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MD-301@#
MINIDISC DECK
OWNER'S MANUAL / MANUEL DU PROPRIETAIRE
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG / MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
MANUAL DEL USUARIO / GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
ÿ
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Ÿ
This appliance has a serial number located
on the rear panel. Please record the model
number and serial number and retain them
for your records.
Model number
Serial number
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SAFETY INFORMATION
This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation
Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968", and is classified as class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invisible laser radiation during operation
because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely confined in the protective housings.
The label required in this reguration is shown 1.
… CAUTION
- DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING SCREWDRIVER.
- USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
- IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, MAKE A CONTACT WITH OUR SERVICEMAN, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN A
TROUBLED STATE.
Optical pickup: Type : KMS-260A
Manufacturer : SONY Corporation
Laser output : 4.55 mW
Wavelength : 785
ע 20 nm For U.S.A.
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CERTIFICATION
THIS PRODUCT COMPLES WITH DHHS
RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLI-
CABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE
TEAC CORPORATION
3-7-3 NAKA-CHO, MUSASHINO-SHI, TOKYO, JAPAN
MANUFACTURED
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… CAUTION … ACHTUNG … OBSERVERA … ADVARSEL
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1THIS LABEL IS ATTACHED TO THE PLACE AS ILLUSTRATED TO
INFORM THAT THE APPARATUS CONTAINS A LASER COMPONENT.
CAUTION
-
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND
INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
ADVARSEL - USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, NÅR
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION.
UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
VORSICHT! UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNGTRITT AUS.
WENN DECKEL GEÖFFNET UND WENN
1DIESE AUFKLEBEMARKE IST AN DEM IN DER ABBILDUNG
GEZEIGTEN ORT ANGEBRACHT UM DARAUF HINZUWEISEN, DASS
IM INNERN DES GERÄTS
VAROITUS! SUOJAKOTELOA EI SAA AVATA. LAITE SISÄLTÄÄ
LASERDIODIN, JOKA LÄHETTÄÄ (NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ)
SILMILLE VAARALLISTA LASERSÄTEILYÄ.
SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT IST.
NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN !
VARNING
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OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRR ÄR URKOPPLAD.
STRÄLEN ÄR FARLIG.
ADVARSEL - USYNLIG LASERBESTRÅLING NÅR DENNE DELEN ER
ÅPEN OG SIKKERHETSSPERREN ER UTKOBLET.
UNNGÅ UTSETTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
EINE LASER-KOMPONENTE BEFINDET.
1PÅSKRIFTEN SITTER PÅ APPARATEN SOM VISAS SOM
UPPMANING OM ATT APPARATEN OMFATTAR EN INBYGGD
LASERKOMPONENT.
1DETTE MÆRKAT ER ANBRAGT SOM VIST I ILLUSTRATIONEN FOR
AT ADVARE BRUGEREN OM AT APPARATET INDEHOLDER EN
LASERKOMPONENT.
2DETTE MÆRKAT ER SOM VIST PÅ ILLUSTRATIONEN ANBRAGT PÅ
INDERSIDEN AF
TOPDÆKSLET FOR AT ADVARE BRUGEREN OM AT YDERLIGERE
FREMTRÆNGEN VIL VÆRE FORBUNDET MED FARE FOR AT
UDSÆTTE SIG FOR LASERSTRÅLING.
ADVARSEL — BETJENING AF ANDRE KONTROLLER OG
REGULATORER ELLER BENYTTELES AF ANDRE
FREMGANGSMÅDER END BESKREVET HERI ER FOR-BUNDET MED
FARE FOR UDSÆTTELSE FOR LASERSTRÅLING.
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
VARING: APPARATEN INNEHÅLLER LASER KOMPONENT MED
STRÅLNING ÖVERSTIGANDE KLASS 1.
"ADVARSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING NAR
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ
UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLING"
"VAROITUS! SUOJAKOTELOA EI SAA AVATA. LAITE SISÄLTÄÄ
LASERDIODIN. JOKA LÄHETTÄ (NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ) SILMILLE
VAARALLISTA LASERSÄTEILYÄ".
ADVARSEL: USYNLIG LASERBESTRÅLING NÅR DENNE
DELEN ER ÅPEN OG SIKKERHETSSPERREN ER UTKOBLET
UNNGÅ UTSETTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
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Contents
Before Use
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................ 2-3
Before Use ................................................................................................................ 4
Read This Before Operating .............................................................................. 4
Handling MDs .............................................................................................. 5
Mem ory back-up function ........................................................................... 5
When "Protected !!" is displayed................................................................ 5
While "UTOC Writing" is blinking ............................................................... 5
When "D-IN UNLOCK !" blinks.................................................................... 5
Rem ote Control Unit........................................................................................... 5
Rack Mounting.................................................................................................... 6
Voltage Conversion (For general export m odels). ........................................... 6
Connections .............................................................................................................. 6
Connection .................................................................................................. 6
Nam e of Each Control .............................................................................................. 7
Recording .................................................................................................................. 8
Recording an MD ............................................................................................... 8
Notes on Recording ........................................................................................... 8
Playback .................................................................................................................... 9
Norm al Playback ................................................................................................ 9
Useful Tips for Recording ...................................................................................... 10
Monitoring the Input Signal ............................................................................ 10
Adjusting the Recording Level ....................................................................... 10
Assigning Track Num bers During Recording ................................................ 10
Recording Over Existing Tracks (Over Write) ................................................ 10
Sync Recording ................................................................................................ 11
Checking the Rem aining MD Recording Tim e .............................................. 11
Checking the Recorded Tracks ........................................................................ 11
Tim er Recording .............................................................................................. 11
Useful Tips for Playback ........................................................................................ 12
Using the Display Window ............................................................................. 12
Selecting the Desired Track ............................................................................. 12
Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Playback) .................................... 12
When Recording to Analog Tape ................................................................... 13
Playing Tracks in the Desired Order (Program Playback) ............................. 13
Repeating Track(s) (Repeat Playback) ............................................................ 14
Tim er Playback ................................................................................................. 14
Editing Recorded MDs ........................................................................................... 15
Notes on Editing .............................................................................................. 15
Erasing Track(s) (ERASE Function) ................................................................ 15
Dividing a Track (DIVIDE Function) ................................................................ 16
Com bining Tracks (COMBINE Function) ........................................................ 16
Moving a Track (MOVE Function) ................................................................... 16
Assigning Titles (TITLE Function) ................................................................... 17
Assigning Titles to the Disc and All Tracks Successively
Read This Before Operating
… Place the unit on a hard flat surface.
… Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or
close to a source of heat. Also avoid
locations subject to vibrations and
excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture.
… Do not open the cabinet, as this might
result in circuitry damage or electrical
shock.
… Do not attempt to clean the unit with
chemical solvents, as this might damage
the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
… When removing the power plug from the
wall outlet, always pull directly on the
plug, never yank the cord.
… Keep this manual in a safe place for
future reference.
IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers)
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment. If the plug fitted is not
suitable for the power points in your
home or the cable is too short to reach a
power point, then obtain an appropriate
safety approved extension lead or
consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off,
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug
immediately, to avoid a possible shock
hazard by inadvertent connection to the
mains supply.
If this product is not provided with a
mains plug, or one has to be fitted, then
follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any
connection to the larger terminal which
is marked with the letter E or by the
safety earth symbol ç or coloured
GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW.
The wires in the mains lead on this
product are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
(TITLE AUTO INC Function)........................................................................ 17-18
Changing entered characters .................................................................... 18
Copying a Title (TITLE COPY Function)........................................................... 18
Canceling the Last Operation (UNDO Function) ............................................ 18
Optional Functions .................................................................................................. 19
Correspondence between deck buttons and keyboard keys.................. 19
Editing keys ................................................................................................ 19
Title entry keys ........................................................................................... 19
System Restrictions .......................................................................................... 19-20
Display Messages ................................................................................................... 20
Guide to the Serial Copy Managem ent System .................................................. 21
Serial Copy Managem ent System .................................................................. 21
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 22
Specifications ......................................................................................................... 22
BLUE:
NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
As these colours may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN
must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or
coloured RED.
When replacing the fuse only
a
correctly rated approved type should be
used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
IF IN DOUBT
—
CONSULT
A
COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.
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ª Handling MDs
ª When "Protected !!" is
Remote Control Unit
displayed
The MiniDisc (MD) measures 64 mm in
diameter. Although the MD is housed in a
protective cartridge (68 mm x 72 mm x 5 mm)
and can be handled easily, deck malfunc-
tions may result if the cartridge gets dust on
it or is damaged. To protect the disc, always
take the following precautions:
When operating the remote control unit,
point it towards the remote sensor on the
front panel of the unit.
… A playback-only MD is loaded.
… The MD is record-protected against
accidental erasure. To make recording
(or editing) possible, slide the record-
protect tab to close the hole.
ª Battery installation
… Be sure that the MD is taken out of the
deck and put back in its MD case after
using it.
… Do not touch the disc inside the
cartridge. Do not open the shutter to
expose the MD.
… Do not place MDs in direct sunlight, high
temperatures, or high levels of humidity.
… Use a dry, soft cloth to clean the
cartridge.
… When attaching a label to the MD
cartridge, be sure to apply it correctly to
the specified position. If the label is
rolled up or partially detached, the MD
cartridge may get stuck inside the deck.
… Do not place one label on top of another.
1. Remove the battery compartment
cover.
2. Insert two "AA" (R6, SUM-3) dry
batteries.
Make sure that the batteries are
Cartridge
inserted with their positive
and
ª While "UTOC Writing" is
negative — poles positioned correctly.
3. Close the cover until it clicks.
blinking:
"UTOC Writing" blinks while the MD is
being ejected after recording (or editing).
While it is blinking, the recorded data is
being written on the MD. Do not pull out
the power cord or vibrate the deck.
Otherwise the recorded data may not be
written correctly on the MD.
Battery replacement
If you notice that the distance between the
remote control unit and the player for
correct operation becomes shorter, it
indicates that the batteries are exhaust-
ed. In this case replace the batteries with
new ones.
Shutter
If the power is turned off with the MD left
in the deck ("
" lights up) after
Precautions concerning batteries
… Be sure to insert the batteries with
recording, the UTOC cannot be recorded.
Turn the power back on within 3 or 4 days
and eject the MD. The recorded data
might be lost if the MD is left in the deck
for a long time.
ª Memory back-up function
This unit is provided with a memory back-up
function. When you use the deck for the
first time, leave it on for about 5 minutes to
allow the back-up circuit to be charged and
become operational. When not using the
deck for a while, try to turn the power on
every 3 or 4 days.
correct positive
polarities.
and negative —
… Use batteries of the same type. Never
use different types of batteries
together.
… Rechargeable and non-rechargeable
batteries can be used. Refer to the
precautions on their labels.
ª When "D-IN UNLOCK !" blinks
… The program source is not connected to
the [DIGITAL INPUT 1] or [DIGITAL IN 2]
terminal even though you have selected
[DIGITAL 1] or [DIGITAL 2] with the
[INPUT SELECTOR]. Either make the
digital connection or select [ANALOG]
with the [INPUT SELECTOR] and perform
analog recording.
… This message also appears when the
digital signal input is interrupted during
digital recording. To continue recording,
restart the digital program source.
… When the remote control unit is not to be
used for a long time (more than a month),
remove the batteries from the remote
control unit to prevent them from leaking.
If they leak, wipe away the liquid inside
the battery compartment and replace the
batteries with new ones.
… Do not heat or disassemble batteries and
never dispose of old batteries by
throwing them in fire.
ª Serial Copy Management System
This deck complies with the SCMS (Serial
Copy Management System). As a result, it is
not possible to digitally record from a
source MD which has been recorded
digitally.
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Rack Mounting
Voltage Conversion
(For general export models)
Install this deck with the provided
mounting screw kit as illustrated.
Be sure to remove the power cord from the
AC outlet before repositioning the voltage
converter switch.
1. Locate the voltage selector on the rear
panel.
2. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, set to
the appropriate 230 V or 120 V position
according to your area.
IN NORTH AMERICA DANSL'AMERIQUE
USE ONLY ON 120 V
SUPPLY.
DU NORD:
UTILISABLE SUR 120 V
D'ALIMENTATION
UNIQUEMENT.
Connections
DIGITAL INPUT 1/OUTPUT terminals
Use these terminals to connect the deck to
a digital component (such as a CD player,
DAT deck, digital amplifier, or another MD
deck).
… Turn off power for all equipment before
making connections.
… Read instructions of each component
you intend to use with the MD deck.
ª Power cord
Be sure to connect the power cord to an AC
outlet which supplies the correct voltage.
… Hold the power plug when plugging or
unplugging the power cord.
ª Connection
… Use
a
digital optical (TOS) cable
(optional) for digital recording. Connect
the [DIGITAL IN 2] terminal located on
the front panel to a digital component
such as a DAT/MD deck.
… When making a digital connection,
remove the caps from the terminals.
When the terminals are not in use, leave
the caps in place.
ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT
(BALANCED/UNBALANCED) terminals
Use these terminals to connect the deck to
a mixer, cassette tape recorder or other
components.
… Be sure to insert each plug securely. To
prevent hum and noise, do not bundle the
connection cords with the power cord or
speaker cord.
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Name of Each Control
x [AUTO SPACE] button
c [SCROLL] button
v Character select button [CHAR SELECT]
b [ENTER] button
1 [POWER] button
2 [TIMER PLAY/OFF/REC] switch
3 [REC MODE MONO/STEREO] switch
4 [INPUT] control
n [µTRACK≤] buttons
5 Remote sensor
6 Disc insertion slot
7 [ø EJECT] button
8 [ºRECORD] button
9 [DISPLAY] button
0 [∆SEARCH˚] buttons
q [PLAY MODE] button
w [µTRACK≤] dial / [PUSH ENTER]
e [EDIT/NO] button
r [YES] button
t [INPUT SELECTOR] switch
y [PHONES] jack
u PHONES level control
i Display window
o [ª STOP] button
p [¥PLAY] button
a [π READY] button
s [DIGITAL IN 2] terminal
d [KEYBOARD] terminal
f Numeric buttons (1 to 9, 0, +10)
g [REPEAT/A-B] buttons
h [TITLE EDIT] button
j [CLEAR] button
k [INSERT] button
l [DELETE] button
; [SYNC RECORD] button
z Upper/Lower case button [Aß∑a]
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Recording
Buttons used on this page
Notes on Recording
ªTo protect an MD against
accidental erasure
… After recording an MD, slide the record-
protect tab to open the hole.
… To record on the MD again, slide the tab
to close the hole.
… The maximum amount of time available
with monaural recording is twice that of
stereo recording.
Recording an MD
ªWhen "Disc Full !!" or "Track
Full !!" is displayed
1. Press the [POWER] button.
The MD has no more available space for
recording or the MD has used up all its
track numbers. Erase unnecessary tracks
or record music on another MD.
… "NO DISC" appears on the display.
… Turn on the source component and the
amplifier. Set the input selector to the
source component.
5. Press the [ºRECORD] button.
… The deck enters the Record-Ready mode
("
lights up).
"
… "Disc Full !!" or "Track Full !!" is displayed
when no room is available on the MD for
recording.
2. Insert a recordable MD.
ªThe way track numbers are
assigned varies depending on
the source
6. Adjust the recording level.
… If [ANALOG] was selected above,
adjust the recording level with the
[INPUT] control.
… When adjusting the recording level,
adjust so that the "OVER" segments of the
peak level meter do not light up.
When a CD or MD is played and recorded
digitally by selecting [DIGITAL 1/2] with the
[INPUT SELECTOR]:
… Track numbers on the recorded MD are
assigned to match those on the source
CD or MD. However, in the circum-
stances listed below only one track
number may be assigned to a recorded
section.
· A section composed of the repeated
playback of a single track on a disc
(e.g. using single track repeat
playback).
· A section composed of the succes-
sive recording of tracks with the same
track number from more than one
disc. Also, if the source is an MD,
track numbers may not be marked for
tracks shorter than 3 seconds.
When the source is recorded with
[ANALOG] or when a digital source other
than a CD or MD is recorded with [DIGITAL
1] or [DIGITAL 2] while the Auto Track
function is OFF:
… The entire recording may be counted as
a single track with only one track
number assigned to it.
· Track numbers can be assigned
manually at the desired points by
pressing the [ºRECORD] button
during recording.
· Track numbers can be assigned
automatically by switching the Auto
Track function to "A_TRACK > ON"
before starting recording.
7. Start recording.
Press the [¥PLAY] button or the
Hold the MD with the
label side up.
[π READY] button ( "¥
Start playing the source program.
lights up).
"
Insert in the direction of
the arrow.
… When a blank MD is inserted, the display
shows "Disc Loading", "TOC Reading",
"No Track !!" and "Blank Disc" in
sequence.
… When a partially recorded MD is
inserted, the deck will automatically
start recording from the end of the last
recorded track.
8. To stop recording, press the [ª STOP]
button.
ª To stop recording temporarily (ready)
Press the [π READY] button.
… Press the [¥PLAY] or [π READY] button
to resume recording.
… Whenever you pause recording, the
track number increases by one.
3. Select the input with the [INPUT
SELECTOR].
ª To eject the MD
Press the [ø EJECT] button.
Display
Selected Input
ANALOG
DIGITAL 1
ANALOG INPUT
If the power is turned off with the MD left
DIGITAL INPUT 1
(OPTICAL)
in the deck ("
" lights up) after
recording, the UTOC cannot be recorded.
Turn the power back on within 3 or 4 days
and eject the MD. The recorded data might
be lost if the MD is left in the deck for a long
time.
DIGITAL 2
DIGITAL IN 2 (OPTICAL)
(front panel)
4. Select the recording mode with the [REC
MODE] switch.
… When [STEREO] is selected, stereo
recording will be performed.
… When [MONO] is selected, monaural
recording will be performed using only
the left (L) channel. "L" appears on the
level meter, but the output is sent to both
channels.
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Playback
Buttons used on this page
3. Start playback.
ª To play a track located before or after
the current track
Normal Playback
Press the [¥PLAY] button ("¥" lights up).
Playback starts from the first track and
"001" appears on the "TRACK NO."
display.
… When the disc finishes playback, the
track numbers disappear from the music
calendar.
Turn the [µTRACK≤] dial.
… If you are operating the remote control
unit, select the desired track by pressing
the [µTRACK≤] buttons or entering
the track number with the numeric
buttons.
1. Press the [POWER] button.
… "NO DISC" appears on the display.
… Turn on the amplifier and set the input
selector to MD.
2. Insert an MD.
… If the total number of tracks exceeds 20
… The selected track number starts
playing.
("
" lights up), the track number
should be confirmed on the TRACK NO.
display.
ª To eject the MD
… Press the [¥PLAY] button immediately
after recording is stopped (within 10
seconds) to play back a track which has
just been recorded from the beginning.
… If ten seconds or more have passed after
recording is stopped, or if the [¥PLAY]
button is pressed after pressing the
[ªSTOP] button, playback starts from
the first track of the disc.
Press the [øEJECT] button.
ª Headphones
When using headphones, connect the
headphone plug into the PHONES jack.
… Adjust the level of the signals output
from the phones jack.
Hold the MD with the
label side up.
Condensation
4. To stop playback, press the [ª STOP]
button.
Insert in the direction
of the arrow.
When the deck is moved directly from a
cold to a warm location or when the
temperature is raised suddenly in the
room where the deck is installed,
moisture may condense inside the
mechanism. This will prevent the deck
from operating normally and may result
in damage to the MD or to precision
parts. If condensation occurs, turn on
the deck and leave it for an hour or two
until the moisture evaporates.
ª To stop playback temporarily (ready)
Press the [πREADY] button ("π" lights up).
… Press the [¥PLAY] or [πREADY] button
to resume playback.
… After the TOC (Table Of Contents) data
has been read, the disc title (when the
disc has a title assigned to it), the total
number of tracks and the total playing
time of the disc are displayed.
Total num ber of tracks
Disc title
Music calendar
… The disc or track title can be scrolled on
the display with the [SCROLL] button on
the remote control unit. After scrolling,
the title returns to its original display.
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Useful Tips for Recording
Buttons used on this page
Monitoring the Input Signal
Assigning Track Numbers During
Recording
Recording Over Existing Tracks
(Over Write)
You can monitor the input signal of the
component connected to each input
terminal before recording.
Assigning track numbers at specific points
will make it easy to quickly locate those
points later using the playback or editing
functions.
The Over Write function allows you to
record music by erasing a previously
recorded track.
1. Press the [øEJECT] button to eject the
disc.
2. Select the input source with the [INPUT
SELECTOR].
3. Press the [ºRECORD] button.
("Monitor Mode" appears.)
… Even when the [REC MODE] is set to
[MONO], the output is sent to both
channels.
1. Perform steps 1 to 4 of "Recording an
MD" on page 8.
2. Turn the [µTRACK≤] dial (or press
the [µTRACK≤] buttons on the
remote control unit) until the track
number to be recorded over appears.
ª To assign track numbers automatically
(Auto Track function)
Track numbers can be assigned automati-
cally during recording by setting the Auto
Track function to ON.
3. Press the [ºRECORD] button ("
"
1. In the Record or Record-Ready mode,
press the [EDIT/NO] button until
"A_TRACK >" appears.
2. Turn the [µTRACK≤] dial to select
"A_TRACK > ON".
lights up).
… Insert an MD or press the [ª STOP]
button to cancel the Monitor mode.
… After "Over Write" appears, the remain-
ing recording time is displayed.
… The track numbers which come after the
track being recorded over blink on the
music calendar.
3. Press the [YES] button to end the setting
function.
Adjusting the Recording Level
4. Adjust the recording level.
… While the Auto Track function is "ON", the
signal level must remain low for 2 or
more seconds before a new track
number is advanced.
… During digital recording from a CD or
MD, the track numbers are advanced
automatically according to the CD or MD
data.
… If [ANALOG] was selected above, adjust
the recording level with the [INPUT]
control.
5. Press the [¥PLAY] button or [πREADY]
button to start recording.
When recording with [ANALOG] selected
with the [INPUT SELECTOR] and the signal
input through the [ANALOG INPUT] jacks,
adjust the recording level with the [INPUT]
control.
… The deck records over the existing track.
The track number is updated.
… Once the Auto Track function is "ON", this
mode will not be released even after the
power is turned off.
Press the [YES] button after selecting
"A_TRACK > OFF" to release it.
ª Recording over an existing track from
the middle
1. Select the track number to be erased
then press the [¥PLAY] button to start
playback.
2. Press the [π READY] button where you
want to start recording.
3. Press the [ºRECORD] button.
… The track number is updated and blinks
on the music calender.
ª To assign track numbers manually
Press the [ºRECORD] button at every point
where you want to assign a track number
during recording. Each press of the button
advances the track number.
1. Insert a recordable MD and press the
[ºRECORD] button to enter the Record-
Ready mode ("
" lights up).
4. Press the [¥PLAY] or [πREADY] button
to start recording.
2. Play the highest-level section of the
program source and turn the [INPUT]
control so that the "OVER" segments of
the peak level meters do not light.
… Recording level adjustment is not
necessary for digital recording.
3. Play the program source again.
… Press the [¥PLAY] or [πREADY] button
to start recording.
ª To assign track numbers after recording
A track number is added when a track is
divided in editing. (See "Dividing a track" on
page 16.)
… The deck records over the existing track.
[CAUTION]
… It is not possible to record from the
middle of an existing track when
Note:
"
" or "
" is lit.
Changing the input or mode with the [INPUT
SELECTOR] or [REC MODE] switch during
recording activates the Record-Ready
mode.
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Buttons used on this page
Checking the Remaining MD
Recording Time
Sync Recording
Timer Recording
The deck starts recording when the input
audio exceeds a certain level and pauses
when the input audio has dropped below a
certain level continuously for 4 seconds or
more.
By connecting this deck with a timer
(commercially available), you can start and
stop recording operations at a preset time.
With each press of the [DISPLAY] button,
the display changes as follows:
1. Perform steps 1 to 6 of "Recording an
MD" on page 8.
In the Stop /Record mode:
1. Perform steps 1-6 of "Recording an MD"
on page 8.
2. Press the [SYNC RECORD] button on the
remote control unit. The deck enters the
Sync Record-Ready mode.
2. Set the [TIMER] switch to [REC].
3. Set the [TIMER] so that it starts and stops
power supply at the desired start time
and end time.
… As the actual recording starts after the
"TOC Reading" operation, set the timer
recording start time to slightly before the
time when you want to start recording.
… Each component power is turned off.
… When the start time comes, power is
supplied to the components and
recording starts.
("
" and "
" light up.)
… The remaining recording time appears
after "S_SYNC ON" is displayed.
3. Start playing the source component.
… The deck starts sync recording upon
detection of the input audio signal.
It pauses when the input audio level
drops below a certain level.
… You cannot start recording manually
by pressing the [¥PLAY] button or
[π READY] button in the Sync Record-
Ready mode.
… Press the [SYNC RECORD] button again
to cancel sync recording. After "S_SYNC
OFF" is displayed, the remaining
recording time appears.
… The remaining recording time (REMAIN)
is only displayed in the Record-Ready
mode.
… The disc title can be displayed only when
it has been recorded onto the MD.
[CAUTION]
… When timer recording is performed in
the "SHUFFLE" mode or "PROGRAM"
mode, the deck automatically enters the
"CONTINUE" mode.
… Be sure to turn the deck on again and
eject the MD within 3 or 4 days of timer
recording. When the MD is ejected, the
recorded contents will be written on the
MD. If the deck is left off for a long time
after the timer recording has finished,
the contents may disappear.
… During timer recording, recording starts
from the end of the previously-recorded
portion on the MD.
… Set the [TIMER] switch to [OFF] after
timer recording. If the timer is left in
[REC], the deck will automatically start
recording the next time the power is
turned on.
Checking the Recorded Tracks
ª Press the [¥PLAY] button immediately
after stopping recording.
The track which has just been recorded will
be played from the beginning.
Notes:
… Pressing the [π READY] button during
sync recording aborts the Sync Record
operation.
… Changing the input or mode with the
[INPUT SELECTOR] or [REC MODE]
switch during sync recording aborts the
Sync Record operation.
Recording
ª
STOP
¥PLAY
∑
∑
ª To play from the first track of the MD
after recording:
Press the [ª STOP] button again
immediately after stopping recording then
press the [¥PLAY] button.
Recording
ª
STOP
ª
STOP
¥PLAY
∑
∑
∑
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Useful Tips for Playback
Buttons used on this page
Playing Tracks in Random Order
(Shuffle Playback)
Using the Display Window
Selecting the Desired Track
The information shown on the display
allows you to check the disc title, track title,
the total track number in an MD, total
playing time, remaining recordable time of
the MD.
ª Playing a track by direct search
Specify the desired track by pressing the
numeric buttons (1 to 9, 0, +10) on the
remote control unit. The specified track
starts to play.
Each track on the disc is played once in
random order.
… Examples of operation for direct search
of track number 10 or more:
To search track number 10:
… Each press of the [DISPLAY] button
changes the display as shown below.
Press +10 once then 0.
To search track number 25:
In the Stop mode:
Press +10 twice then 5.
… Press the [CLEAR] button while "TRACK
NO." is blinking to cancel it.
1. In the Stop mode, press the [PLAY
MODE] button repeatedly until "SHUFFLE
MODE" is displayed ("
up).
2. Press the [¥PLAY] button.
" lights
ª To skip to the previous or next track
Turn the [µ TRACK≤] dial clockwise
or counterclockwise (or press the
[µ TRACK≤] buttons on the remote
control unit) during playback to skip to a
track located after or before the current
track.
… To play the next track, turn the
[µTRACK≤] dial clockwise (or press
the [≤] button on the remote control
unit) during shuffle playback.
… To play from the beginning of the current
track, turn the [µ TRACK≤] dial
counterclockwise (or press the [µ ]
button on the remote control unit) during
shuffle playback.
… The Shuffle mode will not be canceled
even when the power is turned off.
… To cancel the Shuffle mode, press the
[PLAY MODE] button repeatedly until
"CONTINUE MODE" is displayed.
In the Play mode:
ª To search a desired section
During playback, press and hold the
[∆/˚] (or [∆ SEARCH˚]) buttons to
search the desired section.
… In the Play-Ready mode, the desired
section can be searched by observing
the elapsed playing time or remaining
playing time on the display.
… Normal search may not be possible if
there are several successive short
tracks of only a few seconds in length.
… The total number of tracks appears on
the TRACK NO. display.
… The disc title and track titles are
displayed only when they have been
recorded onto the MD.
… When a track has been selected in the
Stop mode ("TRACK" is lit), pressing the
[DISPLAY] button displays the track title.
… When a track title is composed of more
than 100 characters, the 100th character
and beyond cannot be displayed.
… The disc or track title can be scrolled on
the display with the [SCROLL] button on
the remote control unit. After scrolling,
the title returns to its original display.
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Buttons used on this page
3. Press the [¥PLAY] button to start
Program playback.
… The program is held in memory after
Program playback has been stopped by
pressing the [ª STOP] button or it has
stopped automatically at the end.
Playing Tracks in the Desired
When Recording to Analog Tape
Order (Program Playback)
ª To play tracks with spaces inserted
after every track (Auto Space playback)
The Auto Space playback function inserts a
3-second blank space between each track.
This makes possible music scan operations
when recording from MDs to analog tape.
1. Press the [AUTO SPACE] button on the
remote control unit once so that
"A_SPACE ON" is displayed. ("
lights up.)
2. Press the [¥PLAY] button.
… To release Auto Space Playback, press
the [AUTO SPACE] button repeatedly
Up to 25 tracks can be programmed in the
desired order and played.
… Pressing the [ªSTOP] button in the Stop
mode clears the program memory.
… When the total program playback time is
longer than 159 minutes and 59 seconds,
"---m--s" appears on the time counter.
… When the 25th track has been
programmed, "PGM Full !!" is displayed
and no more tracks can be programmed.
… Pressing the [PLAY MODE] button in the
Stop mode cancels the Program Play
mode and clears the program memory.
… The Program mode will not be canceled
even when the power is turned off, and
the programmed data will remain in the
deck.
ª To program tracks
1. In the Stop mode, press the [PLAY
MODE] button repeatedly until "PGM
MODE" appears in the display. After
"PGM MODE", the display shows "0m 00s
"
00p" ("
" lights up).
2. Turn the [µTRACK≤] dial so that the
desired track number indicator lights on
the music calendar, and press [PUSH
ENTER] on the dial.
… The track number blinks.
… Repeat this operation to program other
tracks.
… Tracks can be programmed automatical-
ly by simply pressing the numeric
buttons (1 to 9, 0, +10) on the remote
control unit to display their numbers
sequentially.
until "
" disappears.
ª To pause after each track
(Auto Ready playback)
The deck can enter the Ready mode after
playing each track. This feature is
convenient when copying a single MD track
onto tape or when the tracks to be copied
are not continuous.
… If you attempt program playback when
no programmed data is entered, normal
playback will start after "PGM Empty !!"
is displayed.
… When a track number of 21 or more is
1. Press the [AUTO SPACE] button on the
remote control unit twice so that
"A_READY ON" is displayed.
ª To check the program contents
selected, the "
" indicator blinks.
In the Play or Play-Ready mode, turn the
[µTRACK≤] dial or press the [µ ] or
[≤] button on the remote control unit to
display the program contents.
However, the track number can still be
checked on the TRACK NO. display.
… The same track can be programmed
repeatedly.
… If you make a mistake in the track
number entry, press the [CLEAR] button.
Each press clears the current last track
in the program.
("
" lights up.)
2. Press the [¥PLAY] button.
… When playback is finished, the deck
pauses at the beginning of the next track.
3. Press the [¥PLAY] or [πREADY] button
to start playing the next track.
… To release Auto Ready playback, press
the [AUTO SPACE] button repeatedly
ª To delete a programmed track
In the Stop mode, press the [CLEAR] button.
Each press clears the current last track in
the program.
until "
" disappears.
ª To add a track to the program
.
.
… A SPACE and A READY playback cannot
be used together.
In the Stop mode, turn the [µTRACK≤]
dial to select the desired track number and
press [PUSH ENTER] on the dial.
A track can also be added from the remote
control unit by simply entering the track
number with the numeric buttons
(1 to 9, 0, +10).
… The new track is appended to the end of
the existing program.
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Useful Tips for Playback
Buttons used on this page
ª To repeat a single track
(Single-track repeat)
1. During playback in the "CONTINUE
MODE", press the [REPEAT] button on the
remote control unit twice.
Repeating Track(s)
(Repeat Playback)
Timer Playback
By connecting this deck with a timer
(commercially available), playback can be
started at a specified time.
1. Insert a pre-recorded MD and set the
[TIMER] switch to [PLAY].
2. Select the amplifier's input which allows
this deck to play back.
… Timer playback is available when
"SHUFFLE MODE", "PGM MODE", "ALL
REPEAT" or "REPEAT SINGLE" playback is
selected.
3. Set the timer to the desired start time
and turn off the power.
When the set time comes, each
component will be turned on and
playback will start.
All or one of the tracks, or a specified
portion (A-B) of an MD can be played
repeatedly. Program playback and Shuffle
playback can also be repeated.
… "REPEAT 1" appears ("
" light up).
" and
"
2. Press the [¥PLAY] button. The current
track will be repeated.
3. The track to be repeated can be
changed by turning the [µTRACK≤]
dial or by pressing the [µTRACK≤]
buttons or numeric buttons (1 to 9, 0, +10)
on the remote control unit.
ª To repeat all MD tracks
(All-track repeat)
1. In the Stop mode, press the [PLAY
MODE] button to select one of the
following repeat play modes.
… Single-track repeat is unavailable in the
"SHUFFLE MODE" or "PGM MODE".
Play Mode
Repeat
CONTINUE
Normal repeat
ª To repeat a section within a track
(A-B repeat)
A specified portion (between A and B) of a
track can be played repeatedly.
1. During playback, press the [A-B] button
on the remote control ("REPEAT A–" is
SHUFFLE MODE Shuffle repeat
PGM MODE Program repeat
… Set the [TIMER] switch back to [OFF]
after timer playback.
2. Press the [REPEAT] button on the remote
control unit once to display "REPEAT
ALL".
displayed, and "
" lights up,
"
" blinks) at the starting point (A) of
… "
" lights up.
the portion you want to repeat.
2. Press the [A-B] button again ("REPEAT A-
B" is displayed, and "
3. Press the [¥PLAY] button.
The tracks will be played repeatedly in
the specified mode.
… To release REPEAT playback and resume
normal playback, press the [REPEAT]
button repeatedly until "REPEAT OFF"
appears.
… The Repeat Playback mode will not be
canceled even when the power is turned
off.
" and
"
" light steadily) at the ending point
(B). The portion (A-B) will be played
repeatedly.
… A-B repeat playback of portions
extending over more than one track is
not possible during programmed
playback or shuffle playback.
… To cancel Repeat playback and resume
normal playback, press the [A-B] button
or [REPEAT] button again.
("REPEAT OFF" is displayed.)
… Press the [ªSTOP] button to erase the
specified portion (between A-B).
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Editing Recorded MDs
Buttons used on this page
2. Press the [EDIT/NO] button repeatedly
until "ERASE TRK ?" is displayed.
3. Press the [YES] button.
Erasing Track(s)
(ERASE Function)
Notes on Editing
Available editing operations include
erasing, moving, dividing and combining
tracks. It is also possible to assign disc and
track titles.
("Track OK ?" is displayed.)
… Pressing the [EDIT/NO] button or the
[ªSTOP] button while "Track OK ?" is
displayed aborts the operation.
The data written on an MD can be erased in
the following ways.
… Erasing all tracks simultaneously
… Erasing a single track
4. Press the [YES] button again.
… "COMPLETE" is displayed. Once the
specified track has been erased, the
subsequent track is decreased by one
and all tracks following are renumbered.
… Repeat this procedure to erase
additional tracks.
ª When "Protected !!" is displayed
The MD is record-protected against
accidental erasure. To make recording or
editing possible, slide the record-protect
tab to close the hole.
… Erasing parts of a track
ª To erase all tracks at once (DISC ERASE)
1. In the Stop mode, press the [EDIT/NO]
button repeatedly until "ERASE DISC ?" is
displayed.
ª To erase a part of a track
This operation consists of dividing the
track, erasing one of the tracks obtained by
division and combining the remaining
tracks. A part of a track can be erased using
these three functions.
2. Press the [YES] button.
("Sure ?" is displayed.)
(Example): To erase a part of A with track
number 1
… Pressing the [EDIT/NO] button or the
[ªSTOP] button while "Sure ?" is
displayed aborts the operation.
3. Press the [YES] button again.
"COMPLETE" is displayed and then "Blank
Disc" is displayed to indicate that all
recorded data on the MD has been
erased.
… If "ERASE DISC ?" is selected with the
[EDIT/NO] button while "Blank Disc" is
displayed, and then the [YES] button is
pressed, UNDO (which cancels the most
recent operation) cannot be performed.
ª While "UTOC Writing" is blinking
This message indicates that the recorded
data is being written on the MD. Do not pull
out the power cord or vibrate the deck.
Otherwise the recorded data may not be
written correctly on the MD.
ª To erase a single track (TRACK ERASE)
(Example): To erase B in track number 2
1. Specify the track to be erased with the
[µTRACK≤] dial.
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Editing Recorded MDs
Dividing a Track
(DIVIDE Function)
Combining Tracks
(COMBINE Function)
Moving a Track (MOVE Function)
The order of tracks can be changed by
moving a track to another position. After the
track has been moved, track numbers are
automatically renumbered.
A recorded track can be divided into two
tracks and a track number can be assigned
to the second track. This function is
designed for use when a single track
contains several musical pieces (for
example with an analog-recorded MD), or
when you want to mark a point for use in
track location.
Two consecutive tracks can be combined
into a single track. This function is designed
for use when you want to play several
songs continuously or you want to make a
single track from many separately recorded
parts of music.
(Example): To move D from track number 4
to track number 2
(Example): Combining B and C
(Example): To divide C and D contained in
track number 3 into two tracks
1. During playback, select the track to be
moved by turning the [µTRACK≤]
dial.
2. Press the [EDIT/NO] button until
"MOVE ?" is displayed.
3. Press the [YES] button.
1. Select a track number by turning the
[µTRACK≤] dial.
… The selected track number will be
combined with the track before it.
For example, to combine track numbers 2
and 3, select track number 3 in this step.
… If you select track 1, it will not be
combined into a single track.
… "Move to 001?" is displayed. ("001" blinks.)
1. During playback, press the [π READY]
button at the point where you want to
divide the current track into two.
2. Press the [EDIT/NO] button repeatedly
until "DIVIDE ?" is displayed.
Track num ber
to be m oved
Destination track
num ber
2. Press the [EDIT/NO] button until
"COMBINE ?" is displayed.
4. Select the destination track number with
the [µTRACK≤] dial.
… "Move to 002 ?" is displayed.
("002" blinks.)
3. Press the [YES] button.
… "Rehearsal" and "Point OK ?" are
displayed alternately while the first 4
seconds of the portion which becomes
the second track after division are
played repeatedly.
4. If the original track is not divided as
precisely as desired, you can fine-adjust
the division point by turning the
[µTRACK≤] dial while monitoring the
sound.
… The division point can be adjusted within
an offset range of –88 ~ +127
(±1 corresponds to approx. 0.06 sec.).
… Press the [ªSTOP] button or [EDIT/NO]
button to abort the operation.
5. When the track is divided at the desired
point, press the [YES] button again.
… The track numbers of the new track
(second track after division) and
subsequent tracks are increased by one
but these new numbers are still
continuous.
… When you specify the destination track
number with the numeric buttons,
"COMPLETE" is displayed, then the track
is moved and the track numbers
are automatically changed. Playback
resumes from the track’s new location.
… Press the [ªSTOP] button or [EDIT/NO]
button to abort the operation.
3. Press the [YES] button.
… "Rehearsal" is displayed. The beginning
of the selected track is played back
repeatedly.
… If the combination point between the two
tracks is not played properly, press the
[EDIT/NO] button to stop playback and
restart the operation from the beginning.
… Press the [ª STOP] button to abort the
operation.
4. If the combination point is correct, press
the [YES] button again.
… "COMPLETE" is displayed for a few
seconds and the tracks are combined.
… When both tracks have titles assigned,
the title of the track before the selected
track is assigned to the combined
track. Subsequent track numbers are
decreased by one.
5. Press the [YES] button again.
… "COMPLETE" is displayed, then the track
is moved and the track numbers
are automatically changed. Playback
resumes from the track’s new location.
… "COMPLETE" is displayed and the track is
divided. The deck will start to play the
new track obtained after division.
… Tracks obtained after division do not
have track titles, regardless of whether
the original track had one or not.
… The beginnings of tracks cannot be
divided.
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Buttons used on this page
6. Select each character by turning the
[µTRACK≤] dial and pressing
[PUSH ENTER] on the dial.
… If you are using the remote control unit,
select each character with the
[µ TRACK≤] buttons and press the
[ENTER] button to enter it.
7. Repeat steps 5-6.
8. Press the [YES] button after assigning
the disc title.
… The title entry mode for track 1 is
automatically engaged ("001 > _" is
displayed) and the cursor blinks on the
display.
7. Repeat steps 5-6.
… Press the[ª STOP] button to abort the
operation.
Assigning Titles (TITLE Function)
Titles can be assigned to each disc or each
track using uppercase and lowercase
9. Repeat steps 5-6.
… Press the [EDIT/NO] button for more than
3 seconds (or press the [TITLE EDIT]
button on the remote control unit) to
cancel the title function and resume
playback
10. Press the [YES] button again.
… When the title entry mode for track 2 is
engaged ("002 > _" is displayed), repeat
steps 5-8.
letters, numbers, "
symbols.
" (Katakana) and
1. Press the [EDIT/NO] button so that
"TITLE ?" is displayed.
2. Press the [YES] button.
… Press the [TITLE EDIT] button if you are
using the remote control unit.
3. Select "DSC" or a track number using the
[µTRACK≤] dial.
… To assign a disc title, select "TITLE > DSC"
("DSC" blinks).
… Repeat the character entry procedure
until all titles have been entered. The
disc title is then displayed if the deck is in
the Stop mode, or if the deck is in the
Play mode, the current track title is
displayed.
… Confirm titles by turning the
[µTRACK≤] dial.
… Press the [ª STOP] button to abort the
operation.
Press the [EDIT/NO] button for more than
3 seconds (or press the [TITLE EDIT]
button on the remote control unit) to
cancel the title function and resume
playback.
8. Press the [YES] button again.
… The disc or track title is displayed again.
… Repeat steps 1-8 to assign titles to other
track numbers.
Assigning Titles to the Disc and
All Tracks Successively
(TITLE AUTO INC Function)
Select the "CONTINUE" mode with the
[PLAY MODE] button. Titles can be assigned
to the disc and all tracks successively.
1. Press the [EDIT/NO] button so that
"TITLE ?" is displayed.
2. Press the [YES] button.
… Press the [TITLE EDIT] button if you are
using the remote control unit.
… To assign a track title, select "TITLE >
XXX (track number)" (Track number
blinks).
Notes:
… Up to 100 characters can be entered per
track title. However, when the total
number of characters of all track titles
exceeds 1700, no more track titles can
be written onto the MD.
3. Select "TITLE
>
AINC" with the
[µTRACK≤] dial ("AINC" blinks).
… If the TITLE AUTO INC function is
canceled before all titles have been
assigned, the track title currently being
entered will be erased. Only track titles
which have already been assigned will
be kept.
… If UNDO is performed after TITLE AUTO
INC is completed, the last edited track
title will be canceled.
4. Press the [YES] button.
"DSC > _ " or "XXX > _ " is displayed.
… The character entry mode is engaged
and the cursor blinks on the display.
5. Press the [DISPLAY] button to select the
character type.
4. Press the [YES] button.
… The disc title entry mode is engaged
("DSC > _" is displayed) and the cursor
blinks on the display.
… The cursor blinks at the first character
position even if a title has already been
assigned.
… When "
" is lit: Katakana (square
Japanese syllabary) can be entered.
… Disc and track titles can be assigned
during recording.
… When "
" is lit: Capital alphabet
letters, numerals and symbols can be
entered.
… If a track title is assigned while in the
Record-Ready mode during the overwrit-
ing of a track, the track title will be
erased when you resume recording.
… "DISC" lights while a disc title is being
entered, and "TRACK" lights while a track
title is being entered.
… When no indicator is lit: Small alphabet
letters, numerals and symbols can be
entered.
6. Select each character by turning the
[µTRACK≤] dial and pressing [PUSH
ENTER] on the dial.
… Assigning titles is unavailable in the
"SHUFFLE MODE" or "PGM MODE".
5. Press the [DISPLAY] button to select the
character type.
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Editing Recorded MDs
Buttons used on this page
Canceling the Last Operation
(UNDO Function)
ª To enter a number
Deck ® Turn the [µTRACK≤] dial.
Remote Control Unit ® Press the numeric
buttons.
1. In the Stop mode, press the [EDIT/NO]
button repeatedly until "UNDO ?"
appears.
ª To erase a character at the cursor
position
Deck ® Press the [EDIT/NO] button.
Remote Control Unit ® Press either the
[DELETE] button or [EDIT/NO] button.
ª To move the cursor to the right after
selecting a character
2. Press the [YES] button.
Deck ® Press [PUSH ENTER] on the dial.
Remote Control Unit ® Press the [ENTER]
button.
"Sure ?" is displayed ("Sure" blinks).
… To cancel this function, press the
[ªSTOP] button or [EDIT/NO] button.
3. Press the [YES] button.
… The last operation is undone and
"COMPLETE" is displayed.
… Pressing the [¥PLAY] button or
[π READY] button releases the UNDO
mode.
ª Character types selectable
ª To erase all the characters at once
Deck ® Unavailable.
Remote Control Unit ® Press the [CLEAR]
button.
… When "
Japanese syllabary) can be entered.
… When " " is lit: Capital alphabet
" is lit: Katakana (square
letters, numerals and symbols can be
entered: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; <
Notes:
Copying a Title
= > ? @ ! " # $ % & ‘ ( ) + , – . / _ (space)
*
"UNDO ?" will not be displayed in the cases
below, even if you press the [EDIT/NO]
button (cannot undo).
… When the operation has already been
undone (cannot undo an undo), or no
operation has been performed to undo.
… When the editing mode is released by
pressing the [YES] button.
… During recording or when the Recording-
Ready mode is engaged.
… When "DISC ERASE" is performed on a
blank disc.
(TITLE COPY Function)
… When no indicator is lit: Small alphabet
letters, numerals and symbols can be
entered: a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s
t u v w x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @
1. In the Stop mode, display the disc title or
track title (number) that you want to copy
with the [µTRACK≤] dial.
! " # $ % & ‘ ( ) + , – . / _ (space)
*
(Example): To copy the track 4 title
ª Changing entered characters
2. Press the [EDIT/NO] button repeatedly
until "TITLE COPY ?" appears.
3. Press the [YES] button.
"Copy to 001 ?" is displayed.
("001" blinks)
Move the cursor to the character to be
corrected in the character entry mode.
… Select a new character to change the
character at the cursor position.
… When the power is cut off.
(Example): To copy the track 4 title to track 6
ª To move the cursor
Deck ® Press the [∆SEARCH˚]
buttons.
Source track
num ber
Destination
track num ber
Remote Control Unit
®
Press the
[∆ SEARCH˚] buttons.
ª To select a character at the cursor
position
Deck ® Turn the [µTRACK≤] dial.
Remote Control Unit
[µ TRACK ≤] buttons.
®
Press the
4. Select the track to copy the title to with
the [µTRACK≤] dial.
"Copy to 006 ?" is displayed ("006" blinks).
ª To change the character type at the
cursor position
Deck ® Press the [DISPLAY] button.
Remote Control Unit ® Press either the
[DISPLAY] button or [CHAR SELECT] button.
ª To change the character at the cursor
position to an upper/lower case letter
Deck ® Press the [DISPLAY] button.
Remote Control Unit ® Press the [Aß∑a]
button.
… Press the [ªSTOP] button or [EDIT/NO]
button to cancel the TITLE COPY mode.
5. Press the [YES] button.
… The title is copied to track number 006.
… Pressing the [¥PLAY] button or
[πREADY] button releases the title copy
operation.
ª To insert a space at the cursor position
Deck ® Press [PUSH ENTER] on the dial for
3 seconds or more.
Remote Control Unit ® Press the [INSERT]
or [ENTER] button for more than 3 seconds.
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Optional Functions
System Restrictions
If you connect an IBM-compatible personal
computer keyboard (101 or 106 keys) to the
KEYBOARD terminal of this deck, you can
operate the deck control, track selection,
editing and title entry directly from the
keyboard.
… Place the provided lettering guide
around the keyboard function keys for
your reference.
Because of the different recording systems
used by Compact Cassette, DAT, etc., the
MD (Mini Disc) is subjected to some system
restrictions. These restrictions may result
in the following problems. These are
normal and are not malfunctions.
ª Editing keys
Function
Key Operation
Shift + F1 keys
Shift + F2 keys
Shift + F4 keys
Shift + F5 keys
Shift + F6 keys
Shift + F7 keys
Shift + F8 keys
Shift + F9 keys
Esc key
ERASE TRACK
ERASE DISC
MOVE
… "Track Full" is displayed before the
available recording time (max. 60 or 74
minutes) expires.
DIVIDE
"Track Full" is displayed whenever the
number of allowable tracks is reached,
regardless of the recording time still
available. With the MD system, it is not
possible to record more than 254 tracks.
If you want to record more tracks, erase
unnecessary tracks, record them on
another MD, or use the editing proce-
dure to combine existing tracks.
… "Track Full" is displayed even though
both the number of tracks and the
recording time have not been filled.
Whenever emphasis data or other signal
enhancements are switched on-off in
the middle of tracks, the track is
separated at that point and "Track Full"
may be displayed regardless of the
recording time and number of tracks.
… The remaining recording time of an MD
does not increase although you have
erased several tracks.
The remaining recording time display
ignores tracks shorter than 12 seconds.
Therefore, the time may not increase if
you have erased several short tracks.
… The total elapsed recording time and
remaining recording time does not
coincide with the available recording
time (max. 60 or 74 minutes).
The minimum unit for recording data is
usually 6 clusters (approx. 12 seconds).
Data of less than 12 seconds still uses
the 12-second space, so actual available
recording time becomes shorter than
rated. Also, if the MD is scratched, the
scratched sections are automatically
deleted and the time available is
decreased accordingly.
COMBINE
TITLE COPY
TITLE
UNDO
Mode cancellation
ª Correspondence between deck
buttons and keyboard keys
Deck Buttons
[µ]
Keyboard Keys
F1 key
ª Title entry keys
Operation
Key Operation
[≤]
F2 key
Move cursor
ß key, ∑ key
STOP button
PLAY button
READY button
RECORD button
AUTO SPACE button
REPEAT button
PLAY MODE button
DISPLAY button
YES button
F4 key
Change track number ™ key, ≈ key
to be edited
F5 key
F6 key
Switch uppercase/
lowercase
Caps key
F8 key
Erase character
before cursor
BS (Back Space)
key
F9 key
F10 key
Erase character on
cursor
DEL (Delete) key
F11 key
Insert character
End title entry
INS (Insert) key
F12 key
Esc key
Enter key
+ key
+10 button
… Characters can be entered directly from
the keyboard.
… When the track number to be edited is
changed using [™] or [≈], the track title
will remain the same.
Numeric buttons
CLEAR button
EJECT button
∆
Numeric keys
Shift + F10 keys
Shift + F12 keys
ß key
… "
" and "
" cannot be used at
the same time.
… When using a keyboard, do not turn the
power on and off rapidly, as this may
sometimes cause the keyboard to
become unoperational.
˚
∑ key
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Display Messages
The following messages are displayed depending on the operation conditions.
… Track combination may not be possible.
Tracks created by other editing
operations sometimes cannot be
combined.
… Audio is interrupted during search.
When a track created by an editing
operation is searched, audio is some-
times interrupted.
Message
Blank Disc
Description
The recordable MD contains no recorded data.
Copying is not possible.
Cannot Copy !
Cannot EDIT !
Disc Error !
… Track numbers are not assigned
correctly.
Editing is not possible.
When a CD is recorded through a digital
connection, short tracks may be
recorded depending on the contents of
the CD. Also, when auto track marking is
performed, the track numbers may not
be assigned correctly in some cases.
… The "TOC Reading" display will not
disappear.
The data in the MD is abnormal.
No more recording is possible.
Digital input connection is not made.
Is it OK to erase the recorded data on the MD ?
Is it OK to erase this track ?
Disc Full !!
D-IN UNLOCK !
ERASE DISC ?
ERASE TRK ?
Name Full !!
NO DISC !!
"TOC Reading" is displayed for a longer
time than usual when a brand-new
recordable MD is inserted.
The title memory is full.
… Note the following when you attempt to
perform recording while erasing
(overwriting) the previous recording:
≠ The remaining recording time of the
MD may not be displayed correctly.
≠ After repeated overwrite operations,
it may no longer be possible to
overwrite recording. In this case, first
edit the previous recording (by
erasing tracks, etc.) then proceed to
the overwrite operation.
≠ The remaining recording time is
shorter after recording than it was
before recording.
≠ The overwrite operation is not
recommended if the track to be
overwritten contains noise. Since
recording is performed on a 6-cluster
basis (approx. 12 seconds), over-
writing a noisy track may erase a part
of the track.
No MD is inserted.
No Track !!
No track has been recorded.
PGM Empty !!
PGM Full !!
Tracks have not been programmed.
No more tracks can be programmed.
The selected play mode is inappropriate.
Play Mode !!
Protected !!
The MD is protected against accidental erasure.
A playback-only MD is loaded.
Rec Error !!
Track Full !!
UNDO ?
A recording error occurred.
The MD has used up all its track numbers.
Is it OK to cancel the last operation ?
The recorded data is being written on the MD.
UTOC Writing
… It is not possible to assign a track title
during overwrite recording.
… Sometimes the maximum recording
time (60 or 74 minutes) will not be
available even after performing "ERASE
DISC".
In this case, try performing "ERASE
DISC" again. However, you will not be
able to UNDO it afterwards.
– 20 –
Guide to the Serial Copy Management System
… Rule 3
… Rule 2
Serial Copy Management
A DAT deck or an MD deck which is
compatible with 32 kHz and 48 kHz sampling
frequencies can record the digital audio of
satellite broadcasting digitally (digital-to-
digital). A first-generation DAT or MD
recorded in this way can be recorded again
on another DAT or MD digitally (digital-to-
digital). However, the second-generation
DAT or MD may not be recordable with
certain BS tuner models.
When an analog source such as an analog
System
disc or FM broadcast is digitally recorded
by using a DAT or MD, this recorded source
can be digitally recorded on another DAT or
MD. However, further digital copying is
prohibited.
This MD deck is in compliance with the
Serial Copy Management System standard.
This standard has been elaborated to
restrict digital-to-digital copying to only the
first generation. The basic rules governing
this system are as described in the
following.
Tuner
Playing
Microphone
amplifier
Turntable
CD player
Cassette deck
DAT deck
… Rule 1
MD deck
A digital recording is possible from a digital
source such as a CD, DAT or pre-mastered
MD onto a DAT or recordable MD through a
digital input connection. However, further
digital-to-digital recording is prohibited for
the second generation and later.
BS Tuner
Playing
Line (analog)
output jacks
Digital output jack
Audio
connecting cord
Optical cable or
coaxial digital
connecting cable
Line (analog)
input jacks
Digital input jack
MD deck
Record-
or
MD deck
DAT deck
ing
Record-
or
DAT deck
ing
Play-
√
CD player
DAT deck
MD deck
ing
√
DAT tape or MD
recorded via
analog-to-digital
connection
DAT
or
MD
First-generation
DAT or MD
recorded via
digital-to-digital
connection
Digital output jack
DAT
or
Optical cable or
coaxial digital
MD
connecting cable
√
Digital input jack
MD deck
√
Play-
ing
or
DAT deck
MD deck
Record-
or
DAT deck
Play-
ing
ing
or
DAT deck
MD deck
Digital output jack
√
Optical cable or
coaxial digital
connecting cable
Digital output jack
First-generation
DAT tape or MD
recorded via
digital-to-digital
connection
Optical cable or
coaxial digital
connecting cable
DAT
or
MD
Digital input jack
MD deck
Digital input jack
MD deck
Record-
or
DAT deck
ing
√
Record-
or
DAT deck
ing
Play-
ing
or
DAT deck
MD deck
√
√
First-generation
DAT tape or MD
recorded via
digital-to-digital
connection
Line (analog)
output jacks
DAT
or
MD
Digital output jack
Second-generation
DAT tape or MD
recorded via
digital-to-digital
connection
DAT
or
MD
Optical cable or
coaxial digital
connecting
cable
Audio connec-
ting cord
√
√
Play-
ing
or
DAT deck
MD deck
Play-
ing
Line (analog)
input jacks
or
DAT deck
MD deck
Digital input jack
Record-
Line (analog)
output jacks
Digital output jack
Line (analog)
output jacks
Digital output jack
or
MD deck
DAT deck
ing
Optical cable or
coaxial digital
connecting
cable
Audio connec-
ting cord
Optical cable or
coaxial digital
connecting
cable
Audio connec-
ting cord
Line (analog)
input jacks
Digital input jack
Record-
Line (analog)
input jacks
Digital input jack
Record-
or
MD deck
DAT deck
ing
or
MD deck
DAT deck
ing
– 21 –
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Format: MiniDisc digital audio system
Recording system:
If you have any problems with the deck, please check the following before calling for service.
If the trouble persists, please consult your dealer or nearest TEAC service agent.
Magnetic field modulation overwrite
system
Problem
Remedy
Recording/playback time:
Stereo: 74 minutes max.
Mono: 148 minutes max.
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
Compression system: ATRAC (Adaptive
TRansform Acoustic Coding)
Dynamic range:
More than 94 dB (playback, 1 kHz,
A filter)
Total harmonic distortion:
Less than 0.013%
No operations are possible.
The MD is dirty or damaged. If "Disc Error !" is display-
ed in this case, replace the MD with another disc.
Playback will not start.
Check if power is supplied.
"Blank Disc" is displayed if the MD contains no record-
ed data. "No Track !!" is displayed if no tracks have been
recorded on the disc. Replace the MD with a pre-
recorded MD.
When "UTOC Error !" is displayed, replace the MD with
another disc.
Number of channels: 2 (stereo),1 (mono)
Frequency response:
20 Hz – 20 kHz ± 0.5 dB (playback)
Signal-to-noise ratio:
More than 94 dB (playback, A filter)
Analog input/output connectors:
Input:
There may be condensation inside the deck. In this case,
eject the MD and leave the deck on for a few hours.
Recording will not start.
When "Protected !!" is displayed, the MD is protected
against accidental erasure. Slide the accidental
erasure protection tab to close the hole. A playback-only
MD is loaded. Replace the MD with a recordable one.
Balanced: XLR, +4 dBu (ref.),
10 kohms
Unbalanced: RCA, –10 dBV (ref.),
`
50 kohms
Output:
Balanced: XLR, +4 dBu (ref.),
150 ohms
When "D-IN UNLOCK !" is displayed and the source audio
is not input, connect the source through digital connection
or record the audio using the analog input.
Timer recording is unavailable.
Unbalanced: RCA, –10 dBV (ref.),
600 ohms
Power supply:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
After timer recording, turn the power back on within 3 or
4 days and eject the MD. If the deck is left off for a long
time, the recorded contents may disappear.
(U.S.A./Canada model),
230 V AC, 50 Hz
(Europe/General export model),
240 V AC, 50 Hz
When "Disc Full !!" is displayed, the disc has no remain-
ing time available for recording. Erase unnecessary
tracks or use another MD.
(Australia model)
Headphones output: Max. 25 mW + 25 mW,
32 ohms
When "Rec Error !!" is displayed, there is an error in
recording. Restart recording from the beginning.
Digital input/output connectors:
Input 1, 2:
Too much noise.
Do not operate this deck near a TV.
TOS (EIAJ RC-5720), IEC60958
Type II (S/PDIF)
Output:
… If normal operation cannot be recovered, unplug the power cord from the outlet and plug it
again.
TOS (EIAJ RC-5720), IEC60958
Type II (S/PDIF)
Remote connector:
ª U-TOC
KEYBOARD connector: Mini DIN 6pin
Power consumption: 13 W
Dimensions (W x H x D):
482.6 x 94 x 313 (mm)
Weight: 5.5 kg
Editing recorded tracks is easy with
recordable MiniDiscs. Information about
the recorded tracks (start address, end
address, title, etc.) is recorded in the U-
TOC (User Table Of Contents) area. You can
Accessories:
U-TOC
Music Data
Remote control unit (RC-32) x 1
Battery (SUM-3, "AA", "R6" type) x 2
Lettering guide x 1
edit tracks simply by rewriting this data.
Rack mounting screw kit x 1
… Improvements may result in specifi-
cations or feature changes without
notice.
… Photos and illustrations may differ
slightly from production models.
* US and foreign patents licensed from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpora-
tion.
– 22 –
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Operation of this equipment in a residental area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could
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