the  
remote control) instead of the MD number buttons  
starts playing back the currently selected MD.  
• During play, you cannot eject the currently playing MD.  
1
To stop during play, press 7 for MD deck B.  
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To go to another track directly using the number  
buttons  
Pressing the number button(s) allows you to start playing  
the track number you want.  
MD playback sequence on MD deck B  
When 3 MDs are loaded in MD deck B loading slots, they are  
played in one of the following sequences.  
Ex.: For track number 5, press 5.  
• When MD 1 is pressed : MD 1 ] MD 2 ] MD 3 (then stops)  
• When MD 2 is pressed : MD 2 ] MD 3 ] MD 1 (then stops)  
• When MD 3 is pressed : MD 3 ] MD 1 ] MD 2 (then stops)  
* If no MD is in the loading slot, MD deck B skips that slot.  
For track number 15, press +10, then 5.  
For track number 20, press +10, then 10.  
For track number 32, press +10 , +10, +10, then 2.  
To change the display Indications  
Basic MD Operations  
Each time you press DISPLAY/CHARA, the indications in  
the main display changes as follows:  
While playing an MD, you can do the following operations.  
Before play:  
For MD deck A  
To stop playback for a moment  
When using MD deck A: Press # / 8 on MD deck A (or  
Track No. &  
Disc Title  
MD A 6 on the remote control).  
playing time  
To resume play, press the button again.  
For MD deck B  
Remaining  
recording time  
on the disc  
When using MD deck B: Press # / 8 on MD deck B (or  
MD B 6 on the remote control).  
To resume play, press the button again.  
Track No. &  
playing time  
Disc Title  
During play:  
To locate a particular point in a track during play  
On the unit:  
Rotate the left jog dial.  
Track No. &  
Elapsed playing time  
Track Title  
• Counterclockwise (1): Fast reverses the tracks.  
• Clockwise (¡) :  
Fast forwards the tracks.  
On the remote control:  
If a title cannot be shown at a time  
The unit scrolls the title.  
Press and hold 4 1 or ¢ ¡.  
1 : Fast reverses the tracks.  
¡ : Fast forwards the tracks.  
If there is no title  
“NO TITLE” will appear when you change the display indication.  
To go to another track  
On the unit:  
To exchange MDs during playback of another (ONLY  
for MD deck B)  
If MDs are exchanged during playback, playback will stop  
after playing all newly inserted MDs.  
1 Press 0 for MD deck B to open the disc loading slot  
cover.  
2 Replace MDs.  
3 Press 0 for MD deck B again to close the disc loading  
slot cover.  
Rotate the right jog dial.  
• Counterclockwise (4): Goes back to the beginning of  
the current or previous tracks.  
• Clockwise (¢) : Skips to the beginning of the next  
tracks.  
On the remote control:  
Press 4 1 or ¢ ¡ repeatedly.  
4 :Goes back to the beginning of the current or  
previous tracks.  
¢ :Skips to the beginning of the next or succeeding  
tracks.  
When you open the MD loading slot cover to replace  
MDs  
The slot of the currently playing appears empty. Do not put any  
MD in this slot. If you put an MD in this slot and close the cover,  
the cover automatically opens (“OCCUPIED” appears in the main  
display).  
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To check the program contents  
Programming the Playing Order of the  
Tracks — Program Play  
Before playing, you can check the program contents by  
pressing 4 1 or ¢ ¡ on the remote control.  
¢ ¡ : Shows the programed tracks in the programed  
order.  
You can arrange the order in which the tracks play before  
you start playing. You can program up to 32 tracks.  
4 1 : Shows them in the reverse order.  
W1hen using MD deck A:  
Insert an MD.  
To modify the program  
Before playing, you can erase the last programed track by  
pressing CANCEL. Each time you press the button, the last  
programed track is erased from the program.  
• If the current playing source is not the MD deck,  
press # / 8 on MD deck A (or MD A 6 on the  
remote control), then 7 for the MD deck A (or 7 on  
the remote control) before going to the next step.  
• Pressing 0 for MD deck A, the entire program is erased.  
To add tracks in the program before you start play,  
simply select track numbers you want to add.  
2
3
Press PLAY MODE so that “MD PROGRAM”  
appears in the main display.  
• Each time you press the button, play mode changes  
as follows:  
If you try to program a 33rd step  
“MD FULL” will appear on the display.  
MD PROGRAM  
MD RANDOM  
Canceled  
(Continuous play)  
If your entry is ignored  
You have tried to program a track that does not exist on the MD  
(for example, selecting track 14 on an MD that only has 12 tracks).  
Such entries are ignored.  
Select the track.  
On the unit:  
Rotate right jog dial to select the track number, then  
press SET.  
On the remote control:  
Press the number buttons.  
• For how to use the number buttons, see “To go to  
another track directly using the number buttons” to  
the left.  
Ex. Track No. 8 is selected  
Track No. Step No.  
4
5
Repeat step 3 to program other tracks you want.  
Press # / 8 on the MD deck A (or MD A 6 on the  
remote control).  
The tracks are played in the order you have programed.  
To stop during play, press 7 on MD deck A.  
To exit from program play mode, press PLAY MODE  
once or twice, before or after play, so that the unit enters  
another playback mode (Random play or Continuous play  
mode).  
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To check the program contents  
W1hen using MD deck B:  
Insert MDs.  
Before playing, you can check the program contents by  
pressing 4 1 or ¢ ¡ on the remote control.  
¢ ¡ : Shows the programed tracks in the programed  
order.  
• If the current playing source is not the MD deck,  
press # / 8 on MD deck B (or MD B 6 on the  
remote control), then 7 for the MD deck B (or 7 on  
the remote control) before going to the next step.  
4 1 : Shows them in the reverse order.  
To modify the program  
Before playing, you can erase the programed track shown  
on the display by pressing CANCEL.  
Each time you press the button, the programed track shown  
on the display is erased from the program.  
• Pressing 0 for MD deck B before or after play, the  
entire program is erased.  
• Pressing 0 for MD deck B during play, the programed  
tracks from the MD not playing are erased from the  
program.  
2
3
Press PLAY MODE so that “ MD PROGRAM”  
appears in the main display.  
• Each time you press the button, play mode changes  
as follows:  
MD PROGRAM  
MD RANDOM  
Canceled  
(Continuous play)  
Press one of the MD number buttons (MD 1, MD 2,  
and MD 3) to select the MD number you want to  
play.  
To add tracks in the program before you start play,  
simply select track numbers you want to add.  
Ex. Disc No. 2 is selected  
If you try to program a 33rd step  
“MD FULL” will appear on the display.  
Disc No. and Track No. Step No.  
4
Select the track from the MD selected in the above  
step.  
On the unit:  
Rotate the right jog dial to select the track number,  
then press SET.  
If your entry is ignored  
You have tried to program a track that does not exist on the MD  
(for example, selecting track 14 on an MD that only has 12 tracks).  
Such entries are ignored.  
On the remote control:  
Press the number buttons.  
• For how to use the number buttons, see “To go to  
another track directly using the number buttons” on  
page 21.  
Ex. Track No. 8 is selected  
5
6
Program other tracks you want.  
• To program tracks from the same disc, repeat step 4.  
• To program tracks from a different disc, repeat steps  
3 and 4.  
Press # / 8 on MD deck B (or MD B 6 on the  
remote control).  
The tracks are played in the order you have programed.  
To stop during play, press 7 on MD deck B.  
To exit from program play mode, press PLAY MODE  
once or twice, before or after play, so that the unit enters  
another playback mode (Random play or Continuous play  
mode).  
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Repeating Tracks — Repeat Play  
Playing at Random — Random Play  
You can have all the tracks, the program or the individual  
track currently playing repeat as many times as you like.  
The tracks of the loaded MDs will play at random.  
1
Insert an MD.  
To repeat play, press REPEAT during or before playing.  
Each time you press the button, Repeat play mode changes,  
and the REPEAT indicator changes to light as follows:  
• If the current playing source is not the MD deck:  
When using MD deck A: Press # / 8 on MD deck  
A (or MD A 6 on the remote control), then 7 for  
MD deck A (or 7 on the remote control) before going  
to the next step.  
When using MD deck B: Press # / 8 on MD deck  
B (or MD B 6 on the remote control), then 7 for  
MD deck B (or 7 on the remote control) before going  
to the next step.  
*
**  
REPEAT 1 MD  
REPEAT ALL  
REPEAT 1  
***  
REPEAT MD ALL  
Canceled  
(Continuous play)  
REPEAT ALL: Repeats all the tracks of all MDs in MD  
deck B continuously or at random, or all  
the tracks in the program.  
REPEAT 1 MD:Repeats the MD in MD deck A  
continuously or at random, or all the  
tracks in the program.  
2
3
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “MD  
RANDOM” appears in the main display.  
• Each time you press the button, play mode changes  
as follows:  
• Repeats an MD in MD deck B  
continuously.  
MD PROGRAM  
MD RANDOM  
REPEAT 1:  
REPEAT MD ALL:  
Repeats all loaded MDs in MD decks A  
Repeats one track.  
Canceled  
(Continuous play)  
and B continuously.  
“4MD PLAY” appears during play.  
Start play.  
When using MD deck A: Press # / 8 on MD deck  
A (or MD A 6 on the remote control).  
The tracks are played at random. Random play ends  
when all the tracks are played once.  
*
You can select “REPEAT ALL” only when using MD deck  
B.  
** If you press PLAY MODE while using on MD deck B,  
“REPEAT 1 MD” is canceled.  
*** If you press PLAY MODE, “REPEAT MD ALL” is  
canceled.  
– Random play also ends when you eject the MD.  
When using MD deck B: Press # / 8 on MD deck  
B (or MD B 6 on the remote control).  
The tracks of all inserted MDs are played at random.  
Random play ends when all the tracks are played  
once.  
To cancel Repeat play, press REPEAT repeatedly until no  
REPEAT indicator lights on the display.  
You can eject MDs not playing and exchange them  
during play (without ending random play).  
To prohibit disc ejection — Disc Lock  
You can prohibit CD and MD ejection from the unit,  
and can lock discs.  
To skip the playing track, rotate the right jog dial  
clockwise or press ¢ ¡ on the remote control.  
You cannot go back to the previous tracks by rotating the  
right jog dial counterclockwise or pressing 4 1 on  
the remote control.  
See page 18 for details.  
To stop during play, press 7 for the MD deck currently  
used.  
To exit from Random play mode, press PLAY MODE  
once or twice, before or after play, so that the unit enters  
another playback mode (Continuous play or Program play  
mode).  
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Recording on MDs  
The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 26 to 33).  
Front panel  
+
MD  
MD  
Remote control  
REMOTE CONTROL RM-SEWMD90U  
ACTIVE  
POWER  
SLEEP  
SURROUND SOUND BASS EX.  
FM MODE  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
MARK  
1
ABC  
2
DEF  
3
FM/AM TAPE  
A
AUX  
GHI  
4
JKL  
5
MNO  
6
SET  
PQRS  
7
TUV  
8
WXYZ  
9
CANCEL  
ENTER  
+10  
10  
0
B
MD TITLE  
INPUT  
FM/AM TAPE  
AUX  
A
VOLUME  
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Before You Start Recording  
• Recording is only possible on MD deck B.  
It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs  
without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable  
programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic embodied therein.  
• When you record onto partially recorded MD, its contents are not erased or overwritten. The recording starts from  
the point following the last recorded track of the MD.  
If you want to record on such an MD from the beginning, you have to erase its contents first (see “ALL ERASE  
Function” on page 39).  
• The recording level is automatically set correctly, so it is not affected by the VOLUME control. Thus, during  
recording you can adjust the sound you are actually listening to without affecting the recording level.  
• While recording, you can hear sound mode effect and/or the active bass extension effect through the speakers or  
headphones. However, the sound is recorded without these effects (see page 12).  
To avoid erasing important recordings  
About the track marks  
Recordable MDs have an erasure prevention tab so that  
When playing an MD, you can move among the tracks.  
important recordings are not accidentally erased. When you  
You can do this because there is a mark recorded at the  
finish recording or editing, slide open the erasure  
beginning of each track enabling you to locate the track.  
prevention tab on the cartridge side surface. New recording  
This mark is called a “track mark” and the portion  
or editing is now no longer possible. (If you try to do,  
between two adjacent track marks is called a “track.”  
“DISC PROTECTED” appears in the main display.)  
To do re-recording or editing, return the tab to the closed  
When recording from the CD player or MD deck  
position.  
A built in this unit, a track mark is recorded  
automatically at the beginning of each track.  
When recording an analog or digital source using  
Standard Recording (see page 27) or AUX  
Recording (see page 27) and when recording an  
analog source using Long Recording (see page 33),  
Erasure prevention tab  
no track mark is recorded on the MD. This means  
that, when playing this MD, the MD deck B will  
regard the entire recording as one track (track 1). You  
will not be able to select directly a song or navigate  
through songs.  
However, if no sound comes in for about 3 seconds or  
Recording/Editing  
possible  
Disc protected:  
Recording/Editing  
not possible  
more while recording, the MD deck B will consider it  
as a blank separating 2 tracks and consequently put a  
track mark.  
To put a track mark manually while recording,  
press SET at the place where you want to put a track  
mark.  
If “PLAY BACK” appears in the main display when  
you try to record on an MD  
The MD is only for playback use, not for recording.  
To add a track mark after recording is over, you  
can use the DIVIDE function (see page 36).  
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When using the remote control, make sure that it is ready  
for MD operations.  
• Pressing MD 1, MD 2, MD 3, MD A 6, or MD B 6  
on the remote control makes the remote control ready for  
MD operations.  
About the MD number lamps (MD 1 to MD 3  
buttons) while recording  
It lights red during recording.  
It flashes during recording pause.  
Recording the External (AUX) Equipment –  
AUX Recording  
Recording FM/AM Broadcasts or from the  
Cassette Deck – Standard Recording  
Both analog and digital recording is possible from the  
external equipment connected to the AUX jacks.  
You can record FM/AM broadcasts or sounds from the  
equipment connected to the TAPE jacks on the rear.  
For digital recording: Connect;  
• Between the optical digital output terminal on the  
other equipment and the AUX DIGITAL IN  
OPTICAL terminal, by using an optical digital cord  
(not supplied).  
• Between the audio output jacks on the other  
equipment and the AUX jacks, by using an audio  
cord (not supplied). Without connecting the audio  
cord, you cannot listen to the source sound while  
recording.  
1
2
Insert a blank or recordable MD into the MD B  
loading slot.  
When recording a broadcast program, press FM/  
AM, then tune into a station you want.  
• See “Tuning in a station” on page 14.  
When recording from the cassette deck, press  
TAPE.  
3
4
Press REC PAUSE on the unit (or MD REC PAUSE  
on the remote control).  
The REC PAUSE lamp and the disc number lamps, if  
MDs are inserted into the corresponding slots, start  
flashing red.  
1
Insert a blank or recordable MD into the MD B  
loading slot.  
2
3
Press AUX once.  
Press the MD number button (MD 1 to MD 3)  
corresponding to the slot number where you insert  
the MD.  
Only the selected MD number lamps continues  
flashing.  
Press REC PAUSE on the unit (or MD REC PAUSE  
on the remote control).  
The REC PAUSE lamp and the disc number lamps, if  
MDs are inserted into the corresponding slots, start  
flashing red.  
5
6
When recording from the cassette deck, start  
playing a tape.  
• Refer to the manual supplied with the cassette deck.  
4
Press AUX again.  
• Each time you press the button, analog or digital  
input is selected alternately.  
Press # / 8 on MD deck B (or MD B 6 on the  
remote control).  
The REC PAUSE lamp and the disc number lamp stop  
flashing and remain lit, and recording starts.  
To stop recording, press 7 for MD deck B.  
ANALOG IN: Enables analog recording through the  
audio cord connected to the AUX jacks.  
DIGITAL IN: Enables digital recording through the  
optical digital cord connected to the  
AUX DIGITAL IN OPTICAL  
To stop recording temporarily, press REC PAUSE (or  
MD REC PAUSE on the remote control) again.  
To resume recording, press # / 8 on MD deck B (or MD B  
6 on the remote control) again.  
terminal.  
To remove the MD, press 0 for MD deck B.  
A sampling rate converter built in this  
unit allows you to record from a digital  
device whose sampling frequency is 32  
kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz.  
To check the remaining time  
Press DISPLAY/CHARA while recording.  
The remaining recording time of the MD appears for a  
while.  
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Synchronized Recording  
5
Press the MD number button (MD 1 to MD 3)  
corresponding to the slot number where you insert  
the MD.  
This is the easiest way of CD and MD recording.  
Only the selected MD number lamps continues  
flashing.  
MD to MD Synchronized Recording  
You can play back an MD in MD deck A and record it onto  
another MD in MD deck B.  
• Using the following method allows you only analog  
recording.  
• Before you start recording in the following steps, you  
can —  
– cancel the setting, press REC MODE.  
– go back to the previous steps, press CANCEL.  
6
7
Start playing the source on the external equipment.  
• Refer to the manual supplied with the external  
equipment.  
Press # / 8 on MD deck B (or MD B 6 on the  
remote control).  
The REC PAUSE lamp and the MD number lamp stop  
flashing and remain lit, and recording starts.  
On the unit ONLY:  
To stop recording, press 7 for MD deck B.  
1
2
Insert a source MD into the MD A loading slot.  
To stop recording temporarily, press REC PAUSE (or  
MD REC PAUSE on the remote control) again.  
To resume recording, press # / 8 on MD deck B (or MD B  
6 on the remote control) again.  
Insert a blank or recordable MD into the MD B  
loading slot.  
3
Press REC MODE.  
“MD 3 MD REC?” appears in the main display.  
The MD 3 MD lamp lights.  
To remove the MD, press 0 for MD deck B.  
Various Recording Functions  
You have 5 powerful and convenient recording methods.  
Among them, only Long Recording method can be used for  
any sound source; while the others can be used for CD or  
MD.  
4
5
Press SET.  
Rotate the left jog dial to select the MD to record  
onto.  
• Synchronized Recording — Records the entire CD or  
MD (or the program you have made).  
• First Track Recording — Records the first track of  
Ex. MD 1 is selected  
each CD.  
• Triple Recording — Records 3 CDs onto 3 MDs.  
• Listening Edit Recording — Allows you to make a  
program while listening to the CD or MD.  
• Long Recording — Records a long radio program or  
another source continuously on 3 MDs.  
While recording CD using the reocrding methods listed  
above, you can listen to MD deck A, cassette deck, and  
AUX. While the left jog dial is flashing slowly, rotate it  
to change the source. In this case, you cannot use the left  
jog dial to operate the MD deck A.  
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4
5
Rotate the left jog dial until “CD 3 MD REC?”  
6
Press START (ENTER).  
Recording starts, and the following information appears  
in the main display.  
appears in the main display.  
Press SET.  
Remaining time of  
the source track  
Remaining time  
on the MD  
When recording is over, both MD decks stop.  
• When you record on a blank MD, the disc title of the  
source MD is automatically recorded (up to 64  
characters).  
• A blank portion will be automatically created before  
each newly recorded track.  
6
7
Rotate the left jog dial to select the source CD and  
the recordable MD.  
To stop recording, press 7 either for MD deck A or B.  
Ex. CD 2 and MD 3 are selected  
To remove the MDs, press 0 for MD deck A and for MD  
deck B.  
To confirm the recording contents  
Press DISPLAY/CHARA while recording.  
The following information will appear on the display for a  
while.  
• Track No. of the source MD  
• Track No. of the current recording on the other MD  
Press START (ENTER).  
Recording starts, and the following information appears  
in the main display.  
CD to MD Synchronized Recording  
You can play back a CD and record it onto an MD in MD  
deck B.  
• Before you start recording in the following steps, you  
can —  
Remaining time  
on the MD  
Remaining time of  
the source track  
When recording is over, both MD deck B and CD  
player stop.  
– cancel the setting, press REC MODE.  
– go back to the previous steps, press CANCEL.  
To stop recording, press 7 either for CD player or MD  
deck B.  
On the unit ONLY:  
To remove the CD, press 0 for the corresponding CD  
number.  
• If you eject the CD currently playing, recording stops.  
1
2
3
Load a CD.  
You can make a program if you want (see page 17).  
Insert a blank or recordable MD into the MD B  
loading slot.  
To remove the MD, press 0 for MD deck B.  
• If you press the button while recording, the loading slot  
cover does not open.  
Press REC MODE.  
“MD 3 MD REC?” appears in the main display.  
The MD 3 MD lamp also lights.  
To confirm the recording contents  
Press DISPLAY/CHARA while recording.  
The following information will appear on the display for a  
while.  
• Track No. of the source CD  
• Track No. of the current recording on the MD  
To cancel the setting, press REC MODE again in the  
following steps 4 and 6. Each time you press the  
button, recording mode turns on and off alternately.  
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6
7
Rotate the left jog dial to select the recordable MD.  
To record a single track while playing an MD or CD  
– Single Track Recording  
Ex. When you want to record on MD 3  
Press START (ENTER) while playing back a track you  
want to record.  
The playback of that track is stopped, and the same track  
starts playing from the beginning again. This time, the  
MD deck B starts recording the track onto the currently  
selected MD in MD deck B.  
Press START (ENTER).  
Recording starts.  
First Track Recording  
First Track Recording allows you to record the first track of  
each loaded CD. You can, for example, make a directory of  
all your best CDs.  
Remaining time of  
the source track  
Remaining time  
on the MD  
• Before you start recording in the following steps, you  
can —  
– cancel the setting, press REC MODE.  
– go back to the previous steps, press CANCEL.  
After the first track of the CD on the CD 1 tray is  
recorded, the first track of the CD on the CD 2 tray will  
be recorded.  
8
Replace the CDs after its first track is recorded.  
Recording continues until the first track of each newly  
loaded CD is recorded.  
On the unit ONLY:  
1
Load CDs.  
• Always place a CD on the CD 1 tray. If not, this  
function does not work.  
To stop recording, press 7 either for CD player or MD  
deck B.  
2
3
Insert a blank or recordable MD into the MD B  
loading slot.  
To remove the CD, press 0 for the corresponding CD  
number.  
• If you eject the CD currently playing, recording stops.  
Press REC MODE.  
“MD 3 MD REC?” appears in the main display.  
The MD 3 MD lamp also lights.  
To remove the MD, press 0 for MD deck B.  
• If you press the button while recording, the loading slot  
cover does not open.  
To confirm the recording contents  
Press DISPLAY/CHARA while recording.  
The following information will appear on the display for a  
while.  
• Track No. of the source CD  
• Track No. of the current recording on the MD  
4
5
Rotate the left jog dial until “1ST TRACK REC?”  
appears in the main display.  
The 1ST TRACK and CD 3 MD lamps light.  
Press SET.  
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Listening Edit Recording  
6
7
8
Rotate the left jog dial to select the recordable MD.  
Listening Edit Recording allows you to make a program  
while listening and checking each track of the loaded CDs  
(up to 3 CD) or an MD in MD deck A, then to start  
recording the program.  
You can program up to 32 tracks.  
• Before you start recording in the following steps, you  
can —  
Ex. MD 3 is selected as the recordable MD  
– cancel the setting, press REC MODE.  
– go back to the previous steps, press CANCEL.  
Press SET.  
Playback of the source disc starts.  
• When the source is CD, playback starts from CD 1 to  
CD 3 if two or three CDs are loaded.  
On the unit ONLY:  
1
Prepare a CD or an MD as the source sound.  
To use a CD as the source:  
Always place a CD on the CD 1 tray. If not, this  
function does not work.  
Playing time of the  
source track  
Remaining time  
on the MD  
When using an MD as the source:  
Insert a source MD in the loading slot of MD deck A.  
Decide if you want to include the current track in  
the program or skip it.  
2
3
Insert a blank or recordable MD into the MD B  
loading slots.  
To include the current playing track in the  
program, press SET.  
The current track is programed (“MEMORY”  
appears for a while) and the next track starts playing.  
(After the last track of a CD is programed, the first  
track of the next CD starts playing.)  
Press REC MODE.  
“MD 3 MD REC?” appears in the main display.  
The MD 3 MD lamp also lights.  
To skip the current track, press CANCEL or rotate  
the right jog dial clockwise.  
The current playing track is not programed and the  
next track starts playing.  
4
Rotate the left jog dial until “LISTENING?”  
appears in the main display, and the correct  
recording mode lamp (CD 3 MD or MD 3 MD)  
lights on the unit.  
If you do not either press the button or rotate the right  
jog dial, the unit will play the same track repeatedly.  
To use a CD as the source:  
Light the LISTENING EDIT and CD 3 MD lamps.  
When using an MD as the source:  
Light the LISTENING EDIT and MD 3 MD lamps.  
9
Repeat step 8 to program other tracks.  
When you finish checking all tracks or if there is no more  
remaining time for recording on the MD, Listening Edit  
Recording starts automatically.  
• If the remaining time of the MD becomes short, MD  
deck B will search for a track fitting into the remaining  
time. To include the track found in the program, press  
SET. To find another, press CANCEL.  
5
Press SET.  
Ex. CD is selected as the source  
To stop any time during editing process and start  
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To stop recording:  
3
4
5
Press REC MODE.  
“MD 3 MD REC?” appears in the main display.  
The MD 3 MD lamp also lights.  
When recording from CD player: Press 7 either for CD  
player or MD deck B.  
When recording from MD deck A: Press 7 either for MD  
deck A or MD deck B.  
To remove the CD, press 0 for the corresponding CD  
number.  
• If you eject any CD during editing, editing is canceled.  
• If you eject any CD during recording, recording stops.  
Rotate the left jog dial until “TRIPLE REC?”  
appears in the main display.  
The TRIPLE REC and CD 3 MD lamps light.  
To remove the MD from MD deck A, press 0 for MD  
deck A.  
• If you eject the MD during editing, editing is canceled.  
• If you eject the MD during recording, recording stops.  
Press START (ENTER).  
To remove the MD from MD deck B, press 0 for MD  
deck B.  
• If you press the button while recording, the disc loading  
slot cover does not open.  
Recording starts, and the tracks of CD 1 are recorded  
onto MD 1, CD 2 onto MD 2, and CD 3 onto MD 3. (If  
CD 2 or MD 2 is missing, recording stops when MD 1  
is recorded.)  
To confirm the recording contents  
Press DISPLAY/CHARA while recording.  
The following information will appear on the display for a  
while.  
To stop recording, press 7 either for CD player or MD  
deck B.  
• Track No. of the source CD or MD  
• Track No. of the current recording on the MD  
To remove the CD, press 0 for the corresponding CD  
number.  
• If you eject the CD currently playing, recording stops.  
To remove the MD, press 0 for MD deck B.  
• If you press the button while recording, the loading slot  
cover does not open.  
Triple Recording  
You can record three CDs onto three MDs.  
• Before you start recording in the following steps, you  
can —  
– cancel the setting, press REC MODE.  
– go back to the previous steps, press CANCEL.  
To confirm the recording contents  
Press DISPLAY/CHARA while recording.  
The following information will appear on the display for a  
while.  
On the unit ONLY:  
• Track No. of the source CD  
• Track No. of the current recording on the MD  
1
Prepare CDs.  
• Always place a CD on the CD 1 tray. If not, this  
function does not work.  
• If you want to record two CDs onto two MDs, use the  
CD 1 and 2 trays.  
2
Insert blank or recordable MDs into the MD B  
loading slots.  
• Always place an MD on the MD 1 loading slot. If  
not, this function does not work.  
• If you want to record two CDs onto two MDs, use the  
MD 1 and 2 loading slots.  
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Long Recording  
6
7
Rotate the left jog dial to select the source sound and  
the recordable MD.  
You can record any source continuously onto three MDs,  
enabling you to make a long recording of radio programs,  
or to record three CDs continuously, etc.  
• With this function, MDs are always recorded in stereo.  
• Before you start recording in the following steps, you  
can —  
Ex. FM station is recorded onto MD1  
– cancel the setting, press REC MODE.  
– go back to the previous steps, press CANCEL.  
On the unit ONLY:  
• When you select “CD” as the source sound, the CD  
3 MD lamp also lights.  
1
Insert blank or recordable MDs into the MD B  
loading slots.  
• Always place an MD on the MD 1 loading slot. If  
not, this function does not work.  
Press START (ENTER).  
Recording starts from MD 1, MD 2 to MD3.  
When recording a CD:  
• If you want to record onto two MDs, use the MD 1  
and 2 loading slots.  
The currently selected CD starts playing.  
The remaining play time of the track and the  
remaining recording time on the MD appear in the  
main display.  
2
Prepare the source you want to record from.  
To use a CD as the source:  
When recording an FM or AM station:  
The station frequency appears in the main display.  
– Always place a CD on the CD 1 tray. If not, this  
function does not work.  
– Select the first disc to play, by pressing the CD  
number button, then 7 for CD player.  
To use the FM/AM tuner as the source:  
Tune into a station. See “Tuning in a station” on  
page 14.  
When recording from the external component (AUX/  
TAPE):  
“AUX” or “TAPE” appears in the main display.  
After MD 3 is recorded, MD deck B stops. (If MD 2 is  
missing or has little recording time available, recording  
stops after MD 1 is recorded.)  
To use the external component (AUX) as the source:  
Play the source you want to record.  
To stop recording:  
3
Press REC MODE.  
“MD 3 MD REC?” appears in the main display.  
The MD 3 MD lamp also lights.  
When recording a CD: Press 7 either for CD player or MD  
deck B.  
When recording other sources: Press 7 for MD deck B.  
To remove the MDs, press 0 for MD deck B.  
• If you press the button while recording, the disc loading  
slot cover does not open.  
4
5
Rotate the left jog dial until “LONG REC?”  
appears in the main display.  
The LONG REC lamp also lights.  
To confirm the recording contents  
Press DISPLAY/CHARA while recording.  
The following information will appear on the display for a  
while.  
Press SET.  
When recording a CD:  
• Track No. of the source CD  
• Track No. of the current recording on the MD  
When recording other sources:  
• Source name  
• Track No. of the current recording on the MD  
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Editing MDs  
Continued  
The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 35 to 39).  
Front panel  
+
MD  
MD  
You cannot use the remote control to edit MDs.  
Use only buttons on the front panel.  
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Introducing MD Editing Functions  
A recorded MD can be edited in many ways. The MD editing functions include dividing, joining, moving, erasing a single  
track, erasing the entire disc, and more than one of them can be combined as required.  
• MD editing is only possible on MD deck B.  
Dividing a track (DIVIDE) : Page 36  
This function divides a track by adding a track marking(s)  
in the desired point(s) in the middle or where you want to  
search later.  
Erasing all tracks (ALL ERASE) : Page 39  
This function erases data in a disc entirely.  
2nd  
1st  
3rd  
4th  
5th  
C
D
E
B
A
2nd  
Track No.  
1st  
3rd  
4th  
A
B
C
D
E
After  
All Erase  
Track No.  
After track B  
division  
2nd  
1st  
3rd  
4th  
5th  
B
C
D
E
A
Erasing a Portion of a Track  
Joining a track (JOIN) : Page 37  
This function joins two adjacent tracks into a single track  
by deleting a track marking.  
By combining “DIVIDE”, “ERASE” and “JOIN”, for  
example, it is possible to erase only a part of an existing  
track.  
Part to be erased  
2nd  
1st  
3rd  
4th  
5th  
1st  
2nd  
4th  
4th  
3rd  
C
D
E
B
A
B
B
C
C
C
A
Track No.  
Track No.  
After track B  
joining  
Dividing track A  
into 3 tracks  
2nd  
1st  
3rd  
4th  
2nd  
1st  
3rd  
5th  
A
B
C
D
E
A
A
A
C
a
c
b
Track No.  
Track No.  
Moving a track (MOVE) : Page 37  
This function moves a track by reordering the track  
numbers.  
Erasing track  
b
3rd  
1st  
2nd  
A
A
2nd  
1st  
3rd  
4th  
5th  
B
a
c
C
D
E
B
A
Joining  
Track No.  
tracks  
and  
a
c
After track B  
movement  
2nd  
3rd  
1st  
2nd  
A
A
1st  
3rd  
4th  
5th  
B
a
c
C
D
E
B
A
Erasing a track (ERASE) : Page 38  
This function erases a specified track. After the erasure,  
the subsequent tracks are justified and their track numbers  
are renumbered automatically.  
If “PLAY BACK” or “DISC PROTECTED”  
appears when you try to edit an MD  
You cannot edit such MDs. See page 53.  
2nd  
1st  
3rd  
4th  
5th  
C
D
E
B
A
You can also assign titles to MDs and/or tracks  
(See page 40.)  
Track No.  
After track B  
erasure  
A title can be assigned to a track or disc. Once a title is assigned,  
it is displayed in later playback for confirmation.  
Each title can be composed of up to 64 characters, and can be  
input using alphabetic characters (uppercase and lowercase),  
symbols and numerals.  
2nd  
1st  
3rd  
4th  
C
D
E
A
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DIVIDE Function  
7
Rotate the left jog dial to precisely adjust the  
dividing point.  
You can shift the dividing point up to ±128. This  
range (±128) corresponds to approximately ±8  
seconds from the original point (Position 0).  
This function allows you to divide one track into two  
separate tracks. It is useful, for example, when you want to  
add track marks at a certain point within a track or if you  
want to separate a recording.  
• To stop any time during editing process, press MD EDIT.  
On the unit ONLY:  
When you stop rotating the left jog dial, the unit  
repeats the newly selected dividing point.  
1
2
Insert an MD you want to edit into the MD B  
loading slot.  
• When you find the right position, go to the next step.  
Press one of the MD number buttons (MD 1, MD 2,  
and MD 3) corresponding to the MD you want to  
edit.  
• If you want to cancel the dividing point, press  
CANCEL.  
MD deck B starts playing the MD.  
8
9
Press ENTER (START) to finish the editing  
procedure.  
3
4
5
Press MD EDIT.  
MD deck B enters editing mode (with DIVIDE  
function selected).  
Press 0 for MD deck B to eject the MD.  
“WRITING” appears while the editing you have made  
is being recorded on the MD.  
Press SET.  
The information of the first track (or the current track)  
of the MD appears in the main display.  
To join the divided tracks again, see the JOIN function.  
Rotate the right jog dial to select the track you want  
to divide.  
The selected track starts playing.  
Ex. When you want to divide track 5  
• If you do not rotate the right jog dial, the same track  
plays repeatedly.  
You can rotate the left jog dial to find the dividing  
point.  
6
Press SET when you find the point where you want  
to divide the track.  
MD deck B repeats the selected point — a 3-second  
period following the dividing point.  
• If the dividing point is satisfactory, go to step 8.  
• If the dividing point is not satisfactory, go to the next  
step.  
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JOIN Function  
8
9
Press ENTER (START) to finish the editing  
procedure.  
This function allows you to join two adjacent tracks into  
one track.  
• To stop any time during editing process, press MD EDIT.  
Press 0 for MD deck B to eject the MD.  
“WRITING” appears while the editing you have made  
is being recorded on the MD.  
On the unit ONLY:  
1
2
Insert an MD you want to edit into the MD B  
loading slot.  
Press one of the MD number buttons (MD 1, MD 2,  
and MD 3) corresponding to the MD you want to  
edit.  
To divide the joined tracks, see the DIVIDE function.  
MD deck B starts playing the MD.  
3
Press MD EDIT.  
MD deck B enters editing mode (with DIVIDE  
function selected).  
MOVE Function  
This function allows you to move a track to the position  
you prefer. It is useful to change the order of the tracks as  
you like.  
• To stop any time during editing process, press MD EDIT.  
4
5
6
Rotate the right jog dial until “JOIN ?” appears.  
On the unit ONLY:  
1
2
Insert an MD you want to edit into the MD B  
loading slot.  
Press SET.  
Press one of the MD number buttons (MD 1, MD 2,  
and MD 3) corresponding to the MD you want to  
edit.  
MD deck B starts playing the MD.  
Rotate the right jog dial to select the two adjacent  
tracks you want to join.  
3
Press MD EDIT.  
MD deck B enters editing mode (with DIVIDE  
function selected).  
Ex. When you want to join tracks 4 and 5  
4
5
Rotate the right jog dial until “MOVE ?” appears.  
7
Press SET.  
Press SET.  
• If you have selected wrong tracks, press CANCEL,  
then select the correct tracks by rotating the right jog  
dial again.  
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Continued  
2
3
Press one of the MD number buttons (MD 1, MD 2,  
and MD 3) corresponding to the MD you want to  
edit.  
6
7
8
Rotate the right jog dial to select the track you want  
to move.  
Ex.: When you want to move track 5  
MD deck B starts playing the MD.  
Press MD EDIT.  
MD deck B enters editing mode (with DIVIDE  
function selected).  
Press SET.  
4
5
Rotate the right jog dial until “ERASE ?” appears.  
• If you have selected a wrong track number, press  
CANCEL, then select the correct track number again.  
Rotate the right jog dial to select the position where  
you want to move the track.  
Press SET.  
Ex.: When you want to move to the track 3 position  
9
Press SET.  
6
7
Rotate the right jog dial to select the track you want  
to erase.  
Ex.: When you want to erase track 4  
• If you have selected wrong tracks, press CANCEL,  
then select the correct tracks by repeating from step  
6.  
Press SET.  
10  
11  
Press ENTER (START) to finish the editing  
procedure.  
• If you have selected a wrong track number, press  
CANCEL, then select the correct track number.  
Press 0 for MD deck B to eject the MD.  
“WRITING” appears while the editing you have  
made is being recorded on the MD.  
8
9
Press ENTER (START).  
Press 0 for MD deck B to eject the MD.  
“WRITING” appears while the editing you have made  
is being recorded on the MD.  
ERASE Function  
This function allows you to erase an unwanted track.  
• To stop any time during editing process, press MD EDIT.  
On the unit ONLY:  
1
Insert an MD you want to edit into the MD B  
loading slot.  
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ALL ERASE Function  
This function allows you to erase all the tracks on an MD.  
• To stop any time during editing process, press MD EDIT.  
On the unit ONLY:  
1
2
Insert an MD you want to edit into the MD B  
loading slot.  
Press one of the MD number buttons (MD 1, MD 2,  
and MD 3) corresponding to the MD you want to  
edit.  
MD deck B starts playing the MD.  
3
4
Press MD EDIT.  
MD deck B enters editing mode (with DIVIDE  
function selected).  
Rotate the right jog dial until “ALL ERASE ?”  
appears.  
5
6
Press SET.  
Press ENTER (START).  
7
Press 0 for MD deck B to eject the MD.  
“WRITING” appears while the editing you have made  
is being recorded on the MD.  
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Assigning Titles to MDs  
Continued  
The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 41 to 44).  
Front panel  
+
MD  
MD  
Remote control  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
REMOTE CONTROL RM-SEWMD90U  
MARK  
ABC  
DEF  
ACTIVE  
POWER  
SLEEP  
1
2
3
SURROUND SOUND BASS EX.  
FM MODE  
GHI  
JKL  
MNO  
SET  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
MARK  
1
ABC  
2
DEF  
3
4
5
6
GHI  
4
JKL  
5
MNO  
6
SET  
PQRS  
TUV  
WXYZ  
CANCEL  
ENTER  
PQRS  
7
TUV  
8
WXYZ  
9
CANCEL  
ENTER  
7
8
9
+10  
10  
0
MD TITLE  
INPUT  
FM/AM TAPE  
AUX  
+10  
10  
0
A
B
MD TITLE  
INPUT  
VOLUME  
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You can assign a name to each MD and to each track.  
Once a title is assigned, it is displayed for confirmation.  
Each title can be composed of up to 64 characters, and can  
be input using alphabetic characters (uppercase and  
lowercase), symbols and numerals.  
5
6
7
Press SET to enter the selected title entry mode.  
Current character  
Currently selected character  
entry position  
Assigning a Title Using the Unit  
Character set section  
Character entry  
section  
In the following example, the process is explained from the  
very first — that is, inserting a disc. If you already start  
recording or playing, start from step 3.  
Press DISPLAY/CHARA to select the character set  
you want.  
• Each time you press the button, the character sets  
change as follows:  
• To stop any time during the process, press TITLE.  
1
2
Insert an MD you want to edit into the MD B  
loading slot.  
Capital letters  
& Symbols  
Small letters  
& Symbols  
*
*
Press one of the MD number buttons (MD 1, MD 2,  
and MD 3) corresponding to the MD you want to  
assign titles.  
Numerals  
* See page 42 for available symbols.  
MD deck B starts playing the MD.  
• If you do not have to listen to the MD while  
assigning titles, press 7 for MD deck B to stop  
playing.  
Input a character.  
• EX. When entering “H”  
1) Rotate the right jog dial until “H” is selected.  
3
Press TITLE.  
MD deck B enters title entry mode.  
2) Press SET.  
The selected character is entered, and the character  
entry position moves to the next.  
Track title entry indication (mode): appears when  
you press TITLE while playing or recording.  
• To move the character entry position while entering a  
title, rotate the left jog dial.  
• If you have entered an incorrect character, press  
CANCEL to cancel the last entry.  
Disc title entry indication (mode): appears when  
you press TITLE when MD deck B stops.  
• To enter a blank, rotate the left jog dial to the right  
without entering any character (or select a blank by  
rotating the right jog dial, then press SET).  
4
Rotate the right jog dial to change the title entry  
mode.  
• Title entry mode changes as follows:  
8
Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter other characters.  
• The main display can only show 4 characters at a  
time. If you enter the 5th character, the first character  
disappears, and so on.  
2nd track  
title  
1st track  
title  
Disc  
title  
Last track  
title  
3rd track  
title  
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Continued  
9
Press ENTER (START) to finish the current title  
entry.  
“EDITING” appears for a while, then the unit enters  
title entry mode again.  
Available Symbols are as follows:  
(Blank)  
You can assign another title by repeating steps 4 to 9.  
Changing the Title  
You can make a correction or change the title.  
10  
11  
12  
Press ENTER (START) again to finish the title  
entry.  
1
2
Follow steps 1 to 5 of page 41.  
Rotate the left jog dial to select the character you  
want to correct.  
• Make sure that the character you want to change is  
flashing.  
If you have assigned titles while playing the MD,  
press 7 to stop playing.  
Press 0 for MD deck B to eject the MD.  
“WRITING” appears while the editing you have  
made is being recorded on the MD.  
3
4
Press CANCEL to delete the character you have  
selected in the above step.  
Input the correct character.  
1) Press DISPLAY/CHARA to select the character set  
you want.  
2) Rotate the right jog dial to select the correct  
character, then press SET.  
On title assignment during play or recording  
During play:  
Entering a track title  
MD deck B repeats playback of the current track until you press  
ENTER (START) in step 10 above. When you press ENTER  
(START), the next track will be played.  
5
6
Repeat steps 2 to 4 of the current procedure to  
correct more characters.  
Entering a disc title  
MD deck B repeats playback of all tracks of the MD until you  
press ENTER (START) in step 10 above. MD play continues.  
During recording:  
Press ENTER (START) to finish correcting the title.  
• If you want to correct another title, select another title  
entry mode by rotating the right jog dial, press SET,  
then repeat from step 2 above.  
• If you want to finish the correction, go to the next  
step.  
Entering a track title  
MD deck B continues recording even after you press ENTER  
(START) in step 10 above. When you press ENTER (START), a  
track title is assigned to the track where you have started the  
title entry.  
During CD to MD Synchronized Recording (including First  
Track, Listening Edit, Triple, Long Recordings):  
You can assign the disc title, and 16 track titles one after another  
as recording goes on. The track titles you have entered are  
automatically assigned to the tracks recorded on the MD in  
sequential order. If you enter 17th track title or more, they are  
ignored.  
7
8
Press ENTER (START) to finish the title entry.  
If you have assigned titles while playing the MD,  
press 7 to stop playing.  
9
Press 0 for MD deck B to eject the MD.  
“WRITING” appears while the editing you have made  
is being recorded on the MD.  
During MD to MD Synchronized Recording  
You cannot assign titles manually, since the titles already assigned  
to the source MD are automatically duplicated on the target MD as  
recording goes on.  
To erase all the characters  
Press CANCEL repeatedly in step 3 above to erase all the  
characters, then go to step 6.  
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Assigning a Title Using the Remote Control  
6
7
Press DISPLAY/CHARA to select the character set  
you want.  
• Each time you press the button, the character sets  
change as follows:  
In the following example, the process is explained from the  
very first — that is, inserting a disc. If you already start  
recording or playing, start from step 3.  
• To stop any time during the following process, press MD  
TITLE INPUT.  
Capital letters  
Small letters  
Numerals  
1
2
Insert an MD you want to edit into the MD B  
loading slot.  
Input a character.  
1) Press the character entry button for a character  
you want to input.  
Press one of the MD number buttons (MD 1, MD 2,  
and MD 3) corresponding to the MD you want to  
assign titles.  
Examples:  
MD deck B starts playing the MD.  
• If you do not have to listen to the MD while  
assigning titles, press 7 for MD deck B to stop  
playing.  
• To input an “A” or “a,” press ABC once.  
To input a “B” or “b,” press ABC twice.  
To input a “C” or “c,” press ABC three times.  
To input a “D” or “d,” press DEF once.  
To input an “E” or “e,” press DEF twice.  
To input an “F” or “f,” press DEF three times.  
............  
3
Press MD TITLE INPUT.  
MD deck B enters title entry mode.  
Track title entry indication (mode): appears when  
you press MD TITLE INPUT while playing or  
recording.  
• To input a symbol, press MARK repeatedly until  
the mark you want appears.  
• To move the character entry position while  
entering a title, press ø or Ø.  
• If you have entered an incorrect character, press  
CANCEL to cancel the last entry.  
Disc title entry indication (mode): appears when  
you press MD TITLE INPUT when MD deck B  
stops.  
2) Press the button for the next character you want  
to input.  
• If the next character you want to input is assigned  
to the same button you have just pressed in step  
7-1), press Ø first to move the character entry  
position to the right.  
4
5
Press ø or Ø to change the title entry mode.  
8
9
Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter other characters.  
• The main display can only show 8 characters at a  
time. If you enter the 9th character, the first character  
disappears, and so on.  
• Title entry mode changes as follows:  
2nd track  
title  
1st track  
title  
Disc  
title  
Last track  
title  
3rd track  
title  
Press ENTER to finish the current title entry.  
“EDITING” appears for a while, then the unit enters  
title entry mode again.  
Press SET to enter the selected title entry mode.  
Current character  
Currently selected  
entry position  
character set  
Character entry section  
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Name!!  
Changing the Title  
10  
11  
Press ENTER again to finish the title entry.  
You can make a correction or change the title.  
If you have assigned titles while playing the MD,  
press 7 to stop playing.  
1
2
Follow steps 1 to 5 of page 43.  
Press ø or Ø to select the character you want to  
correct.  
• Make sure that the character you want to change is  
flashing.  
12  
Press 0 for MD deck B (on the unit) to eject the  
MD.  
“WRITING” appears while the editing you have  
made is being recorded on the MD.  
3
4
5
6
Press CANCEL to delete the character you have  
selected in the above step.  
Input the correct character by pressing one of the  
character entry buttons.  
You can assign titles during play or recording  
During play:  
Entering a track title  
MD deck B repeats playback of the current track until you press  
ENTER in step 10 above. When you press ENTER, the next  
track will be played.  
Repeat steps 2 to 4 of the current procedure to  
correct more characters.  
Press ENTER to finish correcting the title.  
Entering a disc title  
• If you want to correct another title, select another title  
entry mode by pressing ø or Ø, press SET, then  
repeat from step 2 above.  
• If you want to finish the correction, go to the next  
step.  
MD deck B repeats playback of all tracks of the MD until you  
press ENTER in step 10 above. MD play continues.  
During recording:  
Entering a track title  
MD deck B continues recording even after you press ENTER in  
step 10 above. When you press ENTER, a track title is assigned  
to the track where you have started the title entry.  
During CD to MD Synchronized Recording (including First  
Track, Listening Edit, Triple, Long Recordings):  
You can assign the disc title, and 16 track titles one after another  
as recording goes on. The track titles you have entered are  
automatically assigned to the tracks recorded on the MD in  
sequential order. If you enter 17th track title or more, they are  
ignored.  
7
8
Press ENTER to finish the title entry.  
If you have assigned titles while playing the MD,  
press 7 to stop playing.  
9
Press 0 for MD deck B (on the unit) to eject the  
MD.  
“WRITING” appears while the editing you have made  
is being recorded on the MD.  
During MD to MD Synchronized Recording  
To erase all the characters  
Press CANCEL repeatedly in step 3 above to erase all the  
characters, then go to step 6.  
You cannot assign titles manually, since the titles already assigned  
to the source MD are automatically duplicated on the target MD as  
recording goes on.  
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Using the Timers  
The buttons and controls enlarged in the illustration below are used and explained in this section (pages 46 to 48).  
Front panel  
+
MD  
Remote control  
REMOTE CONTROL RM-SEWMD90U  
SLEEP  
ACTIVE  
POWER  
SLEEP  
SURROUND SOUND BASS EX.  
POWER  
FM MODE  
DISPLAY  
/CHARA  
MARK  
1
ABC  
2
DEF  
3
GHI  
4
JKL  
5
MNO  
6
SET  
PQRS  
7
TUV  
8
WXYZ  
9
CANCEL  
ENTER  
+10  
10  
0
MD TITLE  
INPUT  
FM/AM TAPE  
AUX  
A
B
VOLUME  
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Continued  
There are three timers available — Recording Timer, Daily  
Timer, and Sleep Timer.  
Before using these timers, you need to set the clock built in  
the unit. (See page 11.)  
2
3
4
5
6
7
Rotate the right jog dial to set the hour of the timer-  
on time, then press SET.  
Rotate the right jog dial to set the minute of the  
timer-on time, then press SET.  
Using Recording Timer  
Rotate the right jog dial to set the hour of the timer-  
off time, then press SET.  
With Recording Timer, you can make an MD of a radio  
broadcast automatically. You can set three Recording Timer  
separately.  
You can set Recording Timer whether the unit is turned  
on or off.  
• To correct a mis-entry any time during the setting  
process, press CANCEL.  
If the CANCEL button does not work, press CLOCK/  
TIMER repeatedly and start from step 1 again.  
Rotate the right jog dial to set the minute of the  
timer-off time, then press SET.  
Rotate the right jog dial to select a preset station  
channel number, then press SET.  
Rotate the right jog dial to select a recordable MD in  
deck B, then press SET.  
The corresponding REC (1, 2, 3) indicator stops  
flashing and remains lit. The settings you have done are  
shown in the main display in sequence.  
How Recording Timer actually works  
The unit automatically turns on, tunes into the specified  
station, turns off the volume, and starts recording on the  
MD when the timer-on time comes. Then, when the timer-  
off time comes, the unit automatically turns off (stands by).  
Recording Timer works only once, but the timer settings  
remain stored in memory until you reset them or disconnect  
the AC power cord.  
You can select “MD1,” “MD2,” “MD3,” and “MD  
ALL.” When you select “MD ALL,” recording will  
be done on all loaded MDs continuously.  
8
Press POWER to turn off the unit (on standby) if  
necessary.  
1
Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly to select Timer  
Recording 1, 2 or 3 setting mode.  
• Each time you press the button, the timer mode  
changes as follows:  
To stop recording any time, press 7 on MD deck B.  
After a timer recording is complete...  
Turns on/off Daily Timer.  
DAILY setting mode Sets Daily Timer.  
DAILY on/off  
Set the volume to an appropriate listening level.  
While recording volume is turned off, and will not be restored  
automatically.  
Turns on/off Recording  
Timer 1.  
Sets Recording Timer 1.  
REC1 on/off  
To turn on or off Recording Timer after its setting is  
done  
REC1 setting mode  
REC2 on/off  
1
Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until “REC1,”  
“REC2,” or “REC3,” which you want appears in the  
main display.  
Turns on/off Recording  
Timer 2.  
Sets Recording Timer 2.  
2
To turn off the Recording Timer, press CANCEL.  
The corresponding REC (1, 2, 3) indicator goes off  
from the display.  
REC2 setting mode  
REC3 on/off  
Turns on/off Recording  
Timer 3.  
REC3 setting mode Sets Recording Timer 3.  
The Recording Timer is canceled, but the setting for the  
Recording Timer remains in memory.  
To turn on the Recording Timer, press SET.  
The corresponding REC (1, 2, 3) indicator lights up on  
the display. The settings you have done are shown in  
the main display in sequence for your confirmation.  
Sets the clock (see page  
11).  
Clock setting mode  
Timer/Clock setting  
mode is canceled  
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Using Daily Timer  
5
6
Rotate the right jog dial to set the minute of the  
timer-off time, then press SET.  
With Daily Timer, you can wake up to your favorite music  
or radio program.  
You can set Daily Timer whether the unit is turned on or  
off.  
Rotate the right jog dial to set the source, then press  
SET.  
FM  
AM  
CD  
MD B  
MD A  
AUX  
TAPE  
How Daily Timer actually works  
The unit automatically turns on, and starts playing the  
specified source when the timer-on time comes. Then,  
when the timer-off time comes, the unit automatically turns  
off (stands by).  
Daily Timer works every day, and the timer settings remain  
stored in memory until you reset them or disconnect the AC  
power cord.  
FM:  
AM:  
CD:  
Tunes into the last received FM station.  
Tunes into the last received AM station.  
Plays a CD. Prepare a CD, then go to step 7.  
MD A: Plays an MD in MD deck A. Prepare an MD.  
MD B: Plays an MD in MD deck B. Prepare an MD,  
then go to step 7.  
AUX*: Selects “AUX” as the source. Make the  
external equipment ready for playback.  
TAPE*: Selects “TAPE” as the source. Make the  
cassette deck ready for playback.  
1
Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly to select Daily  
Timer setting mode.  
• Each time you press the button, the timer mode  
changes as follows:  
* To operate these equipment with the Daily Timer,  
they also need to have the timer function.  
DAILY on/off  
Turns on/off Daily Timer.  
Sets Daily Timer.  
7
8
If you have selected CD as the source in the above  
step, select the CD number.  
1) Rotate the right jog dial to select the CD number  
(CD 1 to CD 3).  
DAILY setting mode  
REC1 on/off  
Turns on/off Recording  
Timer 1.  
Sets Recording Timer 1.  
2) Press SET.  
If you have selected MD B as the source in the above  
step, select an MD on MD deck B.  
1) Rotate the right jog dial to select the MD number  
(MD 1 to MD 3).  
REC1 setting mode  
REC2 on/off  
Turns on/off Recording  
Timer 2.  
Sets Recording Timer 2.  
2) Press SET.  
REC2 setting mode  
REC3 on/off  
Rotate the right jog dial to set the volume level, then  
press SET.  
Turns on/off Recording  
Timer 3.  
The DAILY indicator stops flashing and remains lit.  
The settings you have done are shown in the main  
display in sequence.  
REC3 setting mode  
Clock setting mode  
Sets Recording Timer 3.  
Sets the clock (see page  
11).  
You can select the volume level from among 4  
settings.  
Timer/Clock setting  
mode is canceled  
A: Volume level will be set to 5 (low).  
B: Volume level will be set to 12 (middle).  
C: Volume level will be set to 20 (loud).  
: Volume level will be set the previous level when  
the unit is turned off.  
2
3
4
Rotate the right jog dial to set the hour of the timer-  
on time, then press SET.  
9
Press POWER to turn off the unit (on standby) if  
you have set the timer with the unit turned on.  
Rotate the right jog dial to set the minute of the  
timer-on time, then press SET.  
Rotate the right jog dial to set the hour of the timer-  
off time, then press SET.  
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Timer Priority  
If the unit is kept turned on when the timer-on time  
comes  
Since each timer can be set separately, you may wonder  
what happens if the setting for these timers overlaps.  
Here are the priorities for each timer.  
Daily Timer does not work at all.  
If you press a certain operation button while Daily  
Timer is operating  
Daily Timer is canceled and the unit does not turn off  
automatically.  
• Recording Timer has priority over Daily Timer and  
Sleep Timer.  
If Daily Timer is set to come on while Recording Timer  
is operating, Daily Timer will not come on at all.  
To turn on or off Daily Timer after its setting is done  
1
Press CLOCK/TIMER repeatedly until “DAILY”  
appears on the display.  
PM6:00  
6:30  
7:00  
7:30  
2
To turn off the Daily Timer, press CANCEL.  
The DAILY indicator goes off from the display.  
The Daily Timer is canceled, but the setting for the  
Daily Timer remains in memory.  
Recording Timer  
Daily Timer  
does not work.  
To turn on the Daily Timer, press SET.  
The DAILY indicator lights up on the display. The  
settings you have done are shown in the main display in  
sequence for your confirmation.  
If Recording Timer is set to come on while Sleep Timer  
is operating, Sleep Timer will be canceled several  
seconds before Recording Timer comes on.  
PM6:00  
7:30  
6:30  
7:00  
Recording Timer  
Sleep Timer  
Using Sleep Timer  
With Sleep Timer, you can fall asleep to your favorite  
music.  
canceled.  
You can set Sleep Timer when the unit is turned on.  
If two Recording Timers overlaps, the one with a late on-  
time has the priority.  
How Sleep Timer actually works  
The unit automatically turns off after the specified time  
length passes.  
PM6:00  
7:30  
6:30  
7:00  
Recording Timer 1  
Recording Timer 2  
On the remote control ONLY:  
1
Press SLEEP.  
• Each time you press the button, the time length  
changes as follows:  
canceled.  
10  
20  
30  
60  
90  
No indication  
(Canceled)  
240  
180  
120  
2
Wait for about 5 seconds after specifying the time  
length.  
The display window dims.  
To check the remaining time until the shut-off time,  
press SLEEP once. The remaining time until the shut-off  
time appears for about 5 seconds.  
To change the shut-off time, press SLEEP repeatedly until  
the time length you want appears.  
To cancel the setting, press SLEEP repeatedly until the  
time indication disappears.  
• Turning off the unit also cancels Sleep Timer.  
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Maintenance  
To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs and mechanism clean.  
Handling MDs  
General Notes  
In general, you will have the best performance by keeping  
your CDs, MDs and the mechanism clean.  
• Do not open the shutter.  
- The shutter is locked so that it  
will not open. Trying to force it  
open will break the MD. If the  
shutter opens accidentally, close  
it again quickly without  
Store CDs and MDs in their cases, and keep them in  
cabinets or on shelves.  
Keep the CD trays, and the MD loading slot cover  
closed when not in use.  
touching the MD inside.  
• Do not place MDs in the follow-  
ing places:  
Handling CDs  
- High temperature areas such as  
in direct sunlight or inside a  
car.  
- High humidity areas, e.g. in a  
bathroom.  
• Remove the CD from its case by  
holding it at the edge while  
pressing the center hole lightly.  
• Do not touch the shiny surface of  
the disc, or bend the CD.  
- On a beach or sandy area.  
• Put the CD back in its case after  
use to prevent warping.  
• Clean MDs regularly.  
- If dust or dirt gets on cartridge, wipe it off with a soft  
dry cloth.  
• Be careful not to scratch the  
surface of the CD when placing it  
back in its case.  
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight,  
temperature extremes, and  
moisture.  
To clean the CD  
Wipe the CD with a soft cloth in a  
straight line from center to edge.  
DO NOT use any solvent — such as conventional  
record cleaner, spray, thinner, or benzine — to clean  
the CD.  
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Additional Information  
Continued  
MD Disc Types  
There are two types of MDs: Premastered (prerecorded) and Recordable (blank).  
Premastered MDs  
Premastered MDs, which have been recorded at music studio, can be played back like regular CDs. On an MD of this type,  
data is recorded as the presence or absence of tiny pits. A laser beam focuses on the pits on the surface of the MD and  
reflects the detection back to the lens in the MD deck. MD deck then decodes the signals and plays them back as music.  
This type of MD is called an “optical disc.”  
Recordable MDs  
Recordable MDs, which use magneto-optical technology, can be recorded and played back repeatedly. The laser inside the  
MD deck applies heat to the MD, demagnetizing the magnetic layer of the MD for recording and playback. This type of MD  
is called an “magnetic-optical disc.”  
ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding)  
The MD provides 74 minute recording and playback time, the same as an audio CD, but in a diameter of only 64 mm. This  
ability to store such a large amount of data is the result of ATRAC, an audio compression technique developed for MD. This  
technology cuts out faint sounds that would not be heard by the human beings. This technology, based on human sensitivity  
to sounds, reduces recorded data volume up to about one-fifth of that of the original data.  
UTOC (User Table Of Contents)  
Found only on recordable MDs, this area contains sub-data (track number, recording data, etc.) which can be rewritten by  
the user.  
UTOC enables us to search tracks quickly and edit tracks on the MD.  
3:12  
4:15  
6:05  
SCMS (Serial Copy Management System)  
MD deck integrated to this unit uses the Serial Copy Management System which allows only first-generation digital copies  
to be made of premastered software (like CDs or prerecorded MDs).  
1st Generation  
2nd Generation  
OK  
NO  
ABCDEFG  
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Sound Skip Guard Memory  
The biggest weakness of discs is their susceptibility to vibration. The “Sound Skip Guard Memory” has been developed to  
cope with this weakness.  
With this function, a few seconds of signals read by the optical read head from the MD are first stored in memory before  
being reproduced as audio signals. Thus, even when vibration or shock interrupts signals being read, these stored signals  
can continue to reproduce sounds for the few seconds. Thus, the user will enjoy uninterrupted music.  
When “vibrated”....  
Normally....  
MD limitations  
The MD records data in an original format that differs from that of conventional cassette tapes or DATs. Since there are  
some limitations with this recording format, the following types of symptoms may occur. These symptoms are not  
malfunctions.  
Cause  
Symptoms  
There is a maximum number of tracks which can be  
recorded, regardless of recording time. More than 254  
tracks cannot be recorded on an MD.  
“DISC FULL” appears, even though there is still enough  
remaining time on an MD.  
• Repeating erasure and recording on the same MD creates  
many blank portions sparsely on the MD. When record-  
ing on such an MD, a track is recorded on these blank  
portions sparsely. If a track is divided and recorded into  
so many portions, “DISC FULL” appears.  
“DISC FULL” appears even though the number of tracks  
and recording time do not reach the limit.  
The JOIN function sometimes does not work.  
• If a divided portion of less than 8 seconds is made while  
a track is recorded on the MD, that track cannot be  
joined to another track using the JOIN function. Further-  
more, if that track is erased, the remaining time of the  
MD may not increase exactly by the erased amount.  
• If a track has been divided into many portions while  
being recorded on the MD, sounds will drop out while  
fast forwarding or reversing such an MD.  
The remaining time on the MD does not increase even  
when tracks are erased.  
The sound drops out during fast forward or fast reverse.  
You cannot record on a blank portion of less than 2 seconds  
in the MD. For this reason, the actual recording time of  
discs may become shorter.  
The amount of recorded time on the MD added to the  
amount of remaining time is shorter than the MD’s total  
possible recording time.  
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Troubleshooting  
Continued  
If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service.  
If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person,  
such as your dealer, for service.  
Symptom  
No sound is heard.  
Possible Cause  
Action  
Connections are incorrect, or loose.  
Check all connections and make  
corrections. (See pages 6 – 9.)  
Unable to record on an MD.  
Poor radio reception.  
You are using a prerecorded MD.  
The MD is write-protected.  
Change it with a recordable MD.  
Unprotect the MD. (See page 26.)  
Reconnect the antenna securely.  
The antenna is not connected  
correctly.  
The AM loop antenna is too close  
to the unit.  
Change the position and direction of  
the AM loop antenna.  
The FM antenna is not properly  
extended and positioned.  
Extend FM antenna to the best  
reception position.  
The CD skips.  
The CD is dirty or scratched.  
Clean or replace the CD. (See page 49.)  
• Remove the obstruction.  
Unable to operate the remote control.  
The path between the remote  
control and the remote sensor on  
the unit is blocked.  
The batteries have lost their charge. • Replace the batteries.  
Match them correctly.  
The number buttons and CD and MD  
The operation modes for the unit and  
operation buttons on the remote control for the remote control do not match.  
do not function correctly.  
Loaded CDs and MD cannot be  
ejected.  
The main AC power cord is not  
plugged in.  
Plug in the AC power plug.  
The Disc Lock function is in use.  
Turn off the Disc Lock function.  
(See page 18.)  
The CD does not play.  
Operations are disabled.  
The CD is upside down.  
Put the CD in with the label side up.  
Unplug the unit then plug it back in.  
The built-in microprocessor has  
malfunctioned due to external electrical  
interference.  
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MD Messages  
Message  
Signification  
The disc is blank.  
Solution  
BLANK DISC  
Change the MD with another if you  
want to enjoy playback.  
CANNOT JOIN  
You are trying to join tracks which  
cannot be joined.  
This is not a malfunction. (See MD  
limitations on page 51.)  
DISC ERROR  
DISC FULL  
There is a problem with this MD.  
Change the MD.  
There is no more space on the MD or  
there are over 254 tracks.  
Use another recordable MD or erase  
some tracks.  
EMERGENCY STOP  
MD NO DISC  
A malfunction has occurred during  
recording.  
Eject the MD and re-insert it.  
There is no MD.  
Put an MD.  
NON-AUDIO  
CANNOT COPY  
You are trying to copy a non-audio disc Stop recording.  
like a CD-ROM or a Video CD.  
PLAY BACK  
You are trying to edit or record on a  
playback-only MD.  
Use a recordable MD.  
DISC PROTECTED  
The MD is write-protected.  
Unprotect the MD or use another. (See  
page 26.)  
SCMS CANNOT  
COPY  
Digital copy of the 2nd generation is  
prohibited.  
Use an analog recording method.  
OCCUPIED  
During playback, you have inserted an Remove the MD.  
MD into MD deck B loading slot  
where another MD had been inserted.  
LOAD ERROR  
MD is not inserted correctly.  
Insert the MD correctly.  
DIGITAL IN  
UNLOCK  
There is no digital device connected to Connect a digital device using digital  
the AUX DIGITAL IN OPTICAL  
terminal.  
optical cord.  
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Specifications  
General  
Power requirement:  
Power consumption: 105 watts (at operation)  
9.5 watts (on standby)  
Dimensions (approx.): 245 x 345 x 368 mm (W/H/D)  
Amplifier  
Output Power:  
AC 120 V , 60 Hz  
50 watts per channel, min. RMS at 6 ohms at 1 kHz,  
with no more than 3% total harmonic distortion.  
(911/16 x 135/8 x 141/2 in.)  
9.8 kg (21.7 lbs)  
Audio input sensitivity/Impedance (at 1 kHz)  
Analog input:  
Mass (approx.):  
TAPE  
AUX  
Digital input:  
AUX:  
220 mV/57 kohms  
520 mV/47 kohms  
Supplied accessories  
See page 6.  
Optical  
Speaker system — SP-WMD90  
Signal wave length: 660 nm  
Input level: –23 dBm to –15 dBm  
(With the built-in sampling rate  
converter, corresponding to 32 kHz/  
44.1 kHz/48 kHz)  
Type:  
3-way 4 speakers bass-reflex type  
(Magnetically-shielded type)  
Speaker units:  
Woofer:15 cm (515/16 in.) cone x1  
Mid range: 6 cm (23/8 in.) cone x1  
Mid range: 5 cm (113/16 in.) cone x1  
Tweeter: 2 cm (13/16 in.) dome x1  
Audio output level/Impedance (at 1 kHz)  
TAPE 160 mV/2.2 kohms  
Power handling capacity: 50 watts  
Impedance:  
6 ohms  
Speakers/Impedance: 6 – 16 ohms  
Frequency range:  
41 Hz — 20,000 Hz  
Sound pressure level: 85 dB/Wm  
Dimensions (approx.): 210 x 345 x 266 mm (W/H/D)  
(85/16 x 135/8 x 101/2 in.)  
Tuner  
FM tuning range: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
AM tuning range: 530 – 1,710 kHz  
Mass (approx.):  
Accessories:  
3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) each  
Speaker cords x 2  
CD player  
CD Capacity:  
3 CDs  
92 dB  
Dynamic range:  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
Signal-to-noise ratio: 100 dB  
Wow and flutter:  
Immeasurable  
MD deck  
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories  
Licensing Corporation.  
Audio playing system: MiniDisc digital audio system  
Recording system:  
Reading system:  
Magneto-optical overwrite system  
Non-contact, semiconductor laser  
pickup (λ=780 nm)  
Error correction system: CIRC (Cross Interleave Reed-  
Solomon Code)  
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz  
(With sampling rate converter for  
recording — 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/  
48 kHz)  
Audio compression system:  
ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform  
Acoustic Coding)  
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